Evansville, IN – Habitat for Humanity of Evansville will hold a press conference on Wednesday, June 5, in cooperation with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke to announce a $1 million milestone. Since 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville has been working with low-income families to become homeowners through access to simple, decent affordable housing. All families in the Habitat homeownership program pay a down-payment, monthly mortgage and property taxes on every home sold. This event will mark a major milestone at Habitat for Humanity of Evansville thanks to over 400 hard-working Habitat partner families in the local community.

“This milestone announcement is not only a celebration for Habitat, but the community at-large,” said Lori Reed, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville. “We look forward to sharing the details this Wednesday with Mayor Winnecke, whose administration has been highly supportive of our mission and vision here locally.”

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 | Announcement will begin at 10:30 a.m.

WHO: Habitat partner families, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Habitat leadership and staff, community residents, and Habitat volunteers

WHERE: 1748 South Morton Avenue, Evansville, IN 47713 (corner of Morton and Sweetser)

Mayor Winnecke will take part in a build activity right after the presentation. B-roll

and photo opportunities will be available on the construction site as well.

About Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville brings people together to build homes, communities and hope in Vanderburgh and Posey counties. Founded in 1984, we put faith into action by helping to build, renovate or preserve homes. By partnering with the local community, we are able to accelerate and broaden access to affordable housing as a foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty. To be eligible, families must have incomes at or below 60 percent of the area median income. They must have a need for housing, be willing to contribute 300 hours in sweat equity and have the ability to pay their mortgage based on a 25-year, no-interest loan. For more information, please visit http://www.evansvillehabitat.org

Avoiding Wrinkles, or Worse.

By

Roy M. Arnold, MD

Summer is upon us, or soon will be. That means outdoor activities will be plentiful. That also means exposure to the blazing sun while gardening, golfing, playing sports or just lounging. It is very important for your skin’s health that exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun or tanning beds be limited as much as possible. You might think, “Wait, I thought a tan was supposed to be healthy?” The facts are that exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light contributes to most of the common skin maladies that plague us all including fine and coarse wrinkles, freckles, age spots, sagging skin, dilated blood vessels, precancerous growths and skin cancer.

If you weren’t already aware of it, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US accounting for about 2.5 million cases per year. One of the types of skin cancer, melanoma can be deadly. There are about 60,000 cases of melanoma per year accounting for 9000 deaths. The single most common risk factor for melanoma is sun exposure, particularly among fair-skinned individuals or people who have had severe cases of sunburn. Many years may elapse between the original injury and the development of malignancy. Melanoma usually begins as a pigmented spot that is irregular in shape, irregular in color and about the size of a pencil eraser. Many melanomas occur on the back or the back of the legs where it is hard to check the progress. Any suspicious skin lesion that shows these characteristics should be promptly evaluated by a healthcare professional.

Other types of skin cancer, though less dangerous, can still cause problems if not treated promptly. They usually occur on the face, arms, or shoulders although they can occur virtually anywhere. These can present as a scaly patch that doesn’t itch and doesn’t go away. They may develop ulceration and may have rolled edges around the ulcer. In the early stages, removal is usually curative. Make a habit of checking your skin monthly all over in a full length mirror so that you become familiar with any moles or blemishes. Any spots that appear suspicious should be observed for changes and evaluated further by a health care professional.

OK, now what? How does one go about preventing the kind of damage we’re talking about here? First and foremost is to take protective measures when going outside, even on cloudy days. Wear sunglasses with total UV protection, a hat with a brim, long sleeves and cover pale skin. Use sunscreen of at least SPF 15 that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and reapply every 2 hours. Sunscreen can be very irritating to the eyes, so avoid using it near your eyes and wash your hands after applying. Using a sunscreen that also contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide can improve UV protection. Avoid sun exposure entirely when the rays are most intense, between 10am and 3pm. Make certain children are covered and protected when playing outdoors. Limit their sun exposure to 2 hours maximum per day. Above all avoid the use of tanning beds. If you must be tan, use a topical tanning product.

If you already have sun-damaged skin, besides preventing further damage by limiting sun exposure, what can be done about wrinkles and spots? Many dermatologists suggest using a moisturizing cream

that contains antioxidants like vitamins C and E plus retinol. It’s not necessary to spend lots of money on these, the drugstore brands are usually just as good as the $49.95 Department store brands.

Using an exfoliant before bed can help rejuvenate skin cells and stimulate collagen production. Sometimes preparations containing alpha-hydroxy acids can be useful in stimulating new growth, however they make the skin even more sensitive to damage from UV rays. Age spots may respond to treatment with an over-the-counter cream containing hydroxyquinolone. If your budget permits and you are so inclined, professionally administered laser treatments or injections like Juviderm® or Restylane® can improve facial appearance. No matter what method you select be realistic about your expectations. Nothing will make you look like a teenager again.

One final word – exposure to sunlight has one beneficial effect. It stimulates skin cells to produce vitamin D which is essential for bone health. A survey performed in 2005 found an overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency of 41% among otherwise health US adults. The highest rate of deficiency was among those who were obese, Black or Hispanic. Given that there are few really good food sources of vitamin D (one would have to eat a can of tuna daily to meet the minimum requirement) most people should consider taking a supplement of 1-2000 units daily. The capsules can be found in the supplement aisle of any drugstore and are inexpensive.

Have fun this summer, but take precautions. Wear sunglasses, hats, protective clothing and sunscreen.

* TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH AT 10AM! *
WKDQ is proud to announce Lynyrd Skynyrd coming to the Ford Center in Evansville on Thursday, August 1st. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday, June 7th at 10am.

Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returns with a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven in Last of a Dyin’ Breed, their newest release on Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records due August 21, 2012. This is the kind of record guaranteed to feed the needs of the multi-generational Skynyrd Nation, and continue the renewed vigor the band exhibited with their last album, 2009’s God & Guns.

For the passionate, longtime fans of the band, this is Skynyrd at the top of their game, complete with instantly memorable songs, more hooks than a tackle box, and a blistering three-guitar attack at full power. From the raging guitars of the title track and the pounding, funky homage to local talent in “Home Grown” to the mind-blowing “Honey Hole,” Lynyrd Skynyrd sound like young bucks having one hell of a good time, which, regarding the latter, founding member Gary Rossington says is very much the case.

Ford Center. 1 S.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47708. Office: (812) 422-8000

Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlock (guitar),

Skynyrd has recorded an album that continues to build on the legacy that began over 35 years ago in

Jacksonville, Florida. Joining them in the studio and on the road are new bassist Johnny Colt (Black Crowes, Train) guitarist Mark “Sparky” Matejka (a “Nashville cat, just a pickin’ fool,” according to Rossington), and keyboardist Peter Keys, who replaced Powell on the God & Guns tour.

First Security Bank recently announced the appointment of Paul J. Haire as Director of Wealth

Management. Paul has in excess of 25 years of wealth management experience. A Wealth Manager and owner of his private practice for the past 25 years, Paul’s most recent affiliated relationship was with LPL Financial in Owensboro, KY.

It was also announced that LPL Financial* was named as the broker-dealer newly associated with First Security Bank. LPL, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer has over 13,300 financial advisors and over 700 participating financial institutions nationwide. Services offered by First Security Bank through its association with LPL Financial will be various investment products, retirement plans, estate planning, brokerage services and much more.

Paul received his B.A. degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky. A life-long resident of Owensboro, Paul has served on various boards and organizations. His service included President of Owensboro East Gideon’s Camp, Gideon’s International, Chamber of Commerce Member of the year in 1998 and Board Member of the year in 2002, Past Chair of the Planned Giving Committee of Foundation for Health at Owensboro Medical Health System, and Past Board Member of the City of Owensboro Public Art Commission.

“We are pleased to add Paul to our management team. He brings solid experience in the Wealth Management area as well as adding a whole new dimension of services and products for our customers.” Stated M. Lynn Cooper, President and CEO of First Security.

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller

Vanderburgh County Recorder Z Tuley

Shelby County Recorder Mary Phares and president of the Indiana Recorders’ Association

Posey County Recorder Martha Breeze

Greene County Recorder Stuart Dowden

Press conference

2:30 p.m. (LOCAL) on Tuesday, June 4

Civic Center Complex, Room 307
1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47708

County recorders will join Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller to announce a series of lawsuits being filed against companies using misleading mailers to offer copies of property deeds for fees as high as $89.

County recorder offices across the state and the Attorney General’s office have received complaints from consumers who believe the government-like notices are legitimate invoices. Property deeds – which are usually one to two pages – are public records and county recorders can provide copies for free or at a nominal cost, often times a $1 per page.

Students enrolled in health sciences courses at the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center will host a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. The yard sale will take place rain or shine and all proceeds will benefit the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility submits final sewer overflow control plan to EPA Mandated sewer improvement plan now awaits federal feedback and approval

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Friday, May 31, 2013, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) submitted the City of Evansville’s comprehensive, federally mandated integrated overflow control plan (IOCP) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Under the federal consent decree, approved by a federal court in June 2011, EWSU’s original deadline for the final IOCP was Nov. 30, 2012. However, in 2011, while EWSU was collecting sewer-flow data, Evansville experienced the wettest year on record. To ensure the plan was built based on more typical conditions, EWSU asked for another six months to collect additional data and right-size system improvement plans, extending the deadline to May 31, 2013.

State and federal regulators will review and respond to Evansville’s IOCP over the next several months.

EWSU’s plan is a 28-year, $540 million program, called Renew Evansville, which will significantly upgrade Evansville’s sewer system infrastructure, improve operations and reduce water pollution. Projects will address combined sewer overflows, and overflows and backups in the separate sanitary sewer system. Combined sewer overflows occur when stormwater and sanitary wastewater exceed the capacity of the combined sewer infrastructure, resulting in sewage being dumped into the Ohio River and Pigeon Creek. “This plan is the culmination of years of work with engineers, Utility staff and the Renew Evansville citizens advisory committee. After hearing and collecting public comment from the Utility’s ratepayers, we are responding to state and federal regulators with a plan that outlines effective, fitted and financially viable solutions to improve Evansville’s sewer system and reduce pollution into our waterways caused by combined sewer overflows,” said Allen Mounts, director of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility.

In balancing meeting EPA regulations and affordability of the plan, EWSU has proposed a 28-year plan that aims to capture 92 percent of wet weather flow in the combined sewer system. The total cost of the plan is $540 million. The Utility is proposing a 28-year implementation schedule to help keep rates down as much as possible, ensuring rates for in-city customers do not exceed 2 percent of Evansville’s median household income.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke added, “The diligence and effort the Utility has put into this plan is commendable. The City strives to reach an agreement that complies with federal mandate to clean up our waterways and is right-sized in cost and scale to minimize financial burdens on ratepayers.”

The plan, along with more information about Renew Evansville, is available online at www.RenewEvansville.com.