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HealthSouth Deaconess Gold Medal Winners

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National Rehabilitation Week September 17th – 21st

HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital will join
rehabilitation providers across the nation September 17-21 in celebration of National Rehabilitation Week.
HealthSouth will be recognizing its Patients, Nurses and Therapists and the significant role they play in the
rehabilitation process in our community. The week, the hospital will be bussing with various events and
activities at the hospital. The community is invited and encouraged to visit our hospital during this week for
food, fun, and entertainment!

Barbara Butler, CEO states, “National Rehabilitation Week provides a great opportunity for our hospital
to honor how much each of our patients have accomplished since their injury or illness. We invite the
community to join in our celebrations and to learn of the successes that rehab brings to patients at our hospital
every day.”

All Week
A display in the front lobby will be updated each day with a “Gold Medal” achievement.
These will include Joint Commission Certifications in Stroke and Brain Injury as well as a Top 10 Ranking
out of 100 HealthSouth Hospitals nationwide.

Monday, Sept. 17
A Patient Party/Open House will be held at 1:30pm – 3:00pm in our therapy gym with refreshments.

Tuesday, Sept. 18
A Patient Reunion Luncheon will be held from 11:30am-1:00pm for patients that have “graduated” from
HealthSouth in the past year. An RSVP is required at 812-437-6131. We will an “open microphone” to encourage
patients and therapists to share happy/sad/funny stories about their rehab and recovery.

Wednesday, Sept. 19
The highlight of the week is the Rehab Olympics!!
12 teams of 4 people from the community will compete for Gold medals and all will hope to avoid the last place
award of the Golden Bed Pan!
This event will take place at 12:30pm-1:30pm on the east lawn outside HealthSouth.
Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy have planned activities for our teams that will create awareness of a
particular disability.

Thursday and Friday are dedicated to employees and celebrating within the hospital, however, tours and
an “open house” policy will be in place the entire week from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Heavy Trash Pick-Up Begins Next Monday, September 17

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Heavy Trash Pick-Up Begins Next Monday, September 17
(EVANSVILLE, IN) – September 17, 2012 – The Evansville Water & Sewer Utility announces that Heavy Trash Pick-up will begin next Monday, September 17, and is scheduled to run through Friday, November 16. This semi-annual curbside service is available to City residents who pay for trash service with their water bill, including newly-annexed areas. Apartment complexes, mobile home communities and business/commercial customers are not eligible.
The collection schedule and area maps are available on the City’s GIS website – www.evansvillegis.com – by clicking “Heavy Trash Pickup Dates” on the right. To help keep crews on schedule and prevent heavy trash from sitting out on the curb longer than necessary, the number of days allocated for collection in each specific area has been determined based on the volume of heavy trash set out in the past and the number of days required to collect it.
Heavy trash must be placed in manageable, organized piles where normal weekly trash is collected before 6:00 a.m. on the first day collection is scheduled in an area.
Items that will be collected include:
ï‚· Carpet
o Must be rolled in sections no longer than 4 ft. and no wider than 2 ft. in diameter
ï‚· Furniture
o Sofas, tables, chairs, mattresses, box springs, etc.
ï‚· Appliances
o Stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, water heaters, etc.
o Limit two of each type of appliance per household
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Heavy Trash Pick-Up Begins Next Monday,
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ï‚· Electronics
o Televisions, stereos, etc.
o NO computers or accessories
ï‚· Building materials/construction debris
o Must be in trash cans, boxes, etc. of such size and weight that they can be reasonably lifted by two average adults
o Containers must be strong enough that they do not break apart while being lifted even if they are wet
o Privacy fence sections must be cut in half or smaller manageable size
o NO concrete blocks or steel poles
Items that will NOT be collected include:
ï‚· Any trash that Allied Waste would pick up as part of its regular residential waste collection contract
ï‚· Automobile parts
ï‚· Batteries
ï‚· Tires
ï‚· Hazardous materials
ï‚· Computers or accessories
ï‚· Concrete blocks or steel poles
Heavy trash that does not meet these requirements will not be picked up. If a customer has put their heavy trash out according to the requirements above yet feels they were missed, they can call Allied Waste at 424-3345 within two days to report a possible missed pick-up.
Note that many items not collected through the City’s heavy trash pick-up can be properly disposed of through programs offered by the Solid Waste District, including Tire Amnesty Days, Electronics Recycling Days and Household Hazardous Waste Day (Tox Away Day). Additional information about these programs and upcoming program dates is available in the Solid Waste District’s section of the City Website (www.evansvillegov.org/Index.aspx?page=50) or by calling 436-7800.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

This feature is sponsored by Chris Walsh For Vanderburgh County Clerk. Chris Walsh is a veteran county administrator that strongly supports our local law enforcement professionals . Chris Walsh is a candidate that possess a non-partisan attitude with a consumer friendly demeanor. Chris also stands against unification of city and county governments.

This ad paid for by the committiee to elect Walsh Clerk.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

Steven Dantignac Theft – Class D Felony

Christopher Dubois Theft – Class D Felony

Corey Green Trafficking with an Inmate –Class C Felony

Joseph Lee Dealing in Methamphetamine – Class A Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia –Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony

Johnny Orange Dealing in Methamphetamine –Class A Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia –Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony

James Richardson Receiving Stolen Property – Class D Felony

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Carly Settles at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at csettles@vanderburghgov.org.

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
SENTENCE CHART

Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days

Evansville to Automate Trash Service and Simplify Recycling, Lowering Rates

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Evansville to Automate Trash Service and Simplify Recycling, Lowering Rates

EVANSVILLE, IN – In January 2013, Evansville will begin implementing a new single-container, automated trash service, along with a separate container single-stream (commingled), automated recycling program, which will lower customers’ rates. The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board approved Allied Waste Services’ bid to provide residential refuge collection, disposal and recycling services for 10 years and awarded Allied Waste Services a five-year street sweeping contract. The city’s trash collection, recycling services and street sweeping is currently managed by Allied Waste Services and has been for a number of years.
The new automated trash services and single-stream recycling will be implemented as a phased-in approach for customers city-wide over a period of a few months, starting in January, when distribution of the container carts will begin.
For 2013, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board is proposing a reduced residential waste services rate of $10.65 per month to cover trash, recycling and street sweeping. The current rate is $12.15 per month for trash and recycling services. The proposed rate is subject to City Council approval.
“The more modernized, automated and streamlined service will bring savings to residents,” said Ed Ziemer, deputy director of operations for the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility. “And, we hope the ease of single-stream recycling encourages residents to recycle more, reducing their trash,” he added.
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke added, “Another positive aspect of the enhanced recycling program is the jobs that will be created at Tri State Resource Recovery, which processes the City’s residential recyclables.” The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility anticipates eight to 10 new jobs will be created at Tri State
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Resource Recovery, a nonprofit corporation owned and operated by the Evansville Urban Enterprise Association.
Under the new contract, waste services will include:
Residential trash service
 Standardization of residents’ trash containers using a 96-gallon cart (or smaller cart available upon request)
ï‚· One time per week pick-up service
 Automated curb and alley pickup – alley pick-up to be converted to curbside pick-up where conducive
ï‚· Special spring cleanup service (for four weeks in spring)
ï‚· Special unlimited bagged (biodegradable or paper bags) leaf service in fall
ï‚· Christmas tree pickup (with normal trash)
Recycling service
ï‚· 96- or 48-gallon cart with green color-coded lid for recycling
ï‚· Single-stream (commingled) recycling, making recycling easier
ï‚· Every other week automated service at the same location as trash pick-up
ï‚· Additional materials will be accepted for recycling starting in 2013.
Heavy trash services
ï‚· Spring and fall pickup; same as current program
Street sweeping will continue to cover the entire city with downtown business district sweeping once per week; sweeping of main thoroughfares and arteries into the city, including state highways, once a month; and sweeping of residential areas twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall.
More information

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

This feature is sponsored by Chris Walsh For Vanderburgh County Clerk. Chris Walsh is a veteran county administrator that strongly supports our local law enforcement professionals . Chris Walsh is a candidate that possess a non-partisan attitude with a consumer friendly demeanor. Chris also stands against unification of city and county governments.

This ad paid for by the committiee to elect Walsh Clerk.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

Steven Dantignac Theft – Class D Felony

Christopher Dubois Theft – Class D Felony

Corey Green Trafficking with an Inmate –Class C Felony

Joseph Lee Dealing in Methamphetamine – Class A Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia –Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony

Johnny Orange Dealing in Methamphetamine –Class A Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia –Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony

James Richardson Receiving Stolen Property – Class D Felony

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Carly Settles at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at csettles@vanderburghgov.org.

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
SENTENCE CHART

Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days

EPD Activity Report: September 13, 2012

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epd activity report September 13, 2012

UE Named a Top 10 Midwest University by U.S. News & World Report

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U.S. News & World Report has again named the University of Evansville one of the top 10 regional universities in the Midwest – and one of the region’s best values – in its annual Best Colleges rankings.

This year, UE held steady at ninth place in the “Best Regional Universities: Midwest” category, which ranks approximately 150 universities in 12 states. Last year, UE’s ninth-place position marked the highest finish since 1994.

The University also maintained its #3 position on the list of “Great Schools at Great Prices” in the Midwest, and was named an “A-Plus School for B Students” among Midwest regional universities. This unranked list features schools “where nonsuperstars have a decent shot at being accepted and thriving – where spirit and hard work could make all the difference in admissions offices,” according to U.S. News & World Report.

“While we know that numbers alone can’t capture the full University of Evansville experience, we’re pleased to maintain our stature as one of the Midwest’s top universities,” said UE President Thomas A. Kazee. “Particularly noteworthy is our ‘Great Schools at Great Prices’ recognition. Our commitment to offering a high-quality education at an affordable price is evident in our recent announcement of ‘The Big Freeze.’”

“Under this initiative, current students and members of the incoming class of 2013 will see no tuition increases during their four years of undergraduate study at UE,” Kazee added. “Our U.S. News & World Report rankings further demonstrate that UE is a smart investment – a place where motivated students will thrive in a challenging yet supportive academic community.”

The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on measures of academic quality such as assessments by administrators at peer institutions, student graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, and alumni giving. The rankings include 1,600 colleges and universities nationwide, and are designed to help prospective students and parent evaluate college choices.

The Best Colleges rankings are available online today at USNews.com, and will be published in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2013 edition, on newsstands September 18.

City and County Unveil Redesigned Website

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EVANSVILLE, IN – Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Vanderburgh County Commissioner Marsha
Abell are pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned city and county website. The redesigned
site, which went live this week at www.evansville.in.gov, is more user-friendly, making it easier to find
information about city and county governmental services.

“When companies are looking for new places to do business, or when families are looking for a new
place to call home, often the first contact they have with local governments is through a municipal or
county website,” Mayor Winnecke said. “That is why it’s important that visitors land on a website that
reflects our community’s vitality and quality of life. We want them to know this area is a good place to
live, work and raise a family.”

Commissioner Abell added, “The redesigned website focuses on what people are searching for, the
questions they need answered, and the services they want to find. There are quick links to information
on how to pay your property taxes or utility bills online, meeting times and locations, and job openings.”

The website homepage features rotating photographs of area attractions that will be updated regularly,
a spotlight section to call attention to special events or activities, a dropdown menu with links to online
services, boards and commissions, city and county departments, county courts, and entertainment.
Near the top of the homepage are links to help the public stay connected to social media sites, such as
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The Upcoming Events and Calendar section includes a mix of public meetings and government-
sponsored events, such as Recycling Day and Childbirth Education Classes. There are also links to general
information about the community, community organizations, census reports and local weather.

The redesigned website is a collaborative effort involving elected city and county officials, city and
county department heads and the city-county Information Technology team. Content from the old
website is in the process of being migrated to the redesigned website. The process should be complete
within the next week.

Evansville to Automate Trash Service

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Click Here to view the News Release – Trash Recycling & Street Sweeping

IS IT TRUE September 14, 2012

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The Mole #??

IS IT TRUE September 14, 2012

IS IT TRUE that on September 13, 2008 that the Real Clear Politics average of presidential polls showed John McCain leading Barack Obama by a margin of 47.4% to 45.0%?…that same poll right now shows President Obama with a 3.3% lead over Mitt Romney?…that the polls in 2008 changed in Obama’s favor by a margin of 8.4% after the 13th of September?…the changes with respect to 2012 are yet to be seen?

IS IT TRUE the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science made the New York Times yesterday with an article about the newfound Picasso in the box?…we now know that the fortunate discovery did not happen because someone local made the discover but because a New York based art auctioneer traced the piece to Evansville and placed a call looking for it?…the first reaction of the locals was to tell him he had the wrong number but upon thinking things through they looked and voila there was the Picasso in the Box?…the estimate of the value for the Picasso in the Box is between $30 Million and $40 Million based on the experience of the auctioneer?…the tax value of the Picasso in the Box at the time it was donated to the Evansville Museum was $20,000 a mere 50 years ago?…if the same appreciation were to occur over the next 50 years this piece of art would be worth $80 Billion?…that may sound like a reach buy imagine the laughter that would have been aimed in the direction of anyone projecting a value of $40 Million for this in 1963?…This Picasso in the Box was worth only 4 or 5 times the annual salary of an average wage earner in 1963 but that today it is worth about 1,500 times the average annual salary of an Evansville family?…that selling an appreciating asset like an original Picasso is about par for the course in the City of Evansville where our leaders wish to spend over $2 Million per ball field or $1 Million to demolish a perfectly usable stadium?…with judgment like this it is no wonder that Evansville is depreciating, losing people, and seeing its wage base eroded?…this Picasso in the Box has the potential to be a game changer when it comes to tourism?…this Picasso in the Box is worth 4 times the estimated value of the entire art collection of the Evansville Museum?…that the CCO expects that local politicians will find some SNEGAL way to get their grimy hands on this money?

IS IT TRUE that there is no place in the Civic Center that will accommodate a unified county council of 15 members?…in the event that unification passes there will need to be a construction project in the civic center to accommodate 15 elected officials in a single venue?…this will involve moving walls, building furniture, refurbishing a chamber, and all of the IT and recording devices to go with it?…the two questions that our Moles are searching for is where it will be and how much it will cost?

IS IT TRUE that on again off again candidate for Vanderburgh County School Board was spotted at a fund raiser for Gail Riecken at a prominent home in Evansville’s Historic District?…the Mole Nation is telling us that we can soon expect a mea culpa from Ms. Ragland about her withdrawal from the race?…the same Moles are telling us she is now willing to serve another term?…that her eligibility will be something that will have to be determined by a real judge as opposed to an election board or a long time school board attorney?…it is time for E. Lon Walters to step up and do something real about his challenge to her eligibility to serve?

IS IT TRUE that the United States Treasury has announced a plan to buy $40 Billion of securities on the open market to prop up the economy and to encourage banks to lower interest rates and make loans?…this is a destructive way to devalue the currency and will in all likelihood do absolutely nothing to get the banks lending?…what it will most certainly do is take toxic notes out of the hands of banks and into the hands of the American people?…it will also devalue the American dollar even further than it already has been?…there is no reason at all to believe that this action will spur any hiring in the short run?…this program is authorized to be executed at will over a 3 year period making this quasi bailout carry a price tag of nearly $1.5 Trillion?…this is another years deficit and nearly the total of the $1.7 Billion in quantitative easing that has already happened with no appreciable results?…that it was Dr. Einstein who made the statement that “doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity”?…that insanity very accurately describes the economic policy of the Obama Administration in nearly every way?

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