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July/August 2014 • Vol. 15, Issue 4

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Where Did You Go to School?

Around Evansville, the first question people ask when getting to know you is, “Where did you go to high school?” Learn why the answer to where you spent those four years is so important.

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Under the Sun

Summer is for alfresco dining.

Grab a table on the sidewalk or patio.

On the Cover Go, fight, win! For this issue’s feature, we rounded up our local high schools’ past and present, while reminiscing about our own high school days.

Design by Creative Director Laura M. Mathis.

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67 Swatch Watch Go coastal with these nautical items 68 Collectibles Vintage motorcycles 68 What’s Cooking Dream kitchen visions 69 In the Garden Get back to nature with Hartman Arboretum 69 On the Market Three unique homes currently on the market 70 What’s in Store Accent on Flowers has much more 71 Digging In Add color to your landscape 72 Home Schooled The Kasson School is home to a family of five

138 Fifteen Minutes

Behind the mask with Emily Bachman 140 Social Life 144 The Guide

Where to go and what to do in July and August 152 Entertainment Center Take a tour of the new theater at John James Audubon State Park 156 On Display

Holocaust tapestries will be educational centerpiece

Also in this issue

Food & Drink

More Inside In Every Issue 10 From the Editor Summer School 12 Snapshots 16 Conversation 18 Epilogue

The Boys and Girls Club upgrades Fulton Unit 19 Contributors 160 Final Detail Take a bite out of a Posey County watermelon

Good Living 21 Model Citizen Nine-year-old raises money for cancer research 22 Encyclopedia Evansvillia Violence on Fourth Street in 1903 resulted in a dozen deaths 22 Test Drive Whee! We tried the world’s only underground zipline course

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23 By the Numbers Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair 23 Shelf Life Reviews of three locally authored books 24 Q&A A walk in the woods took Bill Hodge to the White House 25 Creating Bob Zasadny’s artwork takes flight 25 Center of Attention Evansville native directs Pennsylvania orchestra 26 Evansville Centric Freedom Heritage Museum looks for its permanent home 26 Worth the Drive Lake Rudolph is quickly expanding

119 In the Kitchen Barbecue is a summertime classic 120 Joy of Wine Summer of Riesling 120 Chew on This Tasty tidbits on the dining scene 121 Chain Reaction

McAlister’s Deli opens on East Side 121 Home Grown

The Pie Pan’s patriotic spirit 123 Dining Directory

More than 300 restaurant listings

45 Education

Special Advertising Section

School may be out for summer, but class is surely still in session for these institutions as they prepare for fall 116 Dubois County Special Advertising Section

Dubois County offers a number of indoor and outdoor events this summer and fall

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Departments 28 Local Issues What’s the future of hydroplanes?

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From the Editor

Summer School

things that remain from the making of this issue

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fter publishing this magazine for nearly 15 years, I’m convinced that a distinct phenomenon occurs for those in the magazine business: We begin to live two lives. One, in the here and now — the details of daily life. Then there’s the other life, lived two to 12 months ahead — already full with stories we can’t wait to write, people we’re eager to meet, and ideas we want to try. In this life we’re hurtled into the next issue, always looking ahead. * It’s no wonder our summers fly by. The fact is, though, as you read this, school is just a few weeks off in the greater Evansville area. (Don’t tell my kids that; they prefer to ignore school’s start date until it is here.) And so, we interrupt your summer to bring you our annual education and school issue.

If you’re new to Evansville, you likely have encountered this question and the local perspective of it. “Where did you go to school?” Asked that here, my response is, “Castle High School.” I’m proud of my college degrees from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the University of Southern Indiana — but that’s not the answer to the question. In Evansville, “Where did you go to school?” means, “where did you go to high school?” — not grade school or college.

Managing Editor Nathan Blackford enlisted the help of high school journalism teachers and administrators in preparing our feature story package, “Where Did You Go to School?” (page 36). We bet you learn more than a few things you didn’t know about our high schools, like the impressive list of famous graduates our high schools have produced (page 38).

I hope you enjoy this issue of Evansville Living — relaxing in your home, by the pool, or just taking your time with it somewhere peaceful — before the busyness of the school year launches us into the holidays and the coming year.

Where do you turn for retro looking chenille letters? Etsy, of course. Art Director Heather Gray sourced the cool SCHOOL letters on our cover from a 60-year-old Waco, Texas, firm, Graham Embroidery, who stitched each letter in the style and color we requested, and shipped them to us fast. (etsy.com/shop/GrahamEmbroidery) (“Where Did You Go to School,” page 36)

All that’s left from our photo shoot with 9-year-old Paige Miller is her darling photo, inspiration, and a wrapper from the delicious cupcakes she makes each May to raise money for cancer research. (“How Sweet It Is,” page 21)

As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

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Kristen K. Tucker Publisher & Editor

We’ve been working ahead on many exciting stories. Our writing staff and summer interns are reporting on stories for City View 2015. This spring and summer we photographed numerous Home Style features for upcoming issues: In September you’ll read about a traditional home near the University of Evansville and its stylish owner known for her festive gatherings. Later in the year and in early 2015, we’ll introduce you to a couple and their three school-age boys who renovated a farmhouse built in 1839 that had been in the family, and just when you’re ready for a preview of the coming summer, we’ll take you to a Newburgh, Indiana, couple’s home completely outfitted for fun in the sun. Time does fly!

Letters to the editor can be sent to letters@evansvilleliving.com.

Read “300 Words,” the editor’s blog, at evansvilleliving.com/blog, each week.

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We call them Posey County melons and mouthwatering, but they’re really grown in neighboring Gibson County. (“A Fruitful Summer,” page 160)

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5Tropical Time: Pam and Jerry Gries of Darmstadt,

5Light Reading: Brian and Morgan Joyce of Evansville posed with Evansville Living in front of the lighthouse at Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.

5Island Getaway: Pictured on the left, Evansville residents Andy and Mary Beth Ozete and their children Alex, Lauren, and Emily, and on the right, Tim and Amy Spurling, and their children Caleb, Jacob, and Hallie vacationed with Evansville Living on Fripp Island in South Carolina.

5Wine Celebration: Annette and George Thompson of Morganfield, Kentucky, are regulars at Ruby Moon Winery in Henderson, Kentucky. They enjoyed sipping wine while reading their Evansville Living in February.

Indiana, read their Evansville Living under grass huts in the 86-degree weather of Riviera Maya, Mexico.

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5Out in Space: James Martin, a former Evansville resident who now lives in Alexandria, Virginia, ventured with his Evansville Living in July 2013 to Rachel, Nevada, the town closest to Area 51.

5Winding River: Dr. Ray and Karan Pastora of Evansville cruised with Evansville Living on the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary with the Budapest Hungarian Parliament, the tallest building in Budapest, in the background.

5Classic Cruise: Travel agents Pam McGinn and Karen Timberlake, both of Evansville, checked out a vintage American car in Cuba while traveling on a new People to People cultural tour.

5Sandbox Sunning: Evansville resident Nathaniel Seibert enjoyed his time in the world’s largest sand box, and played in the sun with his Evansville Living at the Emerald Grand at Haborwalk Village in Destin, Florida. Nathaniel was on his spring break with his parents Alex and Denice and sister Brooke.

5Fishing Trip: Jackie Geiselman of Elberfeld, Indiana, took Evansville Living on a fishing vacation in Northern Minnesota with her son, daughter, and other family members, while staying at the Island View Resort in Orr, Minnesota.

5Sweet Symphony: Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra director Alfred Savia and his wife Kitty shared their Evansville Living with longtime friends Mike and Susan Caufield and Dorothy Conley, formerly of Newburgh, Indiana. The Conleys hosted a Bravo Brunch for Savia to celebrate the fabulous Patriotic Star Spangled Symphony he conducted at Conner Prairie in Indianapolis.

5Summer Seekers: Gail and John Mauer of 5Historic Waterfront: Evansville residents Don Evansville escaped the winter with Evansville Busi-

and Celeste Farnsley and their daughter Maria, and her boyfriend A.J. Hermann visited the Old Fort with Evansville Living in St. Augustine, Florida.

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Conversation Welcome Home I, Kim (Cook) Sitzman, am originally from Waterloo, Illinois.

In June of 2001, I was attending the University of Evansville, and would stay in Evansville during summer break to work. Juston, an Evansville West Side native, was attending Ball State University. He came home to Evansville in the summers to work. We met down at a beer garden during the Freedom Festival. We lived in the Louisville area for nine years, but finally, three years ago, we were able to come back to raise our family here in Evansville. Evansville has a special place in my heart because of all it has given me.

I enjoy Evansville Living because it helps me, an Evansville “newbie,” learn more about the city in which I live and all that it has to offer for my family. Thank you for that.

raised more than $100,000 to support the educational, inspiring, and entertaining programming offered on our local PBS and NPR stations.

I hope you truly understand the impact you make on our community as a whole when you give to WNIN. So from us and your fellow viewers and listeners, thank you.

Strong Supporter It is such a pleasure working with you and your crew. Once again, thank you for your support of the 2014 Historic Newburgh, Inc. Wine, Art & Jazz Festival.

The Wine, Art & Jazz Festival is moving into its ninth year. It truly has become a Newburgh, Indiana, tradition.

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Generous Gift Your donation of an item to the 41st annual WNIN Spring Auction that took place recently is so much more than that. Your gift has helped raise funds that will connect individuals and institutions to help make the Evansville Tri-State area a great place to live and work.

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On the restoration work moving forward on the Greyhound Bus Station:

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Girl Scout staff and dedicated volunteers have developed engaging programs and opportunities for girls this year that give them that “I-can-hardly-sleep-because-I’mwaiting-for-tomorrow!” feeling.

Night of Adventure gave adults that same “I-can-hardly-wait” feeling as they looked forward to an evening of fun and challenging activities.

You helped make Night of Adventure: Sow What? a huge success. Thank you again for you participation and I hope to work with you again next year.

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Lasting Commitment Thanks so much for everything you did to ensure we would have another successful Holy Rosary Gala. From having your staff create great invites and promotional materials, providing and setting up all your great sound and light equipment, donating not one, but two full page ads in your awesome magazine and helping secure a majority of our live auction. Wow! You did it all and we are so appreciative.

Thanks again for the wonderful support of Holy Rosary’s main fundraiser. We truly couldn’t have done it without you. Viva La Vida!

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➤ I used it in the 50s. I would take the Greyhound Bus from Fred’s Diner in Wadesville, Indiana, to Evansville every Saturday when I was a kid. I would go to the library, exchange my books, then take the new ones back to a locker at the bus station. Then I would go to Woolworth’s for a banana split and then to a movie. At the end of the day I would get my books and board the bus back to Wadesville. I am so happy they never tore it down.

Suzanne Wallace On the Editor’s Blog post about Tucker Publishing Group’s summer interns: ➤ I’m so proud I was Evansville Living’s very first intern! But I am pretty shocked to be reminded that was 15 years ago?! It was such a great experience for me — I learned so much, got to do so much (I still have “my” issues on a shelf), and it helped me get a graduate assistantship for journalism school. Congrats to the newest interns!

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Neil Chapman On the article “Down the Stretch” from the March/ April issue of Evansville Living: ➤ Enjoyed your story, Emily Patton. I don’t have all of the ‘60s glasses but I also keep a list of what’s missing.

As you said, it’s really hard to find the older glasses that are affordable. Keep up the good work.

Bob Adams On the article “For the Love of Wine” from the March/April issue of Evansville Living: ➤ As a former area resident (a 1980 graduate of Princeton Community High School) who now lives in Northern California and spends most weekends in Healdsburg, I was delighted to see this article. You picked some of our favorite Healdsburg wineries to profile. Also very impressed with the growth of the wine industry in Southern Indiana. My greatgreat-great grandfather was a vintner in the Leavenworth area in the mid- to late-1800s, and I doubt he could have envisioned the way the industry is progressing now. We’ll have to put some wineries on the itinerary the next time we come to visit.

Michael Sacksteder On the article “All Aboard!” from the May/June issue of Evansville Living: ➤ I’ve always wanted to ride the Mayflower at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. Now’s my chance!

Can’t wait.

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Epilogue

The Best for the Best Boys and Girls Club Fulton Unit is complete with upgrades Photo provided by the boys and girls club

By Katelyn Phillips With approximately 70 kids visiting the Fulton Square Boys and Girls Club Unit every day after school, it’s no surprise that the activity center equipment saw some wear and tear.

The staff of the unit, located at 1328 Dresden St., unveiled facility improvements this past spring made possible by grants and donations. Unit director Leslie Asbury says the children have enjoyed the new equipment, including the new gaming tables, 10 computers, and fresh, bright paint throughout. The kids have become more responsible with the new equipment. Returning children are teaching new kids how to take care of the new gear.

“I’ve been here for 15 years and it’s cool to have seen the building from the beginning, how it has grown, and to see the kids enjoy their new things,” says Asbury.

The Boys and Girls Club of Evansville strives to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. In Evansville, the Boys and Girls Club has two locations, the Springleaf Financial Services Unit located at 700 Bellemeade Ave. and the Fulton Square Unit.

Executive Director Ron Ryan thanks the Welborn Foundation, the Evansville Housing Authority, Rent-A-Center, Escalade Sports, and the United Way of Southwestern Indiana for their continued

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support and funding that made these improvements possible.

“Our kids deserve nothing but the best. We no longer have hand-me-downs for our kids; our kids get the best,” says Ryan.

The Fulton Square Unit is accepting children ages 5 to 14 this summer from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bellemeade location is open to serve kids ages 6 to 17 with extended summer hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Both units are open on weekdays during the school year from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 812-425-2311 or visit bgclubevv.org.

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“This internship has brought me closer to the Evansville community. When I’m interviewing someone, writing an article, or reading the magazine, I learn something new and interesting about the city I grew up in and miss while I’m away at Purdue University. For this issue, I interviewed people who were truly passionate about what they do, and it was fun writing about their passions.”

“I really enjoy the variety of assignments I get from Evansville Living. I’ve written about Twitter and the media, record stores, Botox, financial planning, and health care.

I love that part of my job is getting the chance to learn about a subject from experts in the field. It’s an eye-opening experience.”

Celeste Zuber is currently an editorial intern at Tucker Publishing Group while attending Purdue University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in public relations. As an Evansville native, she joined the staff in mid-May and continues to write for both magazines. She enjoys running, yoga, reading, and playing with her West Highland Terrier named Bogey.

Jessica Able (pictured with her husband Dan) was born and raised in Henderson, Kentucky, and attended high school at Reitz Memorial High School. After graduating with an English degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, she attended graduate school at Indiana University School of Journalism. She worked in marketing communications at Purdue University for four years.

Able currently works at The Record, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky. She lives in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville with her husband Dan and their daughter Caroline.

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That simplistic yet surprisingly strong motivation led to Paige’s Cupcakes for Cancer. This year Miller, 9, raised $3,650 for cancer patients at Deaconess Hospital.

“She started out digging up little seeds on the playground to grow plants to sell, to make money for people with cancer,” says Crystal Miller, Paige’s mother who works at Caze Elementary School as a kindergarten assistant. “We explained that she was actually digging up weeds and that wouldn’t work. Then she thought she was going to make makeup and we had to tell her that wasn’t going to work; there’s a lot more to that. And then she said, ‘Fine, if you’re not going to take me, I’m just going to walk the money to the hospital myself.’”

That was when Crystal and her husband, Mike, director of table games at Tropicana Evansville, knew Paige was serious. When Crystal put a status on her Facebook about how much Paige wanted to help, a friend commented, and the idea of baking cupcakes was born.

Crystal created the Paige’s Cupcakes for Cancer Facebook page and Paige, with help

from her family, started baking vanilla cupcakes from scratch complete with pink, strawberry-flavored icing to sell for $20 per dozen.

“When we first started this, we thought this will just be a cute little thing and family and friends will order,” says Crystal. “We were expecting maybe 20 dozen (orders). And the first year (2012) she raised $1,200. Last year, her goal was to double that and she ended up tripling it.”

Paige’s giving spirit even has caught on at Caze Elementary School, where Paige is a fifth-grade student.

In May, teachers and staff stayed one night four hours after school to help bake cupcakes, something Crystal refers to as the “baking blitz,” meaning 50 dozen cupcakes were made in one night.

“We wanted the students’ help because they wanted to help, too, so each cupcake was $1 when they ate lunch,” adds Paige.

Those cupcake sales during lunch raised $225. Teachers also can purchase a Paige’s Cupcakes for Cancer T-shirt and wear them on the first school day in May, helping raise awareness.

The community’s awareness of Paige’s charity work also has increased. Paige received two nominations for the 2014 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program award, which is a chance at a $10,000 what a treat // Paige Miller and her family present scholarship. the 2014 Paige’s Cupcakes for Cancer check to Linda She won the Sam White, president and CEO of Deaconess Health System.

Featherstone Youth Award

Photo of paige by Heather gray, group Photo by Dave Waller, photographer for Deaconess Health System

through Leadership Evansville at the 2013 Celebration of Leadership awards, and was asked to return this year as a presenter. She was given the 2013 Pam Rausch Spirit Award from Deaconess Hospital, the T-Green Perseverance Award from the Evansville Area Council PTA, and the Indianapolis Colts honored her with the team’s 2013 Student All-Star Award, giving her $500 to help with the project this year.

At the end of May, Paige presented a large cardboard check to the Deaconess Foundation for the entire profit amount.

The only thing she keeps is the cardboard check afterward and a feeling of “excited happiness.”

Paige and her family plan on continuing the cupcake charity next May. “Every little bit helps,” says Crystal.

“Even if they can’t give money, they can always do something to help someone. It doesn’t matter the age, anyone can help somebody.”

— Erin Miller

For more information about Paige’s Cupcakes for Cancer, visit its Facebook page.

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Violence on Fourth Street claimed 12 lives Taking a walk down Fourth Street between Vine and Court, one passes two of the most significant structures in Evansville, the Old Jail and Sheriffs Residence and the Old Courthouse.

This one-block section of Fourth Street was once the site of a terrible race riot and a dozen deaths.

At the turn of the 20th Century, Evansville was a prosperous city, growing quickly with a thriving middle class and a wealthy elite. But there also was an African American population, mainly clustered in a neighborhood called Baptistown centered around Lincoln Avenue and Canal Street. When black and white did meet, it was often in a negative way. Such was the case on the very hot evening of July 3, 1903.

At about 5 p.m., Lee Brown, a black man, had exited Ossenberg’s Tavern at Ninth and Canal Streets, leaving a debt owed to the bartender who had followed him outside and called for a policeman. Officer Lewis Massey, a very popular officer on the force, was walking his beat and heard the commotion. He followed Brown to the intersection of 10th and Mulberry when Brown turned and fired a pistol into Massey’s abdomen.

Massey was mortally wounded, but managed to fire off a couple of shots that struck Brown. The two men fired wildly at each other until their guns were empty. Brown was lightly wounded, but bleeding. He was arrested in a nearby doorway.

When it was announced the next morning that Massey had died, peacekeeper // A guard leaving a grieving stands on duty outside the Old widow and chilJail during the 1903 race riot. dren, the crowd outside the jail on Fourth Street became larger by the hour and more agitated.

The sheriff moved Brown under Fourth Street via a tunnel (that still exists) and put him secretly on a train to Vincennes, Indiana.

However, the mob that by dark numbered several thousand would not believe it. The mob turned violent, pulling down a telephone pole they used as a battering ram to break into the jail.

The violence grew overnight and by the morning of July 5, 12 people were dead of gunfire, including a 12-year-old girl shot in her parents’ carriage as they rode by on Vine Street. The Indiana governor declared martial law in Evansville and sent a force of 300 state militia.

Many African Americans fled and never returned. Mayor Covert was heavily criticized for not calling on troops to quell the riot earlier, and was blamed for the deaths and more than 40 people wounded during the four-day event. Brown was never tried, as he succumbed to pneumonia July 31 at the jail in Vincennes, a complication of his wounds inflicted by Massey.

— Kelley Coures

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Down Under

Louisville Mega Cavern offers one-of-a-kind underground zip lining

What once was a massive limestone quar- Don and Tom Tyler and is the world’s only ry has been transformed to an underground theme park. The mine was founded by Ralph Rogers in the 1930s and, since the early 1990s, recycled concrete, brick, block, rock, and dirt have been off-loaded at the cavern to fill in the holes and create floors and internal roads.

Louisville Mega Cavern was opened in 2009 by co-owners Jim Lowry and brothers

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fully underground zip line course. Evansville Living recently sent me more than 100 feet under the city on this adventure that lasts around two hours.

The Scoop The underground adventure consists of six zip lines as high as 70 feet above the cavern floor and as long as 900 feet, and two challenge bridges that you cross to reach the next zip line on the journey. Fitted with a full body harness, trolley system, two heavy duty lanyards with safety clips, and a helmet with a miner’s light, participants are given a brief training session by two guides before beginning on a well lit and sample small zip called the “Bunny Zip.” After learning on the test zip, participants on the tour, which averages a dozen people per outing, are thrown head first into excitement on the “Zip Line to Hell.”

The Verdict Each zip glides its riders through exhilarating views of geology with dispersed lighting to show you the way through the darkness. My tip: bring a jacket since the constant temperature is around 58 degrees. Also, if you like the idea of speed, tuck your knees as close to your chest as possible to become more aerodynamic. Arrive 45 minutes before your tour to check in, suit up, and sign a waiver. Feel free to bring your phone (the guides will fit you with an attachable pouch), take photos, and check into an underground Wi-Fi hot spot to win prizes.

Also offered is a fully underground aerial ropes challenge course, a historic underground tram ride, event space, and more.

— Emily Patton

For more information on Louisville Mega Cavern, call 877-614-6342 or visit louisvillemegacavern.com.

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Halston & Warhol: Silver & Suede

This year’s Vanderburgh County Fair will be held July 21-26.

“Derived from an ancient Scottish word for ‘magic’ and, by extension, ‘a deceptive or bewitching beauty or charm,’ glamour is the link between fashion and celebrity. In the context of Hollywood, glamour involves the image of the star; it is an artificial aura surrounding those who are photographed and talked about in the media. Just as Warhol became famous far beyond the confines of the art world, so too did Halston break out of the fashion system to become part of pop culture. For both Halston and Warhol, the arc of fame has lasted for much longer than fifteen minutes. And, because this intersection of fashion, celebrity, media, and glamour remains so potent today, Halston and Warhol were prescient.” — page 27 Born within four years of each other, Roy Halston Frowick and Andy Warhol both began their careers working as window dressers for department stores. Their lives would continue to intersect in the early 1960s, until they developed a close friendship a decade later.

Their deaths later would be seperated by only three years. Growing up, Halston’s family relocated to Evansville and spent nine years in the city. In 1950, Halston graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School and he bought a dress and shoes for his sister Sue’s birthday and told her to walk down Main

Street to see the people’s reactions toward the outfit he styled.

Halston attended the University of Indiana for a brief time, but returned home to Evansville in 1952. He took a full-time job at International Harvester in the blueprint room, where he worked a summer job in high school. After being laid off, Halston left Evansville for Chicago to begin taking night classes in fashion illustration at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Illustrated by Halston’s clothing and accessories and complemented with Warhol’s art and photography, the 240-page

“Namely, global warming causes climate change; ergo, evidence of climate change proves global warming. But wait a minute! Wouldn’t global cooling likewise cause climate change?”

— page 55

A Really Inconvenient Truth The reader is the jury and the question is what is responsible for whatever warming and cooling is occurring or has occurred on the planet. Former Evansville resident and Bosse High School alumnus Philip M. Fishman lays out the evidence regarding the validity of the theory of anthropogenic global warming and asks the reader for the verdict.

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hardcover has more than 300 images, including those local historical photos from Evansville, and accompanies a major exhibition “Halston and Warhol: Silver and Suede,” which runs from May 18 to Aug. 24 at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. Organized in collaboration by the museum and Halston’s niece, Lesley Frowick, the exhibition presents their lives and work and explores their shared interests and influences and how their social context laid a groundwork allowing art, design, and fashion to coexist.

Abrams Books 2014

“A traveler crossing Indiana on an interstate highway today might ignore the land and its features. Pioneer Hoosiers made no such mistake, nor did people who came before them; nor, likely, should twenty-first-century Hoosiers.” — page 3

Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana Indiana University Professor of History Emeritus James H. Madison teaches a new type of history lesson as he explores the stories of Indiana’s Hoosiers, offering an invigorating view of one of America’s distinctive states and the long and fascinating journey of its people. In this 424-page book, Madison explains what it means to be labeled a Hoosier and why generations of researchers have failed to identify the word’s origin or meaning.

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➤ Number of days to attend the fair

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➤ Pigs showcased

➤ Number of amusement rides

55,000

➤ People who attended in a week

46

➤ Cars in the demolition derby

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➤ Pieces (eighths) of a watermelon eaten in less than 29 seconds by the winner of the watermelon contest

2,843

➤ Ribbons given out for 4-H projects

1920

➤ First year of the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair Source: Numbers from 2013 Vanderburgh 4-H Fair. Norman Reibold, Vanderburgh County Fair Association President and Susan English, Vanderburgh County 4-H Office Manager.

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Champion of Change Evansville native honored

by White House for work inspiring youth to go outdoors After 25 years in the corporate world of college athletics and broadcast media management, Evansville native Bill Hodge decided to “catch his breath” and ask himself what he really wanted to be doing. In 2009, Hodge began volunteering in conservation work and in November 2010, he started the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) program, which became a project of The Wilderness Society in May 2011. Hodge, a North High School and University of Evansville graduate now living in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, works to recruit and inspire the next generation of wilderness stewards to ensure public lands are cared for well into the future. In 2013, the program employed 23 seasonal conservation leaders, trained more than 90 wilderness stewards and facilitated more than 8,000 volunteer hours of service across five National Forests.

In March, President Barack Obama invited Hodge to the White House and he was honored as one of 14 Champions of Change for Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders.

Bill Hodge: “I had no idea I was even nominated. When Michael Boots (acting chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality) called to identify himself and to tell me I had been nominated and selected, I, for a minute, thought it was a prank phone call, to be honest. I was completely surprised. It was a shock. He called Feb. 28 and I had to be there March 18. I asked my coworker what was on my schedule that day, and she said, ‘It doesn’t matter what’s on your schedule.

You’re going to the White House now.’”

EL: How has Evansville shaped your passion for public lands and your love for nature?

BH: “My time spent on the Ohio River, down

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at Land Between the Lakes, and over on the Shawnee National Forest at Garden of the Gods, were all public lands I explored during my time spent in the Ohio River Valley. My parents started me camping as a young kid. We lived in Western North Carolina before moving to Evansville and we camped in the Pisgah National Forest and I was hooked. Public lands are where I would spend any of my time away from the corporate world. I didn’t hate what I was doing. I quite loved working in marketing and advertising, and all those skills I used then, I now use today. I use my marketing experience to get more young people involved in enjoying and serving public lands in general, and federally designated wilderness in particular.”

EL: What are immediate and long-term benefits in the work you do?

native Bill Hodge shakes hands with Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior, at the White House where Hodge was honored as a Champion of Change for his work with young adults in the environment. Bottom left, Hodge poses with his saw used to clear and maintain trails. Bottom right, members of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) program work to make sure public lands are well cared for.

BH: “We are keeping trails open and accessible while connecting a younger and more diverse generation to the idea of protected public lands. People won’t protect a place they don’t know about, and they won’t know about a place with out experiencing it. We are rebuilding trails so people can get out there and enjoy it. The long-term benefit is building a new generation and watching the transformation. There is this phenomenon of a whole generation that has missed growing up in the outdoors, and we are working hard to change that.”

— Emily Patton For more information about Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards, call 423-261-2543 or visit trailcrews.org.

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Evansville Living: What was it like finding out you were honored as a Champion of Change at the White House?

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Sculpture Takes Flight Bob Zasadny is a sculpture artist who uses a unique mix of fiberglass and recycled materials to create abstract sculptures.

In his early 20s, Zasadny worked for a fiberglass fabricating shop in his native city of Chicago as a production worker. Once he got to know the material and how to apply it, he decided to follow his passion of art.

Zasadny’s art eventually led him to the Princeton, Indiana, area 26 years ago. Inspired by shapes in nature, he submitted an idea to Keep Evansville Beautiful in 2011 for a sculpture at the Evansville Airport Gateway Welcome Monument.

“I read about it right toward the very end of the call, found out the requirements, put together a small model, and that was accepted as one of the contenders for the final selection of six entries,” says Zasadny. “Then they had a process of elimination ultimately down to two (contenders), and I was fortunate to be chosen (on March 24).”

The sculpture titled “Aerial Beauty” will be made of Styrofoam, a steel support framework, and fiberglass, and will soon grace the Welcome Monument wall at the Evansville Airport Gateway. The shape of the wings on the abstract sculpture are similar to propellers of an LST or of a P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, and the wing curves recall the bend in the Ohio River. They also relate to pods on the native Honey Locust tree. The body of the sculpture is similar to the shape of an American Indian knifelike tool made from deer antler or a piece of flint. The design also was influenced by the logos of the two airlines that use the

airport, Delta, and American Eagle.

“And it relates to man’s early dreams of flying and flight, which seems to be the most appropriate theme for an airport,” says Zasadny.

Entirely funded by private contributions, Keep Evansville Beautiful has received several grants from organizations but still needs a substantial amount of money from additional resources. When the entire amount is raised, a contract is expected to be awarded to Zasadny’s choice of manufacturer Weber Group, Inc., in Sellersburg, Indiana, to fabricate, transport, and install the finished sculpture.

“This is the culmination of years of preparation for this moment because every job that I’ve had and every path that I’ve taken have all led to this,” reflects Zasadny. “I have to thank God for giving me the health and wisdom to create art that is inspired by all the beautiful and intricate shapes He has created and giving me the opportunity to share it with others. This is the right moment in my life for this to happen.”

— Erin Miller For more information about Bob Zasadny or make a donation for “Aerial Beauty,” visit bobzabstractsculpture.com or keepevansvillebeautiful.org.

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Making Music Happen

Photo by Mary Colvin

Paige McFarling’s past is filled with music.

Growing up in the Evansville area, she took lessons in piano, flute, oboe, and voice with teachers trained at Eastman School of Music, The Julliard School, and New York Opera. She met worldrenowned musicians. And she sang in multiple honors choirs, community choirs, and theater.

But until she took a marketing job with the Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Symphony Orchestra last

Evansville native is executive director of Pennsylvania orchestra

year, her career never had anything to do with music. Earlier this year, McFarling was named the orchestra’s new executive director.

“I am responsible for all of the administrative and operational side of the organization,” says McFarling. “The Maestro is responsible for the programming and the music and the artistic direction. I take care of the rest of it. My skillset is on the business side of the symphony, while my passion is on the music side.”

McFarling’s career has involved environmental science, banking, school leadership, and more.

She held a vice president position at Old National Bank, then went to Evansville Day School as its director of advancement to have more time for her three young children.

In 2009, she was recruited by Linden Hall School in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where she was the chief operating officer. She says there was a “major shift” at the school in 2013, and she decided to leave.

“I was headed off on my own to decide what

I wanted to do next in my career, and a friend of mine who is on the board of the symphony who asked, while I was ‘hanging out doing nothing’, would I go help the symphony,” says McFarling.

She lived in New Harmony, Indiana, as a child, where her mother was the president of an international music festival. She saw a lot of worldclass musicians perform live, which sparked her interest in music. She sang in the choirs at Central High School and the University of Evansville, as well as other community choirs and theater.

“All of my music experience, passion, and expertise were built in Evansville and New Harmony,” she says. “I studied with Jack and Sue Schriber and Terry Becker, whom I know everyone loves. I learned a lot from Bob Jones at Old National. There are so many things about Evansville that have given me the roots to stand on and the strength to grow and try new things. I will always be very connected to Evansville.”

—Nathan Blackford

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Artist’s abstract sculpture chosen for Evansville’s airport

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Preserving the Past Freedom Heritage Museum is seeking a permanent home When the country needed them most, the residents of Evansville delivered. During World War II, Evansville was the most productive manufacturing city in the world, per capita. Workers in the city produced planes, ships, bombs, and much more for the war effort.

Now, nearly seven decades after the war ended, a group of local citizens is working to preserve Evansville’s wartime history. The Freedom Heritage Museum, officially founded in 2012, doesn’t have a physical location yet, but is already active in the community.

The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the objects produced by and the personal accounts of local residents during the war. That will allow future generations to become educated about the effort and sacrifices that were made in the cause of protecting freedom.

Freedom Heritage Museum President Richard Litov and Executive Director Jack Buttrum say the group is trying to step up its publicity efforts this year. The Freedom Heritage Museum board members have formed a partnership with the LST 325 board, and have cooperated on fundraisers. And they also have formed bonds with World War II groups and museums across the country.

“We have great relationships with the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, and a number of other museums,” says Litov. “We just spent two days in Texas at the Greatest Generation Aircraft Museum. We are all about connecting up with other museums.”

Pieces of the Past // The museum will have a gallery,

display area, library, learning center, and administrative offices in a hangar at the old airport location off U.S. Highway 41.

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The ultimate goal is to have a physical location in a hangar at the old airport location. That will require a capital campaign to raise the necessary funding. The cost hasn’t yet been determined.

“We’re a fully established museum,” says Litov. “We just don’t have established hours or our hangar finalized yet.

We need to get more publicity out there, showing that we are active.”

The museum is working to build its collection. It already has an engine and a canopy from P-47 Thunderbolt aircrafts. Also on display will be an operable World War IIera training aircraft, which will be on loan to the museum.

— Nathan Blackford

For more information on the Freedom Heritage Museum, visit freedomheritagemuseum.org.

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More Than Just Campsites In 1958, 12 years after Santa Claus Land opened, Bill Koch realized the theme park’s guests had nowhere to stay after it closed each night. So Koch, who had assumed control of Santa Claus Land from his father, Louis J. Koch, decided to open a campground.

The result was Lake Rudolph Campsites, a place where visitors could pitch a tent and roast a few marshmallows. It also was located directly behind the Koch family’s home.

Today, Lake Rudolph and RV Resort still offers a place to stay for visitors at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, but it’s also becoming its own vacation destination. It offers a large pool, a new water park featuring five slides, a brand-new bathhouse, new paddleboats, miniature golf, golf cart rentals, Rental RVs, and cabins.

Dave Lovell, Lake Rudolph’s director of marketing, says during the summer, the campground will have more than 3,000 guests per night, more than doubling the population in Santa Claus, Indiana.

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“There is no doubt that many of our guests go to Holiday World,” says Lovell. “That is still an important relationship. But we are continuing to develop Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort in and of itself. We continue to add more family-fun amenities.”

Philip Koch, one of Bill’s sons, took over in 2002 as the campground chief executive officer of HO HO HOldings, which owns Lake Rudolph along with other properties in the Santa Claus area. Holiday World, which often partners with the campground, is owned by a separate company, Koch Development Corp.

Philip Koch died unexpectedly in April 2013, but it was his vision that made Lake Rudolph grow. He added Rental RVs. Family cabins were added next, followed by Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins, the 22 newest of which were put in last summer.

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Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort is growing quickly

The Christmas Cabins — which Philip Koch helped design — sleep families of eight with one bedroom and a loft. They also have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, three flat-screen televisions, a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher. Lovell says Lake Rudolph is able to offer comfort while still giving families the outdoor experience.

— Nathan Blackford

For more information about Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort, visit lakerudolph.com.

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Bosse Central Castle Reitz Harrison North Signature Day School Memorial Mater Dei

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It’s one ofthe first things we ask new acquaintances: where did you go to school? And we’re not asking where that person went to college. It’s all about high school.

In Southwestern Indiana, each high school comes with its own identity. Being Panthers, Knights, Tigers, Bears, Pioneers, Vikings, Wildcats, or Huskies still means something, even years after graduation.

When Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. superintendent David Smith says the loyalty to our high schools is because of the great mascots, he’s only partly joking.

“No seriously, think of our city,” says Smith. “It really is a big, small town —where people care and relationships matter —and the same can be said about our high schools. It’s the focal point of one’s life. It’s where friendships are developed that stay with you the rest of your life.

“And just like Evansville, our EVSC high schools represent the best of both worlds: they are large enough to have the diversity of thought and ethnicity that helps to fully prepare students for their future; and small enough that you often know most of your classmates, and have developed friendships with many.”

So in this issue, we celebrate what we loved about our high schools, and what makes each one of them special.

When it opened: January 1924 Who it is named after: Benjamin Bosse, who served as Evansville’s Mayor from 1914 until 1922, when he died in office. Bosse helped with the early funding for the school, which would eventually bear his name.

Enrollment: 712 (Making it the smallest of the five EVSC high schools.)

Notable academic programs: The International Baccalaureate: According to the EVSC’s website, this is a “comprehensive liberal arts program for high school juniors and seniors.”

Academic achievements: Bosse’s band marched in the Orange Bowl in Miami on New Year’s Eve in 1971. The band also marched in the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games on Aug. 26, 1972, in Munich, Germany.

Sports achievements: In 1944, Bosse was the first Evansville area school to win a state championship in boys’ basketball. The Bulldogs also won

boys’ basketball titles in 1945 and 1962.

Honors and awards: U.S. News and World Reports awarded Bosse with a bronze rating in 2013 and 2014.

Fun fact: Enlow Field, Bosse High School’s football field, was not yet constructed when the school opened.

Adjective to describe the school: Historic. The school is located in the Lincolnshire Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Information provided by Lydia Biggs, Hannah Langford, and Alexis Grimwood.

Castle High School When it opened: 1959, as a consolidation of Newburgh and Chandler high schools. The original building is now Castle North Middle School. The new

virtual reunion The EVSC uses social media to bring classmates together again The times are gone when catching up with former high school friends was difficult. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. Friends and Alumni Association formed in January 2014, and uses social media to reach out to its alumni.

“Our goal is two-fold: one, to connect and raise awareness with alumni and allow them to give back, and the other is to share the greater good of the association,” says Ben Shoulders, president of the EVSC Friends and Alumni Association.

With a presence on Facebook, Wordpress, and Twitter, the association aims to keep alumni up to date in terms of events, good news, and reunions. Although most

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Benjamin Bosse High School

schools have individual pages, the organization shares class reunion information and promotes events on Facebook and Twitter. Wordpress is a platform for the association to post good news about past graduates or even current students, and alumni are encouraged to comment on the blog.

“It’s hard to think of life before all these things,” says Shoulders.

“Before it was all up to the schools and there wasn’t a centralized organization to help. It’s kind of a win-win situation now because we’re able to connect but also have a centralized association to help boost awareness.”

— Erin Miller

building opened in 1975. Additions were completed in 1986, 2004, and 2009.

Who it is named after: John H. Castle, who donated land for the original school.

Enrollment: 1,938 Notable academic programs: Castle has concert, marching, jazz, and pep bands.

It also offers five drama classes, three curricular and two extra-curricular voice ensembles, a popular intramural sports program, industrial technology classes, and much more.

Academic achievements: Students won hundreds of individual awards during the 2013-14 school year in the University of Southern Indiana Foreign Language Bowl, concert band, concert choir, percussion ensemble, newspaper, yearbook, mathematics, winter guard, show choir, and more.

Sports achievements: The volleyball team has won 20 consecutive sectional titles, tying the state record. Castle has won state championships in football (1982 and 1994), boys’ soccer (2000), softball (2001), and girls’ basketball (2006).

Fun fact: In April, a Castle teacher took some students to Southern Illinois to watch a snake migration, which is exactly what it sounds like.

Words to describe the students: Energetic, active, involved, dedicated, understanding.

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Evansville Day School central photo by easton walker

When it opened: 1946. It started solely as a preschool.

Grade levels were later added to the school until it became what it is today, preschool through grade 12.

Central High School When it opened: Sept. 4, 1854. Originally named Evansville High School, it received its designation as Central when Reitz High School opened in 1918. The current building opened in 1971.

How it got its name: It was called Central because the school was, at that time, located in the center of Evansville. Today, the site is a parking lot for the YMCA. Enrollment: 1,109 (In 1854, when the school first opened, enrollment was at a total of 17 students.)

Notable academic programs: Central has more than 12 Advanced Placement courses as well as partnerships with local colleges that provide

the Bears with the chance to obtain dual high school and college credit.

Central also offers the Early Childhood Education program.

Sports achievements: Boys’ basketball state finalists in 1936, 1946, and 1948.

Girls’ soccer state finalists in 2005 and 2006. Baseball state finalists in 1987.

How it got its mascot: Central students have been called the Bears since the mid-50s. Central purchased its first Bear mascot costume after moving to a new building in 1971.

Fun fact: The first sport played at Central (then Evansville High School) was football in 1896. The team was made up of 13 students and two teachers.

Adjective to describe the school: Supportive. information provided

by Devon Bray and Josh Campbell.

Notable Alumni

How it got its name: The school was patterned after New England schools at the time, which were called country day schools.

Enrollment: 328 in preschool through grade 12, 102 in high school.

Notable academic programs: There are 75 academic offerings, including AP, CAP, independent study, and off-campus university classes. There is an international student program, required college counseling, required research papers for all graduates, required speech classes, and senior projects that allow students to shadow professions for two weeks.

Academic achievements: The school has a 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rate, and was the 2013 Science Academic Superbowl champion.

Sports achievements: 2012 boys’ basketball sectional champions, two golfers advanced to the regional round of the state tournapete ment in 2014.

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Local graduates went on to big things

following graduation, many high school classmates lose touch. It’s common to wonder whatever happened to that guy who sat next to you in study hall, or that girl who had a locker next to yours.

But a few local graduates are pretty easy to find. They’ve gone on to fame or fortune – or both – in a variety of ways. From Playmates to politicians, they’ve been in the public eye. We’ve compiled a list of some of the people you could’ve sat next to in an Evansville high school, and who probably should have been voted “most likely to succeed.”

William Henry Harrison High School Calbert Cheaney (1989) – NCAA men’s basketball player of the year at Indiana University, NBA player Randall Shepard (1965) – Chief Justice of the Indiana State Supreme Court Amanda Herrmann (1998) – Playboy Magazine’s Miss May 2008 Brad Ellsworth (1976) – Former Vanderburgh County Sheriff and U.S. Representative from Indiana’s Eighth Congressional District

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Walter McCarty (1992) – Former NBA player with the Knicks, Celtics, Suns, and Clippers, and currently an assistant coach with the Celtics.

Steven Sater (1972) – Poet, playwright, lyricist, television writer, and screenwriter. Twotime Tony Award winner.

Paula Leggett Chase (1979) – Television actress, best known for roles on “30 Rock” and “The Sound of Music Live!”

Jami Stallings (2004) – Miss Indiana 2007

Benjamin Bosse High School Arad McCutchan (1930) – Hall of Fame basketball coach at Evansville College Pete Fox (1927) – Major League Baseball player from 1933 to 1945 Roy Halston Frowick (1950) – 1970s American fashion designer known as Halston

The mascot’s name: Ed the Eagle. The Eagle is seen as a high-flying, independent bird that shows outstanding leadership.

Fun facts: In 1958, the school added primary school grades and moved into the former Austin Igelheart family residence at 800 Sunset Ave. At the time, it had 80 students. The current location on N. Green River Road opened in 1968, and recently completed a large expansion.

Adjective to describe the school: Independent.

Information and photo provided by Emily Shockley and Kate Meacham.

William Henry Harrison High School When it opened: September 1962, making it the newest high school in Evansville, six years younger than North.

Who it is named after: William Henry Harrison, who was a general in the War of 1812 and a territorial governor of Indiana. In 1840, he was elected as the ninth president of the U.S. He died of pneumonia after a month in office.

Enrollment: 1,040 Notable academic programs: The Randall T. Shepard Law Academy, which now is offered to all grade levels. The CFCO — Center for Community Outreach — connects students to organizations in the Evansville area that help the community. Harrison also is home to the EVSC JROTC program.

Sports achievements: Girls’ golf state title in 1988 and boys’ golf state title in 2012. The boys’ track team has won nine regional championships.

How it got its mascot: Harrison became the Warriors with a student vote held in the first year the school opened. The school colors were chosen in the same manner. The original official mascot was an American Indian named Little Red.

photo by hannah clark

Adjective to describe the school: Diverse.

The students are all Warriors and all come together to create one tribe. information provided

by Sarah Loesch.

Mater Dei High School When it opened: 1949 How it got its name: Mater Dei is Latin for “Mother of God.” She is the patroness of the school.

Notable academic programs: Every student takes two semesters of theology per year and is encouraged to complete 50 service hours by the time they graduate. The school has a strong theater program. The student council is modeled after a U.S. city council.

Academic achievements: The supermileage team earned $4,500 in the Shell Eco-Marathon in 2014 in Houston.

They won first place in a category this year, and have won as many as four in past years. The school newspaper won 22 awards in 2014 at the University of Southern Indiana’s Media Day. Sports achievements: The girls’ basketball team won class 2A state championships in 2012 and 2013, and finished as the class 3A runner-up in 2014. The wrestling team has won 12

Ruth Siems (1949) – Creator of Stove Top Stuffing

Andy Benes (1985) – Major League Baseball pitcher

Jeff Overton (2001) – PGA golfer

Michael Michele Williams (1985) – Actress, best known for role on TV show “E.R.”

Lloyd Winnecke (1978) – Mayor of Evansville

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Reitz Memorial High School

F.J. Reitz High School Don Hansen (1965) – NFL linebacker for the Vikings, Falcons, Seahawks, and Packers Matt Williams (1985) – TV producer whose shows include “The Cosby Show,” “Home Improvement,” and “Roseanne”

central High School Lee Hamilton (1948) – U.S. Representative from Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District

Don Mattingly (1979) – Major League Baseball player and manager Larry Stallings (1960) – Pro Bowl linebacker for the St. Louis Cardinals in the NFL Jonathan Weinzapfel (1984) – Former Mayor of Evansville

Suzanne Crouch (1970) – Indiana State Auditor

Castle High School Jamey Carroll – (1992) Major League Baseball player

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Michael Rosenbaum – (1991) Television and movie actor and director Bryce Hunt (2000) – Olympic swimmer

North High School Dave Schellhase (1963) – NBA basketball player, NCAA basketball coach Bob Ford (1968) – ABA basketball player, Purdue basketball broadcaster

Evansville Day School Molly Newman (1972) – Tony Award nominee in 1985 William Snyder (1977) – Four time Pulitzer Prizewinning photographer

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team state championships. The school also has won state championships in football (2008), boys’ basketball (2004), and baseball (1999).

The mascot’s name: Willy the Wildcat.

Fun fact: Mater Dei nearly closed in 1972, but the Area Catholic School Board voted 7-4 to close Rex Mundi High School instead.

memorial photo by jordan barclay reitz photo by allie peak north photo by celeste zuber

Adjective to describe the school: Proud.

Reitz Memorial High School When it opened: Jan. 5, 1925. Boys and girls were taught separately. It was dedicated by Bishop Chartrand of Indianapolis Jan. 1, 1925 Who it is named after: Francis Joseph Reitz, an Evansville banker, civic leader, and philanthropist, who donated the money for the school and picked out its location. It took Reitz nearly a year to choose the site, which he wanted to be accessible by streetcar.

Enrollment: 725 Notable academic programs: Dual Credit (Bridge Program) with local colleges, various Advanced Placement courses offered, Medical Practicum, and a growing Special Education Program.

Sports achievements: State championships: baseball (1978, 1989, 1993), girls’ soccer (1997, 2008, 2012), softball (2002), girls’ tennis (1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2012), boys’ soccer (2007, 2008), girls’ basketball (2011).

Also won titles in football, girls’ soccer, and boys’ soccer before the IHSAA state tournament was started.

How it got its mascot: In 1925, when Memorial opened, boys at the school were taught by the Brothers of the Holy Cross. That same year, the Brothers sent missionaries to Bangladesh, where they marveled at the wild tigers.

Fun fact: Memorial didn’t have its own varsity gymnasium until 1969, when a new wing was added to the school.

Vision statement: Providing an environment where God inspires, we educate, students thrive.

North High School When it opened: Sept. 4, 1956. It was the first new public high school to open in Evansville since 1924. The new North High School building opened Jan. 2, 2012.

How it got its name: It was constantly referred to in school board meetings as the “new North Side school.”

Enrollment: 1,535 (Enrollment for the first school year at North in 1956 was 1,072 students with 58 teachers.)

Notable academic programs: North was the first high school in Evansville to have a musical. The school is divided into SLCs (Specialized Learning Communities): STEM, Business and General Studies, and Arts and Humanities.

Sports achievements: The baseball team won a “mythical” state title in 1962, five years before the IHSAA state tournament began. North also won a boys’ basketball state championship in 1967 and a boys’ golf state title in 2000.

How it got its mascot: The Husky name won a vote by students in 1956. The colors also were voted on, and green and white were chosen to represent evergreen trees and snow, in keeping with the North theme. The other option was the Rams, with colors of black and gray.

Fun fact: Ralph E. Legeman, the architect of the former North High School (on Diamond Avenue and Stringtown Road) also designed Roberts Municipal Stadium, which was razed in 2012.

Craving a blast from the past? Check out high school portraits of Evansville Living staffers online at evansvilleliving.com.

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F.J. Reitz High School When it opened: 1918, but was not fully accredited until 1921. The school board was very reluctant to build Reitz High School. It was a group of women known as the Centennial Club, claiming that Evansville High School was too far away for West Side families, that finally won approval. The building underwent a major, badly-needed renovation in 1998.

Who it is named after: Francis Joseph Reitz, a banker, civic leader, and philanthropist. Reitz financed both F.J. Reitz and Reitz Memorial high schools.

Enrollment: 1,350 Notable academic programs: Project Lead the Way (Engineering & Biomed), almost 40 Dual Credit Classes, the Feel the History video series, BPA Global Marketing Team state champions for the 2008-09 school year, and IHSFA (speech and debate) state champions in 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.

Sports achievements: Football state champions in 2008 and 2010. Also won “mythical” football state championships in 1933, 1940, 1948, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1961, and 1971, before the advent of the IHSAA playoff system in 1974. The 1961 team was not scored upon in any game.

Fun fact: Reitz Bowl, which opened in 1921, was only partially complete for the first season. When it was finished in 1922, it cost $52,964, about $30,000 over budget. information provided

by Allie Busch.

Signature School When it opened: 1992, as a half-day program. Signature’s charter was approved in 2002 and it started as a fulltime high school that August.

Who it is named after: No one in particular. Signature is named to recognize the signatures on the charter and the agreement between the students and staff to pursue excellence.

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Most of us have at least a few favorite memories from high school. Maybe it was a big game or a first date. Maybe it was a favorite teacher. Maybe it was that time your buddy Ferris got you to skip school and you drove your dad’s car to Chicago for a day of shenanigans. Those were good times.

So, we asked you to send us some of your favorite high school memories. Too many of you responded for us to list them all here, but we chose a few of them. We’re almost longing to be teenagers again.

Enrollment: 330 Notable academic programs: The school has both Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

Sports achievements: Signature does not field teams in most sports. One student has qualified for the girls’ cross country regional, and two students advanced to the girls’ golf regional.

Fun facts: Signature School does not have a cafeteria. Students either bring a lunch or eat at a Downtown restaurant.

The main building is attached to the Victory Theatre and was originally the Hotel Sonntag.

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Adjective to describe the school: Dynamic.

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Academic achievements: Signature has had nine National Merit finalists, one semifinalist, and five commended scholars. It is the top-ranked high school in the Midwest, according to U.S.News and World Report. The Washington Post named it the sixth-most challenging high school in the nation. It has 100 percent senior Advanced Placement participation, and 72 percent of exams were a 3 or higher. In 2013, there were 46 AP Scholars, 11 Scholars with Honor, 48 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 14 National AP Scholars. Students at Signature have earned nearly $16 Million in scholarship dollars since it opened.

julie schutte zuber — Mater Dei High

School, 1979. My best memory is marching on the football field as a pompom girl.

Molly Blackford Mackey‬ — Castle High School, 1997. First and only (as far as a I know) class to go undefeated through four years of Powder Puff Football during homecoming week. We were kind of a big deal.

Bobbie JoAnn Hudson — Central High School, 1972. (We were) the first class to graduate from the “new” Central on First Avenue. I have many fond memories of my senior year at Central — classes, pep assemblies, and the like — but I think the one that sticks out in my mind is a whole group of us piling into a friend’s car — sitting on each other’s laps in fact — and racing over to one of the eateries on Diamond Avenue for lunch.

Dangerous yes, but loads of fun!

Marilyn Edgar Wurtz — Bosse High School,

1949. Great memory: Overnight choir trip to St. Louis with choir director Charles Horn (and chaperones) to see Risë Stevens in a performance of “Carmen.” We also visited the Botanic Gardens and got to ride the great wooden roller coaster! Fabulous time!

Tim Sloat — Bosse High School, 1980. Speech class with Mr. (Ray) Begarly. Thanks to him, public speaking is easy for me. He also was the teacher for those interested in being a radio personality. Several of his students have had successful radio careers because of him, including hall of famer Dale Carter.

Chad Hayden‬— Boonville High School, 1994.

My favorite memory was being able to be a part of the Theater Department and see some amazing performances come off that stage. Judy McNeely (now retired) was an awesome and amazing instructor, mentor, and teacher of that program.

Cathy Dyson — North Posey High School,

1989. My favorite memories of high school were the times spent at the football and basketball games and the high school dances that followed all the home games.

The friendships made there and the music of the ‘80s were CLASSIC! Great times in a small town are what living in Indiana is all about!

Susan Weber Montgomery — Reitz High

School, 1978. I would have to say my fondest memories of high school have to be the school spirit that we shared. Every week the Pep Club sold a button or ribbon for the upcoming game. For a quarter you could show your school spirit by wearing it to the game. I still have them, it’s quite a collection.

Tina Sizemore — North High School, 1970.

Spanish class with Mr. Deig, pep club, and cruising in my friend’s GTO convertible!

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Many local high schools have closed over the years

Today, the closing or opening of a high school is relatively

Chandler High School (Panthers, purple & white): Closed in 1959, merged with Newburgh to form Castle High School.

Hazelton High School

(Lions, black & gold): Consolidated with Patoka to form the short-lived White River High School in 1963.

Cynthiana High School (Annas, blue & gold):

Merged with Poseyville, Wadesville, and Griffin high schools to form North Posey in 1959.

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Lincoln High School (Lions, purple & old gold):

The school for African-American students opened in 1928, a consolidation of other “colored” schools in the area, including Frederick Douglass High School. It served students in grades K-12, not only from Vanderburgh County, but surrounding counties as well. The last all-black high school class graduated in 1952, and it was converted into a K-8 school. It fully desegregated in 1972.

Elberfeld High School (Hornets, black & red):

Opened in 1908. Closed in 1965 when it merged with Lynnville to form Tecumseh High School.

Folsomville High School (Eagles, blue & red):

Absorbed into Boonville High School in 1956.

Fort Branch High School (Twigs, black & gold): It was one of three high schools that merged to form Gibson Southern High School in 1974. The building was demolished in 1982. The gym was spared, and now functions as a community center.

Lynnville High School (Lindys, black & gold): Combined with Elberfeld to form Tecumseh High School in 1965.

Francisco High School (Owls, blue & white):

Mackey High School (Aces, blue & white): Merged with Oakland City to form Wood Memorial High School in 1967.

Closed in 1968 when it merged into Wood Memorial High School. The building burned to the ground in the 1970s after a lightning strike. The school had already burned down once before.

Griffin High School (Tornadoes, red & white):

The mascot is a reference to the March 18, 1925, Tri-State Tornado which leveled the entire town of Griffin. Closed in 1959 when it merged with three other schools to form North Posey High School.

Haubstadt High School (Elites, blue & white): Consolidated with Fort Branch and Owensville in 1974 to form Gibson Southern. The building was used as an elementary school until 1993, when it was razed. The gymnasium still stands.

Millersburg High School (Wildcats, purple &

gold): Absorbed into Castle High School in 1965.

Oakland City High School (Acorns, green &

white): Closed in 1967 to merge into Wood Memorial High School.

Owensville High School (Kickapoos, black & gold): The Gibson County school closed in 1974 as one of three to be merged into Gibson Southern High School. The old high school building was used until 1992. The school was razed, but the gymnasium still stands and is a community center.

Patoka High School (Wrens, red & gray): Merged with Hazelton to form White River High School in 1963.

Poseyville High School (Poseys, black & white): Merged with Cynthiana, Griffin, and Wadesville to form North Posey in 1959.

Mount Olympus High School (Mountaineers, navy

Rex Mundi High School (Monarchs, blue & white): Closed in 1972. Students transferred to Memorial and Mater Dei.

New Harmony School (Rappites, blue & white):

Selvin High School (Wildcats): Closed in 1962, absorbed by Lynnville High School. It opened in the 1880s.

blue & white): Absorbed, along with White River,

by Princeton in 1965.

Closed in 2012 due to funding issues. Final graduating class had just 13 members. The school had grades K-12, and was one of Indiana’s smallest school districts. The school still stands, though its future is uncertain.

Newburgh High School

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rare. When New Harmony School closed its doors in 2012, it made statewide news. But there was a time in Indiana when schools closed much more often.

For the graduating class of 1955 at a Southern Indiana high school, chances were less than 50 percent that high school would still be open by the 20-year reunion. This is a list of some of the high schools that have come and gone in Posey, Gibson, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties.

(Wildcats, navy blue & old gold): Closed in 1959, merged with Chandler to form Castle High School.

Newburgh High School’s gymnasium was used for years by Newburgh Elementary School. Newburgh won the championship in the last boys’ basketball sectional it ever competed in.

Stewartsville High School (Owls, blue & gold): Absorbed by Poseyville in 1944.

Tennyson High School (Tigers, red & white):

Absorbed into Boonville High School in 1962.

Wadesville High School (Red Devils, red & white): Merged with Cynthiana, Griffin, and Poseyville in 1959 to form North Posey High School.

Yankeetown High School (Yanks, black & gold): Absorbed into Boonville High School in 1945.

Want to learn about more? Check out our online exclusive at evansvilleliving.com, which has details on closed high schools from Pike, Spencer, and Dubois counties.

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The Indiana University Board of Trustees has selected Skanska U.S. HealthRealty to build a multidisciplinary academic medical education and research center in Downtown Evansville that will expand the IU School of Medicine’s presence in the city and dramatically increase medicine- and health-related educational opportunities for students in Southwestern Indiana and Northwestern Kentucky.

The $69.5 million, 170,000-square-foot project, which IU President Michael A. McRobbie recommended to the trustees from among proposals at four locations in the Evansville area, includes $35 million in incentives from the city of Evansville.

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In 1998, he rallied community leaders to help found Youth First, Inc. The mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.

Youth First’s biggest initiative is to place Master’s level social workers in schools in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, and Pike counties. This fall, 34 Youth First Social Workers will serve some 50 schools.

“We have social workers in the buildings, just down the hall from the kids and easily accessible to parents and faculty, too,” says Jana Pritchett, awareness and volunteer coordinator for Youth First.

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The campaign is a national advocacy organization that promotes the effective use of data to improve student achievement. It gives this award to only one school corporation in the nation to recognize innovative visionaries, exceptional leaders, and education trailblazers who are championing the power of effective and safe use of education data.

“We are pleased to honor Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. for providing its educators and community with the tools, knowledge, and training to build a culture of data use that has propelled student achievement,” says Aimee Rogstad Guidera, executive director of the Data Quality Campaign.

Susan McDowell Riley, deputy superintendent for academic affairs and accountability at the time of the award, says that the use of data has driven improvement in student learning and positive growth on tests. “As the EVSC more clearly understands its performance in key areas, we can ask better questions about the way instruction is delivered to students,” she says.

“When learning communities collaborate to add skillful data analysis to their daily work, student performance is enhanced.”

Several years ago — after the EVSC adopted the Harvard-based DATA WISE approach to supporting learning through teacher data literacy — every school in the EVSC formed data support teams led by data and achievement coaches. To teach EVSC educators the skills they needed to effectively improve teaching and instructional programs at each school, McDowell Riley collaborated with two local universities on a curriculum that trains teachers to interpret student data and apply the findings to individual and

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Be sure to join us for a Sycamore Preview Day. You’ll have a chance to tour campus and sit down with admissions and financial aid staff. Sycamore Preview Days are held throughout the year, so you can come when it’s most convenient. To sign up, go to indstate.edu/previewday.

Questions? We’d love to hear from you. Call us at 800-GO-TO-ISU.

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Personal Experience A true college education goes beyond the classroom. That’s why University of Evansville students gain real-world experience through internships, team projects, research, practicums, and more. In fact, 93 percent of our undergraduates complete some form of experiential learning before graduating, and that translates to being prepared for successful careers and lives.

As a UE student you can. . .

Build a concrete canoe and paddle it down a river. Design and race an SAE formula car. Through our award-winning College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, project-focused teams compete and receive national recognition.

Create a marketing plan for a real company. Manage funds like a Wall Street tycoon. The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration provides relevant experience for success in today’s marketplace.

Travel to Israel for an archeological dig. Perform in a production with a premier theatre program. The William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences offers hands-on experience and nationally-recognized programs.

Conduct research in a movement analysis lab. Learn by teaching in an area school. All College of Education and Health Sciences programs feature field experience in real-life settings.

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Personal Results At UE, we take a personalized approach – partnering with students to help them plan, learn, experience, and achieve their personal results.

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UE’s Center for Career Development works with students, from the first campus visit to beyond graduation, to help them achieve career goals.

A UE education is within reach. 95 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some type of financial aid.

UE students gain a global perspective, with 50 percent studying abroad, many at Harlaxton College, our own British campus.

UE is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 regional universities in the Midwest and is #3 in Great Schools at Great Prices.

Find your personal results at the University of Evansville.

Schedule a visit at www.evansville.edu/visit.

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Unique and Complete Evansville Day School stands out and succeeds with studentcentered programs Provided by Jarin Jaffee, Head of School While there are more than 1,400 independent schools around the world, Evansville Day School is proud to be the only member school in our region. As independent schools, each of our institutions is free to establish our own curriculum, mission, and standards, and value small classes, student-centered teachers, whole-child education, inclusivity, and a high-achieving student body.

Evansville Day School is unique in that we are a preschool through grade 12 learning community where students are led on a path toward preparation not only for selective college admission, but also for success in a complex global society. The journey builds toward the school’s core values of excellence, responsibility, integrity, respect, personal discipline, and compassion. Students are not taught to statemandated tests but instead are offered a balanced experience including innovative academics, a myriad of arts, a no-cut athletic program, and countless

service learning opportunities.

Since Evansville Day School’s founding in 1946, the school has always valued a partnership between students, teachers, and families. This tradition continues today in serving the school’s mission “that encourages each student from junior pre-kindergarten through grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit.” You can feel this passion and vision in the classrooms, across the school’s 40 acre wooded campus, and throughout the loyal and successful community of Day School alumni.

What happens at Evansville Day School is special. It is not what you have come to think of as school. Here, creativity trumps rote memorization.

Diversity is as valued as test-taking, and experiential learning is preferred over textbooks. As an independent school, we are free to be bold and to create an ideal learning environment for our students. We hope you will learn more about why Evansville Day

School is the best school in the region.

Evansville Day School is located on Evansville’s East Side at 3400 N. Green River Road. 

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All In One

St. Benedict maintains a strong family setting while in school

by Emily Patton

Reaching minds, touching hearts, and shaping souls is the foundation on which St. Benedict Cathedral School is built.

St. Benedict is a preschool through eighth grade educational facility located within St. Benedict Parish at Lincoln and Harlan Avenues on the East Side of Evansville. In September 1913, St. Benedict Cathedral School held its first classes and today, the school has more than 450 students. St. Benedict, which is a parochial school that is a part of the Diocese of Evansville Catholic School System, has a student/teacher ratio of 21 to 1.

St. Benedict recently received the HEROES grant, which stands for Healthy, Energetic, Ready, Outstanding, Enthusiastic Schools through the Welborn Baptist Hospital Foundation.

The school has been rated exemplary by the Department of Education since 2005 while posting extremely high test scores and actively volunteering in service projects around the community and outside the area, including supporting St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

“St. Benedict Cathedral School is a family of families where we help parents raise their children in the faith with outstanding academics,” says Fr. Godfrey Mullen, OSB. “Because of this, we gather regularly for Mass and prayer.”

“We have a long tradition at St. Benedict Parish for providing good worship and offering a setting where different people can find a place to praise God,” he continued. “We are equipping our students to help remind their parents of God’s goodness to them.”

The school was established at St. Benedict Parish by the Benedictine Sisters of Ferdinand and remains one primary mission of the parish.

“The school wouldn’t exist without the financial and emotional support of the parish.

It is very much a two in one package,” says Sr. Karlene Sensmeier, OSB. There are a few student spots that remain in some grades before classes begin Aug. 7. To apply, please email Sr. Karlene at ksensmeier@ evdio.org. 

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Make Blue Part of Your Future Indiana State is for broadening horizons Provided by Indiana State University

Indiana State gives you more of what you’re looking for in a university from the moment you set foot on campus.

We’re for blue skies and a brighter future.

We’re for recycling, wind power, and trees. We were Indiana’s first Tree Campus USA. We’re for a great education and we’re for affordability — not only in tuition but also in all student costs.

We’re for scholarships — big time! Indiana State gives more than $8 million in student financial awards each year. We’re also for helping you graduate on time with a new Sycamore Graduation Guarantee for new first-time students, in which we work together to ensure you’ll graduate in four years or any remaining classes are free.

We’re for preparing leaders in education, business, health and human services, chemistry, physics, math and computer science, technology, biology, criminology, and geology — even oceanography.

And that’s just for starters — Indiana State offers an

impressive selection of academic programs across five colleges, and many degrees can be completed online. Check out our majors at indstate.edu.

We’re true, blue, and loyal. Indiana State students, faculty, and staff contributed more than one million hours of community service last year.

Two-thirds of our graduates stay in Indiana, helping to implement a vision for a better tomorrow.

We’re modern. You’ll find newly renovated laboratories, academic, and wellness buildings. Our most ambitious student housing upgrade is under way and our Student Recreation Center is the envy of many larger campuses.

There’s more to blue at Indiana State — more diversity, more friendly people, more distinctive programs with the offerings of a major university but the atmosphere of a small, close-knit campus.

We have more of the programs you want and the experience and affordability you need. Your future begins at State. 

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Giving Back La Petite Demoiselle hosts event to support schools

By Emily Patton

To say thank you to the community, Julie Bowler, owner of La Petite Demoiselle, wanted to give back to the schools that serve her customers.

Last fall, Bowler hosted a School Give-Back Week. For an entire week, Saturday-to-Saturday, 10 percent from her customers’ purchases was given back to the school of choice for mentioning the school the time of checkout.

“We are thankful for all our customers and want to put some of their money back into the community,” says Bowler. “What a great and easy way for schools to make some extra cash!”

La Petite Demoiselle is hosting the School Give-Back Week again this year, which will kick off with the Fabulous Fall Event on Oct. 4. The event will have pony rides from Lil’ Rexing’s Pony Express, cupcakes from Sassy Sweets Confections, and pictures from Lifetime by Nixon Photography, as well as much more fun.

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La Petite Demoiselle is a boutique for little girls which occupies the entire downstairs of the former Carolyn’s Fashions building, located at 2801 Lincoln Ave., and offers clothing, shoes, accessories, and toys for newborns up to size 14. The upstairs is divided into four smaller businesses — Le Petit Monsieur (a shop for ‘The Little Mister, Joy Neighbors, Jessica's boys clothing, shoes, accessories, and toys for newborns up to size 8), Nest (boutique brand consignment for girls and boys along with vintage jewelry), Miss Priss Creations (hair bows and custom embroidery), and the newest addition, Retreat, which features comfortable (think yoga-wear and/or knit ruffle pants) yet fashionable clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and tweens.

“With boutique clothing, shoes, and accessories for girls, boys, tweens, and women, along with custom embroidery, and toys, we are truly a one-stop-shop!” says Bowler. 

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Faith, Knowledge, and Service Reitz Memorial continues to hold true to its values since 1925 Provided by Reitz Memorial High School

Reitz Memorial High School: A community of faith, knowledge, and service since 1925. Those words on the school logo tell our visitors, students, and friends that it truly is our goal to provide an environment where we are inspired by God, hold our students to the highest academic standards, and stand back and watch them thrive.

Our Christian community allows young people to be valued and learn to value others. Students are required to take eight semesters of theology where they experience religious activities in order to enhance their spiritual lives. They participate in annual retreats, weekly Masses, prayer services, and required service opportunities. Our small 14 students to one teacher ratio ensures that each student receives personal attention. This Christian community knows them by name!

A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence since 2002, Reitz Memorial High School offers a strong academic program that includes accelerated courses in English, mathematics, science, and social studies, a bridge program with the University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana that earns college

credit, and Advanced Placement classes in science, math, foreign language, social studies, and English.

We stress computer literacy across the curriculum, offer a four-year language program in German and Spanish, and offer academic and career counseling at all levels. Do you have a non-traditional student in your family? Check out our resource program with two full-time teachers and two teacher aides.

We encourage our students to be the best they can be — to stretch their minds, work together, be leaders, and serve others. Our graduates are prepared to enter college as respectful, responsible young adults and to enter the workforce and apply what they have learned in the classroom. In our hometown or across the globe, our Memorial graduates take their strong character with them.

With the addition of the School Choice Program, an education at Reitz Memorial High School is within reach now more than ever. Spaces are still available for the 2014-15 school year. 

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Family Atmosphere • Strong Parental Support • Dedicated Teachers • Safe, Supportive Learning Climate • Vibrant Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten Program

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Serving the Community Through Intentional Partnerships Evansville Christian School’s role as a unifying ministry Provided by Evansville Christian School

There is something special about the word “partner.” It lets you know you’re not alone, that there is someone else who is pursuing an opportunity with you. It is not a passive word, but an active one. It is a concept that gives peace in it’s true meaning — you have a team.

At Evansville Christian School, partnership is at the core of what we do. We partner with local churches to educate, equip, and engage students. We have four campuses across the Evansville/Newburgh region at Bethel Church (PK-6), Christian Fellowship Church (K2), First Christian Church (K-1), and a new campus at First Southern Baptist Church (7-8). Our expansion in partnership with these churches is what enables us to keep growing our exemplary elementary, intermediate, and middle school programs.

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munity demand, this growth has also given us an opportunity to partner with Crossroads Christian Church and Epworth United Methodist Church to launch a brand new, interdenominational Christian high school program. ECS gets the privilege to design from scratch a high school program that is focused on what it means to learn in today’s times with today’s resources.

Mike Allen, fifth through eighth grade principal at ECS, explains that “The high school expansion is designed around what it means to learn in an information-rich landscape. We want to build and provide a space that supports the collaborative concept, not just hallways.” Learning is much more than an event. It is a state of mind. It is an attitude. It is this attitude that allows ECS to be flexible when it comes to student learning. The fact of the matter is that the resources that we have available to us to learn have changed so much in the last decade. Our PK through high

school program will connect students with the experience they need to find, validate, synthesize, leverage, collaborate with, communicate with, and problem-solve with information.

It is not just church – and community – partners that enable our students to thrive at ECS. Partnerships with students and families are ultimately what drive the health of our relationships. Think of the relationship between school staff, students, families, and the Lord like a chair. If you saw one leg off of the chair, it doesn’t take too much to create imbalance. If you saw off another leg of the chair, it doesn’t even function anymore. With four legs, however, a chair does exactly what it’s supposed to do – support. At Evansville Christian School, our pursuit of families, students, and the Lord create a foundation of partnership – any other way is unstable.

We are very excited for the work and the growth that is happening at ECS. From staff to students, technology to teamwork, every day is an opportunity to become a better version of you. 

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Expanding Education Ivy Tech Community College’s new programs and Chancellor make an impact Provided by Ivy Tech Community College

Over the years, Ivy Tech Community College’s impact on the Tri-State has continued to expand. Now Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution, Ivy Tech continues to add innovative programs and unique opportunities for students.

Former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel recently was selected to serve as Chancellor of Ivy Tech’s combined Southwest (Evansville) and Wabash Valley (Terre Haute) regions, and he recognizes the difference the college makes.

“Serving as Chancellor for Ivy Tech is a tremendous way to make a difference in our community and in the lives of our students,” says Weinzapfel. “It’s great to be in a leadership and public service role again.”

In addition to new leadership, Ivy Tech has a number of programs being added to its roster in 2014. The programs will be offered under the new School of Computing and Informatics, and will include Cyber SecurityInformation Assurance, Server Administration, Software Development, and Informatics. Degrees granted to students through the School of Computing and Informatics will allow graduates to be prepared for careers that are in high-demand. Pathways also are available for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Another new program for Ivy Tech Southwest is the Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP). A partnership with Old National Bank and Vectren Corp., the program allows students to attain an associate degree in only 11 months, as opposed to traditional two-year programs.

Students can begin their career immediately after graduation or transfer their credits to a four-year college and continue their education.

Ivy Tech Southwest will soon be transferring all of its healthcare and nursing programs from its main campus on First Avenue to the new Medical Education Research Partners location in Downtown Evansville.

“Being a part of the Medical Education Research Partners is very exciting for Ivy Tech,” says Weinzapfel.

“We have had ongoing space needs for some time. Moving our healthcare and nursing programs to the new medical facility Downtown will allow us to expand course offerings as well as collaborate with Indiana University, University of Southern Indiana, and University of Evansville."

International Studies is another recently expanded program at Ivy Tech. Students now have the opportunity to study abroad in India as well as at UE’s Harlaxton College in Grantham, England.

There have been many exciting changes for Ivy Tech in recent months, all supporting the school’s mission of changing lives and making Indiana great. 

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For more information about Ivy Tech Community College, call 1-888-IVY-LINE or visit ivytech.edu/southwest.

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Career Counseling Students start career planning early with new CAP program

By Erin Miller

In the fall of 2012, the University of Evansville began an end-to-end career development program to help students with their career paths from the moment they step on campus, to their first jobs, and beyond.

The Career Advantage Program (CAP) gives students the opportunity to meet with a career advisor at the Center for Career Development and talk, even before committing to attend UE. Students can complete an online personality test, aptly named “Do What You Are,” before taking a tour of the campus. They then have the option to meet with a career advisor during their visit.

“I get to learn a little bit about the student, and then we talk about their personality type and how that plays into what they’d like to do,” says Dianna Cundiff, associate director of career development.

“When you’re working with students who are 17 or 18 years old, it’s important to help them identify their strengths and relate them to real life experiences and challenges.”

Students also are given additional resources once they start courses to help ease feelings of anxiety commonly associated with how to apply a major to the job market. The CAP program gives students early planning access with sites such as “What Can I Do With This Major?” a website listing different career areas and types of employers in those fields, as well as helpful strategies both before and after graduation.

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“Students may focus only on classes they like, but that translates into different options for jobs,” says Cundiff. “We don’t want them to limit themselves and this helps them see the opportunities. We want students to know that according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the skills of problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and analytics are what employers want in their new hires.”

The Advanced Career Education (ACE) Certification program at UE helps students demonstrate they are capable of applying classroom knowledge to the job field. The program adds on to Indiana’s INdorsed Career Ready Graduate Program initiated by the Career Development Professionals of Indiana and helps students identify their strengths and develop career skills such as resume writing, networking, practice interviews, and internships.

“A student doesn’t know what to expect until they get in there (to the Center for Career Development),” says Kenton Hargis, admission counselor at UE. “And overwhelmingly, it’s a positive reaction.”

Admission counselors act as the front line or first degree of contact for prospective students

and parents at the university. As part of the recruiting process, counselors stress the importance of the CAP program and working closely with “the experts” in the Center for Career Development.

“Often we hear that parents are the most excited about the opportunity because in this economy, finding a job is important,” says Hargis.

“I tell students that it’s pivotal (to meet with a career advisor), and that they should do it the moment they step on campus. The earlier you start, just like the application process, the better prepared you will be.” 

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For more information about the University of Evansville’s Center for Career Development, call 812488-1083 or visit evansville.edu/ careerdevelopment.

Award Winning Success Mount Vernon Fine Arts Academy’s teaching philosophy delivers results Provided by Mount Vernon Fine Arts Academy

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Award winning students and faculty in music, theatre, and the visual arts comprise the Fine Arts Academy at Mount Vernon Senior High School. A commitment to academic excellence and the belief that through the arts, students find lifelong fulfillment is at the core of the academy’s teaching philosophy.

Honors and activities for the 2013-2014 academic year included the academy being named a winner of a Regional Arts Award from the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, the marching band earning its third trip to State Contest, and, as a department, being awarded the All Music Award from the Indiana State School Music Association.

The academy’s women’s vocal ensemble, Angelus, performed at the Central Division Conference of the American Choral Directors Association and toured to Chicago, the Carolinas, and San Francisco. Vocal music students also performed at Carnegie Hall, singing the world premiere of Grammy Award winning composer Christopher Tin’s “The Drop That Contained the Sea.” Mr. Tin was artist in residence at the Academy in 2012.

The academy’s theater staged four productions, including “The Little Mermaid Jr.,” “The Fantasticks,” a children’s theater production, and a fall production of “A Little Bit Testy.” Technical theater students provided lighting designs for the Evansville Philharmonic’s “Peppermint Pops,” the Evansville Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and Evansville ARC’s “Really Big Show.”

Visual arts students were featured at the Evansville Museum High School Arts Show and were awarded first, second and third places in graphic design, textiles, and photography. The Art Guild hosted two art camps for area elementary students as well as participating in “First Brush of Spring Plein Air Paint Out in New Harmony.”

The Fine Arts Academy at Mount Vernon Senior High School: where students are as unique as the art they create. 

Full and half-day programs are available. For more information, visit mvhsfinearts.com.

MEMORIAL Where Students are Empowered to Grow Academically and Spiritually

• The academic excellence of an “A” rated school

• Faith-based instruction promoting values, ethics, and social responsibility

• National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence since 2002

• Opportunities for involvement in a rich array of extracurricular activities

• Family-like, safe, accepting, and supportive atmosphere

• Teachers who genuinely care about individual student success

• Outstanding tradition of athletic achievement

• Excellence in visual and performing arts

ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR Tuition assistance is available.

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Brescia Goes Digital

BUonline offers a variety of accelerated degree programs By Nathan Blackford From its beginnings, Brescia University has tried to meet the needs of adults who work full time but still want to take college courses. It started with night and weekend classes, but as trends in adult education have changed, so has Brescia.

Two years ago, in the summer of 2012, Brescia launched BUonline, which offers a variety of online degrees without the need to actually set foot on the university’s campus in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Shanda LaRue, director of operations for BUonline, says the courses each have a mandatory one-hour online chat each week. Classmates and professors chat by instant message and Web camera in a virtual classroom environment.

“That’s different from most online classes,” says LaRue. “We feel that the mandatory chat time helps our students connect with their classmates and professors, and they can ask questions live. Students are not just names on a roster.”

BUonline offers associate's degrees in business,

liberal arts, human services, and addictions counseling. It offers bachelor's degrees in business, accounting, addictions counseling, business, psychology, integrated studies, political science, social work, and theology. Master’s degrees are available in management and teacher leadership.

It also offers a variety of general education courses.

BUonline also offers post-baccalaureate certificates in accounting and addictions counseling, which allow those who already hold a bachelor’s degree to take courses for a different major.

BUonline courses are accelerated, so each course only takes eight weeks. That means a student can take just two courses at a time and still qualify as a full-time student. 

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Celebrating 10 Years Joshua Academy will add agriculture to its curriculum Provided by Joshua Academy

Joshua Academy Charter School celebrated 10 years of operations throughout the 2013-14 school year. It opened in 2004 as a public charter school and currently enrolls students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

The original school opened its doors in 1998 as a private, faith-based preK-1 grade institution. In 2004 it split into two entities. The Joshua Academy Preschool enrolls children from 2 to 4 years old, and has been a private, faith-based preschool since 1998.

The signature Blue Apple Ball II kicked off the charter school’s 10th anniversary year.

Staff, parents, and friends of Joshua Academy were treated to dinner, dancing, and a keynote address by Dr. Charles Bradley of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. Delta Sigma Theta, Evansville Alumnae Chapter, presented the school with $2,000 for library books from the sorority’s Centennial book project.

In celebration of the schools’ anniversaries, Joshua Academy Enterprises was launched.

Joshua Academy Preschool, Joshua Academy Charter School, and Joshua Academy Teaching Farm (the brainchild of Rev. Larry A. Rascoe, pastor of the Nazarene Baptist Church) each make up a side of Joshua Academy Enterprises. A new logo was created to include the emerging agriculture side of Joshua Academy.

Joshua Academy Charter will become a S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and math) school for the 2014-15 school year. The school was given a grant from the Indiana Department of Agriculture to hire an agriculture teacher to imbed science, reading, math, and social studies into a K-6 project-based school agricultural program that will become a part of the school’s specials rotation.

Joshua Academy recently purchased a 55-passenger motor coach bus to take students to the Teaching Farm in Stindel, Indiana, and to other points of interest across the country.

Joshua Academy Preschool and Charter School currently have openings for the 20142015 school year. 

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For more information, call 812-402-8002 for the preschool and 812-401-6300 for the charter school, or visit joshuaacademy.com.

In High Demand Frontier Community College offers electrical lineman program

Provided by Frontier Community College

The job field has a high demand for experienced individuals, resulting in high pay and good benefit packages that usually include vacation, insurance, and a retirement pension. The average age of electrical linemen in our area is currently mid to late 50s.

These linemen will be within retiring age in a few years, which will leave the companies with a great need to fill the linemen positions.

Frontier Community College is an Illinois Eastern Community College. 

Frontier Community College, located in Fairfield, Illinois, offers a 31-semester hour, one-year certificate program in electrical distribution systems that can help graduates obtain jobs locally.

The Electrical Distribution Systems certificate program prepares individuals to build, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems, overhead and underground, use safe practices, first aid, and perform pole top rescue. The EDS program is physically rigorous with in-depth training including climbing, building cross arms, running cable, setting poles, and more. Students exit this program with the basic skills and knowledge needed to pursue multiple career fields in areas such as electrical distribution, construction, and communication.

In the EDS program, students take 15 hours in the fall and 16 hours in the spring semesters. Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In-district tuition is $77, adjoined county tuition is $89 for Clark, Clay, Cumberland, Hamilton, Jasper, Wayne, and White counties, and $110 for Indiana students in designated counties such as Clay, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vigo, Vermillion, and Warrick. Out-of-district tuition is $261.97 and out-of-state tuition is $322.52.

Electrical linemen mainly work outdoors installing and repairing cables or wires in an electrical power or distribution system. Job duties include stringing new wire or maintaining old wire, installing and maintaining insulators, setting towers or poles to hold electrical wire, assembling and erecting substations, installing and repairing traffic or train signals, and tree trimming. Linemen are in high demand during natural disasters such as tornados, ice storms, and hurricanes.

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For more information about Frontier Community College, call 618-8423711 or visit iecc.ed/fcc.

Foster Your Child’s Love of Learning at

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Enroll your child in our Junior Pre-K Program For children ages 3 and up

(must be age 3 by September 15) • Lowercase letters learned through Handwriting Without Tears • Physical Education • Introduction to Phonics through zoo-phonics

• Vocal music experience • Literature enrichment in our library • Dramatic play • Hands-on creative art

• Outdoor Exploration

• Thematic units

• Exposure to the Spanish language

• Opportunities for small group and individual instruction

• Sensory language

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE PROGRAM AVAILABLE EDS is proud to offer an educational, engaging, and fun before and after care program. Students participate in activities that keep young minds and hands busy.

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Teaching With Toys Toys to Treasure educates children through play Provided by Toys to Treasure

Tell me … I forget.

Show me … I remember.

Involve me … I understand.

As parents, our goal is to help our children become successful, and through play, parents can help their child make lasting connections for success. An example of this is the way many of us learned to tie our shoes – making bunny ears disappear in a little hole and pulling them through. First, our par-

ent “told” the story. Then, they “showed” the story’s action using a shoelace. And finally, they got us “involved” as we tried it together.

Toys are a great way to illustrate many concepts to children and are a fun way to involve your child in learning. Building with blocks teaches cause and effect while improving fine motor skills and creative thinking. Family game time can help children become more successful in school as they learn to take turns, to focus for 10 to 15 minutes on an activity, and to keep positive even when they do not win.

Science and art projects can get the whole family involved as kids learn the importance of following directions.

So take the time to show your children life lessons that you value, and get them involved in activities and games that will help them understand. The times we share with our children working puzzles, creating “masterpieces,” building with blocks, bubbling over science experiments, storytelling with puppets, and laughing while playing games is precious. Put your words into action, and build lasting memories with “toys your family will treasure.” 

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Faith-Based Curriculum Mater Dei alumni make a global impact Provided by Mater Dei High School

Founded in 1949, Mater Dei High School has more than 10,000 alumni living throughout the U.S. The school’s alumni have made outstanding contributions in the fields of business, medicine, engineering, law, education, and manufacturing.

Mater Dei High School has been recognized by the State of Indiana as a Four Star School the past two years and has received the “A” grade rating every year since 2005.

Academic Excellence, Spiritual Growth, Social Development, and Service to Others are the cornerstones of education at Mater Dei. Mater Dei students excel in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in the community.

The faith-based curriculum prepares graduates for success in college and the workforce.

The class of 2014 was offered more than $7.1 million in scholarships. Mater Dei graduates are currently attending 44 colleges and universities in 14 states.

Mater Dei currently is accepting applications for the fall. Classes begin Aug. 5. Tuition assistance is available. MDHS is approved for the Indiana School Choice Program. This program provides funds for eligible students to attend the private school of their choice. The Catholic Education Foundation also awards tuition grants. 

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For enrollment information, please call Lou Ann Gilbert, Enrollment Manager, at 812-426-2258, Ext. 322 or email lagilbert@evdio.org.

Experience Excellence – Choose Mater Dei!

It’s All About Tradition

Holy Rosary School gets students involved in competition and theater

By Celeste Zuber

Since it opened in 1953, Holy Rosary School has embraced traditions that make students, alumni, and staff proud to be a part of the school. Those traditions include academic competition and top-notch eighth grade drama productions.

In the 2013-14 school year, seventh and eighth grade students participated in the Junior Indiana Academic Super Bowl at North Middle School. The teams, made up of students and their teacher volunteer coaches, prepared for this year’s competition studying Western Expansion. All the hard work and dedication paid off at the local and state level. The language arts and interdisciplinary teams received first place at the local and state levels. Science and social studies placed first at the local competition and in the top 10 in state competition. The math team placed third locally and in the top 10 at the state level.

Bonnie Ambrose, a teacher who has been at Holy Rosary since 1973, says the students look forward to being a part of this rewarding tradition.

“Our students grow up knowing that this is part of our tradition and they prepare through extra study to try out in a specific academic area related to the specific topic,” says Ambrose.

“They want to do it; they want to participate, and they want to be on these academic teams. Those students that excel in academics get a chance to excel in an area other than just sports.”

Holy Rosary has excelled in the Junior Indiana Academic Super Bowl for more than 25 years.

Ambrose takes pride in the success the competition has brought to the students and the school, and also points to another outstanding tradition, the eighth grade drama productions.

All 47 eighth graders had a role in this past year’s play called “The Fearless Pirate Frank.” The amount of time and effort put into this single play is substantial. The students audition in October and then are cast in a specific role before they leave for Christmas break.

On the first day of second semester, the eighth graders have their first practice. Students then work every day after school to make the play a hit. The play usu-

ally is performed during the second week in March.

With more than 30 years of hard work put into the plays, Ambrose is very proud of the performances students have given.

Ambrose says it's a memorable experience for the students even after they graduate.

“It is a tradition at the school. One that if you ask a graduate what is one of the highlights of your eighth grade year, they would tell you it is being a part of the eighth grade play,” says Ambrose. “They (the eighth grade students) work very hard to make this play a success. It’s another wonderful example of what we do.” 

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Collectibles Tri-State Vin Moto // in the garden Hartman Arboretum // What’s in store Accent on Flowers

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going coastal

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Thomson Hampton 16-piece Dinnerware Set, Target, $39.99

Cassieo Bottle Vase, The Barefoot Cottage, $48.95

Grant Design Indoor-Outdoor Rug in Bough Out, obxtradingroup.com, $66-648

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keep on rolling About a year ago, a few local vintage motorcycle enthusiasts decided it was time to start having regular outings with those with similar interests. So they set up informal gatherings where they can share information, insight, skills, and experiences.

The result was Tri-State Vin Moto, which holds monthly “rave ups” at Evansville restaurants on the first Thursday of each month.

“We have people like myself who are more interested in restoring bikes to their original appearances,” says Barry Schonberger, one of the group’s original organizers. “But we also have people who are interested in converting bikes into café racers or street trackers.”

The rave ups draw in both foreign and domestic motorcycles. The ages of the bikes vary, since some consider machines from the 1980s to be vintage, while others have much older bikes.

Randy Lientz displayed a 1965 Triumph old and new // Bikes at the Vin Moto rave ups can be foreign, Bonneville T120R at like the Honda in the foreground, or domestic. Pictured on the the 2013 Shrinersfest.

Honda is Jerry Halstead, with Don Johnson seen behind him. Barry That’s when he met Schonberger and George Martin are in the background.

Schonberger, who approached him about he was 15; he’s 71 now. He owns a very rare forming what is now Vin Moto. Lientz restored 1956 Ariel Square Four, which he works in marketing at AXIOM, and with the bought just two years ago. company’s art director, Jason Snader, he “Modern bikes handle so much better,” helped develop a logo and Facebook page says Trautvetter. “I didn’t know that until for Vin Moto.

I got back on this one. I had one of these Like many of the others in the group, when I was 15. It handles terrible. But it is Lientz has a long history with vintage pretty and it is fun to ride.” motorcycles.

“My connection with vintage Triumphs — Nathan Blackford goes back to my high school time when Steve McQueen was ‘the King of Cool’ in movies, and he raced them,” says Lientz.

Tri-State Vin Moto meets the first “Like music, vintage bikes take me to Thursday of each month, from 5:30 to another time.”

8 p.m. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page.

Ralph Trautvetter has been riding since

Photo by jerry butts

Dream Kitchens

A dream home is not complete without a dream kitchen.

In the fourth episode of the WNIN TV program “Evansville’s Great Kitchens” titled “Dream Homes,” independent producer Jane Owen visits Anne and Jim Heinrich’s Newburgh, Indiana, home and customized kitchen.

In the WNIN TV series, Owen interviewed homeowners from around the Tri-State, including Evansville, Jasper, Indiana, Henderson, Kentucky, and Owensboro, Kentucky. The program premiered in June.

“Anne’s kitchen and entire home is a dream home in the truest sense,” says Owen. “Once again, as with all the dream homes featured, the attention to detail is tremendous. You really feel transported to 68 july | august 2014 Evansville Living

what’s cooking

WNIN program airs lavish homes and customized kitchens

the French countryside from the moment you walk in the door.”

The Heinrichs’ kitchen is a part of the family room making one large great room. The Heinrichs’ home also was featured in “French Twist” in the November/December 2009 issue of Evansville Living.

The island’s size of 13.5 feet by 9 feet allows for hosting parties and guests. It has a beautiful hand carving on it, done by a classmate of Anne’s who learned woodcarving from Karges Furniture and now has his own business in Cincinnati.

The countertops and range hood are made out of Arcus Stone, a crushed limestone mixture that was applied and formed on site. The floors are travertine with a wood tile plank to form a pattern and the walls are all Venetian plaster, giving an antique feel. The ceiling has large beams made out of pecky cypress, a beautiful textural wood full of oblong holes.

“I had asked for the most worm-eaten pieces they could find which gave access to having more darkened areas full of stain,” says Anne. “The fireplace front is limestone carved to resemble a French design. All of the light fixtures are antique pieces.”

The fourth episode first aired July 3 and the entire program series will replay until the end of the year.

— Emily Patton For more information about WNIN, contact 812-423-2973 or visit wnin.org.

Photo by nathan blackford

Group meets to share the love of old motorcycles

On the Market in the garden

From Small Seeds Hartman Arboretum gives visitors a chance to enjoy a diversity of trees and plants

Photos by heather gray

It was, until owner Grant Hartman decided to retire 13 years ago, a land of pasture and hay. Hartman had already owned the 20 acres of land for more than two decades, but needed to find a new use for it.

So Hartman and his wife Jean, started planting trees. Hartman’s three brothers encouraged him to continue planting and ultimately to turn it into the Hartman Arboretum, located near the German Township ball fields on Boonville-New Harmony Road. There now are close to 500 trees on the grounds.

“We have planted mostly native trees and shrubs and give people an opportunity to come out and see what the possibilities are,” says Hartman. “If they see something they like, they can find Bushes and Berries // Above, Grant out what it is and put it in their Hartman tends to the garden area at the Hartman landscaping.”

Arboretum. The Indiana Master Gardener Open to the public on ThursAssociation helps maintain the garden as well.

Below, visitors pick about 800 pounds of days or by appointment, visitors blueberries at the arboretum each year. to the arboretum will find a variety of native and non-native trees, including a Chinese Fringe Tree, Vibur- An espalier of crabapple trees surnum, Carolina silverbells, American holly rounds the hydrangea garden at the Arbotrees, pawpaw, and yellowwood trees. The retum. Magnolias grow in a gathering past Southern Indiana Master Gardener Asso- a small lake and a large display of native ciation also maintains a wildlife garden on redbud trees, Hartman’s personal favorite. the grounds.

Some of the most interesting plants “It goes back to nature really, and conser- to visitors are the 35-year-old blueberry vation of the property,” says Hartman. “We bushes. Visitors pick about 800 pounds of wanted to see trees of different types grow, blueberries each season for free. and it’s interesting to watch them take shape.” “It’s been nice to see things come together,” says Hartman. “Whenever you plant something, you think about how it’s going to look. And sometimes it takes years before you actually see it. But it’s really satisfying to see plants come to a maturity and fruition.”

— Erin Miller For more information on Hartman Arboretum, call 812-963-5418 or visit harboretum.com.

518/520 S.E. First Street, Evansville

Listing Price: $223,500 Vitals: An original 1912 beautifully built duplex, this 2,998-square-foot home is located in the heart of Downtown. Both units have two bedrooms, one bath, an eat-in kitchen, dining room, and living room. The two large covered front porches are just minutes from the greenway hiking/biking path.

Listing Agent: James Keck, Prudential Indiana Realty, 812-483-4894

3113 E. Blackford Ave., Evansville Listing Price: $387,900 Vitals: Built in 1940, this four bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers 1940s charm with very modern updates. Located on the East Side, the backyard patio is bordered by hostas, perennials, and flowering trees and bushes. With two fireplaces and a full basement, this home also features hardwood flooring, chair railing, plantation shutters, crown molding, and custom built-ins.

Listing Agent: Janice Miller, ERA First Advantage Realty, 812-618-1771

9425 Motz Road, Evansville Listing Price: $447,900 Vitals: This 5,450-square-foot Cape Cod style home sits on 5 acres on a quiet, no-outlet street. The gracious two-story entrance opens up to an oak staircase and formal dining, living, and family rooms. Enjoy four spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a country-accented kitchen. The fully-finished walkout basement showcases unique brick craftsmanship.

Listing Agent: John Czoer, First Class Realty, 812-457-1432

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Garden Variety Keith Freudenberg wouldn’t be happy working in a cubicle.

He’d much rather be outside. Sitting on 8 acres of land, Accent on Flowers has for nearly three decades, married Freudenberg’s love for the outdoors with his natural knack for floral arranging.

About 30 years ago, Freudenberg began managing a flower shop in downtown Newburgh, Indiana, named Serendipity. After three years, it was time to branch out and bring a more diverse selection to the store. A change in location from downtown Newburgh to W. State Road 662 meant changing the store’s name as well, turning Serendipity into Accent on Flowers. With more room, Accent on Flowers expanded its offerings to include fresh and silk flowers, antiques, concrete statuaries that Freudenberg handselects, and gifts including products from the J.R. Watkins line.

Moving the flower shop also brought Freudenberg closer to his family — literally. “Actually, a funny thing is my dad is Dr. Freudenberg, and we have Parkdale Animal Hospital next door. He built that clinic and that’s where I grew up,” says Freudenberg. “So now I’m living right next door to where I grew up, and I have my business here. My parents also had the Newburgh Family Restaurant right across the street.”

Freudenberg’s mother acquired the Homestead Restaurant — which was renamed

more than flowers //

Keith Freudenberg found that long lasting products were popular, so he added the concrete statuaries and gifts to Accent on Flowers’ collection.

to Newburgh Family Restaurant — and operated it for about three years before the 2005 tornado. “The ’05 tornado destroyed everything. It destroyed part of my shop and hit our house,” says Freudenberg. “To look at our restaurant, all the work, blood, sweat, and tears put in to it and then it’s gone.” The family’s restaurant did not reopen, but Freudenberg reopened Accent on Flowers after he repaired some damages.

With faith in the business and good time management, Freudenberg keeps the shop going and his customers happy.

Besides the help from a delivery employee, his parents, an occasional office employee, and a seasonal holiday worker, Freudenberg does it all himself. Freudenberg says he sometimes does feel a little pushed for time — he gets up at 4 a.m. each day.

The small shop delivers flower arrangements and just about anything offered in the store to Newburgh, Evansville, Boonville, and Chandler, Indiana, and wires flowers anywhere in the world.

Every other Wednesday, a delivery of 10 bundles of mixed color roses and 10 bundles of red roses come in for Freudenberg’s cash and carry every day special — a dozen roses for $10.

— Celeste Zuber For more information about Accent on Flowers, call 812-858-1344 or visit accentonflowers.biz.

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Photos by heather gray and laura m. mathis

Expect to see more than floral arrangements at Accent on Flowers

digging in

petal power

Ornamental trees add color to your landscaping Homeowners have a wide array of options when selecting smaller ornamental and flowering trees for their gardens. These trees generally have a smaller growth size than larger shade trees and are chosen because of their unique characteristics and branching habits.

Many of these trees would be interchangeable within a landscape design, so gardeners can decide what characteristics they would most like to see, whether it be flowers, branching, and growth habit, or details like peeling bark.

Crabapples and flowering cherry trees have been favorite choices for many years because of their beautiful white or pink shades of flowers in the springtime.

The serviceberry is a tree that has wonderful year-round interest and has options to be grown as either as a single-stem or a multi-stem tree. With a silvery bark and simple branching habit, it is a great struc-

ture for the garden year round. It flowers white in the spring.

Japanese maples come in a wide array of green and burgundy leaf colors as well as various textures. They can have upright forms if you need a bit of height, or character and weeping forms for a lower focal point or accent. The common burgundy leaf color adds a bold pop of color to any space.

Redbuds are tried and true native trees with early spring flowers and heart shaped leaves throughout the year. Dogwoods are one of the most loved and requested trees for a garden, with their beautiful branching habit and very showy flower displays.

There are many magnolia trees to choose from, but my favorite is the sweetbay magnolia, a multi-stem tree that is very easy to care for and which has a wonderfully fragrant flower in spring.

Two lesser known – but wonderful – flowering trees would be the styrax and the

stewartia. The styrax or Japanese snowbell has a very architectural branching habit, making almost as a sculpture during the winter months.

The stewartia tree is one of my favorite trees because of its tropical feel. With its peeling bark and leaves with sliver underside, it is sure to draw attention to itself. It also is a flowering tree with larger showy white flowers in June.

— Brian Wildeman

Brian Wildeman is a landscape architect at Landscapes by Dallas Foster, Inc., 825 Canal St. He can be reached at 812-8820719 and dallasfoster.com.

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By Emily Patton • Photos by Jerry Butts

Historic Photos provided by Michelle Peterlin

Kasson School faculty, 1950

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Kasson School in disrepair, 1967

Living Masterpiece // Above, “The Stairway to Nowhere” offers a comfortable and unique sitting

space as Pete, the Peterlins’ cat, paws at the back door. Right, Michelle works on a commissioned piece of artwork titled “Poppy Field” in her bedroom that doubles as a studio. Below, the previous owner of Kasson School, Bill Flowers, cut this fireplace in the living room out of Ole Olsen Sr.’s house in the historic district of Evansville.

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School’s In Session // As the Peterlins restored the former Kasson School, they uncovered pieces of history, such as the supports for the slate chalkboard that lined the kitchen’s walls and original woodwork for chalk trays in the dining room. Above, the kitchen opens into the spacious pantry with a black and white checkered floor and open shelves. Opposite page, the dining room was planned entirely around the antique table pictured. The 200-pound chandelier hanging in the entryway came from the Old National Bank that was torn down to build the Civic Center. The Peterlins’ bedroom doubles as an art studio for Michelle’s work.

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Kasson School in German Township means uncovering an important time in history for Evansville residents.

That’s what Frank and Michelle Peterlin have learned since buying the 1920 school 10 years ago. The 6,000-square-foot brick school was home to four classrooms — two on the first floor and two on the second floor, while the basement served as a cafeteria. The school, which served two grades in each classroom, operated until the late 1950s. Sitting vacant for about 10 years, the school corporation sold the building in an auction to a man named Bill Flowers, who later converted it into Cynthia Heights apartments in 1966.

Flowers owned the apartments for the next 20 years until he sold the property to Pat McDonald, who then turned it into a wedding shop on the second floor with a photography studio on the first floor.

She retired when the Peterlins bought the building in 2004.

The Peterlin family didn’t live in Old Kasson for the first three years as they transitioned it to a four-bedroom and three and a half-bathroom house.

“It took time. There was no need to rush,” says Michelle Peterlin. “None of

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it was restored. The small compartments worked really well for what (the photography studio and the bridal shop) needed it for. We wanted to convert it to a home so five apartments wasn’t really what we needed.”

In addition to the restoration, all of the wiring and plumbing needed to be brought up to code. The Peterlins also returned the floors back to the original school floors.

“We were challenged by the floor,” says Michelle. “It used to be carpet, but because I have allergies, we wanted to go with wood floors.”

The yellow pine wooden floors are original to the school and now almost 100 years old. As yellow pine ages, it becomes harder and harder. The Peterlins also took out two bathrooms, two bedrooms, and four kitchens, and soon the property was as close to the Kasson School as it was before it became a commercial property.

Michelle says she and Frank asked themselves: “How are we going to take this large structure and make it feel like a home, and not cold, not sterile, not industrial?”

“I did a lot of drawing and a lot of walking around the property with a measuring tape and masking tape. I would mask the floor with where I thought the walls, appliances, and things should go. I would leave it there for a while and come back and make sure it still made sense. I wanted it to be warm and inviting. My husband has a big family, so it is very busy around here during the holidays.”

Because of having such a large family over for holiday meals, the Peterlins wanted a large doorway from the dining room to the kitchen to the pantry.

The pantry has all open shelves for groceries, which Michelle buys in bulk. Michelle keeps a small green cabinet in the pantry, which is the only furniture original to the school. Previously, there was a kitchen where the dining room is now and two full bathrooms divided where the pantry is now. On the other side where the living room is, residents could go from the hallway to the other bathroom. They decided to open it up and raise the ceiling back to where it was when it was a school.

Because of the 14-foot ceilings, Michelle had to take in account the scale of the room when designing her kitchen. She decided to go with larger hickory cabinets that are very tall and shallow and granite countertops. Because Michelle wanted a

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low-technology kitchen, she decided on a gas vintage stove. She also designed the dining room around an antique table.

Planning the upstairs was a challenge.

The Peterlins have three children, 15-yearold twin daughter and son, and a 13-yearold daughter, each who wanted personal space.

“We tried to make it comfortable, fun, and have places to study and have room to do things that kids like to do,” says Michelle.

The children have a game room where they are able to watch television and play pool.

Michelle, who works as a real estate developer at the company she and her husband own, Market Realty, and as a professional artist for more than 25 years, doubles the master bedroom as her art studio on the second floor. The artwork on the walls are pieces of her own collection and is everchanging as she sends out artwork for shows. (She recently was featured in a show at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Bower-Surheinrich Foundation Gallery. Her work also has been shown recently nationally in Nebraska, Virginia, North Carolina, and New York.) Michelle added couches to the room, because that’s where her family was spending the most time. “Because that’s where Mom always is,” she says.

In the past, Michelle worked as assistant curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Through this position, she became a collector of sorts of items ranging from seashells to furniture. These collections, which she has often saved and restored, are seen throughout the home. The mirrors in the master bathroom are from the old bridal studio. The 200-pound chandelier hanging in the entryway was from the Old National Bank that was torn down to build the Civic Center. A wooden screen from a Japanese tea room and adorned with a beautiful peacock was repaired and painted by Michelle and displayed on the staircase. Venetian masks are tucked into cabinets, hang from mirrors, and decorate the walls.

The more the Peterlins restored, the more they uncovered the history of the school.

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chalk boards were in place,” says Michelle.

“Unfortunately Mr. Flowers wasn’t able to save the chalk boards, but it was still neat to see where they were. The wall of the kitchen was all chalkboard. The dining room windows’ woodwork is original and there are chalk trays all the way around it, which is kind of neat. It was neat to see some of that history come back. We found graffiti on some of the plaster from around 1940, which was cool. We found jacks and marbles around the yard and found notes and valentines tucked into the plaster.”

Michelle says she often notices people admiring the house who were former students at Kasson and wish to share their memories with the Peterlins.

“That’s the kind of thing we treasure,” says Michelle. “It is my house, yes, but you have to share it with people who also treasure it. We do that when we can.”

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St. Mary’s has earned Advanced Certification as a

Primary Stroke Center.

A victory for our patients.

St. Mary’s is here to make everyday victories possible.

And earning certification as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association means we’re doing just that — by making better outcomes possible for our stroke patients. Now patients can have confidence knowing the highest level of stroke care — the care that saves lives — is available right here at St. Mary’s.

If you or a loved one experience symptoms of a stroke, call 9-1-1 — and ask to receive care from St. Mary’s Primary Stroke Center.

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Symptoms of a Stroke: • SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body • SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech • SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes • SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause

HEALTHY You Defying Barriers It is a field many surgeons dread, but one in which Dr. Elizabeth Butler has excelled.

The cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at St. Mary’s Ohio Valley HeartCare is one of only 200 women Dr. Elizabeth Butler in the nation who have been certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and one of only 100 women who actually practice cardiac surgery.

“It’s a small number,” says Dr. Butler. “There exists that aspect of being a woman in one of the last male-dominated areas of society. There have been some barriers. It is certainly a tough lifestyle.”

Across the country, there are fewer than 2,000 practicing cardiothoracic surgeons.

There are only three other doctors who perform surgeries similar to Dr. Butler here in Evansville, including Dr. Butler’s partner at St. Mary’s Ohio Valley HeartCare, Dr. John Brock.

Dr. Butler attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, and finished her cardiac training at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“I was doing my general surgery training and I actually thought about surgical oncology, which is the surgical treatment of cancer,” she says. “Then, when I was in my second year of training, the rotation that no one really wanted to do was cardiothoracic surgery. It has the longest hours, the most sleepless nights, and the few times I got to be at home, I had to answer every phone call as if it were a page. Sometimes, I would get over 120 pages a day. But,” she adds, “I really liked it.”

In January, 53-year-old Earl Crowe of Griffin, Indiana, saw Dr. Butler’s passion for her job firsthand when he went in to have a hip replacement done. It was then discovered that he had a heart murmur and significant blockage had developed.

“You can tell when a doctor is dedicated to helping people or who got into it for the money,” says Crowe, who had to be revived multiple times during surgery. “Whenever I needed her, she was there.

“Dr. Butler was there the whole time in the waiting room. She stuck with me through the whole thing. She never gave up.”

Dr. Butler has been in Evansville for the last six years. She is married to Dr. Stephen Lanzarotti, a surgeon at Evansville Surgery Center, and the couple have three children, Elise, 5, Eleanora, 3, and recently welcomed their son James, who was born at St. Mary’s Women’s Hospital this June.

— Emily Patton For more information about St. Mary’s, call 812-485-4000 or visit stmarys.org.

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HEALTHY You

Ribbon Chicks

For more information about the Ribbon Chicks or other local Susan G. Komen support groups, visit komenevansville.org.

This year’s Komen Evansville Tri-State Race for the Cure will be held Sept. 28 at Eastland Mall.

Support group is there for young breast cancer patients Sarah Appel was just like any other Appel agreed, say-

ing even when family and friends are there to help, they can’t fully understand all the emotions a cancer patient goes through.

“People can be there for you, but if they haven’t had breast cancer, they don’t really know how you feel,” she says.

Appel is doing much better now, though she Sarah Appel, Beth Cummings, Stephanie Cain, says she’ll never be the Stephanie Retter, and Janet Terrell person she was before.

She says the experience will be worth it if she can use it to help some- be defined by cancer; I am more than that. body else. That’s why she plans on staying But my husband always tells me ‘Sarah, there involved with the Ribbon Chicks. might be someone who walks in that room “There are times I don’t go if things come who is just as scared as you were, and you up or I get in a mood where I want to kind want to be there for them.’ So that’s why I of back away,” says Appel. “I don’t want to continue to go.”

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young mother. At 28 years old, she was raising 2-year-old Makaelyn and 4-month-old Brooklyn. But something wasn’t right, and the lump in her breast wasn’t going away.

In May 2012, after being misdiagnosed three times, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through a double mastectomy, 20 weeks of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation therapy, and a lengthy reconstruction process. Through it all, Appel participated in the Ribbon Chicks Young Survivors Support Group, which consists of women who were diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 45.

“These are women who have been through it,” says Appel. “They know what it is like to go through what you are getting ready to go through. They help you keep a positive outlook. And if you need anything, they will be there for you.”

Stephanie Retter didn’t have that kind of support when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 42. So when Michelle Rudolph, Stephanie Cain, and Kari Wilkey Claybourn, of Evansville, started the Ribbon Chicks group in 2009, Retter was there for the second meeting. She was six months out of treatment at the time.

“There were support groups out there and they are wonderful, but when you’re diagnosed young, there are specific things that you have to deal with,” says Retter. “You have young children, or maybe you’re not even married yet.”

The meetings, held the third Monday of each month, give the women a chance to tell stories, ask questions, and share experiences.

Retter has facilitated the group for the last couple of years, though she relinquished that role in June when the meetings moved to Gilda’s Club.

Retter says that the Ribbon Chicks help support breast cancer patients and help them keep a positive outlook. But the most important role of the group, she says, is to provide a time and place to let everything out.

“When you are in that group, you can be real. You can be authentic,” says Retter. “You can say what you really, really think. You don’t have to cover up how you feel. Yes, being positive is so important. But being authentic is what really makes a difference in this group.”

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HEALTHY You

“Never, Ever Give Up”

Diana Nyad says tapping potential is important at any age Cuba to the Florida Keys in 2013, nothing was left to chance.

From the special suit she wore to protect against jellyfish stings to the support boat that helped guide the way, every detail was meticulously planned.

Her Aug. 15 speech at the Mid-America Institute on Aging, hosted by the University of Southern Indiana along with SWIRCA & More, won’t involve nearly as much planning.

“I’ve never planned any talk,” says Nyad, who has accepted public speaking invitations for 35 years. “I’ve never written down a word of what I’m going to say. There are lots of things I try to do to connect with the audience from a stage, and I’ve had a good response all these years, telling inspirational stories and entertaining stories.”

In 1978, at the age of 28, Nyad attempted to swim from Cuba to the Florida Keys. After 76 miles in rough seas, she had to stop. It was 33 years later, in 2011, when Nyad tried again.

She came up short, but kept trying and on her fourth attempt after turning 60, she made it, on Sept. 2, 2013. She swam the 110.86 miles without a shark cage, making her the first confirmed person to have done so.

“The message that I carried with me, and that I lived out loud and my team lived out loud, was ‘Never, ever give up,’” says Nyad. “Honestly, I am more proud of the fact that we didn’t give up than I am at actually having made it.”

The experience she says was very different from her distance swims of the 1970s, but not just because of physical reasons.

“I used to be much more egocentric,” says Nyad. “Back then, it had more to do with records and being ‘the one’ being recognized. This time around, it had nothing to do with that. It was about being in a state of awe about this planet we live on, and the feeling of pride and gratitude of doing something so epic and outrageous.”

Nyad says some people begin to feel marginalized in their professional and personal lives as they age, making it that much more important not to give up on what makes them feel important and useful. That’s part of what drove her to her record-setting swim.

“Every human being on earth has dreams,” she says. “And they can be small or they can be large. But it is important, because tapping one’s potential makes one feel alive, makes one feel purposeful.”

The Mid-America Institute on Aging at USI will be held Aug. 14 and 15. Other speakers include: Teepa Snow, a dementia expert who will discuss the choices caregivers must make; Dr. Mimi Guarneri, founder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in San Diego, who will talk about disease

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prevention; and comedic actor Breeda Miller, who will speak about finding humor as a caregiver. Nyad will speak at 3 p.m.

Aug. 15.

“Hopefully, when you’re done listening to the speech you’ll leap to your feet, feel like you’ve laughed until you’ve cried, and you’ve actually cried,” says Nyad. “And you’ll want to get back to your life and live it full-tilt. It’s very organic, and whatever moves me as well.”

— Nathan Blackford For more information about Diana Nyad, visit diananyad.com. For more information or to register for the Mid-America Institute on Aging, call 1-800467-8600 or visit usi.edu/health.

An App a Day Keeps the Doctor at Bay These six apps keep your health and fitness in check

It’s 5 a.m. and your alarm clock is telling you to wake up and get your workout in for the day. The decision is yours; you could roll over and hit the snooze button or get out of bed. We found six apps — which are available for Android and iOS — that make your fitness and health routines less of a hassle and something to look forward to.

RunKeeper

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MyFitnessPal

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If you want to track distance, find pre-planned routes, get coached through your run, and more, download this app now. Whatever outdoor activity is your favorite, use RunKeeper to share your progress on social media and connect with other users.

With more than three million food items in its database, this app with fitness and food tracking will help you shed unwanted pounds. No matter what diet you prefer, MyFitnessPal is a great tool that tracks what you eat.

You bought the Fitbit Flex, now what? Download the Fitbit app that syncs all of your Fitbit Flex data onto your phone. Record your activity (including your sleep), log your calorie intake, and set your goals.

Do you really know what is healthy at the grocery?

Scan the barcode of the product with your phone and Fooducate will tell you what’s really in it. The app also highlights the positive and negative attributes of the food you scan.

It’s not everyday that you are running from zombies.

Create your playlist and hit the road. No matter what tempo you decide to run, the zombies will be on your tail. With 33 missions, working out is a sweat-breaking game.

Relax after a long, stressful day with yoga. Yoga Studio has 65 yoga and mediation videos for you to choose from. If you’re a beginner or expert yogi, don’t worry, the app has 280 different poses with videos. Namaste!

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What’s On Your Workout Playlist?

Facebook followers share the music that motivates them

“Roar” – Katy Perry Laura Welbush of Evansville

We asked our Facebook followers to scroll through their playlists and tell us: what is your go-to workout music? Download and sort these songs on your iPod during your next run and get your heart rate and legs pumping. Don’t hesitate to turn up the music and your pace.

“Baba O’Riley” – The Who

“Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 Beccy Heenan of Evansville

Gwen Edwards Girten of Richland, Indiana

“Best of You” – Foo Fighters Matt Rettinger of Evansville

“Paradise by the Dashboard Light” – Glee Cast Version

“One Way or Another” – Blondie Tracie Nguyen of Evansville

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“Superman” – REM Carl J. Conner of Orlando, Florida

The Women’s Cancer Center The first of its kind in the Tri-State. Deaconess

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Dr. Samer Schuman and his team’s goals include: • Providing the highest standards of patient care through a multidisciplinary team approach.

• Providing comprehensive centralized gynecologic cancer care under one roof.

• Supporting our patients’ recovery in a warm and compassionate environment.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE, P.C.

DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE HEALTH OF WOMEN. Physicians Leading the Tri-State in Women’s Health Care In 1996, three of the Tri-State’s leading OB/GYN practices merged to form Women’s Health Care, P.C. Their purpose: to provide high-level medical care to women of all ages in a comfortable, convenient setting. With offices in Newburgh and Evansville, the Women’s Health Care team is within easy driving distance for any woman in the Tri-State area.

The physicians and healthcare professionals of Women’s Health Care are leaders in providing the latest and best medical care for women through every health concern and every stage of life.

Women’s Health Care was the first practice in the Tri-State dedicated exclusively to the health of women. Today they continue to incorporate the latest technology, procedures and treatments that are unique to women’s health care.

The Stages of Your Life Each stage of a woman’s life brings its own opportunities – and challenges. Women’s Health Care physicians provide the guidance, advice and treatments that will enhance the quality of your life at every stage.

Pregnancy, Family Planning and Infertility The Women’s Health Care team delivers more than 2,500 babies each year. Your doctor will guide you through your pregnancy and has the experience required for specialized care and pregnancies that are free of complications.

In addition to providing broadly-used birth control methods such as the pill and intrauterine devices, Women’s Health Care physicians are trained to perform permanent birth control procedures – such as Essure® – when a patient is sure her family is complete. The doctors also provide a range of infertility tests and services.

Wellness and Detection The technology available to the Women’s Health Care team enables them to provide routine wellness care and to detect any possible health issues. Digital mammograms, 3D and 4D ultrasound and bone density testing are among the team’s arsenal of wellness and detection technology. The doctors also work with women in the evaluation and management of perimenopausal and menopausal concerns.

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In-Office Treatments and Procedures A number of special health concerns such as heavy menstrual bleeding, incontinence and osteoporosis can be treated in our offices. Women’s Health Care facilities are accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.

Patients who undergo any procedure that requires conscious sedation are always under the care of a board certified anesthesiologist at no extra cost.

The physicians of Women’s Health Care possess a high level of expertise in procedures such as NovaSure® and Gynecare Thermachoice® for heavy menstrual bleeding; surgical correction of incontinence problems; and Reclast® Infusion for the treatment of osteoporosis.

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Contact Women’s Health Care for a wellness appointment or an appointment to discuss your personal health concerns. Learn more and find contact information at www.whcpc.com.

Wellness and Prevention for Life.

To read about each of our doctors, their areas of expertise and special interests – and for more information about Women’s Health Care services -- please visit our website at:

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Marcia L. Cave, M.D. • Joseph G. Dalton, M.D. • Kimberly F. Foster, M.D. • Kara W. Geoghegan, M.D. • Ellen M. Harpole, M.D. • Marshall G. Howell III, M.D.

Susan E. Leinenbach, M.D. • Gregory A. Mann, D.O. • Elizabeth M. Ott, D.O. • Linda M. Ramsey, M.D. • Melissa A. Reisinger, M.D.

Women’s Health Care doctors utilize the best technology for wellness screenings and preventive care including digital mammograms, bone density testing and 3D and 4D ultrasound. See your Women’s Health Care physician at least once a year.

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dental health

A Reason to Smile

St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Clinic continues to treat underserved children by emily patton • photos by heather gray

Both children

and adults often dread sitting in the waiting room at a dentist’s office.

But, instead of waiting with shaky knees and gritted teeth, children in Southern Indiana receive the dental care they need at their schools, which helps ease their anxiety.

The St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Clinic, a 40-foot-long RV with a fully functioning dental office and two chairs, makes its rounds to area schools serving children during their school day. Therefore, the clinic helps remove barriers to accessing care such as transportation, interfering work schedules, language (thanks to Spanish-speaking interpreters), and financial aid.

The clinic, which began serving only students in Vanderburgh County in 2000, now offers services to kids living in Posey, Gibson, Warrick, Spencer, and Knox counties

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St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Clinic is a 40-foot-long RV with a fully functioning dental office and two chairs, which travels to six nearby counties serving children during their school day. Dr. Julie Collins, DDS, MSD, cleans 11-year-old Destiny March’s teeth. Collins is a pediatric dentist who has been with the Mobile Clinic for the last four years after retiring from the U.S. Air Force.

and has grown to treating more than 3,800 children’s visits a year. That includes 2,740 cleanings, 2,849 dental exams, and 2,628 X-rays in the 2013 Fiscal Year. In its inaugural year, St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Clinic provided care for more than 1,200 children in Vanderburgh County. Dental forms are sent home through the school and, once they are completed and returned, the clinic schedules the child on its next visit to his/ her school.

The St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Clinic runs every Monday through Friday, except holidays and on days with bad weather, and operates from around 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Not only do we see kids who wouldn’t normally get treatment, we see young kids and get to the child really early,” says Dr. Julie Collins, a pediatric dentist who has been with the Mobile Clinic for the last four years after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. “We normally ask the parents or

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guardians about their dental knowledge. The clinic also serves as reminder for parents when they drive by the school and we are there.”

All treated children are sent home with dental forms explaining the day’s treatment received or with information if additional services are needed.

“There are certain things that are beyond our capabilities,” says Dr. John Wittgen, a fellow pediatric dentist who has worked with the clinic since 2010.

“There are kids who have to be put in the hospital, have general anesthesia done, then we have oral surgery cases.

But the children are going to get taken care of one way or the other.”

Collins works at the clinic all day on Mondays and Tuesdays, while Wittgen treats children every Thursday.

Seven other local dentists work on Wednesdays and Fridays. The clinic also staffs two full-time dental hygienists and four part-time hygienists who work on an on-call basis. The clinic’s medical director is Dr. John Anoskey, who has worked with the Mobile Dental Clinic since its inception, and Eric Girten serves as the director of St. Mary’s Community Health Services.

Both Collins and Wittgen say dental cavities are one of the most prevalent ailments in America. The pair treats Evansville children for cavities, but the amount of serious decay is decreasing overall, thanks to the care children are receiving on the Mobile Dental Clinic.

“Where they used to have done 20 charts and would have 40 cavities, now it is 20 charts and 8 cavities,” says Wittgen. “We always say there are three basic things you have to do (to prevent cavities): keep teeth clean, use age appropriate fluorides … and have a proper diet with limited amount of sugars. The No. 1 cause of cavities is liquid sugar. That’s juices, sodas, and sports drinks.”

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Another unique feature of the Mobile Dental Clinic is the staff can perform fillings at the clinic. They also offer X-rays, exams, cleanings, extractions, and other dental work.

“We do as much of the work as we can on the clinic,” says Dr. Collins.

“We don’t sedate kids or use laughing gas, but part of our goal is to do the fillings and show the patient we can make it easy and pleasant. It isn’t the most fun thing they have ever done, but they can do it and handle it. And it is not a big deal.”

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But perhaps the biggest difference the clinic is making is treating a majority of the underserved population.

“We are treating kids who ordinarily might not get care at all,” says Dr. Collins.

To make this possible, the clinic accepts Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Medicaid), commercial dental insurance, or private payment. The clinic also offers assistance with Hoosier Health-

wise enrollment and financial assistance may be available through St. Mary’s Health Access Advocates. St. Mary’s provides patient advocates who help make sure patients arrive at their follow-up appointments and the advocates can provide Spanish interpretation.

To help serve more children in need, the St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation, with leadership from the St. Mary’s Foundation Board of Directors, is currently trying to raise $650,000 to purchase a new Mobile Dental Clinic. St. Mary’s is seeking donations, sponsors, and additional fundraising opportunities and gifts.

The St. Mary’s Foundation recently held the Heritage Open Golf Scramble and all of the net proceeds will go toward the campaign to purchase a new three-chair Mobile Dental Clinic with improved X-ray technology. The fundraising goal for the Heritage Open was $120,000 and Randy Capehart, public relations and media relations coordinator at St. Mary’s, says early numbers indicate the clinic surpassed its goal, but additional funds must still be raised.

“It’s very unique and very few communities the size of Evansville have a program like this,” says Dr. Wittgen.

“This is something that other cities could only dream about. It’s through the people at the Foundation and St. Mary’s behind this. This is not a money-making program. It’s a break-even and improve our community and help our kids program, and the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. is 150 percent behind this.” b For more information about the St. Mary’s Mobile Dental Clinic, call 812-485-5843 or visit stmarys.org/dental-care-kids.

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MyHealth Makes Debut The virtual resource center aims to educate and empower patients

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We’ve all been there.

It’s 3 a.m. and your 2-year-old is up with a rash and fever, and you consult Google.

You are not sure if the information you just read on Yahoo!

Answers is credible. If only you had a local, reliable source of medical information at your fingertips.

Now residents in Evansville will have just that. Deaconess Health System recently launched MyHealth — a virtual resource center that hosts health articles, videos, and links to local health sources.

What makes this service unlike any other health care information source is that Deaconess health care professionals, including physicians, dietitians, therapists, nutritionists, and leading experts produce many of the articles and videos.

“The unique feature, that is not duplicated locally, is that we have local (medical) sources discussing health topics indepth, as well as links (by topic) to community health-related groups and organizations,” says Becca Scott, Deaconess community engagement coordinator. “We want people to be smart, empowered patients or caregivers.”

People visiting the site, deaconess.com/MyHealth, are typically what Scott calls “health care decision-makers.”

“A lot of people are not visiting for themselves,” she says.

“Whether I’m a mom or daughter, I can be researching for my kiddo or parent.”

A large search bar is featured prominently on the home page.

When a reader searches for diabetes, they are taken to a page with articles titled “Diabetes 101” written by Jane Hackert, the Certified Diabetes Educator with Deaconess Diabetes Center.

Also on that page, the reader will see tabs for Health Services (with links to the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic) and Local Resources (with links to the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program).

“We are not just limiting content to things that are Deaconess,” says Scott. “We are trying to include other community orlifesaver // Deaconess Health System recently launched MyHealth, a

virtual resource center that hosts health articles, videos, and links to other sources. The site promotes smarter, empowered patients or caregivers in the community. Deaconess also is hosting Healthier You weekly walks to help the Tri-State get healthy. Pictured, from left: Abbie Jahn, Lisa Bell, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, and Kenny Page Jr. recently participated in “Fitness in the Park with Lloyd Winnecke” at the State Hospital grounds.

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ganizations. We all have the same goal of helping people be healthy.”

On the search page, readers can find a number of articles and videos, some from the health library and others written by Deaconess health care professionals.

A list of oft-searched health topics dots the left side of the screen with topics such as brain and spine, cancer, lungs and breathing, and pregnancy.

Scott says since the launch of the site in April, an article concerning how to survive allergy season has been the most-read article on the site — indicative of the season thus far.

The site was created not just for someone recently diagnosed with a health issue. It’s also intended as a resource for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

There are listings for health screenings, health assessments, weekly walks, and support groups. A searchable calendar features these community activities.

The site was designed to be easily navigable and has a clean, fresh look.

Something else readers may notice is the virtual resource center is free of advertisements, which is intentional.

“It makes it cleaner and easier to navigate,” says Scott, who notes it also adds to the site’s readability.

A precursor to the MyHealth site was a brick-and-mortar information center called the Resource Center, which was created in the early 1990s.

“It was a nice space with rows and rows of books and brouchures,” says Scott. “But, the world has evolved since the ‘90s. There are a not a lot of people wanting health information walking into a library and getting a brochure.”

While that location no longer exists, elements of the building — such as the health library — will live on in the digital version. The primary reason behind the creation of the MyHealth site, says Scott, was to deliver quality health care information by a trusted source, whether that is from a doctor or an accurate online library.

“As technology has evolved, we all

have smartphones and are connected in every way,” she says. “We are looking for ways to stay connected. Now, people like seeing their doctors putting out health information. It’s a good thing to feel more connected to your physician and ultimately more connected to their health.”

“We are trying to include other community organizations. We all have the same goal of helping people be healthy.”

— Becca Scott, Deaconess community engagement coordinator Scott also says that when people are better educated on a certain health topic, they are more empowered to ask good questions.

Patients who see a Deaconess doctor also will have access to the MyChart function — an online electronic medical record. The MyChart feature allows patients to access their personalized health record. They are able to schedule appointments, request prescription refills, review test results, and print out immunization records.

“People are already engaged in MyChart, but MyHealth is a further extension of that and they also get health information by going to the same site,” says Scott.

Scott says the intention of the website was to have “the same feel” as WebMD. The hope is that if people visit WebMD, they also will visit MyHealth to take advantage of the local nature of the site. b For more information, visit deaconess.com/MyHealth.

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Fitness We’re all getting older, and

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But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

With the right regimen of fitness, diet, vitamins, and other healthy choices, it’s possible to stay active no matter your age.

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at any age

We talked with local doctors, fitness instructors, and pharmacists, along with a 57-year-old man who’s found a passion for Zumba®. And it’s clear that with the right knowledge and commitment, age is no barrier to healthy living.

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Three local men learn to dance for fitness Every workday afternoon, Evansville resident John Harper keeps a close eye on his clock as it ticks toward 4:30. But the Downtown businessman isn’t stressed out or hungry for dinner; he’s ready for Zumba.

At 57 years old, Harper can proudly say he can out-dance his 25-year-old daughter and anyone else who’d like to challenge him on the dance floor.

Harper was convinced to take on the popular dance exercise craze when his daughter failed to persuade any of her 20-something girlfriends to join her.

“We went to Heidi Garza Dance Studio and had no idea what we were doing,” jokes Harper. “We probably looked ridiculous, but we didn’t care. No one was watching us or judging us, so we had a lot of fun.”

That was two years ago. Now, there are two other men who can call themselves regulars at the dance studio, Marvin Byrer, 53, and Rick Ewers, 60.

“It was challenging to come back the second time. But if you can do that, I encourage you to keep coming,” says Byrer. “I was interested in learning as much Latin dancing as I could. It’s been the healthiest thing I’ve ever done. I’ve had lots of hobbies, but this has been the most enjoyable.”

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an eclectic mixed tape instead. When he saw how much his students loved it, he and his American business partners launched Zumba Fitness® in the U.S. Born in Monterry, Mexico, Heidi Garza, 35, began teaching Zumba in 2007 when she moved to Evansville. She teaches one to two hour-long classes a week and finds that motivating her students to lead healthier lives pushes her to do the same.

“I have kids from 8 to 9 years old and there are older students 50 to 60 years old,” says Garza. “Everyone can do it. Some people say ‘No, I can’t dance, I can’t do it’ but how do you know if you don’t try? You might leave class saying ‘Oh, I didn’t know I could move my body like that!’”

Garza began teaching dance in Evansville to share her love for dance and bring a little part of her culture to the community. The added benefit of losing weight also helps. She teaches her students every day that Zumba is not only “exercise in disguise” but it has proven to be an effec-

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tive social outlet for those wanting to meet new people. It will increase confidence, and some students have seen their health benefit in other ways.

Harper’s dependence on medication has been reduced since he began dancing. His blood sugar counts are down and his doctor says he’s in better shape now than he was 10 years ago. Byrer and Ewers have seen similar results as regular Zumba students.

“I’ve been cut down from three diabetic pills a day to just one,” says Ewers.

“It’s amazing to see results like that when you’re dancing an hour a day.”

“After being in Heidi’s class for three years, I no longer have to take my blood pressure medicine. It’s changed me, it keeps me young,” says Byrer. “It’s healthy to be part of a supportive group, and that is something we have here.”

Their advice for those 50 and up looking for a good workout? Get over your fears and “man up.” No one is going to

judge you. Regardless of age or gender, come at least one time to see if it’s for you. Your inner dancer might show you a thing or two.

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To learn more about Heidi Garza Dance Studio, call 812-305-9105 or visit its Facebook page.

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There are some things people past their 50s should know when they go to the gym Age is just a number. And hitting the gym isn’t limited to bodybuilders and fitness fanatics. As Baby Boomers move

into their 50s and 60s, many of them are working out at the gym with health and fitness goals just like everyone else.

Christen Mitchell, the senior wellness director for the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, has seen many people from the Baby Boomer generation working out at the YMCA. She says the key is to start slow and work from there.

“Commit to an exercise schedule for three to four weeks so that it becomes a habit, stay motivated by focusing on short term goals, consider preexisting health concerns, get involved, and keep it fun,” says Mitchell. “The important thing is to keep it fun. Make exercise a part of your day.”

Going to the gym does not have to be a daunting task. There are plenty of options when it comes to working out — personal trainers, group classes, and workout routines that involve strength training or cardio or both.

The YMCA offers various classes targeted to older adults — although any age

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can participate. Chair yoga, mat yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Silver Sneakers classes, and water aerobics all provide a low-impact workout. Classes like Silver Sneakers are designed specifically for older adults and focus on safe, functional movements they can use in daily life.

“An active lifestyle is more important than ever as you age,” says Mitchell. “Regular physical activity can help boost your energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Exercise is not only good for your body, it’s also good for your mind, mood, and memory, and can help to improve your sleep.”

Mitchell also recommends a mix of land and water when it comes to working out.

“We encourage cross-training to help to prevent overuse injuries as well as to get the most out of your workouts and prevent muscle memory,” she says.

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t Silver Sneakers classes focus on safe, functional movements the participants will use in their daily lives. Gil Lindaur, left, exercises along with the group and is the lead volunteer for the class. Below, Therese Meising, a Silver Sneakers instructor, leads a Silver Sneakers exercise class at the Dunigan YMCA.

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“You stand on the machine with your arms across your chest, and it calibrates your weight as you stand still,” says Lindsey Betz, an exercise therapist at Gilkey Chiropractic Clinic. “It starts at 100 percent of your weight and then you decrease by 10, 20, or more percent. Then what’s showing is the weight that’s still on your body.”

That decrease in weight allows patients to run faster and with less force on their joints. Users experience a bounce or floating sensation but have to run at a slightly faster pace than when using a regular treadmill to get the same weight loss or exercise benefits.

Most of the clinic’s patients using the Alter-G are over the age of 40. Since getting the treadmill June 9, Betz recommends the machine but cautions that the effects are still felt the next day.

“As long as you’re not going on it thinking you can run forever, at a 6-minute mile pace when you normally run at eight, because you’re going above your normal limits and will be pretty sore,” says Betz.

“But because they usually can’t walk or run very much at all, it’s still a large benefit.”

The treadmill is open to patients and non-patients by appointment.

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Knowing what to ask can help keep you healthy A patient’s medical needs and questions evolve as a person gets older.

Knowing what to ask a doctor is vital to healthy aging.

The need to have open, honest communication with your health care provider is essential, says Carolyn Conners, the vice president of social services for Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA & More).

“If possible, talk about future plans before a crisis occurs,” says Conners. “It is very important to plan for aging. Make a list of important papers such as social security and insurance information. Let family or a friend know where the list is.”

Organization is key. Before you even visit your doctor, gather your medical information such as medication lists, recent diagnoses, and treatments.

“Make notations in the personal health care record of what questions you have for your doctor,” says Conners.

Do some quick research about any health care issues or recent diagnoses.

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It’s also a good idea to take someone along to the doctor’s visit, such as a family member, says Conners, to make sure information is understood. This is especially important if there are any hearing or cognitive issues.

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“Knowing what their options are can be a maze and that is one of the things SWIRCA can help with,” says Conners.

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master at any stage in life, but it becomes even more important to maintain as the body ages.

“For those 45 years of age or older, the risk does go up (for diabetes),” says Carol Dixon, senior manager and mis-

sion delivery at the American Diabetes Association Indianapolis office. “The pancreas starts to get a little tired, and starts to produce less insulin.”

Insulin regulates the amount of glucose (natural sugar) in the blood and the metabolism of carbohydrates and fat in the body. Cells use glucose as a source of energy, but too much or too little regulation results in unstable blood sugar levels, and ultimately to health problems like Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Prevention and treatment primarily starts with healthy nutrition.

“It’s going to be all about portion control and following the plate guidelines,” says Dixon. “Half your plate should be low carb, non-starchy vegetables. The size of the palm in your hand should be protein or meat, and another quarter (of the plate) could be carbs such as bread or fruit.”

Kathy Dunn, 53, and her husband Gary Dunn, 55, lost 65 and 50 pounds, respectively, by working with the Diet

Doc in Evansville, watching food proportions, and being mindful of what foods they ate.

“We had gotten married in 2007, and

by January 2012, like it happens through the years, we had gained weight,” says Kathy, Warrick Plant Administrator at Alcoa Warrick Operations. “We knew we had to change, because what we were doing wasn’t working. So we went to see Kori (Propst at the Diet Doc) and the rest is history. Gary and I were a team. We started tracking our food and working out regularly.”

The Dunns were given nutritional guidelines to aim for each day, along with information on correct portion amounts and the importance of combining physical activity with healthy eating. While actively trying to lose weight, the couple planned each meal but allotted themselves one relaxed meal per week, usually to enjoy a restaurant.

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Kathy credits willpower to her and her husband’s success, and health benefits as the motivation for maintaining the weight loss.

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Supplements for Seniors

Three common nutrients are less absorbed with age As we age, our bodies change. While

What to Eat: Fish, clams, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and dairy products.

What to Take: Daily multivitamin, but check the supplement facts label to determine the amount provided.

the Federal Government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans advises that it’s best to get our nutrients from food, some people don’t naturally absorb enough. For those people, vitamins and supplements can help with things like anti-aging and hormone balance. Let’s whittle down the list to the most needed nutrients and how to get enough.

D2 (erocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol).

Vitamin B12

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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mon for older adults to be unable to absorb B12 from foods as they age, so even if your diet contains enough, you might still be falling short.

Vitamin D This supplement can help absorb calcium that is needed to prevent the loss of bone density.

What to Eat: Fatty fish and dairy products.

What to Take: Supplements containing

Although most associate fish oil with heart disease prevention, low consumption of

omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, also has been linked to hearing loss in seniors.

What to Eat: Walnuts, tofu, flaxseeds, beans, fish, and olive oil.

What to Take: Supplements containing EPA, ALA, or DHA. If you tend to steer clear of any of the foods discussed here, you should talk to your health care providers about your interest in, questions about, or use of dietary supplements, and what may be best for your overall health. b Source: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

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Dubois County Special Advertising Section

A Cultural Community

Dubois County offers a nearby destination full of charm

by Erin miller

From the home field of the Rockford Peaches featured in the movie “A League of Their Own” to the popular Patoka Lake scenery, Dubois County, Indiana, is filled with history, heritage, and hometown charm. The three main towns of the county, Ferdinand, Jasper, and Huntingburg, Indiana, invite visitors to spend the day exploring, shopping, eating, and more.

“Just a short drive northeast of Evansville, Dubois County will let you experience historic and scenic attractions, train rides on magnificently renovated cars, delicious food, specialty shops, beautiful Patoka Lake, awe-inspiring architecture, European-inspired festivals, and a central place for nearby destinations,” says Whitney Hall, administrative coordinator for the Dubois County Visitors Center & Tourism Commission. “In Dubois

County, the people open their arms to visitors and share their passion for hospitality and strong cultural ties.”

In Huntingburg, historic Fourth Street offers more than two dozen locally owned stores for visitors to shop unique gifts, home décor, and antiques.

Originally destroyed by a fire in 1889, the street has been restored to its original late 1800s style complete with brick side-

Historic Fourth Street

walks. Several open-air events throughout the year are hosted on the street, including this year’s new Haunted Huntingburg Oct.10-12.

Huntingburg’s League Stadium was built in 1894 and restored in the early 1990s to play host to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League the Rockford Peaches in the movie, “A League of Their Own.” Signs designed for the movie can still be seen at the field, with tours available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST).

Currently home to the Dubois County Bombers, the team plays in vintage-inspired uniforms as part of the woodenbat, Ohio Valley League. A total of five teams with members from Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana participate in the league, playing against each other at 7 p.m. most nights during the summer.

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2014 Events

June 28 - October 11 Farmer’s Market June - July D.C. Bombers Baseball September 5-6 Hispanic Cultural Festival September 25-28 Herbstfest October 3-5 Old Fashioned Bargain Days October 10-12 Haunted Huntingburg

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January 17-18 Winter Antique Show April 10-11 Daffodil Stroll April 17-18 Garden Gate Festival April 18 Jazz, Wine, & Craft Beer Fest

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On Saturday evenings, the Jasper Train Depot offers a “Ride and Dine” experience aboard the Spirit of Jasper train.

Guests can enjoy a fully catered meal from the locally owned and nationally recognized German restaurant, Schnitzelbank, during the two and half-hour trip. Starting in August, an additional car capable of seating 30 passengers is added to the train for private parties complete with tableside service. Once a month, trains destined for the historic French Lick Depot depart Saturday mornings.

The Jasper Riverwalk trail along the Patoka River offers a little over 2 miles for walking, biking, skateboarding, rollerblading, or jogging. The paved and mostly flat terrain starts at the Ruxer Golf Course and Driving Range on Riverside Place, and extends to 15th Street.

Lamps allow visitors to stay into the evening and illuminate the Dave Buehler Plaza, which features public restrooms, shelter houses, a playground, and more.

In Ferdinand, the Monastery Immaculate Conception is known as the “Castle on the Hill.” Founded in 1867, the monastery is known for its Romanesque architectural style dome and home to one of the nation’s largest communities of

Jasper Train Depot

Benedictine women. Handmade crafts, spiritual merchandise, and sweet treats are sold in the church’s For Heaven’s Sake gift shop, and Simply Divine Bakery.

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This free festival is an earth- and familyfriendly event promoting music, the arts, and the environment. Booths will feature local artists and artisans, and groups providing information about sustaining the environment.

There will also be fun activities for children available in the park.

Christkindlmarkt November 15-16, 2014

Every year, thousands of people come to Ferdinand to visit the Christkindlmarkt Heritage Markets, recently voted one of the Top 100 Events in the Nation by the ABA. Over 175 booths are filled with handmade treasures, antiques, primitives, Christmas décor, and regional food and wine. Free admission, free shuttle service to markt sites, live entertainment, concerts, and more.

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Summer is the perfect time for barbecue Ahhhhh, summer. Humidity, mosquitos, losing AC function in your car. All promised by our wonderful friend that joins us from mid-April to mid-October. Or so it seems. Yes, summer is my least favorite season, but at least it inspires some great meals.

Summer promises us plenty of fresh produce from our gardens, and plenty of time to grill out. Along with fresh veggies, I crave barbecue every year when summer rears its ugly head. While sufficient and flavorful enough, store-bought barbecue just doesn’t do it for me anymore.

With this recipe, you’ll always have time to create some delicious barbecue of your own, even if the weather isn’t cooperating. While I can’t deny the superiority of the flavor of a nice smoked pork butt, not having a smoker makes having said pork a bit more difficult.

Luckily, a slow cooker (Crock Pot) is really all you need. This handy piece of equipment is able to slowly cook the pork and simultaneously boil the homemade barbecue sauce. Set it on low, and let it go.

– Eli Haddix

ingredients • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 1/3 cup tomato ketchup • 3-4 lb. pork butt • ½ cup cider vinegar

for the rub one part each: • Paprika • Coriander • Cumin three parts each: • Brown Sugar • Fennel Seed • Chili Powder • Onion Powder • Salt and pepper to taste

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directions:

Begin by mixing enough of the spice rub to generously coat the entire pork butt. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet large enough to sear your pork. Brown each side, roughly 30-45 seconds per side. Remove the pork and set aside on a plate. Don’t discard the delicious juices! Add ½ cup water and whisk up every bit of flavor.

Pour into your slow cooker, adding vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and another 1½ cups water. Whisk together all ingredients and add the browned pork butt.

Cover, set on low, and step away for eight hours. Resist the urge to taste the progress.

The less you open your crock pot, the more tender, moist, and flavorful your pork will be.

While your pork is cooking, you can prep your slaw. Cut roughly ¼ head of cabbage, one large peeled carrot, and about ¼ cup of cilan-

tro. Mix well. In a separate bowl mix four parts mayo, one part cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Add enough dressing to the cabbage blend to completely coat your veggies.

When you’ve finally exhausted your patience and your pork is complete, remove it from the slow cooker and add the remaining liquid to a small skillet or saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce by half for approximately 10 minutes. While your sauce is reducing, pull your pork apart with two forks. Mix the pulled pork with your freshly reduced sauce.

I prefer the taste of this combo when served on an onion bun. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this moist, tangy, flavorful mouthful of pork multiple times this summer!

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Food & Drink

Joy of wine

Germany’s Greatest Grape Riesling pairs well with summer What began six years ago as a singular attempt to gain recognition for Riesling wine has grown into a national celebration. During the summer of 2008, Paul Grieco, manager at New York’s famous Terroir E.Vil Wine Bar, decided to change customers’ minds about Riesling wine, one glass at a time.

According to Grieco, it was “to dispel this hackneyed belief that Riesling is always sweet!” The promotion lasted 94 days during which time customers were served 30 different Riesling wines by the glass and 100 different bottled Rieslings. It was a huge success.

By 2011, the International Riesling Foundation, an organization dedicated to the worldwide promotion of the noble grape, had joined forces with Terroir E.Vil Wine Bar, and turned what had been a New York City event into a national celebration.

Fast-forward three years to the “Summer of Riesling” (SoR) 2014, celebrated this year from June 21 to Sept. 21. Hundreds of restaurants, wine shops, and wine bars across the country are taking part by featuring Riesling wines every day during the summer.

The month of July has a special place of honor in the Riesling celebration. Since Germany is the homeland of the Riesling grape, the “31 Days of Riesling” was launched to focus attention on the Germanmade wines. For years, German Rieslings were crafted sweet, but today two-thirds of the Riesling wines produced in Germany are crafted in the trocken (dry) style.

In fact, Riesling has undergone a worldwide makeover and is now sporting a drier body, better balance, deeper complexity, and a flirty, light, crisp finish. How refreshing! And Riesling is the one summer white wine that is extremely food-friendly, pairing well with grilled meats, fresh seafood, and an array of garden veggies.

Although nothing has been scheduled locally, you still can celebrate

the Summer of Riesling. Plan a SoR party and serve different styles of Riesling wines. Put some bass, salmon, or pork chops on the grill and pop open a full-bodied Riesling with mineral notes: Try Jacob’s Creek Riesling from Australia.

A fresh garden salad topped with chicken or shrimp would be perfect for a citrusy Riesling like Chateau Ste. Michelle from the Columbia Valley in Washington. Keep dessert simple with a fresh berry torte and Beringer’s Johannesburg Riesling for a sweet finish. Riesling wines also pair well with game meats, crab cakes, oysters, curries, and spicy foods. It’s about the most “perfect” wine for summer, hands down.

But, alas, all good things must come to an end and so it is with SoR. According to Grieco, this will be the final summer for the national event. But don’t despair, it still promises to be a stellar year for the noble grape and the Summer of Riesling celebration; and who knows, you may find yourself carrying this new wine love affair on into autumn, perhaps with a luscious Riesling ice wine.

— Joy Neighbors

For more information about the Summer of Riesling, visit facebook.com/Acidhounds, summerofriesling.com, and germanwineusa.com/31-days.

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Now Open City Taco, a new restaurant from Kanpai and Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar owner Jayson Munoz, opened June 18 at 2403 Washington Ave. It offers gourmet tacos, beer, and wine. Bliss Artisan (610 Church St., New Harmony, IN), an ice cream parlor, opened a second location at 111 Water St. in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The new store sells ice cream as well as coffee and will remain open year round. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (222 S. Red Bank Road, Suite G1) opened a store on Evansville’s West Side in May. Orange Leaf is the fastest

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growing frozen yogurt chain in the country. McAlister’s Deli (2220 N. Green River Road) opened its doors in May on Evansville’s East Side. The restaurant serves deli sandwiches, salads, spuds, and more.

Unit G) relocated from 4951 W. Lloyd Exp. to the former CiCi’s Pizza building.

The restaurant offers a new dinner menu of burgers, wings, and also serves beer and wine.

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Dearly Departed

Azzip Pizza (5225 Pearl Drive) announced it is opening a second location in Newburgh, Indiana, in the Newburgh Commons Shopping Center at 8680 High Point Drive. Owner Brad Niemeier signed the lease in May and hopes to open it

by Sept. 1. Salad World (5625 Pearl Drive,

Bagelrama has closed its doors at 230 Second St., Henderson, KY. The silver lining is the restaurant recently moved to Downtown Evansville (101 N.W. First St., Suite 114) right behind the Old Post Office Plaza. Bagelrama offers deli and bagel sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts.

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Sip, Chug, Gulp There are two traditional iced teas in the U.S.: iced tea and sweet tea. The latter, as most know, is popular in the South, where consumption rose during Prohibition. If you’re a fan of the sweet stuff, McAlister’s Deli says it has mastered the recipe.

Known for its sweet tea, sandwiches, spuds, and salads, McAlister’s Deli welcomed its first customers May 12 in a soft opening at 2220 N. Green River Road on Evansville’s East Side.

McAlister’s Deli began in 1989 when a dentist opened the original deli in a converted gas station in Oxford, Mississippi. Today, there are approximately 325 delis in 24 states.

The restaurant features premium deli sandwiches topped with premium ingredients like Black Angus roast beef, Butterball smoked turkey, caramelized onions, roasted corn and poblano pepper relish, and artisan breads like multigrain baguettes and ciabatta rolls.

Diners also can choose amongst eight entrée salads, including my favorite, the Southwest Cobb made with sliced, grilled chicken breast, fire-roasted corn and poblano pepper relish, guacamole, cheddar-jack cheese, tomatoes, and tortilla chips. I chose the Chipotle Ranch dressing, however, McAlister’s offers 11 flavorful dressings to choose from.

Evansville native and owner Kent Johnson is proud that this franchise is different from most other McAlister’s because it includes a

pick two // Enjoy two of anything on the menu with McAlister’s

Pick Two option for $6.99. Choose amongst club sandwiches, hot soups, loaded spuds, or, as pictured above, the Southwest Cobb salad and Smoky Pepper Jack Turkey griller.

convenient pick-up window.

“People are busy. From a customer’s standpoint, I wanted it because that’s who I am,” says Johnson. “Whenever I want something to eat for lunch, I want something healthy but many times, I’m in a hurry. That’s the way things are going. Many people would like the option to pick up lunch and take it back to work.”

Eating at McAlister’s is easy with multiple ways to order: online, by phone, or you can download McAlister’s mobile app to order on the go. Tri-Staters can expect McAlister’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony before the end of summer.

— Katelyn Phillips

For more information about McAlister’s Deli, call 812-618-2050 or visit mcalistersdeli.com.

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American Pie

table for one // When you walk into The Pie Pan, it is impossible to miss this empty table that is reserved and set for the Unknown Soldier.

For more information about The Pie Pan, call 812-425-2261 or visit thepiepan.net.

While patrons at The Pie Pan often have a short wait to be seated at the popular North Park restaurant, don’t ask to be seated at the empty table at the front of the restaurant. It’s reserved – everyday — for the Unknown Soldier. The Pie Pan has served patriotic spirit like this for diners for more than 30 years.

In 1982, Libby and Wayne Lear wanted to experience owning a business.

At the time of this decision, the owner of The Pie Pan was nearing retirement. So the duo took the opportunity and bought The Pie Pan. The Lears kept the recipes for all of the pies and added to the menu. Even after her husband’s death, Libby still owns The Pie Pan. For Memorial Day 10 years ago, Lear wanted to do something different. Her love for America inspired the idea of setting a table in The Pie Pan specifically

The Pie Pan shows its love for America every day

for the Unknown Soldier. Lear’s displays showing respect to veterans have grown.

A table in the front of the restaurant features books from various wars, signed by veterans who’ve stopped by.

“I love America. This is something I love doing,” says Lear. “We forget. Just like out of sight out of mind. Freedom is too precious to forget where it came from. All these veterans that have given their lives and the 9/11 incident, the victims that were killed there. They all need to be remembered.”

Patriotic decorations adorn the restaurant temporarily, but the table for the Unknown Soldier and books for the veterans to sign stay out year-round.

“I’ve got a good opportunity to do that (show remembrance) because I have a lot of people walk through that front door. I get a lot of response from it, very good response,” says Lear.

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New McAlister’s Deli famous for sweet tea and other deli classics

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Under The Sun

ROCA BAR NORTH

Summer is finally here and restaurants are dusting off their outdoor tables and chairs. After a winter that seemed to never end and a spring that was gone in a blink of an eye, we’re ready to enjoy dining in the warm sunlight or under the moon and stars. A lunch with co-workers turns into crowd watching on Franklin Street or Main Street. Date night ends with a view of the sun setting over the Ohio River from Downtown Evansville or Newburgh, Indiana. Or perhaps a couple of friends enjoy happy hour with the West Side as their backdrop for the evening. The Tri-State is bursting with energy and beautiful scenery this time of year and we found some of our favorite places that let diners take it all in while enjoying the outdoors.

Roca Bar North If there is a larger or more nicely constructed dining and entertainment patio in Evansville than offered at Roca Bar North, we’ve not yet been there. In summer months, local musicians play to crowds of up to 200 people enjoying thin crust pizza, Italian salad, and beverages.

12301 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8898

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enjoying favorites like prime rib or fried chicken. Or dine in the shade of a table’s umbrella on a daily lunch special during the day. The all you can eat salad bar is an easy outdoor choice.

fired pizzas, specialty bread, and fresh seafood with Caribbean, Italian, and Middle Eastern influences.

1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN, 812-858-2443

11845 Petersburg Road, 812-867-2386

Madeleine’s Restaurant Edgewater Grille Since 1998, Edgewater Grille in Newburgh, Indiana, has offered upscale casual food along the Ohio River. Take in one of the best views of the scenic Ohio River the TriState has to offer while dining on upscale casual food options at the Edgewater Grille. Several outside seating areas are available for customers to enjoy wood-

In cooler months, our favorite table at Madeleine’s Fusion Restaurant is the round table in the window looking out to Second Street. In the summer, we give that up for outside dining on the restaurant’s flowerfilled patio. The fusion menu changes monthly; try the lobster salad for a first course, if offered.

423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611

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Hot places to dine outdoors

Dining Directory

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The Dining Directory is compiled by the editorial staff of Evansville Living and is not based on advertising.

Evansville Living has made every attempt to present an accurate dining guide. Unless otherwise noted, restaurants are handicapped-accessible and accept major credit cards. City and county ordinances prohibit smoking in many facilities. We suggest calling ahead to check which venues are exempt.

Please notify us of significant changes in restaurant’s management, location, or menu.

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H Indicates 2014 “Best of Evansville Living” winner Fine Dining

Bonefish Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 812-401-3474. Wood burning grill, fish,

Cavanaugh’s: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville),

Commonwealth Kitchen and Bar: 108 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-

steaks, pasta dishes, soups, salads, and its famous Bang Bang Shrimp.

812-433-4333. Steaks, fresh seafood, overlooking the Ohio River, and entertainment in piano bar.

Cork ’n Cleaver: 650 S. Hebron Ave., 812-479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salad bar, soup, and sandwich lunches.

H Haub Steak House: (Place for a Steak, 2014) 101 E. Haub St. (next to railroad tracks), Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6462 or 800-654-1158. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, and desserts.

MA.T.888 China Bistro: 5636 Vogel Road, 812-475-2888. Specialties include lemongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps.

Madeleine’s A Fusion Restaurant: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611. Appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, including roasted monkfish and dryaged buffalo steaks, full bar, fine wines, and bourbon. Menu changes monthly/seasonally.

Red Geranium: 520 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-4431. Contemporary American cuisine and extensive wine list.

Upscale Casual Babel Bar & Lounge: 323 Main St., 812-431-9202. Tin Man beer and dessert sushi.

Bar Louie: 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-476-7069. Full bar, expansive menu

with mini Kobe hot dogs, the Luigi sandwich with shaved rib eye, and large hamburger selection.

Blush Ultralounge: 615 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Le Merigot Hotel), 812-433-4000. Serves full Sports Book Bar and Grill menu. Continental breakfast for hotel guests and full bar.

212-2133. “Gastropub” serving high-end pub food.

Delizio Gourmet Italian Eatery: 136 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-

212-3566. Full service restaurant and bar, salads with fresh mozzarella, paninis, rib eye, sirloin, and chicken marsala.

Edgewater Grille: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN, 812-858-2443. Steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, salads, daily specials, and wood-fired pizza oven.

House of Como: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-422-0572. Baked chicken dishes, lamb chops, fish entrees, and oversized steaks with Lebanese and Middle Eastern influence.

N.W. Chophouse & Wine Bar: 7799 State Road 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-8539500. USDA Prime Steaks, fresh fish flown in daily, seafood, and salads.

The Jungle: 415 Main St., 812-425-5282. Soups, salads, pasta, coffee, as well as a chef tasting option. Safari Wine and Martini Bar upstairs.

Raffi’s: 1100 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-479-9166. Mediterranean and Italian specialties, pasta, chicken, seafood, steaks, and lamb.

Western Ribeye & Ribs: 1401 N. Boeke Road, 812-476-5405. Soups, sandwiches, daily specials, Certified Angus Beef steaks, chicken, seafood, baby back ribs, and its famous salad bar.

Private Clubs Evansville Country Club: 3810 Stringtown Road, 812-425-2243. Executive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection.

Kennel Club: 5201 Kratzville Road, 812-422-1211. Executive chef on staff.

American and European classic cuisine.

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Lunch starting at $6. Dinner starting at $8.

5 Course Dinner: soup, salad, appetizer, entree & dessert starting at $14.

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Ri Ra Irish Pub

Ri Ra Irish Pub It’s time you had a view of Downtown Evansville and the riverfront. Overlook the Ohio River from Ri Ra Irish Pub while dining alfresco on its upper level patio. With Irish classics like fish and chips and Guinness beer, Ri Ra gives diners a taste of both Downtown Evansville and Ireland.

701 N.W. Riverside Drive, 812-426-0000

Knob Hill Tavern

Best Place for Little Plates

Enjoy a variety of unique and flavorful tapas with our famous house made sangria or a glass of one of our great selection of wines. Eclipse provides a cultural culinary experience with signature and authentic tapas.

DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE Open at 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday Call for reservations.

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“The Knob’s” famous fiddlers — that’s Hoosier-speak for fried catfish — reel in several hundred fans each year. Make sure you get yours at this storied hot spot in Newburgh, Indiana. The restaurant’s signature hot fiddlers served with or without coleslaw (plus an ice cold beer fishbowl) is even tastier on Knob Hill Tavern’s partially covered terrace. Choose a table in the shade or with some sunshine, and an outdoor bar means never having to wait for a refill on the tavern’s rotating choices of craft beer.

1016 State Route 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-9550

Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant Spanish cuisine is created to be enjoyed outside. After all, its staple, tapas, means “to cover.” (Traditionally bread was placed atop a beverage to protect it from insects.)

In Downtown Evansville, enjoy an intimate Spanish dining experience, complete with Sangria, at Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant.

113 S.E. Fourth St., 812-463-6040

Dining Directory Kirby’s Private Dining: 1119 Parrett St., 812-422-2230.

Customizable lunch and dinner menus for events, including desserts and beverage service.

Rolling Hills Country Club: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-925-3336. Executive chef on staff. New and classic dishes including chicken, seafood specials, and pastas.

Victoria National: 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, IN, 812-858-8230. Chef-featured items weekly. Member-only dining.

The Grille (at Oak Meadow Country Club): 11505 Browning Road, 812-867-1900. Chef-created menu in full service dining room, diverse options ranging from traditional to cutting edge. Breakfast served on weekends. Member-only dining.

Delis Bagelrama: 101 N.W. First St., Suite 114. Bagel sand-

wiches, soups, salads, and desserts.

Bits and Bytes: 216 N.W. Fourth St., 812-423-5113. Breakfast, deli-style sandwich lunches, and desserts.

Diamond Deli: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville). 812-433-6122. Deli sandwiches, salads, burgers, and pizza.

Emge’s Deli and Ice Cream: 206 Main St., 812-4223026. Sandwiches, homemade deli salads, soups, and daily specials.

Eric’s Corner Carry-out: 4220 Broadway Ave. 812402-9788. Deli style sandwiches, chicken salad, tuna salad, BLTs, build-your-own salad, two soup options every day, and Hawaiian Shaved Ice in various flavors.

Firehouse Subs: 1031 N. Green River Road, 812-477-2141; 222 S. Red Bank Road, Suite L, 812-401-0740. Hot and cold subs with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, veggie, and white chicken salad.

Fresh Harvest Deli: 101 N.W. First St., Suite 114, 812421-0407. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, desserts, and daily specials.

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The Great American Bagel: 3910 E. Morgan Ave.,

812-476-7212. Fresh-baked bagels, deli sandwiches, soups, and salads.

Honeybaked Ham: 1446 N. Green River Road, 812-4712940. Boxed lunches, sandwiches, salads, as well as whole, half, or slices of ham. Variety of desserts and side items.

Honeybaked Ham Downtown Express: Old Post Office Plaza, 101 N.W. First St. Boxed lunches and salads.

Jason’s Deli: 943 N. Green River Road, 812-471-9905.

Sandwiches, salads, and other healthy meals with fresh ingredients and no artificial trans fats, MSG, or high fructose corn syrup.

Jimmy John’s: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5400: 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-402-9944. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, and cold cut meats.

H Lic’s Deli and Ice Cream: (Place for a Milkshake, 2014) 800 E. Diamond Ave., 812-424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 812-477-3131; 2311 W. Virginia St., 812423-4173; 2001 Washington Ave., 812-473-0569; 504 N. Green River Road, 812-473-3428; 11 N.W. Fifth St., 812-422-2618; 8700 County Road 406-S., Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0022. Deli-style soups, salads, sandwiches, locally made ice cream, and sorbets.

McAlister’s Deli: 2220 N. Green River Road, 812-6182040. Deli sandwiches, salads, spuds, and sweet tea.

Panera Bread: 220 Burkhardt Road, 812-476-7477.

Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, and specialty coffee drinks.

Penn Station East Coast Subs: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 812-434-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY, 812-270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-683-1515. Grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade handcut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

Pita Pit: 1211 Tutor Lane, 812-402-6205. Flatbread pita sandwiches with choices of chicken, steak, turkey, prime rib, gyro, ham, tuna, veggie, vegan, and more.

Schlotzsky’s Deli: 301 N. Green River Road, 812-471-

4011. Deli-style soups, salads, pizzas, and hot sandwiches on homemade bread.

Sixth Street Deli: 10 N.W. Sixth St., 812-422-3644.

Breakfast, deli-style soups, salads, and sandwich lunches.

Smiling Moose Deli: 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-4773354. Breakfast served all day as well as hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads.

Twilight Bistro and Market: 221 Main St., 812421-0606. Soups, salads, sandwiches, marinated chicken breast, pork chops, and more. Iced tea is always complimentary.

Bakeries, Coffeehouses, and Ice Cream Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake: 919 N. Park Drive,

812-470-7763. Cheesecakes, salads, sandwiches, soups, wraps, and breakfast items.

Cool Beans: 410 E. Fourth St., Huntingburg, IN, 812683-5851. Espresso bar, custom blended coffee, homemade muffins, fruit pie, cheesecake, and brownies.

Ben & Penny’s: 20 W. Water St., Newburgh, IN (behind Café Arazu), 812-858-2556. Ice cream and espresso bar, wine and cheese baskets, fine chocolates, and Ben’s Breakfast Deli.

Beans & Baristas: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-475-8566. Full coffee bar, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats.

Bliss Artisan: 610 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-549-5187; 111 Water St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812643-5009. Handcrafted ice cream, made to order sandwich wraps, salads, and gluten free options.

Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-0500. Full bakery with cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and lunches including signature sandwiches paired with choices of chips, pickles, and homemade soup.

Cold Stone Creamery: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 812-437-

2653; 5435 Pearl Drive, 812-461-0100. Ice cream and frozen treats.

Daily’s Annex Bakery and Café: 701 N. Main St., 812-423-0320. Homemade soups, deli hot panini sandwiches, and pastries.

Def Café: 417 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-618-0219 (video phone), 812-491-6036. Espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, variety of teas, wraps, and breakfast foods.

Donut Bank Bakery and Coffee Shop: 210 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-426-1011; 2128 N. First Ave., 812426-2311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 812-426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 812-479-0511; 1950 Washington Ave., 812-477-2711; 3988 S.R. 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-4111; 1209 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-385-3711.

Donuts, coffee, cookies, other baked goods, and smoothies.

Fresh Baked by Tracy: 833 S. Ninth Ave., Haubstadt, IN, 812-615-0072. Homemade cupcakes, cookies, brownies, breads, and cakes, as well as soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Great Harvest Bread Company: 423 Metro Ave., 812-476-4999. Fresh-baked bread, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, homemade soups for lunch, and specialty sweets.

Jeanne’s Gelato and More: 2003 Lincoln Ave., 812479-8272. Variety of gelato flavors: peanut butter, pumpkin, bubble gum, and more. Sandwiches, soups, salads, coffees, cookies, and smoothies.

Just Rennie’s Cookie Co.: 102 S.E. Fourth St., 812-4908098. Gourmet lunches, chicken salad sandwiches, club wraps, and cookies.

Orange Leaf: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5215; 222 S. Red Bank Road, Ste. G1, 812-401-4402. Up to 70 flavors of yogurt.

Pacetré Bake and Brew: 2734 Mount Vernon Ave., 812-402-6005. Custom cupcakes with unique flavors for each day of the week, including mimosa, snickerdoodle, and red velvet.

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CELEBRATING 200 YEARS Angelo’s Italian Restaurant

Angelo’s Italian Restaurant Inside, Angelo’s beckons diners with traditional Italian cuisine, and at lunch time, pizza by the slice. To enjoy the sights of Main Street — maybe before an event at the Ford Center — step outside to Angelo’s patio and order the super fresh Chicken Cacciatore and a glass of Chianti.

Check out celebration details at www.newharmony-in.gov.

305 Main St., 812-428-6666

Come celebrate during Capstone Week Aug. 1-10, 2014

Café Arazu The Midwestern backdrop of the Ohio River blends seamlessly with the fusion of mainly Middle Eastern cuisine at this Newburgh, Indiana, gem. Winner of Evansville Living’s Best Place for Alfresco Dining, 2013, it’s no wonder the large patio fills up fast on sunny afternoons and warm evenings.

17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-842-2200

Entertain at home with a TRUSTED name – Farm Boy. Hilltop Inn

2771 N. Kentucky Ave. • (812) 428-8436 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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• Fresh & frozen meats • Canned goods • Frozen vegetables • Paper products • Seafood • Pies

There’s more than one way to enjoy a brain sandwich at this family-owned, tavernstyle restaurant on the West Side famous for its unusual eats. The concrete tables on the front patio allow customers to enjoy food while looking out onto the busy intersection of Harmony Way and W. Maryland Street. Lunch and dinner specials offering more traditional culinary fare are offered Monday through Friday.

1100 Harmony Way, 812-422-1757

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Dining Directory Penny Lane Coffeehouse: 600 S.E. Second St., 812-

421-8741. Fair trade organic espresso and espresso drinks, gourmet specialty coffees, Italian sodas, fresh-baked pastries, and vegetarian soups.

Piece Of Cake: 210 Main St., 812-424-CAKE. Customized cakes, cookies, coffee, sodas, and more.

Planter’s CoffeeHouse: 130 N. Main St., Henderson, KY, 270-830-0927. Full-service espresso bar, gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.

Pop’s Grill and Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop: 516 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3880. 1950s and ’60s-inspired diner-era fare: hot dogs, burgers, ice cream treats, and dinner specials.

Riverview Coffee Co.: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, 812433-4280. Starbucks coffee, pastries, muffins, donuts, chicken salad sandwiches, pretzels, and brownies.

Starbucks: (inside Barnes & Noble), 812-475-1054; 512 N. Green River Road, 812-476-7385; 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., Ste. 16, 812-401-1771; 4650 First Ave., 812-4210461; 7755 Indiana 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0234.

Sweet Bettys Bakery: 5600 E. Virginia St., Ste E., 812402-3889. Cookies, cupcakes, and pies.

Sweet CeCe’s: 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-5276; 12414 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-8676228; 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-401-5232. Eight frozen yogurt flavors, including fat-free, non-dairy, and low-sugar options. Toppings include candy, cookies, and fresh fruit.

TF Ice Cream: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, IN, 812715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, and more.

Wired Coffeehouse: 111 N.W. Fourth St. Muffins, rice crispy treats, candy, espressos, and coffee.

Diners, Cafés, and Family Restaurants 1820 Café: 5721 E. Virginia St. (in the Vineyard Bookstore), 812-479-8777. Croissants with chicken salad,

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gourmet coffees, and fruit smoothies.

Big Mama’s Café: 1802 Stringtown Road, 812-401-

5788. Old-fashioned burgers and homemade pies, catfish fiddler Fridays.

Big Top Drive-In.: 1213 W. Maryland St., 812-424-7442.

Sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream.

Burger Bank: 1617 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-475-2265.

Mini-burgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and more.

Café 111: 111 S. Green River Road, 812-401-8111. Soups, salads, deli sandwiches, chicken salad, and pasta salad.

Café Court (Ridgeway University Center at the University of Evansville): 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-

488-2951. Deli shop, SubConnection; hamburger joint, Grill 155; home style stop, Charleston Market; international location, Fusion; Italian eatery, LaVincita; and smoothie place, Freshens.

The Carousel: 5115 Monroe Ave., 812-479-6388. Classic American cuisine.

The Carriage Inn: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, IN, 812768-6131. Plate lunches, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, and assorted dinner entrées.

Cleavers: 5501 E. Indiana St., 812-473-0001. A casual restaurant serving sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak.

Coffee Cottage & Café: 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 812401-1930. Fresh baked items, plate breakfasts, plate lunches, soups, sandwiches, and casseroles.

Cross-Eyed Cricket: 2201 W. Lloyd Exp., 812-4226464. Traditional American cuisine.

Downtown Diner: 122 First St., Henderson, KY, 270827-9671. Classic American breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunches.

G.D. Ritzy’s: Three Evansville locations: 4810 University Drive, 812-425-8700; 4320 N. First Ave., 812421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 812-474-6259.

Grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, kids meal, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ultra-thin shoestring-style French fries, old-fashioned ice cream, and milkshakes.

Gasthoff Amish Village: County Road 650 E., off

Hwy. 50, Montgomery, IN, 812-486-4900. Amishstyle buffet.

Gator’s Hot Fish House: 1203 N. Main St., 812-4027775. Icelandic cod, catfish, pork chops, burgers, and shrimp po-boys.

Gemeca Inn: 802 E. Locust St., Fort Branch, IN, 812753-4441. Steaks, chicken, seafood entrees, soups, salads, and vegetable side dishes.

Get and Go Casseroles LLC: 6840 Logan Drive, Ste. A, 812-475-8830. Offers a variety of casseroles, such as Mexican lasagna, beef and cornbread bake, and other types of casseroles.

The Granola Jar Café & Bakery: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 812-437-1899. Specializes in house made granola, breads, and vegetarian and vegan options.

Harbor Bay: 4428 N. First Ave., 812-423-0050. Seafood, steak, and chicken dishes including crab legs, oysters on the half shell, chowder, and grilled or fried fish.

The Hornet’s Nest: Old Petersburg Road (at Boonville-New Harmony Road), Earle, IN, 812-867-2386.

Soups, sandwiches, salads, daily lunch specials, steaks, seafood, and chicken.

The King’s Kitchen: 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-2070. Catfish, burgers, chicken, seafood dinners, and more. All proceeds go to feeding the homeless.

Libby and Mom’s: 2 Richardt Ave., 812-437-3040. Homecooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

H Log Inn: (Fried Chicken, 2014) 12491 Country Road 200 E., Haubstadt, IN, 812-867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, and fiddlers.

Logsdon’s Restaurant: 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-897-8813. Casual, family dining with tasty, home-style dishes including barbecue pork chops, fried chicken, and chicken and dumplings.

Major Munch: 101 N.W. First St., 812-437-2363.

Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and catfish.

Merry-Go-Round Restaurant: 2101 Fares Ave., 812423-6388. Traditional American cuisine.

Meals and More: 7801 Bussing Ave. (inside Evansville

Regional Airport), 812-423-1113. Traditional American fare.

MJ’s Café: 801 St. Mary’s Avenue, Medical Office Blvd., on campus of St. Mary’s Hospital, 812-402-6313.

Gourmet hot drinks, signature lattes, breakfast, salad, sandwiches, and soup options.

Old Mill: 5031 New Harmony Road, 812-963-6000.

Steaks, chicken, catch-of-the-day, sandwiches, soups, and salads.

PG Café & Gallery: 1418 Franklin St., 812-402-4445.

Breakfast items include hash browns, waffles, omelets, and more. Lunch menu includes soups, salads, and sandwiches. Variety of coffees, teas, beers, wines, homemade sodas, and ice cream.

The Pie Pan: 905 North Park Drive, 812-425-2261. Traditional American cuisine. Homemade pies sold by the slice and whole.

R’z Café and Catering: 104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-615-0039. Classic comfort food to modern cuisine, including breakfast and lunch combinations as well as daily specials.

The Red Wagon: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, IN, 812-874-2221. Catfish, oyster, shrimp scampi, and grilled salmon.

Rose Hill Café: 8133 Rose Hill Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-8443. Salads, casseroles, and desserts.

Salad World: 3311 N. Green River Road, 812-471-5083; 5625 Pearl Drive, Unit G, 812-467-7486; 200 Main St., 812-422-0777; 601 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, 812-867-2741. Soups, grilled appetizers, wraps, grilled pitas, sandwiches, and full entrees.

Silver Bell Restaurant: 4424 St. Wendel Road, Wadesville, IN, 812-963-0944. Sandwiches, fiddlers, pizza, salad bar, and vegetable side dishes.

Family-style fried chicken dinner specials. Now serving Flavor Burst soft serve ice cream.

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Smitty’s Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse Enjoying the way Italians like to eat ­­— alfresco — is easy with Smitty’s two outdoor eating options. The private, stone floor patio on the restaurant’s side offers a fountain for ambiance, while front sidewalk seating comes with a view of bustling Franklin Street.

2109 W. Franklin St., 812-423-6280

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Dining Directory Spudz-N-Stuff: 5225 Pearl Drive, 812-402-8287; 815 S.

Green River Road, 888-620-9687; 101 N.W. First St., 812-402-7555; 192 Gardenmile Road, Henderson, KY, 270-212-1777. Steak potatoes, steak fajitas, chicken and mushroom potatoes, taco potatoes, pitas, and more.

Steeplechase Restaurant: 4101 U.S. Highway 41-N. (at the Clarion Inn), 812-424-6400. Full breakfast buffet and dinner.

Stoll’s Country Inn: 19820 Castle Creek Drive (off U.S. Highway 41-N., right before Interstate 64), 812-867-7730.

Temptations Buffet: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, inside Tropicana Hotel, 812-433-4000.

The Tin Fish: 300 W. Jennings St. (inside Jennings Station), Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7000. Fresh fish flown in daily, clam chowder, gumbo, salads, and sandwiches.

Upgrade Café: 300 W. Jennings St. (inside the Livewell Building), 855-843-3539. Smoothies, coffees, teas, vegetable and fruit juices, and more.

Zesto: 102 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1416; 920 E. Riverside Dr., 812-423-5961. Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream.

American Fare National Chains Applebee’s: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 812-471-0929; 5727

Pearl Drive, 812-426-2006; 1950 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9427; 5120 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-926-3472. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and various dinner entrees.

Bob Evans: 1125 N. Green River Road, 812-473-9022; 5201 Pearl Drive, 812-425-5100. “Homestyle” American menu.

H Cheddar’s: (New Restaurant, 2014) 2100 N. Green River Road, 812-491-9976. Garden-fresh salads, homemade soups, and varied entrée selections including pasta, lemon pepper chicken, and tilapia.

Cheeseburger In Paradise: 8301 Eagle Lake Drive,

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812-475-1074. Cheeseburger In Paradise burger, mushroom Swiss burger, Costa Rican steak wrap, jerk chicken wrap, and more.

Chili’s Grill & Bar: 600 N. Green River Road, 812-4751510. Big Mouth Burgers, baby-back ribs, fajitas, steaks, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and desserts.

Cracker Barrel: 8215 Eagle Lake Drive, 812-479-8788.

Classic American cuisine.

Culver’s: 1734 Hirschland Road, 812-437-3333. ButterBurgers and frozen custard.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: 5402 E. Indiana St., 812-401-1773. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and Cajun fries.

Golden Corral Family Steak House: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-473-1095; 1320 N. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, and chicken.

J. Gumbo’s: 1211 N. Tutor Lane, 812-473-2951. Cajun and Creole classics such as gumbo, jambalaya, and bumblebee stew.

Jake’s Wayback Burgers: 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., 812475-9272. Burgers, hot dogs, and hand-dipped thick milkshakes.

Logan’s Roadhouse: 1 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-4718403; 5645 Pearl Drive, 812-421-0908. American fare including handcut steaks, baby-back ribs, mesquite-grilled chicken, appetizers, salads, and seafood.

Longhorn Steakhouse: 320 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2400. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers.

Max & Erma’s: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana), 812-433-4258. Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, and pasta dishes.

O’Charley’s: 7301 E. Indiana St., 812-479-6632; 5125 Pearl Drive (at Red Bank Road and Lloyd Expressway), 812-424-3348. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees.

Outback Steakhouse: 7201 E. Indiana St., 812-4740005. Specialty steaks, chicken, seafood entrees, salads, and vegetable side dishes.

Rafferty’s: 1400 N. Green River Road, 812-471-0024.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees.

Red Lobster: 4605 Bellemeade Ave., 812-477-9227.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood entrees, freshcatch, and daily specials.

Red Robin: 6636 E. Lloyd Exp., 812-473-4100. A variety of hamburgers including the “Banzai Burger,” the “Royal Red Robin Burger,” and the “Whiskey River BBQ Burger.” Full bar menu.

Steak ‘N Shake: 7929 E. Lloyd Exp., 812-475-1400; 4850 W. Lloyd Exp., 424-8526. Burgers, sandwiches, fries, chili, fried chicken strips, salads, and desserts.

Texas Roadhouse: 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-4777427. Ribs, steaks, side items, and fresh baked bread.

TGI Friday’s: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 812-491-8443. Specialty salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken, pasta, and seafood entrees.

Zoup! Fresh Soup Company: 6240 E. Virginia St., 4772664; 4660 N. First Ave., 812-423-1800. Soups, salads, and desserts. Low-fat, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options.

Pizzerias Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant & Bar: 8309 Bell Oaks

Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7778. Pizza, fried cheese ravioli, wraps, salads, soups, gyros, and barbecue.

Azzip Pizza: 5225 Pearl Drive, 812-421-3572. All personal sized pizzas (8” or 11”) made with one meat and all the vegetable toppings included. Thin and crispy pizza. Warm cookies, salad, beer, and wine also available.

Big M’s Pizzeria: 1424 N. Main St., 812-434-6909. A traditional pizzeria with strombolis, lasagna, breadsticks, and chicken wings.

Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza: 3911 Venetian Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-3400. Ribs, pizza, seafood, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches.

Gattitown: 316 N. Green River Road, 812-473-3800.

Buffet-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts all in a kids’ festival-like arcade.

Greek’s Pizzeria: 240 S. Green River Road, 812-4024733. Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Inlumi Café and Bakery breakfast menu served on weekends.

Highland Pizza Shop: 6669 Kratzville Road, 812-4028900. Hot pizza, sandwiches, stromboli, wings, and beer.

Hometown Pizza: 403 W. Highway 68, Haubstadt, IN, 812-753-1115; 2511 Avenue of the Park, Owensboro KY, 270-685-9922. Specialty pizzas, pizzas madeto-order, stromboli, ham and cheese, calzones, hot wings, salad, and ice cream.

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn: 2350 Division St., 812-4791542. Fried appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza.

Little Caesars: 2007 Washington Ave., 812-471-5755; 7755 B Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-8582984; 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-424-7976; 506 N. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-1800. Pizzas and breads, including cheese bread, pepperoni cheese bread, and crazy bread.

Lyle’s Sportszone Pizza & Pub: 1404 E. Morgan Ave., 812-425-7729. Home of Lyle’s original loaded stromboli. Also serves pizza and sandwiches.

Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings Express: 2008 E. Morgan Ave., 812-422-1212; 3904 First Ave., 812421-3000; 3115 Covert Ave., 812-477-MAMA Pizza, wings, salad, and other entrees.

Old Chicago: 6550 E. Lloyd Exp., 812-401-1400. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, and World Beer Tour featuring 110 beers.

Papa John’s Pizza: 4814 W. Lloyd Exp., 812-423-7272; 5436 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5200; 3955 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7272; 303 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7700; 4204 N. First Ave., 812-4252345; 2510 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-6843300; 26 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-4444.

Pizza, cheese sticks, bread sticks, chicken strips, and hot wings.

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Dining Directory Papa Murphy’s: 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-491-7272;

4202 N. First Ave., 812-437-6767; 779 S. Green River Road, 812-402-8686; 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-7272. Rancher pizza, cowboy pizza, Hawaiian pizza, stuffed pizza, and more.

Pizano’s Pizza and Pasta: 4301 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-604-1451. Pasta with homemade sauce, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and salad.

Pizza Chef: Highway 261, at Newburgh Plaza, IN, 812-853-3338; 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812897-1600. Pizza, baked Italian entrees, sandwiches, salad bar, and hot food bar.

Pizza King: (dine-in facilities) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-424-7976; 7777 Indiana 66, Newburgh, IN, 812853-3368; 1033 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-476-4941.

Pizza and baked stromboli-type sandwiches.

Pizza Oven: 5806 Stringtown Road, 812-425-1455.

Pizza, strombolis, and Texas barbecue sandwiches.

Pizza Revolution: Downtown Evansville Farmers Market, 812-430-5945. Mobile wood-fired pizza.

Roca Bar and Pizza: 1618 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-4227782. Sandwiches, salads, pasta entrees, pizza, steaks, and chicken. Live entertainment and patio dining.

Roca Bar North: 12301 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-8688898. Pizza, salad, sandwiches, and entrees.

Rounders Pizza: 510 W. Mill Road, 812-424-4960; 12731 N. Green River Road, 812-867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with a condiment, mustard.

Sam’s Pizzeria: 2011 W. Delaware St., 812-423-3160.

Pizza, sandwiches, calzones, and breadsticks.

Samuel’s Place: 518 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3001. Italian-inspired cuisine including hand-tossed pizza, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, and salads.

Sandy’s Pizza: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-7533972. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, and spaghetti.

Spankey’s Una Pizza: 714 N. Sonntag Ave., 812-4026776. A pizza joint with a variety of specialty pizzas

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such as The Westsider with an assortment of meat toppings, and the Alfredo chicken bacon.

Talk of the Town Pizza: 1200 Edgar St., 812-4028696. Pizza, adult beverages, and more.

The Slice: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-8518. Pizza by the slice or pie. Non-traditional varieties.

H Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn: (Pizza, 2014) 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7500. Pizza, salads, and sandwiches.

H Turoni’s Pizzery and Brewery: (Pizza, 2014) 408 N. Main St., 812-424-9871; 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

Barbecue American Pit Bosses: 1113 E. Riverside Drive, 812-4255908. “Indiana-style” barbecue.

Bandana’s Bar-B-Q: 6636 Logan Drive, 812-401-9922.

Pork, beef, chicken, and ribs specially prepared over a pit of select hardwoods for a signature smoked flavor.

The Bar-B-Q Barn: 1003 E. Diamond Ave., 812-4919868. Wood-smoked barbecue.

Feed Mill Restaurant & Bar: 3541 Highway 60-E., Morganfield, KY, 270-389-0047. Seafood and barbecue.

Frank Jr’s Barbeque and Catering: 3012 Covert Ave., Ste F, 812-475-9880. Pulled barbecue chicken, pork, and ribs. Variety of sides and whole pies.

Hawg N’ Sauce: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5339. Barbecue entrees and home-style side dishes.

Hickory Pit Stop: 1521 N. Main St., 812-422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, and variety of side dishes.

J & B Barbecue: 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY, 270-830-0033. Traditional barbecue beef, chicken, and pork with a variety of salads and sides.

KT’s Fire Grill: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN, 812-673-

4996. Rib-eye and filet steaks, barbecued chicken, ribs, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, strombolis, and seafood.

Landmark BBQ: 3901 Broadway Ave., 812-401-7427.

Smoked and barbecue ribs, chicken, pork, ham, and mutton by the pound, plate, and/or sandwich.

Marx BBQ: 3119 W. Maryland St., 812-425-1616. Barbecue chicken, pork, and ribs.

Memphis & Main BBQ: 4946 Indiana 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0111; 118 W. Locust St., Boonville, IN, 812-645-7110. Memphis-style dry-rubbed, slowsmoked barbecue featuring a variety of sauces.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-8143. Barbecue chicken, ribs, pork, mutton, beef, fiddlers, ham, burgoo, and sandwiches.

Nisbet Inn: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, IN, 812963-9305. Homemade soups, desserts, and barbecue.

Thomason’s Barbecue: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-0654. Barbecue varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and barbecue beans.

Wilson’s General Store & Café: 11120 Broadway Ave., 812-985-0202. Smoky barbecue menu.

H Wolf’s Barbecue: (BBQ, 2014) 6600 N. First Ave., 812-424-8891. Barbecued pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs, large variety of vegetable side dishes, homemade soup, and chili.

Ethnic Asian/Oriental Canton Inn: 947 North Park Drive, 812-428-6611.

Cantonese and American style appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork, and seafood dishes.

Charlie’s Mongolian Barbeque: 315 E. Diamond Ave., 812-423-9897. Large selection of Asian-style vegetables and meats cooked on a hot griddle while you watch.

China King: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 812-423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrees.

China Super Buffet: 127 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-4768788.

China Village: 8423 Bell Oaks Center, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-8238.

Chopstick House Restaurant: 5412 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5551. Chinese buffet.

Crazy Buffet: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-437-8803.

Chinese buffet.

Fuji Yama: 915 North Park Drive, 812-962-4440. Soups,

salads, noodles, rice, sushi, hand rolls, chicken, beef, and shrimp dishes.

Golden Buddha: 3221 Taylor Ave., 812-473-4855; 5066 Indiana 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-2680.

Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine: 12500 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8888.

The Grand Buffet: 1356 N. Green River Road, 812-4766666. An international buffet including Japanese, Chinese, and American cuisine.

Iwataya Japanese Restaurant: 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. (at Mount Pleasant Road), 812-868-0830. Traditional Japanese dishes, sushi menu.

Jaya’s Restaurant: 119 S.E. Fourth St., 812-422-6667.

Authentic Korean cuisine and sushi.

Jimmy Jeng’s Szechwan Chinese Restaurant: 669 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 812-479-7600.

Extensive Chinese menu.

H KanPai: (Sushi, 2014) 4593 Washington Ave., 812471-7076. International fare, Japanese sushi bar, beer, wine, and sake.

Lincoln Garden: 2001 Lincoln Ave., 812-471-8881. Chinese appetizers, soups, lunch platters, and entrees including crab Rangoon and General Tso’s chicken.

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant: 4313 E. Morgan Ave., 812-479-5006.

Mama’s Kitchen: 1624 N. Green River Road (inside Aihua International Market), 812-479-7168. Stir-fried dishes and soups.

Mandarin Garden: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812476-7088.

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Dining Directory Nagasaki Inn, Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar: 5720 Virginia St., 812473-1442.

Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi: 7221 E. Indiana St., 812-437-5824. Sushi, filet mignon, New York strip, and hibachi.

Shing Lee: 215 Main St., 812-464-2769. Cantonese menu.

Taste of China: 4579 University Drive, 812-422-1260.

Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet: 201-B N. Green River Road, 812-4746660. Asian buffet.

Thai Chow Oriental Foods: Route 1, Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3878. Classic Thai food.

Thai Papaya Cuisine: 1434 Tutor Lane, 812-477-8424. Authentic Thai cuisine, including Pad Thai, papaya salad, spicy prawn soup, and satay.

Tokyo Japan Restaurant: 3000 N. Green River Road, 812-401-1020. Hibachi grill: chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops.

Tokyo Teppanyaki: 2222 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-8691968. Hibachi grill.

Two Brothers: 3806 N. First Ave., 812-423-6188. Authentic Chinese food

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Vietnamese Cuisine: 4602 Vogel Road, 812-479-8818. Vietnamese fare, including traditional noodle dishes.

Wok N Roll: 311 S. Green River Road, 812-479-3118. Sweet and sour chicken, General Tso’s chicken, egg rolls, egg drop soup, and crab Rangoon.

Yen Ching: 406 S. Green River Road, 812-474-0181. Weekday lunch specials and evening menu items.

Zuki: Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge: 448 N. Green River Road, 812-477-9854. Sushi and hibachi-grilled foods.

German H Gerst Haus: (Place for a Beer, 2014) 2100 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1420.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees. Traditional German cuisine. Large imported beer list.

Schnitzelbank Restaurant: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2640.

Authentic German food.

Greek Acropolis Authentic Greek Cuisine & Spirits: 501 N. Green River Road,

812-475-9193; The Acropolis Express, 118 Vine St. (Inside YWCA), 812424-7335. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American cuisine, chicken, beef, lamb, and salads. Will offer a portion of the menu at the Ford Center (1 S.E. Martin Luther King Blvd.).

Pita Pan: 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-9555. Gyros, pitaburgers, shish kebabs, and baklava.

Indian Taj Mahal: 900 Tutor Lane, 812-476-5000. Tandoori chicken, paneer tikka, panjabi curry, kadai paneer, and more.

Irish Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant: 701-B Riverside Drive, 812-426-0000. Traditional Irish pub cuisine. Wide range of bottled and tap beers.

Italian/Mediterranean Al Dente: 318 Main St., Ste. 100, 812-492-4567. Specializes in handmade pasta, pastries, and barbecue. Daily special of salad bar, cup of soup, and drink.

Angelo’s: 305 Main St., 812-428-6666. Pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, and pizzas.

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp., 812-421-0800. Italian cuisine.

Café Arazu: 17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-842-2200. Pitas, wraps, and shish kebabs with lamb, chicken, and beef.

DiLegge’s: 607 N. Main St., 812-428-3004. Plate lunches, soups, salads,

sandwiches, and pasta specialties. Dinners include pasta specialties, Italian veal, seafood, and chicken entrees.

Little Italy: 4430 N. First Ave., 812-401-0588. Italian and Mediterranean pizzas, soups, salads, pasta, chicken, and sandwiches.

Mama Mia’s: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, 812-433-4227. Pizza, pasta, soups, and salads.

Manna Mediterranean Grill: 2913 Lincoln Ave., 812-473-7005. Stuffed grape leaves, gyros, and shish kebabs.

Milano’s Italian Cuisine: 500 Main St., 812-484-2222. Pizzas, pasta, baked sandwiches, and dinner entrees.

H Olive Garden: (Spaghetti, 2014) 1100 N. Green River Road, 812-4732903. Soups, salads, pasta, and luncheon entrees.

Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse: 2109 W. Franklin St., 812-423-6280. Premium steak, pasta, pizza, and Italian favorites.

Mexican/Tex Mex Acapulco: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7777. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-8260067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexican-style steaks, and more.

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Arranged by Category Chipotle: 499 N. Green River Road, 812-471-4973. Tacos,

burritos, salads, drinks, chips, and guacamole.

City Taco Taqueria: 2403 Washington Ave., 812-4771955. Gourmet tacos, salads, and nachos.

El Charro Mexican Restaurant: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 812-421-1986. Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas.

El Patron: 4492 First Ave. 812-319-7213. The owners of El Charro opened this restaurant on the North Side, offering authentic Mexican cuisine.

El Rio: 1919 N. Green River Road, 812-471-1400. Authentic Mexican dishes.

Hacienda: 990 S. Green River Road, 812-474-1635; 711 N. First Ave., 812-423-6355; 5044 Pearl Drive, 812-4222055. Tex-Mex menu available all day.

Hot Head Burrito: 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-437-5010. Burritos, salad bowls, tacos, nachos, quesadillas to order with meat options including chicken, steak, pork, barbacoa, and taco meat.

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-2814. Authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Cabaña: 821 S. Green River Road, 812-477-3351. Authentic Mexican entrees and seafood.

La Paz Mexican Restaurant: 528 S. Main St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-3636. Traditional Mexican food.

H Los Bravos: (Taco, 2014) 3534 N. First Ave., 812-4244101; 834 Tutor Lane, 812-474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Exp., 812-464-3163. Traditional Mexican menu.

Los Portales Mexican Grill: 3339 Green River Road, 812-475-0566. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

Los Toribio: 1647 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-8312367; 2810 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, 270-8306610. Traditional Mexican cuisine.

Los Tres Caminos: 12100 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-8688550. Authentic Mexican cuisine including chimichangas, burritos, Mexican pizza, and quesadillas.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Exp. (inside

The Evansville Pavilion), 812-491-6637. Fresh Mexican cuisine.

Qdoba Mexican Grill: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 812401-0800. Fresh Mexican cuisine, bottled beer, and margaritas.

Riviera Mexican Grill: 10604 S.R. 662, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-9936. Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and chimidogs.

Taco Tierra: 420 S. Green River Road, 812-402-8226.

Mexican fast food.

Tumbleweed Southwest Grill: 1868 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9800. Southwestern-style meals, chicken, steak, fajitas, and salads.

Spanish Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant: 113 S.E. Fourth St., 812-463-6040. Cold and hot tapas including olives, nuts, cheeses, paella (saffron rice with seafood, chicken, and Spanish chorizo), and seafood dishes, plus Spanish wines, beers, and sangria.

Sports Bars Beef O’Brady’s: 8177 Bell Oaks Dr., Ste. A, Newburgh,

IN, 812-490-9464; 3189 Fairview Dr., Ste. E, Owensboro, KY, 270-685-4969. A family-friendly pub and sports restaurant. Burgers, wings, appetizers, salads, burritos, wraps, and more. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and full bar.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar: 713 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 812-471-9464; 5405 Pearl Drive, 812-423-9464. Chicken wings cooked with various seasonings, burgers, salads, and chicken.

Charlie & Barney’s: 1801 W. Franklin Ave. (inside Franklin Lanes), 812-423-5355. Grill items, burgers, soup, chili, and plate lunches.

Corner Pocket Bar & Grill: 1819 N. Fulton Ave., 812428-2255. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, and appetizers.

Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub: 701 N. Weinbach Ave.,

#110, 812-479-8887. Lyleboli, TNT burger, and Brew City fries.

Doc’s Bar: 1305 Stringtown Road., 812-401-1201. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and desserts. Family room and kids menu available.

Free Wi-Fi and full bar.

Ellis Park: U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 812425-1456 or 800-333-8110. Clubhouse dining.

Hooters: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 812-475-0229. Appetizers, including cooked and raw oysters, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill: 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY (inside Ellis Park). 812-425-1456.

Sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

Main Gate Sports Bar and Restaurant: 518/520 Main St., 812-428-7776 or 812-484-1066. Grilled pork tenderloin, hot ham and cheese on a hoagie, Greek salads, and nachos and cheese.

Mojo’s BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 812-475-8593. Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis.

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill: 1801 N. Green River Road, 812-401-4630. Irish tavern food, Reubens, burgers, soup, and salad.

OV Water Sports Tiki Time: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-425-1912. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dishes, and cold drinks.

Rookies Sports Bar & Restaurant: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, and Arabian salad.

Show-Me’s Restaurant: 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-4027100; 1700 Morgan Center Drive, 812-401-7469.

Wings, burgers, chicken breasts, and crab legs.

The Sports Book Bar & Grill: 701-C Riverside Drive, 812-401-0309. Salads, sandwiches, wings, burgers, and beer.

Tavern Food Bokeh Lounge: 1007 Parrett St., 812-909-0388. Sandwich baskets and subs.

Darmstadt Inn: 13130 Darmstadt Road, 812-867-7300.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunches.

Dinner entrees include steaks, fried chicken, and seafood.

Deerhead Sidewalk Café: 222 E. Columbia St., 812425-2515. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and doubledecker pizzas.

Fred’s Bar and Grill: 421 Read St., 812-423-8040.

Classic tavern menu.

H The Hilltop Inn: (Tavern Food, 2014) 1100 Harmony Way, 812-422-1757. Sandwiches including brains, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, and seafood entrees.

Hornville Tavern: 2607 W. Baseline Road, 812-9639318. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees including 16-oz. smoked pork chops, fried chicken, steaks, and daily specials.

K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill: 1121 Washington Square, 812-437-9920. Shrimp jammers, loaded fries, fried ravioli, egg rolls, Southwest burger, pulled pork sandwich, Italian beef and gravy, and more.

Knob Hill Tavern: 1016 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-9550. Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees including shrimp, steak, chicken, fiddlers, and hand-tossed pizzas.

Koodie-Hoo’s: 231 W. Second St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5202. Burgers, seafood, sandwiches, and home-style meals.

Lamasco Bar & Grill: 1331 W. Franklin St., 812-4370171. Basic tavern menu including soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Peephole Bar & Grill: 201 Main St., 812-423-5171.

Cheeseburgers, onion rings, fries, and the splitter (a fried hot dog).

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Boucherie Vineyards and Winery: 6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, KY, 270-826-6192. Wine tastings and winery tours.

Carson’s Brewery: 2404 Lynch Road., 812-759-8229. American ales, wheats, brown ales, IPAs, and multiple seasonal products.

Monkey Hollow Winery: 11534 E. County Road 1740 N., Saint Meinrad,

IN, 812-357-2272. Local organic meats and cheeses, Saturday evening concerts in summer, and tasting room.

Mystique Winery: 13000 Gore Road, Lynnville, IN, 812-922-5612. Free tastings, patio area, picnic areas, and wine slushies.

Pepper’s Ridge Winery: 4304 N. County Road 200 W., Rockport, IN, 812649-9463 (WINE). Free wine tastings, picnic areas, pizza delivery, local meats and cheeses, wine slushies, and weekend live music.

Ruby Moon Vineyard and Winery: 9566 U.S. Highway 41-A., Henderson, KY, 270-830-7660. Wine tastings, Kentucky-made cheese, self-guided tours, and outdoor patio area.

Tin Man Brewing Company: 1430 W. Franklin St., 812-618-3227. Appetizers, sandwiches, and dinners. Craft beer including pilsner, red ale, IPA, stout, and porter.

Windy Knoll Winery: 845 Atkinson Road, Vincennes, IN, 812-726-1600.

Wine tastings, fruit wines, and wine slushies.

Winzerwald Winery Evansville Tasting Room: 2021 W. Franklin St., 812-423-2427. Serves all wines produced at the Winzerwald Winery including German favorites such as Mai Wine, Gluhwein, and specialty holiday wines.

Acropolis Authentic Greek Cuisine & Spirits: 501 N. Green River Road,

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Sportsman’s Billiards and Grille: 2315 W. Franklin St., 812-422-0801.

Hamburgers, chicken breasts, and catfish plates.

St. Joe Inn: 9515 St. Wendel Road, 812-963-9310. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials, fiddlers, steaks, and fried chicken dinners.

St. Philip Inn: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 812-985-5558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunch specials. Dinner including fried chicken, steaks, and shrimp.

Stockwell Inn: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 812-476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, fiddlers, and brain sandwiches.

Weinzapfel’s Tavern: 3725 St. Philip Road, 812-985-2121. Breakfast, burgers, taco Tuesday special, Cajun/Creole, hot dogs, pizza, and sandwiches.

Yellow Tavern: 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3303. Must be 21 to enter. Traditional American food.

812-475-9193. Fine Greek dining, and Greek-American and Mediterranean cuisine.

Bauerhaus Mobile Catering: 812-759-9000. Customized menus from simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant sevencourse meals.

Catering By Robyn: 812-453-2679. Complete meals to go, party appetizers, dinner parties, and business luncheons.

Cheryl Mochau, Personal Chef: 812-499-4631. Specializes in preparing and teaching others to prepare food for low-fat and special diets, including Atkins, salt-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and others.

Edgewater Grille Catering: 812-858-2443. Specializes in cooking Smoked Pork Jacqueline and Salmon Elizabeth.

The Event Gallery By Madeleine’s: 956 Parrett St., 812-467-4255.

Frank’s Catering: 3012 Covert Ave., 812-475-9880 or 812-746-0214. Barbecue, ribs, baked macaroni and cheese, and chess pie.

Just Rennie’s Catering: 812-401-8098 or 812-455-7927. Specializes in fine foods.

Kirby’s Private Dining: 1119 Parrett St., 812-422-2230.

Kokies Food Service & Banquet Centers: 812-423-8229. Can prepare anything from tacos to lobster.

Madeleine’s A Fusion Restaurant: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611. Specializing in unique ingredients to make one-of-a-kind dishes.

The New Harmony Inn & Conference Center: 812-682-4491. Caters within a 50-mile radius of New Harmony, Indiana, and offers a variety of food from steaks to sandwiches.

Penn Station East Coast Subs: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 812-434-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY, 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-683-1515. Choose from boxed lunches, sandwich platters, and cookie platters. Tea and lemonade available by the gallon.

Schnitzelbank Catering: 409 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 888-336-8233 or 812634-2584. Caters home-cooked favorites to elegant cuisine.

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Emily Bachman

Behind the Mask Dark Cornerz Artistry helps role players get into costume

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ostume play, or cosplay for short, is a form of performance art where participants role play specific characters. It’s been a growing hobby for more than two decades, and it’s become a growing industry.

Not every character needs a mask, but many do. And that’s where Evansville’s Emily Bachman and Dark Cornerz Artistry come in. She started making leather masks in 2010, along with other leather accessories.

Bachman wasn’t really into cosplay before she started making the masks, but now she travels across the country going to conventions and showing her masks and other items. Customers can either buy one of the pieces or give Bachman a specialty order.

“I think it is really important for people to express themselves,” she says. “If I can bring something really unique for them that’s what’s important.”

What made you decide to start Dark Cornerz Artistry?

What’s fun about making masks?

The love of simply creating and designing costumes. I realized after some trial and error I really enjoyed working with leather versus fabrics. I started out small with a few very detailed costume masks, mostly science fiction themed. After great feedback at my first convention at EvilleCon, I began expanding into other accessories. Now, I create custom pieces as well as my own designs. I am inspired more everyday by movies, TV shows, and my very enthusiastic customer base.

The most exciting part is traveling and seeing the pure joy of those who find a finishing piece for their costume. I also am approached by those who choose one of my masks to create an entire costume around. Now that’s fun!

Who are the masks made for?

They are created for anyone and everyone, adults and children alike; everything from Halloween masks to cosplay enthusiasts.

There is a wide range of people whom my art appeals to. Some people even use my pieces as wall art.

Do you have common requests?

During my travels the most common requests have been for superhero style masks and armor accessories. The need for superhero masks encouraged me to create kid-friendly foam masks. These are specifically designed for a child’s face and are a perfect alternative to my leather masks.

Do you have a piece you’ve made that is a personal favorite?

My favorite would have to be the Green Man mask. It’s based off a tree spirit mythology, and it was my most enjoyable art piece to create. The mask is bordered with curled leaves, which emphasize a realistic and dimensional overall feel.

What else do you make besides the masks?

I also make a variety of other accessories. These include eye patches, bracelets, chokers, helmets, and tiara headdresses. As my business grows and I receive more customers’ input, the accessories I make also will expand. In the near future, I’m looking into introducing thermo plastic into my inventory. I’m excited to see how my customers will react to these new possibilities.

How much of your business comes from word-ofmouth?

Some does, but I also (promote the items) on Facebook and I go to conventions every few months if possible. The comic conventions themselves are a fantastic way to advertise. My customers

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are my best promoters; they show off their costume accessories everywhere they can.

It really allows them to become their own characters and express themselves.

Are there many artists who make masks?

It’s pretty unique. I would say there are only a handful of crafters who work with leather to specifically create masks. I feel it’s important to branch out from just making masks and offer more choices to the public. That’s why I advertise the creativity aspect of what I do. If people don’t see what they want on my table, they can always request a custom order. I love bringing people’s imagination into a reality.

Photo of emily Bachman and Harlequin mask by Greg Eans. All others provided by Emily Bachman

For more about Dark Cornerz Artistry, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/DarkCornerz.

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Social Life Bring the Derby Home Ellis Park

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Audience Choice winners Michelle Crosbie and Jason Eddy, and Mirror Ball Trophy winners Denise Johnson and Patrick Burkhalter

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Barb Dunn, Natalie Brinker, Kim Hermann, Katie Hermann, and Pat Haynie pose on the red carpet as they arrive at the YWCA’s Tribute to Achievement Dinner.

YWCA Board Members Lynn Ogle and Elizabeth Briones pose on the red carpet as they arrive at the YWCA’s Tribute to Achievement Dinner.

Jingle Igleheart Hagey and Diane Foster Igleheart pose on the red carpet as they arrive at the YWCA’s Tribute to Achievement Dinner.

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Through Sept. 20 Franklin Street Bazaar More than 40 vendors will showcase their art, produce, entertainment, and talents each Saturday on Franklin Street. >>Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library West Branch lawn, 2000 W. Franklin St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 812-4800323.

July 3-Sept. 1 Ellis Park Live Racing Just north of the Ohio River but still in Kentucky, Ellis Park offers its live Thoroughbred-racing season. >> Ellis Park, 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY. 812-425-1456 or ellisparkracing.com.

July 10-13 2014 Summer Musical “Fiddler on the Roof” will be this year’s high school summer musical, presented by the Public Education Foundation. >> Old National Bank Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 812-422-1699 or pefevansville.org.

July 11 Exhibit Opening Reception The Hoosier Salon hosts an opening reception to introduce one of many exhibits that continue through Aug. 14. >> New Harmony Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, IN. 812-682-3970 or hoosiersalon.org.

July 11-20 The Hound of the Baskervilles New Harmony Theatre presents The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson. >> Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Indiana. 812-682-3115 or newharmonytheatre.com.

July 11-12 French Lick Weekend This Marriage Enrichment Weekend is designed to give couples new skills that will help them grow closer and deepen their relationship. >> French Lick Springs Resort, 8670 S.R. 56, French Lick, IN. 812-477-2260 or communitymarriage builders.com.

July 11-12 Girl Scouts Summer M U For girls entering grades 6-12, experience a college setting by staying in dorms and enjoying educational activities throughout the day. >> Vincennes University, 1002 N. First St., Vincennes, IN. 812-421-4970 or girlscouts-raintree.org.

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Bazaar Saturdays

Karen Sue Conaway wants to showcase all things local – produce, art, entertainment, knife sharpening, you name it. So she’s starting the Franklin Street Bazaar, to be held every Saturday, June 21 through Sept.

20. It will bring 40 vendors and their local products, services, and talents to Franklin Street.

Conaway’s passion for local produce comes from growing up on a large crop and hog farm in Haubstadt, Indiana. After becoming a market master — which required enrollment in workshops through Purdue University’s agriculture program — and getting the approvals from the City of Evansville and Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Conaway started to plan the Franklin Street Bazaar.

Each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lawn of the EVPL West Branch people can enjoy shopping, food, and entertainment.

Every Chord Counts (Evansville’s largest ensemble of guitar players) will offer free guitar lessons while Bud’s Farm Market sells organic vegetables. Other vendors you can expect to see are Bee Sharp (knife sharpening), The Granola Jar (bakery sweets), Simply Bare (homemade balms), Genesis Health and Wellness (chair massages), Ann Vera Lynn (soaps), and many more.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the culture and heritage of Franklin Street,” says Conaway. “For these 14 weeks, I’m able to help 40 vendors build business on Franklin Street.”

The Franklin Street Bazaar begins every week with a blessing from different spiritual leaders of the community, and a bell ringing to officially start the event.

— Celeste Zuber For more information about the Franklin Street Bazaar, call 812-480-0323 or visit the Franklin Street Events Association’s Facebook page.

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The Guide July 12 Burlesque and Variety Show Classic Pin-up and Vaudeville, Variety and Burlesque show to benefit American Red Cross Totes of Hope homeless veterans project. >> Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812-4714990 or glitterintheairproductions.vpweb.com.

July 12, Sept. 6 Clean Evansville The Clean Evansville anti-litter campaign is a joint effort by the City of Evansville, Keep Evansville Beautiful and volunteer members of the “Clean Team” Committee. >> Varying locations. 812-425-4461 or mcgarrah@ keepevansvillebeautiful.org or keepevansville beautiful.org.

July 12-19 Posey County 4-H Fair This year’s Posey County 4-H Fair brings back all the fair favorites, including live music, talent shows, animal showings, and tractor pulls. >> Posey County 4-H Fairgrounds, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, IN. 812-838-1331 or poseycountyfair.com.

July 13-20 Women’s Hospital Tennis Classic Presented by the Evansville Community Tennis Association, enjoy watching professional tennis players from all over the world. >> Wesselman Tennis Center, 551 N. Boeke Road.

812-842-4200 or deaconess.com/TWH. July 14 Evansville Christian Life Golf Scramble This golfing event helps maintain nine ministries during the summer months when operating expenses rise.

Lincoln Amphitheatre 2014 Season A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale June 19 – July 26 (select dates) *Dinner and Show!

Celtic Song and Dance!

August 17 *Dinner and Show!

Route 66 September 12 – 14 *Dinner and Show!

Trail of Terror October 11 – 25 (select dates) Scrooge’s Christmas December 6, 13, 20 * Must make meal reservations at least five days in advance.

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>> Rolling Hills Country Club, 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, IN. 812-423-9222 or restoringpeople.com.

July 14-18 Mound Mayhem A weeklong fun and education summer camp about Native Americans. >> Angel Mounds, 8215 Pollack Ave. 812-853-3956 or angelmounds.org.

July 17-20 18th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical Presented by the Warrick Public Education Foundation and the Warrick County School Corp., this year’s summer musical, “Children of Eden,” is truly an ensemble show. >> Castle High School Auditorium, 3344 S.R. 261, Newburgh, IN. 812-480-6934 or warrickmusical.com.

July 18-20, 25-27 Jehovah’s Witnesses

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Gather for speakers, music, live dramas, and help spread the message of the convention. >> The Ford Center, 1 S.E. Seventh St. 812-422-1515 or thefordcenter.com.

July 19 SMILE on Down Syndrome Trucks and Heroes Event An exciting event for participants of all ages to meet local firefighters and police officers, as well as experience emergency response vehicles up close and personal. >> Deaconess Gateway Parking Lot, 4011 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN. 812-449-4118 or smileon downsyndrome.org.

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July 19-20, 26-27 Carousel Rodgers and Hammerstein’s second musical based on Ferenc Molnár’s 1909 play Liliom, transplanting its Budapest setting to the Maine coastline. >> RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro, KY. 270-687-2787 or riverparkcenter.com.

July 19-20 Relay for Life According to the American Cancer Society, half of all men and one-third of all women in the U.S. will develop cancer during their lifetime. >> Metro Sports Center, 5820 Metro Ave. 812-475-9486 or relayforlife.org.

July 20 Crop for Literacy Crop for Literacy is a fund/friend-raising event to benefit the Literacy Center’s Basic Adult Literacy Program. >> Harrison College, 4601 Theatre Drive. 812-4291222 or litcenter.org.

July 20 Friends of Harmonie State Park Luau Support Harmonie State Park at their luau. >> newharmony.biz.

July 20, Aug. 17 Pictures and Picnic in the Park Enjoy a movie under the stars with the Franklin

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July 21-25 Mound Mayhem Extreme A more extensive Native American-themed summer camp for students. >> Angel Mounds, 8215 Pollack Ave. 812-853-3956 or angelmounds.org.

July 21-26 Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair From clogging and singing contests to demolition derbies, the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair offers a week of activities for everyone. >> Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Road. 812-867-6217 or vanderburghcountyfair.com.

July 24 USI Eagle Hour This is a networking event for University of Southern Indiana alumni. >> Tin Man Brewing Co., 1430 W. Franklin St. 812-464-1924 or alumni.usi.edu.

July 24 Charlie Hodges Memorial Golf Scramble The 12th Annual Evansville Junior Golf Charlie Hodges Memorial Golf Scramble & Dinner. Past fundraising has led to $31,000 in college sponsorships to area high school youth who have been active in the EJGA. >> 812-760-5966.

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It’s a subject often avoided because of varied stances, but for one night, three top-notch performers will come to together to laugh about religion.

The Laugh in Peace Tour presents three seasoned performers with an implicit — but not preachy — message of healing and understanding. Audiences of Jews, Muslims, and Christians throughout North America and England have found themselves enjoying sustained, nonpolitical laughter.

The Temple Adath B’nai Isreal, First Presbyterian Church, and the Islamic Center of Evansville presents the Laugh in Peace Tour featuring Rabbi Bob Alper, Mo Omer, and Reverend Susan Sparks at 7 p.m.

Aug. 9 at the Victory Theatre.

“We live in Massachusetts, Texas, and Vermont, so our limited time together at shows is joyful,” says Alper. “We’re members of a special group where the words ‘kill,’ ‘died,’ and ‘tore down the house’ have very different meanings.

“We know from lots of experience how laughter brings together a community, even a community of people from widely diverse backgrounds. People who laugh together can’t hate each other.”

The performance is completely underwritten by the three congregations.

Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to the Tri-State Food Bank. As a prelude to the event, each congregation will host a dinner for the other congregations as a way of fostering peace and understanding of their respective religions.

— Emily Patton For more information on the Laugh in Peace Tour, visit bobalper.com.

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July 19 Family History Day 2014 The Evansville African American Museum invites guests to learn about African-American history and culture through crafts. >> Evansville African American Museum, 579 S. Garvin St. 812-423-5188 or evansvilleaamuseum.org.

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Fifty years ago, The Beatles came to America. On Aug. 30, it’ll feel like it’s happening all over again.

The “Come Together, Right Now with Liverpool Legends and EVSC” live concert featuring the Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band of the same name and high schools students throughout the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. will perform at 7 p.m. at the Academy of Innovative Studies-Diamond campus auditorium.

The Liverpool Legends Beatles Tribute Band is comprised of four musicians and actors who were hand-picked by Louise Harrison, the sister of late George Harrison of The Beatles. The connection makes them the only Beatles tribute band in the world with a close, direct biological link to the original group.

Headlining their own production in Branson, Missouri, since 2006, Liverpool Legends have been voted Best New Show, Best Band, and Best Show.

Hosted by EVSC Friends and Alumni Association, tickets will be $25 (pre-event) or $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at evscschools.com/alumni with credit or debit cards or with cash or checks at any Old National Bank branch in Evansville. Checks may be made out to “EVSC Alumni Association.”

The concert will offer students a chance to perform and sing in the show and also for fans to support the EVSC. — Emily Patton For more information about the Liverpool Legends concert, call 812-435-EVSC.

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July 25-Aug. 3 The Fantasticks New Harmony Theatre presents The Fantasticks. >> Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, Indiana. 812-682-3115 or newharmonytheatre.com.

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July 26 10th Annual Cruise-In The Ivy Tech Community College presents its 10th Annual Cruise-In. >> Ivy Tech, 3501 N. First Ave. ivytech.edu/southwest.

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July 26 Family Fun Day This action-packed day kicks off with a 5K, and the fun continues all day with live entertainment, art projects, animal encounters, inflatables, games, and more. >> Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 812-435-6143 or meskerparkzoo.com.

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July 30-Aug. 2 Sandy Lee Songwriters Festival Award winning songwriters perform their songs and explain the stories behind them during the Sandy Lee Songwriters Festival. >> Various downtown Henderson, Kentucky, locations. 6 p.m. July 30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2. 270-8609420 or sandyleesongfest.com.

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July 31- Aug. 3 Jasper Strassenfest The Jasper Strassenfest has grown bigger and better every year and now features a huge variety of food booths, entertainment on three downtown stages, and competitive events for all ages. >> Downtown Jasper, Main St., Jasper, Indiana.

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“There were a lot of exhibits here and what I call encyclopedias on a wall — it was a lot of reading,” says Kellen.

“We found that when people would come in they would walk around, spend about five minutes and leave. We knew they weren’t getting anything out of the exhibits. Plus the exhibits were older and put in in 1992.

Twenty-two years is a long time for any exhibit. We wanted to build something that would bring Audubon to life and do it for not just younger people but all generations. We wanted to do it in a high tech format.”

Visitors to the museum will watch a brief introduction video on Audubon’s life before they tour the gallery and view the museum’s collection of artwork and artifacts. Currently there are two films shown at the theater: Audubon Legacy and the history of John James Audubon State Park, both created by Kertis Creative of Lou-

isville. The theater is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during regular museum hours and during special events. Outside the theater space is a new wildlife exhibit area, which includes a 400-gallon aquarium stocked with fish caught from the park’s lake.

Kellen says having the theater space opens up multiple possibilities to entertain or inform visitors to the museum.

Each chair has a desktop for writing and the theater has webcam capability for remote classroom lectures or presentations. The projection screen also is compatible with cable networks, a Blu-Ray player, and hard drive media server.

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tors to John James Audubon State Park’s renovated Nature Center watch one of two films on the artist’s life in the new 47-stadium-seat theater. The image of the Sparrow Hawk is projected on the 15-foot projection screen by Draper.

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t’s unlikely wildlife artist John James Audubon ever envisioned the wooded rolling hills of Henderson, Kentucky, where he studied and painted birds from 1810 to 1819, would later become a state park with a museum and gallery in his honor. Beginning this spring, visitors were treated to the addition of a new theater and renovated Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park.

After beginning the construction process in November 2013, the existing Nature Center was transformed into a 47-stadiumseat theater with state-of-the-art projection and acoustic technology that opened to the public April 16.

The theater was designed and planned by Opus 1 Media Systems of Evansville. It includes more than 300 hours of programming into the wireless iPad remote control system that accesses the 15-foot projection screen by Draper, the Christie 10,000 lumen 3-chip DLP projector, (the projector often seen in movie theaters), and the Bose Commercial sound equipment.

Opus 1 created virtual replicas to show how the sound waves would reach each audience member and Arc Construction soundproofed the room to make it as quiet as possible while making the sound as pure as possible.

“Even the artwork on the wall are custom acoustic panels with Audubon’s images screen printed on them,” says Cathy Buxton, president of Opus 1 Music.

Massive soundproofing in this room gives the audience that quiet and the audio and video recreates the outside nature.

“We wanted the sound and picture to be as high quality as possible, so if there is an eagle soaring, they can be as immersed as possible with the outdoors indoors,” says parks manager Mark Kellen.

The $486,000 renovation project was funded through the Friends of Audubon, a nonprofit organization that supports the state park, and coal-severance funds through Henderson Fiscal Court.

The Guide Aug. 1 Evening of Excellence The Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association hosts the Evening of Excellence, honoring its 2014 spirit award winners with cocktails, dinner, an award video presentation, and silent and live auctions. >>Tropicana Executive Conference Center, 450 N.W. Riverside Drive. 812-423-5943 or tristate.ms.

Aug. 1 Komen Evansville Bowl for the Cure AMF Arc Lanes hosts the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 15th Annual Komen Evansville Bowl for the Cure which raises funds for the fight against breast cancer. >> AMF Arc Lanes, 4901 Monroe Ave. 812-962-2202 or komenevansville.org.

Aug. 2 20th Annual Ducks on the OhioAdopt a Duck Race This “egg-citing” event supports the Goodwill Family Center, which provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless families, particularly those with children. >> Dress Plaza. 812-479-3825, ducks@evvgoodwill.org or evvgoodwill.org.

Aug. 2 Viking Assault The most challenging and fun 5K race in Tri-State history. >> Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Road. 812-760-5298 or vikingassault.com.

Aug. 2 Brewfest & BBQ Challenge Brewfest & BBQ Challenge is SWIRCA’s largest event of the year, with more than 1,800 adults enjoying a fun-filled evening of food, drinks, and entertainment. >> Bosse Field, 1701 N. Main St. 812-464-7800 or wirca.org.

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Aug. 2 Kcymaerxthaere New public art based on Eames Demetrios’ global storytelling project, Kcymaerxthaere, will be unveiled at the Atheneum in New Harmony. >> Atheneum, 401 Arthur St., New Harmony, IN. 812-682-3156 or usi.edu/nhgallery.

Aug. 2 Bicentennial 5K Run The Ribeyre Gymnasium Restoration Group is hosting its Bicentennial 5K Run in New Harmony, Indiana. >> Ribeyre Gymnasium Restoration Group, 603 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN. 812-682-3050.

Aug. 7 Seventh Annual Steak & Burger Youth of the Year Luncheon The seventh annual Youth of the Year Luncheon will select from 10 club members to honor the “poster child” of the year for the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville. >> Springleaf Financial Services Boys & Girls Club Unit, 700 Bellemeade Ave. 812-425-2311 or bgclubevv.org.

Aug. 7-9 Volksfest Germania Maennerchor, Evansville’s oldest surviving German singing club, celebrates its Deutsch heritage each August with authentic German dancing, beer, food, and music. >> Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Ave. 812422-1915 or facebook.com/evansville.maennerchor.

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One of the largest free bluegrass festivals in the nation, this event features live bluegrass music, sporting events, children’s activities, and delicious festival food. >> Audubon Mill Park, First and N. Water St., Henderson, Kentucky. 270-826-3128 or bluegrassinthepark.com.

Aug. 8-9 Bicentennial Celebration Guest speakers at Murphy Auditorium Friday will highlight New Harmony’s 200th anniversary. >> Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern St., New Harmony, IN. 812-682-4488 or harmony@usi.edu.

Aug. 9 Pickin’ & Pedalin’ Bike Tour The annual Red Cross bike tour to raise awareness and support for the Red Cross. >> 812-471-7200 or redcross.org/tristate.

Aug. 9 YMCA 5K/10K The YMCA 5K/10K events are the kick off of the Y series of races leading up to the Evansville Half Marathon. >> Downtown YMCA, 222 N.W. Sixth St. 812-423-9622 or evansvillehalfmarathon.org.

Aug. 9 Ride for Recovery Raise support, funds, and awareness for Mental Health America of Vanderburgh County through a car, motorcycle, and bicycle ride. >> 812-426-2640 or mhavanderburgh.org.

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Aug. 9 Sizzlin’ Summerfest at the Spencer County Fairgrounds Enjoy a championship demolition derby with big cars, trucks, minis, lawnmowers, great food, and more during Sizzlin’ Summerfest. >> Spencer County Fairgrounds, County Road 400 N. Grandview, IN. 812-649-4222 or spencercounty fairindiana.com.

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Aug. 9 Concert on the Lawn The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra season opens with a free concert; bring a picnic and enjoy the great sounds of the orchestra along with special guests. >> Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY. TheOSO.com.

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The fifth annual Stock the Pantry Cornhole Tournament is an all-day event that accepts at least 100 teams. >> Tropicana Evansville Events Plaza, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 812-425-2311 or bgclubevv.org, or stockthepantrycornhole.com.

Aug. 16 YMCA Spirit, Mind, Body Triathlon The YMCA Spirit, Mind, Body Triathlon offers a sprint and Olympic distance triathlon along with a decathlon. >> Scales Lake County Park, 800 W. Tennyson Road, Boonville, IN. 812-401-9622 or evansville ymcatriathlon.org.

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terim director, says this is something the museum has wanted to do for many years.

“We really hope that by looking at one woman’s story and her struggle, it will teach people and they will be become more empathetic, aware, and tolerant of others in the community,” says Bower.

The museum exhibit was of immediate interest to Carol Abrams, chairperson of the Committee to Promote Respect in Schools (CYPRESS), who thought it could become the centerpiece of a citywide educational and cultural program.

“People have to know what mankind is capable of, and what they did,” says Abrams. “In a worldwide survey (from the Wall Street Journal), 66 percent of people in the world either do not know anything about the Holocaust or they deny that it happened. It was the worst of mankind, but there are heroic stories.”

Titled “Evansville Remembers the Holocaust and World War II,” the program is a cooperative effort between the museum,

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1942, 15-year-old Esther Nisenthal Krinitz and her family were Jews living in Poland. When the Nazis ordered all Jewish residents in her town to report to the local train depot, she and her 13-year-old sister fled, hiding out in the countryside for two years. They never saw the rest of their family again.

Starting in 1977, Esther began creating tapestries to illustrate those two years on the run. With no formal training in art, she made the 36 panels just for her two daughters. But her daughters believed the strong, vivid images and folk art realism needed to be seen by a wider audience, and created a nonprofit organization to allow a traveling exhibition of the tapestries.

From Sept. 7 through Nov. 30, Esther’s tapestries will be displayed in the Old Gallery of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science in an exhibit called “Through the Eye of the Needle: Fabric of Survival.” Mary Bower, the museum’s in-

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Evansville Vanderburgh Public School Corp., Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Public Education Foundation, Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, Temple Adath B’nai Israel, University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, and others.

Abrams says when she approached those groups and asked them to participate, they were eager to sign up.

“Everybody got it, and they wanted to be on board,” says Abrams. “It is wonderful, because some of these people have never met. We just started making calls, and everybody said yes. It is a network we hope very much will continue, and it should.”

Life Story // Top, Esther Nisenthal Krinitz poses in front of one of her tapestries.

The 36 panels tell of Esther’s escape from the Nazis in Poland and her eventual immigration to the U.S.

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Enjoy an evening of entertainment, dinner, and an auction to benefit the Reitz Home Museum. >> Tropicana, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive and the Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St. 812-426-1871 or reitzhome.com.

Aug. 19 Wise Women Lecture Series Enjoy informational guest speakers, educational discussions, and relaxing lectures in the company of women only. >> Deaconess Women’s Hospital, third floor conference room, 4199 Gateway Blvd. 812-842-4200 or deaconess.com/TWH.

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Aug. 28 Beauty and the Beat The YWCA and Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa present Beauty and the Beat. >> Shannon Aleksandr’s Salon & Spa, 5600 E. Virginia St., Suite H. 812-422-1191.

Aug. 30 Liverpool Legends EVSC Concert A live concert featuring the Grammy-nominated tribute band, the Liverpool Legends, and high

school students throughout Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. will bring those who care about the EVSC together for a fun and exciting night. >> Academy of Innovative Studies Diamond campus auditorium, 2319 Stringtown Road, 812-435-EVSC. Sept. 1-30 National Preparedness Month National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort encouraging individuals, families, businesses, and communities to work together and take action to prepare for emergencies. >> redcross.org.

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Aug. 21 Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards Gala This gala recognizes those businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community who have contributed to creating a renowned arts culture within the city. >> Tropicana Evansville, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive.

812-422-2111 or artswin.org.

Aug. 21 Keep the Ark Afloat Dinner & Auction Help “Keep the Ark Afloat” and enjoy dinner and live music to benefit Ark Crisis Child Care Center. >> Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road.

812-423-9425 or arkcrisis.org.

Aug. 22-24 Frog Follies Approximately 4,000 vintage cars are on display at Evansville’s annual Frog Follies Classic Car Show, hosted by the E’ville Iron Street Rod Club. >> Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Road. 812-428-3764 or frogfollies.org.

Aug. 23 Art & Antique Stroll Enjoy a warm summer evening by taking a stroll along historic New Harmony, Indiana’s, streets of antique shops and galleries. >> New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St., New Harmony, IN. 812-682-3156 or nhgallery.com.

Aug. 23 “Good Ole Summertime” Member Exhibit This exhibit is juried for awards and on display Aug. 16-Sept. 10. >> New Harmony Salon Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, IN. 812-682-3970 or hoosiersalon.org.

Aug. 23 100 Men Who Cook One hundred local guy “chefs” from the community prepare dishes for guests to sample at this annual fundraising event, benefiting the Albion Fellows Bacon Center. >> Old National Bank Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 812-468-0376 or oldnational.com.

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When Alex Mourer was in Indianapolis last January, he noticed several posters and flyers promoting music festivals tacked up in nightlife spots around the city. That gave him the idea of a free, all-day music festival in Evansville.

“I thought, we don’t really see that in Evansville,” says Mourer, a Web designer who lives in Evansville but commutes to Indianapolis one week each month for his job.

Friends encouraged Mourer to pursue his newly brainstormed idea of a music festival with no cost to the community. That led him to an Evansville Voice meeting, and “it’s been a rolling train ever since.”

The free, nonprofit ParksFest will take place Sept. 13 in Garvin Park and feature several bands such as The Honey Vines, The 23 String Band, and Gentlemen and Scholars.

Food and arts and craft vendors will pack the park, and family-friendly activities like potato sack racing and hula-hoop workshops will run throughout the afternoon.

An all-day craft beer garden featuring local and regional favorites will also be featured. The event focuses on bringing awareness of Evansville’s numerous city parks.

“The original idea was a traveling music festival that went around to different city parks, to hit all the different communities but not on the scale ParksFest will be this year,” says Mourer. “So it will be big scale this year and maybe something smaller next year. We want people this year to come out, have a good time, not spend a dime, and (want to) come back to Garvin Park.”

— Erin Miller For more information on ParksFest, visit parksfestevansville.com.

ADVERTISING INDEX Sept. 2-7 “Better Books” Book Sale This special book sale features specially priced antique, rare, collectible, and difficult-to-find books and book sets. >> Willard Library, 21 N. First Ave. 812-425-4309 or willard.lib.in.us.

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Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer and complimentary hors d’oeuvres in the unique and historic setting of the garden, veranda, and carriage house. >> Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St. 812-426-1871 or reitzhome.com.

Sept. 5 United Way Kick off Breakfast and Day of Caring Hosted by the United Way of Southwestern Indiana, the annual Day of Caring event allows participating businesses and their employees a day off to volunteer at local nonprofit organizations. >> Old National Bank Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 812422-4100 or unitedwayswi.org.

Sept. 6 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Annual Fundraising Gala Support the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra at its annual gala fundraiser. >> Tropicana Ballroom, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 812425-5050 or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Sept. 6 YMCA 15K The YMCA 15K is a run/walk, which is the second race in the series leading up to the Evansville Half Marathon. >> Downtown YMCA, 222 N.W. Sixth St. 812-401-9622 or evansvillehalfmarathon.org.

Company........................................Page Acropolis, The...................................... 126 Alzheimer’s Association....................134 Bamberger, Foreman, Oswald & Hahn.............................IBC Basinski M.D., Cindy.............................20 Bob’s Gym/Perfectly Fresh.............. 95 Bodyworks Massage Therapy.........96 Boren Wealth Advisory Group, Hilliard Lyons......................7 Braun’s Nursing Home......................... 87 Breakthrough Counseling, Inc................................92 Brescia University................................64 Brinker’s Jewelers......................................3 Cadiz/Trigg County Tourism Commission...................125 Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau............................33 Cheeseburger in Paradise.................124 Cigar! Cigar!............................................158 cMoe Children’s Museum of Evansville...................................... 58 D-Patrick.......................................................2 D-Patrick Honda...................................155 D-Patrick Lincoln Ford........................ 79 Deaconess Hospital............................IFC Deaconess VNA Plus..........................102 Deaconess Womens Hospital, The............................86, 113 Diamond Galleria by Rogers, The........................................ 27 Diet Doc, The..........................................113 Dirt Finder Maid Service................... 78 Dukane Skin Care Inc..........................92 Dunn Hospitality Group.................. 129 Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant....................................124 Edgewater Grille.................................. 128 Evansville Christian School..............48 Evansville Commerce Bank............... 31 Evansville Day School......................... 63 Evansville Jazz & Wine Festival...............................................127 Evansville Kia, Mazda, Volvo...................................131, 143, 151

Evansville Pet Sitters............................34 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra..........................................158 Evansville Surgical Associates........................................ 105 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation......................50 EVSC Liverpool Legends...................145 F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors.................29 Farm Boy Food Service..................... 126 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.......................... 77 First Bank....................................................18 Flex 151.........................................................91 Frontier Community College..........49 German American Bank......................35 Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau..........................153 Gilkey Family Chiropractic.............109 Gloria Bryant & Olivia King - Clinical Therapists............ 93 Good Samaritan Home, The .......... 83 H & H Music..............................................47 HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital............... 111 Healthy Spaces...................................... 93 Hearing Health Care..........................108 Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway......................82 Heston Insurance......................WNIN 7 Hilliard Lyons..................................... OBC Historic New Harmony Bicentennial Book........................ 126 HLS Health & Wellness.....................106 Holy Rosary.............................................44 Home Instead......................................... 85 Horizons Home Care.......................... 112 Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce.................................. 116 Indiana Education Savings Authority...........................46 Indiana State University..................... 51 Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville Center.................................................101 Ivy Tech Community College..........66

Jasper Community Arts.................... 116 Jewel of the City Ball.........................130 Joshua Academy..................................... 51 Kanpai / CKB Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar...........................118, 135 Kenny Kent Lexus - LXC Central Lexus Dealer.......................................11 Key Associates of Santa Claus........................................151 Knob Hill Tavern...................................123 La Petite Demoiselle Boutique.................................................... 65 La-Z-Boy.................................................... 77 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc..........................................145 Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors...........................................76 Lifestyle Tours........................................ 30 Lincoln Amphitheatre....................... 146 Louisville Tile Distributors................71 MacCauley, Mary.....................................8 MA.T. 888 China Bistro......................123 Mater Dei High School........................47 McClintock, Carol/F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors.....................................5 McMahon Exterminating, Inc.........154 Memorial High School........................61 Miles Eye Care...................................... 107 Mt.Vernon Fine Arts Academy....... 54 New Harmony Theatre (NHT)...... 146 Newburgh Healthcare Center....... 112 NiteLiters, Inc.......................................... 78 NorthHill LLC.........................................103 Norton, Dr. Glenn................................101 Paint Distributors.................................. 78 Pediatric Dentistry.............................104 Permanent Makeup............................108 Pettinga Financial Advisors..................1 Prudential Indiana Realty................ 148 Raben Tire Co., Inc...................................9 Rathbone.................................................100 Richardson, Mike..............................14, 15 Ridgway Eyecare Ctr. PC.....................91 River Pointe Health Campus/West River.................... 97

Signature HealthCARE of Newburgh................................... 114 South Central Communications...........................132 Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau..............................157 St. Benedict Cathedral........................57 St. Mary’s Medical Center.....................................12, 13, 80 Studio B Photography......................... 62 Style Encore........................................... 144 Susan G. Komen Foundation......... 150 SWAT Pest control.............................. 150 SWIRCA Brew Fest.............................. 128 T.R.U. Event Rental................................19 Tom Miller.............................................. 149 Touch of Class....................................... 116 Town of Ferdinand................................117 Town Square Media...................154, 159 Toys to Treasure..................................... 59 Tri-State Athletic Club......................133 Tri-State Family Dental......................96 Tucker Publishing Group.....................................31, 76, 134 Turoni’s......................................................123 Uebelhor - Chevy.................................. 30 University of Evansville................52, 53 University Of Southern Indiana.............................43 Urological Associates.........................99 Victoria’s...................................................153 WFIE TV 14...............................................147 WNIN........................................................... 17 Within Sight, LLC.................................106 Wolf, Danitia and CAC Development.......................135 Women’s Health Care, P.C..........88, 89 Woodward Commercial Realty...........................................110, 111 Woodyard Periodontics, PC............101 YMCA Half Marathon........................136 Youth First Inc..........................................55 Zieg Plastic Surgery Center and Lipo Spa.....................................115

Sept. 6 Second Annual Turnin’ the Blues TEAL The Second Annual Turnin’ the Blues TEAL ovarian cancer awareness event will benefit Gilda’s Club Evansville and ovarian cancer research. >> Lamasco’s, 1331 W. Franklin St. facebook.com/turninthebluestoteal or turninthebluesteal@yahoo.com.

Sept. 7 Kids and Grandparents Day Join us at the Museum to celebrate the diverse generations in our families. >> Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. 812-425-2406 or emuseum.org.

Sept. 11 34th Annual Fall Classic Golf Outing The 34th annual Fall Classic Golf Outing at Helfrich Hills Golf Course, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, includes flights at 7:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. >> Helfrich Hills Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Park Drive.

812-425-2311 or bgclubevv.org.

Sept. 12 USI Alumni Golf Scramble Prizes for contests including hole-in-one competitions awarded immediately following the scramble. >> Helfrich Hills Golf Course, 1550 Mesker Drive. 812464-1924, alumni@usi.edu, or alumni.usi.edu.

Sept. 13 ParksFest ParksFest is a festival focused on engaging the community and bringing awareness to the city parks through the magic of music, art, and culture. >> Garvin Park, 166 N. Main St. parksfestevansville.com.

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Final Detail a fruitful summer Posey County melons are a Tri-State tradition

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Fresh Fruit // Below, watermelons are loaded into Illinois Central rail cars at the New Harmony depot in 1900. Above, local watermelons are among those used to make Frey Farms’ new watermelon juice, TSAMMA. Left, a watermelon seedling sits before being planted by Frey Farms.

photo provided by David L. Rice Library

melons will be ready for harvest. But they won’t actually be in Posey County.

Frey Farms produces hundreds of thousands of melons annually at its Gibson County location.

Director of sales Renee Mattingly says the melons received their name because of where they were shipped a century ago.

“They were shipped from a railroad station in Posey County,” says Mattingly. “That was in Mount Vernon. The melons were taken from the local farms to the railroad, crated up, taken off the wagons, and put into rail cars. The stamp on the outside of the crate said ‘Posey County.’”

Parts of Gibson County are good for growing melons because of the sandy soil and abundance of water. The area has produced melons for more than a century.

Frey Farms uses a greenhouse to grow its plants until the seedlings are large enough to transplant in the fields each spring. All of the planting and harvesting is done by hand, since machines could damage the fruit.

“There is a wide variety of types of melons, but primarily we grow red meat watermelons and yellow meat watermelons, both seeded and seedless varieties,” says Mattingly. “We also produce personal-sized watermelons.”

Frey Farms, which also has locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, West Virginia, and Illinois, ships its products nationally. The company is family owned, and observes a strict, detailed food safety program. Each fall, Frey Farms also is the largest producer of pumpkins in the country.

The Posey County melons can be found in many local stores. And, this year, they’re part of a new product line for Frey Farms: watermelon juice.

Frey Farms’ new watermelon juice, TSAMMA, is now available and sold at The Fresh Market and Whole Foods.

“TSAMMA is brand new, and there’s really nothing like it on the market,” says Mattingly.

“We’ve identified a gap in the premium juice market, and we are using our own fresh watermelons to fill that gap.”

— Nathan Blackford

photos provided by frey farms

In the next few days, the first Posey County

For more information about Frey Farms, visit freyproduce.com.

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