Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current) back issues from May 2007:
APPLICANT TO GET 2ND INTERVIEW
May 01, 2007; ... A candidate to be the next Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corp.superintendent is being invited for a second interview. The School Board voted 7-0 Monday to bring Vincent Bertram,assistant superintendent of the Lafayette (Ind.) School Corp., backto Evansville for meetings with the ...
BRIDGE SOLUTION FOUND THREE LANES TO GO SOUTH, ONE NORTH
May 01, 2007; ... HENDERSON, Ky. - Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher's office announcedlate Monday that the state intends to keep four lanes of trafficmoving over the Ohio River while the northbound bridge of the twinbridges is painted. But it might not be the plan you would have expected. The ...
MUSICAL QUIZ WORTHY OF THE FLOWER CHILD WITHIN
May 01, 2007; ... OK, kids, how much do you know about the music from when I wasyour age? Take this quiz and find out. 1. This early Bob Dylan song helped propel the civil rightsmovement in the early 1960s: (a) "Yesterday" (b) "Concerto in DMinor" (c) "Blowin' in the Wind" (d) "Sounds of ...
GUANTANAMO THE ISSUE: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WANTS MORE RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS. OUR VIEW: THIS EMBARRASSMENT MAY BE PROBLEM FOR NEXT PRESIDENT.
May 01, 2007 ... The Bush administration could undo at least some of the damage ithas done to this country at Guantanamo Bay by throwing open the trialprocess to defense lawyers, the United Nations, diplomats, members ofCongress and observers from human rights groups. The process has to be seen to ...
IMMIGRATION PROTESTS MIGHT LACK A LITTLE OOMPH
May 01, 2007; ... LOS ANGELES - Hispanic and other civil rights groups wrapped upplans for immigration reform marches and rallies today in dozens ofcities, but conceded a replay of last year's huge turnout wasunlikely. Still, organizers said the demonstrations reflect a robustmovement determined ...
FINALLY! THE ISSUE: LEGISLATURE APPROVES FUNDING FOR FIRST PHASE OF I- 69. OUR VIEW: LET'S GET STARTED.
May 01, 2007 ... The Indiana Legislature, in wrapping up business over the weekend,approved the use of funds for the beginning of construction onInterstate 69 between Evansville and Indianapolis, and that should beit - the removal of the final hurdle standing in the way of ...
FORMER MEMBER OFFERS ADVICE TO NEW EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
May 01, 2007; ... As a comparative newcomer to the area, I have been deeply gratefulfor the insight you've all given me into the inner workings andhistory of Evansville and its surroundings. The other day, an acquaintance asked me to describe my experienceof being a part of the Courier & Press ...
COMPROMISE SAVED BUDGET MAJOR MOVES WAS POINT OF CONTENTION
May 01, 2007; ... INDIANAPOLIS - As the final days and hours slipped away in theLegislature's 2007 session, hardball negotiations took place betweenHouse Democrats, Senate Republicans and the governor's office overthe state budget. One sticking point, negotiators say now, was Democrats' ...
IMMIGRATION PROTESTS MIGHT LACK A LITTLE OOMPH
May 01, 2007; ... LOS ANGELES - Hispanic and other civil rights groups wrapped upplans for immigration reform marches and rallies today in dozens ofcities, but conceded a replay of last year's huge turnout wasunlikely. Still, organizers said the demonstrations reflect a robustmovement determined ...
BUDGET PROVIDES TAX RELIEF INCLUDES MORE MONEY FOR SCHOOLS
May 01, 2007; ... INDIANAPOLIS - In the waning days of a four-month legislativesession, a divided Legislature was able to compromise and pass someweighty measures, including a two-year budget that is balanced, doesnot raise taxes and provides more money for schools and property taxrelief. Smokers ...
ELLSWORTH LISTENS TO HEAD START'S NEEDS
May 01, 2007; ... All of Evansville's Head Start management staff took a three-weeklayoff this year. Last year, the program closed an infant and toddlerday care center on Division Street. Those are two examples of how the local Head Start program hasdealt with funding reductions in the last two ...
FATALITY : ALCOHOL A FACTOR POLICE SAY LEVEL TWICE LEGAL LIMIT
May 01, 2007; ... The driver of a motorcycle that crashed early Sunday killing apassenger had a blood-alcohol content twice the legal limit, theVanderburgh County prosecutor's office said Monday. Toxicology tests showed 37-year-old Charles Arnold had a blood-alcohol content of 0.16 percent, Deputy ...
ORANGE BARRELS ARE OUT
May 01, 2007; ... Eastbound drivers on the Lloyd Expressway are experiencing thebeginning of delays that could persist well into fall from a majorconstruction project at Stockwell Road. The three eastbound lanes were constricted to two Monday, thefirst of a number of shifting adjustments while ...
ILLINOIS EYES RECORD CORN CROP WET SPRING NOT SEEN AS WASHOUT
May 01, 2007; ... BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A wet spring has slowed corn planting acrossIllinois, but it likely won't wash away plans for record corn acreagethis year as farmers seek to cash in on high prices fueled by growingdemand for ethanol, officials said Monday. Planting is lagging about 10 days ...
CONSERVATION CORPS PAID WORKMEN A DOLLAR A DAY
May 01, 2007; ... Today's column and the two that follow tap the recollections ofmen who pulled duty in the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Dealprogram that provided employment and income for more than 3 millionDepression-era men. The program, established in 1933 by President Franklin ...
CYCLIST KILLED, DRIVER INJURED IN THREE-VEHICLE CRASH
May 01, 2007; ... One man was killed and another seriously injured Monday morning inan accident on U.S. 60 in Reed, Ky., that involved a car, a truck anda motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, 55-year-old Henry A. Santos ofFairdale, Ky., was pronounced dead at the scene, according toKentucky ...
PROBATION INSTEAD OF JAIL FOR MAN WHO FOUGHT DEPUTIES NUDE IN TRAFFIC
May 01, 2007; ... A Centralia, Ill., man who got naked and fought with Wayne CountySheriff's Police in August 2005 was sentenced Monday in Wayne CountyCircuit Court. Shadrach E. Harding, 35, entered a negotiated guilty plea to acharge of simple battery and was placed on a year of probation. He ...
QUESTION OF THE DAY MONDAY'S ONLINE QUESTION
May 01, 2007 ... How would you rate the physical fitness of Evansville residents? 209 votes cast as of 10 p.m. Monday Very healthy0 0% Somewhat healthy5 2% Average 71 33% Below average 92 44% Very unhealthy 41 ...
INFO LINE
May 01, 2007 ... If you have a brief question about the news, use a touch-tonephone to call: (812) 464-7466 How did U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth vote on the Iraq funding bill andis there a Web site to go to to follow his voting ...
OBITUARIES
May 01, 2007 ... Local Kelly Lynn (Ryan) Arnold Kelly Lynn (Ryan) Arnold, 34, of Evansville, formerly of Casey,Ill., passed away at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Evansville. She was born on Nov. 27, 1972, in Charleston, Ill, the daughter ofJames D. and Carole E. Ryan ....
ONB EARNINGS DROP BY 47 PERCENT
May 01, 2007; ... The costs of exchanging low-yielding investments for higheryielding ones and the expenses involved with making about 145 jobcuts contributed to a decline in earnings for Old National Bancorp inthe quarter ending March 31. The Evansville-based bank-holding company also saw a decline ...
ACCURIDE SWINGS TO LOSS IN FIRST QUARTER
May 01, 2007; ... Evansville-based Accuride Corp. reported a first-quarter lossMonday, largely due to charges stemming from a planned exit from alight steel wheel business. For the quarter ended Mach 31, the maker of commercial truckcomponents said it lost $1.9 million, or 5 cents a share, compared ...
INNOVATION POINTE DRAWS TENANT
May 01, 2007; ... Evansville's new business incubator has attracted its firstbusiness based outside of the Evansville area, said officials withthe Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville (GAGE). Quality Environmental Professionals Inc., (QEPI), an Indianapolis-based consulting firm, has already ...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
May 01, 2007; ... EVANSVILLE Meny joins BitWise Bradley Meny has joined BitWise Solutions, Inc., as an accountexecutive for southwest Indiana operations. He previously was employed by Ferguson Enterprises. EVANSVILLE Johnson has moved to Deaconess Care Dr. Daniel ...
JOHNSON RIDING IN OAKS
May 01, 2007; ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. - On April 6, High Heels stepped to a 6-lengthvictory in Oaklawn Park's $250,000, Grade II Fantasy Stakes going 1 1/16 miles, giving jockey Joe Johnson his greatest career score. On Friday in Churchill Downs' $500,000 Grade I Kentucky Oaks atnine furlongs, the bay ...
USI SIGNS JUNIOR COLLEGE GUARD TO LETTER OF INTENT
May 01, 2007; ... The University of Southern Indiana women's basketball teamannounced that 5-foot-5 guard Jessoni Plese has signed a letter ofintent to play for head coach Rick Stein's Screaming Eagles nextseason. Plese is the fourth player this spring and the seventh since theearly signing period ...
SPORTS BRIEFS
May 01, 2007; ... BASKETBALL Pettigrew signs with Western Ky. Steffphon Pettigrew, The Associated Press' Kentucky boys highschool basketball player of the year, ...
YOUNG VOICES A MONTHLY FEATURE PROVIDING A FORUM FOR AREA YOUTHS TO EXPRESS THEIR IDEAS
May 01, 2007 ... This year my favorite teacher taught me many things. The most important lesson was ... This year my favorite teacher, Mrs. Cole, taught me many things.The most important lesson was to be yourself. Why should you act likesomeone that you're not. You should want your friends to ...
CREATE WILL, OTHER DOCUMENTS AT AN EARLY AGE
May 01, 2007; ... There are five documents that all adults should have in place,regardless of age. Even young adults may require these documents inan emergency. Four are legal documents: a will, a durable power ofattorney, a health care power of attorney and an advance directive.The fifth document ...
WINDOWS XP MAKES A COMEBACK
May 01, 2007; ... There was a monumental announcement in the computing world lastweek that was barely noticed outside of the trade press. Dell, which is tied with HP as the largest computer maker in thecountry, quietly announced it was going to offer Windows XP again onmodels in two of its lines, ...
HARBISON'S DEAL OFFERS LIFE
May 02, 2007; ... Nicholas Harbison will be spared the death penalty but will spendthe rest of his life in prison if a plead agreement reached Tuesdayis accepted by a judge later this month. According to court documents filed Tuesday in Pike County,Harbison has agreed to plead guilty to three counts ...
OUTSIDERS' ENTRY NOT AS EASY SCHOOLS KEEPING STATE-OF-THE-ART TABS
May 02, 2007; ... From his home, Gerald Summers can punch the print key on hislaptop computer and quickly produce a list of everyone who enteredDelaware Elementary using the school's key fob system. It's one of the benefits of a security upgrade to the school thatincludes an intercom system and ...
IT WAS EASIER TO KNOW JOE THAN TALK TO HIM
May 02, 2007; ... I didn't know Joe Aaron. That is to say, I never spoke to him. But like most people in the Tri-State who never met Joepersonally, I felt as if I knew him nonetheless. That's because the man's broad face with its crinkled,bespectacled eyes, its beaming grin and its gleaming pate ...
A NEW LOOK THE ISSUE: PRESIDENT MEETS WITH EUROPEAN LEADERS. OUR VIEW: BUSH'S FRAYED RELATIONS WITH EUROPE MAY BE ON THE MEND.
May 02, 2007 ... On a warm and windy spring day, the White House Rose Garden waslooking its best. The three flags - of the United States, Germany andthe European Union - snapped and fluttered behind the three leaders. But this was more than the kind of pro forma ceremony to offerbland assurances ...
SERIAL MEETINGS THE ISSUE: LEGISLATURE CLOSES LOOPHOLE FOR SECRET MEETINGS. OUR VIEW: WORK IS STILL TO BE DONE.
May 02, 2007 ... The Indiana Legislature has taken care of an important public-access issue with the passage of legislation to prevent governmentboards from engaging in "serial meetings." That's the label applied when government boards engage in secretgatherings, legally, by meeting in groups ...
FREE SPEECH IS OUR RIGHT, BUT THERE ARE SOME LIMITS
May 02, 2007 ... Editor's note: The following is the third in a series of essayswritten by the Editorial Board of the Evansville Bar Association inrecognition of this year's national Law Week theme, "Liberty UnderLaw: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy." An additional essay willbe published during the ...
SCHOOL ACT HAS POSITIVE RESULTS
May 02, 2007; ... Courier & Press staff writer John Martin's article ("TeachersVictims of Politics," April 22) complains about the "ramped-uppressure" caused by annual testing under the No Child Left BehindAct. "Ramped-up pressure" aptly describes how it feels to look for adecent job without ...
PERRY STEPS DOWN
May 02, 2007 ... The executive administrator of Evansville's Youth Care Center hasstepped down, according to a report from ABC WEHT-News25. On Tuesday, Norm Snyder, president of the Youth Care Center'sboard, told WEHT that Steven L. Perry was being replaced by thecenter's founder and previous ...
ADMITTED MOLESTER GETS 28-YEAR SENTENCE
May 02, 2007; ... An Evansville man accused of molesting a girl and forcing her tosign a contract saying she was his sex slave was sentenced to 28years in prison. Jonathon Ray Kathary, 42, was arrested in October. At the time, hetold police he made the victim perform more than 80 sexual acts ....
GOOSETOWN PROJECT EXPANDED
May 02, 2007; ... A city official acknowledged pressure from a minority real estategroup resulted in a resolution designating a black Realtor to serveas acquisition agent in the Front Door Pride area. The change was made Tuesday after the Redevelopment Commissionvoted to create a second ...
WOMEN'S FUND MARKS KICKOFF
May 02, 2007; ... The Women's Fund of Vanderburgh County announced an initiativeTuesday to make a grant up to $100,000 to improve the quality of lifefor women and children in the county. A group of Evansville women started the initiative to fundcharitable initiatives with significant ...
CIGARETTE SPARKS OXYGEN TANK BLAST
May 02, 2007; ... For the second time in as many months, an Evansville resident isrecovering from injuries sustained smoking a cigarette while usingoxygen. Evansville firefighters responded to an emergency call shortlybefore 9 a.m. Tuesday for a burn victim and possible fire at 1107Oxford Square ...
$36,000 IN GRANTS AWARDED FOR SPECIAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
May 02, 2007; ... Grant awards to enhance instruction at numerous public, parochialand private schools were announced at Tuesday's Downtown Rotaryluncheon. The announcements were an effort of the Rotary Foundation, thePublic Education Foundation and the Love Foundation. Evans MiddleSchool ...
NUT CLUB DONATES MORE THAN $200,000 IN GRANTS
May 02, 2007; ... Lauren Preske stood in front of the West Side Nut Club on Tuesdaynight with an oversized check in her hands and a big smile on herface. Preske, manager of Howell Wetlands, represented one of 20community groups to receive funds from the Nut Club at its Founder'sDay. The club uses ...
PANEL POSTPONES VOTE ON BALCONY PLAN
May 02, 2007; ... Redevelopment Commission member Philip Lieberman on Tuesday againstepped in the way of a balcony plan for a Main Street building,insisting design guidelines be in place before "something of thismagnitude" is approved. The commission approved several exterior changes on Debra ...
CITY GUYS WORKED ALONGSIDE COUNTRY BOYS IN CCC CAMPS
May 02, 2007; ... This is the second of three columns about Tri-State residents whoserved in the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal program thatprovided work for more than 3 million Depression-area men. It wasestablished in 1933 and disbanded nine years later. Paul Sanders, 83, of Marengo, ...
QUESTION OF THE DAY TUESDAY'S ONLINE QUESTION
May 02, 2007 ... How often do you go to the dentist? 230 votes cast as of 10 p.m. Tuesday Twice a year141 61% Once a year 25 10% Every couple of years 21 9% Once a decade 10 4% Only if dragged kicking and screaming 33 ...
INFO LINE
May 02, 2007 ... If you have a brief question about the news, use a Touch-Tone phone to call: (812) 464-7466 What is a Core 40 diploma? Indiana law will require a Core 40 diploma for high schoolgraduation and admission to the state's public four-year universitiesbeginning in fall ...
BRIEFS
May 02, 2007; ... Evansville Animal Control vehicle has tire slashed The tire on an Animal Control vehicle reportedly was slashed overthe weekend. Police were alerted to the vandalism on a vehicle at 1105 ...
OBITUARIES
May 02, 2007 ... Local Mary Luella Belangee Mary Luella Belangee, 90, of Evansville, passed away on Tuesday,May 1, 2007, at The Evansville Protestant Home. Mary Luella worked in floor sales and on switchboard for 16 yearsat Sears. She had worked for the Department of Defense for ...
COUNTY ASSESSMENT PACT OK'D
May 02, 2007; ... A $108,000 contract that will help Vanderburgh County's assessorswith property assessment "trending" in the next tax bill cycle wasOK'd Tuesday by County Commissioners. The contract is with A&S Associates of New Albany, Ind. The firmwill work with assessors to place values on ...
LAW IS MOST IMPORTANT FACET OF GOVERNMENT, SHEPARD SAYS
May 02, 2007; ... Before Chief Justice Randall Shepard became the highest rankingofficial of the state supreme court, he made a humble first step muchlike the hundreds of teenagers who gathered at the Posey CountyCourthouse this week. Shepard spoke Tuesday inside the packed circuit courtroom in ...
COMPROMISE SAVED BUDGET MAJOR MOVES WAS POINT OF CONTENTION
May 01, 2007; ... INDIANAPOLIS - As the final days and hours slipped away in theLegislature's 2007 session, hardball negotiations took place betweenHouse Democrats, Senate Republicans and the governor's office overthe state budget. One sticking point, negotiators say now, was Democrats' ...
FORMER EDITOR OF COUNTRY HOME TO ADDRESS USI GRADS
May 01, 2007; ... The retired editor of a national magazine will address nearly1,300 new graduates of the University of Southern Indiana atSaturday's commencement. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. at Roberts Stadium. Jean LemMon, who was editor-in-chief of Country Home magazine andnow lives ...
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME VANDALIZED
May 02, 2007 ... Police say someone broke glass to gain entry through the frontdoor of a Habitat for Humanity home in the 400 block of Adams overthe weekend, then vandalized the home and stole some furnishings. Officers were called to the home Monday when a man reported he'dfound someone had broke ...
ALCOA PLANS PUBLIC MEETING
May 02, 2007; ... Alcoa Warrick Operations will host its 2nd annual Report to theCommunity at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Castle High School auditorium,3344 U.S. 261, Newburgh. Alcoa representatives will discuss plant sustainability, accordingto Ann Whitty, who is vice president and general manager of ...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
May 02, 2007; ... EVANSVILLE Gray Loon hires AmyLu Riley has been hired by Gray Loon Marketing Group, Inc., asa senior copywriter. She formerly was employed at KFS & Associates and Keller CrescentCo. Riley received an associate's degree in broadcast productiontechnologies from ...
IMMERSED IN THE GAME HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
May 02, 2007; ... Samantha Minnette first reached for her right cheek beforecorrecting herself. "Oh, it's right there," she said, pointing to North's "luckystripe," a small black mark many of the softball Huskies wore belowtheir right eye. It's one, Minnette explains, of dozens of quirks the ...
PLETCHER DISPLAYS POWER
May 02, 2007; ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Todd Squad. Pletcher Power. Fab Five. Whatever you call it, three-time Eclipse Award-winning trainerTodd Pletcher will saddle a co-record-tying five colts on Saturday inChurchill Downs' 133rd Kentucky Derby matching 3-year-olds at 1-miles. His mentor and ...
MONDAYS NOW A FOOTBALL POSSIBILITY
May 02, 2007; ... Football is not meant for the faint of heart. It's a violent sportmeant to be played in the mud, rain, wind and snow. However, it's not meant to be played when a tornado watch has beenissued or lightning is present. As a result, the Indiana High SchoolAthletic Association has voted ...
HILLTOPPERS TOP ACES WITH RALLY
May 02, 2007; ... Western Kentucky University came from behind to beat visitingUniversity of Evansville 10-7 count in Tuesday baseball action. The Aces (29-18) had moved to a 4-1 lead in the top of the fourthinning before the Hilltoppers (20-23) rallied with a four-run fourthto win their fourth ...
SPORTS BRIEFS
May 02, 2007; ... COLLEGE BASEBALL St. Francis' Schnur honored as pitcher University of Saint Francis' Bart Schnur has been named Mid-Central Conference Pitcher of the Week for April 22-29. The BoonvilleHigh School graduate was the winning pitcher in game two at MarianCollege on Saturday, ...
CHEFS CHALLENGE
May 02, 2007; ... Sometimes, when you know you're working with real talent, it's funto make 'em sweat. That certainly is the case with this month's Chefs Challenge. The Challengers are Lorenzo's Bistro and Bakery and 900 East: therestaurant, the bar. Chefs Ronnie Smith at Lorenzo's and ...
SIMPLE SYRUP PROVIDES FOUNDATION FOR MINT JULEP
May 02, 2007; ... With the Kentucky Derby just around the corner, it seemsappropriate to look at the drink of the day - the mint julep. More than 80,000 mint juleps are served over the two-day period ofthe Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, according to the official Website of the Kentucky ...
WHAT'S YOUR WORKOUT? DAILY ROUTINE KEEPS UP MOTIVATION
May 02, 2007; ... Justin Williams of Newburgh feels like he's missing something ifhe skips a workout. The 24-year-old Purdue University graduate works out every day,often twice a day. His routine includes weight lifting at either Club Fitness Zonedowntown or Resultz Personal Fitness on ...