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CONTENTS You’re Not Alone

Gilda’s Club offers a little camaraderie amongst friends.

Rescue Me

Tonya McGuire devotes a lot of time and energy into saving animals.

Shopping Local

Expect to find the Newburgh Farmers Market a little bigger this year.

Blended

Family and food: A local family learns how to blend it all together.

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Story and photos by Emily May.

ilda Radner could make the masses laugh with her array of characters on Saturday Night Live. Her battle with cancer was no laughing matter, though. Radner, who eventually died from ovarian cancer, didn’t believe anyone should have to face the battle alone. After her death, her husband, Gene Wilder, carried on her legacy with Gilda’s Club. The Evansville charter came to be in very similar circumstances. After Ann Moore, wife of local television personality and pastor Randy Moore, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she envisioned a place where those with similar stories could find some common ground. After her death, her husband championed her cause, eventually opening Gilda’s Club Evansville in February 2014. The club, located at 5740 Vogel Road in Evansville, has a simple idea. It’s a gathering place for those who are currently or have in the past battled cancer. It’s a support for the caregivers and loved ones with cancer. Various support groups and activities are offered to all members. For the members, though, it’s a group of people who understand exactly what they’re going through or have gone through. Cleta Garrett started coming to Gilda’s not long after it opened. She is a 15-year breast cancer survivor. She said it’s a great asset to the community. “You get companionship and you get support,” Garrett said. “A lot of support.” Recently retired Pat Crocker, said the

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club has shown her that there is life outside of cancer. She is a pancreatic cancer survivor. “It pretty much just helps you accept the fact that there are other people who are in the same boat as you are,” she said. Sometimes you think you’re out there by yourself. You can come in here and you’ve got all the companionship and the hugs, no matter what. They are your lifeline.” Carolyn Schapker, a 33-year survivor of ovarian cancer, said she’s been in many clubs, but Gilda’s Club is different than any of them. “I walked in here and we had the grand opening that night,” she said. “I sat back in the little childrens’ room with four other people. I told my husband, ‘I’m home.’ He said, ‘What do you mean you’re home?’ I said, ‘This is my home now.’ I’m probably here, three, four, five days a week.” She said all the members have a way of picking each other up through the worst days. “If you come in feeling like (expletive), you’ll come out smelling like a rose,” Schapker said. “It’s true.” Angie Bakel, the volunteer/clubhouse coordinator and a four-year breast cancer survivor, said that there is much more to Gilda’s Club than what meets the eye. There’s literature on all types of cancer. There are support groups. But, the backing of the community is also pretty special. Beans and Baristas developed Gilda’s Giddy Up and Go coffee, Gilda’s Giddy Up and Go Slow decaf and Baba Wawa Wellness tea. A portion of those profits go back into the club. The united methodist churches have taken on “Ann’s Kitchen,” named for Ann Moore, and raise money to help support that. It’s a project for the community, funded by the community it serves. “It’s for anybody — any age, any stage,” Bakel said. The club also features “Noogie Land,” an area designed specifically for children living with cancer — either personally or through a loved one. Bakel said the children and teen program isn’t fully functional yet, but hopes to see it come to fruition in the near future. As with most things, seeing is believing. Gilda’s Club is open to those living with cancer, cancer survivors and friends, family and caregivers of those who are living with or have lost a battle to cancer. To become a member, contact Gilda’s Club at 812-402-8667. Memberships are tailored to fit individual needs and are compeltely free. For more information, visit www.gcevv.org.

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ogs around the country who have been left homeless, abused or just dumped have a savior in Newburgh. Tonya McGuire will do everything humanly possible to save as many as time and ability allows. She is like a modern day Saint Francis of Assisi. McGuire has always had a love affair with animals. When she was about four, her dad gave her Panda, a “big, goofy guy,” who she guesses was a Saint Bernard-NewfoundlandGreat Pyreness mix. “He really didn’t care for his dog house; he’d just sit on top of it,” McGuire said. “When I’d go out to feed him, he’d knock me down in his enthusiasm, then keep one foot on me to hold me down until someone heard me yelling!” She joked that she doesn’t know whether to blame Animal Planet’s “Last Chance Highway” or Facebook for her becoming a dog rescuer. “Actually, Facebook really brought me into the rescue world... animal advocacy within the Facebook community is absolutely amazing,” McGuire said. “There are plenty of drama queens out there, but all in all, most of the people I’ve ‘met’ have been wonderful.” McGuire, however, has had her heart broken on occasion. She was working with a friend who was trying to save a beautiful young female German Shepherd from the Lancaster Shelter in Los Angeles County, Calif. When a “puller” (someone who physically goes to get a dog from the shelter) arrived at the shelter, she was told that the kennel staff had just gone out to check on her and found her dead in her kennel.

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“I bawled my eyes out for days, thinking ‘what if,’’’ McGuire said. Her first rescue was a 10-year-old female German Shepherd she named Glory. “I made arrangements to have her ‘pulled,’ fostered and transported to me without ever telling my husband (Mike) — definitely not something that I would advise,” McGuire said. “She came from the deadly Devore Shelter in San Bernardino, Calif. She was my personal dog, a true heart dog. We had her for two and a half years before we had to put her to sleep. I promised her then that I’d always save a senior shepherd in her memory.” McGuire and her husband currently have three of their own dogs, down from five. She doesn’t directly work with any of the local rescues, although she supports all of them. “We mainly focus on German Shepherds and work with Indiana Husky and GSD Rescue in Quincy, Ill., and Miracle GSD Rescue Network, which operates nationwide,” McGuire said. She said the average person doesn’t take the time to find out all that they should know about a “breeder.” “The majority of dogs and cats that are available in pet shops come from puppy mills with breeding stock living in absolutely horrendous conditions,” McGuire said. “Then there are the backyard breeders who are only in it for the money. They aren’t into breeding for the betterment of the breed, only in how much they can potentially make from a litter. Don’t get me wrong, there is a place for good breeders who adhere to strict standards. Many people think that shelters only have mixed breeds, mutts if you will. There is nothing further from the truth. If someone takes the time, there are wonderful purebred dogs and cats available through shelters, as well as some of the most lovable mutts that you’d ever want to meet.” McGuire said the Tri-State has a wealth of all breed rescues, along with several breed specific rescues. “Although euthanization rates have decreased, they’re still unbearably high,” she said. “Approximately 3.9 million dogs enter shelters each year, either as strays, confiscations or owner-surrenders. Of those, less than a third are adopted; 2.7 million healthy dogs are killed in shelters each year.” At first, her husband “absolutely hated” her becoming a dog rescuer. “He saw how invested and upset I would get if something would happen that we weren’t able to save a dog that we’d been working on,” Tonya said. “He absolutely loves our dogs, some more than others! Tawney (a senior German Shepherd) is definitely his girl. He’s pretty well resigned himself to the fact that there will always be more dogs than people in our household!” Sometimes, Tonya finds a rescue and knows exactly where he belongs. I personally was Facebooked by her with a picture of an Australian-German Shepherd mix, whom Tonya called “Outback.” She knew what would happen. “Outback” became “Spencer Chase Engelhardt.” I walked up to his cage, one lick on my face and we were family. Tonya is a hero to all who love animals. Before you go buy some expensive dog, talk to Tonya and like myself, you may just find the animal who grabs your heart. 14

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Why adoption?

There are about 13,600 community animal shelters nationwide that are independent; there is no national organization monitoring these shelters. Currently, no government institution or animal organization is responsible for tabulating national statistics for the animal protection movement. These are national estimates. •Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats. •Each year, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized (1.2 million dogs and 1.4 million cats). •Approximately 2.7 million shelter animals are adopted each year (1.4 million dogs and 1.3 million cats). •About 649,000 animals who enter shelters as strays are returned to their owners. Of those, 542,000 are dogs and only 100,000 are cats. •Of the dogs entering shelters, approximately 35 percent are adopted, 31 percent are euthanized and 26 percent of dogs who come in as strays are returned to their owner. •Of the cats entering shelters, approximately 37 percent are adopted, 41 percent are euthanized, and less than 5 percent of cats who come in as strays are returned to their owners. •About twice as many animals enter shelters as strays compared to the number that are relinquished by their owners.

Facts about Pet Ownership

•It’s estimated that 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. Approximately 37-47 percent of all households in the United States have a dog, and 30-37 percent have a cat. (Source: APPA) •According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 40 percent of pet owners learned about their pet through word of mouth. •The majority of pets are obtained from acquaintances and family members. 28 percent of dogs are purchased from breeders, and 29 percent of cats and dogs are adopted from shelters and rescues. •More than 35 percent of cats are acquired as strays. (Source: APPA) •According to the American Humane Association, the most common reasons why people relinquish or give away their dogs is because their place of residence does not allow pets (29 percent), not enough time, divorce/death and behavior issues (10 percent each). The most common reasons for cats are that they were not allowed

in the residence (21 percent) and allergies (11 percent).

Facts about Pet Overpopulation

•It is impossible to determine how many stray dogs and cats live in the United States; estimates for cats alone range up to 70 million. •The average number of litters a fertile cat produces is one to two a year; the average number of kittens is four to six per litter. •The average number of litters a fertile dog produces is one a year; the average number of puppies is four to six. •Owned cats and dogs generally live longer, healthier lives than strays. •Many strays are lost pets who were not kept properly indoors or provided with identification. •Only 10 percent of the animals received by shelters have been spayed or neutered, while 83 percent of pet dogs and 91 percent of pet cats are spayed or neutered. •The cost of spaying or neutering a pet is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for a year. -Courtesy of the ASPCA

Feeding What to eat, what not to eat and tips on keeping

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Fido

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nimals are just like humans. Healthy choices make a world of difference. Dorene Dickman, owner of Pets 1st in Newburgh, has done a lot of homework on keeping animals healthy. It all starts with what they eat. “Consumers are getting smart,” she said. “They realize that if they put their money where it matters, they’ll ultimately save money.” Dickman said that animals get more out of higher-quality food. It’s more dense, and they’ll get more of their nutritional needs out of a smaller amount of food. It can also help stave off weight and allergy issues and help them work through sensitivities to food. “People realize that spending a little more now, they’re getting a healthier pet in the longterm,” she said. “They’re spending less on medical things.” Larger manufacturers of pet food are starting to catch on to the buzz words that smaller manufacturers have been using for years — holistic, all-natural, etc. Dickman warns to think about more than just the ingredients. She looks for food made in smaller batches and avoids any pet food that is co-packed, meaning a manufacturer who processes multiple brands. “You want a food that is biologically appropriate,” she said. “By that, it means what would not work for an animal?

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What to avoid.. Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine

These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee and in the nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. Note that darker chocolate is more dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of methylxanthines, while baking chocolate contains the highest.

Avocado

The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning and can develop congestion, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart. Some ingestions may even be fatal.

Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts are commonly used in many cookies and candies. However, they can cause problems for your canine companion. These nuts have caused weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and last approximately 12 to 48 hours.

Onions, Garlic, Chives

These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is normally diagnosed through history, clinical signs and microscopic confirmation of Heinz bodies. An occasional low dose, such as what might be found in pet foods or treats, likely will not cause a problem, but we recommend that you do not give your pets large quantities of these foods.

Milk

Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other milk-based products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset.

Salt

Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium ion poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet may have eaten too many salty foods include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures and even death. In other words, keep those salty chips to yourself! -Courtesy of the ASPCA

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Grapes & Raisins

Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure. In pets who already have certain health problems, signs may be more dramatic.

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Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet’s digestive system. This can be painful and can cause the stomach or intestines to rupture. Because the risk diminishes after the dough is cooked and the yeast has fully risen, pets can have small bits of bread as treats. However, these treats should not constitute more than 5 percent to 10 percent of your pet’s daily caloric intake.

Xylitol

Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species, which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels). Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination. Signs can progress to recumbancy and seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be seen within a few days.

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You’re looking for things that are called filler ingredients. You don’t want the corn, obviously.” She said to look for whole-food ingredients, including meat meal. It’s also important to mix it up a little. She said foods usually offer one type of protein, which is one set of amino acids. Over time, the animal can develop an overload of some amino acids and deficiencies in others. “Variety is very important,” she said. “It’s not against any law to change food. Now, if your dog is on good stuff, you can move throughout other brands, other foods, other things.” The switch from lower-quality food to higherquality food should be done gradually. Dickman also warns about what she calls the “puppy uglies.” “The body has become what it is on such lowquality ingredients and low nutrition, they will blow their coat, they’ll look like they have dandruff,” she said. “They’ll just look horrible. But what it is doing is detoxifying from the outside.” Food isn’t the only important aspect of keeping an animal healthy. She said regular grooming can also lend insight into what the animal needs. Skin and coat issues can be quite telling. All animals shed, too, which means all animals need to be groomed. “The groom service we give is probably more intense than most people would probably (do) at home,” she said. Dickman and her husband started a pet food delivery service several years ago. While working at a local home show, people kept asking where their store was. That’s when they decided to look for retail space. “Low and behold, about that time, it was around 2007; the tainted food scare came out and there were a lot of animal issues, sicknesses, kidney failures and, sadly, some deaths,” she said. “We weren’t into the healthy food at that point in time. We started looking into it and were like, ‘Holy moly! Look what’s out there.’ We kind of got energized to do the right thing by animals.” In addition to holistic feeding options, Pets 1st carries a full line for dogs, cats and small mammals — “small furries,” as they’re called in the store. The first store was well-received, SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER so they were half-heartedly looking for a beautiful bronze tan, try our Fake another location. While driving around Lose 10 to 30 INCHES & it stays off! For Bake Instant Tan Application Only $25 their hometown of Newburgh, they Waxing removes hair & dry Guaranteed! Or it’s FREE! found their next business opportunity. flaky skin too! Pets 1st Newburgh is located at 7766 THE ONLY PROVIDER! Full leg waxing........................ $75 Fruitwood Lane. Bikini waxing............................$35 Suddenly Slender Inc. Underarm waxing......................$30 “We live in Newburgh,” she said. “We TM love Newburgh. That’s why we’re here.” The Body Wrap Dickman said she still gets excited about making local animals healthier. ! 300 W. Jennings, Newburgh F F “I give myself goosebumps still when O $15dy Wraps 812-858-3697 I talk about the benefits of it,” she said. Bo lid w/other headtotoesalon.com Not va ts coun dis

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armers’ markets have seen a rise in popularity over the past several years. Whether it is the fruits, meats and vegetables, or the homemade arts and crafts, patrons have made it clear — they are local people wanting local goods. Both the Town of Newburgh and Warrick County have farmers’ markets. While both began modestly, both have grown into large weekly events that showcase what local producers have to offer. The Newburgh Farmers Market is now entering its fifth year, and market master Amber Kelly said it’s going to be the biggest market they’ve ever held. Last year’s market was very successful, with 30 vendors. “This year we will have 53,” said Kelly. The farmers’ market is held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday beginning May 23 in the Edgewater Grille parking lot. The market will be open until Sept. 26. Kelly said she wasn’t sure that the market could accommodate the extra vendors until they re-measured the lot. Along with lining the perimeter of the lot, vendors will also have a strip in the middle where they can sell their goods. “We’re really excited about the big increase in size,” said Kelly. “A little nervous, but excited.” This year’s market will feature cheese, honey, eggs and wine, as well as some offerings from Bears Bone Bakery, Blue Heron Farm, Engelbrecht’s, Hasenour Organic Produce, Reimann’s Farm Market, Stoll’s Greenhouse and Toadily Handmade Jewelry. A full list of vendors can be found at http:// tinyurl.com/nkk2oc9. This year’s farmers’ market has also added technology to its offerings. 20

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The new FarmFan app is a service that anyone can sign up for, which is a text messaging system and market loyalty program. One hour before each market opens, those FarmFans will receive a message about what’s going on that day, which could include special deals available only to FarmFans. A loyalty service is also integrated where FarmFans can come to the market, make a purchase and check in. They will then get a passcode, which will allow them to gain loyalty points. Points can be used to earn a reusable market bag or a free print of a historic Newburgh landmark, created by a local artist. “It’s a little something different that I don’t think anyone else around here does,” Kelly said. Sign up to become a FarmFan at http://tinyurl.com/ pqpzdjg.

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The market has traditionally hosted special events in the past, which Kelly said will continue this year. This includes singers, dancers and other entertainers. “We will have music every Saturday,” said Kelly. “We are booked throughout the summer.” However, this year will also feature special events, such as Environment Day, crafts for kids and yarn bombing. “We want it to be a community event that will have things for families to do when they come to downtown Newburgh,” said Kelly. “Our goal is to make it fun.” She said that’s why this year’s market will have more kid-friendly events. “We worked really, really hard to get everything at the market that people wanted,” Kelly said. Sign up for the market newsletter at http://tinyurl.com/ ne9j59v.

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Hope&help Story by Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt. Photos courtesy of Brentwood Meadows.

ental health issues are not often looked at by the public as a disease, and addiction is usually looked upon as a choice. These attitudes are wrong — they are authentic health problems. In Newburgh, Brentwood Meadows Hospital is a place where people can be treated and understood with these afflictions. “Mental health and addiction issues are pervasive in our culture,” said Brentwood Meadows CEO G. David Bell. “One in four individuals may experience depression in his or her lifetime, and substance abuse is a problem that’s only getting worse.” May was Mental Health Month and Mental Health America (MHA) encourages individuals to get screened for mental health issues, Bell said. “According to MHA, many people don’t seek treatment in the early stages of mental illness because they don’t recognize the symptoms,” he said. “Delays in treatment for mental illness are longer than for many other health conditions. And of course, there is still a stigma about seeking treatment for mental illness.” Brentwood Meadows, a freestanding 48-bed psychiatric facility, offers three levels of care for patients in need of stabilization from mental illness or detoxification from substance abuse. Patients may need to detoxify from various substances, including alcohol and prescribed or street drugs. Heroin, so prevalent in the 1960s, has seen a resurgence in the tristate, as well. In addition to inpatient care, Brentwood offers two outpatient levels of care. Its partial hospitalization program, which meets five days a week, serves those who are not appropriate for inpatient care, but need an intensive level of care. Its intensive outpatient program meets three days a week for three hours. Brentwood is part of a behavioral health community. Its goal is to return patients to their therapist or primary care physician. It does not provide counseling, but works with providers throughout the area to help people get into recovery and on a positive journey to healing. Dr. Henry Kaplan, who maintains a private practice in Evansville, is Brentwood’s medical director. Brentwood has four other physicians and five psychiatric nurse practitioners. It offers a no-cost confidential assessment through its Care Coordination Department. “This is a great opportunity for someone concerned about himself or a family member,” Bell said. “In many cases, this is the first time that someone has had an opportunity to address these kinds of issues with a health

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n ordained minister, Gloria Cummings has been doing overseas work for more than 20 years. Her ministry supports orphanages and helps send children to school. “We also give humanitarian aid to remote villages in Africa,” Cummings said. She has traveled to 20 countries, but most of her overseas work is done in Jamaica and Africa. She also supports India and Israel. A native of Dubois County, Gloria and her husband, Robbie, opened Homedaubers, a consignment shop in Newburgh Plaza. “Robbie does work a full-time job, but helps me on his days off,” Gloria said. “He is a strong support.” In addition to running a consignment shop and her work in the ministry, Cummings is an author of spiritual publications. “I self-published my first book and my second one has been in the hands of an editor, and she will submit it to a company with the hopes of being published,” she said. “My favorite quote is: ‘Where you are is not where you’re going and where you’ve been is not where you have to stay.’ My faith is my inspiration.” She was going through a painful divorce, which is one of the reasons she moved to Newburgh four years ago. She has two sisters who live in Evansville and her daughter, Cheryl, works for St. Mary’s. “It’s still close enough to visit my two other children, Tony and Elisha, and my four grandchildren who still live in Dubois County,” Cummings said. “I met my husband, Robbie, at church, and we married two years ago in December.” He has three children, Rebekah, Natalie and Carrington. “We are a blended family and we feel blessed,” Gloria said. They decided to start Homedaubers together because, “We love resale. We

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used to visit shops on our days off and when talking about getting a part-time job, we decided to work for ourselves. We also have a ministry and the business will help us do more.” She said their goal is to sell quality items at reasonable prices. “We do take some rough items, for those who have DIY projects,” Cummings said. “One time a lady said to me that our stuff was too nice for her. She wanted things she could repurpose herself.” She said Homedaubers has the friendliest customers in the world. “We are so grateful for their support and understanding,” Cummings said. “We love our customers and our consignors. They are our business. We do our best to treat them right.” Robbie has lived in Newburgh his whole life. “I love living here and have found people to be very friendly and accepting,” Gloria said. “I’ve been involved in Girl Scouts, church and done volunteer work that helped me to meet a lot of great people.” Homedaubers sells many items, but some of their best sellers are chest of drawers, twin beds, recliners and cabinets of any kind for storage. “Our best decor includes pictures, figurines, floral arrangements and our Pure Integrity candles,” she said. “They are 100 percent natural soy and have been

voted the best candle on candlefind.com for nine years in a row. We are proud to carry them and we are the only dealer in this area.” The “Homedaubers” concept was taken from mud daubers, Cummings said. “As I watched some last summer while sitting outside my house, I observed how they gathered their materials to build their nest from all over the neighborhood,” she said. “That’s what we do, we gather from everywhere to help people build their homes. It’s been a great six months and we look forward to what’s ahead.” She and her husband support other small businesses in Newburgh. “We understand the hard work and sacrifice that goes with owning your own business,” Cummings said. “If we don’t have something someone’s looking for, we will recommend another business in town.” She said her husband has been her rock. “He gives me permission to stop and rest and not feel like I have to get everything done in one day,” Gloria said. “We love working together.” Homedaubers is another reason for people in Newburgh to shop locally. Unlike most consignment shopes, it also offers home delivery. Gloria and Robbie just add to the eclectic population mix of our community.

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few years ago, experienced chef Nick Weisenborn was catering an event from Steak & Take Grill, based in a little shack on Newburgh Plaza. Kim Devine, hostess of the event, met Nick driving through his to-go red hut, which served gourmet food. She was so impressed she asked him to cater an event at her house. “When I was cleaning up that night, she kissed me,” Weisenborn said. “She laid one on me.” They have now been married for a year and a half. “We needed each other,” he said. With sole custody of three young daughters, having a woman step into his life was not only beneficial personally, but helped kick-start a new business. Weisenborn, who operated Steak & Take Grill from April 2011 to April 2013, opened NW Chophouse & Wine Bar, last June. Kim is co-owner. Obviously, Kim was a good match for the family. Nick’s daughter, Isabella, said Kim is her best friend. “She does mommy things,” said Isabella, a third grader at Sharon Elementary School. “She lays out our clothes. She takes us places. She keeps us from staying at the restaurant until 12 at night. She’s a good stepmom. She gives us more stability.” Nick’s 15-year-old daughter, Lillian, attends Castle High School while Jocee is in kindergarten at Sharon. He said they help with the silverware at his restaurant. “They help eat leftover food and they help make a mess,” he joked. Kim has two grown children who are out of the house and Ashlyn, a freshman at Castle. Formerly co-captain of a hockey team at Collinsville, Ill., High School, just outside of St. Louis, Nick once went to flight school. But he realized he had the ability to cook

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hen Brian Niermeier was a student at Purdue, his favorite place to eat was Chipotle and his favorite food was pizza. The hotel, restaurant and tourism major thought it would be interesting to combine the two, and entered his business plan into a contest. Two years later, Niermeier opened Azzip Pizza in Evansville. Niermeier, 25, said he had always dreamed of opening his own restaurant, but he didn’t think he would be where he is now if he hadn’t won the $20,000 grand prize at the Burton D. Morgan Business Plan cometition “Winning the money really gave me the push to get started right away,” Niermeier said. The Mater Dei High School graduate and West Side native said he and his business partner, Blake Kollkers, originally considered opening Azzip in Lafeyette, but decided against it. “I think that knowing a lot of people and the loyalty of Evansville drove us to do it here,” he said. “I think we couldn’t have made a better decision.” At Azzip, they do things a little differently. Customers choose which sauce, toppings and cheese they want, and the pizza is assembled and cooked while they wait, just like at Chipotle or Subway. The fast-casual restaurant was an almost instant hit with customers, and Azzip soon expanded to its second location in Newburgh in September. Azzip has gained attention in the Evansville area not only for its ingredients and style, but also for it’s name, which is “pizza” spelled backwards. “I wanted something more original than Brad’s Pizzeria,” Niermeier said. “It also seemed to fit the concept of being made quickly, in a zip.” Word about the new eatery quickly spread throughout Evansville, aided in part by a special pizza called the Westsider. Niermeier and Kollkers came up with the idea for a unique Evansville pizza about two months after they opened. The pizza combines three Evansville West Side staples – Grippo chips, Ski soda and Mark’s Barbeque sauce. “People around here have grown up with these flavors,” Niermeier said. “It’s something unique to Azzip, and I think people have been interested in trying it.” Neiermeier said Azzip tried a special pizza for the Newburgh location called Paradise Pie, but it didn’t catch on the way the Westsider did. Niermeier currently splits his time between the Evansville and Newburgh locations. He said he is also in the process of signing two more leases for Azzip locations. Niermeier said one of the branches will be outside the tri-state area.

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hen some people think of thunder on the Ohio, they think of hydroplanes. For others, however, thunder on the Ohio means the sounds of the country’s top drum and bugle corps. The annual Drums on the Ohio is set to fill the air once again on Wednesday, June 24 at the historic Reitz Bowl. This year’s event is sanctioned by Drum Corps International and will feature seven world-class drum and bugle corps. Spectators will see the Racine Scouts, Pioneer, Colts, Crossmen and Spirit of Atlanta battle it out to decide which corps will dominate the Reitz Bowl, as well as seven-time world champion The Cavaliers and 10-time world champion The Cadets. Drum and bugle corps are more than just your typical marching band. They feature blazing brass, pounding percussion and electric visuals, which causes the Reitz Bowl to overflow with a wall of sound and energy. The Cadets and The Cavaliers are the show stoppers this year. The Cadets of Allentown, Penn., will perform “The Power of Ten,” featuring music from Dimitri Shostakovich’s powerful Tenth

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Symphony. The Cavaliers of Rosemont, Ill., have been on a hiatus from Drums on the Ohio since 2001. Their show, titled, “Game On,” looks to showcase everything that has made the all male-corps legendary. Drums on the Ohio has been a part of Evansville since 1978. The event, which was sponsored by the Evansville Downtown Civitan Club up until 2007, found new sponsors in 2013, when the F. J. Reitz Instrumental Music Boosters began producing the show. Tickets for Drums on the Ohio can be purchased by calling 317-275-1212 or at www.drumsonthe ohio.com. Reserved seating begins at $17 and goes up to $40 for premium seat packages. Prices will increase by $5 the day of the show.

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Filling a void By Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt

ecause I had a baby and a child in first grade, I did not want to go away from home to work. I had managed a health club in Connecticut. When I moved to Newburgh, I decided to try giving exercise classes to music at home. My good friend, Bill Hunt, and my then-husband took my climb-up attic and worked for weeks making it into a full-size room, accessible by a normal staircase. One of the first calls I received from my ad was from a lady who was my mom’s age and sounded really sweet. Into my first class walked this short little lady with a bun on her head and looking quite conservative. It took me 10 minutes to realize she was anything but. This was the beginning of an almost 30-year relationship. It was much like a mother-daughter one to me and a grandma one to my two young sons. After months of being close and taking my kids to movies and having lunch together, we decided to go out with our spouses. One winter night, it was below zero, and I told my then-husband that we probably would have a short night. It was probably not going to be exciting, because at that time I considered Peggy and her husband Jake to be older people. Boy, was I wrong. At 1 in the morning, Jake was asking what we wanted to do next. When I would have parties, people glanced at conservative-looking Peggy, thinking she might discuss the area or church or something of that nature. You can imagine the shocked looks when Peggy, formerly a member of the Newburgh Women’s Club, recited one of her colorful limericks. It seemed as if we became close almost instantly. Her husband always called me “Nutsy.’’ When she had to go in for minor surgery, he was not allowed to tell anybody, however, he knew when “Nutsy” called, he had to tell. I ran over to the hospital and brought a fruit basket. Ever since Peggy was born, she detested bananas. The three that graced the fruit basket were shoved into my purse right away. One Christmas, we went to her house, and she baked Michael and Eric little pig cookies. From the first cookie, the boys called her “The Pig” and she signed every card that way. When Michael went to Western Kentucky University, Peggy and Jake came with us to see every play he was in. A lunch with grandma day was never missed at Sharon School with Eric. Peggy was always there; she made his costumes for all of his programs. I cannot sew a button. When Jake became ill, I went to the hospital to sit with Peggy. When he passed, we made sure food was set up and all my friends from exercise class who knew her and went to lunches with us, came to lend support. When I got divorced, Peggy was there to go to movies and dinners and be there for me. There were times at the movies where she would pick up an old popcorn box somebody left and got a refill. I’ll never forget when Peggy handed Eric money for the movie and he told the ticket taker, “One kid, one regular and one old lady.” What fun times we had. The time I hold dear, among so many, is when Peggy had 30 of my exercise customers meeting for a birthday lunch for me at a certain restaurant. I thought it was just the two of us, plus one other friend. That morning, I called her, saying I changed my mind about where I wanted to eat. She was going crazy, thinking how was she going to bring me to the right place and not blow the surprise. She said she really had her heart set on that place and so we went. When I lost my dad, who was very young, Peggy knew what pain was as she had lost a young son in a car accident just a few years before. So instead of flowers or sending some sad card, she bought me a few CDs, including “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. It made me laugh during a very sad time. After my divorce, she was 54

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there for doctor’s appointments and anything I needed. I never in my whole life lived alone and she along with some special friends got me through the fear and anxiety. When I met Gordon, Peggy loved him right away. She and another older friend, Barbara, acted as my mothers at our wedding because I had lost my mom just weeks before Gordon and I met. As Peggy slipped money into my brand new husband’s tux, she said, “You have your hands full,” talking about my craziness. We were going to spend our honeymoon night in New Harmony and had reservations for a special room. When we handed over our credit card, the desk clerk said “Your room is taken care of.” Peggy had struck once again. How I loved the kitchen in her old house on S.R. 662, having tea with her and feeling so warm and loved. Peggy used to call her friends the “Old Ladies,” even though they were in her age bracket. But Peggy could never be an old lady. I was living alone when my mom died and Peggy was there for me once again; I knew that emotionally I had taken all I could and was not myself. I had a second mom, though, and it took some of the pain away. I got to know her family and heard all about their lives. Peggy had lost a newborn she named Jill before she had her sons, Tom and Jeff, and I always thought that perhaps that baby was reborn in me. At the beginning of April, Peggy passed away. At the small service that was held at the cemetery, through the tears we all laughed at the crazy stories about Peggy. She would throw popcorn at us at the movies. We would laugh when we took Eric to the stupidest movies ever made. She was like nobody you could ever meet. Peggy, you brought joy into our lives and fun beyond compare. Next time I go to a movie, I am throwing a handful of popcorn and thinking, “This one’s for you, Peggy Jean Pruitt.”

“Peggy had lost a newborn she named Jill before she had her sons, Tom and Jeff, and I always thought that perhaps that baby was reborn in me.”

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Former Knight getting into the swing of college life Story by Alex Holder. Photos courtesy of Korbin Williams and Warrick Publishing.

eing the new kid on the block can sometimes be hard, especially when you are playing the role of being a new kid your senior year of high school and on a baseball team. Korbin Williams, now a freshman baseball player at the University of Evansville, was finishing up his first and final year of school as being a Castle Knight and a part of the Castle baseball team just a year ago. Williams was born in Terre Haute, just two hours north of the Newburgh area, where he began to play the game of baseball when he was just 4 years old. He played for a travel baseball team called Terry Town. In the sixth grade, he and his family moved out to Pueblo, Colo., for his parents’ jobs. He continued to play baseball in Colorado in middle school for a travel team called the Dirt Bags. As a freshman in high school, Williams attended Pueblo West High School, where he would play and letter in varsity baseball as a freshman. Williams also played basketball at Pueblo West until after his sophomore year of high school when he decided he wanted to focus more on baseball. When he was still in high school living in Colorado, he also played travel baseball for two different teams, the Colorado Travelers and Team Colorado. During his time at Pueblo West, he was named Colorado AllState and Pre-Season All-American. In 2013, he was on a Colorado State runner-up team as a junior at Pueblo West and he lettered in varsity baseball all three years that he was there. After his junior year, his mom wanted the family to move back somewhere closer to home so they would be closer to family, and they decided to move back to the Evansville area, where Korbin would attend Castle High School his senior year. With his great baseball resume from playing in Colorado and great athleticism he showed in tryouts, Williams earned himself a spot on the Castle varsity baseball team. He fit well into the system, especially into the batting lineup as a power hitter. During his only year as a Knight, he played center field batting third in the line-up. He recorded four home runs, he was a part of the Castle team that reached semi-state last year and he also lettered as a varsity player. Williams loved his only year as a Knight and how much the Castle family welcomed him. He also thought the program prepared him for the next level and enjoyed playing under head coach Kurt Welch. “My experience at Castle was a good one especially from a baseball standpoint,” Williams said. “I was coming into a new environment and they welcomed me in as if I had been there since I was a freshman. I personally did enjoy playing for coach Welch; his style of coaching matched me personally well.” During the recruiting process, Williams was recruited by four different schools — Nebraska, Indiana, Indiana State and Evansville. Out of those four schools, he thought that being a Purple Ace at Evansville was in his best interest. “When I was in the recruiting process, Coach Carroll gave me straight answers to any questions I had,” Williams said. “He preached being a family at UE and getting your education first, and when I came to meet him, he came to introduce himself with all of his coaches reiterating the family thing, which showed me that he was a straight shooter, which is the main reason I chose UE.” Coach Welch really enjoyed having a player like Williams on the team. Welch also liked what Williams brought to the team with showing how much confidence he could instill in the rest of the players. “Korbin had a lot of talent. He had great bat speed and he had good arm speed,” Welch said. “I mean, he was an athlete and bringing him into the program last year gave some of the other players confidence because it gave them somebody to look up to. You knew that if Korbin was going to hit the ball, he was going to hit the ball hard. He was 56

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a big threat at the plate, he did a good job in the outfield for us. He just added confidence to all of the other players knowing they had a player on the team at that level.” Now-senior shortstop Larkin Heldt really admired the fact that he got to play along side a player like Williams. Heldt, like Welch, also liked the confidence that Williams brought to the table. “It was great getting to play with someone as talented as Korbin,” Heldt said. “Korbin brought confidence to Castle baseball. When Korbin was at the plate, good things were going to happen. He was a great teammate who just wanted to win.” Now Williams is a freshman at the University of Evansville, playing some right field and left field and also is doing some designated hitting. Back on Feb. 22 against Western Kentucky was his first debut as a Purple Ace. Williams had a three-run RBI home run in the fifth inning and then another one in the extra 10th inning to win the game for the Aces. This was awesome for a true freshman like Williams to step up and make plays like that. It was a great feeling for Williams and it also really showed him how much all the hard work in the offseason payed off. “An awesome feeling is the only way I can describe it,” Williams said. “The second one coming at a critical part of the game was a great experience and a gratifying one seeing the off season workouts and hitting coming together.” Williams liked how Castle baseball got him prepared for the next level and how it Sassy Soap Beck’s Antiques My Southern Shoppe was similar to how things are in college. Williams brought a lot to the Castle baseball program and made some relationships that will last him a life time. “Castle’s baseball program was run similar to how thing are in college,”Williams said. “I miss the friendships I made with the Miller’s 5 & 10¢ Charmed Wreathes & More (Castle) baseball guys.” Mon.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Caliber Home Loans...........................................19

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Carey Painting.....................................................28 Schon Boutique...................................................41 Deja Vu...............................................................15

Shoemaker Financial .........................................13

Gerst Haus.........................................................39

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Gill Orthodontics..................................................51 Sportsman’s........................................................39 Head to Toe Salon and Spa................................18

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Heads Electric.....................................................21 Tin Man...............................................................43 Kim’s Consigned Designs...................................35

Town of Chandler................................................49

Larry’s Automotive..............................................29

Town of Newburgh ...............................................6

Lifestyle Tours............................................30 & 31

Town Square Furniture........................................17

LNB Investment Services...................................50

TRU Event Rental, Inc........................................33

Meuth Carpet .....................................................10

Warrick Publishing .............................................52

Midwest Skin Institute.........................................37

Warrick County Recycling...................................47

New York Life......................................................45

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