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y oldest daughter, Chloe, plays softball. That means spring is probably my favorite season. The rain is finally washing away the brown tones into bright and happy spring tones. Flip flops become a staple in my wardrobe again and best of all, we trade the twice a week indoor practices for the sloppy, muddy outdoor, late on a school night variety. There’s a lot involved playing travel softball. It’s expensive and time consuming. This spring, we will be gone most weekends, traveling up to a couple hours away for tournaments. This summer, her team will play in the World Series in Panama City Beach, Fla., for the second year in a row. Did I mention it’s expensive? In the last month, I’ve shelled out $140 for two uniforms, $40 for one tournament fee, $100 for a new glove, $30 for new batting gloves and I currently owe for another upcoming tournament. My parents bought the new $350 bat. On a typical weekend, we’ll spend at least $150 in gas, food and Powerade (I think I own stock in red Powerade at this point). I also have another daughter, Calle. She’s not an athlete, but she’s just as involved in school activities as Chloe is. She’s in Girl Scouts and on student council and does intramurals and a couple other after-school activities. It’s worth every penny. It’s worth every evening of juggling children and trying to figure out how to feed them and bathe them and get them in bed at a decent time. It’s brought us all closer. Between cell phones, laptops and Netflix, we all tend to go our separate ways during the winter, even if we are all cooped up in the same house. Come spring, we all wake up at stupid early hours, pile in the car and head out to the next destination. Calle plays with other siblings and my husband, George, and I talk to the other parents and coaches while cheering on our daughters. There’s something cathartic about kicking back and watching your children have fun. Calle very rarely sits still during games. In fact, she makes sure she tells her sister when she actually watches her play. You can see the joy on Chloe’s face when she’s on the field. A softball team is comprised of some amazing people. These families dedicate a tremendous amount of time and effort to their children. Joe, the coach, is probably at the softball field more than his home. I don’t have to worry about either of my girls in this environment. It’s a total family atmosphere. Chloe is 13 and will be a freshman next year. Calle is 11 and is going into middle school. These times are fleeting and I’m all too aware that I’ll miss all of this one day. I already dread that day. For now, though, I’m not taking a minute for granted. George and I will load up two grumpy, drowsy girls this weekend and head out to where ever we need to be, probably a couple minutes late. We’ll complain about being tired or cold or hot or sunburned at some point, I’m sure. We will cheer loudly and be our daughter’s biggest critic. We will be exhausted after two days of this, but we’ll gladly do it again next weekend. Go Stealers!
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Buinesses take away every excuse to live a life of clutter.
12 Ready, Aim, Fire Local archery teams give everyone a chance to belong.
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Kentucky Lake
A historic summer staple.
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2016 has already proven to be tragic in the music industry.
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The annual 4-H Car Show is a mecca for muscle and motors.
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Robin Lawrence is not just surviving, she’s thriving.
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A New Beat
Brent Eakins is an elderly caregiver by day, but a rock and roll drummer by night.
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The sixth grade Boonville Lady Thunderbolts finished their 2015-16 season with an impressive 36-3 record. The team consists of girls who have been playing basketball together since kindergarten. The players, friends on and off the court, include Morgan Wilson, Alaysha Brandenberger, Ana Chavez, Emeigh Thomas, Ashtyn Mayes, CeCe Blackford, Mariah Martinez, Ashlie Lutz, and Bracie Phillips. The team is coached by Aaron Mayes, Aaron Brandenberger and Greg Wilson. Good job, ladies!
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RE A DY TO RUN
By Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt
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n any given day, you can find people of all ages throughout the area walking or bicycling along the Newburgh Rivertown Trail. The trail offers a healthy family-oriented fitness opportunity. While you’re working your muscles, you get a spectacular view of the Ohio River. The annual Newburgh Rivertown Trail 5K/8K will be held April 30. The race begins at 9 a.m. It starts and finishes on the Rivertown Trail, in front of the Newburgh Town Hall. The event is open to runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes. “Our race is the only committee fundraiser for the Rivertown Trail and its maintenance and general upkeep,” said committee member Brad Smith. “We have raised more than $30,000 for the trail.” He went on to say that this marks the sixth year for the 5K; the 8K was added in 2014 to offer another distance option for runners/walkers/wheelchair athletes to choose from. “We know the Rivertown Trail is an amazing community asset and we like to promore the trail any way we can,” Smith said. Race chairman Scott Bosma is hoping to make more people interested in fitness and taking advantage of the trail at the same time. Dave Keller, an avid Newburgh runner, came up with the original idea for this race. Each year, the race committee selects an honorary chairperson. Among the past race chairs were University of Evansville men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons, Father Joseph Ziliak from St. John’s Catholic Church and Castle High School football coach Doug Hurt. This year’s honorary race chair
Newburgh Rivertown Trail 5K/8K WHO: Newburgh Rivertown Trail Committee WHAT: Newburgh Rivertown Trail 5K and 8K WHEN: April 30 at 9 a.m. WHY: Proceeds benefit the upkeep and general maintenance of the Rivertown Trail. The race also raises money for the Newburgh Parks Department and the Newburgh Police Department.
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is Michelle Walker, a local mother of six who has a passion for running and takes that passion all over the world. She has run in marathons in all 50 states and was featured on the cover of the September 2015 issue of Runner’s World. She continues to train weekly on the trail. As they cross the finish line of the Rivertown Trail 5K/8K, each participant’s name is announced. Trophies are awarded to the top two finishers in nine different age groups and to the top three male and female walkers; trophies are also awarded to wheelchair athletes. The first 250 finishers receive a medal and all participants receive a race shirt. Door prizes are donated by Newburgh businesses and restaurants. The race averages 275 runners and walkers per year. In addition to the Newburgh Parks Department, the race also raises money for the local police department. Proceeds have helped purchase a 4-wheel Gator, a vehicle used by the Newburgh Police Department to patrol the trail. Participants can register for the race in two ways. They can go online and use the link www.newburghrivertowntrail. com or mail the completed entry form on the race brochure to: Newburgh Rivertown Trail 5K, P.O. Box 6, Newburgh, Ind., 47629. Participants can also register at the Newburgh Town Hall on April 29 and before 8 a.m. on the morning of the race. Danny Goodman and Sydney Jaquess were the winners of the inaugural race in 2011, Curtis Stautz and Alexia Voyles in ‘12 and Chase Bland and Madeline Wilson in ‘13. Gary May won the 8K wheelchair division in 2014. Phillip Frey and Nichole Miller were 8K winners; Bland and Faith Dearmond were 5K winners. Bland and Miller were 8K winners last year. Michael Carter and Meredith Gilley were 5K winners. Ever since opening in November 2010, the trail has given considerable enjoyment to anyone who enjoys the fresh air and our picturesque riverfront. The 5K/8K will ensure that the trail will continue to remain beautiful. New things keep popping up in our little town — new restaurants, our magazine, the trail — and the beauty keeps going and going. Not only is it an asset for humans, not a day passes where you don’t see many fuzzy friends enjoying the scenery with their human companions. ----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@ wowway.com.
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organization
Bringing in a little
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pring is in the air – flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and the last snow day is becoming a distant memory. So why does your home still feel like it has the winter blues? It may be time to take part in the annual tradition of spring cleaning. Two pros in organization offer their advice on how to improve and de-clutter your space this season.
Optimal Organization
Just because you’re not born an organized person doesn’t mean you can’t become one. This has become Amy Payne’s philosophy, and one of the reasons she created her professional organizing business, Lasting Order. Payne says she believes everyone can benefit from learning new organizing skills. She first started honing her hers after a few life events added extra clutter to her life. “I moved 11 times the first 12 years I was married, and my husband and I had three children in three-and-a-half years,” Payne said. “So I kind of had to get organized. It’s something I learned and picked up on over the years.” It’s easy to become overwhelmed with a messy space, Payne says. But too much clutter can result in wasted time, energy and money. As a “survivor of chaos,” she says she is passionate about helping others sort out what they have and what they actually need. Payne and her team help clients figure out what to keep and what to get rid of, but they also help them create cleaning routines and other skills to help maintain their new space. Part of the definition of a professional organizer is someone who passes on skills to their client. “We don’t just help people put things into pretty boxes,” she says. “We
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“We don’t just help people put things into pretty boxes. We help them change their lives.”
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help them change their lives.” So what’s one simple thing anyone can take towards a neater, more organized space? Figure out what you really need and ditch the rest, Payne says. Many of us have the best intentions to give certain items away, or hold on to them for a future project. But great intentions often cause clutter, Payne says. If the item isn’t improving your space or being used in your life, it may be time to let it go. “The less you own, the less there is to maintain, store and take care of,” Payne says. “Sometimes you just need to have a heart-to-heart with yourself, and figure out why you’re holding on to something, and does it really serve a purpose.” In the four-and-a-half years since she created Lasting Order, Payne says she’s seen it all. Sometimes clients are hesitant or embarrassed to contact her because they think their space is too messy. Payne says this should never be a concern. “We could all stand to be more organized,” she says. “A lot of us just need extra help from time to time.”
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One area of the home people often need help reorganizing is their closets, something John Koch from Tri-State Custom Closets knows firsthand. But having a messy, disorganized closet isn’t always the homeowner’s fault. There are some major flaws in the design of closets that make them inefficient, Koch says. A staple of many closets is wire shelving. Koch says this kind of shelving has become very popular with builders over the last 30 years because it’s cheap and easy to install. But the shelving is seldom built to last, and it’s not uncommon for the screws holding the shelves in place to come lose after a few years. Once the shelving is installed, there’s also no way to adjust it. “Wire shelving can waste a lot of space,” Koch says. “If you have two pieces of wire shelving in your closet 10 inches apart, but pairs of shoes that are only about three inches high, seven inches of space is just being wasted.” Tri-State Custom Closets is true to its name, offering clients a unique organized closet system built just for them. All the shelves are adjustable, with dozens of options, colors and accessories to choose from. During the initial consultation, Koch inputs the dimensions of a client’s closet into a computer program, then sits down with them to figure out how to make the most out of the space. Installing the new closet only takes a day or two to complete. By taking into account what kinds of clothes and items a client wants in their closet, Koch and his associates can create a space that meets their needs. ----Rachel Christian is freelance journalist for the Newburgh Magazine. She has also interned at Evansville Living and is currently a student at USI.
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“It keeps getting bigger and bigger every year,” said Patterson. “We don’t have the program in the elementary level yet, but we’re trying to do that. The whole idea of this program is that it has to be taught in the school.” DNR offers training for archery programs, so gym teachers who attend the training can offer archery lessons during school. There are 38 archers at the high school, while 85 participate at the middle school level — 39 from the sixth grade alone. The Boonville archery team is a nonprofit and has been awarded $4,000 in grant money from the Christian Science Society of Boonville Irrevocable Trust, buying a trailer for equipment and new targets. For archery novices, the work begins with form, such as stance and anchoring. Zwilling begins each practice with a technique called “blank bale,” where archers stand a few feet away from the target and close their eyes when shooting. By closing their eyes, it takes away the visual distraction and helps archers focus on technique and release. When shooting, it’s important to follow through with a smooth fluid motion to isolate any problems and build muscle memory. “After you take a shot, you want to reflect on your shot,” said Zwilling. “What did I do right? What did I do wrong? Where did my arrow hit? What do I have to do to get my arrow to hit the middle of the target?”
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A unique aspect of archery is the range of people who participate and compete. Boys and girls compete side by side, whether they be theater performers or football players. Even those who are blind can compete. “The best part about the program is that we don’t ever have to tell anybody, ‘No,’” said Patterson. “Everybody gets to shoot: boys, girls and kids with disabilities. They come from all walks of life when they come here.” Though anyone can participate, some activities give beginning archers more advantage. According to Patterson, students who participate in band are more adept at archery. Surprisingly, out of those participating, only about 15 percent of them are hunters. “Most of these kids just do it because they enjoy the sport for target shooting,” said Zwilling. “A lot of people might think we have a lot of hunters on the team, but not so much.” Thanks to the dedication of the coaches and players, archery continues to thrive in Indiana. Both Zwilling and Patterson are excited about the new season with hopes set on a state championship and for the archers to grow in not only skill but appreciation of the sport. ----Laura Acchiardo is a former staff writer at Warrick Publishing. She graduated from the University of Evansville in May 2015. Photographer Amanda Redenbaugh is the Production Manager at Warrick Publishing and a freelance photographer. She can be reached at advertising@warricknews. com.
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ince the 1840s, the low ridge between the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers was known simply as “Between the Rivers.” It was an isolated region, with a few small towns and lots of wilderness. But when the two rivers — both flowing north to the Ohio River — were dammed, the result was the creation of the largest inland peninsula in the United States, and one of the most popular outdoor attractions in Kentucky and Tennessee. Today, the Land Between the Lakes (LBL) is a 170,000-acre national recreation area in Western Kentucky and Tennessee, about 90 miles north of Nashville, Tenn., and just south of Paducah, Ky. The Land Between the Lakes became a reality in 1964 when Rushing Creek Campground, LBL’s first public recreation facility, opened. Today, LBL is the focal point of a $600 million tourism industry; it remains one of the most most visited attractions in Kentucky and Tennessee. There are several additional attractions which have grown in the years since LBL was formed. The Elk and Bison Prairie is a 700-acre restoration of Kentucky’s native habitat. It was created as a restoration project for the species. The Homeplace is a working 19th century farm. Each day interpreters in period clothing demonstrate the daily chores and activities of the period. There is plenty of room for hiking, camping, ATV riding, horse riding and much more. In the early 1940s, Kentucky Lake was formed by damming the Tennessee River. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) conceived the project, which flooded the western side of the Between the Rivers area. Soon after, the United States Corps of Engineers realized that by damming the Cumberland River and bringing it to the same height as Kentucky Lake would improve river transportation to the Gulf of Mexico. Finally, in the 1960s, the plan was put into action. The new body of water was named Lake Barkley, named after former United States Vice President Albin Barkley. But the plan went even further than just a new lake. The TVA wanted to try to use the new Land Between the Lakes as a recreational area, meaning small towns like Model, Tenn. and Golden Pond, Ky. would have to be abandoned. The plan was unpopular with more than a few local residents, but it also created a unique place
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that was designated a national recreation area in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. The TVA had originally intended the Land Between the Lakes as a demonstration area, to show how an area with limited timber, agricultural, and industrial resources could be converted into a recreation asset that would stimulate economic growth in the region. There are no other such demonstration areas in the country. There are four campgrounds within the LBL, including the Wrangler’s Campground, which has almost 100 miles of peaceful horse and wagon trails and abandoned logging roads which meander along the lakeshore and through the rolling forest. Other Campgrounds (Hillman’s Ferry, Piney and Energy Lake) offer primitive camping or sites with electrical access. There are several walking or hiking trails, ranging from the .2-mile, paved Long Creek Trail to the 26-mile Fort Henry Trail. The North South Trail is a 65-mile trek that spans the entire length of LBL and ranges from rugged, hilly terrain in the north to more smooth hiking in the south. There is, of course, plenty of boating, sailing and fishing on the two lakes themselves. Many businesses located just outside LBL offer boat rentals, from fishing boats to sailboats to yachts. There are several public boat launch areas for both Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. The main roadway through the LBL was once a numbered state highway, but has been renamed “The Trace,” a tribute to the area’s early settlers who often referred to their paths and roads as traces. The Trace extends south into Tennessee, and north into Grand Rivers, Ky., where it becomes State Road 453. The headquarters of the LBL is located along The Trace, in the same spot where the town of Golden Pond, Ky. once stood. That headquarters, which houses a planetarium and gift shop, is known as the Golden Pond Visitor Center. For animal lovers, the Nature Station is a must-see, featuring live animal exhibits, a learning center, and trails to view wildlife. All of the animals at the Nature Station are non-releasable animals that were orphaned, injured, or born in captivity. Animals located at the Nature Station include coyotes, the endangered red wolf, bobcats, wild turkeys, fallow and white tail deer, various snakes and other reptiles, the barn owl and other birds of prey, the American Bald Eagle, and much more. For those who don’t want to camp out, there are plenty of inns, resorts, bed and breakfasts, lodges and hotels. Today, the LBL is managed by the United States Forest Service. The TVA transferred operation of the area in the 1990s. But the area remains the largest contiguous block of land between the Appalachians and the Rockies. Its value today is not only as a biological preserve, but as a way for humans to get closer to nature.
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rent Eakins’ caring and humanity was never more evident than in the early 1990s. He was on a lake covered in ice, trying to get his dog, Mally, to safety. He didn’t care that police were yelling at him to get off the ice. “I told them I will not let anything happen to my dog and they helped me get him out,” said Eakins, who has spent his life as a rock ‘n roll drummer and an advocate for the sick and elderly. His father, Charles Eakins Sr., was a music teacher at an Evansville high school. From the time Brent was 10 years old, music was a part of his whole family’s life. Brent, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), works at Transcendent Health Care in Boonville. Recently, he was called into the director of nursing’s office and he asked: “Am I in trouble?” He wasn’t. In fact, he was being promoted to concierge, which meant he would be given the huge responsibility of taking patients to hospitals for dialysis, chemo or any treatment they may need. He took a special course in Owensboro to learn to use the vehicle and help patients on and
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hen you hear or see the words “4-H” many things come to mind. For some, it’s agriculture. For others, it’s a program designed to improve the lives of local youths. Still, others might think about fun, rides and the excitement of the annual fair. It’s true — summer usually brings thoughts of the Warrick County 4-H Fair to local residents, but the fair board wants to add to 4-H’s summer offerings by continuing the Warrick County 4-H Muscle and More Car Show. Entering into its third year, the annual car show brings everything from street rods to muscle cars, Model Ts to classic cars, all serving as a precursor to 4-H’s biggest event, the summer fair. Jim Williams, chair of 4-H Car Show committee, said the car show has been well-received in its first two years. But the show does more than just highlight classic cars. “I think the 4-H center is under utilized,” said Williams. “This is a way to put more eyes on the 4-H center. We’ve had great attendance.” He said the car show, the various yard sales and the fair are all events that help
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generate revenue for the 4-H program. “We’ve got a nice fairground and facility and we would just like people to come out and see it and use it,” Williams said. Last year’s show had nearly 100 cars for the public’s viewing pleasure. Several monetary awards are given out to winners of the car show. There’s more than just agriculture for 4-H members. Each year, 4-H members select their favorite car for the 4-H Club Favorite category. 4-H members also open vendor stands for food and other items for sale. “They take part in some of the other activities, too,” said Williams, “Like registration and other things.” In addition, 4-H members can also show off their cars in the High School Students Open Class category. The car show also includes a swap meet where people can purchase parts for all types of cars and trucks, as well as a “car corral” which offers vehicles for sale. Williams said that it’s the uniqueness of the event that makes it special. That uniqueness springs from the many interesting cars that are shown, including antique motorcycles, a 1923 Duesenberg and a 1920s Rolls-Royce. “There’s a lot of people involved in automobiles and car collecting,” said Williams. “There’s a lot of cars here (in Warrick County) and we just like to showcase them all.” But the car show doesn’t just spotlight Warrick County’s painted steel collections. “We’ll take them from wherever they want to come,” said Williams. “There’s quite a network of people who show cars.” This year’s car show will begin Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5. The cruise-in will be on Friday night, with the car show taking place all day long on Saturday. There is a registration for those who want to show their cars in the event, but Williams is hoping to keep the event free to the public to come view the cars. “Come out and show your support,” said Williams. “We’re having a lot of fun doing it.” For more information, visit www.mmcarshow.com. ----Timothy W. Young is the managing editor of The Standard. He can be reached at tyoung@warricknews.com.
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obin Lawrence has dealt with cancer her whole life, working with Vantage Oncology and even suffering a bout with skin cancer herself. Already a dedicated runner, Lawrence was rewarded for her devotion in the workplace. Vantage Oncology, a Manhattan Beach, Calif., based operator of more than 50 state-of-the-art cancer care centers in more than 13 states, announced that Lawrence, Evansville’s Vantage Oncology Network Development Manager, as one of the recipients of the Company’s ONE Team award. Lawrence, a Newburgh resident, received the “Acknowledge and Appreciate” award. Vantage established the ONE Team initiative last year to create a vehicle to recognize extraordinary people and centers within the company who embody these ideals. “Vantage Oncology has more than 60 cancer centers nationwide with over 500 employees,” Lawrence said. “The Deaconess Chancellor Center and Evansville Cancer Center radiation departments are both Vantage Oncology owned and operated. So with those numbers and the fact they selected me, I was very, very honored. I love my job and I love our patients. The patients and their experiences have always been a priority for me. Also, just educating our community.” She said her main goal career-wise was to be involved in healthcare marketing. “My job has given me some wonderful opportunities to organize some cool events for our community,” Lawrence said. “When Dr. (Al) Korba hired me, he said he wanted me to do some sort of educational event on prostate cancer.” The first year St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson was the featured guest. Lawrence also brought Senator Bob Dole, Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial, Purdue product and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr, boxing great Sugar Red Leonard and “Red, Whitey and Lou.” Red
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Schoendienst and Lou Brock are former St. Louis Cardinals who were named to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Whitey Herzog, manager of the Cardinals’ 1982 World Series champions and berths in the Series in ’85 and ’87, also was inducted into the Hall. “I’ve been lucky that my job has allowed these wonderful experiences but most importantly helping to educate,” Lawrence said. Evansville Cancer Center’s Radiation Therapist Christi Honeycutt was also honored by ONE TEAM. She was the recipient of the company’s “Be the Yes” award. “After receiving 81 nominations and the endorsements of our local, regional and executive team leaders, we are pleased to acknowledge Christi and Robin for their performance and character,” said Mike Fiore, co-founder and chief executive officer of Vantage Oncology. “What makes this award special is that it is a local peer or patient nomination validated by leadership. It is teammates recognizing teammates for their contributions. Christi and Robin truly embody the spirit of the ONE TEAM awards. Vantage Oncology’s commitment has never wavered and to this day we pride ourselves on attracting the kind of team members that exemplify these values.” Because Lawrence has suffered from melanoma, she was fortunate that Dr. Jane Lim, Dr. Mary Tisserand and Dr. Shari Barnett “stepped up to the plate and volunteered to help people get screened.” Lawrence said more than 3,000 people have been screened for skin cancer. This will be the fifth year to offer free oral head and neck cancer screenings. One message she strongly wants to convey is to warn people to stay out of tanning booths. “If I had not been diagnosed with melanoma, maybe I would not be as vehement telling people that they may think tans look good, but there’s nothing sexy about skin cancer,” Lawrence said. Prevention, followed by early detection, is her most important message. Lawrence loves running, so much that even after going through surgery and the pain all she can think about is she has to put off running for an entire month. “The running on my beautiful Newburgh Rivertrails is my centerpoint and how I maintain my chi,” said Lawrence, who ran 172 miles in December.
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In February, Robin had Mohs surgery, a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. Dr. Lim, who had treated this basal cell carcinoma with topical Chemo cream for two years, performed this surgery. The scar is so deep, Robin said when she saw it, she passed out. “My running helps me to center myself,” she said. “I”m going to center myself and pray for my patients.” She has a tattoo on one arm from Jeremiah 29:11. “I did that at a very low point,” Lawrence said. “The tattoo is a reminder that it’s all part of a bigger plan. My tattoo on the other arm is ‘this too shall pass.’ No matter how bad we have it, someone else always has it worse and it will pass.” Even though she has been in severe pain, her main depression is due to the fact that she was told she could not run for a month after undergoing surgery. If one does not run they can never understand this addiction. But soon enough, Lawrence will be back on the Rivertrails, logging mile after mile. ----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@wowway.com.
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t is difficult for us, the baby boomers, to accept the fact that we are aging. One reason is that our music is still alive and well on the radio and in concert halls. When I take my runs, I hear all my favorites through my earphones and do not even consider what people watch on the Grammys as really music. As long as my music is alive, I don’t have to be OLD. Now, all of a sudden, although my music still plays, more and more of those who played it are leaving this earth and it is tragic. David Bowie was an integral part of my life. Not only did I listen to him almost daily, I saw him on Broadway in “The Elephant Man” and in his movie “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” both brilliant performances. He was an icon and my kids loved him as well. One great thing about having children when you are young, they love the same music that you do. When I heard of his death, I was crushed. Internally I screamed, “No, that is my generation and they are not supposed to die.” Everybody who knows me knows that I am the world’s biggest Doors fan. I had the good fortune to interview John Densmore when my son, Michael, was a student at Western Kentucky University. He was doing a TV show at the Bowling Green Fox affiliate. The producer said, “I know your mom is a journalist. Would she be interested in interviewing John Densmore, who was performing on campus?” My son, knowing what my reaction would be, chose to leave the message on my answering machine — because he didn’t want to hear my scream on the other end. I was able to hang backstage a couple of years ago with Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek after a Doors of the 21st Century Show in St. Louis. This was so thrilling for me. When you come over to my house, the Doors probably will be playing. All of a sudden, Ray Manzarek died. He looked so good and healthy when I met him. I wore my Ray T-shirt and many tears fell. I became friendly with Danny Hutton, founder of Three Dog Night, and got to hang with him and cofounder Cory Wells after a concert in Nashville and now Cory passed away. Danny lost his friend and bandmate and I lost a member of one of my favorite bands. I have written stories about the song, “Out In The Country,” in my book, “Journey of a Lifetime.” That song and “Just An Old Fashioned Love Song” were just so beautiful and always gave me peace. Marc Hafele, owner of Impulse Spa in Newburgh was even more heartbroken than I because he adored the group and Wells’ death really got to him. I was lucky enough to interview B.B. King and he was the warmest and most down to earth man you will find. My memories of that meeting always made me smile as did the big picture I have of he and I. Now he, too, is gone and it is hard to hear about all this loss. My kids always heard Harry Nilsson on my radio
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and I adored his voice and his music and he also is on the other side. I loved to see reruns of the movie “Midnight Cowboy,” to hear him perform “Everybody’s Talkin.’‘’ Most recently, Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, took his own life. For some reason, when Michael texted to say so sad about Glenn Frey, I lost it. Frey’s songs, such as “The One You Love,” got me through some tough times in my life. He was the Eagles to me and his death hit me like a bullet. Let me not forget Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, such a great group which put on phenomenal show. Like so many others, he also passed over. The Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody to Love” was once a staple in every college dorm room. To hear that original guitarist Paul Kantner was gone was like being cut with a knife to all of us who enjoyed him. The Velvet Underground has passed the test of time so much so that my 20-something-friend Pete Wazny named his new baby girl the middle name of Nico, after the singer on the Velvets’ first album. When Lou Reed died, who in all actuality was the Velvet Underground, many of us were in a state of shock. When I was a little girl, Leslie Gore sang “It’s Judy’s Turn to Cry.” Of course, everybody changed it from Judy to Julie as a tease. She died as well. It would be impossible to mention every rock ‘n roll icon who has passed away too soon, unless I was writing a book on the subject. However, as each one passes, so does a piece of my youth. ----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@wowway.com.
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By Catharine Kaufman
The spring balancing act
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t’s that time of year to kick up your heels and celebrate the glorious arrival of spring — Mother Nature’s party season. No one wants to be cooped up indoors when they can go outside and play. So here are some tips to transition into the new season with energy-boosting foods and ways to shorten time spent in the claustrophobic kitchen.
Exhilarating Eats
Lift your spirits and energy levels with endorphin foods that trigger the body to produce mood-elevating chemicals to make you happy and peppy. We’re talking a dose of bittersweet chocolate with cocoa content over 70 percent that contains 300 substances, including anandamide for a blissful effect on the noggin. If you like heat, chiles or hot peppers containing capsaicin will hot-wire the brain to release endorphins and energize. Chips and salsa, anyone? Bananas are a tropical treat packed with potassium and magnesium to energize the brain and brawn, while a steamy infusion of herbal tea always seems to electrify the soul. Peppermint, rosehips and hibiscus teas are invigorating sips, whilst black and green tea brews provide a caffeine lift.
Prep School
Carve out an hour or so a week for kitchen prep, including chopping onions, celery and carrots, and popping in the freezer for future use. Wash and dry all produce promptly upon your return from the market, and store in airtight containers. Prepare blends with assorted lettuces, chopped cucumber, cauliflower and broccoli florets and store in zip bags for instant salads. Boil a half dozen eggs, peel and have them on call. Spring soups and pasta dishes can be prepared and frozen for weeks, ready to heat and eat at a moment’s notice. Store bought, organic rotisserie chicken is a multi-tasking lifesaver for creating numerous meals from sandwiches and stir-fries to burritos and chopped salads.
Set it and Forget it
The iconic slow cooker of the 1970’s is making a culinary revival in the form of a high-tech Crock-Pot. A savior for working moms, singles or anyone who just hates to babysit their cooking, this culinary magic bullet lets you put a hearty, shoestring, nofuss meal on the table without tinkering all day in a hot kitchen.
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Catharine Kaufman is a nationally syndicated food columnist and devoted chef to critical teenage taste buds, and the most demanding palate, the big kid, her husband. For additional spring fever recipes email kitchenshrink@san.rr.com.
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Paella-A-G0-Go (serves 6)
2 cups organic short grain rice 2 cups boiling water 1 pound each jumbo shrimps (peeled) and deep-sea scallops 3 spicy Italian sausages (I prefer chicken), sliced in 1-inch coins 1 lobster tail, steamed, cut in bite-size chunks (optional) 1 pound chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 sweet onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 green pepper, diced 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon saffron 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste Lemon wedges In a paella pan or large covered skillet, heat half the oil on medium; add the chicken and garlic, season with pepper, salt and oregano. Cook until the chicken is golden brown. Add the remaining oil, onion, sausage, and green pepper. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and rice; cook for 5 minutes. Add the shrimps, scallops, saffron and boiling water. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Blend in the lobster and make a well in the center for the peas. Cover and cook another 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges.
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After prepping your meats and veggies, the Crock-Pot runs the show. Everything from chicken gumbos, cacciatores and vegetarian curries to lamb stews and turkey chilis can be started in the morning, warm and ready hours later upon your return. The Cadillac CrockPots have non-stick removable stoneware inserts for attractive table service, which also saves on the cleanup.
The Magical Moroccan One-Pot
Tagines are savory Moroccan one-pot wonders of chicken, lamb, beef or fish with vegetables, dried fruits, preserved lemons and exotic herbs and spices, including turmeric, saffron, ginger and coriander, simmered in a cooking vessel that bears the same name. The conical shape of the traditional ceramic or clay tagine reminiscent of the Tin Man’s hat from the Wizard of Oz allows the heat to circulate evenly so all ingredients cook uniformly, while trapping the steam and condensed liquids inside, stewng the meats and vegetables to a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. The shallow dish that fits below the coned dome is used for both cooking purposes and serving. Traditional Moroccan tagine dishes are served on a bed of fluffy couscous (also low maintenance).
Rustic Ragùs
These traditional Italian minced meat-based sauces typically served over pasta can be prepared ahead of time and enjoyed latter, even better the next day as the marriage of flavors intensifies. The carnivorous offerings range from chicken, duck, goose and offal (organ meats) to lamb, pork, veal and mutton, and are either braised separately or blended in pleasing combinations. Depending on the region and gustatory preferences the meats are simmered in a broth, stock, wine, cream or tomato sauce for hours until it reduces down to a thick, wholesome stew. But my family’s favorite one-pot meal is Spain’s signature paella, an extravaganza of treasures from the land and sea, rice and golden saffron. This version is a simple one in keeping with the spirit of curtailing kitchen time, but is still scrumptious and divine. Happy short-order spring cooking! ----Catharine Kaufman is a nationally syndicated food columnist and devoted chef to critical teenage taste buds, and the most demanding palate, the big kid, her husband. For additional spring fever recipes email kitchenshrink@san. rr.com.
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The Newburgh real estate market is experiencing a market shift with an unprecedented amount of low inventory that started at this level approximately five months ago. More homes are selling, less homes are listing and certainly fewer homes are expiring. The old adage that to price a home correctly, even in a sellers’ market, in order to get top dollar is based on the homes location, price, condition and exposure. It is really supply and demand, but the home has to be priced correctly and still appraise. Having said that, most agents will say, “It is always price, price, price.” Now, certainly you can sell any home if it is priced low enough. In order to get top dollar, the home needs to be in ready-to-move-in condition. We advise our clients that in order to get top dollar, you must look at the condition. It is better to invest in updates or sprucing up than to reduce price. Buyers are looking for either diamonds or deals and are willing to pay a premium for the diamond. Part of the reason for the low inventory is the fact that many would be sellers have elected to not list their home because they do not know where they would move once their home sells because of the lack of inventory. Again, supply and demand. To prove my point, let me share with you some eye opening statistics for Newburgh. Going back and looking at the last five years of real estate history in Newburgh. I averaged the previous four years and compared it to the past 12 months. Since October 2015, the trend took a major deviation from past years. One hundred eighty two homes were newly listed for sale compared to the average of 254 homes in this same time period. Almost 30 percent less homes were listed for sale that were added to the existing inventory. This same time period, 280 homes went pending, under contract. Meaning homes that previously were on the market that did not sell, were now also selling. This is significant because only 181 homes sell, on average, in this time period. One hundred more homes are selling in an already depleted low inventory market. So the final stat is no surprise, almost 25 percent less homes are expiring today, compared to past years. The bright side, April is the official start of the new home selling season. Almost 350 homes were listed last year from April through July, in Newburgh, compared to the 239 homes that pended, went under contract and sold. Go to www.NewburghHomeValues.com for an instant, automated, online, estimate of the value of your home in Newburgh. For a more accurate, free in depth analysis, schedule a 10 to 15 minute walkthrough from the Horton Team at 812-518-0411. ----John Horton has been a realtor, along with his wife, Kristi, for over 12 years. They both started at RE/MAX and went to ERA after five years. In July of 2014, they moved their real estate practice to the world’s largest real estate franchise, Keller Williams at Capital Realty. You can visit their site at www.HortonTeam.com.
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WHAT GOES IN WHICH CONTAINER? GREEN LID: A larger container for ALL RECYCLABLES Recycling is unlimited at no additional cost. If you need an additional recycling container, just let us know. We’ll provide one free of charge! There’s no need for sorting – we do that for you – and you don’t have to remove labels.
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any people in Warrick County will be going off to camp this year. That is always an exciting time with great expectations. For Casey Delgado, it is more than exciting. It is a big chance for the Newburgh resident to find fame and fortune. He has reported to the defending National League champion New York Mets’ training camp as a pitcher. This is his first spring training with the Mets’ organization. How much more exciting can a trip like this be for a young man who has dreamed baseball since he was a little kid? Delgado, who turns 25 on June 15, realized pitching was his forte when he was 13 years old. “I was a competitor,” Delgado said. “Whatever happened, I found a way to get the job done.” He attended Miami (Florida) Palmetto High School and Columbia State, a junior college in Columbia, Tennessee, before meeting former Castle High School softball standout Jessica Ryan at Austin Peay State. She played for the Governors’ softball team and he played for their baseball team. Delgado, who lives in Newburgh in the offseason, pitched for the Frontier Greys in 2013, then the Traverse City Beach Bums in ’14 and ’15. Both are rivals of the Evansville Otters in the independent Frontier League. Traverse City manager Dan Rohn, who played for the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians in the 1980s, said the New York Mets were on the phone last May. “At first, I thought he was joking,” said Delgado, a 2014 Frontier League All-Star. “This was the moment I was waiting for since high school, my whole life, really.” After being signed by the Mets, Delgado pitched for the Savannah Sand Gnats, their Class A affiliate. The Mets will assign him to a new team this spring. “It’s not really up to me,” Delgado said. “I will do everything I can to play well. We’ll see what happens from there. As long as I get a chance of playing somewhere, I don’t care.” He said it’s “kind of crazy” to be playing for the Mets’ organization. “It’s a cool experience,” Delgado said. His parents, Bob and Connie, live about two hours from the Mets’ spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Although it’s unlikely to make the jump from Class A to the majors in one season, that’s exactly what the Mets’ Michael Conforto did last year. “It does happen, but it’s rare,” Delgado said. He said there really isn’t anyone he tries to emulate, but especially respects 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers retiree Josh Beckett, Chicago Cubs’ lefthander Jon Lester and Hall of Famers Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez. Growing up,
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Delgado rooted for the Florida Marlins because the rest of his family are New York Yankees’ fans. “Hopefully in five years, I’ll be in the big leagues,” Delgado said. He said it would be hard to imagine taking the mound at Citi Field, the Mets’ home ballpark. Even going from independent ball to affiliated ball, the atmosphere was different, more professional. “You’ve playing against guys you saw on TV, who were drafted in the first round, making millions and millions of dollars,” Delgado said. “I will do everything in my power to move up the ranks.” When he was pitching for Austin Peay, he never imagined he would one day be pitching in affiliated baseball. “It’s unbelievable,” Delgado said. “I am so fortunate to have this opportunity.” He said he doesn’t let the long bus rides bother him. “It’s something everybody’s got to do,” Delgado said. “Little stuff like that doesn’t bother me.” All of us in Newburgh will be rooting for Delgado and some of us especially because he is with the Mets.This undrafted free agent has the chance to be in blue and orange in the Big Apple. ----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@ wowway.com.
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lthough we may not live in New York, Los Angeles or Chicago or any other major city, there is plenty of culture to be found in many nearby places. The Warrick County Museum, located on S. First Street in Boonville, is where families can spend hours learning about history and Warrick County itself. A six-foot ship sits in the War and Peace room, which also contains old uniforms and other artifacts. Women and girls should find the stitchery room interesting. One can see vintage clothing and hats from the days when Boonville was an old-fashioned town, much like you’d see in a scene from the TV show “Little House on the Prairie.” It is a very exciting and informative exhibit — actual people who live right in our area walked around in these clothes. There are eight large exhibit rooms, spread over four floors. An elevator is expected to be completed in the near future. Included are a nostalgic post office, a doctor’s office, a Downton Abbey exhibit and a Lincoln room. Dean Dorell, who portrays Lincoln, and Kathleen Crews, who discusses the Lincoln farm, conducts third-grade tours for six Warrick County elementary schools each year. Bowen Hoover, a former Boonville doctor, donated equipment for an old-fashioned doctor’s office. Speeches and other entertainment are given in a parlor, which includes a beautiful piano and fireplace. A kitchen stocked with old appliances lets young people see how things were done in the past. We can actually see what an old-fashioned post office was really like back in the day. Seeing an exhibit of The Big Boonville Fair that existed until 1957 takes one back to a place in the not-so-distant past. Joe Simpson is supervising the renovation of the museum, which is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month. Teachers
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Newburgh on the Ohio Magazine | April/May 2016 bring children in to sing Christmas carols during the holiday bazaar, a Christmas festival with trees. Alcoa has given a grant to the museum for children’s education. Non-profits meet in the New Community room while other organizations can meet for a small fee. There is a small gift shop which has many interesting items and helps with the funding of the museum. A short distance away, the Newburgh Museum, located in Preservation Hall at the corner of State and Main Streets, has been in operation four years this July. It is a small, community museum that researches, collects, preserves, displays and interprets the town’s history and culture. The main exhibit changes three times a year and is currently “The Princess Theatre: Bringing Hollywood to Newburgh.” Older people in Newburgh still talk about their Saturday night dates at the Princess Theatre. The late Abbie Rohrscheib talked many times about the romantic evenings she and her husband, Edward, spent there when they were young. “The museum does a wonderful job of bringing Newburgh’s history alive, allowing residents to feel a unique connection to the town,” said Joshua Claybourn, noting that the museum had approximately 1,000 visitors through the end of its first year. It is open from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. on Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. on Saturdays. Tours are also available by appointment. “The permanent displays at the museum include information about the town’s founding, how it got its name, its early industry, a period of decline and how it has changed in modern times,” Claybourn said. “The main exhibit at the museum is changed every few months.” The museum is sponsoring “Newburgh Remembers” July 15 through 17. It is a reenactment of the raid on Newburgh, in which it became the first town captured by the South in the Civil War. There will be an encampment of at least 50 Civil War reenactors and several other activities, including a women’s tea luncheon. Town treasurer Jon Lybarger noted that the Town of Newburgh does not give financial support to the museum. He believes it is supported by grants, local civic organizations and donations.
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Warrick County Museum
217 S. First Street, Boonville 812-897-3100 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month warrickcountymuseum.org
Newburgh Museum
2 W. Main Street, Newburgh 812-853-5045 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays Tours available by appointment newburghmuseum.com
Koch Family Children’s Museum (cMoe) 22 SE Fifth Street, Evansville 812-464-2663 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday noon to 5 p.m. Sunday cmoekids.org
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Koch Family Children’s Museum (cMoe), located on the riverfront in downtown Evansville, has a golden rule for visitors: “Please Touch Everything!” The entire museum is designed for playful, interactive learning, covering more than 18,000 square feet. From a day trip to birthday parties to field trips, cMoe offers fun and engaging hands-on exploration. Most regard their favorite spot as the Quack Factory, with its 30-foot climbing structure and the Wet Deck. cMoe offers four galleries, plus additional exhibits in the lobby and third floor. “In 2016, cMoe welcomed a new permanent exhibit, Aluminate, telling the story of aluminum and energy,” said Ashley McReynolds, cMoe’s director of marketing and outreach. “As visitors navigate through a 26-foot tall tower, children’s imaginations will be ignited by a solar-powered airplane, scarf air maze and even a periscope. To better understand the world around them, children will learn the history of aluminum, how its made, it’s every day use and its impact on the world.” If any residents of our area want to show culture and entertainment to their visitors, these are three excellent choices. ----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@wowway. com.
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PATTI’S..................................................................23
BENNY’S FLOORING ..................................................2
PETS 1ST..............................................................41
CALIBER HOME LOANS.............................................19 SECOND NATURE.....................................................59 CITY DENTISTRY......................................................27 STANDARD ............................................................11 HILLSIDE GARDENS..................................................13 STIFEL...................................................................15 HORTON TEAM.......................................................60
SUSAN G. KOMEN EVANSVILLE AFFILIATE....................39
KIM’S CONSIGNED DESIGNS......................................35
THE Y...................................................................33
KRUCKEMEYER & COHN...........................................17
TOWN OF NEWBURGH ...............................................6
LARRY’S AUTOMOTIVE..............................................29
TRU EVENT RENTAL, INC........................................37
LNB INVESTMENT SERVICES.....................................51
WARRICK COUNTY RECYCLES...................................47
MEUTH CARPET .......................................................9
WESTERN RIBEYE....................................................31
MONKEY HOLLOW WINERY.......................................34
YMCA CAMP CARSON............................................21
NEWBURGH MAGAZINE.............................................52