The Town of Ferdinand’s Park Board has officially opened its new handicap-ADA compliant/accessible restroom and shelter house facility in the Town’s 18th Street Park.  To save as much money as possible on the project, the majority of the project’s construction was performed “in-house” by the Town employees.  Project oversight was handled by Ferdinand’s Property Manager and Street Superintendent Tom Lueken.

“This is a great addition to our park inventory and a facility that will be of tremendous value to the community,” said Scott Tretter, Ferdinand Park Board president.  “Perhaps we carry our most pride in knowing that it is 100% ADA compliant—from the parking area, to the shelters, to the restrooms.  Tom and his employees are to be commended for their work and oversight in managing this project.”

Kaitlin Emmert of Ferdinand has been named this year's Presser Undergraduate Scholar by the University of Evansville Department of Music.

The scholarship award is given annually to a rising senior music major at UE, selected by the music faculty on the basis of excellence and merit.

Emmert, a graduate of Forest Park High School, is majoring in music therapy with a minor in psychology and a certificate in Suzuki pedagogy. She plays violin in the University Symphony Orchestra and String Ensemble. 

Jasper High graduate Karen (Bauer) Stenftenagel will be inducted into the Indiana High School basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.  She joins 11 others as part of the 12th Women’s Induction Class on Saturday, April 27 in Indianapolis.