Around The Diocese For April 6, 2018

Happy birthday!

Deacon Tim Cox, deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Dale, celebrates his birthday on April 17.

Dr. Timothy “Tad” Dickel, president at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, celebrates his birthday on April 17.

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and former bishop of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday on April 11.

Father Ryan Hilderbrand, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Huntingburg, celebrates his birthday on April 13.

Father Pascal Nduka, associate pastor of Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Evansville and chaplain at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, celebrates his birthday on April 14.

Happy anniversary!

Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger, fourth bishop of the Diocese of Evansville, was installed as bishop April 11, 1989.

Trash Bash! Ushers in spring clean-up

The Indiana Department of Transportation’s annual Trash Bash! will take place April 13-15. Trash Bash! brings INDOT crews together with volunteers to beautify the state’s roadside areas by cleaning trash and debris. On average, INDOT invests about $4.3 million and more than 60,000 labor hours to pick up litter on state highways each year.

On April 13, INDOT maintenance staff across the state will direct their focus toward litter collection on roads with high-traffic volume, such as interstates and divided highways.

INDOT urges individuals, organizations, businesses and active Adopt-a-Highway groups to join maintenance staff on two-lane roads with lower traffic volume anytime between April 13-15, in an effort to beautify our roadside areas.

To be part of Trash Bash!, contact INDOT customer service at 1-855-463-6848 or by email at indot@indot.in.gov. Volunteers will be connected with an INDOT Trash Bash! coordinator to receive:

• An assigned cleanup location;

• A briefing on roadside safety;

• Safety vests to be worn at all times;

• And trash bags

All trash bagged by volunteers will be collected and disposed of by INDOT crews.

“Whether volunteers are interested in helping with one mile or ten miles, INDOT welcomes the help of Hoosiers in making our roads look their best,” INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness said. “Please consider partnering with INDOT to make this a record-breaking statewide beautification effort.”

While Trash Bash! is an annual, three-day event, INDOT offers opportunities for Hoosiers to help keep roadside areas clean year-round. TheAdopt-a-Highway andSponsor-a-Highway programs are great opportunities for volunteering, community service projects, and offer a highly visible option for showcasing your business or non-profit group.

Motorists are reminded to look out for work crews and volunteers along Indiana highways. When drivers encounter a work crew, they should slow down, be alert for changing traffic patterns, and always avoid distractions such as cell phones while driving.