Shed Some Light! by Jerome Stewart

Proverbs 18 vs. 21 says; “Death and life are in the power of the tongue. And those who love it will eat its fruit.” Here’s a suggestion: Try speaking kind words that are fruitful that edify. Many professed Christians have become misguided in their thinking, because they have allowed the social media platforms, the talk show hosts, and the irresponsible words of those within the political arena, to have more influence on their thinking, than the word of God. 

Hebrews 4 vs. 12 says; “the word of God is living,” and that’s what believers are to rely on for guidance. Matthew 5 vss. 13 and 14 Jesus said to His disciples; “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it then be seasoned? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot of men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 

John 10 vs. 27 Jesus says; “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Think about what is at stake for those who understand the necessity of following Jesus to the fullest extent possible. Vs. 28 Jesus says; “And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” 

Think; about the anger on display today fueled by the political discourse. There’s an adage that says; “One should never throw mud because one may miss the mark thrown at, but will always come up with dirty hands.” Jesus said to His disciples; “You are the light of the world.” Has your light become dim? Is it on at all for the cause of Christ? 

As His disciples we can’t say just anything or act just any way. When we follow the Scriptures, we will speak words that edify because the Lord said so. The Apostle Paul encouraged the brethren in Ephesians 4 vss. 29 and 30; “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Think about it!

Vss. 31 and 32 says; “Let all anger and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”  

As to the tongue; James addressed the behavior of the general congregation of believers in chapter 3 vss. 10 and 11 which says; “Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh.” 

So the question is this. How are you using your tongue today? Shed some light!

Newburgh, IN — Warrick Humane Society is excited to announce its upcoming Winter Critter Camp Days, a fun and educational opportunity for young animal lovers during winter break. Hosted by the WHS Youth Program, these special camp sessions will give children hands-on experiences with shelter pets while teaching important lessons about winter pet safety.

Winter Critter Camp offers two separate sessions tailored by age group. Families may register for Day Two, created for ages 8–12, on Tuesday, December 23 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Day One, on December 22nd,  is already full. Lunch is provided for all participants.

Campers will enjoy a variety of activities including making holiday ornaments and stockings for shelter pets, creating a winter or holiday-themed take-home craft, and relaxing with kitten cuddles during a winter movie. Each session costs $45 per student, covering all activities and lunch.

“This is a wonderful way for kids to connect with animals, learn how to care for pets during colder months, 

12-15-2025 Agenda Attachment:

12-01-2025 Memo Attachment:

A.	CARRY OVER 2025 ORDINANCES

B.	VOTE TO HEAR ORDINANCE G-2025-27 IN ONE NIGHT

A.

ORDINANCE G-2025-27 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Amending Sections 18.116.025 (Approval Criteria) and 18.117.025 (Approval Criteria) of the Evansville Municipal Code, Amending Chapter 18.135 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of the Evansville Municipal Code and Adding a New Section 18.135.085 (Parking Credits) to the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Trockman Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK

G-2025-27 Attachment:

B.	ORDINANCE G-2025-28 An Ordinance of the City of Evansville’s Common Council Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.80 of the Evansville Municipal Code Relating to the Greenway Advisory Board Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 1/12/2026 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS

G-2025-28 Attachment:

C.

ORDINANCE R-2025-33 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 401, 407 & 421 N Fulton Ave Owner: Franklin St Lofts, LLC Requested Change:  C4 to M1 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Scott Buedel, Cash Waggner & Associates, PC

R-2025-33 Attachment:

D.	ORDINANCE R-2025-34 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as N Burkhardt Rd Owner: State of Indiana Requested Change:  C2 to M2 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Scott Buedel, Cash Waggner & Associates, PC

R-2025-34 Attachment:

E.	ORDINANCE R-2025-35 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1120 Professional Blvd Owner: DDA, LLC Requested Change:  CO2 w/ UDC to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: James E Morley, Morley

R-2025-35 Attachment:

A.	ORDINANCE G-2025-25 An Ordinance to Amend Evansville Fire Merit Commission Ordinance Sponsor(s): Trockman, Heronemus, Green Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS

G-2025-25 Attachment:

B.	ORDINANCE G-2025-26 An Ordinance Granting A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2026 (Dave’s Taxi Service) Sponsor(s): Carothers Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: David Goldblatt, Dave’s Taxi Service

G-2025-26 Attachment:

C.

ORDINANCE G-2025-27 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Amending Sections 18.116.025 (Approval Criteria) and 18.117.025 (Approval Criteria) of the Evansville Municipal Code, Amending Chapter 18.135 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of the Evansville Municipal Code and Adding a New Section 18.135.085 (Parking Credits) to the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Trockman Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK

G-2025-27 Attachment:

D.	ORDINANCE F-2025-20 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeals and Re-Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By:  Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Kolbi Jackson, DMD

F-2025-20 Attachment:

E.

ORDINANCE F-2025-21 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By:  Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller

F-2025-21 Amended Attachment:

F.

ORDINANCE R-2025-29 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3/7 Mary St, 18/20/22/24/100/102/112/118-120/200/222 Harriet St Owner: BPLAST Landlord (DE) LLC Requested Change:  C1, C4, M1 & R5 to PUD Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: James E Morley, Morley

R-2025-29 Amended Attachment:

G.

ORDINANCE R-2025-30 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 407 N First Ave, 304/321 Oakley St Owner: BPLAST Landlord (DE) LLC Requested Change:  C1, C4 & R4 to PUD Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: James E Morley, Morley

R-2025-30 Amended Attachment:

A.

RESOLUTION C-2025-27 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Approving an Agreement Concerning Legal Representation Sponsor(s): Allen, Brinkmeyer, Green, Heronemus, Koehler Lindsey Discussion Led By:  President Trockman Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK

C-2025-27 Attachment:

B.	RESOLUTION C-2025-28 A Resolution of the Common Council Approving Third Agreement to Interlocal Agreement with Knight Township Fire Protection Sponsor(s): Koehler Lindsey, Brinkmeyer, Johnson Discussion Led By:  President Trockman Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS

C-2025-28 Attachment:

A.	THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

B.	HAIER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; Nick Cirignano, ZSWS

C.	BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

D.	ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Company is prepared to provide safe, reliable energy during cold weather  

Energy efficiency tips can help customers manage energy usage while keeping their homes comfortable 

Evansville, Ind. – Dec. 12, 2025 – With colder temperatures expected across southwestern Indiana this weekend, including highs in the teens and lows in the single digits, CenterPoint Energy reminds customers that it has a comprehensive cold weather action plan in place and is prepared for potential impacts from the colder weather. CenterPoint teams are monitoring conditions, coordinating with agencies and emergency responders, as appropriate, and remain ready to deploy resources as needed to maintain safe and reliable service. The company encourages customers to have their cold weather plan in place as well.   

Electric and natural gas preparedness actions in southwestern Indiana 

CenterPoint prepares year-round for cold weather through proactive steps that support safe and reliable delivery of electric and natural gas service to southwestern Indiana communities. The company’s efforts include: 

·         Monitoring the electric and natural gas systems 24/7 and implementing cold weather action plans to support delivery of service. 

·         Conducting infrastructure projects to modernize the company’s electric and natural gas distribution systems. 

·         Checking critical systems and equipment ahead of extreme winter weather to prepare for high demand and cold temperatures. 

·         Staging staff across the company’s service area, ready to respond to potential service issues safely and as quickly as possible. 

Safety tips 
CenterPoint encourages customers to keep safety at the forefront of their minds as they heat their homes: 

·         ​​Use space heaters safely. Make sure a space heater has an automatic shut-off, and keep children, pets and all items at least three feet away from it. A space heater that uses natural gas, propane or wood should be vented to the outside. Stoves and ovens should never be used for space heating. 

·         Test carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms to make sure they work properly. Change batteries regularly. Alarms don’t last forever, so replace them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

·         Know the signs of CO poisoning. Early symptoms such as headache and fatigue are similar to the flu, but without a fever. Continued CO exposure can lead to more severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, difficulty thinking clearly and fainting. If everyone in a household is experiencing these symptoms, it could be CO poisoning. If CO poisoning is suspected, leave the area immediately, get fresh air and call 911. 

·         Immediately report a electric outage or downed power lines. Customers should never approach downed lines and should assume they are live. If a downed line is spotted, leave the area and call 911 and CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376. 

·         Immediately report a suspected natural gas leak. If there’s a “rotten egg” odor of natural gas present, immediately leave on foot, go to a safe location and call both 911 and CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376. Don’t use electric switches and outlets, phones (including cell phones), drive or start a car inside or close to the location or do anything that could cause a spark. 

·         Keep natural gas meters clear. Use a broom to gently remove snow, but avoid using a shovel, which can cause damage. If ice builds up, let it melt naturally rather than trying to chip or melt it away. Keep the area around the meter clear of snow piles to allow safe access in an emergency.  

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Energy-saving tips 
CenterPoint encourages customers to consider implementing easy tips that can help manage energy usage, including: 

·         Make sure the heating system is operating safely and efficiently. Change or clean the furnace filter regularly to help maximize the furnace’s efficiency and life. 

·         Turn down the thermostat. Lowering the thermostat at night or when away for at least eight hours can potentially save on heating costs. With a programmable thermostat, a heating system can work around a customer’s schedule. 

·         Keep warm air in and cold air out of the home. Use caulk or weather-stripping to seal leaks around doors, windows and other openings such as pipes or ducts. Towels can also be rolled up and pushed against the bottom of a door’s interior. Close fireplace dampers when not in use to prevent heat loss. 

·         Use window coverings and blinds effectively. If it’s sunny outside, open window coverings during the day to capture warmth from the sun, and close coverings at night to keep warmth inside. 

·         Circulate warm air with ceiling fans. Set ceiling fans to turn clockwise and slowly to move warm air from the ceiling to living levels. 

Resource Hub available for customers 
To help customers manage energy use and bills during cold weather, CenterPoint offers an online Customer Resource Hub. The hub provides easy access to billing tools, energy efficiency programs and tips and other resources. To learn more, visit  CenterPointEnergy.com/ResourceHub.​ 

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