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Tristate Officials Extend a Warm Welcome to Mexican Consul General Leticia Maki Teramoto Sakamoto
Tristate Officials Extend a Warm Welcome to Mexican Consul General Leticia Maki Teramoto Sakamoto
June 23rd, 2023, 2:00 PM, Welborn Foundation Community Room 20 NW 3rd St, Suite 1500, Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN – Tristate officials, including esteemed government authorities such as Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Mayor Brad Staton from Henderson, County Judge Executive from Henderson County Brad Schneider, President of the Vanderburgh County Commissioners Ben Shoulders, City Councilor Zac Heronemus, leaders of local Tristate law enforcement agencies, and heads from local foundations and organizations, are delighted to welcome Leticia Maki Teramoto Sakamoto, the newly appointed Consul General from Mexico. She represents the highest diplomatic authority of the Government of Mexico in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and southern Illinois.
This momentous occasion will take place on June 23rd, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Welborn Foundation Community Room, located at 20 NW 3rd St, Suite 1500, Evansville. Alongside the welcoming ceremony, the Evansville Latino Center will present the findings of the 2022-2023 Tristate Latino Needs Assessment Report to all attendees.
The Tristate region boasts a diverse population with a rich cultural heritage, and the Latino community, in particular, plays a vital role in shaping our social fabric. It is essential for everyone to understand and value the contributions and experiences of our Latino residents.
During the event, esteemed community leaders, cultural experts, and individuals with firsthand experience of the Latino community will convene to foster understanding and appreciation of their history, traditions, language, and culture. The comprehensive presentation will highlight the significant economic, social, and artistic contributions of the Latino community to our region.
We kindly request the presence of the media at this event. Your attendance and active participation will help promote and foster a more inclusive and united community in the Tristate.
For further inquiries, please contact Abraham Brown at 270-724-2172 or abrahambrown15@hotmail.com.
Try A Little Kindness
Try A little Kindness
TORONTO, Canada—The old woman wheels her walker onto the patio of the restaurant in Old Toronto.
John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com
The greeter smiles at her, calls her by name and ushers her to an outdoor table just a few feet away.
Almost as soon as she is seated, a waiter stops by at her table. He places a plate of pasta in front of her and fills her glass with water.
He, too, calls her by name and asks how she’s doing.
“I am well,†she says and asks how he is.
He says he’s doing well, too.
They chat for a few moments about the weather, then he heads off to tend to other diners.
It’s a sunny day. Even under the awning of the restaurant patio the light floods in.
The old woman pulls out a large white sun hat, puts it on her head and ties it into place.
Within seconds, the greeter hurries over to ask her if she’d like to move to another table.
“No, thank you,†the old woman says.
She’s enjoying the day, she says, but she knows it’s not wise for her to get too much sun. She thanks the greeter for his concern.
She eats her plate of pasta slowly, taking a long time between bites.
Even this deliberate progress is hindered, though, by the members of the restaurant staff who stop at her table to visit.
First, it’s a waitress, a young woman working other tables, who jokes that she’s hurt that the old woman didn’t ask for her section.
She asks how the old woman is doing.
“I am well,†the old woman says and then asks the waitress how she’s doing.
“Fine,†the waitress says, then compliments the old woman on her sun hat. The old woman thanks her for the kind words and asks about the young woman’s mother, who apparently has not been well.
The young woman says her mother is doing better and thanks the old woman for asking. The waitress says she must go see to her tables but promises to check back with the old woman later.
The progression continues.
First one bus boy, then another stops by at the old woman’s table to have a friendly word. Even the chef comes out to talk with her.
Everyone calls the old woman by name and asks how she’s doing.
“I am well,†she tells them all—and then always asks how they are.
Soon, the waiter comes back. He takes away her pasta and places before her a heaping bowl of ice cream.
I look. There is no such dessert on the menu.
The old woman savors the ice cream, pausing from her eating only when one restaurant staffer after another stop by to ask if it’s the way she likes it.
Each time, the old woman assures them that it is perfect.
My lunch is finished. I call for the check and settle up.
Before I leave, though, I stop inside the restaurant to ask the bartender about the old woman. Is she the owner, I inquire, thinking that I, too, would stop and tell her that I enjoyed my meal?
“No,†the bartender says with a smile and a shake of the head.
The old woman lives in the neighborhood, he explains. Her husband died a couple of years ago. They were regulars at the restaurant.
Now, she comes to have her lunch there every day. They know what she likes, so they always have it ready for her when she comes in.
The old woman lives alone now. There are some people on the restaurant staff, the bartender says, who think she comes to the restaurant so she knows that there are people who will be looking out for her—people who will miss her if she doesn’t show up.
“She’s really lovely,†the bartender says. “We all like her. We all try to look out for her.â€
I thank him for his time.
As I walk out of the restaurant, the old woman is still eating her ice cream. The greeter, I notice, glances over at her table to see how she’s doing.
Outside, the sun shines brightly.
It’s a warm, pleasant day—made even warmer and more pleasant by the sight of an old woman eating ice cream on a restaurant patio.
John Krull is director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students. The views expressed are those of the author only and should not be attributed to Franklin College.
SHRINERSFEST ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 23 AND 24
FRIDAY, JUNE 23rd
10:00 am to 11:00 pm – Festival Open
10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Dock Dogs By Pet Food Center/Midwestern Pet Foods
10:00 am to 8:00 pm – Inflatables Open
10:00 am to 10:00 pm – Food Trucks Open
10:00 am to 10:00 pm – Military Static Display by the Evansville Wartime Museum
10:00 am – Opening Ceremony
3:00 pm to 8:00 pm – ShrinersFest Cruise In – Enter on Court St
5:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Live Music by Jagoe (Kenna Elpers and Haywire)
SATURRDAY JUNE 24th
7:00 am – Operation 5K by YMCA and Liberty Federal Credit Union
9:00 am to 1:00 pm – Car Show on Riverside Dr
10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Dock Dogs By Pet Food Center/Midwestern Pet Foods
10:00 am to 8:00 pm – Inflatables Open
10:00 am to 8:00 pm – Military Static Display by the Evansville Wartime Museum
10:00 am to 10:00 pm – Food Trucks Open
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm – Military Reenactment of D-Day by LST/Evansville Wartime Museum
3:00 pm – TBA – Corn Hole Tourment
5:00 pm to 12:00 pm – Live Music by Jagoe (Dakota Hayden and That’s What She Said))
8:00 pm – Drawing for Hadi Half Pot Number
Gov. Holcomb appoints new commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance
INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Daniel Shackle will serve as the new commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). Shackle will replace Wesley R. Bennett who was named to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
“During his time in state government, Dan has proven his commitment to improving the customer experience for Hoosiers through collaboration, purposeful leadership and effective public policy,†Gov. Holcomb said. “He understands that local communities and their citizens are best served through respectful relationships and clear communication.â€
Most recently Shackle served as the chief legal officer for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) where he was responsible for leading the legal operations of the agency including providing legal advice to the Commissioner and the BMV’s lines of business, administrative adjudication, contract drafting, public records, management of litigation matters and administrative rule making. Shackle also led the Fraud and Security Enforcement Division of the BMV and oversaw public policy and legislative efforts.
Before his role with BMV, Shackle served DLGF as the chief of staff and general counsel. He oversaw day-to-day operations, created policies and procedures in partnership with the commissioner and managed the department’s annual budget. During his time with DLGF, he developed and implemented the Business Personal Property Online Tax Filing System.
“I am honored to serve Governor Holcomb and return to lead the DLGF team,†Shackle said. “I look forward to continuing the success the department realized under Commissioner Bennett and engaging with local governments across the state. Much like the BMV, DLGF and its dedicated employees provide a valuable service to Hoosiers. I am eager to get started.â€
Shackle earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Phi Theta Kappa Honors UE For Outstanding Transfer Support 2023
EVANSVILLE, IND. (06/22/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) was recently named to the 2023 Transfer Honor Roll by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) for its support of transfer students as they enroll and work to complete their education. Of the 800 colleges and universities across the nation that were considered, UE was one of just 208 that made the list.
The Transfer Honor Roll is established through the evaluation of 40 key indicators that measure a university’s commitment to transfer students as they transition to and succeed at their institutions. These metrics encompass factors such as college expenses, financial aid availability, transfer-friendly campus environment, admission procedures, and successful attainment of bachelor’s degrees.
“This recognition underscores our commitment to supporting and empowering transfer students in their educational journeys. We understand the unique challenges these students face and have implemented programs and resources to ensure their success,” said UE President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz. “We value their contributions to our campus community, and will continue to be a supportive environment for transfer students.”
UE is a natural choice for high-achieving transfer students, like PTK members.
“PTK has four core principles: scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service, and these were ingrained in me as a PTK scholar and are also important to the University of Evansville,” said UE transfer student Chloe Prince. “UE offers so many ways for you to continue practicing these values. This was one of the many reasons I chose to attend UE.”
Transfers are a growing population of students at the University of Evansville. Their academic talents and abilities are recognized by robust scholarships and financial aid, including a scholarship for PTK members, and special scholarships for students transferring from Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University.
USI Volleyball Team Reveals 2023 OVC Schedule
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Ohio Valley Conference released the 2023 conference schedule Thursday morning with University of Southern Indiana Volleyball hosting nine matches at Screaming Eagles Arena this season. The 18-match season will take place over a nine-week period, ending with the conference championship in late November.
The Screaming Eagles take flight on Monday, September 18 at Eastern Illinois University to face the Panthers in a home-and-home match. USI will then host EIU on Tuesday, September 26 to close out the series.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will kick off the Eagles’ home portion of the conference schedule on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. The entire home conference schedule will follow with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (October 6 & 7), Tennessee Tech University (November 3 & 4), and University of Tennessee at Martin (November 15 & 16).
The Eagles will be on the road against the reigning OVC Champion, Tennessee State University, on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30. USI will continue the stretch with Morehead State University (October 13 &14), OVC’s newest inductee of Western Illinois University (October 20 & 21), and Lindenwood University (November 10 & 11).
The newly formatted conference schedule will feature one bye week for every member with USI’s being October 27 & 28. With the schedule ending a week later than normal, the OVC Championship will take place for three days at the discretion of the host. That event could be played Sunday thru Tuesday or Monday thru Wednesday, or split over the Thanksgiving break (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) if necessary.
The Eagles will hit the court for USI’s second season in NCAA Division I play after finishing 2022 with a 1-28 overall record, going 1-17 in the Ohio Valley Conference and missing out on the postseason tournament.
USI will welcome newly hired head coach Jeffrey Aucoin as the 13th head coach in USI Volleyball program history. Aucoin takes over the reins of the Eagles after spending 10 years at Harvard University’s women’s volleyball program as an assistant coach.
Movie Review: ‘The Flash’—Not A Looker, But A Great Personality
Movie Review: ‘The Flash’—Not A Looker, But A Great Personality
You might witness famous moments in history. Or shake hands with that legendary icon of the past. Maybe you’d play those old winning lottery numbers or invest in Google.
But when the novelty wore off, I bet many of us would use our power to go back and fix the tragedies of our lives. We’re only human, after all.
And isn’t that the same thing superhumans do? Stop tragedies from happening. That’s where we find Barry Allen in “The Flash.†Feeling hopeless about his innocent father’s trial for the murder of his mother, Barry determines he can use his speed to run back in time and make things right. Two birds, one stone—save Mom, the free Dad.
If only it were that easy. The theme of the movie is spoken by Barry’s mom in a flashback of obvious foreshadowing: “Not every problem has a solution.” It’s a cliche in time travel stories at this point, and in “The Flash,” it’s shoved down the audience’s collective throat.
Sure enough, by meddling in the past, Barry makes things much worse. But it sure does make for an entertaining movie. Barry lands in a different version of his world where he picks up superhero variants like Supergirl (Sasha Calle)—she’s awesome, here’s hoping for a spinoff—and my favorite Batman of all time (Michael Keaton). Together, they fly into action against the returning General Zod (Michael Shannon).
There are buttloads of wild cameos not seen in the trailer—which I won’t reveal here, but good luck avoiding spoilers on social media—and none of it would be possible without Barry’s headfirst dive into the newly fractured multiverse.
Is it enjoyable? Absolutely. Is it pretty? Eh, not always. I felt like I was the one who traveled back in time when watching the dead eyes of a computer-generated Barry—reminiscent of the soulless gazes from the 2000s in titles like “Beowulf†or “The Polar Express.†During several scenes, I was so glued to the bad CGI that I couldn’t pull away to look at anything else.
Unlike Barry’s predicament, these visual problems did have a solution. But coming in with a $220 million production budget, maybe the project was tapped out. Director Andy Muschietti tried to defend the look:
“The idea, of course, is … we are in the perspective of the Flash. Everything is distorted in terms of lights and textures. We enter this ‘Waterworld,’ which is basically being in Barry’s POV. It was part of the design, so if it looks a little weird to you that was intended.â€
That’s like a chef saying, “Yes, I understand your steak tastes weird, but that’s what I was going for. Bon appétit!†Even if it’s intentional, that doesn’t make it better.
Fortunately, there’s enough suspense and excitement going on in “The Flash†that some crappy CGI doesn’t ruin the meal. And despite lead Ezra Miller’s recent allegations of grooming, abuse, and harassment—personal tragedies that may derail his career in the long run—he gives an amusing and heartfelt performance as multiple Flash variants.
It’s action-packed, nostalgic and full of DC lore that will please even the mildest superhero fan.
If I could go back in time, I’d happily watch it again.
Stars: 3.5/5
EPA Invites Youth to Serve on Agency’s First-Ever National Environmental Youth Advisory Council
WASHINGTON (June 22, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the formal establishment of the agency’s first-ever National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC). The NEYAC will provide independent advice and recommendations to Administrator Michael S. Regan on how to increase EPA’s efforts to address a range of environmental issues as they relate to youth communities. The NEYAC will provide a critical perspective on how the impacts of climate change and other environmental harms affect youth communities. The Administrator announced his intent to launch the youth council last June at the Austrian World Summit.
EPA is soliciting applications for youth to fill 16 vacancies on the NEYAC. Selected applicants will contribute to a balance of perspectives, backgrounds, and experience of the council and will be appointed by the Administrator. As a first-of-its-kind committee, all members of NEYAC will be between the ages of 16 and 29.
As part of the agency’s commitment to centering environmental justice communities, at least 50% of the overall membership of NEYAC will come from, reside primarily in, and/or do most of their work in disadvantaged communities as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) as part of Justice40.
“We can’t tackle the environmental challenges of our time without input from our younger communities, who’ve long been at the forefront of social movements,â€Â said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This committee will help ensure that the voices and perspectives of our youth are included and valued in EPA’s decision-making as we continue to advance President Biden’s commitment to ensuring everyone in this country has access to clean air, safe water and healthy land, now and for generations to come.â€
Applications to the NEYAC are due by August 22, 2023 at 11:59PM ET. To apply for appointment to the council, the below information is required:
- Contact information
- Resume OR short biography OR qualification essay
- Statement of interest
- Media Project