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Gov. Holcomb Will Present “Sachem Award” To Patricia Koch

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INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will honor community leader and volunteer Patricia Koch with the 2022 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor, at a ceremony Friday, Dec. 2.

You can read more here about Pat Koch and the Sachem Award.

WHO: 
Gov. Holcomb
Patricia Koch, recipient

WHAT:
The governor will deliver remarks and present Sachem Award.

WHEN:
Friday, Dec. 2
10:30 a.m. CT

WHERE:
Heritage Hills High School
Will Koch Family Auditorium
3644 E CR 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552

The public is invited to attend. All media must RSVP to Erin Murphy at emurphy2@gov.in.gov by 8:00 a.m. CT, Friday, Dec. 2.

A Downtown Christmas Presented by Engelbrecht Enterprises to be held December 3

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A Downtown Christmas Presented by Engelbrecht Enterprises to be held December 3

(Region’s premier family-friendly holiday event returns Saturday)

 November 30, 2022: Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Evansville at A Downtown Christmas Presented by Engelbrecht Enterprises on Saturday, December 3 from 11 AM – 3 PM.The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) hosts the 9th annual event on Main Street (between 2nd and 6th Streets). The 200, 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event.

Guests will enjoy a variety of free, family-oriented activities beginning at 11 AM. Activities will include free photos with Santa, visits with Clara the Reindeer, “reindeer” pony rides from Lil’ Rexings’, trackless train rides, a giant ‘walk-in snow globe,’ costume characters, giant inflatable photo points, free roasted nut samples, free hot cocoa, holiday craft stations, and more. Finally, mail your children’s letters to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox Presented by Riverside Capital Management Jim Back, CFP® Financial Advisor and Daniel Schweikhart Financial Advisor at the corner of 3rd & Main. The letters must be placed in the box by December 15 with a name and return address to receive a response from Santa Claus before Christmas.Support for this event comes from Engelbrecht Enterprises, Astound Broadband, Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park, and Raptor Con.

“The community response to this event has been overwhelmingly positive, which is why we have doubled our event space to span four blocks of Main Street for 2022. The holiday season is a time for memory-making, and we’re ready to create special memories for you and your loved ones with many free, family-friendly activities during A Downtown Christmas. We invite the community to see our holiday décor and shop and dine Downtown,” said Josh Armstrong, president, of EID.

Shops and restaurants along Main Street and throughout Downtown will be open for business. The EID will have a tent at 318 Main Street to sell Downtown Evansville merchandise, including beanies, commemorative holiday t-shirts, and hooded sweatshirts.

Visitors can take photos with the EID holiday décor, including the Tunnel of Light featuring more than 13,00 lights (One Main St), the lighted archway and 12’ nutcrackers (2nd & Main), the Heart of Downtown Evansville (212 Main Street at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana), Santa’s Little Helpers Alley (213 Main Street by Evansville Eyecare Associates), a 10’ lighted tree (400 block of Main), an 11′ Snowflake with more than 3,000 lights (500 block of Main), and the City of Evansville Christmas Tree (Civic Center).

Visit DowntownEvansville.com/Christmas or Downtown Evansville Indiana on social media for more information on event activities and times.

About Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District 

Following a 2017 petition process of member property owners, the EID was formed in 2018 to provide benefits and services to member properties paid for by a special annual assessment on these properties. The EID builds a move active and inclusive Downtown Evansville. It enhances resident, consumer, investor, worker, and visitor experiences in Downtown Evansville. In 2022, the EID will produce 12 large-scale events in Downtown Evansville, welcoming over 50,000 people to the District. To learn more about the EID and its progress in enhancing the Downtown experience, visit www.downtownevansville.com.  

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Ascension St. Vincent Donation Supports Teacher Locker and EVSC Schools

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Ascension St. Vincent Donation Supports Teacher Locker and EVSC Schools

DECEMBER 1, 2022

EVANSVILLE, IN – Ascension St. Vincent is partnering with the EVSC Foundation to donate $12,700 to support the development of a new STEAM area at Teacher Locker and to purchase audiometers for EVSC schools. Teacher Locker, a program of the EVSC
Foundation is a place where EVSC teachers in grades PreK-12 can receive FREE school supplies for their classroom at no cost to the teacher.

The goal is to reduce what teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classrooms. This generous donation will also be used to help support EVSC school nurses through the purchase of new audiometers.

Since the beginning of this school year, Teacher Locker has served over 442 teachers, giving away over $32,000 in teaching supplies.

The EVSC Foundation and Teacher Locker volunteers work with individuals, local partners, and other community organizations to generate funding and in-kind donations for EVSC classrooms. The efforts for the fall of 2022 became focused on building a STEAM area
with supplies that could be used in classrooms of all ages. Ascension St. Vincent’s partnership with Teacher Locker will provide an updated space as well as the ability to offer highly needed STEAM supplies. The area will be named the Ascension St. Vincent STEAM
Area.

“The impact Teacher Locker has been able to have in EVSC classrooms over the last four years has been exciting. However, most of our supplies have been very general classroom supplies that meet some but not all, of the needs of our Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math courses. These courses have unique, specific needs that often come with a higher price tag than the typical classroom consumable supplies. With this grant, we now will be able to meet even more of the needs in our classrooms as we look to support STEAM education in the present and moving into the future,” says Nora Walsh, EVSC science teacher, and founding Teacher Locker Board Member.

The objective of the EVSC Health and Wellness program is to advance the health and well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement of students. One of the ways that EVSC provides care for students is by performing state-mandated health screenings each school year. Hearing screenings are provided annually for all students in Grades 1, 4, 7, and 10, and any student suspected of having a hearing issue. These tests require an audiometer which can become costly for schools. The donation from Ascension St. Vincent will provide the funds to purchase three new audiometers.

The partnership between Ascension St. Vincent and EVSC Foundation is crucial to keeping EVSC students and educators healthy and engaged in state-of-the-art education opportunities. Ascension St. Vincent is a community partner that understands the needs of
Evansville schools. “We enjoy partnering with EVSC schools and programs to make a difference for children and support a vibrant community”, says Jackie Lanan, Community Development Director at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville. “We are proud to come
alongside educators to promote health-related initiatives and deeper learning in STEAM.

FOOTNOTE: The donation will help fund the newly developed STEAM area at Teacher Locker as well as purchase audiometers for school nurses.

 

University of Evansville Hosting Events for MLK Day in 2023

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University Of Evansville Hosting Events For MLK Day In 2023

EVANSVILLE, IN (12/1/2022)

The University of Evansville (UE) will host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023. There will be several activities throughout the day, and the public is invited to participate along with the campus community. The 2023 theme is “Daring to Dream: The Radical Imagination of a Liberated Other America.”

The schedule of events is available below. For full details, please visit evansville.edu/MLK.

54 Miles to Social Change – December 15, 2022 – January 16, 2023

During the Civil Rights March of 1965, activists gathered in Selma, Alabama, to complete a 54-mile trek to the state capital in Montgomery. In recognition of this historical event, UE invites everyone to participate in 54 Miles to Social Change, a virtual march that raises awareness for social injustice in the United States. Join from anywhere in the world and log your miles spent walking, running, biking, or swimming.

Miles 1-53 will be completed virtually, and the 54th mile will be completed together on the Day of Service. Participants can register for free at evansville.edu/54miles.

9:00 a.m. – Faith-Based Service

The Day of Service will begin with a religious service in Neu Chapel.

10:30 a.m. – Rally

The rally will be held in Meeks Family Fieldhouse, located inside Carson Center off Walnut Street. The rally will recap the significance of a day on, not off, and include remarks from Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, president of UE; and Rob Shelby, PhD, vice president for talent & community and chief inclusion & equity officer.

11:15 a.m. – Symbolic March

After the rally, UE invites everyone to complete the 54th Mile to Social Change together. The march will begin at Meeks Family Fieldhouse and along nearby streets before returning to campus at Ridgway University Center.

12:00 p.m. – Luncheon and Keynote Speaker

Held in Eykamp Hall on the second floor of Ridgway University Center, the MLK Day of Service Luncheon will include student speakers, award presentations, a performance by the Boom Squad, and the keynote speaker.

Each year, the Martin Luther King Lectureship is made possible by the generous support of William G. and Rose M. Mays. The 2023 lectureship will feature keynote speaker Chris Emdin.

Chris Emdin, PhD is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California. He also serves as Director of Youth Engagement and Community Partnerships at the USC Race and Equity Center. Emdin is the creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement, and he is the author of numerous award-winning works. He was recently named one of the 27 people bridging divides in the United States by TIME, and he has been named to Root 100’s list of most influential African Americans.

To purchase tickets or sponsor a table, visit evansville.edu/MLK.

2:00 p.m. – Community Service Projects

Four community service projects will run concurrently in Carson Center. Participants will have the ability to participate in a project of their choosing upon arrival. All service projects will go towards benefiting the following local organizations: United Caring Shelter, Youth First, and House of Bread and Peace.

3:30 p.m. – Local Leaders Panel Discussion

Held in Shanklin Theatre, this panel will bring together dynamic individuals from across Evansville to discuss their roles as changemakers and how we as a community can support the next generation in the continued pursuit of ‘a Liberated Other America.’

4:30 p.m. – Lead Forward Lecture

The 2023 MLK Day of Service will culminate in a final Lead Forward Lecture. This final discussion will amplify the messages and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourage all community members to ‘lead forward’ with what was learned throughout the day.

5:30 p.m. – Reception

Following the lecture, a reception with light refreshments will be held outside Shanklin in the Toyota Lounge of Hyde Hall.

 

200,000 Pounds Of Poultry Products Donated To Hoosiers This Year

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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler and the Indiana State Poultry Association recently recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 75th annual Indiana state poultry recognition event at the Indiana Statehouse. Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers have donated nearly 100 tons or 200,000 pounds of poultry products to Hoosiers in need.

For decades, Indiana’s poultry producers have been working to address food insecurity in their local communities by providing protein to food banks across the state. Some of the main products that were donated over the course of this year include eggs, chicken, duck and turkey.

The strength of Indiana’s poultry sector was also recognized during the ceremony as Indiana is one of the top poultry producing states in the country. According to the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Indiana ranks No. 1 in duck production, No. 2 in egg production, No. 4 in turkey production and is home to high quality broiler chicken production as well. 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSE

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Victorian Christmas – Dec. 6

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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FOOTNOTE: This information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

 

Gov. Holcomb announces Deborah Frye to step down from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

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Governor Appoints Lindsay Hyer As New Executive Director

INDIANAPOLIS- Deborah Frye has notified Governor Eric J. Holcomb that she will retire as the executive director of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) after serving for more than seven years. Gov. Holcomb today announced that Lindsay Hyer will serve as the new executive director.

“Deb has dedicated much of her professional life to serving others by delivering high-level customer service to all Hoosiers,” said Gov. Holcomb. “As executive director, she efficiently connected professionals with the appropriate licensing they need to practice their chosen profession. I thank her for her commitment to supporting Indiana’s professional workforce.”

Frye was named executive director in 2015. Under her leadership PLA has:

  • Expanded online services for the 1 million citizens who rely on PLA every year for licensing. The agency offers user-friendly customer service for applications and renewals and provides easy access to the application process and online transactions
  • Merged two divisions under the Division of Compliance and Enforcement that resulted in cross-training of staff and significant cost-savings for the agency
  • Developed a PLA call center to answer licensing questions and assist applicants in receiving licensure at a faster rate

“It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve the administration of two governors as the executive director of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency,” Frye said. “I recognize that both placed their faith and trust in my leadership and that of my team. Over the course of my tenure, we have overcome challenges and accomplished so many great things that support the professional workforce in Indiana. I am proud to say that forward planning has implemented changes that prepare the agency for the next several years. None of that would be possible without Governor Holcomb’s strong leadership, and vision for Indiana.”

Frye’s last day is Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

Lindsay Hyer worked as the chief of staff for Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan where she served as the senior advisor and oversaw all financial and operating activities for the office. Hyer managed the growth of the customer-friendly portal, INBiz, Indiana’s one-stop resource for registering and managing businesses to ensure that they are compliant with state laws and regulations. In her role, she spearheaded the Secretary of State’s legislative agenda to put in place a law to ensure every Hoosier will cast a ballot on a voting machine with a paper audit trail.

“Lindsay leads with a Hoosier-first attitude that is focused on meeting the needs of customers by using the most effective and efficient path,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Lindsay will use her skills to truly make a positive impact in the workforce.”

Before her role with the Secretary of State’s office, Hyer worked for the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission (ATC) as general counsel, where she oversaw the licensing and regulation of Indiana’s alcohol permittees. In that role, she also served as legislative liaison and communications director for the ATC and the Indiana State Excise Police.

“I am extremely honored to be selected by Governor Holcomb to serve as executive director for PLA – an agency that touches the lives of so many Hoosiers in the workforce,” said Hyer. “I look forward to working with the dedicated team at PLA to ensure a customer-focused service for licensees.”

Hyer earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She will begin her new role on Dec. 12.

Lady Blazers unable to overcome early turnovers at Three Rivers

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POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – The Vincennes University Lady Trailblazers hit the road Tuesday night looking to get revenge on Three Rivers College but came up just short with the Blazers falling 78-70.

The VU Lady Blazers got off to a slow start Tuesday night, trailing the host Raiders by 10 points after the first 10 minutes of play.

The Raiders grabbed their largest lead of the half at 12 to start the second quarter, before the Blazers rallied back late to even the game with an 8-0 scoring run.

Three Rivers would score the final basket of the first half and head into the locker room leading VU 34-31.

Vincennes came out of the locker room looking to carry some of their momentum over to the final 20 minutes of play and VU quickly grabbed their first lead of the game with another 8-0 scoring run early in the third.

Three Rivers would take the lead back before the Lady Blazers closed out the third quarter on their third 8-0 scoring run of the game to lead 59-56 heading into the fourth quarter.

Vincennes scored on the opening possession of the fourth quarter to extend their scoring run to 10-0 but the Raiders came battling back with an 11-0 scoring run to take the lead and the momentum back.

VU tried to answer back but a late 8-0 run by Three Rivers sealed the game as Vincennes fell by the final score of 78-70.

VU was led offensively by the outside shooting of sophomore guard Cherrelle Newsom (Indianapolis, Ind.) who connected on six three-point tries on her way to 18 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Freshman Maycee Lange (Vincennes, Ind.) just missed a double-double, matching Newsom with 18 points, nine rebounds, and a team-high five assists and three steals.

Freshman Najra Voloder (Konjic, Bosnia) came off the bench to add nine points and three rebounds on the low block, while sophomore Kennadi Harris (Columbus, Ohio) and freshman Katrina Litte (Valmiera, Latvia) added seven points off the bench.

Sophomore Daylynn Thornton (Lafayette, Ind.) played tough all night defensively, matching Lange with a team-high three steals, while also dishing out four assists.

The Lady Blazers will hit the road again this weekend when VU jumps back into Region 24 play Saturday, Dec. 3 when the Blazers travel to Olney, Ill. to face-off against Olney Central College. Tip-off time Saturday is set for 1 p.m. eastern.

 

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