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Easily applyEVPL observing Black History Month with a series of programming, displaysÂ
Evansville, IN, January 30, 2023 – The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will observe Black History Month with a series of programs, displays, and a reading challenge that highlight the rich history and contributions of Black Americans.Â
“Black History Month is an opportunity to explore the sacrifices, achievements, and heritage of Black Americans,†EVPL CEO-Director Scott Kinney said. “We hope our programming, displays, and activities will become opportunities to spark a discussion and learn more about the central role of Black Americans in our history.â€Â
New this year, local students are encouraged to enter EVPL’s Black History Month Art Contest by submitting a piece of art that represents what Black History Month means to you. Participants must drop off their art with an official registration form to EVPL East by Friday, February 3, at 6:00 pm. Art will be on display during the month of February at EVPL East with a special program on Friday, February 17, for students to present their art to the community. Guests can also enjoy snacks, beverages, and music from local musician, Zion.Â
“I know of no better way to celebrate Black History Month than engaging our youth and the community with art and music,†EVPL East Experience Manager Linda Baker said. “We wanted to go beyond a passive experience and truly involve our community in a true celebration of Black History.â€Â
The Black History Month Reading Challenge encourages readers to read materials from prominent Black authors. When readers fulfill three of the reading challenge prompts, they will be entered for a chance to win a prize.Â
Details about additional programming can be found on the library’s website.Â
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has served our community for more than a century. With eight locations throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of library professionals, EVPL strives to create opportunities for you to discover, explore, and connect with your library. For more information, visit evpl.org.Â
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
12:00 NOON
 AGENDA
1.   CALL TO ORDER
2.   MEETING MEMORANDUM  JANUARY 18, 2023
3.   CONSENT AGENDAÂ
     a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Property Reserve Use Permit Application with the
       Westside Nut Club for the 21st Annual Cruise-in on June 10, 2023.
     b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Land Use Agreement with Golfmoor Baseball. -Crook                     Â
     c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Kitchen Facilities Use Agreement with Melanie SmithÂ
       for use of Swonder Ice Arena Concession stand. – Lord Â
4. Â Â OLD BUSINESSÂ
     N/A
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5.   NEW BUSINESS      Â
     a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Organizational Service Referral Agreement with WildlifeÂ
       Aquatic Zoo Relief for Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.- Beck
     b. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments
6.   REPORTS Â
     a. Steve Schaefer- Interim Parks Department Director          Â
7.   ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
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8.   ADJOURN
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: Â EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT Â information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
CHICAGO AT THE PLAZA LEGENDARY ROCK BAND ANNOUNCES SUMMER CONCERT
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023 AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN - January 30, 2023 – Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era,” the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, will take the Aiken Theatre stage at Old National Events Plaza on June 16, 2023.
Chicago was among the first to introduce big band jazz-style horns to rock music. The band has recorded 38 albums with five reaching the coveted No.1 position. The group has sold over 100 million records, with over 30 chart-topping Top 40 hits, making them the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Chicago is the highest- charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists Of All Time.
Their 38th studio album, Born for This Moment, was released in July via BMG on the heels of the previously released single “If This is Goodbye,†now climbing radio charts. Featuring the signature sounds Chicago fans have come to love,Born for This Moment, produced by Joe Thomas, captures the true heart of this legendary band. Over the course of 14 vibrant new songs, the album encapsulates a unique blend of songwriting, harmonic vocalizations, and world-class arrangements that have been electrifying audiences across the globe for decades.
Chicago received the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, marking their third GRAMMY-related honor. The band has a total of 47 gold and platinum​ awards and has been inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame​.
This year marks the band’s 55th year of touring, with three original band members, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, and Jimmy Pankow. The group has toured for more than 53 years without missing a single concert date!
Fans can learn more about Chicago at www.chicagotheband.com.
 Ticket Information:
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When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday, June 16, 2023, at 8:00 PM
Where: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tickets start at $45.00 plus applicable fees and tax.
 Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office. For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com
About Old National Events Plaza
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square-feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services.For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
Polakovich named co-OVC Player of the Week for 2nd-straight week​​​​​​​
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana senior forward Jacob Polakovich (Grand Rapids, Michigan) was named co-Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week for the second-straight week after his efforts the Screaming Eagles’ home win over Eastern Illinois University and overtime loss at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The OVC honor is the third for Polakovich and the fifth this season for the Eagles as a program.
Polakovich started the week by overpowering EIU in the lane, grabbing 24 rebounds and posting 16 points in the 78-74 victory at Screaming Eagles Arena. The 20-20 game was his second of the season.
The senior forward finished the week with a 12-point, 20-rebound performance in the 86-83 overtime loss at UT Martin. The double-double was his 10th of the season and his 14th double-digit rebound game. The 20-rebound contest was his third-straight and his fourth game of 20-or-more rebounds this season.
The 10 double-doubles this season are six behind the USI single-season record of 16 set by Chris Thompson in the 2005-06 season.
For the week, Polakovich averaged 16.0 points and 22.0 rebounds per game. He shot 48.1 percent from the field (13-27) and averaged 13 defensive rebounds per contest.
This season, Polakovich averaging a double-double with 12.3 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. He also leads the OVC and ranks second nationally in rebounds per game, while ranking for 14th nationally in double-doubles.
The OVC honor was shared this week with UT Martin’s senior guard Mark Freeman. Freeman averaged 26.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
Polakovich and the Eagles resume OVC action Thursday when they host Tennessee State University at Screaming Eagles Arena. The game is slated for a 7:30 p.m. tip, streaming on ESPN+ and airing on ESPN 97.7FM and 95.7FM The Spin.
USI and Evansville communities invited to celebrate 2023 USI Homecoming Week and Family Weekend
USI will host its 2023 Homecoming Week, featuring a variety of events for USI students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends and family to enjoy, Monday, January 30 through Sunday, February 5. Family Weekend will take place simultaneously during the weekend of Homecoming, Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5. Â
USI to host Regional Science Olympiad
The USI Southwest Indiana STEM (SwISTEM) Resource Center is set to host the Regional Science Olympiad from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE
Select Mondays in February and March
USI Romain College of Business VITA Program to offer free tax prep
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, USI students in the Romain College of Business will provide free federal and state income tax preparation on Monday evenings in February and March. The service is open to students, faculty, staff and the general public. Â
USI didactic training to focus on care of sexual assault victims
To increase the number of sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs)Â throughout Indiana, the USI College of Nursing and Health Professions, in collaboration with Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is offering an Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric SANE course. A required online self-study for nurses will be held February 1 through March 3, and the on-site training is scheduled for March 6-10 at the Health Professions Center on the USI campus.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Wednesday, January 25
Performing arts students shine at Kennedy Center Theatre Festival
USI students, faculty and staff from the Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department traveled to Flint, Michigan, January 10-15 to present the recent USI Theatre production of These Shining Lives and take part in acting and theater design competitions and workshops.
USI seeking nominations for 22nd class of Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community
The USI Multicultural Center is proudly accepting nominations for its 22nd class of Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community. Since the program’s establishment in 2001, the University has recognized over 200 Phenomenal Women for their contributions to diversity, both at USI and in the greater Evansville community. Â
USI CALENDAR
A collection of events on campus and in the community can be found on the USI Events Calendar.
MEASSAGE FROM JAN DAVIES< CHIEF EXECTIVE OFFICER OF THE EVANSVILLE POLICE FOUNDATION
THE MISSION OF THE EVANSVILLE POLICE FOUNDATION
The mission of the Evansville Police Foundation is to act as an independent entity that provides additional resources for the Evansville Police Department to enhance public safety and law enforcement in our community.
DETAILS OF THE EVANSVILLE POLICEFOUNDATION…
A collaborative group of community leaders founded the Evansville Police Foundation (EPF) as a 501c3 corporation in 2008. The purpose of the Foundation is to enhance public safety by focusing its resources on:
- Community outreach programs
- Advanced training and specialized equipment
- Scholarships for children/grandchildren of police personnel
- Support police personnel during times of hardshipYour Evansville Police Foundation exists to secure resources for the police department in our community. We recognize the importance of a well-trained, equipped, and prepared police force. The Evansville Police Foundation works to ensure that our police force stands ready to protect our community by providing resources for advanced training, equipment, and community outreach programs.The Evansville Police Foundation extends our sincere thanks to you and the hundreds of community individuals, businesses, and organizations that support the police through donations to the Foundation. Giving through the Evansville Police Foundation presents an opportunity for you to financially support the police and receive the tax benefits of a donation to a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Please join our effort to keep our community safe by financially supporting our police officers.Jan Davies, Chief Executive Officer
MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PHONE NUMBER  IS 436-4030 AND ASK FOR Jan Davies, Chief Executive Officer
“IS IT TRUE” APRIL 20 2024
We hope today’s “IS IT TRUE†will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address rationally and responsibly.
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IS IT TRUE that over the years people living in the JIMTOWN area of Evansville say when there is a change of the political guard at the Civic Center the “Names Have Changed but The Political Games Remind the Same”?… this phenomenon is not exclusive to Evansville and was memorialized by Cinderella in their song the more things change, the more they stay the same. the Mole Nation asked the question, Why would salt of the earth working people believe positive change will ever happen when shenanigans like this are commonplace
IS IT TRUE that a few elected officials in Vanderburgh County to avoid putting out a “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL” sign a “SERVICE AGREEMENT” so they don’t have to put contracts out for bids so their friends will be awarded the contracts without submitting a formal bid?
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville City Council passed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy back in 2022 by a vote tally of 9 to 0 without it drawing much attention?…this sort of thing happens regularly these days in local politics since the pillars of mainstream media have been financially challenged to the point that they can’t provide adequate coverage of what is going on of importance at the Civic Center?…this should have been on the front page of the flagship newspaper in Evansville, and it may have been more realistic to take such a game-changing decision to a vote of the people?…every time an elected body ignores the will of the people it comes back to bite them on the backside?
IS IT TRUE we have been told that in large progressive cities on the coasts, DEI has become a discriminatory set of programs that are already being canceled due to the realization that it is removing merit from the hiring process, resulting in unqualified people being placed in jobs due to appease the vocal proponents of DEI, and further dividing people while fanning the flames of entitlement?
IS IT TRUE that many people feel if Republican Mayoral candidate Natalie Rasher was allowed to personally talk on her Television and Radio commercials about her vision for Evansville, she would have generated many more additional votes?….perhaps if she had done so, she would be Mayor today
IS IT TRUE that it has been rumored that a locally elected official didn’t attend an official meeting because of health concerns but he did attend a political fundraising event on his behalf that evening?
IS IT TRUE that last year several elected city officials took advantage of taxpayers by not attending meetings and still receiving full pay?
Today’s Readers Poll question is: HOW DO YOU RATE THE JOB THE MAYOR TERRYS TRANSITION TEAM IS DOING?
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IS IT TRUE
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What is a Lease Revenue Bond? A Lease Revenue Bond (LRB) is a loan made to the state that is repaid by income (“revenueâ€) generated by the project. Examples include toll bridges, hospitals and colleges. Voters do not approve LRBs because taxes are not supposed to be used to pay for the projects.
- Ongoing lease payments may be higher than the cost of purchasing the asset outright.
- Limited control over the asset.
- Possible penalties for early termination of the lease.
- The leased asset may not become the property of the lessee.
- Dependence on the lessor.
- Lack of ownership.