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June is Homeownership Month

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As we continue our Homeownership Month celebration, we’d like to highlight our most popular down-payment assistance program: First Place. First Place provides 6% down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers looking to purchase a home within any of Indiana’s 92 counties. The 6% funds can be used toward the home’s down-payment, pre-pays and closing costs.

This program is available for both FHA or Conventional 30 year fixed rate financing, subject to IHCDA’s Participating Lenders approval. Income limits start at $73,300, depending on county and targeted census tracts. Acquisition limits start at $331,650, depending on county and targeted census tracts. The 6% down-payment assistance is re-paid by the borrower if the borrower sells or re-finances the home within 9 years of closing on the home, or forgiven if the 9 year affordability period is met. Contact one of our participating lenders today to see if you may qualify for the First Place down-payment assistance program. For more information on First Place please click HERE.

Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance – Landlords Can Help

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IN Housing Now

Here are a few handy tips and tricks for landlords to help your renter’s IERA application process:

  • You may start an application for a renter household at indianahousingnow.org; all you need is their email address.
  • A direct link may be posted on rental portals or included on rental invoices provided to tenants.
  • Our renter information page, assistance examples, and FAQ is available by clicking HERE. You may share them in hard copy or electronically.
  • If a tenant was denied for assistance and their circumstances have changed, they should re-apply immediately.
  • Make sure that tenants know the correct name and contact information of their landlord in our vendor system to put in their application
    • This will ensure that you will see their application in your portal quickly
    • Vendors are pre-loaded into the platform as a drop-down menu
    • Tenants can select the correct choice and you will receive an email when their application is submitted
  • Make sure that tenants have a current copy of their lease including all recent addendums
    • This will ensure that IERA staff have all the correct information about their address, current rental amount, and when and how to reach the landlord if necessary
  • Don’t try to determine a tenant’s eligibility
    • Let IERA staff determine AND deliver the news – good or bad.
    • Encourage tenants to apply and let us do the heavy lifting
  • Don’t assume that a tenant will come to you if they need help
    • Reach out, send a text, email or call them: “The office is aware that your household is behind on rent. Here is the name of your landlord and a copy of your lease to assist you in applying for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program at IndianaHousingNow.org. You can apply at your convenience.”

    • The Site Visit

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      Last week’s Site Visit took us to Southwood Villas (pictures below) located in Tipton. The Southwood Villas concept was proposed by residents and the Tipton’s Housing Committee in response to a need identified for more affordable senior housing. The development utilized a vacant parcel of land in an existing residential subdivision south of Tipton’s downtown area. The local nonprofit developer HAND(a certified community housing development organization) was approved to develop five single-story two-bedroom, one-bathroom units at approximately 900 square feet. All of the units are compliant with ADA design standard guidelines and include adaptable and universal design features. 

      Congratulations to HAND for developing another high-quality affordable housing development in the communities they serve!

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      School might be out for summer but affordable housing never takes a vacation. This week’s Site Visit (pictures below) is another example of a local nonprofit who is a certified community housing development organization that took on the challenge of preserving their community’s historic school building while creating 24 affordable housing units and community space. The school sat vacant for almost a decade and was quickly deteriorating before being acquired and preserved into affordable housing. These photos show the school in its current state, after rehabilitation: 

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      These photos show the vacant building prior to development:

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      The only clue I will give you to the location of this week’s Site Visit is that Margaret Hamilton was born here. Margaret is one of America’s most renowned computer scientists. She is credited with coining the term “software engineering” and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. 

      If you can identify the name of this week’s Site Visit, the location, any personal story, memory, or significant contribution it is making to its community, please free to email me at jsipe@ihcda.in.gov.

Teens: Apply Now For Summer Jobs

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Teens: Apply Now For Summer Jobs
BY WENDY MCNAMARA

Whether a camp counselor, lifeguard or cook, summer jobs are a great way for teens to develop important skills while earning money. 

For young Hoosiers at least 14 years of age looking for employment, there are many opportunities for seasonal work. 

Job openings with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources include working in a state park and serving as a lifeguard at one of the state’s many pools and beaches. Applicants must already be certified in lifeguarding and CPR for a professional rescuer before taking the required test. Click here to learn more. Local parks departments see an increase in programming and attendance during warmer months and are often in need of camp counselors, gift shop clerks, and landscapers.

Click here to review job openings, or contact a city or county parks department. Grocery stores, restaurants, and retail stores can also be good options.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development helps Hoosiers between the ages of 14 and 24 find employment. WorkOne Career Centers can connect job seekers to openings, and help build resumes and career skills. 

Summer jobs can teach important skills and help young people earn a paycheck. To learn more about managing finances at a young age, visit the Indiana Jumpstart Coalition. To check out more jobs for teens, click here.

HOT JOBS

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Asst-Office Operations
Ascension – Indianapolis, IN
No nights, no weekends, no major holidays, great benefits! Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Plans. Greet patients and visitors, check patients in and out, and…
Jun 4
HR Shared Services Specialist
Ascension – Indianapolis, IN
The HR Shared Services Specialist serves as a primary resource for HR support and an advocate for issue resolution. 3 years of experience preferred.
Jun 9
Infection Preventionist
Ascension – Rochester, MI
Infection Preventionist- FULL time (40 hours per week). Work-life balance through generous paid time off. Medical, dental, vision and retirement match.
Jun 9
Patient Access Rep – The Haven
Ascension – Pensacola, FL
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care. Long term / Short Term disability.
Jun 10
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Providence – Texas
The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) is responsible for supporting and facilitating the overall quality of medical record documentation by improving the…
Jun 9
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Ascension – Austin, TX
Organize and coordinate performance improvement program activities and workflow. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and…
Jun 9
Medicare Navigator (Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast)
Ascension – Pensacola, FL
This position requires travel to provider offices monthly throughout Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama. Monitors and reports competitor activity including…
Jun 9
Asst-Supplies – Emergency Department
Ascension – Baltimore, MD
Asst-Supplies-Emergency Department 001 – Full-time, Days – St Agnes Hospital-Baltimore MD. Ensure adequate supplies are maintained in assigned areas.
Jun 9
Lead- Payroll Specialist
Ascension – Indianapolis, IN
Collect pay inputs, process payroll and special payments, close payroll, and perform time maintenance activities. High school diploma or GED required.
Jun 5
SCM Inventory Coordinator – Full Time – Riverside Hospital
Ascension – Jacksonville, FL
Inventory Clerk – Supply Chain Management – Riverside Hospital – Jacksonville Florida. We support work-life balance through generous paid time off and encourage…
Jun 10
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Cytotechnologist
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Job Duties include evaluates microscopic slides including Gyn, Non-Gyn, and FNA slides, assists with FNA procedures, processes specimens for slide preparation,…
Jun 9
DSS Security Police
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Act as a Liaison with law enforcement and coordinates the functions of the Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) in the Emergency Department who are stationed at the…
Jun 9
Pt Access Intake Specialist I
Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN
Flexible work schedules; full-time/part-time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Provides security assistance to vehicles.
Easily apply
Jun 8
Scheduling Specialist Level 1
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K).
Jun 10
Financial Assistant II
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – full-time/part-time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Completion of High School or GED required.
Easily apply
Jun 9
Customer Relations Spec I – Pre-Cert
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules; full-time/part-time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Must be able to travel to Evansville, IN.
Easily apply
Jun 10
EMS Manager
Deaconess Health System – Henderson, KY
The Deaconess EMS Manager is responsible for financial, operational, and strategic planning including facilitation of internal communication between field staff…
Jun 9
DHS Police Officer
Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN
Actively engages in reporting and notification of safety infractions, the prevention and detection of criminal activity, and prevention of any activity adverse…
Jun 8
Phlebotomist
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
This position has responsibilities for timely collection and correct identification of specimens from patients for expeditious transport to appropriate…
Jun 8
EKG Treadmill Technician
Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN
Flexible work schedules to fit your life – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Nights – Weekend option. On-site day care access (Infant through Pre-K).
Jun 8

EPD Daily Activity Report

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EPD Meeting Cancellation Notice

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The Evansville Police Merit Commission scheduled meeting for 

Monday, June 13, 2022 has been cancelled.

The next scheduled meeting of the Police Merit Commission will be on 

Monday, June 27, 2022, in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex at 4:00pm.

Notice submitted by Sgt. Ray A. Smith Jr.,

 Liaison to the Evansville Police Merit Commission

Gov. Holcomb Selects Judge Derek Molter To Join Indiana Supreme Court

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter as the next member of the Indiana Supreme Court. Molter will replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Steven David.

“Derek Molter is devoted to the cause of justice and maintaining the integrity of our justice system,” Gov. Holcomb said. “He’s proven during his lengthy legal career and his tenure on the Indiana Court of Appeals his dedication to the critical role the judiciary plays in our system of government and the future of our state.”

Judge Molter was appointed to the Court of Appeals by Gov. Holcomb and began his service on Oct. 1, 2021.

“Derek Molter is a thoughtful and even-tempered judge,” Chief Justice Loretta Rush said. “From Newton County farming roots to pro bono work to Washington D.C. law firm experience, Derek brings a unique skill set that will be a lasting credit to the Indiana Supreme Court. It is a pleasure to welcome soon-to-be Justice Derek Molter.”

During his time on the Court of Appeals, Judge Molter has remained active as an officer in the Appellate Section of the Indiana State Bar, including recently leading an effort to organize an all-day continuing legal education seminar regarding state constitutional law.

Before joining the Court of Appeals, Molter was a partner at Ice Miller in Indianapolis and prior to that he was an attorney in Washington D.C. at Arnold & Porter LLP. Judge Molter became one of the most distinguished appellate lawyers in Indiana. He has appeared before the Indiana Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court, and numerous federal trial and appellate courts. He has played a key role in appellate preservation in many trials that reached jury verdicts and appeals.

“While I will miss working each day alongside my extraordinary colleagues on the Court of Appeals, I’m grateful for this opportunity to serve on the Supreme Court and honored to have been considered alongside two of Indiana’s finest public servants, Judge Dana Kenworthy and Justin Forkner,” Judge Derek Molter said.

Judge Molter was born and raised in Newton County. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law where he earned a place in the Order of the Coif Honor Society and graduated in the top three percent of his class.

Following graduation, Molter served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Theresa L. Springmann, a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Indiana. He then practiced at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington D.C.

Judge Molter continues to give back to his community. He recently partnered with Appellate Judge Leanna Weissmann and the State Bar to organize a collection effort to provide necessary supplies to Afghan evacuees at Camp Atterbury. Since 2011, he has helped administer a leadership fund that provides scholarships to students at his alma mater, South Newton High School. Judge Molter lives in Indianapolis with his wife Katie, an attorney, and his three children.

A date for Judge Molter’s robing ceremony will be determined by the Indiana Supreme Court. Grant County Superior Court Judge Dana Kenworthy and Justin Forkner, chief administrative officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, were the other two finalists nominated by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.

 

CHARITY AT HOME

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CHARITY AT HOME

 By Jim Redwine

JUNE 11, 2022

In Act I, scene iii of Shakespeare’s tragedy of Hamlet, Polonius gives advice to his son, Laertes, and to his daughter, Ophelia. Laertes is preparing to leave on a trip and Ophelia is being courted by Hamlet. Polonius gives his children sage advice but ironically fails to apply it to himself. He ends up spying on Hamlet and is mistakenly killed for his treachery. I guess Polonius was sort of like a newspaper columnist, it is easier to give advice than take it. Regardless, his advice has been good enough to stand the test of time for over four hundred years:

“Beware of entrance to a quarrel,

but being in [it] bear’s that the

opposed may beware of thee.

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This above all: To thine own self

be true, and it must follow, as

night the day, thou canst not

be false to any man.”

Perhaps Putin should have reviewed his Shakespeare before invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Russia’s “Special Military Operation” was initiated with little planning and even less thought for the possible consequences. Had Putin remained true to his stated goal of helping the Ukrainian people instead of attempting to conquer them, a symbiotic relationship between the two long-time neighbors might have been possible. Now, thanks to Russia’s reckless behavior, both countries are suffering greatly and will most likely continue to do so for years.

The collateral damage is spreading through numerous countries and some experts on international relations fear World War III might result. I think WWIII is unlikely but worldwide economic and social damage has already occurred. From a selfish parochial view, I blame Putin for helping drive inflation and divert United States taxpayer monies from many critical needs such as school security, COVID prevention and infrastructure right here at home.

America has already given Ukraine over fifty billion dollars in military and economic aid and is preparing to send another fifty billion. Of course, the United States and allies such as Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and France are already laying the groundwork to re-build Ukraine when the war ends. A figure of one trillion dollars for this purpose is tossed around as if it were a child’s allowance. One wonders how much good could be done at home; the American cobbler needs to shoe its own family.

According to an interview on National Public Radio on May 26, 2022, by hostess Ashish Valentine, the University of California at Berkeley economists, Drs. Yuriy Gorodnichenko and Barry Eichengreen, see the Re-build Ukraine project as an opportunity to build Ukraine better than it ever was with an emphasis on energy efficiency and pollution controls. Neither doctor addressed why such projects should be paid for with American tax dollars instead of first fixing such things as our western drought, mass shootings and murder rate problems, among many other domestic needs.

My suggestion is that before we either encourage WWIII or spend ourselves into a northern version of Venezuela we, also, revisit our Shakespeare where Polonius gave his children this additional sage advice:

“Neither a borrower nor a

lender be for loan loses

both itself and friend and

borrowing dulls the edge

of husbandry.”

Polonius further cautioned that when it comes to spending money, “Costly thy habit (clothes) as thy purse can buy.” In other words, only spend, or give away, what America can afford.

Yes, we can and should help others but, with eight billion people on Earth, we must not just write checks to Ukraine and then look for funds to make them good nor should we sacrifice the legitimate needs of three hundred and thirty million Americans in the name of charity or belligerence abroad.

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Sen. Braun, Sen. Marshall And Colleagues Introduce Bill To Allow COVID Funds To Be Used To Harden Schools

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun joined Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D. and Representative Mike Garcia (CA-25) in introducing the Safe Schools Act, legislation to allow COVID relief dollars allocated to schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to be used by schools to harden themselves with physical security measures, such as locks, panic buttons, individual room security systems, video surveillance, and hiring and paying the salaries of armed school resource officers. The legislation will exempt expenses for school security improvements from current ESSER guidelines that require expenses to be related to COVID-19. Senators Tim Scott, Thom Tillis, Steve Daines, Rick Scott, Chuck Grassley, Todd Young and Jerry Moran have cosponsored the legislation.

“Too often our schools are tragically viewed as ‘soft targets.’ The remaining ‘COVID relief funds that have been largely unused or mismanaged would be well spent protecting our children by hardening schools and bolstering school security,” said Senator Braun.

“While we made some progress in previous legislation to make our schools stronger, harder, and safer, certainly there is more that can and must be done immediately to protect kids,” said Senator Marshall. “What happened in Uvalde was a horrific tragedy. While many have been quick to play politics, one thing we can all agree on is that Congress must act to harden schools. For these reasons, I am introducing this legislation that allows the abundance of unused COVID relief dollars to be allocated to secure schools in Kansas and throughout the nation.”

“Now more than ever, we must be proactive in securing our schools. All Constitutional options need to be examined to ensure our children are safe in the classroom. I’m proud to join Senator Marshall in introducing the Safe Schools Act, a common-sense bill that would allow schools to spend leftover COVID relief funds on crucial security improvements to protect students from harm,” said Congressman Garcia.

Full bill text HERE.

Crawford Named USI Women’s Tennis Head Coach

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Crawford Named USI Women’s Tennis Head Coach

Evansville, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Athletics announced that Chris Crawford has been named the Women’s Tennis head coach after the retirement of Keely Porter at the end of this season. Crawford will continue to lead the USI Men’s Tennis program, in addition to taking the helm of the women’s team.

“USI is really excited that Chris has agreed to lead our women’s program and we believe he will be a great fit for the position,” said Jon Mark Hall, USI Director of Athletics. “He has a strong passion for the academic and athletic success of our young people and I believe our women’s team will see success in both of those areas as we make the transition to Division I in the NCAA.

“Chris was always a fierce competitor as a student-athlete and was a part of some great teams as a Screaming Eagle,” continues Hall. “As the winningest coach in the history of USI Men’s Tennis, Chris has proven to be a great mentor, teacher, and coach for the young men he has led and we believe he will do the same for the student-athletes on the women’s team.

“We are really excited for Chris to lead both programs as we transition to a higher level,” concluded Hall.

“I’m extremely excited to lead the women’s tennis program after the great career of Keely Porter,” said Crawford. “As we start the Division I season in August, our men’s and women’s teams will be ready to compete immediately.

“I look forward to working with these young men and women as they represent the high standards USI has on and off the court,” continued Crawford. “I want to thank Jon Mark Hall and the USI Athletics staff in their support of me to lead the tennis programs as they move forward to competing in the Ohio Valley Conference and Division I.”

Crawford has been in charge of the men’s team since 2009-10 and has become the all-time winningest head coach in the history of the program (183-99). He also posted a 46-20 GLVC record in his 13 seasons, leading USI to the league championship in 2013 and to NCAA Division II Tournament in eight seasons. The Eagles made the program’s first sweet 16 appearances in the NCAA II Tournament under Crawford’s direction in 2013.

The native of Jeffersonville, Indiana, was a standout on the USI Men’s Tennis team during his four seasons as an Eagle. He still holds the USI single-season record for most combined wins in a season (28 singles/24 doubles in 2001), had 123 career victories (58 singles and 75 doubles), and was named All-GLVC in 2002.

Crawford also was a member of the USI men’s squads that won four-straight GLVC championships (1999-2002) and made three NCAA Division II Tournament appearances (2000-02).

Porter retired as head coach of the women’s team after 31 seasons at the helm. She is the all-time winningest coach in USI women’s tennis program, accumulating 256 victories and 118 wins in the GLVC. The Eagles also made two NCAA Division II Tournament appearances and had 12 top-four finishes in the GLVC under Porter’s direction.

“USI, truly, appreciates the commitment Keely has had for our women’s program for 31 years,” said Hall. “I came to USI as an assistant athletics director and men’s tennis coach in 1995 and she served as a great mentor and friend to me.

“Keely appreciated the term “student-athlete” and always handled herself with the greatest amount of integrity and class,” concluded Hall.

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