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ELLSWORTH SELECTED AS THE CCO 2021 “COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARDS” MASTER OF CEREMONY

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The City-County Observer is excited to announce that Brad Ellsworth the former Vanderburgh County Sheriff’,  past member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and CenterPoint Energy Director Of Local Government And Community Affairs-Indiana will be the Master Of Ceremony for the City-County Observer “Community Services Award”  2021 luncheon to be held on October 20, 2021, at Bally’s-Evansville.

ATTACHED IS THE PROFILE OF THE BRAD ELLSWORTH

Education

The University of Southern Indiana, Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice (81), Indiana State University, Master’s Degree in Criminology (93), Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (95).

Brad Ellsworth Professional Experiences

Served with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office from April of 1982 until December of 2006. During this time he served in every merit rank and in every capacity. In 1998 he was elected as Sheriff of the County and served two terms (term-limited).

Patrolman-1982-87 detention division, motor patrol

Corporal -1987-89 supervised detention division, narcotics investigator, K-9 handler

Sergeant-1989-93 supervised narcotics division, implemented DARE program countywide

Lieutenant-1993-95 shift commander in the patrol division

Captain-1995-96 Field Operations and Support Services Commander

Chief Deputy -1996-98 Executive Commander of the Administration and Detention Divisions

Sheriff-1999-2006 elected to 2 terms as Sheriff (Indiana is limited to 2 terms)

U.S. House of Representatives

Elected to represent the 8th district of Indiana. Served two terms on the Armed Services, Agriculture and Small Business Committees.

In 2010 made an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate, when then-Senator Bayh chose not to run.

Brad Ellsworth Current And Past Boards and  Community Service

United Way of Southwest Indiana- Board Member, Statewide 211 Board Member, RADIUS Indiana Board Member, Battery Innovation Center (BIC) Board Member, BRIDGE LINK Board Member, Evansville Brownfields Board Member, WNIN Board Member, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, G.A.G.E. Board Member, Association for the Blind, Youth First Advisory Board.

The “Community Services Award” winners for 2021 are Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, local attorney Charles L. Berger, the Honorable Superior Court Judge Rich D’Amour, former Vanderburgh County Treasurer Susan Kirk, City Councilman Alex Burton, and Lisa Vaughn.

This year’s awards luncheon will be held at Bally’s-Evansville on October 20, 2021.

 

LIHEAP and LIHWAP: Application Intake Open

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Hoosiers can apply for assistance to help with their utility costs, including a new program focused on household water expenses.

IHCDA’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist you with the high cost of home energy and can help if you are about to get disconnected. An EAP benefit will not cover all of your annual heating and electrics costs, so you should continue to pay your bills regularly.

Please click HERE to access the online application for utility assistance.

When you complete the EAP application, check the box that you want to receive water assistance as well. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency water/wastewater program that will help low-income households and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.  It will be used to fund a one-time benefit for eligible households who have been disconnected or are on disconnect notice from water/wastewater services or arrearages for water/wastewater services. This funding is available to be used through September 2023 and the program will be finished when the funds run out.

For assistance and/or questions about the Energy Assistance and/or Water Assistance programs, please contact the Community Programs team at LIHEAP@ihcda.in.gov.

Schedule For The 2021 Westside Nut Club Fall Festival

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The Westside Nut Club Fall Festival is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, with Family Day, which allows parents to bring their kids to the festival between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the youngsters to enjoy the rides.

Starting Oct. 4, through Saturday, Oct. 9, the festival will start in earnest.  Starting Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, the food booths will be opened.  Attached is the link to the Munchie Map:  2021 Munchie Map Link Map.

Attached is also is the full 2021 Fall Festival schedule on nutclubfallfestival.com/schedule.

HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS

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October 3 – October 9

The Week in Indiana History
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1849      James Whitcomb Riley was born in Greenfield.  Beginning as an itinerant sign painter and musician, he became the “Hoosier Poet” and one of the most famous people of his time.  His poems, like “When the Frost is on the Punkin'” and “Little Orphant Annie,” captured the childhood memories of an entire generation and appealed to people of all ages.
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1850     Indiana’s Second Constitutional Convention convened in Indianapolis.  The 150 delegates addressed issues that had arisen during the formative years of the state.  Population growth since statehood in 1816, combined with radical changes in the economy, had brought about a need to form a more modern document.  The convention concluded its work in 127 days.  The 1851 Constitution, with amendments, continues to serve as the foundation of state government.  Pictured:  The Indiana Statehouse in 1850.
well1886     Speculators discovered natural gas in a cornfield near Kokomo, leading to a “gas boom.”  The plentiful supply of nearly-free fuel led to the establishment of many glass manufacturing companies in the area.  Many jobs were created in a short time.  The population of Kokomo doubled from about 4,000 to over 8,000 in the next few years.
wilson1912     Woodrow Wilson, Governor of New Jersey, made a late-night visit to the Indiana Statehouse.  He went into the rotunda to see a model home exhibit.  There he was treated to coffee and homemade biscuits by students from Manual Training High School.  He also viewed exhibits on other floors of the Capitol, including the chamber of the House of Representatives where he witnessed demonstrations of equipment used in coal mine rescues.  He was in the city campaigning for President of the United States.
statue1946     Ernest M. Viquesney died in Spencer, Indiana.  A talented artist, he became best known as a sculptor.  His most famous work is a statue titled “The Spirit of the American Doughboy,” which depicts a World War I soldier in full battle uniform.  One of the most popular statues in American history, it was mass produced and at one time was found at over 300 locations across the country, most often in parks and county courtyards.  It is still standing in 11 Indiana cities, including Evansville, Attica, New Castle, Muncie, Peru, and the sculptor’s hometown of Spencer.  Pictured:  “The Spirit of the American Doughboy” in front of the Owen County Courthouse in Spencer.
monument1960     The Tippecanoe Battlefield was designated a National Historic Landmark.  An 85-foot marble obelisk stands on the site where the Battle of Tippecanoe was fought in 1811.  United States forces, led by William Henry Harrison, clashed with the Native American federation led by Shawnee Chief Tecumseh.  The area now encompasses 96 acres and includes picnic areas, a nature center, and hiking trails.
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Indiana Department of Administration

Visitors are welcome at the Indiana Statehouse Monday through Saturday.  For more information, please contact the tour office.

(317) 233-5293
touroffice@idoa.in.gov  

Indiana Quick Quiz

1.  James Whitcomb Riley was named for a friend of his father.  What role did James Whitcomb play in Indiana history?

2.  A statue of James Whitcomb Riley greets visitors in front of which Indiana county courthouse?

3.  True or False:  Riley performed at the White House for every U.S. President from Benjamin Harrison to Woodrow Wilson.

Answers Below

Hoosier Quote of the Week

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“I loved the activity at the Mansion at 4343 North Meridian.  Oh, there were frantic days, but so many appreciative people.”

– – -Barbara Winterble Handley (1909 – 1980)

Her husband, Harold Handley, was Governor of Indiana from 1957 to 1961.  Born in Wisconsin, she moved to Pasadena, California, where she studied modern dance under Martha Graham.  She met her future husband when she was working for the Red Cross during World War II.

Did You Know?

     The Tippecanoe Battlefield was the first Indiana site to be designated a National Historic Landmark.  The NHL program, administered by the National Park Service, honors properties which have nationwide historic significance.  There are now 43 National Historic Landmarks in Indiana.  They include Angel Mounds near Evansville , the Levi Coffin House in Fountain City, Grouseland in Vincennes, the Miller House in Columbus, the Wallace Circus Headquarters in Peru, and the West Baden Springs Hotel .

ABE MARTIN SEZ:

Very often the quiet feller has said all he knows.

Kin Hubbard, The Indianapolis News,September 27, 1917

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Felony Charges For Vanderburgh County

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Felony Charges For Vanderburgh County

Charles Lee Connolly III

Count 1 – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Unlawful Possession of Syringe : 6F : Pending

Thomas Lynn Givens

  Count 1 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Fregernald Erico Hicks

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 5F : Dismissed
  Count 2 – Disorderly Conduct : BM : Guilty

Shawn Michael Mason

Count 1 – Stalking : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Residential Entry : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending

Daniel Jacob Bellm

Count 1 – HC – (Attempt) Obstruction of Justice : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – HC – Stalking : 5F : Pending
  Count 3 – Invasion of Privacy : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – Disorderly Conduct : BM : Pending

Daniel William Baughn

Count 1 – Possession of a Controlled Substance : 6F : Pending

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Gov. Holcomb Partners With Neighboring States To Coordinate  Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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Holcomb Partners With The Neighboring States To Coordinate  Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

  • Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin will collaborate to support an electric vehicle charging network across Midwest.
  • Demand for new EV-related jobs requires cooperative approaches within Midwest Region.
  • Multi-state effort will support EV manufacturing, futureproof regional commerce, & reduce pollution.

Governors from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin today announced the establishment of a partnership to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the Midwest region, signing the Regional Electric Vehicle for the Midwest Memorandum of Understanding (REV Midwest MOU). The goal of the REV Midwest MOU is to collectively accelerate vehicle electrification in the Midwest Region. REV Midwest will provide the foundation for cooperation on fleet electrification along key commercial corridors to safeguard economic security, grow jobs, futureproof interstate commerce, reduce harmful emissions, improve public health, and advance innovation. The MOU also ensures the entire Midwest region is able to effectively compete for new private investment and federal funding for vehicle electrification.

“As the Crossroads of America, transportation plays a vital role in Indiana’s economic success and continued growth,” Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said. “I’m proud to partner with our neighboring states to put the Midwest region on the leading edge of providing the charging infrastructure needed to futureproof our transportation network and meet the demand as rapid adoption of electric vehicles continues.”

“Today’s REV Midwest partnership is a bipartisan effort to build the future of mobility and electrification and connect our communities,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Our partnership will enable the Midwest to lead on electric vehicle adoption, reduce carbon emissions, spur innovation, and create good-paying jobs.”

Building on the advanced manufacturing, engineering, research and development, and technological expertise of the Great Lakes Region, REV Midwest will coordinate to promote clean energy and mobility manufacturing, leverage the states’ automotive industry electrification leadership, grow the region’s share of electric vehicle production, and elevate access to tools required to equip the workforce of tomorrow.

Improving access to charging infrastructure and reducing range anxiety will support EV adoption and the next generation of American-made electric automobiles. Through REV Midwest, the states will work together to remove barriers to electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) and enable EV charging across states by coordinating to optimize charging infrastructure, cooperate on best practices, and support standardization.

“Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act puts us on track to be the best state in the nation to manufacture and drive an electric vehicle – but we’re just getting started, and the work doesn’t stop at our state borders,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “By working together with our Midwestern neighbors, we can accelerate the region’s growth in the transportation sector, create jobs across our communities, and prioritize the environment that makes the Great Lakes region so great along the way.”

An estimated 105,000 new jobs in the utility sector are anticipated to be needed to deploy EV charging infrastructure by 2030.[i] The states will work together with the industry to understand future workforce needs and support workforce training programs to build the transportation system of the future.

“The Midwest has the ingenuity and the drive to develop innovative solutions to curb climate change,” said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. “I am proud to work with my fellow Midwest governors to not only reduce pollution, but protect public health, create jobs, and increase consumer choice across the region.”

The REV Midwest is a multi-state compact to develop, operate, and market our region and strategically develop an EV charging infrastructure network that works for industry and people. The network will initially focus on the interstate and regionally significant commercial corridors and creating publicly accessible charging opportunities capable of serving MHDV where the Midwest can leverage our existing role as a shipping and logistics hub.

The MOU is meant to competitively position the Midwest for upcoming federal funding opportunities and create a welcoming environment for economic development and innovation around EVs, EV charging infrastructure, battery performance, and other technologies on the cutting edge of the transportation energy sector convergence. These innovations and opportunities will be crucial to safeguard the region’s manufacturing economy in the long term.

“We shouldn’t have to choose between building a cleaner, more equitable state and economic development—and thankfully, vehicle electrification is an area where we can do both,” said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. “This regional partnership will be critical for addressing emissions from the transportation sector, ensuring folks in every community have cleaner air to breathe and creating jobs to meet our future workforce needs.”

The transportation sector is a leading source air, climate, and water pollution. REV Midwest can also support goals to promote a fair and equitable transition to EVs for all communities. One benefit of the initial focus on MHDVs will be to reduce pollution in communities located near freight and shipping facilities and along transportation corridors, where nearby historically disadvantaged communities are harmed by emissions and the negative environmental impacts. Reducing harmful emissions through EV deployment makes all communities more sustainable, healthy, and equitable places to live, work and play. REV Midwest will cooperate with energy providers to address the full emissions reduction potential and encourage community sustainability through grid advancement.

To view the MOU, please click here.

For more information ow Indiana is supporting mobility and electrification efforts click here.

 2021 Fall Festival Security Information

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 2021 Fall Festival Security Information

Representatives from the EPD, EFD, AMR, EMA, WSNC, and Vanderburgh County Dispatch have been meeting for the past several months to plan for the safety and security of the 2021 WSNC Fall Festival. 

Some Of The Things Included In Planning Are: 

1. We had a Fall Festival Safety/Security Tabletop Exercise (put on by EFD). 

2. We will meet with each of the 130+ booth chairmen to discuss safety/security issues.

3. We will once again meet with the WSNC members to discuss the 

Role they can play in helping us keep the Festival safe. 

*We would like you to remind everyone that it is up to the whole community to ensure the safety/security of the Fall Festival. 

**If you see or hear anything or anyone that looks suspicious you should not hesitate to call 911, tell a police officer, fireman, or a Nut Club member (who can be identified by their headgear!) 

Please put this list of banned items on your website if you can: 

Items You Cannot Bring To The Fall Festival:

1. Animals/Pets of any type – service animals are allowed 

2. Glass Bottles/Jars/Containers 

3. Squirt Guns of any type/Water Balloons 

4. Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/Roller-Blades 

5. Drones 

6. Fireworks 

7. No Halloween masks 

Thanks for Helping Us Out 

 

University Of Evansville Theatre Re-Opens

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University Of Evansville Theatre Re-Opens Shanklin Theatre with “Everybody”, By Branden Jacobs Jenkins

EVANSVILLE, IN (09/30/2021) The University of Evansville (UE) Department of Theatre opens their 2021-2022 season with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Everybody, on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on October 1-2 and at 2:00 p.m. on October 3.

A finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, this innovative play is an immersive and inclusive experience for the cast and audience-as actors to draw lots onstage to discover which role they will play at each performance. This brilliant, award-winning playwright gives us a modern take on Everyman, a 15th-century morality play. His inventive interpretation is a provocative and joyful romp about love and death, a whimsical look into the unknown, and, ultimately, an exploration of the ties that bind us on this wondrous journey called life. Who knew that death could be so fun? And absurdly funny!

Stacey Yen, visiting assistant professor of acting, directs Everybody. Austin C. Kuhn, guest artist, and 2020 alumnus, serves as the scenic designer; assistant professor Sarah J. Smith serves as the costume designer; associate professor Stephen Boulmetis serves as the lighting designer; Sid McCarty, guest artist, and 2020 alumna, serves as the sound designer; Liv Darshani Pedersen, a senior stage management major from Chaska, Minnesota, serves as the dramaturg; and Zoe Paraskevopoulos, a junior stage management major from Flower Mound, Texas, serves as the stage manager. The company features David Akinwande, a junior performance major from Houston, Texas; Liv Campbell, a senior performance major from Kingwood, Texas; Jake Conrad, a junior performance major from Olympia, Washington; Kayleigh Doyle, a senior performance major from McKinney, Texas; Garrett Hale, a sophomore performance major from Haslet, Texas; Delanie Kitzman, a senior performance major from Tomball, Texas; Eli Lomax, a senior performance major from Sellersburg, Indiana; Becky Rusch, a senior performance major from Newark, Delaware; Gabriel Smothers, a junior performance major from Casper, Wyoming; and Allie Marie Wheeless, a sophomore theatre management major from Midland, Texas.

In following industry standards as established by the Broadway League, all audience members must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result taken within 72 hours of the date on their ticket. Upon arrival at Shanklin Theatre, proof of vaccination/negative test result and an ID will be checked before each performance. In compliance with the UE Coronavirus Task Force guidelines, all audience members must remain masked while indoors on campus. Additionally, Shanklin Theatre will be seated at no more than 50% capacity.

Season tickets are available now at $45 for adults and $40 for senior adults, students, and UE faculty and staff. Single ticket prices for Everybody, Three Sisters, and Gone Missing are $20 for adults and $18 for senior adults, students, and UE faculty and staff. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the performance they wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased by calling (812) 488-2031, Monday through Friday, from 12:00-5:00 p.m.

 

USI Softball To Host IU In Honor Of Senior Catcher Schoolcraft

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Courtney Schoolcraft (Crest Hill, Illinois), who has had an ongoing battle with Clear Cell Sarcoma cancer since 2019.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the USI Athletics office in the Screaming Eagles Complex starting today and can be purchased at Deaconess Sports Complex on the day of the game. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds will go to the Schoolcraft family to help with their medical expenses.

USI also is asking that everyone wear yellow to honor Schoolcraft and spread cancer awareness.

The Eagles also are scrimmaging John A. Logan College today at 2 p.m. at the USI Softball Field and Wabash Valley College Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the USI Softball Field.

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