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LEADERSHIP EVERYONE NEXT RETREAT: OCTOBER 22-24
COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES NOW IN CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER
COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES NOW IN CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER
As you might have already noticed, the City-County Observer has made a serious effort in 2019 to provide complimentary obituaries to our readers. We feel it is our duty to honor the memory of the deceased and relay this information to the community without charging any fees. Â We are pleased that we are in a position to help grieving family members during their time of need by publishing the obituaries of their loved ones at no costs.
With that being said, we would like to take a moment to thank the following local funeral homes that have helped make our vision possible:
Alexander Funeral Homes (Evansville And Newburgh)
Ziemer Funeral Homes (Evansville)
Scheider Funeral Home (Mt. Vernon)
Koehler Funeral Home (Boonville And Chandler)
Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel (Evansville And Henderson)
Titzer Funeral Homes (Evansville-Newburgh)
Pierre Funeral Home (Evansville)
BOONE Funeral Home (Evansville)
We look forward to adding one more funeral home in one obituary section in the near future. If you or anyone you know has influence with Browning FUNERAL Home we encourage you to ask them to contact the City-County Observer so we can discuss with them about putting their complimentary obituaries in our paper.
Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN.
The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of one or more of the following: collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); for discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems (3); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9); to train school board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials (11).
The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.
The MONTHLY SCOOP ON THE ARTS IN COMMUNITIES
Learn how Decay Devils has been able to get a Rust Belt city interested in historical preservation for the first time in 40 years at the Indiana Arts Homecoming conference this October in Indianapolis.
A few years ago, the City of Gary sold the Union Station building for $10 to Decay Devils “who have cleaned the outside and have plans to haul away the garbage and put windows back in. Perhaps it could become a restaurant. Or a museum. Most of all, they say, it could serve as a sign that this city, which has lost more than half its population and struggles with violence and blight, is heading toward a long-awaited rebound.” (Mitch Smith, New York Times)
Presenting will be one of the organization’s founding members, Andrea Ledbetter. In addition to her work with Decay Devils, Andrea is a photographer, writer, researcher, and registered nurse. Space is limited so grab your ticket for the Indiana Arts Homecoming (October 24-25, 2019) and secure your spot to get connected with this incredible group! |
Ohio-based band Mo’ Mojo perform at The Purple Fiddle in West Virginia. Photo from The Purple Fiddle.
Five Stories You Don’t Want to Miss
How one rural community leveraged the arts to renew its economy
Artwork created in El Paso to help the community heal
Learning the racial geography of Indiana as a young Black girl in the 1980s
18 times Toni Morrison spoke to our souls
The power and possibility of Dayton’s Oregon District
Putnam County Mural Project Site from CreatINg Places
Friends Tell Friends About Funding
We’re here for a good alliteration and sharing funding opportunities to help bring the arts to communities across our state. Take a look at these opportunities.
- Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites for site specific project support
- CreatINg Places crowdfunding for community improvements and projects
- Rural Indiana Performance Fund for community concerts / performances
- Historic Renovation Grant Program for facade facelifts
- INcommon grants support community gatherings to talk about tough topics
Inspiration from Instagram
Indiana is home to ten arts and culture hot spots! Follow these Instagram accounts for creative inspiration.
- Arts Village Brown County
- Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD)
- Carmel Arts and Design District
- Columbus Area Arts Council
- Madison Area Arts Alliance
- Nickel Plate District, Fishers
- Nickel Plate Arts, Noblesville
- NoCo Arts and Cultural District
- Wabash Valley Art Spaces
- Tippecanoe Arts Federation
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Sending all the creative vibes your way, Bridget Eckert
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When Should You Stop For A School Bus?
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When Should You Stop For A School Bus? by Wendy McNamara |
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Now that children are returning to school, all motorists must pay attention and stop for school buses.
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When a bus is stopped with its flashing red lights activated and its stop arm extended, drivers are required to stop when approaching it from any direction. If motorists are on a highway that is divided by a barrier or unpaved area, they are required to stop if they are traveling in the same direction as the school bus. If there is no barrier, all lanes in all directions must stop.
While most drivers follow these traffic laws, there are some who are either unaware or disregard the law completely. In fact, Hoosier bus drivers report an average of more than 2,500 stop-arm violations each day. I supported a new law to keep students safe and hold motorists accountable when they disregard a school bus stop-arm. Through this law, the penalty for injuring or killing someone as a result of recklessly passing a school bus has been increased, which could potentially mean larger fines and longer jail sentences for violators. A court can also suspend a violator’s driver’s license for up to a year. |
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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 26, 2019
4:00 p.m. Room 307, Civic Center Complex
- EXECUTIVE SESSION:
- An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
- The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees. This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
- OPEN SESSION:
- CALL TO ORDER
- ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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- August 12, 2019Â (Scott and Hamilton)
- APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
- PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
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- Sergeant Brian Talsma reports on officers in SWILEA.
- Sergeant Steve Kleeman reports on officers in Field Training Program.
- APPLICANTS:
- 19-011
- DISCIPLINE:
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- 19-PO-19, Officer Abbi Fahse, Badge Number 1452, 3-day suspension (no appeal)
- 19-PO-17, Officer Alanna Tabor, Badge Number 1450, 5-day suspension (no appeal)
- REMINDERS:Â The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2019 at 4:00pm. Â
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- ADJOURNMENT
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Thurman Andy Wicker: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Alexius Dededrianna Neal: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)
Terrence Terell Wilder Sr.: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Jayden Trace Mitchell: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)
Jeremy Wayne Brown: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Jamie Ann Williamson: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Vaughn L. Robinson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (A infraction)
Kenyon Samie Stiff: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Speeding (C infraction)
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for August 26
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for August 26, 2019.
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Monday, August 26: The Last Mile: Indiana Women’s Prison Graduation
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Commissioner Rob Carter, Indiana Department of Correction
Chris Redlitz, Co-Founder of The Last Mile
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 a.m. Monday, August 26
WHERE:         Indiana Women’s Prison
Chapel
2596 Girls School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Media (reporters, photographers, etc.) are welcome to attend but must arrive by 9:30 a.m. EST for screening and must RSVP by 5 p.m. EST August 25, 2019 to Margaux Auxier at MAuxier@idoc.in.gov.
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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Freedom win in 11 innings over Otters
Despite tying the game at three in the eighth inning Friday, the Evansville Otters couldn’t push across the go-ahead run as the Florence Freedom took the series opener 6-3 in 11 innings.
In a game that was a pitcher’s duel for most of the game, both offenses started to scratch and claw for runs in the latter part of the game.
Florence grabbed a 1-0 in the top of the fourth inning, which Evansville equalized in the bottom of the sixth when Rob Calabrese scored from second on a throwing error by Florence catcher Ryan Rinsky.
After that fourth inning run, Otters starter Matt Quintana had a stretch of retiring 10 of the 12 next batters he faced.
The Otters’ tying run in the sixth would be the only blemish on Scott Sebald’s line for Florence. He went six innings, allowing one run on four hits. He would earn a no-decision.
The Otters would take a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the seventh on a bases-loaded hit by pitch to Keith Grieshaber and scoring Tanner Wetrich.
Quintana would be pulled in the middle of the eighth inning, giving way to reliever Abraham Almonte. Quintana pitching 7.1 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and struck out seven. He took a no-decision.
With two men on and two outs, Isaac Bernard hit a two-RBI double off Almonte, giving the Freedom a 3-2 lead.
The Otters tied the game at three in the bottom of the eighth as Elijah MacNamee scored on a pinch-hit infield single by Dakota Phillips.
The game remained tied at three until the 11th inning, forcing the international tie-breaker rule to come into effect.
With Brandon Pugh starting at second base, Austin Wobrock reached base on an error and Pugh advanced to third.
Connor Crane lined a two-RBI triple to give the Freedom a 5-3 lead off Otters reliever Cam Opp.
Luis Pintor followed with an RBI single, giving Florence a 6-3 advantage.
The Freedom and Jared Cheek retired the Otters in the bottom of the 11th inning to get the series-opening win.
Cheek got the win after going 2.1 innings in relief, moving his record to 1-1.
Cam Opp would be given the loss, dropping his record to 4-2.
Game two of the series will be Saturday at 6:35 p.m. from Bosse Field.