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“READERS FORUM” MAY 12, 2019
We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “Readers’ Poll†question is How would you rate the current condition of Ellis Park?
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MAY 12, 2019 “IS IT TRUE” -THE SALE OF ELLIS PARK
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.
IS IT TRUE when Saratoga Gaming Of New York purchased Ellis Park from former owner Ron Geary over a year ago, they promised members of the Kentucky Racing Commission that they would do some major renovations at that facility once they took over ownership of it?  …since the time Saratoga Gaming Of New York purchased Ellis Park they have done very little to upgrade the historic racing facility?
IS IT TRUE we’ve been told that the patrons of Ellis Park are extremely disappointed that Saratoga Gaming Of New York hasn’t updated the interior decor of the aging “Club House” building? …we are also told that patrons of Ellis Park are extremely disappointed that Saratoga Gaming of New York hasn’t spent the money to professionally pave and stripe the parking lot, install additional exterior security lighting, update the information and directional signage, install a first-class exterior digital on-premise sign located next to the highway and most importantly replaced some of the out-dated Historial slot machines?
IS IT TRUE yesterday we received confirmation from extremely reliable sources that Saratoga Gaming Of New York has signed a contract with a successful gaming, hotel and retail development corporation located in Albuquerque, New Mexico to purchase Ellis Park? …we are told that the Kentucky Racing Commission is currently reviewing this deal?  …we are also told that this deal has been extremely tedious and complex to analyze? …we are told that the Kentucky Racing Commission is hoping to put this agreement on the upcoming June-2019 Kentucky Racing Commission agenda for discussion and approval?  …our sources tell us that the chances of this deal being approved by the Kentucky Racing Commission are very good?
IS IT TRUE we are extremely pleased to hear that the new owner’s of Ellis Park may be  Laguna Development Corporation from Albuquerque, New Mexico because they have a solid management team in place and the proven financial strength that will guarantee a stable long term business strategy for Ellis Park?
Today’s “READERS POLL” question is: How would you rate the current condition of Ellis Park?
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City Council Meeting May 12, 2019
MAY 13, 2019
1 NW ML KING JR. BLVD – ROOM 301
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2019-07 An Ordinance to Vacate a Public Right of Way in Evansville, Indiana, All That Portion of a 25’ Roadway Easement for Carol Drive West of 3700 Pollack Avenue, Also Being That Area East of 3624 Pollack Avenue That Was Previously Vacated and a 20’ x 25’ Portion North of that Area of Carol Drive that was Previously Vacated. The Original Vacation Was Performed in 2012 by Ordinance No. G-2012-2 and Recorded in Document Number 2012R-4136 in the Office of the Recorder of Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 5/20/2019 G-2019-07 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2019-09 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations & Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date: 5/20/2019 F-2019-09 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2019-10 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Re-Appropriations within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date: 5/20/2019 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD F-2019-10 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2019-05 An Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.40 (Unsolicited Materials) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): McGinn, Mosby, Weaver Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 5/13/2019 G-2019-05 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2019-06 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places Within The City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as a Part of Market Street Which is Adjacent to 428 NW 3rd Street, In the City of Evansville, Indiana. Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 5/13/2019 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS G-2019-06 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2019-06 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1012-1020 N. Governor Street Petitioner: Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. Owner: Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. Requested Change: C4 to R2 Ward: 3 Hayden Representative: Beth Folz, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. R-2019-06 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2019-07 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 313 E. 317 E. Louisiana Street Petitioner: Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. Owner: Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. Requested Change: C4 to R2 Ward: 3 Hayden Representative: Beth Folz, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. R-2019-07 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2019-07 A Resolution Renaming a Portion of Walnut Street Between Second Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to Bob Jones Way Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 5/13/2019 C-2019-07 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, May 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
New Bankruptcy Judge Appointed To Indiana Southern District Bench
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Lawrence Circuit Judge Andrea K. McCord has been appointed to a 14-year term as a bankruptcy judge in the Indiana Southern District Court based in New Albany. McCord will take office May 20, succeeding retiring bankruptcy Judge Basil H. Lorch III.
7th Circuit Chief Judge Diane P. Wood announced McCord’s appointment Friday, May 10, 2019, after the court last June began a search for Lorch’s successor. McCord was selected by the judges of the 7th Circuit.
McCord was appointed to the state court bench in Bedford in 2007 by Gov. Mitch Daniels, after which she twice was re-elected, most recently without opposition in 2014. McCord is a 2013 graduate of the Indiana Judicial College and chairs the Improvements to the Judiciary Committee for the Indiana State Bar Association. She also is a member of the American Bar Association, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, director of the Indiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and a member of the Indiana Judges Association. She is a member of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees and is active in the Lawrence County Bar Association.
A graduate of Franklin College, McCord was student body president and a Roger D. Branigan Scholar before earning her law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law. Admitted to practice in 1990, she clerked for Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Linda Chezem, then worked in private practice in Franklin, where she later served as a deputy prosecutor and a juvenile referee.
McCord also has taught at conferences and has served on numerous panels at various conferences and continuing legal education programs. She was a member of the founding board of The Lion’s Den, a nonprofit teen coffeehouse, and a founder of Walk with Excellence.
A date for McCord’s formal investiture on the bankruptcy court was not immediately available.
Hose House No. 8 by Pat Sides
Although this photo was shot in 1920, the building is still recognizable. Hose House No. 8 was erected at 913 West Columbia in 1878, as the population of Lamasco surged because of the numerous industries developing along Pigeon Creek.
In 1909, the structure was renovated; two wings were added to the hose house, one of which served as a police substation. The building originally had a bell tower, as was the custom in the age before radios and telephones, but all hose house bell towers in the city were removed in 1936 when they were declared obsolete.
Changing demographics and an aging building forced the fire department to vacate the building in 1992. It survived the wrecking ball and still stands proudly at Columbia and Third Avenue.
UE Dedicates the Newly Renovated Hyde Hall
The University of Evansville held a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Hyde Hall on Thursday, May 9. UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz led the dedication and Abigail Werling, vice president for development and alumni relations, also spoke.
Renovations to Hyde Hall have provided academic space upgrades including interactive learning centers equipped with technology allowing for collaborative, project-based work and group learning. Along with upgraded learning spaces, Hyde Hall received an advanced energy efficient heating and cooling system, illustrating UE’s commitment to providing a sustainable, healthy learning environment.
Hyde Hall is located in the heart of the UE campus and houses Shanklin Theatre, home of the University of Evansville’s nationally renowned undergraduate theatre program. Hyde Hall is also home to the administrative offices for the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences and other faculty offices, classrooms, and core learning spaces.
“Virtually every student who studies at the University will take a class in Hyde Hall,” said Pietruszkiewicz. Now, our accomplished faculty have a state-of-the-art facility to transform the lives of those students through scholarship and research.”
The project was led by ARC Construction with the design created by architect, Hafer. Renovations began in May of 2018 after a two-year fundraising period.
“None of this would be possible without the dedication of our donors,” said Werling. “Their contributions will provide the next generation with an enhanced college experience grounded in the liberal arts, and we are truly grateful for their support.”
There are 24 spaces within Hyde Hall named for donors who supported the project:
- Steve and Susan Worthington Department of Theatre Chair’s Office
- Rausch Study Alcove
- Bradley E. Coomer ’93 Classroom
- Kathy ’72 & M ’79 and Stephen Briscoe Classroom
- F. C. Tucker Emge Realtors Classroom
- Niel and Karen Ellerbrook Theatre Conference Room
- Josh ’01 and Shelley Goode Classroom
- Dr. James ’67 and Kathleen Pickrell Classroom
- J. Richard ’60 and Nancy Lukens ’64 Morgan Classroom in Memory of Matthew K. Morgan
- Brad ’92 and Jill ’92 Seitzinger Classroom
- Art and Anne ’80 Wilmes Classroom
- Barbara Kolb Price Classroom
- Dr. Delbert Sampson Psychology Research Lab
- Vectren, a CenterPoint Energy Company Computer Lab
- Melvin M. Peterson Video Production Lab
- Dave Young ’95 and Cheryl Cahill Theatre Rehearsal Studio
- James and Karen Hyde Classroom
- ARC Construction Ticket Office
- Toyota Lounge
- Nick ’70 and Jo Anne ’71 Rutigliano Dean’s Suite
- G. Richard and Rita Eykamp Theatre Suite
- John C. and Diane Schroeder Corridor
- In grateful recognition of Bob and Lisa Jones (inside John David Lutz Theatre Lab)
- In grateful recognition of Paul ’71 and Patricia Jones (seating cove on first floor)
- John David Lutz Theatre Lab
University of Evansville Spring Commencement Ceremony
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The University of Evansville bestowed 497 degrees upon 475 graduates during the 161st commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz presided.
Several awards were given at the ceremony including the Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Award, the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Eykamp Prize. Additionally, three honorary degrees were given during the celebration.
Full information on the award recipients is as follows:
2019 Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Award
Each year, a committee of students and faculty selects an award recipient for the most outstanding senior. The selection is based on high academic performance, a commitment to service, outstanding leadership, and involvement in diverse campus activities. The award is named for two of the University’s most respected alumni, Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May.
This year’s recipient is Chace Avery. He truly embodies the spirit of philanthropy, innovation, and change making that are at the heart of the University of Evansville experience.
As a biochemistry student, research led Avery to an internship with the National Institutes of Health where he performed data analysis on a clinical trial focused on patients with severe insulin resistance.
While president of his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Avery created a new philanthropy event called the Patriot’s Run to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project where participants ran a 5k wearing backpacks, mirroring our US troops who wear heavy backpacks every day.
Avery says the pride and joy of his UE experience have been his involvement in Habitat for Humanity. He served as the President for Habitat for Humanity for two years, during which time he planned and executed the nation’s first Habitat for Humanity Barn Blitz. This event brought 200 UE students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members together to build 30-yard barns to accompany Habitat for Humanity Homes in Evansville. He also worked on the 499th Habitat for Humanity House in Evansville and was part of the inaugural Evansville team to build a Habitat for Humanity House while abroad in Portugal. To bring his involvement full circle, he will be building another home with UE students in Chacala, Mexico after graduation.
Avsery also took a ChangeLab class focused on the development of Tiny Homes for the homeless in Evansville and was able to serve at a women’s shelter called Ruth’s House. He was a part of Student Christian Fellowship, an active Orientation Leader, and was a co-founder for the University’s Ballroom Dancing Club.
Avery has done all of the above while still maintaining an outstanding academic record, appearing on the Dean’s list every single semester of his UE career.
In August, Avery will attend Indiana University School of Medicine to pursue a medical specialty in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He says he plans to continue making a difference in the world of medicine through innovative philanthropy, just as he has at UE.
UE Alumni Association Oustanding Teacher Award
Professor Atefeh Yazdanparast was awarded the 2019 UE Alumni Association’s Outstanding Teacher Award. Yazdanparast is highly revered by students and colleagues alike. Many say she is the best professor they’ve ever had and others think the best instructor at UE!
Dean Rawski says she is an exceptional teacher and scholar and connects well with her students.
Yazdanparast received her Ph.D. in Marketing with a minor in Business Anthropology from the University of North Texas in 2012. Since joining the UE faculty in 2012, she has been the recipient of the 2018 Dean’s Teaching Award, the 2018 National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award, Class of 1961 Faculty Fellowship Award in 2017, Global Scholar Award in 2015, and the Dean’s Research Award in both 2014 and 2016.
Recently, Yazdanparast was named the 2019 Master Scholar award recipient by Marketing Management Association as part of an international competition to recognize marketing scholars who have engaged in innovative and impactful research. Following a multi-disciplinary and multi-method approach, Yazdanparast conducts qualitative and quantitative research and collaborates with researchers in other disciplines. Focusing on decision making, a majority of her intellectual contributions fall within the areas of the social psychology of consumer behavior and the interplay of consumers and technology and her work has been published in many journals.
Yazdanparast teaches several marketing courses including digital marketing, marketing research, principles of marketing, and consumer behavior. She is committed to providing experiential learning opportunities for her students, and they have incorporated more than 20 marketing projects for local and global businesses.
Eykamp Prize
The 2019 recipient of the Eykamp Prize is professor Kristy Miller.
Since arriving at UE, she received the Sadelle and Sydney Berger Service Award for her involvement with student recruitment; and her efforts have been successful as her department has seen increased enrollments. She was also selected as one of the Evansville Business Journal’s 20 under 40, an honor that recognizes young leaders who make a difference in their community.
Miller is chair of the Department of Chemistry and instrumental to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest students to her department. In addition to mentoring Chemistry majors, she maintains contact with alumni and supports them throughout their professional careers. To keep alumni engaged in the life of the University, Dr. Miller hosts engaging events on campus, giving them a reason to return to Evansville.
Miller has also played a key role in fundraising to support her department. Most recently, she received funds to support undergraduate research and a distinguished lecture series from the Jean Dreyfus Lectureship.
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