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Lt. Governor Crouch Visits Nation’s Capital, Discusses Rural Broadband Growth

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Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch visited Washington, D.C., to meet with several federal legislators and speak at the National Lieutenant Governors Association roundtable.

“Sharing our progress regarding rural broadband with fellow state leaders was an important step in continuing the conversation on how we can bring internet access to rural areas across the nation,” Crouch said. “Indiana has been moving the needle on broadband for years, and we are starting to see some progress being made in the state, and I hope other states take note and work collaboratively to close the digital divide.”

Crouch visited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to discuss the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program and rural broadband. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs utilizes HUD’s Community Development Block Grants, and can transform a small portion of those into physical and economic revitalization projects.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development also met with Crouch and shared the Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program and its initiatives. This earmarked $550 million for the program, which encourages the building of broadband infrastructure in America.

“I have heard from countless Hoosiers during my travels of the state how important high-speed, affordable broadband is to their lives. It is important we share that message with our federal leaders so we can all work together to improve internet access,” Crouch said.

HAPPENINGS AT THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY

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Central Committee:
Wayne Parke, Chairman
Mary Jo Kaiser, Political Director
Dottie Thomas, Vice Chairman
Lon Walters, Secretary
Farley Smith, Treasurer
Kevin Harrison, Editor
 
News and Upcoming Events Tuesday, March 26, 2019

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 Thank you for a Successful 2019 Lincoln Day Celebration
Last Thursday evening, March 21, 2019, the Vanderburgh County Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Evansville Country Club. This year’s Keynote Speaker, Indiana Senator Mike Braun, shared his story of what it took to win the US Senate seat from incumbent Joe Donnelly, and what the first few months as Indiana’s Junior Senator have held.  Braun promised to continue helping President Trump advance an agenda that is good for Hoosiers and America. Prior to Senator Braun taking the podium, introductory speeches were given by guest speakers Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, 8th District Congressman Dr. Larry Bucshon, and Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch.  Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill lead the gathering of approximately 180 in the Pledge of Allegiance and in the Invocation. The crowd of 180 were also treated to heartfelt renditions of the the National Anthem and America the Beautiful by vocalist Jordan Duncan. Chairman Wayne Parke presided over the event.
At the end of the Lincoln Day proceedings, Chairman Wayne Parke presented the 2019 Republican of the Year award to long time public servant, and current County Treasurer, Susan Kirk.  Prior to the naming of Susan as this year’s recipient, previous award recipients Wayne Parke, Lloyd Winnecke, Frank Peterlin, and Kevin Harrison were recognized.
The Vanderburgh County Republican Party would like to thank everyone that helped make this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner a huge success!
Click above to Watch LDD 2019 Presentation

Susan Kirk 2019 Republican Of The Year  

Susan Kirk was named the 2019 recipient of the Republican of the Year Award at the conclusion of  last Thursday evening’s Vanderburgh County Lincoln Day Dinner. As has been the practice in past years, the introduction of the award winner is prefaced with facts about the individual’s life and accomplishments prior to revealing the name of the recipient.

 The following remarks were made by VCRP  Chairman Wayne Parke in announcing this year’s winner, Susan Kirk.

Our Republican of the Year honoree’s parents taught their child to be honest, fair and to always remember— that a public servant should be dedicated to serve the public—not themselves. This year’s recipient began their career in government 46 years ago, during their Father’s second term as Vanderburgh County Treasurer. It is from him, our recipient started learning the fundamentals of County government and the love of public service.

Our recipient has been the Supervisor of Elections, Voter Registration Manager, and Community Development Coordinator of DMD.

Our Recipient was elected County Clerk 16 years ago. The Clerk’s office is the largest County office in local government with 50 plus employees. The Vanderburgh County Clerk duties include managing the Election Office. Our recipient piloted the projects of early voting in libraries and the use of vote centers– that have been a huge success.

For R & R, our recipient drove drag racing cars at Chandler. Her favorite car being a 1969 Dodge Dart. Our recipient likes to Sky Dive and ride motorcycles.

Our recipient has a son named Wayne and two grandchildren Emma and Everett and two dogs Dexter and Cali. 

Ladies and Gentlemen——our “2019 Republican of the Year” recipient is—- Susan Kirk!

Early Voting (Absentee In-Person) begins at the Vanderburgh County Election Office on
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 !
 The first day that a voter may vote an absentee ballot for the 2019 Primary Election is Tuesday April 9, 2019. All registered voters in Indiana are eligible to vote in-person at the county election board office beginning 28 days before Election Day.
Early voting at the Election Office will be 8:00 am – 4:00 pm weekdays starting Tuesday April 9 and conclude at Noon on Monday May 6, 2019.

To vote absentee by mail, complete the APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT found at the Vanderburgh County Clerk Elections web page and mail it to:

Vanderburgh County Election
P.O. Box 3343

Evansville, IN 47732-3343

Absentee ballot applications and forms can also be found on the Indiana Voters Portal . The deadline for absentee-by-mail applications to be received by the Election Office for the 2019 Primary Election is 11:59 p.m., April 29, 2019.
If you have any questions, please call the Election Office at 812-435-5122. The Vanderburgh County Election Office is located at :
1 NW ML King Jr. BLVD ,Evansville, IN

Early Voting at Libraries and on Saturdays :

Early Voting for the Primary Election will  expand to Saturdays beginning April 27, 2019. Early Voting at Libraries will be held for 1 week starting Monday, April 29, 2019. All Early Vote Locations and dates are:
 * Election Office :
April 9, 2019 – May 3, 2019 (Mon – Fri) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

May 6 (Mon) – 8:00 am to NOON

 * Saturday Voting at Election Office:
April 27, 2019 (Sat.) 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

May 4, 2019  (Sat.) 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

 * Saturday Voting at Northeast Park Baptist & Cedar Hall School:
April 27, 2019 (Sat.) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

May 4, 2019  (Sat.) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

 *Early Voting Weekdays at Libraries:
   (Central, McCollough, Northpark, Oaklyn, and Red Bank Libraries)
April 29, 2019 – May 2, 2019 (Mon- Thurs) noon to 6:00 pm
May 3, 2019 -  (Fri) noon-5:00 pm
For a list of Early Voting times and locations refer to County Clerk Early Voting page.
Contact the Election Office at 812-435-5122 if you have questions.

Remember –
All voters who live in the City can vote for three of the four candidates for City Council-at-Large.
All voters who live in the City can vote for Mayor.
Mayor Winnecke has an opponent.
  It is important to vote in this Republican Primary !! 

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Chairman Parke’s supported
Primary Candidates:

Mayor- Lloyd Winnecke

City Clerk – OPEN

City Council At-Large (Choose 3) :
Ron Beane
David Christmas

Zane Clodfelter

City Council Ward 1 – Timothy O’Brien
City Council Ward 2 – Natalie Rascher
City Council Ward 3 – Stephen Melcher
City Council Ward 4 – Archie Carter
City Council Ward 5 – Justin Elpers

City Council Ward 6 – Paul Abramson

 County Council Meeting-           Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2019

 

 
   Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

County Council

VCRP Central Committee Meeting -  Thursday, March 28, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen 

 County Commission Meeting-   Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2019

 

 
   Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

County Commissioners

 City Council Meeting-   Date: Monday, April 8, 2019

 

 
   Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

City Council

EVSC Board of School Trustees Meeting-
  Date: April 8, 2019
             Time: 5:30 PM
 Location: Board Room, EVSC Administration Building
                  951 Walnut St., Evansville

Meet Your Legislators Meeting-
Date: Saturday April 13, 2019
Time: Doors open at 9 am. Sessions start at 9:15 am and end at 11 am.

200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN 47713

Local state legislators are invited to make themselves available to answer questions on the second Saturdays of each month during each year’s legislative session. This will be the final Meeting for the 2019 legislative session.

VCRP Breakfast: Saturday April 20, 2019
Where: C.K. Newsome Center , Room 118A-B
             100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713
  Time: 7:30 am – Doors Open; Program begins at 8:00 am and adjourns at 9:00 am.

Guest Speakers: Natalie Rascher, City Council Ward 2 Candidate
Paul Abramson, City Council Ward 6 Candidate
Zane Clodfelter, City Council At-Large Candidate
 Contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207 for more information.

Cracker Barrel Meeting-Saturday, April 20, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Career and Tech Center

1901 Lynch Rd, Evansville, IN

The Posey County, Vanderburgh County and Warrick County Farm Bureau Inc. join the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Warrick County Chamber of Commerce to host the Cracker Barrel sessions on the third Saturday of each month during the 2019 Indiana Legislative session. Join local state legislators for the last of these scheduled public forums on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

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   Strengthening Indiana’s Workforce

(from the 3/22/19 Senate Republican newsletters of State Senators Vaneta becker and Jim Tomes)

Indiana’s workforce remains strong, with more than 3.39 million Hoosiers employed or pursuing employment in our state.

Due to Indiana’s competitive job market, strengthening our workforce continues to be a top priority for the General Assembly. This session, my colleagues and I are considering several measures to improve workforce development opportunities. House Bill 1002 would help increase high school career and technical education (CTE) opportunities by giving high schools more flexibility to improve CTE courses as well as hire instructors.

This bill would also improve job-training programs by expanding the Workforce Ready Grant, which pays for adults to complete certificate programs, to all colleges approved by the Commission for Higher Education in addition to Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University.

For more information on ways the General Assembly is working to strengthen our state’s workforce, click here

 State Launches New Career Site and Interactive Job Board

  (from 3/22/19 post by M. McLaughlin)
The Indiana State Personnel Department has launched an upgraded career sitethat offers a full-service, user-friendly job board. The site connects job seekers tomore than 70 state agencies. Some of the new features of the job board include customizable job alerts, advanced search functions, and the option to import resume information. The department says the new features cut the average time to fill a position by nearly 50 percent.
“When we receive more applications from qualified candidates, we are better positioned to fill current and future job opportunities while saving time and resources,” said INSPD director Britni Saunders in a news release. “This is one reason we encourage people who aren’t actively seeking a new job to complete a profile. There may be a perfect fit for them in state government down the road, and our job board is a great way to stay informed about the latest opportunities.”

Click to learn more.

Stay in touch with GOP state legislators representing our area by clicking the links below.
Follow Bills Introduced for the 2019 legislative Session HERE.

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President Trump protects Free Speech on America’s College Campuses
 
 President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, March 21, 2019, to protect free speech and the First Amendment  rights of students on college campuses. The President condemned the overt discrimination and open hostility against conservative speech which has become common place on today’s college campuses. As a result of the President’s executive order, colleges and universities will now be required to uphold the First Amendment on campus if they want to receive federal research funding. 
 Watch President at the signing of the Executive Order :
 Read text of the Executive Order:

  Mueller Probes Ends…. NO Collusion Between Trump and Russia
 
On Friday, March 22, 2019 special Council Robert Mueller released the long awaited final report of the completed Russia probe.  The 2 year, $25 million (and counting) investigation  did not find evidence that President Trump or any members of his campaign team conspired with Russia to sway the 2016 presidential election.
 
Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on Special Counsel Mueller’s Report
Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the Special Counsel’s Report:”After two years, two congressional investigations, and millions of taxpayer dollars spent searching for collusion between Russia and President Trump’s campaign, Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation – which had unfettered ability to investigate any potential link between Russia and the Trump campaign – has made it clear, without a doubt, no collusion with Russians by President Trump or by any other Americans.”This was an exhaustive investigation, and the case is now closed on the matter. It is unfortunate that for two years, Washington Democrats had seemingly already made up their minds on this matter and chose to irresponsibly play politics, wasting time and money grasping at straws, rather than accept the results of the 2016 Presidential election and work with President Trump and Republicans in Congress to advance the American people’s priorities. I hope that Democrats in Congress will accept the results of Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation as definitive and put this matter behind us. Any further investigations of this matter in Congress will simply be a needless partisan exercise.

“I applaud Special Counsel Mueller and his team for leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to ensure our democracy stands strong. We must now move forward as a united nation to tackle the issues facing America – including the interference of foreign nations on our electoral system. I urge my Democrat colleagues to join with President Trump and Republicans in Congress to continue advancing an agenda that has brought America’s economy back to life, rebuilt our nation’s military, diminished threats in the Middle East, and improved the standard of living for all Americans.”

Stay in touch with GOP members of Congress representing our area at these links:

            Visit the Vanderburgh GOP 

page for daily updates.

  Mark Your calendar                CLICK on event for more information
March 27 (3:30 pm) County Council Meeting
March 28 (11:30 am) VCRP Central Committee Meeting
April 2 (3:00 pm) County Commission Meeting
April 8 (5:30 pm) City Council Meeting
April 8 (5:30 pm) EVSC Board of Trustees Meeting
April 8 Voter Registration Ends for Primary Election
April 9 Absentee Voting for Primary Election Begins at Election Office
April 13 (9:00 am) Meet Your Legislators
April 20 (7:30 am) VCRP Monthly Breakfast
April 20 (9:00 am) Cracker Barrel Meeting
April 27 Saturday  Early Voting Voting Begins
April 29 Early Voting at Libraries Begins
May 7 Primary Election Day

  Make sure you add vandygop@gmail.com to your address book so we’ll be sure to land in your inbox!

         If you have any questions, contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at

or (812) 425-8207.
                                                       Visit www.vanderburghg

Saudi Company To Buy $69 Billion Stake In SABIC

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A Saudi Arabian company has reached a deal to buy a 70 percent stake in petrochemical company SABIC which operates right here in the Tri-State.

Saudi Aramco is the world’s largest oil producer but they’re shifting their focus to petrochemicals as demand for gas and other fuels slows down.

The $69.1 billion dollar deal still has to be approved. Sabic operates in 50 countries and has about 35,000 employees including some right here in the Tri-State.

The deal is not expected to have any impact on SABIC employees in Mt. Vernon.

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Nominate An Artist For A 2019 Arts Council Award!

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Nominate An Artist For A 2019 Arts Council Award!
Do you know a person, group, business, project, or institution that makes significant contributions to the arts in our region?
The Arts Council is seeking nominations for its 2019 Art Awards ceremony to honor the people and organizations that support arts in Southwestern Indiana communities.
You May Nominate As Many People Or Groups As You Like In The Following categories:

Mayor’s Arts Award

Visual Arts Award

Performing Arts Award

Young Artist Award

Arts Educator Award

Nominations are due by April 19! The Arts Awards are Aug. 15, 2019, at DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Evansville.
The nomination form is available by clicking

ADOPT A PET

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Apollo is a male Shepherd mix. He’s big & silly, but very sweet and loves riding in the car! What a loveable goofy boy! He’s only about a year old. He’s been all about town on Mutt’s Morning Out and also on Eyewitness News at Noon. Why has no one come for this cutie? His fee is only $110! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details.

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Hoosiers Qualify Four Individuals, Two Relays for Thursday Night Finals at NCAA’s

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The No. 2-ranked Indiana University men’s swimming and diving team continued competition at the 2019 NCAA Championships on Thursday morning at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin, Texas.

IU qualified four individuals and two relays for Thursday night finals. All will compete in Championship Finals. Entering Thursday night at the NCAA Championships, the Hoosiers sit in fourth place in the team standings with 30 points.

200 Freestyle Relay

The Hoosiers got the session off with a record start, as the 200 freestyle relay team of Zach Apple, Bruno Blaskovic, Mohamed Samy and Brandon Hamblin qualified fourth overall for Thursday night’s Championship Final with a Big Ten and IU school record time of 1:15.60.

Apple got Indiana off to a fast starts, splitting a 50 free time of 18.94. The mark is a personal-best for Apple that ranks tied for the second-best time in IU history, just 0.01 seconds off Blake Pieroni’s school record.

500 Freestyle

Freshman Michael Brinegar led the Hoosiers in the 500 freestyle, placing 26th overall with a career-best time of 4:16.46. Brinegar improved 19 spots from his seed in the event with his PR.

Classmate Mikey Calvillo was 34th overall with a time of 4:18.18, improving four places from his seed in the event.

200 IM

Just like a year ago, both Vini Lanza and Ian Finnerty will swim in the Championship Final of the 200 IM at the NCAA Championships. Lanza qualified second overall, touching the wall with a Big Ten and IU school record time of 1:40.23. Finnerty qualified seventh overall with a mark of 1:41.80.

Freshman Van Mathias placed 25th overall with a personal-best time of 1:43.70, improving 17 spots from his seed in the event. Mohamed Samy took 28th overall, improving 11 spots from his seed, with a career-best time of 1:43.89.

50 Freestyle

Senior Zach Apple punched his ticket for the Championship Final of the 50 freestyle, qualifying in a tie for sixth with a time of 18.95. Apple’s mark was just 0.01 seconds off his personal-best he set earlier in the morning leading off the 200 freestyle relay.

Bruno Blaskovic tied for 21st overall with a time of 19.30, improving two places from his seed in the event.

400 Medley Relay

The defending NCAA Champion in the 400 medley relay, the Hoosiers earned the top-seed for Thursday night’s Championship Final with a pool record time of 3:01.26. Indiana’s team of Gabriel Fantoni, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza and Zach Apple will try to win back-to-back titles in the event for the first time in school history.

1-Meter Dive

For the fourth time in his career, IU’s James Connor will compete in the Championship Final of the 1-meter dive at the NCAA Championships. The redshirt senior qualified second overall with a score of 382.25.

Mory Gould placed 20th overall with a score of 300.10, while Andrew Capobianco was 24th with a total of 291.55.

The 2019 NCAA Championships will continue on Thursday night with the finals of the 200 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, 1-meter dive and 400 medley relay. The action gets underway at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

200 Freestyle Relay

Zach Apple, Bruno Blaskovic, Mohamed Samy, Brandon Hamblin – 1:15.60 (Championship Final; Big Ten and School Record)

500 Freestyle

26. Michael Brinegar – 4:16.46 (Personal Best)

34. Mikey Calvillo – 4:18.18

200 IM

Vini Lanza – 1:40.23 (Championship Final; Big Ten and School Record)

Ian Finnerty – 1:41.80 (Championship Final)

25. Van Mathias – 1:43.70 (Personal Best)

28. Mohamed Samy – 1:43.70 (Personal Best)

50 Freestyle

Zach Apple – 18.95 (Championship Final)

T-21. Bruno Blaskovic – 19.30

400 Medley Relay

Gabriel Fantoni, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza, Zach Apple – 3:01.26 (Championship Final; Pool Record)

 

1-Meter Dive

James Connor – 382.25 (Championship Final)

20. Mory Gould – 300.10

24. Andrew Capobianco – 291.55

 

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Lt. Governor Crouch: Public schedule for March 29

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Below is Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s public schedule for March 29, 2019.

Friday, March 29
What: Crouch speaks at Warsaw Rotary
Host: Warsaw Rotary Club
When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at Noon, ET
Where: Kosciusko County Fair Office, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw, IN 46580

Friday, March 29
What: Crouch tours Rochester
Host: Rochester Mayor Ted Denton
When: 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m., ET
Where: 320 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975

Friday, March 29
What: Crouch tours Schnabeltier
Host:
Schnabeltier
When:
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., ET
Where:
491 Apache Dr., Rochester, IN 46975

Lunch with the Aces to feature Marcus Wilson on April 12

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Lunch with the Aces returns to the University of Evansville campus on Friday, April 12 and will feature one of the all-time greats in UE men’s basketball history – Marcus Wilson.

The 1999 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year is the keynote speaker at the event.  He led the Purple Aces to the 1999 NCAA Tournament along with the MVC Regular Season Championship.

Running from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the event features lunch, a video presentation, half pot, auction items and a UE student-athlete at each table.

Early registration is currently ongoing and is $40 per person.  It runs until 5 p.m. on April 5.  Cost after that date will be $45.  Spots may also be purchased at the door on the 12th.  Corporate tables are available for $350 and are for eight seats.  They include a table at the front of the room, company logo in the event program, logo on the video screen, recognition by the emcee and two student-athletes per table.