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GRAB YOUR BOOTS AT THE OWENSBORO SPORTS CENTER THIS WEEK-END
GRAB YOUR BOOTS AT THE OWENSBORO SPORTS CENTER THIS WEEK-END
Grab your boots and chaps and head down to the Owensboro Sportscenter this weekend for the Bull Bash Rodeo Experience.
The Sportscenter is going to the bull riders and horses this Saturday and Sunday! Saturday night at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. come and watch live bull riding action!
Event Schedule for Saturday:
Doors Open:Â 6:00pm
Event Begins:Â 7:00pm
Event Schedule for Sunday:
Doors Open:Â 1:00pm
Event Begins:Â 2:00pm
Ticket Information
VIP (Lower Level – Blue-Chair Backs):Â $25.00
Seating is assigned and Reserved seating in the Wooden Chair-Backs (Sections JJ-VV).
Adult – General Admission:Â $17.00
Kids (Ages 3-12) – General Admission:Â $10.00 on Saturday and $6.00 on Sunday
General Admission seating is first to come, first serve to seat in the Wooden Chair-Backs and Bleacher seating areas.
“READERS FORUM” FEBRUARY 14, 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: Do you feel that former Vanderburgh Sheriff Eric Williams will do a credible job as a new member of the library board?
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House Committee Approves Bill To Allow Guns In Churches With Schools On Site
House Committee Approves Bill To Allow Guns In Churches With Schools On Site
By Andrew Longstreth
TheStateHouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS— A House committee passed legislation on Tuesday that permits those with an active firearm license to legally carry a gun in churches when a school is on the property.
House Bill 1643, authored by Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, revives legislation that died a year ago in the aftermath of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Under current Indiana law, firearms are restricted from being brought onto school grounds.
Besides allowing guns in churches with a school on site, the legislation would reduce fees for firearms licenses. Four-year firearms licenses would increase from four to five years and after June 30, 2020, would cost nothing. The lifetime license fee would be $30.
In addition, with each issuance of a hunting, fishing or trapping license applicants will also receive a mail-in voter registration form.
The bill easily passed but not without opposition. One of those against HB 1643 was Rep. Gregory Porter, D-Indianapolis, who in an interview said he was concerned that law enforcement might lose money if the fees are rescinded. Some fees from gun licenses have gone to local law enforcement.
The bill passed 16-6.
FOOTNOTE: Andrew Longstreth is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
University of Evansville Theatre Continnues the 2018-19 Theatre Season with Colony Collapse
The University of Evansville Theatre proudly presents Stefanie Zadravec’s COLONY COLLAPSE. Set against the present-day plagues of meth addiction, missing children, and a failing ecology, this edgy new play explores the complex dynamics of a highly dysfunctional family and their attempts to unearth a second chance in a wounded America. This production opens at 7:30 pm, Friday, Feb. 22, in Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 pm on Feb. 23, 28, Mar. 1, Mar. 2 and at 2:00 pm on Feb. 24 and Mar. 3.
Evansville native and UE Theatre alumna, Lori Wolter Hudson ’05 guest-directs COLONY COLLAPSE. Wolter Hudson is the Artistic Director of the New Harmony Project. John Fujisawa, a senior from Los Alamitos, Calif., is the scenic designer; Gillian Herold, a junior from Spokane, Wash., is the costume designer; Professor Stephen Boulmetis serves as the lighting designer; Sidney McCarty, a junior from Clarksville, Tenn., is the sound designer; Professor of Theatre Diane Brewer serves as the dramaturg; Assistant Professor Janel Miley serves as the Vocal Coach; Blake Elliott, a junior from Cypress, Texas, is the stage manager; and Mason Wilhite, a senior from San Antonio, Texas, is the technical director.
The cast features first-year student Zachary Scalzitti, from Saint John, Ind., as Jason; senior Alexi Lewis, from Seattle, Wash., as Julia; sophomore Jackson Burnham, from Houston, Texas, as Mark; first-year student Kyla Clift, from Arlington, Texas, as Nicky; first-year student Lillie Kolich, from Albuquerque, NM., as The Girl; sophomore Evan Lawson, from Arvada, Colo., as Randy Martin; first-year student Josh Gelman, from Denver, Colo., as Bill Mitchell, and ensemble members include senior Amanda Suggs, from Cedar Park, Texas, sophomore Jack Russell, from Montgomery, Texas, first-year student Cassidy Rogers, from College Station, Texas, first-year student Bailey Lomax, from Great Falls, Mont., and senior Matt McDonald, from Carmel, Ind.
Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $16 for senior adults, students, and UE faculty and staff. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12 noon on the day of the performance they wish to attend. The UE Theatre Society will host a Pre-Play Chat at 7:00 pm on Saturday, Feb. 23. All are welcome to attend the presentation and discussion with a student designer about their process on the production.
Tickets may be purchased by calling (812) 488-2031, Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Joe Harrison, Jr. Appointed Legal Counsel For The City-County Observer.
The City-County Observer is excited to announce that well known and highly regarded local attorney Joe Harrison, Jr. has been appointed legal counsel to the City-County Observer. The CCO staff is extremely pleased that Mr. Harrison has agreed to be our legal Counsel because he is an extremely gifted lawyer with numerous experiences in the practice of  Business and Governmental law. Joe is well-liked and respected by people from both sides of the political aisle. He is well connected from Vanderburgh County to Indy.
The CCO staff feels that: “Joe’s governmental and business expertise are going to be valuable to the City-County Observer during the next several years if we  consider looking at any media partnership and merger opportunities.”
EDUCATION
Joe Harrison  Jr. graduated from Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville, IN 1977. He received his B.A. from DePauw University in 1981 and earned his J.D., at the Indiana University School of Law in 1984.
Mr. Harrison is currently an Attorney/of Counsel, with Massey Law Offices, LLC.  He was a  Partner in Bowers Harrison, LLP  from 2000 to August 2010.
He was also a partner, with Bowers Harrison, Kent & Miller in 1993 to 2000 and was also an  Associate of Bowers, Harrison, Kent & Miller from 1985 to 1993.
BAR ADMISSION
In 1985 he was admitted to the Indiana Supreme Court and in United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.  In 1999 he was approved to practice law in United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.
PRACTICE AREA
Mr. Harrison legal expertise is in Business and Corporate Matters with a concentration in Civil Litigation and Wills and Estates, Personal Injury Law, Zoning issues, Employment Law and Governmental Law
PAST AND PRESENT GOVERNMENTAL LEGAL EXPERIENCES
Mr. Harrison is currently an attorney for Posey County County Commissioners. He was the attorney for the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners from 1997 to 2001 and from 2012 to 2018. He is currently the attorney for Evansville for the Vanderburgh County Building Authority. He is also a member of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission from 2014 to the present. He was the attorney for the Area Plan Commission of Evansville-Vanderburgh County from 2002 to 2012.
Joe was the former attorney for the City of Evansville from 2005 to 2009.  He was also was the attorney of the Vanderburgh County Election Board from 1991 to 1997.  Mr. Harrison was also a former attorney for Vanderburgh County Council. Most notably he was the  Chairman of the Vanderburgh County Republican Central Committee from 1993 to 1997.
PERSONAL
Joe has one son, Joseph, III, who recently graduated from at Indiana University. and now is currently practicing law.
Mr. Harrison is an avid golfer and also enjoys the sport of horse racing.
ON-THE-SPOT JOB OFFERS AT TROPICANA EVANSVILLE JOB FAIR!
  ON-THE-SPOT JOB OFFERS AT TROPICANA EVANSVILLE JOB FAIR!
From Food & Beverage and Housekeeping to Valet and Guest Services, career opportunities abound at Tropicana Evansville.
On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, Tropicana Evansville’s Human Resources Department invites you to attend a Job Fair from 3:30PM-6PM in the Las Vegas and Atlantic City Conference Rooms located in the Tropicana Hotel. Over 40 positions are available to explore in the land-based casino, hotels, restaurants and other departments.
“We want people to come and find out how much fun work can be,†Bill Plahn, Executive Director of Human Resources said. “Qualified applicants may even receive an on-the-spot job offer.â€
Employee incentives include a Referral Bonus Program, an opportunity for Team Members and applicants to share a total of $1,150 over a one-year period; the Team Member of the Month and Supervisor of the Quarter Employee Awards with cash awards; and Quarterly Attendance incentives.
To prepare for the Job Fair, visit www.eldoradoresorts.com/career/ and search Tropicana Evansville for current openings. Review the job listings and complete an online application. Tropicana Evansville is an equal opportunity employer.
About Tropicana Evansville
Tropicana Evansville is a multi-million dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana.  The single-level 24-hour casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 1,100 slot games, over 30 table games, a dedicated Poker Room and a High Limit Room. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property showcases an ultramodern entertainment lounge, four dining options, four bars, a conference center, riverfront event center, and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.
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Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center Information and Schedule
Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center Information and Schedule
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Gov. Holcomb Appointed to the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump announced Gov. Eric J. Holcomb as one of the 25 members of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board.
“Ensuring our country has a skilled and ready workforce is the defining issue of the decade, and we don’t have a day to waste. I’m honored to be able to share Indiana’s story with the nation,†Gov. Holcomb said. “But for all our progress, we still have a long way to go. Cracking this code will demand the greatest focus and collaboration, and I am excited to join the nation’s top leaders in this endeavor.â€
Established by executive order, this board will work directly with the National Council for the American Worker, leveraging the knowledge of its members to develop and implement a strategy to revamp the American workforce to better meet the challenges of the 21st century.