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“IS IT TRUE” MARCH 13, 2018

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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 that the Ford Center had a capacity crowd of over 10,500 paying customers for an NCAA basketball game on Saturday night for the championship of the Ohio Valley Conference?…the winning team was the Murray State Racers that took the first automatic entry to March Madness 2019 over Belmont to finish their regular season with a record of 27 wins and 4 losses?… Murray State has a large local fan base and enjoys a very gifted player that is expected to be chosen in the top 3 of the NBA draft?…the semifinal game with Murray against Jacksonville drew over 8,500 fans to downtown Evansville?…this proves that a winning team with a shot at the NCAA tournament can draw fans to Ford Center and that lesson should not be lost for the University of Evansville Purple Aces who once drew capacity crowds to Roberts Stadium?…the Aces have no reason not to expect seasons with 25 wins and when they do the crowds will follow?  ..the City-County Observer has always stated that a winning record will bring more to fans to the Ford Center?

IS IT TRUE the other games in the Ohio Valley Conference did not fare so well at the box office drawing only between 400 and 900 fans per game?…that is because there is no fan base locally for the other teams and Murray States women’s team was eliminated early?…these lessons should be learned and we do congratulate the Evansville Sports Corporation creating two nights of exceptional basketball at the Ford Center?

IS IT TRUE that some legislators just stand out?  …there are times that our local legislators deserve a big “thank you” and sometimes we fail to acknowledge them? …the City-County Observer would like to thank Senators Jim Tomes and Vaneta Becker for standing up and speaking against the “Sports Book” gaming bill that was just passed by the State Senate? …we totally agree with them that this legislation discriminates against the taxpayers of Evansville?  …posted below is a link to this bill:

Indiana Senate passes ‘major expansion’ of gaming allowing Terre Haute casino, sports betting

IS IT TRUE  last week an overflow crowd attended the  “Meet Your Legislators” meeting and only two (2) legislators attended this important community event?  …we want to thank State Senators, Vaneta Becker and Jim Tomes for attending this important governmental meeting? …it’s obvious that Senators Becker and Tomes realizes the importance of having direct and open communications with the people they represent?  …since this meeting was planned many months in advance one would expect that the majority of our State Legislators would have made advance plans to attend this extremely important public forum?  …we are told that at least one (1) State Representative couldn’t attend this gathering because of a funeral and another one went on vacation?  …that the remaining members of this group went to a breakfast meeting in Posey County?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the University of Evansville is attempting to get the State of Indiana to drop the zoning restrictions on property they own at Lloyd near Stockwell Road next to Wesselman Woods?  …we are told that University wants to build a new health center in that area and the rezoning of this property is important to those plans?  …people that oppose the rezoning of this property feel that if this legislation is passed it would encroach on the pristine and valuable Wesselman nature preserve?
IS IT TRUE  we congratulate State Senators Vaneta Becker and Jim Tomes for strongly opposing the “Payday Lending” bill?   …we are pleased that Senators that Tomes and Becker also had harsh words when they voted against this ill-advised Senate-approved bill? …It passed the Senate 26-23 and now is before the House.  …attached below is the link of the ‘Payday Lending ” bill that we urge you to read?
IS IT TRUE last year that the Evansville DMD leased a dilapidated, vacant block building to the Davita Dialysis Center?  …right after the Davita Dialysis Center signed a lease with the Evansville DMD for a nominal monthly payment someone started to do extensive and expensive renovations on this building?  … last week we couldn’t officially verify who paid for the extensive and expensive renovations of this property?   …it’s now alleged that the costs of renovation ($350,000 t0 $400,000) of this building were paid by the Evansville DMD? …we have attached a link from the Vanderburgh County Assessor concerning the sales transactions and old and new appraisals of this building? …we look forward to getting your take on this entire transaction?

 

http://vanderburghassessor.org/Default.aspx?PID=82-06-20-026-091.008-029

IS IT TRUE that the City of Evansville made a dubious list compiled by the National Council for Home Safety and Security and the results are not flattering?… Evansville ranked at number 40 in the Top 100 nationally for the most dangerous large cities in America?… Evansville also checked in at number 45 in large cities with the highest increase in violent crime and number 38 in large cities averaged violent crime rate increase in violent crime?…as far as the most dangerous cities list is concerned, Evansville got the worst score in the State of Indiana including Indianapolis that came in at number 41?…South Bend came in at number 49 to round out the Hoosier cities that made this Hall of Shame?… Gary, Indiana which has been a perennial leader on the violent crime list did not make this list as Gary has gotten so bad that there has been an exodus large enough to remove them from the list of large cities?…the most dangerous on the list was Springfield, Missouri that is known as a center for meth as Evansville was several years ago?…to put things into perspective that longtime violent drip hole called St. Louis came in at number 99?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Are you disappointed that not one City Council member made a request to the City Controller to give them a detailed financial accounting of the Evansville Thunderbolts?

Please go to our link of our media partner Channel 44 News located in the upper right-hand corner of the City-County Observer so you can get the up-to-date news, weather, and sports. We are pleased to provide obituaries from several area funeral homes at no costs.  Over the next several weeks we shall be adding additional obituaries from other local funeral homes.  Please scroll down the paper and you shall see a listing of them.

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FOOTNOTE:  Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.

2019 Public Review of the Pollution Controls Standards Scheduled For Evansville

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2019 Public Review of the Pollution Controls Standards: March 1st – April 15th, 2019

Notice of Public Hearings on Proposed Revisions to ORSANCO’s Pollution Control Standards

The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission is accepting public comments, and technical and scientific studies and data supporting those comments, starting Friday, March 1, 2019 through Monday, April 15, 2019, to assist in a public review and update of its current Pollution Control Standards for Discharges to the Ohio River – 2015 Revision. The purpose of the public review is to receive comments from interested parties on the proposed 2019 Revision. ORSANCO is particularly interested in receiving technical and scientific information or data that supports comments on proposals for revising the Standards.

Pursuant to the authority contained in Article VI of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Compact, and by direction of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, three public hearings will be held by the Commission:

Hearing in Pittsburgh, April 1, 2019, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh – Green Tree, Duquesne meeting room
500 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15205
Hearing in Evansville, April 4, 2019, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (Central Time)
Tropicana Evansville, Walnut B meeting room
421 NW Riverside Drive
Evansville, IN 47708
Hearing in Cincinnati, April 8, 2019, 6:00 pm-8:00pm (Eastern Time)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport, Kenton meeting room
1717 Airport Exchange Boulevard
Erlanger, KY 41018

The hearings will be conducted from 6:00 pm local time until completed. The record of the hearing shall remain open and written testimony accepted beginning March 1st and extending until midnight (Eastern Time) on April 15, 2019.

The purpose of said hearings is to receive comments, including data and scientific justifications or other supporting rationales, concerning the Commission’s proposed action described as follows:

The proposed 2019 Revision is based upon a multi-year comprehensive assessment of ORSANCO’s evolving function and role in partnership with its member states and the multitude of state and federal water quality protection activities collectively and cooperatively administered to protect the Ohio River. The proposed 2019 Revision maintains ORSANCO’s Pollution Control Standards for the Ohio River to protect the uses delineated in ORSANCO’s Compact while providing needed flexibility for member states to utilize the Pollution Control Standards or their own rigorously developed and the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved water quality criteria for Ohio River discharge permits.

Webinars

In order to facilitate comments, ORSANCO will host two webinars to present an overview of the review it conducted and the proposed 2019 Revision. These webinars have been scheduled for March 12, 2019, at 10:00 am (Eastern Time), and March 14, 2019, at 6:00 pm (Eastern Time).

For complete webinar directions, please visit: http://www.orsanco.org/webinar-directions/

Click here for the Public Webinar presentation

Instructions for Submitting Comments (must be received by April 15, 2019)

All parties interested in submitting comments may do so by mail or email. Mailed comments should be addressed to ORSANCO, 5735 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230, Attn: PCS Comments. Emailed comments should be sent to: PCS@orsanco.org  Emailed comments must be sent by the original submitter. Third party emails will not be accepted in order to protect data systems integrity. Comments must be included in the body of the email. Email attachments will not be accepted in order to protect data systems integrity. Please contact ORSANCO directly at 513-231-7719 for instructions on submitting technical and scientific information or data since email attachments cannot be accepted. Your name and mailing address must accompany all correspondence.

Proposed Revised Standards

Click here for Proposed Revisions to Pollution Control Standards – Marked-up Version

Click here for Proposed Revisions to Pollution Control Standards – Clean Version

2018 Second Public Review of Pollution Control Standards: June 26 – August 10, 2018 (Extended to August 20, 2018)

Click here for all materials and comments received from the second public review period which took place June 26 through August 20, 2018 (now closed).

2018 Initial Public Review of Pollution Control Standards: January 10 – February 24, 2018

Click here for all materials and comments received from the initial public review period which took place January 10 through February 24, 2018 (now closed).

2015 Revision to Pollution Control Standards (Current Revision)

Click here for the 2015 Standards.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Indiana Adds “X” Non-Gender Specific Marker to State Issued Driver’s Licenses and State I.D.’S

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MARCH 12TH, 2019 AMANDA PORTER INDIANA

“X” marks the spot for those wanting to be non-specific gender when applying for licenses or state I.D. in Indiana.

It’s a progressive change to be sure the choice is no longer either or.

The change comes after the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles adopted credential standards by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

Kirt Ethridge a facilitator with Queer Space EVV, a non-profit for greater inclusion of gender identification, identifies as trans-masculine.

They feel as though the previous options of male, or female weren’t inclusive.

“I didn’t feel quite comfortable choosing that so now that there is this third option of “X” that’s helpful for me because now I feel comfortable because that is who I am,” says Ethridge.

BMV officials say drivers would need to provide documented proof; A certified, amended birth certificate or a signed and dated physician’s statement that the applicant has permanently changed their gender.

“It can be sort of restrictive for transgender people who are underprivileged, and the same is true for amending a birth certificate. It’s also their issue of being able to get the transportation needed, and sometimes even having access to previous records that would allow you to change your birth certificate that can be difficult.”

“I guess if they have to do it they have to do it,” says Cindy Floyd as she enters Evansville’s Eastside BMV.

“But I just think it’s up to whatever that person feels if they want to do that.”

Groups like Queer Space Evv say the X designation is a step in the right direction for the state to correctly identify people.

“Right now what is important for advocates to do is reach out to any transgender people who are at or below the poverty line or had issues with transportation who might want to change their gender marker and provide resources to them to help them do that,” says Ethridge.

States like Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, and California already offer gender non-binary identification cards including New York and Washington D.C.

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IU Researchers Develops Groundbreaking Test For PTSD

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MARCH 12TH, 2019 TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA

A cutting edge blood test discovered by IU School of Medicine could help accurately diagnose veterans and others experiencing forms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

The study followed more than 250 veterans and identified molecules in the blood that can help track stress intensity. According to the findings, the blood test can accurately show if you are at risk for stress disorders or are experiencing them severely.

Starting with the genome, the expression of genes in the blood were studied for nearly a decade. Researchers were able to narrow the study to 285 biomarkers that can help diagnose patients with PTSD.

This new research will not only help veterans but anyone who might be suffering from PTSD or any other kind of stress disorder. It will be able to provide more precise treatments and prevention for patients.

The research was supported by the National Institutes of Health.

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SWI-AHEC’s The Blues Café Targets Pharmacists’ Views On Opioid Crisis

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Pharmacists are healthcare providers on the front lines in the war against opioids abuse. They have an important role in helping patients understand the risks and responsibilities of prescription opioids. Often, they encounter prescription forgery, requests for early refills and dose increases, and patients who claim to have lost their medications. Having to tell a patient that he can’t fill a prescription could result in anxiety, fear and misunderstanding on both sides.

Because the pharmacist point of view is so important in this crisis, the Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (SWI-AHEC) is presenting the third annual The Blues Café to discuss general opioid information, safe prescribing and legal requirements. The Blues Café will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1800 S. Governor Street, Evansville.

The event is an opportunity for health professionals, social service providers, government agencies and the public to engage with a panel of professionals, including Kimberly P. France, RPh, JD, who will answer questions and provide local and national resources for the community.

This event is FREE and includes lunch. Registration is required; please visit www.usi.edu/swi-ahec.

Lunch is sponsored by the Community Action Program of Evansville (C.A.P.E). Continuing education will be provided through the University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning.*

For more information, call Kerseclia L. Patterson, academic outreach coordinator at SWI-AHEC at 919-632-8419 or email kpatterson@usi.edu.

Southwest Indiana AHEC began as a regional center in 2008, and it is hosted by the University of Southern Indiana in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. It is part of a national network with a mission to improve health by leading the nation in the recruitment, training and retention of a diverse health workforce for underserved communities.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP HAPPENINGS

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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 12, 2019

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 2019 Vanderburgh County Lincoln Day Dinner
The Vanderburgh County Republican Party invites you to join us as we celebrate our freedom.
When: Thursday March 21, 2019
             3810 Stringtown Rd., Evansville
Keynote Speaker:   United States Senator Mike Braun
 
Special Guests & Speakers: 
  Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch
  8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon
  Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke
Doors Open: 5:30 pm
   Reception: 5:30 – 6:30pm
        Dinner: 6:45 pm
 Single ticket price is $100 dinner <> $150 dinner & reception.
 
Sponsorship Levels:
    Lincoln $5000 <> Reagan $2500 <> Chairman $1200
 Please RSVP  by March 18, 2019
 Contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207 or beamerjo59@gmail.com.

VCRP Monthly Breakfast

Saturday March 16, 2019
 
Where: C.K. Newsome Center , Room 118A-B
             100 Walnut Street,
             Evansville, IN 47713
7:30 – Doors Open (Complimentary Continental Breakfast)
8:00 – Program

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Guest Speakers:
City Councilman (W-5) Justin Elpers, candidate for Re-Election
Ron Beane, candidate for City Council At-Large 
David Christmas, candidate for City Council At-Large  
 
   > Chairman Parke provides update on political happenings
9:00- Adjourn
 Let us know if you plan on attending. 
 Contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207 for beamerjo59@gmail.com more information.

Ron Beane for City Council At-Large Fundraiser 
Date: Friday March 15, 2019
Time: 5:00pm
230 Main Street, Evansville
 
Join us Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Comfort by the Cross-Eyed Cricket for a fundraiser to kick off the

RON BEANE for CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE campaign.

$50 Per Person
Platinum Sponsor: $1000
Gold Sponsor: $500
Silver Sponsor: $250

{Cash Bar}

 RSVP by March 8, 2019 to

Brought to you by the Committee to Elect Ron Beane.
Paid for and authorized by the Committee to Elect Ron Beane, Dan Beane Treasurer.
Click on Flyer to Print

     Tim O’Brien for City Council :
    Luck of the Irish Fundraiser   
     Date: Sunday March 17, 2019
     Time: 2PM – 5PM
 
 Location: KC’s Timeout Lounge
 1121 Washington Square, Evansville
Join us Sunday, March 17, 2019 at KC’s Timeout Lounge for a Luck of the Irish Fundraiser in support
 Tim O’Brien for City Council 
Tickets available at $50 Per Person
Host Sponsorship Levels:
Platinum : $1000
      Gold : $500
     Silver : $250
 For more information contact:
 timefortim2019@gmail.com or call 812-449-6644 
Paid for and authorized by the Committee to Elect Tim O’Brien.
Click on Flyer to Print

 
Chairman Parke’s supported Primary Candidates
 
                 Mayor- Lloyd Winnecke
 
City Clerk – OPEN
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
City Council At-Large (Choose 3) :
Ron Beane 
David Christmas 
Zane Clodfelter
 
 
Vist the vanderburghgop.com Candidateswebpage to learn more about our candidates, and how to get in contact with their campaigns.
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. 
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

Voter registration ends April 8, 2019.
Voter Registration for the 2019 Primary Election ends Monday, April 8, 2019. Registration can be done online, by mail or in person.
Register to Vote Online: Register to vote online by visiting indianavoters.com. Indiana residents with a valid Indiana driver’s license or Indiana state-issued identification card will be able to use this tool to submit a new voter registration application or to update an existing voter registration record.
Register to Vote by Mail or In-Person: To register to vote or update your current registration by mail or in person, you will need to complete and return the  Voter Registration Form (VRG-7) on or before April 8, 2019. ONLY the version of the state voter registration form (VRG-7) published on the Indiana Secretary of State Election Division website will be accepted by the Vanderburgh County Voter Registration office. Return the completed form to the Vanderburgh County Voter Registration office or the Indiana Election Division by midnight, April 8, 2019.
 Get a copy of form VRG-7: Voter Registration Application by visiting the Indiana Voter Portal HERE
                 Mail your completed VRG-7 form to :  Vanderburgh County Voter Registration
                                                                                 Civic Center Complex, Room 214
                                                                                 1 NW M.L. King, Jr. Blvd
                                                                                  Evansville, IN. 47708
You can also apply in person at the Vanderburgh County Voter Registration office or the Vanderburgh County Clerk’s office (Civic Center Complex, Room 216). For more information visit the Vanderburgh County Voters Registration webpage, or call 812-435-5222.

 County Commission Meeting-   Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

 

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

County Commissioners

VCRP Central Committee Meeting -  Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen 

Cracker Barrel Meeting-Saturday, March 16, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Warrick Co. School Corp. Center Service Building

930 West Main Street, Boonville, 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 in the third of four scheduled public forums Saturday, March 16, 2019.

 City Council Meeting-   Date: Monday, March 18, 2019

 

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

City Council

 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

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 Marin 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.

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McNamara welcomes UNITE CubeSat team to the Statehouse
 (from 3/6/19 House Republicans post by V. Klimczak)
On March 5, 2019 at the Indiana Statehouse, Rep. Wendy McNamara honored a group of University of Southern Indiana students with a resolution recognizing their accomplishments in building the UNITE CubeSat, a small research satellite. “This project was the first spacecraft of its kind in the state, and Dr. Glen Kissel and the CubeSat team showed incredible ambition in its creation,” McNamara said. “The team worked for two years engineering, designing and building this satellite. It’s amazing that these undergraduate students had the opportunity to create and operate a spacecraft, and I commend them on this accomplishment.”
State Rep. Wendy McNamara (center) presents a resolution honoring members of the UNITE CubeSat team at the Statehouse on March 5, 2019. Dr Glen Kissel, who also serves as a Precinct Committeeman, is pictured (L-R) standing next to State Rep McNamara .

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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Bucshon Votes Against a Democrat Federal Power Grab
(from 3/8/19 Press Release)
“The Democrat Politician Protection Act (H.R. 1) is a radical attempt to hijack our free and fair election system and limit the voices of the American people. Democrats are proposing the public financing of elections, which would force American’s hard-earned tax dollars to be used to subsidize political campaigns that they do not support – limiting Constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms of speech and association. Furthermore, this one-size-fits all, federal takeover of the election process will open the door for voting irregularities through federal mandates on voter registration and voting practices that will be forced on states. Last time I checked, voting happens at the state level and are the right and responsibility of state and local governments. Democracy is a participatory sport, and I am in full support of increased voter registration and participation in our election process.  Unfortunately this legislation goes far beyond increasing voter participation and instead is a misguided attempt to rig our nation’s electoral systems for the exclusive benefit of the Democrat party by telling Americans once again that the federal government and Washington bureaucrats know better than they do.” 
 
      Shepard Academy visits Washington
One of my favorite privileges as a Member of Congress is speaking to students. Today I had the opportunity to discuss the legislative process with Hoosiers from Shepard Leadership and Law, F.J. Reitz High School, and William Henry Harrison High School. Thank you for your thoughtful questions. (Congressman Bucshon Facebook post 3/6/29)

  President Trump Participates in the first American Workforce Policy Advisory Board Meeting
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 the first-ever meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board was held at the White House. This advisory board brings industry, labor, education, and government together for the purpose of workforce innovation and job creation.
Watch the Advisory Board kick-off  HERE.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is a member of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board and participated in last week’s meeting. Governor Holcomb is one of only two governors selected for this Advisory Board. Watch Governor Holcomb’s remarks HERE.

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 12 (3:00 pm) County Commission Meeting
March 13 (11:30 am) VCRP Central Committee Meeting
March 15 (5:00 pm) Ron Beane Campaign Kick Off
March 16 (7:30 am) VCRP Monthly Breakfast
March 16 (9:00 am) Cracker Barrel Meeting
March 17 (2:00 pm) O’Brien Luck of the Irish Fundraiser
March 18 (5:30 pm) City Council Meeting
March 21 (5:30 pm) VCRP Lincoln Day Dinner
March 27 (3:30 pm) County Council Meeting
April 8 Voter Registration Ends for Primary Election
April 8 (5:30 pm) EVSC Board of Trustees Meeting
April 9 Absentee Voting for Primary Election Begins at Election Office
April 13 (9:00 am) Meet Your Legislators

  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.vanderburghgop.com
for more info. Thank you.
Paid for by the Vanderburgh County Republican Party, Farley Smith, Treasurer

Stein Receives First Ever USI Men’s Basketball Academic All-American Honor

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University of Southern Indiana senior guard, Alex Stein (Evansville, Indiana) has become the first Screaming Eagle men’s basketball player to ever be named NCAA II Academic All-American by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America on Tuesday. Stein earns his first Academic All-American honor by being named to the third-team.

To be eligible for the CoSIDA Academic All-America and All-District teams, the student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with legitimate athletic credentials and at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). They must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at the institution (true freshmen, red-shirt freshmen, and first-year athletic transfers are not eligible) and must have completed at least one full academic year at the institution.

Stein, who was named to the Academic All-District IV team in February, is the only Great Lakes Valley Conference player to be named to any of the three Academic All-American teams. The Evansville native has averaged 20.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season.

USI will open the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 16 in Romeoville, Illinois where it faces the fifth-seeded Ashland University at 7:30 p.m.

Hammat Named Dean of Students At USI

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Hammat Named USI Dean of Students

Following a national search, Dr. Marcia Kiessling, vice president for Student Affairs, has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Hammat as the dean of students at the University of Southern Indiana. Hammat currently serves as university Title IX coordinator for the Compliance, Diversity, and Ethics Office at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The appointment is effective May 6, 2019.

“Dr. Hammat has a great deal of experience in higher education that will be an asset to the Dean of Students Office as well as to the University,” said Kiessling. “She also has a passion for working with students, and I’m confident she will continue the important work we do in supporting our students and our campus community effectively.”

The USI dean of students reports to and represents the vice president for Student Affairs and serves as a member of the Provost’s Council and Student Affairs Directors Team. The dean of students enhances the University mission by engaging students in programs and services that help develop responsibly, contributing members of a global society; provides leadership and oversight to the Dean of Students Office, Counseling Center and the University Health Center; chairs the CARE Team and Eagle Experience Team; serves as an advocate for students in the University community; and is primary advisor to the Student Government Association.

Hammat holds a doctorate and master’s degree in higher education administration from Texas Tech University and a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from Murray State University in Kentucky.

Prior to her current position at George Mason, she served in several roles at The University of Texas at Austin, including from 2006 to 2015 as associate vice president for University Compliance Services, Title IX coordinator, Clery Act coordinator, as a representative of the Youth Protection Program, assistant vice president for student affairs, and interim director for Texas Student Media. From 1998 to 2006, at Texas Tech University, she served as the director, associate director and assistant director of its Student Judicial Program. She also worked as an area coordinator, assistant area coordinator, hall director and assistant complex director for Housing and Residence Life. From 1995 to 1998 she served in the role of area coordinator, assignment coordinator, and publications manager at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

Hammat also has teaching experience at the University of Texas at Austin, teaching courses in education administration and economics and finance of higher education and its fundraising implications. She holds several certifications, is a member of a number of professional associations, as has been involved with a wide variety of programs, presentations, and committees.

Hammat is the recipient of several awards including The Eyes of Texas Award from the University of Texas at Austin, the President’s Quality Service Award from Texas Tech University, and a Communicator Award honoring excellence in marketing and communications.

FOOTNOTE: Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls more than 11,000 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 20,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at www.usi.edu.

 

2 Indiana Law Schools Slump In 2020 U.S. News Rankings

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The U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 list of the best law schools brought mixed results for Indiana with two institutions slipping in the rankings and all three having well over 60 percent of students graduate with average debt of more than $90,000.

Notre Dame Law School climbed to the 21st slot, up from its 2019 ranking of 24th. Both Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Indiana University Robert H. McKinney fell from last year’s ranking as the Bloomington school sunk two places to the 34th position while the Indianapolis school stumbled 10 slots to 108th place.

However, IU McKinney’s health care law program was ranked the 11th best in the country, and its part-time law program was listed 30th best.

The latest rankings were released by the magazine Tuesday. Yale, Stanford and Harvard law schools filled the top three spots respectively.

Missing from this year’s list was Valparaiso Law School. Traditionally, the northwest Indiana institution has been included in the rank-not-published category, but the school is no longer accepting students and has announced its intention to cease operations in 2020.

The 2020 rankings also included financial information on the cost of attending law schools and on the debt graduates are incurring. The ranking was divided into public and private law schools.

IU McKinney awarded a median grant of $11,274 while 60.5 percent its full-time students received grants. Eight percent got a grant that covered full tuition, and 4.3 percent were awarded a grant that paid for more than full tuition.

Comparatively, IU Maurer gave a median grant of $27,000, with 98 percent of full-time students receiving grants. Financial awards covering full tuition were given to 8.1 percent of the students, while grants for more than full tuition were awarded to 14.5 percent of the full-time enrollees.

At Notre Dame, the median grant amount awarded to full-time students was $25,000 with 88.2 percent receiving some kind of grant. But less than 1 percent of students received grants of full tuition or grants of more than full tuition.

Despite the financial awards, students at Indiana’s law schools are completing their studies still owing a significant amount of money. The magazine examined the class of 2016 to determine how many graduated with debt and what the average amount was.

IU McKinney had 83 percent of its 2016 graduates leaving with debt, and the average debt was $97,062. At Notre Dame, the average debt was $122,814, with 76 percent of the 2016 graduates having debt. IU Maurer had 65 percent of its 2016 graduates in debt, with the average amount owed $92,800.

USI Men’s Golf opens spring season in Tennessee

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s golf team wrapped up The Grover Paige Classic with a fifth-place finish on Tuesday afternoon.

The Classic, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin, was the Screaming Eagles’ first action of the spring season.

Freshman Zach Williams (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) led group of five with a three-round performance of 224 (+8), good for t-12th. Williams’ third-round score of 73 (+1) was the lowest among the Eagles as well.

Junior Zach Breault (Bridgeport, Illinois) kept a competitive fire on Williams from second for USI in the two-day event. Breault finished just three strokes away (227) from Williams in total, good for t-21st.

Junior K.O. Taylor (Madisonville, Kentucky), sophomore Nate Caudle (Wayne City, Illinois) and junior Trevis Bell (Madisonville, Kentucky) finished rounded out the USI squad in order, with scores of 234 (+18), 236 (+20), and 239 (+23), respectively.

By complete coincidence, Taylor, Bell and Caudle all finished the second round with a 77 to close Monday’s slate, then followed by all posting an 80 in Tuesday morning’s third round.

USI Men’s Golf heads to the Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus, Indiana on March 31 for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s Spring Invitational.

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