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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for December 11 and 12

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Below find Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for December 11 and 12, 2018.

Tuesday, December 11: 2018 Statehood Day at the Indiana Statehouse

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb
Chief Justice Loretta Rush

                        Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell
Indiana Department of Administration Commissioner Lesley Crane
Indiana State Archives Director Chandler Lighty

WHAT:            The governor will deliver remarks.

WHEN:            Noon, Tuesday, December 11
                        Governor to speak at approximately 12:20 p.m.

WHERE:          Indiana Statehouse

                        200 W. Washington St.

                        Indianapolis, IN 46204
                        South Atrium

Wednesday, December 12: 27th Annual BGD Legislative Conference

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

WHAT:            The governor will deliver remarks.

WHEN:            9 a.m., Wednesday, December 12
                        Governor to speak at approximately 9:15 a.m.

WHERE:          Indiana Convention Center

                        100 S. Capitol Ave.

                        Indianapolis, IN 46225
                        Sagamore Ballroom

BIG LOVE CELEBRATES FLEETWOOD MAC AT 421 LOUNGE!

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A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac arrives at Tropicana Evansville’s 421 Casino Lounge this weekend with a musical homage to one of rock and roll’s most legendary bands.

Fleetwood Mac became one of the most popular bands of the ‘70s when Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined Mick Fleetwood and John and Christine McVie to help create the mega hit album, Rumours.  BIG LOVE – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac celebrates all eras of the long-lived band.

Dressed for the part, the St. Louis-based BIG LOVE delivers Fleetwood Mac with note-for-note precision, playing “Big Love,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” “The Chain,” “Gypsy,” “Say You Love Me,” “Rhiannon,” “ Landslide,” “Don’t Stop” and much more.

Enjoy an evening of musical time travel with BIG LOVE – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Friday, December 14 from 7PM-12AM and Saturday, December 15 from 7PM-10:30PM.  No admission fee, just a two-drink minimum for a night of fun.

Then on Saturday, December 15, DJ JJ keeps the party going from 11PM-2AM with great dance hits!

For more information, contact Bobbi Warren, Bobbi Warren Productions, at 812-401-0094 or bobbi.warren@att.net.

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, conference center, riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.

Willard Library Annual Appeal

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   As the oldest public library in the State of Indiana and one of the oldest libraries in the Midwest, Willard Library is unique among cultural icons in the City of Evansville—everything from its historic architecture, the rare and expansive local history archives, to the unique programs for children and adults.

  In 2015, Willard Library, one of Evansville’s premiere cultural destinations, opened its first ever building expansion since its opening in 1885.  The Browning Gallery in this addition now serves as an indoor venue for library events and the Park’s role as an outdoor entertainment space has been elevated. This year the Browning Gallery in Willard Library and the Willard Park were host to over 20,000 visitors! 

  We are excited to announce that on June 21-22, 2019, Willard Library will expand these offerings and will host a free, regional event that will celebrate Evansville history in a grand way! The centerpiece to this Heritage Days Festival will be an original play about the life and times of library founder, Willard Carpenter, written by an award winning New York City playwright. In addition to the theatrical performances, there will be fun activities, historical re-enactors, music, and other sideshows befitting a Victorian street fair! 

  You can be a part of this success with your gift to Willard. By making your contribution today, you can become part of Willard Library history.  Your gift will help to launch programs showcased in the Gallery and theatrical and celebratory events in the rejuvenated Willard Library Park. But most importantly, plan to attend with your family and friends.

GODSMACK WITH SPECIAL GUEST VOLBEAT WILL MAKE AT STOP AT FORD CENTER APRIL 18

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GODSMACK
TO RETURN TO ROAD IN NORTH AMERICA IN 2019;

HEADLINING DATES WITH VOLBEAT THURSDAY, APRIL 18 IN EVANSVILLE, IN

TOUR FOLLOWS BAND’S PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCEDFEBRUARY AND MARCH 20-DATE EUROPEAN TREK

THE FORD CENTER | EVANSVILLE, IN

Tickets On Sale this Friday, December 14 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com

EVANSVILLE, IN (December 10, 2018) â€“ GODSMACK will return to the road in 2019–first with 20 shows in Europe to be followed by a North American headlining tour with Volbeat.GODSMACK will kick it off February 27 in London with Like A Storm confirmed as direct support for the six-week European trek. Next, GODSMACK will return to the U.S. wherethey’ll headline a U.S. run of shows with special guests VOLBEAT, along with some co- headlining shows with them in Canada. The tour will include a stop in Evansville on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Ford Center.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. at LiveNation.com, the Ford Center box office and via Ticketmaster outlets.

Earlier this year (4/27), GODSMACK released WHEN LEGENDS RISE via BMG (US) andSpinefarm (Worldwide), marking the band’s seventh studio album and their first in four years.

The acclaimed 11-song collection, fueled by the Top 5 rock song and video â€œBulletproof”plus the title track â€œWhen Legends Rise,” entered the Billboard Top 200 album chart in the top ten (#8), with four #1 placements on other charts: Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Music Albums, Top Independent Albums and Top Alternative Albums. WHEN LEGENDS RISE is available on CD, LP and Digital; purchase or stream it here.

Here’s some critical feedback on GODSMACK’s 2018 shows:
“…Godsmack, after taking the stage for over two decades, still puts on an amazing set…”

–Erica Vincent, PureGrainAudio.com, 8/7/18“Godsmack put on a solid show and impressive pyro display.”

–Travis Failey, KNAC.COM, 5/23/18

“Filled with pyro, extreme lighting, sonic booms, and their entire catalogue of hits, this was anadrenaline rush entering your veins from start to finish.”

–Annunziato Scaglione, National Rock Review, 5/19/18

“It’s an all out assault on the senses when [Godsmack] start getting into their second set. Broad and bold, this band makes its mark and if all you can remember after 3 days isGodsmack, then success fostered its way to your memory bank and you leave wanting more.”–Charlotte Alexander, Go Venue Magazine (Welcome to Rockville), 5/9/18

“Godsmack were about to literally blow things up…the Massachusetts rockers put on a highenergy show with all the bells and whistles including smoke, fire, and plenty of pyro.”–Kris Englehart, BackstageAxxess.com, 5/11/18

“Godsmack is back with a vengeance, and their explosive live show left nobody disappointed.”–Johnnie Crow, The Rock Revival, 5/4/18

On August 26, 2017, VOLBEAT became the first Danish band to headline and sell out theirhometown venue, Denmark’s Telia Parken, setting the record for the biggest show by adomestic artist in Denmark ever with over 48,250 people in attendance. To commemorate and immortalize the record-breaking event, the band will release their live album and concert film,Let’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken, on December 14th via Republic Records. Pre-orderLet’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken on all formats here:https://umg.lnk.to/letsboogielive

This Week at USI

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Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:

Public tickets go on sale Monday, December 10 for Monday, January 21, 2019 luncheon

Political strategist, author Donna Brazile to keynote USI’s 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon

Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee and New York Times best-selling author, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Southern Indiana’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon at 11 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019, in Carter Hall, located in University Center on the USI campus. Tickets will be available for USI students and employees beginning Monday, November 26 and will be available for the general public beginning Monday, December 10. All tickets may be purchased online on the USI website or at the USI Multicultural Center, located at Room 1224 in University Center East. Tickets are $5 for USI students, $10 for USI employees and $20 for the general public. Read More

Last day of finals is Wednesday, December 12; University offices open through Friday, December 21

Fall 2018 finals and end of semester

Final exams will begin Thursday, December 6 and run through Wednesday, December 12. The University of Southern Indiana will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday and will be closed Wednesday, December 26 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for Winter Recess. USI offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 and the first day of spring 2019 classes is Monday, January 7, 2019.

Open through Saturday, December 15

New Harmony Gallery showcases Play-themed artwork

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art will host the exhibition Play through Saturday, December 15. Playprovides an excellent sample of contemporary artists interpreting the theme of play and features a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and video. The lineup showcases a range of artists from student to professional, including several University of Southern Indiana students, alumni and faculty. Read More

STUDENT EVENTS

A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations 

can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here. 

UE Powering Rosa-Bell Project Awareness Event Tues., Dec. 11, 5:00 p.m., Room 100, Koch Center for Engineering and Science

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UE’s ChangeLab students will have an awareness event for their Powering Rosa-Bell project TOMORROW in Room 100 in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science on UE’s campus. Free and open to the public. The project’s goal is to  provide solar panel-powered energy for the Rosa-Bell school in Puerto Rico.

Activities will include:

·        Trivia games on climate change, the environment, alternative energy, and Puerto Rico

·        Student presentations about the project and informal discussion of the recent national climate report

·        Food and prizes

USI Softball announces early signings

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—University of Southern Indiana Softball announced that six incoming freshmen have signed national letters of intent to compete for Head Coach Sue Kunkle‘s Screaming Eagles in 2020. The list includes right-handed third baseman/utility player Anna Carroll (Brownsburg, Indiana), right-handed pitcher/utility player Brooklyn Gibbs (Mt. Vernon, Indiana), right-handed pitcher/first baseman Allie Goodin (Evansville, Indiana), right-handed infielder Rachel Martinez (Chicago, Illinois), right-handed infielder Jordan Rager (Fishers, Indiana) and right-handed outfielder/middle infielder Emma Tucher (New Palestine, Indiana).

Anna Carroll is currently a senior at Brownsburg High School where she has earned letters in softball and volleyball during her prep career. She has earned All-County and All-Conference honors each of the previous two years and has earned team MVP honors as a sophomore (offensive) and junior (defensive).

Brooklyn Gibbs is in her final year at Mt. Vernon Senior High School where she has earned letters in both softball and cheer during her career. She earned second-team All-State as a junior in 2018 after garnering third-team All-State honors as a sophomore in 2018. The three-time All-Southwestern Indiana and All-Big 8 Conference honoree led her team to a conference title in 2018 as she hit eight home runs and posted 111 strikeouts.

Allie Goodin is a senior at Mater Dei High School (Evansville, Indiana) where she has earned letters in basketball and softball. Goodin, whose older sister, Emily, pitches for Indiana University, earned All-State honors as a junior in 2018 and is a three-time All-City and two-time All-Conference honoree. She helped MDHS to a state championship during her freshman year in 2016.

Rachel Martinez is finishing up her final year at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, where she competed in softball, swimming and volleyball. She earned Pioneer Preps All-Area honorable mention as a freshman in 2016 and was a junior in 2018, while helping FHS to back-to-back regional titles in 2017 and 2018.

Jordan Rager is a senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana, where she is has earned letters in softball. An Indy Star All-USA Indianapolis-Area Super Team honorable mention selection in 2018, Rager is career .384 hitter with 12 home runs, 29 doubles and 77 RBIs during her first three years at HSHS. In 2018, Rager hit .406 with 14 doubles, nine home runs and 38 RBIs.

Emma Tucher is in her final year at New Palestine High School, where she earned varsity letters in softball and volleyball. A member of two straight IHSAA Class 3A championship teams, Tucher hit .397 with 20 RBIs and 35 runs scored as a junior in 2018. She hit .400 with 10 RBIs and 25 runs scored as a sophomore in 2017.

“We are excited to welcome this group to USI and our softball family,” Kunkle said. “It is a strong and versatile class that provides us offensive and defensive firepower in addition to depth at all positions on the field and speed on the bases.

“Allie and Brooklyn are nice additions to our pitching staff who bring offensive power to our lineup,” Kunkle said. Jordan and Anna also are powerful hitters that will impact our infield, while Emma and Rachel are fast, versatile and smart players that will immediately help offensively and defensively.

USI is coming off its first-ever national title and back-to-back regional championships. The Eagles open the 2019 season February 8 when they take on Young Harris College at the University of Alabama-Huntsville Charger Chillout.

Black Friday Booksale Remnants

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We Still Have Books For Sale!We still have a number of books left from the Black Friday/Saturday sale. For your convenience, they are listed on the spreadsheets below. There are four pages. The books are currently being displayed in the Regional and Family History Center on the 2nd floor of Willard Library.

COMMENTARY: SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT WOULD BE DISRESPECTFUL TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS

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Written By: Gail Riecken

     I understand the present EVSC School Board and the School Board attorney are hoping to increase the Superintendent’s salary and increase the years of the present contract, a contract signed barely a year ago.      Superintendent Smith’s base salary for 2018 is reported as $218, 545, if a Courier Press article of 2017 is right.

 Smith seemed so personally embarrassed back then by the offering of a pay raise that he exclaimed in the article, “I know everybody is wired differently,” Smith said. “I get paid a very, very, very good wage. This is about who you get to work with, and where you get to work. That’s a blessing.”   

 The Board would do well to heed the humble sentiments of Superintendent Smith.  

 They should leave his contract alone. 
 Over the years this Superintendent seems to have established himself with the Board as a reasonable and honest man. 

 The Board, if they chose the right direction and not change the contract this year, will affirm publicly their respect for Superintendent Smith and their respect for the new Board’s right to do what they think should happen with the contract.

But the Board, if they chose to augment the Superintendent’s contract yet this year, will establish themselves a lasting image as unreasonable and arrogant. They will declare publicly a political option that would be a strong negative for each of those members remaining on the Board as they look at future elections.  

   Worse yet, it would be a disrespectful signal to the new Board that they are not worthy of their elected position. 

 It is not this Board but next year’s new Board that should make any changes to the contract.

   Leaving the contract alone is the only the politically responsible and respectful action available for this EVSC Board. 

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

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