Youth First To Receive Award from D-Patrick Ford
Check from “Donate and Drive†to be Presented January 8
D-Patrick Ford will present a check for $2500 to Youth First, Inc. on Tuesday, January 8th, at 10:00 am. The presentation will take place at the organization’s office downtown at 111 SE Third Street, Suite 405, Evansville.
During the month of December, D-Patrick donated $10 to Youth First each time a new Ford was test driven through their “Donate and Drive†campaign.
“Many thanks to D-Patrick Ford for this generous gift and to everyone who test drove a Ford in December. This donation allows Youth First to fulfill its mission of strengthening youth and families in our community,†states Parri Black, the organization’s President & CEO.
Youth First’s services and programs build caring relationships, foster readiness for positive change, and boost resiliency along with other valuable life skills. Research shows these are the keys to preventing addiction, suicide, violence, and similar outcomes for young people.
Aces to face Loyola on Tuesday at the Ford Center
Game is set for 7 p.m.
In a nationally-televised contest, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team welcomes defending league champion Loyola to the Ford Center for a 7 p.m. game on Tuesday night. CBS Sports Network will have the broadcast.
Setting the Scene
– Evansville has won 7 of its first 8 home games this season
– UE is 14-10 in 24 home contests against the Ramblers
– The defense is off to an excellent start in Valley play, holding the first two opponents to just 37.3% shooting overall and 20.5% (9-of-44) from long range
Last Time Out
– Illinois State picked up a 58-46 win over the Aces on Saturday
– Evansville shot 32.7% from the field in the game while going 7-of-26 (26.9%) from outside
– Evan Kuhlman and Marty Hill posted 14 points apiece; it was a career-high for Kuhlman
– Trailing by four at the half, UE closed within one in the second half before the Redbirds pulled away
– UE had 16 turnovers in the game and dropped to 1-3 when turning the ball over more than the opponent this season
Takeaways from Illinois State
– Sophomore Evan Kuhlman set career marks with 14 points and 33 minutes of work; he added 5 rebounds, 2 assists and a blocked shot
– Marty Hill tallied 14 points hitting six buckets including two triples
– The bench for UE did not record a point for the first time this season; the ISU bench scored just four points; Evansville is 1-6 this season when losing the battle of bench points
– UE is also 1-6 this year when being outscored in the paint
Home Cooking
– Over the last two games, Evan Kuhlman has averaged 12 points per game while connected on 8 of his last 14 attempts and 5 out of 9 3-point tries
– Included in that tally is a career-high 14 points at Illinois State as he connected on three treys and all three free throw tries
– Kuhlman scored 12 points while going 4-for-6 from outside at Xavier in front of his home town crowd
– It was his first double figure scoring game at UE; he scored 11 in the win over Ball State and added 10 against Drake
– In another road game near his home (Miami OH), Kuhlman set his career mark with three assists
– Kuhlman has registered 5 or more points in 11 out of 15 games
Scouting the Opponent
– Coming off of a run to the Final Four last season, Loyola comes to the Ford Center with a 9-6 record and have won their first two conference games
– After earning a 79-44 win over Indiana State, Loyola won by an 85-74 final at Drake on Saturday
– Clayton Custer leads the Ramblers with 14.5 points per game; he is the reigning MVC Player of the Year
– Marques Townes has posted 13.9 points while Cameron Krutwig checks in with 13.6 PPG
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
James Wesley Detalente Jr.: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Robert Wayne Deweese: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Jamall Hank Wiley: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)
Robert Kenneth Foley: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Brooke Chere Cameron: Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death (Level 5 Felony)
“IS IT TRUE” JANUARY 7, 2019
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
IS IT TRUE that we been told that there will be a major shift in the leadership of the Evansville/Vanderburgh School Corporation school board this evening? Â …if this happens it will signal the end to the school board politic of the past? …we expect that Karen Ragland will be elected President of the school board? Â …Karen leadership style will be that inclusion and consensus?
IS IT TRUE are told that today Ben Trockman will announce if he intends to run for the 1st Ward City Council seat? …that the movers and shakers of the Vanderburgh Democratic party are hoping that Ben will decide to run for the 1st Ward City Council seat being vacated by Independent Dan McGinn?  …we are told that Ben has talked with many current members of City Council in order to get an idea of his responsibilities if elected to this position? …we were also told that Ben might have met with Mayor Winnecke in order to get his input if he should run for 1st Ward City Council seat? …we are perplexed why Mr. Trockman would seek the Mayor advice about running for City Council because the person he will be running against is the Mayors hand picked candidate? …many people feel if Mr. Trockman is the elected to the 1st Ward City Council seat it will show every person that is physically challenged that they can also achieve things of greatness?
IS IT TRUE that Kaitlin Moore Morley will be announcing on January 16, 2019 that she will be a Democratic candidate for the Evansville At-Large City Council seat? Â …we are told that she’s extremely personable and level headed?
IS IT TRUE that on January 9 at 3:30pm at the Civic Center Mayor Winnecke’s will be officially filing for re-election?  …following this event a social gathering will be held at Party Central across from the Civic Center?
IS IT TRUE that long time Vanderburgh County Commission attorney Joe Harrison, Jr. has been replaced by Jones and Wallace law firm? …it a well known fact that the former Vanderburgh County GOP Chairman Joe Harrison, Jr. is politically connected throughout the State? …we are told that Joe Harrison, Jr. was just appointed as the new County Commission attorney for Posey County? Â …this proves that sometimes its not what you know but who you know that pays off?
IS IT TRUE we are told that a Posey County Superior Court Judge is retiring? …that the Governor shall make the appointment to replace him? …we wish that Deputy  Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Gary Schutte lived in Posey County because he would make one heck of a Superior Court Judge?
IS IT TRUE that the people of Evansville’s bicentennial tree has been cut down?…the plaque at the bottom of the tree now serves as a gravestone for the magnificent tree that was a gift to the people of Evansville to commemorate a milestone?…Mole #3 tells the City County Observer that the reason the tree was cut down was to add 18 parking spaces to the mix in downtown Evansville?…that will add to the over 4,000 spaces that already are in downtown Evansville so these 18 parking spaces will have a negligible improvement to the parking if any at all?…there are those who are blaming elected officials for killing this tree but the Evansville Building Authority were the folks in charge of the land where the tree was?…this reminds us of Rick Davis’ famous characterization of Mayor Winnecke and his predecessor Jonathan Weinzapfel with his “Ready, Fire, Aim” narrative?…this time the Evansville Building Authority did the “Ready, Saw, and Don’t Think” routine and cut down a tree that was beloved by many?…it was much the same thing that could described the situation when the Evansville Building Authority discover that water magically appeared on the floor of Roberts Stadium and that proved that it needed to be torn down?
IS IT TRUE that a Vanderburgh County Council member asked several questions concerning the Drag Queen Story Hour sponsored by the public library?  …the Director of the Library and one library board member were present at the most recent County Council meeting in order to answer questions about this event?  …the Director of the Library stated that the participants of the “Drag Queen Story Hour” currently don’t need a background check to participate in this event? …members of the Vanderburgh County Council were also told that participants of this event could be in violation of the dress code policy that is strictly followed by EVPL officials?
IS IT TRUEÂ the Vanderburgh County Assessor website shows that the park located at 400 Main St. is now owned by the Evansville City Water & Sewer Utility and they paid $$450,000 for that property?
IS IT TRUE we would like to thank Kalah Hirsch Records Specialist with the Evansville Police Department for doing an outstanding job in making the daily police reports available to the public?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is: Do you feel that Mayor Winnecke has done such a good job that he should be unopposed for re-election?
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Vanderburgh County Commissioners January 8, 2019 Meeting Agenda
AGENDA Of Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
for January 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm, Room 301, Civic Center
- Call to Order
- Attendance
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Election of Officers
- Thank Joe Harrison
- Action ItemsÂ
- Resolution CO.R-01-19-001: 2019 Meeting Dates
- County Treasurer: Finance Board Election of President Â
- Recommendations for Jail Engineering FirmÂ
- Contracts, Agreements and Leases
- County Commissioners: 2019 Agreement for Legal Services with Jones Wallace, LLCÂ
- County Health Department: Addendum to Lease Agreement
- County Auditor: Union ContractÂ
- County Coroner: Union Contract
- Board Appointments
- Department Head Reports
- New Business
- Old Business
- Consent Items
- Approval of December 18, 2018 Meeting Minutes
- Employment ChangesÂ
- County Treasurer: November 2018 Monthly ReportÂ
- County Clerk: November 2018 Monthly Report
- County Auditor: Claims Voucher Report for 12/17/18-12-21-18 & 12/24/18 -12/28/18 & 1/2-1/4/19
- Old Courthouse: Craft Show 2018 Financial ReportÂ
- Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.: State Fiscal Year 2018 ReportÂ
- Weights and Measures: November 16 –December 15, 2018 Monthly ReportÂ
- Area Plan Commission: Request to Carry Over Vacation Time into 2019
- Burdette Park: Floor Resurfacing Bids for the Discovery LodgeÂ
- County Engineer:Â
- Department Report
- Pay Request #50 U.S. 41 Expansion T.I.F. for the sum of $327,991.65
- Pay Request #40 University Parkway T.I.F. for the sum of $9,612.81
- Pay Request #10 Phoenix Commerce Center T.I.F. for the sum of $4,980.00
- Travel RequestÂ
- Claims
- Public CommentÂ
- Adjournment
Free Mining Classes Offered At Ivy Tech in January
Evansville, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College will offer free mining training at the Princeton Career and Technology Center beginning January 14.
The training, MSHA Part 48 is being offered Jan. 14-17, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants must register in person at Ivy Tech’s Princeton Career & Technology Center, 2431 SouthCrabtree Drive, Princeton.
Proceeds from Indiana Coal Mining Institute license plate sales are making this opportunity available at no cost to participants who meet the general hiring requirements. Participants will be trained and ready for hire on the last day of class.
There are many immediate job openings in Gibson County which require MSHA Part 48 training. MSHA training is required for all employees, maintenance, and vendors on any mine site. Training is valid for 36 months, so participants can train now and work later.
John Snowden, mining program director, will coordinate the free mining training classes at Ivy Tech. Snowden boasts nearly 30 years of mining experience and workforce training instruction throughout Southern Indiana.
For more information about free mining training classes, call the Princeton Career and Technology Center at 812-385-8565. Learn more about Ivy Tech Workforce Alignment ativytech/edu/TrainedAndReady.