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Sun Energy Group Files Mining Permit Application

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Sun Energy Group Files Mining Permit Application

DECEMBER 5TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA

Some people in Dale, Indiana have been receiving letters from Sun Energy Group which says the company is interested in creating a surface mine in the area.

This came to a surprise to many of the people who thought mining operations were done in their part of northern Spencer county.

The permit application shows they would area mine 312 acres causing quite a shock to their rural lifestyle

Daniel Smith says “It’s peaceful it’s quiet you can have a little property you can do what you want to do and they don’t want the disturbance as well they don’t want the extra traffic, the county roads being torn up the big dirt mounds, the noise, the air pollution, and the noise pollution.”

The Spencer County Board of Zoning Appeals will look over this application on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Spencer County Courthouse.

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USI CubeSat Satellite Launches Into Space

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USI CubeSat Satellite Launches Into Space

DECEMBER 5TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

One school in the Tri-State is sending a satellite into orbit. The USI students in the engineering department have partnered with NASA to bring the CubeSat to space.

The undergraduate student instrument project is part of the engineering department at USI. The idea came from doctor Glen Kissel a faculty member at USI who applied for a $200,000 grant to partner with NASA.

One student shared what his experience was like being involved with the project.

USI CubeSat team member Wyatt Helms “The students were actually recruited by the professor on the project and approached by the professor on the project and asked if they would be interested in joining the project and supporting the project to work on it”.

This is the first CubeSat built in the state of Indiana by a public institution.

It launched on SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft today and is making its way to the international space station now.

Upon completing that mission the satellite will launch into orbit around the beginning of 2019.

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Justices Answer Venue Question In Lifetime License Forfeiture Relief Case

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Katie Stancombe for www.theindianalawyer.com

Indiana Supreme Court justices on Wednesday ruled that trial courts have jurisdiction to grant specialized driving privileges as relief from driver’s license forfeitures imposed in other counties.

Daniel Reinhart received two driver’s license suspensions in 2012 and 2015 for habitual traffic violations that occurred in Adams County. He received a third suspension as a lifetime forfeiture after a 2015 felony conviction for driving while suspended as a habitual traffic violator in Noble County.

In 2017, Reinhart petitioned the Adams Superior Court for specialized driving privileges, seeking relief from all three suspensions under Indiana Code section 9-30-16-4. Reinhart was granted his petition, despite the argument that the Adams Superior Court lacked jurisdiction to stay or modify the lifetime forfeiture imposed by the Noble Superior Court. The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded, instructing the trial court to “vacate that portion of its order related to Reinhart’s Noble County suspension.”

But the high court affirmed the trial court’s ruling in an attempt “to provide a path forward for those in Reinhart’s position.”

First, it found that the specialized driving privileges statute established venue requirements and that the Adams Superior Court did not lack subject matter jurisdiction to stay the lifetime license forfeiture imposed by the Noble Superior Court.

It then found that absent a conviction modification, a lifetime license forfeiture under Ind. Code § 9-30-10-16 (2014) would be an administrative suspension.

“We agree with the State that only trial courts may impose criminal judgments,” Judge Mark Massa wrote. “But the ‘required forfeiture of a defendant’s driver’s license [is] a collateral consequence of a guilty plea’ and conviction, ‘not [a] punishment imposed by the court.’”

“The State’s reading of the statute, by contrast, would require individuals to petition each court from which a lifetime forfeiture arose, increasing exponentially the number of SDP petitions filed and adding to the already-congested dockets of our trial courts,” Massa continued.

Justices further concluded that a conviction modification under Section 16 would result in a court-ordered suspension.

“This conclusion fits logically with Section 3’s venue requirement that a suspended driver seek relief from the court (or courts) that modified the suspended driver’s conviction. As Reinhart notes, the ‘duration of the suspension’ imposed by the court depends ‘on the facts of that particular case, including the nature and severity of the offense, as well as the character of the defendant.’”

“A nondiscretionary lifetime forfeiture, on the other hand, depends simply on the defendant’s HIV status, not the specific facts of the case or the agreed upon conditions he must fulfill to reduce the sentence,” Massa concluded.

The high court, therefore, affirmed the trial court’s order granting Reinhart’s petition for relief from all three suspensions under Indiana Code section 9-30-16-4 in State of Indiana and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles v. Daniel Reinhart,18S-MI-286.

St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For The Week Of December 3, 2018

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Sara and Payne Bickett, Evansville, son, Anson Wayne, November 21

Loretta Fisher and Cosby Langston, Evansville, son, Brayden Dallas, November 22

Afnan and Muhanad Almoneef, Evansville, daughter, Madawi Muhanad, November 23

Samantha and Jason Southwell, Evansville, daughter, Molly Grace, November 26

Jessica and Jordan Zuber, Evansville, son, Brix Tyler, November 26

Steffi and Eric Fulkerson, Henderson, KY, son, August Joseph, November 26

Angela Funches and Jerminal Taylor, Henderson, KY, son, Jeremias Dontrae, November 26

Haley and Brent Edwards, Carmi, IL, son, Truett William, November 27

Ragan Lynch and Victor Jackson, Evansville, daughter, Hadley Jo, November 27

Pamila Coomer and Rashawn Payne, Princeton, IN, son, Elliott Soloman Mykah, November 27

Tiffany and Matthew Chandler, Henderson, KY, son, Odin Matthew, November 28

Aireanna Parrish and Gagan Saini, Evansville, son, Anjay Josiah, November 28

Alexus and Kalie Thomas, Evansville, daughter, Caroline Rosalie, November 29

Nicole and Jordan Guth, Evansville, daughter, Ada Taylor, November 29

Erin and Ryan Hilsmeyer, Huntingburg, IN, son, Corbin Scott, November 29

Kylie and Anthony Lang, Newburgh, daughter, Mairead Aria, November 30

GAS REDUCTION

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How to Reduce Holiday Stress…and Chances of a Heart Attack

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While the holidays are meant to be a time of joy, they can also be a time of stress. Many may experience conflict, pressure or just feeling overwhelmed by expectations surrounding the holidays. Busy schedules, looming deadlines, plans to spend more money and the pressure of gift giving are a number of factors that can contribute to stress during the holiday season.

 

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, there is an increase in the amount of heart attacks and heart-related deaths during the holiday season, which may be due to stress, delays in seeking medical care, and holiday foods rich in fat, sugar, and salt.*

 

“Stress can cause short- and long-term effects on the body, and it is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity,” said Dr. Jarrod Frizzell, a cardiologist with St. Vincent Evansville, part of Ascension, the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system.  “It’s important that we monitor our stress levels, particularly during the holidays, and find ways to manage our stress. Pay attention to your body, and learn the warning signs of heart disease. Although the holidays are important times to spend with our family, please don’t delay seeking medical care if you experience signs or symptoms of heart problems. We want to make sure you are around for many more holidays to come.”

 

STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING HOLIDAY STRESS:

  • Limit spending
      • Set a budget to ensure all your usual expenses are accounted for, and plan for any additional holiday spending including travel plans and parties you may be hosting. Budget for what you have to spend on gifts – be organized and realistic.
      • Avoid temptation by limiting the amount of time you spend at stores or the shopping mall. Manage impulsive spending by taking a list of gifts to buy and taking only the amount of cash you need, leaving credit cards at home.
  • Manage expectations
      • Remember what is important during the holiday season to help manage your expectations. Hosting the perfect party or giving the perfect gift is less important than the quality time spent with loved ones.
      • Take some time out to recharge and refocus – be sure that you find time to relax to recharge your body and mind.
  • Avoid over-indulging
      • Excessive stress raises appetites and cravings for sugary and fatty foods, and chronic drinking can lead to increased stress levels. Aim to maintain a healthy diet during the holidays to avoid weight gain and additional stress.
      • Maintain a healthy diet by eating high-protein snacks throughout the day so you don’t over-indulge on one meal. Make simple food swaps, like eating whole-wheat bread instead of white or brown rice instead of white. And be mindful of portion sizes, especially when enjoying seasonal treats.
  • Go for a walk
      • Regular exercise can help lower stress levels by decreasing tension and boosting and stabilizing your mood. Exercise releases endorphins that can improve your ability to sleep and reduce stress.
  • Have some fun
      • Laughter stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and also releases endorphins. Laughter also goes a long way in helping to lighten your mood and minimizing the stresses associated with this time of year.

 

 

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Board of Public Safety Meeting

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Business with Representatives:

Departmental Reports:

A. Police Department – Captain Stephanie Cox

~ Pledge of Allegiance ~

  1. Request approval for the renewal lease of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation for the continuation of occupation of the Evansville Police Department West Sector Building beginning January 1st, 2019 and ending December 31st, 2021.
  2. Request approval for the Evansville Police Department Foundation, Inc. of donation of equipment to the Evansville Police Department of the following:
    1. Two (2) K9 First Aid Kits
    2. One (1) MacBook Air 13 Model: A1932
    3. One (1) USB – C Adapter Dock Model: GUD3C06
  3. Request approval of the Luzio & Associates Behavioral Services Inc. contract beginning January 1st, 2019 through December 31st, 2019 providing psychological testing for the Evansville Police Department.
  4. Request approval of the Deaconess Health System contract to provide urinalysis testing to the Evansville Police Department beginning January 1st, 2019 through December 31st, 2019.

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

  1. Request approval of the Deaconess Health System contract to provide pre-employment police

    applicants’ physical examinations and drug screens for the Evansville Police Department beginning January 1st, 2019 through December 31st, 2019.

  2. Request approval of K9 Ownership Transfer Agreement beginning October 3rd, 2018 between Officer Jeff Kingery and City of Evansville on behalf of the Evansville Police Department for K9 “Rexo”.
  3. Request approval of K9 Ownership Transfer Agreement beginning September 2nd, 2018 between Officer Zach Elfreich and the City of Evansville on behalf of the Evansville Police Department for K9 “Axel”.
  4. Request approval of K9 Ownership Transfer Agreement beginning July 2nd, 2018 between Lt. Brent Hoover and the City of Evansville on behalf of the Evansville Police Department for K9“Gonzo”.
  5. Request approval to purchase an unmarked soft car for use by the Evansville Police Department undercover officers. The car is a used vehicle from D Patrick Ford at a cost of $14,483.00. The purchase will come out of LIT funding. (Legal Approved.)
  6. Notify the board the Evansville Police Department will be returning one (1) of the LEESO Humvee’s to the military. EPD does not own this vehicle, utilizing it through the LEESO program. (HSO1, VIN 12981)
  7. Request approval to surplus the following items:
    a. Med Eng EOD 8. It doesn’t have a serial number. (This is going to Capt. Chandler to beplaced in USI criminal justice display case. This suit is expired. They do not make this suit anymore. EOD 10 is the suit they are making now.

    b. Property Tag 06061 (blue and silver tag). Old tool boxes. They are rusted out. The tools are being placed in a new tool box.

    c. Foxray II inspection System. Property Tag 05817 (blue and silver tag). System is at least 3 generations old. System is no longer used anywhere due to changes in application.

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

FireDepartment–ChiefConnelly

  1. Request approval of Policy
  2. Request approval of Policy Approved.)
  3. Request approval of Policy
  4. Request approval of Policy
  5. Request approval of Policy
  6. Request approval of Policy

P-100.002 Dress Code. (Legal Approved.)
P-100.002A Approved Fire Department Uniform List. (Legal

P100.012 Personal Appearance. (Legal Approved.)
P-200.008 Trading of Duty Hours. (Legal Approved.)
P-600.003 Recruit Conduct and Requirements. (Legal Approved.) P-600.005 Recruit Transition. (Legal Approved.)

  1. Request approval of the Fire Alarm System Fire Alarm Plan Review Worksheet. (Legal

    Approved.)

  2. Request approval of the Automatic Sprinkler Systems Sprinkler Plan Work Sheet. (Legal Approved.)
  3. Request approval of the Inspection Report. (Legal Approved.)
  4. Request approval of the Annual Fitness Assessment. (Legal Approved)
  5. Request approval of Policy P-200.009 Vacation Trade Change. (Legal Approved.)

C. BuildingCommission–JuneMaples
1. Request approval to open and award bids of demolition to the following:

  1. 504 BAYARD PARK DRIVE – (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE AND GARAGE, AND REMOVE ALL CONCRETE WORK
  2. 1626 SOUTH BEDFORD AVE – RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE

c. 2779 BROADWAY AVE – RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

 

d. 4800 CONLIN AVE – RAZE (DEMOLISH) GARAGE ONLY

2. Request approval of the one (1) year extension of the agreement with Bosse Title Company for Professional Title Search Services. (Legal Approved.)

D. Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson 1. Request approval of the following:

a. Install “No Dumping, Violation of City Ordinance #” signs on the south side of Maxx Road, west of Oak Hill Road.

E. Special Event Permit – Sgt. Josh Wittmer – NO AGENDA ITEMS

Consent Section:

A. Handicap Parking
1. Request approval for the removal of the following:

i. 1514 Cumberland Ave – Resident moved at the end of November. 2. Request approval of the denial of the following:

  1. 315 Ridgeway Ave
    The property has an asphalt drive and a 2-car garage along with service walk to the rear door. Property does have standard wrought iron handrails on the front steps, but this property does not appear to qualify for an on-street “Handicap” space.
  2. 1422 S. Elliott Street
    This property has a concrete drive off the street and a close concrete service walk from the driveway to the front door. This property does not appear to qualify for an on-street “Handicap” parking space.

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

 

  1. Truck Permits
    1. Request approval for sixteen (16) truck permits for WB Koester Construction beginning Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 and continuing to November 7th, 2018 to use NW 3rd Street (or NW 2nd Street) to Court Street, to SE Riverside Drive to merge onto Hwy U.S. 41 to haul out loads of dirt for the new apartment/condo complex project. On November 7th, 2018 the board approved temporary truck permits for the above requested until the requestor of the permits was able to attend the November 21st, 2018 meeting. The November 21st, 2018 meeting was cancelled, so this request was moved to the next scheduled meeting of December 5th, 2018. The requestor has increased the number of truck permits due to increasing the number of trucks being used due to the contractor’s deadline. (Steve Schopmeyer, WB Koester)
    2. Kleinknecht Farms Inc., Mueller Farm and Buente Farm request approval of the renewal of their previously granted permit to drive farm trucks outside of the normal truck routes. Trucks will drive on Riverside Drive from Waterworks Road to Ohio Street or the Lloyd Expressway. Request permit from January 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2019, this permit is renewed on an annual basis. (6 truck permits total)
  2. RoadClosure
    1. Economic Improvement District requests approval to close Main Street between 2nd Street & 3rdStreet on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to noon for removal of holiday decorations on the archway at Main & 2nd Street. Emergency Personnel will be able to pass through.
    2. Evansville Police Department Officer Kurt Chapman requests approval to close the curb at 9thStreet to the ONB Events Plaza, and the curb of Locust Street in front of the ONB Events Plaza for the NutCracker Show on December 7th, 2018from 7:00 a.m. until noon.
    3. Evansville Police Department Officer Kurt Chapman requests approval to close SE 6th Street between Vine Street & Main Street, while leaving open the intersection of 6th & Sycamore on December 14th, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. until noon.

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

  1. Approve claims.
  2. Approve the minutes from Wednesday, November 7th, 2018.

Announcements:
Next Meeting, December 19th, 2018.

Adjourned: __________

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Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

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AG Curtis Hill Announces New Effort To Combat Robocalls

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today announced that he is helping lead a bipartisan group of 40 state attorneys general developing fresh strategies to stop or reduce annoying, harmful and illegal robocalls. The coalition is reviewing innovative technologies that major telecom companies hope to employ in this fight. Indiana is one of 15 states on the working group’s executive committee.

“Hoosiers should be able to enjoy peace and privacy without the disturbance of unwanted calls interrupting their routines,” Attorney General Hill said. “Further, some of these calls are coming from scammers intent on stealing people’s identities or taking their money. We need stronger measures and better technologies aimed at stopping illegal robocalling.”

Since it was formed, the multistate group has had in-depth meetings with several major telecom companies. These productive meetings have led to greater information sharing about the technological capabilities currently in existence or in development to fight these calls.

Attorney General Hill and his colleagues are working to:

  • Develop a detailed understanding of what is technologically feasible to minimize unwanted robocalls and illegal telemarking
  • Engage the major telecom companies to encourage them to expedite the best possible solutions for consumers
  • Determine whether states should make further recommendations to the FCC
  • Educate consumers about current call-blocking options, and
  • Evaluate and coordinate future enforcement efforts against bad actors.

Anyone receiving unwanted robocalls or encountering suspected scams of any variety is encouraged to file a consumer complaint with the Office of the Attorney General at indianaconsumer.com or by calling 1-800-382-5516.

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