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Up to $100K in Grants Available from IDEM’s Community Recycling Grant Program

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Applications for funding from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Community Recycling Grant Program are due Sept. 6, 2024.

Counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, universities, schools, and nonprofit organizations located in Indiana, are eligible to submit a Community Recycling Grant application requesting $1,000 to $100,000 in funding for recycling and household hazardous waste collection and disposal.

The Community Recycling Grant Program is funded through IDEM’s Solid Waste Management Fund.  Eligible projects should focus on education and promotion of recycling, processing of recyclable materials, waste reduction, or HHW and organics management (including yard waste management and composting).

Grant funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective, and sustainable programs.  Applicants must demonstrate a direct or indirect increase in waste diversion as a result of the project.

To apply, visit IDEM’s website at idem.IN.gov/recycle/resources/indiana-community-recycling-grant-program. For additional information, contact 800-451-6027 or crgp@idem.IN.gov.

Hoosier History Highlights

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August 18 – August 24

This Week in Indiana History
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August   18, 1920 The 19th Amendment was ratified by the United States Congress, giving women the right to vote.

August  19, 1909 The first automobile race was held at  the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 5-mile dash was a disaster as a result of the breaking up of the crushed rock track.  Six people died. Louis Schwitzer won with an average speed of 57.43 mph.

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Harrison August  20,  1833 Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend, Ohio. As a young attorney he moved to Indianapolis. He served as a U. S. Senator and, in 1888, was elected President of the United States.
August  23, 1949 Actress Shelley Long was born in Fort Wayne.  She became best known for her role as Diane Chambers on Cheers, for which she won an Emmy Award. long

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Riley Park in Greenfield.

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

Indiana Department of Administration

Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, contact us.

(317) 233-5293
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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. Born March 7, 1974, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who starred in the TV show The Office as Pam Beesly-Halpert?

2. In what Indiana city can you find the biggest jack in the world?

3. In what Indiana museum, housed in a 1930 art deco building, can you see vintage vehicles manufactured in Indiana?

4. Who is the Hoosier, while working for Converse, improved the design of the shoes named in his honor?

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1. Regina Marie Fischer

2. Bloomfield

3. Auburn Cord Duesenberg        Museum in Auburn

4. Chuck Taylor

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Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States who lived in Indiana 1816 – 1830

Please send your favorite Hoosier quote to: RegEdwards@idoa.in.gov

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Indiana State Police Accepting Applications for Criminal Analysts to Serve in the  Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center

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Indiana State Police Accepting Applications for
Criminal Analysts to Serve in the
Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center

(Indianapolis, IN)- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for five (5) Criminal Analysts II positions to serve in the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center (IIFC) in Indianapolis.

Primary responsibility is to perform all analytical tasks on criminal intelligence in order to support law enforcement functions relating to the “all Crimes, all Hazards” mission of the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center, as described by Executive Order 13-22.

Must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; OR a minimum of ten (10) years of prior law enforcement in intelligence analysis, or equivalent military experience in intelligence analysis; OR a combination of law enforcement and military experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of “Secret” level security clearance to work in the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center (IIFC).

[NOTE: Security clearances are granted and rescinded by Federal partners or the US Department of Defense. The IIFC has no control over the ability to secure clearances for an employee.]

Pay starts at $53,222.00 per year, and may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off.

*Applications are only accepted electronically via the ISP online portal. Deadline for application submission is Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST). 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

 

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

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EVANSVILLE—A 1978 Pulitzer Prize winner for news photography, John Blair leveraged the award to draw attention to southwestern Indiana’s nascent environmental community as well as the monthly newspaper he published in the early 1980s, the Ohio Valley Environment. Blair founded Valley Watch, an Evansville-based environmental health advocacy organization, and has served as its president since 1984. From 1988 to 1990, he was a director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, Indiana’s largest environmental advocacy organization, and served as its president. In the early 2000s, Blair served on the executive committee and as energy chair of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter. Locally, Blair is credited with keeping large-scale polluters out of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. He attracted media attention in 1985 when he attempted to “steal” the groundbreaking shovels of a hazardous waste facility in Henderson, Ky. Most recently, Blair, Valley Watch, and Southwest Indiana Citizens for Quality of Life, another organization Blair helped form, fought to keep a proposed coal-to-diesel plant from being built in Dale, Ind. Blair has almost always worked as a volunteer, as have all Valley Watch contributors.

 

Check out the Valley Watch website at: http://valleywatch.net
John Blair
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Mahatma Gandhi

Otters silenced in series opener with Y’alls

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Beginning their final home stand of the 2024 season, the Evansville Otters opened a new series against the Florence Y’alls on Friday night, dropping a 10-0 decision at Bosse Field.

The Y’alls (41-40) jumped ahead early and never looked back.

Damage occurred in the first with a home run to put the opposition ahead 2-0 over the Otters (35-48). Florence added more scoring in the next three innings. The fifth frame was highlighted by a bases-clearing double to make it a 9-0 game. The final run of the night happened in the last inning on an error from the Evansville defense.

For the first time this year, Casey Delgado (2-1) was tagged with the loss on an off-night pitching. The righty went three and one-third innings, giving up five runs on seven hits. Taking the win for Florence was Evan Webster (2-1).

Out of the bullpen, Jon Beymer had a terrific night, tossing in three and one-third scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

Evansville was held to four hits, led by Logan Brown in a 2-for-3 effort.

Looking to even the series tomorrow, the Otters will be back to face the Y’alls in the middle game tomorrow with a 6:35 p.m. CT first pitch. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Record

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Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the Capitol Police Section

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Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the
Capitol Police Section

AUGUST 17, 2024

The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/.  This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department.  Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for a Capitol Police Officer:

  1. Must be a United States citizen.
  2. Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee (Traditional Recruit Graduation is March 21, 2025).
  3. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
  4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
  5. Must be a high school graduate or possess a general equivalency diploma (GED).

LATERAL APPLICANTS:

Must be a current (part-time or full-time) merit law enforcement officer with an Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or Tier II Certification.  Out-of-state law enforcement officers are eligible if their certification is determined to be equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards. 

For Lateral recruits, a finishing school will begin on December 23, 2024.  For traditional recruits, a hire date of December 23, 2024, has been set, with the academy to begin on January 13, 2025. The starting salary for a Capitol Police Probationary Officer is $62,327 a year.  After the first year of employment, the salary will increase to $64,472.  The starting salary for Retired or police officers in good standing with their agency having twenty (20) or more years of experience as a Tier I or Tier II officer is $75,431. 

 The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees and their families.  The State maintains short-term and long-term disability plans for full-time employees after six (6) months of continuous employment.  As an Indiana State Police Capitol Police Officer, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF), and the State will contribute to your retirement account.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Capitol Police Officer by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/.  Applicants can also contact a recruiter at isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.

 

Hoosiers can support local producers with Indiana Grown

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Hoosiers can support local producers with Indiana Grown

by Wendy McNamara

With more than 50,000 farms, Indiana stands out as a leading agricultural state and is known for supplying top-quality produce. However, less than 10 percent of the $16 billion Hoosiers spend annually on food is sourced within Indiana. To promote shopping local, multiple resources make it easier to buy homegrown food and handmade products throughout the state.

Did you know?

Indiana Grown is a network of local farmers and producers helping connect consumers like you to Hoosier-made products. Look for the Indiana Grown label on products when you visit grocery stores, restaurants and convenience stores. You can also visit IndianaGrown.organd search for members and products near you. 

Interested Hoosier food producers and crafters can also register to become an Indiana Grown member and benefit from its free program and marketing opportunities. Click here to apply.

[Click here for the online farmers market.] 

Prefer to have your food delivered? Indiana-based Market Wagon is an online delivery service where you can connect with local food vendors and artisans, and purchases can be delivered directly to you or a specified Market Host. No membership or minimum purchase is required. LocalFarmMarkets.org is another source for finding local food producers broken down by region and county.

Today, there are over 1,800 Indiana Grown members, including farmers, distributors, producers, processors, wineries, breweries and artisans. It has never been easier to start shopping locally. By purchasing more goods grown, raised, produced and processed in Indiana, you can help keep dollars and food close to home, build sustainable communities and support fellow Hoosiers, while preserving the state’s agriculture heritage.  To help spread the word, please share this information with friends and family.

Evansville Retired Teachers Association Volunteer Work at Frog Follies

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Evansville Retired Teachers Association Provides Volunteers at Frog Follies

 Friday, Saturday – August 23, 24, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

AUGUST 17, 2024

The Evansville Retired Teachers Association (ERTA) will once again contribute to our community with a large group of volunteers who will work at the annual Frog Follies sponsored by E’ville Iron Street Rods.  Our members work at the registration table to welcome the participants and distribute the registration materials and information.  We also have teams of volunteers who work in the t-shirt area to distribute shirts and giveaways to the participants.  This year, we have more than 80 retired teachers working in three-hour shifts to cover two days of the Frog Follies.

ERTA has volunteered at Frog Follies for more than 40 years.  Since 2005, Jim Sharp, retired principal, has been the chairman of our Frog Follies volunteers.  Jim works many hours assembling our volunteers and supervising our work throughout the weekend.   We work closely with Jodi Monarch, who chairs the E’ville Iron Street Rods registration work to ensure a successful event.  ERTA receives a stipend from Explore Evansville for our work at the Frog Follies.  The stipend benefits our organization and a major portion is donated each year to a community program that serves young people such as the YMCA,  the United Methodist Youth Home, and Youth Resources.

Our members enjoy greeting the Frog Follies participants while providing a great service to our community.  This project provides a great opportunity for retired teachers to share their working skills with the public.

The  Evansville Retired Teachers website and The Evansville Retired Teachers Facebook page provide examples of our programs and our work in the community.

The Evansville Retired Teachers Association (ERTA) is a vital educational organization of 225 active retired teachers who selflessly give of their time and financial resources to various non-profit community organizations such as Teacher Locker, Frog Follies, Tri-State Food Bank, and Hangers.  ERTA meets five times during the school year with a luncheon and program featuring such speakers as U of E Coach David Ragland, Bill Bussing – Otters Baseball, the Evansville Wartime Museum, Red Cross, and annual visits from local choirs and musicians.

 

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