The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018, in the offices of Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, 20 NW First Street, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).
House Passes Messer’s Bill to Extend Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Along Indiana Border
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Rep. Luke Messer’s (IN-06) legislation to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail into Indiana, along the Ohio River.
Messer’s bill, the Eastern Legacy Extension Act, would extend the trail approximately 1,200 miles by recognizing the route that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took along the Ohio River in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois as part of their historic expedition from 1804-1806.
“The Lewis and Clark expedition is an important part of our Hoosier history, and the route they took along the Ohio River should be celebrated and preserved,†Messer said. “Officially recognizing this scenic trail will help promote tourism in Indiana and will ensure future generations can enjoy this part of our history.â€
The current Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail covers about 3,700 miles and runs through 11 states. Messer’s bill would extend it to 4,900 miles, running through 17 states.
Local governments in Jeffersonville, Clarksville and New Albany have already designated portions of the route as preservation areas. Messer said the designation by the federal government will help to preserve this scenic travel route.
VIDEO of Messer speaking on the House floor about his legislation can be found HERE.
This Week at USI
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29; Thursday, August 2 – Sunday, August 5
New Harmony Theatre to close 2018 season with Talley’s Folly
New Harmony Theatre will present its final production of the 2018 season, Talley’s Folly, from Friday, July 27 through Sunday, August 5 in historic Murphy Theatre in New Harmony, Indiana. Playwright Lanford Wilson wrote a trilogy about the Talley family of Lebanon, Missouri. Winner of 1980’s Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Talley’s Folly is the second play in the series. Single tickets are $35 for an adult, $33 for seniors age 60+, $12 for ages 25 and under, and $31 for USI employees. Shows start at 7:30 pm on Friday nights, 2 pm and 7:30 on Saturdays, and a 2 pm matinee on Sundays. Read More
Open through Monday, September 10
USI to exhibit works by Stephen Pace to celebrate Art Center anniversary
Stephen Pace: An Artist’s Process, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, will be on display through Monday, September 10 at the Art Center.  Stephen Pace (1918 – 2010) was an internationally recognized abstract expressionist and figurative painter.  Pace, along with his wife Palmina, was instrumental in the completion of the Art Center galleries, which opened to the public on September 7, 2008. This exhibition displays the series of related drawings, prints, paintings, and/or woodcut plates together to give the viewer deeper insight into Pace’s artistic process. The exhibition also provides a timeline reflecting the influences that determined the trajectory of Pace’s career and the development of his distinctive artistic style. Read More
Open through Monday, September 17
New Harmony Gallery to host exhibition by Denise Stewart-Sanabria
The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition, Another Virtual Reality by Denise Stewart-Sanabria, will be on display July 21 through September 17. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Read More
Wednesday, August 8 – Friday, August 10; Early registration ends Friday, July 27
Early registration deadline ends Friday for 2018 Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness
The University of Southern Indiana and SWIRCA and More, the local agency on aging, will present the 11th annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA) on the USI campus on August 9 and 10, with a pre-conference workshop on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care scheduled for August 8. The conference this year will feature four public keynote speakers: Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA; Ashton Applewhite; Jeff Speck, AICP, CNU-A, LEED-AP; and Bill Thomas, MD. The deadline for a reduced registration fee is Friday, July 27. After that date, the rate increases for the pre-conference workshop and one- and two-day registrations. There is a discounted rate for students and retirees. More information about registering is online at USI.edu/maia or by calling 812-464-1989. Read More
11 a.m. Friday, August 10
USI’s TCA final pitch event set for August 10
Teams of students participating in the University of Southern Indiana’s Technology Commercialization Academy (TCA) will present their final product pitches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, August 10 in the USI Griffin Center. The final pitch event is open to the public as TCA students will present to USI faculty and staff, local business leaders and regional entrepreneurs. Each team’s pitch is a result of the 12-week program that focuses on a process known as design thinking. Students developed their ventures or product ideas throughout three work phases: skill development, entrepreneurs’ mindset and practical application/client work. Read More
Saturday, November 3
Thirteenth annual Day on the Bus to explore high growth in high tech
The 13th annual Day on the Bus is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16. Sponsored by Old National Bank, participants will meet in the atrium of the Old National Bank building in downtown Evansville for coffee, donuts and a welcome message from University of Southern Indiana President Dr. Ronald Rochon. Once the bus leaves, participants will travel to Sabic, AstraZeneca and CountryMark to learn about their expanding opportunities and workforce trends for students. Day on the Bus is a workforce development event for faculty and staff from USI, University of Evansville and Ivy Tech Community College to spend a day on a coach bus and visit selected organizations in the southwest Indiana region. Read More
Saturday, September 29
2018 USI Doggie Dash Dog Walk and Run
Registration is now open for the 2018 University of Southern Indiana Doggie Dash to be held on Saturday, September 29. This event allows whole families (including the four-legged children) an opportunity to walk and run on the beautiful University of Southern Indiana campus. Registration for the 3K and 5K runs is $25 for individuals or $20 for members of a team, and free for youth ages 10 and under. A portion of the proceeds from the Doggie Dash will be used to offer programming and provide professional development opportunities for student clubs within USI’s Pott College. Another portion of the proceeds will be given to It Takes A Village Pet Rescue. Read More
Saturday, November 3
Registration now open for the 17th annual Norwegian Foot March
Registration is now open for the 17th annual University of Southern Indiana Norwegian Foot March on Saturday, November 3. The march, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. ROTC cadets, soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended, as the event sells out quickly. ROTC cadets from any school can register for $25 and all other participants can register for $45. Registration will close on October 15 or when the event is full at 500 participants. The Norwegian Foot March is sponsored by USI’s Student Veteran Association. Proceeds from the foot march enhance the training of the students in the USI ROTC Program. Funds are used to cover costs associated with training, travel, team development and additional equipment. Read More
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Adopt A Pet
Pirate is a female hamster! She’s roughly a year old and has actually been at the shelter awhile. Her sister, Panda, was recently adopted. She is called Pirate because she is missing one eye, but it doesn’t affect her overall health. Hamsters do need to be housed alone, but there are gently-used small animal items for sale at VHS if you don’t have one. Her adoption fee is just $5! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Adopt A Pet
Izzy is a black & white female mixed breed! She was adopted from VHS last October, then recently returned because she’s too active. She is almost 2 years old and already spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, and ready to go to her new indoor home TODAY for $110. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Seven-run seventh helps Otters avoid sweep
Powered by a seven-run seventh inning, the Evansville Otters upended the Windy City Thunderbolts 7-3 to salvage the final game of the series and avoid the sweep at Bosse Field on Sunday afternoon in front of 1,235 fans.
Windy City cracked the scoreboard first with an RBI single in the top of the third from Tim Zier.
In the fourth, Windy City plated two more runs. Ronnie Healy had an RBI single and Joe Becht brought home a run with a sacrifice fly.
The Otters stormed back to take the lead with a seven-run seventh inning where they sent 11 batters to the plate which included nine straight hitters reaching base safely. With the bases loaded, Travis Harrison got the Otters on the board with a two-run single up the middle. Daniel Spingola then followed with another RBI single to tie the game at 3-3. Brant Whiting pushed Evansville in front with a two-run double to left. Jeff Gardner proceeded to double home Whiting and put the Otters ahead 6-3. Gardner was picked off of second base, but Zach Welz singled and was brought home on an RBI triple from Hunter Cullen to cap the inning and push the Otters ahead 7-3.
Sean Adler and Mitch Aker combined to throw the final two frames of the ballgame in relief and sealed the 7-3 win.
Austin Nicely gets the win for the Otters, his fifth on the season. Nicely tossed seven innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on nine hits while striking out a career high nine batters.
Broulio Torres-Perez is hit with the loss for Windy City. Torres-Perez went 6.1 innings and allowed four runs on five hits while striking out seven.
Suspects at Large after Robbing the Windmill Circle K
A pair of suspects are at large after robbing the Windmill Bakery Circle K at US 41 and Petersburg Road this morning.
On July 22, 2018 at 3:47 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hold up in progress at the Circle K convenience store located at 6801 US Highway 41 N. According to the clerk, two males wearing hoodies and bandannas covering their faces entered the store and brandished a knife.
Both suspects fled after stealing nearly $900.00 worth of electronic cigarettes. A K-9 team from the Evansville Police Department tracked the suspects, but was unable to locate them.
The suspects are described as one white male, thin build, approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall and one black male thin build approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall. Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating.