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Grants Help Teachers And Nonprofits Provide Experiences, Opportunities For Students

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Grants Help Teachers And Nonprofits Provide Experiences, Opportunities For Students

Exciting new grants are now available that help teachers and nonprofits provide arts experiences and opportunities for students in Vanderburgh County.

The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana announced Monday schools and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations can apply for the grants. Applications are available at artswin.org/grants.

There are two grant options: The Arts Opportunity Grant and the Sponsorship of the Arts Grant. Both grants can only be awarded to schools or nonprofits and are for programs and experiences that will benefit kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Vanderburgh County.

The Sponsorship of the Arts Grants is available up to $5,000 for development or advancement of arts opportunities and experiences for students. New, sustainable programming that impacts underserved populations are preferred, but all are welcome to apply. Applications for the Sponsorship of the Arts Grant are due Nov. 2, with fund disbursement in January 2019.

The Arts Opportunity Grants are available up to $500 for arts opportunities and experiences for students that crop up outside the normal budget and curriculum for schools and organizations – arts contests fees, bringing in visiting artists, exposure to traveling exhibits or performances, etc. Applications for the Arts Opportunity Grant are reviewed monthly and awarded based on merit and availability of funds.

The Arts Opportunity and Sponsorship of the Arts grants are just part of the many ways the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana helps promote arts and help educators in the community. The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is a 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and supporting economic development through advocacy and promotion of the arts, arts education, and arts organizations in Southwest Indiana.

Grant applications are available at artswin.org/grants.

 

WILDFIRE HEATS UP TROPICANA EVANSVILLE’S 421!

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When Wildfire rages into Tropicana Evansville’s 421 lounge this weekend, the scorching hot band will deliver some sizzling country music!

Composed of three girls and three guys, this talented sextet burst onto the band scene in St. Charles, Missouri on the outskirts of St. Louis, performing Pop Country hits, along with Classic Country, Southern Rock and Top 40.

Crowds enjoy singing along with their high-energy arrangements by Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan and Johnny Cash.  You can even catch a tune or two from the likes of Police or Joan Jett.

See Wildfire at 421, located inside the Tropicana Evansville Casino, on Friday and Saturday, August 10 & 11, from 7PM-10:30PM.

After the concert, DJ Jones Capone keeps the late-night party fires burning from 11PM – 2AM with just the right mix of party tunes.  No admission fee, just a two-drink minimum for a night of red-hot fun!

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

 

Death List Report

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Death List WK 7-30-18 TO 8-3-18

ALJ’s Omitted Reason For Disability Decision Troubles 7th Circuit

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Katie Stancombe for www.theindianalawyer.com

An administrative law judge’s failure to meet the minimum requirement of explaining her decision in a disability benefits case drew criticism from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.

In the case of Susan Spicher v. Nancy Berryhill, 17‐3399, an ALJ failed to explain her reasoning as to why she denied Susan Spicher’s request for social security disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income.

Spicher suffers from a series of chronic health problems, including osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, fibromyalgia and morbid obesity. She applied for benefits in 2010, dating her limitations back to 2003.

Spicher’s case has come up for judicial review twice, and both times the ALJ concluded that Spicher had not become disabled until September 20, 2012. At the second hearing in 2016, Spicher narrowed her case, focusing on whether she had been disabled since December 31, 2008, when her insured status expired.

The ALJ reconsidered Spicher’s obesity in consulting with a second doctor but said those findings did not motivate her to change her decision, which rested on her finding that Spicher could hold a sedentary position and perform three jobs identified by a vocational expert. In addition, the ALJ found Spicher could occasionally crouch, crawl, balance, stoop and kneel.

However, Spicher argued the ALJ did not address contradictory medical evidence when determining the types of sedentary jobs that Spicher could hold and that the ALJ failed to consider the interaction between her obesity and her non‐severe impairments.  The 7th Circuit Court agreed with Spicher’s arguments, noting that although the ALJ is not required to adopt the recommendations of an examining physician, she must provide enough analysis to allow a reviewing court some idea of why she rejected significant evidence that cut against her conclusion.

At the second hearing, the ALJ did not address either of her residual‐functional‐capacity findings that were undercut by the consultative examiner, Dr. Crystal Strong. Strong concluded Spicher was severely overweight, “recommended that she does not have a completely sedentary job” and said she can ambulate for up to 20 minutes at a time with rests in between.

Despite according “great weight” to Strong’s findings and opinions, the ALJ omitted them in her required analysis.

“Because Dr. Strong’s recommendation suggested further limitations, it contradicted the ALJ’s finding on residual functional capacity,” Chief Judge Diane Wood wrote for the panel. “the ALK was therefore required to provide enough analysis to allow a reviewing court to determine why she rejected it. Because the ALJ failed to do so, her decision to deny benefits cannot satisfy the substantial evidence standard.”

Other findings by Strong concluded that Spicher could not, in fact, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, as the ALJ had decided she could. Findings also showed Spicher’s inability to walk on her heels cast doubt in the 7th circuit on the ALJ’s finding that Spicher could regularly balance.

“The ALJ did nothing to address these concerns,” Wood said. “That alone is a ground for remand.”

Finally, the 7th circuit found the ALJ ignored the interaction between Spicher’s obesity and her non‐severe impairments, including prolonged effects of a humerus fracture and carpal tunnel syndrome.

It concluded that on remand, the ALJ must address—but is not required to accept—Strong’s recommendation that Spicher regularly ambulates, address the evidence in Strong’s report that Spicher could not perform certain postural activities and account for the effects of Spicher’s humerus fracture and carpal tunnel syndrome.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BRING THEIR SPECTACULAR SHOW TO EVANSVILLE On December 5, 2018

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BRING THEIR SPECTACULAR SHOW TO EVANSVILLE On December 5, 2018

On the heels of taking their unparalleled entertainment to capacity crowds overseas, the Harlem Globetrotters will return to North America with their one-of-a-kind show to Evansville at The Ford Center on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 PM

Featuring some of the most elite dunkers on the planet, exceptional ball handlers, and Guinness World Record holders, a Globetrotters game is more than just basketball – they are the ultimate in family entertainment that will bring smiles and fan interaction to people of all ages. The Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled show to fans in over 250 North American cities during their upcoming tour.

The Globetrotters show will feature a star-studded roster, including Showmen like Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant Atkinson, and Hammer Harrison, as well as fan favorites Firefly Fisher, Bull Bullard, Thunder Law and Cheese Chisholm. To match the growing popularity of the Globetrotters’ female stars, the team will also bring the largest female roster in team history to fans across North America – including Lister, Hoops Green, Torch George, Swish Young, and Mighty Mortimer.* After virtually every game, the Harlem Globetrotters remain on the court for autographs and photographs with fans.#

Tickets start at $26 and are now available at harlemglobetrotters.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, The Ford Center box office or by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information, please visit harlemglobetrotters.com.

The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 92 years. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 123 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – over nine thrilling decades.

The American Red Cross is the official charity of the Harlem Globetrotters. Sponsored by Entenmann’s Donuts ®, Ticket Galaxy and Baden Sports, Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies.

EVSC Superintendent to Welcome McCutchanville Students Back to School

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EVSC Superintendent to Welcome Students
Wednesday, August 8
7:30 a.m.
McCutchanville Elementary School, 10701 Petersburg Rd. 
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Superintendent David Smith will be at McCutchanville Elementary School Wednesday, August 8, to not only welcome students and staff back to school, but to also kick off the first year of the brand new school.

EVSC Unveils its Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate

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The EVSC officially unveiled its very own Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate, a college and career readiness opportunity for seniors to identify, develop and demonstrate the skills necessary to be successful in college and career. The EVSC’s Work Ethic Certificate is a customized version of the Indiana Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate.

“We are excited to offer the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate to our students,” said EVSC Superintendent David Smith. “By earning this certificate, we can ensure our students have the skills necessary to be successful in whatever path they choose – whether it be college, career or military.”

The EVSC’s Work Ethic Certificate is a product of EVSC’s OptIN, a program that helps students and parents identify all of the opportunities available to them upon high school graduation. OptIN officials began meeting with community employers late last winter to begin identifying the universal skills necessary for students to be successful in higher education and in the workforce.

“We have spent the last several months collaborating with community leaders and some of our area’s top employers to build our version of the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate,”  said B. J. Watts, executive director of OptIN. “During these discussions, we collectively identified the top six transferable employability skills necessary for our students to experience sustained success regardless of their plan after graduation.”

According to Watts, the OptIN Advisory committee selected six skills that eventually became the P.R.I.D.E.S. The EVSC’s Work Ethic Certificate requires student mastery of the P.R.I.D.E.S., plus four academic components that are set by the state of Indiana. The P.R.I.D.E.S include:

Persistence: Students will be resilient, persevere through challenges and problem solve.

  • Responsibility: Students will accept and demonstrate service to others, possess a positive attitude and communicate effectively and appropriately

  • Initiative: Students will demonstrate ability to self-start and think creatively and critically. Students will be involved and take ownership of their work.

  • Dependability: Students will show reliability and accountability, demonstrating responsibility and consistent punctuality.

  • Ethics: Students will be trustworthy and demonstrate humility, integrity, and independence in their actions.

  • Self-Management: Students will be flexible, work collaboratively with others, and manage emotions.

The four academic components as set by the state of Indiana, include:

  1. 98% or higher attendance rate for the student’s senior year

  2. Six hours of community service during the student’s senior year

  3. Maximum of one office referral in the student’s senior year

  4. Minimum of a 2.0 Cumulative GPA

“The EVSC’s Work Ethic Certificate helps employers identify potential employees that have already demonstrated persistence, responsibility, initiative and dependability in their school environment, and those skills directly translate to the workplace,” said Makenzie Coulter, Corporate Engineering Manager & Public Relations at FLANDERS. “Collaboration between the EVSC and area employers is a critical component to building a sustainable workforce and community. We are all stronger as one.”

As recognition for completing the certificate, the area’s largest employers are offering guaranteed job interviews. In addition, many are offering increased base pay, bonus vacation days, sign-on bonuses, gym memberships and more. For students continuing their education, some institutions are waiving college orientation classes and Old National Bank is offering a scholarship opportunity exclusively for students who complete the certificate.

“We are excited to see this come to fruition and thankful for the industry collaboration in developing this certificate,” said Watts. “Creating opportunities of this magnitude requires the work and effort of so many in our community and I’m proud of this community’s continued commitment to enhancing the lives and opportunities of our students.”

The EVSC will begin to enroll all seniors in the EVSC Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate at the beginning of the school year. The deadline to sign up is August 31, 2018.  Students interested in signing up can visit https://goo.gl/3Dpx7u.

 

AG Curtis Hill announces agreement involving glass-container company that allegedly violated Clean Air Act

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Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that his office helped craft a settlement agreement involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the state of Oklahoma and a glass-container company alleged to have violated the federal Clean Air Act.

Under terms of the settlement, Anchor Glass Container Corporation will install pollution controls to cut emissions of nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter at its container glass manufacturing facilities. Anchor will also pay a civil penalty of $1.1 million to be divided between the United States and the two state signatories under the consent decree, Indiana and Oklahoma. One of the company’s facilities is located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Read additional details regarding the settlement in a release by the U.S. Department of Justice.

“Protecting the health and safety of Indiana residents is one of my office’s top priorities,” Attorney General Hill said. “Settlements such as this one help ensure that future generations will breathe cleaner air, and I’m grateful for the collaboration of our federal and state partners in bringing about this positive result.”

Otters to host youth baseball clinic Saturday, August 25

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The Evansville Otters will host a youth baseball clinic Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Bosse Field with registration now open.
The baseball clinic will last two hours with instruction from Otters players. Each kid registered will receive one hot dog, chips and water for lunch after the camp and a chance to get autographs after the clinic.
Each kid must bring their own gear.
Each participant will also receive a free general admission ticket to the Otters’ home game on Aug. 25 against the River City Rascals at 6:35 p.m.
Cost for the clinic is $10 per kid and open to all ages. The clinic will include instruction on mechanics in hitting, fielding and throwing from Otters players.
Parents can sign their children up for the clinic by filling out the form and bringing the paperwork along with $10 to Bosse Field.
Payment must be made prior to clinic. Registration is due by Aug. 22.
The Otters are looking forward to having fans join the affordable, family fun this season at historic Bosse Field.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Season tickets, group outing packages, and single game tickets are on sale now for the 2018 season.
Tickets can be purchased online at evansvilleotters.com, by calling 812-435-8686, or at the Bosse Field box office.
The Otters play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up-to-date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This Week at USI

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Wednesday, August 8 – Friday, August 10

2018 Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness keynotes open to public

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 public is invited to the keynote speakers at no charge, but registration is requested to ensure space is available for all. 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

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

Thursday, August 16

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

Thursday, August 16 – Wednesday, August 22

Welcome Week and start of fall 2018 semester

The 2018 USI Welcome Week will kick off on Thursday, August 16 with new student move-in beginning at 9 a.m. at the Physical Activities Center (PAC). Information for new and returning students can be found on the USI website at USI.edu/welcomeweek. The first day of class for the fall 2018 semester is Monday, August 20.

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

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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