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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
Preparations Begin For Downtown YMCA
The Y purchased the vacant building in November 2017. It plans to build the new Downtown YMCA across Court Street from the current location. They plan to combine the EMA lot with the current YMCA employee parking lot to make room for the new two-story facility.
Chief Executive Officer, Derrick Stewart says, “New construction was an important decision that enables us to continue serving our current members and community while also providing an opportunity to grow and serve the changing needs of the Downtown community with enhanced accessibility and quality programming.â€
The new construction will allow the YMCA to operate as usual until the new building is finished. An official groundbreaking is expected in mid-June. The Y also plans to complete construction in August 2019.
UE Announces the Creation of a New Center for Innovation & Change
The University of Evansville announces the creation of a new Center for Innovation & Change. This new center builds on the University’s strength in experiential education that makes an impact in the community.
The central programs of the center include the ChangeLab, which provides a way for students to test their skills addressing real needs in the community, and the Changemaker Challenge programs which encourage young people to develop and implement programs that make a positive impact locally and globally.
These programs have made an impact by fueling the launch of Evansville’s Upgrade Bikeshare, obtaining $90,000 in grant funding for Carver Center to install solar panels, providing essential market research and neuromarketing services to businesses locally and nationally, developing sustainable art therapy programs in Guatemala, identifying international expansion opportunities for regional companies, developing communication plans to reduce infant mortality, and more
“The Center for Innovation & Change serves as a resource for students, faculty, businesses, nonprofits, and other community partners to adopt a future orientation and to innovate for a more just, prosperous, and sustainable world. It is supported by a team that includes faculty from all of our colleges and schools, staff from a wide range of departments, students from various majors and years, and a variety of community members. Through innovation and collaboration, we can identify bold new ways to simultaneously address social, environmental, and financial goals,†says the Center’s executive director Jill Griffin
Griffin notes that, “Today’s complex challenges do not come in neat disciplinary packages and cannot be solved in isolation. Collaboration and innovation are essential to succeed in the careers of the future. Our programming in the Center for Innovation & Change will equip people with the skills needed to succeed in the twenty-first century.â€Â
In addition to these programs and offerings, the center will foster a culture of innovation throughout a range of UE’s educational offerings.
President Tom Kazee says, “The traditional model of educating students in isolated academic silos does not fully prepare graduates to address challenges, identify opportunities, and effect the changes needed to thrive in the future. That is why we are innovating our educational model at the University of Evansville to combine a rich liberal arts foundation with ample opportunities for students to work in diverse teams, to collaborate at the intersections of disciplines, and to transform ideas into action.â€Â
“UE’s Center for Innovation & Change is poised to serve as a tremendous asset to our community,†says Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “It will help to foster collaboration to address problems, enrich our region’s innovation ecosystem, contribute to quality of place, and promote opportunities for growth and transformation.â€Â
  The University of Evansville recently joined an elite group of fewer than 50 universities who have received the global designation of Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U, and the programs and initiatives of the Center for Innovation & Change are central to this prestigious designation.
“UE is indebted to the Lilly Endowment for their generous grant funding that allowed us to create the structures and programs that have become integral to this new center,†said Griffin. “Support from the Lilly Endowment allowed us to establish the Institute for Global Enterprise, build programs to develop global business leaders, and provide a resource to Southern Indiana’s business community. The programs of the Institute for Global Enterprise will continue under the auspices of the Center for Innovation & Change along with a variety of programs broadly supporting innovation that makes an impact for businesses and community.â€Â
Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions and councils.
Business Law Survey Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the Business Law Survey Commission:
- Michael Deam (Fort Wayne), Managing Partner of Rothberg Logan Warsco LLP, will join the commission. His term is at the pleasure of the governor.
Domestic Violence Prevention & Treatment Council
The governor made two new appointments to the Domestic Violence Prevention & Treatment Council, administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute:
- Bernice Corley (Indianapolis), assistant executive director with the Indiana Public Defender Council, will join the council. Her term expires April 30, 2021.
- Shaunestte Terrell (Indianapolis), domestic violence/sexual assault resource prosecutor with the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, will join the council and serve as its presiding member. Her term expires April 30, 2021.
Eastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
The governor made one reappointment to the Eastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission:
- State Sen. Jeff Raatz (Richmond) will continue his service on the commission. His term expires December 31, 2018.
 Electronic Recording Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the Electronic Recording Commission:
- The Honorable Nichole Keller (Brazil), Clay County recorder, will join the commission. Her term is at the pleasure of the governor.
Emergency Medical Services Commission
The governor made two new appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Commission, administered by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:
- Dr. Tom Lardaro (Indianapolis), medical director of IU Health LifeLine, deputy medical director of Indianapolis EMS and Indianapolis Fire Department, and assistant professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, will join the commission. His term expires April 30, 2022.
- John Ryan (Indianapolis), president and managing partner at Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C., will join the commission. His term expires April 30, 2022.
Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities
The governor made three reappointments to the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities:
- Jim McCormick (Hagerstown), CEO of the Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana, will continue his service on the council. His term expires April 30, 2021.
- Debra Riggs (Franklin), representing families of children with disabilities, will continue her service on the council. Her term expires April 30, 2021.
- Erik Smith (Hartford City), a member of the board of directors for Self-Advocates of Indiana, will continue his service on the council. His term expires April 30, 2021.
 The governor also made three new appointments to the council:
- Denise Babjak (Valparaiso), founder and CEO of Chasing Dreams, will join the council. Her term expires April 30, 2021.
- Melissa Draper (Monticello), teacher assistant at the Boys & Girls Club of White County, will join the council. Her term expires April 30, 2021.
- Jody Powers (Muncie), director of accessibility at Urban Light Community Church, will join the council. Her term expires April 30, 2021.
Indiana Election Commission
The governor made two reappointments to the Indiana Election Commission:
- Zachary Klutz (Fishers), of counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, will continue his service on the commission. His term expires June 30, 2020.
- Suzannah Overholt (Indianapolis), special counsel with SmithAmundsen, will continue her service on the commission. Her term expires June 30, 2020.
 Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority Board of Directors
The governor made one reappointment to the board of directors of the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority:
- Jeffrey W. Whiteside (Newburgh), vice president of community sustainability at Vectren and president of the Vectren Foundation, will continue his service on the board. His term expires on June 30, 2022.
 Indiana War Memorials Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the Indiana War Memorials Commission:
- C.T. Montgomery (Owensville), veteran and former Gibson County auditor, will join the commission. His term expires April 30, 2019.
 Soil Conservation Board
The governor made two reappointments to the Soil Conservation Board, administered by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture:
- Warren Baird (Atlanta), retired, will continue his service on the board. His term expires November 30, 2021.
- Larry Clemens (Angola), North American agriculture director with The Nature Conservancy, will continue his service on the board. His term expires November 30, 2021.
The governor also made two new appointments to the board:
- Kenny Cain (Darlington), of Cain’s Homelike Farms, will join the board. His term expires November 30, 2021.
- Brad Dawson (Guilford), regional sales manager with FiNN All Seasons, will join the board. His term expires November 30, 2021.
 State Employee Appeals Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the State Employee Appeals Commission:
- Teresa Griffin (Carmel), partner at Faegre Baker Daniels, will join the commission. Her term expires June 15, 2020.
 Indiana Geographic Officer
The governor has appointed a new geographic information officer:
- Megan R.L. Compton, MPA (Indianapolis), has been appointed as the state’s geographic information officer. Her term is at the pleasure of the governor.
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Lamasco Bank by Pat Sides
Fulton Avenue was one of the main thoroughfares in the historic district of Lamasco, which merged with Evansville in 1857. Although streetscapes have been altered over the years, traces of Lamasco’s past continue to linger. One example is the Lamasco Bank building, a familiar sight on the southwest corner of Fulton and Franklin, which was erected in 1919.
Along with two adjoining buildings, the bank has survived the demolition of other commercial buildings in that block, as well as the two blocks south of it, which included the imposing Sterling Brewery complex. Lamasco Bank moved across the street in 1961 and later merged with Citizens Bank, but the original building at 220 North Fulton remains largely intact and still houses a business.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Carrie Ann Daugherty: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Christopher Eugene Mosby: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Robert Demarle Dismuke Jr.: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Pedro Albizu Diaz: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)
Kimberly Ann Newnum: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Cody Methaniel Sargent: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Daniel Keith Walls: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor)
Daniel Keith Walls: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor)
Marcus Lee Williams: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)
Madeline Jade Woods: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Tevin Latrell Woodruff: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor)
Alisha Marie Byers: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)
Eric Von Stroup: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony)
Trenton K. Gentry:Â Conspiracy Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Troy Lynn Gentry: Conspiracy Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Aiding Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Aiding Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Jason Ryan Haley: Conspiracy Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Aiding Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Aiding Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Dylan Troy Klosterman: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Justin Gregory Fehn: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
Andrew Jacob Horton: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)
Casandra Latrice Nelson: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Laschon Frieson: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)
David Lee Fulton: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)
Shelby Ann Vaught: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)
Tracy Scott Franklin: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Timothy W. Vaughn: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Toke Genae Pauley: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)
Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff
Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff on Tuesday.
ADOPT A PET
Miss Kitty is an 11-yr-old female gray & white cat. She really needs a quiet family ASAP – shelter life is not her forte! Like many senior kitties, the Cageless Cat Lounge overwhelmed her, so she currently has a cage to herself in the VHS lobby. She has plenty of years of love to give. Her adoption fee is $40 and she’s ready to go home today. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or www.vhslifesaver.org for details!
Invitation to the University Parkway Corridor Plan Public Workshop
The Vanderburgh County Commissioners, Evansville-Vanderburgh County Area Plan Commission (APC), and Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) are partnering in the development of the University Parkway Corridor Management and Land Use Plan. The 2nd public meeting on this project will be held to engage our community to provide thoughts regarding the land use scenarios and corridor management. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 4:00 pm at the Griffin Center Great Hall, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47712.
All interested citizens are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in this meeting, which will be structured in an open house format. The open house will begin at 4:00 pm and conclude at 6:30 pm. There will not be a formal presentation. Participants can come at their leisure to review a variety of stations that focus on different aspects of the plan. The consultant team will be present to answer questions and take comments from the public.
The open house will incorporate multiple topic-focused stations addressing how the project came about, its purpose, and the process for plan development; summary of existing conditions; vision and goals; land use scenarios, and transportation network improvements. Each station will contain an overview of information and different exercises that will allow the public to give comments on the scenarios and potential recommendations.
Due to growth anticipated from the planned extension of sanitary sewers and the many tracts of undeveloped land in the area, the goal of the corridor plan is to prepare for the future by coordinating appropriate, planned development with transportation and other infrastructure investments over time. The project area includes over 9 square miles and is bounded by State Road 66 to the north; State Road 62 to the south; Schutte Road, Peerless Road, and Church Road to the east; and the Vanderburgh/Posey County line to the west.Â
When finished, the corridor plan will offer specific land use recommendations on future development, preserving the corridor’s resources, and amending the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that future development meets the vision and intent of the Plan. Since the Parkway serves as a critical thoroughfare in western Vanderburgh County providing access to the University of Southern Indiana, the transportation component of the Plan will focus on protecting the Parkway for the efficient and safe movement of traffic, and identifying any future road improvements needed.Â
County Commission President Bruce Ungethiem encourages the public to participate in this planning process for the future of the University Parkway corridor. He stated, “We want this plan to reflect our community and for there to be buy-in from all interested parties. The only way for that to happen is if we can get lots of ideas from the public and we all work toward consensus on a vision for the corridor. New development should be properly planned, fit in its surroundings and enhance the area. We have a nice parkway out there, and the County should protect its investment.â€Â He also offered a reminder that “New developments will be around for generations, so we want to do this right.â€Â
Commissioner Ben Shoulders agreed that the County is committed to planning for the corridor and offered his thoughts by expressing “I’m excited about the opportunity for our community to reflect on and be involved in determining the future of the University Parkway area. This is a journey, and I look forward to the end result — a final plan to help guide us in achieving the general goals, and specific recommendations now being established.â€Â Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave added that “The more information my fellow Commissioners and I can get from the public input at the upcoming open house and through this planning process in general, the more informed our decisions will be on proposals for future development, access to the Parkway, and further public infrastructure investments.â€Â
For those who wish to provide input on the plan remotely, the project team encourages community members to comment through the project’s website at www.universityparkwayplan.com. Â
If you would like more information about this topic, please feel free to contact Ron London or Blaine Oliver at 812-435-5226 or email at Universityparkwayplan@gmail.com. Â Â