SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER PRESENTS THE ATHENA AWARD® LUNCHEON
THE 2018 ATHENA AWARD® FINALISTS ARE:
- Barb Daum – Director of Quality/Project Executive at Skanska
- Danyelle Granger – Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Director at Old National Bank
- Beth McFadin Higgins – Attorney and partner at McFadin Higgins & Folz
- Christine Keck – Director of Government Affairs for Vectren
- Lynn Kyle – Executive Director of Lampion Center
- Chris Ryan – CEO of The Women’s Hospital
- Lisa Slade – President of AlphaGraphics
- Amy Word Smith – Owner and Founder of Lamasco’s Bar & Grill and The Dapper Pig
- Lori Sutton – Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Equity for Vectren
- Stephanie Terry – Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Evansville
- Kendra Vanzo – Executive Vice President, Associate Engagement & Integration Officer at Old National Bank
- Connie Wellmeyer – General Manager of Corporate Planning at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana
The recipient of the 2018 ATHENA Award® will be announced at the 27th annual ATHENA Award® Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Old National Events Plaza in Downtown Evansville.
Past award recipients include Jan Davies (2017), Sara Miller (2016), Parri Black (2015).
To view recipients prior to 2015, visit www.swinchamber.com/ATHENA.
About ATHENA International and the ATHENA Award® Program
Chicago-based ATHENA International is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 by Martha Mertz. In addition to supporting,
developing, and honoring women leaders, the organization seeks to create balance in leadership worldwide and inspire women
to achieve their full potential. Since the program’s inception in 1982, nearly 6,000 leaders in more than 500 communities have
received the ATHENA Award®.
For more information about the Athena Award Luncheon, to purchase seats, or to inquire about
sponsorship opportunities, email Karen Robinson, events manager, krobinson@swinchamber.com or call 812-425-8147.
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IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT VIOLENCE ART AND POETRY EVENT
February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. Join the Albion Chapter of S.A.V.E. Promise (Students Against Violence Everywhere) and Penny Lane for the third annual “Imagine a World Without Violenceâ€, an art contest and poetry event to showcase local teen art & poetry.
The art and poetry contest is for local youth ages 13-19 with the theme,
“Imagine a World Without Violence†with a sub-theme of Know your voice, Find your power. Submission deadline for art or poetry is on February 22nd. For more information on the contest, check out Albion Fellows Bacon Center’s Facebook page or website at www.albionfellowsbacon.org/events/
On February 24th from 2:00-4:00 p.m., we will have the art event to celebrate the contest artwork, hear from guest speakers, and host a poetry slam.
Teen dating violence is a problem of epidemic proportions in our country, our state and our community. Roughly 1.5 million high school boys and girls in the U.S. admit to being intentionally hit or physically harmed in the last year by someone they are romantically involved with. 11.3% of high school students in Indiana reported experiencing dating violence. Teens who suffer dating abuse are at high risk of having long-term consequences like alcoholism, eating disorders, promiscuity, thoughts of suicide, and violent behavior. Only 1/3 of the teens who were involved in an abusive relationship confided in someone about the violence.
Teen dating violence is a problem we can solve and community members can play an essential role. Please join the Albion Chapter of S.A.V.E Promise and Penny Lane on Saturday, February 24th at Penny Lane for IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT VIOLENCE.
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for 78th Recruit Academy
The deadline for application to the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy, 11:59 p.m., February 25th, 2018 is quickly approaching.
Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the 78th Recruit Academy.
Currently, the ISP Human Resources Division Employment Services Team has received over 1,000 incomplete applications. Applicants are encouraged to check their E-mail, specifically spam and junk folders, which may contain correspondence from the Indiana State Police.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications even though they may be waiting on supporting documents, birth certificate, transcripts, photo, etc., as these documents can be brought at a later date to their assigned Physically Ability Exam.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:
1. Must be a United States citizen.
2. Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee.    (Appointment date is December 13, 2018)
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 willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
6. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma    (GED).
The starting salary for an Indiana State Police Department Recruit is $1,615.39 bi-weekly during the academy training. At the completion of academy training, the starting salary is $48,000.00 a year. Graduates of the 78th Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by visiting http://www.in.gov/isp/3041.htm to find the recruiter assigned to your area.
Adopt A Pet
Jerika is a 4-year-old female tortoiseshell cat. She is one of VHS’ longest resident cats because she spent Christmas in foster care with her kittens! They have all been adopted, so now it’s Momma’s turn. Jerika is a sweet and playful girl who will likely do well in any home. Her $40 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Adopt A Pet
Ziggy is a 2-year-old male American Staffordshire Terrier (“pit bullâ€) mix. He is a wonderful boy who loves everyone! He’s done well in his previous home with other dogs, cats, and kids of all ages. The VHS staff & volunteers often wonder why he’s still here. Just look at those snowflakes resting on his head during his Cardio for Canines walk last weekend! Ziggy’s adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for
Ramblers pull away for 76-66 win over UE men
Taylor notches another 20-point gameÂ
Gary, Indiana native Ryan Taylor scored a game-high 27 points but Marques Townes and Clayton Custer combined for 39 tallies to help Loyola earn a 76-66 win over the University of Evansville men’s basketball team at the Ford Center on Sunday.
Taylor hit 10 of his 23 attempts to score his 27. It comes on the heels of a 26-point game on Tuesday at UNI. K.J. Riley was next for UE (16-13, 6-10 MVC) with seven tallies. For the second game in a row, Blake Simmons was the top rebounder, posting eight.
“In the second half, it seemed like they raised their level of intensity, especially on the defensive end,” Aces head coach Marty Simmons said. “When they are pressuring like they were, we have to attack more off the dribble. Defensively when we give up 49, you are not going to beat many teams. They scored too much in transition, which is something we really emphasized with our guys.”
Pacing Loyola (23-5, 13-3 MVC) was Marques Townes with 22 points while Custer finished with 17. Donte Ingram scored 14 while Aundre Jackson added 12. With the win, the Ramblers clinch at least a share of the MVC regular-season title.
Nine lead changes took place in the first half with the Purple Aces taking a 28-27 lead into the break. Loyola opened the day with a triple before a pair of Ryan Taylor buckets gave UE its first lead at 4-3.
Neither team led by more than a possession until Taylor’s first long ball of the game gave the Aces a 20-16 lead with just under six minutes remaining. Back-to-back treys from Evan Kuhlman put the UE lead up to 23-18. The offense of the Ramblers pushed them right back into the game. Marques Townes, who posted 11 in the half, connected on his fifth field goal of the game with 29 ticks remaining to give them a 27-26 lead.
On the other end, John Hall put Evansville right back in the lead with a layup with three seconds left to send UE to the half up 28-27. The Ramblers connected on their last five shots of the half.
In the second half, the squads swapped the lead seven more times, all coming in the first eight minutes of the stanza. With 11:19 remaining, Cameron Satterwhite put Loyola in front for good with a pair of free throws that made it a 45-43 game. They quickly pushed the lead to six, but a tenacious Aces squad kept fighting back.
Taylor knocked down a 3-pointer at the midway point of the half before a K.J. Riley free throw got UE within two at 49-47. Five in a row by the Ramblers saw their lead grow to seven, but UE once again cut the deficit to two when Noah Frederking hit a pair of free throws with 6:21 left.
With the Ramblers clinging to a 60-57 lead, Donte Ingram nailed a triple with 4:06 on the clock to push the lead to six. From there, they were able to add some late free throws to pull away for the 76-66 win.
A huge difference in the second half came in the shooting effort for Loyola as they hit 70% of their attempts in the final 20 minutes to finish the game at 58.1%. Evansville shot 43.4%. The Ramblers also finished the game with a 31-22 edge on the boards.
The final week of the regular season is here for the Purple Aces, who travel to Terre Haute on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. game at Indiana State. On Saturday, UE wraps up its home slate against Southern Illinois at 1 p.m.
IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 19, 2018
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?â€
IS IT TRUE last week the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Chairman Scott Danks was overheard saying that he has candidates ready to challenge every Republican candidate who is running for National, State and County offices in this coming General election?  …he predicts that the many people will be surprised to find out who the candidates are?
IS IT TRUE if our elected officials don’t make additional increases to the Evansville Police Departments budgets we may have to depend on the “Penguin” to help protect us?
IS IT TRUE that last Saturday morning the local Vanderburgh GOP held its monthly breakfast gathering? …this event was well attended?  …that District #2 Republican primary candidate Mike Duckwork gave an impressive and informative and well-received speech?  …we were pleased to hear that Mr. Duckworth primary opponent Steve Hammer never interrupted Mr. Duckworth one time during his speech?  …we were told that Mr. Hammer and Mr. Duckworth was seen talking and laughing with each other right after the speech?
IS IT TRUE over the years Congressman Larry Buschon addressed the GOP monthly breakfast group many times?  …Dr. Richard Moss attended several GOP breakfast meetings over the years that the Congressman spoke at and sit quietly, listened and didn’t interrupt him one time even though he disagrees with some of the things the Congressman was saying?
IS IT TRUE were told that 8th District Republican primary candidate Dr. Richard  Moss gave a passionate and a conservative based speech at last Saturday’s GOP breakfast gathering? …we were informed that 8th District Congressmen Larry Buschon was openly upset with a couple remarks made by his fiery primary opponent Dr. Richard Moss a surgeon from Jasper? …were told that Congressman Buschon interrupted Dr. Moss several times during his speech? …Congressman Buschon seemly took issue with a couple of comments made by Dr. Moss during his speech concerning his official residence and the ranking of his voting record by the conservative Heritage Foundation?  ..that the Congressman openly stated that Dr. Moss wasn’t telling the truth a couple of times during his speech? …we were told that several people in attendance felt that  Congressman Bucshon’s behavior toward Dr. Moss during his speech was out of line?
IS IT TRUEÂ we were told that right after Dr. Moss speech Congressmen Buschon got in Dr. Moss’s face and started poking his finger in his chest and verbally attacking him at the dismay of those that witnessed this encounter? Â …we were told that Dr. Moss stood his ground and didn’t allow Bucshon to get away with bullying him? Â …we were told that a couple of people in attendance had to break up this face to face confrontation initiated by Congressman Bucshon? Â …we hear that anger management classes don’t cost that much and could be extremely helpful to those who need it?
IS IT TRUE that the CONSERVATIVE REVIEW did publish that Indiana 8th District Congressmen Larry Bucshon was ranked a mere 48%?  …that the HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICAN group ranks 8th District Congressmen Larry Bucshon conservative voting record at 52%?  …that the average voting record of House Republicans voting on the conservative issues is around 68%?
IS IT TRUEÂ we were told that Dr. Moss did raise the question of Congressman residency status during his breakfast speech GOP? …attached are links to the articles that appeared in the Evansville Courier and Press about Congressman Buschon setting up roots in Washinton, DC and Buschon lives in Washinton DC and Evansville?
Todays “Readers Poll†question is: Do you feel that Congressman Buschon should have treated Dr. Moss with more respect during and after his speech?
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