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Attorney General Curtis Hill Warns Of Tax Fraud

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Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scams in which their identities are stolen and used to file fraudulent tax returns. 

For many families, the New Year brings hope of long awaited tax refunds. People may make plans to pay off debts or make significant purchases. Unfortunately, tax identity thieves may also be making plans to use those hard-earned dollars.      

Tax identify thieves use other people’s Social Security Numbers (SSN) to file taxes and/or even obtain jobs. Most victims initially will not even be aware that this has happened. Some will be notified upon e-filing that a tax return has already been filed using their SSN.  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Inspector General to bring awareness and tools to help people protect themselves from tax identity theft.    

On their website, the FTC has provided free webinars and other information in order to learn what to do if you or someone you know needs assistance with tax identity theft or an IRS imposter scam. Information specifically dedicated to taxpayers, military service members and small business operators can also be found on the site.  

The IRS has offered the following warning signs of possible tax-related identity theft: 

  • More than one tax return was filed for you; 
  • You owe additional tax, have a refund offset or have had collection actions taken against you for a year you did not file a tax return, or; 
  • IRS records indicate you received wages or other income from an employer for whom you did not work. 

If you believe you have been the victim of tax-related or any other type of identity theft, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General office can help. Go to indianaconsumer.com or call 1-800-382-5516 to make a complaint.  

Ryan Taylor named Co-MVC Player of the Week

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Honor is the first for the Aces junior

 University of Evansville junior Ryan Taylor was named the Co-Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on Monday, earning the accolade for the first time in his career.  Taylor split the honor with Reed Timmer of Drake, who became the Bulldog’s all-time leading scorer.

Averaging 28.5 points per game in contests against UNI and Illinois State, Taylor pushed his season average to a league-best 28.5 PPG.  He began the week with a 25-point game on 10/17 shooting against UNI.  He also recorded five rebounds and three assists.

He kept the Aces in the game at Illinois State with a season mark of 32 points.  He connected on 10 more field goals and was 8/12 from long range while grabbing six more rebounds.  He also did not leave the floor in the game.  For the week, he shot 51.3% (20/39) and was an impressive 11-of-17 (64.7%) from outside.  He also had 5.5 rebounds per contest.

New MVC member Valparaiso heads to the Ford Center on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. matchup.

 

This Week at USI

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7 p.m. Friday, February 9

USI to continue French film festival

The University of Southern Indiana’s College of Liberal Arts, World Languages and Cultures Department, and USI Society for Arts and Humanities will host the Tournées Film Festival, a French film festival continuing on Fridays through February 23. This week’s film, The Missing Picture, will be screened at 7 p.m. in Forum One. The film festival is free and open to the public. A discussion will follow each screening. More Information

9 a.m. Saturday, February 10

Hearts on Fire 5K

The ninth annual Hearts on Fire 5K, part of the Romain Screaming Eagles Running Series, will be held on Saturday, February 10 on the USI campus. This event a features an athlete division Run/Walk starting at 9 a.m. followed by a Cupid Fun Run (kids run) at 10:15 a.m. A portion of the proceeds from the Hearts on Fire 5K will be used to offer programming and provide professional development opportunities for student clubs within USI’s Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Read More

Open through Saturday, February 17

New Harmony Gallery hosting ceramics exhibition of artists-in-residence

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is hosting a ceramics exhibition, showcasing artists-in-residence at the New Harmony Clay Project, through Saturday, February 17. The exhibition is free and open to the public. A closing reception will be held at the gallery at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 17 prior to the Under the Beams concert featuring Daniel Hsu at 7:30 p.m. Read More

Open through Monday, February 19

Visiting artist to feature in dual exhibition at USI

The McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will present two exhibits, IF/THEN: Sarah Martin and The Chair, writ small, through Monday, February 19.  Sarah Martin, University of Southern Indiana Art and Design Department visiting studio artist for spring 2018, will give a lecture on her work at 6:30 pm Monday, February 19 in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center on the USI campus.  There will be a closing reception for both exhibitions and their artists immediately following the lecture in the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries. Read More

Opening Night: 7 p.m. Thursday, February 15

USI Theatre Continues Season with Italian American Reconciliation

University of Southern Indiana Theatre will continue its 2017-2018 season with the play Italian American Reconciliation, written by John Patrick Shanley. The production runs February 15-18 in the USI Performance Center located in University Center East on USI’s campus. Tickets are $2 for USI students, $10 for USI employees, $4 for non-USI students (student ID required), $10 seniors (60+), and $12 for adults. Shows start at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. To purchase tickets or for more information visit USI.edu/Theatre or call the box office at 812-465-1668. Read More

10:30 a.m. Friday, February 16

International Food Expo

The University of Southern Indiana Center for International Programs will host its annual International Food Expo at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 16 in Carter Hall. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 from the Center for International Programs Office in the University Center East, Room 1235, or at the door on the day of the Expo for $15. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity. For additional information, contact Nicole Vernon at nmvernon@usi.edu or 812-228-5092. More Information

6:30 p.m. Monday, February 19

Evansville native to share homelessness journey as part of annual Symposium

Evansville native Terri “Detroit” Hughes will share her remarkable journey from Skid Row to the movie screen during a public screening of the documentary film “Lost Angels: Skid Row is My Home” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 19, in Carter Hall in the University Center at the University of Southern Indiana. This free, public event is associated with the Symposium on Homelessness, a student activity earlier in the day for which Hughes is the keynote speaker. Read More

6 p.m. Wednesday, February 21

Social activist Tia Oso to present 2018 Mandela Social Justice Day keynote address

Tia Oso, director of impact at Revolve Impact and a dynamic and experienced social justice leader, will present the keynote address for the University of Southern Indiana’s 2018 Nelson Mandela Social Justice Day at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 21 in Carter Hall located in University Center West. Oso’s address, “Chaos or Community: The Persistent Question in Achieving Racial Progress and Human Rights,” is free and open to the public. The keynote address is the culmination of a full day of activities meant to raise dialogue at USI around current issues of human and civil rights, public service, and activism. This event is sponsored by the USI College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Multicultural Center, Counseling Center and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Read More

 

 

Parks Board Agenda for Feb. 7, 2018

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018

12:00 NOON

 AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MEETING MEMORANDUM   JANUARY 17, 2018

3. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Programming Agreement with Carver Community

Organization Inc. and the Board of Park Commissioners for Educational and Recreational

Programs.- Holtz

b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement Extension with Comaier Services, Inc.for

Swonder Ice Arena.- Holtz

c. Request Re: Approve Reserved Tee Times for the Fendrich Ladies 18 Hole Golf League

April 3- September 25, 2018.- Holtz

d. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Use Permit with Franklin Street Events Association

for Franklin Street Bazaar.- Holtz

 

4.        OLD BUSINESS  

 

5.         NEW BUSINESS

 

a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Contract with Stanley Access Technology for Mesker

Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. –Beck*

b. Request Re: Consideration of Eagle Scout Project for Tepe Park .- Adam Lindley

c. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment

 

*Recommendation from Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Advisory Board

6.        REPORTS

 

7.        ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.        ADJOURN

Kyla Krieg to Lead Ivy Tech Community College Tell City Career and Technology Center

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Kyla Krieg, site director for Ivy Tech Community College Princeton Career and Technology Center, has been named Director of Outreach and Engagement for both the Princeton site, as well as the Tell City Career and Technology Center. She will be serving in Pike, Gibson, Dubois, Perry, and Spencer Counties

Krieg replaces Linda Reed, who has served as the site manager in Tell City since 2015. She is now Tell City and dual credit coordinator for Ivy Tech Community College.

In her new role, Krieg is charged with building the college’s profile and serving as the workforce development liaison in the communities she serves. She will engage with community members, business, and local government to align courses to be offered at the Tell City and Princeton Centers with local workforce needs.

Krieg has been site manager and director of the Princeton site since 2014. Prior to that, she taught at Ivy Tech in Princeton and Evansville, Harrison College and Vincennes University’s Ft. Branch location. Krieg also worked as a sales representative for Princeton Publishing for two years, and as a teacher and department director of Princeton Community High School for six years.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Butler University and a Master of Arts degree from Oakland City University.

Krieg is active in the community and is the current vice president and board member of the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Gibson County Economic Development Corporation board, promotions committee member of Downtown Princeton, Inc., and is board member of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Center of Pike County.

To contact Krieg about possible collaborations with Ivy Tech Community College Tell City Career and Technology Center or the Princeton Career and Technol

MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

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MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN ADVISORY BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS, ROOM 301

CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
12:00 PM

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. MEETING MEMORANDUM January 2, 2018
  3. REPORT BY DIRECTOR
  4. NEW BUSINESS

a. Contract for Stanley Access Technologies

5. ADJOURN

 

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

HAMMER FOR COMMISSIONER LEADS WAY IN CAMPAIGN SUPPORT


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PRESS RELEASE FROM STEVE HAMMER CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

HAMMER FOR COMMISSIONER LEADS WAY IN CAMPAIGN SUPPORT


The three Republican Primary candidates for Vanderburgh County Commissioner recently filed their CFA-4 financial records indicating campaign support contributions. Steve Hammer was the clear frontrunner in monetary support.

Steve Hammer announced his candidacy for Vanderburgh County Commissioner on November 9, 2017, and has continued to build momentum. A tremendous outpouring of local support for Hammer is evident in the $43,835 he reported raising. In comparison, $4,050 was raised by The Committee to Elect Vernon Stevens and $3,200 raised by Duckworth for Commissioner.

“With the financial support we’ve received, I think the people of Vanderburgh County are making a statement about the direction they want to see our local government go in. I’m prepared and ready to step up to those challenges if elected,” said Hammer.

To celebrate shattering their fundraising goal for the primary campaign just one month into 2018, the committee is hosting an event to thank supporters. The Press Conference and Supporter Celebration will be held at Pistons on Franklin St, Thursday, February 8th from 4:30-6pm. All media is invited to attend the Press Conference.

FOOTNOTE: The Friends of Steve Hammer Committee consist of Abby Maravich, Alfonso Vidal, Andrew Alexander, Ashley Hammer, Chad Howard, Chad Will, Charlie Steber, David Montgomery, David Nussmeier, Justin Groenert, Kena Campbell, Kirk Byram, Kristie Alexander, Les Hammer, Mike O’Daniel, Mike Steptoe, Rick Martin, Steve Nussmeier, Tiffany Stepto, Todd Chamberlain and Ron Mayer, Treasurer.

IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 5, 2018

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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?”
IS IT TRUE we are told that since former Mayor Winezapfel opted out a run for the United States 8th District Congressman it has marshaled in a new era in the Vanderburgh County Democratic party politics? …for over 6 plus years, the local Democratic party was rendered dormant because of a major party split in the party?  …when Weinzapfel and some Democrats loyal to him bolted the local Democratic party and supported Lloyd Winnecke for Mayor instead of Rick Davis caused the split?  …because of this split over the last 6 plus years, the local Democratic party was less than effective?  …Democratic party fundraising efforts were unsuccessful and the monthly lease payments were many months in arrears with no funds to bring it current?  …the local Republican party dominated every local election since the Democratic party split? ..we are told by many loyal Democratic party workers that they are extremely excited to see a new political torchbearer for the Vanderburgh County Democratic party to come forward?  …he is none other than party Chairman Scott Danks?  …Mr. Danks is extremely outspoken. aggressive, likable, trustworthy, one heck of a fundraiser and extremely partisan?  …we predict that that Sheriff Dave Wedding, County Commissioner Ben Shoulders, and State Representative Ryan Hatfield are also going to be asked to play a major role in helping Mr. Dank to rebuild the once proud and powerful Democratic party of Vanderburgh County?  ..this move is 6 years in the making?
IS IT TRUE last week “Hoosiers For Rokita” made some negative statements about Mike Braun and Luke Messer after they filed for the United States Senate seat?  … the negative statements made towards United States Senatorial candidates Mike Braum and Luke Messer was considered by many Indiana Republicans as an act of desperation by the members of the “Hoosiers For Rokita”? …we are told by credible sources that members of the “Hoosiers For Rokita” group better get ready for a direct response from Mike Braum and Luke Messer campaigns concerning the comments published about them last week?    …we are told what the “Hoosiers For Rokita” said about Mr. Braum and Mr. Messer could cause split within the State Republican party?…we consider all three Republican primary candidates for the United States Senate are equally qualified and we hope that future campaigning for this office will be focused on the issues and not negative attacks on one another?
IS IT TRUE a reality check is when socialist college students are sent to a county that closely resembles their desired political system and left to survive for a few months?  …after two days they call home and ask for money to take a plane back to the good ole USA?
IS IT TRUE that America is the only country where people check their food stamps balance on an $800 smartphone and complain about oppression?
IS IT TRUE last week Nancy Pelosi said; “We should only deport illegal aliens if they do something illegal?”  …all we can say; “what in the heck is she talking about”?
IS IT TRUE if you were the Chairman Of The Board of a multi-million dollar corporation would you consider hiring a member of the Evansville City Council to be the CEO of your organization?  If so, who would who you hire?
IS IT TRUE if you were the Chairman Of The Board of a multi-million dollar corporation

we also wonder if you would hire Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer, CEO of the Evansville Water and Sewer Department Alan Mounts, City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr, or DMD Director Kelly Coures to be the CEO of your multi-million dollar corporation?  If so,  which one would one who would you hire?

IS IT TRUE so far this year the City has quietly transferred $12.5 million dollars from the Riverboat Funds into the city employees Hospitalization account?  …the Hospitalization account is still negative by several millions of dollars?

IS IT TRUE if the Vanderburgh County Council would have heeded the advice of former County Commissioner David Mosby that we should build a larger County jail County we wouldn’t be having the jail overcrowding issues facing us now?

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that Democratic party Chairman Scott Danks can make the local Democratic party competitive once again?

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