Cherie Amour (French for “darling loveâ€) is a female dilute torbie. She’s only about a year & a half old. She’s had an unstable life: originally found by a VHS staff member, she was adopted from VHS and then returned recently for financial reasons. Her adoption fee is $40 and she’s ready to go home today. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for details!
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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Arts Council Announces February 2018 Brown Bag Series Line-Up
The Brown Bag Performance Series is a free program offered to the community by the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. The series runs weekly from October through April at the Arts Council’s BSF Gallery, located at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville. The Brown Bag Performance Series is every Wednesday at noon. Summer performances are once a month. It is encouraged to bring your lunch and a friend, and enjoy the free local performances. The Brown Bag Series is made possible in part by the Mesker Music Trust, managed by Fifth Third Investment Advisors. Below is the schedule for February 2018.Â
2/7/18 The Signature School Dance program under the direction of Olga Rodionova will present “Once Upon a Time at the Gallery†featuring dances from around the world and a special number in which four famous paintings come alive.
2/14/18 Gina Moore, Bob Green, and Monte Skelton return for their annual Valentine’s Day celebration.
2/21/18 Evansville-based theatre production company Think Pink will preview its spring production Evil Dead, The Musical.
2/28/18 Larry Miller: Singer, guitarist, accordionist returns to entertain.
JUDICIAL LODESTONES & AMULETS By Jim Redwine
GAVEL GAMUT
By Jim Redwine
Week of 29 January 2018
JUDICIAL LODESTONES & AMULETS
The National Judicial College teaches thousands of judges. As a faculty member for 22 years I have learned a great deal more than I have taught. The student judges’ collective experience and wisdom have often been what I have looked to when I was not sure where else to turn with a difficult situation.
For instance, when I feel myself getting angry at someone in front of me, say a recalcitrant spouse in a divorce, an unfeeling defendant in a child molesting case or an attorney whose style is of the button-pushing genre, I remind myself of what Socrates said:
“A judge’s duty is to do justice, not make a present of it.â€
In other words, the power I can wield is not Jim Redwine’s power; it belongs to the people.
And when a problem such as lack of resources or a need for courthouse renovation becomes so severe people are denied justice I remind myself of what Robert Kennedy said:
“Some look at things and ask ‘Why?’, I dream of what things could be and ask, ‘Why not?’â€
Or more prosaically, my quote the National Judicial College just published in their magazine, Case In Point, page 35:
“It’s better to go ahead and do good than to fear the lack of authority.â€
The NJC collected such guidelines from 50 judges from all over America for the most recent edition. I find several of their thoughts helpful both for judges and those who may need a judge. The college asked us for brief statements of, “What we wish we had known before we became judgesâ€. I will set forth a few.
“That I was giving up my individual identity. Your personal opinions and views are restricted in context at all times. Pretty soon you can begin to forget who you are.â€
Judge Jan Satterfield, 13th district Court, KS
“The job doesn’t pay enough to be a jerk! Mistakes in applying law or reviewing facts are expected. Arrogance from the bench is inexcusable. Litigants will often decide how all judges act from their contact with you. Don’t get us a bad review.â€
Judge Gregory D. Smith, Municipal Court, TN
“That folks would really believe that my court would be just like Judge Judy’s show.â€
Judge Cynthia L. Brewer, Chancery Court, MS
“How dangerous it is to walk down stairs in a robe!â€
Judge Stephen D. Hill, Kansas Court of Appeals
Perhaps we can look at some other gems of judicial learning later.
For more Gavel Gamut articles go to:
“READERS FORUM” JANUARY 27, 2018
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
We hope that today’s “Readers Forumâ€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€
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: If the Democratic primary election for the 8th District US Congressman was held today who would you vote for?
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 REP. HATFIELD WANTS INDIANA ON THE FRONT LINES OF THE SELF-DRIVING CAR TECHNOLOGY
 REP. HATFIELD WANTS INDIANA ON THE FRONT LINES OF THE SELF-DRIVING CAR TECHNOLOGY
 INDIANAPOLIS—If self-driving cars represent the future of transportation technology, Representative Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville) would like to see Indiana on the front lines in the development of the industry.
Rep. Hatfield is the co-author of House Bill 1341, a measure that passed the full House encouraging the research and development of self-driving (or autonomous) vehicles in the state and seeks to have companies that build such vehicles come to Indiana.
“Autonomous vehicles are no longer an idea in the distant future,†Rep. Hatfield commented. “It certainly makes sense for a state known as the “Crossroads of America” to be a leader in the development of this technology.â€
House Bill 1341 would create an Indiana Automated Vehicle Oversight Task Group to review proposed self-driving systems under development and offer those companies a chance to work on these proposals in our state.
“Indiana’s automotive industry ranks No. 2 among the U.S. in the gross domestic product,†Rep. Hatfield said. “This legislation will allow Indiana to remain an industry leader and sets the stage for cutting-edge automobile technology to be researched, developed, and deployed right here in Indiana.â€
Governor Holcomb Extends Grace Period on CBD Oil Products
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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb extends the grace period for CBD oil confiscations. Governor Holcomb says he decided to extend the state excise police education period for CBD oil products.
As well as the moratorium on issuing citations or removing the oil products from retailers. The request to extend the moratorium was from lawmakers, who have asked for more time to consider legislation.
Several CBD oil-related bills are currently working their way through the statehouse.
In November, Holcomb called for a 60-day moratorium on the seizure or removal of CBD oil products in the Hoosier State.
Alcoa Asks Judge to Block Boonville Mining Ordinance
JANUARY 26TH, 2018Â Â BRITNEY TAYLORÂ INDIANA
 Alcoa is asking a judge to prevent the City of Boonville from trying to enforce an ordinance that blocks mining activity outside city limits. This filing seeks a ruling regarding Boonville’s restriction on a legal business activity.
An expansion at the Liberty Mine is needed to provide fuel for the Warrick Power Plant, which provides all utility services to Alcoa’s Warrick Operations.
The expansion plan for Liberty Mine, which has received preliminary approval from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, is not located in Boonville’s city limits or any incorporated town or city in Warrick County.
Alcoa and its mining contractor conducted discussions with Boonville officials and the representatives from Save Our Homes to addres feedback from the county residents who live outside the city and closest to the mine’s expansion area.
Alcoa even offered to take actions beyond what is required by increasing the 300-foot buffer zone to 800 feet and installing additional seismic monitors.
Alcoa agreed to describe those actions in writing and publicly announce them at a Boonville City Council meeting, but Boonville refused to rescind its ordinance or schedule a meeting to do so.
Previous Stories
Negotiations Underway for Liberty Mine Expansion – January 2018
Coal Mining Controversy In Warrick County – December 2017