“READERS FORUM” AUGUST 22, 2017
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays READERS POLL question is:Â How do you rate the job performance of Present Trump since he’s been in office?
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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: USI Balloon Captures Eclipse Shadow From The Edge Of Space
USI Balloon Captures Eclipse Shadow From The Edge Of Space
AUGUST 22ST, 2017Â 
 ELI ROBERTS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, KENTUCKY
A team from the University of Southern Indiana’s Engineering Department joined in a special program coordinated by NASA nationwide. They launched a helium balloon 95,000 feet into the atmosphere, almost to the edge of space, all with a camera attached to get some of the most remarkable photos of the eclipse happening from above.
“This is the first time to have a nationwide multiple view of an eclipse and shadow,†Glenn Kissel, an associate professor of engineering at the University of Southern Indiana, said.
“I am getting our pods flight ready, be connecting all our new batteries, turning everything on,†Adam Lockhard, a student working on the project, said.
“We’re at the edge of space,†Kissel said. “We kind of are in the midst of the stratosphere. We’ll be above 98% of the atmosphere at the highest point that this balloon flies.â€
The altitude is so high that you can see the shadow of the moon, sliding across the surface of the Earth.
“The focus is that we’re going to try and videotape the shadow,†Colin Runnion, a student working on the project, explained, “not the sun and not the eclipse itself.â€
As the moment of total darkness arrived, it was hard to do anything other than focus on the eclipse as sudden black blanketed the area.
“Honestly, I’m shaking a little bit now inside,†Runnion said. “It’s really cool. There’s a sunset around you, everywhere. The dusk to dawn lights are coming on . The cicadas are coming out.â€
“It’s 1:26PM.â€
Then, as quickly as darkness came, light returned, and so too did the focus on the balloon. This time working to chase it down, predicting where it would land, changing with the whims of the jet stream.
“It was supposed to turn back and go this way but it hasn’t bent back yet,†Runnion said. “So we’re not really concerned, but interested in knowing why it didn’t turn back and come around.â€
Holly’s House Invites Community to 9th Annual Fun Fair
Holly’s House, a local child and adult victim advocacy center, will be hosting their 9th annual Fun Fair and Cruise-In on Sunday, September 10th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Holly’s House, 750 North Park Drive. This event is free and open to the community.
Partnering with Holly’s House in presenting the Fun Fair are Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, The Parenting Time Center, and Youth Resources. There will be games, prizes, exhibitions, vendors and entertainment. The Evansville Police, Fire and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Departments will have displays, and local non-profits will be available to showcase their services.
For more information about Fun Fair sponsorship, or participating as a vendor or non-profit organization, please call Holly’s House at (812) 437-7233, or email martha@hollyshouse.org.
In case of inclement weather, a cancellation announcement will be made on local media outlets on Saturday, September 9th
CELEBRITY FROG RACE SAT., AUG. 26, AT 3:00 PM
Please support area charities (including Easterseals!) by participating in the CELEBRITY FROG RACE SAT., AUG. 26, AT 3:00 PM at the 43rd annual E’ville Iron Frog Follies street rod show at the Vanderburgh County 4H Center! It’s a FUN way to show the community your support of local nonprofits that benefit from Frog Follies – an amazing event that brings more out-of-town visitors to Evansville than any other event all year!
PLEASE RESPOND BY WED., AUG. 16 and let us know whether or not you are able to participate yourself, or if you can recruit another frog racer(s) from your organization.  Race a live frog against other area media professionals & celebrities.
 To help the E’ville Iron Street Rod Club’s street rod show raise thousands of dollars for area charities, including the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. The celebrity race catches the public’s attention, encourages attendance at the car show, & increases charitable proceeds.
Each racer competes on his/her hands & knees, with a feather in his/her mouth, gently tickling a frog to urge it across the finish line. (Frogs & feathers provided.)
This  Sat., Aug. 26, 3:00 p.m. sharp, rain or shine.  Please plan to arrive AT THE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING no later than 2:45 p.m. Frog Follies is one of the tri-state’s most popular and well-attended events, so PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF EXTRA TIME to enter the 4-H Center, find a parking spot, and make your way to the Industrial Building.
 Vanderburgh Co. 4-H Center, Industrial Building (Hwy. 41, N. of Evansville).
A custom-designed trophy will be presented to the winner by a local Easterseals Child Ambassador.
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For Week of Aug. 21, 2017 Birth Records
Natalie and Gerald Gibson, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Remi Lou, Aug. 8
Natalie and Gerald Gibson, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Brynlee Nicole, Aug. 8
Tara Briggeman and Brandon Lanham, Tell City, IN, Daughter, Zoey Lynn, Aug. 10
Dalea Adawi and Alaa Halawani, Evansville, IN, Son, Omran Alaa, Aug. 12
Alexandria and Joshua Schmett, Newburgh, IN, Daughter, Evalena Rose, Aug. 12
Dustan Smith and Andrew Havener, Rockport, IN, Son, Ansen Layne, Aug. 12
Samantha Burris and Richard Kennedy, Evansville, IN, Son, Kyrie Maurice, Aug. 12
Heather Layman and Thaddaus Summers Jr., Evansville, IN, Son, Thaddaus Jerome III, Aug. 13
Brittany Woods, Princeton, IN, Daughter, Charley Penelope Bell, Aug. 14
Savanna Glassco, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Destiny Estrella, Aug. 14
Danielle and Dustin Dale, Norris City, IL, Daughter, Danica Grace, Aug. 15
Katlyn and Bradley Knox, Evansville, IN, Son, Bradley Robert, Aug. 15
Catherine and Andrew Goins, Newburgh, IN, Daughter, Bexley Elisabeth Grace, Aug. 15
Lauren Hall and Delbert Meuth, Henderson, KY, Son, Carson Bennett, Aug. 15
Sarah and Paul Lefler, Owensville, IN, Son, Quinton Levi, Aug. 16
Aaliyah Armstead and Dariontae Logan, Evansville, IN, Son, Dariontae De’Shawn Jr., Aug. 16
Chloe Hollen and Josh Gehlhausen, Evansville, IN, Son, Finn Oliver, Aug. 16
Caylee and Liam Fitzgerald, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Lydia Nicol Mae, Aug. 17
Ashley and Patrick Kearney Jr., Madisonville, KY, Son, Jack Patrick , Aug. 17
Angela and Jaret Wilson, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Chloe Jane, Aug. 17
Felisha Short and Shawn Standish, Mount Carmel, IL, Daughter, Leah Rae Ingrid, Aug. 17
T’Keyah Coates and Tyler Price, Henderson, KY, Son, Kanan Tyriq, Aug. 17
Meagan and Levi Gordon, Richland, IN, Daughter, Leighton Lynn, Aug. 18
Whitney and Ryan Evans, Newburgh, IN, Son, Kai Christopher , Aug. 18
Kaci and Micheal Konrath, Fort Branch, IN, Daughter, Hope Claire, Aug. 18
Elena Silva and Shane Fortner, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Alexandra Lee, Aug. 18
Hayley Perry and David Harms, Mount Carmel, IL, Daughter, Peyton Lea Ann, Aug. 18
Tama and Jeremy Majors, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Lanie Rose, Aug. 20
Audri and Adam Askren, Francisco, IN, Son, Eli James, Aug. 20
This Week at USI
Monday, August 21
Start of Fall 2017 Semester
The first day of classes for the fall 2017 semester is Monday, August 21.
11 a.m Monday, August 21
Solar eclipse viewing party to be held on Quad
The USI Geology and Physics Department will hold a viewing party for the near total solar eclipse at 11 a.m. Monday, August 21 in the Quad on USI’s campus. The event will be free of charge and open to the public. Attendees will be able to view the eclipse through specially-equipped telescopes, and safety glasses will be handed out as they are available. For more information about USI’s party, please contact Dr. Matt Merlo at mjmerlo@usi.edu. To speak with an expert member of USI’s faculty about the eclipse for news stories, contact Ben Luttrull at bluttrull@usi.edu or 812-461-5259.
8 a.m. Thursday, August 24
Free workshop at USI connects community with best practices of working with NSWC Crane
The University of Southern Indiana is hosting a free workshop on the best practices of working with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. “Doing business with Crane†will provide an in-depth look at how to engage with Crane as a contractor, an entrepreneur, an industry that can leverage their intellectual property or a potential employee. The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, August 24 at the Griffin Center on USI’s campus. Read More
Closing reception: 7 p.m. Saturday, August 26
New Harmony Gallery hosts paper artist, Jonpaul Smith, for new exhibition
A new exhibition of woven works by Jonpaul Smith is now on display at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. The exhibition is free and open to the public through August 26. A closing reception will be held at the Gallery from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 26, during the Art and Antique Stroll. Read More
Exhibit open through Sunday, September 10
Art exhibition to feature collegiate art faculties from across the Tri-State
The University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will display 100 Miles: Art by Regional Collegiate Art Faculties through September 10, 2017. A closing reception for the participating artists and designers will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10. The reception is free and open to the public. Read More
Registration open now; March to be held Saturday, November 4
Registration now open for 16th annual Norwegian Foot March
The 16th annual Norwegian Foot March 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 at the University of Southern Indiana, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. It’s an experience unlike any other, happening Saturday, November 4, 2017. Registration is currently open for the 16th annual Norwegian Foot March. 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. Read More