As Summer Gets Underway, Celebrate Don’t Fry Day and Learn How to Be Sun Safe
WASHINGTON – Today, May 24, the Friday before the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, is recognizing the 16th annual “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their skin and eye health while outdoors. Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can increase the risk of developing skin cancer and cataracts, so it is important to be aware of the strength of the sun’s UV rays and take simple steps to protect your skin and eyes while outdoors.
“Remember to protect your skin and eyes from UV rays before you go outdoors,” said Joseph Goffman, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. “Don’t Fry Day is a great annual reminder of the importance of sun safety, and you can use the EPA’s UV Index app to get the UV forecast for your location and tips on how to be sun safe.”
Almost 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer. Since many skin cancer cases are caused by overexposure to UV radiation, protecting your skin outdoors is an important step to reducing your skin cancer risk. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024, more than 100,600 new cases of invasive melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in the United States. This is approximately 3,000 more cases than were estimated in 2023.
All people are equally at risk of eye damage and developing cataracts, but some people may be at greater risk of contracting skin cancer depending on the color of their skin, a history of blistering sunburns in early childhood, the presence of many moles, or a family history of skin cancer. Also, although sun safety is especially important in summer when we spend more time outdoors, UV can be high throughout the year depending on factors such as location, elevation, and reflective surfaces like sand and snow.
The EPA, the National Weather Service, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work together to make the UV Index forecast available in the United States. The EPA’s UV Index app (search for the EPA’s UV Index in the App Store and on Google Play) is a convenient tool to let you know the strength of the sun’s skin cancer-causing UV rays. The app gives daily and hourly UV intensity forecasts for your location, provides recommendations on sun safety, and is also available in Spanish. Reduce your risk of skin cancer and eye damage by remembering to:
- SLIP! – Slip on a long-sleeved shirt or other clothing that covers your skin.
- SLOP! – Slop on a handful of sunscreen with sun protection factor 15 or higher, and re-apply every two hours, or sooner if in the water.
- SLAP! – Slap on a broad-brimmed hat to cover the back of your neck and the tips of your ears.
- WRAP! – Wrap on a pair of sunglasses. The kind that wrap around the sides of your face provide more sun protection.
- Avoid tanning beds and minimize sunbathing.
- Check the UV Index before spending time outdoors and dress appropriately.
Download Don’t Fry Day and sun safety posters, sign up for a daily UV Index forecast via email, or check the UV Index online daily on the EPA’s sun safety webpage.
TODAYS EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 10, 2024
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
06-10-2024 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
05-20-2024 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2024-04 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places Within the City of Evansville, Indiana Commonly Known as the Alleyway Located Between 310 S Fares Avenue, 1202 E Walnut Street, and 1204 E Walnut Street Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Brinkmeyer Discussion Date: 6/24/2024 Notify: Kent Brasseale, KDDK G-2024-04 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2024-08 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Burton Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Burton Discussion Date: 6/24/2024 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller F-2024-08 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2024-20 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1151 E Olmstead Ave Owner:Blooming Capital Group LLC Requested Change: M2 to R1 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting R-2024-20 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2024-21 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 116 Baker Ave Owner:Michael S Martin Realty XI LLC Requested Change: C4 to C2 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting R-2024-21 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2024-22 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1921 & 1917 E Michigan St Owner:Balvino Juan Mendoza Requested Change: C1 to R1 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Jessica Ruiz R-2024-22 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2024-06 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving the Annual Community Development Plan and Appropriating Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds Sponsor(s): Burton Discussion Led By: Notify: Finance Chair Burton Kolbi Jackson, DMD Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 4:00pm F-2024-06 Amended Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2024-07 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Appropriations, Transfer, Re-Appropriations, Repeals and Additional Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Burton Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Burton Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 Notify: Kolbi Jackson, DMD F-2024-07 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2024-09 A Resolution in Support of the University of Evansville’s Petition to Change Color and Design of Certain Street Name Signs Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Mosby and Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK C-2024-09 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2024-11 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Accepting a Conflict of Interest for City Administered HUD Funds Sponsor(s): Burton, Allen, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 Notify: Kolbi Jackson, DMD C-2024-11 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: DISGRUNTLED LOCAL REPUBLICANS SPEAK OUT
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: DISGRUNTLED LOCAL REPUBLICANS SPEAK OUT ABOUT DISCRIMINATORY ACTIONS OF THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP LEADERSHIP
This behavior is nothing better than what the corrupt Democrat Lawfare is doing to Trump.
What in the heck is happening to the GOP in Southern Indiana? I have heard the local GOP leadership is trying to remove PCs & delegates duly elected by voters in Vanderburgh County/ Center township. Why is the will of the voters being undermined by the local corrupt GOP leadership? This should not be allowed to happen and should be stopped.
Clara Featherstone,
FOURTH LETTER
I am 65 years old and have voted Republican since I first became eligible to vote. I began losing faith in the Republican Party after the November 2020 election, and nothing I have seen from the GOP since has restored my faith.
The recent antics by Mr Duckworth to disenfranchise the people who voted for Michael Daugherty, Ken Colbert, and one other candidate for delegate utterly disgust me. What is it going to take for the Republican Party to represent its voters?!? The actions of Mr Duckworth cannot stand.
Thank you.
ANON
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Todd Rokita co-leads lawsuit against federal takeover of coal mining regulations
Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a multistate lawsuit against U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s invasive federal encroachment efforts that would literally undermine state regulatory authority over surface coal mining and reclamation.
As Congress recognized in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, coal mining is essential for the health of this nation’s energy industry, economy and national security. The act gives Indiana and other states with federally approved programs exclusive jurisdiction over most aspects of surface coal mining and reclamation.
The new rule overturns the premise of the act by allowing the federal government to second-guess decisions that Congress entrusted to states’ regulators, which have superior expertise and knowledge about local coal mining operations. It also threatens to bog down coal mining operations by miring states in federal red tape.
“Simply put, this new rule is unlawful,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It intrudes on Indiana’s rightful authority under the American system of federalism. We’re suing to uphold the proper balance of power between the individual states and the federal government and to prevent another unjustified assault by the Biden administration on coal.”
The State of Indiana has a strong record in providing proper oversight of surface coal mining and reclamation operations, Attorney General Rokita noted, running programs that have won national and regional awards.
Federal officials themselves, evaluating Indiana programs in 2023, stated the Indiana Department of Natural Resources “administers its program in a way that effectively protects citizens and the environment from adverse impacts resulting from surface coal mining activities.”
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CANDIDATES VISIT LOCAL DELEGATES
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CANDIDATES VISIT LOCAL DELEGATES
by JOHNNY KINCAID
JUNE 10. 2924
With only one week left until the Indiana State GOP Convention, Lieutenant Governor candidates made stops in Evansville to stump for votes from local delegates.
Mike Braun accompanied his preferred candidate, Julie McGuire, to Vanderburgh Republican Headquarters on Saturday. The event was by invitation, and many Vanderburgh County delegates were not invited. Some of the not invited delegates speculated that they may have been left out because they are committed to Micah Beckwith.
Beckwith appeared at City Gate in Evansville Saturday night in front of an enthusiastic group of about 60 people from Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and Gibson counties. Before Beckwith spoke, attendees watched a short video recorded last year in which Mike Braun shared his respect for Beckwith and encouraged him to run for Lieutenant Governor.
One of the event organizers, Ken Colbert, estimated that 31 Vanderburgh County delegates were present. Vanderburgh County voters elected 46 delegates for the convention, but Colbert and Michael Daugherty were found to be “not in good standing” by the local GOP Party hierarchy and removed. The removed delegates cannot be replaced, leaving Vanderburgh County with 44 seats.
The convention convenes will be held at 10 AM Eastern time next Saturday (June 15), and delegates will approve Todd Rokita as the Attorney General candidate (Rokita is unopposed) and select the Lieutenant Governor candidate between Julie McGuire and Micah Beckwith.
FOOTNOTE: The City-County Observer will provide convention coverage from Indianapolis.
Ivy Tech’s Leah Davis Named Spirit of Diversity Award Winner
Evansville, IN – Leah Davis, disability support advisor at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, has been honored with the President’s Spirit of Diversity Award for 2024.
According to her nomination, Davis, a 16-year employee of Ivy Tech Evansville, remains deeply committed to raising awareness for students who need disability support. “Recently, she assessed our popular Gloria’s Garden and identified ways to make it more accessible. Through her actions, Leah inspires others to think more about accessibility needs. She also supports the legacy and future of the diversity council and diversity champions on campus.”
Davis was recognized during a ceremony in Indianapolis on June 5.
Pictured: (L-R) Amber Williams, vice president of Diversity, Equity & Belonging for Ivy Tech; Leah Davis, Evansville campus disability support advisor; and President Sue Ellspermann.
Submissions for ISDA agriculture photo contest now open
Submissions for the ISDA agriculture photo contest are now open |
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Indiana is known for agriculture, both for its contributions to our economy and its eye-catching landscapes. To recognize its impact, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture hosts an annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest that’s open to all Hoosiers. Participants can submit up to five digital photos in the following categories:
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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
Magic Show at the Library | June 12
Prepare to be amazed as we welcome back Magician Daniel Herron, also known as the Balloon Guy, to Willard Public Library! Join us on June 12th at 2 PM for a mesmerizing performance that promises to enchant both kids and adults alike.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 2PM
Location: Willard Park
Part of our exciting Summer Reading Program, this event is sure to be an unforgettable experience filled with wonder and laughter. You won’t want to miss this enchanting magic show!
Don’t miss out on the fun! Click the link below to register for our Children’s Summer Reading Program and secure your spot for this delightful event >> https://www.willardlib.org/adventure-begins-at-your-library
Willard Public Library encourages patrons and visitors to donate graciously to ensure the continuation of events like this for years to come. The WPL’s Foundation is a non-profit organization registered as a 501(c)(3). >> https://www.willardlib.org/donate
Watch the Grey Lady Ghost at Willard Public Library on our World-Famous Ghost Cams >> https://www.willardghost.com/