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Air Quality Forecast

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Air quality forecasts for Evansville and Vanderburgh County are provided as a public service.  They are best estimates of predicted pollution levels that can be used as a guide so people can modify their activities and reduce their exposure to air quality conditions that may affect their health.  The forecasts are routinely made available at least a day in advance, and are posted by 10:30 AM Evansville time on Monday (for Tuesday through Thursday) and Thursday (for Friday through Monday).  When atmospheric conditions are uncertain or favor pollution levels above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, forecasts are made on a daily basis.

Ozone forecasts are available from mid-April through September 30th.  Fine particulate (PM2.5) forecasts are available year round.

Monday

March 13

 Tuesday
March 14		 Wednesday
March 15		 Thursday
March 16		 Friday
March 17
Fine Particulate
(0-23 CST avg)
Air Quality Index		 good good good moderate good
Ozone
Air Quality Index		 NA* NA* NA* NA* NA*
Ozone
(peak 8-hr avg)
(expected)		 NA* NA* NA* NA* NA*

* Not Available and/or Conditions Uncertain.

Air Quality Action Days

Ozone Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when maximum ozone readings averaged over a period of eight hours are forecasted to reach 71 parts per billion (ppb), or unhealthy for sensitive groups on the USEPA Air Quality Index scale.

Particulate Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when PM2.5 readings averaged over the period of midnight to midnight are forecasted to reach 35 micrograms per meter cubed (µg/m3).

Current conditions of OZONE and FINE PARTICULATE MATTER are available in near real-time on the Indiana Department of Environment Management’s website.

National and regional maps of current conditions are available through USEPA AIRNow.

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

12:00 NOON

 AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MEETING MEMORANDUM   MARCH 1, 2017

3. CONSENT AGENDA

a.  Request Re:  Approve and Execute contract with Tower Optical, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic

Garden-  Sanderson*

b.  Request Re:  Approve and Execute contract with Photo Vending, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic

Garden-  Sanderson*

c.  Request Re:  Approve and Execute contract with Robinson Painting, Mesker Park Zoo

& Bontanic Garden- Beck*

d.  Request Re: Approve and Execute contract with Window Cleaning & More, Inc.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden- Beck*

e.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Land Use Agreement with Evansville Youth Baseball

North-  Holtz

f.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Use Agreement for First Fridays at Haynies Corner

– Holtz

g.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Use Agreement for National Night Out

– Holtz

h.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Use Agreement for 6th Annual Streets Alive Festival

– Holtz

 

*Recommendation from Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Advisory Board.

 

4.        OLD BUSINESS  

 

5.         NEW BUSINESS

a.   Award RFP recommendation for Parks Landscaping and Mowing contract – Holtz

b.   Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments

 

6.        REPORTS

a.   Brian Holtz, Executive Director

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7.        ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.        ADJOURN

Ivy Tech Community College Hosts Annual Wellness Fair

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Ivy Tech Community College Southwest will conduct its Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ivy Tech’s main campus located at 3501 N. First Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.

The Wellness Fair will showcase booths from more than 45 area vendors including Gilda’s Club, Evansville Tri-State Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, Deaconess Hospital, St. Mary’s Health System, Active Chiropractic, YMCA, American Cancer Society, Smokefree Communities, Seton Harvest, Ultimate Fit, Vertical eXcape Climbing Center, and many more.

”Our goal is to offer a large variety of health information to our students, employees, and the community,” said Ivy Tech’s Wellness and Fitness Coordinator Amy Lutzel.  “The Wellness Fair offers everyone a convenient opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their health.”

Taylor named 1st-Team All-Region

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 University of Southern Indiana senior guard/forward Jeril Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky) was named Division II Conference Commissioners Association first-team All-Midwest Region in a vote by the Division II Sports Information Directors Association (D2SIDA). The All-Region award is the first for Taylor and the 36th in the history of the USI men’s basketball program.

Taylor, who also was named Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and first-team All-GLVC this year, has shined for the Eagles in 2016-17. He has led the team for the second-straight season in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest. The senior also set a USI single game record for scoring with 50 points in the road win at Truman State University and became the 19th USI player to reach 1,000 career points.

In addition to the post-season conference awards, Taylor was named the Division II Bulletin Player of the Month (January), the GLVC Player of the Week four times, and the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic Most Valuable Player.

USI and Taylor finished the 2016-17 campaign with a 25-5 overall record and ranked 16th nationally after bowing out of the NCAA Division II Tournament in the Midwest Regional. The Eagles also finished second in the GLVC East Division with a 15-3 conference mark.

 

Andy Elkins highlights 2017 Lunch with the Aces

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Event returns to campus once again in March

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Men’s basketball legend Andy Elkins highlights the 2017 Lunch with the Aces event, which will take place on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Meeks Gym inside the Carson Center on the University of Evansville campus.

Elkins, who graduated from UE in 1995, led the men’s basketball team to two NCAA Tournament appearances and one NIT berth in his four years with the program.  He ranks sixth in program history with 1,761 points in his career.

A record crowd of over 400 was on hand for the 2016 event and this year’s lunch also promises to be a memorable one.  The full lunch runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with the program beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Early registration for your spot at the lunch is just $30.  The cost will be $35 after 5 p.m. on March 27 and at the door.  A Spring Break Special features $15 tickets for those 15 and under.  Another new opportunity is available as you can now sponsor a UE student-athlete for just $10.

The meal will be provided by Marx BBQ while a video presentation will be shown at the program.  A half pot and silent auction will also be on hand.  A Purple Aces student-athlete will be seated at each table and the latest Student-Athletes of the Year will be recognized at the lunch.

“Bringing this event to campus last year took it to a whole new level,” UE Director of Athletics Mark Spencer said.  “We had a record attendance and are excited to continue to build upon its success.”

Corporate tables are available for $350 and come with several unique perks.  You receive a table at the front of the room, logo on the video screen, logo in the program, recognition by the emcee and two student-athletes seated at each table.  Each corporate table has 8 seats.

To register, click on the link above or print off the registration brochure.  All proceeds directly support UE Student-Athletes.  For more information, contact Shelbie Weaver at 812-488-1024 or at sw260@evansville.edu.

DR. DAN VICK CHOSEN AS ST. MARY’S VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS

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St. Mary’s is pleased to share that Dan Vick, MD, MBA, CPE, FCAP, FASCP, will be joining our executive leadership team as Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA) for St. Mary’s Health.

In his role as VPMA, Dr. Vick will oversee the development and continuous improvement of processes related to medical practice review, governance, credentialing, privileging, physician peer review, medical information systems and telemedicine opportunities. He will also collaborate with me as CMO and our Medical Group physician and administrative leadership on quality and performance improvement initiatives; provide medical staff leadership in clinical integration activities; and oversee the development and continuous improvement of medical education programs – including undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education.

Dr. Vick most recently served as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer and Corporate Compliance Officer at Oneida Healthcare in Oneida, New York. He is a successful physician with a strong foundation in leadership and a diverse background in clinical practice, education and process improvement.

Dr. Vick completed his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and earned his Master of Business Administration from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. He is also currently working toward a Doctor of Health Administration from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

Adopt A Pet

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Cheddar is an adult female orange tabby. She was surrendered with another cat (Cali) and both are somewhat shy. A quieter home may be best for them. Take Cheddar home for $30, or both for $60 (includes spay surgery, microchip, & vaccines.) Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

USI’s Reese collects GLVC honor

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University of Southern Indiana senior shortstop Lexi Reese (Lebanon, Indiana) has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week for softball after helping the No. 16 Screaming Eagles navigate through their eight-game slate at The Spring Games with an unblemished record a week ago.

 

Reese hit .455 with a pair of doubles, two home runs and six RBIs as the Eagles improved to 17-3 on the season.

 

In USI’s 9-0 win over the University of Sioux Falls Friday, Reese hit a three-run, walk-off home run to end the game in six innings. She also had a home run in USI’s 2-0 win over Southwest Minnesota State University Thursday.

 

For the week, Reese had a .818 slugging percentage and a .586 on-base percentage. She is currently second on the team with a .397 batting average and three home runs, and is third with 16 RBIs.

 

USI returns to action Saturday at noon when it begins its 2017 home schedule with its GLVC-opener against William Jewell College.

 

Governor Holcomb Schedule for Week of March 12, 2017

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INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for the week of March 12, 2017.

Monday, March 13, 2017

What: National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Day at the Statehouse

Hosts: NAWBO Indianapolis

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT, with opening remarks by the governor at 11 a.m.

Where: Indiana Government Center South

Room 22

302 W. Washington St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204 

Monday, March 13, 2017

What: Governor Completes His March Madness Bracket

Hosts: Bankers Life Fieldhouse

When: 3 to 4 p.m. EDT. Watch via Facebook Live from Gov. Holcomb’s Facebook page.

Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse

125 S. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

What: Indiana Chamber Executives Association Chamber Day at the Statehouse

Hosts: Indiana Chamber Executives Association

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, with a keynote discussion with Gov. Holcomb at 12:30 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Regency Ballroom A-D

1 South Capital

Indianapolis, IN  

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

What: The Nature Conservancy Celebration

Hosts: The Nature Conservancy in Indiana (TNC)

When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT, with opening remarks by the governor at 5 p.m.

Where: Indiana Statehouse

North Atrium

200 W. Washington St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

What: Indiana Chamber Annual Legislative Dinner

Hosts: Indiana Chamber of Commerce

When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT, with opening remarks by the governor at 7:10 p.m.

Where: Indiana Roof Ballroom

140 W. Washington St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

*This event is by invitation only.

Thursday, March 16, 2017

What: St. Patrick’s Day Greening of the Canal

Hosts: Indy Sports Foundation

When: 5 to 6 p.m. EDT, with brief remarks at 5:30 p.m. and greening at 5:45 p.m.

Where: Ohio Street Basin

At Ohio St. and West St. east of Fire Station 13 on Canal

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Friday, March 17, 2017

What: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Host: Indy Sports Foundation

When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT

Where: Downtown Indy

See route and details at www.indystpats.com.

Friday, March 17, 2017

What: Jobs for America’s Graduates Career Development Conference

Host: Indiana Department of Workforce Development

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT, with remarks by Gov. Holcomb at 1:15 p.m.

Where: Ivy Tech Corporate College

Ballroom

2820 N. Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN 46208

 

Men’s Tennis tops UMSL 5-1

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The 34th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team topped 43rd-ranked University of Missouri-St. Louis 5-1 Sunday evening at the Evansville Tennis Center. Three of the singles matches went unfinished.

USI (9-5) took a 2-1 lead after doubles play. Falling behind 1-0 after number three doubles, senior Aaron Barris (Marietta, Georgia) and junior Samuel Kiladejo (London, England) tied the match at 1-1 with an 8-6 win at number two. USI then took a 2-1 lead with an 8-4 win from sophomore James Hardiman (Backwell Bristol, United Kingdom) and freshman Denis Davydov (Chorvatsky Grob, Slovakia) at number one.

In singles, Davydov picked up a 6-3, 6-0 win at number two to extend the Screaming Eagles’ lead to 3-1. The Eagles then wrapped up the match with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at number five by sophomore Ilia Karelin (Ekaterinburg, Russia) and a 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 win at number six by sophomore Andrew Dones (Georgetown, Indiana).

USI hosts Daemen College (N.Y) at the USI Tennis Courts Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

#34 Southern Indiana 5, #43 Missouri-St. Louis 1
Mar 12, 2017 at Evansville, Indiana (Evansville Tennis Center)

Singles competition
1. James Hardiman (USI) vs. Ben Kasprzak (UMSLM) unfinished
2. Denis Davydov (USI) def. Nathan Pinto (UMSLM) 6-3, 6-0
3. Samuel Kiladejo (USI) vs. Alberto Maza (UMSLM) unfinished
4. Aaron Barris (USI) vs. Rob White (UMSLM) unfinished
5. Ilia Karelin (USI) def. Milan Kovacs (UMSLM) 6-0, 6-1
6. Andrew Dones (USI) def. Dario Vidaurre (UMSLM) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1

 

Doubles competition
1. James Hardiman/Denis Davydov (USI) def. Kristoffer Lindal/Rob White (UMSLM) 8-4
2. Aaron Barris/Samuel Kiladejo (USI) def. Ben Kasprzak/Alberto Maza (UMSLM) 8-6
3. Dario Vidaurre/Milan Kovacs (UMSLM) def. Andrew Dones/Ilia Karelin (USI) 8-3

 

Match Notes
Missouri-St. Louis 3-1; National ranking #43
Southern Indiana 9-5; National ranking #34
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (2,5,6)
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