Arts Council’s January and February 2017 Brown Bag Series line up announced
Evansville, IN: 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 January through February 2017.Â
January 4 Hal Wolford sings Cole Porter
January 11 Angelus – music from various religious traditions and historical periods
January 18 Shade Tree Players – mountain, gospel, and folk music
January 25 Rhein Valley Brass – traditional German music
February 1 Think Pink – preview of “Falsettoâ€
February 8 Larry Miller – the songs of Bob Dylan
February 15 Gina Moore, Bob Green, Monte Skelton celebrate Valentines
February 22 Eric McCluskey – a recital of show tunes
IURC Nominating Committee Accepting Applications for Commission
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Indianapolis – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee is soliciting applications from persons interested in filling one current vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) created by the retirement of Commissioner Carol Stephan.
Applications will be accepted today through close of business on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Applications must be received in the Governor’s Office by close of business on Thursday, January 5, 2017. After the close of the application period, the Nominating Committee will schedule and conduct a public meeting to interview applicants on a date to be determined. Following Governor-elect Eric Holcomb’s inauguration, the Nominating Committee will present then-Governor Eric Holcomb with a list of three qualified candidates from which he will select an individual to fill the remainder of Commissioner Stephan’s term. Commissioner Stephan’s term expires January 31, 2020.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Party Affiliation Resolution posted here. This Resolution identifies how the Nominating Committee will determine an applicant’s party affiliation.
Members of the Nominating Committee are Committee Chair Allen Paul, Eric Scroggins, John Blevins, Larry Buell, Win Moses, Michael Evans, and Michael Mullett.
Applications for the position may be obtained by emailing boardsandcommissions@gov.in.gov, by calling 317-232-4567, by hard copy in Statehouse, Room 206, or from www.in.gov/gov/2682.htm. Completed applications must be returned to: Allen Paul, Chair, IURC Nominating Committee, c/o Office of the Governor, Statehouse, Room 206, Indianapolis, IN 46204. To be considered timely, applications must be received in the Governor’s Office and not simply postmarked by close of business on Thursday, January 5, 2017.
Board of Commissioners Agenda
AGENDA
Vanderburgh County
Board of Commissioners
December 20, 2016
4:00 pm, Room 301
- Call to Order
- Attendance
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Permission to Open Bids for VC16-11-01: Traffic Signal Installation at Green River Road and Boonville-New Harmony RoadÂ
- Action Items
- Presenting Lilly King with a Proclamation
- Road Closure Request: West Terrace PTA for the West Terrace 4K4 Kids
- Public Hearing and Final Reading of Vacation Ordinance CO.V-12-16-007: Vacation of 25’ Access Easement on Lot 22 of Wm. Wortman Subdivision, Section 2
- Second/Final Reading of Ordinance CO.12-16-011: Establishing the Authorized Use of a Credit Card by the Vanderburgh County Health Department
- Second/Final Reading of Ordinance CO.12-16-012: Establishing the Authorized Use of a Credit Card by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office
- Contracts, Agreements and Leases
- County Health Department:
- Annual Contract with Little Lambs of Evansville, Inc. parents/ children /customers earn vouchers to receive needed supplies for caring for their infants and children
- Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Contract with Brandi Lopez, Elizabeth Heiman & Julie Reynolds
- County Superior Court: Parenting Time Center Grant Application
- County Commissioner:
- Dental Health Options for County Employee Dental Coverage Rates for 2017
- Old Courthouse Lease Agreement with David Miller and Toby Ellis – Suite B-4
- County Health Department:
- Department Head Reports
- New Business
- Old Business
- State Board of Accounts Financial Statement and Federal Single Audit Report of Vanderburgh County
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
- Public Comment
- Consent Items
- Approval of December 6, 2016 Meeting Minutes
- Employment Changes
- County Commissioners:
- Coliseum Lease Renewal
- 30-day Notice to Terminate Contract with The Lieberman Group
- Southwestern Healthcare, Inc.: Audit for Hillcrest Washington Youth Home
- County Public Defender Agency: Request to Surplus two desks
- Burdette Park: Installment of Security System by Vanquard Monitoring
- County Treasurer: November 2016 Monthly Report
- County Clerk: November 2016 Monthly Report
- Evansville-Vanderburgh County Building Authority: 2016 Year End Review
- County Engineering:
- Department Head Report
- Request to Carry Over Vacation Time into 2017
- Adjournment
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Adopt A Pet
Kelsie is a female brown tabby cat. Since she was a stray, VHS guesses she’s approximately 2 years old. She was found with a few minor injuries by a local good Samaritan, and has healed up quite nicely! Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org to inquire!
Vice President-elect Governor Mike Pence Issues Statement Regarding This Weekend’s Winter Weather
Urges Hoosiers to check road conditions before leaving home, avoid unnecessary travel, make way for plow trucks and crews
Indianapolis – The state of Indiana urges motorists to avoid unnecessary travel as freezing rain, snow, and other winter weather continues to affect Hoosiers across the state. As the threat of winter weather continues, Vice President-elect Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement:
“We cannot underestimate the hazards presented by freezing rain and frigid temperatures. I’m thankful to all first responders, including our Indiana State Police, who are working tirelessly to provide assistance to stranded motorists and those involved in collisions across the state,†said Vice President-elect Governor Mike Pence. “With temperatures falling and the threat of more freezing rain to come, we recognize the challenges facing the Indiana Department of Transportation as they work to clear roads and prepare for more bad weather. Because we expect more inclement weather in the days to come, I encourage all Hoosiers to check road conditions before leaving their homes, avoid unnecessary travel, and make way for plow trucks and crews on the roads. Hoosiers can be assured that the state of Indiana will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and will respond as necessary with all available resources.â€
INDOT continues to have about 500 yellow salt trucks deployed statewide in areas hit by storms overnight, and continues to assist first responders in clearing state highways ahead of winter operations tonight. INDOT plans to continue salt-truck deployment ahead of falling temperatures and wintry mix moving in this evening.
“The safety of Hoosiers and those traveling our roads is our number one priority, which is why we’re urging everyone who doesn’t have to be out on the roads to please stay home,†said Governor-elect Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb. “This weather is treacherous, and forecasts show more to come tonight and tomorrow. INDOT crews have been out since early this morning, de-icing roads, and State Police are working hard to keep everyone safe including stranded motorists and responding to crashes. Please help us keep Hoosier families safe by staying off the roads.”
In response to the winter weather seen in various parts of the state, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has continued monitoring changing conditions, has staff on stand-by if needed and remains prepared to provide assistance if necessary.
Following the changing weather conditions, the IDHS emergency operations center watch desk heightened its level of readiness, and continues to track weather conditions, particularly in the north-central and south-central parts of Indiana. The watch desk is staffed 24/7. IDHS will continue to keep in touch with counties through their emergency management agencies as the weather continues.
With the forecast of plunging temperatures later tonight, and the possibility of more precipitation, motorists are encouraged to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. Additional winter preparedness tips for Hoosiers can be found at http://www.in.gov/dhs/3311.htm. Road conditions are accessible at http://indot.carsprogram.org/main.jsf. For up-to-date county travel statuses, Hoosiers are encouraged to visit http://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/.
Wascher, Grooms power Eagles to 17-point win over UPR-Mayaguez
Senior forward Hannah Wascher (Rantoul, Illinois) and junior guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) combined for 57 points to help University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball power past the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 88-71, Saturday afternoon in the Screaming Eagles’ final game of the Puerto Rico Classic.
Wascher had a USI career-high 29 points to go along with 11 rebounds to finish with her second straight double-double. She had 17 points and 10 rebounds Friday night against the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras before going 11-of-16 from the field and 7-of-10 from the charity stripe Saturday.
Grooms racked up a career-high 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including a career-best 6-of-7 effort from three-point range.
USI (10-1) jumped out to an early 10-2 lead and led 24-16 at the end of the first period as Grooms drained a pair of three pointers to get the Eagles out in front. Her second three-pointer ended the quarter and put an end to an 8-0 UPR-Mayaguez run.
Wascher and Grooms dominated the second period as the duo combined for 20 of the Eagles’ 27 second-quarter points. Wascher finished the quarter with 12 points, while Grooms had eight as USI shot 81.8 percent (9-11) in the frame to go into the break with a 51-36 halftime advantage.
The Eagles, who ended the first half on a 14-5 run, came out of an extended intermission—the lights in the Roberto Clemente Coliseum went out, causing a delay—by scoring 12 of the first 18 points to build its largest lead of the contest at 63-42.
UPR-Mayaguez (1-6) answered with seven straight points to cut the Eagles’ advantage to 14, but another Grooms three-pointer ended the rally.
USI led by as much as 19 early in the fourth quarter as Wascher and Grooms combined for eight straight points, but the Janes managed to trim that deficit to 12 with just over four minutes to play.
Grooms’ old-fashioned three-point play; followed by her sixth three-pointer with just over three minutes to play turned the Janes away for good as the Eagles held on for their fifth straight win and 10th of the season.
In addition to Wascher and Grooms, the Eagles got 10 points, a career-high eight assists, and five steals from senior guard Tanner Marcum (New Albany, Indiana). Junior forward Morgan Dahlstrom (Grayslake, Illinois) added four points and eight rebounds for the Eagles, who held a 37-31 rebounding advantage and an 18-12 lead in second-chance points.
Freshman guard Iatmar Rosada Rodriguez led the Janes with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while sophomore guard Hillary Martinez Argueta had 19 points.
USI concludes the calendar year and its non-conference schedule December 30 when it hosts Ohio Dominican University at the Physical Activities Center.
Eagles soar to 11-0 with 95-68 win over Thorobreds
The 24th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team soared to an 11-0 overall record at the holiday break with a 95-68 victory over Kentucky State University Saturday afternoon in the final day of the Bellarmine University Classic in Louisville, Kentucky. USI sees its record go to 11-0 overall for the sixth time in the history of the program, while Kentucky State is 2-8 in 2016-17.
The Screaming Eagles had to rally in the first half to post a 46-32 lead at the intermission. Senior guard Bobo Drummond (Peoria, Illinois) took command of the game with 10:53 left in the opening half, erasing a five-point deficit (18-13) with 13-straight points in a 15-0 run as the Eagles took the lead, 28-18.
USI would outscore Kentucky State, 33-14, in the final 11 minutes of the opening half and shot a blistering 61.3 percent (19-31) in the first 20 minutes. The Eagles also had a 17-13 advantage on the glass.
In the second half, the Eagles wasted little time in racing out to a comfortable lead by extending the advantage to as many as 28 points, 71-43, with 12:25 left. Kentucky State, however, made one final run at USI and cut the margin to 16 points, 73-57, with 9:16 remaining.
The Eagles responded by rebuilding the margin back to 28 points, 95-67, with under a minute left before settling for the 95-68 victory. USI, as a team, shot 58.1 percent from the field (36-62) and 66.7 percent from the line (14-21), while outrebounding Kentucky State, 36-30.
Senior guard Jeril Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky) led four Eagles in double digits with 22 points. Taylor, who scored 12 of the 22 points in the second half, was eight-of-15 from the field, including two three-point field goals, and four-of-nine from the line.
Taylor was followed by junior forward DayJar Dickson (Washington, D.C.), who had a season-high 14 points on four-of-four from the field and six-of-eight from the line. Senior guard Cortez Macklin (Louisville, Kentucky) and Drummond rounded out the double-figure scorers with 13 points each.
In addition to the double-digit scorers, junior guard Marcellous Washington (Lexington, Kentucky) matched a season-best with eight assists for the second-straight night.
After the holiday break, the season restarts for the Eagles on January 2 at 7 p.m. when they return to the friendly surroundings of the PAC to host Bluefield State University. USI also restarts the Great Lakes Valley Conference schedule next month when it hosts William Jewell College January 5 and Rockhurst University January 7.
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