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“READERS FORUM” NOVEMBER 3, 2016
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “READERS POLL†question is: How are you going to vote in this election?
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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Election 6 Days Out and Lines Already Forming
Election 6 Days Out and Lines Already Forming
 Six days until the nation goes to the polls but some are getting a head start. Early voting is underway across the tri-state where election officials have seen high attendance numbers. Many voters are trying to beat election day lines only to find themselves in early voter lines.
Nationally, more than 26 million voters have already cast ballots in the presidential race. Local election offices saying they too are seeing great early voter turn-out.
Local Law Enforcement, UE “Ticketing†Well-Behaved Kids
 A new program launched at the University of Evansville will reward children in the community for good behavior.
The program is called “You’ve Been Ticketed.â€
Police officers and sheriff’s deputies will be giving out “tickets†to local youth as a reward for displaying a positive attitude, and making good choices.
Those tickets will be good for a youth and adult ticket to a UE athletic event, and a single scoop of ice cream from GD Ritzy’s.
The program aims to strengthen the relationship between police and the community.
The program is expected to begin within the next two weeks.
ST. MARY’S HEALTH OFFER TWO INSURANCE ENROLLMENT EVENTS
St. Mary’s Health is offering application assistance appointments for health insurance plans. Representatives from St. Mary’s Health Access Advocates and local insurance companies will be available to assist the uninsured. They will offer education and help navigating the application process on ACA plans, Hoosier Healthwise, HIP 2.0, Medicaid and Medicare. There is no charge for these services.
Low-income, non-disabled adults ages 19 to 64 with incomes of up to $16,297 annually or $33,307 for a family of four are generally eligible to participate in the Healthy Indiana Plan.
Those interested are encouraged to schedule an appointment for a guaranteed spot by calling 812.485.5864. Walk-ins are welcome.
St. Mary’s Medical Arts Building
Suite 122
3700 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN
Thursday, November 3, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital
Phillips Room
1116 W. Millis Avenue, Boonville, IN
Thursday, December 8, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Indiana Conservation Officer Receives Master Instructor Certification
Indiana Conservation Officer Receives Master Instructor Certification
Indiana Conservation Officer Sergeant Cora Showalter became the first female officer in history to achieve Master Instructor certification for the DNR Law Enforcement Division. She became one of two active female master instructors for the state of Indiana. Showalter received her award from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Director Rusty Goodpaster at the Annual Trainers Conference in Plainfield.
Master Instructor Certification is the highest rating a Law Enforcement Instructor can achieve at the state level. To obtain this status, Sergeant Showalter first appeared before the Law Enforcement Training Board to petition to become a nominee. Once accepted, she was assigned a mentor to facilitate and evaluate her progress. Sergeant Showalter completed many hours instructing basic police training, in-service and instructor development courses.
Sgt. Showalter currently serves as a Training Sergeant for the Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Division.
Showalter began her career in 2003 as a field officer assigned to Hendicks Co.,before transferring to Orange Co. from 2006 to 2012. Showalter was promoted to Training Sergeant in 2011.
“Sergeant Showalter’s accomplishment is the result of hard work and determinationâ€, said Danny L. East, DNR Law Enforcement Director. “Her leadership and representation of our agency on this grand stage of police training is to be applauded.â€
Indiana’s Goss Earns Weekly Big Ten Honor
Indiana’s Goss Earns Weekly Big Ten Honor
CHICAGO – Indiana University women’s swimmer Kennedy Goss was named Big Ten Co-Swimmer of the Week on Wednesday, the league office announced.
The honor is the first this season and the first in her career for Goss. The junior is the third Hoosier to earn Big Ten honors this year, as Lilly King and Blake Pieroni were named Swimmers of the Week on Oct. 27.
The junior won two events last week in helping the No. 12-ranked Hoosiers beat both Kentucky and Tennessee in a tri-meet. The bronze medalist in the 4×200 freestyle relay for Canada at the Rio Summer Olympics touched first in both the 200 free (1:48.63) and 500 free (4:50.59).
The Toronto, Ontario native also finished second in the 200 backstroke with a time of 1:57.63 and fourth in the 400 freestyle relay (3:28.15).
The Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will be back in action on Saturday, Nov. 5Â when the teams host Michigan State for a dual meet at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The meet is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Swonder’s 7th Annual “Skate with Santa†to Benefit Holly’s House
Swonder’s 7th Annual “Skate with Santa†to Benefit Holly’s House
Swonder Ice Area will host their 7th Annual “Skate with Santa†on Sunday, December 11th, 2016, from 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. This year, a portion of the “Skate with Santa†proceeds will be donated to Holly’s House, a local non-residential child and adult advocacy center. “Skate with Santa†will be a public family friendly event, and for a small fee, skating, professional photographs with Santa, cookies, hot cocoa, coffee, and other refreshments will be available. There will also be a silent auction.
Holly’s House is a safe and welcoming place where children who have experienced intimate crime and adult victims of domestic or sexual violence can report the crime. Holly’s House serves nine Southwest Indiana Counties, and provides a child abuse prevention education program, “Think First and Stay Safe,†to elementary students in five of the counties served. Last year, Holly’s House assisted 400 victims of intimate crime and sexual assault or domestic violence, and presented the “Think First and Stay Safe†program to over 5,000 children, all at no cost.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we support Holly’s House in being a leader in preventing intimate crime, supporting victims and their families, and bringing awareness to the community. There is no charge to attend the event or bid on auction items. Individuals wanting
to skate with Santa pay just $7.00 per child and $9.00 per adult, both prices include skate rental (children 3 and under are free). Photos with Santa are $10.00 (cash only) and include a free 5×7 print. Additional photo packages will be offered. A hot chocolate bar as well as a variety of holiday treats will be available for purchase(prices may vary).
Sunday, December 11, 2016
12 Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Swonder Ice Arena
209 North Boeke Road
Evansville, IN 47711
Swonder Ice Area, as part of the Evansville Parks and Recreation Department, creates quality of life opportunities by providing safe environments and affordable programs to enhance fun, fitness, and education for residents of all ages in our community. The Department of Parks & Recreation coordinates and oversees the operation of 65 parks and 21 recreational facilities encompassing more than 2,500 acres of land in the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Â
Holly’s House is a non-residential victims’ advocacy center providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in southwest Indiana. The mission of the organization is to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence. For more information, please visit www.hollyshouse.org.
Empty Bowls Event Nov. 5 Raises Funds and Awareness for Hunger Relief
Empty Bowls Event Nov. 5 Raises Funds and Awareness for Hunger Relief
The Ceramics Center at USI has been working full tilt to make more than 1,000 bowls for the 2016 EMPTY BOWLS Evansville Event, sponsored by the USI Art & Design Department with support from Ivy Tech business students.
The event is planned for Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11am – 2pm, at Sauced, 1113 Parrett St., in Evansville’s Art District. Soup and donations will be provided by Sauced, Perfectly Fresh, Tom & Chee, Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe, Mary & Martha’s Catering, Pangea, Gerst Haus/Smitty’s, Bokeh Lounge, Just Rennie’s, Tropicana, Knob Hill Tavern, and Great Harvest Bread.
Empty Bowls is a national non-profit organization that lends its name to any organization fundraising for hunger by making and selling ceramic bowls. This is the fifth Empty Bowls Event that Alisa (AL) Holen, assistant professor of ceramics at USI, has organized.
Holen’s ceramics 1-3 courses were re-classified as ‘Service Learning’ courses in the fall, which opens up the courses to focus on service as well as ceramics. USI Students have been ‘teaching’ as well as ‘learning’ as groups come into the Ceramics Center at USI to make bowls. After the bowls have been made, USI ceramics students trim and sign each bowl with the maker’s name. They then bisque fire the bowls, glaze the bowls, and glaze fire the bowls in the electric, gas, and salt kilns.
Ivy Tech students in Business Ethics have teamed up with the ceramic’s students at USI to help organize the event. These students have spent their time organizing the event with soup providers, advertising, and organizational details. Their work on the project strengthens their understanding of the difference between companies acting in a manner which is legal, ethical, and socially responsible.
Each bowl made by the community will be sold for $10/each and come with a choice of soup. Empty Bowls will also feature a “Pro-Bowl†room with professionally-made bowls at higher prices.
Proceeds from this event will be used to support local organizations fighting hunger. For additional information, contact: Faith Fox, Ivy Tech Instructor, at ffox6@ivytech.edu
Adopt A Pet
This beautiful girl is Bridgette. She’s a female longhaired tortoiseshell cat and is about 6 years old. Bridgette gets along with other cats! Her adoption fee is $18 thru 11/19 as part of the “Fantastic Cats†special! It includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or at www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!
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