| Indiana Conservation Officer Lt. Kenton Turner has been elected to serve on the executive board of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). During NASBLA’s 57th annual meeting, held on September 11-14, 2016 in Seattle, Washington, Lt. Turner was elected to serve the non-profit organization for the 2016-2017 calendar year.A native of Trafalgar, IN, Turner graduated in 1988 from Vincennes University with an Associate of Science Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement. He began his career as a field officer with the DNR Law Enforcement Division in 1992. He was named as the Indiana Boating Law Administrator in May 2013. Turner graduated from the 265th session of the FBI National Academy at Quantico, VA September 2016.
Turner has served as vice chair of NASBLA’s Preparedness and Response Committee 2013-2015 and as a member of the Enforcement and Training Committee 2015-2016. NASBLA is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational safe boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S territories. NASBLA offers a variety of resources, including training, model acts, education standards and publications. Through a national network of thousands of professional educators, law enforcement officers and volunteers, the organization affects the lives of over 76 million American boaters. “Lt. Turner’s leadership on the national stage is another example of how Indiana Conservation Officers are recognized for being Indiana’s foremost water response agencyâ€, said Danny L. East, DNR Law Enforcement Division Director. “The training and expertise of our officers to patrol our state’s waterways is second to none, with this appointment we now have the opportunity to provide guidance to other state’s boating enforcement agencies.†-30- Media contact: Captain William T. Browne, DNR Division of Law Enforcement, 765-509-0207 For full details, view this message on the web. |
Indiana Conservation Officer Elected As Member Of National Safe Boating Organization Â
Indiana Officer Faces 13 Felonies Including Voter Fraud
Indiana Officer Faces 13 Felonies Including Voter Fraud
A police officer faces 13 felony charges in connection with the 2015 primary election in Ohio County.
Rising Sun officer Lowell Ross Colen was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges including ghost employment, official misconduct, forgery and voter fraud. He’s accused of influencing residents to vote in this year’s Ohio County primary election and filling out absentee applications and ballots for people who aren’t eligible to vote in the county.
A four-month investigation by Indiana State Police determined that Colen forged signatures on some of the applications and ballots, and then submitted them to the Ohio County Clerk’s Office.
State Police believes some of the criminal activity may have taken place while Colen was on duty and wearing his uniform.
It wasn’t immediately known if Colen has an attorney.
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THE NAME GAME by Jim Redwine
Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine
(Week 31 October 2016)
♪ THE NAME GAME ♪
As a lifetime member of the Indiana University Alumni Association I receive regular email postings from IU. Not all of them are requests for more money. Today I received notice my alma mater has renamed the basketball gymnasium “Simon Skjodt Assembly Hallâ€.
In 2008 I received notice my Indiana University Law School had been renamed the Indiana University Mauer School of Law in honor of Micky Mauer. The Skjodt family gave $40 million dollars. Micky Mauer gave $35 million dollars. Nobody from IU sought input from me on either change. As far as I can tell both changes were made for the best of reasons, i.e., we wanted the money.
When I was on campus (1963 – 1970) we had another arena where we held ballgames, enrolled in classes and ran around a dirt track. At the law school we had a library, classrooms and study areas. My guess is they still do.
I recall as an undergraduate being involved in the pros and cons of building the $28 million dollar Assembly Hall. The pros named it Assembly Hall in an effort to convince the cons it would not be just a gym for basketball but an educational edifice where academic and cultural events would trump mere athletics. I never had an English or psychology or geology or any other class there. Cultural events were then and are now held in the IU Auditorium by Showalter Fountain.
The taxpayers of Indiana established IU in 1820. Indiana University has several campuses with Bloomington being the main one. The total budget for all campuses for 2015 – 2016 is $3.27 billion dollars. The gifts from Mauer and Skjodt are a total of $75 million or about .2% of the total budget.
I appreciate people who contribute money, time, talent and sweat to IU. I think they should be encouraged to do so and be rewarded when they do. That is why we have statues, plaques, paintings and busts of heroes and contributors. Perhaps a room within Assembly Hall and the Indiana University School of Law where contributors are honored might be good. A statue or bust of Mauer and Skjodt, and others, would be fine with me. I assume they are fine people.
However, the naming of an edifice built with money from all Hoosiers and maintained with money from all Hoosiers might best be named for all Hoosiers. What’s to be done when someone wealthier or more narcissistic comes along? Do we rename the entire institution or perhaps tear it down and start anew so we can give it a new name?
I understand and, in fact, agree with honoring those who have performed great service to others by naming things after them. The city of Washington, D.C. comes to mind.
However, the current trend of pay for play in which multibillion dollar institutions sell naming rights for relatively small amounts reminds me of that old joke about quibbling over the price of an evening’s entertainment with someone who will play for a large sum but is offended by a small one.
Car Seat Fitting Seminar
| Date: | 11/2/2016 |
| Time: | |
| Location: | Ohio Township Fire Department |
| Capacity: | |
| Contact: | 812-450-2229 |
| Description: | Car seat checks are offered at no cost and take place BY APPOINTMENT ONLY every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Ohio Township Fire Department located at 4333 Epworth Rd., Newburgh, IN. Program Length: 15 to 20 minutes.
Participants may have their car seat checked for proper installation and receive instructions on proper fitting. It will be helpful if the participant is able to take part in the installation demonstration. Crawling in the back seat may be required. Please remember car seats older than 6 years should not be used, nor should car seats from garage sales and second hand shops. Appointments are encouraged prior to discharge. If school is cancelled in Vanderburgh or Warrick counties due to weather conditions, all appointments will also be cancelled. You may install the car seat and we will check it or we will instruct you how. To schedule a car seat fitting, please call 812-450-2229 or click here. |
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
Vanderburgh County
Board of Commissioners
November 1, 2016
4:00 pm, Room 301
- Call to Order
- Attendance
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Action Items
- Contracts, Agreements and Leases
- Superior Court: Maximus Consulting Services, Inc. Agreement
- Purdue Extension: Xerox Contract
- Sheriff:
- LeadsOnline PowerPlus Investigation System Service Package
- Agreement for Computer Consultant Services
- Computer Services: Master Agreement and Statement of Work Amendment # 3
- Commissioners:
- 2016 Jacob’s Village Grant Agreement
- Youth Care Center Detention Services Agreement with the Evansville Rescue Mission
- Health Department: iSalus Agreement
- Contracts, Agreements and Leases
- Department Head Reports
- New Business
- Old Business
- Public Comment
- Consent Items
- Approval of October 18, 2016 Meeting Minutes
- Employment Changes
- Auditor:
- Surplus Request Office Supplies
- Approval of October 2016 A/P Voucher
- Weights and Measures: Monthly Report
- Treasurer: September 2016 Monthly Report
- Engineering: Department Head Report
- Superintendent of County Buildings: Highway Garage Lighting Update Completion Form
- Rezoning
- Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-6-2016
Petitioner: Jeffrey Seng
Address: 4011 Big Cynthiana Road
Request: Change from C-4 to R-1
Adjournment
EVSC Innovative Options Plan Open HousesÂ
Now is the time that eighth grade students and their families begin planning for high school and decide in which classes and programs their students can enroll for next school year. Among the myriad options available in EVSC high schools, the district also offers special innovative programs in which students can enroll. Many of the programs are half day, meaning students spend half of the school day at their home high school and the other half involved in the innovative program of their choice. In addition to the half-day innovative programs, students can also choose to attend the EVSC’s newest high school – New Tech Institute or enroll online through the EVSC’s Virtual Academy.
Each innovative option in the EVSC is hosting an open house for families to get more information. In addition to each individual open house, the EVSC is hosting an Advanced Learners Fair on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, located at 1901 Lynch Rd. Each innovative option will be represented at the fair.
Open houses for each innovative option as well as a short description of the program are as follows:
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:Â November 16, 7 p.m., Bosse High School Media Center
IB, housed at Bosse High School, is a half day program that is one of only 18 in the state of Indiana. It is a comprehensive liberal arts program for students who are motivated and desire a rigorous college prepatory course. For more information, visit www.evscschools.com/ib.
Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center: November 7; 5:30 – 7 p.m. and November 19, 10:30 a.m. – noon; Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center
SICTC is open to juniors and seniors. It offers 10 different career clusters and all programs prepare students for high-skill, high-wage and high-demand careers. Visit www.evscschools.com/sictc
Randall T. Shepard Leadership and Law Academy: November 2, 6 p.m.; Harrison High School
The Shepard Academy is open to students who are interested in law or criminal justice as well as leadership. It is named after Harrison alumnus and former Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard who also takes an active role in the class. Visit www.evscschools.com/shepard
Medical Professions Academy:Â November 15, 6:30 p.m., Central High School Media Center
MPA is housed at Central High School and is for students who are interested in a career in medicine. MPA integrates science, English, digital communication and Project Lead the Way biomedical sciences courses. Visit www.evscschools.com/mpa
New Tech Institute: November 21, 6:30 p.m., New Tech Institute
New Tech Institute is a full-day high school for students in grades 9 – 12. It is focused on creating an entrepreneurial environment and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) opportunities for students through project based learning and partnerships. Visit www.evscschools.com/newtech
Virtual Academy: November 14, 4 p.m., Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center
Virtual Academy is an online learning option for students in grades K-12. The Virtual Academy offers general courses as well as Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Visit www.evscschools.com/evscva
 Early College High School: November 19, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center
Students enrolled in EVSC’s Early College High School have the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree while simultaneously earning their high school diplooma. Visit www.evscschools.com/earlycollege
The Staff for the Governor and First Lady Will Hand Out Halloween Candy to Trick-or-Treaters
Indianapolis – Tomorrow evening, trick-or-treaters can stop by the Governor’s Residence to get Halloween candy. The staff for the Governor and First Lady will dress in costume to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters at the Meridian Street entrance.  Details below.
Monday, October 31:Â
5:30-7:00 p.m. EDT – Staff to hand out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters
*Media are welcome to shoot b-roll and take photos.
Governor’s Residence, 4750 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Traffic Stop for Failing to Signal Nets Meth
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Last night at approximately 10:05, Trooper Brent Gramig stopped the driver of a 1994 Dodge van for failing to use a turn signal at Lodge Avenue and Covert Avenue. The driver was identified as Ronald Sloan, 49, of Evansville. Trooper Michael Finney and his K-9, Boomer, responded to assist. While walking around Sloan’s vehicle, Boomer alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed a glass pipe with meth residue and a small plastic bag containing meth. Troopers also found a small bag containing meth when they searched Sloan. He was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
Arrested and Charges:
1.Possession of Meth, Class 5 Felony |
Adopt A Pet
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Eagles bow out of GLVC Tournament with 2-0 loss
The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team bowed out of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament with a 2-0 loss at 18th-ranked Truman State University Sunday afternoon in Kirksville, Missouri. USI finishes the year 9-9-1, while top-seeded Truman State advances with a 14-1-3 mark in 2016.
The eighth-seeded Screaming Eagles, who appeared in the GLVC Tournament for the first time since 2012, battled back-and-forth with the Bulldogs for 80 minutes before two of the 24 Truman State shots got through the USI defense. Truman also had a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks in the match, while USI posted just three shots, two in the opening half and one in the second half.
Truman advances to the GLVC Tournament semifinals at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 4.The GLVC championship game is slated for November 6 at Carroll Stadium.