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Governor Pence Signs Bills Aimed at Limiting Meth Labs

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Pence: Bills “Mark a Positive Step In Combatting Drugs “

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed three bills into law regarding the sale of pseudoephedrine cold medicine. The first, SEA 80, authored by Sen. Randy Head (R – Logansport) and Sen. Jim Merritt (R – Indianapolis) allows a pharmacist to deny the sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine on the basis of the pharmacist’s professional judgment, and provides the pharmacist with civil immunity for making such a denial.  The Governor also signed SEA 161, authored by Sen. Mike Young (R – Indianapolis) and Sen. Luke Kenley (R – Noblesville) and HEA 1157, authored by Rep. Dave Frizzell (R – Indianapolis), which require the Division of State Court Administration (DSCA) to report certain methamphetamine-related felonies to the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) so that NPLEx can generate a stop-sale alert to prevent individuals who have been convicted of meth-related felonies from purchasing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine.

“The scourge of drug addiction impacts our communities in profound ways,” said Governor Pence. “These bills, which I am pleased to sign into law, will make it more difficult for criminals to obtain the materials used in the production of meth. It also protects Hoosier consumers who use cold medicines responsibly to treat illness. Our administration will continue to prioritize the issue of drug abuse, and these bills mark a positive step in combatting drugs as it relates specifically to meth.”

 

Certified Nursing Assistant Informational Sessions Planned at Ivy Tech Community College

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Have you always wanted a career that you know is making a difference for others?  Ivy Tech Community College has information sessions planned for the Certified Nursing Assistant program. CNA’s assist patients in a hospital or residents in nursing homes/extended care facilities with their healthcare needs.

Information Sessions are planned to learn more:

  • March 29, 2016 (4-6pm)
  • April 14, 2016 (2-4pm)
  • April 26, 2016 (4-6pm)

Pre-Registration is not required for these workshops, but is preferred. Call Karen Lee (812) 492-0204 to register for a session. If an interested individual is a current Ivy Tech student, he or she should bring their student ID number to sign in.

All sessions will be conducted in the Tri-State Building Room 1 on Fairway directly behind the Ivy Tech Bookstore area on First Avenue.

Governor Pence to Sign Bills Eliminating ISTEP, Helping Hoosier Veterans

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Will also join Honda Manufacturing for an economic development announcement

Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will sign into law House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1395, which eliminates the ISTEP test, effective July 1, 2017. The bill also establishes a 23-member panel to study the feasibility of alternatives to ISTEP. Later that morning, the Governor will sign into law a number of bills regarding veteran and military matters. Following, he will offer remarks at a luncheon to honor Tamika Catchings on her WNBA career as she enters her last season and thank her for her contributions to Indiana. Later in the day, Governor Pence will join executives from Honda Manufacturing of Indiana for an economic development announcement and tour of the company’s plant. Details below.

Tuesday, March 22:

9:30 a.m. EDT – Governor Pence to sign HEA 1395, eliminating ISTEP

*Media are welcome to attend and are asked to check-in at the front desk.

Eagle Elementary School – 350 N. Sixth St., Zionsville, IN

11:30 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to sign SEA 145, SEA 295, HEA 1089, SEA 362, HEA 1313, HEA 1359, HEA 1373, SEA 154, SEA 189, SEA 291, SEA 304 and HEA 1187

*Media are welcome to attend.

Statehouse Rotunda – 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN

12:30 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to offer remarks at Tamika Catchings Legacy Luncheon

*Media are welcome to attend.

Bankers Life Fieldhouse – 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN

3:45 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to join executives from Honda Manufacturing of Indiana for an economic development announcement and tour of the company’s plant

*Media are welcome to attend.

Honda Manufacturing Indiana – 2755 N. Michigan Ave., Greensburg, IN

USI Softball to “Play for…”

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University of Southern Indiana Softball will play for some special causes April 2-3 when it hosts the University of Indianapolis and Saint Joseph’s College at the USI Softball Field.

The Screaming Eagles’ doubleheader with the Greyhounds of UIndy on April 2 is USI’s Awareness Day, while the Eagles will “Play for Kate” April 3 when they host the Pumas of Saint Joseph’s for a doubleheader.

“We Play for…” (Awareness Day)
Awareness Day is a day where players and coaches for USI and UIndy have the opportunity to play for someone they love or know that has been affected by disease, illness, handicap, or other special cause, such as cancer awareness or heart disease. Every player and coach for USI and UIndy will be wearing colored ribbon representing the person they are honoring that day.

Each year, the Eagles make an effort, as a team, to honor someone within their softball family. This year, USI will wear T-shirts for Vicky Tuggle, the grandmother of senior infielder Toni Braun (Evanston, Indiana).

Tuggle has battled illness and paralysis throughout the last three years to prove that, with love, strength, and a great sense of humor, you can survive.

“Play for Kate”
On July 26, 2015, Kate Bruggenschmidt, a young lady in the softball community, was tragically killed in an ATV accident. She was 11 years old and a member of the local travel team, The Bomb Squad.

The softball family throughout the state of Indiana and beyond has rallied around her family to help hold events to raise benefits in her memory. Several benefits helped raise money for the new playground in Evansville that is being built in her name, and area scholarships honoring her, all of which is a part of the mission to “Play for Kate”.

Kate’s family will be in attendance for the doubleheader and her younger sister, Emma, will throw out the first pitch and be an honorary bat girl. USI players and coaches also will be wearing ribbons and bright green bracelets.

Softball heads west to Kansas for Tuesday DH

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Aces looking for big non-conference victories

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With a weekend of conference play in the books, the University of Evansville softball team has its sights set on a big non-conference doubleheader as the Purple Aces head to Lawrence, Kan. for to face Kansas on Tuesday.

Game one is set for an 11 a.m. start on Tuesday with game two set to follow at approximately 1 p.m.

Evansville stands at 11-12 after the MVC-opening series.  The Aces hosted Drake over the weekend, losing three games by a total of four runs.  The Bulldogs defeated the Aces by a 4-2 final in the first game on Saturday before taking a 4-3 triumph in the second game.  Sunday’s series finale saw Drake hang on for a 3-2 victory.

A much-improved UE pitching staff has performed admirably thus far.  The Aces have pitched their way to a 3.05 ERA, which ranks 4th in the Valley.  That is over three runs under last year’s final tally of 6.61.  True freshman Morgan Florey currently stands at a 1.48 ERA, the lowest in the MVC.  She has pitched out 91 batters in 61 2/3 innings of work.

Amanda Blankenship has also done well, standing with a 3.56 ERA while going 59 innings.

Michal Luckett continues to lead the squad, batting .360.  She has notched a team-high 27 hits and is second in runs scored (13) and RBIs (11).

Kansas enters Tuesday’s matchup with a 17-10 mark.  The Jayhawks have won three of their last four games, including a 9-0 win over Saint Louis on Sunday.  Chaley Brickley leads the KU offense, batting .410.  She has notched 32 hits in 78 at-bats and has scored 26 runs on the season.  She also ranks second on the squad with 6 home runs.

The Jayhawks have several threats at the top of the lineup with four batters hitting .369 or higher.  KU has a team ERA of 2.84 and are led by Andie Formby, who has notched a 1.76 ERA in 75 2/3 innings.

Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events 3/21/2016

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Below is the latest edition of upcoming events. We are adding new events weekly, so please make sure to take a moment to mark your calendars!

Don’t forget that Tuesday, March 29th is the Ryan Hatfield for State Representative District 77 Fundraiser, held at Schaum’s Pizzeria at 5:30 PM.

 

Tuesday,
March 29th		 Fundraiser 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Ryan Hatfield for State Representative District 77 Fundraiser

  • Location: Schaum’s Pizzeria – 240 S Green River Road – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $20 per person.
  • Sponsorships Available.
Wednesday,
March 30th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner Fundraiser

  • Location: Franklin St Tavern – 2126 W Franklin St – Evansville, IN
Tuesday,
April 5th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mike Goebel for County Council Fundraiser

  • Location: Franklin Street Tavern – 2126 W Franklin St. – Evansville, IN
  • Details: TBA
Wednesday,
April 6th		 Fundraiser TBA Zach Heronemus for County Clerk Fundraiser

  • Details TBA
Thursday,
April 21st		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lockyear for Coroner Fundraiser

  • Location: Party Central – 120-122 NW MLK Jr. Blvd – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $25
Thursday,
April 28th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner Steak Night Fundraiser

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court St – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $100 per person
Saturday,
May 7th		 Fundraiser 7:00 PM – ??? Mike Goebel for County Council Fun-Raiser

  • Location: Weinzapfel’s Tavern – St. Phillips Rd. – Mt. Vernon, IN
  • Details: TBA
Thursday,
May 12th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner Fundraiser

  • Details: TBA
Friday,
May 13th		 Fundraiser TBA Lockyear for Coroner Golf Scramble

  • Details: TBA
Friday,
May 20th		 Fundraiser TBA USW Golf Scramble for John Gregg for Governor Golf Scramble

  • Location: Eagle Valley Golf Course – 10350 Petersburg Rd – Evansville, IN
Saturday,
May 21st		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM John Gregg for Governor Fundraiser

  • Location: Steve Moore’s Barn – 6620 Carson School Rd – Mt. Vernon, IN
  • Cost: $20 per person
Thursday,
May 26th		 Fundraiser 8:00 AM Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Golf Scramble

  • Location: Cambridge Golf Club – 1034 Beacon Hill Rd – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $75 per person.  Sponsorships available.
Saturday,
June 11th		 Fundraiser TBA Posey County Democratic Party Golf Scramble

  • Location: Countrymark Golf Course – 1200 Refinery Rd – Mt. Vernon , IN
Friday,
June 17th		 Fundraiser 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Steve Melcher’s 25th Annual Freedom Labor Breakfast

  • Location: Fraternal Order of Police – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $75 per person
  • Sponsorships Available
Thursday,
August 11th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM Missy Mosby’s Annual 39th Birthday Party

  • Location: Fraternal Order of Police – 801 Court St – Evansville, IN
Saturday,
September 10th		 Fundraiser TBA Rick Riney for Perry Township Trustee Annual Fish Fry

  • Details TBA

Adopt A Pet

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 Florence is a 2-year-old female tortoiseshell. She’s sweet & petite! Adopt her for $30 and she goes home fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped! Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL AND LOU CHRISTIE WILL BE AT VICTORY THEATRE SEPTEMBER 22

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Do You Believe In Magic?

The Lovin’ Spoonful

and

Lou Christie

VICTORY THEATRE-THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7:00 PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 25 AT 10 AM

Evansville, IN – The Indiana Section of the American Water Works Association will host their annual Benefit Concert, one of the most anticipated events of the year, on September 22nd at The Victory Theatre. This year’s event features two dynamic musical groups of the sixties on one stage, one night!

Combining the best of folk music and rock and roll, with a touch of country, The Lovin’ Spoonful gave us hits such as “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” “You Didn’t Have to be So Nice,” and the classic anthem for a hot July evening, “Summer in the City.” And…his first million-selling song, “The Gypsy Cried,” transformed choirboy, Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco, into Lou Christie – National Teen Idol! Over the decade of the 1960s, he followed with more amazing hits: “Two Faces Have I,” “Rhapsody in the Rain,” “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” and “Lightnin’ Strikes.” Lou Christie’s stratospheric falsetto keeps on striking, again, and again, and again! You don’t want to miss this fantastic evening of pure nostalgia

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, March 18, 2016.

Kelton James White Armed robbery, Level 3 felony

Battery resulting in bodily injury, Class A misdemeanor

Ricardo Jose Gibson Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Maurice Franklin Gray Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Jennifer Diane Gray Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

AG Zoeller warns political campaigns against robocalling 

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AG’s Office enforces telephone privacy; will take quick action against violators 

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller today warned political campaigns to adhere to state telephone privacy laws and refrain from robocalling residents leading up to the 2016 Primary Election on May 3 and the General Election on Nov. 8.

Zoeller’s office enforces the state’s telephone privacy laws and investigates complaints about robocalls and other unwanted calls. His office received nearly 14,000 complaints about unwanted calls in 2015, a majority of which were about robocalls.

Zoeller sent a letter to the state party chairs of the Indiana Democratic Party, Indiana Republican Party and the Libertarian Party of Indiana as well as to the national party chairs, urging them to remind all campaigns operating in Indiana that they should not illegally robocall Hoosiers. Zoeller also created a guide that campaigns can utilize to ensure they follow Indiana’s laws aimed at protecting the public from unwanted and intrusive phone solicitations.

“Although automated calls are legal in some states, Indiana through its Legislature has chosen to adopt one of the strictest telephone privacy laws possible,” Zoeller said. “If your campaign gives the OK to blast out robocalls to Hoosiers, you are disregarding our state law, and my office will take swift action to bring you before court to face public scrutiny.”

Indiana’s Auto Dialer law, 24-5-14-5(b), restricts the use of technology that automatically dials residential phone numbers and plays prerecorded messages, also called robocalls. The penalty for violating the Indiana Auto Dialer law is up to $5,000 per call. Zoeller said his office will not hesitate to go to court to seek enforcement action against those who violate Indiana’s statute.

Zoeller advised campaigns to also share this information with hired outside consultants who work in multiple states and might not be familiar with Indiana’s strict telephone privacy laws.

If campaigns want to play a prerecorded message, a live operator must first have initiated the call and received the recipient’s permission, either by a prerecorded request to leave a message or the recipient must have previously opted into receiving such calls.

If an individual does not want to receive automated political voice mails, they should make it clear in their voice mail or answering machine prompt that they only wish to receive the name and number of the person calling. When a voice mail prompt invites a message to be left, it provides permission for a prerecorded message to be left.

Campaigns and political groups are allowed to make traditional “live” calls, even to numbers registered on the Do Not Call list, as long as the calls are not sales calls.

Zoeller said if someone receives an unwanted live campaign call, simply ask to be removed from the caller’s list. To block general telemarketing calls, sign up for the Do Not Call list at www.IndianaConsumer.com or by calling 1.888.834.9969.

Members of the public can also utilize this call-blocking reference sheet for additional call-blocking applications.

Indiana residents who receive a political robocall or any other unwanted call can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office by visiting www.IndianaConsumer.com or calling 1.888.834.9969.

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