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First Security Bank Hires and Promotes In Human Resources Department

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First Security Bank Expands Its Human Resources Department Corporate Headquarters In Owensboro

Angela Morris PHR, SHRM-CP joined the bank as a Senior Human Resources Generalist. Angela comes to First Security with extensive employee-relations experience, most recently with Hines Precision Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern University. Angela is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) as well as Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). 

Rhonda Wells has been promoted to the Vice President/Training and Development Coordinator. This new position is responsible for the oversight and development of training curriculum for all 150 employees. She has been with the bank for 16 years, serving in many capacities including Human Resources, Operations, Branch Manager, and most recently Vice President/Retail Market Manager.  Rhonda is active in the Owensboro community, serving as a Board member for OASIS Women’s Shelter and contributing many hours to Junior Achievement.

First Security Bank is a $600 million asset bank with 11 banking centers in Owensboro, Bowling Green, Franklin and Lexington, Kentucky, as well as Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana. With more than 150 employees, in its four markets and corporate offices, First Security Bank has differentiated itself from larger competitors with its focus on relationship banking and the ability to make credit and other business decisions locally.

City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, July 25th

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AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 25, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ORDINANCE G-2016-24 A.S.D. MERCER, ADAMS

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.170 (Fire Merit System) of the Code of Ordinances

ORDINANCE F-2016-20 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds

ORDINANCE F-2016-21 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeal and Re- Appropriation and Additional Appropriation of Funds Within Various City Departments (DMD)

RESOLUTION C-2016-22 FINANCE McGINN

A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving an Ordinance of the Vanderburgh County Income Tax Council Establishing the Percentage Credit Allowed for Homesteads for 2017 and Casting the Votes of the Common Council of the City of Evansville

CONSENT AGENDA
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ORDINANCE G-2016-19 AMENDED PUBLIC WORKS McGINN

An Ordinance to Vacate a Certain Easement Within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Storm Drain Easement Across Lots 1 and 2, Stonefield Crossing, Section 2, Subdivision, Parcel ID 82-06-14- 015-172.001-027 (Lot 1) and 82-06-14-015-172.002-027 (Lot 2)

ORDINANCE G-2016-23 A.S.D. MOSBY, McGINN

An Ordinance Establishing the Evansville Land Bank

ORDINANCE F-2016-17 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds

 

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 25, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.

ORDINANCE F-2016-18 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds

ORDINANCE F-2016-19 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds

RESOLUTION C-2016-20 A.S.D.

A Resolution Approving a Land Bank Management Agreement

REGULAR AGENDA
THIRD READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ORDINANCE G-2016-19 AMENDED PUBLIC WORKS

MOSBY, McGINN

McGINN

An Ordinance to Vacate a Certain Easement Within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Storm Drain Easement Across Lots 1 and 2, Stonefield Crossing, Section 2, Subdivision, Parcel ID 82-06-14- 015-172.001-027 (Lot 1) and 82-06-14-015-172.002-027 (Lot 2)

ORDINANCE G-2016-23 A.S.D. MOSBY, McGINN

An Ordinance Establishing the Evansville Land Bank

ORDINANCE F-2016-17 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds

ORDINANCE F-2016-18 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds

ORDINANCE F-2016-19 FINANCE McGINN

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds

RESOLUTION C-2016-20 A.S.D. MOSBY, McGINN

A Resolution Approving a Land Bank Management Agreement

RESOLUTION DOCKET RESOLUTION C-2016-21

DOCKET

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 25, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.

McGINN

Resolution Authorizing the City of Evansville, Indiana to Execute and Deliver a Second Supplemental and Amendatory Loan Agreement in Connection with Its Economic Development Revenue Bond, Series 2011A (University of Evansville Project), Its Economic Development Revenue Bond, Series 2011B (University of Evansville Project), Its Economic Development Revenue Bond, Series 2011C (University of Evansville Project), Its Economic Development Revenue Bond, Series 2011D (University of Evansville Project), Its Economic Development Revenue Bond, Series 2011E (University of Evansville Project) and Approving and Authorizing Other Actions in Respect Thereto

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

The next meeting of the Common Council will be Monday, August 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Committee meetings will begin at 5:10 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Governor Pence Statement on June Employment Report

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Unemployment Drops 0.2 Percent To 4.8 Percent; Labor Force Hits Record Peak

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the below statement following news that Indiana’s unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percent to 4.8 percent in June, marking a 3.6 percent drop since January 2013. The report, issued by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), shows that Indiana’s labor force has increased by more than 190,000 since January 2013. June is the 12th consecutive month that Indiana has recorded private sector employment above the March 2000 peak, and Indiana’s labor force participation rate is nearly 3 percent higher than the national average (65.4 percent vs. 62.7 percent). Over the past three years, Indiana’s private sector has grown by 148,000 jobs.

“With more than 8,500 Hoosiers finding employment in June, and with a labor force participation rate nearly 3 percent higher than the national average, it’s clear that Indiana is on a roll,” said Governor Pence. “Our economic momentum is a testament to the hardworking Hoosiers in businesses large and small who are dedicated to starting and growing their companies in the Hoosier state. As we continue to foster an environment of growth and opportunity, our administration will continue to practice the pro-growth, low-regulation policies that help our economy grow.”

Background

The Indiana unemployment rate stands at 4.8 percent in June 2016. Indiana’s labor force increased 3,476 over the month, with an increase in employment of 8,594. Unemployment decreased by 5,118. Indiana’s total private employment grew by 36,300 over the year. Total private employment is now at 2,641,000. The highest levels of growth occurred in the following sectors: Leisure and Hospitality, Construction, Private Education and Health Services, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. Since July 2009, the highest point of unemployment for the state, Indiana’s private sector employment growth has surpassed the nation’s growth (13.7 percent vs. 12.8 percent). Total private employment for June stands at 28,400 above the March 2000 peak. Additionally, initial unemployment insurance claims for the first 28 weeks of 2016 are at their lowest point since 1987.

WHAT ARE WE DOING by Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine

(Week of 25 July 2016)

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

You probably think this article is about the current presidential election. You would be incorrect. The title is literal. That is, what does the Posey Circuit Court do and who does it? Many of my friends ask me these questions. Actually, I do not have that many friends but the few I have often ask, “Do judges work?” One of my brothers, the one who practices law, answers this question thusly, “No!” But he was always prone to being overly dramatic. And his opinion is usually expressed right after he has lost a case. I do not feel any urge to disabuse him of his prejudice.

Instead I would like to share with you, Gentle Reader, an exposition of what really goes on in the Posey Circuit Court. Let’s start with one of the Court’s four court reporters, Liz Miller.

Elizabeth Ann (Dayton) Miller has been with the Court since January 2015. She is our newest member. While each court reporter may step in for the others when needed, each court reporter has particular areas of responsibility. Liz’s is court administration. She prepares and presents our budgets, claims and payroll to the Posey County Council, Board of Commissioners and the County Auditor. Liz also picks up the mail, prepares the next day’s files for court and transcribes testimony from court hearings.

Lizzie, as only her four siblings call her, was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Her family moved to Posey County when she was twelve so her father could take the position of plant chemist with G.A.F. Liz and all of her siblings graduated from Mt. Vernon High School.

“Jeff Miller,  Liz’s husband of 34 years, is a native of Savah where, according to Liz, he plans to stay until he becomes one with the soil. Jeff and Liz are members of Mt. Vernon’s First Christian Church.”Liz has been actively and deeply involved in public service in Posey County for many years. She was Co-Chair of Relay for Life 2001–2005. Liz received the Relay for Life Courage award in 2006. She has chaired the Gateway for Cancer Research Longaberger Basket BINGO every year since 2004.

While Liz has numerous other public service accomplishments one of her proudest honors is being chosen one of Posey County’s Torchbearers for Indiana’s Bi-Centennial Torch Relay celebration. To commemorate 200 years of Indiana history Hoosier citizens from across our state have been nominated and selected to carry the Torch from our first State Capitol in Harrison County through all 92 counties.

Liz and her fellow Posey County honorees will receive the Torch at noon on September 11, 2016 in Mt. Vernon in front of the Hovey House. She will be one of the twenty Posey County citizens who are being honored for their public service. Liz is grateful but humbled by this recognition of her dedication to helping others and promoting Indiana’s long tradition of service and progress.

To those who may wonder what the court does, I submit Liz. Perhaps we can discuss other Court functions and functionaries later.

 

USI Women’s Tennis honored with academic awards

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The Intercollegiate Tennis Association recognized the University of Southern Indiana women’s tennis team with 2016 Academic Awards, both team and individual honors.

The Screaming Eagles, which finished 2015-16 with a team 3.527 team cumulative grade point average (GPA), were one of 88 NCAA Division II team to earn All-Academic Team status. The ITA All-Academic Team award is open to any ITA program that has a cumulative team GPA of 3.20 or above (on a 4.00 scale).

Individually, USI senior Elizabeth Wilm (Evansville, Indiana); junior Brenna Wu (Evansville, Indiana); and sophomores Kelsey Shipman (Olney, Illinois), Jennifer Mizkar (Batavia, Illinois) and Haley Jones (Ft. Branch, Indiana) were named ITA Scholar Athletes. To be recognized as an ITA Scholar Athlete, a student athlete must be a varsity letter winner; have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year; and have been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters.

 

American Sewing Guild Meeting

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The area chapter of the American Sewing Guild will meet Tuesday July 26  at McCollough Branch Library’s Community Room. The program will be presented by the 9 members who attended the National Conference  that was in Indianapolis this year.  They will tell what they learned in the classes they attended.
Doors will open at 5:30 with meeting and program from 6-7:45 p.m.     For more information call 812-568-2515   or email   Evansville@asg.org.

Governor Pence Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions.

 

Indiana Board of Accountancy

Keaton J. Miller [Vanderburgh County], appointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

 

Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Dr. John J. Bernzott [Fayette County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

 

Community and Home Options to Institutional Care for the Elderly and Disabled Board – CHOICE

Andrew J. Weidekamp [Hamilton County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through July 15, 2020

 

State Board of Education

Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski [Johnson County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through June 30, 2020

Eddie D. Melton [Lake County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through June 30, 2020

 

Indiana Egg Board

Bryan W. Johnson [Orange County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

 

Department of Financial Institutions Board of Directors

Richard J. Rice [Marion County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through July 15, 2020

 

State Board of Health Facility Administrators

Mercedes Burgos [Lake County], appointed to serve a four-year term through July 15, 2020

Shelley Ann Rauch [Hamilton County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through July 15, 2020

 

Healthy Hoosiers Foundation

Dr. John J. Wernert [Hamilton County], appointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

 

Ivy Tech Community College Board of Trustees

Michael R. Dora [Rush County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

Lawrence H. Garatoni [St. Joseph County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

Paula S. Hughes [Allen County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

Stewart G. McMillan [Porter County], reappointed to complete a three-year term through July 15, 2018

Steven R. Schreckengast [Tippecanoe County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

Kaye H. Whitehead [Delaware County], reappointed to complete a three-year term through July 15, 2018

 

Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission

William F. Baker [Lake County], reappointed to complete a four-year term through January 1, 2018

Anthony E. Broadnax [Lake County], reappointed to complete a four-year term through January 1, 2018

Thomas S. Gozdecki III [Lake County], reappointed to complete a four-year term through January 1, 2018

Ron G. McAhron [Marion County], reappointed to complete a four-year term through January 1, 2017

Thomas E. Wichlinski [Lake County], reappointed to complete a four-year term through January 1, 2018

 

State Board of Massage Therapy

Matthew J. Brannon [Marion County], appointed to complete an unexpired three-year term through December 31, 2016

 

Governor’s Commission on Minority & Women Business Enterprises

Cassondra M. Wilson [Bartholomew County], appointed to serve a four-year term through July 15, 2020

 

State Psychology Board

Dr. Gary L. Vaughn [Delaware County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

 

Indiana Public Retirement System Board of Trustees

Kendall W. Cochran [Marion County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through July 15, 2020

 

State Board of Registration for Land Surveyors

Richard L. Hudson [Porter County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through July 15, 2020

 

Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council

Kevin M. Burk [Washington County], appointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

Derek E. Deckman [Hendricks County], appointed to serve a three-year term through July 15, 2019

 

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Dr. John T. Schnarr [Marion County], appointed to complete an unexpired four-year term through August 31, 2018

Dr. Steven M. Sunbury [Jackson County], appointed to complete an unexpired four-year term through August 31, 2017

OTTERS LOSE RUBBER GAME

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The Evansville Otters and the Lake Erie Crushers both brought their bats with them with both teams having 11 hits on the night. Only the Crushers were the only ones to bring the runs. The Lake Erie Crushers would beat the Otters 11 to 3.

Preston Olson was given the loss tonight to move his record to 3-2 on the season. Olson allowed six hits and four runs on the night, and did not have much help from his defense with the team allowing four errors on the night. Stetson Nelson was the winning pitcher moving his record to 1-1 with the Crushers. Nelson allowed ten hits and allowed three runs while on the mound.

The Otters brought the game within one in the seventh inning when Kaeo Aliviado scored Denzel Richardson and Chris Sweeney with a single to make it 4-3. In the ninth the Crushers would crush away the Otters scoring five runs to bring the game to 11-3, and Chandler Jagodzinski would come in the bottom of the ninth to shut the Otters down to close the game.

Next for the Otters (34-24) they go on the road to start a three game series against the Schaumburg Boomers (26-32). First game is Friday, July 22.

Link To Vanderburgh County Death List 7-18-16 to 7-22-16

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Link to Death List 7-18-16 to 7-22-16

Ostrich, Camel Races Saturday

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What: The ostrich and camel races are back Saturday at Ellis Park. One of the meet’s most

popular events, jockeys race ostriches and camels through the stretch of the track. Great video and photo opportunities – this event has never laid an egg!

When: Ostrich race is after the fifth race (post time: 2:43 p.m. Central). Camel race is after the seventh race (post time: 4:00). Note: This will delay the sixth race (3:30) and eighth (4:50) from their normal post times.

If you want photos and can’t make it, rest assured that Coady Photography will be all over it and I will be sending out photos from both races. If you aren’t on our regular email list, or if there is someone else at your station/paper/website who needs the photos, just have them email me at tracksidejennie@gmail.com.

Attached are photos from last year’s ostrich race. Credit is Coady Photography.

If you want to take pictures or video and do not currently have an Ellis media credential, please check in at the general offices near the main entrance. This is to make sure we know you’re here and get the access you need. If I’m not in the office, they’ll give you my phone number. Call me and I’ll be right there.

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