1) Governor Pence Attends Grand Opening of WinField Crop Adventure at Fair Oaks Farms // June 15, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, President and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc. Chris Policinski, co-founder of Fair Oaks Farms Mike McCloskey, Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb, and Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Ted McKinney for the grand opening of Land O’Lakes’ new WinField Crop Adventure at Fair Oaks Farms. The WinField Crop Adventure offers an interactive exhibit for students and families to learn about modern agriculture and the impact of farming in everyday life.

 

2) Governor Pence Praises Indiana’s Agriculture Roots at FFA Convention // June 16, 2016. Governor Mike Pence emphasizes the important role agriculture plays in Indiana before a crowd of 3,000 at the closing session of the 87^th Indiana FFA State Convention at Purdue University on Thursday.

IS IT TRUE the newly elected President of IVY TECH  Dr. Sue Ellsperman visited the Southwest campus in Evansville on Thursday?  …Dr. Ellsperman understands there is a public misunderstanding about community colleges still exists, and she wants to change it? …she also needs to address the staffing, marketing, political and communications problems at Southwest campus  of IVY TECH Evansville?  …if anyone can lead IVY TECH in the right direction Dr. Sue Ellsperman is the person to do it?

IS IT TRUE  we hear that Vanderburgh County GOP  Chairmen Wayne Parke is scheduling meetings with  a few GOP precinct committeemen that supported Sean Selby for County Commissioner in the most recent political caucus?   …we hope that Mr. Parke isn’t meeting with the Sean Selby supporters in order to take them to task for supporting Mr. Selby In last month’s political caucus?  … Mr. Selby handily won the caucus vote by 60% -$40% margin?  … we are waiting to see if Mr. Parke will publicly announce that he supports Sean Selby for Vanderburgh County Commissioner in the upcoming November 8, 2016 General election?

IS IT TRUE  the proprietor of the controversial “bikini bar” proposed for 825 S. Green River Rd. withdrew his request for a zoning variance that would allow him to move forward with his plan? … that a well-organized remonstrance presented an obstacle that the owner didn’t want to take on?  …that the bar owner’s ex-wife testified that they wanted scantily-clad servers and entertainers because they would attract a “higher type” clientele than they currently have? …that the nearby residents should keep an eye open for another possible proposal for the property?

IS IT TRUE we are extremely pleased that the City of Evansville have decided to build new glass enclosed shelters at select bus stops throughout the City? …the new bus stop shelters will protect our disadvantaged citizens of our community during bad weather? …we hope that the Mayor will find  the money to continue building additional shelters because it’s a worthy public works project?

IS IT TRUE we hope that the Mayor will start ridding of the unsightly park type benches that are presently located at bus stops?  …we also feel that advertising displayed on these benches are also unattractive?

IS IT TRUE  today at 3:00 P M a Graduation Ceremony for 10 outstanding Evansville Firefighting recruits will be held?  … the graduating ceremony will be held at 29 S. Stockwell Road. American Red Cross Building” ? …we would like to congratulate graduates-Matthew Alexander,  Joshua Petrig,  Jamie Phillips,  Colton Blanchard,  Brian Dispense,  Michael Gleeman,  Ian Pate,  Erik Schlub,  Brian Richardt and Derek Rollins? . ..we would also like to give special thanks to the Evansville Fire Chief Mike Connelly for turning  the Evansville Fire department into a progressive firefighting unit?

IS IT TRUE  the annual W.C. Handy Festival is happening in Henderson this weekend?…that the festival always offers great music, fantastic food, and a good time?

IS IT TRUE  EVSC deserves kudos for its Health Sciences Institute career exploration program? …we believe all of our students could benefit from an “up close” look at a variety of occupations, from fast food to brain surgery?… a real look at a future with and without at least technical education may open a few young folks’ eyes?

IS IT TRUE last weeks concert at Old National Event Plaza starring Frankie Valli was a smash hit?  …the management team and support staff at the Old National Event Plaza do a  first class job?

Todays “READERS POLL” question is:  Do you feel that Dr. Sue Ellsperman can turn IVY TECH into a positive and progressive Institution of Higher learning?

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As the Fourth of July approaches and many prepare to celebrate the 240th birthday of the United States the Evansville Police Department asks that those who use fireworks be careful and also be respectful of their neighbors and others by following the Evansville Municipal Code relating to the usage of fireworks. Attached below is the Municipal Code.

9.10.020 Fireworks – Evansville Municipal Code

(A) Consumer fireworks may be used within the corporate limits of the City of Evansville only under the provisions of this section.

(1) For the purposes of this section, the term “consumer fireworks” means a small firework that is designed primarily to produce visible effects by combustion, and that is required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 CFR 1507. The term also includes some small devices designed to produce an audible effect, such as whistling devices, ground devices containing 50 milligrams or less of explosive composition, and aerial devices containing 130 milligrams or less of explosive composition. Propelling or expelling charges consisting of a mixture of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate are not considered as designed to produce an audible effect. Consumer fireworks:

(a) Include:

(i) Aerial devices, which include sky rockets, missile-type rockets, helicopter or aerial spinners, roman candles, mines, and shells;

(ii) Ground audible devices, which include firecrackers, salutes, and chasers; and

(iii) Firework devices containing combinations of the effects described in subsections (A)(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of this section; and

(b) Do not include the following items:

(i) Dipped sticks or wire sparklers. However, total pyrotechnic composition may not exceed 100 grams per item. Devices containing chlorate or perchlorate salts may not exceed five grams in total composition per item.

(ii) Cylindrical fountains.

(iii) Cone fountains.

(iv) Illuminating torches

(v) Wheels.

(vi) Ground spinners.

(vii) Flitter sparklers.

(viii) Snakes or glow worms.

(ix) Trick noisemakers, which include:

A. Party poppers.

B. Booby traps.

C. Snappers.

D. Trick matches.

(x) Cigarette loads.

(xi) Auto burglar alarms.

(2) No person shall use, ignite or discharge consumer fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Evansville except during the following times:

(a) Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset not to exceed 10:30 p.m. on June 29th, June 30th, July 1st, July 2nd, July 3rd, July 5th, July 6th, July 7th, July 8th, and July 9th; and

(b) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4th; and

(c) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31st and 1:00 a.m. on January 1st; and

(d) Repealed by Ord. G-2015-28.

(e) Repealed by Ord. G-2015-28.

(f) If in any calendar year the City bans fireworks for the periods described in subsections (A)(2)(a) and (b) of this section (June 29th through July 9th), then in that calendar year only citizens may discharge consumer fireworks on additional dates as determined by the City Administration between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset not to exceed 10:30 p.m.

(3) No person may use, ignite, or discharge consumer fireworks on any public street or in any public park or public area within the corporate limits of the City of Evansville at any time.

(4) No person may use, ignite, or discharge consumer fireworks in a manner which causes them to land upon property owned or occupied by another person.

(5) Any person who sells or offers to sell consumer fireworks within the City shall post a clear and conspicuous notice of the restrictions in this section, specifically the dates and times set forth in subsections (A)(2) and (3) of this section at or near each entrance to their business.

(6) This section shall not apply to supervised public fireworks displays which are in compliance with IC 22-11-4-1 et seq. and have been properly permitted and approved.

(B) No person shall conduct a fireworks display unless that person has obtained a permit from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to IC 22-11-14-2. Before applying to the State Fire Marshal for a permit, the applicant must show proof of insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 for damages caused to a person or persons, and not less than $100,000 for damage to property. The applicant must also obtain a license for the display from the Chief of the Fire Department. The Chief of the Fire Department may issue a license for a fireworks display only upon finding that the applicant is qualified to conduct the display; and the display will not be hazardous to persons or property. [Ord. G-2015-28, passed 9-28-15; Ord. G-2012-14 § 1, passed 8-15-2012; Ord. G-2010-24 § 1, passed 11-10-10; Ord. G-2010-18 § 1, passed 7-2-10; Ord. G-2007-9, passed 8-28-07. 1962 Code, Art. 2, Ch. 6, § 2; 1982 Code § 131.02; 1983 Code § 13.131.02.]