Ivy Tech Community College Chancellor, Jonathan Weinzapfel and Deaconess Health System President and Chief Executive Officer, Linda White, will announce an exciting new partnership at a press conference Thursday, December 17th at 2:30 p.m. (CST).
Ivy Tech Community College & Deaconess Health System
PRESS CONFERENCE
Thursday, December 17th
2:30 p.m. (CST)
Deaconess Hospital (front/main lobby)
600 Mary Street
Evansville, IN
written by Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com
Monarch Beverage Company’s arguments that Indiana alcohol wholesale laws are discriminatory fell flat at the Indiana Court of Appeals, marking the second time this week that attempts to overturn the state’s statutes regarding booze failed.
In an opinion coming just over two weeks from the Dec. 1 oral arguments, the Court of Appeals found Monarch did not show that it was treated differently from any similarly situated class. The unanimous panel affirmed summary judgment in favor of the state in Monarch Beverage Company, Inc. v. David Cook, in his official capacity as Chairman of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, et al., 49A02-1504-PL-245.
On Tuesday, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Indiana’s law prohibiting convenience stores and gas stations from selling beer cold does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
In the case before the Indiana Court of Appeals, Monarch made the argument that Indiana’s prohibitions on beer and liquor wholesalers distributing liquor violates Article 1, Section 23 of the Indiana Constitution, the Equal Privileges and Immunities Clause. The COA instead provided the company with a lesson on constitutional law.
“There can be no Equal Privileges and Immunities claim where all classes of person are treated equally,†Judge James Kirsch wrote for the court in a 14-page opinion.
Monarch asserted that state’s alcoholic beverage law provisions limiting wholesalers to distributing either beer or liquor violates the Indiana Constitution. The suds distributor contended the state statutes singled out beer wholesales for disparate treatment that was not justified by the difference between beer and liquor wholesalers.
However, the Court of Appeals pointed out that Monarch could not identify a class who was receiving preferential treatment under Indiana’s Alcoholic Beverages Law’s Prohibited Interest Provisions. The distributor argued the provisions deny beer wholesalers the privilege of also being liquor wholesalers while affording that opportunity to everyone else.
Again the Court of Appeals noted Monarch does not explain who “everyone else†is, nor does it identify any class that is treated differently.
“Pursuant to the Prohibited Interest Provisions, all persons who seek to obtain a wholesaler’s permit from the (Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission) are treated equally and have an equal opportunity to choose to become either a beer wholesaler or a liquor wholesaler, and after a choice has been made, beer and liquor wholesalers are equally prohibited from acquiring a permit to distribute any other alcohol except for wine,†Kirsch wrote.
Evansville Police have received multiple reports from residents that have received calls from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
The scam involves claims that you owe back taxes and will be sued or jailed if you don’t pay the amount in full immediately.
The IRS will never call anyone and demand payment over the phone. They will never ask you to purchase a prepaid credit card at the store and call them back with the card information.
If you receive this call, hang up immediately. The longer they keep you on the phone, the more opportunity they have to convince you that you have to send them money. If you receive a voicemail, do not call the number back.
If you have any questions about anyone contacting you and claiming to be from the IRS or any government agency, hang up and call the local office for that agency. If there is a legitimate issue, they will be able to assist you.
These scams originate overseas. Once you have sent them any type of payment, your money is gone. Local law enforcement does not have the ability to file cases against overseas suspects.
Prevention is the best way to deal with any scam.
Ivy Tech Community College and Deaconess Health System announced an innovative new partnership today, Achieve Your Degree. The Deaconess Achieve Your Degree program will provide guidance and financial assistance to any Deaconess Health System employee interested in pursuing an education at Ivy Tech Community College.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and provide our staff the opportunity to further their education and skills training,†said Linda E. White, President and CEO of Deaconess Health System. “Participation in Achieve Your Degree will produce well-educated health care professionals in a variety of important fields while simultaneously addressing the need for post-secondary education. It’s a win-win situation for our entire community.â€
The Achieve your Degree program is open to all Deaconess employees who are eligible for tuition reimbursement, and they can begin participating immediately. Employees will also be able to start classes during Ivy Tech’s spring semester, which begins on January 11, 2016. Participants will be encouraged to pursue coursework that is applicable to their current or desired position at Deaconess, and it is anticipated that Nursing, Surgical Technology, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, and Paramedic Science will be among the most frequently selected programs.
There will be no out-of-pocket tuition costs for Deaconess employees to participate in the program. Tuition will be covered by a combination of financial aid and tuition reimbursement. Another benefit that all employees will receive is deferred tuition (which will cover any initial fees) and in-state tuition rates regardless of their location.
“Employers across the state are struggling to find qualified and skilled workers. With the Achieve Your Degree program, Ivy Tech Community College is helping employers to develop that talent from within,†said Ivy Tech Chancellor, Jonathan Weinzapfel. “In addition, by participating in the Achieve your Degree program, Deaconess is investing in their employees and helping them to grow both personally and professionally.â€
 The Evansville IceMen dropped a heartbreaker Wednesday at the Ford Center to the Atlanta Gladiators. The Gladiators tied the game with 31 seconds left in regulation and won the game on a power play in overtime.
Atlanta jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, when Justin Buzzeo toe-dragged around an Evansville defenseman before sending a pass across the crease for Patrick D’Amicoto tap into the net on the Gladiators’ first shot.
Late in the period, the IceMen tied the score when Alex Wideman centered a pass from the corner for Daultan Leveille, who tipped the puck past Atlanta goaltenderKent Patterson. Then on Evansville’s first power play, Troy Rutkowski blasted a one-timer past Patterson on the blocker side to put the IceMen in the lead with 13 seconds left in the frame.
The second period was one filled with interesting goals and odd bounces. The Gladiators tied the game at 2-2, when Tyler Murovich scooped up a loose puck off of a faceoff and flipped what looked like a harmless wrist shot on goal. The shot fooled IceMen goalie Scott Greenham as it bounced off of his glove and across the goal line.
Newcomer Mike Duco, who made his Evansville debut, tipped a Chris Rumble shot in front of the net on the team’s second power play to put the IceMen back in front. But Atlanta had an answer when D’Amico centered a pass from behind the net that ricocheted off of the stick of an Evansville defenseman and through the legs of Greenham.
Alex Guptill gave the IceMen their third lead with 1:59 left in the period when he spun low in the right circle and sent a hard centering pass to the front of the net from a sharp angle. The puck bounced off of Patterson’s pad and into the Atlanta net as the IceMen carried the 4-3 lead into the final period.
This time Atlanta’s power play struck back, as Matt Register ripped a shot into the net from the point to even the score at 4-4. Again, Evansville responded. RookieVincent Dunn lifted the stick of a Gladiators defenseman and set up Jordan Sims all alone in front of the net. Sims lifted a backhander over Patterson to give the IceMen a 5-4 lead with under eight minutes to play.
With their goalie pulled, the Gladiators found the equalizer a fourth time when Justin Buzzeo lifted a shot over Greenham’s blocker with 31 seconds to play.
After killing of a penalty in the overtime period, Atlanta got a power play of their own, and Captain Derek Nesbitt scored the game-winner from the right circle.
The two teams meet again January 23 in Atlanta and play a weekend series in Evansville February 26-27.
The IceMen stay home for two games this weekend against the Indy Fuel before a weeklong Holiday break. Friday and Saturday night, Evansville will host the Fuel at 7:15pm at the Ford Center.
The Cheyenne’s Hope Farm Sanctuary’s ambassador dog Bishop will accompany Head Coach Al Sims for the ceremonial puck drop Friday, and representatives from the group that specializes in animal rescue will be selling Chuck-A-Pucks and accepting donations.
Then Saturday is Evansville’s annual Teddy Bear Toss game, where fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used teddy bears in plastic bags to the game. When the IceMen score their first goal, fans will throw the teddy bears onto the ice and the IceMen will donate those to 911 Gives Hope and other local children’s charities.
Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com
An elementary school principal whose administrator’s contract was canceled after school officials learned of his affair with a teacher received constitutional due process in his termination proceedings, the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Tuesday.
Jeffrey Hewitt, while principal of Monon Trail Elementary School in Hamilton County, admitted to having a consensual affair with a teacher in his school, who would have been his subordinate. He agreed to resign as principal, but keep his teaching position, effective June 30, 2012. But the school board was concerned about his continued employment as principal and sought the termination to be effective immediately. Hewitt refused and the school board voted 4-0 to immediately terminate his administrator contract.
He sued in February 2012, and the trial court ruled in favor of the school corporation. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding the same procedures used for terminating a teacher’s contract should have been used in terminating his administrator’s contract.
The justices disagreed in Jeffrey Hewitt v. Westfield Washington School Corporation, et al., 29S04-1506-PL-377.
“[W]hile there are no statutory procedures for cancellation of a principal or other administrator contract, there is a statutory section that addresses the power of the superintendent to terminate principals and teachers. The language in that section further demonstrates that the procedure for terminating a teacher and the procedure for terminating a principal are distinct,†Justice Steven David wrote.
The plain language of Hewitt’s contract, the teacher termination statute, and prior case law all support the decision that an opportunity for a hearing with a just cause determination, and all laws governing the employment and dismissal of teachers only apply to Hewitt’s underlying teacher’s contract.
“Because the School only sought to cancel Hewitt’s administrator’s contract and not his underlying teacher’s contract, the School did not need to comply with these provisions,†David wrote.
The justices also held Hewitt’s due process rights were not violated as he was given sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard before the school board voted to terminate the contract.
