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First Security Inc. Announces the Promotion of Amy Jackson to Chief Operating Officer

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First Security Inc., the bank holding company for First Security Bank, Inc., announced the promotion of Amy Jackson to Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of First Security Bank, Inc.

“Amy has done a tremendous job over the past year in helping move the Owensboro Region forward in her role as a regional President. She is extremely talented and capable of contributing even greater things at a corporate level. Her experience and skill set will be extremely valuable as First Security looks to continue its growth strategy over the coming years,“ stated Michael F. Beckwith, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of First Security.

Prior to joining the Bank in October of 2014 as President of the Owensboro Region, Amy served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. During a thirteen-year period preceding her position at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, Amy held various positions with Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, an $18+ billion agricultural lending organization.

“I am excited about Amy’s ability to lead cross functional teams, develop and train staff and lead many areas of our Company. I have always admired her passion and excitement, attributes that will touch many of our associates in her new role,” stated Mr. Beckwith.

First Security, Inc. is a $580 million asset one-bank holding company with offices in Owensboro, Bowling Green, Franklin, and Lexington, Kentucky as well as Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana. The Company is traded over the counter, ticker symbol FIIT.

Mockevicius named MVC Player of the Week

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University of Evansville senior Egidijus Mockevicius has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week in an announcement by the league on Monday afternoon.

 

In Sunday’s season opener, Mockevicius showed just why he earned a spot on the MVC Preseason All-Conference Team.  Mockevicius hit 7 of his 11 shots to finish the game with 18 points.  He hauled in 14 rebounds with 10 coming on the defensive end and also added six blocked shots and a steal.

 

For Mockevicius, it marked his 28th double-double in the last 45 games.  His final of six blocks ties his high since the beginning of last season and was second-most in the nation in the opening weekend of play.

 

This is the second MVC Player of the Week honor for Mockevicius, who also was recognized on December 22, 2014.

 

Mockevicius and the Aces are set to take on Marian at the Ford Center on Tuesday night beginning at 7 p.m.

 

Farmer with wandering cattle will have to build fence himself

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Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com

A Starke County farmer who wanted to keep his cattle from roaming onto neighboring farms will have to pay for the entire fence to be built, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.

John Belork rebuilt portions of the fence along the eastern and southern boundaries of his property to keep his herd penned in. He felt his neighbors, Jan Ferch and DMK&H Farms Inc., should rebuild the remaining portions as required by the Indiana’s Partition Fence statute, Indiana Code section 32-26-9.

When the neighbors balked, Belork turned to Robin Latimer, Davis Township trustee, and asked that she require Ferch and DMK&H to build or fund the uncompleted fences. Latimer refused and the Starke Circuit Court agreed, finding that statute did not apply because neither neighbor derived a benefit from the fences.

On appeal, Belork argued Ferch and DMK&H would benefit because the fences would keep his cattle off their properties.

However, the Court of Appeals found Latimer’s argument most persuasive. She contended the partition fence statute applies to a fence which is used by both adjoining parcel owners and not to a fence that merely exists between two parcels.

It affirmed the trial court’s determination that the evidence is uncontroverted that DMK&H and Ferch do not use and derive no benefit from the fences and thus do not fall under the partition fence statute.

“While Ind. Code §§ 32-26-9 provides a mechanism for adjoining parcel owners to share in the cost of maintaining a partition fence, the statute does not require township trustees or the courts to find that every fence on a shared boundary is used as a partition fence under Ind. Code § 32-26-9-1,” Judge Elaine Brown wrote for the court.

The case is John Belork v. Robin Latimer, Davis Township Trustee and DMK&H Farms, Inc., 75A04-1503-MI-100.

Governor, First Lady to Kick Off Third Annual Information & Awareness Adoption Fair

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Today, Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence will host their third annual Information & Awareness Adoption Fair at the Statehouse. A short program beginning at 4:30 p.m. will feature remarks by Governor Pence and Indiana Department of Child Services’ Director, Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura, as well as a closing prayer offered by First Lady Karen Pence. Details below.

 

Monday, November 16: 

 

4:30 p.m. EST – Governor Pence to offer remarks at third annual Information & Awareness Adoption Fair. First Lady Karen Pence to offer a closing prayer

*Media are welcome to attend.

Indiana Statehouse – North Atrium, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN

Adopt A Pet

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Dreamsicle is a 2-year-old female medium-haired cat! Was surrendered with her tiny kittens, who have already been adopted. Now it’s her turn! Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Meeting the demand of a rapidly evolving medical field

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As a senior at Mater Dei High School, I could have chosen a variety of different career paths. Ultimately, I enrolled in the Deaconess Hospital School of Inhalation Therapy and was a member of the first graduating class of what is now the University of Southern Indiana’s (USI) Respiratory Therapy Program. This experience laid the foundation for my career in the health care industry.

I was delighted to learn that USI will soon be transitioning from an associate degree program to a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT). The intent of lengthening this program is for students to gain higher levels of understanding and have the skills necessary to adapt to today’s rapidly evolving medical field, which I have witnessed firsthand.

 

Since I began working as a respiratory therapist, the clinical work in this profession has become more technically complex, but there is also a growing need for non-technical skills. Department managers are looking for more than just caregivers. They want to know, can this person also assist in management tasks, patient and staff development, as well as conduct research. Formal teaching in staff development requires a bachelor’s degree, so without this opportunity many are disqualified from positions before they even apply.

 

Not only is an expanded skillset important, but so is the ability to provide patient education in a number of different settings. In the traditional sense, respiratory therapists have often practiced in hospital wards and intensive care units. Today, it is becoming more and more common to see respiratory therapists in settings such as outpatient care, smoking cessation clinics and even cystic fibrosis clinics.

 

There is also a greater industry demand for higher educational standards. Over the past 20 years, many professions, including physical and occupation therapy, have raised their education standards. In order to achieve professional recognition, many organizations are now viewing a bachelor’s degree as a minimum requirement.

 

Like many other medical professions, the role of a respiratory therapist has evolved greatly with increasingly advanced technology. As this role continues to grow, it is important that those entering the field have sufficient, specialized training. It is also imperative that they gain the knowledge necessary to compete in the many settings in which a respiratory therapist has to operate throughout their career.

I speak from experience when I say that this is a very worthwhile and rewarding career path, and I welcome the news of this program’s expansion. Both the American Association for Respiratory Care and the National Board for Respiratory Care have indicated their support of this transition as well. The University of Southern Indiana is setting their sights on the future, and by making this commitment they are providing yet another fine educational opportunity for local students.

As a legislator, I have often stressed the importance of preparing our students for success in the workforce, and this is a significant step in the right direction. To learn more about the BSRT at USI, please visit www.usi.edu/health/respiratory-therapy.

Marian up next for MBB on Tuesday at Ford Center

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Fresh off of an 80-65 win in the season opener against Southeast Missouri State, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team will be right back in action on Tuesday evening versus Marian at 7 p.m. inside the Ford Center.

 

In Sunday’s season opener, Purple Aces senior Egidijus Mockevicius showed just why he earned a spot on the MVC Preseason All-Conference Team.  Mockevicius hit 7 of his 11 shots to finish the game with 18 points.  He hauled in 14 rebounds with 10 coming on the defensive end and also added six blocked shots and a steal.  His final of six blocks was the second-most in the nation in the opening weekend of play.

 

Senior D.J. Balentine had a “quiet” 20-point game against Southeast Missouri State in Sunday’s opening game.  Balentine hit 4 of his 14 attempts, but did his damage at the free throw line, downing 10 of his 12 attempts.  Going back to last season, Balentine has notched at least 16 points in each of his last nine games.

 

Junior Mislav Brzoja certainly enjoys playing in the first game of the season.  Last year, Brzoja set his career marks in points and rebounds with 21 points and 11 boards on a 10-of-12 effort against Earlham.  It was his lone double-double of the season.  This year, Brzoja was at it again versus SEMO, setting a career-high with 12 rebounds while scoring 16 points.

 

Led by former Aces assistant Carson Harris, Marian comes to town sporting a perfect 5-0 record.  Most recently, the Knights defeated Shawnee State (Ohio) by a final of 73-56 on Saturday.  Nick Painter has been the top scorer for Marian, recording 16.6 points per game.  He is one of five to average double figures.  Just behind him is Wesley Stowers, who checks in at 15.8 PPG.

 

Following Tuesday night’s match, the Aces are back home on Saturday as they welcome Belmont for a 12:30 p.m. game.  Prior to the game, the annual Fan Fest will be held just outside the Ford Center from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the game.  It will be held on Freedom Plaza.

Rep. Bacon supports increased security measures in light of recent attacks in Paris

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Over the weekend, our nation’s oldest ally came under attack. As details of these heinous events continue to unfold, I support the governor’s decision to halt the resettlement of additional Syrian refugees in Indiana. As elected leaders, our first priority is to ensure the safety of all Hoosiers, and until we are certain that the proper security measures are in place, we must take every precaution working towards that goal.”

Miami hangs on for double overtime victory over Aces WBB

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Junior Sara Dickey scored 25 points while freshman Kerri Gasper poured in 20, but Baleigh Reid scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Miami RedHawks to a 91-85 victory over the University of Evansville women’s basketball team on Monday evening at Millett Hall.

 

“I thought our kids played hard tonight.  Offensively, we had good rhythm and flow,” Aces head coach Oties Epps said.  “We were able to create a lot of good shots.  Defensively, we continue to improve our rotations from our full court press into a half-court defense.  In addition to this, we need to be more committed to being fundamentally sound and blocking out.”

 

“We gave ourselves some chances to win the game in regulation and in the first overtime and we will continue to build on the positive things from tonight.”

 

Dickey nailed five triples for the Purple Aces (0-2) and hit eight shots overall.  Gasper was 6-of-13 from the floor and hit four triples.  Camille Coleman recorded 17 points while Aaliyah Gaines finished the night with ten.  Reid paced the RedHawks (1-1) with her 29 while Ana Richter notched 19 and Leah Purvis recorded 17.

 

Down 2-0 in the opening minute, Camary Williams opened the scoring for the Purple Aces with a triple to give UE its first lead of the game at 3-2.  Evansville’s first four buckets of the night came via the long ball as a second trey of the night for Sara Dickey gave the Aces a 12-8 lead less than four minutes in.

 

Camille Coleman hit a layup with 36 ticks left in the first quarter to give UE its largest lead at 22-16 before Miami scored to make it a 22-18 game at the first break.  The second quarter was all RedHawks as they outscored UE by a 22-12 margin to take a 40-34 lead at the break.

 

Miami continued to lead throughout the third stanza as a triple gave them their largest lead at 54-45 with 19 ticks left in the period.  Laura Friday hit a jumper in the last two seconds to get UE back within seven.

 

Out of the 3rd quarter break, Evansville came out of the chute fast, going on an 11-2 run to take a 58-56 lead.  Dickey and Gasper each had a triple in the rally.  The lead for UE reached six at 66-60, but the RedHawks fought back as a Leah Purvis jumper tied it up at 69-69 with 17 seconds remaining.  The Aces did not get a shot off on the ensuing possession, sending the game to overtime.

 

In the first two possessions of the first OT, the teams traded 3-pointers, setting a tone for the extra session.  With 33 seconds left, the RedHawks hit a triple giving them a 79-76 edge.  Down to its last possession, UE countered as Dickey nailed one of her own and the game went into a second overtime period.

 

Back-to-back MU baskets saw them take an 85-81 lead in with 1:43 left in double overtime.  Evansville cut it to two on two occasions, but Miami had the late answer and held on for a 91-85 win.

 

Evansville played tough despite being outrebounded by a 57-27 tally.  Miami also finished with a 22-6 advantage on the offensive glass.  Four RedHawks notched seven or more boards.  The Aces finished the night shooting 41.8% while Miami shot 48.2%.

 

The trip through the state of Ohio continues for UE as they head to Cleveland State on Wednesday.  The Aces face the Vikings in a 6 p.m. CT contest.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD Daily Activity Report

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