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EPA and Partners Launch Challenge to Recycle Nutrients from Livestock Waste

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pork and dairy producers, and environmental and scientific experts to launch the Nutrient Recycling Challenge, a competition to develop affordable technologies that recycle nutrients from livestock waste.

Every year, livestock producers manage more than one billion tons of manure, which contains valuable nutrients – nitrogen and phosphorus – that plants need to grow. Challenge participants will develop technologies that extract nutrients from livestock manure to generate products with environmental and economic benefits that farmers can use or sell.

“Scientists and engineers are already building technologies that can recover nutrients, but further development is needed to make them more effective and affordable,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “The Nutrient Recycling Challenge will harness the power of competition to find solutions that are a win-win for farmers, the environment, and the economy.”

During the four-phase competition, innovators will turn their concepts into designs and eventually into working technologies that livestock farms will use in pilot projects.

Phase I, which begins Nov. 16 and ends Jan. 15, calls for papers outlining ideas for these technologies. Phase I prizes will be announced in March and include up to $20,000 cash to be split between up to four semi-finalists; invitation to a two-day partnering and investor summit in Washington, DC; and entry into subsequent phases of the challenge with larger awards. Final awards will be announced January 2017, with farm demonstration pilots to follow.

Partners in the Nutrient Recycling Challenge are:

•           American Biogas Council

•           American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

•           Ben & Jerry’s

•           Cabot Creamery Cooperative

•           Cooper Farms

•           CowPots

•           Dairy Farmers of America

•           Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

•           Iowa State University

•           Marquette University

•           National Milk Producers Federation

•           National Pork Producers Council

•           Newtrient LLC

•           Smithfield Foods

•           Strategic Conservation Solutions

•           Tyson Foods

•           U.S. Department of Agriculture

•           Washington State University

•           Water Environment Research Federation

•           World Wildlife Fund

The Governor’s Week in Photos – A Tribute to the late Amos C. Brown III

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Indiana Black Expo // July 17, 2015. Governor Mike Pence joins Indiana broadcasting icon and community activist Amos Brown and community members for an impromptu photo at the 2015 Indiana Black Expo.

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2) Interview // July 17, 2015. Governor Mike Pence pauses for a one-on-one interview with Amos Brown at the 2015 Indiana Black Expo.

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3) Indiana Black Expo // 2012. Governor Mike Pence joins Indiana broadcasting icon and community activist Amos Brown for an interview at the 2012 Indiana Black Expo.

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Split COA orders refund of $12K in foreclosure deficiency payments

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Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.om

A Court of Appeals panel wrote Friday that justice demands an attack on an improper 2009 garnishment order and a refund to a couple that paid $50 a week in deficiency payments after losing their home to foreclosure.

The panel ordered plaintiffs be refunded more than $12,000 they were improperly ordered to pay.

Judges Rudolph R. Pyle III and Terry Crone reversed a trial court order denying plaintiffs’ motion for a refund in William C. Elliott and Mary Kay Elliot v. Dyck O’Neal, Inc., Successor in interest to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, 82A05-1411-MF-518. The Elliotts’ Evansville home was foreclosed upon in 2007, and an in rem judgment was entered. The home later sold at a sheriff’s sale, leaving a deficiency of about $16,900 on the mortgage.

Dyck O’Neal Inc. obtained interest in the deficiency and sued the Elliotts, winning a garnishment order in 2009. After representing themselves in the past, the Elliotts sought counsel who appealed the garnishment order and denial of a motion to correct error. The Elliotts argued that because the foreclosure order did not contain an in personam judgment, there was no basis for the garnishment.

“Here, in the foreclosure proceeding against the Elliotts, the trial court entered a default judgment and entered only an in rem judgment,” Pyle wrote for the majority, finding Dyck O’Neal “improperly initiated proceedings supplemental from the in rem judgment and sought an order for garnishment of wages. … (G)iven the specific facts of this particular case, we conclude that equity demands that the Elliotts are entitled to a refund, and we remand with instructions to determine the total amount paid by the Elliotts to Dyck O’Neal and enter an order for the refund of that amount including the applicable interest.”

Pyle wrote in a footnote that the ruling appears to be a collateral attack on the court’s garnishment order. “(W)e find there are ‘extraordinarily compelling reasons’ to address the merits of such an attack on that order, which improperly ordered the Elliotts to pay a deficiency judgment based on an in rem judgment in a foreclosure order.”

Judge Elaine Brown dissented and would affirm the trial court. “I would find no such extraordinarily compelling reasons exist in this case, especially given the long delay in the challenge to the propriety of the garnishment order,” she wrote, noting any challenges would be untimely.

The panel also affirmed the trial court’s denial of Dyck O’Neal’s motion to amend the foreclosure order to add an in personam judgment.

Daily Off Topic Forum November 15, 2015

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Dr. Richard Moss Will Speaking At The Dubois County Freedom Makers Meeting

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Dear Patriots,

Dr. Richard Moss will be speaking at the Dubois County Freedom Makers meeting at Shoney’s in Jasper, on 231, Tuesday Dec 8th at 6:30 PM EST. There is no cost for the meeting but if you come early you can order food or eat off the buffet if you want at your expense. Beverages are also available.

He will then have a meeting at his house at 8:00 PM EST. It is only about 5 min from the Shoney’s to his house on the corner of 15th and Emily in Jasper. If you cannot go to Shoney’s you are still welcome to attend the meeting.

If you cannot attend either of these in person you can join us for the meeting VIA computer or phone using the link or phone number below. If you have never used GOTOMEETING, it is advised that you go to the link early so you have time to download the program if you plan to attend using the computer. It is best to use a headset with a microphone to speak at the meeting as laptops will pick up all ambient noise in the room. If you have to use your laptop system please take it to a quiet place in the house without TV, washers, dishwashers or kids at play. We will keep this meeting to one hour or less.

1. Please join my meeting, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
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2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) – a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Dial +1 (224) 501-3412
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40TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING SERIES

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Saturday night January 23rd is the date, 7:00PM is the start time. That’s when the Gladiators of motorsports will square off at FORD CENTER for ROUND 2 of the 40TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICE RACING SERIES.

The world’s top ice racers will mount upon their highly modified, exotic state-of-the-art super cross motorcycles to battle it out on Ford Center’s specially prepared solid ice race course. The word treacherous comes to mind. High speed thrills and spills guaranteed as these extreme athletes let it all hang out competing to win the Evansville Championship. Along with the gold and glory riders earn valuable World Championship Points towards the sport’s most prestigious title – 40TH ICE RACING WORLD CHAMPION!

Also racing for their own World Championship Title will be the wild and wooly, always unpredictable ICE Pro Unlimited Outlaw Quads. These machines are definitely not your father’s ATV from the farm. In this class of ice racing almost anything goes. In fact, there are only three basic technical rules. A “dead man” kill switch must be installed for when the rider and his machine become “separated” in a wreck; quads cannot exceed 50″ in width at any point; and they must be rear wheels driven only, no 4-wheel drive.
Any chassis configuration, any engine make and displacement, any fuel, nitrous, razor sharp steel studded tires, 0-60MPH in less than 3 seconds, etc, etc. You get the picture – the guys are crazy!

Race fans will also see local riders competing in select ICE Amateur Classes. Most have never raced on ice in their life! To add even more to the excitement and fun Special Attractions are planned as well making for 2 1/2 hours of nonstop motorsports mayhem–!

Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for 76th Recruit Academy

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The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department.

Applications must be received via e-mail by 11:59 pm (EST), on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.  Applications received after the deadline will notbe accepted for the 76th Recruit Academy.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:

1. Must be a United States citizen.

2. Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee.     (Appointment date is October 21, 2016)

3. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.

4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.

5. Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.

6. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency  diploma (GED).

The starting salary for an Indiana State Police Department recruit is $1,445.75 bi-weekly during the academy training.  At the completion of academy training, the starting salary is $39,213.00 a year.  The Indiana State Police also offers an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families.  The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service.  Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by visiting http://www.in.gov/isp/3041.htm to find the recruiter assigned to your area.

Indiana State Police Increase Patrols during Thanksgiving Holiday

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To help ensure the safety of all motorists during the Thanksgiving holiday period, Indiana State Police will be joining more than 250 other Indiana law enforcement agencies in participating in the annual Safe Family Travel campaign. Beginning today and running through Sunday, December 6, Indiana State Police will be conducting high visibility enforcement efforts including sobriety check points and saturation patrols looking for impaired and dangerous drivers. Troopers will also be specifically looking for drivers who speed, follow too closely, make unsafe lane changes, drive aggressively and fail to buckle up or properly restrain children.

According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), there were 520 alcohol-related crashes across Indiana resulting in 235 injuries and three fatalities just last year in November.
Please help do your part to make the Thanksgiving holiday travel period safe by observing the following safety tips:

• Make sure you are well rested if you plan to travel.  A fatigued driver is a dangerous driver.
• Avoid tailgating; remember the two-second rule.
• Make sure everyone is buckled up.
• Avoid using your cell phone while driving. Distracted driving is dangerous driving.
•Don’t drink and drive.
• MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN for emergency and highway service vehicles.

Increased enforcement during the Thanksgiving holiday period is an annual statewide effort supported by federal funding allocated from the Traffic Safety division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

Driver Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Meth

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Last night at approximately 10:54, Trooper Brent Gramig was patrolling SR 62 when he observed a vehicle with an expired temporary tag.  Gramig stopped the driver of the vehicle on Lakeview Drive at SR 62.  The driver was identified as Michelle Wiggins, 40, of Mt. Vernon.  While talking to Wiggins, Trooper Gramig detected an odor of marijuana inside the vehicle.  A search revealed a small plastic bag containing meth between the driver’s seat and center console.  A series of field sobriety tests revealed Wiggins was impaired. Further investigation revealed she was under the influence of meth. Wiggins was arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Michelle Wiggins, 40, Mt. Vernon, IN
  1. Possession of Meth, Level 6 Felony
  2. Driving While Intoxicated (Meth), Class C Misdemeanor

Miranda sets single-season kill mark for UE

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University of Evansville sophomore Genesis Miranda set the Purple Aces single-season kills mark as UE fell to Indiana State by a 3-1 final on Friday night at the Carson Center.

 

Miranda posted a game-high 19 kills to lead UE (8-21, 2-13 MVC).  She now has 463 on the season, breaking Julie Groves’ mark of 454.

 

“I am excited for that, I did not expect to do that in my sophomore year,” Miranda said.  “It is special and that will motivate me to help our team take it to the next level in my junior year.

 

Stephanie Cerino had 12 kills on the night while Kim Deprez posted 20 digs.  Jelena Merseli had a team-best 24 assists.  Pacing the Indiana State (17-14, 6-10 MVC) offense was Cassandra Willis, who had 13 kills.  Kynedi Nalls and Melody Burdett registered 12 apiece.

 

Indiana State opened the night with a 25-17 win in the opening frame.  Carly Wishlow had four kills on five attempts.  With ISU up 8-7, they went on an 11-2 run and pulled away for the win.  Evansville got a little closer as Lorena Marquez did the serving in a 5-0 stretch, but the Sycamores hung on for the win.

 

Evansville got its revenge in the second game.  Trailing 11-10, UE scored nine of the next 11 points as Kim Deprez helped the Aces score four in a row as she notched an ace in the run.  Hanging on to a 23-17 lead, Mildrelis Rodriguez recorded the final two kills to lead UE to the win.

 

Early in the third game, Evansville had the hot hand, taking a 6-3 lead on a Gabriela Roman kill.  Indiana State responded as Kynedi Nalls had back-to-back kills to give them an 8-6 lead and cap off a 5-0 run.  They went on to lead by six points at 19-13 before the Aces stormed back.  Rodriguez did the serving and also notched a killas the Aces scored four in a row.  Later, they tied it up at 21-21.  With the score knotted at 22-22, the Sycamores scored the next two before a Wishlow tally gave them a 25-23 triumph.

 

The Aces rallied once again in the fourth frame.  Trailing 20-13 and later by a 22-16 tally, UE fought back.  Miranda notched a pair of kills in a run that saw the Aces get within one at 23-22.  Following two timeouts, the Sycamores were able to regroup and hang on for the 25-23 win to clinch the match.

 

Tomorrow, UE completes its home slate against Illinois State at 6 p.m.  Seniors Stephanie Cerino, Kim Deprez, Lorena Marquez, Tathianna Cordero and Gabriela Roman will be recognized before the match.

 

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