Governor, First Lady to Welcome Students to Governor’s Residence Tomorrow
Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence will welcome students from St. Thomas Aquinas School to the Governor’s Residence for a tree lighting and caroling. The Governor will also read “’Twas the Night Before Christmas†to children in attendance. Details below.
Tuesday, December 1:Â
 5:30 p.m. ET – Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence to welcome students to the Governor’s Residence
*Media are welcome to attend.
Governor’s Residence, 4750 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Public Invited to Hear Award-Winning Author
Jewell Parker Rhodes, a Coretta Scott King Winner for her book, “Ninth Ward,†will be the guest speaker at the One Author, One Community event on Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the Victory Theatre. The public is invited free of charge.
Rhodes will share her stories with families in attendance and talk about her books that are for both adults and children. Her books include: “Sugar,†“Bayoe Magic,†“Douglass’ Women;†“Porch Stories,†Magic City,†“Voodoo Dreams,†and “Hurricane.â€
The event is sponsored by Harper Elementary School, Evansville Area Reading Council, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, and the Evansville African American Museum. Her books may be purchased at the Evansville African American Museum at 579 S. Garvin St., Evansville.
Divided COA reinstates lawsuit of drunk man who fled, was hit by cars
Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com
A bar will have to face a negligence lawsuit brought by a man who was served at least one drink before he fled from a police stop in handcuffs and was hit by two cars as he tried to cross a state highway.
The divided Court of Appeals opinion in Pamela Marlow v. Better Bars, Inc., 32A01-1504-CT-144, reinstated a negligence suit brought by the guardian of Kenneth Marlow. He spent more than three months recovering in the hospital from a broken leg, broken arm, broken ribs, a fractured skull and brain trauma after he was struck by motorists on State Road 67 in Hendricks County.
A police officer was dispatched to a White Castle restaurant where Marlow allegedly was creating a disturbance in the drive-through lane. The officer cuffed Marlow and moved his car from the line when Marlow attempted to flee across the four-lane divided highway.
Before this, Marlow had been drinking with co-workers at Bubbaz Bar & Grill in Camby. The record indicates Marlow stayed after the co-workers left, and he claims liability under the Dram Shop Act. A trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Better Bars Inc., the corporate parent of Bubbaz.
“Summary judgment was improper,†wrote Judge Patricia Riley in a majority opinion joined by Judge Robert Altice. “(W)e find the fact the Bar ‘served even one (drink) to a person who shortly thereafter was in a serious state of intoxication gives rise to a question of fact whether (Marlow) was visibly intoxicated at the time,’†Riley wrote, applying the language of Ward v. D & A Enterprises of Clark Cnty., Inc., 714 N.E.2d 728, 729 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999).
The majority also found a reasonable trier of fact could reasonably determine that Marlow’s intoxication impaired his judgment to the extent he fled from the police stop.
Dissenting Judge Elaine Brown agreed there may be an issue as to whether the bar had actual knowledge of Marlow’s intoxication, and summary judgment was proper because this was not the proximate cause of Marlow’s actions that resulted in his injuries.
“The intervening act of Marlow resisting law enforcement by running from the police and into the middle of a four-lane highway at night leads to the single conclusion that the Bar was not the proximate cause of Marlow’s injuries,†Brown wrote.
Troopers will be Coordinating Sobriety Checkpoint this Weekend in Gibson County
Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this upcoming weekend. The exact location, date and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint.
Troopers encourage all motorists to call 911 or the closest Indiana State Police Post when they observe another motorist that may be impaired. Be prepared to give a description of the vehicle, location and direction of travel.
The Indiana State Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.
Mockevicius named MVC Player of the Week
For the second time in three weeks of action this season, University of Evansville senior Egidijus Mockevicius has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week.
It was another stellar weekend of action for Mockevicius as he set a Wooden Legacy rebound record with 46 in the 3-game tournament and 21 in the game against Santa Clara. He averaged a double-double for the week with 14 points and 15.3 rebounds while hitting 54.8% of his attempts.
Mockevicius began the week with 13 points and 9 rebounds versus Providence. He also blocked four shots against a larger Big East team. On Friday, Mockevicius hauled in a career-high 21 rebounds while scoring 8 points.  His 21 caroms was the single-game Wooden Legacy record and was the most for an Evansville player in over 30 years. The center continued his efforts in the tournament with a 21-point, 16-rebound effort against UC Irvine.
He blocked a pair of shots in each of the final two games. Mockevicius was named to the All-Tournament Team for his efforts. He was the only player on the squad that did not play in the championship game.
Aces men home to face Alabama State on Tuesday
Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week and Wooden Legacy All-Tournament Team member Egidijus Mockevicius and the University of Evansville men’s basketball team return to the Ford Center on Tuesday evening to take on Alabama State in a 7 p.m. tilt.
Great seats are still available and can be purchased by calling 812-488-ACES, visiting the Carson Center Ticket Office or anytime leading up to the game at the Ford Center.
For the third season in a row, the Purple Aces have started the season with a 5-1 record thanks to a 2-1 performance in the Wooden Legacy that saw the Aces earn wins over Santa Clara and UC Irvine.
Two-time MVC Player of the Week Egidijus Mockevicius earned a great honor as he was named to the Wooden Legacy All-Tournament Team on Sunday. The lone player on the squad that did not play in the championship game averaged a double-double in the event while setting the tournament record for overall rebounds and boards in a single game thanks to his 21 rebound effort against Santa Clara.
With Sunday’s 75-56 win over UC Irvine, the Aces have won 8 in a row over teams from the state of California. The last loss came against UCLA in December of 1980. Included in that streak are four wins in the last two seasons over schools from the state. In last year’s Gulf Coast Showcase, UE defeated Fresno State and San Francisco before topping Santa Clara and UC Irvine in the 2015 Wooden Legacy.
This season, redshirt junior Mislav Brzoja has excelled in cutting down on turnovers while dishing out assists at a fast rate. Through six games, Brzoja has registered 30 assists against just six turnovers, the top assist-to-turnover ratio in the Valley. He added to that number in California, posting 19 assists and just 3 turnovers.
Alabama State enters Tuesday night’s game with a 2-3 overall record following a 66-64 triumph over Chicago State on Saturday. The Hornets opened up the season with an 85-82 win at Virginia Tech. Jamel Waters is the top player for ASU, checking in with 15.2 points per game; he also leads the team in assists with 20, steals with 11 and his 14 3-pointers. Torloft Thomas (12.4 PPG) and Bobby Brown (11.4 PPG) also average double figures for Alabama State. In their win over Chicago State, the Hornets were led by Waters’ 19-point effort as he drained 8 of his 9 free throw attempts and recorded five steals and three assists.
Adopt A Pet
While the humans work all day, out in the sun they slave away, Sebastian’s devoting full time to napping under your tree! He’s just over 3 months old. His foster mom says he’s loving and gets along great w/ other cats & kittens. His $50 fee includes his neuter, microchip, & first vaccines. Call (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption information!
Governor Pence Makes Appointments To Various Boards And Commissions
Governor Pence Makes Appointments To Various Boards And Commissions.
Indiana State Commission on Aging
Charles F. McLean [Hendricks County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Indiana Arts Commission
Libby L. Chiu [Porter County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Ruth Ann Cowling [Clark County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Micah L. Smith [Hendricks County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees
Rebecca A. Humphrey [Tippecanoe County], appointed to serve a three-year term through November 15, 2018
ISDH Healthy Hoosiers Foundation
Dr. Paul K. Halverson [Marion County], appointed to serve a three-year term through November 15, 2018
Indiana Land Resources Council
Steven C. Eberly [Warren County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Jeffry W. Healy [Hendricks County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Kara A. Salazar [Tippecanoe County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Matthew J. Williams [Kosciusko County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Lewis and Clark Expedition Commission
Jerry O. Robertson [Clark County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Carl E. Kramer [Clark County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Jerrold K. Wilson [Ripley County], appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission
Tracy E. Austin [Hendricks County], appointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Medical Licensing Board
Dr. Bharat H. Barai [Lake County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Dr. John P. McGoff [Marion County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Mental Health Quality Advisory Committee
Jim A. Davidson [Hamilton County], appointed to complete an unexpired four-year term through July 31, 2018
Midwifery Committee
Alicia D. Holmes [Wabash County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
Regional Works Councils
Kristin A. Emaus [Porter County], reappointed to Region 1 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Linda M. Woloshansky [Porter County], reappointed to Region 1 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Shawn E. Hoffman [DeKalb County], reappointed to Region 2 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Dawn R. BonAmi [Allen County], reappointed to Region 3 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Debra L. Stam [Allen County], reappointed to Region 3 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Brad L. Rhorer [Tippecanoe County], reappointed to Region 4 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
David A. Sulc [Montgomery County], reappointed to Region 4 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Kara J. Webb [Tippecanoe County], reappointed to Region 4 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
David A. Brettnacher [Clinton County], appointed to Region 4 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Thomas L. Schott [Fountain County], appointed to Region 4 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
David L. Dimmett [Boone County], reappointed to Region 5 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Nicole A. Elam [Marion County], reappointed to Region 5 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
David A. Tucker [Marion County], reappointed to Region 5 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Rhonda M. Everhart [Rush County], reappointed to Region 6 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Jeremy W. Gulley [Blackford County], appointed to Region 6 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Patrick M. Moore [Vigo County], reappointed to Region 7 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Alan R. Dafoe [Monroe County], reappointed to Region 8 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Thomas E. Kinzer [Monroe County], reappointed to Region 8 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Karl H. Galey [Dearborn County], reappointed to Region 9 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Jan C. Holm [Ripley County], reappointed to Region 9 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Kathleen K. Huffman [Jefferson County], reappointed to Region 9 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Melissa G. Miller [Decatur County], reappointed to Region 9 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
John R. Loya [Bartholomew County], reappointed to Region 9 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Kent W. Lanum [Clark County], reappointed to Region 10 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Kerry M. Stemler [Clark County], reappointed to Region 10 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Alan G. Taylor [Harrison County], reappointed to Region 10 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Terry A. Babb [Vanderburgh County], reappointed to Region 11 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Laurel A. Smith [Knox County], reappointed to Region 11 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Matthew G. Weinzapfel [Dubois County], reappointed to Region 11 to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
State Workforce Innovation Council
Pete V. Bitar [Madison County], appointed to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Shannon Kiely-Heider [Hamilton County], appointed to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
Chris R. Lowery [Franklin County], appointed to serve a two-year term through November 15, 2017
 White River State Park Development Commission
Dawn C. Tabler [Hamilton County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through November 15, 2019
PEF to help parents thank staff & teachers
Through December 11, the Public Education Foundation of Evansville, Inc., is offering its Holiday Thank a-Teacher and Salute-A-Staffer program, with cookies for the honorees.
With a donation to PEF, parents, guardians or grandparents can thank a particular teacher or staff member while also supporting PEF classroom grants. Also, former students who wish to express gratitude for textbook and life lessons are encouraged to do so.
This year, in partnership with Piece of Cake, 210 Main Street, each thanked staff or teacher will receive a coupon for one free homestyle Piece of Cake cookie.
Requests must be received by December 11, and all thank you cards will be sent with a small gift to honorees by December 14. The school principal will also be notified for the staff and teachers’ records. Cookie coupons are good through December 21.
Proceeds from the program fund local Excellence in Education grants, provided by PEF to teachers and schools each fall. On average, annually PEF awards $10,000 in Excellence in Education grants to 15-18 teachers and schools affecting more than 2,100 students each year.
Persons wishing to participate can access the Thank-A-Teacher and Salute-A-Staffer form through the “Support Us†page and also the “Home Page†at www.pefevansville.org or can send an
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e-mail request to info@pefevansville.org. Donation amounts are confidential. The thank you card will be sent to designated recipients within one week of receipt of donation.
The Public Education Foundation is a private not-for-profit agency that provides direct funding to local public schools and teachers for innovative, student-centered programs. For 30 years, from an office at 100 NW Second St, Evansville, the PEF Board of Directors has provided thousands of students with professional-level, hands-on experience via direct support for its signature projects such as the House Building Project, Summer Musical, Missoula Children’s Theatre and academic team competitions. Annually, PEF provides over $350,000 in program support, and direct teacher grants and student scholarships.
The mission of the Public Education of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) is to inspire and reward student-centered innovation in public education. PEF Board, supporters and staff believe that high quality public education is fundamental to the economic, cultural and civic health of our society; and that all students deserve the best possible public education in order to realize their full potential.
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