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Indiana State Police Partners again with the DEA for the 10th Drug Take Back Day

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Evansville – This Saturday, September 26, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 10th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.

 

Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment.  This program is for liquid and pill medications.  Needles, new or used, will not be accepted for disposal.  This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.
Once again, the Indiana State Police are pleased to partner with the DEA.  Prescription drugs may be dropped off at the local Evansville or Jasper State Police Post this Saturday, September 26, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

To find other locations in Indiana or across the U.S. that are participating in the Drug Take Back initiative, use this link to the DEA.

 

The Drug Take Back events are the safe, popular and responsible way for the public to legally and dispose of prescription drugs with no questions asked.

 

USI travels west to play Rockhurst and William Jewell

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team travels west this week to visit Rockhurst University Friday and William Jewell College Sunday. The Screaming Eagles kick off Friday at 5 p.m. versus Rockhurst, while the start time Sunday is noon at William Jewell.

Coverage, including live stats and video, of USI’s GLVC road matches can be found at GoUSIEagles.com.

Week 4 Eagle Notes:

Eagles finish homestand 1-2-0. The Eagles split their GLVC matches last weekend and finished their first homestand of the year, 1-2-0. USI picked up its first home win of 2015 with a 2-0 victory over Missouri University of Science & Technology before finishing the homestand with a 2-1 loss to Drury University. USI junior defender Kelsey Smith (Evansville, Indiana), freshman forward Kennedy Moore (Evansville, Indiana) and freshman midfielder/defender Carissa Dyer (Crescent Springs, Kentucky) each had a goal over the weekend to lead the Eagles offensively.

Scoring Leaders: Freshman forward Ryley Hancock (Evansville, Indiana) and junior defender Kelsey Smith lead the Eagles in scoring with six points each. Smith has a team-high three goals for her six points, while Hancock has two goals and is tied for the team-lead with two assists. Freshman midfielder/defender Carissa Dyer is third with five points on two goals and one assist.

Between the posts. Freshman goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) has been in goal for all six of USI’s contests, posting a 3-2-1 record. Hopkins has a 1.26 goals against average after allowing eight goals and making 28 saves in 572 minutes of action.

Engelbrecht in her 13th year. USI Head Coach Kristy Engelbrecht has a 92-111-18 overall record at USI, but is 55-48-6 in her last six-plus seasons.

USI and Rockhurst. The Eagles trail in the all-time series with Rockhurst, 9-1-1, after dropping a 3-1 decision to the Hawks last fall. The Hawks also have won all nine meetings with the Eagles in Kansas City since the start of the series in 2005.

Rockhurst in 2015. The Hawks, who had their match last Friday with the University of Illinois Springfield postponed due to weather, have a 1-2-3 overall mark, 1-2-0 in the GLVC. Rockhurst started the year with three-straight double-overtime ties before going 1-2-0 in its last three contests.  The GLVC coaches picked Rockhurst to finish second in this year’s preseason poll.

USI and Williams Jewell. USI and William Jewell are tied in the all-time series, 2-2-0, after the Eagles took last year’s match, 3-2, in double overtime at Strassweg Field. The Eagles posted their wins in each of the last two seasons.

William Jewell in 2015. The Cardinals are 2-2-2 overall, 1-2-1 in the GLVC, through the first three weeks of the 2015 campaign. William Jewell opened the 2015 campaign with a 2-0-2 mark before losing its last two matches, falling to McKendree University, 4-2, and the University of Illinois Springfield, 1-0. The GLVC coaches picked Rockhurst to finish second in this year’s preseason poll. The GLVC coaches predicted William Jewell would tie for 11th in this year’s preseason poll.

Riecken Responds to City Vendors not being paid

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In response to Brandon Bartlett’s report from 9/21, “Evansville Mayor, political attack could affect hundreds of vendors, risk some city service” and John Martin’s article on 9/22, “City officials: Bills not being paid because of transfer delay.”

There is a crisis going on in Evansville and it is manifesting with the Mayor asking the City Council to transfer funds from the Rainy Day fund and Riverboat fund to make sure the city can pay its bills. For the past three and half years the mayor has played loose with the city’s purse strings running down the city’s reserve funds and putting the city half a billion dollars into debt. He says that the City Council is to blame because they pass the budget. The simple fact is that regardless of what the budget is the Mayor’s job to control spending so the city doesn’t spend more than it takes in. Next, he says the city does not have enough revenue and that he can’t increase revenue because he has to work with property tax caps. I helped pass that law in Indianapolis in 2010 on the second resolution for this exact reason, to keep mayors who can’t control spending under control. The Mayor is starting to sound more and more like a tax and spend republican than the fiscal conservative he would like to be.

Evansville needs a mayor that will fix our financial problems; who will produce a spending plan and then monitor revenue so we can stick to it, paying down our debt and rebuilding city reserves. The Rainy Day fund is for emergencies and the Riverboat money is for capital improvements like helping the fire department replace its aging trucks or fixing a deteriorated roof on the Victory Theater or replacing a worn out tram at the zoo. It’s all about priorities and fixing our city’s finances. This would be my top priority as mayor.

Gail Riecken is running for Mayor of Evansville and is a former Evansville City Council-woman, Evansville Parks Director, and a current member of the Indiana State House of Representatives. She is a lifelong Evansville resident, has been married for 47 years, and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

AG Zoeller: Drop off unused Rx drugs as part of statewide take-back

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Saturday is DEA-sponsored Nat’l Prescription Drug Take Back Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is asking all Hoosiers to clean out their medicine cabinets this week and dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications.

Prescription drug take-back locations will be available across the state this Saturday as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

On Saturday, Sept. 26, Hoosiers can drop off prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at designated locations statewide, including hospitals, police stations, pharmacies and more. Some communities will be hosting take-back sites on Friday to provide additional disposal opportunities. To find a location in your community, click here.

“Our goal is to change the habit of keeping old prescription drugs around the house any longer than they are actually needed,” Zoeller said. “Treating these drugs casually furthers the false impression that prescription medications are safe and contributes to the high rates of prescription drug abuse and addiction. Doing your part to ensure you’re not facilitating any potential abuse and sending a message to your children that these drugs are dangerous can make a real difference.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses now surpass car accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death nationwide and in Indiana. More than half of the overdose deaths in Indiana are caused by prescription drugs or heroin.

Zoeller is founder and co-chair of the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force, which was established in 2012 to address this growing epidemic in the Hoosier State. One of the Task Force’s goals is to promote safe medication disposal across the state, and Task Force members have worked with law enforcement and pharmacies on an ongoing basis to establish drug take-backs in local communities. To date, all but four of the 92 Indiana counties have permanent prescription drug take-back sites.

“In a recent study, the CDC reported people who are addicted to prescription opioid painkillers are 40 times more likely to be addicted to heroin. The prescription take-back day is an opportunity for people to help reduce the threat,” said DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Greg Westfall. “To prevent potential theft or misuse, take the time to clean out your medicine cabinet of unwanted or unused prescription drugs and dispose of them properly.”

As part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force is partnering with the Indiana State Police to host a drop-off site in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, Sept. 25, at Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Ave. Prescription medications will be collected from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information is available here. 

The first 60 people to drop off medications will receive a Colts 2014 season highlights DVD, courtesy of the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force. The Task Force and the Colts have teamed up to increase public awareness of prescription drug abuse during the 2015-2016 Colts season. More information on the partnership is available here.

To locate other take-back sites across the state, click here or call the DEA at 1.800.882.9539.

For a list of permanent prescription drug take-back locations, visit www.BitterPill.in.gov and click “Medication Disposal.”

For more information on the Indiana Attorney General’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force and resources for the public on preventing Rx abuse, visit www.BitterPill.IN.gov.

Eagles set to host Quincy, Truman State

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The University of Southern Indiana volleyball team returns to the Physical Activities Center to host Quincy University Friday at 7 p.m. and Truman State University Saturday at 3 p.m. in a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference matches.

 

Both contests will be broadcast on the GLVC Sports Network, which can be accessed along with live stats at gousieagles.com.

 

USI (8-2, 1-1 GLVC) opened GLVC play last week with a split on the road, falling in three sets to No. 13 Rockhurst University on Friday before sweeping William Jewell College the following day.

 

Senior right side hitter Erica Oberbroeckling (Westfield, Indiana) played a big role in USI’s win over William Jewell as she slammed down 15 kills and a .464 attacking percentage.

 

For the season, Oberbroeckling is tied with sophomore outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana) for second on the team with 3.03 kills per set. Senior middle blocker Abbey Winter (Germantown, Illinois) continues to lead the team with 3.09 kills and 1.59 blocks per set. She also has a team-best .397 attacking percentage.

 

Quincy (5-6, 1-1 GLVC) is coming off a three-set home loss to McKendree University this past Saturday after edging the University of Illinois Springfield in five sets in its GLVC-opener the night before. The Hawks shocked USI a year ago, taking a four-set decision at the PAC.

 

Truman State (6-4, 1-1 GLVC), which visits Bellarmine University Friday night in Louisville, Kentucky, swept Illinois Springfield Saturday after falling to McKendree in four sets the night before in Kirksville, Missouri.

 

The Bulldogs, who are the defending GLVC West Division champions, defeated the Eagles in three sets at the PAC during the 2014 regular season before ending USI’s year with a three-set triumph in the opening round of the GLVC Tournament.

 

The first 100 students attending Friday’s match will get a free Archie’s Army t-shirt, while USI students with a valid student ID can get a free combo meal (includes a hot dog, chips, and a bottled drink) from the concession stand.

 

Additionally, USI students can enter a raffle to win a $500 Campus Store shopping spree each time they come to a USI volleyball match. The drawing is October 23 when the Eagles host Indianapolis in their “Dig for the Cure” match.

 

All fans can participate in the Premiere Tan serving contest between sets two and three.

 

Adopt a Pet

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Spades is a 3-month-old female! She is playful and gets along w/ other kitties. Her $50 fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, & more! Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563!

Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will have Executive Meeting

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).

Adopt a Pet

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King is a 7-month-old male pitbull mix! He is already housetrained & crate-trained. He’s a very silly, sweet, fun-loving boy. Remember, he’ll need plenty of toys & exercise! His $100 fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, & more! Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563!

TRACY SELECTED AS AN “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD” WINNER FOR 2015 BY CCO.

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The City-County Observer is excited to announce that Tracy Zeller owner of Tracy Zeller Enterprises has been selected an “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD” WINNER FOR 2015. Tracy Zeller is a lifelong Evansville resident. After graduating from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Tracy completed her Diamond Graduate certification through the Gemological Institute of America. In 2004, with nearly two decades of experience she opened the Tracy Zeller Jewelry showroom, offering the tri-state a unique jewelry shopping experience. With an unwavering commitment to the principles of trust, quality, value and integrity and by surrounding herself with a terrific team of people, Tracy has grown her business exponentially.

This years awards luncheon will be held at Tropicana-Evansville Walnut rooms A and B. The registration begin at 11:30 am, the event officially starts at 12 noon on October 26, 2015. Reservations for this event may be obtain by calling Mollie Drake Schreiber at 812-760-4233 or e-email her at mdarke07@yahoo.com. Deadline for registration is October 15, 2014. Last years event was a sellout.

So far the “Outstanding Community Services Award” winners for 2015 are: Vanderburgh County Commissioner Joe Kifer, well respected local Attorney Joe Harrison, Jr, Indiana State Auditor Suzanne Crouch and former Vanderburgh County Sheriff and 8th District Congressmen Brad Ellsworth, Dr. Dan Adams.

Professional Profile for Tracy Zeller A GIA Diamond Graduate and Owner of Tracy Zeller Enterprises, Inc.

Tracy Zeller is a lifelong Evansville resident. After graduating from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Tracy completed her Diamond Graduate certification through the Gemological Institute of America. In 2004, with nearly two decades of experience she opened the Tracy Zeller Jewelry showroom, offering the tri-state a unique jewelry shopping experience. With an unwavering commitment to the principles of trust, quality, value and integrity and by surrounding herself with a terrific team of people, Tracy has grown her business exponentially.

Tracy’s faith is an important part of her life. She is dedicated to a personal calling she describes as “live to give,” by fulfilling donation requests from numerous community and charitable organizations. In addition to financial contributions, Tracy gives generously of her time on various committees; specifically, she has served as President of Kiwanis and a Business Network International chapter, Board Member for Community Marriage Builders, Vice President and President of A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW), currently serves on the board of the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana and is a member of USI’s Accounting Circle. She also supports many local organizations including Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County, Leadership Evansville, the Vanderburgh Humane Society and Keep Evansville Beautiful, just to name a few.

Along with many fundraising events and speaking engagements throughout the year, Tracy is a regular guest on WFIE’s Ask the Expert segment with Mike Blake.  She is the jewelry spokesperson on Local 7’s Tri-State Professionals and Lifestyles programs.  Evansville Living magazine readers have twice voted her among the Best of Evansville.  Southwest Indiana Chamber recognized her three times in the last decade; as Entrepreneur of the Year, a finalist for the Small Business of the Year award, and most recently, as Businessperson of the Year.   The ANEW organization hailed her as a Woman of Action.  The University of Southern Indiana acknowledged her as an Alumnus in Residence and Distinguished Alumni; the Indiana Women’s Jewelry Association nominated her Entrepreneur of the Year. The Women’s Council of Realtors awarded her the Affiliate of the Year designation. Tracy was named one of the YWCA’s 100 Years / 100 Women and her business was nominated as an Indiana Small Businesses to Watch.  In addition, in both 2012 and 2014 she was honored as an ATHENA Award finalist.

From the Courier & Press Readers’ Choice Awards, Tracy Zeller Jewelry was awarded Gold for Best Locally Owned Store in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, Gold for Best Jewelry Store in 2012 and Platinum for Best Jewelry Store in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The store also received the 2013 Business of Integrity Torch Award given by the Better Business Bureau.

In January 2013, Tracy and her team launched a free Community Calendar, developed and funded by the company, as a gift to the Tri-State.  Also in 2013, Tracy Zeller Jewelry hosted and underwrote the first Tracy Zeller Open.  The all female golf event collected over $51,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Evansville Women Build.

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BREAKING NEWS: COUNCILMAN ADAMS NOW SUPPORTS LOANING “RAINY DAY” AND “RIVERBOAT FUNDS” TO BE USED FOR CITY OPERATIONAL FUNDS

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Dr. Dan Adams

Press Release – Wednesday – September 23, 2015

This coming Monday, the Evansville City Council will vote on the transfer of ~$ 8 million from the Rainy Day and Riverboat funds. These transferred funds will be used by the Administration to pay the City’s regular/routine bills.

Normally, the Rainy Day Funds are used for emergencies; the Riverboat Account is set aside for capital projects. Local Option Income Taxes and Property Taxes are used to fund City Operations. According to the Administration, a cash shortfall has occurred because the funds (LIT & property taxes) allotted for city operations have already been spent.

We all have been promised that when the second installment of property tax monies arrives later this Fall, the cash from the loans will be repaid. By State Statute, the loan must be repaid and returned to the Rainy Day and Riverboat funds by 12/31/15.

Previous transfers have been hidden from public view. It was never the intent of the City Council to interfere with the normal financial flow of the City’s capacity to conduct business. It was, however, our goal to inject a degree of transparency into the City’s financial management that allows you, the taxpayer, to understand how, when and where your money is being spent. We must make absolutely certain that Rainy Day and Riverboat Funds will not become a permanent source for City operations and that the police and fire pension funds are never invaded.

Since said transfers have become an apparent recurring issue as opposed to an emergency, I make the following recommendations going forward. The Administration’s bi-annual fund transfer request should go through the Finance Committee. Additionally, the transfer requests should be given to the City Council at least three weeks prior to the move over date of the monies.

This ordinance is the first step in providing you, the taxpayer, with full transparency regarding the Administration’s management of the City’s finances. Let me be clear! I support loaning the Rainy Day and Riverboat funds for operational purposes now. I fully expect the repayment of these loans when the Fall property tax installment is received. However, this transaction must remain transparent.

H. Dan Adams, MD MBA

PRESIDENT OF EVANSVILLE CITY COUCIL

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