SPONSORED BY DEFENSE ATTORNEY IVAN ARNAEZ.Â
DON’T GOÂ TO COURT ALONE. CALLÂ IVAN ARNAEZÂ @ 812-424-6671.
Governor Pence Commends 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Indianapolis – Governor Pence today commended the announcement of the 10 schools in Indiana that have received the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools designation from the United States Department of Education.
“Congratulations to the 10 Indiana schools that have been recognized for their exemplary work and innovation over the past year,†said Governor Pence. “These schools have achieved a level of excellence that Hoosiers can be proud of,†said Governor Pence. “The success of our Blue Ribbon schools is consistent with our state’s continuous gains in graduation rates and test scores and the hard work of educators throughout the state. As we take pride in the schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools, let us also pay tribute to all the teachers, administrators and faculty around the state of Indiana who have done tremendous work in ensuring that our kids get the education they deserve.â€
The following schools in Indiana have achieved the National Blue Ribbon School status:
- Centerton Elementary School in Martinsville, IN
- Farmersville Elementary School in Mount Vernon, IN
- Memorial Elementary School in Valparaiso, IN
- Murdock Elementary School in Lafayette, IN
- North Elementary School in Poseyville, IN
- Oak Trace Elementary School in Westfield, IN
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Carmel, IN
- Prairie Vista Elementary School in Granger, IN
- Saint Pius X Catholic School in Granger, IN
- South Adams High School in Berne, IN
According to the U.S. Department of Education, The National Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes outstanding public and non-public schools and celebrates some of the most skilled and effective educators in the country. These 10 Indiana schools will be among the 285 public schools and 50 private schools that will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington D.C. in November. More information on the Blue Ribbon Schools program can be found here.
ST. MARY’S TO OFFER FREE BALANCE SCREENINGS
St. Mary’s Rehabilitation will offer FREE balance screenings Wednesday, October 14th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Washington Square Mall, in the rear St. Mary’s entrance.
Among the older population, falls are the leading cause of trauma admissions and injuries. A decreased sense of balance is a common risk factor for falling. The balance screening focuses on assessing balance and identifying factors that may decrease balance and potentially lead to falls. Participants will also have the opportunity to review their medication list with a St. Mary’s pharmacist.
The event is free and open to the public, but an appointment time is requested. Participants are encouraged to reserve a spot. Please call 812-485-6910 to schedule a screening time.
The University of Evansville Physical Therapy Department, University of Southern Indiana Occupational Therapy Department, St. Mary’s Durable Medical Equipment, the YMCA, SWIRCA, St. Mary’s Pharmacy, and others will also have information on balance and other health topics available at the event.
USI’s Guy finishes eighth at Greater Louisville Classic
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—University of Southern Indiana men’s cross country senior Johnnie Guy (Palmyra, Indiana) finished eighth out of 214 runners to lead the No. 5 Screaming Eagles to a 10th-place overall finish in the 24-team Gold Race of the Greater Louisville Classic Saturday morning at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park.
Guy, who was the top NCAA Division II runner in the field, finished the eight-kilometer race in 24 minutes, 6.72 seconds, a little more than 15 seconds off the winning pace of 23:51.52, set by University of Michigan senior Mason Ferlic.
Junior Noah Lutz (Evansville, Indiana) finished 62nd to aid the Eagles, who finished a spot behind NCAA Division II No. 1 Grand Valley State University. The Lakers finished with 216 points, while the Eagles completed the competition with 327 points.
USI also was aided by the efforts of juniors Chase Broughton (Marengo, Indiana) and Josh Guy (Palmyra, Indiana). Broughton was 86thwith a time of 25:14.70, while Josh Guy finished 87th with a time of 25:15.55.
Sophomore Jesse Stanley (Chandler, Indiana) and freshman Darin Lawrence (Indianapolis, Indiana) finished 133rd and 134th, respectively, while sophomore Cain Parker (Petersburg, Indiana) rounded out the Eagles’ top seven with a 149th-place finish.
USI finished 25th in the 36-team Blue Race, with sophomore James Cecil (Owensboro, Kentucky) finishing 70th out of 286 runners to lead the Eagles’ second team.
The Eagles return to action October 17 when they compete at the University of Evansville Invitational at Angel Mounds. It will be USI’s last chance to run at Angel Mounds prior to the NCAA II Midwest Region Championships November 7 and its last meet before the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships October 24 in Somers, Wisconsin.
CONGRESS AND THE FED REFUSE TO LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES
Daryl Cagle / Cagle Cartoons
By Ron Paul
This month marks the seventh anniversary of the bursting of the housing bubble and the subsequent economic meltdown. The mood in Congress following the meltdown resembled the panicked atmosphere that followed the September 11th attacks. As was the case after September 11th, Congress rushed to pass hastily written legislation that, instead of dealing with the real causes of the crisis, simply gave the government more power.
Just as few understood the role our interventionist foreign policy played in the September 11th attacks, few in Congress understood that the 2008 meltdown was caused by the Federal Reserve and Congress, not by unregulated capitalism. Not surprising to anyone familiar with economic history, the story of the 2008 meltdown starts with the bursting of the Fed-created tech bubble.
Following the collapse of the tech bubble, the Fed began aggressively pumping money into the economy. This money flooded into the housing market, creating the housing bubble. The Bush Administration and the Republican Congress also added fuel to the housing bubble. These so-called “free-market†conservatives expanded federal housing programs in hopes of creating an “ownership society.â€
If Congress understood the Austrian theory of the business cycle, it would have allowed the recession that followed the housing bubble’s inevitable collapse to run its course. Recessions are the economy’s way of eliminating the distortions caused by the Federal Reserve. Attempts by Congress and the Fed to end a recession via inflation and government spending will only lead to future, and more severe, economic downturns.
The corporate bailouts, government spending, and money creation via quantitative easing that Congress and the Fed have engaged in since the fall of 2008, have failed to produce even the illusion of prosperity. The daily experience of most Americans shows that the government’s doctored statistics drastically understate both unemployment and inflation.
This is not to say that no Americans have benefited from Federal Reserve policies. Even Donald Trump has called quantitative easing “a great deal for guys like me.†Much of the growth of government over the past seven years, from the bailouts to the increases in military and domestic spending to Obamacare, has also benefited politically-connected crony capitalists.
The Federal Reserve’s continued delay of an interest rate increase suggests that, contrary to its public statements, the Fed understands that the economy has not recovered from the meltdown and is on the brink of another major recession. Fear that the Fed is not being fully forthcoming with its view of the economy is one reason the stock market declined following the Fed’s recent decision to once again postpone increasing interest rates.
Learning the full truth about how the Fed evaluates the economy and its plans to respond to another downturn are two reasons why it is important to pass the Audit the Fed bill.
A vote on Audit the Fed would probably be the only good thing to occur in Congress this year. A Congress that cannot defund Planned Parenthood is unlikely to make any serious cuts in spending. Instead of waiting for politicians to do the right thing, those who know the truth must spread the ideas of liberty as far and wide as possible. Only when the teachings of the Austrian school are embraced by a critical mass of Americans will Congress cut warfare spending, cut welfare spending, and audit, and then end, the Fed.
West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Media Information
The annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival will once again be a major Evansville attraction along West Franklin Street. This yearly event is a fun-filled week of food, rides, games, entertainment, and a time to catch up with old friends as well as an opportunity to meet new ones.
The festival will bring tens of thousands of people in from all over the tristate area and representatives from the EPD, EFD, AMR, EMA, WSNC, and Central Dispatch have been meeting for the past several months in order to plan for a safe and secure time for all. However, this is a community event and we are asking those attending to help ensure the wellbeing and security of the festival. If you see or hear suspicious activity please report it to the authorities right away or call 911.
An estimated 25,000 to 50,000 people will attend each day, dependent on the weather, so the EPD would ask for your patience and alertness as you drive to and from the area as well as when you are visiting the festival site. Numerous non-profit groups will be manning parking lots for a small fee.
A first aid tent will be located at Franklin and 10th Avenue, a lost and found tent will be located at Franklin and 11th Avenue, and numerous law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical responders will be located throughout the site.
Certain items will be banned from the site. They are as follows:
• Glass bottles / jars / containers
• Animals / pets / reptiles of any type – with the exception of Certified Service Animals and those pets that are participating in the Pet Parade
• Squirt guns / water balloons / squirt bottles
• Bicycles / scooters / skateboards / rollerblades
• Weapons of any type and / or items viewed to be hazardous
For up to date information from the Evansville Police Department on the Fall Festival please follow us on Twitter at @EvansvillePD and Facebook at
First Lady Karen Pence to Host Phone Drive Through HopeLine from Verizon to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence in Indiana
First Lady Karen Pence today announced she is hosting a phone drive with HopeLine from Verizon throughout the month of October to assist victims of domestic violence in Indiana. This is the second year the First Lady has participated in the initiative.
“HopeLine from Verizon is an incredible program, and I trust that these donations over the next month will make a noticeable difference for victims of domestic violence across the state,†said First Lady Karen Pence. “I am very grateful for the efforts of state employees. Last year they dropped off 1,200 phones in HopeLine boxes around the government center campus. I am looking forward to watching our progress throughout the month of October as we continue to work together to make a difference and bring awareness to domestic violence.â€
The phone drive, launched in conjunction with domestic violence awareness month, will collect no-longer-used cell phones and accessories from any provider for victims of domestic violence. HopeLine provides new phones equipped with 3,000 anytime minutes to those in need through participating domestic violence agencies, and give grants to agencies that assist victims and survivors of domestic violence. The donated phones are refurbished and recycled in an environmentally safe way with proceeds going towards the financial support of domestic violence awareness and prevention initiatives.
Since 2001, HopeLine from Verizon has collected more than 11.4 million phones nationwide and has donated more than $29 million in cash grants to domestic violence organizations nationwide.
“HopeLine from Verizon’s goal is to collect 1 million no-longer-used wireless devices this year. With the generous support and donations through the First Lady’s drive here in Indianapolis, we are on our way to achieving that goal,†said Neil Krevda, Verizon’s vice president of governmental affairs.
Donation boxes will be located among Indiana’s state agencies as well as in the Indiana Statehouse outside the Office of the First Lady, Room 215, and the Office of the Governor, Room 206. Steps on how to donate phones through HopeLine from Verizon can be found attached.
Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Executive Meeting
 The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 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).
The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.