Students to Receive Free Bicycles at Ivy Tech’s 10th Annual Public Safety Academy
Middle school and elementary school students in the Ivy Tech Community College Public Safety Academy will receive a new bicycle, helmet, and bicycle lock this week at Ivy Tech. The bicycles are awarded to students who demonstrate good attendance, good behavior, and a good attitude while participating in the Public Safety Academy, and other summer activities in the community. The Academy is a partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s (EVSC) 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the City of Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, and the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville.
Ivy Tech Community College Public Safety Academy – Annual Bicycle Giveaway Event
Ivy Tech Community College
3501 N. First Avenue
Tuesday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Over 219 bicycles will be awarded to students this year, the majority of them at Ivy Tech Community College this Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m. In addition, 2 adaptive bicycles, specifically designed for children who are physically unable to ride a standard bicycle, will be given away.
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Bicycles will be presented to the students by representatives from public safety agencies, EVSC, local dignitaries, and community leaders. Students will also be treated to an afternoon of fun, including activities, snacks, a tour of Ivy Tech, and a video on bicycle safety. The event is funded by generous donations from individuals and businesses across the tri-state.
The Evansville Bicycle Club and Gerling Law will be assisting with the event and will help adjust the bike seats and helmets to ensure a proper fit.
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Finding a Safe Haven
As a grandfather, nothing brings me more joy than my grandkids. The little ones are a constant reminder of how precious life truly is. My respect for life led me to see what Indiana is doing to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.
Too often we hear stories of newborn abandonment with tragic outcomes. According to the Ambulance Medical Technician Children of Hope Foundation, there are roughly 200 abandoned newborns each year throughout the nation. We never want to see these sad headlines, and my heart aches for any parent who feels that they cannot care for their newborn.
All 50 states have what is known as a Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to anonymously relinquish an infant without fear of arrest or prosecution. Under Indiana law, a parent, family member, friend, social worker, minister, priest or any responsible adult may give up custody of a baby less than 30 days old to a hospital emergency room, fire station or police station. The law has served to save the lives of 13 babies in Indiana.
However, since the law’s inception in 2000, Safe Haven Indiana reported that still yet, another 13 babies’ lives were lost because they were improperly abandoned. Currently, if a parent wishes to abandon their child, he or she must walk into an emergency provider facility. For some, the situation is so overwhelming they choose to abandon their child in an otherwise unsafe environment.
In an effort to expand upon Indiana’s Safe Haven law, I co-authored House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1016 this session with the intent of beginning a conversation about the installation of newborn safety incubators, which are temperature controlled devices that lock and notify authorities as soon as a child is placed inside. These incubators provide a safe and completely anonymous method for a parent to relinquish their child.
This summer, the Legislature will study standards and protocols for these devices, and then report their findings before the General Assembly convenes in 2016. These issues are very sensitive and require a great deal of thoughtful consideration and planning before they become law. I am encouraged that the study committee will thoroughly vet this concept to ensure that the incubators provide a life-saving alternative for parents in desperation.
The introduction of newborn safety incubators, along with targeted awareness of the law, could help curtail newborn abandonments in Indiana. Certainly, we will continue to promote options available to parents in difficult situations before they ever have to consider utilizing a newborn safety incubator. While we might not be able to reach everyone in this difficult situation, we can focus our efforts and look for positive alternatives to abandonment, which could help save a life.
To learn more about HEA 1016 and newborn safety incubators, visit iga.in.gov.
Governor Pence Names Appointees to Multiple Boards and Commissions
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently named the following individuals to boards and commissions.
Indiana Arts Commission
Jennifer L. Perry (Vigo County), appointed to serve the remainder of an unexpired four-year term through June 30, 2017
Ball State University Board of Trustees
Dustin W. Meeks (Hamilton County), appointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017 as a student member
Indiana University Board of Trustees
Anna Marie Williams (Marion County), appointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017 as a student member
Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists
Don Neeley (Marion County), appointed to serve a four-year term through June 30, 2019
Purdue University Board of Trustees
Vanessa J. Castagna (TX), reappointed to serve a three-year term through June 30, 2018 as an alumni member
Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Fund Board
Wade A. Lange (Marion County), appointed to serve a four-year term through June 30, 2019
State Workforce Innovation Council
Allison B. Barber (Marion County), appointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017
Billie K. Dragoo (Marion County), reappointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017
Randall J. Holmes (Tippecanoe County), reappointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017
- Renee Palmer (Vanderburgh County), reappointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017
Paul S. Perkins (Clark County), reappointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017
University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees
Jeffrey L. Knight (Vanderburgh County), reappointed to serve a four-year term through June 30, 2019
Theodore C. Ziemer, Jr. (Vanderburgh County), reappointed to serve a four-year term through June 30, 2019
Evan K. Stieler (Warrick County), appointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017 as a student member
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
David Ziegner (Johnson County), reappointed to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2019
Vincennes University Board of Trustees
Joslyn Denise Gray (Vanderburgh County), appointed to serve a one-year term through June 30, 2016 as a student member
Governor Pence to Join Furniture Manufacturer for Northeast Indiana Jobs Announcement
Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will join executives from Smith Brothers of Berne for an economic development announcement in Adams County. Details below.
Tuesday, June 23:
2:45 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to join furniture manufacturer for northeast Indiana jobs announcement
*Media are welcome to attend.
Smith Brothers of Berne, Inc., 356 Monroe Street, Berne, IN
Students to Receive Free Bicycles at Ivy Tech’s 10th Annual Public Safety Academy
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Middle school and elementary school students in the Ivy Tech Community College Public Safety Academy will receive a new bicycle, helmet, and bicycle lock this week at Ivy Tech. The bicycles are awarded to students who demonstrate good attendance, good behavior, and a good attitude while participating in the Public Safety Academy, and other summer activities in the community. The Academy is a partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s (EVSC) 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the City of Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, and the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville.
Ivy Tech Community College Public Safety Academy – Annual Bicycle Giveaway Event
Ivy Tech Community College
3501 N. First Avenue
Tuesday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Over 219 bicycles will be awarded to students this year, the majority of them at Ivy Tech Community College this Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m. In addition, 2 adaptive bicycles, specifically designed for children who are physically unable to ride a standard bicycle, will be given away.
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Bicycles will be presented to the students by representatives from public safety agencies, EVSC, local dignitaries, and community leaders. Students will also be treated to an afternoon of fun, including activities, snacks, a tour of Ivy Tech, and a video on bicycle safety. The event is funded by generous donations from individuals and businesses across the tri-state.
The Evansville Bicycle Club and Gerling Law will be assisting with the event and will help adjust the bike seats and helmets to ensure a proper fit.
IS IT TRUE JUNE 23, 2015
IS IT TRUE at last night’s City Council meeting a concerned citizen came forward to ask Mayor Winnecke’s Chief of Staff Steve Schaefer pointed questions concerning the proposed Downtown Hotel? …the Mayor’s Chief of Staff wanted to know who styled the questions presented to him by a concern citizen? …at one point Mr. Schaffer charged that the questions were written by the “BLOG” City County Observer? …Chief of Staff Schaefer’s charges are laughable because these questions are much too detailed to be written by us? …we were sent the questions that Mr. Schaefer was given last night by a source that wanted to remain anonymous? …and we did agree the sender shall be anonymous?
IS IT TRUE Mr. Schaefer’s demeanor at last night Council meeting was similar to the way he acted at his old Chamber of Commerce job?
ATTACHED BELOW ARE THE QUESTIONS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE MAYOR CONCERNING THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL
IS IT TRUE the original rendition of the Convention Hotel represented 10 stories, 257 rooms, 78 high end apartment with a total public investment of tax dollars at $20 million?
IS IT TRUE we now understand that the 257 room hotel has been cut to 240?
IS IT TRUE we now understand the apartments have been eliminated from the project decreasing the hotel from a 10 story building to only 5 stories?
IS IT TRUE we now understand the original plans had an indoor swimming pool and now we have an outdoor swimming pool?
IS IT TRUE, the original public commitment was only $20 million and now it has grown to at least $23.6 million?
IS IT TRUE Â the project alone is $44 million or $183,333 per room and based on Hilton’s 2013 Development Cost & Prototype Building Cost data, the avg. seven-story full service hotel WITHOUT land costs, average less than $165,000 per room? … why is our hotel costing us more than the average? …equaling $4 million more or 10% greater?
IS IT TRUE, that any savings on the project will go to HCW? and who is overseeing the construction cost to keep the other contractors honest?
IS IT TRUE, the streetscape and infrastructure alone on Walnut and down SE Sixth Streets will be funded by funds outside this project and development agreement? . . .what are those project costs and what is the alternative source of funding especially since the April 2015 downtown TIF declined by $5 million?
IS IT TRUE the Garage includes 552 spaces of which 200 are for the Med School costing $10,050,000 or $18,200 per space? .. . the original garage before the Med School was finalized was priced out at $5,461,956 or $16,500 per space .so does is the Med School’s extra 200 spaces have a premium of $1,700 space? …therefore, based on the original design for 332 space vs 552, the total cost should be only $9,081,000 not $10,050,000 a premium of $969,000 to have IU?
IS IT TRUE the garage will be owned by HCW, not leased, and the city will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the garage etc? . . .what will this cost the taxpayers of Evansville per year?
IS IT TRUE that the development agreement requires the city to be financially responsible for everything except the hotel with the guarantee going from $7.5 million to $9.9 million? . . .why did the Mayor do this? …those ancillary cost appear to be $16,850,000 plus the guarantee of $9,900,000 equals $26,750,000? . . .so why is the City’s paying $28,250,000 or $1,500,000 more than the project cost?
IS IT TRUE that the City is responsible for the ancillary components budget overruns? …what contingency has been built into the budget to cover? .. .If none, where are these funds coming from?
IS IT TRUE that no members of City Council have a copy of the revised Development Agreement, if not why not?
IS IT TRUE the General Contractor is not required to use local subs and suppliers if the cost and quality is not an issue?
IS IT TRUE that for $44 million each and every hotel room will have a window Air Conditioning units.? .. .it so, will Hilton approve it?
IS IT TRUE the original UV windows have now been replaced with ordinary window glass? . . . so the mirror like glass is gone ?
FOOTNOTE: Â As they say, enquiring minds want know. Worst yet, the elected City Council has a legal right to know and the taxpayers of the City of Evansville expect their Mayor to be honest and forthright and disclose the details of this hotel. Â So far Mayor Winnecke talks about transparent government, Â but talk is cheap.
Lat night Mr.  Schaefer did acknowledge that the new Downtown Hotel will have an outside swimming pool. and will not have window A/C.  He told Council is didn’t know much more than that at this point.  He promised to have answers to these questions at next Council meetings.  All of us demand to know the  entire  truth. about the newly redesigned Hotel plans. Where is the main stream media?  Why  aren’t they asking these questions?  Is the main stream media  granting the Mayor cart blanche on this project?
The Arts Council Announces Winners of the Mayor’s Arts Awards at Upcoming Press Conference
The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana will announce the winner of the 2015 Mayor’s Art Award and 11 other arts awards at a 10:00am press conference on June 23rd, 2015. The award winners will have an opportunity to speak about the work that they have done for the arts in the community. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will be present to announce the prestigious Mayor’s Art Award winner. The press conference will take place at the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, located inside the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville.
The Arts Council’s annual Mayor’s Arts Awards honor individuals, groups, and institutions that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the arts in Evansville and the surrounding counties. The winners will be honored at the Mayor’s Arts Awards gala on Thursday, August 20th, 2015 at 6pm.
To reserve your seat at the press conference, please contact Reva Bourgasser at reva.bourgasser@artswin.org or call the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana at (812) 422-2111. To keep updated with the Mayor’s Arts Awards, visit artswin.org or “like†the Arts Council of Facebook. Tickets will be available to the public following the scheduled press conference.
Our mission:Â Enhancing the quality of life and supporting economic development through advocacy and promotion of the arts, arts education, and arts organizations in Southwestern Indiana.