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Sixth Annual UE Honoring Women Veterans Conference Set for June 6
The annual Honoring Women Veterans Conference at the University of Evansville is Saturday, June 6, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Eykamp Hall in UE’s Ridgway University Center. This is a day of education, fun and camaraderie for women who have served and currently serve in the United States military. The deadline for women veterans to register for this free conference is Friday, May 22.
This is the sixth year for the conference that has in the past drawn participants who ranged in age from 18 to 103 years old. Some have traveled from as far away as Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. to attend.
The day’s activities include informative sessions on military benefits, networking and career information, and an afternoon of facials, manicures, massages and more.
The day’s guest speaker will be Betty Moseley Brown, associate director for the Center for Women Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Brown is a dynamic speaker who has been instrumental in promoting awareness of the contributions made by women who served in the military through multiple department-wide efforts, such as VA’s Her Story campaign and the Face Behind the File: Women at War DVD.
Brown served in the Marine Corps from 1978 to 1992, and then began her career with the VA. There she has held several positions including veterans benefits counselor, women veterans coordinator, veterans benefits administration, compensation and pension service and later for the associate deputy under secretary for policy and program management. She was the VBS’s first outreach coordinator, coordinating outreach activities of five major programs and providing veterans and their dependents with information on benefits and services administered by VA.
The University of Evansville is proud to host this conference and to celebrate the dedicated women who have served our country. UE has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top midwestern university and voted “Military Friendly” by GI Jobs Magazine.
Military veterans may register online at www.evansville.edu/veteransaffairs or by calling the Vet Center at 812-473-5993 or UE coordinator of veteran affairs Cherie Leonhardt at 812-488-2141.
Lt. Governor Ellspermann and Dr. Wernert Announce 2015 Golden Hoosier Awards
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INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann was joined at the Indiana Statehouse this afternoon by Dr. John Wernert, Secretary of Indiana Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) and Yonda Snyder, Director of the FSSA’s Division of Aging, to announce and honor recipients of the 2015 Golden Hoosier Awards. The award, which began in 2008, annually honors a group of outstanding Hoosier senior citizens for their lifetime of service and commitment to their communities. The award is considered one of the highest honors given by the State of Indiana to senior citizens. “It is my honor to recognize this group of outstanding Senior Hoosiers who are impacting their communities each day,†said Lt. Governor Ellspermann. “They represent the true Hoosier spirit of lifelong service and dedication to making a difference in the lives of many people.†Given annually, eligibility criteria for the Golden Hoosier Awards includes being a current Indiana resident, aged 65 or older and been a volunteer in the community for at least the past three years. 2015 Golden Hoosiers Awards (Name, City):
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EVSC to Offer Free Summer Lunches for Kids
More than 16,000 students eat school lunches every day in the EVSC. And now, those students, their families and anyone in the community, have the option of eating lunches throughout the summer at eight EVSC schools -Â Caze, Cedar Hall, Dexter, Evans, Glenwood, Lincoln, Lodge and Tekoppel. Lunches will be free to those 18 and younger and only $2.75 for individuals over 18.
In addition, free breakfast will be offered at Lincoln School and McGary and Washington middle schools.
The EVSC is able to offer the summer lunches as part of the United States Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
School sites, dates and times for the summer lunch program include:
| Caze Elementary School | June 1 – 26 June 29 – July 10 |
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Cedar Hall Community School | June 1 – June 26 June 29 – July 10 |
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Dexter Elementary School | June 1 – 26 June 29 – July 10 |
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Evans School | June 1 – June 26 June 29 – July 10 |
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
| Glenwood Leadership Academy | June 1 – 26 June 29 – July 10 |
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Lincoln School Breakfast and lunch |
June 1 – 26 (Breakfast) June1 – 26 June 29– July 31 |
9:15 – 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Lodge Community School | June 1 – 26 June 29 – July 10 |
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| McGary Middle School Breakfast only |
June 1– June 26 | 8:15 – 8:45 a.m. |
| Tekoppel Elementary School | June 1 – June 26 June 29 – July 10 |
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Washington Middle School Breakfast only |
June 1 – June 26 | 7:45 – 8:15 a.m. |
Free lunches also will be provided to students who are enrolled in two summer programs, including the Fairlawn STEM Campers which runs from July 27 – July 30 and Westbrook Evolution which runs from June 1 through July 10. Lunch will be served to Fairlawn STEM Campers from 12:30 to 1 p.m. and from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for the Westbrook Evolution campers.
Warrick County School Corporation earns an ‘A’
We are pleased to announce that the Warrick County School Corporation has earned the highest category placement in the Indiana Department of Education’s annual accountability of schools. Warrick County has earned an “Aâ€.
The “A-F†school grading category is part of the Indiana’s school accountability program known as P.L. 221 based on student performance on the ISTEP tests as well as improvement on those tests.
We want to thank all teachers, students, parents, staff, and community members for all your hard work!!
Property owners have no duty for tenant’s free-running dog
Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com
Although the landlords provided the means to restrain the tenant’s dog, they are not responsible for the injuries a motorcyclist sustained when the pooch dashed into the road and caused an accident.
Gary Byers filed a complaint against the property owners, Robert and Rhoda Moredock, following his bike wreck. He argued the landlords breached their duty under a Howard County ordinance by permitting a dangerous dog to run on the property they control.
The Moredocks owned the house and surrounding four acres along County Road West 250 South in Howard County, but the dog, a Rottweiler named Brutus, belonged to their tenant Jessica Stine.
In depositions, Robert Moredock testified the dog was usually inside the house or on a chain while Rhoda Moredock said she only saw the dog loose in the yard when someone came outside and she never saw the dog chase a car or other animal.
After the Howard Superior Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Moredocks, Byers appealed. However, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the decision in Gary P. Byers v. Robert E. Moredock and Rhoda S. Moredock, 34A04-1412-CT-560.
On appeal, Byers contended Robert Moredock’s installation of a metal post to restrain the Rottweiler indicated he knew the dog had a propensity to run.
The Court of Appeals was not convinced. Pointing to Morehead v. Deitrich, 932 N.E.2d at 1279, the unanimous panel ruled although Robert Moredock placed a metal post in the yard, it was not “reasonably foreseeable†that the dog’s owners would not adequately restrain him or that the dog would escape and run into the road.
 2nd Annual Warrick County Communities That Care
                                                          I CARE Awards Breakfast
                                To be held Tuesday, May 19th, 8:30-9:30 am – Ohio Township Public Library
The 2nd annual Warrick County Communities That Care Coalition (WCCTCC) I CARE Awards Breakfast will be held to honor organizations,
youth and individuals that go above and beyond to serve the Warrick County community and contribute to the well-being of its citizens.
Nominees were collected from around Warrick County in three different categories: Organization, Individual and Youth.
WCCTCC coalition members chose the awardees.
NomineesÂ
Organization:
- Warrick County CASA Volunteers
- Warrick County School Resource Officers
- generationON Club of Castle North Middle School
Youth:
- Emma May, Castle North Middle School student
- Kaylynne Glass, Castle High School student
Individual:
- Adam Schmitt, Interim Principal, Tennyson Elementary School
- Paul Kruse, Warrick County Sheriff’s Department
- Ruth Ann Peters, Retired WCSC Teacher
The media is invited to attend the breakfast and awards ceremony.
About Warrick County Communities That Care Coalition:Â The mission of WCCTCC is for Warrick County to be a community of healthy, productive families,Â
free of drug and alcohol abuse, that engage in community and educational activities and present themselves as positive role models, knowing they areÂ
people of value and worth. For more information about WCCTCC, please visit www.wcctcc.org or call 812-421-8336 x105.Â
About Youth First, Inc:Â Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promoteÂ
healthy behaviors, and maximize student success. For more information about Youth First, please visit www.youthfirstinc.org or call 812-421-8336.Â
Riecken Releases Plan For Transparency In Evansville
Evansville- Today State Representative and candidate for Mayor Gail Riecken released her plan for a more transparent city government. “Evansville residents deserve a city government that is open and transparent, allowing for more information sharing, open discussion and actions that instill trust and honestyâ€, said Riecken.
The Riecken Administration will accomplish this through these policies:
- Whistleblower ordinance. I will propose an ordinance that will protect city workers who report problems with city government so that actions by a city official cannot be retaliatory.
- Responsible bidder ordinance. I will propose an ordinance that sets guidelines for securing service contracts, making sure the city gets the best bids possible for quality services through an open and competitive process.
- Open and consistent public dialogue. I pledge to make scheduled bi-monthly appearances at city council meetings for an open discussion of projects and issues.
- Quarterly reports on city finances. I pledge that reports on the status of city finances will be given by my controller or myself quarterly. We will provide this information at city council meetings and on the internet with discussion from the city council.
- Public Review of Budget. Once the proposed city budget is finalized my administration will give the public an opportunity to ask questions and have input.
- Open discussion of State Board of Accounts audits. Without violating Indiana statute and when legally public. I pledge that the audit process and audit reports for the city and water & sewer department will be discussed in a public forum with city council by the controller or the designated departmental staff.
- Expanded Traveling Town Hall sessions. I will expand the content of these to include information on the general state of city finances, progress on projects and issues discussions. While the public will still have every opportunity to relay problems or concerns to the appropriate department heads, my administration will play a more active role in using the Traveling Town Hall to inform the public of city operations.
IS IT TRUE MAY 19, 2015
IS IT TRUE that Ivy Tech has dropped two of their key Engineering courses for lack of enrollment numbers? …by doing so, it has made the entire Engineering program at IVY Tech NONE ACCREDITED? … henceforth any course credit earned in Engineering at Ivy Tech will not be able to transfer to other colleges or Universities until further changes are made?  …we are certain that under the new direction of Chancellor Weinzapfel, these changes can and will be made.?  …already we have seen additional agreements with other University’s with more to follow.?  …we encourage the Chancellor to forge ahead with the good work?
IS IT TRUE that Posey County Democrat Chairman Ed Adams sent out a reminder to the Women’s Club concerning a meeting on Tuesday. the 19th at Weinzapfels at 6:00, so they will be planning their upcoming events for the next few months? …Ed announced they are still needing prizes for the golf scramble on June 6th. Ed asked they finalize their foursomes and be prepared to have a great day with fellow Democrats? Â …we posted this item in hopes the Vanderburgh Democratic Party would get an idea on how to promote a successful golfing event?
IS IT TRUE that Tri-State Voices Co-Host Cheryl Musgrave, a long-time former Republican Officeholder and Republican Appointee of former Governor Daniels may have her title changed or amended to Republican/Tea Party Representative? Â … Cheryl will be the featured Speaker at the Tea Party Meeting this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Browning Room of the Downtown Library?
IS IT TRUE that the Civic Center Switchboard is closed between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm every day for lunch? …If you are trying to reach any city or county offices, don’t expect help during this period.? …with the influx of all of the Warrick County employees, a more laid back approach has been adapted?
IS IT TRUE the City and County are getting their budget information together and will soon be presenting these budgets to their respective Council’s?  …It seems like this process just ended?  … It will be interesting to follow both units of government in that the City Council will have four of its members in a lame duck capacity, while the County Council will have four of its members readying themselves for next year’s election?
IS IT TRUE that we are always seeking new sources of information, tips, news stories and inside gossip for our daily IIT.? Â …please send your info to the citycountymole@gmail.com
Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted the current City County Observer TRI-STATE VOICES TV show for you’re viewing pleasure.
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Motorists Traveling US 41 & I-64 in Gibson County Tomorrow Afternoon Should Expect a Brief Delay
Tuesday afternoon, May 19, at approximately 3:15, hundreds of motorcycles participating in the “Run for the Wall†will be making a rest stop at the Flying J truck stop located at US 41 and CR 1250 South. The motorcyclists left Ontario, CA, on May 13 and are riding to visit “The Wall†in Washington D.C.
Indiana State Police and Gibson County Sheriff’s Department will be shutting down the north and southbound lanes of US 41 near I-64 when the motorcycles exit I-64 to northbound US 41. The motorcycles will then turn west onto CR 1250 South into the Flying J truck stop. Troopers anticipate the highway to be closed for approximately 15 minutes.
At approximately 4:00 p.m. the SB lanes of US 41 at CR 1250 South and EB I-64 at US 41 will be shutdown to allow the motorcyclists to safely enter US 41 and then EB I-64 to their next destination. US 41 SB and I-64 EB lanes will be closed for approximately 15 minutes.
Emergency traffic will be allowed through during the closures. Motorists should plan ahead and expect brief delays.