EVSC WEBSITE TO KEEP FAMILIES UP TO DATE ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
A new webpage on the EVSC Office of Transportation website will be dedicated to informing families of road construction projects, and the effect on bus routes in the EVSC, said Director of Transportation Michael Mentzel. Families can see the new site by going to www.evscschools.com/bus.
Transporting more than 15,000 students twice each day is no casual feat – and when road construction or other obstacles present themselves, the EVSC turns to its routing coordinators and computer software, Versatrans, to come up with the best solution to get students to and from school safely and on time. “It is not as simple as just deciding to take a different route,†Mentzel said. “We have to often break up a route into multiple parts due to the closures, find alternate ways to get to destinations – sometimes even changing where the bus stops will be – and notify families and students’ teachers at their schools, so that students know where to be to get on and off the bus.â€
Director of Transportation Mike Mentzel said the year-long road widening project that began in June and is taking place on Oak Hill Road from Pigeon Creek to Lynch Road, affects thousands of residents, including families whose children attend Vogel Elementary, North Junior High and North High School. Contractor Ragle, Inc., has announced a section of the road that will be opened for local traffic, and a new section that will be closed beginning Sept. 23.
According to Jason Ragle, manager of the Oak Hill Project, the timeline for the rest of September and October includes:
- Sept. 16-18: Paving of two lanes from Max Road to Lake Drive. Buses will be allowed through.
- Sept. 19 after 9 a.m.: Lake Drive will open
- Sept. 23: Capitol Boulevard will be closed for several weeks. Capitol to Ridgetop Drive will be completely closed because there will be a large hole in the road. Riders of Bus N87 will be divided, with some students traveling on Bus 201 and the rest on N87 – until this phase of the road project is completed.
EVSC Asst. Routing Coordinator Teresa Keeton, said that changes in bus routes will begin with the afternoon route on Thursday, September 19. The school bus will no longer be able to travel all the way up to homes on Capitol Boulevard, so the route will be split in portions – with one bus picking up students living off Oak Hill Road, south of Capitol; and another bus that will instead travel on Hwy 41, east on Lynch Road, and then south on the portion of Oak Hill Road on the north end that is not yet closed to local traffic, to pick up students off Capitol Boulevard
As portions of the project are completed, the routes will continue to change, Keeton said.
Parents, principals, and teachers have been notified of the coming changes in route, pick up times, and buses – but for anyone with questions they can find the information and routing maps – located on the Transportation website at www.evscschools.com/bus. Anyone with children attending Vogel, North or North Junior High, who may be new to the area, or who did not receive a letter from the Office of Transportation should call 435-1BUS.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.
Benjamin Brown IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
Invasion of Privacy-Class A Misdemeanor
Donna Cardin                   Neglect of a Dependent-Class D Felony
Keith Borst                        Possession of Methamphetamine-Class D Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor
Darion Hamilton             Theft-Class D Felony
James Loper                      Intimidation-Class D Felony
Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class A Misdemeanor                        (Habitual Offender Enhancement)
John Oberg                        Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More-Class C Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Class C Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at KPhernetton@vanderburghgov.org
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
Sisters Arrested after Fleeing from Police
Pike County – Yesterday afternoon, September 17, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police and Indiana Conservation Officers responded to residence located at 4713 South 3rd Street in Velpen to investigate a possible intruder. When officers arrived the front door of the residence was open. A quick search revealed no one was inside the residence, but drug paraphernalia was in plain view. The homeowner, Tina Winchell, 47, was detained while Trooper John Davis left the residence to obtain a search warrant.
Winchell’s sister, Lisa Schaefer, 52, later arrived at the residence driving a 2001 maroon Cadillac. Winchell grabbed her three-year-old daughter and got inside Schaefer’s car and fled. Schaefer was driving and refused to stop for Pike County Deputy Jeff Boger and Indiana Conservation Officer Trent Stinson. She led police down several different back roads between Velpen and Huntingburg. Schaefer was driving nearly 100 mph at times and on several different occasions attempted to ram Deputy Boger. They eventually stopped on US 231 just south of I-64 and were arrested. The three-year-old was released to a family member. Winchell and Schaefer were taken to the Pike County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
During the search of the residence, officers found over a dozen pieces of aluminum foil with burnt residue, which tested positive for meth. One of the pieces of aluminum foil was located under the child’s bed near some of her toys. Officers also located a glass smoking pipe and glass snorting tubes. There were also multiple open alcohol containers throughout the residence.
Arrested and Charges:
• Tina Winchell, 47, 4713 S. 3rd Street, Velpen, IN
1. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony
2. Neglect of a Dependant, Class D Felony
3. Fleeing from Lawful Detention, Class D Felony
4. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor
5. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
• Lisa Schaefer, 52, 19748 N. 4th Street, St. Meinrad, IN
1. Assisting a Criminal, Class D Felony
2. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class D Felony
3. Criminal Recklessness, Class D Felony
The investigation is continuing.
MEDIA NOTE:
Picture 1 is Schaefer
Picture 2 is Winchell
Arresting Officers: Deputy Jeff Boger, Pike County Sheriff’s Department
Trooper John Davis, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Department of Natural Resources, Huntingburg Police and
Dubois County Sheriff’s Department
Breaking News: Councilman John Friend Announces He Cannot Support Downtown Hotel
Over the past several months, I have struggled with the proposed convention hotel, especially the financial commitment that would be required to make this happen. In light of the many financial challenges of our community; considering that I must act as a gatekeeper of the public financial well being, prioritizing projects is essential. Consequently, at this time, I will not be able to support the proposed hotel. Once we have determine the magnitude of our commitment to mandatory expenditures, emphasis on the Downtown Medical School, I may be supportive for a convention hotel provide it meets our budgetary constraints and makes good common sense. This decision has not been easy knowing that our community must move forward and I will always be mindful of this noble cause. I will be totally committed and will support the administration's efforts in locating Indiana University's Medical School in our Downtown. This has to be our number one objective. Sincerely, John Friend Finance Chairman Common Council of Evansville, IN
Breaking News: Councilman Dan Adams Announces Decision on Downtown Hotel
For many months, I have consulted those experts here and without about the downtown convention hotel. The time for my decision on this matter is here. I believe strongly that our fair City has a limited number of “golden eggs†of leverage sources for urban development. Although a hotel next to the Centre has some shimmering merit, it also has much risk. In light of the added burden of the EPA mandated, soon-to-increased water and sewer rates on our people AND in harmony with my 2011 campaign promise to my constituents to go slow with new public money spending (See hdanadams.com), I know our “golden eggs†must be used very carefully and parsimoniously with most value to guarantee success. By placing them in the new expanded medical school project basket (IUMS-Evansville)…something I know from a lifetime of experience…, I can assure the taxpayers and my colleagues that our limited monies will be best spent. Right now, we have the convention hotel cart before the new downtown medical school horse.
That powerful, only-one chance for urban renewal will have its RFP come forth at Thanksgiving and the new medical school’s location should be decided hopefully by Valentine’s Day 2014, some four months away. Its construction would begin in 2015, which would allow the bond debt of the Centre to be paid off in 2018. A financial breather for us all would be allowed.
As our local history teaches us, hotels can come and go. Our projected medical school with its 1200 students, 130 residents, an exciting simulation center, a minimum of four or more hospitals and four major educational institutions is forever ! Thus, I know for the best bang for our buck, we must put all of our “eggs†in the downtown medical school basket first. City supported downtown hotels (then requiring very low equity input), parking garages, new living space, many permanent good paying jobs, guaranteed urban growth and a hundred years’ worth of superbly trained medical personnel will most certainly follow, as it has in Scranton PA, Atlanta, Grand Rapids and many other locales. Many will criticize me for my lack of vision. I contend that vision is exactly what I am providing.
At this point in time, I will vote No on the present downtown convention hotel.
H. Dan Adams, MD MBA Evansville City Councilman At-Large
Catch the Latest Edition of “The Indiana State Police Road Showâ€
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This week’s show features Sergeant Anthony Emery. Sergeant Emery discusses his role in the newly formed ISP Recruiting Section and what the recruiting section will be doing to attract qualified personnel to a career with the Indiana State Police.
1964- THE TRIBUTE Worlds #1 Beatles Show
1964 THE TRIBUTE is coming to the Victory Theatre for one night only on Friday, October 4th, 2013 at 8:00 PM. Order tickets before 10:00am on September 23rd the tickets at the Early Bird Special price of $32.50. Tickets
will be increasing to $35.50 (includes $3 facility fee) on September 23rd. Do not miss your chance to see the world’s best Beatles tribute band.
Rolling Stone Magazine has named 1964 the “Number One Beatles Tribute Show on Earth.†The band’s portrayal is so musically and visually accurate, that even the former president of the Beatles record label claims they sent “shivers down my spine!†1964 The Tribute has been featured on national television several times with appearances on Entertainment Tonight, PM Magazine, CNN, The USA Network, and The Nashville Network. They consistently travel and sell out major concert venues around the world. In 2006 they sold out the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York for a record-breaking 7th time!
1964 The Tribute showcases songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, such as “I Want To Hold Your Handâ€, “Eight Days a Weekâ€, and “Helpâ€. With their breathtaking ability to become the Fab Four, 1964 re-creates an early 60’s live Beatles concert down to the smallest details, such as authentic clothing, instruments, hairstyles, and on-stage banter.
1964 The Tribute is a show you can’t miss. If you haven’t had the chance to see them before – don’t pass up this one. If you’ve witnessed their performance before, you know how spectacular they are and shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to experience the new 1964 show. It’s a once in a lifetime event that brings the past into the present with the most accurate and fun Beatles show in the world!
Tickets are increasing from $32.50 to $35.50 (includes $3 facility fee) on September 23rd. Don’t miss your chance at this early bird price! They may be purchased at the Ford Center Ticket Office, online at ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, located at 1 SE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Evansville.
For More Information Contact:
Meridian Entertainment Janelle Hopkins staff@meridianconcerts.com Phone: 517-694-2525
Victory Theatre is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.
STANDUP PHENOMENON JEFF DUNHAM ANNOUNCES HIS WINTER 2013 “DISORDERLY CONDUCT†TOUR
The nation’s number one comedian Jeff Dunham and his beloved cast of characters announce the kick off of the winter leg of their 2013 “Disorderly Conduct†worldwide tour. The international concert series begins on December 4th in Fayetteville, NC with stops in Fairfax, VA, Pittsburgh, PA, Lexington, KY, and Evansville, IN. Tickets for all shows go on sale September 20th.
Fans all over the world can look forward to a new jam-packed show with more laughs than ever before. Dunham’s famed troupe of sidekicks are back: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple creature Peanut, the spicy pepper from south of the border José Jalapeño, and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself.
Dunham and his comedic sidekicks most recent Comedy Central one-hour special entitled “Minding the Monsters,†is the fifth in a string of record-breaking specials. “Minding the Monsters†takes its audience into the ultimate haunted house where you can see Walter transform into something grumpier than he already is, watch Bubba J rise from the dead, meet Peanut’s alter ego, The Purple Avenger of the Night, and his spicy sidekick, and witness Achmed literally dressed to kill in an outfit that would terrify the most terrifying terrorist! It debuted on Comedy Central to 7.5 million viewers, making it the most watched special of the year for the network. Upon its release on DVD, it was the #1 comedy DVD on Amazon.com
and exceeded platinum sales within 6 days. It has already reached triple platinum status.
The amazing rise of Jeff Dunham continues apace, with 2013 having seen Jeff continue to pack arena-sized venues. Dunham and his sidekicks are preparing for their sixth trip to Europe this fall, stopping in the U.K., Germany, and Belgium.
In 2013, fans will also get the chance to see Achmed the Dead Terrorist like he’s never been seen before! This December, Jeff Dunham will premiere his very first animated feature “Achmed Saves America,†starring the world’s most beloved, failed bad- guy! In this full length animated movie, Achmed is having a very bad day… After accidentally blowing himself up, the world’s most incompetent suicide bomber finds himself whisked away from his homeland by a giant bald eagle and dropped off in… Americaville, USA. There, mistaken by the kind-hearted Wilson family for a visiting French exchange student, “The Little Skeleton That Couldn’t” bumblingly plots to destroy the town and all of its “infidels”. But, once he’s exposed to the sweet things in life — including all-you- can-eat buffets and frozen yogurt — Achmed’s campaign of hate turns into a patriotic All-American lovefest.
The phenomenal international success of Dunham and his cohorts have been driven by his Comedy Central specials, which set global records for both ratings and sales. Dunham’s 4th Comedy Central TV special “Controlled Chaos,†premiered to a staggering 8.3 million viewers overall making it the most viewed cable show that night. The global TV event enjoyed a never-before simultaneous same day worldwide debut in a dozen countries. Dunham continued to break ratings records at the end of 2011, when The Bio Channel’s premiere of Jeff Dunham: “Birth of a Dummy†became the network’s top rated telecast ever.
No wonder The New York Times Magazine declared Jeff Dunham “the most successful comedian working in America.†Dunham was recently named Pollstar’s #1 Comedy Tour in North America for three years running as well as their Top Worldwide Tour for two years in a row.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013
FORD CENTER
DOORS AT 2:00 PM/ SHOW AT 3:00 PM
TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 20TH AT 10 AM
Tickets available at the Ford Center ticket office, Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000
To request an interview or additional press materials, please contact Debbie Keller at dkellerpublicity@aol.com or 480-839-9474.
Ford Center is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.