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Hoosiers Should Prepare for Arctic Blast

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ISPFor the last few days the National Weather Service has forecast the impeding Arctic blast targeting the Midwest to include the Hoosier state. Your Indiana State Police are in preparation for whatever Mother Nature has in store. Extra manpower will available as needed to patrol the major roadways to ensure stranded motorists will receive assistance as soon as possible and to respond to other weather related incidents. For the last few days the National Weather Service has forecast the impeding Arctic blast targeting the Midwest to include the Hoosier state. Your Indiana State Police are in preparation for whatever Mother Nature has in store. Extra manpower will available as needed to patrol the major roadways to ensure stranded motorists will receive assistance as soon as possible and to respond to other weather related incidents. Citizens can keep up-to-date with the latest developments by monitoring the Indiana State Police on Facebook, Twitter (@indstatepolice), and Nixle (www.nixle.com). Your Indiana State Police have also created a new web page specifically dedicated to the upcoming winter storm and the page will be updated beginning tomorrow and running through Monday or later as needed. This website can be found athttp://www.in.gov/isp/3096.htm .

Citizens are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during the winter storm and bitter cold temperatures. Due to the severe nature of this storm, depending upon conditions in various parts of the state, vehicles left abandoned along the roadways, especially along the interstates, may be towed immediately. Citizens are also urged to avoid calling state, county, and local law enforcement dispatch centers for updates on road and weather conditions. To receive the latest road and weather information tune into your favorite radio station, TV news station, or call the statewide road and weather line at 800-261-ROAD (7623) or visit the INDOT website atwww.trafficwise.in.gov.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) offers the following information as well.

Have a Plan

Hoosiers can take the time now to develop a plan for a potential power outage. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) recommends citizens look up their electric utility’s outage reporting phone number and add it to their cell phone contact list.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) recommends every household have an emergency preparedness kit. Essential supplies to gather ahead of time in case utilities are disrupted:

• Food and water for three days (includes three gallons of water per person, per day)
• Battery operated or hand crank all hazards radio
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries for radio and flashlight
• Extra clothing, warm blankets, sleeping bags for staying warm in your home if you lose power
• Special items (baby formula, insulin, medications)
Families should also take the time to check with neighbors and see if there’s anything they can do for each other before, during or after the storm.

Travel

With the potential for additional snow, Hoosiers should carefully consider if travel is necessary. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will continue to monitor forecasts for the storm beginning Saturday night and deploy the needed personnel, equipment and materials ahead of any predicted accumulation. Motorists are encouraged to avoid travel during and after the storm as high winds are expected to reduce visibility for drivers.

Temperatures well below freezing are expected to follow the storm, reducing the effectiveness of road salt in melting the snow and ice. INDOT will be treating the salt with specialty chemicals.

Before heading out, residents should check the Indiana County Travel Advisory Map at http://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/. It’s updated with information from the county emergency management agencies and describes the conditions for a travel warning, watch, advisory and caution.

For road updates, please visit http://indot.carsprogram.org or call 800-261-ROAD. DO NOT call local law enforcement or 9-1-1 for road information. These lines need to be left open for emergency calls.

Indiana State Police (ISP) encourage drivers to delay a trip if possible, but if travel is necessary, let someone know your route, expected time of arrival, and how to reach you. Charge your cell phone before leaving. Pack essential items such as high protein snacks, water, first aid kit, flashlight, warm blankets, extra prescription medications and important documents or information you might need during an emergency.

If you become stranded, do not leave the car unless there is shelter nearby. Call for help. If you don’t have a cell phone, tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna for rescuers to see. Run the engine for 10 minutes every hour to stay warm and keep the exhaust pipe free of blockage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Extreme Cold

Subzero temperatures and strong winds will create a potentially dangerous situation Sunday through Tuesday. Wind chills could reach -30 degrees or lower. Hoosiers should limit their exposure by staying indoors. If you must go outside, make it as brief as possible. Wear several layers of loose-fitting clothing, and cover any exposed skin with a hat, scarf, and gloves.

The Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH) reminds pet owners to be especially sensitive to their animals’ limits when outside. Most pets cannot tolerate more than 20 minutes outside when the temperature drops below zero. Be sure to provide a sheltered place for outdoor pets and make sure they have fresh water. Use a heater for water or change the supply frequently.

 

Indiana State Police will be Towing all Abandoned Vehicles from Major Highways

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In preparation for the impending winter weather, Indiana State Police at the Evansville District will begin towing abandoned vehicles along major highways. Vehicles will be removed to allow INDOT snow removal crews to operate in a more efficient manner. Troopers at Evansville will begin towing abandoned vehicles tomorrow at noon. All vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

If you find your vehicle has been towed, you can contact Indiana State Police at 1-800-852-3970.

The Evansville district serves Knox, Pike, Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties.

For road condition updates please call 1-800-261-ROAD. Do not call local law enforcement or 911 for road information.

Sean Selby Receives Additional Endorsements For State Representative

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For Immediate Release

Evansville, Jan. 4 – In yet another significant set of endorsements, Sheriff Brad Rogers has announced his support for Sean Selby in the 78th District Representative race.

Fellow Hoosiers in District 78,

I learned that Sean Selby is running in the race for State Representative in District 78.  I am endorsing Sean Selby in this campaign.

In 2011, I was involved in kicking out federal FDA agents from Elkhart County after they were involved in harassing a local farmer and violating his fourth amendment rights. Since that action, the feds have not returned.  Constitutionally minded state and local officials are necessary to guard our Republic.

Sean and I see eye to eye on efforts to mitigate federal overreach and harassment of citizens in Indiana.  This is the type of liberty-minded person we need at the state house.

We have many pressing issues in law enforcement, some of which includes a federal push for gun control.  The United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution (Article I, Section 32) are the people’s assurance that the government will guard the right for citizens to protect themselves.  I believe that Sean will stand on constitutional principles in all legislative matters.

We will need a strong and independent voice to provide clarity on the statewide issues and projects.  I graduated from the University of Evansville with a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice and the Evansville area is near and dear to my heart.  I look forward to what he will do for the 78th District.  I believe Sean would be an excellent choice to fulfill the remainder of Suzanne Crouch’s term based on the experience and character he has.

I hope tomorrow you will vote for Sean Selby in your caucus for the sake of all of us in Indiana.

Sincerely,

 

Bradley D. Rogers, Sheriff (Republican)

Elkhart County, Indiana

 

Additional endorsements came from:

  • Dr. Dennis Frey – the president of Master’s International School of Divinity and resident of the 78th District
  • Cindy Evans – a small business owner of a Women’s Business Enterprise, resident in the 78th District, and mother of four
  • Kellie Browning – teacher of five years in Warrick County, a mother of four, and resident of the 78th District
  • David Christmas – a Vanderburgh County Republican Precinct Committeeman and 2012 State Convention Delegate
  • Brady Werne – a Dubois County Precinct Committeeman and 2012 State Convention Delegate
  • Tony Howard – currently a law clerk who followed Sean as a chairman of the USI College Republicans

 

Previous endorsements included:

 

  • State Senator Jim Banks – Indiana’s 17th District Senator and tireless champion of conservative causes
  • Tammi Mitchell – a Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeeman and 2012 State Convention Delegate
  • Chris Politano – Precinct Committeeman and former candidate himself who dropped in favor of Sean Selby

 

Media Contact:

 

Sean Selby

Candidate for State Representative (HD78)

812-480-0542

sean@seanselby.com

www.seanselby.com

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, January 02, 2014

 

MICHAEL KIRWER                            CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS-D FELONY

PUBLIC INTOXICATION-B MISDEMEANOR

 

ROBERT HAWKINS                           STRANGULATION- D FELONY

DOMESTIC BATTERY-D Felony

BATTERY-A MISDEMEANOR

RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMEN- A MISDEMEANOR

Habitual Offender Enhancement

 

John Jackson Jr.        Attempted Murder – A Felony

Attempted Murder – A Felony

Armed Robbery – B Felony

Armed Robbery – B Felony

Residential Entry – D Felony

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.

 

ART NOIR 2014: CALL FOR ARTISTS

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CALL FOR ARTISTS
Please remit to:
318 Main Street
Evansville, IN 47708
with registration fee
ALL MEDIA
ANY THEME 
We only ask that the work be black,
white, or grey-scale.
If your work is framed, we ask artists
to only use black or white
mats and framing.

CASH PRIZES
Best of Show – $300
1st Place – $200
2nd Place – $100
3rd Place – $50

TIMELINE
Pre-registration  – 1/6/14
Works received – 1/14/14
Opening reception – 1/24/14

QUESTIONS?
Call (812) 422-2111,

 

 

 

 

Reitz Custodian Receives January Cause for Applause Award

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 Kirk Owens, head custodian at Reitz High School, is the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s January Cause for Applause winner. EVSC’s Cause for Applause award is given monthly to an EVSC employee who goes above and beyond his/her normal job responsibilities.

 

According to Rachel Ordower, a teacher at Reitz, Owens does so much for the students, faculty and staff at Reitz that it’s hard to keep track.

 

Ordower wrote in her nomination letter that Owens sometimes uses his own money to make sure students have food at lunch and often comes in early and stays late to help students and teachers with special projects. Ordower also wrote that Owens takes “students under his wing” and has helped get them involved in school activities and other functions.

 

“I have seen Kirk’s caring personality first hand,” Ordower wrote. “Kirk spend his own time and money to build a large wooden cage that would easily fit in my classroom and brought his snakes to school for my students to study. It took him several weeks outside of school to complete the cage, but he happily did it!”

 

Heather Bailey said that students in her Life Skills classes have definitely benefited from Kirk’s engaging personality, and his ability to draw students in to help him with a project he is working on. “He has definitely gone above and beyond for my class,” she said.

 

Anyone can nominate an employee of the EVSC for the award. Deadline for nominations is the third Friday of each month. Go to http://www.evscschools.com/community/nominate-evsc-employees-exemplary-work for the nomination form. Paper forms are available at the schools for those without access to the Internet.

EPD Activity REPORT 1.2.2014

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EPD Activity REPORT 1.2.2014

IS IT TRUE January 3, 2014

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IS IT TRUE January 3, 2014

IS IT TRUE State Senator Jim Banks weighed in on the State House of Representatives race and formally endorsed Sean Selby to replace Suzanne Crouch recently ascended to the position of State Auditor via the political appointment route?…Ms. Crouch is the second female from Vanderburgh County to be recognized for exemplary service by an appointment by the Governor to a cabinet level position?…the other Vanderburgh County official to have made that jump was former Vanderburgh County Assessor and County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave who served the people of Indiana under the Daniels Administration?

IS IT TRUE the City County Observer has been granted formal authority to publish articles from the statewide legal publication called The Indiana Lawyer?…this publication focuses on topics of legal interest on the state level and will add value to the CCO experience for our readers?…Mole 3 tells us that there were some objections registered to this arrangement by some competition that shall remain unnamed?

IS IT TRUE the CCO is confused as to why Evansville has now suffered through its second snow storm of the winter without the benefit of any pretreatment of beet juice being applied to the roads?…there have been no reports of shortages of the pretreatment mix and no news of price escalation?…as pretreatment of roads prior to predicted snow and ice storms is a standard practice we are sort of confused as to why this is not happening?…the roads during the first round of storms were a dangerous mess as they are now?…the people of Evansville deserve an explanation about this mystifying change in service delivery on the part of local government?

IS IT TRUE that the City of Evansville in yet another silent maneuver has acquired the property at 5 East Riverside Drive and tagged as parcel #82-06-31-022-059.003-029?…this is a lot that sits squarely on Bee Slough and has one storage building but has essentially no commercial value due to its proximity to the Bee Slough where the Combined Sewage Overflows end up right before exiting into the Ohio River?…the City of Evansville must think there is some strategic value to this property because on May 20, 2013 they paid $170,000 to GAGE for this property?…the estimated value of the property on the sales disclosure form filed with the Vanderburgh County Assessor was ZERO?…the previous assessed value was $374,500 raising some eyebrows about the accuracy of the assessment and the wisdom of the purchase?…this is the same month that Global Blade Technology decided Evansville was not the place for them and vacated the space in Park 41 where they had been for 20 months?…you can see the sales disclosure document below?

Sale of 5 East Riverside

IS IT TRUE we reiterate our assertion from yesterday that in view of the latest debacle in the capacity to VET anything the City County Observer would like to call upon the Evansville City Council and particularly Councilman John Friend who has been a vocal nemesis of the poor VETTING done by the City to first FREEZE ALL LOANS AND INCENTIVE PACKAGES IMMEDIATELY and second to ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR VETTING AND A VETTING COMMISSION MADE UP OF COMPETENT PEOPLE THAT ACTUALLY DO KNOW HOW TO VET?…we would also invite a position paper from Councilman Friend on Angel investment and how Evansville could actually participate in such foreign things to the positive benefit of the local economy?

Breaking News: Sean Selby Receives Political Endorsements

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Evansville, Jan. 3 – Earlier this week Sean Selby officially announced his candidacy for State Representative. He brings almost two decades of political experience to the race for the 78 th House District seat which will be vacated soon by Suzanne Crouch. She recently accepted a position to be the next Auditor of the State of Indiana. The special election to replace her will take place on Saturday, January 4 th . An entrepreneur and small business owner in the technology field for nearly a decade and a half, Selby has been involved politically for more than half his life. He has held numerous positions including elective and representative roles and helped in more than 15 political campaigns in nearly as many years. Available for comment, he stated about the race:

“I am simply overwhelmed with support we’ve received thus far from fellow precinct committeemen, on social media, with endorsements from a candidate who exited the race gracefully, a former state convention delegate, and a sitting state senator thus far. It has far surpassed my expectations and I believe it is an indication of the type of leadership people want at the statehouse.”

Earlier today, it was announced that Chris Politano, a candidate and precinct committeeman, officially dropped out of the race and endorsed Selby. Politano had previously indicated his intention to file, saying:

”Sean has more experience than any other candidate having served on multiple election and re-election campaigns at local, state and federal levels. He is well acquainted with fundraising as well as campaign strategy. He has been involved extensively with the party since childhood and has nearly 20 years of experience. Sean also has lived and done business in both Warrick and Vanderburgh county giving him a distinct advantage over the other candidates in term of getting re-elected. His entering the race was one of the key reasons I decided not to run. Lastly, he already has realtionships formed with Indiana state senators, Representatives and other key figures in the Party. This will allow him to be immediately effective.”

Following that endorsement, it was Tammi Mitchell, who has served with distinction as a Republican Party Precinct Committeeman and 2012 State Convention Delegate who endorsed Selby along with Chris Albertson from Scott County who is serving as a Precinct Committeeman and also attended the Republican State Convention as a Delegate in 2012.

Then, it was reported that Indiana State Senator Jim Banks sent an email to local Precinct Committeemen endorsing Selby in his bid to fulfill the remainder of Suzanne Crouch’s term. Sen. Banks had worked on political campaigns in Evansville nearly a decade ago and has known Selby for that period. Selby said:

”I am thrilled that Sen. Banks endorsed the campaign and appreciate his tireless efforts to be a leading conservative voice in the State Senate for the people of his 17 th Senate District and for all Hoosiers. His willingness to stand for what he believes in is inspiring and it is the type of leadership that our state needs more of. If elected, I plan to provide similar leadership.”

Banks said in his letter to local Republican leaders:

“I wanted to take a few minutes to lend my support for my long-time friend Sean Selby. I know some of you personally from my time living in Evansville over a decade ago. It was during that time Sean became a great friend and over the time since we’ve collaborated on numerous conservative causes and campaigns. I know he would make a strong and consistent advocate for conservative principles and I know he will work tirelessly to support southwest Indiana and your values. As a small business owner he knows intimately the issues facing job creators throughout our state. More than anything I know Sean will do what’s right rather than what he’s told to do which is an important quality I know you appreciate in many of your independent minded legislators currently serving your region. I am a big fan of Sean’s as he’s been very helpful to me over the years and has remained a loyal friend.”

Media Contact:

Sean Selby

Candidate for State Representative (HD78) 812-480-0542 sean@seanselby.com www.seanselby.com

Public Notice for meeting of 1-6-14 with cancellation notice of FINANCE MEETING‏

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EVSCThe Board of Finance of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of School Trustees meeting of Monday, January 6 has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Monday, January 27, 2014.

 

The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2014, 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.

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