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IS IT TRUE July 25, 2013 Update!

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IS IT TRUE that the Mole Nation tells us that the Evansville City Council was so put off by the refusal of the Office of the Mayor to release the draft version of the McGladrey Report to them that they promised to kabosh the July 29th special meeting to discuss the report unless they were given copies of it to compare to the final report? …the Council was so determined to get the draft report that they were willing to bring a suit against the City of Evansville to get copies?

IS IT TRUE the Civic Center Moles tell us that Mayoral Counsel Ted Ziemer has folded under this demand and will be providing the City Council with copies of the draft marked confidential?…this is a good first step but the people of Evansville also deserve to see the difference in a draft that is based on unadulterated observations of the City IT department and what changes were made  to see if the city spin doctors inserted themselves into the process? …it is about time that the leadership of Evansville realized that it is what is perceived by the general public when they withhold information from the public that really defines who we are as a City as opposed to after a few elites have had a chance to spin things? …in most real life situations there is no chance to spin?

 

EPD Activity Report: July 24, 2013

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EPD Activity Report: July 24, 2013

EPD Activity Report: July 23, 2013

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EPD PATCH 2012

EPD Activity Report: July 23, 2013

Artist-in-Residence Program Request for Proposal

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The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The museum offers interactive exhibits, programs, and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication. Founded in 2006, the Children’s Museum of Evansville is a valued community resource. The museum’s educational resources include: 18,000 sq. ft. of exhibits comprised of 4 exhibit galleries; classrooms, and multipurpose room. To learn more about the museum, please visitwww.cmoekids.org.

 

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden recognizes Zookeeper Staff during National Zookeeper Week.

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It’s National Zookeeper Week and Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden would like to recognize the efforts of the Zookeepers on staff. Zookeepers are responsible for the daily care of the zoo’s animal collections. Zookeepers feed, water, clean and maintain the general health of the animals. They also strive to enrich the lives of the animals by training them and providing enrichment items (such as toys or puzzle feeders) to help keep their minds and bodies in tip-top shape. Animals need constant care, so Zookeepers work every day of the year (yes, even Christmas.) Zookeepers work closely with the veterinarian staff to monitor the animals and with the commissary staff to make sure the animals are eating a proper diet.  The Zookeeper staff receives dedicated support from their fellow zoo employees to provide a great quality of life for the animals.  Thank you Zookeepers for your tireless efforts!

 

Special Event: Want to learn more about the care of animals at Mesker Park Zoo? Or maybe your child who wants to work with animals when they grow-up? Then join AAKZ for a “Meet the Keeper” Open House on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 11 am to 1 pm. This casual meet and greet, which will include animal encounters, will take place in the Discovery Center. Not only will attendees learn about what keepers do, they will also learn about important local and national conservation efforts and what they can do to support these efforts. Appropriate for all ages. Regular admission rates apply. Zoo Members are FREE.

 

Sen. Becker: Hoosier Women Encouraged to Apply for National Essay Contest, Chance to Visit Capitol

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State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) encourages female high school students to enter the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ (NFWL) 16th-annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest. Winners receive a college scholarship and a trip to the NFWL conference in Washington, D.C.

 

“This year’s contest encourages young women to think about critical contemporary issues, such as the impact of extensive government surveillance and sexual assaults in the military,” Becker said. “Analyzing these issues not only shows maturity on a personal level, but also demonstrates a crucial desire to engage in and improve our government.”

 

Interested students must be female, college-bound juniors or seniors in high school, and must submit an application form and essay on current issues related to the Bill of Rights. Applicants must also be sponsored by a female state legislator.

 

The six contest winners will receive a $3,000 college scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. in November for the NFWL’s annual conference.

 

“I would be honored to sponsor any young woman from our state who is passionate about these important issues facing Indiana and our nation,” Becker said. “This conference provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students interested in politics and government, and I strongly encourage Hoosier women to apply.”

 

Students can find the contest application on the NFWL website. Entries must be submitted by September 15, 2013. Students seeking sponsorship can contact Becker atSenator.Becker@iga.in.gov or 800-382-9467.

 

The NFWL is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting women in leadership positions and government. The scholarship contest is co-sponsored by the National Rifle Association. For more information, contact Alex Rich at alex@womenlegislators.org or 202-293-3040.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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nick herman Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

 

Sarah Adams Possession of Marijuana-Class D Felony

 

Stan Wilson Jr Possession of Methamphetamine-Class D Felony

Operating a Vehicle with an Ace of .15 or More-Class A Misdemeanor

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Class C Misdemeanor

 

Marcellus Washington Possession of Cocaine-Class C Felony

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor

(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement)

 

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.

Envolve Engineering Locates in Downtown Evansville‏

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growth allianceEvansville’s newest engineering firm, Envolve Engineering, LLC recently opened its doors at Innovation Pointe in Downtown Evansville with the support of the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville, the Economic Development Coalition of SW Indiana, and the City of Evansville. Envolve Engineering is led by a group of local professionals with more than 68 years of combined experience in the automotive and consumer goods industries.

Envolve’s Technical Leader, Pat Boarman stated, “Our Design Engineering Company became a reality with the help of Evansville’s various business support groups. The tri-state area has a wealth of professional talent. Our business model simply links local talent with customers from a global market.”

Employment at Envolve Engineering is expected to reach 8-10 professionals in the first six months of business. Growth is expected through 2014 as Envolve’s capabilities compliment other regional employers well. Services provided by Envolve include:

• 3D component modeling & print detailing

• Plastic part design (injection mold, extrusion, thermoforming & specialty molding)

• Metal part design (sheet metal, die casting, powdered metal & other)

• Electromechanical and electronic assemblies (solenoids, motors, controllers & wiring) • Software and control algorithm development

“I commend the ingenuity and commitment of the talented group of engineers who made the decision to stay in Evansville and start their own company when Whirlpool ceased production and closed its product design center,” said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “With assistance of our local economic development team, Envolve Engineering, LLC is well positioned for growth as it seeks to do design work for a variety of national and international clients.”

Envolve Engineering is located on the 5th floor of Innovation Point; Evansville’s premier business incubator in Downtown Evansville. “Evansville is fortunate to have an asset like Innovation Pointe that can be used to help launch new, technology-based companies like Envolve Engineering,” said Growth Alliance president, Debbie Dewey.

“As talent is a critical driver to grow an economy, we were looking at how to leverage the tremendous wealth of talent from the former Whirlpool Product Development Center,” said Greg Wathen, president & CEO for the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana. “The team at Envolve Engineering represents the very best in global refrigeration and appliance design and we’re ecstatic to keep such individuals in Southwest Indiana.”

For inquiries, please contact:

Envolve Engineering Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville

318 Main Street, Suite 502 318 Main Street, Suite 500

Evansville, IN 47708 – Suite 502 Evansville, IN 47708

(812) 492-4586 (812) 401-4243

www.envolve-engineering.com

www.GrowthAllianceEvv.com

Pet Of The Week

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Princess CheckaPrincess Checka is a pretty little lady who lives in the cageless cat lounge at the VHS. This means she’s used to sharing her space, food, and litterbox with other cats! She came to the shelter as unwanted offspring from a family pet. She’s sweet and social, and her adoption fee is $30. She will go home with you spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped!

 

Artist In Residence At The Evansville Museum

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Join Peg Fierke and Robert Eagerton, Artist in Residence (July 21 – September 15) at the Evansville Museum for a three day workshop, with the element of space being the focus. 
July 29, 30, and 31
Morning Session: 9:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Evening Session: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
$125 Members/$150 Non-Members
Ages: Adult
Supplies: See below.
Register by: Wednesday, July 24

 

Presented in partnership with the Martha and Merritt deJong Foundation and the Daus Family Foundation in memory of John J. Daus, Jr.

 

The Artist’s Residency is presented in partnership with the ROBERT G. GRAVES FAMILY in honor of VIRGINIA G. SCHROEDER

A collaborative exhibition featuring the work of Indianapolis artists Peg Fierke and Robert Eagerton will be presented in the Old Gallery. Both experienced artists who began their careers using traditional printmaking methods, Fierke and Eagerton have continued their artistic development using technology as a tool in their art making. Each artist taught at Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis for roughly 40 years and have a common approach to making art: a lifelong process of exploration that lets the process, rather than a preconceived end product, shape their imagery.

 

Eagerton co-founded Transfiguration Press in Sarasota, Florida, one of the first printmaking workshops specializing in hand-drawn lithographs, etchings and fine art photography. Fierke has also worked outside the confines of academia, having developed interdisciplinary classes in philosophy and physiology and teaching in New York City, Europe, British Columbia, and Ireland. Both artists have extensive national and international exhibition records and their work is included in museum collections around the country.

 

2013 Martha And Merritt Dejong Artist-In-Residence

Join Peg for a three day workshop in July, where the element of space will be the focus. The other elements of design are the means by which the space is articulated. We will discuss and investigate many of the strategies and devices the painter can use to control and manipulate space in a painting.

Students can work in the painting medium of their choice on canvas, panel, paper, etc. Subject matter will be up to each student. It is advisable to bring any objects or other references to work from if needed. Drawings or paint-sketches might be useful for some.
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