This week, on IN the House, Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) addresses the thousands of students, teachers and supporters attending the “Ed Reform Rocks” Rally held at the Statehouse on Monday, March 11. Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) joins us to discuss HB 1003 and HB 1004, two bills moving forward to help more students access high-quality early education programs.
Reitz senior Samuel Tadros was notified recently that he is one of only 40 students from across the state to be selected by the Indianapolis Star and the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) as an Academic All-Star.
Tadros was one of 90 regional honorees that were selected from nominations from students’ individual schools. Once selected as a regional honoree, Tradros was eligible to be selected as one of 40 Academic All-Stars based on the his academic accomplishments, including grade point average, academic courses, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service and involvement.
As an Academic All-Star, Tadros will be recognized at an awards luncheon on April 10 in Indianapolis. In addition, the Indianapolis Star will publish a special section recognizing all honorees on the same day.
Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, March 14, 2013.
Hershell Hargrove Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator-Class D Felony
Keith Pearson Intimidation-Class C Felony (Three Counts)
Intimidation-Class D Felony (Three Counts)
Public Intoxication-Class B Misdemeanor
Disorderly Conduct-Class B Misdemeanor
For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Regene Newman at 812.435.5156 or via e-mail at rinewman@vanderburghgov.org
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
SENTENCE CHART
Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days
On Tuesday, March 19, Leadership Evansville will honor and
celebrate 124 community individuals, businesses, organizations and projects for their
servant leadership at Celebration of Leadership (COL). The ceremony will be held at
5:30 p.m. at The Centre Ballroom in downtown Evansville.
A total of 39 awards will be presented to recipients who have shown exceptional
community and public service in the following categories: Arts, Education, Environment,
Government & Public Service, Health & Social Service and Neighborhood &
Community.
One individual will receive the prestigious Jefferson Award through a partnership with
the Evansville Courier & Press.
“The diversity of the Celebration of Leadership nominations demonstrates the incredible
passion and commitment to our citizens in making our community even better,â€
Executive Director Lynn Miller Pease. “Watching COL and learning about all of the
incredible things people are doing helps inspire all of us to engage in our community to
make it a better place.â€
The partnership between Leadership Evansville and the Evansville Courier & Press has
led to four Evansville recipients of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Awards for Public
Service in the past nine years, an accomplishment no other community in the United
States has achieved. The past Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis recipients include: Kathryn
Martin, 2007; Holly Dunn-Pendleton, 2006; Billy Bolin and Paul Kirby, 2005; and
Bridget McDaniel, 2003.
Members of the Evansville community demonstrate leadership every day, according to
Miller Pease. However, many of those individuals, businesses and organizations go
unrecognized. COL is one channel for all of these leaders to be recognized and
applauded for their actions to better our community.
The nominations are diverse, emotional and amazing stories of our community. They
range from a teacher changing her students’ lives at school but also after school, a young
man who spent the last months of his life dedicated to cancer research, community
leaders setting out to make Evansville a more beautiful place to live, a high school girl
focused on teaching other women self-defense, a library who sees technology growing
and wants to get people an opportunity to learn and grow with it. These are just
examples of all of the fantastic nominations that will be recognized at COL.
“COL is the academy awards for servant leadership,†said Miller Pease. “Recognizing
ordinary individuals for doing extraordinary things to make our community the best place
to live, work and play.â€
Reservations are still being taken for COL. If you would like to attend, call the
Leadership Evansville office at 812-425-3828 or make an online reservation at
http://leadershipevansville.org/programs/celebration-of-leadership. Admission is
$15/adult, $5/student.
ABOUT CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP
Celebration of Leadership is Leadership Evansville’s conscious effort to recognize
servant leaders in our community. Awards are given to recognize individuals,
organizations, projects and businesses for going above and beyond the call of duty to
improve our community.
ABOUT LEADERSHIP EVANSVILLE
Leadership Evansville was founded in 1976 by a group of future-thinking local leaders
whose original commitment to community-wide betterment remains unique and strong.
Leadership Evansville brings together people with different talents, gifts and perspectives
and transforms these individuals into leaders who embrace the concept of community
trusteeship and the collaborative process. The experience helps participants develop an
understanding of how today’s leaders function, and teaches them the skills to apply this
knowledge in provided real life opportunities through practice and performance. These
attitudes, skills and processes are taught to, adults, youth, organizations, not-for-profits,
IS IT TRUE March 15, 2013
IS IT TRUE Indiana Senate Bill 343 is a bill written to do away with some of the inequities contained in the original statute permitting a merger of city and county governments?…SB343 requires a separate block of votes for each entity, and must be passed by 50%-55% of the voters in each block?… it also requires a detailed fiscal impact study be submitted to a department of local government finance at least 6 months before any election, and the legislative bodies of the reorganizing political subdivisions must prepare the reorganization plan, not a political appointed group of hacks?… SB343 is stalled in the house, and probably will not be given a hearing, unless we can apply some pressure to members of the Government Regulatory and Reform Committee, of which Wendy McNamara is a member?…you can contact Wendy at (317) 232 9671, or her secretary (317) 232 9705 and urge her to bring SB343 to a hearing?
IS IT TRUE the forensic audit of the Ford Center that was passed 7 – 2 over the objections of Council members Jonathan Weaver and Missy Mosby has now gone to the next step of disclosure?…the forensic audit will be concentrating on between 6 and 8 transactions that have rumors of overpayment surrounding them?…such rumors should easily be verified or debunked by a competent consultant in short order?…what may need to be allowed is for some competent consultant to expand their audit to areas that are not the subject of rumors?…if there was foul play in the finances of the Ford Center it is highly probable that the people involved would have covered their tracks to the best of their ability?…there may not be smoke or fire but there sure has been rampant belief that some nefarious transactions occurred?…the things that should also be looked at are the material or design issues that keep cropping up?…it is not a rumor that at least one of the glass panes in the Ford Center has come tumbling down?…it is not just a rumor that the bathroom situation with respect to the upper tier of the seating is just plain unacceptable?…it is not just a rumor that there is not sufficient storage in the Ford Center so a new building is proposed to be part of the downtown Convention Hotel project that still is not assured of ever happening?…while there may be no malfeasance associated with the Ford Center construction project, there is certainly a READY, FIRE, AIM design full of shortcomings that have surfaced since the Ford Center was opened?…if we were to make a prediction on the forensic audit it is that the auditor will find sloppy grammar school level financial oversight and shoddy accounting just like the day to day operation of the City of Evansville during the time when the Ford Center was being built?
IS IT TRUE in what may be the fastest conclave ever the College of Cardinals elected a new Pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church?…the new Pope is from Argentina making him the first Pope ever from the Western Hemisphere which seems like a good thing?…the new Pope also chose a name that had never ever been chosen before from the list of about 80 names that have been “approved†for a Pope to take?…being a native speaker of Spanish the Argentine Pope has chosen the name Pope Francisco or Francis after Saint Francis of Assisi?…the humble nature of Saint Francis of Assisi and the life’s history of Pope Francis is a positive attribute that seems to have been lost in the pomp and circumstance of opulence that the Vatican routinely puts forth?…the entire world needs to reform itself to that which is necessary, civil, and good?…the City County Observer welcomes Pope Francis and congratulates the College of Cardinals on rapidly making what looks to be the right man at the right time to lead?…if this Pope ever attains sainthood in his own language he will nearly be known as San Francisco?
IS IT TRUE the Democrat Party is all giddy in several national publications about a trial balloon of a new “DREAM TEAM†to run for the White House in 2016?…this DREAM TEAM is none other than wannabe President Hillary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama?…this will make for some very interesting politics starting in two years?…the most interesting debate would be one between Hillary and Vice President Biden should he choose to seek the party nomination?…he had better be careful about laughing at Hillary or she may just toss a lamp at him?…in all fairness what these two ladies have had to put up with for their husbands ambitions may give them great credibility in the departments of tolerance, forgiveness, and collaboration?
MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Building Commission – Ron Beane Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin
Emergency Management-Sherman Greer Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly
~ Pledge of Allegiance ~
Steve Bagbey absent
Departmental Reports:
A. Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
1. Request approval for contract with Sungard Public Sector to do CJIS Advance Authentication Consulting Service. To determine what EPD needs to become compliant with CJIS requirements that must be fulfilled by fall of 2013.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
2. Request approval to order 5 Ford Fusions on State QPA.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
3. Request approval to increase air cards from 40 to 60. The air cards are used for in car computers and JTF equipment.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
4. Request approval to surplus 1 desk city tag #01552
The Board congratulates Officer Fleck and wishes him the best.
5. Would like to notify the board of Officer Gregory Fleck’s retirement after serving 22 years and 18 days.
B. Fire Department ~ Chief Mike Connelly
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc has graciously offered to leave the bid numbers CE-50-2012 through CE-56-2012 open unless they experience a price increase due to material costs.
1. Would like to update the board on the fire truck bid process
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
2. Request approval to seek quotes on turnout gear extractor/dryer equipment.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
3. February 2013 monthly report
C. Transportation and Services ~ Todd Robertson
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
1. Request approval for “No Parking Anytime†signs for westbound Walnut St between Lincoln Park Dr and Weinbach Ave.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
2. Request approval for diamond shape “Warning†signs on Outer Lincoln at Fuquay Rd. These signs will be installed in front of or on the new drainage protection fence.
D. Building Commission ~ Ron Beane
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request that will extend the contract until December 7, 2013:
1. Request approval for One Year Renewal of Low Bidder Agreement for Removal of Trash and Debris Services for the Department of Metropolitan Development Awarded by the Board of Public Safety dated December 7, 2011, with R & R Hauling, Inc.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve opening and awarding the bids for the demolition of below properties:
Address Velpen Stradtner Powers Herrmann Stemaly
1112 Cody St – House & Garage $ 4,220.00 $ 4,974.00 $ 5,200.00 $ 6,460.00 $ 5,652.00
1321 Culver Dr – House $ 4,420.00 $ 5,769.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 7,430.00 $ 7,056.00
413 S. Denby Ave – House $ 5,000.00 $ 4,938.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 6,230.00 $ 8,448.00
1029 W. Iowa St – House $ 4,800.00 $ 5,484.00 $ 4,550.00 No bid $ 6,227.00
728 Maxwell Ave – Fire damaged house & garage $ 4,820.00 $ 5,239.00 $ 4,550.00 $ 6,370.00 $ 5,520.00
1012 Oakley St – House, garage & remove fence $ 6,400.00 $ 5,987.00 $ 4,350.00 No bid $ 6,732.00
1308 N. 3rd Ave – House $ 4,820.00 $ 6,882.00 $ 5,450.00 No bid $ 7,776.00
2. Request approval to open and award bids for the below listed properties:
a. 1112 Cody St – House and garage
b. 1321 Culver Dr – House
c. 413 S. Denby Ave – House
d. 1029 W. Iowa St – House
e. 728 Maxwell Ave – House, garage, and fence
f. 1308 n. Third Ave – House
E. Special Events
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request: Fencing will be used instead of barricades with openings that will allow emergency vehicles access. Mr. Hubbard will contact Sgt. Evans with the number and names of officers working security.
1. Chris Hubbard, Rise Up and Run Productions, and 40LB Sledgehammer Productions LLC requests approval for “The Burning Quadâ€. Close Riverside Drive and Dress Plaza between Court St and Cherry St, Locust St between SE 1st and Riverside Dr, Main St between NW 1st St and Riverside Dr, and Vine between NW 1st St and Riverside Dr Friday, August 16, 2013 at 6:30 pm through Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:00 pm. Barricades have been requested. Board of Public Works does not provide barricades for profit groups. For further information regarding barricades contact Board of Public Works.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
2. Franklin Street Events Association and Greater Evansville Running/Walking Club requests approval for “Color Me Fun 5K’ on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Close Franklin St between 5th Ave and 12th Ave. 7:00 am until noon. ***Barricades requested***
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
3. West Side Nut Club requests approval to close Franklin St from Wabash to St Joe Ave and all side streets to the alleyway for annual cruise-in Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 1:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Consent Section:
A. Massage Clinic
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
1. Northhill LLC – owner Carol Gott- 1133 W. Mill Road Suite 103
B. Dumpster Permit
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following requests:
1. 1412 N. Oakley – Christopher Schuler – March 14, 2013 for 1 week to clean house.
2. 109 S. Thomas-Tom Spears-March 14, 2013 for 1 week to take care of mildew issue.
C. Taxi Cab Driver Permit
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
1. Request approval for the following to receive taxi cab drivers permits.
a. Jeremy White
b. Terri Scott
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
2. Request approval to revoke the following permits due to failure of drug screen:
a) John Hasselbrinck
b) Kevin Murphy
D. Road Closure
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
1. Officer Kent Walker, School Safety, requests approval to close 6th St between Main St and Vine St on March 13, 14, 15, 2013 from 9:30 am until noon to park school buses for Young Peoples Concert/Philharmonic. ***Barricades requested***
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following request:
2. St. Theresa Church requests approval to close Wedeking Avenue from Stringtown to Evans on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 11:59 pm for a cruise-in.
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered to approve the following items:
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Approve claims.
2. Approve the minutes of Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Announcements:
Next meeting, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Motion by Ms. Calloway, 2nd by Mr. Gulledge and so ordered adjourned at 1:30 pm
This year, McGary Middle School is celebrating its 50th birthday in style. The school is hosting a special spring musical, 50 Years at McGary, on Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20, at
6:30 p.m. at McGary Middle School.
The play will focus on the last 50 years at McGary as seen through the eyes of students and one special social studies teacher. The script, set, costumes and research were all created by McGary students. In addition, the school has gathered the thoughts and memories of former McGary students and teachers which will play throughout the performance.
The musical is made possible through a grant from the Public Education Foundation (PEF).
Tickets for the performance are available now and must be purchased prior to the performance at the school. Tickets are $2, $3, and $5, depending on seating location.
Members of the Evansville Fire Department’s Training Division will go through a CPR Instructor’s course sponsored and hosted by American Medical Response (AMR). EFD Fire Instructors will learn the updated standards that have been established by the American Heart Association.
This instructor course will create at least five new CPR instructors to add to those the Fire Department already has in place. CPR standards have typically changed every four to five years. The latest standard changes have been associated with higher survival rates for victims of sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
EFD Instructors will then teach the updated standards to the 268 other members of the department as part of their annual recertification.
Training will be Friday March 15th at AMR’s facility, 950 E. Virginia Street in Evansville. A special time has been scheduled for Media for your convenience and continuity of the training.
The scheduled Media time is 8:00–8:30 am, at AMR, 950 E. Virginia St.
Dr. Vince Bertram, key witness on Project Lead The Way’s role in STEM Education
(Washington, DC) –Congressman Larry Bucshon, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Research, held a hearing on Wednesday to examine industry and non-profit philanthropic science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives. One of the key witnesses to give testimony was Dr. Vince Bertram, President and CEO of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and former Superintendent of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC).
Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) states:
“I believe STEM education is an essential element in America’s economic growth and competitiveness,†said Congressman Bucshon. “As we consider federal support for STEM education we must also recognize the importance of private sector and non-profit collaborations to STEM education. I am pleased that Dr. Bertram joined the committee to discuss Project Lead The Way’s innovative programming and its impact on education.â€
President and CEO of PLTW and former Superintendent of the EVSC, Dr. Vince Bertram states:
“Project Lead The Way is committed to increasing student access to STEM education through rigorous, high-quality, in-school curriculum. The current STEM and skills gap crisis will require leadership, collaboration, and proven educational strategies,†said PLTW President and CEO Dr. Vince Bertram. “Project Lead The Way was proud to participate in Wednesday’s important discussion, and we thank chairman Bucshon and the subcommittee for making STEM education a national priority.â€
Warrick County – Thursday afternoon, March 14, at approximately 1:04 p.m., Senior Trooper John Puskas stopped the driver of a 2013 Jeep for traveling 105 mph on I-64 at the 40 mile-marker. The driver identified herself as Lynette Hubbard, 27, of Cincinnati, OH. Two passengers in the vehicle were identified as Talisha Hubbard, 30, of Covington, KY and Nathaniel Stillwell, 26, of Cincinnati, OH. During the traffic stop Trooper Puskas became suspicious that illegal drug activity was occurring and summoned for a state police K-9 unit. While walking around the exterior of the Jeep, Senior Trooper Brian LaRoche’s K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics. When troopers searched the vehicle they found approximately one-pound of marijuana in the spare tire area. The bundle of marijuana was contained in shrink wrap, duct tape and dryer sheets. Further investigation revealed the marijuana belonged to Stillwell. A small amount of marijuana was located inside Talisha Hubbard’s pants. Stillwell and Talisha Hubbard were arrested and taken to the Warrick County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. The driver, Lynette Hubbard, was not arrested for possession of marijuana. She was cited for speeding and released.
ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
• Nathaniel Stillwell, 26, Cincinnati, OH
1. Possession of Marijuana over 30 grams, Class D Felony
