The EVSC has released the “State of our Schools” report for 2012. The report is currently live on their website, and will later be accompanied by a video as well.
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EVSC Releases State of our Schools Reports/Videos
EFD Strikes Gold….Again
The Evansville Fire Department Combat Challenge Team went to Milford Ohio this past weekend to participate in Milford-Miami Ohio Regionals. Staying true to form the Challenge Tandem Team of George Madison and Adam Brock took another 1st place against the usual field of competitors.
You would think placing first at a regional competition would be enough for most competitors. Not so for Firefighter Adam Brock who went on to win the Individual category. Brock posted a 1:34.53, missing his personal best time by less than a second, to capture the Gold and become the overall Individual winner for the event.
What’s Next? The Team is busy training for several more Regionals being held throughout the summer. We’ll keep you up to date on their progress.
Vanderburgh County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is hosting training on May 9th
The Vanderburgh County Medical reserve corps will be conducting training on May 9th at The Centre in the Walnut room starting at 6pm.
The MRC is looking to recruit new volunteers, both medical and non-medical, to help their community during public health emergencies. If interested please call the unit coordinator at 435-5695 for more details.
North to Host Instrumental Music Showcase
Nearly 450 student musicians from the North High School District will participate in the North District Instrumental Music Showcase Concert Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Husky Arena, located at 45331 North Highway 41. Admission is $3 at the door and preschool-aged children are free.
Fifth and sixth grade instrumental music students from Delaware, Evans, Oak Hill, Scott and Vogel will be featured in a combined band and a combined orchestra performance. In addition, the bands and orchestras from North Junior High School and North High School will perform as well as the North Jazz Ensemble.
Directors of the event include Don Travis, Doug Glazebrook, Christine Roemke, Sarah LaMotte and Steve Shelley.
IS IT TRUE May 1, 2012
IS IT TRUE May 1, 2012
IS IT TRUE that the 2012 rendition of the Evansville Redevelopment Commission has a line item on its agenda today that calls for the formal action of placing the deal that was made with City Centre Properties into default?…that while this is a necessary and correct action it is 3 years and $1.403 Million short of the desired result?…that there is one installment of real estate taxes due on the property and another one coming due in 10 days?…that while this action will most certainly free up the private partnership of the Kunkel Group and Bloomington developer Randall Lloyd to be able to move forward with converting the McCurdy into 90 or so apartments NO ONE SHOULD FORGET THAT THE CITY OF EVANSVILLE SQUANDERED $1.403 MILLION ON THIS PROJECT BY FAILING TO VET THE PROJECT AND ITS PRINCIPALS AND BY FAILING TO GRASP THE REALITY OF THE VALUE OF THE UNDERLYING ASSET UPON COMPLETION?…that every time that the Evansville Redevelopment Commission, the Evansville City Council, or any surrogate of either group runs off starry eyed with their mind oblivious to economic reality something like this happens?
IS IT TRUE that it will be interesting to see if yesterday’s announcement with regard to the former owner of the Riverhouse will make financing more difficult for the McCurdy?…that it was announced to the media yesterday that Todd Van Natta who had bought the Riverhouse for nearly $5 Million seems to have been under FBI investigation for a couple of years and that now Mr. Van Natta is under “probable cause†for bank fraud?…that reading the complaint specifically for the Riverhouse it is alleged by the bank that the loan terms were changed at the last minute and that they did not even have a loan officer present at closing?…that sure seems like a strange way for a bank to conduct business?…that what was allegedly changed was the definition of what the down payment was?…that the original deal called for a 20% down payment and an 80% loan?…that somehow that was changed to a situation where the down payment amount became a credit for future repairs which essentially made this deal slightly over a 100% loan?…that all being taken at face value and having been through several closing one must wonder just how that $8,000 check from the bank to Mr. Van Natta’s company found its way to the closing?…that another curiosity is just how did the Riverhouse appraise at nearly $5 Million to get the transaction to the point of closing in the first place?
IS IT TRUE that the saga of the Riverhouse and its next door neighbor the McCurdy have been real black marks on valuations in Downtown Evansville for the last 3 or 4 years?…that the Riverhouse eventually went to auction and only garnered a bid of slightly over $300,000?…that the for sale sign is getting dusty and faded and given the difficulties encountered the Riverhouse may be in for a long haul before a buyer comes along?…that when a 90 room hotel in need of repairs brings less at auction than the parking lot next door brought from the Evansville Redevelopment Commission that there is a terrible disconnect and misunderstanding with respect to values?…that the CCO hopes that the McCurdy project is able to move forward to completion and that someone will actually go in and close the windows on the upper floors that have been open all winter?…that there will most certainly be some damages from this typical neglect of what could be and should be a beautiful and functional building on Evansville’s riverfront?
IS IT TRUE that the key phrase in the long dissertation of the FBI agent who has deemed that the Riverhouse escapade is worthy of probably cause are the words “material misrepresentationâ€?…that this means that the FBI agent is alleging that Mr. Van Natta stated things on loan applications that were not accurate and that he knew it when he did it?…that we are quite interested in seeing the outcome of this unfortunate situation of alleged “material misrepresentation†play itself out?
Earthcare Energy Posts Press Release Regarding Testing of Langson Device
Posted April 16, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carson City, Nevada (March 27, 2012) – The Langson Energy Gas Letdown GeneratorTM has completed testing in Elite Energy’s Test Lab for natural gas letdown power generation. The GLG utilizes helical screw technology to generate power from natural gas pressure reduction. It is designed to work in conjunction with existing natural gas pressure reduction stations as a means to capture the energy contained in the pressurized gas.
Research, development and operational testing previously performed by Langson on the GLG had been performed exclusively using compressed air. Langson’s customers requested an independent test using natural gas in order to simulate conditions within the environment being considered for implementation.
A test protocol was developed by a major gas and electric utility in order to demonstrate power output curves from varying gas pressure and flow conditions and gas inlet and outlet temperatures.
Elite Energy Systems, Inc of Carson City, NV, was asked to design and construct a high pressure closed-loop natural gas test environment capable of conducting tests simulating a range of pressures and temperatures and to measure the power output capability of the Gas Letdown GeneratorTM . Designed around equipment supplied by Langson Energy and incorporating a comprehensive collection of instrumentation, safeties and controls, the test loop was completed, tested and became operational in mid March 2012.
“The Gas Letdown GeneratorTM performed as expected and no specific operational issues were encountered while operating on Natural Gas. The Test data shows consistent and predictable trends. The testing indicates that the outlet temperature can be confidently predicted based on inlet conditions and design power can be confidently predicted based on mass flow and pressure ratio,†says Peter Palmer, Elite’s Test Engineer.
About Elite Energy, LLC: Elite is made up of a group of respected industry experts with decades of experience in designing, delivering, and installing CHP systems. Elite’s team comes from major engine companies and their distributors such as Caterpillar, Volvo, and Dresser. Additionally, Elite’s team has worked with CHP systems like DG Energy Solutions, Alturdyne, and Hess. Elite’s campus and energy management offices are located in Carson City, Nevada and includes 33,000 square-foot CHP system production facility, 20,000 square foot custom fabrication facilities and an 11,000 square foot metal fabrication shop.
Source: Earthcare Energy
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University Center at USI captures national design award
Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture and the University of Southern Indiana’s University Center expansion was one of seven college unions to receive the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Facility Design Award of Excellence.
“The goal of the University Center expansion project was to create ‘a campus landmark’ that both serves students well, and is a built testament to the essence of high-quality-design, fosters new ways of thinking about buildings and the campus, and grounds the university firmly in its regional origins as it moves onto the national stageâ€, said Mark Rozewski, USI vice president for Finance and Administration. “I’m pleased USI won this national recognition, but even more pleased with our new university center. The center is a built reminder to be open to new ways of thinking, and that’s a message that every university should pass onto the next generation.â€
“The award recognizes the challenges of transforming two existing, inadequate facilities into a memorable destination that now provides students and community residents with flexible gathering places,†said Katherine Holt, marketing manager for Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture.
A feature in the expansion is the Orr Iron Company doorway, an historic artifact incorporated into the main lounge of the University Center. The Orr Iron Company was the family business of Governor Robert Orr, the Evansville native who went on to become governor of Indiana and signed the law creating the state university known as USI. When the original home of Orr Iron had to be demolished for a highway widening project, USI reclaimed the original doorway and repurposed it in the University center expansion.
Another favorite topic of University Center conversation is the conical tower that is the centerpiece of the project and the highlight of the campus skyline. Meant to stand out to visitors as an orienting feature of the campus, the cone is becoming a regional landmark.
Various industrial materials throughout the building show USI’s pride of place in Indiana. Benches were made from 2,000 lb solid ingots of aluminum from the nearby Alcoa Warrick Foundries.
Columns throughout the University Center are covered with clay pipe from CanClay Tile of Cannelton, Indiana, a major manufacturer of drainage pipe.
And to commemorate southern Indiana’s long time history of furniture manufacturing, 2,000 chair legs from the Jasper Chair Company were used to fashion light fixtures in the building.
The University Center expansion opened in 2011.
Other university unions recognized for design included University of Texas-Austin, Clarkson University, The Ohio State University, Brown-Lupton University, Northern Arizona University, and Chapman University.
ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and student activities professionals from hundreds of schools in seven countries.
VHS Pet of the Week: “Cassie”
Cassie is a 1-year-old spayed DSH. This silly girl will make herself right at home with just about anyone! She is quiet a lovebug and will adjust in no time to a home with other animals and even children of any age. She loves to play with toy mice and will chase a laser light all over the place. Unlike most cats, Cassie loves to have her belly rubbed and will be content to sprawl out on the couch and have her belly rubbed for hours. For more information on Cassie and how to make her a member of your family, visit us on the web at www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563.
Legal Action Taken Regarding the Sale of the Riverhouse, Evansville: FBI Agent cites Probable Cause for Material Misrepresentation by Buyer
Todd Van Natta whose company purchased the River House has been accused of providing material misrepresation in order to obtain a commercial loans under Title 18, US Code Section 1344 (Bank Fraud).
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Evansville Redevelopment Commission: AGENDA Tuesday, May 1, 2012 – 8:30 am
Evansville Redevelopment Commission
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 – 8:30 am
Civic Center Complex – Room 307
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of April 17, 2012
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers
4. Downtown Redevelopment Area
Resolution 12-ERC-17 – Approving Rescission and Re-execution of Estoppel Certificate
in connection with Aztar Indiana Gaming Company, LLC
Resolution 12-ERC-18 – Declaring Default with City Centre Properties – McCurdy Project
5. Other Business
Old Post Office Repair Project – Update
6. Adjournment
* This preliminary Agenda is subject to change. The final Agenda will be posted at the entrance to the location of the meeting prior to the meeting.