Has your institution planted new trees in the last year? Do you run an in-house recycling program that includes paper, plastic, aluminum, cardboard, and other materials? Are outdoor areas kept clear of weeds and litter? Do you hold a LEED certification?
By answering “yes†to these questions and others, the University of Evansville landed in the top-scoring category of the GreenOVATION Awards for Beautiful and Sustainable Businesses, sponsored by Keep Evansville Beautiful and the Evansville Business Journal.
The awards honor area companies and institutions for their achievements in beautification and conservation. To apply, organizations completed a survey about their attributes and practices. Based on their scores, they were placed in one of three categories: Excellence Award (earning 90 percent of possible points), Merit Award (75 percent), and Endeavor Award (60 percent).
“These are truly progressive and assertive leaders in conservation and sustainability,†said Cheryl Martin, Evansville Business Journal editor, as she presented the Excellence Awards today at Keep Evansville Beautiful’s annual award luncheon. “They are the pacesetters we can model our efforts after.â€
UE also scored in the top category in 2010, the first year for the GreenOVATION Awards. The University earned points for assets such as an extensive recycling program, two LEED-certified buildings (the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration and the Ridgway University Center), and an attractively landscaped campus.
IS IT TRUE that we have at this point been advised by every single member of the Evansville City Council that they were not aware at their meeting Monday night 6 hours later the public notice of a prehearing at the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission for a fee increase for Vectren’s installation of dense pack technology would be published?…that it merits repeating that NO MEMBER of the EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL whether they met privately with Vectren or not was aware of the forthcoming publication?…that for any members of the City Council who did meet with Vectren to be without such information really raises a red flag?…that the date of an upcoming official hearing regarding a fee increase would most certainly be material information to any elected official?…that we wonder if Vectren’s October 24th date with the City Council would have been delayed if it was known that a fee increase hearing was already scheduled for the 25th?
IS IT TRUE that a barrage of emails and a phone call just answered the last question?…that if the members of the Evansville City Council had known last Monday night that there would be an announcement of a fee increase hearing for October 25th that the October 24th date at the City Council for Vectren WOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER THE ELECTION?…that we were encouraged to hear that public policy would have trumped perceived political opportunism?…that the Evansville City Council got rolled, bambozzled, tricked, or whatever else one wishes to call it?…that this issue may just come up again next Monday?
IS IT TRUE that we also would like to correct a piece of incorrect information that we published from a historically reliable source?…that Councilman Curt John did not meet behind closed doors with Vectren but he will be signing Councilman John Friend’s petition?…that is three whacks for our incorrect Mole?
IS IT TRUE that the week has been filled with free political entertainment that is just priceless?…that when the City County Observer christened the last days of the campaign as 40 Days of Hell that we had no idea just how much hell would be raised or from where it would be coming?…that there are only 25 Days of Hell left and we can hardly wait to see what can top “Floatgateâ€?…that we are completely in tune to the two candidates for Mayor of Evansville accusing each other of being cogs in “The Machineâ€?…that yesterday a most appropriate and timely manuscript from a local author J. C. Kerlin called “It Seems to Me†that was written in 1973 when Watergate was just rocking the country was made available to the City County Observer?…that the text of this manuscript make it very clear just when “The Machine†in Evansville came to power and how?…that the tactics described in this manuscript are still being used and the powers enjoyed by the latest inheritors of “The Machineâ€?
IS IT TRUE that Evansville has had a Machine in charge of local politics since before most everyone here now was born?…that the Machine is so much a part of life that most people either do not recognize it for what it is or are so comfortable with it that they accept the burdens that “The Machine†places on the back of the community?…that we hope that all of our readers will consume the contents of this manuscript, elevate their awareness of how things are done in Evansville, and will resolve to destroy “The Machine†over the course of the next decade?…that this is a treasure to read so take your time?
Democratic Parade Float
This morning the City County Observer submitted the term “FloatGate” for consideration to be included in the online dictionary called Urban Dictionary. This afternoon we received notification that this word will be joining Snegal (sneaky but legal) as the second word that has been formed as a result of the CCO reporting on the antics of politics in Evansville.
The approved definition and example are as follows
FloatGate: An orchestrated political event created when a prominent political leader is removed from a float in a parade conspicuously so as to cause embarrassment for a candidate for office.
Example: When the policeman called for a warrant to be served on a local democratic official during a parade at the time that the official was on a float, his public handcuffing attracted enough media attention that it became known as FloatGate.
Type of Release: SOUTH KERTH METH LAB ARREST
Date of Release: October 13, 2011
Approving Supervisor: Rob Hahn, Assistant Chief of Police
Summary
On October 11th, Ryan Galloway was arrested for Class B Felony Manufacturing Methamphetamine. Galloway gave a home address of 1716 S. Kerth which is owned by his grandmother. On October 12th, the grandmother called the police for a “standby†so officers could check her rental home at 1716 S. Kerth, since her grandson had been living there. Uniform officers observed several items associated with the manufacturing of meth inside the home. Members from the Meth Suppression Unit and JTF responded to the scene. Over 100 “one pot†meth labs were recovered inside the house. EPD Crime Scene, Evansville Fire and ISP Meth Suppression were also called to the scene which lasted several hours to pull items safely out of the house. The Health Department also tagged the residence as uninhabitable. Ryan Galloway will be charged with a second count of Manufacturing Methamphetamine.
IS IT TRUE? October 13, 2011 What the CCO Polls Indicate
IS IT TRUE that the poll being run today indicates and has indicated since we put it up that about 5% more people believe that Lloyd Winnecke won last night’s mayoral debate?…that if that is an indication of the outcome of a general election that the margin would be 52.5% to 47.5% in favor of Mr. Winnecke?…that we are certain that the margin of error for our non-scientific poll is greater than 5% and that the election is still too close to call?
IS IT TRUE that yesterday’s poll titled “The real story behind the FloatGate handcuffing of Alex Jarvis is…†drew a lot of opinions?…that of the opinions offered the leading vote getter was that the Democratic Central Committee did some dirty tricks followed closely by the Davis campaign did some dirty tricks?…that about half that amount thought the police were just doing their job, and a few attributed it to the planets aligning against Mr. Jarvis?…that the only things we are sure of about FloatGate is that a puppetmaster was involved and that the Vanderburgh County Democrats turn into the Hatfields and McCoys when they eat Fall Festival food?…that we can’t wait till next year?
IS IT TRUE that the voters in our polls are so fed up with the delays and incompetence exhibited in trying to Vet the two bidders to do the downtown Convention Hotel that they voted by a 50% margin to just let the next Mayor of Evansville do this because the decisions of the current Mayor have yielded negative and embarrassing results?
IS IT TRUE that our voters reject the concept of putting an indoor tennis center in Wesselman Park by a 3 to 1 majority?
IS IT TRUE that our voters by a 20 to 1 margin support a petition to attempt to force the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission to hold any hearings that involve a Vectren rate increase in Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that our voters by a 90 to 1 margin support Councilmen John Friend and Dan McGinn’s efforts to get full public disclosure of the legal bills of the City of Evansville?…that this is the largest majority that we have ever seen in any poll that the CCO has conducted?…that this indicates that our readers are four times more upset about the lack of transparency in the legal expenses of the City of Evansville than they are with a Vectren rate increase?
IS IT TRUE that in our last recent poll and the one that has drawn the most votes that an overwhelming percentage of the voters (66%) think that both Lloyd Winnecke and Mayor Weinzapfel are being less than honest regarding what really happened with the secret meeting where the Homestead Tax Credit was indeed taken away?…that in Mr. Winnecke’s defense his was deemed to be honest by a 4 to 1 majority over the number of voters who expressed the opinion that Mayor Weinzapfel was being honest?…that every time this comes up that a little more information comes out and it is finally becoming clear?…that we have had several messages stating that they think that Mr. Winnecke and the other Republicans in the meeting really did get bamboozled by the all Democratic contingency from the Evansville City Council led by Mayor Weinzapfel?…that like FloatGate and BoothGate we may never really know for sure?
Student veteran organizations at the University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, and Ivy Tech Community College are proud to announce the first annual Vets Day 5K Walk, Run, Roll on Sunday, November 13 at 8:00 a.m.
The Vets Day 5K, a chip-timed race held during UE’s annual Homecoming weekend, will start and finish at the USS LST Ship Memorial grounds at 1801 Waterworks Road. The race route follows the Downtown riverfront, passes war memorials, and continues down the riverfront corridor of the greenway. Back at the LST 325, participants will gather for race results, awards, and a family festival with live music and food.
Race proceeds will benefit Lucas Place II, which provides housing and support services for homeless veterans with disabilities in Vanderburgh County.
All pre-registered participants receive a Vets Day 5K long-sleeve shirt, water and snacks, and discounted LST tickets (available for $8 each). Advance registration before November 1 is $20. Registration after November 1, including race day, is $25.
Time 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Subject MBE/WBE UTILIZATION BOARD Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/13/2011 until 10/13/2011 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Reminder 15 minutes
DEBRA SPALDING @ 4961 Categories ROOM 318
Time 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Subject BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Location 301 Recurrence Occurs every Thursday effective 10/6/2011 until 10/27/2011 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Reminder 15 minutes
Sharon Evans @ 4982 Categories ROOM 301
Time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Subject ITAC Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/13/2011 until 10/13/2011 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Reminder 15 minutes
GARY HECK @ 2468 Categories ROOM 318
Time 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject AREA PLAN COMMISSION Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the second Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/13/2011 until 10/13/2011 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
KATHIE @ 5228 Categories ROOM 301
Snegal: Sneaky but Legal IS IT TRUE? October 13, 2011
IS IT TRUE that Mole #99 tells us that another employee was let go at the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana yesterday?…that no name was reported but that the title reported is that of an events coordinator who also did work for the Small Business Development Corporation?
IS IT TRUE we wonder when 1st Ward City Councilman, Dan McGinn going to make it public his findings on the total cost to run the City of Evansville Law Department?
IS IT TRUE that is reported by reliable sources that 5th Ward City Councilman and Budget Chairmen, John Friend, CPA petition drive aimed at Vectren high electric rates and at forcing IURC meetings regarding Evansville ratepayers to be held in Evansville has massed over 7,000 signatures in one week? …that Councilman Friend sent out 147 petitions to individuals that requested them?
IS IT TRUE that we reported on information from a credible and valued source that Evansville City Councilman Curt John who decided not to seek re-election has joined several others in accepting an invitation for a private meeting with Vectren officials?…that Mr. John called us to advise us that this was indeed not true but that he will sign Councilman Friend’s petition?…that perhaps if Councilman John had been able to attend the City Council meeting three days ago that he could have blunted the move that resulted in punting the Vectren meeting beyond the election?…that if the City Council members who supported moving that meeting knew that on the very next morning that there would be an announcement of a fee increase hearing at the IURC in Indianapolis that they would have reconsidered punting the meeting?…that this issue may just be brought up again before October 25th, and that there is a move afoot to organize a bus trip to Indianapolis to attend the meeting at the IURC?
IS IT TRUE that Mole #243 advises us that a handful of members of an organized group that has made an endorsement in the contest for Mayor of Evansville is organizing a bonfire meant for the campaign signs of the opponent of the candidate that they endorsed?…that the central theme of this homecoming style bonfire will be bring in a sign, burn it, and get a new sign for the other candidate?…that no date, time, or place has been announced but that we encourage this group to refrain from stealing signs and to have the proper permits required for a bonfire?…that people with outstanding warrants would be best served to stay away from any such bonfire?
IS IT TRUE that a whole host of poster names disappeared from the Courier and Press comment section a couple of days ago?…that the story of FloatGate and all of the comments following seem to have brought out the worst in some people?…that when it was pointed out that a group of six names were all established in a two day period in January and that they seem to all advocate for the same candidates that they all magically disappeared along with their entire comment history?…that catjones, fourwheeldrive, bullettooth, Labor215, EvillResWest, and EleanorRugby all vanished into thin air just after TenBears speculated that the entire complement of names may be coming from the Democratic Party Headquarters?…that there are only two posters that have ever been banned by the CCO and that both of those were as a result of making threats of violence against one of our authors?
IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer has submitted the word we invented to describe the handcuffing incident at the Fall Festival “FloatGate†to the urban dictionary?…that this will be our third word submitted but that our all time best is still SNEGAL “sneaky but legalâ€?
Has your institution planted new trees in the last year? Do you run an in-house recycling program that includes paper, plastic, aluminum, cardboard, and other materials? Are outdoor areas kept clear of weeds and litter? Do you hold a LEED certification?
