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Executive Director Of The Human Relations Commission To Hold Session About New Federal Laws

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Afternoon everyone,

I wanted to pass along some important information from Diane Clements-Boyd, Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission.

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are presenting a session to educate employers, workers, and advocates on two new federal laws: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP Act.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, August 2

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Locust Room, Old National Events Plaza

Registration: Contact the Human Relations Commission at 812-436-4927 or hrc@evansville.in.gov

Livestream: The session will be available via Facebook.

Diane has attached more details, and she’s asking that we spread the word. This is a free session, and it’s a great opportunity for the community to understand these federal statutes better.

Thanks for helping to get the message out!

Noah Stubbs

Director of Communications

Mayor’s Office / City of Evansville

O: 812-436-4965

 

USI Pharmacology Update Webinar Slated For October 27

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The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop on Friday, October 27.

Back by popular demand is keynote speaker Dr. Wendy L. Wright, an adult and family nurse practitioner and owner of a nurse practitioner-owned and operated clinic in New Hampshire. Her family practice has won numerous awards, including Top Providers in New Hampshire 2020, Top 20 Fastest Growing Family Business and Top 20 Women-Owned Business in New Hampshire. In addition, she is the owner of Partners in Healthcare Education, a medical education company.

“This conference focuses on evidence-based clinical pharmacology needs of the patient,” said Anita Hagan, Interim Director for the Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning. “The presentations focus on patient needs in primary care, and those afflicted with chronic conditions, including an opioid prescribing session.”

The target audience includes nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, pharmacists, physicians, physician assistants, students enrolled in health professional education programs, and other health professionals interested in treatment management and pharmacotherapeutic considerations.

The enrollment cost is $130, with discounts available for graduate and undergraduate students.  Registration information can be found at USI.edu/pharmacology. For more information, email kacollazo@usi.edu or call 812-461-5217.

Help improve access to long term services and supports in Indiana

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Attend an upcoming Regional Event!

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration wants to help all Hoosiers make informed choices about their long term services and supports. This includes a well-connected “No Wrong Door” system that supports people at all points. We want to hear your ideas on how to strengthen and improve the network. The No Wrong Door Governance Committee will be hosting three in-person and two virtual events this summer so we can hear from you. If you or a loved one currently use or may use long term services and supports in the future, please join us and share your experiences and ideas!

Date

Location

Time

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

Indianapolis Public Library
Classroom D, Central Library
40 E St Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Free Parking in the Library garage at 841 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
Parking passes available at event.
Register here.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT

Friday, Aug. 11, 2023

St. Joseph County Public Library
Classroom D at Main Library – Community Learning Center
304 S. Main Street South Bend, IN 46601
Register here.

1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. EDT

Friday Aug. 18, 2023

Evansville Public Library
Browning Event Center, Room A
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Evansville, IN 47713
Register here.

1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. CDT

Date

Virtual

Time

Wednesday Aug. 9, 2023

For LTSS Participants, Families, Advocates, Caregivers. Register here.

9:30 – 11 a.m. EDT

Wednesday Aug. 16, 2023

For Providers and Aging Network Partners.
Register here.

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT

If you need assistance or accommodations, please email DAComments@fssa.in.gov at least 72 hours in advance of the event you plan to attend. To make sure your voice is heard, please join us and share your perspective!

This is the week to be at Bosse Field!

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This is the week to be at Bosse Field!
With huge promotions all week, this is the perfect time to plan a family trip to Bosse Field!
The week starts with a Fifth Third Bank Family Night on Tuesday! For more information on Family Nights, click here.
On Wednesday, it’s another Senior Connection Wednesday, where individuals 55+ can take advantage of discounted ticket prices!
Thursday night, we’re bringing the beach to Bosse Field with Deep Blue Indoor Play Night. The fun evening is also Habitat for Humanity Night, with Eyewitness News. It is also another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, presented by Working Distributors, with drink specials throughout the ballpark!
Friday is “E” is for Everyone Night, with no tickets needed for general admission seats (yes, you read that right, FREE ADMISSION), a jersey auction and postgame fireworks!
The excitement continues on Saturday with another jersey auction for Star Wars Night, presented by the Hoosier Lottery and 44News.
The homestand concludes on Sunday with a Dog Days of Summer! Bring your dog to the ballpark and enjoy discounted hot dogs throughout the game!
To secure your tickets, click here or call (812) 435-8686.

Crafternoon in the Browning Gallery

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We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Crafternoon in the Browning Gallery on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 4:00 pm. Get ready for a fun-filled session of watercolor card-making where you can let your artistic spirit soar, regardless of your artistic ability!

We’ll Provide:

– Receive a kit containing five blank watercolor cards, five envelopes, a watercolor palette, one brush, and a fine-point Sharpie.
– Learn to create beautiful watercolor designs through easy step-by-step instructions, or feel free to unleash your imagination and come up with your own unique creations!

Can’t make it to the event? No worries! Craft kits will be available for pick up at the Adult Services Desk starting August 4, 2023. These kits are available while supplies last, so make sure to grab yours early!

Plus, for those who can’t attend in person, we’ve got you covered. You can catch a detailed tutorial on the Willard Public Library YouTube Channel, guiding you through the creative process at your own pace.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to discover your hidden artistic talents and create heartfelt watercolor greeting cards for your loved ones.

We hope to see you there!

LETTER TO THE CCO EDITOR: Cynicism and Higher Education

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Walter V. Wendler is the President of West Texas A&M University. His weekly columns, with hyperlinks, are available at https://walterwendler.com/.

Over the past decade, several concerns have caused people to question the value of a college education. A New America study in 2022 revealed there are “lots of well-paying, stable jobs that people can find with only a high school diploma or GED.” The same research shows postsecondary credentials provide more economic security. Despite differences in perceived economic security provided by different degrees, the study offers a bachelor’s degree as a foundation for economic security above all other forms of postsecondary educational experience. While many people question the value of the university experience, three out of four surveyed understand education beyond high school is a good investment. Likewise, and related, a significant majority of Americans think universities positively impact our nation’s and local communities’ future as both a private and public good. All forms of postsecondary education are thought to contribute to a strong American workforce, but not all degrees are of equal marketplace value. And lastly, people believe state and federal governments should make a stronger investment in postsecondary education.

There are complicating factors for assessing public opinion regarding the value of higher education. Inside Higher Ed reports a divide in perceptions regarding the effectiveness of universities. Slightly more than one-third of those queried understand the economic value of a college degree had increased over the last 20 years, while 38% say it decreased. These challenges do not exist in the United States alone. In England, concerns about the value of postsecondary education are also evident, according to “Public Attitudes to Higher Education.”

Many families and students have already decided whether or not to enroll in a postsecondary course of study and where and what to study for the upcoming fall semester. Some folks are still on the fence. Here are several critical considerations as families reflect on postsecondary options for students.

Debt: Be careful about over-indebtedness no matter what choices are made. Delayed life milestones, career choices, entrepreneurship, economic hardship, social burdens, and mental/emotional consequences are consequences of over-indebtedness and borrowing too much. The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) strives for transparency about college indebtedness. For years, I recommended that students who had to borrow to attend a four-year institutional education enroll at a community college first and not borrow there. I now know such advice may not be sound today. Community college price structures were developed to increase affordability and accessibility. However, a NEFE study found in the age group of people between 20 and 30, indebtedness for associate degrees has risen from under 15% to nearly 45%. The same study shows loan delinquency rates of college graduates are highest among those with associate degrees. I am not suggesting for a split second, an associate’s degree is a poor investment. Rather, the suggestion is each individual must make careful decisions about where, what and how to study. And be ever mindful of the long-term investment and costs of a degree program at a particular time and place.

Ideological Bias: People appreciate that different universities have different worldviews and ideologies. Public opinion suggests universities lean left on the political spectrum, causing students and families to question an institution’s willingness and ability to provide a balanced educational experience. A 2018 survey by the Gallup organization found most college students felt they could freely express their views in class. Still, a growing minority felt they could not, especially if their opinions differed from the instructor’s. Students and families should look carefully and study thoroughly any institution at which they might enroll and appreciate institutional directions from several perspectives. Buyer beware.

The relevance of a course of study: There is general agreement a college degree enhances job prospects and opens a wider range of career opportunities. I agree. However, employability can vary based on factors such as the field of study, the job market demand and the skills and experiences possessed by the graduates. Employment rates, career-specific programs, the transferability of skills learned, the opportunity for internships and hands-on experience while studying, coupled with rapidly changing job markets that evolve and respond to economic forces, can and should provide students insight. Common sense? Yes. However, many factors interfere with the decision-making environment that moves the core fundamentals for selecting a college: life aspirations, major and costs. Effective universities work with students and families to reconcile the many forces clouding the pursuit of a sound educational experience.

Careful planning and a good fit can help eliminate the need for debt forgiveness and cynicism.

AUGUST 2023 DAILY HAPPENINGS AT BALLY’S-EVANSVILLE FOR MONTH OF AUGUST. 2023

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 AUGUST 2023 HAPPENINGS

  • 24-HOUR CASINO. MUST BE 21 TO PLAY. PROMOTIONAL RULES AND CONDITIONS APPLY. BALLY’S EVANSVILLE ENCOMPASSES 45,000 SQUARE FEET OF GAMING SPACE FEATURING OVER 950 SLOT GAMES AND 30 LIVE AND ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES
  • TWO FIRST-CLASS HOTELS
  • THREE DINING OPTIONS
  • THREE BARS

AUGUST PROMOTIONS

GIFT GIVEAWAYS
Qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members receive a choice of Free Gift(s) or Free Slot Play.

Wednesday, August 2 – Rib Rack Grill Accessory
Thursday, August 3 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Wednesday, August 9 – Smash Burger Kit
Thursday, August 10 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, August 12 – Elite Gourmet Stainless Steel Deep Fryer
Wednesday, August 16 – Side Table
Thursday, August 17 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, August 19 – Gift Giveaway Blowout – Choose from a variety of Gifts
Wednesday, August 23 – Electric Hot Pot

Thursday, August 24 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Wednesday, August 30 – Volcano 2-Piece Fry Pan Set
Thursday, August 31 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card

BALLY BUCKS MULTIPLIER
Each Monday in August • All day! 12 Midnight – 11:59 PM CT
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members. Swipe your Bally Rewards card at any promotional kiosk before playing to multiply your points! Play your favorite casino games with your Bally Rewards card inserted in the machine to earn 3X Multiplier toward your Bally Bucks.

PICK A CHIP
Tuesdays, August 1, 15 and 29, from 6AM – 12AM CT
Qualified and invited Bally Rewards Members swipe their card at any Promotional Kiosk to see how much Free Slot Play they have won, from $5, $10, $25, or $500.

JACKPOT BONUS OFFER
Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5, from 5PM – 12AM and Sunday, August 6, from 10AM – 5PM. Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members. Legend, Superstar and Star Bally Rewards members who win a Jackpot of $1,200 or more will be extended a Bonus Free Slot Play reward. $300 for Legend Tier, $150 for Superstar Tier, and $100 for Star Tier.

$20,000 FEEL THE THRILL FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Receive printed entries each day, between 2PM – 8:55PM CT, by checking in at any Promotional Kiosk. Each day, from 4:15PM-9PM CT, 2 winners every 15 minutes will receive $250 Free Slot Play. Entries do not carry over from Friday to Saturday.

COMPETITOR’S OFFER PROGRAM
Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12 between 10AM – 12AM CT
Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members. Present a current and valid Free Play offer from another casino, up to $250, at the Players Club and we’ll redeem that offer in Bonus Free Slot Play and load it onto your Bally Rewards Card. Competitor’s offer must be a direct mail offer valid during August 11 and 12, 2023. Hotel, text, and email offers will not be accepted.

TABLE PLAYERS DRAWING
Sunday, August 13

Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members. Check in at any promotional kiosk between 6AM – 11:30AM CT to receive entries based on previous gaming activity. A $250 Table Free Play Drawing will be held every 15 minutes from 12 Noon – 4:15pm CT. At 5PM CT, a $1,000 Cash Prize plus all unclaimed Table Free Play will be awarded to one lucky winner.

$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Wednesday, August 16
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020 – August 15, 2023. Invited guests check in and activate their entries at any promotional kiosk on August 16, between 4:30PM – 6:30PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 7PM to 8:30PM. Each winner receives $1,000 in Free Slot Play.

$10,000 FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Friday, August 18
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Receive printed entries, between 2PM – 7:55PM CT, by checking in at any Promotional Kiosk. From 3:15PM-8PM CT, 1 winner every 15 minutes will receive $250 Free Slot Play.

MSC CRUISE GIVEAWAY
Friday, August 18 or Saturday, August 19
Qualified and invited Bally Rewards Members will register with a Casino Promotions Representative, between 4PM – 9PM CT, to claim their Free Cruise Gift Voucher based on play.

$10,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Sunday, August 20
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020 – August 19, 2023. Invited guests check in and activate their entries at any promotional kiosk on August 20, between 11AM – 1:30PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 2PM to 3:30PM. Each winner receives $500 in Free Slot Play.

$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Friday, August 25
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020 – August 24, 2023. Invited guests check in and activate their entries at any promotional kiosk on August 25, between 6PM – 8PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 8:30PM to 10PM. Each winner receives $1,000 in Free Slot Play.

WHOLE LOTTA LOOT
Friday & Saturday, August 25 & 26
Open to all Bally Rewards Members who earn entries by playing their favorite Casino games from 6AM on Friday to 7:30PM on Saturday. Prize drawings will be held on August 26. To be eligible for the drawings, players swipe their Bally Rewards card at any promotional kiosk to activate their entries on August 26, any time between 6PM – 7:30PM CT. Drawings held at 7:30PM. 10 winners at a time will be announced from the Players Club starting at 8:30PM. Prizes include $100 – $750 Free Slot Play, and $1,000 Cash.

$5,000 15 MINUTE PAYOUT FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Sunday, August 27
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Receive printed entries by checking in at any Promotional Kiosk between 2PM and 7:55PM. 1 winner every 15 minutes will receive $250 Free Slot Play.

MONTHLY EMAIL DRAWING
Bally Rewards Members submit their email addresses to enter a monthly drawing for $1,000 Bonus Free Slot Play.

NEW SLOT GAMING PRODUCT

  • MORE new Video Poker
  • Aristocrat Coin Trio
  • Aristocrat Buffalo Ascension
  • Konami Ocean Spin

DINING, SPECIALS, AND HAPPY HOURS

TAP HOUSE BURGER OF THE MONTH – $15
Black and Blue Burger – A smash patty cooked with blackening seasoning and topped with tomato, blue cheese, and mixed greens, on a brioche bun. Served with French Fries.

TAP HOUSE BEER OF THE MONTH – $5.50 Pint
Founders All Day IPA – This crushable IPA’s light bitterness cuts through the creaminess and richness of the blue cheese. The fruitiness of the hops finds similar flavors in the cheese, too, while accenting the spice of the blackening seasoning.

TAP HOUSE CHEESECAKE OF THE MONTH – $8
Praline Cheesecake – Served with candied pecans, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.

August 3 is National IPA Day – Celebrate at Tap House.

August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day – Get 50% Off a Chocolate Chip Cookie at The Deli.

August 4 is International Beer Day – Celebrate at Tap House.

August 6 is National Root Beer Float Day – Get $2 Off Root Beer Float at Tap House. Dine-In only.

 

LEGENDARY CELEBRATION
Legend Club Members receive complimentary appetizers and alcohol each Friday from 5PM-9PM at Cavanaugh’s On the River.

PREMIUM WEEKEND PARTY
Legend Club Members receive complimentary drinks from 7PM-12AM at the High Limit Bar on Fridays and Saturdays.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT


THE PIANO BAR AT CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER – The casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar is the ideal place to enjoy live regional entertainment on Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6PM-10PM CT.

  • August 3 – Andrea Wirth
  • August 4 – Bob Green
  • August 5 – Caleb Thomas
  • August 10 – Bob Green
  • August 11 – Bob Green
  • August 12 – Bob Green
  • August 17 – Andrea Wirth
  • August 18 – Jed Demlow
  • August 19 – Jed Demlow
  • August 24 – Andrea Wirth
  • August 25 – Bob Green
  • August 26 – Bob Ballard
  • August 31 – Andrea Wirth 

NIGHTLIFE

Place sporting wagers at our Sportsbook and sit back and watch all the hottest football games and sporting events on our many flat-screen TVs in the Sportsbook Lounge, 24-hour Casino, and at Tap House.

MEETINGS AND GROUPS

Whether you are planning a small business meeting or a large wedding, the Bally’s Evansville Convention Services Team is ready to work with you to create a customized event. Event spaces include Hotel Meeting Rooms, Conference Center, Riverfront Event Center, outdoor Events Plaza, and Riverfront Overlook. Visit www.ballysevansville.com

About Bally’s Evansville
Bally’s Evansville is a multi-million-dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. The single-level casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 950 slot games, thirty live and electronic table games and a High Limit Room. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property also includes a sports book, three dining options, three bars, conference center, riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.

About Bally’s Corporation
Bally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence of Online Sports Betting and iGaming offerings. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a horse racetrack in Colorado and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states.  It also owns Bally’s Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.

With 10,500 employees, the Company’s casino operations include approximately 15,000 slot machines, 500 table games and 5,300 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a casino facility in Chicago, IL and a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally’s will own and manage 17 casinos across 11 states. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BALY”.

 

USI, Eagles Net 16 2024 Baseball Signees

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball has announced the signing of junior right-handed pitcher Peyton Brown. The Screaming Eagles have inked a total of 16 student-athletes for the 2024 season.
 
Brown, a transfer from Campbell University, posted a 5.68 ERA in five relief appearances for the Fighting Camels in 2022 while striking out six in over six innings of work. The West Forsyth High School (Clemmons, North Carolina) product faced 24 batters and allowed a .200 opponent batting average in 2023. Brown also was a member of the conference championship teams (2022, 2023) and regular season championship teams (2021, 2022, 2023).
 
With the addition of Brown, the Eagles have 16 signees added to the 2024 roster that include catchers Logan Mock (Livermore, California) and Conner Anglin (Lynnville, Indiana); pitchers Brady Watts (Scottsburg, Indiana), Abdriel Figueroa (Yauco, Puerto Rico), Carson Seeman (Auburn, California), Gavin Wilson (Lee’s Summit, Missouri), Grant Parson (Owensboro, Kentucky), Gage Smith (Garrett, Indiana), Bryson Reif (Yuba City, California), Clayton Weisheit (Ferdinand, Indiana), and Jake Hendrix (Ft. Thomas, Kentucky); outfielders Cameron Boyd (Villa Hills, Kentucky), Terrick Thompson-Allen (Sioux City, Iowa), and Jesus Rivas (Yabucoa, Puerto Rico); and infielder Yahir Fonseca (Arroyo, Puerto Rico).
 
The 2024 schedule and full roster will be released at a later date. 

Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Open

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The application portal for CASI opened Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 at 9:00AM EST. On behalf of IHCDA, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list is open for Clark, Floyd and Harrison County.

 CASI

The Section 8 HCV program is available to income eligible individuals and families and exists to assist with rent payments to provide decent, affordable, sanitary, and safe housing  for persons with low incomes.

Applicants are placed on the list in order of preference points, then by date and time of application. IHCDA has preference points such as residency, person residing in an institutional setting, working families, the elderly, family member with a disability, youth exiting foster care, and child welfare involved families.

Placement on the waiting list is not a guarantee that applicants will qualify for assistance. Any preferences claimed at the time of application will be verified at the time of selection from the waiting list. The Section 8 HCV program is not emergency housing assistance and your waiting time for
assistance may exceed 24 months.

CASI will accept applications online only at the following website: Clark County, Floyd County, Harrison County. 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

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