5pm Darryl goes Open Line and talks about the state Legislature

Q: Eugene Cerman is known as “the last man” to do this …… something only twelve man have ever done.

A: Walk on the moon.

Winner: John Pickel

Standard First Aid with Adult, Infant & Child CPR
(Please note that this is a 3-session course)
The Monroe County Chapter of The American Red Cross is offering a three-evening Standard First Aid with Adult, Infant & Child CPR course on January 7, 12, 14 from 6-9:30pm (times vary for each session). This class offers certification in first aid, adult, infant, and child CPR. This full length course will teach individuals how to perform rescue breathing, care for choking victims, and perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for adults, infants, and children, as well as how to care for victims of sudden illness and injury. For more information or to register, call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

Simpson encourages students to serve as Senate pages
INDIANAPOLIS—State Senator Vi Simpson (D-Elletsville) is inviting area students to participate in the upcoming session of the Indiana General Assembly by serving as Senate pages.
Students between the ages of 12 and 18 may apply to serve as Senate pages while the General Assembly is in session. Students will serve in the State Senate for one day assisting with various legislative activities including running errands within the Statehouse, delivering messages and helping with a variety of other tasks. Volunteering as a Senate page is an excused absence from school.
Session begins January 7 and will continue through April 29. Pages serve only on session days, which are generally Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week.
There are a limited number of page positions available each session and interested students should email Sen. Simpson at s40@iga.in.gov or write in care of the Indiana State Senate, 200 West Washington, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2785, and include their full name, address, phone number, age, school, and two different dates they would be available.
Students may also contact Senate Student Services by calling 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400 for more information on the program.
For more information on Sen. Simpson, her legislative agenda or other State Senate business call 1-800-382-9467 or visit www.senatedemocrats.in.gov.

State Rep. Vern Tincher (D-Riley) is seeking junior high and high school students to serve as pages during the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Pages will have the unique opportunity to spend an entire a day witnessing the inner workings of the State Legislature. They will begin their morning with a tour of the Indiana Statehouse, and spend the remainder of the day working alongside representatives, staff and interns.
“Paging gives allows students to see what they learned in civics class put to practical use,” Tincher said. “By seeing the Legislature in action, they will truly get a sense of how public policy shapes the world around them. It is an unparalleled lesson in good citizenship.”
Tincher indicated that the best days to page are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays when lawmakers convene in the House chamber for session. Pages are also accepted on Wednesdays, but lawmakers only meet in committee, not in full session.
Pages must be at least thirteen years old and must have their own transportation to Indianapolis. Students may page with a friend, but this must be indicated on their application.
Students interested in paging can contact Rep. Tincher’s legislative office in several ways:
– Calling the toll free Statehouse number, 1-800-382-9842;
– E-mailing H46@in.gov or;
– Writing in care of the Indiana House of Representatives, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Those interested should give their name, the name of parents or guardians, e-mail address, home address and phone number, school name and two potential paging dates.
“If any student in my district has an interest in government or politics, I strongly encourage them to apply,” Tincher said.
Paging opportunities last through the duration of the legislative session, which begins on Jan. 7 and ends on April 29.
For more information, please visit http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/students.html.

Hot Jazz on a Cold Night on Friday, January 9, 7:00 pm at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium
A Benefit for the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
featuring:
Tom Walsh, saxophones; Rachel Caswell, vocals; Karl Sturbaum, vocals and guitar; Keith McCutchen, piano;
Jeremy Allen, bass; Kent Pellerite, drums
Tickets: $12/table seat, $6/riser seat
Food items and wine will be available for purchase at the event.

Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED
The Monroe County Chapter of The American Red Cross is offering two Standard First Aid courses on: Saturday, January 10 from 9am-3pm, and a 2-evening course on January 13 and 15 from 6pm-9:30pm. This class offers certification in first aid and adult CPR. This full length course will teach individuals how to care for victims of choking, breathing, and cardiac emergencies, as well as how to care for victims of sudden illness and injury. For more information or to register, call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

Prose for the New Year: a weekend writing workshop with Alexander Weinstein
January 10th and 11th 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Every writer has a meaningful story to tell. The art is to let the stories speak through one’s writing. This weekend workshop series will help writers of all genres utilize personal experiences and creativity to strengthen their prose and produce powerful work. Previous writing experience is welcomed but not required. Each class is self-contained. Take one class or take the series. Cost is $10 per session.
Saturday, January 10: Perspectives for the New Year: Exploring Point of View
Sunday, January 11: Deepening the Life of Prose: Setting and Description
Alexander Weinstein has worked as a creative writing teacher and freelance editor for the past ten years. He is a graduate of Naropa University’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics in Boulder, Colorado and presently teaches creative writing at Indiana University.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Site. To register or for more information please contact Christine Atkinson at catkinson@dnr.in.gov or (812) 677-2003.

Democracy Public Art Project Debuts at Public Library
Bloomington—Yes We Can, the second incarnation of the highly successful Writing on the Wall art project, debuts at Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) on January 12, and will be exhibited through January 19, followed by a 10-day run at Indiana University’s Herman B Wells Library. Visitors to the exhibit will be invited to answer the question, “What are your hopes and dreams for American democracy?”
Director Sara Laughlin says the public library is especially pleased to be a partner in the Yes We Can interactive art project. “Under our new strategic plan,” she says, “we want to offer more engaging experiences for visitors, so this project is a good fit for us. Literacy and learning are crucial to a vibrant democracy.”
Yes We Can continues the Writing on the Wall public art project conceived by Bloomington artist Joe LaMantia in 2007 and cosponsored by Indiana University and the City of Bloomington. Proposed as a project for IU’s annual ArtsWeek in 2008, it began as little more than an idea, a blank wall, and a few colored markers. LaMantia placed blank panels in front of Bloomington’s City Hall, and passersby were invited to respond to the questions, “What is democracy?” and “What does democracy look like?”
Months later, the message-laden panels had grown to more than 76 feet, with thousands of responses, drawings, and comments in more than a dozen languages.
The project was displayed in numerous Bloomington campus and community locations, and with support from IU’s Moveable Feast of the Arts program, funded by the Lilly Endowment, traveled to IU campuses throughout the state, garnering the attention of TV stations, newspapers, and YouTube videographers. Today, a year and a half later, Writing on the Wall has touched thousands of lives and spawned this second-generation installation.
LaMantia says the coincidence of observing Barack Obama’s campaign, election, and transition to office while carrying out the Writing on the Wall project sparked the idea for the new Yes We Can exhibit. “The Obama transition team is using thousands of house meetings across the country to invite the American people to discuss the critical issues facing our communities and our country today. The first Writing on the Wall project did a very similar thing on a smaller scale,” LaMantia says. “Now that we have gone through an historic election, I wanted the project to ask a new question about people’s hopes and dreams.”
The Yes We Can exhibit serves as a “teaser” for ArtsWeek 2009, which takes place this year from February 19 to March 1, 2009. For more information, see artsweek.indiana.edu.

City’s King Commission Sponsors Web Design Contest
Bloomington, IN — The City of Bloomington’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission announced today its annual Web Design Contest for students in elementary, middle and high schools. Students in both the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) and the Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation (RBBCSC) are invited to participate.
“I encourage students to learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in the Web Design contest,” Mayor Mark Kruzan said. “This is a fun way to learn, and students are eligible for prizes. We welcome the participation again this year of our friends in the Richland-Bean Blossom Schools.”
Web Design Contest information is posted on both the MCCSC and RBBCSC Web sites. Instructions vary according to the grade levels of students. Students in the MCCSC can find details by visiting www.mccsc.edu/mlkjbcc.html and RBBCSC students can visit www.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/. The deadline for entries is Jan. 13, 2009.
Students can incorporate text, graphics, art, audio and video, as well as use any available web technologies such as MySpace or YouTube.
Diane Jung, who manages special events for Indiana University’s Office of the President, is leading a team of volunteer judges who will select winners. All participants are invited to attend a reception at the First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, at which time winning Web designs will be displayed and announced and prizes will be given.
Contest winners also will be recognized at the King Birthday Celebration beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave.
Information about the Web Design Contest and other MLK events is available online at www.bloomington.in.gov/cfrd or by calling Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator in the City’s Community and Family Resources Department, at 349-3471.

African American Arts Institute Spring Auditions
BLOOMINGTON– The African American Arts Institute will be holding auditions for the spring 2009 semester for The African American Dance Company, The African American Choral Ensemble and IU Soul Revue.
Audition details are as follows:
African American Dance Company
January 13, 2009, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A217 at 7:00 p.m.
The company’s repertoire consists of original choreography based on a fusion dance styles including modern, jazz, contemporary, African and Latin American dance forms.
Audition Description: A short warm-up followed by a dance combination given by the Director. Please do not bring prepared dance routines. Dance specialties will be evaluated at the end of the auditions. No dance experience is required. Audition dress must be dance attire: Leotards, tights, jazz shoes or bare feet. Men may wear sweat-pants. No Street wear, tight pants or shorts.
African American Choral Ensemble
January 14, 2009, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A219 at 7:00 p.m.
The ensemble’s repertoire includes spirituals, folk forms, traditional and contemporary gospel music and formally composed works of African American composers.
Audition Description: Vocalists are to bring one prepared piece with or without accompaniment.
IU Soul Revue
January 15, 2009, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Grand Hall at 7:00 p.m.
The ensemble delivers the sounds of timeless R&B, Soul, Funk, and contemporary urban black popular music.
Audition Description:
Vocalists
Prepare a one piece a cappella or bring a recording to accompany your solo. You will be asked to match pitches and harmonize.
AAAI Band
Instrumentalists - bring your instrument and be prepared to solo and accompany in a combo setting on an R&B, Soul, or Gospel piece. Drums and Amplifiers provided.
Contact Information:
Olivia Hairston
Assistant to the Performance Manager
African American Arts Institute
812.855.5427
olihairs@indiana.edu
www.indiana.edu/~aaai

Blended Learning: Adult, Infant & Child CPR / AED / Standard First Aid
The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a Blended Learning Adult, Infant & Child CPR / AED / Standard First Aid course on January 20 from 6-10pm. This class trains lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, infants, and children, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on an adult. For more information or to register call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

City Commission on the Status of Women Seeks Nominations For Yearly Awards
Bloomington, IN — The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for the Woman of the Year, the Emerging Leader and Lifetime Contribution Awards. The deadline for submission of nominations is January 28, 2009, and the awards will be presented during Women’s History Month Luncheon on March 11, 2009, at the Monroe County Convention Center.
Each year, the Woman of the Year Award is presented to a woman who has improved the quality of life for other women through inspiration, community service or professional accomplishments above and beyond normal job responsibilities. The recipient should also be someone who serves as a positive role model for girls and women and has made outstanding contributions to the community.
The Lifetime Contribution Award recognizes a woman whose extensive work has significantly advanced the status of women through leadership and service, while the Emerging Leader Award acknowledges an up-and-coming community leader who has demonstrated a commitment to service.
Past recipients of the Woman of the Year award include Faye Abrell, Elizabeth Bridgewaters, Anne Lemon Brown, Jocelyn Cohen and Helaine Victoria Press, Dorothy Collins, Mary Alice Dunlap, Frances Gilliam, Girls, Inc., Donna Hogle, Sally Jones, Judith Klein, Liz Kirkland, Cindy Kvale, League of Women Voters, Barbara Light, Elizabeth Lion, Middle Way House, Inc., Regina Moore, Carrie Newcomer, Catherine Olmer, Elizabeth Radcliffe, Ginny Richey, Cathy Rogers, Mary Frances Roll, Eva Sanders, Vi Simpson, Veda Stanfield, Toby Strout, Viola Taliaferro, Phyllis Trinkle, Gracia Valliant, Kristin Willison, Barbara Wolf, Vicky Wyatt and Charlotte Zietlow.
Nomination forms are available in the City of Bloomington’s Community and Family Resources Department, Suite 260, and online at www.bloomington.in.gov/cfrd/. Nomination forms also are available via e-mail by contacting owenss@bloomington.in.gov or phone at 349-3468.

Indiana Conservation Officers are encouraging the safe and responsible use of Off Road Vehicles (ORV) through a free on-line safety course. “Today’s ORV Rider” promotes safe and responsible riding through a friendly, self directed on-line course. The course is designed so that the student can work at his or her own pace and at a time they choose. “For a number of years we have seen a steady increase in our ORV accidents” said Colonel Michael Crider, Director for the DNR’S Law Enforcement Division. “We made a decision a number of months ago to address the problem by offering this course. With Christmas just around the corner, we find it a perfect time for families, who have just purchased a new ORV, to be aware that ORV riding is much more than just starting the machine and punching the throttle” Crider said.
The online safety course presents a wide variety of information including, basics for off road vehicles, how to operate an ORV safely, what responsibilities the ORV rider has to others and the environment, and general information on how to be prepared for the unexpected.
Those wishing to test their knowledge can opt for a $30 Indiana certification exam, or take 1 or more of the free practice tests. Either way, the student should have a better understanding of ORV safety and the responsibilities that go along with riding accident free.
To learn more about Indiana’s ORV safety course visit: www.offroad-ed.com/in/ or type into your search engine: Indiana ORV Safety Course.

5pm Darryl goes open-line

Q: “Brassie”, “Spoon”, “Mashie”, and “Niblick”, are old terms for equipment used in what popular modern day sport?

A: Golf

Winner: Jim Byrer

Q: What is “MMIX”?

A: The current year in Roman numerals

Winner: Ron Bader

Standard First Aid with Adult, Infant & Child CPR
(Please note that this is a 3-session course)
The Monroe County Chapter of The American Red Cross is offering a three-evening Standard First Aid with Adult, Infant & Child CPR course on January 7, 12, 14 from 6-9:30pm (times vary for each session). This class offers certification in first aid, adult, infant, and child CPR. This full length course will teach individuals how to perform rescue breathing, care for choking victims, and perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for adults, infants, and children, as well as how to care for victims of sudden illness and injury. For more information or to register, call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

Simpson encourages students to serve as Senate pages
INDIANAPOLIS—State Senator Vi Simpson (D-Elletsville) is inviting area students to participate in the upcoming session of the Indiana General Assembly by serving as Senate pages.
Students between the ages of 12 and 18 may apply to serve as Senate pages while the General Assembly is in session. Students will serve in the State Senate for one day assisting with various legislative activities including running errands within the Statehouse, delivering messages and helping with a variety of other tasks. Volunteering as a Senate page is an excused absence from school.
Session begins January 7 and will continue through April 29. Pages serve only on session days, which are generally Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week.
There are a limited number of page positions available each session and interested students should email Sen. Simpson at s40@iga.in.gov or write in care of the Indiana State Senate, 200 West Washington, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2785, and include their full name, address, phone number, age, school, and two different dates they would be available.
Students may also contact Senate Student Services by calling 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400 for more information on the program.
For more information on Sen. Simpson, her legislative agenda or other State Senate business call 1-800-382-9467 or visit www.senatedemocrats.in.gov.

State Rep. Vern Tincher (D-Riley) is seeking junior high and high school students to serve as pages during the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Pages will have the unique opportunity to spend an entire a day witnessing the inner workings of the State Legislature. They will begin their morning with a tour of the Indiana Statehouse, and spend the remainder of the day working alongside representatives, staff and interns.
“Paging gives allows students to see what they learned in civics class put to practical use,” Tincher said. “By seeing the Legislature in action, they will truly get a sense of how public policy shapes the world around them. It is an unparalleled lesson in good citizenship.”
Tincher indicated that the best days to page are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays when lawmakers convene in the House chamber for session. Pages are also accepted on Wednesdays, but lawmakers only meet in committee, not in full session.
Pages must be at least thirteen years old and must have their own transportation to Indianapolis. Students may page with a friend, but this must be indicated on their application.
Students interested in paging can contact Rep. Tincher’s legislative office in several ways:
– Calling the toll free Statehouse number, 1-800-382-9842;
– E-mailing H46@in.gov or;
– Writing in care of the Indiana House of Representatives, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Those interested should give their name, the name of parents or guardians, e-mail address, home address and phone number, school name and two potential paging dates.
“If any student in my district has an interest in government or politics, I strongly encourage them to apply,” Tincher said.
Paging opportunities last through the duration of the legislative session, which begins on Jan. 7 and ends on April 29.
For more information, please visit http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_democrats/students.html.

Hot Jazz on a Cold Night on Friday, January 9, 7:00 pm at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium
A Benefit for the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
featuring:
Tom Walsh, saxophones; Rachel Caswell, vocals; Karl Sturbaum, vocals and guitar; Keith McCutchen, piano;
Jeremy Allen, bass; Kent Pellerite, drums
Tickets: $12/table seat, $6/riser seat
Food items and wine will be available for purchase at the event.

Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED
The Monroe County Chapter of The American Red Cross is offering two Standard First Aid courses on: Saturday, January 10 from 9am-3pm, and a 2-evening course on January 13 and 15 from 6pm-9:30pm. This class offers certification in first aid and adult CPR. This full length course will teach individuals how to care for victims of choking, breathing, and cardiac emergencies, as well as how to care for victims of sudden illness and injury. For more information or to register, call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

Prose for the New Year: a weekend writing workshop with Alexander Weinstein
January 10th and 11th 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Every writer has a meaningful story to tell. The art is to let the stories speak through one’s writing. This weekend workshop series will help writers of all genres utilize personal experiences and creativity to strengthen their prose and produce powerful work. Previous writing experience is welcomed but not required. Each class is self-contained. Take one class or take the series. Cost is $10 per session.
Saturday, January 10: Perspectives for the New Year: Exploring Point of View
Sunday, January 11: Deepening the Life of Prose: Setting and Description
Alexander Weinstein has worked as a creative writing teacher and freelance editor for the past ten years. He is a graduate of Naropa University’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics in Boulder, Colorado and presently teaches creative writing at Indiana University.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Site. To register or for more information please contact Christine Atkinson at catkinson@dnr.in.gov or (812) 677-2003.

City’s King Commission Sponsors Web Design Contest
Bloomington, IN — The City of Bloomington’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission announced today its annual Web Design Contest for students in elementary, middle and high schools. Students in both the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) and the Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation (RBBCSC) are invited to participate.
“I encourage students to learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in the Web Design contest,” Mayor Mark Kruzan said. “This is a fun way to learn, and students are eligible for prizes. We welcome the participation again this year of our friends in the Richland-Bean Blossom Schools.”
Web Design Contest information is posted on both the MCCSC and RBBCSC Web sites. Instructions vary according to the grade levels of students. Students in the MCCSC can find details by visiting www.mccsc.edu/mlkjbcc.html and RBBCSC students can visit www.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/. The deadline for entries is Jan. 13, 2009.
Students can incorporate text, graphics, art, audio and video, as well as use any available web technologies such as MySpace or YouTube.
Diane Jung, who manages special events for Indiana University’s Office of the President, is leading a team of volunteer judges who will select winners. All participants are invited to attend a reception at the First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, at which time winning Web designs will be displayed and announced and prizes will be given.
Contest winners also will be recognized at the King Birthday Celebration beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave.
Information about the Web Design Contest and other MLK events is available online at www.bloomington.in.gov/cfrd or by calling Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator in the City’s Community and Family Resources Department, at 349-3471.

African American Arts Institute Spring Auditions
BLOOMINGTON– The African American Arts Institute will be holding auditions for the spring 2009 semester for The African American Dance Company, The African American Choral Ensemble and IU Soul Revue.
Audition details are as follows:
African American Dance Company
January 13, 2009, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A217 at 7:00 p.m.
The company’s repertoire consists of original choreography based on a fusion dance styles including modern, jazz, contemporary, African and Latin American dance forms.
Audition Description: A short warm-up followed by a dance combination given by the Director. Please do not bring prepared dance routines. Dance specialties will be evaluated at the end of the auditions. No dance experience is required. Audition dress must be dance attire: Leotards, tights, jazz shoes or bare feet. Men may wear sweat-pants. No Street wear, tight pants or shorts.
African American Choral Ensemble
January 14, 2009, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A219 at 7:00 p.m.
The ensemble’s repertoire includes spirituals, folk forms, traditional and contemporary gospel music and formally composed works of African American composers.
Audition Description: Vocalists are to bring one prepared piece with or without accompaniment.
IU Soul Revue
January 15, 2009, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Grand Hall at 7:00 p.m.
The ensemble delivers the sounds of timeless R&B, Soul, Funk, and contemporary urban black popular music.
Audition Description:
Vocalists
Prepare a one piece a cappella or bring a recording to accompany your solo. You will be asked to match pitches and harmonize.
AAAI Band
Instrumentalists - bring your instrument and be prepared to solo and accompany in a combo setting on an R&B, Soul, or Gospel piece. Drums and Amplifiers provided.
Contact Information:
Olivia Hairston
Assistant to the Performance Manager
African American Arts Institute
812.855.5427
olihairs@indiana.edu
www.indiana.edu/~aaai

Blended Learning: Adult, Infant & Child CPR / AED / Standard First Aid
The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a Blended Learning Adult, Infant & Child CPR / AED / Standard First Aid course on January 20 from 6-10pm. This class trains lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, infants, and children, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on an adult. For more information or to register call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

City Commission on the Status of Women Seeks Nominations For Yearly Awards
Bloomington, IN — The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for the Woman of the Year, the Emerging Leader and Lifetime Contribution Awards. The deadline for submission of nominations is January 28, 2009, and the awards will be presented during Women’s History Month Luncheon on March 11, 2009, at the Monroe County Convention Center.
Each year, the Woman of the Year Award is presented to a woman who has improved the quality of life for other women through inspiration, community service or professional accomplishments above and beyond normal job responsibilities. The recipient should also be someone who serves as a positive role model for girls and women and has made outstanding contributions to the community.
The Lifetime Contribution Award recognizes a woman whose extensive work has significantly advanced the status of women through leadership and service, while the Emerging Leader Award acknowledges an up-and-coming community leader who has demonstrated a commitment to service.
Past recipients of the Woman of the Year award include Faye Abrell, Elizabeth Bridgewaters, Anne Lemon Brown, Jocelyn Cohen and Helaine Victoria Press, Dorothy Collins, Mary Alice Dunlap, Frances Gilliam, Girls, Inc., Donna Hogle, Sally Jones, Judith Klein, Liz Kirkland, Cindy Kvale, League of Women Voters, Barbara Light, Elizabeth Lion, Middle Way House, Inc., Regina Moore, Carrie Newcomer, Catherine Olmer, Elizabeth Radcliffe, Ginny Richey, Cathy Rogers, Mary Frances Roll, Eva Sanders, Vi Simpson, Veda Stanfield, Toby Strout, Viola Taliaferro, Phyllis Trinkle, Gracia Valliant, Kristin Willison, Barbara Wolf, Vicky Wyatt and Charlotte Zietlow.
Nomination forms are available in the City of Bloomington’s Community and Family Resources Department, Suite 260, and online at www.bloomington.in.gov/cfrd/. Nomination forms also are available via e-mail by contacting owenss@bloomington.in.gov or phone at 349-3468.

Indiana Conservation Officers are encouraging the safe and responsible use of Off Road Vehicles (ORV) through a free on-line safety course. “Today’s ORV Rider” promotes safe and responsible riding through a friendly, self directed on-line course. The course is designed so that the student can work at his or her own pace and at a time they choose. “For a number of years we have seen a steady increase in our ORV accidents” said Colonel Michael Crider, Director for the DNR’S Law Enforcement Division. “We made a decision a number of months ago to address the problem by offering this course. With Christmas just around the corner, we find it a perfect time for families, who have just purchased a new ORV, to be aware that ORV riding is much more than just starting the machine and punching the throttle” Crider said.
The online safety course presents a wide variety of information including, basics for off road vehicles, how to operate an ORV safely, what responsibilities the ORV rider has to others and the environment, and general information on how to be prepared for the unexpected.
Those wishing to test their knowledge can opt for a $30 Indiana certification exam, or take 1 or more of the free practice tests. Either way, the student should have a better understanding of ORV safety and the responsibilities that go along with riding accident free.
To learn more about Indiana’s ORV safety course visit: www.offroad-ed.com/in/ or type into your search engine: Indiana ORV Safety Course.