Work is expected to begin next week on a $2.8 million asphalt resurfacing project on S.R. 3 in Decatur County. A 9.5 mile stretch between Westport and S.R. 46 will be patched, milled and repaved starting on or after Monday, June 8. The project will be completed under lane closures with flagging.

The contract was awarded to Paul H. Rohe Company and is expected to wrap up by late August. Motorists should slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather dependent.

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions.

Commission on Rehabilitation Services

The governor made three reappointments to the commission, who will serve through June 30, 2023:

• Richard Propes (Indianapolis), program director with FSSA
• David Spradley (Carmel), research nurse at the IU School of Medicine
• Frederick Vaiana (Westfield), attorney and partner with Voyles Vaiana Lukemeyer Baldwin & Webb

The governor also made eight new appointments to the commission:

• Gregory Bedan (Indianapolis), program manager with the Indianapolis Office of Disability Affairs, who will serve through June 30, 2023
• Joel Boehner (South Bend), executive director with IN*SOURCE, who will serve through June 30, 2023
• Shawn Fulton (Indianapolis), education and training coordinator with The Arc of Indiana, who will serve through June 30, 2022
• Melissa Keyes (Carmel), executive director of Indiana Disability Rights, who will serve through June 30, 2021
• PJ McGrew (Avon), executive director of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, who will serve through June 30, 2022
• Amber O’Haver (Avon), executive director of the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council, who will serve through June 30, 2022
• Alfredo Ruiz (Hebron), wealth advisor and principal with Oak Partners Inc., who will serve through June 30, 2023
• Willaine St. Pierre Sandy (Indianapolis), vocational rehabilitation counselor with FSSA, who will serve through June 30, 2022

Commission on the Social Status of Black Males

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:

• Reginald Jones (Indianapolis), behavior and cultural competency specialist with IPS and the Thomas Carr Howe Academy Charter School

Graduate Medical Education Board

The governor made six reappointments to the board, who will serve through Dec. 31, 2021:

• Dr. Paul Haut (Carmel), COO of Riley Hospital for Children
• Dr. Tricia Hern (Zionsville), vice president of improvement and physician leadership development for Community Health Network
• Timothy Putnam (Batesville), president and CEO of Margaret Mary Health
• Dr. Jeffrey Rothenberg (Indianapolis), executive director of medical education and chief medical officer at St. Vincent Hospital
• Dr. Rachel A. Shockley (Indianapolis), program director for Community South Osteopathic Family Medicine
• Beth Wrobel (Valparaiso), CEO of HealthLinc

Indiana Board of Physical Therapy

The governor made three reappointments to the board, who will serve through May 31, 2024:

• Elizabeth Bailey (Plymouth), assistant professor at Ivy Tech Community College
• Megan Certo (Indianapolis), physical therapist at Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
• Heather Freeman (Indianapolis), PRN with Community Health Network and adjunct professor at the University of Indianapolis

The governor also made two new appointments to the board, who will serve through May 31, 2024:

• Sean Bagbey (Newburgh), COO of the Rehabilitation & Performance Institute
• Therese Eutsler (Linden), physical therapist at Franciscan Health

Indiana-Michigan Boundary Line Commission

The governor made five appointments to the new commission, who will serve through July 1, 2025:

• Aaron Blank (Mishawaka), surveying manager and civil engineer at Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C
• Tony Hendricks (Michigan City), LaPorte County Surveyor
• Rex Pranger (Wolcottville), former LaGrange County Surveyor
• Michael Ruff (Angola), owner of Angola Survey Consulting
• Travis Shetler (Elkhart), professional surveyor with Phend & Brown, Inc.

Indiana State Commission on Aging

The governor made four reappointments to the commission, who will serve through July 1, 2024:

• JoAnn Burke (Tipton), consultant and past director of the Gerontology Program at Saint Mary’s College
• Lauren Mullett (Westville), CEO emerita of Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc.
• Judith Schoon (Griffith), owner of The LFE Group Investments & Insurance LLC
• Michael Sullivan (Carmel), director of public policy at the Alzheimer’s Association. 

The governor also made two new appointments to the commission, who will serve through July 1, 2024:

• Katie Ehlman (Evansville), professor of Gerontology at the University of Southern Indiana
• Susan Grossbauer (Valparaiso), CEO of The Grossbauer Group

Indiana State Fair Commission

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve through Sept. 30, 2020:

• Miriam Robeson (Flora), attorney, and CEO with Robeson Farms

Indiana State Trauma Care Committee

The governor made seven new appointments to the committee, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:

• Dr. Luis Benavente-Chenhalls (Mishawaka), trauma medical director at Elkhart General Hospital
• Dr. John Francis (Lafayette), director of trauma at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health
• Dr. Mark Lynch (Terre Haute), a surgeon at Union Health
• Douglas Randell (Mooresville), division chief of emergency medical services at Plainfield Fire Territory
• Dr. Christine Toevs (Terre Haute), trauma medical director at Terre Haute Regional Hospital
• Dr. David VanRyn (Elkhart), an emergency physician with Elite Emergency Physicians, Inc.
• Dr. Eric Woo (Saint John), a surgeon with Indiana Surgical Associates

Insurance Producer Education & Continuing Education Advisory Council

The governor made five reappointments to the council, who will serve through March 31, 2023:

• Kevin Bell (Carmel), general agent for Guardian Life
• Sarah Clayton (Indianapolis), vice president with Don Oldham Agencies, Inc.
• James Funk, Jr. (Indianapolis), president of Central Insurance Associates, Inc.
• Jennifer Jones (Lebanon), co-owner of Royal Title Services, Inc.
• Rick Vasil (Carmel), manager of Indiana FAIR and AUTO Plan

The governor also made four new appointments to the council, who will serve through March 31, 2023:

• Jeffrey Goodwin (Indianapolis), vice president of insurance programs with the Indiana Manufacturers Association/IMASERV, Inc.
• Dave Moore (Indianapolis), sales and membership manager with the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana
• Susan Rider (Westfield), a consultant with Gregory & Appel
• David Welsheimer (Anderson), president of Buckeye Planning Concepts, Inc.

Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council

The governor made one new appointment to the council, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:

• Douglas Huntsinger (Indianapolis), Indiana’s executive director for drug prevention, treatment and enforcement

Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Board

The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve through April 30, 2024:

• Donald Fesko (Dyer), president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve through April 30, 2024:

• Patrick Lyp (Valparaiso), general counsel and city attorney with the City of Valparaiso

Patoka Lake Regional Water & Sewer District Board

The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve through April 30, 2024:

• John Wade (Otwell), retired

State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service

The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until May 31, 2024:

• Frank Downing (Marion), director of sales development with Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness today announced it is extending Lifeguard and Food Manager certifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our inspectors and environmental staff members have been busy following up on COVID-19-related complaints, and with social distancing protocols in place, it has not been possible for lifeguards or food mangers to get recertified. Therefore, we are granting extensions,” said Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and the city’s chief health strategist.

Lifeguard certifications are extended without charge until October 1, 2020. If you are a Lifeguard I, II or a Qualified Pool Attendant and your certification expires between March 1 and July 15, 2020, your certification has been extended and now won’t expire until October 1, 2020. 

This extension only applies to individuals who are up to date with all other requirements such as Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid. Many of the organizations that provide these certifications are also offering free extensions. Please contact them to check. 

Those who are certified do not need to schedule an appointment with the Department of Public Health and Wellness to be tested for recertification and can work as a lifeguard when pools open later this month. Individuals who have not been certified before can call the Department of Public Health and Wellness to schedule an appointment for the necessary tests to obtain certification. To make an appointment, call 574-6650.

The Department of Public Health and Wellness is also extending all Food Service Manager certifications without charge. Food Service Manager certifications that expire March 1 through June 29, 2020 are now extended to August 31, 2020. In-person classes will resume on June 29. All Louisville restaurants are required to have a certified Food Service Manager on duty during business hours.

MODIFIED STATE FAIR 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULED IN AUGUST AT THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Today the Indiana State Fair Commission and the Indiana State Fair Board announced a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show with additional activities that will be held on the State Fairgrounds in August.

This year’s traditional Indiana State Fair will not take place.

Ultimately, the difficult decision was driven by the impact of COVID-19.

“Unfortunately, key elements including vendors and partners of the Fair began falling off and so we pivoted and found a way to still serve our communities,” said Brad Chambers, Indiana State Fair Commission Chairman.

“Safety is our number one priority. We’ve spent months working through options that would allow us to host the Fair,’ said Cindy Hoye, Executive Director of the Indiana State Fair Commission. “Agriculture and youth are the foundation of our mission and the heartbeat of the Indiana State Fair, so we are determined and proud to honor our 4-H members with a version of that State Fair experience that allows Indiana’s youth to be recognized for their dedication and hard work.”

The Indiana State Fair is an annual celebration of all things Indiana, showcasing youth and agriculture along with great food, animals, entertainment, and exhibits. It is a complex event that requires years of planning by the staff, partners and vendors. In 2019, nearly 879,000 people attended the Indiana State Fair.

Hoye said “We are grateful for the support of our State Fair Family; each one of you who makes the iconic event possible every summer. To our beloved fans, staff, sponsors, exhibitors, 4-H & FFA members, vendors, volunteers and entertainers – we look forward to being back at full strength in August 2021.”

This is not the first time the Indiana State Fair was modified or did not take place. During the Civil War and WWII the Fairgrounds was needed to support the war effort.

For more information on the State Fair 4-H Livestock Show, 4-H projects, and an updated FAQ resource, visit IndianaStateFair.com.