EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
Big finish gives UE men a top 10 finish
 Aces jump in final standings
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CHESTERTON, Ind. – Tying for the 5th-lowest team score of the day, the University of Evansville men’s golf team earned a 10th place finish at the Valpo Fall Invitational at Sand Creek Country Club on Tuesday.
Evansville’s lowest round of the day belonged to Luke Schneider. A 1-under 71 gave him a 223 for the 3-round event. He tied for the 22nd position. Taking second on the team was Nicholas Gushrowski. His 75 in the third round set his final score at 227, which was good for a 32nd-place tie. One spot behind him was Daniil Romashkin. Posting his low round of the event in the final 18, Romashkin carded a 74. His score checked in at 228.
Michael Ikejiani was next for the Purple Aces. He posted his low round of the weekend on Tuesday, finishing with a 76. Ikejiani lowered his score in each round of the tournament to finish with a 236. Henry Kiel was three strokes behind Ikejiani. His 83 in the final round gave him a 239. Playing as an individual, Carson Parker finished with scores of 77-76-77 to tally a 230. He tied for 50th. Mason Taylor had his best round of the year, scoring a 75 on Tuesday to finish with a 239.
Valparaiso clinched the team and individual championships. A 278 in the final 18 gave the Beacons the lowest team round of the entire tournament while seeing them finish with an 848. They finished 34 strokes in front of Loyola. Anthony Delisanti of the Beacons defeated teammate Caleb VanArragon by one shot to earn medalist. Rounds of 70-69-69 saw him post a 208.
UE wrapped up its three rounds with a 909 to jump into the top ten. Their final score of 909 came in two shots in front of IUPUI. The Aces continue their fall season on October 10 with a trip to Jonesboro, Arkansas for the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.
Ivy Tech to Hold 17th CRUISE-IN Event Saturday, Sept. 24
EVANSVILLE, IN — Ivy Tech Community College’s 17th CRUISE-IN car show, presented by Larry’s Automotive, is planned for Saturday, Sept. 24, from 2-7 p.m. at Ivy Tech’s main campus in Evansville, 3501 N. First Avenue.
The event will take place on the east parking lot behind the college and is free and open to the public. There will be live music and food trucks.
Attendees can expect to see street rods, trucks, and other unique cars from around the Tri-State. Awards will be presented for Best Domestic Car, Best Import Car, Best All-Around, People’s Choice, and someone will win the Larry’s Automotive Big Kahuna Trophy.
This year’s event is sponsored by Larry’s Automotive; Liberty Federal Credit Union; Lou Fusz Kia; Expressway Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram; Romaine Cross Pointe Auto Park; Ivy Tech’s Automotive Technology Program; and the Ivy Tech Foundation.
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Shooting Incident in the 700 blk of E Iowa St.
 On September 20th, around 4:30 a.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of E Iowa St. in reference to shots fired. Officers located an adult male victim outside who had been shot. The victim was conscious and able to speak with officers. The victim told officers that he was driving home and realized that he was being followed by a black sedan. When the victim parked in front of his house and exited his vehicle, several male suspects, wearing all black, exited the black sedan with guns and began shooting at him. The victim was hit one time. The victim did not know the suspects. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.Â
This investigation is still ongoing. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Evansville Police Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979. If any one has video of any dark colored vehicles around the area of where this incident occurred, in particularly around 4:30 a.m., please email csuvideorequests@evansvillepolice.com.Â
Impaired Driver Arrested after Hit and Run Crash
Vanderburgh County – Yesterday afternoon at approximately 5:25 p.m., Indiana State Police received a report of a hit and run crash that occurred on I-69 near the 64 mile-marker at the Washington exit in Daviess County. The driver of a 1996 Toyota Corolla had pulled over onto the shoulder on I-69 to assist another motorist. The driver of a 2003 GMC Sierra was traveling south on I-69, drove over the fog line, side swiped the Toyota Corolla and the other vehicle, and continued south without stopping. The driver of the Toyota called 911 and followed the pickup truck south. Indiana State Police dispatchers received the call from Pike County 911 as the vehicles were traveling south through Gibson County. The driver of the Toyota followed the pickup truck for over 50 miles until Trooper Vennekotter stopped the vehicle on I-69 near Lynch Road in Vanderburgh County. The GMC Sierra was missing its passenger side mirror and the Toyota had damage to the driver’s side and the driver’s side mirror was missing. The driver of the GMC Sierra was identified as Andrew Lamble, 58, of Kokomo. Lamble displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Lamble was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital where a blood test was administered, and the results are pending. After being medically cleared due to his level of impairment, he was transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charge:
- Andrew Lamble, 58, Kokomo, IN
- Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor
This is an on-going investigation and additional charges are pending through Daviess County.
First day complete at Sand Creek Country Club
UE completes just under two rounds
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CHESTERTON, Ind. – Monday’s opening day of the Valpo Fall Invitational saw the University of Evansville men’s golf team complete just under the two scheduled rounds before play was halted due to darkness at Sand Creek Country Club.
At the conclusion of Monday’s action, the Purple Aces had finished 16 or 17 holes of round two. Leading the way for UE is Nicholas Gushrowski. He opened the day with a 3-over 75 and is currently 5-over in his second round through 17 holes. He is tied for 39th. Behind him is Luke Schneider. His opening round finished at a 7-over-par 79. With 17 holes complete in round two, he stands at 2-over. He is tied for 48th.
Daniil Romashkin is third on the team and checked in with a 77 in the opening 18 holes. Romashkin is 6-over through 16 holes in round two and is tied for the 60th spot. Behind him in the standings are Henry Kiel and Michael Ikejiani. Kiel carded a 78 to open the tournament and is 6-over with 16 holes complete in the second 18. Ikejiani tallied an 83 to start but has made a nice jump in the second round. He is just two strokes over with 16 holes in the books in his second round.
Carson Parker is tied for the low score among all individuals. A consistent day saw him complete both rounds with scores of 76 and 77. He is tied for the 48th position. Mason Taylor wrapped up his rounds on Monday with totals of 81 and 83.
Valparaiso holds a 12-shot lead in the team standings. The Beacons scored a 4-under 284 in the first round and are 1-over in the second 18. DePaul is in second place while Loyola and Cleveland State are tied for third. Anthony Delisanti and Caleb VanArragon of Valparaiso are tied for the individual lead and are two in front of their nearest competition.
On Tuesday, those with holes to complete from round two will do so before all teams play the final 18 holes.
Virtual Author Talk: Simon Winchester | September 20
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Virtual Author Talk: Simon Winchester | September 20 @ 1 PM |
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Join us for a conversation with prolific British-American writer, journalist, and consummate adventurer Simon Winchester. This author talk will cover many aspects of his work across myriad fields of history, technology, and geology as well as the author’s personal expeditions, including his path to becoming the acclaimed best selling author he is today. A master storyteller, Winchester’s narrative is like a journey through time. His keen intellect and ability to precisely and expertly weave everyday life into historical examination leaves his readers feeling awestruck at the world surrounding them.
Winchester is a New York Times Bestselling author with an omnibus of more than 30 titles, including The Professor and the Madman, Pacific, The Perfectionists, and most recently, Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World. Beginning his writing career in journalism, Winchester has found renowned success in the world of non-fiction and now works almost exclusively as an author.
About the Author: Aside from his numerous books, Simon Winchester OBE has been published in The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, National Geographic, and Conde Nast Traveler among many others. Honored with several awards throughout his career—Britain’s Journalist of the Year in 1971 among them—in 2006 he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to journalism and literature. In addition, he received an Audie Award for Non-Fiction for The Perfectionists and was made an Honorary Fellow of St. Catherine’s College, Oxford in 2009. |
September 19-25, 2022 Designated as Rail Safety Week in North America
Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Indiana Operation Lifesaver is joining Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) from September 19-25 to observe Rail Safety Week in North America and urging the public to help #STOPTrackTragedies. Governor Eric Holcomb signed a proclamation declaring the observance of Rail Safety Week in Indiana as well.
“Across the United States and throughout Indiana, Operation Lifesaver will share rail safety messages each day during Rail Safety Week underscoring our core mission – to save lives,†said Jessica Feder, Executive Director of Indiana Operation Lifesaver. “We are grateful to our safety partners at the U.S. Department of Transportation, INDOT and in the first responder community as well as the many other organizations who share the rail safety message this week, but more importantly each and every day.â€
“Rail Safety Week activities in Indiana will emphasize community education events along enforcement blitzes, and social media to share our lifesaving messages,†said Jessica Feder. “We are kicking off the week today with state and local Rail Safety Week proclamations. Through rail safety education during Rail Safety Week and every day, we are empowering Indiana residents to make safe choices around railroad trains and tracks.â€
In Indiana each year, we average approximately 125 railroad crossing collisions with multiple injuries and deaths. Rail related trespasser injuries and fatalities are also on the rise throughout the state. Operation Lifesaver works to prevent these needless incidents from happening.
As part of Rail Safety week, new video and audio public service announcements (PSAs) as well as social media campaigns are being released. An ongoing campaign called #STOPTrackTragedies features videos with the personal stories of people directly affected by rail crossing or trespassing incidents — including victims, friends and family members, locomotive engineers, and first responders. The full campaign can be viewed at oli.org/stop- track-tragedies.
In Indiana and across the U.S., along with the PSAs and a social media campaign, the following themes will be emphasized:
- Monday, September 19 kicks off the week with the overarching theme of #STOPTrackTragedies and a focus on Media Outreach and Rail Safety Week Proclamations in states and localities.
- Tuesday, September 20 focuses on the annual observance of Operation Clear Track in the U.S. and Canada emphasizing the importance of obeying crossing safety and anti-trespass laws. Law enforcement partners will conduct awareness exercises, Officer on the Train activities and other in person positive enforcement events; first responders will share RSW messages virtually through social media, email messaging and website posts.
- Wednesday, September 21 highlights Crossing Safety, with outreach to the public, farmers, and farm machine operators as well as outdoor enthusiasts on safe crossing techniques with special attention to the Blue and White Emergency Notification System (ENS) signs at crossings.
- Thursday, September 22, Transit Safety Thursday and Professional Driver Safety, showcases how to stay safe as a rail commuter or transit rider as well as safe choices around railroad tracks and trains for professional drivers.
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- Friday, September 23 focuses on Wearing Red or “Red Out†for Rail Safety by encouraging safety organizations, partners, schools, railroads, and the public to wear red at public events and to share photos on social media.
- Saturday, September 24 highlights Trespass Prevention, educating pedestrians, cyclists, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts about the dangers posed by being on or near the tracks.
- Sunday, September 25 promotes No Photo, Video or Selfie is Worth the Risk, to warn professional and amateur photographers against putting themselves or others in danger by illegally taking photos, videos, or filming near tracks and trains.
