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Schwomeyer places Top-Five as VU Golf starts Spring season strong
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Vincennes University freshman Paxton Schwomeyer (Oakland City, Ind.) began his 2022 Spring golf season with an impressive top-five finish at the Ron Marshall Spring Invitational hosted at Goose Pond Lake Golf Course in Scottsboro, Ala. earlier this week.
Schwomeyer and his teammates helped the Trailblazers post a third-place team finish in the two-day tournament.
The opening day of the tournament saw the field play 36-holes. After the first two rounds of golf Schwomeyer found himself in a tie for the top-spot on the leaderboard after a first round 76 and a second round one-over 73.
Sophomore Bryce Kirchner (North Vernon, Ind.) took six shots off his score during the first two rounds, shooting an 82 in the first round and a 76 later on the first day.
Freshman Luke VanDeventer (Columbus, Ind.) had a consistent first day with an opening round 84 and a second round 85.
Freshman Adam Leach (North Vernon, Ind.) had an impressive first day of the spring season, ending his day with an 82 in the first round and an 81 in the second.
Freshman Caleb Maris (Terre Haute, Ind.) rounded out the Trailblazer scorers on the first day, shooting a 91 and a 92 on the first day of the tournament.
The field returned to the course Tuesday morning for the final round of the tournament.
Schwomeyer dropped a few spots down the leaderboard from his top position, finishing with a fifth-place finish with a final round 80.
Kirchner matched Schwomeyer’s final round score of 80 and ended his tournament with a 15th-place finish.
VanDeventer had one of the biggest jumps of the tournament with a final round three-over 75, the third lowest score of the day, to move up five spots to a tie for 20th.
Maris continued his consistent shooting on the final day of the tournament to shoot a 90 to finish in 35th place and Leach ended with a 95 to take a tie for 29th place in the field.
The Trailblazers as a team earned a third-place finish, finishing one shot better than Rend Lake College, who will be hosting the next tournament VU will be competing in this season.
Vincennes will hit the road again Sunday, March 20 and Monday, March 21 as the VU golf team takes part in the Rend Lake College Spring Invitational at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort, Ill.
TEAM RESULTS
John A. Logan – 304, 305, 300 – 909
Snead State (A) – 304, 310, 301 – 915
VINCENNES – 324, 315, 325 – 964
Rend Lake – 322, 320, 323 – 965
Grand Rapids – 326, 318, 324 – 968
Northeast Alabama – 337, 337, 327 – 1001
Snead State (B) – 345, 337, 325 – 1007
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Paxton Schwomeyer (T5) – 76, 73, 80 – 229
Bryce Kirchner (15) – 82, 76, 80 – 238
Luke VanDeventer (T20) – 84, 85, 75 – 244
Adam Leach (T29) – 82, 81, 95 – 258
Caleb Maris (35) – 91, 92, 90 – 273
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VU freshmen Shilo Jackson and Thow James Biel named to All-Region 24 team
VU freshmen Shilo Jackson and Thow James Biel named to All-Region 24 team
VINCENNES, Ind – The Vincennes University men’s basketball team earned two All-Region 24 selections this past weekend in talented freshmen Shilo Jackson (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Thow James Biel (Calgary, Alberta).
Jackson burst onto the scene in a big way during his freshman campaign, finishing as Vincennes’ leading scorer averaging 12.5 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.
Jackson also made his presence felt on the defensive end of the floor, averaging just under two blocks per game this season as well.
Jackson would score in double-figures a total of 18 times this season, with 15 of those times coming as double-doubles.
Jackson’s best stretch of the season came in the form of recording double-doubles in four straight games to begin the month of February, including a pair of 24-point games against Lake Land College and Lewis & Clark College.
Jackson had his best day on the boards early in the season, recording 17 rebounds against then No. 20-ranked Harcum College in just his third career collegiate game.
Jackson was joined on the All-Region 24 team by fellow freshman teammate Thow James Biel.
“Receiving this honor means a lot to me,†Jackson said. “Because this is my first big achievement in basketball. I hadn’t received any awards or any recognition when it comes to basketball before this season, so it’s nice to be recognized and this means a lot to me.â€
“I have learned the most about how to be a part of a real basketball team,†Jackson added. “Knowing all the different roles and how the different pieces work.â€
Biel was just one of two VU players this season to play in all 31 Trailblazer games this season and finished his freshman season averaging 11 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Biel scored in double-figures 18 times this season, including a stretch of seven straight games in November, but saved his best for a home matchup with then No. 5-ranked John A. Logan College when he set a career-high with 26 points.
Biel would follow that performance with his first career double-double at Lake Land, one of two he had on the season, after grabbing a season-high 12 rebounds in the double-overtime win in Mattoon.
“This means a lot to be recognized as one of the top players in the region,†Biel said. “Especially as a freshman and not having experience at the collegiate level. I was able to show what I could do and I am very thankful to be recognized for it.â€
“One thing I’ve learned from this season is to challenge myself,†Biel added. “I learned what my role was with this team and I learned how to be the best I could be at it.â€
The pair of All-Region recipients were part of the Trailblazers season that finished with a record of 12 wins and 19 losses, but the pair said they hope to learn from their experience this season to help put Vincennes back on top next year.
“I hope to build on my confidence,†Jackson said. “That’s the biggest thing for me. I want to come back next year more confident in my ability as a basketball player.â€
“We did not have a great season,†Biel said. “So I hope we learn from our mistakes and continue to improve in every way. I am going to continue to expand my game and become a better player every day.â€
ALL-REGION 24 TEAM (In no particular order)
Sean East – Player of the Year (John A. Logan
Cobie Barnes (John A. Logan)
Tae Williams (John A. Logan)
Cam Alford (John A. Logan)
Tedrick Washington, Jr. (Shawnee)
Adrian Cohen (Shawnee)
Malachi Davis (Lake Land)
Everett Stubblefield (Lake Land)
SHILO JACKSON (VINCENNES)
THOW JAMES BIEL (VINCENNES)
Deshaun Nettles (Wabash Valley)
TreVon Smith (Wabash Valley)
Clint Wickcliffe (Lincoln Trail
Greg Jenkins (Lincoln Trail)
Chauncey Hughes (Kaskaskia)
Luke Davis (Southwestern Illinois)
Local Lawmakers Support $1 Billion Tax-Relief Package For Hardworking Hoosiers
Local Lawmakers Support $1 Billion Tax-Relief Package For Hardworking Hoosiers
STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2022) – Local lawmakers recently voted in support of passing the largest tax cut in the state’s history, sending the $1 billion tax-relief package to the governor where it could soon become law.
According to State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville), co-author of House Enrolled Act 1002, this legislation will drop the state’s individual income tax from 3.23% to 2.9% over seven years. He said once fully phased in, Indiana would have one of the lowest income tax rates in the nation.
“Indiana’s booming economy is a result of hardworking Hoosiers and conservative policies over the past few years,” O’Brien said. “Rather than grow the size of government, I believe the right thing to do is give money back to taxpayers.”
The bill will also help lower utility bills for Hoosiers and businesses by eliminating the 1.46% Utility Receipts Tax currently paid on electricity, natural gas, water, steam, sewage and telephone bills.
“Providing a way for Hoosiers to save money is something we take very seriously,” said State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh). “Utility bills can really impact family budgets and be a significant expense, so reducing that for Hoosiers can make a real impact.”
Ledbetter said once both tax cuts are fully implemented, Hoosiers would save over $1 billion a year.
State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) said the legislation also includes using reserves to make a one-time, $2.5 billion payment toward pre-’96 teacher pension obligations. This comes after Indiana has paid down well over $1 billion in debt over the last year alone.
“Paying down debt is a top priority,” McNamara said. “This gives us additional flexibility in the coming years to explore future tax cuts.”
House Enrolled Act 1002, a priority for Republican lawmakers, comes as the state’s budget reserves are expected to hit a record $5 billion at the end of fiscal year 2022. As revenues continue to outpace expectations, Hoosier taxpayers can expect a $125 refund this spring as part of a combined refund of over $545 million. A new law will ensure the maximum number of Hoosiers qualify for the refund.
“Hoosier families are dealing with rising costs at every turn,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “Every little bit helps and this automatic taxpayer refund will provide relief for households across our state.”
EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million To Fund Clean School Buses
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First American Rescue Plan Funds to Reach School Districts to Help Them Buy Electric School Buses WASHINGTON (March 7, 2022) — At an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and the 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates. The $7 million in ARP funding is directed toward school districts in underserved communities to replace old diesel buses with new, zero-emission electric models, and the $10 million in DERA rebates will assist with 444 school bus replacements across the country. In addition to the $17 million announced today, in the coming weeks, EPA plans to announce a new Clean School Bus rebate program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides an unprecedented $5 billion over five years, to replace existing school buses with low- or zero-emission school buses. “The historic investments in clean transportation resulting from President Biden’s leadership will have lasting impacts on protecting clean air for children for generations,†said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This round of school bus grants from the American Rescue Plan is just the beginning. The unprecedented $5 billion investment that’s on the way for clean and zero-emission school buses from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will transform how millions of children get to school and help build a better America for a new generation.†The two rebate awards total approximately $17 million in combined funding for schools and bus fleet owners to replace older, high-polluting diesel school buses. Replacing these buses will improve air quality in and around schools and communities, reduce greenhouse gas pollution, and better protect children’s health overall. Since 2012, EPA’s school bus rebates have awarded, or are in the process of awarding, over $73 million to replace more than 3,000 old diesel school buses. This program will also prioritize projects that help achieve the goals of President Biden’s Justice40 initiative, which aims to ensure that federal agencies deliver at least 40 percent of benefits from certain investments to underserved communities. 2021 American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebate Awards The first rebate awards are the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates. This new $7 million program provides funds to replace old diesel school buses with new, zero-emission electric school buses. The funds are reserved exclusively for school districts in underserved communities, Tribal schools, and private fleets serving those schools. This program will award funding for 23 electric school bus replacements and associated charging infrastructure. List of Awardees:
2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebate Awards The second rebate awards are EPA’s latest round of funding for longstanding DERA School Bus Rebates. This year’s program awards approximately $10 million to fund the replacement of old diesel school buses with new electric, diesel, gasoline, propane, or compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses meeting current emission standards. This program will award funding for 444 school bus replacements. List of Awardees:
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Clean School Bus Program The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides an unprecedented $5 billion over five years for the Clean School Bus Program to replace existing school buses with cleaner models. In Spring 2022, EPA plans to announce a new Clean School Bus rebate program for applicants to replace existing school buses with low- or zero-emission school buses. EPA may prioritize applications that replace school buses in high need local educational agencies, low-income and rural areas, Tribal schools, and applications that provide cost share. To learn more about the upcoming Clean School Bus Program, please visit http://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus. To learn more about the rebate programs, applicant eligibility, and selection process, visit https://www.epa.gov/dera/rebates. |
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Salad Products Contamination
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated salad dressing that has been recalled by the producer due to concerns that the salad dressing may contain hard plastic. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed.The chicken salad product items were produced on 3/03/22, 3/04/22, 3/05/22, and 3/06/22. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view label here]:
- 12-oz. plastic tray packages containing “Trader Joe’s CRUNCHY SLAW with Chicken, Crispy Noodles & Peanut Dressing†and a use-by date of 03/09/22, 03/10/22, 03/11/22, or 03/12/22 printed on the label.
The products bear establishment number “P-6247†inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
The problem was discovered when an FSIS inspected establishment received notification from their salad dressing supplier that the salad dressing, which is regulated by FDA, may contain hard plastic. The establishment then notified FSIS of the issue. FSIS and FDA are coordinating on this issue.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
15 Swimmers Qualify For CSCAA National Invitational Championships
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Based off of individual performances from the 2021-22 swimming season, 15 members of the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams – 10 males and five females – have qualified for the CSCAA National Invitational Championships. The NIC meet, college swimming’s equivalent to basketball’s NIT, will take place Thursday, March 10 through Saturday, March 12 at the Beacon Health Aquatic Center in Elkhart, Indiana.
To qualify for the National Invitational Championships, swimmers had to either be an individual or relay champion from one of 24 different Division I conference, or swimmers had to meet either an “Automatic” (or ‘A Cut’) or a “Bonus” (‘B Cut’) time standard, set forth by the CSCAA. Invitations to the event were sent out to qualifying participants and schools after the selection of the NCAA Swimming Championship field earlier today.
On the men’s side, 10 Purple Aces qualified after a record-setting Mid-American Conference performance, in which UE set school records 13 different times over the four-day meet. UE will be represented by seniors Zeke Metz (Topeka, Kan./Seaman) and Oskar Menkhaus (Davidson, N.C./William A. Hough), juniors Max Dehen (Ramsey, Minn./Anoka) and Riccardo Di Domenico (Johannesburg, South Africa), sophomores Alon Baer (Gesher Haziv, Israel) and Grant Kay (Ellicott City, Md./Hebron), and freshmen Jakob Grundbacher (Long Beach, Calif.), Daniel Santos Lopez (Madrid, Spain), Carlos Souto Vilas (A Coruna, Spain) and Patrik Vilbergsson (Kopavogur, Iceland).
On the women’s side, five Purple Aces qualified for the NIC meet after UE broke four school records at the Missouri Valley Conference championships in mid-February. UE will be represented by senior Jessie Steele (Houston, Texas/Klein), juniors Allison McDonald (Cape Girardeau, Mo./Cape Central) and Sage Moore (Lexington, Ohio/Lexington), sophomore Iryna Tsesiul (Minsk, Belarus), and freshman Sveva Brugnoli (Rome, Italy) at the National Invitational Championships on the women’s side.