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Officers Of The Month For February 2021

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 Officers Ryan Eagleson, Nicholas Hackworth, Brian Aker and Jacob Malcomson have been selected as Officers of the Month for February 2021. 

On 2/8/21 at approximately 9:15 p.m., these officers were the first to arrive within 2 minutes at Taco Bell on North Green River Rd for a person with a gun. 

The caller was a Taco Bell employee and she had a protective order against her ex. He had been calling the business, stating he was going to come to kill her at work. He arrived at the business and was seen outside the entrance doors, waving a gun around. The employees locked the doors and called 911. 

As officers arrived, they were well oriented to the fact that there were still employees looking out the doors, the long drive-thru line, and the usual traffic on Green River Rd. 

Officer Eagleson was the first to verbally engage the suspect when he arrived. The suspect was seated in his vehicle beside the entrance doors. When Eagleson was giving instructions, he was yelling back “Shoot me!” and “Kill me!” repeatedly. Eagleson relayed to other officers that the suspect had a phone in his hand, not a gun. Shortly thereafter, they discovered he was live streaming on Facebook. Eagleson was firm yet professional and worked to de-escalate the situation. The suspect finally began to comply and exited the vehicle but, when told to get on the ground, started doing push-ups. He then decided to fully comply and was placed into custody. A loaded handgun was found positioned grip-up in the open center console. 

Officers Eagleson, Hackworth, Aker, and Malcomson communicated well, figured out their roles, and let the situation play out without rushing it. As other officers arrived (Winn, Turnock, Frazier, VanFleet, Klein, K9 Offerman, VIPER), it all looked like something we, as an agency, had done and practiced a hundred time 

 Congratulations on a job well done! 

Yesteryear: Wilbur Wright Was Born In Henry County, Indiana

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April 11 – April 17

The Week in Indiana History
Wilbur Wright1867     Wilbur Wright was born near Millville in Henry County.  His father, Milton Wright, was a bishop in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.  The family moved several times, ending up in Dayton, Ohio, where Wilbur and his brother Orville conducted experiments which made aviation history.
West Baden1903     Indiana Governor Winfield T. Durbin and United States Senator Charles W. Fairbanks led the grand opening of the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick.  Called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the circular structure encompassed the largest unsupported dome in the world.  Palm trees grew in the atrium.  With over 500 rooms, the venue offered a gambling casino, movies, bowling, and billiards.  A primary attraction were the mineral baths which many believed could cure a variety of ailments.
Charles Jewett

100 YEARS AGO

1921     Indianapolis Mayor Charles W. Jewett said, “There is no place in this city for a Ku Klux Klan organization or any other organization designed to create antagonism between citizens.  He was responding to newspaper reports that the Klan was organizing in the area.  “All have the right to enjoy the peaceful pursuits of happiness,” he said, “and have the full protection of the government in this enjoyment.”
flag1945     Flags at the Indiana Statehouse were lowered to half-staff following news of the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Governor Ralph F. Gates sent a telegram to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt extending the sympathy of the people of Indiana.  He pledged loyal support of all Hoosiers for the new President, Harry S. Truman.
Brenda Starr1964     Dale Messick was the featured speaker at the annual meeting of the Women’s Press Club in Indianapolis. Born in South Bend, she was America’s first syndicated female cartoonist.  Her “Brenda Starr, Reporter” comic strip appeared daily in 250 newspapers.  Millions of readers followed the adventures of the glamorous newspaper reporter who chased stories around the world.  Pictured:  Dale Messick in front of the Brenda Starr stamp which was issued in 1995 as part of the Post Office’s  “Comic Strips Classics” issue.  
Market square

50 YEARS AGO

1971     Plans were announced for the construction of a multi-use stadium in downtown Indianapolis near the City Market.  Mayor Richard G. Lugar said, “Stimulated by the progress we announce today, let us dream of those things which now seem a great deal more possible tomorrow.”  Three years later, opening ceremonies were held for Market Square Arena.  Pictured:  A preliminary sketch of the arena.
ABE MARTIN SEZ:

Th’ trouble with banquets is that they set you so close t’gether it knocks the peas off your knife.

(Kin Hubbard, The Indianapolis News, April 15, 1911)

 Abe

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Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, please contact the tour office.

You are invited to take a “Virtual Tour” of the Statehouse by clicking the link at the bottom of this column.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

     How well do you know the officiial state song of Indiana?  Fill in the blanks.

1.  Oh, the moonlight’s fair tonight along the ___________________

2.  From the fields there comes the breath of new mown__________

3.  Through the ____________the candle lights are gleaming

4.  On the banks of the _________far away

Answers Below

Hoosier Quote of the Week

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“I used to get letters from girl reporters saying that their lives were nowhere near as exciting as Brenda’s.  I told them that if I made Brenda’s life like theirs, nobody would read it.”

– – – Dale Messick (1906-2005)

Did You Know?

     Visitors to  French Lick often ask about the origin of the town’s name.  The answer is simple:  the town is named for the township it’s in.  Next question:  Where did the township get its name?  According to legend, in the early years of the 19th century, salt deposits in the area attracted French settlers from Vincennes.  The salty water, commonly called a “lick,” proved inviting to deer and other animals, therefore making the region a good source of game.  The region also became famous for its sulfur springs, which many believed had almost magical curative powers.  Pluto water,  a best-selling laxative in the early 20th century, was bottled in French Lick.   In 1931, the National Governors’ Convention was held at the Luxurious French Lick Springs Hotel, and it was there that Franklin D. Roosevelt started laying his plans to run for President.  Perhaps the most famous person from French Lick today is basketball star and coach Larry Bird.

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ANSWERS:  1.  Wabash  2.  hay  3.  sycamores  4.  Wabash

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Aces women head to Jan Weaver Invitational

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UE plays Friday and Saturday in Murray, Ky.

Just four days after wrapping up the ISU Invitational, the University of Evansville women’s golf team is back on the course for the Jan Weaver Invitational beginning on Friday.

 

Miller Memorial Golf Course in Murray, Ky. will be the host for the event.  Play gets underway on Friday with 36 holes before a single round on Saturday.  The action commences with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start each day.  Par will be 72 and the yardage is 6,024.

 

Included in the field are Austin Peay, Belmont, Bradley, Central Arkansas, Dayton, Eastern Kentucky, Georgia State, Murray State, Samford, Seton Hall, Southern Illinois and Tennessee Tech.

 

On Monday, the Purple Aces wrapped up the ISU Invitational in Terre Haute.  Allison Enchelmayer earned a top five finish in the tournament.  In the career outing, Enchelmayer was tied for the lead after day one, recording a 1-under 71 to open before finishing the tournament at 5-over par on her way to fifth place.

 

Tying for 18th was Sophia Rohleder.  After recording an 81 to open the tournament, she improved by five strokes to jump into a tie for 18th.  Carly Frazier and Alyssa McMinn tied for 27th spot.  Each finished with totals of 160.  Frazier posted rounds of 79 and 81, the top two scores of her freshman campaign.

 

Mallory Russell (162) and Caitlin O’Donnell (163) completed the UE contingent.

Women’s Soccer, Schoenstein Announce Two Additional Signees for 2021 Class

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 University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer announced two additions to its 2021 signing class this week, bringing the class total to 16 signees.

With the two midfield additions to the class, the Screaming Eagles and head coach Eric Schoenstein have signed six midfielders, five defenders, four forwards, and one goals keeper. The impressive class spans six states and one additional country with six recruits from Missouri, four from Indiana, two from Tennessee, one from Ohio, Illinois, and Florida, plus the staff’s first international signee from Sweden.

Schoenstein on the two additional signees: “We’re extremely excited to welcome Peyton and Sofie to the USI soccer family. Peyton is a high-level attacking midfielder, who can do it all. Peyton’s soccer IQ, overall vision, distribution skills, and finishing abilities make her a great addition. Sofie is your prototypical target forward. She is strong on the ball, quality distributor, and her powerful finishing ability from close range and distance will make her extremely dangerous.”

Sofie Andersson | MF | 5’8″ | Stockholm, Sweden
Andersson signs with USI as Schoenstein and staff’s first international recruit since the staff took over the program in early 2016. The midfielder attended PA Fogelstroms gymnasium, playing for the academy team Djurgarden IF, winning the U17 Swedish National Championship 2019, and being the runner-up in the Regional Division 1 serie 2020.

Peyton Wilkinson | MF | 5’6″ | Collierville, Tenn.
Wilkinson comes to USI following a very successful high school career (Collierville High School), including district championships in 2018 and 2019, state runner-up in 2017 and 2018, and a quarterfinal finish in 2020. Wilkinson played club for Lady Lobos Rush Premier winning the 2019 Tennessee State Soccer Association championship and the 2018 USYS NL Mid-South Conference championship and being the runner-up in the 2018 USYS Region III Championship. Individually, the signee amassed accolades being a two-time ODP Inter-Regional Showcase team selection, a two-time ODP Region III Camp selection, and a four-year varsity letter athlete.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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USI BB gets over .500 with win over KWC

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University of Southern Indiana Baseball extended its winning streak to eight games after winning a battle with Kentucky Wesleyan College, 11-6, Wednesday evening at the USI Baseball Field. The Eagles go to 12-11 overall and get over the .500 mark for the first time since February after tonight’s action, while KWC ends the evening 11-3.

After KWC grabbed a 1-0 lead to start the game, USI took its first lead of the game, 2-1, in the bottom of the first on a two-run blast to left center senior rightfielder Manny Lopez. The lead was short lived as the Panther scored two in the second and one in the third to post a 4-2 advantage.

USI seized control in the bottom of the third with a six-run frame to lead 8-4. The Eagles’ six-run inning was highlighted by two-run singles by senior shortstop Kobe Stephens and junior second baseman Ethan Hunter.

The Panthers would close the gap to 8-6 with tallies in the fourth and fifth before the Eagles sealed the victory with a run in the bottom of the fifth, seventh, and eighth for the 11-6 win.

USI freshman first baseman Adam Wildeman led the Eagles at the plate with three hits, while Stephens finished with a team-high three RBIs in the win.

On the mound, junior right-hander Brady Bowling picked up his second win in relief. Bowling (2-1) allowed one run on one hit in the third before the Eagles scored six times in the bottom of the frame to take the lead for good.

Up Next for the Eagles:
The Eagles resumes GLVC action April 9-11 when they visit McKendree University for a four-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. for a single game April 9; noon for a doubleheader April 11; and noon for a single game April 11. Live coverage can be accessed through GoUSIEagles.com.

McKendree (10-10, 3-9 GLVC) will welcome the Eagles to Lebanon, Illinois, looking to break a four-game losing streak after dropping the series to Lewis University last weekend. The Bearcats also have lost four of the last six games leading up to the series.

USI leads the all-time series with McKendree, 30-13, including 12 of the last 13 dating back to 2016.

Bills Await Possible Death If Committees Don’t Make A Decision Before Thursday

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Bills await possible death if committees don’t make a decision before Thursday

April 8, 2021  
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By Taylor Dixon and Carolina Puga Mendoza

TheStatehouseFile.com 

INDIANAPOLIS—Thursday is the deadline for all House and Senate committees to vote on bills for this legislative session, meaning bills that are not approved will not move forward.

Some bills that are at risk of dying include one requiring a suicide hotline on student ID cards, another on the deannexation of schools in the South Bend area that led to discord in the Indiana House, and other allowing kids to set up lemonade stands without a permit.

Over 30 other bills face the same outcome because they are not scheduled to be heard in committee meetings Thursday morning. The two that have received some of the most attention during the legislative session are House Bill 1369, involving the licensing of firearms, and Senate Bill 141, which would cut funding for public transit in Indianapolis.

Authored by Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, HB 1369 would take away the need for a permit to carry a gun. Instead, those who own firearms could purchase a lifetime license to allow them to take their weapon across state lines. The bill has not been scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee since it was referred there on March 11.

HB 1369 has received pushback from various members of the Indiana State Police and from mostly Democratic lawmakers.

House Bill 1369, which revokes the need for a permit to carry a gun, is at risk of dying if the Senate Judiciary Committee does not meet its deadline Thursday. Photo provided by Pexels.

Sen. Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, has been outspoken about his opposition to the bill.

“The people who are lawfully carrying are one shot away from being a mass shooter,” Taylor said. “Recently, several people who were lawfully able to carry committed mass murder.”

“We’re going through a pandemic right now, where people are having a lot of anxiety and things like that …We need to be cognizant of the fact that a lawful carrying person is just one shot away from being a mass killer.”

In March, there were seven mass shootings in seven days in the United States, in which 20 people died and many were injured. The most recent shooting happened in Atlanta, Georgia, where nine people were shot by a single gunman. Eight of them died.

More criticism was directed towards the projected funding loss that law enforcement could face. The Indiana State Police currently gets revenue from the permit fees; if removed, they would face a loss of up to $5.3 million in fiscal year 2023.

If HB 1369 does not make it past the Judiciary Committee, there’s a possibility that a bill with similar language could make its way to next year’s legislative session.

“While we can celebrate the fact that that bill is going to die, we also need to be cognizant of the fact that we still have other things that can come up,” Taylor said.

Senate Bill 141 would have cut funding for IndyGo, the public transportation system in Indianapolis, and would have caused problems in creating the Blue and Purple bus rapid transit lines.

SB 141 was sent to the House Roads and Transportation Committee on March 4 and was heard in committee on March 24. Nearly a dozen people testified on the bill in the two-hour meeting. Another 20 people had signed up to speak but did not get the chance due to time restrictions, according to an Indy Star article.

IndyGo buses will have the opportunity to move forward with future projects now if SB 141 dies in committee. Photo provided.

Roads and Transportation Committee chairman Rep. Jim Pressel, R-LaPorte, said in a statement, “Senate Bill 141 is complex legislation with passionate voices on all sides. Despite meaningful conversations among stakeholder groups and legislators, it’s obvious that consensus won’t be reached before the committee report deadline.”

IndyGo is thankful that SB 141 did not pass because this means it can start on projects like the Purple Line, which has already been delayed, without fear of running into funding issues.

“We are grateful that Chairman Pressel and the House Committee on Roads and Transportation has decided to not have another hearing on Senate Bill 141,” IndyGo said in a statement. “This bill has been a distraction as we have been focused on maintaining transit service and keeping our riders and employees safe throughout the pandemic, as well as advancing our major projects.”

However, provisions similar to those in SB 141 have shown up in previous legislation. A similar bill 2020 also died in committee, according to an IndyStar article from 2020.

FOOTNOTE: Taylor Dixon and Carolina Puga Mendoza are reporters for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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