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Marah Wood earns second MVC award
Wood named Newcomer of the Week
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In one of the most impressive series in program history, University of Evansville freshman Marah Wood helped the Purple Aces to a 5-1 mark over the course of six games last week and was recognized with her second-consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week award.
Wood batted an unreal .900 in UE’s home-opening series against Purdue Fort Wayne. She was 9-for-10 with three home runs, 11 RBI, 5 walks, 7 runs scored and a .933 on-base percentage versus the Mastodons. Evansville opened the week with a doubleheader sweep at Bellarmine where Wood drew two walks.
When the Aces headed home to Cooper Stadium, Wood made an immediate impact. In the 4-game series against the Mastodons, Wood reached base in each of her first 11 plate appearances through three games and did so in 14 out of 15 trips to the plate over the entirety of the series. The opener Saw her go a perfect 4-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Saturday’s second contest saw her record the first grand slam of her career, going 2-2 with six RBI, two walks and two runs. Sunday’s opener saw her add another perfect day, belting two home runs to go along with three RBI and two walks.
The fourth contest of the weekend began with a groundout, but she rebounded to go 1-2 with another run scored while adding two more walks. For the week, Wood batted .563 with nine hits, seven runs scored and seven walks, leading to an on-base percentage of .696. Wood recorded three home runs and 11 RBI while slugging 1.188.
MajorJason Ashworth Will Run For Vanderburgh County Sheriff In The Democratic Primary
Yesterday before an impressive gathering of supporters Major Jason Ashworth announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Vanderburgh County in the 2022 Democratic primary.election.
He’s a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana.
Major Ashworth has 28 years of law enforcement experiences. He has also have received numerous awards and certifications during his career in law enforcement.
 He’s been married to his wife Kendyl, for 27 years, and they have two children.
Last month Vanderburgh County Chief Deputy Sheriff Noah Robinson announced as a candidate in the Democratic 2022 primary.
There is currently no Republican canidate that has announce as a canidate for Vanderburgh County Sheriff.
FOOTNOTE: When we receive additional information from Major Jason Ashworth campaign committee concerning his education, professional certifications, awards and law enforcement achievements we will published them in our on-line and April, 2021 printed paper without editing or bias.
An Extension For The Safe Haven Baby Law Would Allow Parents To Call 9-1-1 To Surrender A Newborn
An Extension For The Safe Haven Baby Law Would Allow Parents To Call 9-1-1 To Surrender A Newborn
By Carolina Puga Mendoza
TheStatehouseFile.comÂ
INDIANAPOLIS—The Senate Family and Children Services Committee unanimously approved the Safe Haven extension bill on Monday.
House Bill 1230 passed by a 9-0 vote.
The current Safe Haven law allows parents to anonymously give up newborn babies who are 30 days old or younger to a member of emergency medical staff. Currently, only hospitals and fire departments are the designated areas to surrender a newborn. The law dictates there are no questions asked of those who leave the baby.
HB 1230, authored by Rep. Ryan Lauer, R-Columbus, would extend the Safe Haven program by also allowing parents to call emergency services to retrieve the baby in case the guardian cannot take the baby to a Safe Haven location.
Several individuals testified in support, ranging from the Indiana Public Defender Council to the Fire Department Association and the pro-life organization Right to Life.
“We believe this will become a valuable tool for struggling parents who lack the means to transport a child to a Safe Haven or one of these newborn safety devices,†said Christopher Bandy of the Indiana Public Defender Council. “This is a common-sense solution to a monumental issue in this state that will hopefully save children’s lives and provide them with a loving family and home.â€
Additionally, HB 1032, authored by Rep. Randall Frye, R-Greensburg, would extend the locations to drop off a baby to areas that have medical staff on standby. This is in response to rural areas that would otherwise not qualify due to a lack of hospitals nearby.
“If we’re truly pro-life, we have to give mothers and crisis pregnancy an option. This is that option, or we can find children on the sidewalk or in dumpsters,†Frye said.
Of the 60 newborn safety devices or “baby boxes†nationwide, 53 are in Indiana; they’re all located in hospitals and fire departments.
Joseph Kelsey, mayor of Woodburn in northeastern Indiana and co-founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a non-profit organization that installs baby boxes for safe abandonment, testified in support of HB 1032. The boxes are an option for parents to anonymously give up their newborn in a safe way, he said, as an alarm is triggered alerting medical services to attend to the baby.
“I do support this bill as we believe that every mother in distress, even in our rural areas, should have the ability to use a baby box if she so chooses,†Kelsey said. “It has always been our mission to prevent deadly abandonment across our state and across the country.â€
According to the National Safe Haven Alliance, more than 4,000 babies were surrendered nationwide under Safe Haven laws between 1999 and 2018. Similarly, according to the Chicago Tribune, reports say that 48 babies have been given up in Indiana since 2008.
HB 1032 will undergo further review before the Family and Children’s Services Committee votes on it. The committee will reconvene to vote and amend the bill with a tentative date of March 22.
FOOTNOTE: Carolina Puga Mendoza is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
USI Announces Plans For In-Person Instruction For Fall 2021
USI Announces Plans For In-Person Instruction For Fall 2021
The University of Southern Indiana has announced plans to move to in-person instruction for the Fall 2021 Semester and migrate toward more normal operations.
“We are excited about the prospect of being together again as a community,” said Ronald S. Rochon, USI President. “Since this pandemic began last March, we have taken unprecedented measures to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. Now it’s time to consider the return to our beautiful campus while maintaining the vigilance and safety measures that guided us through this pandemic to date.â€
Led by a task force of 130 individuals, the University found ways to adapt over the past 12 months, moving from remote instruction to a hybrid model and continuing to pivot and adapt to keep pace with national, state and local guidance—always with an emphasis on safety. The task force continues to meet regularly to discuss policies and protocols to benefit the entire USI family.
This spring, COVID-19 cases, both at USI and in the community, continue to fall. Vaccines have become more readily available to portions of the population, and prospects for a much broader roll out to all age groups are high. As vaccine eligibility expands, the University strongly encourages students, faculty and staff be vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.
“The more people who are vaccinated, the greater our chance of returning to a more normal semester this fall. Vaccinations will be key to our ability to return to in-person classes, events, campus housing and community involvement. Because we want to return to a sense of normalcy, we all must play our part,†said Rochon. “As we have seen, nothing with this pandemic is a certainty. We must remain vigilant and flexible as we move toward the Fall Semester.â€
The safety and well-being of the entire campus community will continue to be the highest priority for the University, following guidance from local, state, and national officials. Masks, social distancing and other safety measures will continue on our campus until further notice.
“Because of the ongoing dedication of our entire USI community, I am confident we can successfully return to more normalcy this fall,†said Rochon.
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FOOTNOTE: Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls more than 10,700 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 20,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at USI.edu.
EVANSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT LOOKING FOR NEW FIREFIGHTERS
Division Chief Mike Larson says firefighting is more than a job, it’s a career that welcomes everyone willing to work hard.
“I would just encourage anybody. It’s something that is bigger than themselves,†explained Division Chief Larson. “Come out, give it a shot, take the test, go through the process. If you get on the list and you are not interested, then turn it down, but at least give yourself the opportunity and experience to talk to some of the people and go through the process.â€
To be a part of EFD, you first have to fill out an application, and as Division Chief Larson mentioned, take a written test. The written test is followed by a physical agility test and an interview with a board of firefighters.
Online Applications Are Being Accepted  Starting March 1 to April 30, 2021
This year’s written exam will have an optional tutoring session on June 5th. The actual exam will be held on June 12, 2021.
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Salary & Benefits For 2021
- 1st Year Probationary Salary, $54,143
- Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans
- Advancement opportunities
Evansville Fire Department Applicant Requirements
Applications are accepted every two years on the odd year (i.e. 2019, 2021). At the completion of the testing process, the applicants are ranked from highest to lowest and this list is in effect for two years. (2022 – 2023)
NOTE: Recent changes to Indiana Code (IC 36-8-4-2 Residence requirements) now allows employed firefighters to live with 50 miles of the city limits. This includes Kentucky & Illinois. An applicant can live anywhere to apply, but once employed they must follow the above requirement.
Additional Applicant Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 21Â to 36 years of age (Must be 21 when the eligibility is certified in December or employed by EFDÂ before 36th birthday)
- Valid driver license
- Have never been convicted of a felony
- Good moral character
- No visible tattoos while in uniform during public activities.
- Discharge from military not categorized as “Other Than Honorableâ€, “Bad Conduct†or “Dishonorableâ€. (if applicable)
- Comply with all statutory requirements
- Meet any requirements established by the Merit Commission for appointment to the Department
The Examination Process Shall Consist Of The Following Components:
- A written test or tests.
- CPAT – Candidate Physical Ability Test
- Oral interview
- Â 75′ Ladder Climb after eligibility list is certified and after an offer for employment is accepted by the applicant. (Testing for the fear of heights – acrophobia)
Such relevant assessment methods as may be adopted by the Fire Merit Commission that are consistent with professional standards and legal guidelines.
Candidate Physical Ability Test Videos
email questions to:Â EFDemployment@evansvillefiredepartment.com
Thank you for your interest in the Evansville Fire Department
Respectfully,
Mike Larson
Division Chief / Merit Commission Liaison Officer
Ivy Tech Community College Confirms Plans For August Classes
Ivy Tech Community College has announced that it will offer its fall semester courses starting in August in-person across its statewide campuses, based on the current trends with the coronavirus throughout Indiana. It will also continue to provide students with multiple course options such as online and flexible delivery modes, including Learn Anywhere, a course delivery method the College further expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state’s community college is slowly starting to increase the number of in-person courses, as classes begin later this month and then again in June. Ivy Tech offers a wide variety of classes as one of the largest providers of college coursework during the summer semester. Not only Ivy Tech students, but also students from other institutions often take courses at the community college and transfer their credits back to their home university or college.
By August, it is anticipated that all students who want to be on campus, will be able to. The focus will continue to be on safety for students, employees, and the communities Ivy Tech serves. Should new guidelines from the Governor or federal regulations be released, adjustments will be made accordingly. At this time, facial coverings and physical distancing will continue to be required.
“We know that many of our students prefer to be learning in an in-person setting, and we are happy that with the vaccinations taking place, we are getting in a better and better position to offer more classes in that manner,†said Daniela Vidal, Evansville Chancellor. “But, of course, we will keep the flexibility that students have had in the past year – with virtual, online, and hybrid delivery methods.â€
The next spring session begins March 22 following Spring Break (March 15-19) and Ivy Tech expects about 25 percent of its courses to be offered in-person. The majority of the community college’s summer courses begin June 7 with the number of face-to-face courses increasing further. The first fall session at Ivy Tech starts Wednesday, August 18.
Sophia Rohleder Wins Benbow Invitational Championship
Win Is The Second In A Row For Rohleder
For the second time in as many events this spring, University of Evansville golfer Sophia Rohleder is coming home with a championship. The senior paced the competition to win the Don Benbow Invitational on Tuesday at Jacksonville Beach Golf Course.
The Evansville native opened this spring with a medalist at the ASU Spring Classic and followed that up with another victory on Tuesday. Rohleder paced the competition for the majority of the event, fending off a challenge by Olivia Loberg of Eastern Michigan to win by one stroke. On Monday, Rohleder saw atop the leaderboard with a 75 and followed that up with a 5-over 76 on Tuesday.
Her final score of a 151 was one in front of Loberg’s 152. Loberg had the low round of the entire tournament on Tuesday, posting a 2-over 73. A team effort across the board helped the Aces come home in second place in the team standings. UE’s final total of 640 was nine off of the pace set by Southern Illinois, who won the tournament with a 631. The Salukis had the low team round of the event on Tuesday, shooting a 308.
Evansville had three players finish in the top 12 to clinch second place. UE was one stroke in front of EMU and two ahead of Butler, who took fourth.
Second on the team and tying for 12th in the tournament was the duo of Allison Enchelmayer and Mallory Russell. Enchelmayer had a strong round on Tuesday, carding an 80 and putting her final tally at a 164. Russell tied that mark; following a 78 on Monday, Russell clinched a strong finish with an 86 in round two.
Alyssa McMinn and Caitlin O’Donnell each made solid improvements between the first and second rounds. McMinn improved her opening round of 85 by four strokes, shooting an 81 on Tuesday to wrap up the event with a 166. O’Donnell made the largest jump. She dropped 11 shots off of Monday’s score, going from a 92 to an 81 to take 28th place.
Carly Frazier finished with rounds of 89 and 87 to tie for 30th on the individual side.
An exciting opportunity awaits the Aces in their next tournament at the end of the month. Evansville is slated to take part in the prestigious Pinehurst Women’s Intercollegiate from March 29-30 in Pinehurst, N.C.