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Haffner resets career scoring high in win over Green Bay

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Haffner resets career scoring high in win over Green Bay

Aces rebound with 98-81 win 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Cam Haffner reset his single-game scoring high once again, recording 27 points on Friday night as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team took down Green Bay by a final score of 98-81 at the Ford Center.

Haffner was 10-of-16 from the field while draining five triples. He hauled in a game-high nine rebounds, tying his career mark from his freshman season at Eastern Illinois.  Four others reached double figures including Josh Hughes, who tied his season mark of 19.  Tanner Cuff recorded 15 while Gabriel Pozzato and Tayshawn Comer finished with 13 and 11, respectively.

“I’m proud of our guys for how they came out and played tonight.  We put together a full 40 minutes and showed what we are capable of,” UE head coach David Ragland exclaimed.  “We showed improvement in each facet of the game and are excited to be back at the Ford Center on Sunday.”

Converting 63.6% of its attempts in the first half, the Purple Aces led by as many as 18 points.  Five minutes into the contest, Cam Haffner drained a triple to put UE on top at 11-4.  Following a basket by Green Bay, Evansville put forth its best sequence of the half.

Haffner’s 3-pointer was the first of six consecutive field goal makes for UE as the Aces went on a 12-0 run to open a 23-6 lead at the 11:22 mark.  Tayshawn Comer had a 3-pointer during the rally while Gabriel Pozzato added a pair of baskets.

After the Phoenix cut the gap to 25-15, Haffner and Josh Hughes combined to score the next 13 UE points to push the lead to 38-20 inside of the 5-minute mark.  Green Bay would hit a late three to cut the deficit to 15 at the break.  Haffner (14) and Hughes (11) both reached double figures in the opening 20 minutes.

Out of the half, Haffner picked up right where he left off, connecting from downtown for the fourth time.  Four minutes in, Connor Turnbull drained a 3-pointer while Haffner followed with a pair of free throws to extend the advantage to 20 points for the first time at 56-36.  It was all Aces from there as the lead reached as many as 33 points before the final deficit of 17.

Leading the Phoenix was Anthony Roy who scored 31 points.  As a team, UE shot 59.7% while holding Green Bay to 40.3%.  UE had its best rebounding effort of the year, finishing with a dominating 43-22 edge on the glass.  Cuff led the team with six assists as UE accumulated a total of 19.

On Sunday, the Aces are back at the Ford Center for a 3 p.m. game against Campbell.

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Vanderburgh GOP to Caucus to Fill the Auditor’s Office

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Vanderburgh GOP to Caucus to Fill the Auditor’s Office

Vanderburgh County Republican precinct committee persons will meet on December 2 to fill the position of Vanderburgh County Auditor. The auditor’s office was vacated when Brian Gerth won his election for Treasurer after serving as auditor for 10 years.

So far, people have yet to step forward to announce plans to run for the office, but those interested in the position can download a form CEB 5 online here.

The caucus will begin at 5:30 PM at Faithway Baptist Church, 3635 Pollack Avenue.

This is the first official gathering of all PCs since some party members called for Vanderburgh County GOP Chair Mike Duckworth to resign. Some party members believed there was sufficient displeasure with Duckworth’s performance to vote him out of the position. Party rules allow for a PC to make a motion to call a special meeting to remove the chair at any party meeting or gathering.

A Note From Right to Life Executive Director Dr. Jeff Ferguson

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I hadn’t even fully moved into my office at Right to Life when a reporter reached out to schedule an interview with me discussing my new role as Executive Director.  A few minutes into the conversation the question came: “So, what will happen if the election doesn’t go your way?”  I understood what he meant by the phrase “doesn’t go your way” and welcome this type of question every chance I get.  The reason?  Because it gives me an opportunity to clarify a question that many are asking.

In a post Roe v. Wade era, and now that the election is behind us, the question lingers in the minds of many. What is the mission of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana and other ministries or organizations like it? Are these ministries even needed anymore? I believe these are fair questions that deserve an adequate response.

In light of favorable legislation for the pro-life movement that we should continue to celebrate, our role is needed now more than ever.  Since the Dobbs decision, abortion has become a state’s rights issue, which means that our voice on a state level is more necessary now than it has ever been in our recent history. The many referendums on state ballots across the nation during this past general election are evidence of this reality. Political advocacy for pro-life legislation will remain a high priority for those desiring to further public policy that promotes the flourishing of the family.

In addition to this, public sentiment on the issue of abortion and other life issues is growing more contentious and even confusing. People are being misled by individuals who are blatantly distorting facts about fetal development, women’s healthcare, and the reality of abortion. Our students are being bombarded with information designed to convince them to adopt a pro-abortion worldview. This battleground of public sentiment is probably being felt most acutely by parents, grandparents, educators, church leaders, and every next-generation influencer.  These individuals need our support!

Consequently, we are doubling-down on our efforts to engage parents, the family, and this next generation with the pro-life message. We are working hard to develop more resources, greater educational opportunities, and more exposure so that a wider audience can come to grips with the truth about life. Everything that we roll out in the coming months will have these goals in mind.

Much has “gone our way” over the last couple of years, and for that, we celebrate. At the same time, there is still much light to shine on a very dark worldview that seeks to claim the lives of the most vulnerable. Those lives deserve our greatest protection! We cannot let apathy lull us to sleep!

Dr. Jeff Ferguson

Executive Director

 

Southern Indiana Dance Marathon returns to USI January 25

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Southern Indiana Dance Marathon (SIDM) will return to the University of Southern Indiana for its 13th year on Saturday, January 25 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Participants will be on their feet for 10 hours straight to raise money and awareness for Riley Hospital for Children. This year’s event will be held from noon to 10 p.m.

SIDM is seeking support to meet its $35,000 fundraising goal. All funds raised benefit the Riley Children’s Foundation to support groundbreaking pediatric research, patient programs in need of additional funding, Riley Maternity and Newborn Health and family support programs, such as child life and social work. USI students can get involved by registering to attend the 10-hour event. Registration is $15 and includes event entry and snacks/meals for the day.

Marcus Robinson ’25, nursing major, has a special reason to serve as SIDM President for the second consecutive year. His twin brother, Brady, also in the USI Nursing program, is a “Riley kid” due to complications of being born prematurely. He had emergency brain surgery for hydrocephalus when he was only 14 months old, and he continues to see a specialist at Riley to monitor his kidneys after a being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. “The doctors and nurses at Riley have helped my brother overcome so many obstacles,” says Marcus. “Being involved with SIDM is a way for Brady and me to give back to the hospital that has helped him and so many others to thrive and live life to the fullest.”

SIDM is currently seeking sponsors for the 2025 Dance Marathon. This sponsorship will not go directly to Riley Hospital but will support the student organization raising funds for Riley. To join this cause as an event sponsor, please complete SIDM’s Sponsorship Form.

Businesses and individuals may also support the Dance Marathon by directing their funds to the Southern Indiana Dance Marathon Donor Drive fundraising page.

Each year, local Riley families attend the Dance Marathon to share their Riley experience with the USI students.

Riley patients and their families are also invited to attend the “Red Out for Riley” USI Men’s Basketball game at 7 p.m. Monday, December 2 in Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles. Each Riley family will receive free tickets for immediate family members, and they can request additional tickets for $5 each. Children age 3 and under are free.

To register for the basketball game, contact Natalie Restivo at nirestivo@eagles.usi.edu or Marcus Robinson at mtrobinson@eagles.usi.edu by Friday, November 29.

GAVEL GAMUT – IU Football Prediction

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GAVEL GAMUT
By Jim Redwine
www.jamesmredwine.com

O.S.U. 17; I.U. 24
Written BEFORE the Game

Indiana University will beat Ohio State University in football Saturday – two days after
the submission of this article. Yes, I still have faith in the Hoosiers! I base my prediction of the score on I.U.’s will to win and their discipline that will keep the Cream and Crimson’s penalties low and their turnover margin in their favor high. I have been an observer, and often a chagrinned one, of I.U. football since the autumn of 1963. Believe me I have known
disappointment over the last 60 years. But this team of 2024 is not one of loss; it is one of
destiny. Refusal to allow defeat in the grueling fourth quarter, maintenance of their extremely high emotions when O.S.U. loses control of theirs and sound judgment coupled with alert opportunism will be the fundamental football foundation upon which Coach Curt Cignetti and his assistant coaches will guide the team to a close victory. And, it will be the hallowed I.U. legends of yore that will call forth-fourth quarter heroics from this year’s standard bearers.

The Gables Restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana was across the street from the Indiana
University Law School, which I attended from June 1968 to August 1970. The water was free and that was what I could afford. Above the counter was a gigantic colored picture of the 1945 undefeated football team (9-0-1). Many times, my classmates and I would sit mesmerized by the penetrating gazes of Ted Kluszewski (yes, that Ted Kluszewski), George Taliafero (the first African-American to lead the Big Ten Conference in rushing), Bob Ravensberg (first team All-American), All-American full-back Pete Pihos and All-American end Bob Ravensberg. In 1948, receiver Mel Groomes became the first African American player to sign with the Detroit Lions.

The team was coached by the legendary Bo McMillan. As I and my fellow law students, some with Viet Nam War era service, set drinking water we would sometimes note how these true heroes from the WWII battles seemed to be staring deep into our souls challenging us to carry on their dedication to America and I.U.

In 1967, Coach John Pont led Quarterback and future lawyer Harry Gonso, running back
Jade Butcher and running back and punter John Eisenbarger to our only Rose Bowl where we met O.J. Simpson and acquitted ourselves very well in 1968. They were 9-2 that season losing to Minnesota and USC.

These two teams earned legendary status as our current 2024 team is performing. The
victory by I.U. over Ohio State University this Saturday (23 November 2024) will become part of Indiana University folklore. Just as I correctly predicted I.U.’s victory (but not the score) over Michigan State, I boldly assert I.U. will beat O.S.U. 24 to 17. You will note, Gentle Reader, as I write this column, I.U. is 10-0 and November 23, 2024 has yet to have occurred.

When Coach Cignetti reminds the team before the game and again at half-time that our
discipline and fierce rage to win will help us avoid penalties and force O.S.U. turnovers, I am comfortable that the ghosts from 1945, 1967 and Coach Lee Corso’s 1979 Holiday Bowl
conquest of previously undefeated B.Y.U. will become the magic of Hoosier myth and lead to victory number 11 in the 2024 football season.

It need not be said that win number 12 over Purdue to crown our championship season of
12-0 will forge our way to the crest of the College Football Playoffs. As Hoosier James
Whitcomb Riley might have said:

“When the frost is on the football and O.S.U is numb and in the shock,
And you see the humbled wobble of the once proud Buckeye cock,
Then it’s good to be a Hoosier and a champion one turned out,
For the struttin’ once proud Brutus will go into whimperin’ rout.
When I.U. brings him to heel, he’ll tuck his tail twixt his legs,
As Ohioans rend their togs to rags, we’ll leave them suckin’ on their eggs,
Scarlet and gray will fade away and might as well be hocked,
When the frost is on the football and O.S.U. is numb and in the shock!”

As the gun sounds in Columbus, Buckeyes ’l be fodder for our fans,
Ohioans will mumble to themselves as they stumble from the stands,
’Ole U.S. Grant will rise up, draw his sword and rail at young J.D.,
Ne’er on my watch, young man, was such a loss allowed to be.
Not so fast Ulysses, as your boss in the big dust up,
I, the Hoosier rail splitter, say quit complaining, take a sip from this bitter cup,
For ne’er again will Hoosiers have to bear the Buckeyes run amock,
When the frost is on the football and O.S.U. is numb and in the shock!”

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com

General Assembly Kicks Off 2025 Session

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General Assembly Kicks Off 2025 Session
This week, I gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly.

Organization Day includes the swearing in of new and returning members of the General Assembly, including myself, who take the formal oath of office to begin a new term. It also marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers.

During the first session of each General Assembly, lawmakers craft a comprehensive budget to fund government services for the next two fiscal years. As always, I will advocate for fiscally responsible policies to ensure Indiana passes another balanced budget that serves all Hoosiers well.

Addressing the concerns of my constituents is always my number one priority during the legislative session, and I hope to hear from you as we resume that work.

Residents of Senate District 50 may contact me with any questions or comments they may have online or by phone at 800-382-9467.

News on the Arts in Indiana

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Wabash Walls Mural

Six Panels Make One Wall by Shane Hello

Wabash Walls Mural Dedication

The Arts Federation recently dedicated Six Panels Make One Wall, a mural painted by French artist Shane Hello during the 2024 Wabash Walls Mural Festival. Wabash Walls is a collaborative educational outreach program that serves the quality of life of underserved individuals and communities. This region-wide public art project features murals developed, executed, and installed in counties served by The Arts Federation. Explore the Wabash Walls murals and learn more about the artists.
On Rampers

2024 On-Ramp Cohort Members

Request for Qualifications – On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator

The Indiana Arts Commission is seeking Statements of Qualifications from consultants and evaluators to lead the evaluation and redesign of the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator. Read the full Request for Qualifications and submit a response to the RFQ. The deadline to respond to the RFQ is January 10, 2025.

The On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator will pause for program evaluation in 2025, allowing the program to grow to better meet the needs of Indiana, as informed by the 2023-2024 Artist Needs Assessment.

Traditional Arts Indiana Apprenticeship Program

Applications for the 2024-25 Traditional Arts Indiana (TAI) Apprenticeship Program are now open. This program supports the continuation of cultural practices in Indiana communities, enabling apprentices to learn essential knowledge and skills in traditional art forms from master artists. Selected master artists will receive an honorarium with additional funds to cover the cost of apprenticeship materials and resources. At the end of the apprenticeship period, apprenticeship pairs will showcase their traditional practices at a public event. Learn more and apply by December 2, 2024.

PEN America U.S. Writers Aid Initiative

The U.S. Writers Aid Initiative (USWAI) is intended to assist fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, playwrights, translators, and journalists in addressing short-term financial emergencies. To be eligible, applicants must be professional writers based in the United States, and be able to demonstrate that this one-time grant will be meaningful in helping address a short-term emergency situation. Grant decisions are made on a quarterly basis by a volunteer committee of literary peers in consultation with PEN America staff. Visit the application page for more information and to view full eligibility guidelines.

Stay Up to Date with IAC Newsletters

The IAC is moving e-mail platforms in December, but arts updates are still on their way to your inbox! Emails and other communications sent on behalf of the IAC from GovDelivery Communications Cloud will now be sent through Salesforce Marketing Cloud. While your email is still set to receive any communications you have subscribed to, you can click here to ensure you are receiving updates from the Indiana Arts Commission.

IAC Artist Spotlights

The Indiana Arts Commission is looking to highlight Hoosier artists who are entrepreneurial and doing successful work at the national level while continuing to live in Indiana and/or artists who are working locally to create a substantial positive impact in their communities. Fill out this form to nominate either yourself or somebody you know to be considered for an artist spotlight in The Scoop for Indiana Artists.

Resources For Indiana Artists

How to Talk About Your Art in a Grant Application
It can be challenging to capture the emotional depth of your work in a grant application, especially with limited space. Learn how to navigate the world of grant applications with these tips from fellow creatives. Read recommendations on how to frame your work to resonate with potential funders in a blog post from Fractured Atlas.

Artist Statement Do’s and Don’ts
Does the mere utterance of the two words “artist statement” make you feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to translate your art into words? Writing an artist statement is your chance to build a meaningful connection with your audience. Make the most of your words and learn how to make the writing process smoother with help from this Artwork Archive article.

Promote Your Event on the Indiana Statewide Events Calendar
Looking for a free and easy way to promote your arts event to tourists and locals throughout the state and beyond? List your arts event for free on the events calendar at Visit Indiana. Event listings must include a photo, description, street address, and website link. The event may go live up to 9 months prior to the event start date and remain live until the last date of the event. View the event calendar or submit your event to be displayed on the calendar.

Dates and opportunities to keep an eye on:

Job Opportunities:

Circle of Ivy awards more than $20,000 to support students at Ivy Tech Evansville

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Circle of Ivy awards more than $20,000 to support students at Ivy Tech Evansville

Women’s Philanthropy Circle supporting the Ivy Tech Foundation works to diminish barriers to higher education for Hoosier students

EVANSVILLE, IN – Circle of Ivy, the women’s philanthropy circle of the Ivy Tech Foundation, has raised more than $200,000 to support programs statewide. On the Evansville campus, $20,000 was raised, the organization announced on Nov.15. Ivy Tech Evansville is one of 19 campuses to receive funding from Circle of Ivy and will support five programs:

  • Ivy+ Rise and Thrive: $3,500
  • Free Citizenship Program: $1,500
  • Student Coffee Bar: $970
  • High School Ethics Bowl: $2,500
  • Break Room to Great Room – Employee Lounge Renovation: $11,680

Circle of Ivy has grown to more than 1,000 members over nine years and has raised more than $1.4 million statewide to help students studying numerous disciplines.

“Having 75 members allows the Evansville Circle to raise funds as well as create awareness of this asset in the Evansville community. Students feel fully supported in all aspects of their lives, be it education, food poverty or feeling the support of the staff and Circle of Ivy members while they reach financial security and a career they have chosen,” said Sharon Bray, member of the Evansville philanthropy. “I have personally heard students say the moment they enter the doors of Ivy Tech they feel this is their home.”

“The funding from Circle of Ivy will have a meaningful, long-lasting impact on our students and our community,” said Daniela Vidal, chancellor of Ivy Tech Evansville. “Many of our students are the first in their families to attend college, and the generosity of Circle of Ivy will allow more of them to excel and adequately prepare for their careers. These opportunities make Indiana and our community stronger.”

Founded in 2015, Circle of Ivy focuses on the needs of students attending Ivy Tech Community College, the largest singly accredited community college in the U.S.

Circle of Ivy builds opportunities and diminishes barriers to higher education by raising funds to help with emergency needs as well as sending students abroad for educational opportunities, providing instructional support with classroom technology and textbooks, and other critical programs.

“The commitment of the women who make up Circle of Ivy should be inspiring to everyone associated with Ivy Tech,” said Courtney Roberts, President of the Ivy Tech Foundation. “I am personally proud to be part of an organization doing so much good for our students – the future leaders of our communities. Ivy Tech is integral to Indiana’s success story, and the commitment and generosity of women who belong to Circle of Ivy help make it happen.”

Each campus voted on submitted proposals. To find a list of the projects being funded, visit the Circle of Ivy web page at ivytech.edu/circleofivy.

INDOT Seeking Public Comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment

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INDOT Seeking Public Comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment

Please review the proposed amendments in INDOT’s STIP, A24-17 here. To access the project list, scroll to the bottom of the page and find the link under the heading “Draft STIP Documents.”  The link to the comment form is just below the amendment link.

Check out this map to view current and future INDOT construction projects in your area of interest!

The public comment period is open through Thursday, November 28, 2024.  Please share your comments by using this form, emailing to draftstip@indot.in.gov, or mailing to:
INDOT Attn: Cat Seely, Planning Public Outreach Manager 100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 758-TE Indianapolis, IN 46204

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