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VHS’ TO TRANSPORT 21 CATS AND 13 DOGS TO CHICAGO AREA ON TUESDAY, MAY

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The Vanderburgh Humane Society is gearing up for another lifesaving transport to a partner shelter in Chicago. 13 dogs and 21 cats will be hitting the road early on Tuesday morning, May 5th around 6:30 am, headed to Animal House Shelter in Huntley, IL who has been a VHS transport partner for years. 2 staff and 2 volunteers will be driving them.

Chicago, Illinois has had huge success in reducing pet overpopulation in the area thanks to targeted spay/neuter programs. They saw a 69% reduction in the number of euthanized animals from 1997 to 2010 and the number has continued to decrease dramatically in recent years, according to PAWS Chicago, one of many animal welfare organizations that offers low-cost spay & neuter. Additionally, Chicago is a large city with many high-rise apartment buildings. That increases the “demand” for cats in particular. Those factors coupled with a larger population in general means that there is a much larger pool of adopters in the Chicago area.

Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in mass numbers of people working from home and/or being laid off from their jobs. Therefore more people than ever before are adopting or fostering pets during this crisis. Many shelters (including the VHS) have much lower populations of animals than normal.

The VHS encourages the public to remember that more than 2,500 animals pass through the shelter’s doors each year. They are not funded in any way by taxes or funding from national organizations. The VHS depends solely and completely on the generosity of the community to survive and continue its lifesaving programs. Donate at www.vhslifesaver.org/donate to help underwrite the costs of this transport and support the care of the animals remaining at the shelter.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Teana Faye Fuhriman: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Christopher William Kixmiller: Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)

Braden Wade Stetson: Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a look-a-like substance (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Robert Lee Parker :Robbery resulting in bodily injury (Level 3 Felony), Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Robbery (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor)

Jeffery Javon Jones: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a person less than 14 years of age (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Walter J. Gaines: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony)

Jennifer Sue Dyer: Domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Michael Earl Sigler: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Jessie Lee Hunter: Attempt Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Justin Tyree Young: Sexual misconduct with a minor (Level 5 Felony), Sexual misconduct with a minor (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Class A misdemeanor)

Steven James Bailey: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Drew McClain Bridges: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony)

Brandon Michael Butts: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Tommie Wilson: Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Kenny Lamont Keller: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Kyle M. Keach: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Bryan Allen Payne: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

William Kurtis Lendrum: Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)

Alicia Mae Greener: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Jose M. Cano: Burglary (Level 5 Felony), Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Cynthia Kaye Weinzapfel: Burglary (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Theft (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Disobeying a declaration of disaster emergency (Class B misdemeanor)

Brandon M. Carver: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Kyle W. Chamberlain: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Ryan Mark Hopkins: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Intimidation (Class A misdemeanor), Intimidation (Class A misdemeanor)

Darrell Gerome Williams: Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Anthony D. Walden: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)

Justin Andrew Reising: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Chandler Man Arrested after Firing a Handgun During Dispute over Stimulus Money

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A 911 hang-up call leads to the arrest of a Chandler, IN man for firing a handgun in a reckless manner during an argument.

On Sunday, May 03, 2020 at approximately 2:40 AM, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the 7700 block of Baumgart Rd in reference a 911 hang-up. Deputies arrived in the area and located a male victim in the ditch. The victim told deputies that his former friend, Mr. Nicholas Beamon, had pointed a handgun at him, threatened to shoot him, and fired a round off.

The victim stated he had been staying at a nearby hotel with Nicholas and two other subjects. While staying there, the victim advised that he was unable to locate funds from his stimulus check and accused Mr. Beamon of stealing them. This argument attracted the attention of hotel management who called 911. The victim and Mr. Beamon then fled the scene with Mr. Beamon’s mother and drove to the Baumgart Rd area. Mr. Beamon then ordered the victim out of the vehicle they were riding in. The victim stated that after exiting the vehicle, Mr. Beamon retrieved a firearm, pointed it at him, and then fired one round off. Mr. Beamon then fled the scene with his mother. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office were able to locate a single shell casing near the scene.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with Warrick County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Chandler Police Department officers developed information that led them to a residence near Chandler, Indiana. Mr. Beamon refused to exit the residence and was later located hiding underneath a pickup truck in the garage. Deputies recovered the firearm involved in the incident.

Mr. Beamon was transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail and is being held without bond. In addition to the charges related to the Sunday morning incident, Mr. Beamon was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant for two counts of burglary, one count of arson, one count of unauthorized vehicle entry, and one count of criminal mischief.

Deputies also determined that Mr. Beamon had pleaded guilty to possession of a handgun without a license in Vanderburgh County in 2017. This incident remains under investigation and additional charges may be forthcoming.

Nicholas Joe Beamon (pictured above), 31, of Chandler, IN. Criminal Recklessness While Armed with a Deadly Weapon as a Level 5 Felony, Possession of a Handgun Without a License with Prior Conviction as a Level 6 Felony, Pointing a Loaded Firearm at a Person as a Level 6 Felony, Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon as a Level 5 Felony.

Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

JUST IN: Indiana Officials Add 120 Nursing Home Deaths To Virus Toll

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Indiana Officials Add 120 Nursing Home Deaths To Virus Toll

 
INDIANA LAWYER
Indiana health officials added 19 confirmed coronavirus-related fatalities to the state’s death toll on Monday as a new order from the governor eased many of the business restrictions that were imposed in late March.

Updated statistics released by the Indiana State Department of Health also added 120 deaths among nursing home residents to the previous statewide total released a week earlier.

The new tallies show 420 COVID-19 nursing home resident deaths or about 36% of the 1,151 total statewide deaths. The statistics, however, don’t specify when the newly reported nursing home deaths occurred.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and state health officials have refused to identify nursing homes with outbreaks, despite complaints from relatives of home residents about a lack of communication about illnesses and deaths. State officials maintain those facilities face federal and state requirements to notify the families about their COVID-19 status.

Almost 75% of Indiana’s deaths have been among people 70 and older as elderly people and those with serious health troubles living in nursing homes are among the most at-risk from COVID-19 infections.

The state’s announcement of additional nursing home deaths comes as several states hard-hit by the pandemic have extended some measure of protection against civil lawsuits and criminal prosecution.

JUST IN: HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 583 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 20,507 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

While the number of cases has increased, the intensive care unit and ventilator capacity remain steady. As of Monday, 45.5 percent of ICU beds and 80.5 percent of ventilators were available at hospitals throughout the state.

A total of 1,151 Hoosiers have been confirmed to have died of COVID-19, an increase of 19 over the previous day. Another 113 probable deaths have been reported, a decrease of one from Sunday to remove duplication. Probable deaths are those for which a physician listed COVID-19 as a contributing cause based on X-rays, scans, and other clinical symptoms but for which no positive test is on record. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 113,297 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 108,859 on Sunday.

Marion County had the newest cases, at 154. Other counties with more than 10 new cases were Allen (46), Carroll (15), Cass (78), Elkhart (13), Hamilton (21), Hendricks (10), Howard (11), Johnson (12), Lake (61), Madison (11), St. Joseph (10), Steuben (15), Tippecanoe (29), and White (14). The Lake County totals include results from East Chicago and Gary, which have their own health departments.

Visit the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard at coronavirus.in.gov for additional information on cases. The dashboard will be updated at noon daily. All cases are listed by the county of residence.

 

Indiana State Police are Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Pike County

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This afternoon at approximately 2:07 p.m., Pike County 911 Dispatch received a call from Michael Faries, 69, who resides at 7858 South Meridian Road. Faries wanted the police to respond because he and his wife were starving and someone was shooting at them. A Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy and a Petersburg Police Officer responded to the residence.

When officers arrived several minutes later they were greeted by Faries’ wife, who initially refused to let them enter the residence. Officers instructed her that since Faries contacted 911 they had to check on his well-being. Within seconds after officers entered the residence, a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy discharged his firearm and struck Faries. Officers administered CPR until EMS arrived, but Faries was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County Coroner’s Office. A handgun was recovered at the scene. Detectives were not able to substantiate any information concerning someone shooting at the Faries’ prior to police arriving.

The identity of the officers involved in this incident will be released later this week.

Deceased:

  • Michael Faries, 69, 7858 South Meridian Road, Oakland City, IN

This is an on-going investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

VANDDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“IS IT TRUE” MAY 4, 2020

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
IS IT TRUE yesterday the INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH reported that there were 645 new positive cases of the COVID M-19 and 17 new deaths? ….as of yesterday, a total of 19,933 Hoosiers tested positive for the COVID-19 virus? …altogether 1,132 Hoosiers that died from the COVID-19 virus so far?
IS IT TRUE less than 2% of the total population in the State of Indiana have been tested for the COVID -19 virus?  … there are approximately 6.8 million people living in the Hoosier state?
IS IT TRUE between 4-16-2020 and 5-2-2020 4,726 new tests COVID -19 were given?  …according to the INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, the total COVID -19 tests given by all health care providers in the State of Indiana are 108,859?
IS IT TRUE against the advice of renowned researchers and scientists some politicians have taken control of the decision-making process of how and when to reopen businesses in the very near future? ..many people are praying that they are making the right decision?
IS IT TRUE that the latest must-have product to sell out on grocery shelves is flour?
IS IT TRUE it been reported that the decisions about reopening the economy may break down along party lines, perhaps the polarization has less to do with party affiliation per se, and more to do with geographic and class conflict, which is often one and the same?
IS IT TRUE looking through the prism of class conflict, it’s clear why Americans are so divided about whether or not we should reopen the economy? …for the sake of the country, a class compromise would be far superior to a protracted culture war?

IS IT TRUE when we take a step back and analyze the core issues that polarize our society, it’s evident that class conflict explains the tone-deafness felt by both the elites and working-class Americans alike?

IS IT TRUE people all over America are feeling the way that life has demolished by the “sheltering in place” orders that have prevented them from opening their businesses?…small businesses are the backbones on which the United States was built on? ..the “sheltering in place” decision leaves very little hope for people whose lives are entwined with their family-owned businesses?…this is something that should be addressed in any future stimulus package decisions?

IS IT TRUE 30 million people have filed for unemployment in the last 6 weeks and there are likely more without jobs not counted?

IS IT TRUE that your property taxes are due in the near future?  …if your property taxes are paid late you will not be assessed a late payment fee?

IS IT TRUE we were told that a member of the Winnecke Administration gave a verbal commitment to City Council during the 2020 “Budget Hearings” that they will pay down a big portion of the negative balance in hospitalization before the beginning of this year?  …we are told as of today the City Council hasn’t seen any evidence that this has been done?
IS IT TRUE over the years we have made numerous references that the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Board were used as a funding source to help the City of Evansville in their occasional financial cash flow problems?  … it’s safe to say that over the last several years the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Board have advanced or loaned the City of Evansville many millions of dollars in cash to help the city with financial shortfalls?  …we can’t wait to see how much money will the City borrow from the Water and Sewer Department during the next six months?
IS IT TRUE that cities and counties elected officials don’t have a revenue collection issue they just have a spending problem?
IS IT TRUE that the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has just provided some clarifying data about who stands to lose the most from social distancing in a recent report: “The occupations at the highest risk of unemployment also tend to be lower-paid occupations? …the average annual earnings of the low-risk occupations are $64,600, about 75% higher than earnings in the high-risk occupations, at $36,600″?  …they went on to say that, “the economic burden from this health crisis will most directly affect those workers who are likely in the most vulnerable financial situation”?
IS IT TRUE the stark reality is that newspapers across the country are victims of large investment groups that have cut talent, alienated advertisers, and produced irrelevant narratives?…at this rate, there will only be a handful of newspapers still in print in the United States in 10 years?
IS IT TRUE we are told that a local group of well-heeled investors have an interest in seeing that the City of Evansville maintains a local non-partisan community newspaper that concentrates on news of local interest?…first and foremost one of the key interests of the potential investors will be to keep local government accountable to the taxpayers?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny?  …when Government fears the people we have Liberty?
IS IT TRUE our “READERS POLLS” are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel its time that the politicians start to allow our community to return back to the normal ways of doing business?
Please take time and read our articles entitled “STATEHOUSE FILES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, “READERS POLL”, BIRTHDAYS, HOT JOBS”, EDUCATION, OBITUARIES and “LOCAL SPORTS”.
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Evansville Water To Temporarily Change Disinfection Beginning May 11, 2020

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Beginning May 11 and continuing until June 22, 2020, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water treatment process. EWSU will be using free chlorine rather than the regularly used disinfectant (chloramine) during this time period. This is the first of two such temporary switchovers, with the second one coming in August. A separate notice for that second switchover will also be issued.

What is Chloramine?

Chloramine is a disinfectant used in drinking water to remove bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. It is made up of chlorine and ammonia. EWSU has used chloramine as the disinfectant in its water treatment process since 1999.

What is Free Chlorine?

Free chlorine is a slightly stronger disinfectant than chloramine, and it is used to remove more resistant bacteria and viruses that may be found in the water distribution system.

Why would the EWSU Convert from Chloramines to Free Chlorine?

This brief, scheduled change in disinfectant is a standard water treatment practice to keep water mains clean and free of potentially harmful bacteria throughout the year. State drinking water guidelines recommend that utilities using chloramine periodically switch to free chlorine for a period of time. The temporary use of chlorine will ensure that a proper level of

disinfectant is maintained throughout the network of water mains and pipes that deliver your drinking water.

Free chlorine is a more aggressive disinfectant than chloramine, and this temporary change in the water treatment process denies bacteria the ability to form resistance to the usual disinfection treatment process. Switching to free chlorine is a proactive step to ensure that we maintain optimal levels of disinfectant in the water distribution system.

As always, the drinking water will be regularly monitored to ensure that the water delivered meets, or is better than, federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

Why Does EWSU Use Chloramines Most of the Year?

While chlorine is an effective disinfectant, using chlorine alone creates byproducts that are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These by-product levels can be significantly and cost-effectively reduced through the use of chloramine. Also, chloramine has less odor (compared to chlorine), and remains in the distribution system longer to more effectively prevent bacterial growth. As such, chloramine is a better long-term choice as a regular disinfectant.

Will I Notice a Difference in My Water?

During this time period, some customers may notice a slight change in the taste or odor of their tap water. Free chlorine may have more of a chemical odor, slightly like that of swimming pool water. Each individual customer has his or her own sensitivity level to the taste and/or odor of free chlorine. Many detect no change at all. The mild chlorine taste and odor is normal and poses no health risk.

Are Free Chlorine and Chloraminated Water Safe?

Yes, both form chlorine and chloramine are effective and safe for people and animals for drinking, cooking and bathing, as well as watering the garden and all other common uses. However, precautions should be taken to remove or neutralize chloramine and free chlorine during the kidney dialysis process, in the preparation of water for fish tanks and ponds, and for businesses requiring highly processed water. A de-chlorination procedure optimized for chloramine removal will work equally well with free chlorine.

People and businesses that normally take special precautions to remove chloramine from tap water (such as dialysis centers, medical facilities and aquatic pet owners) should continue to take the same precautions during the temporary switch from chloramine to free chlorine.

Most customers will not need to take any precautions as the water remains safe to drink and is treated according to both state and federal standards.

Kidney Dialysis: Just like chloramines, free chlorine must be removed from water used in kidney dialysis machines. EWSU has contacted representatives from the medical community to inform them of this temporary conversion. We advise customers who are dialysis patients to call their physicians or dialysis centers if there are any questions.

Fish Owners: Like chloramine, free chlorine is toxic to fish. Fish owners need to remove chlorine, ammonia and chloramine from the water before use withtropical fish. Local pet stores carry water conditioners that remove chloramine and free chlorine. If customers have questions, we recommend contacting their pet store for information and detailed instructions.

EWSU is committed to providing high-quality water and related services that meet all regulatory drinking water standards in a manner that prevents pollution, enhances the environment, and promotes sustainability. If you need further information regarding this change, please contact the Utility at (812) 428-0568.

 

DEPUTY MAYOR STEPHEN J. SCHAEFER TO CHAIR THE TASK FORCE TO “RE-OPEN CITY”

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Steve Schaefer serves as the 1st Deputy Mayor of Evansville, Indiana, while maintaining the duties of Chief of Staff has just been appointed to chair the “RE-OPEN THE CITY TASK FORCE” by Mayor Winnencke

In the next several days a detailed list of individuals who shall serve as “RE-OPEN THE CITY TASK FORCE” committee chairpersons.  Mr. Schaefer shall also be announcing the detailed time table and plans to implement phase one of this “TASK FORCE.”

Schaefer has helped oversee and manage substantial transformation throughout the city. Together with Mayor Winnecke, he coordinated funding and development of a new downtown convention hotel, secured a full cloverleaf interchange at U.S. 41/Lloyd, worked with economic development officials to recruit/retain thousands of jobs, retained the LST 325 here in Evansville, and leads the Mayor’s Aquatic Center Task Force that is responsible for the construction of a new aquatic center.

Prior to his work on behalf of the city, Schaefer worked extensively in the public sector with business, education, government, and community initiatives. As Vice President of Public Policy for the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana, Schaefer closely worked with Governor Mitch Daniels and state legislators on the passage of the Major Move legislation and assisted in writing the government modernization statute, which grants any local unit of government the ability to consolidate functions.

During this time with the Chamber, Schaefer completed the 4-year Institute of Organizational Management (IOM) program through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for non-profit executives.

In 2006, Schaefer was named Executive Director of the Hoosier Voices for Interstate 69 (I-69) coalition and spearheaded advocacy efforts at the Indiana Statehouse that led to the historic groundbreaking in 2008.

Schaefer has also served on the legislative staffs of U.S. Congressman John Boehner (OH-08), John Hostettler (IN-08), and Dr. Larry Bucshon (IN-08).

In 2010, Schaefer was selected as a member of the inaugural “20 Under 40” class by the Courier & Press and was recognized as a United Neighborhood of Evansville Sparkplug of the Year in 2017.

Schaefer holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Administration from Indiana University and a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Southern Indiana (USI). He has worked as an Adjunct Professor teaching Political Science at Ivy Tech and various core subjects in the MPA program at USI.

He serves as Chairman of the Evansville Sports Corporation Board, Co-Chair of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Committee, Chairman of the YMCA Downtown Building Task Force, member of the YMCA Board of Directors, member of the Evansville Industrial Foundation Board of Directors, and Past President of the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners

Schaefer currently resides in Evansville with his wife Ashley and sons Jack & Leo. He coaches youth basketball and is an active member of several community organizations.

 

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