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Methylene Chloride Draft Risk Evaluation Available for Public and Scientific Review

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EPA is asking for public input on a draft risk evaluation of more than 70 uses of Methylene Chloride (MC), including commercial paint and coating removal, consumer adhesives, sealants, degreasers, cleaners and automobile care products. This is the next step in a process outlined by the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to review the risks associated with uses of MC—a process that is designed to thoroughly evaluate the available science before taking action to manage the risk associated with the use of the chemical. Methylene chloride is the fifth of the first ten chemicals to undergo risk evaluation under the amended TSCA.

The draft risk evaluation is not a final agency action. The draft risk evaluation represents the agency’s initial review of the scientific data on these chemicals and will be peer reviewed by independent, scientific experts as well as open to public comment. EPA will use feedback received from the peer review and public comment process to inform the final risk evaluation and will provide frequent updates on the agency’s progress through this process. If EPA’s final risk evaluation finds there are adverse health risks associated with this chemical under any of the specific conditions of use, the agency will propose actions to address those risks within the timeframe required by TSCA. EPA’s actions could include proposed regulations to prohibit or limit the manufacture, processing, distribution in the marketplace, use, or disposal of this chemical, as applicable.

The draft risk evaluation for MC discusses how workers, occupational non-users, consumers, and bystanders could be adversely affected by MC under certain conditions of use. As with any chemical product, EPA strongly recommends that users carefully follow all instructions on the product’s label.

EPA will accept comments on the draft risk evaluation until December 30, 2019 in docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0437 on regulations.gov. EPA will also hold a peer review meeting of EPA’s Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) on the draft risk evaluation for this chemical’s conditions of use on December 3-4, 2019. The peer review meeting is open to the public to attend and provide comments.

St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements October 30, 2019

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Ashley and Ben Lingafelter, Evansville, daughter, Beckett Marie, October 18

Jacqueline Annin and Cody Lightfoot, Evansville, daughter, Veronica Renee, October 21

Kailey and Grant Cohen, Newburgh, son, Reece Everett, October 21

Samantha and Matthew Willhite, Henderson, KY, daughter, Hunter Layne, October 21

Wodrin Malachi and Eddie Pineda, Evansville, daughter, Erin, October 22

Madison Schenk and Eugene Schmitt, Poseyville, IN, son, Hutson Alan, October 22

Brittani and Robert Garwood, Evansville, son, Lincoln Edward, October 22

Heather and Gordon Ditzer, Evansville, son, Malachi Lewis, October 23

Kayna and Sam Turner, Evansville, daughter, Josie Kay, October 24

Brittney and Matthew Carter, Cannelton, IN, daughter, Brynn Olivia, October 25

Jazzma and Vontavious Brewer, Evansville, son, Amos Elijah, October 25

USI at home for big weekend​​​​​​​

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team returns to the friendly surroundings of Strassweg Field for a big weekend homestand to conclude the 2019 regular season. The Screaming Eagles are set to host Maryville University Friday at 5 p.m. before welcoming Missouri University of Science & Technology Sunday at noon for Senior Day.

The four USI seniors – defender Loryn Willis; midfielder/forward Caroline Canoy; midfielder Courtney Spicer; and forward/midfielder Emilie Blomenkamp –  will be honored prior to the start of the game Sunday. Match coverage can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.

Week 9 Eagle Notes: 

Eagles split on the road: The Eagles salvaged a split last week on the road in the GLVC, falling in a heartbreaker to Truman State Univesity, 2-1, in overtime before bouncing back to defeat Quincy University, 2-0. Freshman defender Natalie Jostes had the goal in the loss to Truman, while sophomore forward Katlyn Andres and junior forward Taylor McCormick had the goals in the win at Quincy.

The GLVC Standings: USI enters this week’s action tied for fifth in the GLVC with Maryville University. USI is a game ahead of sixth place Truman State and a game behind fourth-place Bellarmine in the standings. The top eight teams qualify for the GLVC Tournament with the top four earning the right to host a first-round match.

Last five games: USI is .500 over the last five matches, going 2-2-1 during the stretch, but outscoring the opposition, 7-6.

Scoring Leaders: Sophomore forward Katlyn Andres has taken over the team scoring lead with 15 points on six goals and three assists. Junior forward Maggie Winter follows close behind with 14 points on six goals and two assists. Junior defender Madelyne Juenger has a team-high five assists.

Between the posts:  Freshman goalkeeper Maya Etienne leads the Eagles in goal with a 9-3-1 record, a 0.66 goals against average, eight shutouts, and 72 saves during her first collegiate campaign. Etienne is one shutout away from tying Angie Gries (1996-99) for the USI single-season record (9).

Schoenstein enters his 4th year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 39-23-8 mark, a share of a GLVC regular season title, and three-straight GLVC Tournament appearances.

Maryville in 2019: The Saints of Maryville are 9-4-1 overall and 8-4-1 in the GLVC being swept on the first half of a four-match road swing. Maryville also is 2-3-0 in its last five matches.

USI vs. Maryville: USI leads the all-time series with Maryville, 6-4-1, after a pair of wins last year at Strassweg Field, winning 3-1 during the regular season and 2-0 in the first round of the GLVC Tournament. Overall, the Eagles won three of the last four matches between the two programs.

Missouri S&T in 2019:  Missouri S&T is 5-7-3 overall and 5-6-2 in the GLVC after losing to the University of Indianapolis, 1-0, and tying Bellarmine University in double-overtime, 0-0. The Miners are .500 in their last five matches with a 2-2-1 mark.

USI vs. Miners: The Eagles lead the all-time series with Missouri S&T, 10-5-1, after the two teams battled to a 0-0 double overtime tie in 2019. USI also has battled the Miners to a draw over the last five years at 2-2-1.

Eagles receive a second preseason ranking

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball was ranked 18th in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Preseason Top 25, marking its second preseason ranking of the fall. The preseason ranking are the first for USI since the preseason polls in 2013 when it was 18th in the NABC Top 20 and 23rd in the Division II Bulletin.

The Screaming Eagles, who also received votes in the new NCAA.com Division II Preseason Top 25, opened the 2019-20 campaign with a 71-68 overtime loss to NCAA Division I University of Evansville Monday night. USI junior forward Emmanuel Little led the Eagles with a double-double, 20 points and 11 rebounds.

USI closes out the exhibition portion of the schedule Friday when it visits Purdue University for a 7 p.m. (CDT) tip.

NABC Preseason Top 25
1. NW Missouri State
2. Nova Southeastern (Fla.)
3. Bellarmine (Ky.)
4. West Liberty (W.Va.)
5. UC San Diego
6. Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)
7. West Texas A&M
8. Queens (N.C.)
9. Southern Nazarene (Okla.)
10. Missouri Southern
11. Indiana (Pa.)
12. Valdosta State (Ga.)
13. Augusta (Ga.)
14. Colorado School of Mines
15. Northern State (S.D.)
16. Alabama Huntsville
17. Findlay (Ohio)
18. Southern Indiana
19. Ashland (Ohio)
20. St. Edward’s (Texas)
21. Saint Anselm (N.H.)
22. Daemen (N.Y.)
23. Concordia (Calif.)
24. Tarleton State (Texas)
25. Morehouse (Ga.)

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS “PUSHING THE LIMITS” IN EVANSVILLE ON JANUARY 16 DURING 2020 WORLD TOUR

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TICKETS ON SALE AT FORD CENTER TICKET OFFICE, WWW.FORDCENTER.COM AND TICKETMASTER

“Pushing the Limits” Tour looks to create even bigger moments and memories

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new “Pushing the Limits” World Tour to Evansville at the Ford Center on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Globetrotters’ fans will experience even bigger moments and memories, including a live world record attempt at each game. Plus, many markets will feature a glow in the dark performance.

The “Pushing the Limits” World Tour will up the ante and create even bigger moments and memories for Globetrotter fans. The Hall of Fame team’s 94th consecutive year will feature over 280 games through April in North America. Tickets are now on sale at harlemglobetrotters.com.

New to this year’s tour, and never been done before, include:

  • Holders of 21 current world records, the Globetrotters will attempt a new world record live at each game on tour this year, hoping to add to their list of impressive accolades and innovations.
  • In many markets, the Globetrotters will also perform their legendary pre-game “Magic Circle” ball handling warmups in the dark, using a glow in the dark Baden basketball to provide the illumination.
  • The Globetrotters will celebrate their fans by introducing “The Fifth Quarter,” a free interactive post-game autograph session where fans will have the opportunity to meet the Globetrotters stars up close and personal.

    As part of the tour, the Globetrotters will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the four-point shot, a shot 30- feet from the basket which they introduced to the sport in 2010. The team will also bring back its popular “Magic Pass” pre-game event, which enables fans to come onto the court, meet their favorite Globetrotters for pictures and autographs, and even learn how to spin a ball on their finger just like the stars.

    “The Globetrotters have always been entertainers and innovators, and this season will be no exception,” said Head Coach and Globetrotter legend Lou Dunbar. “Our fans have come to expect more than just a great show, and this season promises to deliver more entertainment and excitement than ever before. We can’t wait to get the season started and create memories that last a lifetime!”

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The Harlem Globetrotters roster showcases some of the most thrilling athletes in the world, including Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton, Hammer Harrison, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard, and Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Lister, Torch George and more.

The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 124 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – over nine thrilling decades. The Ambassadors of Goodwill are sponsored by Baden Sports, the Official Basketball, Champion, the Official Uniform & Apparel provider, Tum-e Yummies, the Official Fruit Flavored Drink, Carnival Cruise Line, Inc., Heelys, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies.

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ADOPT A PET

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Cersei is a female brown tabby and mom of the “Game of Thrones” kittens. She’s about 2 years old and has a beautiful long face that some of her kittens inherited. Cersei’s adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. She is currently the VHS’ 2nd-longest resident cat. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Macedo earns third MVC defensive honor of 2019

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Award comes on the heels of another record-breaker

 

Fresh off of another record-breaking performance, University of Evansville senior Gabriela Macedo was recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference with her third Defensive Player of the Week award.

“Gabi has worked hard since her injury last season to put herself in this position,” Purple Aces coach Fernando Morales said.  “She deserves all of these recognitions and she will keep working to get us more wins.

Macedo set a program single-match dig record while posting the second-most in MVC history with 46 digs on Friday against Drake.  For the weekend, Macedo averaged an unbelievable 6.70 digs per set with a total of 67 in ten sets of work.  Her effort against the Bulldogs also included three assists.

In Saturday’s contest against UNI, Macedo had 21 digs and three more assists.

With a season average of 5.89 digs per set, Macedo ranks sixth in the nation and leads the MVC.  Up next for Macedo and her squad is a pair of weekend road matches at Loyola and Valparaiso.

Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for October 30

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Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for October 30, 2019.

 

Wednesday, October 30: The 92nd National FFA Convention

WHO:               Gov. Holcomb

 

WHAT:            The governor will give remarks.

 

WHEN:            4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30
WHERE:           Lucas Oil Stadium

500 S. Capitol Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46225

Community Trick or Treating to be Provided at Ivy Tech

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Families are invited to bring children of all ages to Ivy Tech Community College Evansville between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on October 31 for Halloween Trick or Treating. Offices at Ivy Tech will provide free goodies for children in stations set up through a main hallway on campus. Families should enter through Entrance B at 3501 North First Avenue, Evansville.

For those with high school aged children, the Express Enrollment Center will be open and available to discuss Ivy Tech’s educational opportunities.

 

AG Curtis Hill issues statement on prosecutor’s decision to ignore marijuana law

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today made the following statement regarding a declaration by Marion County’s acting prosecutor that he will not file charges against anyone accused solely of possessing one ounce or less of marijuana:

“I respect and support the fact that prosecutors have absolute discretion in deciding when to file criminal charges and how to allocate their resources. Typically, though, prosecutors carefully exercise this discretion on a case-by-case basis rather than proclaiming that in all cases they will ignore a particular state law not to their liking. I am concerned that this proclamation in Marion County will attract to Indianapolis people with a particular interest in communities where drug enforcement is lax. It seems to me a curious strategy to put out a welcome mat for lawbreakers in a community already facing challenges related to crime, homelessness and other social problems stemming from drug abuse.”

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