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Law Enforcement Explorer Open House

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will host a Law Enforcement Explorer open house and Recruitment Night on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at 6PM. The event will take place at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center located at 1901 Lynch Road. The program is open to young men and women ages 16-20 as well as their families.

Law Enforcement Exploring is a career-oriented program that gives young adults the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement with members of local law enforcement agencies. Founded on July 12, 1963, it is one of the Exploring programs offerd by Learning for Life, a non-scouting subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America. Law Enforcement Exploring provides educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission and objectives of law enforcement. The program provides leadership opportunities and community service activities.

Sheriff Dave Wedding explained, “Law Enforcement Exploring is a great way for students to develop leadership skills and improve self-confidence.” Sheriff Wedding added, “Through fun and exciting ‘hands-on’ career related activities and community service opportunities, students will gain valuable experience that will help prepare them for a career in law enforcement.”

The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens within their communities. During the open house, potential post members will have the opportunity to observe just a sample of what they will see and experience throughout their experience with the law enforcement explorer post program. They will also have an opportunity to meet and speak with current Explorers.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 82 is open to young men and women ages 16 through 20 years old that are enrolled in High School or College with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of law enforcement. Explorer Post 82 is entering its sixth year in Vanderburgh County. Last year, over 20 youth from local high schools and universities participated in the Explorer Post. During the year, Explorers participated in classroom and hands-on-training with full time law enforcement and emergency services personnel. Training included: first aid, handcuffing and arrest techniques, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, criminal investigations, and community emergency response.

Along with the class room and hands on training, Explorers interacted with children at the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office tent at the Vanderburgh County 4H Fair, the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, and assisted during Sobriety Check Points. Explorers have also participated in several “Ride-A-Long” opportunities.

Agencies from federal, state and local levels coordinate the Law Enforcement Exploring programs throughout the United States. The majority of the community programs are managed by local police departments, including sheriffs, chiefs of police and state police.

Nationally, over 33,000 explorers participate in Law Enforcement Exploring. The program highlights include: the National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academies, motor patrol ride-alongs, career achievement awards, National Law Enforcement Exploring Conferences and scholarship opportunities.

Law Enforcement Career Exploring posts typically meet on a monthly basis during the school year. Most programs parallel the high school calendar and begin in the fall. There are a number of programs that start at other times during the year to meet the needs of the host organization and participants. Programs are flexible enough to fit in with other activities.

For more information contact Sgt. Erik Nilssen at (812) 421-6201 or click here to email him. You may also follow the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Explorer Post on Twitter @LEPost82 or on Facebook at VCSO Explorer Post 82. For more information on Explorer Posts visit www.learningforlife.org/exploring.

Pictured above: During a simulated traffic stop an Explorer speaks to a motorist (role played by a deputy).

Pictured above: Explorers train to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy physical ability entrance test standard.

Pictured above: Explorers train to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy physical ability entrance test standard.

Pictured above: Explorer is shown the proper way to conduct a field contact during a simulated traffic stop.

 

“IS IT TRUE” OCTOBER 10, 2019

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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 we remember a time when the Evansville Courier and Press had a print room right here in Evansville? …since that printing press was silenced the Evansville Courier and Press is now printed in Louisville along with other Gannett Publishing owned newspapers?…that many people feel because of this arrangement, the quality of the local daily printed newspapers under Gannett Publishing control has seemly suffered over the last several years?  …we are also told because of Gannett’s realignment of publishing local daily news it has caused the loss of talented people with local connections?

IS IT TRUE we are told that EPD Police Chief Billy Bolin and members of the FOP are beginning to discuss concerns of the rank and file at the EPD? …we give five (5) cheers to the City Council EPD liaison, Missy Mosby and Channel 25 news anchor, Brad Byrd for helping to bring both parties together?  …that reasonable people sit down and reason together?

IS IT TRUE we hope that the people developing new downtown office space have taken into consideration the extremely high office vacancy rate that currently exists in downtown Evansville proper?

IS IT TRUE the potential voters of Evansville better get ready to receive several well written political mailers during the next several weeks? …a spouse of a City Council candidate who received a copy of one of these political campaign mailers last week stated that this isn’t the person I married?

IS IT TRUE we are told that Republicans are going to launch an all-out marketing blitz in an attempt to take control of the 2020 City Council?  …we are told that the Mayor’s marketing team is putting an extra emphasis on political Wards One (1), Ward Two (2) and At-Large City Council candidate Ron Beane?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the race between Natalie Rascher (R) and Missy Mosby (D) in Ward Two (2) is turning into a political dog fight? …that Mayor Winnecke is trying to defeat 12-year Democratic incumbent Missy Mosby? …the 2nd Ward is Democratic? …we suggest on election night that you pop some popcorn and grab a cold beer and get ready for a long night watching the counting of votes in Ward Two (2)?

IS IT TRUE we are told that an unset in Ward Three (3) may be in the making? …both candidates are well qualified? …at this point in the campaign, the Democrat is out working his Republican opponent? …we are told that the possibility of Ward Three (3) becoming Democratic once again is feasible?

IS IT TRUE that City Council candidate Ben Trockman (D) mailer was sent out to everyone in the 1st Ward and it had a positive impact among potential voters?  …that Ben made reference to being paralyzed in a dirt bike accident in high school and stated: “there were times he wanted to give up”?  …he also stated, “I didn’t because that’s not who I am”?  …Ben’s opponent Tim O’Brien is working extremely hard?  …both candidates in this race are young, smart, energetic and personable? ..although Ward One (1) is a solid Republican district but we are told this race is becoming very competitive? …if Mr. Trockman defeats his Republican opponent, Tim O’Brien it will be the first time in 50 years that a Democrat will occupied this seat? …this definitely a race to watch?

IS IT TRUE we are told that many patrons of Ellis Park are glad that Saratoga Racing  Group is no longer in charge of the direction of this historical track?   …we are also told that the patrons of Ellis Park are excited that the new owners of Ellis Park are doing some extensive updates to the interior decor of the main Club House?  …many patrons at Ellis Park are also glad that the new owners of Ellis Park decided to move to Kentucky instead of expanding an additional location in Louisiana?

IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh County GOP party chairman Wayne Parkes is president of Parkes Consulting firm?

IS IT TRUE that our current “CCO MOLE” membership is now a 152 strong?  …because of our “Working Outside The Box” speakers series we have picked up 17 new ” CCO MOLES”? …  that five (5) “CCO MOLES” passed away during the last several years and we really miss them?

Today’s “Readers Poll” question is:  Do you think that the Republicans will take control of the 2020 City Council?

We are pleased to provide obituaries from area funeral homes at no cost.  We are also are pleased to announce that we are now providing news from all of the area High Schools. Please scroll down the paper and you shall see a complete listing of them.

FOOTNOTES: This year’s awards luncheon will be held at Tropicana-Evansville Walnut rooms A and B. The registration begins at 11:30 am, the event officially starts at 12 noon on October 25, 2019.  The Keynote speaker will be announced later this week.

Reservations for this event may be obtained by calling JIM KNAUFF at 812-457-1017. The deadline for registration is October 20, 2019. Last year’s event was a sellout.

If you would like to advertise on the CCO please contact us at City-County Observer@live.com

We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language, insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.

Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers

 

UPDATE: AG Curtis Hill Releases New Details On Discovery Of Additional Fetal Remains

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Attorney General Curtis Hill on Wednesday shared information regarding the discovery earlier in the day of additional fetal remains in Illinois believed linked to abortions performed in Indiana. The latest remains were found within the confines of additional properties associated with the late Dr. Ulrich Klopfer, who performed abortions at Indiana clinics located in Fort Wayne, Gary and South Bend.

At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday, members of the Will County (Illinois) Sheriff’s Office discovered the remains while searching several vehicles owned by Dr. Klopfer and kept at a business property in Dolton, Illinois. Dr. Klopfer had stored the vehicles in an outdoor gated lot for more than six years, according to information gathered by the Will County Sheriff’s Office, which made arrangements with the property owner and Klopfer family to search the vehicles. At the property, investigators found a total of eight cars belonging to Dr. Klopfer. In the trunk of one late 1990s Mercedes Benz, they found five plastic bags and one box containing fetal remains.

Today’s events are the latest developments in an investigation that began when Illinois authorities on Sept. 12 learned that family members going through Dr. Klopfer’s belongings found preserved fetal remains at his residence in Will County, Illinois. On Oct. 2, Attorney General Hill oversaw the transportation of 2,246 aborted fetuses back to Indiana.

“We anticipate simply adding these remains into the protocol we have already set up for dealing with these disturbing circumstances,” Attorney General Hill said. “My office will continue to keep the public informed about the progress of this investigation, and we remain committed to ensuring that these unborn children receive a respectful final disposition here in Indiana.”

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General has set up a phone number and email address for the specific use of anyone with possible connections to the fetal remains who may wish to inquire. The email address is questions@atg.in.gov, and the phone number is (317) 234-6663.

FORMER OLYMPIAN ANNE AUDAIN STANDS UP FOR EQUAL TREATMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN ATHLETES

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FORMER OLYMPIAN ANNE AUDAIN STANDS UP FOR EQUAL TREATMENT AND COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN ATHLETES

ANNE ARDIAN FINALLY TELLS HER STORY.

                             https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2CZua080os0

Gov. Holcomb Announces $436 Million EPA Loan To Support Water Infrastructure

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Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler at the Statehouse today to announce a $436 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to help finance wastewater and drinking water projects in 20 communities across the state.

“When we say infrastructure, we often think of our roads, but Indiana has more than 46,000 miles of water infrastructure,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Delivering clean water and protecting public health are top priorities, and I am grateful that our partnership with the EPA will help empower communities across Indiana to take our water systems to the Next Level.”

This funding supports projects that will deliver clean water and protect public health across the state of Indiana, including in its small and rural communities. With EPA’s WIFIA loan, the Indiana Finance Authority will be able to provide 28 loans to 20 communities.

Drinking water projects will include efforts to improve water treatment plants, storage tanks, distribution system components, wells and pump stations as well as to construct resiliency features and implement water conservation measures. Wastewater projects will include efforts to increase capacity of wastewater treatment plants, tunnels to capture combined sewer overflows and collection systems.

“This WIFIA loan will improve water quality and protect the health of Hoosiers across the state while delivering on President Trump’s commitment to upgrade our nation’s infrastructure, create jobs and safeguard public health and the environment,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “With this loan closing, EPA has now issued 13 WIFIA loans totaling over $3.5 billion in credit assistance to help finance over $8 billion for water infrastructure projects and create over 15,000 jobs.”

Combining state resources, annual federal capitalization grant dollars and its WIFIA loan, Indiana’s State Revolving Fund will be able to lend nearly $900 million to support water infrastructure projects throughout the state. The WIFIA program will finance nearly half of that figure – up to $436 million. The WIFIA loan will save Indiana Finance Authority an estimated $20 million compared to typical bond financing. Project construction and operation are expected to create more than 3,000 jobs.

“In Indiana, we aren’t afraid to make history. We are honored to be the first state to receive WIFIA financing directly to our State Revolving Fund program,” said Jim McGoff, chief operating officer of Indiana Finance Authority.

Established by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, the WIFIA program is a federal loan and guarantee program administered by EPA. WIFIA’s aim is to accelerate investment in the nation’s water infrastructure by providing long-term and low-cost supplemental credit assistance for regionally and nationally significant projects. EPA’s WIFIA program plays an important part in the President’s infrastructure plan, which calls for expanding project eligibility.

BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA

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~ Pledge of Allegiance ~

Business with Representatives:
1. Brian Brown, CRG Residential, requests approval to close Vine Street between 2nd Street & 3rd Street

beginning as early as Thursday, October 10th, 2019 for approximately 8 to 10 days.

Departmental Reports:

A. Police Department – Captain Karla Larmore – NO AGENDA B. Fire Department – Division Chief Michael Larson

  1. Request approval to accept a donation of $250 from SHIV Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of Public Safety Education materials.
  2. Request approval to accept a Public Affairs Grant of $2,500 from Sam’s Club for the purchase of Public Safety Education materials.
  3. Requests approval of Mead Johnson’s First Annual Safety Fair Participation Agreement.
  4. Request approval of Professional Services Agreement with Testing for Public Safety, LLC.

C. Building Commission – Ron Beane – NO AGENDA

D. Transportation & Services – Jim Cruse
1. Request approval for the following:

  1. Dorothy Beard Way, south side between New Harmony Way & Lakeview Blvd. – Install “No Parking Anytime” signs
  2. Lincoln Ave. & S. Garvin St. – Install additional “School Crosswalk” signs to adhere to current standards
  3. Lincoln Ave. & S. Morton Ave. – Install additional “School Crosswalk” signs to adhere to current standards
  4. Bellemeade Ave. & S. Morton Ave. – Install additional “School Crosswalk” signs to adhere to current standards
  5. S. Morton Ave. between Lincoln Ave. & Canal St. – Install “Stop Location lines”(Spring 2020) and “30 MPH Speed Limit” signs as needed

E. Special Event Permit

  1. Four Freedoms Veterans Parade requests approval for the ‘FOUR FREEDOMS VETERANS PARADE’ beginning November 9th, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. and continuing until 4:30 p.m. Closing N St. Joseph Avenue between W Lloyd Expressway to W Franklin Street; W Indiana Street between N Lemcke Avenue to Wabash Avenue of Flags; W Franklin Street between N St. Joseph Avenue to Wabash Avenue of Flags; Wabash of Flags between W Franklin Street to W Indiana Street. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED*** Note: The intent is to not close streets until the last possible moment before the parade; the parade kicks off at 2:00 p.m. (Garry Hisel)
  2. Agape Life Church requests approval for the ‘AGAPE FALL FESTIVAL’ beginning October 26th, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m. Closing Stanley Avenue between Stringtown Road & Sunnymeade Court. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED***

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

  1. Jacobsville Area Community Corporation requests approval for the ‘EVANSVILLE’SCHRISTMAS ON NORTH MAIN PARADE’ beginning November 24th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m. Closing N Main Street from SE 9th Street to Maxwell Ave, Maxwell Ave between Don Mattingly Way and N Heidelbach Ave, SE 9th Street between S. Main Street and Civic Center “Back 40” Parking Lot. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED***
  2. The North Side Business Association requests approval for the ‘HALLOWEEN ON NORTH MAIN’ beginning October 26th, 2019 2:00 p.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m. Closing N Main Street between Columbia Street & Virginia Street; every intersection in between (E Delaware & E Iowa Street). ***BARRICADES REQUESTED***
  3. First Presbyterian Church requests approval for the ‘PUMPKIN FEST’ beginning October 27th, 2019 at noon and continuing until 5:00 p.m. Closing Mulberry Street between 1st Street & 2nd Street. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED*** (Jerusha Van Camp)

Consent Section:

A.

B.

Taxicab Driver Permit
1. Request approval for the following:

a. Monica Kempf – UCabbi New 2019

Road Closure/Lane Restriction

  1. Evansville Museum requests approval to close Dreier Blvd between Hillcrest Terrace & Marion Avenue beginning November 11th, 2019 at 6 a.m. to noon for Astronomical Event Viewing (Transit of Mercury & the Sun). ***BARRICADES REQUESTED***
  2. Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District requests approval to restrict the southbound lane of Riverside Drive between Ohio Street to Goodsell Street beginning October 15th, 2019 and continuing to October 30th, 2019. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED***
  3. Evansville Water & Sewer Utility request approval to restrict the southwest corner of the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway & Waterworks Road for the digging of a bore pit. (Steve Capin)

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

 

4. Barton Malow requests approval to extend the closure of Locust Street between 4th Street & 5th

Street to November 20th, 2019. (Preston King)

C. Handicap Parking

  1. Request approval for removal of the following:
    1. 637 E Louisiana Street
      The previous Renter Deceased 06/2014
    2. 405 N Morton New Renter
  2. Request approval for the following:

a. 2469 W. Franklin Street
Property has a small concrete pad off Bell Avenue, which is blocked by a fence into the rear yard. The front entrance has handrails installed to aid in accessing the residence. The property has ample property frontage to allow for an on-street ‘Handicap’ parking space. The property appears to qualify for an on-street ‘Handicap’ parking space.

D. ParkingPermit
1. Request approval of the following:

a. Lensing Architectural Sales
Chris Williams
Job Location: 117 SE 4th Street
October 14th, 2019 – December 31st, 2019
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 – Green – Logo NO – Plate #: TK247MLW

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Mike Luttrull, Counsel Attorney

OTHER BUSINESS:

1. UCabbi
The Board of Public Safety has not received a list of current employees as of October 9th, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

  1. Approve claims.
  2. Approve the minutes from Wednesday, September 25th, 2019.

Announcements:
Next Meeting, Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019.

Adjourned: __________

 

THE 2019 WEST SIDE NUT CLUB FALL FESTIVAL ADOPTABLE PET SADIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!

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The inaugural Fall Festival pet featured in the media starting last week, Sadie, has been adopted!

She went home with a local family who had previously adopted a dog from VHS. They also had two other dogs, bringing their total canine family to 4!

The VHS team checked in with them on Tuesday and said she is doing quite well. The family had been considering adopting her, but when they saw her featured in the media, they knew they’d better grab her before someone else did.

While her new family cannot attend the Fall Festival parades on Saturday, a VHS volunteer will be picking her up and bringing her to both the Pet Parade and the Main Parade.

The public is encouraged to participate in the Pet Parade. It is 100% free with 8 categories for costume judging! The Pet Parade is on Saturday, October 12th. Lineup begins at 8:00, judging at 9:00, and the parade itself at 10:00. Participants meet in the parking lot of St. Boniface Church at 418 N Wabash Avenue, 477

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Brittni Lee Smith: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Kristy Renae Vincent: Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 4 Felony), Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Kentrell Dashay Bailey: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)

Dayrone Thomas Bell: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

Evan Robert Murray: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)

 

Eagles pick up preseason ranking

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball landed a spot in the Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Top 25 poll. The Screaming Eagles were ranked No. 18 in the poll, which was released earlier this week.

USI was one of two Great Lakes Valley Conference teams positioned in the Top 25, with 2019 national finalist and defending league champion Drury University sitting at No. 2 in the poll.

The Screaming Eagles, who were 20-9 overall and 13-5 in the GLVC a year ago, return five players from the 2018-19 campaign, including a pair of starters in senior guard Ashley Johnson (Louisville, Kentucky) and junior guard Emma DeHart (Indianapolis, Indiana).

DeHart was fourth on the team in scoring a year ago with 9.6 points per game, while Johnson was fifth with 9.1 points per contest.

Also returning for the Eagles is senior guard/forward Morgan Sherwood (Charleston, Illinois), 6-foot-4 junior center Audrey Turner (Fishers, Indiana) and sophomore forward Ashlynn Brown (Perrysburg, Ohio).

Sherwood battled injury a year ago after playing an important role off the bench as a sophomore during USI’s run to the 2018 NCAA II Tournament. Turner saw her role off the bench expand a year ago and figures to continue that expansion into the 2019-20 season; while Brown averaged 3.1 points per game despite playing just 8.5 minutes per game as a freshman in 2018-19.

USI welcomes six newcomers into the fold in 2019-20, including 5-foot-9 senior guard Kiara Moses (Urbana, Illinois) and 6-foot-1 junior forward Chyna Anthony (New Albany, Indiana).

Moses averaged 4.3 points per game as a junior for Arkansas Tech University a year ago after racking up 152 assists and 131 steals as a sophomore at Kankakee Community College during her sophomore year in 2017-18. Anthony played in 22 games during her first two years of collegiate basketball at Division I Northern Kentucky University.

The Eagles’ freshman class includes 5-foot-4 guard Addy Blackwell (Bloomington, Indiana), 6-foot-0 forwards Hannah Haithcock (Washington Courthouse, Ohio) and Tara Robbe (Wildwood, Missouri), and 5-foot-11 guard/forward Lexi Thompson (Lafayette, Indiana).

Blackwell was a two-time All-State honoree at Bloomington South High School, while Haithcock was a first-team Division II All-Ohio performer after averaging 17 points per game as a senior at Washington High School.

Robbe was a three-time All-Conference and All-District honoree at Lafayette High School (Missouri), where she averaged 15.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game as a senior in 2018-19. Thompson was an All-Hoosier Conference honoree after averaging 13.1 throughout her four years at Lafayette Central Catholic High School (Indiana).

USI opens the 2019-20 exhibition season October 30 when it travels to Lexington, Kentucky, to take on the University of Kentucky. The Eagles, who also visit Purdue University for an exhibition November 3, begin the regular-season November 13 when they host the University of Central Missouri in the first-ever collegiate basketball game at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Top 25
1. Lubbock Christian
2. Drury
3. Indiana-Pa.
4. Fort Hays State
5. Grand Valley State
6. Azusa Pacific
7. Florida Southern
8. Virginia Union
9. Union
10. Ashland
11. USciences
12. West Texas A&M
13. Glenville St.
14. Central Missouri
15. UC San Diego
16. Anderson
17. Harding
18. Southern Indiana
19. LeMoyne
20. Lander
21. SW Oklahoma
22. NW Nazarene
23. Bentley
24. St. Thomas Aquinas
25. Alaska Anchorage

Others to Watch
Carson-Newman, Jefferson, Bloomsburg, Lee, Edinboro, Minnesota State-Moorhead, Barton, Mary, Colorado Mines, Nova Southeastern, Saint Anselm, Benedict, Walsh, NY Institue of Technology