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Holcomb Statement on Eva Kor

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the passing of Eva Kor.

“The world just lost a giant with Eva Kor’s passing. Janet and I loved and adored her. Everywhere she went, Eva brought light into darkness and provided comfort to those in pain unlike anyone we’ve ever met. From her against all odds survival as a young girl in Auschwitz to her peace spreading message based from home in Terre Haute, Indiana, her relentless and optimistic example inspired the world. Her angelic spirit will live on in the countless souls she saved from ongoing confusion and torment. Janet and I are reminded just how blessed we are to have her as a friend. We will miss her laughter, her wisdom and her passion. We call on every Hoosier to look above on this Independence Day and say a prayer for Eva and the family and nation she leaves behind.”

 

Gov. Holcomb named Eva Kor the recipient of the 2017 Sachem, the state’s highest honor.

USI Volleyball adds Bastuba to coaching staff

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University of Southern Indiana Volleyball Head Coach Randi Raff announced the addition of Bryan Bastuba to the Screaming Eagles’ coaching staff for the 2019 season. He will assist Raff in all aspects of the USI Volleyball program.

“I’m elated to have Bryan on board,” Raff said. “Not only does Bryan exhibit the character and values we seek in the USI Volleyball family, he also comes highly recommended by well-respected members of the volleyball community. I feel confident Bryan will have an immediate and positive impact in our gym and around campus.”

Bastuba comes to USI after spending the previous two years as an assistant coach at the University of Northwestern Ohio (Lima), where he helped guide the team to a 48-25 record throughout his tenure.

At Northwestern Ohio, Bastuba aided in the Racers’ recruiting and budgetary efforts as well as game day and practice planning. His work helped the Racers to a 26-win season in 2018, the fourth most wins in program history.

Prior to Northwestern Ohio, Bastuba was an Assistant Coach for Urbana University (Ohio) during the 2015 and 2016 campaigns. He helped lead the Blue Knights to a 20-14 overall record in 2016 and a 10-6 mark in the Mountain East Conference. Urbana, which posted its first winning season in 2016 since it transitioned in the NCAA, finished second in the conference in hitting percentage and was in the top 25 in Division II in team kills.

In addition to his duties at Northwestern Ohio and Urbana, Bastuba has spent the previous seven years coaching the club level with Mintonette Sports, helping his athletes to college commitments across all three NCAA Divisions as well as NAIA and NJCAA.

“Bryan has a wealth of experience including assisting in training some of the top club prospects in the country at Mintonette Sports,” Raff explained. “I’m looking forward to adding his talent and work ethic to our already strong group.”

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Bastuba earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Ohio Dominican University in 2012. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a minor in Spanish.

 

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, July 8, 2019

3:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
    1. June 10, 2019  (Cook, Scott, and Hamilton)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE
    1. Sgt. Steve Kleeman reports on the officers in the field-training program.
    2. Final probationary interviews for Officers Zach Oxford, Alanna Tabor, John Forston, Abbi Fahse, Jacob Hassler, Sam Shahine, Jared Reidford, Seth Gorman, Joe Harter, James Beard, Steven Brown, and Brandon Carpenter
  1. DISCIPLINE
    1. 19-PO-08, Officer Ray Smith, Badge Number 1402, 1-day suspension (no appeal)
    2. 19-PO-09, Officer Cody Smith, Badge Number 1434, 1-day suspension (no appeal)
    3. 19-PO-13, Sergeant John McQuay, Badge Number 5176, Written Reprimand (no appeal)
  1. RETIREMENT
    1. Officer Jeff Hales, Badge Number 1224, retired effective July 2, 2019 after serving 20 years, 2 months, and 12 days.
    2. Sergeant Richard Blanton, Badge Number 5129, retired effective July 6, 2019 after serving 27 years, 3 months, and 9 days.
    3. Deputy Chief Joyce Molinet, Badge Number 0211, retiring effective September 1, 2019, after serving 35 years and 18 days.
  1. REMINDERS:  The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2019 at 4:00pm.  

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of one or more of the following: collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); for discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems (3); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9); to train school board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials (11).

The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.

Apple Wins Gold on First Night of World University Games

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Postgraduate Indiana University swimmer Zach Apple won gold, while Ian Finnerty broke a World University Games record on the first night of competition in Naples, Italy on Thursday.

Apple led off the 4×100 freestyle relay for Team USA, splitting a personal-best time of 47.79 to help the Americans win gold with a mark of 3:11.03. Apple’s time is the fourth-fastest in the world this year in the 100 free and ranks as the top American time so far.

In the semifinals of the men’s 100 breaststroke, postgrad swimmer Ian Finnerty posted a World University Games record of 59.51 to earn the top seed for Friday night’s final.

Current Hoosier Gabriel Fantoni qualified sixth overall for tomorrow night’ final of the men’s 100 backstroke, touching the wall in the semifinals with a mark of 54.71.

Pro IU swimmer Kennedy Goss will swim in Friday night’s final of the women’s 200 backstroke after qualifying seventh in the semifinals with a time of 2:12.74.

 

Celebrating America’s Birthday BY WENDY MCNAMARA

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This Independence Day, many of us will gather with our family and friends to celebrate the founding of our nation, and the rich liberty and blessings we share as Americans.

We have the opportunity to freely gather together thanks to the brave men and women who came before us and built this country. While we celebrate America’s birthday, we should not forget those who laid down their lives for our liberty.

I am proud to be an American, and I hope that each of us can reflect on ways we can give back to those who do not have the same liberty and opportunities.

Please take a moment to read and reflect on the words of our Declaration of Independence and the sacrifice that was made to let us live in a land that is free.

Let’s celebrate the spirit of independence! Here’s hoping that you’ll enjoy good luck, health, and happiness today and always.

JUST IN: ALEX SCHMITT RESPONSE TO A COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST HIM WITH THE LOCAL ELECTION BOARD

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ALEX SCHMITT RESPONSE TO A COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST HIM WITH THE LOCAL ELECTION BOARD

To Whom It May Concern

My annual report for 2016, when I wasn’t even running for office, was filed on time, to the best of my knowledge, with the information that was currently available and was later amended and brought current.

The person who filed the complaint either doesn’t know all the facts, or was put up to it by a party operative in a weak attempt to discredit the front runner.

It’s an unfortunate situation but I am confident that the election board will unanimously agree with my position if they decide to investigate.

Sincerely.

Alex R. Schmitt, Esq.
Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, 2011
Purdue University, 2007
schmitt2@umail.iu.edu

BELOW IS THE LINK OF THE COMPLIANT SENT TO US BY AN ANONYMOUS SOURCE.  WE HAVE POSTED IT WITHOUT BIAS, EDITING OR OPINION.

Maureen Mattingly Compliant

Long ball helps Otters even series against Grizzlie

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The Evansville Otters were able to even their series against the Gateway Grizzlies Tuesday, utilizing strong starting pitching from Austin Nicely and the long ball from Ryan Long to beat the Grizzlies 3-0 Wednesday.

Since the calendar officially turned to summer, Austin Nicely has been red-hot on the mound, and that continued to be case Wednesday.

After an 0-4 start and a rough ERA, Nicely went into Wednesday’s start winning his last two starts, allowing only two runs.

Nicely went up against Reign Letkeman of the Grizzlies, and both pitchers were locked in early on.  Letkeman made it through the Otters’ lineup the first time around in order.

Nicely ran into a situation with runners on the corner in the bottom of the second but was not phased, leaving those runners on base.

There were only a combined three hits through four innings between both teams.

The Otters recorded their first hit on a double from Long in the fourth.

Evansville broke through first in the top of the fifth as Hunter Cullen knocked in Mike Rizzitello, who reached base with a single and moved over to second on a stolen base, to give the Otters a 1-0 lead.

The Otters would add two more in the sixth, finding some offensive rhythm.

After Keith Grieshaber singled with two outs, Long blasted a two-run home run over the right field wall to give the Otters a 3-0 lead.

In addition to hitting his ninth home run, the All-Star third baseman recorded his 40th and 41st RBIs.

Grizzlies starter Letkeman finished the sixth, earning the loss in his second start since coming back from injury. He went six innings while allowing three runs on six hits and six strikeouts.

Nicely continued to do his job the bump for the Otters, pitching into the eighth inning.

The Otters’ left-hander started the eighth with strikeout, but he turned the ball over to the bullpen following a double by Gateway’s Connor Owings.

Nicely threw 7.1 shutout innings, walking one and striking out six. He was credited with the win, his third straight.

With runners on second and third, Otters reliever Malcolm Grady struck out Zach Taylor looking to finish off the eighth inning.

In the bottom of the ninth, Taylor Wright entered the game to close it out for the Otters.

Wright struck out Tuesday’s hero Dustin Woodcock and Christian Funk, picking up his 33rd and 34th strikeouts on the season. The right-hander then got Shawon Dunston Jr. to fly out to end the game and earn his sixth save of the season.

 

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

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