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Stein named NABC All-Midwest District

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University of Southern Indiana senior guard Alex Stein (Evansville, Indiana) was named was named first-team All-Midwest District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) in a vote by the district’s head coaches. The NABC award is the second of Stein’s career and the 33rd in the history of the USI men’s basketball program.

Stein, who was named first-team Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-Midwest Region last week, leads the Screaming Eagles with 20.6 points per game in addition to averaging 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. He also ranks second in the GLVC, 42nd nationally, in scoring and first in the league, eighth nationally, in free throws made.

The three-time first-team All-GLVC performer also became the third USI player to reach 2,000 career points this year. He also need three points to tie Chris Bowles for second all-time in scoring at USI.

In addition to the All-District and All-Region awards, Stein was named third-team Google Cloud Academic All-America by the College Sports Information Directors; first-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference; NCAA II Midwest Regional Most Outstanding Player; and GLVC All-Tournament.

USI will open the NCAA Division II Elite Eight action Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Ford Center, when it faces the third-ranked West Texas A&M University. USI is the seventh seed in the Elite Eight, while West Texas A&M is the second seed.

Pipeline Replacement Work Underway Throughout Indiana

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Nearly $51 Million In upgrades To Retire 80 Miles In 2019

Crews working for Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren), a CenterPoint Energy Company,have begun the process of replacing gas mains and service lines throughout the state as part of the company’s pipeline replacement program, which is a multi-year program to replace about 1,200 miles of bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure in nearly 75 cities or towns in Indiana. This year, 26 cities will be impacted, and crews will retire 80 miles through a nearly $51 million investment.

“To ensure the continued reliability of our natural gas pipeline systems and service, Vectren continues our program to replace essentially all of our bare steel and cast-iron pipeline infrastructure in Indiana,” said Richard Leger, vice president of Natural Gas Distribution, Indiana and Ohio. “These infrastructure enhancements are vital to meeting federal requirements and ensuring safe delivery of natural gas service to our customers for decades to come.”

The following cities will be impacted in 2019: Anderson, Bedford, Bloomington, Chesterfield, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Dublin, Elwood, Evansville, Frankfort, Greenfield, Hagerstown, Huntington, Knightstown, Lafayette, Marion, Martinsville, Muncie, Parker City, Petersburg, Richmond, Rushville, Terre Haute, Tipton, Vincennes and Washington.

Visit the Active Projects tab on www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement to view an interactive map displaying all existing or upcoming work in each city. This map is updated regularly as new projects come online. Replacement work is prioritized based on pipeline assessment and leak repair data as well as the opportunity to minimize the construction impact to the affected city.

These additional cities, which have not previously had replacement work, will be impacted in the coming years: Albany, Arcadia, Cowan, Daleville, Dunkirk, Farmland, Frankton, Gas City, Gaston, Milton, Markle, Markleville, Mt. Summit, New Columbus, Noblesville, Oakland City and Shideler.

In most cases, a polyethylene (plastic) system is being installed to replace the current bare steel and cast-iron gas pipeline system. First, the gas main, which is a gas pipeline that ranges in size from 2” to 8” and is often underneath the street or sidewalk, will be replaced within the right-of-way, and then the service lines running directly to homes and businesses will be replaced. Upon completion of the project, affected yards, sidewalks and streets will be restored.

“Construction for these pipeline projects may take several weeks to complete, and times may vary based on the size of the project, weather, ground surface/soil and other situations that may arise,” said Leger. “Please be assured that Vectren and its contractors will make every effort to complete each project as quickly as possible and minimize impact to customers and the community.”

Prior to service replacement, a Vectren representative will contact customers to provide an overview of the required work. Vectren reminds residents to please keep the following in mind:

 

Please exercise caution when driving through the construction zones.

 

We urge residents and their children to keep a safe distance away from any work zones.

Since 2008, more than 700 of the 1,200 total miles have been replaced in Indiana, which has led to a reduction in leak calls and natural gas emissions from the distribution system. The reduction in natural gas emissions aligns with Vectren’s pledge to replace cast iron and unprotected steel natural gas mains at a rate of 5 percent, or roughly 42 miles, per year as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge Program.

For more information about Vectren’s gas infrastructure modernization program, visitwww.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement.

 

Bryce’s life will help save others

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A Hoosier family’s struggle could lead to other lives being saved. Bryce Clausen is a one year old diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, and while it is too late to help him, his parents are working with the General Assembly on a new law benefiting others. Because early detection is key to fighting Krabbe disease, legislation I am sponsoring would add it to the list of tests on the state’s newborn screening panel.

Krabbe is a rare genetic disease that destroys nerve cells in the brain and throughout the nervous system, affecting 1 in 100,000 people in the United States. The life expectancy for children with Krabbe is 2 years of age, but infants who are diagnosed immediately and treated early have better chances of living longer, healthier lives. While there is no cure for Krabbe, testing for it as early as possible and starting necessary treatments immediately is the most effective method to save these children.

In addition to Krabbe disease, the bill also calls for Pompe disease and Hurler syndrome to be added to Indiana’s newborn screening panel. Currently, three of Indiana’s neighboring states and 10 others already require these three diseases to be tested for at birth. Hoosier newborns are currently tested for many diseases including sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, hearing loss and critical congenital heart disease.

After unanimous support in the General Assembly, this legislation focused on saving lives can now be considered by the governor for a new law. Although it is under unfortunate circumstances, I am grateful to Bryce and his family for using their struggle to save others. In addition to pushing for this legislation, the Clausen’s are raising money to sponsor a theme room in Bryce’s name at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. To learn more about Bryce’s battle, visit give.stvincent.org/clausen-family-project.

As always, I encourage you to share your thoughts and feedback on legislation as it moves through the process. Contact me with any input or questions at h75@iga.in.gov or 317-232-9643.

 

Civil Rights Activist Isra Chaker to Speak at the University of Evansville

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Isra Chaker, civil right activist, campaigning expert, and public speaker, will be at the University of Evansville on Thursday, April 4, to present “College Students Rise Up: Advocation in the Trump Era, Dismantling the Misconceptions of Refugees, the Muslim Ban, and Breaking down Stereotypes on National Television.” The event, which is free and open to the public, is from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall in Ridgway University Center.

Chaker serves as the refugee campaign lead at Oxfam, one of the leading international NGOs in the world. In this position, she uses her campaign expertise to manage Oxfam’s campaign, that advocates for vulnerable people such as refugees, asylees, and temporary protected status (TPS) holders. The campaign also opposes discriminatory policies such as the Muslim bans.

Being personally impacted by the Muslim ban, and not being able to reunite with her extended family in Syria, Chaker is passionate in her work in reuniting families and advocating for vulnerable people. Recently, she was a featured speaker at the national #FamiliesBelongTogether March in Washington, DC, an event which drew over 40,000 people.

One of Chaker’s infamous projects that went viral in 2017 was bringing refugees to President Trump’s childhood home in Queens, New York, to share their experiences and their “American Dream.”

Chaker has been interviewed and featured on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman, NowThis, AJ+, ABC News, Al Jazeera, CNN, the Associated Press, VICE News, the Washington Post, and more.

Chaker was appointed Global Ambassador for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency USA (UNRWA) for her invaluable contributions in raising awareness and funds for their projects supporting refugee assistance.

In addition, Chaker was recently chosen as an ICON for the “We The Future” campaign by Amplifier, which recognizes 10 young activists from across the country in their leading work on current social justice issues affecting humanity. Chakra was chosen to represent the refugee and immigration justice theme, known as “We the Future, will not be Banned.” She is the only Muslim in the campaign, and her art work, as well as a curriculum she designed to break down the stereotypes and misconceptions of Muslims, refugees and immigrants, will be taught in over 20,000 schools across the United States this academic year.

Aces Baseball clubs Xavier in series finale

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Facing being swept for the first time all season, the University of Evansville baseball team reignited at the plate and on the hill, rolling over Xavier, 10-2, Sunday at Hayden Field.

UE grabbed the early lead on highly-touted Major League draft prospect Conor Grammes, striking for a pair of runs in the third inning, as sophomore first baseman Tanner Craig ripped an RBI double to center, scoring junior right fielder Troy Beilsmith. Freshman second baseman Danny Borgstrom followed that up with a single to the gap in right-center, bringing in Craig from second, giving Evansville a 2-0 lead.

Senior left-hand pitcher Alex Weigand got the start for the Aces, and he had to play escape artist while tossing four shutout innings to open the game. In the second, Weigand got out of a bases loaded jam, unscathed, then stranded a pair of Musketeers in the third and fourth frames.

Xavier would finally get on the scoreboard in the fifth, however Weigand limited the damage to a single tally. and when he left the game after five frames, Evansville still held a 2-1 lead. For the day, Weigand had given up one run on six hits, while striking out six. Senior right-hander Justin Hayden would come in in relief.

The UE bats would heat up in the seventh inning, Tanner Craig continued his big day at the plate, stroking an RBI double down the right field line, scoring TroyBeilsmith once again. Then, Danny Borgstrom would once again deliver, driving in Craig with a run-scoring to down the right field line, as well, giving Evansville a 4-1 advantage.

In the eighth inning, the Aces would erupt for four more runs, beginning with freshman left fielder A.J. Fritz driving in senior pinch hitter Matt Jones with an RBI single to center. After an error allowed yet another tally, junior shortstop Craig Shepherd would bring in Fritz on an RBI lace to left. A wild pitch later in the inning would score Tanner Craig from third, giving UE a massive 8-1 advantage.

As for Hayden, who was making his first appearance in nearly a month, he tossed a pair of shut out innings, before yielding a single tally in the eighth. He would go three innings in all, allowing one run, on one hit, while striking out four.

In the ninth, Evansville would load up the bases, then put one run across when Troy Beilsmith got hit by a pitch, then another on Tanner Craig’s sacrifice fly to left, making it 10-2 Aces.

Senior Austin Allinger would come into close out the game in the ninth, striking out a pair in the process.

The victory moves the Aces to 10-9 on the season, while Xavier drops to 8-14 with the loss.

Evansville is back in action Wednesday night at Charles H. Braun Stadium, when they play host to SIU-Edwardsville. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

Trio of Aces help to clinch series against Loyola

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Aces finish with 9-1 win

Three University of Evansville softball players put forth stellar efforts to lead the Purple Aces to a 9-1 series-clinching win over Loyola on Sunday afternoon inside Cooper Stadium.

 

Freshman Haley Woolf went 2-3 with four runs batted in to lead the way while Lindsay Renneisen scored four runs while walking twice.  Izzy Vetter made the start in the circle, tossing a complete game one-hitter to lead UE (12-16, 2-4 MVC) to the 9-1 win over the Ramblers (16-9, 1-5 MVC).

 

Riding the momentum from their first MVC win on Saturday, the Aces got off to a fast start on Sunday, plating four runs in the bottom of the first.  Eryn Gould led off with a walk before Halie Fain followed up with a single.  After Lindsay Renneisen walked, Haley Woolf grounded out to score Gould for the first run of the game.

 

Katie McLean reached on an error that scored the second run before Bailee Bostic capped off the scoring with a 2-RBI single to put UE up 4-0.

 

The Aces were able to load the bases back up in the second frame.  Woolf added two more RBI to her tally with a double to right as part of a 3-run inning to push the lead to 7-0.  With one out in the top of the third, rain forced a delay of 2 hours and 45 minutes before play resumed at 3 p.m.

 

Loyola grabbed their first run of the game in the top of the fourth, ending the no-hit and shutout bid by Izzy Vetter.  Haley Woolf got that run right back, knocking in her fourth run of the day with a double.  Her hit sent Renneisen home.  Evansville clinched the game in the bottom of the sixth, loading the bases with no outs.  Pinch hitter McKenzie Johnson hit a line shot to right field for a game-ending single that plated the clinching run.

 

UE had 10 hits on the day with Eryn Gould, Allison Daggett and Woolf posting two apiece.  Gould and Halie Fain plated two runs each.  Vetter gave up just one hit in the circle while fanning five Rambler batters to take her sixth win of the season.

 

Eagles opens 2019 NCAA II Elite Eight Wednesday USI looks to capture second national championship

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For the fourth time in its history, the University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team will be appearing in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight Wednesday at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. The Screaming Eagles open action Wednesday at 6 p.m. against third-ranked West Texas A&M University.

Live coverage of the Eagles in the NCAA II Elite Eight, including live stats, audio, and video links, can be found on the men’s basketball schedule page and on NCAA.com. The games also can be heard over the airwaves on WEOA 98.5FM/1400AM and 95.7FM The Spin.

Tickets for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com as well as the Ford Center Box Office. General admission tickets on Ticketmaster.com are available for $16 each, plus fees; while an NCAA All-Session Tournament ticket is $36, plus fees. For more information on additional pricing, contact the Ford Center Box Office at 1-800-854-2196.

The Screaming Eagles (25-8) starts the NCAA II Elite Eight action as the seventh seed, while West Texas A&M (34-3) is the second seed. The USI-West Texas A&M match-up will be followed in the 8:30 p.m. game between third-seeded and 10th-ranked Queens University (31-4) and sixth-seeded and sixth-ranked Point Loma University (29-4).

The opening games Wednesday features fourth-seeded and fifth-ranked Nova Southeastern University (29-3) versus fifth-seeded and 20th-ranked St. Anslem College (25-5) at noon. The 2:30 p.m. match-up has top-seeded and number one ranked Northwest Missouri State University (35-0) taking on eighth-seeded Mercyhurst University (26-7).

The semifinals will be played Thursday (March 28) at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., while the national championship game is scheduled for March 30 at 2 p.m.

USI Men’s Basketball Week 19 NCAA II Tournament Quick Notes:

USI advances to Elite Eight: For the fourth time in the history of the program, the University of Southern Indiana has advanced to the NCAA II Elite Eight. USI earned the right to advance to the Ford Center after defeating Bellarmine University in the Midwest Regional Championship game in Romeoville, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles reached the regional title game with wins over Ashland University and Lewis University.

Join the club. USI hopes to join the club of local colleges who have won NCAA II titles in Evansville. The University of Evansville (1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1971) and Kentucky Wesleyan College (1966, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1987, 1990, 1999, 2001), both won NCAA II title in Roberts Stadium.

Rivera beats the buzzer. USI sophomore guard Mateo Rivera beat the buzzer versus Lewis to send the Eagles to the regional final on a layup with no time left on the clock.

USI in the 2018-19 post-season. The Eagles are 4-1 in the 2018-19 post-season and are averaging 70.4 points per game. Senior guard Alex Stein leads the team with 19.6 points per game, while junior guard/forward Kobe Caldwell rounds out the double-digit scorers with 12.4 points per contest.

USI versus Elite Eight Field. USI is 1-4 all-time against the NCAA II Elite Eight field (1-1 vs. Northwest Missouri State University; 0-2 vs. West Texas A&M University; and 0-1 versus Nova Southeastern University).

Eagles at neutral sites in 2018-19. USI is 7-2 at neutral sites in 2018-19 and is led by senior guard Alex Stein with 22.6 points per game, followed junior guard/forward Kobe Caldwell follows with 12.3 points per contest.

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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

IS IT TRUE MARCH 25, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” 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 found it interesting that the former one-term Mayor of Evansville and current City Controller Russ Lloyd, Jr. is defending the City $10 million dollars plus deficit spending as of February 28, 2019?

IS IT TRUE the City Controller seemingly feels because former City Councils and Mayors of Evansville also experienced some deficit spending it’s ok for the Winnecke Administration to do similar?

IS IT TRUE when former Mayor Russ Lloyd, JR. tried to do some deficit spending the DEMOCRATIC controlled City Council won’t allow him to do so?  ….during the third (3rd) year of his tenure as Mayor, City Council forced him to cut $12 million dollars from his proposed city budget?

IS IT TRUE that former Evansville Mayors Jonathon Weinzapfel and Frank McDonald Jr. not only lived within their budget restraints and when they left office they had impressive cash balances and “Rainey Day” funds?

IS IT TRUE isn’t it the responsibility of a City Controller to make sure that the Mayor and City Council members live within of the budget restraints?  …we can guarantee that the City Controllers that worked for Mayors Jonathon Wienzapfel and Frank McDonald Jr. made sure that the City lived within their budget restraints?

IS IT TRUE, that in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industrial Regulatory Authority (Finra) all cities and towns with populations of greater than 100,000 will be required to report their financial status by using the accrual method of accounting for the year ending December 31, 2019? …that Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, and South Bend have been using the accrual accounting method for many years? …over the years Evansville has been receiving adverse opinions from the SBOA in regards to overdrawn accounts? …that the current monthly financial reports by the City weren’t compiled by using the accrual method of accounting?  …once the Winnecke Administration is forced by the State Board Of Accounts to report all their unrecorded liabilities including leases that the Bond rating of the City will be greatly affected?

IS IT TRUE Revenue Bonds are rated based on the revenue they generate to make principal and interest payments, and based on any assets pledged to secure the bonds? … Corporations are judged on their ability to generate earnings, while a municipality may issue a bond backed by fees from a toll road or a sports venue?  …a state or local municipality may also issue a general obligation bond, which is backed by the taxing power of the municipality? …the more revenue a bond can generate, the higher its credit rating?

IS IT TRUE the local “FOP Political Action Committee” recently held a meeting to discuss political endorsements for the upcoming City Council primary? …many people were surprised that the “FOP Political Action Committee” only made only one endorsement in the upcoming primary race?  …that the committee endorsed the 2nd Ward City Councilwomen Missy Mosby?

IS IT TRUE we were told by an unreliable source that Structure Point Engineering was responsible for the design and engineering flaws of the $18 million dollars North Main Street renovations project?  …this rumor was totally incorrect?   …the bottom line is the Structure Point Engineering has an impeccable reputation in the Engineering and Design profession?  …we are pleased that Structure Point Engineering was recently selected by the”Vanderburgh County Jail Study Committee”  to do the Design and Engineering work for the new renovations of the jail?

IS IT TRUE our staff member went to the Grand opening of BUD”S (Rocking Country) BAR AND GRILL on Friday evening and was really impressive in what he observed? …by 9:00 PM the place was jammed packed with people waiting to get in?  …the atmosphere was festive and the food was very appetizing and affordable?  …the band were really talented and played down home county music?  …if you’re looking for a “Downhome Place” to enjoy great county music and delicious food,  BUD”S (Rocking Country) BAR AND GRILL is the place to go to? …we give five (5) cheers to K. C. Chesser and his business partner Chad Brady for bringing this exciting Country Bar and Grill to the Westside Franklin Street area?

IS IT TRUE that a member of our staff went to the Civic Center to conduct some business?  …that Dottie Thomas, Chief Deputy Treasurer waited on him and she did a superb job in assisting him?  …Dottie Thomas was not only extremely professional but she knew her stuff?  …we need more people like her working at the Civic Center?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that it’s unacceptable for the City of Evansville to have a $10 million dollars spending deficit during the second month of this calendar year?

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