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Funeral Arrangements Set for Capt. Jim Pauli

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FEBRUARY 22ND, 2019 TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Funeral arrangements have been set for Captain Jim Pauli, who passed away unexpectedly Tuesday night.
Visitation for Pauli is Sunday, February 24 at Alexander West from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The funeral will take place on Monday, February 25th at the Bridge Church at 10 a.m.
Parking at the church will be limited to friends and family members. Busses will provide transportation from the parking of at Wimberg Ave. and Park Dr. across from the cemetery.
EFD asks that unless you have been requested to bring an apparatus, they ask that uniformed personnel do not bring one since parking will be limited.

THINK SLOW

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THINK SLOW

GAVEL GAMUT By Jim Redwine

Two weeks before actor Jussie Smollett reported to Chicago police he had been assaulted by two white men Smollett sent himself a letter with similar sentiments. Smollett who claims to be “Bluish”, that is, the offspring of a Jewish father and a Black mother, and who also says he is homosexual created the letter. The letter was released by Smollett in hopes of causing sympathy for him so he could demand a raise in his salary on the television series Empire.

Not only did Smollett create a letter that would not pass muster as a prop in a grade school play the letter brought no response from the people in charge of Smollett’s salary. As to creating sympathy for his meager pay, that too might ring hollow with the rest of us in the real world. Smollett is paid $65,000 for each episode of Empire; the show has eighteen episodes per season and it is in its fifth season. Let us see about that sympathy thing: $65m x 18 = $1,170,000 per year and a total of $5,850,000 for five years. How are your sympathy pangs, Gentle Reader?

Of course, as an actor playing the role of a minority Rhythm and Blues singer on a television show I had never heard of until Smollett faked his attack, I am not aware of any great general benefit Smollett’s acting has conferred on society. On the other hand, these issues of false claims and payroll negotiations are not what this column is about. If Smollett had given just a little more thought to his scheme, he probably would not have paid his two “attackers” by check, a copy of which the Chicago police recovered in less than a week. However, Smollett did claim the attack occurred in downtown Chicago at 2:00 a.m. so his story started out sounding believable.

Anyway, this column is not about Smollett’s infantile plan to boost his career. It is about the initial hue and cry in the national media and political figures in response to Smollett’s phony plot. We just don’t learn, do we? The rule is get the facts then speak out, not rush to a judgment we wish to believe based on our own prejudices. We, and I do mean most of us, would benefit from understanding what the psychologist Daniel Kahneman calls “Thinking Fast”.

Thinking fast is making decisions based on our intuition and emotions instead of “Thinking Slow”, which is gleaning the facts first and applying a critical analysis to those facts. We all want to believe things. Unfortunately, “Wanting don’t make it so”. Now, in much of what we decide it does not matter what we think. If we want to believe in Santa Claus, where’s the harm? However, when the national news media or our national leaders decide things based on hope or hate instead of objective investigation and analysis, real harm may result.

So, Jussie Smollett, your silly attempt to get attention is of little consequence and thankfully you made the Chicago Police Department’s job easy. Once again, thanks for paying by check. But what has caused true harm to our national debate about several forms of prejudice has been the rush to stand upon your shockingly juvenile strategy as a pedestal to spew real prejudice. 

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UE Music Department to Present Lecture and Recital on Diversity and Musical Performance

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The University of Evansville’s Department of Music is planning a lecture and recital on diversity and musical performance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, in Wheeler Concert Hall in the Krannert Hall of Art and Music on UE’s campus.

Douglas Shadle, assistant professor of musicality at Vanderbilt University will present the lecture, titled “Finding a Home on the Concert Stage.” A short recital will follow Shadle’s talk, featuring the works of Florence Price, a black female composer of the early 20th century.

ADOPT A PET

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These two bunnies are – well – brothers? Sisters? Sisbros? Anyway, they are both hermaphrodites! They both possess male and female genitalia. They have also already been neutered, so regardless of their anatomy, they will not be reproducing in any way. How unique is that?! Here’s your chance to adopt a super interesting pair of buns. These kids are about a year & a half old. Han Solo is the chocolate-colored Rex, and Chewbacca is the tortoiseshell-colored American. The adoption fee for both is $100 and they must go home together. They will go home neutered and microchipped for that price! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

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.

Austin Dee Goodmon: Conspiracy Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)

Brittany Dawn Pitt: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony)

Nathan Charles Gambrel: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Seth Wayne Ande: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)

Jeremy R. Martin: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor)

Katrina Nichole Bennett: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)

Delbert Anthony Crow: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony)

Antonio Moss Maurice: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony)

Samuel Eldon Newbold: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony)

Ashley Jean Nurrenbern: Domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old (Level 6 Felony)

Kevin D. Tuck: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Terry Lamont McClendon: Attempt Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor)

Jessica Marie Martin: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Adam Nathaniel Gomez: Child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony)

James Robert Short: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

James Lavern Palmer Jr.: Possession off a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Tia Justine Croce: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Howard Dudley Phipps: Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Terry D. Ealum: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)

Marcus Deshawn Peatross: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Jason Jermaine Johnson: Robbery (Level 5 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

John E. Perteet III: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a  deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a  deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a  deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a  deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a  deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a  deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a  deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony)

Tre Vincent Kirk: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Aces set for non-conference weekend in Carbondale

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UE to play three games

Another slight schedule change has taken place as the University of Evansville softball team prepares for three non-conference games this weekend in Carbondale, Ill.  UE’s original trip that was set for Chattanooga has been cancelled to the forecast of inclement weather.

The Aces will now play a pair of games on Friday.  Evansville opens the day at 4:30 p.m. against Ohio University before playing Saint Louis at 7 p.m.  No games will take place on Saturday.  UE will wrap up the weekend on Sunday with a 10 a.m. game versus Creighton

Last weekend, the Aces had a stellar 4-game sweep at Southern.  Sophomore Mea Adams batted .556 with five hits in nine at-bats in the weekend series.  Adams began the week 0-3 but finished up the weekend going 5-for-6 in Saturday’s doubleheader.  Adams was 2-3 in game one on Saturday before notching a perfect 3-for-3 effort with two runs and an RBI in the series finale.  Just as impressive was her performance on the basepaths as she was a perfect 5-5 in stolen base attempts.

Senior Emily Lockhart threw two of the best games of her college career, including a no-hitter.  Lockhart had a strong effort in game two on Friday, throwing six innings.  She struck out 10 batters and gave up just one run on three hits in a 5-4 Evansville win.  That momentum carried over to Saturday as she recorded the first no-hitter of her career in an 8-0 UE win.  Lockhart struck out seven batters in the win.  She finished with an 0.82 ERA for the weekend and gave up just three hits while striking out 17 batters.

The second weekend of action for UE junior Katie McLean saw her finish with a .385 batting average and a perfect 3-3 showing in stolen bases.  In a 3-1 series-opening win over Southern, McLean was 2-4 with a run.  While she went 0-3 in game two, she did reach base via a walk.  Batting leadoff in both games on Saturday, McLean opened the day with a 1-3 game posting her second run and walk of the series.  She added a 2-3 game with another run and an RBI as the Aces clinched the series sweep.

Evansville’s first opponent in Carbondale will be Ohio University.  The Bobcats are 6-3 so far and picked up Sunday wins last weekend over Campbell and Charlotte.  Saint Louis will be the second opponent on Friday evening.  The Billikens are 0-5 this season with losses to MVC squads UNI and Drake last weekend in Cedar Falls.  UE completes the weekend on Sunday against former MVC foe Creighton.  The Blue Jays are 4-5 overall, but went 3-1 last weekend, defeating Northwestern State while picking up two wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Gov. Holcomb to Attend National Governors Association Winter Meeting in D.C.

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb will attend the annual National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington D.C., Feb. 22 through 25.

While there, he and other governors will meet with the president and vice president. Gov. Holcomb also will meet with business leaders that hire Hoosiers and representatives from two of Indiana’s largest trading partners – Canada and Japan.

On Monday, Gov. Holcomb will participate in a workforce development panel at the 4th Annual Invest in America Summit hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The governor will highlight Indiana’s innovative work and why it makes our state a premier place to do business.

 

AG Curtis Hill attends White House celebration of National African American History Month

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Attorney General Curtis Hill joined President Donald Trump and other leaders on Thursday at a White House reception celebrating National African American History Month.

“The President and Mrs. Trump were gracious hosts,” Attorney General Hill said. “I was grateful to participate in honoring men and women who have worked hard, sacrificed much and endured discrimination in order to provide a better way of life for future generations. Their examples should inspire all of us, whatever our ancestral roots, to conduct our lives with a similar devotion to the greater good.”

In his remarks, President Trump acknowledged “the depth and glory” of African Americans’ impact on U.S. history.

“From the earliest days of this nation, African American leaders, pioneers and visionaries have uplifted and inspired our country in art, in science, literature, law, film, politics, business and every arena of national life,” he said. “Today, we thank God for all of the blessings the African American community continues to give our nation, and we pledge our resolve to expand opportunity for Americans of every race, religion, color and creed.”

USI Softball rolls past Ferris State, Ohio Dominican

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Junior outfielder Allison Schubert (Nicholasville, Kentucky) was 4-of-6 at the plate with a double and three RBIs to lead the Eagles, offensively, while junior pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) went 4-of-7 with two runs scored and an RBI. Senior second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Indiana) aided the Eagles’ efforts at the plate with a 5-of-8 effort that included three RBIs and three runs scored, while junior shortstop Taylor Ricketts (Georgetown, Kentucky) went 3-of-6 with a double and three RBIs.

USI (4-4), which had a combined 21 hits on the day, returns to action Saturday at noon (CST) when it takes on Northwood University at Grand Park. The Eagles close the weekend Saturday at 2 p.m. when they play Tiffin University.

USI 9, Ferris State (2-3) 7
The Eagles rode a seven-run first inning to a 9-7 win in their opener. Leonhardt, Schubert and senior catcher Lindsey Barr(Owensboro, Kentucky) each had RBIs for the Eagles in the first inning, while a two-run single by Johnson capped off an inning in which USI plated six unearned tallies.

Ferris State scored runs in the second, third, fourth and sixth innings to chip away at the Eagles’ advantage, but USI scored in the last half of the second inning as well as the sixth frame to take a 9-4 lead into the seventh.

The Bulldogs made one last surge in the final inning, cutting the Eagles lead to two with a three-spot in the seventh, but that was as close as they would get as USI held on for the victory.

Senior outfielder/pitcher Caitlyn Bradley (Forest, Indiana) earned the win in the circle after giving up four runs, three earned, off eight hits in six innings of work. She improves to 1-0 with the decision.

USI 10, Ohio Dominican (2-7) 0
Schubert had a two-run single to put the Eagles up 2-0 in the top of the first inning, while an RBI-single by Ricketts in the third put USI up 3-0.

The Eagles scored four times in the fifth as Ricketts drove in a run with a double, while freshman catcher Courtney Schoolcraft (Crest Hill, Illinois) had a two-run single. Johnson capped the fifth-inning scoring off with an RBI-single.

USI capitalized on a pair of errors in the sixth inning to scored three more runs as Bradley had an RBI-double to put USI up 8-0 and Ricketts had an RBI-single to give USI a nine-run cushion. Bradley scored the final run on an error.

Leonhardt (3-1) dominated Ohio Dominican batters, racking up nine strikeouts and allowing just two hits to pick up the complete-game victory.

Eagles roll by the Panthers, 15-3

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