Eagles Finish Chillout With Another Split
No. 1 University of Southern Indiana Softball concluded the final day of the UAH Charger Chillout with another split. The Screaming Eagles defeated the University of Montevallo, 5-4, in their opener, before falling to Georgia College, 1-0, in the nightcap.
Junior shortstop Taylor Ricketts (Georgetown, Kentucky) went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored to lead the Eagles at the plate, while junior outfielder Caitlyn Bradley (Forest, Indiana) drove in a team-high three runs.
#1 USI 5, Montevallo (7-2) 4
USI (2-4) scored three times in the top of the first inning to take a 3-0 lead over the Falcons. Freshman first baseman Kat Mueller (Evansville, Indiana) had an RBI-single to put the Eagles on the board, while Bradley followed with a two-run triple.
Montevallo cut into the Eagles’ cushion with a run in the bottom of the first frame, but a lead-off single by Ricketts followed by a two-out error three batters later allowed the Eagles to increase their lead to 4-1.
The Falcons, once again, cut into USI’s advantage with runs in the fifth and sixth innings, but a lead-off double in the seventh inning by junior outfielder Allison Schubert (Nicholasville, Kentucky) followed by a sacrifice fly by Bradley two batters late gave USI a crucial two-run advantage.
Montevallo scored another run in the seventh to get to within 5-4, but Leonhardt was able to get out of the jam to preserve the victory.
Leonhardt (2-1) earned the win in the circle for USI after scattering four runs, three earned, off seven hits throughout seven innings. She had six strikeouts and four walks on the day.
Georgia College (6-4) 1, USI 0
A first-inning run proved to be the difference-maker as the Bobcats held the Eagles off the scoreboard. Georgia College pitcher Rebecca Lawrence held the Eagles to just four hits, while recording eight strikeouts as USI was shutout for the first time since losing to the University of Illinois Springfield, 6-0, March 30, 2018.
A bright spot for the Eagles was the effort of freshman pitcher Katie Back (Indianapolis, Indiana), who held the Bobcats off the scoreboard throughout four-and-two-thirds innings of work. Back, who entered the circle with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the second inning, allowed just three hits and one walk to a team that scored 20 runs in its previous outing. She finished with five strikeouts.
Freshman pitcher Elissa Brown (Brownsburg, Indiana) was charged with the loss after giving up one run off two hits and four walks in her first collegiate start. Brown (0-1) finished with a pair of strikeouts in one-and-a-third innings of work.
Up next
The Eagles return to action February 22-24 when they host the Midwest Region Crossover at Deaconess Sports Park in Evansville, Indiana.
EPA Announces 2018 Annual Environmental Enforcement Results
FY 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) worked in collaboration with state and tribal programs to assure compliance with federal environmental laws. In doing so, EPA focused its enforcement and compliance resources in areas that will have a major environmental or human health impact, support the integrity of our environmental regulatory programs, create a deterrent effect, or promote cleanups.
“A strong enforcement and compliance assurance program is essential to achieving positive public health and environmental outcomes,†said Assistant Administrator of the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Susan Bodine. “In fiscal year 2018, we continued our focus on expediting site cleanup, deterring noncompliance, and returning facilities to compliance with the law, while respecting the cooperative federalism structure of our nation’s environmental laws.â€
- Highlights of EPA’s FY 2018 enforcement accomplishments include:
- Commitments to treat, minimize, or properly dispose of over an estimated 540 million pounds of waste.
- Commitments to reduce, treat, or eliminate 268 million pounds of pollution (air, toxics, and water).
- Commitments to clean up over 244 million cubic yards of contaminated soil and water.
- Prevention of the illegal importation of approximately 2,200 vehicles and engines that fail to comply with EPA emissions standards.
- Reduction of exposure to lead through 140 enforcement actions impacting lead paint against renovation contractors, landlords, property managers, realtors, and others.
- Investment of nearly $4 billion in actions and equipment that achieve compliance with the law and control pollution.
- Cleanups and redevelopment at over 150 sites through use of Superfund enforcement tools.
- A total of 73 years of incarceration for individual criminal defendants.
EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance program also established National Compliance Initiatives (NCIs). EPA’s NCIs focus federal enforcement and compliance resources on the objectives of EPA’s Strategic Plan.
In addition to the NCIs, EPA has made reduction of children’s exposure to lead a priority. EPA’s lead paint enforcement activities in FY 2018 are summarized here. The EPA also negotiated over 30 enforcement actions at sites with lead contamination. More information on the Agency’s enforcement activities related to lead. (https://www.epa.gov/lead/enforcing-lead-laws-and-regulations)
Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Will Meet In Executive Session
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 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 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); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).
The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.
“IS IT TRUE” FEBRUARY 11, 2019
TODAYS EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
Meeting Memorandum Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2019-01 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.50.30 (Department of Economic Development) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date:Â 2/25/2019 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS G-2019-01 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2019-02 An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Sewage Works Revenue Bonds of the City of Evansville, Indiana, and Issuance of Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance of Bonds; Prescribing the Form and Other Details of the Bonds; Providing for the Collection and Disposition of the Revenues to be Derived from its Sewerage System; Making Other Provisions With Respect to the Operation of the System and the Issuance and Sale of the Bonds and Notes; and Providing for the Security and Payment of the Bonds and Notes; Other Matters Connected Therewith, and Repealing Ordinances Inconsistent Herewith. Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer, Elpers Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 2/25/2019 G-2019-02 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE G-2019-03 An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 15.16 (Registration of Rental Dwellings) and Amending Chapter 8.40 (Registration of Residential Rental Business) of the Eansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): McGinn Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Mosby Discussion Date:Â 2/25/2019 G-2019-03 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE G-2019-04 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places Within The City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as a Portion of Waterworks Road, In the City of Evansville, Indiana. Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Mosby Discussion Date:Â 2/25/2019 G-2019-04 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE F-2019-02 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Additional Appropriations within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date:Â 2/25/2019 F-2019-02 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2019-01 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date:Â 2/11/2019 Notify: Russ Lloyd Jr., Controller F-2019-01 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, February 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
B. 2019 YOUTH GRANT APPLICATIONS are still available online at www.evansville.in.gov/youthgrants or during regular office hours in the City Clerk’s Office in Room 314 of the Civic Center. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019.
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Blessing and Dedication Ceremony for CuddleCot at St. Vincent Hospital for Women & Children
St. Vincent will host a blessing and dedication ceremony for the recently donated CuddleCot on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at  St. Vincent Hospital for Women & Children; 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville
 DETAILS
St. Vincent Hospital for Women & Children will host a blessing and dedication ceremony for a recently donated CuddleCot. Traditionally, a stillbirth baby would be sent to the morgue, away from grieving parents. It is now recognized that there is a great benefit to giving families the choice to spend additional time with their baby.
The CuddleCot technology keeps the baby cool in a bassinet next to the parents, providing essential time to grieve. St. Vincent Hospital for Women & Children was presented with the CuddleCot as a donation by St. Vincent Evansville Foundation, St. Vincent Medical Group OB/GYN Physicians and Emalyn’s Angels. Emalyn’s Angels were founded in 2017 by Brandon and Amber Wagner in honor of their daughter, Emalyn, who was born sleeping on January 4, 2016.
The non-profit provides resources and support to bereaved families to ensure they don’t feel alone through their journey of grief.