Aces Track And Field Return To Action At Bellarmine Classic
After a successful meet last weekend, the University of Evansville men’s and women’s track and field teams head to the Bellarmine Classic on Friday and Saturday in Louisville, Ky.
The Aces are coming off a pair of team victories and program records at the KWC Twilight Invite last Friday. Winning both men’s and women’s team titles, the invite marked the first time the Aces had ever accomplished the feat in program history.
On the women’s side, the Aces earned wins in the 1500 meters, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 3000 meters, pole vault, and discus.
Sophomores Monica Watkins and Anna Lowry shined for Evansville each dominating their disciplines. Watkins won both the 100 meters (13.02) and 200 meters (26.87), including a .35 second advantage over second-place in the 200 meters. In middle distance events, Lowry finished as the winner in both the 1500 meters (4:59.34) and 3,000 meters (10:45.15), earning the 3,000 meter victory by more than 30 seconds.
In the field, Evansville won a pair of events as McKenna Sapp won the pole vault competition and Brittany Corley tallied a win in the discus. Sapp secured the win in the pole vault, clearing a height of 3.35 meters. Competing in the discus, Corley threw a distance of 34.44 meters, adding another individual victory for Evansville.
For Evansville’s men, the win marks the second team victory of the season for the Aces after winnings the Stan Lyons Invitational earlier this year. Individually, an Ace recorded wins in the 110 meter hurdles, 100 meter dash, 800 meters, triple jump, and discus.
Leading the way for the Aces was Stanley Chepchieng who finished with an individual win on the track and in the field. Opening the meet, Chepchieng ran a 1:56.46 to win the 800 meters. In the triple jump, Chepchieng continued to impress, earning an individual win with a distance of 13.92 meters.
A duo of freshman in Trey Riggs and Greg King have shown strong performances and continued their impressive seasons. Riggs won the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 16.19, while King marked a win for Evansville in the 100 meter dash, clocking in at 11.16.
Adding an Aces victory in the field, Michael Boots continued his strong freshman campaign. In the discus, Boots released a throw of 46.33 meters, capturing one of Evansville’s 11 individual wins.
Evansville begins competition in the Bellarmine Classic with the men’s and women’s hammer throws on Friday evening.
This Week Recap Of Senator Braun Acticities
SENATOR BRAUN’S WEEKLY UPDATE
THE FIRST 100 DAYS
April 7 – April 12
This week, Senator Braun weighed in on Senator Bernie Sanders' plan for $32 trillion socialized healthcare, Mayor Pete Buttigieg's comments about Vice President Pence, and discussed his first 100 days of progress for Hoosiers in Washington.Â
Senator Braun joined sat down with The Hill‘s Jonathan Easley to discuss how healthcare will play into the GOP’s 2020 election prospects and presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s “risky business” attacking Vice President Pence.Â
Senator Braun joined CBSN to discuss his first 100 days in Washington, offer his take on the Trump campaign spying news from Attorney General Barr’s hearing, and Senator Bernie Sanders’ Medicare-for-All proposal.
Senator Braun joined Hugh Hewitt on Wednesday morning to discuss his first 100 days of progress for Hoosiers and holding the healthcare industry accountable.
Senator Braun joined Bulls & Bears on Fox Business to discuss Bernie Sanders’ plan for socialized healthcare, noting that “Sanders’ revamped Medicare for All treats a symptom of a sick industry,” and that Americans aren’t ready to government-run insurance for all.
Following Senator Bernie Sanders’ proposal of government-run single payer insurance for all, Senator Braun joined Abigail Robertson of CBN News to discuss the GOP’s path to repealing and replacing Obamacare, as well as how to get the healthcare industry onboard through price transparency.
Senator Braun sat down with Breitbart‘s Sean Moran in a wide-ranging interview on his first 100 days in office, the Mueller report, and how healthcare can be a defining issue for Republicans.
Senator Braun joined Tony Katz on WIBC to discuss his progress for Hoosiers in his first 100 days in office.
Senator Braun joined Todd Huff Radio to talk about his first 100 days of progress on prescription drug prices, defending life, and draining the swamp in Washington.
Celebrating 10 Years of Service in the Community
 Retired Senior Volunteer Program & Carver Community Organization
  “A Night to Remember†will feature recognition of volunteers, dinner, and dancing.
   The ballroom at Sauced, 113 Parrett St., Evansville IN 47713
  Friday, April 26th at 6:00 PM
   A Night to Remember will celebrate Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) members and their 10 years of service in the community. RSVP is a national program for seniors over 55 that’s supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service and locally by Carver Community Organization. Volunteers determine their own schedule, whether it is a few hours a month or several hours each week. Areas of focus for the program include but are not limited to veteran support, disaster preparation, and aging in place. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by emailing ahamers@carverorg, org or calling Angela Hammers at (812) 402-3170.
ADOPT A PET
This little cutie is a baby bunny who was part of a litter born at the VHS! Her pregnant mom Claire, a Lionhead, was surrendered on January 19th. Next thing you know, a whole litter arrived. They went into foster care with a rabbit-experienced staff member and so Mary Beth and her siblings are very well socialized and working on litterbox training. Mary-Beth herself also looks like a Californian mix as well. Her adoption fee is $50 and will include her spay & registered microchip. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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USI-Quincy baseball DH shifts due to weather
For more information about possible USI Baseball weather-related schedule changes, visit GoUSIEagles.com and the USI Baseball schedule page. Schedule information also will be posted on Facebook and Twitter by accessing @USIAthletics.
The Screaming Eagles, currently, are 21-12 overall and is third in the GLVC with a 13-7 conference mark, having won 14 of the last 19 games, while Quincy leads the GLVC with a 25-7 overall record and a 17-4 league mark.
Special Patrols Statewide April 14 – 20, 2019
Indiana – We’ve all heard about it before; the Move Over Law. In 1999 Indiana was the first State in the nation to pass such a law requiring motorists to move to an adjacent traffic lane, or reduce speed by 10 mph below the posted speed limit if unable to change lanes safely when driving by a stationary police, fire or ambulance emergency vehicle stopped along the side of the road.  Over the years Indiana’s law has expanded to include stationary recovery, utility service, solid waste haulers, road, street highway maintenance vehicles, as well as a stationary survey or construction vehicles when displaying alternately flashing amber lights.
Indiana’s law was originally crafted and passed the result of the death of ISP Tpr. Andrew Winzenread who was killed in April of 1997 while assisting a stranded motorist on I-74 in Dearborn County. Now, in 2019, every state, with the exception of Hawaii has some form of a move-over-law.
But we all know laws are only effective when followed. In Indiana we still have too many emergency vehicles being struck by inattentive or distracted motorists. And in neighboring Illinois, three state troopers have been struck and killed since the beginning of 2019.
As part of a joint ‘Move Over Law’ traffic enforcement project Indiana will be working with our ‘Six State Trooper’ law enforcement partners in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia during the week of April 14th through the 20th. During this time motorists can expect to see additional patrols looking for distracted driving violations which often lead to motorists failing to move over when they approach an emergency vehicle stopped roadside or at a crash scene. Some violations associated with Driving While Distracted include speeding, following too close, drifting from lane to lane and failing to signal turns or lane changes.
It is not the goal of the Indiana State Police to simply write tickets. We encourage and desire voluntary compliance with traffic laws to ensure the safety of the public as well as the safety of public safety professionals. Our historical enforcement of the move over law reveals about 50% of persons stopped for this violation receive a written warning, but citations are issued for particularly egregious violations of the law.
To learn more about Move Over Laws in other States, visit this site: https://www.moveoveramerica.com/
| YEAR | Tickets | Warnings |
| 2017 | 517 | 1,023 |
| 2018 | 664 | 1,292 |
| 2019 to April 1st | 144 | 239 |
Tickets and Warnings Issued for Violation of Indiana’s Move Over Law
| Indiana State Police | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 to April 1st |
| Struck at Crash Scene | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Struck while Assisting Motorist | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Struck while Directing Traffic | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Struck in Work Zone | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stuck on Traffic Stop | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Indiana State Police Vehicles Struck When Not in Motion
| YEAR | Crash with Property Damage | Crash with Injury | Crash with Fatality |
| 2016 | 424 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 396 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 444 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 to April 1st | 124 | 9 | 0 |
Crashes of a Parked Police Vehicle from ANY Indiana Police Agency
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On April 25, 1997 while patrolling I-74 in Decatur County, Trooper Winzenread stopped to assist a motorist who had run out of gas. Returning to the stranded vehicle after getting gas, Trooper Winzenread exited his patrol car and was struck by an oncoming semi-tractor trailer. Trooper Winzenread died at the scene. |
News Conference to Announce New Event AT ZOO
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden to announce event benefitting Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden at Plaza adjacent to Engelbrecht Carousel
Friday, April 12, 2019, 12:00 pm CDT
Erik Beck, Executive Director, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden (MPZ&BG)
Court Kull, Fifth Third Bank President, Greater Indiana Region, Southern Market
Dr. Mark and Mrs. Donna Logan, Vintage Vines Committee Chairs
Hope Mills, Event and Communications Coordinator, MPZ&BG
IN ATTENDANCE:
Paul Bouseman Deputy Director, MPZ&BG
Jennifer Evans Development Director, MPZ&BG
Stephanie Sanderson Visitor Services Manager, MPZ&BG
Danny Schembre Marketing Director, MPZ&BG
Maureen Duncan Assistant to the Director, MPZ&BG
Donna Bennett Evansville Zoological Society (EZS) Board President
Timothy Puckett EZS President Elect and Fifth Third Bank Representative
Jason Eddy EZS Board Member and Vintage Vines Committee Member
Stephanie Gerhardt Vintage Vines Committee Member
Scott Wylie Vintage Vines Committee Member
2019 Mid-America Motorcycle Expo Roars In To Old National Events Plaza
 Ready to get out and ride? Great because it’s time for the 2019 Mid-America Motorcycle Expo as it returns for the twelfth consecutive year to the Old National Events Plaza Exhibit Hall on April 13 and 14!
This bike show is two days of Fashion Shows, Tattoo Shows, Motorcycle Swap Meet, including new and used bike dealers, parts and accessory dealers, apparel dealers, and custom bikes! Last year over seventy vendors representing thirteen states came together and filled the weekend with a motorcycle enthusiast event that was enjoyed by all.
The Mid America Motorcycle Expo is open to the public with admission of $10 for a weekend pass, and children ages 10-16 are free. Saturday, April 13th the hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, April 14th, 10:00am to 4:00pm with the Awards Ceremony at 2:00pm.
Complete Event Schedule
Saturday, April 13th
- 9am Doors Open
- 12pm – 6pm Stage games/giveaways, and entertainment from DJ Jon B.
- 1 pm Fashion Show by “Surprise Partiesâ€
- 3 pm Miss Mid America Motorcycle Expo Contest
- 6 pm Doors Close
Sunday, April 14th
- 10am Doors Open
- 10:30am Opening Prayer by Alan Brock from “Road Riders For Jesusâ€
- 12:00pm Fashion Show by “Surprise Partiesâ€
- 1:00pm Beard and Tattoo contest
- 2:00pm Bike Awards
- 4:00pm Doors Close
Stage Games throughout the day