“READERS FORUM” NOVEMBER 9, 2018
We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â 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?Â
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is:: Who had the most influence in Tuesday’s election?
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Commission Proposes $2 Billion Funding Boost For Colleges
Commission Proposes $2 Billion Funding Boost For Colleges
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2018 
TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
On USI’s campus, Thursday afternoon commissioners approved their budget recommendation of $2 billion in funding in higher education.
The proposal now heads to the state legislature for consideration. The commission also discussed tuition rates for next school year and decided to keep loan rates steady.
Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education member Teresa Lubbers says, “We both make recommendations on how much money the schools will get, our seven public systems in Indiana. But we also distribute over 300 and $5 million in financial aid. So we make recommendations on the aide to students as well.â€
The Commission of Higher Education is a board of 12 leaders from around the state of Indiana.
Members are appointed by the governor to serve for a term of four years.
EPD Sergeant Receives Exclusive Honor Through Hard Work
A Spotlight of Excellence
The Evansville Police Department would like to acknowledge and brag on one of our own. Sergeant Steve Kleeman has served the Evansville citizens for over twenty years.
During that time he has served in a number of capacity ranging from Filed Training Officer, to Academy Instructor, to Motor Patrol Sergeant, to Field Training Unit Supervisor, and several other capacities. Most recently Sgt. Kleeman competed for the necessary requirements to become one of only two Master Instructors in southern Indiana. Sgt. Kleeman went through a grueling and competitive process in which he endured an eight-panel interview just to be accepted into the course. During the course of his evaluation Sgt. Kleeman was observed while instructing three separate courses while simultaneously doing research and writing his own research paper.
Sgt. Kleeman then endured a second-panel interview upon completion. With this accreditation Sgt. Kleeman has now achieved the highest rank that a law enforcement instructor can achieve. Several agencies will lean on his expertise as he will now be able to teach others instructor development.
We are extremely proud to call Steve Kleeman one of our own. As previously mentioned there are two Master Instructors in Southern Indiana. The other one is Officer Chuck Knoll, also of the Evansville Police Department. Congratulations!
Evansville Runner Bob Wolf Passes Away from Brain Cancer
Evansville Runner Bob Wolf Passes Away from Brain Cancer
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2018 MITCH ANGLE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
Bob Wolf passed away following a lengthy battle with brain cancer on the morning of November 8th.
Wolf was one of the first members of Team 13, a group of runners who train together for the Evansville Half Marathon.
When he was diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year, Wolf made a goal to take part in his 15th Half Marathon. He was able to do so with help from family and friends who call themselves the “Wolf Pack.†They started a Go Fund Me page to raise enough money to buy a racing wheelchair and met their goal within just three weeks.
Wolf took part in his final Half Marathon last month with the help of his Wolf Pack.
A date for his funeral has not been set.
Previous stories on Wolf’s journey since his diagnoses can be seen below:
Man With Brain Cancer To Complete 15th Evansville Half Marathon
Runner Diagnosed With Cancer Holds Nothing Back For 8K
Cancer Survivor’s Fundraising Campaign Donating To Chemo Buddies
St. Vincent & Purdue Offer Free Trainings For Healthcare Professionals In Honor Of Great American Smokeout
Annual Event Encourages Individuals To Stop Smoking
INDIANA – Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout event. The annual event is designed to encourage smokers to use this day to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk. In honor of this year’s event, St. Vincent and Purdue College of Pharmacy are inviting healthcare professionals from across the state to register for the Rx for Change: Ask-Advise-Refer training.
St. Vincent will provide the training, at no charge, for any healthcare professional in Indiana to help them advise their patients about the various resources available to quit smoking. In addition, participants will gain a better understanding about the impact of tobacco use on one’s health, receive information on the proper selection and use of FDA-approved medications for quitting smoking, and will learn how to refer patients to the Indiana Tobacco Quitline (1 -800- QUIT NOW). Participants will also be able to take advantage of continuing education (CE), networking opportunities with industry peers, and receive the latest information regarding tobacco cessation and treatment.Â
Per the CDC, “Tobacco use causes more deaths than alcohol, AIDS, murders, and suicides combined. It is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States, yet it kills more than 11,000 Hoosiers every year. By bringing healthcare professionals together and educating ourselves about tobacco use, we have a better chance to save more lives in our communities.â€
The trainings will take place throughout the year across the state. Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information about Rx for Change training, contact your local St. Vincent Hospital.
Upcoming Training:
November 13, 2018
12:30-2: 30 PM
Stone Family Center for Health Studies, 515 Walnut Street, Evansville, INÂ 47708
Potential Fourth Port Purchase Agreement Extended
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that the Ports of Indiana has entered into an agreement to extend the option to purchase land near Lawrenceburg that could potentially be the state’s fourth port.
The Ports of Indiana entered into an agreement in Sept. 2017 to purchase up to 725 acres of land that was formerly the American Electric Power plant. That option was set to expire Dec. 31, 2018.
This action provides an extension up to six months, through June 30, 2019, for the seller, Tanners Creek Development, LLC, to finalize environmental work plans for the land.
If the Ports of Indiana decides to move forward, the total cost for the land and equipment would be approximately $8 million. The property has the potential to spur the economy of southeast Indiana by providing new jobs, multimodal connections to world markets, and development opportunities.
Indiana has three state ports operating on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan, with locations in Jeffersonville, Mount Vernon and Burns Harbor/Portage. Indiana has not opened a new port since 1985. Over the years, the Ports of Indiana has expanded each of its ports and now operates approximately 2,800 acres along Indiana’s navigable waterways. Indiana’s ports contribute over $7.8 billion per year to the state economy and support nearly 60,000 jobs.
UE volleyball set for final road trip
In its final road contest of the season, the University of Evansville volleyball team head to Terre Haute to face Indiana State in a 5 p.m. CT game on Friday.
UE played a competitive match at Missouri State, staying within six points in all three sets. Tam hit .294 on her way to a match-high 15 kills while Alondra Vazquez notched 11 kills and a team-best 11 digs. On Saturday, Evansville had 51 kills in a 3-0 triumph at Southern Illinois. Tam and Mildrelis Rodriguez led the way with 15 kills apiece while Allana McInnis added 44 assists.
Over the course of Evansville’s two matches over the weekend, Rachel Tam registered 4.83 kills and 2.67 digs per set while leading the Purple Aces to a 1-1 mark. In Friday’s match at Missouri State, Tam tallied 14 kills and seven digs. She hit an accurate .294. Tam added 15 more kills at Southern Illinois on Saturday, recording nine digs and four service aces. She remains second in the MVC with 4.28 kills per set; her tally is 27th in the nation.
Senior Mildrelis Rodriguez continues to impact her team on the offensive and defensive sides of the net. For the season, she is second on the team in kills (3.12/set) and third in digs (2.78/set). Last weekend, she added to those numbers with 4.17 kills and 2.67 digs per game. Her top outing came at SIU as she notched 15 kills and 8 digs.
Indiana State comes into Friday’s match with a 9-18 overall record and stand at 2-13 in league play. Laura Gross has a team-high 3.12 kills per set while Makayla Knoblauch has notched 9.47 assists per game. Jade York and Gross anchor the defense with 4.32 and 3.94 digs per set, respectively.