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Aces rally falls short against Jacksonville State

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UE falls in first home game of the season

In a defensive standoff at the Ford Center, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team dropped a 55-50 decision to Jacksonville State on Saturday afternoon.

Evansville (5-5) shot 30.8% on the day while Jacksonville State (6-4) was slightly higher at 35.0%.

“I thought we got a lot of good looks at the basket, but we did not play the way we normally play with pace and moving the basketball,” Aces head coach Walter McCarty said.  “We were out of character tonight as far as our principles. We gave them too many easy baskets in transition; our team just was not who we usually are. Jacksonville State has really good talent and play tough.  They get after it and are really competitive.”

John Hall had another excellent day for UE, finishing with his third double-double of the season.  He scored 14 points and added a career-best 14 rebounds. The leading defensive rebounder in the Missouri Valley Conference added 12 more caroms on that end.  Shea Feehan tied Hall’s team high with 14 points while K.J. Riley added 11. Shamar Givance came off the bench and added seven important second-half points.

“We were not playing our tempo, we had 22 points in the first half.  That is not our game,” Riley exclaimed. “Coach preaches to us to have 80 possessions a game and we did not do that today.  We did a good job of coming back, which was a good positive to build on.”

The Gamecocks were led by Ty Hudson’s 14 points.  Christian Cunningham and Jason Burnell added double-doubles for JSU.  Cunningham finished with 13 points and 15 boards while Burnell added 12 tallies and 10 caroms.

Both squads shot under 34% in the first half with UE finishing at 25% and JSU checking in at 33.3%.  Shea Feehan sent the Aces off to a 5-0 start with two free throws and a triple in the opening minutes.  The Gamecocks responded with eight in a row including triples by Jason Burnell and Ty Hudson.

JSU pushed its lead to as many as 12 points at 23-11 with 6:14 left in the half.  Evansville cut into the deficit in the final two minutes thanks to an and-one by K.J. Riley, but a Gamecock three at the buzzer gave them a 30-22 lead at the half.  Playing a key role in the lead for Jacksonville State was turning eight offensive rebounds into 16 second chance points. Hall and Feehan combined to score 19 of UE’s 22 points in the half.

Facing a halftime deficit has been something the Aces squad has been able to overcome and today was no exception.  Following a JSU three that pushed their lead to 11 (33-22), the Aces went on a 9-0 rally to get within a possession.  Feehan got the Aces rolling with his second 3-pointer before Riley hit a layup. Feehan added a pair of free throws before Riley’s second bucket of the half got UE within two.

Shamar Givance entered the game and made an immediate impact.  With UE down 38-35, his triple knotted the score at 38-38. After a JSU turnover, Givance found the open lane for a layup to give the Aces a 40-38 lead, their first since early in the opening half.  Seconds later, the Gamecocks retook the lead for good on a Hudson 3-pointer with 11:15 remaining.

“As a freshman and point guard – I need to always bring energy off the bench and be a leader on the court,” Givance said.  “Even though we missed shots, we have to just keep shooting the ball. I just do what I can to get everyone involved.”

JSU’s lead never went above five points, but the Aces were never able to closer than two points.  Inside the final two minutes, a Marlon Hunter layup pushed the Jacksonville State lead to 53-48. With 52 ticks left, John Hall hit a layup to get the Aces within three and a JSU turnover gave UE a chance at the final possession.

Coach McCarty called a time out with five seconds left to draw up the final play.  Noah Frederking inbounded the ball to Evan Kuhlman for an open triple, but the ball went in and out, giving the ball back to JSU as they clinched the 55-50 win.

“They (JSU) played Shea really good and I thought Evan was our best option on the last play,” Coach McCarty explained.  “The ball went in and out. We could not have asked for a better look.”

The final rebounding tally went to the Gamecocks, 46-35.  UE committed just 12 turnovers while forcing 17.

On Tuesday, UE will take on another Ohio Valley Conference foe as the team heads to Murray State.  Next Saturday, the Aces complete the pre-Christmas schedule with a 4 p.m. game against Green Bay inside the Ford Center.

 

EPD ACTIVITY 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

“READERS FORUM” DECEMBER 16, 2018

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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? 

WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: How do you rank the Vanderburgh County Council job performance in 2018?

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 17, 2018

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City Council
DECEMBER 17, 2018
5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

I. INTRODUCTION

 

AGENDA Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDA

 

MEMO Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

A. CARRY OVER 2018 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
B. MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HEAR ORDINANCES G-2018-35 AND G-2018-36 IN ONE NIGHT
V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2018-35 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Yellow Checker Cab Company) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Yellow Checker Cab Company
G-2018-35 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2018-36 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Tri-State Transportation, Inc.) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Tri-State Transportation, Inc.
G-2018-36 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2018-24 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing  Repeals and Re-Appropriations Within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Notify: Kelley Coures, Dept. of Metropolitan Development 1/14/2019
F-2018-24 Attachment:
D. RESOLUTION C-2018-43 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement Between the City of Evansville and International Association of Firefighters Evansville Local No. 357 Inc. January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Sponsor(s): Mercer Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 1/14/2019 Notify: George Fithian, Administrative Services
C-2018-43 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2018-34 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Dave’s Taxi Service) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: David Goldblatt, Dave’s Taxi Service
G-2018-34 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2018-35 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Yellow Checker Cab Company) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Yellow Checker Cab Company
G-2018-35 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE G-2018-36 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Tri-State Transportation, Inc.) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Tri-State Transportation, Inc.
G-2018-36 Attachment:
D. RESOLUTION C-2018-42 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement Between the City of Evansville and Fraternal Order of Police Evansville Lodge No. 73 Inc. January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Sponsor(s): Elpers Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 12/17/2018 Notify: George Fithian, Administrative Services
C-2018-42 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2018-26 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 433 Enlow Avenue Petitioner: Aletheia Properties, LLC Owner: Aletheia Properties, LLC Requested Change: R2 to R3 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Michael Rivas,
R-2018-26 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2018-29 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1841 Buchanan Road Petitioner: Nora Elaine Roberts Owner: Nora Elaine Roberts Requested Change: M2 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Nora Elaine Roberts
R-2018-29 Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE R-2018-30 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 612-614 Line Street, 300-310 E. Mulberry Street and 611-619 S. Governor Street Petitioner: Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc. Owner: Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc. Requested Change: C2 to R3 Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Bret Sermersheim, Morley Corp.
R-2018-30 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, January, 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
B. SILAS MATCHEM, PROMISE ZONE DIRECTOR
C. BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
D. 2019 YOUTH GRANT APPLICATIONS will be available beginning January 1, 2019 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.
E. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

MALEVOLENT OR INDIFFERENT

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MALEVOLENT OR INDIFFERENT

GAVEL GAMUT By Jim Redwine

For thousands of years humans have pondered the same theological issues: Are there gods and, if so, are they benevolent, malevolent or indifferent towards humans? Of course, this debate can readily be applied to humans without reference to gods. How do we relate to one another? Are we generally good, bad or indifferent towards others?

In my work, I have almost never encountered a purely evil person nor an unfailingly good one. My experience has been that most of us fall into neither category. Pretty much we just muddle through life somewhere between these extremes while generally behaving rather indifferently to much of what passes by.

That basic human tendency is what leads us to put off until, maybe, later what we should address today. It is not a failure of conscience that results in inaction; it is simply more comfortable to ignore injustice than to address it, especially if it is a collective community injustice from long ago. Such is what has led us away from publicly recognizing the events of October and November 1878.

No one alive bears any direct culpability for injustices done to Jim Good, Edward Warner, Jeff Hopkins, William Chambers, Daniel Harrison (Harris), Sr., Daniel Harrison, Jr. and John Harrison in Posey County, Indiana in 1878 by virtually the entire white power structure. But we can now begin to absolve our community of one hundred and forty years of injustice and indifference. In other words, we should not look to the gods for absolution, it is we who must deliver ourselves.

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Evening Of Elegance Honors Volunteers

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Evening Of Elegance Honors Volunteers

DECEMBER 15TH, 2018 PAUL WILCOXEN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Carver Community Organization held an evening of elegance to celebrate 10 years of tutoring with AARP Foundation Experience Corps Tutor Volunteers.

The group focuses on literacy and mentoring to students in grades kindergarten through third grade.

One representative says the benefits for both go beyond tutoring.

“It’s really neat because, not only are we academic tutoring, we’re also mentoring through that whole social and emotional growth of a child,” said Lonita Bennett, AARP representative. “You see that blossom because they really have a one-one-one, caring adult they really get to just be themselves and have that time.”

The event included guest speakers, special music as well as dinner and dancing.

The group has about 25 volunteers but with the new semester starting in a few weeks, Bennett says it would be nice to get more.

If you’re 50 years old or older and would like more information on how to volunteer, go to the Carver Community Organization’s website.

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New Housing Opportunities for Homeless In the Community

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New Housing Opportunities for Homeless In the Community

DECEMBER 15TH, 2018  MITCH ANGLE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 A new apartment building is getting ready to open its doors just in time for the holidays.

Echo Housing created Garvin Lofts to provide a home for individuals in the community experiencing chronic homelessness.

The three-story building has 27 one bedroom apartments and 12 of those are set aside for those who are also medically vulnerable.

Garvin Lofts will include on-site case management, laundry, and a community space with a television.

Along with this addition to help many homeless have a place to call home, Echo Housing says there is still more to be done.

Officials with Echo Housing say they plan on moving the first residents into the complex by December 18th.

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Anderson Wigwam Owners Lose Bid In Tax Court

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Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com

The company which now owns the storied Anderson High School arena, known as the Wigwam, failed to convince the Indiana Tax Court it is entitled to an injunction against the collection of property taxes based on a valuation of more than $2 million.

In September 2014, Wigwam Holdings LLC acquired four parcels of land by quitclaim deed from the city of Anderson, which acquired the property from the Anderson Community School Corporation. The 8.56-acre parcel at issue included the 8,996-seat basketball facility.

After the Madison County Assessor assessed the property at $11.42 million, Holdings appealed to the Madison County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals. The assessment was reduced to $2.12 million, but Holdings maintained the value remained too high.

Holdings then turned to the Indiana Board of Tax Review, claiming the assessment should be $68,500. To support its claim, the company, in part, relied on the testimony of Jay Allardt, who helped prepare the appraisal done in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Allardt contended the Wigwam’s “highest and best use” was as vacant land because the building contained asbestos, was not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, lacked air conditioning along with a sprinkler system and was in generally poor condition. He subtracted his estimated land value of $68,500 from his estimate of the building’s demolition and remediation costs of $559,000 to conclude the Wigwam’s market value was actually a negative $490,500 as of May 2014.

The county assessor offered the testimony of Anthony Garrison, an Indiana certified Level III Assessor-Appraiser. He argued that Allardt’s appraisal was inconsistent with the market value-in-use standard because it was based on a hypothetical use of the property as vacant land rather than its current use as improved land. Also, Allardt’s appraisal did not account for the requirement in the Quitclaim Deeds and accompanying escrow agreement that Holdings restore the Wigman’s gymnasium for the community’s future use.

At the Tax Court, Holdings filed a petition to enjoin the collection of the tax. The company asserted it was likely to prevail on the merits because it established a prima facie case which shifted the evidentiary burden and required the assessor to provide market-based evidence in rebuttal. However, the assessor did not meet his burden because he relied only on the cross-examining Holdings’ witnesses.

The Tax Court was not convinced and denied Holdings’ petition pending the resolution of the company’s appeal in Wigwam Holdings LLC v. Madison County Assessor, 18T-TA-00015.

In part, the court pointed out the assessor provided the findings of Garrison, who identified wide-ranging disparities between Allardt’s appraisal and his testimony compared to the valuation standards and assumptions underlying Indiana’s assessment guidelines.

“Here, the certified administrative record reveals that the parties presented conflicting evidence during the Indiana Board hearing calling into question the credibility of Holdings’ evidence,” Judge Martha Blood Wentworth wrote. “The Indiana Board exercised its discretion and weighted the evidence. Absent an abuse of discretion, the Court cannot reweigh that evidence. Accordingly, the Court finds that Holdings does not have a reasonable opportunity to prevail on this issue in its appeal.”

 

 

Group Celebrates Bill Of Rights Day

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Group Celebrates Bill Of Rights Day

DECEMBER 15TH, 2018 PAUL WILCOXEN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

One group wants to remind folks the Bill of Rights is still important to the country.

Today is National Bill of Rights Day and the Citizens For Liberty held an event celebrating the Bill of Rights at the Central Library in Downtown Evansville.

Students from around the area each took turns reciting the 10 Bill of Rights.

The Harrison High School ROTC was also on hand to post colors.

The event featured a keynote speaker and winners from an easy contest were honored.

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