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Peoples posts double-double in Senior Day loss to McKendree

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The 2018 season came to close for the University of Southern Indiana volleyball team Saturday afternoon following a three-set loss in Great Lakes Valley Conference play to McKendree University (27-25, 25-20, 25-19) at the Physical Activities Center.

Senior setter Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) led the way for the Screaming Eagles (10-19, 2-16 GLVC) with a double-double of 20 assists and 10 digs, while fellow senior libero Haley Limper (Springfield, Illinois) posted a match-high 19 digs.

The Bearcats (16-14, 10-8 GLVC) were led by Megan Marks with 17 kills, while Morgan Melchert posted a double-double with 36 assists and 10 digs.

Peoples, Limper, and graduating-junior middle hitter Shawntel James (Elkhart, Indiana) were recognized prior to the match in Senior Day celebration.

McKendree 27, USI 25

  • The Eagles put together a 9-3 run, including three straight points at match point, but gave away the first set on a pair of attack errors after a 25-25 draw
  • Junior outside hitter Lindsey Stose (Elkhart, Indiana) continued her strong performance on the attack from Friday night, led USI with four kills in the opening frame
  • Peoples tallied seven of USI’s 13 assists, while four others combined for the other six
  • Four Eagles registered kills as USI climbed back to a tie in the 9-3 run: Stose, junior middle blocker Amanda Jung (Belleville, Illinois), and sophomores outside hitter Alyssa Yochum (Columbia, Illinois) and setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri)
  • There were eight tied scores in the opening set, six coming before the second, and final, lead change at 10-9 in favor of the Bearcats

McKendree 25, USI 20

  • USI opened the second set with 10 kills in its first 11 points, but surrendered an 8-3 stretch to McKendree following a 17-17 tie
  • Stose continued her offensive performance with four more kills, this time paired with a .500 hitting percentage…Yochum also added four kills, three of which coming on the 9th, 10th and 11th points for the Eagles
  • Peoples reached her double-double through two sets, nearly posting a double-double in the second set alone with nine assists and seven digs…Limper also added seven digs, which tied Peoples for the highest total in the set

McKendree 25, USI 19

  • The Bearcats opened the match-clinching set with a 6-1 lead, survived a 5-0 USI run to a 9-9 draw, and closed on three straight points via two kills and a block
  • Yochum and junior right side hitter Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois) each tallied three kills to lead the Eagles…Yochum finished one kill shy of a double-double with 10 digs
  • Limper tallied six digs, again tying the most in the set, and added her 26th service ace of the season

Notes

  • Haley Limper’s 19 digs was her second-highest total in a GLVC match this season (23; v. Lewis University on Oct. 5), and her most since posting 22 at the Midwest Region Crossover against Kentucky Wesleyan College on Oct. 13
  • Erika Peoples notched her sixth double-double of the season

Curtain Call

USI Volleyball concluded the 2018 campaign on Saturday afternoon.

Men’s basketball earns 83-61 exhibition win

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UE set for regular season

 Contributions came from everywhere as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team defeated New Mexico Highlands by a final of 83-61 in exhibition play on Saturday afternoon.

Four players finished in double figures for the Aces, who are under the direction of new head coach Walter McCarty.  Leading the way was senior Dainius Chatkevicius, who posted 17 points and 8 rebounds, both team highs.  K.J. Riley drained seven free throws on his way to a 16-point outing.  Marty Hill and John Hall recorded 12 points apiece.

Today’s game was a great boost for Chatkevicius, whose career-high in scoring came last season at Duke when he finished with 12 points.

“Coach said to play with confidence and work hard, I feel like that made a difference,” Chatkevicius exclaimed.

New Mexico Highlands saw Gerad Davis lead all players with 20 points while Nnamdi Okoro registered 11 caroms, the top tally in the contest.

“It was a fun game and atmosphere, I am so happy the fans came out and supported us,” McCarty said.  “We just have to keep getting better. Our guys were a little anxious to begin the game, but they settled down after a few minutes and played well.”

Evansville took its first lead of the game as an and-one by K.J. Riley gave UE a 3-2 advantage.  New Mexico Highlands responded with a 13-6 stretch that saw them open up a 15-9 lead at the 12:26 mark.

That is when UE put it into high gear, finishing the half on a 27-12 run to take a 36-27 lead into the break.  A Marty Hill layup put the Aces back in front by a 16-15 score before Shea Feehan wrapped up a 10-0 Evansville run with a triple.  Chatkevicius got in on the outside shooting, draining one from downtown to push the lead to 22-15.

Hill moved into double figures in the final minute giving Evansville a 36-26 lead before a free throw by the Cowboys cut their deficit to nine at the half.

The opening moments of the second half saw the Aces take full control.  A 15-1 run over the first four minutes of the period gave UE a 51-28 advantage.  John Hall spearheaded the run, scoring seven of those points before Evan Kuhlman capped it off with his first trey of the night.

UE’s lead reached as many as 26 points – 73-47 – with 5:21 remaining before the Cowboys closed the gap to 22 in the end, making it a final of 83-61.

All ten players for Evansville found their way into the scorebook.  Graduate transfer Shea Feehan commented on the new philosophy of the team.

“We will not depend on one guy to do all of the scoring, Feehan explained.  “We have a lot of guys who can make plays and it showed today.”

An accurate outing from the floor saw the Aces shoot 50.9% while holding New Mexico Highlands to 34.3%.  UE also forced 19 turnovers.  McCarty commended his squad for their effort on the defensive side.

“Our guys did a really good job of executing our defensive schemes and finishing plays with rebounds,” he said.  “Dainius was huge for us, the more he plays and the more he gets in shape, the larger of a factor he will be for us.”

UE opens the regular season on Thursday at the University of Illinois in a 7 p.m. matchup.

 

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Synthetic Marijuana a Factor in Overnight Crash that Hospitalized Two

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Synthetic marijuana is believed to have been a factor in an overnight crash that injured a driver and seriously injured a passenger.

On Friday, November 03, 2018 just after 11:00 pm, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of north US Hwy 41 and E. Boonville-New Harmony Road upon report of a crash with injury.

On-scene investigation and witness statements revealed that a red Nissan Versa had been traveling northbound on Hwy 41 prior to leaving the right side of the roadway. The vehicle entered a ditch and traveled approximately 60 yards before striking a culvert. The car became airborne before coming to rest.

The driver (later identified as Jennifer R. Dunkin) and a passenger were able to exit the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries. The driver was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash, but the passenger (who was more severely injured) was not. The driver complained of pain to her hips, chest and face. The passenger suffered back injuries and lacerations to her face and head.

Ms. Dunkin admitted to deputies on scene that she had consumed the synthetic cannabinoid K2 prior to driving. A small quantity of the substance was recovered from the vehicle. Although commonly referred to as “synthetic marijuana”, K2 (also known as “spice”) is not chemically related marijuana. K2’s effects on the brain are often more significant than those of marijuana, making the drug unpredictable and dangerous.

Pursuant to state law regarding crashes involving serious bodily injury or death, the driver consented to a post-crash blood draw. The crash will remain under investigation pending toxicology results.

DRIVER:

Jennifer R. Dunkin, 44, of Hopkinsville, KY

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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“READERS FORUM” NOVEMBER 4, 2018

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Mari Hulman George Dies at 83

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Mari Hulman George Dies at 83

NOVEMBER 3RD, 2018 MEGAN DIVENTI EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Evansville native and matriarch of Hulman & Company and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has died. The IMS Chairman of the Board Emeritus passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 83.

Mari Hulman George was born in December of 1934 in Evansville. When her father bought IMS in 1945, Hulman George was immersed into the world of auto racing.

According to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Hulman George served as IMS Chairman from 1988 to 2016.

Hulman George was well known to race fans as the individual who gave the command to start engines for the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 for more than 15 years.

Family members say she touched the lives of many Hoosiers throughout her life.

“She would treat everybody as if they were on the same level as she was,” says Daniel McCarthy, Mari Hulman George’s cousin. “You know she was not a pretentious person which was the beauty in that. That was a beautiful thing. I would say that that’s a legacy, but just the speedway everything that it stands for, you know that means a lot to Hoosiers and to be able to trace that back to Evansville.”

The family says she will be buried in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Multiple Federal Arrests Made in Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

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NOVEMBER 2ND, 2018 MITCH ANGLE INDIANA

12 federal arrests were made in Indiana in an initiative that targeted the state’s most violent offenders.

United States Attorney Josh Minkler and Trevor Velinor, ATF Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Columbus Field Division announced the results of an anti-violence initiative called Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

“Focusing our law enforcement resources on the most violent in our society will reduce crime, save lives and help make our neighborhoods safer,” said Minkler. “Those who choose to terrorize Southwestern Indiana with gun violence should know ahead of time, federal law enforcement is watching and will respond with federal resources.”

Federal defendants facing firearm and drug-related charges as a result of the surge include:

  • Charles C. Baughn, 35, Vincennes, Indiana
  • Gary Bentley Jr., 51, Evansville, Indiana
  • Joseph Byers Jr., 35, Boonville, Indiana
  • Jamal Christopher, 34, Norcross, GA
  • Kurtis A. Evans, 42, Vincennes, Indiana
  • Austin G. Greene, 19, Bedford, Indiana
  • Justin Helsley, 27, Newburgh, Indiana
  • Samuel King, 35, Evansville, Indiana
  • Terry W. Morris II, 19, Cloverdale, Indiana
  • Barry Scott, a/k/a Barron Scott, 58, Vincennes, Indiana
  • Marvin Robinson, 46, Jeffersonville, Indiana
  • William K. Thompson 31, Evansville, Indiana

Crowded Ballot Includes Balanced Budget Amendment

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Crowded Ballot Includes Balanced Budget Amendment

November 4, 2018 

By Eddie Drews
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—The race for the U.S. Senate may be dominating most election coverage, but Hoosiers will have a proposed state constitutional amendment to consider as well as candidates for other federal and state offices when they vote Tuesday.

That constitutional amendment, which calls for a balanced budget, is either necessary for Indiana’s fiscal health or a waste of resources because the constitution already prohibits the state from going into debt.

The proposed balanced budget amendment—which calls for the state to spend no more money than it takes in—passed the Indiana General Assembly twice, in 2015 and 2017.

Gov. Eric Holcomb, through his campaign committee, is encouraging a yes vote on the measure. It would take a two-thirds vote in both chambers to suspend the balanced budget requirement under the proposed amendment.

But Rep. Ed Delaney, D-Indianapolis, said the amendment is useless and will change nothing because lawmakers already pass balanced budgets. He said the amendment was created by Republicans to create an image that they are responsible and Democrats are not.

“It has no practical impact,” said Delaney, adding “all it does is create confusion for the voters.”

Also on the ballot this year are all nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, three statewide offices, all 100 seats in the Indiana House and 25 in the Senate, local two statewide judicial positions, local races for judges and prosecuting attorneys, plus numerous local offices ranging from school board to township trustee. Some local jurisdictions have ballot issues as well.

At the statewide level, Hoosiers have three options for secretary of state: incumbent Republican Connie Lawson, Democratic challenger Jim Harper and Libertarian challenger Mark Rutherford.

In the race for Treasurer is Republican incumbent Kelly Mitchell and Democratic challenger John Aguilera. And for Auditor, voters have three options as well with Republican incumbent Tera Klutz, Democratic challenger Joselyn Whitticker and Libertarian challenger John Schick.

Judge Robert Alice of the Indiana Court of Appeals and state Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Slaughter face the voters in a yes or no judicial retention vote. Both were appointed by former Gov. Mike Pence. 

Hoosiers can find their polling location, whether they are registered and other information about what’s on the ballot here.

FOOTNOTE: Eddie Drews is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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Set Up Begins For Ritzy’s Fantasy Of Lights

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Set Up Begins For Ritzy’s Fantasy Of Lights

NOVEMBER 3RD, 2018 TOWNSEND OUTLAW EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

The holiday season is just around the corner, and places in the Tri-State are already gearing up for many traditions around the area.

Dozens of volunteers from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Teamsters, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and Electrical JATC (the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee for IBEW and NECA) began setting up for the 25th annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights in Garvin Park this Saturday at 7 a.m.

Volunteers transported more than 60 elaborate light displays from storage and installing as many of those as possible during the annual “marathon set-up day.” Between 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon, the volunteers got to enjoy their lunch break with a picnic-style lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs and chili, all donated by the event’s lead sponsor, Ritzy’s. During the lunch break, Easter seals Child and Adult Ambassadors thanked the volunteers for their efforts.

Saturday is the biggest work day for the crews who prepare Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights, which benefits the local Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. It’s a massive team effort that will continue with smaller numbers of volunteers returning to Garvin Park many times. In fact, workers will be connecting power to the 60-plus exhibits and fine-tuning details until opening night on Thanksgiving.

Pam Kirk, the Easterseals Director explained, “People just talk about how this event has been important to them for years and they want us to keep it going. And of course, the best thing of all is they know that when they come in and pay their fee to drive through, that the money is going to help a local child or adult with a disability get services that they couldn’t otherwise afford.”

Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights will run nightly from Thanksgiving through Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m. Sun.-Thur. and 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The show will feature the popular drive-through format. For one night only Wed. Nov. 28, the event will be closed to vehicles and will host “Bright Lights for Easter seals” 5K run and 1-Mile family-fun walk.

Sunday, November 18, there is a chance to see a “sneak preview” of selected Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights displays at the conclusion of Evansville’s Christmas on North Main Parade.

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