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Jessica Huff Named To MVC Softball 25-Year Team

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Huff Played At UE From 1998 Through 2001

  The 2017-18 season is a landmark one for the Missouri Valley Conference and for women’s sports.  To help celebrate the 45th anniversary of Title IX and the 25th anniversary of women’s sports, the Valley is naming 25-Year Anniversary Teams for each of the Valley’s sponsored women’s sports.

Earning a spot on the list was University of Evansville legend Jessica Huff, who played for the Purple Aces from 1998 through 2001.  The 2-time Easton All-American was also the conference Most Valuable Player on two occasions.  Huff was named an All-MVC First Team player each year between 1999 and 2001 while garnering two spots on the MVC All-Tournament Team.

The top hitter in program history continues to pace the program history in several categories including career hits (254), runs scored (134), runs batted in (145), doubles (56) and total bases (405).

Team composition for each sport has been determined by a 25-person committee (two representatives from each MVC institution and a panel of five voters from the Conference office).  The team composition includes years in which league teams competed under the MVC umbrella during the past 25 years (1992-2017) and does not include competition from the current season.

The Missouri Valley Conference was founded in 1907 and is the nation’s second oldest Division I athletics conference.   Women’s sports were incorporated into the MVC in 1992, having previously competed under the Gateway Conference banner from 1982-92.   In August 2017, the Conference announced its 2018 Hall of Fame Class, which featured three women (in the six-person class).  A total of 22 women’s athletes, coaches and pioneers have been honored by the MVC as part of the Hall.

For softball, a total of 38 student-athletes were nominated, and the voting panel determined a ‘Top 10’ from a list of 25 finalists. The top 10 honorees are listed below, and the top vote-getter is denoted.

Women’s Softball (sponsorship from 1992-2018): 12 different institutions have sponsored women’s softball in the Conference during the past 25 years, including: Bradley; Creighton; Drake; Evansville; Illinois State; Indiana State; Loyola; Missouri State; Northern Iowa; Southern Illinois; Tulsa and Wichita State. Valparaiso also competes in women’s softball. Valpo joined the Conference for the 2017-18 season.

Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Softball 25-Year Team

Tara Oltman* – Creighton -  2007-10 -1-time NFCA All-American, 3-time MVC Most Valuable Pitcher, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team

Renae Sinkler – Creighton -  2007-10 – 1-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 2-time MVC Most Valuable Player, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team

Dani Tyler – Drake – 1993-95 – 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team

Jessica Huff – Evansville – 1998-2001 – Easton All-America Second-Team, 2-time MVC Most Valuable Player, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team

Heather Stella – Illinois State – 1996-99 – 2-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 2-time MVC Player of the Year, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 2-time All-Conference First Team, 1-time All-Conference Second Team

Kara Nelson – Illinois State – 2007-11 – 1-time NFCA All-American Second Team, 1-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 2-time MVC Player of the Year, 4-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament

Barb Gaines – Missouri State – 1990-93 – 1-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 1-time MVC Most Valuable Player, 4-time All-MVC First Team

Lindsay Wood Stanford – UNI – 1999-2002 – 1-time NFCA All-American First Team, 1-time MVC Player of the Year, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 4-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team

Amy Harre – Southern Illinois – 2002-05 – 1-time MVC Pitcher of the Year, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 4-time All-MVC First Team, 1-time MVC All-Tournament Team

Erin Stremsterfer Civey – Southern Illinois – 1998-2001 – 1-time All-American Third Team, 1-time MVC Player of the Year, 3-time All-MVC, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team

 

 

Youth First’s 20th Anniversary Emerald Gala Raises Record Funds

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A record $342,000 was raised from the Emerald Gala Celebrating Youth First’s 20th Anniversary, held at Tropicana’s Riverfront Pavilion on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Nearly 500 guests enjoyed a live auction, program, formal dinner and dancing. The Emerald Gala, sponsored by Edward Jones, celebrated Youth First’s supporters and impact over the years and set the stage for the organization’s future endeavors.

The Passport to Adventure Preview and Awards Reception, presented by Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park, was held on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The event was hosted by Hot 96’s Claire Ballard. Guests previewed and placed bids on silent auction items, and young people who have benefitted from Youth First’s programs and services were honored.

The Don Mattingly Youth Award was presented to middle school student Alicia Phillips of Pike Central Middle School and high school student Michaela McGregor of Signature School. The Carol Lynch Advocate of Youth First Award winner was Ethan Barrera of Harrison High School/Virtual Academy EVSC. Toyota Indiana sponsored the Awards Reception.

Proceeds will be used to fund Youth First’s school social work services and prevention programs available to students and their families across southwest Indiana at no charge. Youth First would like to thank all of the generous event sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees for your support of these two 20thanniversary celebrations.

 

ADOPT A PET

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Minnie is a 5-year-old female brown tabby w/ white. She has waited on a home for quite some time, overlooked for the kittens! Her $40 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Otters’ Fan Fest set for this Saturday, April 28 at Bosse Field

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The Evansville Otters will host Fan Fest presented by Action Equipment this Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bosse Field to kick off the 2018 season.

Fan Fest is open to the public and admission is free for the entire family. The event will feature plenty of activities to help kick off the 2018 season and get fans excited about the upcoming baseball season.
During Fan Fest, season ticket holders are invited to come pick up their tickets for the 2018 season. Plus, fans who not yet purchased season tickets can select and purchase available seats.
Single game tickets will also be available for purchase to all 2018 home games—including Opening Night.
Fan Fest attendees will be able to go on the field and take batting practice with some 2018 Otters’ players, weather and field conditions permitting.
Kids will be able to play on giant inflatables, weather permitting, and meet Evan the Otter and the Otterbelles. Fans will also have the opportunity to take a stadium tour at three offered times—9:30, 10 and 10:30 a.m.
With a new, upgraded menu coming to Bosse Field in 2018, fans can taste the difference at Fan Fest, with complimentary samplings of our upgraded concession items.
Gift shop merchandise will be on sale for fans to buy official Otters’ team apparel, including special clearance items. Select clearance items will be one for $10 or two for $15. Some new items to the gift shop this season will also be on sale, including new shirts, hats and novelty items.
There will be door prizes for fans to enter and win Otters’ tickets, gear and gift shop gift certificates, and fans will also have the chance to audition to sing the National Anthem at a future home game.
Opening Night is May 11 when the Otters open the regular season at Bosse Field against the Washington Wild Things at 6:35 p.m.
The Otters are looking forward to having fans join the affordable, family fun this season at historic Bosse Field.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Season tickets, group outing packages, and single game tickets are on sale now for the 2018 season.

WWE NXT Live! Presale Code!

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WWE NXT LIVE!
RETURNS TO EVANSVILLE!

Exclusive Presale Offer!
One Day Only!

Presale Code: TICKETS
April 26th 10am- 10pm

WWE NXT returns to Evansville for one night of LIVE action just one day before NXT Takeover Chicago! See the likes of NXT Champion Aleister Black, NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler, NXT North American Champion Adam Cole, NXT Tag Team Champions Undisputed Era w/ Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly, Ricochet, Velveteen Dream, EC3, Dakota Kai, Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa,Candice LeRae,
and many more!

WWE presents NXT Live will be at the Old National Events Plaza’s
Exhibit Hall on Friday, June 15 at 7:30pm, Doors are at 6:00pm.

Tickets are $78, $43 and $23. General on Sale is Friday, April 27 at 10:00am. Tickets are available online, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or at our Box Office.

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USI to hold Spring 2018 Commencement ceremonies

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University of Southern Indiana President Dr. Linda L. M. Bennett, graduating members of the Class of 2018, Honorary Degree recipients Dan M. and Janet L. Fuquay and Chris D. Melton, Commencement speakers and guests.

WHAT: USI Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremonies

CEREMONY SCHEDULE:

WHERE: All ceremonies will be held in the Physical Activities Center (PAC). Graduates will report and line up in the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center (RFW). A map of campus that includes the PAC and the RFW can be found at USI.edu/map.

STUDENT AVAILABILITY: Students will be available for interview inside the RFW while staging for the Commencement procession. Due to the unique nature of the procession, students will not be allowed to leave their place in line once the procession begins, and only designated University staff will be allowed to follow the procession to the PAC. Media members who wish to speak with students are welcome to do so as long as students remain in their place in line. Processions will begin 20 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony.

RECEPTION: Students will meet their families at a reception following each ceremony in University Center East, sponsored by the USI Alumni Association. Media members are encouraged to attend receptions for interviews with graduates and footage of families.

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • A total of 1,276 graduates will participate in commencement exercises, out of a total of 1,618 eligible to participate. A total of 1,665 credentials will be awarded, including doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate and associate degrees as well as post-masters certificates.
  • 337 students will graduate with academic honors. 29 will graduate summa cum laude (4.0 grade point average), 132 magna cum laude (3.8 – 3.999 grade point average) and 157 cum laude (3.6 – 3.799 grade point average). 53 students will be graduating as University Honors Scholars after successfully completing the University Honors Program.
  • All graduates will become members of the USI Alumni Association, which will grow to more than 42,000 members upon the addition of the Class of 2018.

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS:

  • Graduate Ceremony – Dr. Linda L. M. Bennett, USI president
  • Romain College of Business – Marshall L. Byers ’94 M’19, Private Client Advisor Vice President – Investments, J.P. Morgan Chase
  • College of Liberal Arts – Patricia S. Avery ’04, Financial Empowerment Program Specialist, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • Pott College – Dr. Kirk A. Page ’98, Dean of Academic Affairs, Connect University, Myanmar
  • College of Nursing and Health Professions – Kimberly J. Harper ’87 ’13, Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Center for Nursing

HONORARY DEGREE: At the Graduate Ceremony, Doctor of Laws degrees will be presented to Dan M. and Janet E. Fuquay for their involvement with the University and commitment to its mission and vision through endowed scholarships, leadership and planned gifts, and to Chris D. Melton ’72, president of Field & Main Bank, whose legacy of commitment as a leader and advocate for the University spans five decades.

 

UE Ballroom Club making award presentation at Glenwood Leadership Academy this Friday, April 27 at 1:45 p.m.

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The UE Ballroom Club will be awarding its inaugural Dance Ambassador Award at Glenwood Leadership Academy’s assembly Friday, April 26  at 1:45 p.m. The UE Ballroom Club has been teaching a Cuban salsa routine to Glenwood 4th and 5th graders as part of a city-wide ballroom competition for elementary and middle school students. For more information, text Erin Lewis at 812-449-1044.

 

IS IT TRUE APRIL 26, 2017

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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?  

IS IT TRUE that in the annual proxy on Vectren’s website in a section called Severance Benefits on page 43 the following is explicitly stated?   …Vectren website states: “We have an executive severance plan and change in control agreements for our executive officers. The change in control agreements employs a “double trigger” upon a change in control such that payments are only made upon a change in control and subsequent qualified termination of employment. We do not provide excise tax gross-ups for change in control benefits. The change in control agreements uses a modified severance payment cap that can reduce benefits based on the particular tax situation of the executive officer receiving payment.“

IS IT TRUE that given this double trigger is in place any Vectren executives who are not included as new employees of Center Point Energy may be set up to walk away with much money in a settlement as they would in any other situation other than a change of control?…given the habits of corporate America to feather the nests of the top level of management we been told that Vectren inner circle could be poised to become very wealthy people as a result of the takeover of Vectren by Center Point Energy UNLESS, they are retained in similar C Level positions in Center Point?…while keeping the Evansville based C Level executives in place is possible, it is highly improbably?…the question that will be answered soon in a forthcoming public proxy statement is just how many top level executives at Vectren will be getting golden handshakes and how much that may be?

IS IT TRUE that due to the generosity of the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission that is filled with less than consumer friendly appointments, Vectren’s profits are about much higher than their publicly traded peer group?…Vectren earned profits of over $214 million in 2017 which is about $70 million more than comparable companies that have lower rates earned?…without the less than consumer friendly appointees made by past and present Governors this would not have been possible?…one would think that the ratepayers of Vectren should share in this windfall since the IURC is what made the higher utility rates possible?…we don’t recommend holding your breath waiting for a double trigger severance check or a rate decrease at the personal level?…given the level of earnings and the age of most Vectren C level executives, it would be entirely possible for several Vectren executives will share in a golden handshake that could total well over several million dollars each?…anyone who is not retained at the highest levels may be set up for life?…being set up for life just for managing a legislated monopoly is simply mind boggling?…it is good work to the few who are hand picked to get it?

IS IT TRUE that with the buyout (let’s call this what it is) of Vectren by Center Point Energy, the beautiful building on the riverfront will no longer be a corporate headquarters?…all of the talking heads in City government and the local Illuminati (Evansville Business Committee office is located in the Vectren riverfront building) have taken pride over the years in touting the importance of having as many corporate headquarters as possible?…Vectren and Mead Johnson have or will move their headquarters out of Evansville in the near future ?…this never bodes well for local engagement or hiring at high levels?

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you want the local media to publish the public proxy statement concerning how much money the top level executives at Vectren will be getting from the sale of Vectren to Center Point Energy?

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