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“READERS FORUM” APRIL 5, 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?
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Are you pleased with the overall progress of Evansville since Mayor Winnecke took office?
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Pump Station Project Will Help Improve Bee Slough Area And Relocate Waterworks Road Downtown
APRIL 5TH, 2018Â 
TYRONE MORRISÂ EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
The Evansville Parks Commission says a pump station project set to begin in January 2019 will help improve the Bee Slough area. The commission gave an update on the progress of the Effluent Pump Station project.
The pump station which is part of the Refresh Evansville project is set to last two years. It will eliminate Subset Park, relocate the Kids Kingdom, and relocate to Waterworks Road in downtown Evansville.
The update from EWSU to the Parks Board confirmed they’re on target to begin work on the project and that it’ll be an important part of downtown’s progress.
Evansville Parks Executive Director Brian Holtz says, “It’s a needed project by the water sewer utility so they’ve identified that area and in return, we’re getting again as I said in this meeting much larger opportunity and expanded space not only for kids kingdom but for that entire area.
The city is still looking for volunteers to rebuild the Kids Kingdom which will be done over 10 days in September.
General Assembly Receives Mixed Report Card From Indiana’s Schools Chief
By Quinn Fitzgerald
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS –Indiana’s state superintendent of public instruction on Monday gave the General Assembly mixed reviews over what was accomplished for education in the 2018 legislative session.
Dr. Jennifer McCormick said she was excited to see the success of Senate Enrolled Act 177, which establishes one Indiana diploma, and Senate Enrolled Act 135, which requires the Department of Child Services to notify schools if a child is removed from the home. SEA 135 was signed into law Friday.
One bill McCormick said she wished more had been done with the school safety bill, House Bill 1230, which was on the agenda when the clock ran out on the session.
McCormick said HB 1230 was a complicated bill for the department and had parts they didn’t like, such a provision to increase audits of safety plans for every school. The state was planning to give IDOE $1 million to conduct the audits. McCormick said this would be a waste of money because the system is already working.
“We do about 60 audits a year because of our capacity but it’s going in and making sure we’re pretty much-doing spot checks,†she said. “We think that audit would be a huge lift, and we’re not sure there would be a big benefit to that.â€
Instead, she would like to see the money spent on vetted resources and equipment for schools that need it. She did, however, like the idea to give schools an additional $5 million and was disappointed the bill died in session. That might be revived in the special session that Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday.
“That would have been big,†she said. “This year was the first year that we had several districts that were denied, or schools that were denied, funding. Those are typically matching grants up to $50,000, but that’s your max amount depending on the size of the school that’s applying.â€
“We were hoping to get some of that money to help offset some of the costs that our schools are telling they need for safety.â€
In reaction to the February shooting in Parkland, Fla., McCormick released a statement urging the General Assembly to address school safety.
House Bill 1315 was another bill that died on the last day of the session. If passed, the bill would have allowed the state to appoint emergency managers and replace elected school boards with appointed advisory committees in districts in financial distress. Muncie and Gary’s schools were targeted for falling into financial difficulty.
“There were parts of 1315 that we supported,†McCormick said. “I’m worried about the $10 million that was in the bill that now, obviously, didn’t get through. I’m very concerned about that fiscal piece. They needed that. Even if they stay under an emergency manager, they’re going to have to have fiscal help.â€
Monday, Holcomb outlined five points he wants lawmakers to cover during a special session in May which includes working on a $12 million loan for Muncie schools.
In his 2018 agenda, Holcomb wanted every Indiana school to offer at least one computer science course by 2021. Senate Enrolled Act 172, which is waiting for Holcomb’s signature, meets that goal.
At the beginning of the session, McCormick said while she supports computer science, she did not want it to be a requirement for graduation. The bill requires grades K-8 schools to incorporate it into their curriculum but for grades 9-12 to make it an elective.
Despite the number of changes schools will have to undergo with all of the school-related legislation that has passed, McCormick said she has faith in them and IDOE will be helping them as they adjust.
“There are a lot of unknowns, but I go back to our districts have typically in the past just get it done. We’ve stayed focused on kids. That’s the charge of Indiana educators,†McCormick said.
FOOTNOTE:Â Quinn Fitzgerald is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students. The City-County Observer is a media partner of THE STATEhouseFile .com
CONGRESSIONAL CANIDATE DR. RICHARD MOSS MAKE STATEMENT ON MILITARY BORDER DEPLOYMENT
APRIL 5, 2018
Dr. Richard Moss Statement on Military Border DeploymentÂ
Jasper—Republican Congressional candidate and local cancer surgeon Dr. Richard Moss released a statement Wednesday morning, praising President Donald Trump’s decision to secure the U.S.-Mexico border with American troops.
“It’s time to get serious about immigration. Millions of illegal aliens are living in our country, bankrupting our government and endangering our communities,” Moss said. “I applaud President Trump for taking the necessary steps to protect our families and halt illegal immigration.”
President Trump announced the policy shift on Tuesday, saying the military will be sent to guard the U.S.-Mexico border. This comes after Congress failed in March to appropriate funds for the White House’s proposed border wall.
“In Congress, I’ll keep up the fight by working to deport all illegal immigrants, end the diversity VISA lottery, defund sanctuary cities and to terminate DACA,” Moss said. “Illegal immigration is a matter of national security and deploying the military to secure our border is the correct response.”
Footnote: Dr. Richard Moss is a board-certified cancer surgeon, a local businessman, and columnist challenging incumbent Congressman Larry Bucshon in the GOPÂ primary. He lives in Jasper, Indiana with his wife of 30 years and is the father of four.
Stepping Up For Gresham House In Support Of Homeless Veterans
A Benefit to Support Homeless Veterans Sponsered By the JD Sheth Foundation
On Saturday, May 12t h Main Street in Downtown Evansville will be host to a fun-filled day for adults and families. The event, with all net proceeds going to support the Gresham House and homeless veterans, will kickoff at 3pm. There will be live music, a beer garden, and raffles for adults. For kids there will be lots of fun activities including a bounce house and much more.
Adult Admission is $12 in advance and $17 at the door. Veterans are just $5 and Kids admission is free. Three raffle tickets are included in the admission for chances to win prize packages valued at over $100 each.
This fundraising event will be held on Saturday, May 12th 3pm-7pm  at Kevin’s Backstage Bar and Grill -Downtown Evansville Indiana.
About the JD Sheth Foundation
Our guiding philosophy is that WE ARE ONE. The JD Sheth Foundation is a project-based organization focusing on the education, health, and well being of adults, children and the elderly here in the United States and across the globe.
Recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United States, the JD Sheth Foundation was officially formed in May 2015 as a culmination of work done around the world since 2010. For every dollar donated 90% goes towards funding projects. We are dedicated to maximizing each dollar to support our efforts, no one on the board of directors receives a salary or compensation for their volunteer work, and all travel expenses/personal expenses/misc expenses related to these trips are not funded through donations, but by the individuals participating in the projects.
About the Gresham House
Named for the first American casualty of WW I, James Bethel Gresham House on Wedeking Ave in Garvin Park will now be used to help military veterans of more recent eras. Following a lengthy renovation process, the historic former museum will become home base for the Echo Housing Corp Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program. It will allow 6-8 Veterans to stay without rent for 60-90 days, letting them work and save money for a permanent housing solution.
FOOTNOTE: For more information on the event or the JD Sheth Foundation contact: Â Jaimie Sheth info@jdsheth.org www.jdshethfoundation.org
Changes Announced As UE Softball Preps For Big Weekend
Aces Welcome Bears To Cooper Stadium
A full slate of schedule changes have been announced as the University of Evansville softball team prepares for a big MVC weekend against Missouri State at Cooper Stadium.
Thursday’s contest at Butler has been canceled due to the weather in Indianapolis. The weekend home Missouri Valley Conference series against the Bears have now been moved to Friday and Saturday due to the anticipated weather in town on Sunday.
Friday’s doubleheader will begin at 1 p.m. inside Cooper Stadium while the start time for Saturday will be determined.
Evansville won its second MVC series in a row over the weekend, taking two out of three from Loyola in its first conference road series of the season. Morgan Florey picked up two more wins in the circle while Brittany Hay went 5-10 in the series. Florey has picked up the win in each of her last four appearances as she helped UE to a 4-3 win in the series opener and a 7-1 triumph in Saturday’s rubber match. Ashleigh Downing and Jaime Nurrenbern pitched very well in a 2-0 loss in game two on Friday, allowing just six hits in the contest. UE stands at 11-19 overall and an even 4-4 in the Valley.
Brittany Hay entered the UNI series mired in a 3-25 slump at the plate, lowering her season average to .234, since then, Hay has put together a 5-game hit streak while raising her average to .266. She has scored six runs over the streak and excelled at Loyola, going 5-10. Hay has been at her best in clutch moments as her two home runs in the streak have proven to be the difference in a pair of UE victories – her homer in game one at Loyola gave the Aces some much-needed insurance in a 4-3 win while the long ball against UNI came with the game tied in the bottom of the 5th inning. She continues to lead the team with her six home runs and 22 RBI.
Freshman Lindsay Renneisen has been producing at the plate when it matters the most; Renneisen is batting .264 on the season but has upped that tally significantly in MVC play. Through eight league games, she is batting .320 with eight hits in 25 trips to the plate. Since March 9, the Louisville native has seen her average rise from .204 to .264.
Renneisen, along with fellow freshman Eryn Gould, has started each game this season. Allison Daggett and Elyse Hickey have seen action in 28 games apiece in 2018.
Starting pitcher Morgan Florey has earned the win in each of her last four appearances in the circle for the Aces, taking two wins apiece against UNI and Loyola. In six league starts this season, she has allowed just 12 runs, eight earned, in 39 innings of work; that translates to a 1.44 ERA. The last four appearances have seen her go 4-0 while allowing three earned runs in 25 innings. Florey is 4th in the NCAA with 177 strikeouts while ranking sixth in strikeouts per seven innings with 10.7.
Missouri State comes into the series with a 20-14 mark and is just ahead of the Aces in the league standings at 5-4. The Bears dropped two out of three games to UNI last weekend. Darian Frost paces the Bears with a .337 average while Kaitlin Beason is just behind at .333. In the circle, pitchers Erin Griesbauer, Steffany Dickerson and Holly Kelley have combined to win 17 games while each has an ERA at 2.72 or under.
St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For April 5, 2018
Casey and Steve Campbell, Fort Branch, IN, son, Jackson Scott Paul, March 20
Kelsey and Ryan Kiefer, Evansville, daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth, March 21
Sara Trembczynski and Seth Beckwith, Evansville, son, Jaxx Ryan, March 21
Destiny Sanderfur and Jacob Heyna, Evansville, son, Kaeson Allyn-Jordan, March 22
Beth and Brian Martin, Evansville, daughter, Emery Rose, March 22
Renae and Kevin Hobby, Evansville, daughter, Giselle Cadence, March 22
Sara and Jason Miller, Evansville, daughter, Paisley Brooke, March 22
Gretchen and Lee Riddle, Evansville, daughter, Hadleigh Mariah, March 23
Charissa and Zachariah Almoudaai, Evansville, daughter, Amirah Lynn, March 23
Ashley and Justin Morgan, Boonville, IN, daughter, Emma May, March 24
Brandi and Leocadio Lopez, Newburgh, son, Thiago Izak, March 24
Brittney and Cory Henson, Owensville, IN, son, Copper Grant, March 25
MeKena Finnerty and Robert Knotts, Dale, IN, son, Paxton Cooper, March 26
Alexis Watson, Mount Vernon, IN, son, Waylon
Political Science Alumnus To Present On Opportunities And Achievement
Chad Horrell ’04, director for Washington D.C.-based DCI Group, will present “‘See’ of Opportunities: Navigate with Purpose” as part of the 2018 University of Southern Indiana’s Political Science and Public Administration Department Alumni in Residence program. Horrell’s presentation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, in Kleymeyer Hall located on the lower level of the USI Liberal Arts Center. The program is free and open to the public.
Horrell’s talk will include the valuable application and use of political science degrees in Indiana and across the nation, as well as the importance of identifying goals and striving every day to achieve those goals. Additionally, he will also discuss how his own USI education poised him for a career in the nation’s capital, and engage with students and other attendees with questions and discussion.
“USI is an important institution in Southern Indiana and continues to demonstrate strength in both academics and athletics,” said Horrell. “The University remains an important part of my life and family. It is a great honor to present as part of the Alumni in Residence program and communicate the impact the USI education had on my life experiences,â€
Horrell has over 10 years of experience managing presidential, senatorial, gubernatorial and congressional political campaigns. Prior to joining DCI Group in 2014, Chad spent three years working in AARP’s headquarters developing and implementing far-reaching advocacy campaigns on a variety of issues, including energy, Medicare, and Social Security. In his current role, he manages multi-faceted issue advocacy campaigns focused on federal and state legislative affairs.
An Evansville native, Horrell earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from USI. While a student, he played on the USI Men’s Golf team and earned two consecutive Academic All-GLVC honors. He is part of an alumni-legacy family, member of the USI Varsity Club and an avid USI basketball fan. Horrell serves on the Board of Advisors for PoliticalBank LLC, a platform to train candidates running for political office, and is a volunteer coach for The First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C., where he helps youth build character through the game of golf. He resides in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife, Abby, and two-year-old son, Daniel.
For more information, contact Dr. Oana Armeanu, chair of the Political Science and Public Administration Department, at 812-464-1722 or oiarmeanu@usi.edu.
Otters’ Fan Fest Rescheduled For Saturday, April 28 At Bosse Field
Due to chance of inclement weather and cold temperatures in the weekend forecast, the Evansville Otters have rescheduled Fan Fest, presented by Action Equipment, until Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bosse Field.
Single game tickets will go on sale Monday, April 9. Fans will be able to purchase single game tickets for all 2018 home games—including Opening Night.
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.
Fan Fest attendees will be able to go on the field and take batting practice, 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 play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up-to-date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.