“READERS FORUM” FEBRUARY 27, 2018
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
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?
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you support the three (3) four-year consecutive term limit idea now being discussed by City Council?
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Evansville National Guard Armory BY PAT SIDES
February 1938 brought the announcement that construction on a new National Guard Armory would begin in Evansville. Progress is evident in this view, as the imposing brick and concrete structure on Rotherwood Avenue neared completion.
The facility, formally dedicated on December 30, 1938, boasted a seating capacity of 7,000, the largest in the city at that time. The Armory’s chief function was to provide a home for National Guard units, but the building’s large drill hall and stage made it possible to host basketball games and a variety of other community activities.
In 1998, the University of Evansville acquired the old armory after new National Guard headquarters were built.
University of Southern Indiana Defeated Missouri University of Science & Technology, 9-8
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The 13th-ranked University of Southern Indiana baseball team erased a five-run deficit and defeated Missouri University of Science & Technology, 9-8, in a non-conference match-up on the second day of the Dunn Hospitality Classic at the USI Baseball Field. USI, which has rallied from a five-run-or-more deficit in each of its three wins in the classic, watched its record rise to 3-1, while Missouri S&T goes to 3-3.
The Screaming Eagles used a four-run rally in the eighth inning to record their third win of the year. Senior leftfielder Drake McNamara (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) ignited the comeback with a two-run double to pull the Eagles to within one, 8-7, before junior second baseman Jacob Fleming (Evansville, Indiana) scored on a wild pitch to tie the game, 8-8.
After McNamara moved to third on the wild pitch, sophomore Spencer Deom (Tell City, Indiana) pinch ran and scored the game-winning tally on a ground out by junior pinch hitter Jaylen Beshears (Evansville, Indiana).
On the mound, senior right-hander Nick Coudret (Newburgh, Indiana) set the Miners down in order in the ninth to pick up the win in relief. Coudret (1-0) allowed two hits, one walk, and one unearned run over four innings of relief work, striking out four. The appearance on the mound was Coudret’s first since the 2016 season and sitting out last year with an injury.
The Eagles fell behind by two runs early when the Miners pushed a pair of tallies across the plate in the top of the second. USI managed to cut the deficit in half with a single tally in the bottom half of the frame on a sacrifice fly by freshman shortstop Ethan Hunter (Terre Haute, Indiana) to make the score, 2-1, after two.
Missouri S&T pushed the lead back to two runs, 3-1, on a tally in the top of the third and to 5-1 on two more in the fifth. USI got one of the runs back in the bottom of the fifth on a sacrifice fly by McNamara.
After the Miners put another pair across the plate in the top of the sixth and extend their lead to five runs, 7-2, the Eagles answered with a small rally of their own by plating two runs to narrow the margin to three, 7-4. Senior rightfielder Buddy Johnson (Shelbyville, Kentucky) and freshman centerfielder Bryce Krizan(Mt. Vernon, Indiana) provided the offense with RBI-singles in the frame.
USI and Missouri S&T would trade runs in the seventh to make the score 8-5 and set the stage for the Eagles game-winning rally in the bottom of the eighth.
Junior left-hander Chase Partain (Evansville, Indiana) got a no-decision in his first start of the season. Partain went four-plus innings, allowing four runs, two earned, on eight hits and one walk. He also struck out four batters.
USI concludes the Dunn Hospitality Classic Tuesday when it takes on Grand Valley State University in a noon doubleheader. The Lakers, 1-3 to start the season, have split their two games in the classic, falling to Missouri S&T, 10-7, Sunday night and defeating Hillsdale College, 19-3, Monday afternoon.
Gov. Holcomb Declares Disaster Emergency for Seven Additional Counties, 18 Total Included
Declaration allows emergency management to mobilize resources
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today added seven counties to the disaster emergency he declared Feb. 24 in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall. The governor signed a new executive order (attached) to include Benton, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Jefferson, Spencer and Warrick counties—in addition to Carroll, Dearborn, Elkhart, Fulton, Lake, Marshall, Perry, St. Joseph, Starke, Switzerland and White counties—making 18 total counties covered by this disaster emergency declaration so far.
The disaster declaration means the state Department of Homeland Security can take necessary actions to provide expanded emergency services and is a step the state is required to take to request assistance from the federal government.
The State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated Thursday morning and continues to maintain a statewide operating picture concerning the status of the ongoing flooding and respond to requests for assistance from local officials. The EOC has directly assisted counties by coordinating the delivery of over 700,000 sandbags, two water pumps, heavy equipment and vehicles, labor crews, traffic control, UAV photography and subject matter expertise on disaster response and recovery.
In addition to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, other agencies providing services and assistance include the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana National Guard, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Board of Animal Health, Indiana Department of Agriculture, Indiana State Department of Health, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the American Red Cross.
The State EOC will continue operating, monitoring the status of the ongoing situation and providing support and resources across the state.
The governor today is touring flood damage in Clark, Jefferson and Dearborn counties. On Friday, he toured Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, learning about the flood damage and engaging with local emergency response teams.
To report weather-related damage, please contact http://bit.ly/2018rainfall.
Term Limit Proposal Draws Mixed Responses
FEBRUARY 26TH, 2018Â 
JEFF GOLDBERGÂ EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
The first reading on the matter was held Monday night and the reaction was mixed. Dan McGinn says, “The study shows that if someone runs their maximum limit of a city councilman then they immediately run for county councilman and run their term limits there, so if the intent is to get rid of certain people bottom line is it does not work.â€
The terms served prior to 2020 would not count and the three-term limit would start fresh. Councilperson Adams is also proposing term limits for all Evansville officials including the mayor.
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke says, “I personally have never been a big fan of term limits in my opinion. Voters, I think, pretty much have a good handle on when their elected representatives have stopped being effective for them.â€
This was just a first reading so no action was taken.
The next reading will be in two weeks and will include a time for the public to speak on the matter.
This Week at USI
USI To Host Fourth Annual Celebration Of Engagement
The University of Southern Indiana will host its fourth annual Celebration of Engagement from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 27 in the Griffin Center. The event will feature talks by University officials and a panel providing USI faculty, staff and the community with experiences related to customized training, applied research, economic development, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. Guests are encouraged to stay for an interactive engagement fair and reception in the Griffin Center Great Room. Included in the engagement fair will be networking, refreshments and the opportunity to learn more about how to engage with USI. Â Read More
7 p.m. Wednesday, February 28
 Professor To Present Resistance On Art,Feminism
The University of Southern Indiana Society for Arts and Humanities will be hosting a presentation by Dr. Guisela Latorre, associate professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies at the Ohio State University, at 7 p.m.Wednesday, February 28, in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the USI Liberal Arts Center. The presentation, entitled “Chicana Feminist Murals of Resistance,†is free and open to the public with a reception to follow. Read More
11 a.m. Thursday, March 1
Board Of Trustees Meeting
The University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 1 in the Griffin Center Great Hall. Documents for the meeting are posted on the USI web site at www.usi.edu/trustee. Note that the documents are subject to change.
9 a.m. Saturday, March 3
Run Into Madness 7K
The third annual 7K will begin on USI’s campus, loop into Schutte Road, and will finish on the Burdette bike path. The Run into Madness 7K is the second race in the Romain Subaru Screaming Eagles Running Series. Registration discounts apply when registering for the entire series. During this event, University Boulevard will have lane restrictions and there may be traffic delays on campus roadways. Parking lot access may also be restricted. Please drive safely and be alert to race participants on the roadway. More Information
Exhibit open through Wednesday, March 14
2017 USI Efroymson Fellow To Showcase Work At McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries
“I Made This for You,†an exhibit created by Matt Perez, a 2015 graduate, during his yearlong Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship at the University of Southern Indiana, is on display in the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center on the USI campus. The exhibition will continue through Wednesday, March 14.
Monday, March 5 – Sunday, March 11
Spring Break
The University of Southern Indiana will not hold classes from Monday, March 5 through Sunday, March 11 for spring break. University offices will remain open. Classes will resume on Monday, March 12.
Ryan Taylor Earns Second MVC Player Of The Week Nod
ST. LOUIS – For the second time this season, University of Evansville junior Ryan Taylor has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week by the league office on Monday.
The unbelievable season continued for Taylor as he averaged 27.5 points per game over the last week for UE. Taylor dropped 30 points on Wednesday at Indiana State, hitting 11 shots while tying his career mark with eight rebounds.
He backed that up with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting and a 5-of-10 effort from long range in a 75-44 win over Southern Illinois. Taylor averaged 36 minutes per game over the course of the week along with 6.5 rebounds.
Taylor and his squad are preparing for the Arch Madness opener on Thursday against UNI.
SUPER NEWS FOR PJ MASKS FANS!
RECORD-BREAKING LIVE-ACTION MUSICAL ADVENTURE BRINGS ENTERTAINMENT ONE’S HIT
ANIMATED TV SERIES BACK TO THE STAGE TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 2 AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN – ‘PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero,’ the hit musical production, will head back to the stage, touring across North America making a stop at Victory Theatre May 12th at 4 PM. General public on-sale will start Friday, March 2nd at 10am local time.
The live show is based on eOne’s top-rated animated TV series, which airs daily on Disney Junior. Catboy, Owlette, Gekko, and the Baddies will delight fans of all ages with live performances featuring world-class production, familiar and original music, and immersive interactivity.
PJ Masks, the hit series now in its second season, follows the thrilling nighttime adventures of three young friends who transform into their dynamic alter egos, Catboy, Owlette and Gekko, when they put on their pajamas at night and activate their animal amulets. Together, they embark on action-packed capers, solving mysteries and learning valuable lessons along the way.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.pjmaskslive.com. ###
Tickets may be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745- 3000