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Men’s Basketball Opens Season Series Against Valparaiso

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For the first time as members of the Missouri Valley Conference, the University of Evansville and Valparaiso clash on the hardwood with a game on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in Valparaiso, Ind.

Prior to the Crusaders joining the MVC, the two teams have met on 83 occasions with the Purple Aces winning 66 of those meetings.

On Saturday, UE lost its third game in a row, dropping a 66-53 game at Bradley; the Braves opened the game on a 14-2 run and held on as the Aces got within a point in the first half.  The third 3-pointer of the first half pushed senior Blake Simmons over the 1,000-point mark in his UE career.  Simmons became the 49th player in program history to reach the mark.  He finished the contest with a team-best 12 points and has reached double figures in 11 of his last 13 games.

In his last five games, junior Dainius Chatkevicius has averaged 7.2 rebounds per game while hitting double figures on two occasions.  Chatkevicius has finished with double digit rebounds in two of the last four games, including a career-best of 11 against Missouri State.  His 5.5 boards per game ranks 15th in the MVC while he is one of the most accurate shooters in the league, sitting at 52.2%.

After being held scoreless in the first half at Bradley, Ryan Taylor erupted with 10 in the final 20 minutes to make it a perfect 14-for-14 this season in reaching double figures.  Taylor holds the MVC scoring lead with 19.6 points per game while averaging a league-best 35.4 minutes per contest.

Valparaiso enters Wednesday’s game with a record of 11-10 and 2-6 in the MVC.  The Crusaders opened the season winning their first eight games, but have gone 3-10 since that time.  Pacing the squad is Tevonn Walker with 15.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest; he also has a team-high 35 steals.  Bakari Evelyn checks in with 11.1 PPG and scored a team-high 19 points on Sunday against Loyola.  Center Derrik Smits is the son of former Indiana Pacers start Rik Smits.

Supreme Court To Consider Sentence Modification Question

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The Indiana Supreme Court will consider a sentence modification question that is also getting attention from the Indiana General Assembly when it hears oral arguments this week.

The high court will hear the case of State of Indiana v. Pebble Stafford, 39S04-1712-CR-00749, at 9:45 a.m. Thursday. The central question in the case is whether courts have discretion to modify sentences that both parties agreed to pursuant to a fixed-sentence plea agreement.

In an October opinion, the Indiana Court of Appeals said “Yes,” determining that language in Indiana Code section 35-38-1-17(l) prohibits all forms of sentence modification waivers, even waivers that are inherent to the nature of fixed pleas.

The language of section (l) came about as part of the 2014 criminal code reform legislation, and lawmakers are now saying the appellate court’s interpretation of that language did not align with their legislative intent. Thus, Senate Bill 64 was filed to allow for fixed plea modifications only with prosecutorial consent.

Also on Thursday, the justices will consider whether to grant transfer to the case of Christopher K. Kesling, et al., v. Andrew C. Kesling, et al., 46A03-1701-MI-00064. That case addresses the question of whether three siblings who co-own a family business with their brother, Andrew Kesling, can pursue a direct action against Kesling.

A divided Indiana Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment for TP Orthodontics, Inc. – the Kesling family business that Andrew owns 51 percent of – finding Andrew’s three siblings failed to prove the exception under Barth v. Barth, 659 N.E.2d 559, 560 (Ind. 1995) allowed them to bring a direct action against their brother. Judge Michael Barnes dissented.

Oral arguments in the Kesling case will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

William Issac Montrose: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Seleina Ann Shoultz: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Denver Jo Leonard: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony)

Ethan Lee Ferguson: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

Cameron Phillip Manion: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Rachel Click: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)

AG Curtis Hill joins bipartisan coalition in pushing to eliminate job-killing power plan

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Attorney General Curtis Hill has joined a coalition of 26 states and state agencies in support of permanently rescinding the so-called Clean Power Plan.

The bipartisan coalition filed its public comment letter as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed repeal of the Power Plan. It encourages the EPA to eliminate the overreaching Obama-era rule and return authority to manage energy resources to the states.

“Everyone believes in protecting the environment and working toward cleaner energy production,” said Attorney General Hill. “The issue here is the federal government’s usurpation of prerogatives that rightfully should remain at the state level. We must always stand prepared to defend Indiana against federal overreach.”

Attorney General Hill joined the West Virginia-led letter with attorneys general from Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming, along with the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and the Mississippi Public Service Commission.

USI Partners With National Aging Expert To Develop Multi-Generational Community

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The University of Southern Indiana and the USI Foundation are partnering with Dr. Bill Thomas, a nationally-renowned expert on aging, with support from AARP and AARP Indiana, on a year-long pilot project aimed at creating a cultural transformation related to aging in community. The MAGIC Project will create a Multi-Ability, multi-Generational, Inclusive Community (MAGIC) housing model for both students and older adults.

The pilot project uses participatory design to include campus and community partners and will kick off with design and construction of a USI MAGIC Model House, a demonstration home that will showcase accessibility, smart-home connectivity and innovative modular, prefabricated construction developed by Thomas’ new Minka project. Minkas are intended by Thomas to create an affordable housing platform that can be adapted to meet the needs of people of different ages and abilities.

Thomas’ compact Minka dwellings are designed to maximize independence and well-being through the application of smart-home technology integrated with community and home-based supports and a minimalist ethos. The pilot MAGIC Model House, which will be located on or near the USI campus, will serve as an educational environment to drive innovation for future design, functionality, and connectivity of similar units that would be used to build MAGIC housing.

“USI has been a leader in interdisciplinary healthcare strategies for a number of years,” said Dr. Ann White, dean of USI’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. “We are excited about the possibilities of this unique pilot project that will bring nursing and health professions together with other disciplines, like social work and engineering, while incorporating research outcomes, in an effort to change the way we look at aging in our society.”

Additionally, Thomas and his team plan to work with USI faculty, students and community partners, including Indiana AARP, local for-profit and non-profit organizations and volunteers, to develop a model framework for building multi-generational, inclusive communities. The concept for a pod-type MAGIC community could be implemented on a university campus, or in a community setting. While the specifics of what such an arrangement might look like are only beginning to be considered, Thomas envisions a community where students from a variety of disciplines work, live and study in close proximity to older adults, with a focus on fostering what Thomas calls “independence together” through social engagement, healthy eating, and physical activity.

“We are fascinated by this extraordinary institution of public learning and this extraordinary community,” said Thomas. “As I’ve traveled the world, I’ve rarely seen its equal in terms of university and community working together in partnership. We are looking forward to an intensive, creative collaboration, which I believe is going to lead USI into a leadership position in the area of bringing younger people and older people back together at the heart of our communities and our society. The passion, foresight, hard work and diligence of this University’s founders have given us this opportunity to explore the future together.”

Thomas and his team will work closely with USI faculty, students and administrators as the project move forward. Thomas intends to make regular visits to the University during the spring semester where he will be directly involved in the process.

The USI pilot project is being funded by the University, the USI Foundation and AARP, which has worked with Thomas previously on projects related to its Disrupt Aging initiative.

Thomas first came to the USI campus as part of the University’s Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness conference in 2011. He returned as the keynote speaker for the conference in 2017. Over this time, his relationship with the University has grown. White said Thomas was particularly taken by the culture of the University and wanted to find a way to bring the message of his ChangingAging Tour to the campus and the community. Thomas and his team presented two live performances at USI’s Performance Center in November during a day-long event. Talks with key University administrators continued, culminating in the current partnership and pilot project.

Adopt A Pet

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Pebbles is a female potbellied pig! Don’t worry, the devil horns were just an “easy” costume to get on her head… she’s a good girl! She will need a pig-savvy family who can help teach her manners. Pebbles was transferred to VHS from Evansville Animal Care & Control. She’s about 3 years old. She loves all manner of food, particularly Cheerios! Pigs can now live in Evansville city limits with the proper city license. Her $100 adoption fee includes her spay & vaccines. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or vhslifesaver.org for details!

Police Pension Board Meeting

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The Evansville Police Department Police Pension Board will hold an Executive Session on Wednesday, January 24, 2018at 8:15 a.m.  The Meeting will be held in Room 301 of the Civic Center Plaza.

The Executive Session will be closed as provided by: I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(7) For a discussion of records classified as confidential by state or federal statute.

Immediately following the Executive Session, a regular Open Session will be held in Room 301 of the Civic Center Plaza.

Broadway Balcony Club

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The Broadway Balcony Club has arrived at the Old National Events Plaza’s Aiken Theatre and you can become a member for only $89! You’ll get a Ticket for the three Broadway Shows:

Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story – Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 3:00 pm   GET TICKETS!

Now in its’ 27th amazing year, the “World’s Most Successful Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical” continues to thrill audiences around the world.  Click for more information

Dirty Dancing – Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 7:30 pm   GET TICKETS!

THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.  Click for more information

The Wizard of Oz – Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7:30pm   GET TICKETS!

There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Evansville!  Click for more information 

Your subscription also includes a drink voucher for each show good for your choice of domestic beer, house wine or soda. Broadway Balcony Club tickets are located in price level 3 seating areas only.

Broadway Balcony Club Tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or 1-800-745-3000 or at our Box Office. Contact our Box Office to redeem your vouchers for actual tickets.

USI Finishes Homestead Thursday, Hits The Road Saturday

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball concludes its three-game homestand Thursday when it hosts the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for a 7:30 p.m. contest at the Physical Activities Center. Following Thursday’s home contest, USI hits the road to visit McKendree University Saturday at 3 p.m. in Lebanon, Illinois.

Game coverage for all of USI’s game action, including live stats, video stream, and audio broadcasts, is available at GoUSIEagles.com. The games also can be heard on ESPN 97.7 WREF and 95.7FM The Spin.

USI Men’s Basketball Week 10 Notes: 

USI receives votes for a national poll. USI received votes for the D2SIDA Media Poll this week. The Screaming Eagles received votes two-straight weeks in December but has not appeared in the D2SIDA Media Poll or the NABC Top 25 Poll this year.

Eagles sweep GLVC weekend. USI posted a 2-0 GLVC weekend with a 98-78 victory over Missouri University of Science & Technology and an 85-76 thriller over Truman State University. Freshman forward Emmanuel Little recorded the Eagles’ first 20-20 game since 2014 in helping lead USI to a 98-78 victory over Missouri S&T. Little scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed a season-best 21 rebounds to become the first 20-20 Eagle since Aaron Nelson had a 24 point, 23 rebound night versus Missouri S&T January 9, 2014.

USI had to battle back from a 13-point second half deficit to defeat Truman State. Junior guard/forward Nate Hansen posted a season-high 23 points to lead the Eagles comeback win over the Bulldogs while tying season-bests with eight rebounds and two steals.

USI Women’s Hoops look to continue win streak

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball looks to continue its four-game winning streak Thursday at 5:30 p.m. when it hosts the University of Wisconsin-Parkside at the Physical Activities Center. The Screaming Eagles also visit McKendree University Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lebanon, Illinois.

Both games can be heard on WSWI 95.7 FM, while live stats, audio and GLVC Sports Network coverage can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.

USI begins the week with a 15-2 overall record and a 7-1 mark in GLVC play. The Eagles moved five spots to No. 10 in the latest Division II Media Poll and one spot to No. 20 in the latest USA Today Sports/Division II Coaches’ Poll.

USI Women’s Basketball Notes (1/23/18)
• Last week. USI Women’s Basketball posted a 3-0 record in GLVC play last week. The Eagles began the week with a 67-59 road win over Bellarmine before returning to the PAC to earn a 90-71 win over Missouri S&T and a 70-50 victory over Truman State.

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