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St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For Week Of January 3, 2018
Kayleen Fox and Steven Kirby, Evansville, IN, daughter, Ally Bree, Dec. 25
Amy and Drew Williams, Newburgh, IN, daughter, Abigail Elizabeth, Dec. 26
Laci and Andrew Lamont, Crossville, IL, daughter, Adler Drew Conlynn, Dec. 26
Leslie and Bradley Schaefer, Evansville, IN, daughter, Gabriella Alena Ruth, Dec. 26
Brittany and Scott Hendrick, Evansville, IN, son, Kayden Scott, Dec. 27
Tasha Brown, Evansville, IN, daughter, De’Zire Desirae, Dec. 27
Trisha Hahn and Nathan Wright, Evansville, IN, son, William Thomas, Dec. 27
Jordan Revalee and Enrique Powers, Fort Branch, IN, son, Jameson Walter, Dec. 27
Amanda and Travis Tison, Evansville, IN, son, Theo Nathaniel, Dec. 28
Jennifer and Ryan Nicholson, Evansville, IN, Daughter, Lillian Grace, Dec. 28
Ashley and David Howard, Evansville, IN, son, Nova Alan, Dec. 28
Samantha and Curtis Nimrick, Francisco, IN, son, Havok John Ray, Dec. 29
Sarah and David Asher, Sebree, KY, daughter, Alvie Ann, Dec. 29
Sierra Tausch and Isiah Hall, Princeton, IN, daughter, Luna Louise, Dec. 29
Haley Carden and Lucas Boarman, Evansville, IN, son, Cooper Darrell, Dec. 29
Christina Murray, Evansville, IN, daughter, Kayleigh Grace, Dec. 30
Megan and Raymond Lemy Nacisse, Evansville, IN, daughter, Amayah Rosella, Dec. 30
Heather Walston and Nathan Sales, Mount Carmel, IL, son, Kellan Charles, Dec. 30
Whitney Harris and Brent Smith, Henderson, KY, daughter, Nevaeh Carolann, Dec. 30
Denisa and Robert Godwin, Evansville, IN, son, Dominick Robert Esaias, Dec. 31
7th Circuit Reinstates Monarch-Linked Liquor Distribution Suit
The legal battle over an Indiana law that prohibits companies from holding permits for both beer and liquor wholesaling will continue after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a federal case that challenges the enforcement of Indiana’s prohibited-interest statute.
The case of E.F. Transit, Inc. v. David Cook, et al., 16-3641, traces back to 2009, when E.F. Transit — an Indiana motor carrier that warehouses and transports beer, wine and liquor — entered into a tentative agreement to provide services for Indiana Wholesale, a wine and liquor wholesaler. The agreement would have allowed E.F. Transit to transport Indiana Wholesaler’s products in tandem with its deliveries for E.F.’s largest customer, Monarch Beverage.
Monarch is licensed as a beer and wine wholesaler that shares both ownership and leadership with E.F. Transit. That relationship raised concerns at the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, which found that E.F. had an indirect interest in Monarch’s beer wholesaling permit. Thus, there were concerns about violations of Indiana’s prohibited-interest statute if E.F.’s relationship with Indiana Wholesale, which had a liquor wholesaling permit, proceeded.
Indiana Wholesale eventually withdrew from the agreement after the ATC refused to give its stamp of approval to the arrangement, prompting E.F.’s instant suit against the commission and its individual commissioners. The transportation company alleged the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act preempted enforcement of Indiana’s prohibited-interest laws, but the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana dismissed the claim on ripeness grounds.
While E.F. Transit’s federal case was up on appeal, the Indiana Supreme Court issued a ruling in July in the related case of Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission v. Spirted Sales, LLC, 79 N.E.3d 371, 379 (Ind. 2017). In that case, the justices — excluding Mark Massa, who did not participate, and Christopher Goff, who had not yet joined the court — overturned a ruling granting Spirited Sales, LLC a liquor wholesaling permit. Spirited is an affiliate of Monarch, so the justices concluded “Monarch and Spirited’s overlapping ownership … bars Spirited from obtaining the sought-after permit.â€
The high court also concluded the “ties between EFT and Monarch (are) so extensive that EFT could reasonably be deemed to hold an interest in a beer wholesaler’s permit — an interest prohibited by a combined reading of (Indiana Code) sections 7.1-5-9-6 and 7.1-1-2-5.†That decision eliminates the ripeness concerns in the instant federal case, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Diane Sykes wrote in a Tuesday reversal of the district court’s dismissal.
“…(T)he Indiana Supreme Court has now construed the prohibited-interest statutes to forbid E.F. Transit from entering into an agreement like the one it negotiated with Indiana Wholesale (or any similar company),†Sykes wrote. “Although the penalty of a permit revocation would fall on Monarch, prosecution for a prohibited-interest violation is a standing threat against both it and E.F. Transit.â€
“That’s easily enough for a ripe claim,†Sykes wrote.
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Eagles resume GLVC play Thursday
University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball resumes Great Lakes Valley Conference play Thursday at 5:30 p.m. when it hosts the University of Missouri-St. Louis at the Physical Activities Center.
The Screaming Eagles (10-1, 2-0 GLVC) also visit No. 8 Drury University in a Top 25 showdown Saturday at 1 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri. USI begins the week ranked No. 9 in the latest Division II Media Poll and No. 20 in the USA Today Sports/Division II Coaches’ Poll, while Drury is No. 8 in the coaches’ poll and No. 20 in the media poll.
USI is looking to avenge the 65-59 setback they suffered at the hands of the Tritons last year in St. Louis, while it is looking for its second straight win over Drury after topping the Panthers, 84-78, last year at the PAC.
Missouri-St. Louis (7-3, 1-2 GLVC) has won four straight games enter Thursday’s game, while the Panthers (11-1, 3-0 GLVC) have won a league-best nine consecutive games.
Both games this week can be heard on WSWI 95.7 FM as well as online at www.957thespin.com. Live stats and GLVC Sports Network coverage also are available at GoUSIEagles.com.
USI Women’s Basketball Notes (1/3/18)
• Eagles end 2017 with win. USI Women’s Basketball ended the 2017 calendar year with an 83-46 win over Grace College. Dating back to last season, the Eagles went a combined 24-4 in 2017, including 14-3 to end the 2016-17 campaign.
• Leaders vs. Grace. Freshman guard Emma DeHart had a career-high 14 points to lead the Eagles in their win over Grace. Senior forward Morgan Dahlstrom added 12 points, while junior guard Alex Davidson and junior forward/center Mikayla Rowan contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively.
• Season Leaders. Senior guard/forward Kaydie Grooms and senior forward Morgan Dahlstrom continue to lead the Eagles in scoring with 17.4 and 16.2 points per game, respectively. Dahlstrom leads USI with 9.5 rebounds per contest, while senior forward Randa Harshbarger is averaging a team-high 3.7 assists per appearance.
• Eagles sporting one of DII’s top defenses. USI begins the week with one of the nation’s best defenses, ranking sixth in the nation in scoring defense (51.9 ppg), 11th in field goal defense (.337), 13th in blocks (5.4 bpg), 18th in steals (12.2 spg) and 38th in three-point field goal percentage defense (.263). USI has held its opponents to 50-or-fewer points six times this year and to 60-or-fewer points nine times.
• USI in the Top 25. USI slipped one spot to No. 9 in the latest Division II Media Poll and held its spot at No. 20 in the latest USA Today Sports/NCAA Division II Coaches’ Poll. USI also slipped to No. 6 in the latest Herosports.com Division II rankings and No. 8 in the Massey Ratings.
• What’s next? The Eagles resume GLVC play Thursday when they host Missouri-St. Louis at the PAC. USI also visits No. 8 Drury Saturday in Springfield, Missouri.
• A look at UMSL. The Tritons resume GLVC play having won four straight games. Led by senior forward Shawnta Johnson, the Tritons have five players averaging 9.7 points per game or better. Johnson leads the Tritons with 12.6 points per game, while freshman forward Alex LaPorta is averaging 9.7 points and a GLVC-best 10.3 rebounds per game.
• A look at Drury. The Panthers have the GLVC’s longest winning streak at nine straight as they resume league play against the Eagles Saturday. Senior guards Alice Heinzler and Heather Harman lead the Panthers with 14.5 and 13.8 points per game, respectively, while sophomore forward Hailey Diestelkamp is averaging 12.6 points and a team-best 6.5 rebounds per appearance.
• Drury presents tough road challenge. USI is looking for its first win against Drury away from the PAC when it visits the Panthers Saturday. The Eagles are 0-7 all-time against the Panthers in Springfield, Missouri, and are 0-8 against Drury away from the PAC.
• What’s ahead? USI continues GLVC play January 11 when it hosts Indianapolis in its only contest of the week.
• Record book watch. Three players are in currently in USI’s record books:
–Kaydie Grooms is 11th in scoring (1,205), 14th in blocks (55), 15th in assists (200) and 22nd in rebounds (435);
–Randa Harshbarger is sixth in assists (300) and is 10th in steals (159);
–Morgan Dahlstrom is 11th in rebounds (548), tied for 12th in blocks (56), and is 31st in scoring (737).
• USI in statistical rankings. USI begins the week ranked first in the GLVC in six statistical categories including scoring defense, scoring margin, steals, field goal percentage defense, three-point field goal percentage defense and free throw percentage. The Eagles rank in the top five of 15 GLVC statistical categories and in the top 25 of seven NCAA II statistical categories.
• Eagles in statistical rankings. Several Eagles are in the top 15 of GLVC statistical categories to begin the week:
–Morgan Dahlstrom (7 categories) ranks No. 2 in total rebounds (9.5 rpg), defensive rebounds (6.5 drpg) and offensive rebounds (3.0 orpg);
–Alex Davidson (1 category) ranks No. 12 in three-point field goal percentage (.400);
–Kacy Eschweiler (1 category) is No. 10 in blocks (1.1 bpg);
–Kaydie Grooms (5 categories) is No. 4 in scoring (17.4 ppg);
–Imani Guy (1 category) is tied for 11th in blocks (1.0 bpg)
–Randa Harshbarger (3 categories) is No. 2 in steals (3.6 spg).
Haynie’s Corner Fire by Pat Sides
A crowd gathered in front of the remains of a devastating fire at Haynie’s Corner, which broke out early in the morning of March 26, 1944, across the street from the Alhambra Theater. Newspaper delivery boys discovered the fire and alerted the building’s residents shortly before an explosion was heard in the basement. At the time of the fire, Woods Drug Store No. 9 occupied the ground level and basement, and the upper floors were divided into several apartments. Considered a landmark and neighborhood gathering place, the three-story structure, built in 1895 by George W. Haynie, was reduced to rubble only seven years after extensive renovation following the flood of 1937.
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Messer Pushes to Include Permanent Repeal of Medical Device Tax in Spending Bill
U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today called for the upcoming government funding bill to include the repeal of Obamacare’s medical device tax.
The medical device tax was passed as part of Obamacare and imposes a 2.3 percent excise tax on all medical device sales. In 2015, Congress voted to delay the tax for two years and this week, the tax went back into effect.                        “Obamacare’s medical device tax is bad for Hoosiers and must be repealed,â€Â Messer said. “This tax halts innovation, prevents expansion and freezes hiring in Warsaw, Bloomington, Mishawaka, Indianapolis and other Hoosier communities. It’s time we provide certainty in the marketplace, or risk having these jobs shipped overseas.”
Messer is an original cosponsor of Rep. Jackie Walorski’s (IN-02) legislation, H.R. 4617, which suspends the medical device tax for five years.
Medical device companies employ roughly 16,000 people in Indiana, second in the nation only to California.
Stringtown Teacher Receives January Cause for Applause
Stringtown Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Jim Schmidt is the January recipient of the EVSC’s Cause for Applause award. The award seeks to recognize individuals who go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities.
In 1968, Apollo 8 was the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon. It also was the year that Jim Schmidt started teaching in the EVSC. Fast-forward 50 years and Schmidt is still as dedicated as ever.
Schmidt, who was nominated by Stringtown Elementary School Secretary Charla Fitzsimmons, has served as a classroom teacher and is currently physical education teacher and girls and boys basketball coach at Stringtown. In her nomination letter, Fitzsimmons sites Schmidt’s unwavering commitment to the students at Stringtown.
Fitszimmons talks about a near fatal accident in which Schmidt was involved over the summer. Doctors told Schmidt he wouldn’t be able to return to school until at least February. However, according to Fitzsimmons, Schmidt amazed everyone by returning in October to ensure he could start the basketball season with his players.
In addition, Schmidt also plants trees around the school to replace those that are lost due to storms or age. He checks on the trees year round to water and ensure their progress.
“Jim adds so much to our schools and the kids love him,†Fitzsimmons wrote. “He invests so much of his time to the kids at school and in my opinion, he truly deserves the Cause for Applause award and is a perfect example of going above and beyond.â€
Anyone can nominate an employee of the EVSC for the award. Deadline for nominations is the third Friday of each month. To nominate an EVSC employee, go to www.evscschools.com and click on About Us and see Cause for Applause under Community. Paper forms are available at the schools for those without access to the Internet.
BREAKING NEWS: EPD Press Conference-Money Used in 2018 To Fight Gang Activity
Officials say money will be allocated in 2018 to fund a gang task force in Evansville after recent violent crimes lead the city into the New Year.
The gang task force will be split into two units, an intelligence unit, and an outreach unit with out reach programs where EPD meets with parents and kids likely, or known to partake in gang activity in an effort to prevent the kids from becoming apart of the criminal justice system, or victims of crimes themselves.
Mayor Winnecke, Evansville Police Chief Bolin, and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff David Wedding all came together in a press conference to talk about what the city plans to do about violent crimes.
Sheriff Wedding says there has been 19 murders in Evansville in 2017 alone, with 14Â being killed with a gun.
Evansville Police Chief Bolin says the department will continue building relationships with community outreach programs such as Coffee with a Cop.
Chief Bolin says the shot spotter, a device alerting the public to gun shots fired in the area, shows violent crimes have increased and the suspects are getting younger and younger.
That’s why in 2018, Mayor Winnecke says money will go towards improving the gang task force.
“We have additional resources allocated to the gang task force, and those officers charged specifically with getting people who have gun, and drug, and gang activity background off the streets, that’s the biggest difference. this new allocation of resources will be dedicated to getting those people off the streets, and that is where we think we can make the biggest dent in reducing the number of violent crimes and murders in the community.â€
Officials says neighborhood watch groups can request officers to their neighborhoods, but the list is long.
In 2017, E-P-D has responded to 827 shots fired calls and taken more than 480 guns off the street.
Chief Bolin says these numbers shows how proactive the department is in getting guns, and violent criminals off the street.
44News will have more details, and specifics of the conversation later tonight at 6 pm.