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McGrath’s golden goal pushes Aces past Central Arkansas

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In the 100th minute, senior midfielder Ian McGrath scored a golden goal to give the University of Evansville men’s soccer team a 2-1 overtime victory over Central Arkansas on Tuesday night at Arad McCutchan Stadium.

“We say it all the time, there’s no give up, there’s no quit, there’s no lack of fight in this team,” said Aces head coach Marshall Ray. “We’ve done a great job on our home field in overtime games this season and last year of always coming back and competing and believing in ourselves and trying to find a way to get a result.”

The win is the Aces (8-7-1, 2-3-1 MVC) third this season in overtime matches played at Arad McCutchan Stadium.

McGrath and sophomore forward Ben Weber each scored and recorded an assist to lead the Aces. In goal, senior Matthew Keller earned his sixth victory of the season, making a pair of saves and allowing one goal. For the Bears (7-9, 5-2 MVC), Niklas Brodacki scored his MVC-best 11th goal of the year in the loss.

Central Arkansas scored first in the 33rd minute as Brodacki broke free through the Aces’ backline and made a long run before slipping it into the back of the net to give the Bears a 1-0 lead.

Box Score (PDF)

The Aces answered in the 63rd minute as junior forward Zac Blaydes crossed the ball in and found McGrath at the far post. McGrath headed the ball across the face of goal and Weber tapped it past the Bears’ keeper to tie the match at a goal apiece.

Weber nearly had his second goal of the night in the 84th minute as he fired a shot just wide of the far post on a one-on-one opportunity.

Nearly the entire first overtime passed by before Evansville found its game-winner off the foot of McGrath. With just 16 seconds left in the first overtime, sophomore defender Simon Waever launched a throw-in that was headed by senior defender Chris Shuck. The ball traveled deeper into the box where Weber got his head on it and flipped it back to McGrath, who spun and clipped the ball past the Bears’ keeper and in for his fifth game-winning goal of the year.

“Simon had a decent throw, but Chris Shuck really did a lot to get to that ball and flick it on,” said Ray. “(McGrath) has been nicknamed “McClutch” and he finds his way into the game and makes a huge impact for us and he was battling and fought for that last goal.”

In the match, Evansville and Central Arkansas tied with 11 shots each with the Aces owning a slight edge on shots on-goal, 4-3.

Eagles sweep Trojans in Dig for Cure match

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University of Southern Indiana Volleyball recorded a 44-22 advantage in kills Tuesday night as it earned a 25-15, 25-16, 25-18 Midwest Region victory over visiting Trevecca Nazarene University at the Physical Activities Center.

Senior middle hitter Te’Ayla Whitfield (Fort Wayne, Indiana) tallied a match-high 11 kills to go along with a .333 attacking percentage, while sophomore outside hitter Mikaila Humphrey (Floyd Knobs, Indiana) had 10 kills. Freshman setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) had a match-high 19 assists before giving way to junior setter Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) late in the second set. Peoples finished with 14 assists, including 10 in the final stanza.

The Screaming Eagles (10-14), who wore their pink uniforms for their annual “Dig for the Cure” match, got 17 digs from senior libero Shannon Farrell(Munster, Indiana). Junior defensive specialist Haley Limper (Springfield, Illinois) and sophomore defensive specialist Lizzy Gardner (Lafayette, Indiana) each finished with 10 digs to aid the Eagles’ defense.

USI, which has won seven of its last eight matches, held the Trojans (4-19) to a .120 attacking percentage while posting a .223 clip of its own.

The Eagles resume Great Lakes Valley Conference play Friday at 7 p.m. when they travel to Liberty, Missouri, to take on William Jewell College. USI also visits Truman State University Saturday at 3 p.m. in Kirksville, Missouri.

Set 1
USI, which used a 6-0 run early in the opening set to create separation between the two teams, held the Trojans to just four kills and a negative .032 attacking clip to earn the 10-point win. Whitfield had four kills and a .375 attacking percentage to lead the Eagles in the opening frame.

Set 2
The Eagles erupted for 12 straight points to build a commanding 12-1 cushion early in the second stanza. Humphrey and Whitfield each had five kills to pace an Eagles offense that had 16 kills and hit .364.

Set 3
In easily what was the match’s most competitive set, the Eagles used a 9-2 run midway through the third frame to break an 11-11 tie and complete the three-set sweep. USI had 15 kills in the final frame, including four from sophomore right side hitter Shawntel James (Elkhart, Indiana) as well as three each from Humphrey, Whitfield and sophomore middle hitter Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois).

Short Box Score (Match)
Trevecca Nazarene vs Southern Indiana (Oct 24, 2017 at Evansville, IN)

Southern Indiana def. Trevecca Nazarene 25-15,25-16,25-18

Trevecca Nazarene (4-19) (Kills-aces-blocks) – Clements, Madison 6-0-3; Holmberg, Mary 6-0-3; Sprinkle, Jordan 5-0-1; Reinthaler, Claire 3-0-1; Swanger, Morgan 1-0-0; Moll, Danielle 1-0-0; Bingham, Miranda 0-1-0; Totals 22-1-4.0. (Assists) – . (Dig leaders) – Pierce, Gracie 17; Bingham, Miranda 7

Southern Indiana (10-14) (Kills-aces-blocks) – Whitfield, Te’Ayla 11-1-1; Humphrey, Mikaila 10-0-1; James, Shawntel 6-0-0; Coleman, Elexis 5-0-0; Stose, Lindsey 4-0-0; Cepicky, Casey 3-0-0; Yochum, Alyssa 2-0-0; Peoples, Erika 1-1-0; Garnett, Jayla 1-0-0; Gardner, Lizzy 1-2-0; Farrell, Shannon 0-2-0; Totals 44-6-1.0. (Assists) – Cepicky, Casey 19; Peoples, Erika 14. (Dig leaders) – Farrell, Shannon 17; Limper, Haley 10; Gardner, Lizzy 10

 

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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WELL KNOWN BUSINESS LEADER STEVE HAMMER ANNOUNCES FOR COUNTY COMMISSION SEAT

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A well known community leader and businessman Steven W. Hammer has decided to run for the Vanderburgh County District #2 County Commission seat. Mr. Hammer is a lifelong Vanderburgh County resident.

He is married to Ashley Hammer, a cardiology Nurse Practitioner at St. Vincent Hospital, for 10 years. They have two (2) children, William, 20 and Addison, 7 and a dog named Flynn.

Steve is a successful real estate investor and restaurateur. He is a Principal Partner at Ohio Valley Properties and Roca Bar-North.

He is a 1988 graduate of Evansville Central High School and a 1992 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

Steve and his wife Ashley are very much involved in the activities at St. Benedict Cathedral School and St. Benedict Church.

Mr. Hammer is a Vanderburgh County Republican precinct committeeman. He is also a member of University of Kentucky Alumni Association and a Life Member, active member of the University of Evansville Purple Aces Presidents Club, supporter of the Ted and Clare Ziemer Society of St. Vincent, and is a member of the Metropolitan Evansville Chamber of Commerce.

When we asked  Mr. Hammer why is running for the District #2 Vanderburgh County Commission he told us that; “he want to make it easier to do business with county government.”  He promised that he “will vote for any measure that promotes affordable and reasonable economic growth.”  He also added; “as County Commissioner, he will be a financial watchdog that will ensures good public policy”.  He feels that “when we prosper as a community, we shall prosper individually.”

Mr. Hammer also feels that the “drug epidemic” has destroy the fabric of many families in our community and has placed a heavy burdens upon the courts and confinement facilities. if elected he will prioritize teen and young adult prevention programs, treatment programs for offenders and punishment by incarceration if necessary, in that order.

Finally he stated that he will focus on infrastructure improvements. Good quality roadway projects, attractive public and private signage ordinances and smooth traffic flow will increase our ability to encourage existing corporations to build new additions to their facilities but also will attract out of the area corporations to relocate in Vanderburgh County.

Evansville’s Healthy Communities Partnership Hosts Training at Dream Center

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Channel 44 News: Evansville’s Healthy Communities Partnership Hosts Training at Dream Center

OCTOBER 24TH, 2017  MELANIE ZAYAS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Evansville’s Healthy Communities Partnership (HCP) has partnered with Playworks in an effort to train adults who work in after school camps. Many coordinators showed up to attend the three day training to come up with methods to keep children active during recess activities. The training also serves to solve conflicts between activities and will continue on October 25th and 26th.
Robin Deem, a Marketing and Social Media/Wellness Coordinator for ECHO Community Healthcare says, “It teaches kids to cooperate and not only does it teach them to cooperate but it’s in a physical capacity to where they can take it to things they have learned while they are playing. It goes further out into the classroom and even in life skills when they are having fun, teaching them social skills as well as follow rules and have fun at the same time.”
Playworks has created a recess and play program that is used in more than 900 schools throughout the U.S. Research conducted by Stanford University and Mathematica Policy Research reports that in the Playworks schools examined, bullying decreased, children felt safer, there was more vigorous physical activity, and teachers gained eight minutes of quality classroom time each day.
HCP’s primary goal is to reduce childhood obesity by 20 percent by the year 2020.

Scholarships Available To Non-Traditional Female Students

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 Applications for the 2018 POWER Scholarship will be accepted through Dec. 20, according to State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville).

POWER is the General Assembly’s caucus primarily for women legislators interested in improving the quality of life for Hoosier residents.

Sullivan said the scholarship is for non-traditional female students whose education was delayed or interrupted. The organization is also placing a high priority on women who give back to their communities and whose goals and desires for education align with their passions.

“POWER raises funds for these scholarships to help lessen the financial burden those who are returning to school or seeking advancement in their careers,” said Sullivan, who is serving as the president of POWER. “Stay-at-home moms entering the workplace could also benefit from this program. We hope to encourage more community-minded women to increase their level of education and possibly move into public service.”

There will be $750 scholarships awarded to 18 women across the state, two women in each of Indiana’s nine congressional districts.

Visit the POWER website for edibility requirements, selection criteria and other critical information. Applications can be submitted online at www.inpowercaucus.org.

 

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Castle Knights Give Back Game Totals Over $24,000 

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On October 19th, a check totaling $21,000 from the Castle Knights Give Back Game was presented to the Tackling Suicide Awareness Fund and Youth First, Inc., by the Castle Parents Football Club.

An additional $3,124 was raised by Mater Dei High School and an Azzip Pizza Give Back Day for a grand total of $24,124.

The Castle Knights Give Back Game and a pre-game suicide awareness walk were held on September 22nd. Funds were raised from the sales of t-shirts, balloons, and other promotional items as well as fundraisers held by student groups.

Proceeds will be used for Youth First social work and prevention services at Castle and Mater Dei high schools.

 

Local Domestic Violence Shelter Receives $20,000 Grant During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Mary Kay FoundationSM is awarding $20,000 grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam for a total of $3 million. Local shelter Albion Fellows Bacon Center was chosen to receive one of the annual grants to further the organization’s efforts to combat domestic violence and provide services throughout southern Indiana. This year’s highly sought-after grant slate brings the total investment in The Foundation’s annual shelter grant program to nearly $42 million.

Albion will use the grant funding to continue our mission and to support the essential services the organization provides. Much like other recipients that use the unrestricted funds for basic operating expenses, hiring much-needed personnel, completing repairs and renovations or adding programs and resources based on the unique needs of their shelter and the clients they serve.

“At Albion we are incredibly grateful for support from The Mary Kay FoundationSM and its continued commitment to break the cycle of domestic violence,” said Executive Director, Kristie Byrns. “Offering emergency housing for the clients we serve, that also means providing meals, laundry facilities, advocacy, and an untold number of other resources to help survivors get back on their feet after experiencing unspeakable abuse,” said Penny Grubb, Residential Program Director.

While serving as an emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence, Albion also provides services to those impacted by these types of violence that do not need shelter in our nonresidential program. In addition, our organization provides prevention education and training to end the cycle of violence. All services are free and confidential and are provided 24 hours a day. During 2016, our Shelter Program provided 9,304 nights of safe shelter, our Nonresidential Program assisted 2,845 victims, and our Community and Prevention Education reached 12,107 adults and children.

“More than 700 domestic violence shelters nationwide applied for The Mary Kay FoundationSM shelter grants this year, which demonstrates the overwhelming need to maintain critical services and provide a safe haven for the survivors of an epidemic that impacts one in every four women,” said Anne Crews, board member of The Mary Kay FoundationSM and Vice President of Public Affairs for Mary Kay Inc. “Working to prevent and end domestic violence is a cornerstone of The Foundation, Mary Kay Inc. and for countless members of our independent sales force. Since 2000, The Foundation has invested tens of millions of dollars in our shelter grant program and without a doubt, we know these funds make a difference in homes and communities across the country.”

About The Mary Kay FoundationSM
The Mary Kay FoundationSM was created in 1996, and its mission is two-fold: to fund research of cancers affecting women

and to help prevent domestic violence while raising awareness of the issue. The Mary Kay FoundationSM has awarded $70.7 million to shelters and programs addressing domestic violence prevention and cancer researchers and related causes throughout the United States. To learn more about The Mary Kay FoundationSM, please visit www.marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES (652-2737).

Adopt A Pet

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Goose is a male Plott Hound mix. He’s  4 years old. He’s a big guy, weighing in at over 100 lbs.! Goose is very laid-back and loves everything. His adoption fee is $100. He will be neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations before going home. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or vhslifesaver.org for details!

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