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Puerto Rican Families in Evansville Seek Relief

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Puerto Rican Families in Evansville Seek Relief

OCTOBER 17TH, 2017  MELANIE ZAYAS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 Since the tragic devastation from Hurricane Maria, many Puerto Rican families have been experiencing the toll of the aftermath. In Evansville, various organizations including HOLA and the Latino Chamber Alliance are joining forces to spread awareness around the area. Cindy Borrero of Evansville says she grew up in Puerto Rico and still has family living on the island. For weeks, Cindy has been working on getting a generator for her grandparents. They still have limited food and no running water. She says, “I feel like we need to remember that in Puerto Rico, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done on the island. A lot of people are suffering and a lot of people are dying. We have an entire island full of U.S. citizens that have no food or water.”

HOLA has plans to host a 5k walk to help with the relief effort. It is set for November 19th at Wesselman Park. HOLA members hope to see a lot people there supporting those in need.

Eagles Riding Five-Match In Streak Into Second Half Of GLVC Play

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University of Southern Indiana Volleyball looks to add to its five-match winning streak when it resumes Great Lakes Valley Conference play this weekend.

USI (8-13, 2-7 GLVC) begins the weekend with a stop in Louisville, Kentucky, to take on East Division rival Bellarmine University Friday at 6 p.m. (CDT). The Eagles travel to Indianapolis Saturday at 2 p.m. (CDT) to take on the University of Indianapolis.

Live stats and GLVC Sports Network coverage for both matches can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.

USI Volleyball Notes
Eagles streaking. The Screaming Eagles bring a five-match winning streak into the second half of GLVC play after going 4-0 in Midwest Region play last week, including 3-0 at the Midwest Region Crossover. The winning streak is USI’s longest since the Eagles strung together six straight victories during the 2015 campaign.

Last week’s leaders. Senior middle hitter Te’Ayla Whitfield (Fort Wayne, Indiana) recorded 2.27 kills and 1.47 blocks per set as well as a .397 attacking percentage to lead the Eagles last week. Sophomore outside hitter Mikaila Humphrey (Floyd Knobs, Indiana) had 3.93 kills per set and a .303 attacking percentage, while freshman setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) and senior libero Shannon Farrell(Munster, Indiana) averaged 11.00 assists and 4.13 digs per set, respectively.

Leaders during the streak. Whitfield is averaging 2.10 kills and 1.40 blocks per set to go along with a .375 attacking percentage in the last five matches, while sophomore middle hitter Elexis Coleman is pairing a .364 hitting clip with 3.05 kills and 1.15 blocks per frame. Humphrey is adding 3.90 kills per set, while Cepicky and Farrell are respectively contributing 11.15 assists and 4.35 digs per stanza.

GLVC statistical watch. USI has three players ranked in the top 10 of the GLVC to begin the week. Whitfield ranks seventh in the GLVC with a team-high 1.13 blocks per set, while Cepicky and Humphrey are respectively eighth in assists per set (8.44) and kills per set (3.22).

Record watch. Senior libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) ranks second all-time at USI with 1,692 career digs. Farrell is chasing former USI standout libero Kayla Heldman, who amassed a school-record 1,848 career digs from 2010-13.

USI versus Bellarmine. Friday’s match is the second time this year that the Eagles and Knights have hooked up. Bellarmine swept USI (25-18, 25-19, 25-12) at the PAC last month to earn its third straight win over the Eagles. The Knights are 16-5 overall and 6-3 in GLVC play after going 1-2 at the Crossover.

USI versus UIndy. Saturday’s meeting is the first of two matches between the Eagles and Greyhounds. UIndy, which defeated USI in four sets a year ago, begins the week with an 11-10 overall record and a 6-3 mark in league play after going 0-3 at the Crossover.

A look ahead. USI returns to the Physical Activities Center October 24 when it hosts Trevecca Nazarene University in its “Dig for the Cure” match. The Eagles visit William Jewell College and Truman State University October 27 and 28 before hosting three straight in the PAC to begin November.

St. Vincent And Purdue Team Up To Target Tobacco Use

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Free training program for healthcare professionals will help increase tobacco screenings in healthcare settings

Tobacco use causes more deaths than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, and suicides combined. It is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States, yet it kills more than 11,000 Hoosiers every year. To fight these devastating statistics, St. Vincent and Purdue University College of Pharmacy are launching a training program to increase tobacco screenings in healthcare settings.

Using the Rx for Change: Ask-Advise-Refer curriculum, St. Vincent will provide training, at no charge, for any healthcare professional in Indiana. The goal of these two-hour training sessions will be to provide trainees with an understanding of the impact of tobacco use on one’s health, give these professionals the training to advise patients for tobacco cessation, inform them about  medication options for smoking cessation, and explain how to refer to an evidence-based resource for additional assistance. Trainees can take advantage of receiving continuing education units, networking opportunities with industry peers, and the latest information regarding tobacco cessation and treatment.

St. Vincent is also working closely with the Indiana State Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Commission.  During the Rx for Change training, healthcare professionals are encouraged to refer patients to the state’s quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, which is an evidence-based cessation resource. St. Vincent will evaluate its efforts by determining if there is an increase in the number of participants who refer to the quitline after attending the training.

A local training will take place on the following date:

Wednesday, November 1, 2017                                                                                                                                                                     Peoples Trust and Savings Bank, 7199 Parker Drive, Newburgh, IN 47601

12 to 2 pm                     

A light lunch will be provided       

Space is limited. Please register at https://rxforchange_stvincentwarrick2.eventbrite.com. For additional information contact Jackie Richards, Respiratory Therapist, St. Vincent Evansville, at jmrichards@ascension.org or 812-485-5813.

VHS TO ACCEPT AT LEAST 12 DOGS FROM PUERTO RICO DISASTER RELIEF

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The Vanderburgh Humane Society is standing by to accept at least 12 dogs, possibly more, from Puerto Rico disaster relief on Monday, October 16th.

Approximately 120 animals will arrive at the Indianapolis Regional Airport (KMQJ) around 9:00-10:00 pm Eastern time and a team from IndyHumane (Humane Society of Indianapolis) will unload them. The animals will then be divided between the receiving organizations which includes the Vanderburgh Humane Society. The Humane Society of the United States spearheaded and organized this transport.

At this time the VHS is unaware of the breeds, sizes, ages, names, or other details regarding the incoming dogs. They will have health certificates, but they will all undergo preliminary health and behavioral evaluations by VHS veterinarians and medical staff members before going up for adoption. The VHS is prepared to take at least 12 adult dogs and possibly more if any puppies are available.

Two VHS team members will be picking up the dogs at the airport and returning to the shelter in Evansville. Their estimated time of arrival at the VHS at this point is approximately 1:00-2:00 am Central time. This will depend on the timeframe between the dogs’ arrival at the airport and the transfer to the VHS vehicle.

Upon arrival at the VHS, the dogs will be placed into a separate holding kennel until the morning of Tuesday, October 17. At approximately 11:30 am, VHS staff will begin to process them.

Please contact Amanda or Kendall at the above information to arrange a photo opportunity.

Minka Gill shoots UE’s low round on Tuesday

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UE heads home next week

 NEWTON, Kan. – Freshman Minka Gill carded an 83 on Tuesday as the University of Evansville women’s golf team finished up the MVC Fall Preview at Sand Creek Station Golf Course.

Gill’s final of 83 was her lowest of the three rounds in the event and gave her a final score of 256.  She finished 62nd.  The top finisher for the Purple Aces was Giulia Mallmann.  Evansville’s senior posted an 85 to finish with a 245.  She tied for 50th.

Second on the squad was Sophia Rohleder.  The Mater Dei graduate finished Tuesday’s action with an 87 to post a 3-round tally of 251.  She took 59th.  Gill was third on the team with Madison Chaney taking fourth on the squad.  The notched an 86 in round three to finish with a 262.

Wichita State and UNI tied for the team championship, each notching a 907.  The Panthers staged a furious rally on Tuesday, erasing an 11-point WSU lead to tie them up.  UNI had the low team round on Tuesday, recording a 298.

Taryn Torgerson of WSU was the medalist.  A 75 in round three saw her defeat the field by six strokes.

Fall action wraps up next week as UE will host the Braun Intercollegiate at Oak Meadow.

EVSC To Fund PSAT, SAT Tests For Students

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Beginning this fall, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will pay for the cost of more than 4,500 students to take either the PSAT or SAT test. The move comes as a way to ensure equal access for all students to take the college entrance exam.

“Research shows us that students who take the PSAT early and more than once ultimately have higher scores,” said David Smith, EVSC superintendent. “By funding the PSAT test for eighth and ninth graders and the SAT for juniors, we are enhancing opportunities for students. Because we are providing the funding, our students will have the ability to take the test multiple times.

The PSAT and SAT are stable assessments that have been taken by students across the country for several decades. The results allow parents to see how their children are performing on a national level, not just locally or at the state level.

Another bonus, says Smith, is the fact that College Board – the company who administers both tests- has partnered with Khan Academy, a nonprofit that provides online learning resources for students. When eighth and ninth grade students take the PSAT, they will not only receive their scores, but our students will also have the opportunity to link their test results to Khan Academy to receive free, targeted learning plans to practice the skills they need.

“The Khan Academy linkage is very beneficial for our students,” Smith said. “Students will receive tailored learning resources, based on their academic performance. This should help them improve their scores on subsequent tests and improve their school work, overall. Parents, tutors and community partners who support students will now have additional resources to help our students succeed.”

In October, students in grades 8 and 9 will have the opportunity to take the PSAT test, with the cost paid by the EVSC. Then, in March, the EVSC also will fund the SAT for current 11th graders. (The state of Indiana already pays for sophomores and juniors to take the PSAT.) All tests will be taken inside the school day to ensure all students will participate in a familiar setting.

 

Governor Holcomb’s Public Schedule for October 18

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Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for October 18, 2017.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017: Leadership Indianapolis Workforce Conference

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

Various state and local officials

WHAT:            Leadership Indianapolis Workforce Conference

WHEN:            1:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Oct. 18 with Gov. Holcomb remarks at 1:55 p.m.

WHERE:          Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital

720 Eskenazi Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Wednesday, October 18, 2017: Economic Development Announcement at Milhaus Corporate Headquarters

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett

Various state and local officials

WHAT:            Economic Development Announcement at Milhaus Corporate Headquarters

WHEN:            3:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Oct. 18

 WHERE:          Milhaus Corporate Headquarters

460 Virginia Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46023

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Daniel Ty Loyd: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)

Marlon Anthony McLaurin Jr.: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Robbery resulting in bodily injury (Level 3 Felony)

Demarcus Wilson Shipp: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Taylor Barrington Danks: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Lucas Reed Rininger: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor)

Casey Lee Wright: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer (Level 5 Felony), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

George Robert Skinner: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Logan Douglas Fisk: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Daniel Lee Cook II: Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor)

David Alan Flaherty: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony), Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Tia Nichole Turner: Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Ivy Tech Students to Install HVAC in Renovated Home Through Service Learning Project

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Students studying in Ivy Tech’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Technology, are not only getting an opportunity for some hands-on learning in a home installation of an HVAC system, but also giving back to the community as they work with the agency Community One.

Community One is a Christian non-profit Community Development Corporation, addressing housing restoration and community development needs in the Evansville area. One of its engagement platforms is to take vacant and dilapidated homes in under-served neighborhoods and rehabilitate them for use. Their work is privately funded, volunteer-based and collaborative. Whole house rehabs remove blight and decay, reduce the density of substandard rental housing, provides affordable low-income housing, increases volunteerism into neighborhoods in need of help, hope and love, and among other things, brings new invested homeowners into neighborhoods.

Ivy Tech’s Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Chair Don Merle, said that Community One is investing in neighborhoods and people’s lives by bringing a house back to life in the community. He said he believes in passing along that sentiment to his students through service learning.

“We as students, and as human beings, get to make a difference by participating in projects like this and helping each other out.” Plus, he explained students are completing an entire project. “In the classroom we do pieces of projects, but with an assignment like this, they see it through from start to completion.” Merle said the class regularly does one service learning project a year.

Students begin by developing a plan after visiting the home and seeing what needs to be done. Then they rough out that plan and work with the agency to get the materials needed. Finally, they install the entire air duct system, furnace, and air conditioner – giving students the hands-on education they need in completing a project; and providing some future homeowner a brand new HVAC system in their home.

For additional information about Ivy Tech’s programs, go to www.ivytech.edu.

ADOPT A PET

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Cleo is a 4-month-old black female kitten. She and her four siblings were found as a stray at the Thrifty Nickel office! Only three out of the five have not been adopted yet. Cleo’s adoption fee is only $15 thru October 31st. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

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