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IU’s Pieroni, Grothe Win Bronze Medals at World Championships         

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BUDAPEST, Hungary – Indiana University’s Blake Pieroni and postgrad swimmer Zane Grothe each won a bronze medal with Team USA in the 4×200 freestyle relay on Friday at the 2017 FINA Swimming World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Pieroni led off for the Americans, posting a time of 1:46.33 – the second-fastest mark in school history. Grothe anchored for Team USA with a split of 1:46.90 to win bronze with a total time of 7:03.18.

The medal is the second for Pieroni at this week’s World Championships, as the IU senior won gold with Team USA in the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay.

In the women’s 200 breaststroke championship final, Lilly King placed fourth in the world with a time of 2:22.11, just missing the podium by 0.18 seconds. The time was the second-best time in school history.

King made quite the improvement in the event from the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, improving from 12th place and cutting over two seconds off her best mark in Rio.

Earlier in prelims, senior Ali Khalafalla had a great swim in the 50 freestyle, posting the second-fastest time in school history with a mark of 22.23. Khalafalla just missed qualifying for the semifinals, tying for 18th place overall. Also in the prelims, senior Josh Romany tied for 59th in the world, touching the wall with a mark of 23.30.

King will be back in the pool on Saturday when she begins competition in the 50 breaststroke. Joining her will be IU’s Mohamed Samy, who will swim in the 50 backstroke. Prelims are scheduled to begin at 3:30 a.m. ET, with the finals session on Saturday starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.

For a complete broadcasting and streaming schedule for the 2017 FINA World Championships, click here. For a complete schedule of events for the week, go to FINA.org. Live results for the entire World Championships can be found here.

Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Men’s 4×200 Freestyle Relay

  1. Blake Pieroni, Zane Grothe (Team USA) – 7:03.18 (Pieroni leadoff leg of 1:46.33; Grothe anchor leg of 1:46.90)

Zane Grothe (Team USA prelims) – 7:09.78 (Grothe anchor leg of 1:46.96)

Women’s 200 Breaststroke

  1. Lilly King – 2:22.11

Men’s 50 Freestyle

T-18. Ali Khalafalla – 22.23

T-59. Josh Romany – 23.30

 

Air Quality Forecast

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Air quality forecasts for Evansville and Vanderburgh County are provided as a public service.  They are best estimates of predicted pollution levels that can be used as a guide so people can modify their activities and reduce their exposure to air quality conditions that may affect their health.  The forecasts are routinely made available at least a day in advance, and are posted by 10:30 AM Evansville time on Monday (for Tuesday through Thursday) and Thursday (for Friday through Monday).  When atmospheric conditions are uncertain or favor pollution levels above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, forecasts are made on a daily basis.

Ozone forecasts are available from mid-April through September 30th.  Fine particulate (PM2.5) forecasts are available year round.

Friday
July 28		 Saturday
July 29		 Sunday
July 30		 Monday
July 31		 Tuesday
August 1
Fine Particulate
(0-23 CST avg)
Air Quality Index		 good good good good NA*
Ozone
Air Quality Index		 good good good moderate NA*
Ozone
(peak 8-hr avg)
(expected)		 NA* NA* NA* NA* NA*

* Not Available and/or Conditions Uncertain.

Air Quality Action Days

Ozone Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when maximum ozone readings averaged over a period of eight hours are forecasted to reach 71 parts per billion (ppb), or unhealthy for sensitive groups on the USEPAAir Quality Index scale.

Particulate Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when PM2.5 readings averaged over the period of midnight to midnight are forecasted to reach 35 micrograms per meter cubed (µg/m3).

Current conditions of OZONE and FINE PARTICULATE MATTER are available in near real-time on the Indiana Department of Environment Management’s website.

National and regional maps of current conditions are available through USEPA AIRNow.

NOT A PROBLEM by Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut by Jim Redwine

www.jamesmredwine.com

NOT A PROBLEM

I recently received a respectfully worded request for excusal from jury duty. I granted it. The potential juror claimed a religious exemption. I am not a theologian although one of my nephews just received his doctorate in Theology from Oklahoma Baptist University. He makes no claim for religious exemption from jury service. I say to each his own.

Should a person assert sincerely held beliefs that her or his god, faith, philosophy or belief prohibits jury service, so be it. Such positions, if rooted in the First Amendment, are fine with me. Religion should not be involved in our legal system. That’s what James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and the rest of the revolutionaries meant to protect.

Those of you who are called for jury service and just find it inconvenient but not in violation of any religious test may think it is unfair to excuse persons who enjoy all the benefits provided by America but refuse to participate in a core responsibility of citizenship. You might feel the same about conscientious objectors to military service or those who refuse medical treatment for their children on religious grounds.

I see such decisions much as I do allowing protestors to demonstrate in support of or against things the majority may oppose or favor. If the Constitution does not protect those with whom most citizens disagree, why have a Constitution? Those whose beliefs fall within the parameters of generally accepted beliefs need not be concerned with their free exercise.

The gracious acceptance of those views most of us adhere to calls for little praise. However, America shines like the beacon most of us want Her to be when She protects those who need protection from the rest of us.

As to the potential juror, I say, and by the way so does the Supreme Court, if you are sincere in your minority belief, the majority will respect your right not only to believe it but also to exercise it.

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to:

www.jamesmredwine.com

The 2017 Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Awards, Featuring The Mayor’s Art Award,

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Reserve your seats today!
The 2017 Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Awards, featuring the Mayor’s Art Award, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Evansville. This high-profile, annual arts awards ceremony — including a cocktail buffet, artist demonstrations, interactive displays, music, and a silent auction — honors individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the arts in our community. Artists, art educators, institutions, and arts patrons all are recognized at this event, which also presents one recipient with the prestigious Mayor’s Art Award.
HARRY POTTER’S BIRTHDAY
THE “MAGICAL” SALE IS THIS SATURDAY!

In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is planning an event filled with “magical” objects for sale and birthday cake! Join us from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29 to shop for wands, magic-themed artwork, unique jewelry, and more — all made by local artists! The items will be available at the Arts Council during the Saturday event and for a limited time afterward.
TCB TUESDAYS
HOW DO YOU MARKET YOUR ART?

TCB Tuesday events provide free lectures and networking opportunities for Arts Council artist members. This month’s event will be Tuesday, Aug. 2, and will focus on Marketing Your Art with Traditional and Social Media. TCB Tuesdays are held at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Arts Council’s Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St, Evansville.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Omar Earl Shoemaker: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Kimberly Joe Weaver: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Lance W. Stephens: Attempt Fraud on a financial institution (Level 5 Felony), Forgery (Level 6 Felony), Forgery (Level 6 Felony)

Amanda Gail Cardin: Burglary (Level 5 Felony)

David L. Robinson: Burglary (Level 5 Felony)

Iren Malique Outlaw: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Jourdan Christopher Allega: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Bret Alan Swiertz: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Richard Edward Hale Sr.: Child molesting (Level 4 Felony)

Rep. Messer Votes to Fund President Trump’s Border Wall

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U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) voted today to pass the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, which provides for defense and military spending, including funding for President Trump’s border wall.

 

“The American people expect our Southern border to be secure, and we’re going to deliver,” Messer said. “It’s way past time to secure our border, enforce rule of law and finally address illegal immigration in this country.”

 

The Make America Secure Act includes $1.57 billion for physical barrier construction along the Southern border, including 32 miles of new border fencing and 28 miles of new levee wall in the Rio Grande Valley, 14 miles of secondary fencing in San Diego, California, and funding for program planning and management.

 

Messer was an early advocate of Trump’s border wall, urging Congress to provide funding for immediate construction back in January.

 

Messer is also working on other initiatives to crack down on illegal immigration, including a proposal he’s authored that President Trump included in his budget to eliminate tax credits for illegal immigrants.

 

The House of Representatives also recently passed legislation to combat sanctuary city policies that shield criminal immigrants from federal immigration enforcement, as well as legislation to strengthen penalties for deported felons who return to our shores.

 

Your Lucky

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Adopt A Pet

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UE Planning Purple Visit Days and Open House for the Fall

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The University of Evansville will host Purple Visit Days and an Open House for prospective students this fall. Purple Visit Days are set for Friday, September 15, and Friday, November 3, while the Open House is planned for Saturday, October 21.

Those attending a Purple Visit Day can sit in on a UE class and meet with a professor to discuss a major. They can learn about campus life by meeting with staff from such areas as student life, career development, and study abroad. Lunch in the UE dining hall and a tour of campus will also be offered. In addition, applied seniors will have the opportunity to take the ACT Residual Test, a campus-based national ACT exam.

Open House attendees can talk to UE faculty, admission counselors, and student life staff. They can take a campus tour led by a UE student and attend information sessions about scholarships and financial aid, study abroad, and UE’s Career Advantage Program. They will also learn about the UE Guarantee – the University’s assurance that UE will provide opportunities, talented faculty, and academic experience that will lead to success while at UE and after graduation. Lunch will be provided.

Individual campus visits can be scheduled throughout the year, and the Office of Admission will be open on select Saturdays throughout the fall.

“This is an exciting time at the University of Evansville,” noted Kenton Hargis, UE’s director of admission. “Recently we introduced several new programs relevant to today’s changing job market in data science, logistics and supply chain management, Spanish medical terminology, ethics and social change, and university studies.”

Other major changes are also taking place at UE, Hargis added.

UE has signed an agreement with Chartwells, a new food service provider who will begin serving the campus community in fall 2017. Chartwells will offer menu items from Chick-fil-A and Starbucks as well as several other new dining options.

Also, the Meeks Family Fieldhouse in UE’s Carson Center is undergoing major renovations. Planned upgrades include a resurfaced women’s basketball floor, new Taraflex floor for volleyball, new bleachers and baskets, chairback seating, upgraded sound system, new main videoboard, score/stat board, LED scoreboard on each sideline, and two video sideline boards. The work will be completed by August 2017, and the gym will host women’s basketball and volleyball games.

For more information on Purple Visit Days, Open Houses, and individual campus visits, please call UE’s Office of Admission at 812-488-2468, or sign up online at www.evansville.edu/visit.

Attorney General Curtis Hill Issues Statement in  Tragic Shooting Death of South Bend Doctor 

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