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IU’s Connor Places 9th in 3-Meter Dive at World Championships 

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BUDAPEST, Hungary – Indiana University diver James Connor had a great showing in the championship final of the 3-meter dive at the 2017 FINA World Championships on Thursday in Budapest, Hungary.

Connor took ninth overall in the final with a total score of 453.80. Diving for Team Australia, Connor posted scores of 71 points or more on all six of his dives, including a 82.25 on his fourth effort.

The Hoosiers had an incredibly successful week at the FINA World Championships, as the IU divers combined to total six championship final appearances. Along with the four divers, Indiana diving coach Drew Johansen served as head coach for Team USA.

The FINA World Championships continue on Sunday with the start of the swimming portion of the championships. Eight current and former Indiana swimmers will compete.

Indiana at the 2017 FINA World Diving Championships

Men’s 1-Meter Dive

  1. Michael Hixon – 439.15
  2. James Connor – 323.40

Men’s 3-Meter Dive

  1. James Connor – 453.80
  2. Michael Hixon – 397.45

Women’s Platform Dive

  1. Jessica Parratto – 302.35

Men’s 3-Meter Synchro

  1. Michael Hixon – 409.05Women’s Platform Synchro
  1. Jessica Parratto – 306.96

Mixed Platform Synchro

  1. Andrew Capobianco – 300.12

Food Trucks, Canoes & Science

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As we are winding down our Summer Camps next week, there are still plenty of other opportunities for adventure with us before summer runs out!

It’s always cooler in the woods! Come out and take a break from the sun by enjoying an afternoon walking the trails!
Food Truck Fridays roll on! We have been having so much fun talking visiting with everyone that has been coming out for our Food Truck Fridays. Each Friday for the rest of the summer, a local food truck will be parked at the Nature Center. Enjoy their yummy food AND get discounted admission to Wesselman Woods that day with your purchase!

Upcoming Trucks:
July 21 – Flying Pigs BBQ
July 28 – Spuds N Stuff
August 4 – River City Dawgs
August 11 – Acropolis
Our Canoe season is in full swing. Paddlers of all ages are enjoying our local waterways. with our trained staff. Upcoming excursions:

August 4 – Moonlight Paddle at Bluegrass FWA
September 9 – Moonlight Paddle at Hovey Lake
September 23 – Pigeon Creek Paddle
October 7 – Moonlight Paddle at Bluegrass FWA
October 21 – Stargazing Paddle at Lynville Lake
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USI Women’s Basketball nets high marks in classroom

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 University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball earned high marks in the classroom during the 2016-17 campaign as they finished the year ranked No. 12 in the nation in team grade point average according to the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association Academic Top 25 that was released this week.

The No. 12 ranking, which was second amongst Great Lakes Valley Conference programs, is the highest finish for the Screaming Eagles in program history.

Led by reigning GLVC Coach of the Year Rick Stein, the Eagles finished the year with a 3.64 team GPA. USI, which was one of seven USI programs to be recognized as an Academic All-GLVC team, completed the year with 12 Academic All-Conference performers.

On the court, USI finished the season with a 24-5 overall record and a 16-2 mark in GLVC play. The Eagles won the GLVC East Division by three games.

“I am so proud of this group of young women,” Stein said. “Their accomplishments in the classroom and on the court show the kind of student-athletes they strive to be every day.

“We are excited to top off a really good year on the court with a 3.64 GPA and 12 Academic All-Conference players,” Stein continued. “These young ladies had this as a goal at the beginning of the year and for them to reach that goal, it truly is a special accomplishment.”

 

JUL 19 2017 HEALTHCARE FAIL

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Horsemen teaming with Ellis for College Day, fan education

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HBPA gives away laptops, joins businesses for $1,000 stipends Sunday;
‘Making of a Racehorse’ weekly backside program starts Saturday morning
HENDERSON, Ky. (Thursday, July 20, 2017) — Free laptops and scholarships for lucky college students this Sunday. A weekly behind-the-scenes look at what goes into producing racehorses for fans of all ages starting this Saturday.
The Kentucky division of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the commonwealth’s leading thoroughbred horsemen’s association, is teaming with Ellis Park this weekend to present two popular programs. Sunday will be the annual giveaway where full-time college students have the chance via drawing to win a Dell laptop and case after each race, courtesy of the Kentucky HBPA. In an embellishment this year, the horsemen’s association also is partnering with Henderson County businesses to provide $1,000 scholarships after each race to a different student.
Students must be full-time and accepted for admission at the fall term of two- or four-year institutions, technical school, beauty school or other institution qualifying for federal student financial aid are eligible.
This Saturday marks the return of the family-friendly “Making of a Racehorse: Let’s Get Started,” which will run every Saturday through August. The free fan-education program begins at 7:30 a.m. Central, with the public invited to simply show up in the south end of the Ellis Park parking lot (past the clubhouse and closest to the Ohio River bridges), where the starting gate is positioned for morning school in the mile chute leading into the first turn.
Ellis Park starter Scott Jordan and his crew will explain how horses are taught to break from the starting gate, and how even older horses go back for refresher courses. When horses aren’t in the gate, kids can stand in the starting gate for pictures. Afterward, the program relocates to the backside, where a changing cast of racing participants and officials will discuss various parts of readying horses for the races or an aspect of launching and overseeing racing.
“We want to be part of the solution to growing the sport,” said Kentucky HBPA executive director Marty Maline. “We want the next generation to be comfortable coming to the racetrack, to understand that whatever your knowledge level, you can have a good time – but that the more you learn, the more fun the sport becomes. And Sunday, if you’re a college student, you can win a new Dell Inspiron laptop or get $1,000 toward your college tuition.
“Starting this Saturday, we’re very pleased to be bringing back ‘Making of a Racehorse,’ which last year was the brainchild of Kentucky HBPA board member John Hancock. We want the public see up close the care and preparation that goes into these horses and to learn everything that goes into putting on horse races. When they do, people are fascinated and it doesn’t take much more to make them a fan who wants to come back for the races.”
“Making of a Racehorse” runs about two hours, providing fans plenty of time to attend the Saturday morning handicapping program “Inside Track with Joey K. and Jimmy Mac,” where paddock analyst Joe Kristufek and announcer Jimmy McNerney give their picks for that day’s card. The seminar is 10:30-11 a.m. Central in the clubhouse’s second-floor Gardenia Room. The event is free, with programs, coffee and donuts provided at no cost to those in attendance.
The Henderson County and Ellis Park-affiliated businesses participating in the scholarships with the HBPA are (in order of race sponsorship) Sportech, Ellis’ tote-system provider; Ed Utley Jr. Inc. beer and beverage distributor; Sunrise Tool & Die; Morris Tool & Die; Randall H. Sellars CPA; Best-One Tire & Service; Bruce Woodring Auto Sales & Leasing; Ellis Park, and Hancock Racing Stables. The scholarship and laptop for the ninth race will be awarded to an Ellis Park or backside employee in college.

Otters edged out by ThunderBolts in series finale

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 CRESTWOOD, Ill.- The Evansville Otters put the tying run on second in the ninth inning, but fell short to the Windy City ThunderBolts in a 3-2 loss.

 Evansville (32-24) scored their only two runs in the first inning.

An RBI single from John Schultz scored Ryan Long who started off the game with a bunt single.

Long extended his on-base streak to 11 games since joining the team.

 Alejandro Segovia then hit a sacrifice fly to score Dane Phillips making it an early 2-0 Evansville lead.

 Windy City (32-24) would not yield another run the rest of the game.

 In the second inning, a Kyle Wood solo home run put Windy City on the board to make it 2-1.

In the fifth inning, a Riley Krane RBI double scored Keenyn Walker to tie the ballgame.

In the seventh inning, Windy City took the lead on an RBI double from Coco Johnson to bring home Ransom LaLonde to make it 3-2.

In the top of the ninth inning, Brandon Soat pinch hit for Nick Walker with two out and doubled to keep the game alive. However, the a Lance Montano groundout would end the threat.

Jake McCoy took the loss for Evansville after giving up the go ahead run in the seventh.

McCoy came in for starter Feli Baez who left the game after being tended to by the trainer.

Jake Fischer recorded the win for Windy City, and Brian Loconsole was awarded his 21st save of the season.

The Otters will return home to Bosse Field on Friday against the Washington Wild Things at 6:35 p.m for Indianapolis Colts Night and postgame fireworks.

Tickets are still available for upcoming games by going to evansvilleotters.com or calling 812-435-8686.

Subscriptions for ODN are now on sale and more information can be found at evansvilleotters.com.

The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Group packages and single game tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Man with Terminal Cancer Donates $2,000 to VCSO K-9 Fund

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A donation to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s K-9 Fund is always exciting, but David Hudson’s generosity is particularly special.

Hudson has stage four terminal prostate cancer, and doctors say he may have about a year to live. He wants to pay it forward while he still has time, so he decided to make a donation to the sheriff’s office’s furriest members.

David Hudson said, “So I asked sheriff wedding if i could donate money to purchase a level three vest for his k9 unit, and he was completely thrilled with it.”

Sheriff Dave Wedding says he was very touched by Hudson’s generosity after learning about his health.

“Because there’s a guy that has all these problems going on, but yet he calls me knowing that we need help, and he’s helping me out in a time of his own crisis,” Sheriff Wedding said.

Hudson donated $2,000 to the K-9 Fund, half of which will go toward a vest for the newest K-9 named King.

“A lot of people say $2,000 isn’t much, but if that K-9 that is getting this vest ever has to confront a bad guy with a knife or a gun, and he discharges the gun at the dog, and that vest saves that dogs life,” Hudson said, “That dog is going to be thankful that he’s got that on.”

Sheriff Wedding says every little bit counts.

“It’s not small, he classifies it as small, but I look at it as a very nice gift to my office. We try to have the best dogs available. For us to buy a dog and to run our deputy’s through training class of 6 weeks is approximately $15,000.”

Hudson wishes more people would pay it forward too.

“I love giving it’s the most thrilling part of life, I wish more people would do it. I wish people that has the means in Vanderburgh County would match my donation,” Hudson said, “I mean this came out of my heart. The sheriff’s department did not ask me for any money or anything. I called them.”

For Hudson it’s more about keeping everyone safe.

“So whatever we can do to protect these K-9s, they’re hard workers. They need them out here today with the drug epidemic that we have here in Vanderburgh County, and let’s give them all we can give to make sure that we all are safe.”

“I’m just tickled to death that he came to us with a donation. It will be put to good use, and we cant thank him enough.”

But Hudson says it’s not about the money.

“You know I just love doing stuff like this, if I can do it. I can’t take it with me.”

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“READERS FORUM” FOR JULY 20, 2017

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