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Eagles end spring trip with 8-1 win

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Eagles end spring trip with 8-1 win

written by Jostun Pomplun, USI Graduate Assistant

a. – The University of Southern Indiana women’s tennis team ended its spring trip with an 8-1 victory over Bentley University Frida afternoon in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Junior Kelsey Shipman (Olney, Illinois) picked up the win at number one singles, 6-1, 6-1. She also partnered with senior Brenna Wu (Evansville, Indiana) for an 8-5 win at number two singles.

Also in doubles, freshman Lauren Hambrock (Terre Haute, Indiana) and senior Kymberly Brannon (Louisville, Kentucky) tallied a victory at number two 8-5. Hambrock won at number three singles 6-4, 6-2, while Brannon was a winner at number four 6-3, 6-1.

At number five singles, freshman Alex Jamison (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) picked up the win 6-1, 6-1. Junior Jennifer Mizikar (Batavia, Illinois) grabbed the win at number six 6-4, 6-2. Jamison also teamed up with junior Haley Jones (Ft. Branch, Indiana) at number three doubles for an 8-2 win.

USI returns to action on March 15 when it hosts Daemen College (N.Y.) at the USI Tennis Courts at 2 p.m.

Southern Indiana 8, Bentley 1
Mar 10, 2017 at Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Singles competition
1. Kelsey Shipman (USI) def. Rachel Petrini (BEN) 6-1, 6-1
2. Hannah Fabianski (BEN) def. Brenna Wu (USI) 6-3, 7-5
3. Lauren Hambrock (USI) def. Rachel Hui (BEN) 6-4, 6-2
4. Kymberly Brannon (USI) def. Tiffany Suchanek (BEN) 6-3, 6-1
5. Alex Jamison (USI) def. Katie Tynan (BEN) 6-1, 6-1
6. Jennifer Mizikar (USI) def. Jill Kamphaus (BEN) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Kelsey Shipman/Brenna Wu (USI) def. Rachel Petrini/Katie Tynan (BEN) 8-5
2. Lauren Hambrock/Kymberly Brannon (USI) def. Hannah Fabianski/Tiffany Suchanek (BEN) 8-5
3. Haley Jones/Alex Jamison (USI) def. Jill Kamphaus/Olivia von Oldenburg (BEN) 8-2
Match Notes
Southern Indiana 5-4
Bentley 13-7
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (1,5,4,6,2,3)

MARCH 11, 2017 “READERS FORUM”

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WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “READERS POLL” question is: DO you think that we should have a two term limit for the Mayor of Evansville?

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Vectren Wins Case Regarding Timeframe to Recoup Upgrade Funds

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Vectren Wins Case Regarding Timeframe to Recoup Upgrade Funds

The Indiana Court of Appeals sided with Vectren in the case related to the time frame for Vectren to recover funds to upgrade their infrastructure. Initially, Vectren was allotted four years to collect funds for upgrades to increase energy…

Seized Drug Money Possibly Misused by Indiana Counties

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Seized Drug Money Possibly Misused by Indiana Counties

It is common for law enforcement to seize money during traffic stops that involve drugs. Some of this seized money is distributed back to the agency that makes the arrest. According to a new audit from the Indiana Inspector General, the Pro-Active…

Food Inspection Report

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food inspection 03-09-2017

Indiana DNR Law Enforcement hosts largest indoor archery tournament  

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The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) continues to grow in Indiana. Over 425 schools have the NASP program as part of the curriculum. The program is affecting approximately 60,000 students annually.

The DNR Law Enforcement Division has certified over 1700 teachers as instructors in the NASP program.  The Division is working with schools across the state with the ambitious goal of adding a minimum of 45 schools a year.  Students participate by shooting a Genesis compound bow at an international competition scoring target.  The program has shown results of improving student attendance, attitude, behavior, and overall learning experience. It teaches the students to be safe, courteous, and sportsmanship as well as other life skills.

Students are given an opportunity to join competitive archery teams to represent their schools at tournaments across the state.  In January, over 3,300 shooters participated in qualifying events which were held to obtain an invitation to the state tournament. While not all the teams qualify for this event, the lessons the program is designed to teach will be achieved by everyone who participates in the program at any level.

“NASP has created an opportunity for anyone to join a team and compete at all levels. While the program has incorporated some competition, the main focus is to teach life skills that can be used in everyday situations”, said Outdoor Education Lt. Larry Morrison.  “Archery teaches concentration, poise, relaxation and commitment to practice, which translates to a better student in the classroom”.

“Approximately 2700 competitive shooters representing over 150 qualifying schools statewide will be competing on the international bllseye target range and NASP/IBO 3-D Challenge at this year’s State NASP tournament”, said Outdoor Education Coordinator Chris Clark.

The Indiana State NASP tournament will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon and Champions Pavilion on Saturday March 11th, beginning at 7:30 A.M.
For more information visit the Indiana NASP website:  http://indiananasp.com/

WHERE THE FLOWERS HAVE GONE By Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut

By Jim Redwine

www.jamesmredwine.com

(Week of 13 March 2017)

WHERE THE FLOWERS HAVE GONE

My friend Ilse (not Elsa) Dorsch Horacek and I met in my courtroom on March 14, 1990. As I rarely remember even the names of people I have met the previous week it speaks a great deal to the power of Ilse’s personality that I remember our first meeting twenty-seven years ago.

What speaks to her sterling character was her introduction to me of the horrific murders and pogrom of African Americans that occurred in Posey County, Indiana in the autumn of 1878. Ilse had known of and personally experienced the kinds of horrors and hardships we humans are capable of inflicting upon one another.

When Ilse told me of her childhood in World War II Germany I often encouraged her to use her excellent literary talents to record and share her unique viewpoint of that time. Our meeting came about because she, as President of the Posey County Coterie Literary Society, asked if the Society could tour the courthouse and speak with me about its history.

While Else has composed her interesting compilations of Posey County history in her It Was Written books, her own life is portrayed in her sobering and insightful new book Flowers for Hitler which she and Evansville, Indiana author Mike Whicker published in 2016. To me the book’s greatest value is its exposition of the lessons we humans just cannot seem to fully learn, i.e., we humans often inflict great evil on other less powerful humans and there are no winners in war.

An example of Ilse’s prescient understanding of this hard lesson appears at page 42 of her book. According to her first hand account, Ilse’s friend and high school classmate, Sigi, was literally blown to pieces by American bombers. As Ilse said, “My hatred for the Americans was complete”.

Of course, because of Ilse’s deep-rooted sense of justice she also condemned the evils of Nazism and she makes no apology for Hitler. The Ilse I met and have had the pleasure of knowing feels deeply the evils we are all somehow connected to, such as was inflicted on those Black people in 1878, and may even encourage, at least by our silence.

I bought my valued copy of Ilse’s heartfelt book at The Cozy Cottage on Walnut Street in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. You can also order it; ISBN 978-0-9844160-7-3. There are probably few better uses for your $15.00.

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to:

www.jamesmredwine.com

Martin joins First Security Bank in Evansville

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First Security Bank has hired Kevin Martin as Vice President – Commercial Banker at the Green River Road banking center in Evansville, Indiana. Martin comes to First Security with more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry. He has held various leadership positions including: Vice President – Market Manager; Vice President – Commercial Relationship Manager; and Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending.

“Kevin’s depth of knowledge of commercial and industrial lending, and his ability to match that industry knowledge to the right financial solution is a win-win for all our current customers, as well as new small business and commercial relationships he will build,” said Scott Powell, EVP – Chief Credit Officer.

A graduate of Southern Illinois University and Indiana Wesleyan University, Martin earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agriculture Economics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

About First Security Bank:

First Security Bank is a $570 million asset bank with 11 banking centers in Owensboro, Bowling Green, Franklin and Lexington, Kentucky, as well as Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana. With more than 140employees, in its four markets and corporate office, First Security Bank has differentiated itself from larger competitors with its focus on relationship banking and the ability to make credit and other business decisions locally.

COA affirms summary judgment to GEICO in parking lot altercation

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Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

Summary judgment was properly granted to an insurance company that declined to cover the cost of a judgment entered against one of its clients because the client did not have an “active relationship” with the insured vehicle at the time of the incident, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Friday.

In September 2009, Robert Curtis and Drake Matovich became involved in a physical altercation after the vehicle Curtis was driving bumped Matovich’s parked truck but did not stop. Curtis died nearly one year later, and his estate claims that his death was a result of the altercation.

Curtis’ estate filed a wrongful death suit against Matovich, alleging that his recklessness and negligence led to Curtis’ death. GEICO General Insurance Co., which insured the truck Matovich was driving at the time of the altercation, paid for Matovich’s defense, but reserved the right to later deny him coverage. The parties reached a settlement, which provided, in part, that Matovich would pay $357,868.45 to the estate, plus the costs of the action, and would assign “any and all claims which he may have against his own automobile company as a result of the matters contained within this litigation.”

GEICO filed a declaratory judgment action against Matovich and Curtis in January 2015, alleging that it had no obligation to pay the judgment, as the incident was not covered by the insurance policy that covered the truck. The insurance company then moved for summary judgment, which the St. Joseph Circuit Court granted after finding, in part, that “coverage does not exist because the injuries to the Deceased did not arise out of Matovich’s ownership, maintenance or use of the insured motor vehicle … .”

Curtis’ estate appealed, but the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Friday. Judge John Baker, writing for the panel, said an accident arises out of the “ownership, maintenance and use” of a vehicle if such use is the incident’s “‘efficient and predominating cause,’” which was not the case in the current litigation.

Curtis’ estate based its argument against summary judgment for GEICO on the case of Argonaut Insurance Company v. Jones, 953 N.E.2d 608 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011), in which the trial court found that a sheriff’s deputy was “using” her vehicle at the time of an accident that killed her and had an “active relationship” with the vehicle, even though she was not in it at the time of the accident.

However, Baker wrote that Argonaut is distinguishable from Curtis’ case because the sheriff’s deputy was using her insured vehicle to block traffic, while Matovich exited his insured truck to confront Curtis and, thus, no longer had an active relationship with the truck.

EPD sergeant facing OMVWI charge following his arrest in Warrick County

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Evansville Police Sergeant John Evans was arrested for OMVWI in Warrick County early Friday morning. He was charged with misdemeanor OMVWI and has since bonded out of the Warrick County Jail.
Sgt. Evans has been with the EPD since December of 1988. This case will be reviewed by the EPD chain of command to determine the appropriate administrative action.
All inquiries about this arrest should be directed to the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office.

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