These little piggies are ready to go WEEEEE wee wee all the way home! They are a bonded pair of male guinea pigs. They’re 4 months old with a full life ahead of them! The adoption fee is $30 for both and does not include cage or supplies. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!
University of Southern Indiana Softball defeated No. 7 Grand Valley State University, 5-0, in a battle of Midwest Region and Top 25 teams Monday night to cap off a perfect day at The Spring Games. The Screaming Eagles opened the day with a 3-2 win over Wilmington University (Delaware).
USI returns to action Wednesday when it takes on Concordia College (New York) at 8 a.m. (CST) and Wane State College (Nebraska) at 10:30 a.m.
#13 Southern Indiana (11-3) 3, Wilmington (Del.) (3-4) 2
Senior outfielder Grace Clark (Indianapolis, Indiana) went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs as the Eagles held on for a 3-2 win over Wilmington University (Delaware) to open their third day at The Spring Games.
Sophomore utility player Caitlyn Bradley (Forest, Indiana) had a no-hitter going six innings before the Wildcats broke through with a pair of runs in the top of the seventh inning to make things interesting.
Bradley (3-0) earned the complete-game victory after giving up just two runs, one earned, off two hits. She had six strikeouts and no walks.
USI built a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning when Clark hit her third home run of the season over the centerfield fence. Her RBI-single in the sixth inning put USI up, 2-0, while sophomore second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Indiana) drove in the third run and eventual game-winner with an infield single in the sixth inning.
Wilmington had runners at first and third base in the seventh inning when Bradley induced an infield pop-up to get the third out and secure the victory.
#13 Southern Indiana 5, #7 Grand Valley State (3-5) 0
Freshman pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) tossed a two-hit shutout as USI Softball earned a 5-0 Midwest Region victory over No. 7 Grand Valley State.
USI jumped out to a 2-0 lead with a pair of two-out tallies in the top of the second inning. Junior third baseman Mena Fulton (Bloomington, Indiana) began the scoring with her third home run of the year, a solo shot to leftfield, while Leonhardt followed Clark’s double with an RBI-single to give USI the two-run cushion.
Senior catcher Haley Hodges (Portage, Indiana) put the Eagles up, 3-0, with an RBI-double in the third inning, while Bradley’s RBI-single in the fourth inning gave USI a 4-0 lead. USI tacked on another run in the fourth inning on a wild pitch as it cruised to the 5-0 victory.
Leonhardt (5-1) earned her second complete-game shutout of the year after retiring the final 19 batters she faced. Leonhardt, who had three strike outs and not walks, gave up a pair of first-inning hits before settling down to stymie the Laker hitters.
Southern Indiana 3, Wilmington (Del.) 2 (Mar 06, 2017 at Clermont, FL)
———————————————————————-
Wilmington (Del.)… 000 000 2 -Â 2Â 2Â 1Â Â Â Â Â (3-4)
Southern Indiana…. 000 102 X -Â 3Â 8Â 3Â Â Â Â Â (10-3)
———————————————————————-
Pitchers: Wilmington (Del.) – Caitlyn Whiteside and Mirabella Klebart. Southern Indiana –
Bradley, Caitlyn and Hodges, Haley.
Win-Bradley, Caitlyn(3-0)Â Loss-Caitlyn Whiteside(2-2)Â T-1:20Â A-124
HR USI – Clark, Grace (3).
Game: 13-TSG
Southern Indiana 5, Grand Valley State 0 (Mar 06, 2017 at Clermont, FL)
———————————————————————-
Southern Indiana…. 021 200 0 -Â 5Â 7Â 1Â Â Â Â Â (11-3)
Grand Valley State.. 000 000 0 -Â 0Â 2Â 2Â Â Â Â Â (3-5)
———————————————————————-
Pitchers: Southern Indiana – Leonhardt, Jennifer and Hodges, Haley. Grand Valley State –
Ellie Balbach; Allison Lipovsky(4) and Marianne Deppe; Jessica Ramos.
Win-Leonhardt, Jennifer(5-1)Â Loss-Ellie Balbach(1-1)Â T-1:45Â A-103
HR USI – Fulton, Mena (3).
Game: 14-TSG
IS IT TRUE as game experiences and first class treatment is concerned, we are certain that the Division 2 players and fans were treated to a weekend to remember?…the Ford Center really is a very nice facility and the crew that runs it work hard and does a good job?
IS IT TRUE the only real problem with the Ford Center is that it costs so much more to operate than was estimated by the political spin doctors of 2008 (people who built it) because it draws less people to most sporting events than a high school gym does?
IS IT TRUE that the tag line displayed at the Ford Center for the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament read “The GLVC ranks among the nation’s best for academic success”?…that may very well be true because most of the students seem to have stayed home from the tournament to study?
IS IT TRUE that the Great Lakes Valley Conference basketball tournament is in the history books and the spin doctors are reaching deep into the public relations bag to claim great success from the sparsely attended event?…Evansville Sports Corp. Director Jason Sands called the weekend a success and even boasted that over 600 rooms were booked in Evansville due to the GLVC tournament?…that may be true if you include all three nights that teams were in town but several sessions didn’t even draw 600 attendees period?…that adding up out of town friends and family along with players coaches and cheerleaders it is possible that 600 room nights were rented?…that may sound like a lot but the reality is that is not even enough to fill up the new Doubletree Hotel if every person who came to town stayed there?
IS IT TRUE seeing the pictures of the inside of the Ford Center during the GVLC Tournament with so few people in it was really disheartening? …we are sure that Evansville Sports Corporation Director Jason Sands will spin this as if it was the NBA All Star game at Madison Square Garden? …”Spin Doctor” would have to be the middle name of anyone stuck with the job of making a crowd of 401 in an 11,000 seat arena sound like a big success?…Jason Sands may just have a future in politics with the way he’s able to spin things with the mainstream media folks?
IS IT TRUE that lack of big concession profits and after paying for the Ford Center crew, it is virtually impossible that the Ford Center made any money based on the information they released about they’re operating costs last month?
IS IT TRUE many people are now saying that the Ford Center would had been better off economically if the Mayor and his subordinates didn’t force the Evansville Icemen to leave town?
IS IT TRUE that well known Evansville businessman KC Chesser is starting a new bar and restaurant at Marina Pointe?  …this new bar and restaurant will be  called KC’s Marina Pointe?  ... this bar and restaurant will have two new upscale bars and a stage? …we wish KC Chesser only the best in his new business venture and know he will do well?
IS IT TRUE yesterday well known GOP party worker Jeremy Health submitted his name to the State GOP Secretary as well as the local GOP Secretary to enter his name to the run for Vanderburgh County Republican Chairman? Â …we wish Jeremy the best of luck in his campaign?
FOOTNOTE: Todays ‘Readers Poll” question is: Do you agree with Evansville Sports Corporation Director Jason Sands that the 2017 Great Lakes Valley Conference basketball tournament was a success?

Meet Chuck Knoll, New President of Local FOP
by Brian Fox
Being a policeman is a tough job. Not only are you putting your life on the line, you have to deal with negative press when an officer makes the headlines. The Fraternal of Police serves as a way to protect police officers when problems arise. The FOP has 325,000 members nationwide. Its president of the local chapter is Chuck Knoll.
Knoll has an extensive resume. He has a master’s degree in science from Indiana State. He’s been in law enforcement since 1994. Since becoming a police officer, Knoll has served as Executive Director of the National Association of Field Training Officers, Political Action Committee Chairman for the FOP, and day supervisor for the Evansville Housing Authority. He’s been president of the FOP since January.
Besides protecting officers, the FOP also serves as a pillar to the community. According to Knoll, two organizations the FOP are closely aligned with are the Easter Seals, an FOP national, state, and local charity, and the Police Athletic League. For the Police Athletic League, or PAL, the FOP donates $60,000 a year to various organizations throughout the year. This money goes to benefit underprivileged children in the area. The PAL Camp encompasses over 50 acres of land locally that the FOP designates as an area for children to get away from their everyday lives.
Still, the primary objective of the FOP is to protect its members. A recent example that occurred locally was when four officers were suspended for accusations they mistreated a suspect. A body camera worn by one of the officers supposedly contradicts a previously signed probable cause affidavit. Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin recommended that three of the officers involved be terminated and one get demoted. The Evansville Police Merit Commission voted against the recommendations and all four officers were able to retain their jobs. During their suspensions, the FOP offered financial assistance and legal council as the legal fees for this process were well into the thousands of dollars. Knoll admitted to CCO that there were “hard feelings” within the FOP when Bolin (also a member of FOP) recommended the firings.
The Fraternal Order of Police has served the greater good not only for police officers but for the community as a whole. With Chuck Knoll as president, this will only continue.
Pahud and Gray Pace Aces Men In Florida
Aces Play Final Round on Tuesday
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tyler Gray and Wil Pahud notched identical rounds of a 6-over 77 as the University of Evansville men’s golf team finished up the first round of the Benbow Invitational at Jacksonville Beach Golf Course.
Evansville’s duo ranks in a tie for 11th place with their rounds of 77. They are each seven off the lead. Noah Reese was third for the Purple Aces on Monday. He sits tied for 16th place with his round of 79.
Matt Ladd and Jon Pick wrap up UE’s top five. Each completed the first round with a 9-over 80 and are tied for 21st place. Recording an 82 was Cameron Weyer. That effort has him tied for 26th. Next up for the Aces was Robert Waggoner, who carded an 84.
Austin Carmack and Zac Turi rounded out the squad in day one. Carmack notched an 86 while Turi checked in with an 87.
As a team, the Aces are tied for 4th place with a 314. Butler’s 297 has them on top with IUPUI seven strokes behind. Albany State is in third with a 310.
Jackson Juerling of IUPUI leads the individuals and was the only player on the day to finish under par. He registered a 1-under 70 and leads Butler’s Michael Denner by two strokes. Joey Arcuri of Butler is third with a 74 while fellow Bulldog Patrick Allgeier is tied with two Albany State players for 4th with rounds of 75.
Tomorrow, the squads play the final round of the event.
TAKING CARE OFÂ
BUSINESS TUESDAYS:
a workshop & lecture series
for Arts Council members
Â
The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana will begin the 2017 Taking Care of Business Tuesdays series with a social event tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7th, from 6 – 7 PM.
Â
The March TCB event will also kick off our annual membership drive!
Â
Join us for a discussion of membership benefits and events in 2017, and learn how the Arts Council is working in our community and with our members. We will provide complementary beer, wine, and soda. You do not need to be a member to participate in this event!
TCB Tuesday events provide free lectures and networking opportunities for artists members.  They will be held every first Tuesday of the month at the Arts Council’s Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, located at 318 Main Street in Downtown Evansville.
  2017 Taking care of Business Tuesdays line-up:Â
For more information, please call (812) 422-2111 or email info@artswin.org.
Let’s take care of some business!
|
|
|
318 Main St. Ste. 101
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 422-2111
|
