TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS TUESDAYS
TAKING CARE OFÂ
BUSINESS TUESDAYS:
a workshop & lecture series
for Arts Council members
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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.
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The March TCB event will also kick off our annual membership drive!
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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!
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Governor Holcomb Schedule for Week of March 5, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for the week of March 5, 2017.
Tuesday, March 7, 201
What: Indiana Gridiron Dinner
Hosts: Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. EST
Where: Indiana Roof Ballroom
6th Floor of Indiana Repertory Theater
140 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
What: Purdue Road School Luncheon
Hosts: Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation
When: 11:30 to 1 p.m. EST
Keynote discussion with Gov. Holcomb at 12:20 p.m.
Where: Purdue Memorial Union
101 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906Â
Saturday, March 11, 2017
What: 1st Brigade Military Dining-In
Host: 1st Brigade Great Lakes Division 75th Training Command
When: 6 to 8 p.m. EST, with remarks by Gov. Holcomb at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Otter Creek Golf Course
11522 E. 50 N.
Columbus, IN 47203
Consumer Alert from the office of the Indiana Attorney GeneralÂ
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General today kicks off Consumer Protection Week, a five-day effort to promote awareness among Hoosiers of harmful scams and fraudulent practices. The CPD invites Hoosiers to visit the Office of the Indiana Attorney General on Twitter and Facebookthroughout the week and take advantage of important educational opportunities. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Deputy Attorneys General from the CPD will participate in three informative Facebook Live videos: “How to Spot a Scam;†“Government Imposter Scams;†and “CPD Overview.†Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill and the CPD encourage feedback from Indiana residents on social media and via other channels, especially during the next five days. Consumer Protection Week is just one of many methods by which the Office of the Indiana Attorney General seeks to safeguard Hoosiers from harmful scams and fraudulent practices. Please visit the CPD on our website to gather information on complaints filed with the office pertaining to such issues as identity theft, telephone privacy breaches and online scams.  You also may obtain answers to frequently asked questions and benefit from other features on the website. |
Jaylon Brown named to MVC All-Tournament Team
Brown is on team for second year in a rowÂ
- ST LOUIS– Averaging 25.5 points per game in the University of Evansville men’s basketball team’s two games at Arch Madness, senior Jaylon Brown earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
Joining Brown on the team were Landry Shamet (WSU), Conner Frankamp (WSU), Paris Lee (ILS) and Alize Johnson (MSU). Frankamp was named the Most Outstanding Player.
Brown started the tournament with 27 points in an 83-72 win over Indiana State. He also grabbed eight rebounds and hit three triples in 39 minutes of work. He was 9-of-19 from the field and added six free throws.
In a matchup against #1 seed Illinois State, Brown had another stellar game as the Aces rallied to get within four points of the Redbirds in the final minute. He finished the game with 24 points while hitting all eight free throws and dishing out four assists. He played just under 40 minutes.
He finished up his senior season leading the MVC in scoring (20.9 points per game) and minutes (36.8 minutes per game). Brown finished up the season scoring 20 or more points in the final six contests while scoring double figures in all but one game in the 2016-17 season.
The honor for Brown marks the second year in a row that he earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. D.J. Balentine was also honored twice, in both 2014 and 2016. Prior to 2014, the only UE player to be named to the squad in the school’s tenure in the MVC was Marcus Wilson in 1999.
Softball set to take on another Big 12 squad
Aces play Oklahoma State on Tuesday
STILLWATER, Okla. – Looking to build on the momentum it gained from a walk-off win over Northwestern State, the University of Evansville softball team remains in the state of Oklahoma as they take on another Big 12 squad – Oklahoma State – on Tuesday.
UE will take on OSU in Stillwater at 5:30 p.m. Live video and stat links are above.
Evansville wrapped up the Courtyard Marriott Tournament over the weekend, which was hosted by #9 Oklahoma. The Aces faced off twice against the Sooners and scored seven of the eight runs allowed by the team. On Friday, the Purple Aces took a 3-0 lead over the sooners on a pair of home runs before using the long ball to rally on Saturday.
Trailing Oklahoma by a score of 5-2 heading to the top of the seventh, the Aces made it interesting as Hayli Scott launched a 2-run home run with two outs as UE would eventually fall by a 5-4 score. Things finally went UE’s way in Sunday’s finale against Northwestern State. After the Demons made a furious rally to tie the game at 7-7 in the top of the seventh, junior Brittany Hay made quick work in the bottom of the frame, hitting a walk-off solo shot to post the win.
Scott batted .625 with 5 hits in 8 trips to the plate over the weekend. She had a home run and 5 RBI on the weekend and got it started with a pinch hit RBI on Friday versus WKU. Saturday against Northwestern State, she had another big pinch hit, knocking in 2 runs. The Saturday finale saw her come through late with another pinch hit – a 2-run homer as UE rallied against Oklahoma. Scott went 2-3 on Sunday versus NSU.
Hay hit .364 with two home runs at the OU tournament and had 4 hits in 11 at-bats. She recorded a hit on Friday against the #9 Sooners before hitting a pinch hit homer on Saturday versus Northwestern State. She finished off the weekend in style against NSU going 2-3 with a walk-off solo home run to lead the inning off and clinch the win.
In the circle, Samantha Fleming tossed 5.1 scoreless innings of relief for UE in the tournament. She gave up just one hit and struck out three batters. On Saturday versus Northwestern State, she went four scoreless innings of relief, striking out two and allowing a hit. Saturday’s finale against the Sooners saw her throw 2/3 of an inning, striking out one. Fleming picked up the win on Sunday as she shut down NSU while grabbing two outs before UE walked it off.
The ladies are set to face Oklahoma State, who stands at 12-9. OSU is coming off of a 4-1 weekend with wins over Abilene Christian, UNI and Tennessee Tech. In the weekend finale, they dropped an 11-5 decision to the Panthers. Vanessa Shippy is the offensive leader for OSU, batting .417 in their first 21 games. Taylor Lunch checks in at .388 while Rylee Bayless is third on the squad at .352.
UE 55th Annual Student Art Exhibit Planned for March 13-April 1
The 55th Annual University of Evansville Student Art Exhibition is planned for March 13-April 1 in the Melvin Peterson Gallery. On March 20, there will be a reception from 5:00-6:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit, reception, and award ceremony are free and open to the public.
The jurist for the show and many of the student awards will be UE Class of 2003 graduate Matthew Gaddie, a professional production potter. Gaddie earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the University of Evansville, and his Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramic arts from Hood College. His studio is located in Bardstown, Kentucky.
The Melvin Peterson Gallery is located at 1935 Lincoln Avenue on the corner of Lincoln and Weinbach Avenues in Evansville.
For more information, contact 207-650-6073.
This Week at USI
Thursday, March 9 – Friday, March 10
Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair
Area students in grades K – 12 will showcase their science projects at the annual Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10 in Mitchell Auditorium in the Health Professions Center on USI’s campus. Read More
Monday, March 13
New York Times interactive media designer to lecture at USI
The New York Times Interactive Media Designer, Renda Morton, will give a lecture at 6 p.m. Monday, March 13 in Kleymeyer Hall located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center at the University of Southern Indiana. Morton will discuss what a user-centered design process is and how designers use it at The New York Times. Read More
Monday, March 13 – Thursday, March16
USI Dental Hygiene Clinic to repeat free dental cleanings for veterans
The University of Southern Indiana Dental Hygiene Clinic will provide free dental cleaning, fluoride and X-rays for military veterans on March 13, 14, 15 and 16. The USI Dental Hygiene Program collaborates with Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (SWI-AHEC) and USI’s Veteran, Military & Family Resource Center to offer these special clinic hours for veterans. USI Dental Hygiene faculty will supervise the students who will be working in the clinic. Read More
Registration open
USI, SWI-AHEC partner with EVSC for Public Health Camp
The camp is for students currently in the seventh and eighth grades in Gibson, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties who are interested in exploring epidemiology and careers in public health. The camp will be held in the morning, June 5-9, 2017, at the SICTC, 1901 Lynch Road in Evansville. Read More
Through Saturday, April 8
New Harmony Gallery to host Print Invitational inspired by 1800’s publication
The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is hosting the exhibition, The Disseminator of Useful Knowledge Print Invitational and Exchange now through April 8. Works in the exhibition were inspired from the 1800’s New Harmony publication, The Disseminator of Useful Knowledge.
SAVE THE DATES
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21
Uber co-founder and serial entrepreneur, Oscar Salazar, to present at USI’s Romain College of Business speaker series
The University of Southern Indiana will present “Innovation in Legacy Industries,†a talk by Dr. Oscar Salazar, early architect and founding Chief Technology Officer of Uber, the popular rideshare technology platform. The program will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Physical Activities Center on the USI campus. Mr. Salazar’s campus visit is hosted by the USI Romain College of Business and made possible through private gifts to the USI Foundation. Read More
7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22
Dr. Martin Blaser to present annual Shaw Biology Lecture
The University of Southern Indiana will host “Missing Microbes: Antibiotic Overuse Fuels Modern Plaguesâ€, the 2017 Shaw Biology Lecture by Dr. Martin J. Blaser on 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in Mitchell Auditorium. Blaser is a professor of medicine and microbiology at New York University and director of the Human Microbiome Program at NYU Langone Medical Center. The lecture is free and open to the public, and is underwritten through the USI Foundation. Read More
SPHL COTTONMOUTHS TO CEASE OPERATION IF NEW OWNER CAN’T BE FOUND
SPHL COTTONMOUTHS TO CEASE OPERATION IF NEW OWNER CAN’T BE FOUND
BY CHUCK WILLIAMS
Jerome Bechard, general manager and head coach of the Columbus Cottonmouths, talks about owner Wanda Amos’ decision to cease operations at the end of the season if new ownership cannot be found. Mike Haskey
If new ownership can’t be found in the coming months, the Columbus Cottonmouths are prepared to cease operations at the end of the current season, owner Wanda Amos said Thursday.
“We have been trying to sell the team, but haven’t found a buyer,†said Amos, who has owned the team for 17 years, including the last 13 as the primary owner.
Wanda Amos has owned the Columbus Cottonmouths for the last 17 years. Columbus Cottonmouths Coach and General Manager Jerome Bechard has been with the club since its inception 21 years ago. Wanda Amos has owned the Columbus Cottonmouths for the last 17 years. Columbus Cottonmouths Coach and General Manager Jerome Bechard has been with the club since its inception 21 years ago.
General Manager Jerome Bechard informed season ticket holders, advertisers and those associated with the team Thursday afternoon that Amos and her husband, Shelby, would be relinquishing their ownership after the season.
“I have loved it and this started with wanting to do something for the community,†Amos said. “But there comes a time when this is not smart business any more.â€
The Cottonmouths have lost money nearly every year they have owned the team, most years the losses neared or exceeded six figures, she said. She can retain the Southern Professional Hockey League franchise for a couple of years, but not field a team.
“We have done everything we know to do, but in the end this has never been about making money,†she said.
While the future of hockey is uncertain, Bechard believes new ownership can be secured.
“I am confident that we mean enough to this community that I can find some people with the same passion for the community, for hockey and for the people that Wanda and Shelby have,†Bechard said. “I think this could be a very positive thing. There is a lot of change going on. The Civic Center has a new director and there is a lot of opportunity to do things differently and do things better.â€
Amos has informed the other owners and SPHL officials of her decision. She has been working with the league to see if a new owner could be located. Now, that task falls on Bechard.
“I have told Jerome if he can find someone locally, that would be great,†Amos said. “But we have done this for 17 years and have raised more than $1 million for local charities, not counting what we have done to keep team here. This has been a hard decision.â€
Bechard, the face of the local franchise since its inception, has watched as the Amoses have struggled to get to this point.
“They have struggled with it every day,†he said. “Knowing the impact we have had on peoples lives like the season ticket holders who have been with us 21 years. People come and go. You got letters from people who are not in Columbus any more. They have touched people in certain ways. It’s just crazy. They have been to funerals. They have seen the impact this organization has had on peoples lives. And that has been difficult to walk away from.â€
Another factor in the decision was the Jan. 19 team bus crash outside Peoria, Ill., in which several players suffered serious injuries.
“That has been the most stressful thing for me,†Amos said. “I think a lot about what happened to my players. It has been tremendous stress. And it is far from over because we still have players hurt.â€
Throughout their ownership of the Cottonmouths, Bechard has worked for Wanda and Shelby Amos in a variety of roles, including player, coach and general manager.
“I can’t begin to say how good of stewards they have been for the Columbus Cottonmouths organization,†Bechard said this week. “They have been able to keep us in the community and be involved in all types of activities within the community. You know what? They have allowed us to be here for 17 years and I can’t say how much they have poured into this organization emotionally. It has been awesome.â€
Amos’ decision will not impact the remainder of this season, Bechard said.
The news comes as the team, which plays its home games in the Columbus Civic Center, is pushing for a SPHL playoff spot. The team is currently in ninth place with a 14-23 record and the top eight teams make the playoffs.
Part of the reason for notifying people now of the Amoses’ decision to sell the team is a season tickets for next season will go on sale Monday. The team is requiring no deposit until June 1.
“We are taking renewals to not only secure your seats for the upcoming season, but to prove to the community and potential investors that we have a strong fan base to build on,†Bechard stated in the email.
Wanda and Shelby Amos, the son of Aflac founder John Amos, and Shelby’s uncle, Sal Diaz-Verson, purchased the team from Martha Morrow 17 years ago after her husband and Cottonmouths founder, Charlie Morrow died of cancer. In 2004, Diaz-Verson kept the East Coast Hockey League franchise and moved the team to Florida. Wanda Amos retained the Cottonmouths name and kept a team in Columbus, joining with franchises in Huntsville, Ala., Knoxville, Tenn., and Fayetteville, N.C., to start the Southern Professional Hockey League.
The decision is difficult for Bechard on a personal level because he has been with the organization since its inception, and in the process grew close to founding owners Charlie and Martha Morrow.
“I have been so fortunate to be involved with ownership groups like Martha and Charlie and Wanda and Shelby,†Bechard said. “My players are not treated like numbers and I have never been treated like numbers. They have treated us like normal players. That is what made Columbus such a special place to play. Wanda and Shelby are just a phone call away if we ever need anything.â€
The decision has been difficult, Wanda Amos said.
“This has been a hard decision,†she said. “I have prayed about it and I have cried about it.â€
Unscrupulous Scrapper Snared by Sheriff’s Deputy
- On Monday, March 06, 2017 at 8:24 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to Deig Brothers Construction at 2731 Allens Lane in order to investigate a complaint of construction equipment theft.
- According to a Deig Brothers representative, nearly 30 metal construction pipes valued at nearly $600 a piece were found to have been stolen from their storage yard. The investigating sheriff’s deputy began checking local scrap yards and discovered some of the stolen pipes at Universal Salvage on North Fifth Avenue. With the assistance of the staff at Universal Salvage, Mr. Zane Boren was identified as a suspect.
When Mr. Boren returned to Universal Salvage with more stolen piping, a sheriff’s deputy responded and took him into custody. Mr. Boren admitted to stealing pipping from Dieg Brothers on multiple occasions. He also admitted to cutting a security chain to gain access to the yard.
Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “Our local scrap metal dealers play a vital role in making this form of theft unprofitable for thieves.” Sheriff Wedding added, “Even though scrap yards are required by statute to cooperate with law enforcement during a theft investigation, we still appreciate their assistance and genuine desire to avoid buying stolen material.”
Mr. Boren was lodged at the Vanderburgh County Jail. A bond amount has not yet been set.
ARRESTED:
Zane Thomas Boren (pictured above), 32, of Evansville. Burglary as a Level 5 Felony, Theft as a Level 6 Felony (6 counts), Criminal Mischief as a Class B Misdemeanor
Pictured above: Example of the type of construction piping that was stolen.
Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Correction: A previous version of this article displayed the incorrect mugshot.
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