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UE 55th Annual Student Art Exhibit Planned for March 13-April 1

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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

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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 Plagues”, 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

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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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

 

Unscrupulous Scrapper Snared by Sheriff’s Deputy

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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.

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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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Lutes elected SGA president at USI

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Christina Lutes, a junior economics major with a minor in marketing and entrepreneurship from Bloomington, Indiana, will serve as the University of Southern Indiana Student Government Association (SGA) president for the 2017 Spring Semester. She takes the reigns from interim president Ashlyn Jones.

Lutes previously served as the Romain College of Business representative for the SGA during the 2016-17 academic year and as associate vice president for University Affairs for SGA in 2016-17, before being tapped as president.

She also has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, both at USI and in an off-campus capacity; she is a member of USI’s Honors Program; has been involved with the USI Multicultural Center’s College Mentors for Kids; and works as a tutor in Academic Skills. She has volunteered with the Salvation Army and the Backpacks for Kids program through her local church.

In her role as president, Lutes plans to continue the SGA’s work on water bottle fill stations and moving finals to take place prior to Commencement. She also is working on an initiative to have additional information included on student ID cards, such as emergency contact numbers.

Lutes is a graduate of Bloomington South High School and holds 3.6 GPA. She is the recipient of the Tim Mahoney Business Scholarship and the USI Student Alumni Scholarship.

Elections are currently open for the 2017-18 SGA president, and Lutes is seeking a reelection to that post. “I came into this position knowing that I only have a short amount of time to make a difference,” she said, “But, I hope to gain the knowledge to better serve as a presidential candidate for the upcoming elections.”

Caze Teacher Receives March Cause for Applause Recipients

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Tim Crowe, fourth grade teacher at Caze Elementary School, is the recipient of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s March Cause for Applause award. The award seeks to recognize individuals who go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities.

According to coworker Tasha Jourdan, Crowe is always thinking about the students and families at Caze. Jourdan says Crowe spends most evenings attending sporting events at school and outside of school. He also purchases every student in his grade level a Christmas gift, donates money to the school’s PTA and works with after school programs like the YMCA to ensure all students have an opportunity to learn something new.

“He does all these things and expects no recognition for it,” Jourdan said. “His heart belongs to our kids and their families.”

Anyone can nominate an employee of the EVSC for the award. Deadline for nominations is the third Friday of each month. To nominate an EVSC employee, go to www.evscschools.com and click on About Us and see Cause for Applause under Community. Paper forms are available at the schools for those without access to the Internet.

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.

Monday
March 6		 Tuesday
March 7		 Wednesday
March 8		 Thursday
March 9		 Friday
March 10
Fine Particulate
(0-23 CST avg)
Air Quality Index		 good good good good good
Ozone
Air Quality Index		 NA* NA* NA* NA* 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 USEPA Air 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.

Women’s Tennis Earns Two Wins In Florida

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Women’s Tennis Earns Two Wins In Florida

Aces off to nice start on road trip

 ORLANDO, Fla. – A perfect opening day of action saw the University of Evansville women’s tennis team earn a pair of victories to open their trip to Orlando on Sunday.  The Purple Aces picked up a 7-0 win over Florida A&M before finishing up with another 7-0 shutout against Marian.

“Our focus was very good today. I was very pleased with the fact that we swept both teams in singles and doubles despite using some different line up combinations that we haven’t used much to this point,” Aces head coach Jayson Wiseman said.  “Chieko and Diana were dominant at the top of the lineup, Nicoli and Daria were both very efficient in the middle and Andrea, Andjela and Theda did a great job of dictating play at the bottom. This was definitely our most complete back-to-back performance of the season.”

Evansville did not suffer a loss in either match at double or singles while Chieko Yamada, Diana Tkachenko and Andjela Brguljan each earned a pair of 6-0 shutouts in singles action against Marian.

Full results from both matches are below.  The Aces continue play in Orlando with matches on Tuesday against Creighton and Norfolk State.  UE remains in the city on Thursday where they will take on South Dakota and Furman.

Tennis Match Results

University of Evansville vs Florida A&M

Mar 06, 2017 at Orlando, Fla.

 University of Evansville 7, Florida A&M 0

Singles competition

  1. Chieko Yamada (UE) def. Olivia Rolle (FAMU) 6-1, 6-3
  2. Diana Tkachenko (UE) def. Arrice Robinson (FAMU) 6-1, 6-1
  3. Nicoli Pereira (UE) def. Karen Machisa (FAMU) 6-2, 6-2
  4. Daria Pentsova (UE) def. Sophia Osabouhien (FAMU) 6-4, 6-1
  5. Theodora Soldatou (UE) def. Elizabeth Clayton (FAMU) 6-2, 6-1
  6. Andrea Pascual-Larri (UE) def. Kiara Shaw (FAMU) 6-0, 6-4

Doubles competition

  1. Diana Tkachenko/Nicoli Pereira (UE) def. Sophia Osabouhien/Arrice Robinson (FAMU) 6-1
  2. Andjela Brguljan/Daria Pentsova (UE) def. Olivia Rolle/Karen Machisa (FAMU) 6-2
  3. Chieko Yamada/Andrea Pascual-Larri (UE) def. Elizabeth Clayton/Kiara Shaw (FAMU) 6-2

Marian University (Ind.) vs University of Evansville

Mar 05, 2017 at Orlando, Fla.

 University of Evansville 7, Marian University (Ind.) 0

Singles competition

  1. Chieko Yamada (UE) def. Maria Lueken (MAR) 6-0, 6-0
  2. Diana Tkachenko (UE) def. Grace Neathery (MAR) 6-0, 6-0
  3. Nicoli Pereira (UE) def. Audrey Rang (MAR) 6-3, 6-1
  4. Daria Pentsova (UE) def. Elise Betscher (MAR) 6-3, 6-2
  5. Andrea Pascual-Larri (UE) def. Mary Mullaney (MAR) 6-2, 6-1
  6. Andjela Brguljan (UE) def. Emma Wood (MAR) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition

  1. Theodora Soldatou/Chieko Yamada (UE) def. Elise Betscher/Audrey Rang (MAR) 6-0
  2. Daria Pentsova/Andjela Brguljan (UE) def. Maria Lueken/Grace Neathery (MAR) 6-2
  3. Leah Helpingstine/Diana Tkachenko (UE) def. Mary Mullaney/Emma Wood (MAR) 7-6 (6-0)

 

Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events

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Thursday,
March 9th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Laura Brown Windhorst for City Clerk Fundraiser

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court St – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $25 per person.
Thursday,
March 16th		 Fundraiser 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ben Shoulders’ March Madness Birthday Bash

  • Location: Franklin Street Tavern – 2126 W Franklin St – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $25 per person – $500 Sponsorship
  • Ages 21 and over.
  • RSVP: (812) 202-9384 or shouldersforcommissioner@gmail.com
Thursday,
March 16th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Re-Elect Joe Donnelly for US Senate Reception
Hosted by Hon. Brad Ellsworth, Tony Goben, Hon. Ryan Hatfield, Rob Henson,
Bob Jones, Pat Shoulders, Sherrianne Standley, Hon. Jonathan Weinzapfel
Wednesday,
April 26th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting/Membership Blitz

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
  • Free Pizza!
Wednesday,
May 3rd		 Fundraiser TBD Organized Labor Steak Night Fundraiser

  • Details TBD
Wednesday, May 31st Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
June 28th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
July 26th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
August 30th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
September 27th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
October 25th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
November 29th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
December 27th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN

Willie Nelson and Family Coming to Ford Center June 5

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With Special Guest: Robert Earl Keen

FORD CENTER- JUNE 5

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, March 10 at 10 AM

 With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of Crazy, Red Headed Stranger, and Stardust. Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor, and activist. He continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive musical and cultural force.

In recent years, he has delivered more than 10 new album releases, released a Top 10 New York Times’ bestsellers book, again headlined Farm Aid, an event he co-founded in 1985, received his 5th degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul, headlined the last three years of the on-going Luck Reunion food and music festival at his ranch in Luck, TX during SXSW, announced the launch of his cannabis company Willie’s Reserve, and graced the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 2015, Nelson added “It’s A Long Story: My Life,” the unvarnished and complete story of Willie, hit bookshelves and landed him on the New York Times’ bestsellers list; and a new studio album with Merle Haggard titled Django And Jimmie, which debuted at #1 on Billboard‘s Country album chart and #7 on Billboard‘s Top 200 album chart. In November 2015, the Library of Congress honored him with their Gershwin Prize for Popular Song for his contributions to popular music. He is the first country artist to receive the distinguished award. And 2016 began with the release of Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, a collection of 11 newly recorded Gershwin classics. The album debuted at #1 on both the Top Current Jazz chart and the Top Traditional Jazz chart, as well as earned him a Grammy Award for the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. -MORE-

In September, came For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price, an album of newly recorded interpretations of 12 Ray Price songs. While a month later, Nelson released Pretty Paper, his new novel inspired his classic holiday song of the same title about a legless man who sold wrapping paper in front of a Ft. Worth, TX department store. In April 2017, Nelson releases God’s Problem Child, his latest studio album with 13 new songs. Nelson continues to record more new songs for upcoming projects as well as touring throughout North America year long.

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