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DEMOCRACY VERSUS FOOD FIGHTS BY JIM REDWINE

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Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine

(Week 17 October 2016)

DEMOCRACY VERSUS FOOD FIGHTS

Early voting is a good thing. Last week I walked into the Posey County Courthouse on my way to work, stopped by the Election Office and voted. It took about five minutes. Posey County Clerk Betty Postletheweight and her friendly staff along with the Election Board made the process easy. It felt good to participate. It made me appreciate all the people who are willing to give of their time, talent and resources to help make this country work. Regardless of the election results there are no losers. We all win thanks to all those who help ensure the citizens remain in control of the government.

Such important but often unrecognized functions as who repairs the roads or runs the schools or patrols our neighborhoods go on without dramatics thanks to millions of public spirited Americans. Thanks to all who perform the tasks and a special thank you to those who are willing to serve but who do not win the opportunity. At the local level we are blessed to experience democracy put to use. On the other hand, when I fall prey to my weakness for schadenfreude and turn on the national cable news networks to see and hear how the presidential race is going I am reminded of beer-fueled sports fans engaged in a food fight.

It may be correct that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are not Mother Teresa and Mohandas Gandhi. However, CNN, MSNBC and FOX’s portrayals of them as America’s Medicis seems a little strained. Is it not possible they, just as many at the local level, simply want to serve? Goodness knows neither of them needs a job.

When I watch the national media question either The Donald or The Hillary it usually sounds something like the following faux debate:

News anchor – “Secretary Clinton/Mr. Trump, What is your plan to fight ISIS?”

Secretary Clinton/Mr. Trump – “If elected I will …

News anchor – “Stop! Quit trying to avoid the all-important issue of your lack of character. Explain to the American people why you have the morals of an alley cat and the trustworthiness of a rattlesnake?”

I do not know Secretary Clinton or Mr. Trump. But my guess is they both have thoughts on how we should address such non-sexy matters as war, the economy and health-care. Unfortunately, neither candidate is allowed to ever complete an exposition of any of their positions without being interrupted by a news anchor who wishes to raise ratings with issues only the Kardashians understand.

There is one more presidential debate. Is there any chance the referee will simply let the players play the game?

EPA Acts On New Chemical Law To Fast-Track Five Chemicals

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EPA Acts On New Chemical Law To Fast-Track Five Chemicals

EPA is taking swift steps to carry out requirements in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act and to reduce exposure to certain persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals.

“The threats from persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals are well-documented,” said Jim Jones, assistant administrator in EPA’s office of chemical safety and pollution prevention. “The new law directs us to expedite action to reduce risks for these chemicals, rather than spending more time evaluating them. We are working to ensure the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act signed in June of this year delivers on the promise of better protecting the environment and public health as quickly as possible.”

The five chemicals to receive expedited action are:

  • Decabromodiphenyl ethers (DecaBDE), used as a flame retardant in textiles, plastics and polyurethane foam;
  • Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD), used in the manufacture of rubber compounds and lubricants and as a solvent;
  • Pentachlorothio-phenol (PCTP), used as an agent to make rubber more pliable in industrial uses;
  • Tris (4-isopropylphenyl) phosphate, used as a flame retardant in consumer products and other industrial uses; and
  • 2,4,6-Tris(tert-butyl)phenol, used as a fuel, oil, gasoline or lubricant additive.

The statutory deadline for EPA to propose action is June 22, 2019.

The new law gave manufacturers an opportunity to request by September 19, 2016, that EPA conduct risk evaluations for the PBT chemicals on EPA’s 2014 Work Plan, as an alternative to expedited action.  Requests for risk evaluations were made for two chemicals that can be used in fragrance mixtures.

For the remaining PBT chemicals, EPA must move ahead to take expedited action to reduce exposure to those chemicals to the extent practicable.  After EPA finishes identifying where these chemicals are used and how people are exposed to them, the Agency will move directly to propose limitations on their use.

PBT chemicals are of particular concern because they remain in the environment for significant periods of time and concentrate in the organisms exposed to them.  These pollutants can transfer among air, water, and land, and span boundaries of geography and generations.

The new amendments to TSCA will help bring significant improvements to public health as EPA continues to take the steps necessary for its successful implementation.

Volleyball travels to Southern Illinois on Saturday

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Aces face tough road match

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A 4-game road trip continues for the Purple Aces as they make the short trip to Carbondale to take on Southern Illinois.  The Salukis are currently second in the MVC and Saturday’s match will begin at 7 p.m. on ESPN3.

Last weekend, the Aces fought Indiana State to the end, coming up just short in five sets.  Rocio Fortuny posted 16 kills and 11 digs.  She was one of five to notch ten or more digs.  Joselyn Coronel kept the offense rolling with 23 assists.

Coronel has split time at the setter position and had one of her best efforts in the 5-set match against the Sycamores.  Coronel set her career mark with 12 digs while falling just two shy of her top tally with 23 assists.  She has averaged 2.49 assists per set in her time as the setter.

Erlicia Griffith finished non-conference play as one of the top blockers in the country and regained her form against the Sycamores.  She had her top MVC game as the registered six block assists and a pair of solo blocks to go along with six kills.  Her season average is currently 1.16 per frame, second in the conference.  Her total is on pace to be the highest for the Purple Aces since Meaghan Holmes averaged 1.17 per set in 2012.  Griffith had a career-best five solo blocks against Jacksonville State.  Her top match came against SEMO where she had 2 solo blocks, 9 block assists and a total of 11 for the match.  She also set her mark with seven kills in that match.

With 2.86 kills per set, Mildrelis Rodriguez continues to lead the squad.  She has recorded at least eight in each of the last five matches while also hitting a solid .175 on the season. Earlier this season against Jacksonville State, she set career marks with 20 kills in 61 attempts.

For the fourth time this season, the Purple Aces finished with at least 13.0 total blocks as they hit that mark against the Sycamores.  As a team, UE had 22 block assists and a pair of solo blocks.  Griffith led the way with six block assists and was responsible for both solo efforts.

One of the top teams in the Missouri Valley Conference – Southern Illinois comes into Saturday’s match with a 15-7 overall mark and stand at 6-2 in the conference.  The Salukis are second in the league, just a half game behind Wichita State, who is 6-1.  Offensively, SIU ranks second in the MVC, hitting .247 with Kolby Meeks and Alex Rosignol sitting in the top five in the conference.  Rosignol is also the top blocker in the conference, sitting at 1.20 per set.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Matthen Shepherd Battery, Level 6 felony

Strangulation, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Criminal mischief, Class B misdemeanor

Joshua Druin Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Battery, Level 6 felony

Lisa Nau Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Robin Stillwell Theft, Level 6 felony

Keisha Jewell Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Driving while suspended, Class A misdemeanor

Leaving the scene of an accident, Class B misdemeanor

Reckless driving, Class C misdemeanor

Skyler Wright Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Derrick Duncan Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor

Ivy Tech Student Government Association Raises Money for Kokomo Tornado Relief

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 The Ivy Tech Southwest Student Government Association (SGA) raised over $1,100 for its sister campus in Kokomo following a devastating tornado that severely damaged a classroom location for its nursing and health sciences program in August.

About 100 class sections that met in the Inventrek Building in Kokomo were impacted by the tornado.

Members of the Ivy Tech Southwest Student Government Association held a fundraiser in September to pool funds to send to Ivy Tech Kokomo to help students and the community recover from the tornado. The Ivy Tech Terre Haute campus also collected money and canned food to contribute to Kokomo.

“I feel that it is my responsibility as the president of the Ivy Tech Southwest SGA to meet the needs of all Ivy Tech students,” said John Hutchison, Ivy Tech Southwest Student Government Association President.

Adopt A Pet

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Don’t Fall for Harvest Season Hazards

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind motorists to exercise caution on our county roadways as fall harvest season gets underway. “Our local farmers will be moving farm implements and other agricultural machinery along county roadways in order to access farm fields,” said Sheriff Dave Wedding. “Motorists should be prepared for machinery to enter a field from the roadway or exit a field onto the roadway.”
Machinery that travels under 25 miles per hour is required to display a slow moving vehicle emblem (see Indiana Code 9-21-9). “Crashes can occur when a motorist fails to recognize that the machinery they are approaching is moving at a significantly slower speed than normal traffic,” said Sheriff Wedding. “The risk of making this miscalculation increases at night.” Sheriff Wedding also reminds motorists, “Don’t attempt to pass slow moving farm equipment unless it is safe and legal to do so.”

October and November is breeding season for the white-tailed deer. Once corn starts being harvested, deer will lose their cover and begin moving across roadways frequently. Last year there were 210 crashes in Vanderburgh County that involved deer and 8 of those crashes resulted in injury. 93 of last year’s crashes that involved deer occured in October and November alone.

“Traffic typically increases on our rural roadways during the fall, especially in areas known for agricultural tourism,” said Sheriff Wedding. Motorists are advised to slow down and watch for increased traffic in the area of Mayse Farm Market on N. Saint Joseph Ave and Goebel Farms on W. Boonville-New Harmony Rd.

“With motorists and farmers sharing the responsibility of keeping our roadways safe this fall, there is no reason expect anything less that a successful harvest,” said Sheriff Wedding.

Fall Harvest Safety Tips:

  • Exercise caution and patience when approaching farm machinery.
  • Farm machinery may enter the roadway at any time, so slow down if you see equipment traveling towards or adjacent to a roadway.
  • Do not pass farm machinery unless it is safe and legal to do so.
  • Farm machinery is typically not equipped with turn signals, so watch for unanticipated left turns and increase your following distance at night.
  • Be aware of increased traffic at agricultural tourism locations.
  • Watch for deer! If you spot one, then expect more to cross.

 

USI Volleyball Slams Alderson Broaddus In Three Sets

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University of Southern Indiana Volleyball rang up a season-high .437 attacking percentage as it earned a 25-13, 25-19, 25-6 victory over Alderson Broaddus University in its second match of the 2016 Midwest Region Crossover Friday evening.

Four Screaming Eagles finished with seven kills and no worse than a .308 attacking percentage as USI ended a two-match losing streak.

In the opener, USI (9-11) won 15 of the first 20 rallies to build a commanding 10-point lead. The Eagles hit .400 in the first set as they cruised to the 12-point win and one-set lead in the match.

USI benefitted from a 7-1 run in the second set to break a 16-16 tie. Junior middle hitter Te’ayla Whitfield (Fort Wayne, Indiana) notched five of her seven kills in the second set as the Eagles held on for the six-point win and two-set lead in the contest.

The Eagles racked up a blistering .647 attacking percentage to rout the Battlers (2-18) in the clincher. USI did not commit a single attacking error as it posted a lopsided 19-point victory.

In addition to Whitfield, who had a .455 attacking percentage, senior middle hitter Amy Zwissler (Bloomington, Illinois), junior outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana), and freshman outside hitter Mikaila Humphrey (Floyd Knobs, Indiana) each finished with seven kills. Zwissler added a .583 attacking percentage and three blocks.

Senior setter Quin Shoultz (Columbus, Indiana) chipped in 30 assists, while junior libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) had 11 digs.

USI concludes the Midwest Region Crossover Saturday at 1 p.m. when it takes on Tiffin University at the Great Lakes Center.

Short Box Score (Match)

Univ. of Southern Indiana Volleyball

Alderson Broaddus vs Southern Indiana (Oct 14, 2016 at Aurora, IL)

Southern Indiana def. Alderson Broaddus 25-13,25-19,25-6

Alderson Broaddus (2-18)

(Kills-aces-blocks) – Christmann, Megan 4-0-1; Slone, Karly 3-0-1; McCrary, Jayla 3-0-3; Wolff, Elise 3-2-0; Daudelin, Lauren 2-0-0; Johnson, Madison 2-0-1; Nixon, Bailey 1-1-0; Eid, Joyce 0-1-0; Totals 18-4-3.0. (Assists) – Slone, Karly 13. (Dig leaders) – Slone, Karly 6; Wolff, Elise 6

Southern Indiana (9-11)

(Kills-aces-blocks) – Whitfield, Te’Ayla 7-0-1; Morris, Shelbi 7-0-0; Humphrey, Mikaila 7-0-4; Zwissler, Amy 7-1-3; Shoultz, Quin 4-0-2; Jung, Amanda 4-0-1; Coleman, Elexis 2-0-4; Stose, Lindsey 0-1-0; Peoples, Erika 0-3-0; Limper, Haley 0-4-0; Lee, Jessica 0-3-0; Farrell, Shannon 0-1-0; Totals 38-13-8.0. (Assists) – Shoultz, Quin 30. (Dig leaders) – Farrell, Shannon 11; Lee, Jessica 7

 

Site: Aurora, IL (Great Lakes Center)

Date: Oct 14, 2016   Attend: 33   Time: 1:05

Referees: Felix Madera, Tony Padro

 

Men’s and Women’s Golf heads to Dayton Invitational

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Both teams to play on Monday and Tuesday

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Both the University of Evansville men’s and women’s golf teams head to Kettering, Ohio for the Dayton Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at NCR Country Club.

Each team will play two rounds of 18 in their events.  The men will play on the South Course with par checking in at 71.  Their field includes: Butler, Columbia, Dayton, Detroit, Fort Wayne, IUPUI, Loyola, Miami (Ohio), Michigan, Northern Kentucky, Oakland, Robert Morris, St. Bonaventure, Valparaiso, Wright State and Youngstown State.  Yardage for the men will be 7,100.  Play both days will start at 10 a.m.

The women will be playing on the North Course with yardage coming in at 5,872 and par will be 70.  Other teams playing on the women’s side include: Bowling Green, Chicago State, Dayton, Detroit, Eastern Illinois, Findlay, Fort Wayne, IUPUI, Loyola, Northern Kentucky, Oakland, Ohio University and Youngstown State.

Earlier this week, Wil Pahud helped the men take fourth place in the Donald Ross Intercollegiate at Mimosa Hills Country Club.  Pahud fired off a 1-under 69 to come home in a tie for 7th place overall.  On Monday, he finished with scores of 71 and 72.  His efforts saw him post a 212 for the event.

Topping the Purple Aces was Tyler Gray.  Coming off of last week’s victory at Butler, Gray earned another top five finish.  His score of 211 tied him for 4th place.  Gray carded rounds of 71 and 68 on Monday before posting a 72 in the final round.  Next up was Zac Turi.  The sophomore’s best round of the tournament came on Monday with a 1-under 69.  After shooting a 73 in round two, Turi had a 77 in the final round to complete the event with a 219, tying for 21st.

Last time out for the women, they competed at the MVC Preview in Cape Girardeau, Mo.  Kayla Katterhenry was the low shooter in the final round, shooting a 75 to finish in a tie for 22nd with a final score of 228.  Her rounds on day one checked in at 77 and 76.  Maggie Camp was second for the Purple Aces.  Scores of 77 in the last two rounds saw her finish the event with a 238, good for a 49th place finish.

Third on the squad was Madison Chaney.  She tied for 62nd with a final score of 243.  Her top round of the event was in the second trip around the course where she registered a 77.  Giulia Mallmann carded an 86 on the final day to finish with a 256 while Maria Pickens completed the event with a 268.

 

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