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IceMen Make Final Trip to Missouri

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IceMen Make Final Trip to Missouri

Evansville IceMen (26-29-6-2) vs. Missouri Mavericks (48-10-3-2)

Wednesday, March 23rd – 7:05pm

Silverstein Eye Centers Arena – Independence, MO

Broadcast: www.evansvilleicemen.com and ECHL.TV (away audio), Coverage starts at 6:50pm.

 PREVIOUS MEETINGS

This Season – Sixth meeting of six.

  • 12/2 – Mavericks won 3-0 (in Evansville)
  • 1/2 – Mavericks won 4-3, OT (in Evansville)
  • 1/26 – Mavericks won 6-5, OT (in Missouri)
  • 2/20 – Mavericks won 4-3, OT (in Missouri)
  • 2/21 – IceMen won 2-1 (in Missouri)

Last Season 

  • IceMen were 1-0-0 against the Mavericks

All Time, including in CHL (2010-12):

  • IceMen are 3-5-5 against the Mavericks

 THIS WEEK

Wed. 3/23 – Evansville at Missouri (7:05pm) – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena

Fri. 3/25 – Evansville at Quad City (7:05pm) – iWireless Center

Sat. 3/26 – Evansville at Fort Wayne (7:30pm EST) – Memorial Coliseum

FINAL HOME GAMES

Fri. 4/1 – Cincinnati at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center

                        Autism Awareness Night

Sat. 4/2 – Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center

                        Home Finale – TRCI Mini Stick Giveaway – Zooperstars

COMEBACK KIDS

Trailing by two goals in the third period Sunday against Cincinnati, the Evansville IceMen scored twice in the final seven minutes to force overtime, and eventually won the game 6-5 in a shootout. Rookie defenseman Curtis Leonard scored his first pro goal, before first-year forward Alex Wideman tied the game with less than four minutes to play. Wideman and Tyson Fawcett scored in the shootout, while Scott Greenham stopped both Cyclones shooters.

WELCOME BACK, SEABASS

IceMen forward Sebastian Strandberg returned to the lineup Saturday in Toledo after missing 12 games with an injury. The native of Visingso, Sweden picked up two assists in Evansville’s 3-1 win against the Walleye, and added a highlight reel goal in Sunday’s 6-5 shootout win over Cincinnati.

DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME

Evansville hits the road for three games this week still in pursuit of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The IceMen are eight points behind the Quad City Mallards with nine games left in the regular season. The road trip starts in Independence, MO for the final meeting of the season with the top-ranked Missouri Mavericks on Wednesday at 7:05pm. The IceMen then face the Mallards one last time Friday at 7:05pm in Moline, IL, and wrap up the trip Saturday in Fort Wayne at 7:30pm EST.

ONE MO MAVS

The IceMen meet Missouri one last time Wednesday at 7:05pm at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, where Evansville beat the Mavericks 2-1 in their last matchup February 21. Next to Tulsa, Evansville has had the most success against Missouri, with a record of 1-1-3 in five meetings. The Mavericks have already locked up the Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference playoffs, and reached 101 points with a win Sunday at Wichita. Missouri is without top scorer Jesse Root for the rest of the season, and went 2-2-0 last week.

AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT – APRIL 1ST

The IceMen only have two home games remaining at the Ford Center. Evansville hosts the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, April 1 at 7:05pm on Autism Awareness Night. Representatives from Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families will be in attendance and have a booth on the concourse with information to raise awareness, and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive bandanas.

FRIDAY HAT PACKS

Get a ticket and a limited edition IceMen hat for only $20 for the game Friday, April 1 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:05pm. This is the final Friday game of the season, and the last chance to take advantage of this offer. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.

 

Evansville plays its final game at the Ford Center Saturday, April 2 at 7:05pm against the Tulsa Oilers. As a part of “Memories Weekend”, the IceMen will celebrate memories of the organization’s eight years in Evansville from the AAHL days, to the CHL to the ECHL, including the team’s Davidson Cup Championship in 2010. The first 1,000 fans into the arena will receive team autographed mini goalie sticks, presented by TRCI.

ZOOPERSTARS RETURN

Saturda, April 2 also marks the much anticipated return of the ZOOperstars, when the IceMen take on Tulsa at 7:05pm at the Ford Center for the Home Finale. Dance along with the likes of “Mario Lemule”, “Whale Gretzky” and “Squidney Crosby” as they perform during the first and second intermission. For more information about the ZOOperstars or to see a sample video of one of their performances, visit: http://www.zooperstars.com/top-intermission-entertainment-act-for-nhl-minor-league-hockey.html

Visit us at www.evansvilleicemen.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @EvvIceMen for more information about your hometown professional hockey team.

 

Master Trooper Mike Meinczinger Promoted to Sergeant

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Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotion of Master Trooper Michael J. Meinczinger to the rank of Sergeant to serve as the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Grant and Training Administrator.

Meinczinger is a native of Greenwood, Indiana and a 1991 graduate of Center Grove High School. While studying criminal justice at IUPUI, he began working as a telecommunications operator for the Indiana State Police in 1992 and eventually was promoted to telecommunications supervisor in 1998. Meinczinger was chosen to attend the 57th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy beginning in January of 1999.  June 13, 1999 upon graduating from the Indiana State Police Academy he was assigned to the Putnamville Post to patrol Hendricks County.  In 2003, Meinczinger transferred back to his home district of Indianapolis to patrol Johnson County, and is most recently assigned to the day shift on the west side of Marion County.

Meinczinger is a field training officer, report management systems (RMS) trainer and a level 2 certified commercial vehicle inspector.  Mike currently resides in Hendricks County with his wife and five children.

Sergeant Meinczinger will be assigned to the Indiana State Police Commercial Enforcement Division (CVED) to facilitate the Federal Safety Assistance Program Grant (MCSAP) and coordinate Training for CVED personnel and Troopers. He will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and filing all reports associated with the MCSAP Grant, as well as seeking new grant opportunities for the division.

Spring Has Sprung !

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Upcoming Events:
Apr. 5-The Habits of Stress-Resilient People Seminar

Apr. 7-Annie

Apr. 9-10-HFCU Home Show

Apr. 12-Centre’d On Kids’ Alexander Who’s Not…Not  Going to Move

Apr. 20-Right To Life Banquet

Apr. 25-CAJE Annual Nehemiah Action

May 1-Star Student Awards Banquet

May 4- Distinguished Citizen Award

May 13-Ragtime: The Musical

May 14-Children’s Center for Dance Education’s “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp”

May 16-An Evening with  Harry Connick, Jr.

May 21-Kentucky Reptile Expo

May 21-Shannon’s School of Dance Recital

May 22-Memorial and Mater Dei Graduations

June 11-Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Jul 14-17-PEF & EVSC Summer Musical Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

Nov. 30-Centre’d On Kids “Frosty”

Mar. 9-Centre’d On Kids “Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School”

Apr. 4-Centre’d On Kids “Biscuit”
spring+tree

Spring Has Sprung!
See what’s going on at the Old National Events Plaza!
Annie+th Thursday, April 7 at 7:30pm
ANNIE
Broadway Series
Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Featuring book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life, “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”
 Ragtime+th Friday, May 13
at 7:30pm
RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL
Broadway Series
At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing…and anything is possible. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13 time Tony Award nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life – what it could and should be!
 HCJ+Tour+2016+Image Monday, May 16
at 7:30pm
AN EVENING WITH
HARRY CONNICK, JR.
“That Would Be Me” Tour
Recognized for his live and recorded musical performances and for his achievements on screens large and small, as well as on the Broadway stage, Harry Connick, Jr. has exemplified excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world.
 Frankie+Valli+TM Saturday, June 11
at 8:00pm
FRANKIE VALLI
and the Four Seasons
Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “December ‘63 – Oh What A Night,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” and of course, “Grease.”

Governor Pence Signs ABLE Act into Law

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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (Senate Enrolled Act 11), which creates a savings program for Hoosiers to better provide for their loved ones with special needs by allowing them to save money for disability-related costs without placing other benefits at risk. The bill is aimed at easing the financial strain faced by an individual with disabilities by making tax-free savings accounts available to cover qualified expenses such as education, housing, health care and transportation. The ABLE Act was included on the Governor’s 2016 legislative agenda and championed by State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Carmel).

“Hoosiers with disabilities face enormous financial hurdles and planning for the future becomes a daunting task,” said Governor Pence. “Today as we sign the ABLE Act into law, we open a financial door for individuals with disabilities and empower them to save in a way that enables them to experience life to its fullest.”

“I’m grateful today for the partnership of Governor Pence, lawmakers, stakeholders, and advocacy organizations who helped bring this important bill to fruition,” said Treasurer Mitchell. “The ABLE Act will give Hoosiers with disabilities the tools to invest in a brighter future. I was honored to spearhead this legislation and am especially proud today as the Governor signs this bill into law.”

The bill creates ABLE accounts that will allow individuals and their families to create a tax advantaged savings account that can be used for certain disability related expenses, such as education, housing, health care, and employment training. These accounts are structured similar to a College Choice 529 Direct Savings Plan and will enable families and individuals to save for qualified expenses without risking their eligibility for other relied upon benefit programs, such as Social Security and Medicaid.

The ABLE Act passed the Indiana General Assembly this legislative session with unanimous, bipartisan support. The bill was signed into law in a public ceremony held in the rotunda of the Indiana Statehouse. A photo of the ceremony can be found attached.

EVSC to Offer Summer Engineering Camp

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The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC) is hosting a two-week summer engineering camp, iEngineering 2.0 Summer Experience, for students currently in the seventh and eighth grades in Evansville and the surrounding areas who are interested in exploring engineering-related fields. The camp, scheduled for May 31- June 13, 2016, is a half-day program that will focus on topics related to engineering, manufacturing and architecture. Students will learn about:

 

  • Soldering
  • Basic electrical circuits
  • Robotics
  • 3D scanning and printing
  • CNC machining
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software
  • Career awareness in science, technology, engineering and math
  • Architectural fundamentals
  • Electro-magnetic motors
  • Introduction to engineering concepts

 

Students also will attend a field trip to a local manufacturing company.  Cost for the summer camp is $40 per student. To register, visit www.sictc.comand click on the iEngineering link on the left hand side of the home page or visit our Facebook page at iEngineering 2.0 Summer Experience.  Individuals interested in participating in the camp must register by April 8, 2016.

UE Art Exhibit to Feature Local Artists

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The work of six local emerging artists will be featured in an art exhibit at the University of Evansville in April and May. The exhibit titled “Portraits by Six” will be on display in UE’s Krannert Gallery from April 4-May 6. There will be a reception for the artists on April 8 at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.

Ryan McKain, Jennifer Niswonger, Joshua Gipson, Sarah Wolfe, Tanna Carmen Small, and Jean Ann Kizer are the local artists whose work will be on display in the exhibit.

For more information, please call the UE Department of Art at 812-488-2043.

‘TXT L8R’ Social Media Contest Offers Up to $5,000 in Scholarships

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 Indiana high school, trade school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” and earn up to $5,000 in scholarships.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are again partnering to award up to $5,000 in scholarships to students who post the most creative videos and images on social media.

Contest Rules

Students may read updated contest rules and register their Twitter accounts at www.txtl8r.in.gov. Photo and video entries must be public, use the hashtag #TXTL8RIN, and be cross-posted to the registered Twitter account in April during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Keeping one’s hands on the wheel and eyes on the road is not just a safe driving practice – it’s the law. Social media posts that are composed while driving will be disqualified.

Individual winners will receive $5,000 and up to four team members will receive $2,500 each deposited into their CollegeChoice 529 savings plans. For 2016, entries will be judged in four categories:

  1. High School: Most creative image
  2. High School: Most creative video
  3. Post-secondary: Most creative image
  4. Post-secondary: Most creative video

To view winning entries from 2015, visit www.in.gov/dol/2894.htm. View contest entries as they are posted during the month of April at @TXTL8R_IN.

Governor Pence Signs Bill Adding Human Trafficking to Department of Child Services Statute

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Also Signs Bills Regarding Law Enforcement Matters

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed one of his agenda items to add human trafficking to the Child In Need of Services (CHINS) code to allow the Department of Child Services (DCS) to intervene and serve children who are victims of human trafficking. SEA 305 is authored by Sen. Randy Head (R – Logansport) and Sen. Patricia Miller (R – Indianapolis).

“The criminal enterprise of human trafficking takes advantage of victims who are often vulnerable kids,” said Governor Pence. “I’m pleased to sign Senate Enrolled Act 305 into law which will allow the Indiana Department of Child Services to intervene on behalf of victims and provide valuable services as we seek to protect Hoosiers from this grievous crime.”

The Governor also signed the following bills into law regarding law enforcement procedures.

HEA 1019– This act, authored by Rep. Kevin Mahan (R – Hartford City), establishes a procedure for the release of law enforcement recordings under the Public Records Law.

  • SEA 357– This bill, authored by Sen. Carlin Yoder (R – Middlebury), Sen. Randy Head (R – Logansport) and Sen. Brent Steele (R – Bedford) defines child abuse and requires the Division of State Court Administration to create a registry of individuals convicted of a crime of child abuse.

 

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USI Baseball opens 2016 GLVC slate

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The University of Southern Indiana baseball team opens 2016 Great Lakes Valley Conference action when it hosts Bellarmine University for a four-game series Friday and Saturday at the USI Baseball Field. The Screaming Eagles and the Knights are slated to play a 2 p.m. doubleheader Friday and a 1 p.m. twinbill on Saturday. Live coverage four-game series with Bellarmine can be found at GoUSIEagles.com.

SCREAMING EAGLES BASEBALL NOTES:

Next Up: 500 Wins. USI Head Coach Tracy Archuleta remains one win shy of 500 all-time victories with 499 wins combined between his seasons at USI and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Archuleta has a USI record of 351-178 (.664) in eight-plus seasons and is 499-302 (.623) in 13-plus seasons as the head coach. He has been named the ABCA Division II Coach of the Year twice (2010 and 2014) after leading the Screaming Eagles to a pair of national championships. He also has earned a pair of GLVC Coach of the Year awards (2011 and 2014) at USI.

USI in the national polls. USI fell out of the ABCA/Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Top 30 poll despite receiving votes. The Eagles also fell out of the NCBWA Top 25 poll.

Eagles looking to bounce back after 0-3 week. USI fell to 11-7 after 0-3 week to finish the six-game road trip and start a six-game homestand. The Eagles started the week by falling at crosstown rival University of Evansville, 2-1, Friday before losing a pair to Quincy University, 7-4 and 8-4, over the weekend. USI had troubles at the plate, hitting only .214 (22-103) and committing six errors in the three games.

Leading the GLVC. Senior catcher/designated hitter Ryan Bertram (Zionsville, Indiana) is tied for 8th in the GLVC with 19 RBIs. Junior right-hander Devin Williams (Evansville, Indiana) is third in the conference with a 1.99 ERA and seventh with a .234 opponent batting average. Junior right-hander Lucas Barnett (Sellersburg, Indiana) is sixth in the league with a .230 opponent batting average.

USI leaders at the plate. Sophomore utility player Drake McNamara (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) leads the Eagle regulars with a .373 batting average, while senior catcher/designated hitter Ryan Bertram has a team-high 19 RBIs and sophomore second baseman Sam Griggs (Evansville, Indiana) has three home runs.

On the bump. Junior right-hander Lucas Barnett has a team-best three victories (3-1 overall), while junior right-hander Devin Williams (Evansville, Indiana) has a team-low 1.99 ERA amongst the starting pitchers. Senior right-hander T.J. Decker (Brazil, Indiana) has a team-low 1.80 ERA in seven appearances out of the bullpen.

USI vs. Bellarmine. USI leads the all-time series with Bellarmine, 74-67, after splitting four regular season games last year. The Eagles won 8-7 (in 10 innings) and lost 6-4 at the USI Baseball Field, before winning 8-3 and losing 6-3 at Knights Field in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bellarmine in 2016. Bellarmine is 8-8 in 2016, winning five of its last six games.

 

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