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Aces hit the road for Dallas Baptist

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 After dropping their first Missouri Valley Conference series of the year last weekend, the University of Evansville baseball team will be looking to return to their winning form this weekend when they pay a visit to league-leading Dallas Baptist.

Conference positioning will certainly prove a big storyline for the weekend as the Aces (25-18, 7-5 MVC) enter the series trailing the Patriots (29-14, 8-3 MVC) by 1.5 games. With just nine league games remaining on the slate, the series will be a crucial one for each team going into the final two weeks of the regular season.

It will mark just the second road MVC series of the season for the Aces, and the first since taking two out of three from then-No. 16 Missouri State last month in Springfield.

UE will turn to a slightly different rotation going into the match-up too as relief ace Brent Jurceka is set to make his first career start on the mound in Saturday’s contest. The senior hurler out of Orland Park, Ill., has tossed two of the longest outings of his career in each of his last two relief appearances, and he enters the weekend with a 3.29 earned run average over 38.1 innings of work. He’s struck out 41 batters over that time and run up a 5-2 record with five saves.

The other two scheduled starters will be Patrick Schnieders, who is 4-3 on the year with a 4.03 ERA, and Alex Weigand (3-1, 4.30 ERA), who has surrendered multiple runs in just one of four conference starts this season.

While the pitching has been strong for much of the year, the Aces have also utilized an impressive line-up. Five different players boast of batting averages better than .300, and collectively, the team has logged 40 home runs this season, which is already the most for any UE team in six years. Trey Hair leads the way with a .361 average, and 27 of his 61 hits have gone for extra bases. Meanwhile, Jonathan Ramon and Korbin Williams have combined for 19 round-trippers.

DBU will also be looking to bounce back from a series loss a week ago after dropping a pair of games to Bradley. The team enters the week with a .285 batting average while averaging 6.7 runs per game.

First pitch in Friday night’s series opener at Horner Ballpark is slated for 6:30 p.m.

 

USI’s Hodges named Top 10 POY finalist, All-Region

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 2016 NFCA All-Midwest Region Team

University of Southern Indiana Softball junior catcher Haley Hodges (Portage, Indiana) has been named a Schutt Sports/National FastPitch Coaches’ Association Top 10 finalist for National Player of the Year honors. Additionally, Hodges was named first-team NFCA All-Midwest Region.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year, Hodges has been nothing short of spectacular during the 2016 campaign. Hodges leads the nation in slugging percentage (1.020) and on-base percentage (.584).

During the 2016 campaign, Hodges has set single-season school records for home runs (22), RBIs (71), walks (44), and runs scored (56). She is just three doubles shy of the single-season school record of 21.

In addition to leading the nation in slugging percentage and on-base percentage, Hodges leads the GLVC in home runs, RBIs, batting average (.460), and runs scored.

The Screaming Eagles (35-19) are currently competing at the NCAA Division II Midwest Region #1 Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. USI faces the loser of the University of Indianapolis-Trevecca Nazarene University contest Friday at 12:30 p.m. (CDT).

 

ST. MARY’S TO HOLD FREE STANDING TOGETHER TO PREVENT FALLS EVENT

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St. Mary’s Trauma Centers will offer a free community event, “Standing Together to Prevent Falls,” to help older adults stay healthy, active, and independent. The event will take place Wednesday, May 25 from 9:00-2:00 pm in the St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium.

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among the older population, and can have a lasting impact on mobility, independence, and mental health. Many older adults believe falling is a normal part of the aging process, but by following certain safety guidelines, falls can often be avoided.

“Standing Together to Prevent Falls” will include information on how proper nutrition can help prevent falls and how certain exercises can improve balance and coordination.  Questions about home safety and effects of medication will also be answered by a Registered Nurse.

Lunch is provided with each registration. Please contact Mary Raley, St. Mary’s Injury Prevention Coordinator, at 812-485-6827 or 812-485-6817.

Twenty-one EVSC Students to Participate in Ivy Tech Commencement Friday

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Twenty-one students from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Early College High School will participate in Ivy Tech Community College’s commencement on Friday, almost two weeks before graduating from high school. Seventeen students will receive their associate’s degree Friday and another four will receive their Transfer General Education Core certificate.

“This is an amazing opportunity for our students,” said Wendy McNamara, director of EVSC’s Early College High School. “Graduating high school with an associate’s degree puts these students in a great place, going forward, as they continue to pursue their future.”

The EVSC’s Early College High School is one of the EVSC’s innovative programs that began in 2010. It is a half-day program housed on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College and students from the surrounding area can enroll. As part of the program, students have the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours of college credits, the equivalent of an associate’s degree, while simultaneously earning their high school diplomas.

Of those students graduating from Ivy Tech, 17 have completed at least 60 hours of college credits, earning them an associate’s degree. In addition, four students completed at least 30 hours of college credits, allowing them to complete the general education core requirements of any state institution.

 

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Food Inspection Reports

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Food Inspection Reports 5-5-16

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Melanie Virginia Kay Lowe Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Level 6 felony

Richard Douglas Guill Jr. Attempted rape, Level 1 felony

Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Charles Steele Tingley Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Paul James Hartline Theft, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

Gerald McRae Jr. Theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony

Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Driving while suspended, Class A misdemeanor

Alexis Cassandra Fleenor Theft, Level 6 felony

Adrian Deshay Carter Attempted arson, Level 4 felony

Criminal confinement, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Battery, Class A misdemeanor

Daniel Lee Josey Jr. Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, Level 2 felony

Aiding, inducing or causing robbery, Level 5 felony

Zachary Thomas Beckman Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Chad Michael Byers Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Chester Lee Allen Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Breeze Renay Wheeler Theft, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

James Patrick Marsh Theft, Level 6 felony

Eric Glen Beck Possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Sierra Marie Adams Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age, Level 6 felony

Taking a minor to a nuisance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Reckless driving, Class C misdemeanor

Jessica Scott Willingham Robbery, Level 5 felony

Robbery, Level 5 felony

Lori Jean Neighbors Battery with moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony

Corey Amond Wharton Attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Jeffrey David Fisher Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Darin Wade Dunning Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Reckless driving, Class C misdemeanor

Samuel Taft Garris Jr. Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor

Jeffrey Lynn Fike Burglary, Level 4 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Daytron Daniel Brown Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Dylan Troy Klosterman Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Jason Andrew Porter Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Intimidation, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor

Donna Marie Blake Possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Appeals court reverses its decision on partition fences

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Scott Roberts for www.theindianalawyer.com

A divided Indiana Court of Appeals overturned an earlier decision Thursday, finding residents that border a property where a man wants to build fences to keep his cattle in must help fund the fences because they are partition fences and fall under Indiana Code 32-26-9.

John Belork rebuilt portions of the fence along the eastern and southern boundaries of his property to keep his herd penned in. He felt his neighbors, Jan Ferch and DMK&H Farms Inc., should rebuild the remaining portions as required by Indiana’s partition fence statutes, Indiana Code 32-26-9.

When the neighbors balked, Belork turned to Robin Latimer, Davis Township trustee, and asked that she require Ferch and DMK&H to build or fund the uncompleted fences. Latimer refused and the Starke Circuit Court agreed, finding that statute did not apply because neither neighbor derived a benefit from the fences.

The COA issued a decision on Nov. 16, 2015, which found Indiana Code 32-26-9-1 does not require every fence on a shared boundary is used as a partition fence, but the appellate court reversed its decision on rehearing.

The neighbors argue the effect of 32-26-9-1 is to limit the application of the chapter to those circumstances in which both adjoining property owners make or would make beneficial use of a partition fence separating their properties. However, on rehearing, Judge Elaine Brown wrote that part of the code is not applicable because the fence has not been treated as a partition fence by the adjoining parcel owners.

However, just because the neighbors won’t make use of the partition fences doesn’t exempt them from other parts of Indiana Code 32-26-9, namely sections 2 and 3. Because they are partition fences and subject to these codes, the court said the neighbors must help.

Judge Patricia Riley dissented in the opinion, saying Belork did not bring up any new evidence and the only thing different is the presence of an amicus curiae brief from the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation.

“Amicus curiae briefs are often attempts to inject interest-group politics into the appellate process by flaunting the interest of the trade association or other interest group into the outcome of the appeal. From its brief, it is apparent that Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation is not a neutral advisor, but rather is clearly in the driver’s seat in these rehearing proceedings.”

She said the COA majority should not have considered the amicus as an equal partner, so the request for rehearing should have been denied.

The case is John Belork v. Robin Latimer, Davis Township Trustee and DMK&H Farms Inc., 75A04-1503-MI-100.

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