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Inside UE Volleyball with Clark, Goldstein and Schreiber
 Aces preparing for season-opener next week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Preparations are well under way for the University of Evansville volleyball team as they are working towards next week’s Indiana Invitational.
August 26 will mark the opener as the Aces take on Marshall before playing Indiana and Northern Kentucky on the 27th. Leading up to the opener, we take an inside look at the student-athletes on the team as they work towards the season and set their goals.
MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT
Pickerington, Ohio native Deja Clark is set to be an offensive force to the Purple Aces in her first collegiate season as an outside hitter.
“The main adjustment for me is the speed of the game, the college game is much faster,†Clark said. “I am also working on learning a new system, but it works for me. I am very excited about the season.â€
Since beginning her work with head coach Manolo Concepcion, Clark said that her game has seen great improvement. She has also been working with teammate Olivia Goldstein to learn her role and improve her skills.
Moving forward, Clark is excited to get the season underway. Already an offensive force, Clark is working each day to improve her all-around game.
“Obviously our team goal is to be conference champs and improve as a team, but individually, I want to improve my blocking and defense,†Clark added.
YEAR TWO
As a freshman last year, Indianapolis product Olivia Goldstein served as a defensive specialist for the Aces. She saw action in 56 sets and looks to see her playing time expand even more as a sophomore.
“In the spring, I was really working on the technical side of my game and trying to improve my technique,†Goldstein said. “I was able to get good experience as a defensive specialist last year, but am very excited to be in my natural position as a libero.â€
Not only does Goldstein have high expectations for herself, she is also ready to serve as a leader for a team that is comprised of nine freshmen and sophomores.
“We are going to be much more versatile this year, we are very young but are ready to come out and learn every day,†she said. “What we lack in experience, we make up for in athleticism and team chemistry.â€
LONG ROAD BACK
In 2014, then-freshman Cathy Schreiber burst onto the scene with 157 kills while playing in all 106 sets. Primed to do even more as a sophomore, Schreiber suffered a torn labrum in the spring of 2015. She was on pace to possibly return for the 2015 campaign, but ended up having to endure surgery last August.
A long road saw a recovery process that took a full year. Instead of letting that challenge bring her down, Schreiber turned it into a positive.
“It was definitely a challenge, when I first came back there was the fear of getting injured again,†she said. “But now that I have been back, I feel so much better than I did before the injury.â€
Schreiber first made her way back this spring, doing some defensive work to get back in the swing of things. Now she feels that she is at full strength.
“It took a full year for me to get back to 100%, but I feel great,†Schreiber said. “I am excited to be back and compete for a starting position. It will also be great to be back working with the team and developing consistency.â€
UK-Based Automotive Supplier Adding Jobs in Southern Indiana
Salem – GKN Sinter Metals, an advanced manufacturer of precision powder metal products for the automotive industry, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 24 new jobs by 2020.
“Indiana supports more than 8,500 manufacturing businesses and is home to the highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the nation,†said Governor Mike Pence. “Indiana offers manufacturers a low-cost, low-tax business climate and a dedicated, skilled workforce that provides global firms like GKN Sinter Metals the tools they need to succeed. The Hoosier state is a state that works for business and supports manufacturing operations that power our world.â€
The company, which is a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based GKN America Corp., will invest more than $6.9 million to update equipment and renovate its current 220,000-square-foot facility at 198 S. Imperial Dr. in Salem. The new equipment will allow GKN Sinter Metals to increase its production of eight-speed and 10-speed transmissions for the automotive industry. The first round of the new enhanced equipment was installed this year, with the second phase scheduled to begin in 2017. In addition, the company plans to make both interior and exterior enhancements to its existing building, which includes updated employee amenities and a new innovation room to showcase current advanced manufacturing technologies.
GKN Sinter Metals employs more than 6,500 associates across more than 30 facilities around the world, which includes production sites in Germany, Italy, South Africa, Canada, China and Brazil. The company currently employs more than 400 Hoosiers, with plans to hire hydraulic CNC press setup operators, maintenance specialists, CNC machinists and process control technicians. The new career opportunities are expected to pay average salaries more than 20 percent higher than the Washington County average wage. Interested applicants can apply by emailing (salemhr@gkn.com) or mailing a resume to human resources at 198 S. Imperial Dr.
“In order to continue increasing our sales, it’s important for us to expand our product offering as customer demands change,†said Jai Perumal, plant manager at GKN Sinter Metals. “In order to exceed our customers’ expectations, we want to continue investing in equipment and technology that results in quality products. As a leader in both the manufacturing and automotive industry, Indiana continues to be a great place for GKN to grow its footprint.â€
Founded in 1759, GKN manufactures and sells a range of powder metallurgy products, technologies and engineered solutions for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets worldwide. The Salem-based facility mainly produces automotive engine and transmission parts for its customers, which include Ford, General Motors, Allison Transmissions, Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Chrysler. In 2013, GKN’s Indiana operations received the Nexteer Perfect Quality Award for its commitment to total quality as a valued customer.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered GKN Sinter Metals LLC up to $100,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $50,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. These incentives are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Salem approved additional incentives at the request of the Washington County Economic Growth Partnership. The Regional Impact Fund administered by Radius Indiana also provided support for the expansion.
“We are very grateful to have GKN Sinter Metals in our community,” said Salem Mayor Troy Merry.” Our city is fortunate to have a company invest millions of dollars to update equipment and renovate its current facility located in Salem. As mayor, I fully support GKN’s commitment to expand in Indiana.”
Today, one in five Hoosiers work in the manufacturing industry and companies like GKN Sinter Metals continue to find the workforce they need to expand in Indiana. The Hoosier state ranked second in the nation in June for manufacturing job growth and is also home to the second largest automotive industry in the nation.
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USI selects Wyatt to lead men’s golf program
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana Department of Athletics has selected Daniel Wyatt to become the seventh head coach in the history of its men’s golf program. He replaces Greg Charnes, who stepped down after leading the team last season.
“I am excited to have Daniel join our staff and I know our men’s golf program will make great strides forward under his leadership,” said USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall. “He has a definite passion for golf, especially in the area of teaching.
In conjunction with being USI men’s golf coach, Wyatt will continue as a golf instructor at Howard’s Golf Super Store in Evansville. The 11-year professional golf instructor has an associate’s degree in golf complex operations and management, along with an advanced teaching certificate, from the Golf Academy of America and an associate’s degree in business management from Otero Community College.
The Screaming Eagles are coming off a tie for sixth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference last season.
UE Professor Mark Valenzuela Receives Eykamp Prize
University of Evansville associate professor of civil engineering Mark Valenzuela has been awarded the University’s Eykamp Prize. This is the first year for the award, which was presented during UE’s Fall Conference on Tuesday, August 16.
The Eykamp Prize was established by Richard and Rita Eykamp to recognize extraordinary contributions made by UE faculty to the University. The Eykamps are long-time supporters of UE with a strong connection to the institution. Rita Eykamp attended UE and is a life trustee of the institution. Richard Eykamp is a graduate of UE.
Valenzuela earned his bachelor of science in mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University and his doctorate from Cornell University. He joined UE’s faculty in 1999.
During his time at the University, he has been dedicated to serving UE and its students
Under his leadership, UE entered its first regional concrete canoe competition in 2001. By 2005, the team was competing at the national level. UE has hosted the regional competition twice on campus; and is distinguished as the smallest university to ever host the national competition.
Well-respected and much loved by his students, Valenzuela serves not only as an advisor in academic matters but also offers them guidance in career planning and personal development.
The Alumni Association recognized him with the Outstanding Teacher Award in 2003 and 2013. He is the only member of the faculty to receive this honor twice.
Recently Valenzuela led the campus-wide effort to gain re-accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. This major commitment of time and energy was recognized when UE received an important confirmation from the commission that the University operates in an arena of excellence with a commitment to continuous improvement.
When presenting the prize, Richard Eykamp noted that, in addition to his impressive academic accomplishments, “Valenzuela is a role model who lives by a code of respect and service to others. He is a man of curiosity, personal discovery, and the highest ethical values. The University is honored by his accomplishments, his leadership, and his character.â€
University of Evansville Announces Berger Awards for 2016
University of Evansville professors Ralph Larmann and Mari Plikuhn were honored recently with the Sadelle and Sydney Berger Awards for service and scholarly activity. The two were presented with the awards by Charlie Berger during UE’s Fall Conference.
Larmann, professor of art, was given the Berger Award for scholarly activity. He is very involved with the publication of educational texts, and is the co-writer of Gateways to Art, the best-selling art appreciation text in the United States. It has been adopted at approximately 400 universities and is required reading for many programs.
The London Times called the book’s third edition†one of the best books of 2015.†The London Times also featured it in a full-page review.
Larmann is also an accomplished artist. His work is often displayed in exhibitions at such prestigious galleries as the Swope Art Museum. His work “A Neighborhood of Citizens United†was accepted for exhibition in the Swope’s 69th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition and received a Nancy and Fred Nation Award of Recognition. In 2014 he exhibited as part of the ENW Exhibition that celebrated the opening of the renovated Evansville Museum.
Plikuhn, associate professor of sociology, was given the Berger Award for service. During her time at UE, she has worked tirelessly to serve the University and her department. She is Grand Marshall for UE’s commencement ceremonies, and co-chair of the Ceremonies Committee. She is also a member of the University’s Faculty Senate’s curriculum and athletic committees.
In addition, Plikuhn serves as faculty advisor for the Society of Social Research and the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society for the Social Sciences. She is a department representative for UE’s Open House academic fairs and academic sessions. Plikuhn serves as an advisor for the Major Discovery Program and is part of the Student Success Team.
In 2012, Plikuhn was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the UE Alumni Association. One of those nominating her for the honor noted that she “is willing to help students in any way possible.â€
IS IT TRUE AUGUST 18, 2016
IS IT TRUEÂ if your primary resident is located in Washington, DCÂ and you have a condo in a Congressional District in Indiana you can run for a Federal office? Â …this is “BULL CRAP”?
IS IT TRUE it looks like former Council President and Finance Chairman John Friend, CPA Â projections that the City of Evansville shall be experiencing major budget problems starting in 2017 is spot on? Â …we predict if any member of the main stream media would contact Mr. Friend he would be glad to tell them why?
IS IT TRUE  yesterday the Evansville Park and Recreation Director publicly stated  “the Mayor or City Council has nothing to do with the any future decision concerning the development of Robert Park is laughable ?  …doesn’t this guy realize that he serves at the pleasure of the Mayor?
IS IT TRUE the ad on an outside billboard located on St. Joe and Diamond Ave. is causing quite a stir?  …the ad on this billboard is sponsored by Hacienda Restaurant?  …the billboard states: “best Mexican food this side of the wall” ?  …some feel it makes reference to the “the wall between US and Mexico” and it really offend them?  …we wonder how they feel about this issue?
IS IT TRUE the burned out nightclub at Main and John streets will be razed today?  …we hear that our City officials are extremely pleased that this building is being razed because they believe this lot has a future value for the City ? …don’t be surprised to hear the Evansville DMD will offer to purchase this lot from the owner at a premium price for another “Quality of Life Project”?
IS IT TRUE the Evansville Police Department is going to charge anyone who want to access any future police body camera videos $150 per copy?  …we are hearing that some of our friends in the main stream media are concerned that the high cost of accessing video will deter people from requesting video camera footage?  …this is a developing story?
IS IT TRUE that a budget request was given to Evansville City Council for $30,000  to promote 15 union firefighter’s to lieutenant rank?  …we wonder how Mosby and Weaver are going to handle this issue since that are the “political darlings†of the local unions?
IS IT TRUE during a recent budget hearing the City Council liaison to the EFD DR. Dan Adams  publicly stated  “You don’t mess with police and fire; you and I know it† during the discussion to increase fire department 2017 budget is puzzling?  …Councilman Dan Adams son is an employee of the Evansville Police department?  …we hope this doesn’t taint his judgement concerning  the Fire and Police Departments 2017 budget requests?
IS IT TRUE the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System will reduce the following services for 2017?  …the services are: Sunday bus service; dropping a Howell route; contracting out the Northern Vanderburgh County  to AmeriQual route; to a private vendor, increasing  the 75 cents per ride fee to $1 and getting rid of free transfers tokens?  …don’t you just like when our elected officials forget that the poorest of our poor depend  on the  Metropolitan Evansville Transit System?  …we shall watch with interest  so see how Councilpersons Hargis, Mosby and Robinson vote on this issues since their Wards have many working poor living in their area?
FOOTNOTE: “IS IT TRUE†will be posted next Monday?
Todays READERS POLL question is: Do you believe that the Mayor or City Council will have nothing to do with the future decision concerning the development of Robert Park Please?
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GREGG CAMPAIGN RESPONDS TO LATEST HOLCOMB NEGATIVE ATTACK AD
GREGG CAMPAIGN RESPONDS TO LATEST HOLCOMB NEGATIVE ATTACK AD
INDIANAPOLIS – Short on money, ideas and time, today Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and his Washington DC allies launched yet another false attack on John Gregg.
The 30-second ad, which does not provide a single citation or source for any of the accusations, is running statewide.
“Eric Holcomb has run for three different statewide offices in the last six months so you’d think he would be able to come up with a single idea, a policy proposal or something to indicate just how he would lead the state forward rather than relying on these stale and desperate attacks,†said Tim Henderson, Gregg for Governor campaign manager. “Sadly, he can’t because Eric Holcomb brings nothing new to the table. He’s just a taller version of Mike Pence and will continue the same failed economic policies that have left so many middle class Hoosier families behind.â€
Please find a fact check on Eric Holcomb’s ad below.
Charge: “…did side work for scandal-ridden Enron….
Fact: John Gregg did zoning work to construct a power plant.
“I had represented a company in Knox County that had built a power plan. An attorney doing legal work out of Louisville had called and asked me if I’d help him do some of the zoning. I do a lot of zoning work; it’s a large percentage of my income from the Vincennes law office. The company would pay me but I worked with their independent attorney, who was a great guy to work with. I didn’t think anything of it. I did stuff for them off and on for a year and a half, on their power plant and related issues. The company—well, you’d recognize the name, it was known as Enron—sadly went in the tank.†[“From Sandborn to the Statehouse,†pp 132-133]
For more information on John Gregg or his campaign for Governor of Indiana, please visit www.greggforgovernor.com or call 317-510-1876.