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Stepping Up’s ‘Her Story’ honors historic Evansville women
Provided photos Patricia Weinzapfel as Saleta Evans during a past performance of “Her Story.”
Becky Kasha will portray Dr. Stella Boyd, the first local female obstetrician/gynecologist.
Suffragist Berta Pratt King
Roberta Heiman as the moderator in a former production of “Her Story” at the YWCA.
Lucy Himstedt will aportray Bertha King, a suffragist.
Several community leaders, educators and activists will pay homage to historic Evansville women and the contributions they made to the city on Thursday.
Stepping Up will present “Her Story: Evansville Women in the 20th Century” — a free performance commemorating the accomplishments and impact of historic Evansville women from the 19th and 20th century — at 6 p.m. Thursday. The performance is the fourth since its inaugural production about 15 years ago and at Eykamp Hall at the University of Evansville Ridgway Center. Audience members will have a chance to share their own stories of influential women in their lives at the conclusion of the show.
“Her Story” was created after the Evansville Bar Association received a grant to create a Women’s History Month program. Susan Helfrich, longtime executive director of the association, Patricia Weinzapfel and former journalist Roberta Heiman got together to write a script featuring women making a significant impact on Evansville. The trio also searched for area women to portray those historical figures during the production.
Heiman updated the script for this year’s performance to include several new women. Some of the historic figures include Ethel McCullough, first director of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library; Marjorie Soyugenc, former Welborn Hospital President and CEO; Sally Stewart, founder of the Club for Young African American Women; Tamar Althouse, first female attorney in the region and Albion Fellows Bacon.
The cast is made up of about 20 women, with Heiman the moderator introducing each woman and giving background on each. She said the show offers a firsthand look at the women who helped shape Evansville, many of whom don’t always get the recognition for their contributions to the betterment of the city.
“It’s something that every woman can relate to, and most men as a matter of fact,” she said. “Women’s history is social history. What happens to a woman happens to everybody. What we do affects our children, partners and community. It’s a story for everybody.”
The women portraying the Evansville influencers serve several different roles in the city today. Some of the women participating include LaNeeca Williams, diversity director for the University of Evansville; Pat Bateman, chief development officer for the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Indiana; Pat Lowery, CFO of the Surgery Center; Jan Davies, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Indiana and Lynn Miller-Pease, executive director of Leadership Evansville.
Charlene Tolbert, a former editor at the Courier & Press, is portraying someone a little more familiar than her counterparts — her mother. During World War II, Tolbert’s mother was a riveter working on airplane wings and other machinery in Evansville, a role not normally offered to women.
Tolbert said her mother empowered her growing up to be whatever she wanted and didn’t need to be confined to the typical roles of women at the time, unless she wanted that.
“Her experience gave me the courage to pave my own way, and I always had her support in doing whatever I was capable of,” Tolbert said. “It’s imperative that we remember that these women we are honoring have been instrumental in giving all of us the chance to do whatever we think we are big enough to do.”
Stepping Up is a committee of Women’s Equality Day which encourages women to hold leadership roles in the community.
Controversial Goal Sparks Komets Win over IceMen
(Bengtsberg keeps Evansville in the game, but IceMen fall 3-1 in Fort Wayne.)Â
| Scoring | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final |
| Evansville | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fort Wayne | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Shots | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
| Evansville | 7 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| Fort Wayne | 12 | 16 | 14 | 42 |
| Â | PP | Penalties |
| Evansville | 1/3 | 5 for 10 minutes |
| Fort Wayne | 0/2 | 6 for 12 minutes |
Records:Â Â Evansville: 26-31-7-2; Fort Wayne: 37-21-6-2
Goalies: FW – Vazzano (W), 2-2-2-0, 12 saves, 1 GA
EVN – Bengtsberg (L), 9-13-4-1, 39 saves, 3 GA
Scoring:
1st Period: 1. EVN – Trecapelli 1 (PP, Rumble, Wideman, 17:07)
2nd Period: 2. FW – Meurs 14 (Beaupre, L.Thomas, 19:59)
3rd Period: 3. FW – Meurs 15 (Crunk, L.Thomas, 11:42); 4. FW – Friedmann 1 (Corbett, K. Thomas, 13:22)
FORT WAYNE, IN – The Fort Wayne Komets heavily outshot the Evansville IceMen and got a little help from a controversial goal at the end of the second period on their way to a 3-1 win Saturday at Memorial Coliseum.
Evansville received three first period power plays, and on the second man-advantage, Nick Trecapelli blasted a one-timer from the left point past Komets goalie Alex Vazzano late in the frame. It was Trecapelli’s first career goal. The IceMen registered their first official shot just over 11 minutes into the game, but finished with seven in the period. Christoffer Bengtsberg stopped all 12 Fort Wayne shots in the first 20 minutes.
Fort Wayne dominated the second period, outshooting Evansville 16-2. However, Bengtsberg was stellar in net in keeping the Komets off the board. At the buzzer, a Komets shot deflected up into the air and bounced into the net after the horn. Initially it was ruled no goal, but after a lengthy conversation, the call was reversed and Fort Wayne was rewarded the game-tying goal.
Garrett Meurs got credit for the goal, and added a second one with 8:18 left in regulation to give Fort Wayne their first lead. Rookie David Friedmann fired a shot from the slot past Bengtsberg for his first career goal with 6:38 to play to put the game out of reach, as the Komets cruised to victory. Bengtsberg was solid in the loss, as he stopped 39 of 42 shots, while Vazzano made 12 stops in the win.
The IceMen return home for their final two home games at the Ford Center next weekend. Friday, Evansville hosts the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:05pm on Autism Awareness Night. Saturday, April 2 is the Home Finale at 7:05pm, as the IceMen finish their home schedule against the Tulsa Oilers. The IceMen wrap up the weekend with a quick stop back in Fort Wayne at 5pm EST Sunday, April 3.
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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
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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.
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“MEMORIES WEEKEND†– HOME FINALE – APRIL 2nd
Evansville plays its final game at the Ford Center Saturday, April 2 at 7:05pm against the Tulsa Oilers. As a part of “Memories Weekendâ€, 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
Saturday, 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 Lemuleâ€, “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
FAMILY 4 PACKS ARE BACK
Get 4 Upper Level tickets to either IceMen game next weekend for only $40! Lower level tickets are also available at a discounted rate when buying 4 or more. The offer is only available online or by calling the IceMen offices at 812-421-GOAL (4625).
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.
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR COUPLE’S SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES
St. Mary’s Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing will present three different opportunities for a great date night.
The next session of Couple’s Social Dancing will offer East Coast Swing Level I, West Coast Swing Level 1, and Night Club Two-Step Level 1, beginning in April. The classes are taught by David and Donna Koring, who have been instructors since 2003.
Each class lasts for five weeks and is $65 per couple. Pre-registration is required by April 14. Dates and more information can be found below:
- East Coast Swing Level I – no experience necessary
Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
April 18, 25, May 2, 9 & 16
- West Coast Swing Level I – no experience necessary
Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
April 19, 26, May 3, 10 & 17
- Night Club Two-Step Level I – no experience necessary
Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
April 22, 29, May 6, 13, & 20
To register, please call 812-485-5725. For more information please visit StMarysEpworth.com/classes.
The Governor’s Week in Photos
1) Governor Pence Signs Legislation to Combat Drug Abuse in Indiana through Increased Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention// March 21, 2016. Governor Mike Pence signs into law a number of bills aimed at combating drug abuse in Indiana at a ceremony at the Hope Academy in Indianapolis, a tuition-free, public charter high school for students in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Three of these bills were included on the Governor’s 2016 legislative agenda and were recommended by Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention.
2) Governor Pence Signs ABLE Act into Law// March 21, 2016. Governor Mike Pence signs 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 ABLE Act was included on the Governor’s 2016 legislative agenda and championed by State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville).
3) Governor Pence Signs Bill to Replace ISTEP // March 22, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins teachers and students at Eagle Elementary School in Zionsville to sign House Enrolled Act 1395, which eliminates the ISTEP test, effective July 1, 2017. The bill also establishes a 23-member panel to study alternatives to ISTEP, and requires that members are appointed by May 1, 2016.
4) Governor Pence Signs Into Law Legislation to Help Hoosier Veterans // March 22, 2016. Governor Mike Pence signs into law 13 bills regarding veterans and military matters at a ceremony in the rotunda of the Indiana Statehouse. House Enrolled Act 1312, authored by Representative Douglas Gutwein (R – Francesville), allows veteran-owned businesses to register directly with the State of Indiana instead of the federal government. This registration allows veteran-owned businesses to receive greater consideration during the state’s contracting and procurement process.
5) Honda Investing $52 Million to Expand Production, Career Training in Indiana // March 22, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins executives from Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC as the company announces plans to invest $52 million in its Greensburg facility in order to enhance job training and add production of the Honda CR-V. The company will create up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2016 to support the new line.
6) Governor Pence Signs Road Funding, Regional Cities Bills Into Law // March 23, 2016. Governor Mike Pence travels to Westfield and Fort Wayne to sign into law House Enrolled Act 1001 and Senate Enrolled Act 67, which will provide more than $1.2 billion in new funding for road and bridge preservation and fully funds the Regional Cities Initiative.
Pence signs med-mal cap increase on final day
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Medical malpractice victims will be eligible for more compensation after Gov. Mike Pence signed into law a bill increasing the payment cap for the first time since the 1990s. The cap would increase from the current $1.25 million limit to $1.65 million next year and then to $1.8 million in 2019.
The bill was among the last Pence signed Thursday, the deadline for his signature or veto on legislation passed by the 2016 Indiana General Assembly.
Supporters say the increase was needed to protect the cap from court challenges since it hasn’t been raised for so long. Some medical groups opposed the size of the cap increase, saying doctors would not be able to absorb jumps in malpractice insurance premiums.
However, bill author Sen. Brent Steele, R-Bedford, said medical groups such as the Indiana Hospital Association, Indiana State Medical Association and Indiana Health Care Association, as well as the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, testified in favor of the bill. He said there was recognition that the Medical Malpractice Act could be ruled unconstitutional without an increase in caps, as has happened in other states.
Senate Enrolled Act 28Â also includes these provisions:
• Adjusts the total amount of attorney fees recoverable under a med-mal action. Instead of the current limit of 15 percent of any award from the Indiana Patient Compensation Fund, attorney fees are now capped at 32 percent of any recovery under the act.
• Increases the liability for private insurers from $250,000 to $400,000 for an act of malpractice after June 30, 2017. Liability for private insurers increases to $500,000 after June 30, 2019. Any award in excess of that level will be paid from the Patient Compensation Fund.
Dr. Bucshon Takes EPA Administrator to Task on Carbon Capture
| (WASHINGTON, DC) –During an Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the 2017 Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) budget, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. took Administrator Gina McCarthy to task on the economic viability of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS).
When asked by Bucshon if any coal facility in the United States is successfully implementing CCS, McCarthy could only produce the name of one. Unfortunately, the facility McCarthy referenced is no longer operating. Here’s an excerpt of the interaction: Bucshon: “Okay, so are there any coal facilities that [carbon capture and sequestration is] working on right now today?†McCarthy:  “I believe it’s in Kemper and I believe there is a dam in Canada where it’s being fully utilized.â€
Bucshon: “The one in Canada is going broke and Kemper is not operating.â€
Through the agency’s proposed regulations, the EPA is attempting to force coal-powered generation facilities to implement the costly Carbon Capture and Sequestration. During his exchange with McCarthy, Bucshon highlighted that it’s not feasible for current coal facilities to implement carbon capture because the technology is not yet commercially or economically viable.
Bucshon: “The reality is that was misleading, I think, to say that carbon capture and sequestration – for when we were talking about coal fire power plants – is commercially viable. In Indiana I have every coal mine in the state, so to my knowledge, you know, it’s not commercially viable or economically viable to implement that in Indiana. If it was I would be in favor of it being on all of our coal fire power plants. Just so you know, I agree the earth’s temperature is changing and I agree with technology and innovation we should always be advancing how we use all of our fuels. I agree with that premise. What I don’t agree with is federal agencies setting regulations that can’t be met with current technology and that’s what this is doing.†|