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Reeder leads Aces past NIU in home opener

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Nate Reeder made a memorable first impression to the home crowd on Friday as the freshman knocked in four runs to lead the University of Evansville baseball team to a 5-2 win over visiting Northern Illinois at Charles H. Braun Stadium.

Reeder, a freshman out of Shawnee, Kan., began his day with a run-scoring single in the second inning, but he’d save his best for last, clearing the bases with a three-run triple in the seventh, which would prove to be the game-winning hit.

“I’d worked on some timing stuff over the week leading up to today, and it worked out well for me,” said Reeder. “I was just trying to make sure that I did my job when I was up at the plate. I try to come out here every day with the same focus, but I think having a game like this can be a huge confidence boost for me.”

Reeder was the only Ace on the day to record multiple hits, ending 2-for-4.

A Korbin Williams double set up the game’s opening score in the second as the two-out single by Reeder drew first blood. Trey Hair brought in another run after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, but that would be it as Shain Showers flew out to end the frame.

NIU would reclaim a score with a Johnny Zubek single in the ensuing half-inning, but that would prove all the Huskies (1-8) could do against Patrick Schnieders, who enjoyed his best start of the season for UE (4-4). The junior tossed six innings and allowed just four hits before ceding the mound to Ryan Brady.

“That’s a very good offensive club that Schnieders shut down tonight,” UE head coach Wes Carroll said. “He was dealing with some back spasms, but he was able to keep going out there and put up goose eggs when we couldn’t get that big hit when we needed to. That was huge for us, and it was a great start from him”

In the seventh, Luke Yapp started off NIU’s comeback bid with a two-out single, and a wild pitch would put him into scoring position. Brandon Mallder singled him home later in the at-bat to chase Brady from the mound, but Boomer Synek ended the rally with his second pick-off of the game to keep things level at 2-2.

In the bottom half of the frame, a Travis Tokarek single and a Williams walk put runners on, and Jonathan Ramon would earn another walk to set the stage for Reeder’s game-deciding triple.

Jurceka was credited with the win, allowing two hits over 2.1 frames to move to 2-0 on the year.

The Aces and Huskies will return to action on Saturday afternoon at Braun Stadium. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m.

 

Greenham Recalled by Binghamton, IceMen Release Three

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(Goalie earns third call-up of the season, and Evansville releases Brewer, Driscoll and Turgeon.) 

The Evansville IceMen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, and Head Coach Al Sims announced Friday that goaltender Scott Greenham has been recalled by the AHL’s Binghamton Senators. This is Greenham’s third call-up of the 2015-16 season. The IceMen also released forwards Jackson Brewer and Daniel Turgeon, and defenseman Bo Driscoll.

Greenham, 28, returns to Binghamton, after Ottawa announced that they had recalled goalie Chris Driedger to the NHL club on an emergency basis. In 14 appearances with the IceMen, Greenham posted a 7-5-2 record with a 2.62 goals-against average and .922 save percentage. The Ottawa, ON native was also called up to Binghamton November 17 and December 30 on two previous stints, where he had a 3-1-0 record with a 2.19 goal-against average and .928 save percentage with the B-Sens.

Brewer played in three games for the IceMen, while Turgeon and Driscoll each appeared in Evansville’s two games last weekend against Atlanta.

Evansville continues a season-long six-game home stand with three games this weekend at the Ford Center. The IceMen take on the Tulsa Oilers Friday and Saturday at 7:15pm, and host the Wichita Thunday Sunday at 5:15pm. All three games are a part of Evansville’s Book Drive, benefitting Hangers.

 

THIS WEEK:

  • Fri. 3/4 – Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center – Evansville, IN
  • Sat. 3/5 – Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center – Evansville, IN
  • Sun. 3/6 – Wichita at Evansville (5:15pm) – Ford Center – Evansville, IN

MARCH BOOK DRIVE

The IceMen will be hosting a book drive for three games in March. The team will be collecting new or gently used beginner to teen books Friday March 4th and Saturday March 5th when Evansville hosts the Tulsa Oilers and again Sunday March 6th when the IceMen take on the Wichita Thunder. Bookmarks will be handed out for every book donated, and anyone with a bookmark can present it at the Ford Center Ticket Office for a discounted ticket to the IceMen game Wednesday March 9th.  All of the books will be donated to Evansville Hangers.

FAITH SUNDAYS

Bring any pamphlet or program from your faith service to the Ford Center Ticket Office and receive a $5 discount on tickets anywhere in the building for Sunday home games! There are three remaining Sunday home games: March 6, 13 and 20. Also, stay for the free postgame faith concert after the Sunday, March 6 game against Wichita.  All Sunday games are scheduled for 5:15pm.

SUNDAY – SUBWAY FAMILY NIGHT

Bring your friends and family out to the Ford Center Sunday by taking advantage of the Subway Family Night ticket special. It includes a Goal Zone or Corner ticket to the game, an IceMen Subway t-shirt, and vouchers for popcorn and a soda, all for just $21. There is also an opportunity to upgrade to Center Ice or Club seats for just $4 more. Evansville hosts Quad City this Sunday at 5:15pm.

FRIDAY HAT PACKS

Get a ticket and a limited edition IceMen hat for only $20 for any Friday home game the rest of the season! This offer is good for any of the remaining Friday games at the Ford Center: February 26, March 4 and April 1. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.

POSTGAME SKATE

IceMen Season Ticket Holders and Blizzard Buddies are welcome to participate in a postgame skate Sunday, March 20 after the IceMen take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at 5:15pm at the Ford Center. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates if they have them, as a limited number of skates will be provided.

DOMINO’S 4-GAME HAT PACK

Choose any four IceMen home games and get a FREE limited edition IceMen hat and a large 1-topping Domino’s pizza, starting at only $17 per ticket. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.

 

Aces Drop 86-66 Decision To Drake

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The University of Evansville women’s basketball team battled for much of Matt Ruffing’s head coaching debut on Thursday evening, but the team would ultimately run out of steam in the fourth quarter as the Purple Aces dropped an 86-66 decision to visiting Drake at the Ford Center.

“I felt that we executed really well through the first three quarters,” Ruffing said. “There are a lot of positives that we can draw from this game. Sara, Kerri and Camille gave us what we needed, and I think this might be the first time this year that all have clicked at the same time. Now we just have to carry that over into Saturday and the MVC tournament.”

Sara Dickey led the way for the Aces once again on the night, finishing with 18 points. The junior out of Montezuma, Ind., crossed the 1,600 career point plateau, and she now stands just 24 points away from ascending to second on UE’s all-time scoring list.

Freshmen standouts Camille Coleman and Kerri Gasper would also hit double-digit points, racking up 12 and 11 points, respectively, and Laura Friday enjoyed another strong game, ending with seven points and five assists.

Meanwhile, Lizzy Wendell’s 22 points led the way for the visiting Bulldogs. Sara Rhine and Maddy Dean combined for another 35, and Caitlin Ingle ended with nine points and 15 assists.

The Aces, who would hang around for much of the game, were ultimately out-matched in the post in the contest as the Bulldogs enjoyed a 56-16 advantage in points into the paint and a 46-24 difference in rebounds.

UE will return to action at the Ford Center on Saturday against Northern Iowa. It will mark Senior Day for starting point guard Laura Friday, and tipoff is slated for 1 p.m.

 

March Dangerous & Impaired Driving Enforcement Blitz Begins

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During a news conference earlier today, representatives of the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership (which includes the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department) along with the Indiana State Police announced details about and answered questions related to the upcoming statewide March Dangerous and Impaired Driving Enforcement Blitz. This high-visibility enforcement effort, also known as Operation Pull Over Blitz #85, will run from Friday, March 04 through Sunday, March 27. This increased enforcement effort will encompass St. Patrick’s Day and many March sporting events.

Lt. Noah Robinson stated, “March is a busy time of year with students on spring break, NCAA basketball fans travelling to and from their favorite pub and St. Patrick’s Day celebrants enjoying a night out. Our Traffic Safety Partnership just wants to keep everyone driving safe and driving sober.” This impaired driving and aggressive driving enforcement campaign will consist of saturation patrols and will include a DUI checkpoint as part of a comprehensive effort to promote safe driving behavior and curb drunk driving. Anyone found to be driving impaired will be arrested.

According to ICJI, in March 2015 there were 529 alcohol-related crashes across Indiana, resulting in 214 injuries and five fatalities. Additionally, during the same period, crash reports indicate 1,606 collisions occurred due to dangerous driving, resulting in 332 injuries and four fatalities. Dangerous driving includes such factors as “speed too fast for conditions,” “driver distracted,” and “driver asleep or fatigued.”

Locally there were eleven (11) people injured in six (6) separate traffic crashes this past March. The most severe crash sent three occupants to the hospital with serious injuries that were a direct result of a driver whose blood alcohol content was two-and-one-half times the legal limit of .08.

In a statewide news release ICJI Executive Director Dave Murtaugh stated, “Keeping our roadways safe is a priority.” Director Murtaugh added, “Our dedicated officers who patrol our roadways all across the state are the first line of defense. Motorists need to do their part to ensure our roadways are safe by making responsible choices. From watching the basketball tournament action to taking part in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, it’s up to you to be safe and responsible. If you are going to drink, do not drive. It’s that simple.”

If you plan to drinking alcohol, designate a sober driver beforehand. If you are impaired, use a taxi service or call a sober friend or family member. If you see motorist who is operating in an unsafe manner or you suspect of driving while impaired, please call 911 immediately. Be prepared to report the location, description, and direction the vehicle is traveling.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

IS IT TRUE MARCH 4, 2016

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IS IT TRUE that former President of the Evansville City Council John Friend CPA posted this comment in yesterdays CCO?  …Mr. Friend said: “Mr. Coures comment about the Council approval of specifics surrounding Brownfields transactions is absolutely false. The 2015 Council approved the overall budgets but never approved any specific transactions of the DMD.” ?  …it looks like Mr. Friend put Mr. Coures in his place?

IS IT TRUE that a couple member of the Evansville Brownfield board (“secret society”) thinks Geoge Lumley is connected with the City County Observer?  …we discussed with Mr. Lumley about starting a monthly for print newspaper but he decided not to go along with this new venture with the CCO?  …we are proud to consider Mr. Lumley as a friend and supporter of the CCO?  …we feel the public owes Mr. Lumley a great deal of gratitude for exposing the bad business practices of the Evansville Brownsfieds Corp?

IS IT TRUE the video that we posted on the Evansville Brownfields Corp a couple of days ago have 1,122 people viewing it on the CCO and 518 views on our Facebook account so far?  …this is why we decided to leave this video up one more day?…we would be extremely thankful if you would send  this video to your many friends?

IS IT TRUE that we were in error when we stated that Vectren was installing more “period” street lighting in the Historic District? That the work in that area involves upgrading and installing new poles and power lines in preparation for the scheduled new downtown projects and we appreciate Brad Ellsworth’s clarification of the facts?

IS IT TRUE that the poster “yy4u” tells us that there is a classified ad in the Courier advertising that City Controller Russ Lloyd will be going to the March 14 meeting of City Council to seek an appropriation of $3.9 million, in addition to this year’s budget?

IS IT TRUE that we congratulate the Courier and Press on exposing the Mayor’s failure to respond to the contacts from the USHL when it was announced the City would be looking for a team to replace the IceMen. ?  The Mayor’s Minister of Propaganda and Spin, blamed the failure to respond to the inquiries on them going to the wrong email account?  We are seeing glimpses of some spot-on investigative reporting from the newest owners of the Evansville Courier and Press , and we hope to see more of it in relation to the 2014 SBOA Audit.

IS IT TRUE that we wonder if the mural behind the McDonald’s on North Main that DMD Director Kelly Coures commissioned in the name of economic development is worth the $65,000 plus that  taxpayers paid  for?  …we beg you to drive to the McDonalds restaurant located on North Main and tell us that the mural painted on the side  of a building  located behind McDonalds on North Main is going to attract economic development?

IS IT TRUE that certain established business owners seem to be very successful in obtaining $50,000 “facade grants” through DMD to upgrade their businesses?  …could this be a prime example of political patronage?

IS IT TRUE that the Mayor, Missy Mosby. Jonathon Weaver, and other profligate spenders are joyfully carving up the $25 million rent advance paid to the City by Tropicana? … that we wonder what would be wrong with holding on to some of the “windfall”?

IS IT TRUE when questioned about the free advertising that Councilors Mosby and Weaver give to their employer, FC Tucker, at City Council meetings with their mugs and pins?  …we are told that other real estate agencies are saying it is not a problem for them?   … they tell us they think that the two may harm Tucker’s business more than it helps them?

FOOTNOTES: Our next “IS IT TRUE” will be posted on this coming Monday?

Please take time and read our newest feature article entitled “HOT JOBS”. Jobs posted in this section are from Evansville proper.

If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us City-County Observer@live.com.

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that Evansville Brownfields Corp should be considered a public or private entity?

Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed

FRIDAYS “READERS FORUM”

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Whats On Your Mind Today?  

Are you happy that a tax supported City Controlled not-for profit won’t release any financial data to the public?  

Do you feel that the City of Evansville should subsidize a Hockey team?

FOOTNOTES: Our next “IS IT TRUE” will be posted on this coming Monday?

Please take time and read our newest feature article entitled “HOT JOBS”. Jobs posted in this section are from Evansville proper.

If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us City-County Observer@live.com.

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that Evansville Brownfields Corp should be considered a public or private entity?

Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed

PROPOSED ADDENDUM NUMBER SIX TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND LICENSE FOR USAGE OF THE EVANSVILLE ARENA

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ADDENDUM NUMBER SIX TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND LICENSE FOR USAGE OF THE EVANSVILLE ARENA

This ADDENDUM NUMBER SIX (“Addendum Number Six”) to the AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND LICENSE FOR USAGE OF THE EVANSVILLE ARENA, dated as of the ___ day of March, 2016, to be effective as of January 1, 2016, is entered into by and between THE CITY OF EVANSVILLE, through its Evansville Redevelopment Commission (“ERC”, “CITY” or “Owner” as the case may be), an Indiana municipal corporation, and VENUWORKS OF EVANSVILLE, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company with offices at 4611 Mortensen Road, Suite 111, Ames IA 50014 (“VENUWORKS” or “Manager”).

WITNESSE:  WHEREAS, The City and VenuWorks entered into that certain Agreement for Professional Management Services, and License for Usage of the Evansville Arena, dated August 12, 2011 (the “Original Agreement”); and ,

WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was modified by numerous addenda, which includes an Addendum, dated September 1, 2011; Addendum Number Two and Addendum Number Three, both of which were dated October 2, 2012; Addendum Number Four, dated December 18, 2012; and Addendum Number Five, dated August 5, 2014, (the Original Agreement, as modified by the foregoing addenda, the “Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that VenuWorks is to provide management services through December 31, 2016, and the parties desire to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional five (5) years subject to the terms and conditions herein; and

WHEREAS, VenuWorks has entered into a partnership with Evansville Professional Hockey, LLC to secure a franchise in the Southern Professional Hockey League (the “SPHL Franchise”) and the parties desire to clarify certain rights and obligations with respect thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements herein contained and contained in the Agreement, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Defined Terms. All terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.

2. Renewal Term. Pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Agreement, the parties hereby mutually agree to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional five (5) year period, which additional five (5) year period shall commence January 1, 2017 and run through and include December 31, 2021 (the “Renewal Term”).

3. Amendments. The Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

  1. Section 4.1(d) of the Agreement entitled “Expense Containment Incentive Fee” shall hereby be deleted in its entirety.
  2. Section 4.1(e)(iii) of the Agreement shall hereby be deleted in its entirety.
  3. Section 4.1(f) of the Agreement entitled “Total Variable Fees Capped” shall hereby be amended to read in its entirety as follows:“Total annual Variable Fees paid to VenuWorks for fiscal year 2012 shall not exceed Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000.00) (the “Variable Fee Cap”). In years subsequent to 2012, the Variable Fee Cap shall be increased by three percent (3%) per year. Upon the commencement of the Renewal Term, the Variable Fee Cap shall reset to Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000.00), and in each year subsequent to fiscal year 2017, the Variable Fee Cap shall increase three percent (3%).”
  4. Section 4.1(g) of the Agreement entitled “Sustained Effort Incentive Fee” shall hereby be deleted in its entirety.
  5. Section 4.6 of the Agreement entitled “Fees with Respect to the Victory Theatre” is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:“The City shall pay VenuWorks Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) per month as compensation to VenuWorks for providing management services for the Victory Theatre.”

4. Disbursement and Use of Sustained Effort Incentive Fee. The parties acknowledge and agree that through the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015 the total amount earned and placed into the Sustained Effort Incentive Fee Account (as defined in the Agreement) equals Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) and that Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) of such amount was deemed due and payable to VenuWorks pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Upon the execution of this Addendum Number Six all amounts held in the Sustained Effort Incentive Fee Account shall be disbursed to VenuWorks to partially offset the cost of the onetime affiliation fee for the SPHL Franchise incurred by VenuWorks in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00) (the “SPHL Affiliation Fee”). Upon disbursement of such funds, the Sustained Effort Incentive Fee Account shall be terminated and neither party shall have any further claims with respect to the Sustained Effort Incentive Fee Account and related funds.

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5. Facility Equipment and Enhancements. To the extent that the annual Variable Fee calculated without regard to the Variable Fee Cap exceeds Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000.00), the amount over Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000.00), but not more than Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), shall be retained by VenuWorks and held in an account for expenditures on equipment or other enhancements to or for the benefit of the Facility (the “Facility Enhancements Account”). Funds from the Facility Enhancements Account shall be spent at VenuWork’s reasonable discretion, and VenuWorks shall provide an annual accounting to the ERC of amounts accumulated in the Facility Enhancements Account and how such amounts have been spent, if at all, during the prior fiscal year.

6. Operation of SPHL Franchise. In the event that VenuWorks assumes operation of the SPHL Franchise pursuant to the terms of its Operating Lease by and between VenuWorks and Evansville Professional Hockey, LLC (the “Hockey Operating Lease”), VenuWorks shall be entitled to utilize Facility staff and resources reasonably necessary in connection with its operation of the SPHL Franchise. During any such periods in which VenuWorks operates the SPHL Franchise all operating expenses of the SPHL Franchise shall be deemed an expense of the Facility and all operating revenues of the SPHL Franchise shall be deemed a revenue of the Facility.

7. Assignment of SPHL Franchise and All Related Intellectual Property. In the event that VenuWorks assumes the operation and legal control of the SPHL Franchise pursuant to the Hockey Operating Lease at the direction of the City and upon reimbursement to VenuWorks of the SPHL Affiliation Fee, VenuWorks shall assign and transfer its interest in the SPHL Franchise, including all SPHL Franchise rights and related intellectual property, to an operator approved by the SPHL.

8. Victory Theatre Fee Cap – 2015. For purposes of clarification, the parties agree that VenuWorks’ total fee in connection with the management of the Victory Theatre for fiscal year 2015 was capped at $50,000.00.

9. Termination of Agreement with Respect to Victory Theatre. Irrespective of anything contained in the Agreement to the contrary, the City may, upon not less than sixty (60) days prior written notice to VenuWorks, terminate the Agreement solely with respect to VenuWork’s management of the Victory Theatre. Upon the effective date of such termination, the Facility, as defined in the Agreement, shall no longer include the Victory Theatre and VenuWorks shall no longer be paid the fees contemplated by Section 4.6 of the Agreement.

10. Conflict. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Agreement and this Addendum Number Six, the terms and provisions of this Addendum Number Six shall control.

11. Counterparts. This Addendum Number Six may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed to constitute one and the same Addendum Number Six.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Addendum to the Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto as of the day and year first above written.

THE CITY OF EVANSVILLE, THROUGH ITS REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

By: _________________________________ Randy Alsman, President

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VENUWORKS OF EVANSVILLE, LLC

By: _______________________________ Printed Name: ______________________ Title: ______________________________

EPA Moves To Cancel The Insecticide Flubendiamide

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EPA Moves To Cancel The Insecticide Flubendiamide

(Products cause risk to aquatic animals and environments – manufacturers fail to comply with the terms of the registration)

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a notice of intent to cancel all Bayer CropScience, LP and Nichino America, Inc., flubendiamide products that pose a risk to aquatic invertebrates that are important to the health of aquatic environments.

Required studies showed flubendiamide breaks down into a more highly toxic material that is harmful to species that are an important part of aquatic food chains, especially for fish, and is persistent in the environment. EPA concluded that continued use of the product would result in unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. EPA requested a voluntary cancellation in accordance with the conditions of the original registration.

EPA had issued a time-limited registration to the companies with conditions that were understood and agreed upon. If unreasonable adverse effects on the environment were found by EPA, the companies would submit a request for voluntary cancellation of all flubendiamide registrations within one week of EPA notification.

After being informed of the EPA’s finding on January 29, 2016, the companies were asked to submit a request for voluntary cancellation by Friday, February 5, 2016.  They rejected EPA’s request to submit a voluntary cancellation.  Subsequently, EPA initiated cancellation of all currently registered flubendiamide products for the manufacturers’ failure to comply with the terms of the registration.

Flubendiamide is registered for use on over 200 crops, including soybeans, almonds, tobacco, peanuts, cotton, lettuce, alfalfa, tomatoes, watermelon, and bell peppers, with some crops having as many as 6 applications per year.

Crops that have been properly treated with flubendiamide or that may be treated with existing stocks can still be sold legally.  Provisions on handling existing stocks of the pesticide will be finalized once the products have been cancelled.

IceMen Start March with Three Home Games

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        Tulsa (28-21-3-2) vs. IceMen (20-25-6-2)

           Saturday, March 5th – 7:15 pm CST

           Ford Center – Evansville,  IN

           Book Drive

      

                                                                             

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

This Season:

  • TULSA –Second and third meeting of four.

o   2/19 – Oilers won 5-2 (in Tulsa)

  • WICHITA– Final meeting of three.

o   1/3 – Thunder won 3-2, SO (in Evansville)

o   1/27 – Thunder won 4-2 (in Wichita)

Last Season:

  • IceMen vs. Tulsa:  None
  • IceMen vs. Wichita:  1-1-0

All Time, including CHL (2010-2012):

  • IceMen vs. Tulsa: 3-3-0
  • IceMen vs. Wichita: 4-5-1

 

THIS WEEK:

  • Fri. 3/4 – Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center – Evansville, IN
  • Sat. 3/5 – Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center – Evansville, IN
  • Sun. 3/6 – Wichita at Evansville (5:15pm) – Ford Center – Evansville, IN

 

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Wed. 3/9 – Quad City at Evansville (6:15pm) – Ford Center

                        College Night with iPad Giveaway

Sat. 3/12 –Fuel at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center

                        Baby Races

Sun. 3/13 – Quad City at Evansville (5:15pm) – Ford Center

                        Subway Family Night

 

FIGHTING SPIRIT

Thousands of fans flocked to the Ford Center Friday and Saturday to honor those who have been affected by cancer at Evansville’s annual Pink the Rink Weekend. Fans decorated the ice with names of loved ones who have fought cancer, and many bid on the special IceMen jerseys that the players wore during the weekend. A portion of the proceeds are going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for cancer research. On the ice, Evansville was held off the scoreboard for over 59 minutes and trailed 1-0 late. But Nathan Moon tied the game with 47 seconds left, and Chris Rumble scored in overtime, as the IceMen fought back to beat the Atlanta Gladiators 2-1 Saturday.

 

COMFORT OF HOME

February was kind to the IceMen, especially on home ice. Evansville went 4-0-2 at the Ford Center in the month, and extended its best home point streak of the season to six consecutive games heading into March. The IceMen continue a season-long six-game home stand against the Tulsa Oilers on Friday and Saturday, and host the Wichita Thunder Sunday. The team wraps up the home stand Wednesday, February 9 against the Quad City Mallards. After struggling at the Ford Center to start the season, Evansville now holds a 10-10-6 home record with 10 games left at the Ford Center in March and April.

 

MARCH ON

The IceMen enter the month of March in 12th place in the Western Conference with 19 games remaining. While a push to get into the playoffs will be difficult, Evansville is still alive in the hunt and is 13 points behind 8th place Tulsa, which makes this weekend that much more important. Last season, the final team into the playoffs in the Western Conference finished with 80 points, meaning the IceMen would likely need to win 16 of its last 19 games to have a chance. Last season, the South Carolina Stingrays won 17 of their last 19 leading into the playoffs, which included a 23-game win streak in the final two months. Crazier things indeed have happened.

 

OILING UP

When the IceMen and Oilers played on January 19 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, it was the first meeting between the two former Central Hockey League foes since February 2012. While the Oilers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, Alex Wideman scored two consecutive goals to tie the game early in the second period. Tulsa capitalized on its opportunities down to stretch to pull ahead and win 5-2. Friday and Saturday, Evansville hosts the Oilers at 7:15pm in what will be the second and third meetings out of four this season. The two teams will face-off one final time April 2 at the Ford Center.

 

ROAR OF THE THUNDER

Evansville finishes off the weekend Sunday against the Wichita Thunder at 5:15pm. It will be the third and final meeting of the season between the teams. The Thunder stole the first meeting 3-2 in a shootout January 3 at the Ford Center, and beat the IceMen again 4-2 January 27 at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita. Evansville enters the weekend 14 points ahead of the Wichita in the standings, and is hoping the third time will be the charm against the Thunder.

 

MARCH BOOK DRIVE

The IceMen will be hosting a book drive for three games in March. The team will be collecting new or gently used beginner to teen books Friday March 4thand Saturday March 5th when Evansville hosts the Tulsa Oilers and again Sunday March 6th when the IceMen take on the Wichita Thunder. Bookmarks will be handed out for every book donated, and anyone with a bookmark can present it at the Ford Center Ticket Office for a discounted ticket to the IceMen game Wednesday March 9th.  All of the books will be donated to Evansville Hangers.

 

FAITH SUNDAYS

Bring any pamphlet or program from your faith service to the Ford Center Ticket Office and receive a $5 discount on tickets anywhere in the building for Sunday home games! There are three remaining Sunday home games: March 6, 13 and 20. Also, stay for the free postgame faith concert after the Sunday, March 6 game against Wichita.  All Sunday games are scheduled for 5:15pm.

 

SUNDAY – SUBWAY FAMILY NIGHT

Bring your friends and family out to the Ford Center Sunday by taking advantage of the Subway Family Night ticket special. It includes a Goal Zone or Corner ticket to the game, an IceMen Subway t-shirt, and vouchers for popcorn and a soda, all for just $21. There is also an opportunity to upgrade to Center Ice or Club seats for just $4 more. Evansville hosts Quad City this Sunday at 5:15pm.

 

FRIDAY HAT PACKS

Get a ticket and a limited edition IceMen hat for only $20 for any Friday home game the rest of the season! This offer is good for any of the remaining Friday games at the Ford Center: February 26, March 4 and April 1. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.

 

POSTGAME SKATE

IceMen Season Ticket Holders and Blizzard Buddies are welcome to participate in a postgame skate Sunday, March 20 after the IceMen take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at 5:15pm at the Ford Center. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates if they have them, as a limited number of skates will be provided.

 

DOMINO’S 4-GAME HAT PACK

Choose any four IceMen home games and get a FREE limited edition IceMen hat and a large 1-topping Domino’s pizza, starting at only $17 per ticket. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.

 

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