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IS IT TRUE MARCH 26, 2016
IS IT TRUE the  City of Evansville General Fund showed a balance of $5,946,049 as of December 31, 2015?  … the General Fund should have shown a deficit balance of $11,886,084 as of December 31, 2015?  … the Wastewater Utility account was prepaid the 2016 payment in lieu of taxes payment totaling $1,400,000?  …the City did not pay the General fund’s portion of hospitalization bills for the 2rd quarter of 2015 totaling $3,932,133?  ….In December of 2015, the City improperly transferred $12,500,000 from the Riverboat Fund into the General Fund originating from the advancement of Tropicana lease payments to be paid in the future?  … the Riverboat Funds were improperly deposited in the General Fund without City Council official approval?
IS IT TRUE last week we were talking with a group of veteran Sheriff Office employees and they told us that  since Sheriff Wedding has taking over the helm morale has drastically improved?  …they also told us that Sheriff Wedding is a hands on leader who is extremely down to earth?  …we find Sheriff Wedding an extremely likable and down to earth person?
IS IT TRUE that Cuba holds one of the highest literacy rates in the world at 99.8%?
IS IT TRUE that Cuba reportedly had over 150 nuclear weapons at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
IS IT TRUE it’s time for “GUNS AND HOSES “ event  to begin?  ….we strongly urge you to purchase a ticket to this extremely worthwhile charitable event?
IS IT TRUEÂ that a political sign placed on the State-Right -Away located on the Lloyd Expressway next to Harrison High School was removed by the State Transportation Highway officials yesterday? Â …this political sign belonged to Vanderburgh County Commissioner candidate Alex Schmitt? Â …we look forward to see if the City Engineering Department will stop playing political games and demand that Mr. Schmitt remove his other political sign located on the City right way on the corner Newburgh and Lincoln Ave on the Eastside?
IS IT TRUE we would like to point out that Rev Adrian Brooks was not reappointed to the Police Merit Commission Board because of his age but the President of the United States of America invited him and his grand children to the annual White House Easter Egg hunt in Washington DC this weekend?
IS IT TRUE despite not having much access to the internet, Cubans are a smart bunch. In fact, there are so many doctors in Cuba they’re often sent to other countries that have a shortage. The country has 90,000 of them to serve its population of 11 million. That’s eight for every 1,000 citizens – which according to the World Bank is more than double the rate in the US (2.5) and the UK (2.7)?
IS IT TRUE we would like to thank Whitney Riggs the Director of Public Relations for the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office for sending us important news about the happening of that department? We also feel that Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Nick Hermann is doing an outstanding job.
IS IT TRUE we have a monster IS IT TRUE planned for this Monday’s March 28, 2016? Â …we wish you a wonderful Easter Weekend?
IS IT TRUE our next “IS IT TRUE†will be posted on this coming Monday?
Please take time and read our newest feature article entitled “HOT JOBSâ€Â posted in this section are from Evansville proper.
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Todays “Readers Poll†question is:  What primary are you planning to vote in?
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Eagles Move to 8-3 with Second Consecutive Sweep
The University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team defeated Walsh University, 9-0, Friday morning in Romeoville, Illinois in their second match of the Lewis Classic. The 45th-ranked Screaming Eagles move to 8-3 on the year in dual matches with their second 9-0 sweep in as many days. The three match win streak ties the team’s longest of the year.
The morning got started with a USI win at number-one doubles courtesy of junior Paul Forichon (Nimes, France) and sophomore Samuel Kiladejo (London, England). The duo only dropped one set winning, 8-1. Seniors Jack Joyce (Bournemouth, England) and Joel Stern (Mjoelby, Sweden) moved to 4-0 together on the year with an 8-2 win to send the match into singles play.
Freshman James Hardiman (Blackwell Bristol, United Kingdom) opened up singles play earning a 6-3, 6-0 win at number three singles. Joyce earned the fifth victory of the match to give the Eagles their eighth win of the season at number-two by a score of 6-1, 6-4. Sophomore Anthony Van Rompay (Schilde, Belgium) closed out the match getting a 6-2, 6-3 at number-six singles.
In their final match of the Lewis Classic, The Eagles will take on Tiffin University tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis
Walsh University vs Southern Indiana (Mar 25, 2016)
#45 Southern Indiana 9, Walsh University 0
Mar 25, 2016 at Romeoville, Illinois
| Singles competition |
| 1. Samuel Kiladejo (USI) def. Vasiliy Vidmanov (WL) 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2. Jack Joyce (USI) def. Carlos Jaque (WL) 6-1, 6-4 |
| 3. James Hardiman (USI) def. Rodrigo Garcia (WL) 6-3, 6-0 |
| 4. Joel Stern (USI) def. Jose Fernandez (WL) 6-1, 6-2 |
| 5. Paul Forichon (USI) def. Jonah Carter (WL) 6-1, 6-0 |
| 6. Anthony Van Rompay (USI) def. Tim Bruin (WL) 6-2, 6-3 |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. Paul Forichon/Samuel Kiladejo (USI) def. Vasiliy Vidmanov/Carlos Jaque (WL) 8-1 |
| 2. Jack Joyce/Joel Stern (USI) def. Rodrigo Garcia/Jose Fernandez (WL) 8-2 |
| 3. Aaron Barris/James Hardiman (USI) def. Jonah Carter/Pablo Cabezon (WL) 8-3 |
| Match Notes |
| Walsh University 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana 8-3; National ranking #45; Regional ranking #6 |
| Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (3,2,1,5,4,6) |
Indiana University Student Gains Experience at Indiana Statehouse
Indiana University junior Aaron Schenk served as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2016 legislative session, State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) said.
Schenk, a resident of Newburgh, is the son of Michael and Jennifer Schenk. He is on track to graduate from Indiana University in 2017 with a degree in Criminal Justice.
As an information technology intern, Schenk streamed committees and helped maintain and support senators, staff and fellow interns’ technology needs.
Senate Majority interns worked through the duration of the legislation session, which concluded March 10.
Balentine and Mockevicius earn All-District honors
Seniors honored by NABC
 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the 2015-16 NABC Division I All-District teams and coaches. Selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, these student-athletes and coaches represent the finest basketball players and coaches across America.
Representing District 16 on the First Team were University of Evansville seniors D.J. Balentine and Egidijus Mockevicius. The duo joins Wichita State’s Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker along with Anthony Beane of Southern Illinois.
Evansville’s duo finished their careers as two of the top players in program history. Balentine leaves the program as the top scorer in its history while Mockevicius finished with the records for career rebounds and blocked shots.
District 16
First Team
Fred VanVleet, Wichita State
Egidijus Mockevicius, Evansville
D.J. Balentine, Evansville
Ron Baker, Wichita State
Anthony Beane, Southern Illinois
Second Team
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell, Illinois State
Wes Washpun, Northern Iowa
Devonte Brown, Indiana State
Mikyle McIntosh, Illinois State
Brenton Scott, Indiana State
Governor Pence Statement on HEA 1337
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after signing House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1337:
“Throughout my public career, I have stood for the sanctity of life. HEA 1337 is a comprehensive pro-life measure that affirms the value of all human life, which is why I signed it into law today.
“I believe that a society can be judged by how it deals with its most vulnerable—the aged, the infirm, the disabled and the unborn. HEA 1337 will ensure the dignified final treatment of the unborn and prohibits abortions that are based only on the unborn child’s sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, or disability, including Down syndrome.
“Some of my most precious moments as Governor have been with families of children with disabilities, especially those raising children with Down syndrome. These Hoosiers never fail to inspire me with their compassion and these special children never fail to move me with their love and joy.
“By enacting this legislation, we take an important step in protecting the unborn, while still providing an exception for the life of the mother. I sign this legislation with a prayer that God would continue to bless these precious children, mothers and families.â€
IceMen Return to Quad Cities and Fort Wayne
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
This Season:
- QUAD CITY– Final meeting of seven.
o   Mallards lead series 5-1-0
- IceMen win: 12/30 (3-2 in Moline)
- Mallards wins: 12/6 (6-5, OT in Evansville); 12/31 (6-4 in Evansville); 1/16 (2-1 in Evansville); 3/9 (5-4 in Evansville); 3/13 (4-1 in Evansville)
- FORT WAYNE – Fifth meeting of six.
o   Series tied 2-2
- IceMen wins:12/13 (6-4 in Fort Wayne); 2/9 (3-2, OT in Evansville)
- Komets wins:Â 12/4 (7-5 in Evansville); 3/17 (4-0 in Evansville)
Last Season:
- IceMen vs. Quad City:Â Â 0-1-0
- IceMen vs. Fort Wayne:Â Â 1-6-2
All-Time, including CHL (2010-12):
- IceMen vs. Quad City:Â Â 8-9-1
- IceMen vs. Fort Wayne:Â Â 22-27-8
THIS WEEK
Wed. 3/23 – Missouri 2, Evansville 1, OT – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena (Independence, MO)
Fri. 3/25 – Evansville at Quad City (7:05pm) – iWireless Center
Sat. 3/26 – Evansville at Fort Wayne (6:30pm) – Memorial Coliseum
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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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POINT STREAKS
The Evansville IceMen earned a point Wednesday in a 2-1 overtime loss in Missouri against the Mavericks. After winning last Saturday 3-1 in Toledo and following it up with a 6-5 shootout victory Sunday against Cincinnati at the Ford Center, Evansville has picked up points in three straight games. The IceMen also have earned points in three consecutive road games, dating back to March 11.
GREENY IN GOAL
IceMen goaltender Scott Greenham stopped a season-high 42 shots in the 2-1 overtime loss Wednesday at Missouri. The 28-year-old was 19 seconds from Evansville’s first shutout of the season, but the Mavericks tied the game on the power play scored 1:32 into overtime. The Ottawa, ON native has started the last four games for the IceMen in goal, and is 2-1-1 in that span, with wins over Toledo and Cincinnati.
FINAL PLAYOFF PUSH
With the playoffs just over two weeks away, teams are still jockeying for positioning in the Western Conference race, and the race for the final spot is still up in the air. The IceMen are eight points behind the Tulsa Oilers for eighth place, with eight games remaining. Evansville is seven points behind Quad City for ninth and one point behind Indy for tenth, although the IceMen have two games in hand on the Fuel.
LAST TRIP THROUGH THE QUAD
In what is undoubtedly the biggest game of the season, the IceMen meet the Quad City Mallards for the final time. The last time Evansville traveled to Moline, IL, the IceMen defeated the Mallards 3-2 on December 30 at the iWireless Center. In fact, the road team has won every meeting this year, as Quad City won all five games at the Ford Center. The Mallards head to Wichita to take on the Thunder on Saturday and Tuesday, before traveling to Missouri Wednesday.
FIRST MEETING SINCE THE MELEE
The IceMen and Fort Wayne Komets meet for the first time since last Thursday’s melee at the Ford Center resulted in a combined 141 penalty minutes and five ejections. The Komets won the St. Patrick’s Day tilt 4-0 to even the season series at two games apiece with two contests remaining. Evansville returns to Memorial Arena in Fort Wayne for the first time since the IceMen beat the Komets 6-4 on December 13. Forward Tyson Fawcett led the way for the IceMen that night with his first career hat trick.
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.
“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.
SOBERING STUDY: IS MODERATE DRINKING OVERRATED?
Tyrades! By Danny Tyree
“Tell me, Hank, whyyyyyy do you drink…?â€
In one of his signature songs, country music superstar Hank Williams, Jr. uses “family tradition†to answer that question; but for the past several years, lots of other people have answered “for my health.â€
Yes, several studies have trumpeted the benefits of moderate drinking. According to CBS News, those selling points may be exaggerated.
High-volume alcohol use remains harmful, but apparently moderate drinkers have no longevity advantage over non-drinkers.
Scientists at the University of Victoria’s Center For Addiction Research in British Columbia, Canada analyzed 87 previous studies on alcohol and death from all causes and concluded that the results linking moderate drinking to longer life may be skewed because of “abstainer bias†(i.e. comparing moderate drinkers to non-drinkers often included people who don’t consume alcohol due to other health issues, such as former drinkers who stopped because of poor health).
So-called “abstainer bias†leads to false conclusions. “Abstainer bias†lends behavioral support where none is warranted. “Abstainer bias†gives college kids a whole new phrase to listen for when taking alcohol shots.
The U of Victoria group would not go so far as to speculate why the previous researchers missed such a glaring error; but when the paper was presented to “The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs,†a state trooper was on hand to intone, “Buzzed researching IS drunk researching.â€
Except for my father’s elderberry wine (for croup) and my wife’s grandfather’s blackberry cordial (for digestive problems), I’ve never imbibed. But I’ll admit that the prevailing medical wisdom of the past few years made me wonder if I was cheating myself. Who WOULDN’T like an extra year or two on their lifespan, to listen to feuding scientists deliver completely opposite “settled science†conclusions every other week? (“I can lick any scientist in the place — except the one on that pink elephant.â€)
As the new reality sinks in, relationships will change. The cocky moderate drinker who told his non-drinking neighbor, “I’ll dance on your grave, you holier-than-thou, teetotaling &%$#@â€? He now reassures his neighbor, “Oh, is THAT what you thought I said???? No, I asked if you could let me on your shuffleboard team at the assisted living facility, silly.â€
Many moderate drinkers are now realizing that the earlier studies that validated their imbibing were really wishful thinking. I have to wonder about some of the other wishful thinking papers that have been published in scientific journals over the years. The top three myths would surely include:
1. Filling your purse with restaurant condiments staves off carpal tunnel syndrome.
2. Double-dipping potato chips is a major preventer of hyperthyroidism.
3. Letting your dog secretly relieve himself in your neighbor’s yard is the pituitary gland’s best friend.
To be sure, some experts still say that moderate drinking has benefits related to blood pressure, stress reduction and improved cholesterol numbers. Brags one self-described moderate drinker, “Alcohol makes my blood platelets less sticky. But, oh, this bathroom floor is sticky. Baaaarrrrrffff!â€
And sociologists still see the value of moderate drinking in the area of meeting strangers and achieving moderate pregnancy.
I’d love to write more about the long-term implications of the U of Victoria study, but all of Hank, Jr.’s rowdy (but resigned to reality) friends are coming over tonight. They just have to swing by the convenience market advertising “Coldest yoga/Pilates mats in town.â€
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