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PEF and EVSC Announce Summer Musical 2016

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PEF and EVSC Announce Summer Musical 2016

The Public Education Foundation and Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation announced today (01-20-2016) their 28th Annual Summer Musical: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, to be presented July 14-17, 2016 in the Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza in downtown Evansville. Show times are July 14, 15 and 16 (Thursday – Saturday) at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m.

“In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.”
Music Theatre International website: http://www.mtishows.com/disneys-the-little-mermaid

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for all ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this fishy fable will capture the hearts of both young and old with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”   – See more at:
http://www.mtishows.com/disneys-the-little-mermaid .

All Tri-State students currently in Grades 7-12 are invited to participate in auditions, which will be held April 5 and 6 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. in the performing arts center at the Academy for Innovative Studies – Diamond Avenue. Callbacks will be on Thursday, April 7, 3:30-8:00 p.m., also at AIS Diamond.

Rehearsals will begin immediately after the end of the school year and will be held at the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center. Students interested in participating must be able to commit to the program, including all rehearsals and show times (May 23 through July 18.)

For more information, or to make a donation in support of the Summer Musical, visit the PEF website at www.pefevansville.org or contact Amy Walker, Executive Director of the Public Education Foundation, at 422-1699 or 480-7406.

The mission of the Public Education of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) is inspiring and rewarding student-centered innovation in public education. PEF board, supporters and staff believe that high quality public education is fundamental to the economic, cultural and civic health of our society; and that all students deserve the best possible public education in order to realize their full potential.
Follow PEF on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Public-Education-Foundation-of-Evansville-Inc/), Twitter (PEFEVV), and at www.pefevansville.org .
For More Information Contact: Amy Walker, Executive Director, 812 422-1699 (office) or 812-480-7406 (cell).

USI remains on the road, goes north

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The 25th-ranked University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball (13-4, 5-2 GLVC) continues its longest road trip of the year when it travels north to play Lewis University Thursday and 14th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Parkside Saturday. Game time Thursday night versus the Flyers (12-5, 4-3 GLVC) in Romeoville, Illinois, is 7:30 p.m., while the start time Saturday against the Rangers (13-2, 6-1 GLVC) in Somers, Wisconsin, is 3 p.m.

Game coverage for USI Men’s Basketball games, including live stats and audio, is available at GoUSIEagles.com. The Eagle games also can be heard over the air on WEOA 98.5FM/1400AM and WPSR 90.7FM.

This Week’s USI Men’s Basketball Quick Notes:

USI started its longest road trip of 2015-16 with a loss. University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball began its longest road trip of the season with an 80-65 loss at ninth-ranked Bellarmine University. The three-game road swing concludes this weekend at Lewis University (Thursday) and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Saturday).

USI ranked 25th; play ranked UW-Parkside. Despite Monday’s loss, the Eagles remain ranked in the D2SIDA Division II Media Top 25 poll, but falls from 15th to 25th nationally. USI also will play its second ranked opponent in three games on Saturday when it visits UW-Parkside. The Rangers are ranked 24th in the NABC Division II Top 25 and 14th in the D2SIDA Division II Media poll.

Taylor starts road trip with 27-point effort. Junior forward Jeril Taylor started this week with a 27-point game at Bellarmine. He scored 24 of his 27 points in the second half on seven-of-13 from the field, three-of-seven from beyond the arc, and seven-of-seven from the line.

On the road in 2015-16.  USI has played only three road games this year, going 2-1. Junior guard Jeril Taylor leads USI with 25.0 points per contest, while senior forward George Edwards is second with 11.7 points per outing and a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game. Freshman guard Alex Stein rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11.3 points per game.

USI vs. Lewis. USI leads the all-time series with Lewis, 44-23, and has a 6-5 advantage in the games in Romeoville, Illinois, since 2000. The Eagles won last year’s meeting at the PAC, 64-60, behind the 21-point effort of Bobo Drummond.

Lewis in 2015-16. The Flyers of Lewis are 12-5 overall, 4-3 in the GLVC. Lewis lost at UW-Parkside on Monday, 82-70, but has won three of its last four games. More on Lewis can be found at LewisFlyers.com.

USI vs. UW-Parkside. USI leads the all-time series with UW-Parkside, 28-10, and has a 7-4 advantage in the games in Somers, Wisconsin, since 2000. The Eagles lost last year’s match-up with the Rangers, 73-50, and has lost the last four regular season contests with UW-Parkside. Gavin Schumann led the Eagles in last year’s loss to the Rangers with 15 points at the PAC. USI’s only win over UW-Parkside since 2011-12 came in the 2013 GLVC Tournament.

UW-Parkside in 2015-16. The Rangers of UW-Parkside, who host Bellarmine on Thursday before welcoming the Eagles, are 13-2 overall, 6-1 in the GLVC. UW-Parkside, which is ranked 24th in the NABC Division II Top 25 and 14th in the D2SIDA Division II Media Top 25, has won nine in a row after its victory over Lewis on Monday. More on UW-Parkside can be found at ParksideRangers.com.

Last time on the road to Lewis, UW-Parkside road swing. The Eagles were swept the last time they made the road swing to Lewis and UW-Parkside in 2013-14. USI is 6-5 since 2000 in trips to Lewis in Romeoville, Illinois, and 7-4 on trips to UW-Parkside and Somers, Wisconsin.

NABC Division II Top 25 Poll
Team (1st place votes)
1. West Liberty (W.Va.) (16)
2. Augustana (S.D.)
3. Fairmont State (W.Va.)
4. Midwestern State (Texas)
5. Eckerd (Fla.)
6. Bellarmine (Ky.)
7. MSU Moorhead
8. Western Oregon
9. Queens (N.C.)
10. Tarleton State (Texas)
11. Angelo State (Texas)
12. Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)
13. Wheeling Jesuit (W.Va.)
14. Saint Anselm (N.H.)
15. California Baptist
16. Cal Poly Pomona
17. UC San Diego
18. Kentucky Wesleyan
19. Chico State (Calif.)
20. West Chester (Pa.)
21. Fort Lewis (Colo.)
22. Azusa Pacific (Calif.)
23. Ashland (Ohio)
24. Wisconsin-Parkside
25. Columbus State (Ga.)

D2SIDA Division II Media Top 25 Poll
1. West Liberty (13)
2. Midwestern State (2)
3. Augustana (S.D.) (1)
4. Western Oregon
5. Bellarmine
6. Eckerd
7. Lincoln Memorial
8. MSU-Moorhead
9. Fairmont State
10. Tarleton State
11. Queens
12. Wheeling Jesuit
13. Angelo State
14. Wisconsin-Parkside
15. Southern Conn. State
16. Azusa Pacific
17. Delta State
18. Saint Anselm (N.H.)
19. Chico State
20. Columbus State
21. Barry (Fla.)
22. California Baptist
Saginaw Valley State
24. UC San Diego
25. Southern Indiana

 

 

IceMen Trade Dieude-Fauvel to Rapid City

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(Rutkowski and Harpur loaned to Evansville, Wideman recalled in separate transactions.)

   The Evansville IceMen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and AHL’s Binghamton Senators, and Head Coach Al Sims announced Wednesday that the team has traded defenseman Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel to the Rapid City Rush for future considerations.

 

Additionally, forward Alex Wideman has been recalled by Binghamton and defensemen Troy Rutkowski and Ben Harpur have been loaned to Evansville from the BSens, in separate transactions. Earlier this week, forward Alex Guptill was recalled by Ottawa and reassigned to the ECHL’s Manchester Monarchs.

 

Dieude-Fauvel, 29, has one assist in four games this season after signing with the IceMen in September. He spent two stints on injured reserve (Nov. 1-27) and (Nov. 28-Jan. 16) with a lower body injury but played in Evansville’s 2-1 loss Saturday to the Quad City Mallards. The Bordeaux, France native participated in Binghamton’s AHL training camp in October, and has played in the CHL, ECHL and AHL during his seven years of pro hockey in North America.

 

Wideman, 24, recorded five goals and 16 assists in 32 games with the IceMen after he was assigned to the team from Binghamton Nov. 2. The rookie forward out of St. Louis, MO is second in the ECHL in power play assists and signed an AHL contract with the BSens after completing his senior season at Miami University (Ohio) in April 2015.

 

Rutkowski, 23, played in three games for Binghamton since his call-up Dec. 26 and returns to Evansville, where he notched three goals and 14 assists in 26 games for the IceMen this season. The Edmonton, Alberta native signed a rookie contract with Ottawa in 2013 and has spent the past three seasons between Binghamton and both Elmira and Evansville in the ECHL.

 

Harpur, 21, has appeared in 21 games for the BSens during his rookie season. The 6’6, 214 lbs. defenseman was a 2013 4th Round Draft Pick of the Ottawa Senators and played the majority of his junior career (2011-15) with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.

 

Guptill, 23, had nine goals and four assists in 24 games for Evansville after being assigned toe Evansville Nov. 13. He is in the final year of his rookie contract with the Senators and will report to Manchester, where he has been reassigned.

 

THIS WEEK

Fri. 1/22 – at Greenville, 7:00pm EST – Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Sat 1/23 – at Atlanta, 7:05pm EST – Infinite Energy Arena

 

NEXT HOME GAME

Sat. 2/6 – vs Rapid City, 7:15pm – Ford Center

Capes and Crowns Night

Adopt A Pet

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This laid-back girl is Mabel, a 2-year-old female brown tabby! Her adoption fee is $30. She goes home spayed, microchipped, & vaccinated for that price! Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Last Chance to Register for Indiana Master Naturalist Program

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Registration is almost closed for the 2016 Indiana Master Naturalist Program. Join Wesselman Nature Society for this exciting introductory program of nature discovery and service learning for adults. Topics will include geology & soils, native reptiles, tree & wildflower ID, native birds, Indiana ecology, and much more!

The course fee of $135 ($125 for WNS members) includes:
– 12 classes – morning or evening option
– all course-related materials
– IMN state accreditation (after completion of 40
service hours)

Monday evening class meets 6 – 9 PM,
February 1 – April 18.

Tuesday morning class meets 9 AM – 12 PM, February 2 – April 19.
Presented with the support of the University of Evansville BiSci Club. For more information on the state IMN program, visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/6321.htm

Full borochure and registration form available HERE.

For more information on our course or to register, contact Gena Garrett at 812 479-0771 x102 or ggarrett@wesselmannaturesociety.org

Governor Pence to Visit Hamilton Heights Elementary School Tomorrow

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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence will visit with fourth grade students and teachers at Hamilton Heights Elementary School. Details below.

 

Thursday, January 21:

 

10:00 a.m. EST – Governor Pence to visit Hamilton Heights Elementary School

*Media are welcome to attend and are asked to check in at the front desk.

Hamilton Heights Elementary School – 25150 State Rd. 19, Arcadia, IN

 

Cirque D’Or Ticket Presale

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With an array of the world’s greatest acrobatics, contortionists, aerial artists, jugglers and entertainers, Cirque D’Or has entertained fans around the world for ten years.  With a new cast of performers this current tour is one of the most spellbinding show you will ever see. The New York Times says Cirque D’Or is “Breathtaking” and CBS News calls it “Fantastic”. Thursday, February 18 at 7:30pm
CIRQUE D’OR		 find tickets
Ticket Pre-sale is Thursday, January 21 from 10:00am thru 11:45am. Pre-sale tickets are available through Ticketmaster online, by phone 1-800-745-3000 or at our Box Office.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 22 at 10:00am.

Tickets for groups of 10 or more available, contact our Box Office at 812-435-5770 ext. 210 to order.
More Information
Ticket Prices: Adults- $53, $43, $33, $23 Children- ages 2-12 $48, $38, $28, $18

Rep. Bacon invites public to town hall meeting

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WHO:
State Rep. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler)

WHAT:
Town hall meeting

WHEN:
Noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016

WHERE:
Boonville-Warrick County Public Library
611 W. Main Street
Boonville, IN 47601

NOTES:
Bacon will be available to visit with constituents, gather input and provide an update regarding the 2016 legislative session. He encourages all members of the community to participate in the discussion.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley Recognizes Its Volunteers

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Evansville’s Ronald McDonald House is greatly supported by its volunteers. Saturday, January, 16, 2016, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley recognized the dedication of over 130 active volunteers, eight of which were given special recognition for serving as a volunteer for five years. In 2015, those volunteers, along with the Meals of Love volunteers served over 17,160 hours!

Annually the charity has awarded one volunteer who has gone above and beyond the call of volunteerism. The award is named after the local charity’s founder, Sallie Ann Hill. The 2015 Sallie Ann Hill Volunteer of the Year recognition was awarded to Glen Will. Glen has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House since 2014. In that amount of time, he has volunteered over 400 hours.

Lydia Balbach, Volunteer Coordinator commented, “Glen would never want to be recognized for helping someone else. I believe Glen thinks about everyone else around him and what they need other than himself. He always makes sure things are done. You never know if you will see him in the attic, in the basement, on the roof, and even taking things home to work on. He truly goes beyond the call of duty, and is a wonderful attribute to our charity.”

Also that evening, Executive Director, Theresa Floyd-Maas gave special recognition to volunteer, Mike Gilles for being instrumental in the establishment of the new Happy Wheels Cart Program. “Mike spent countless hours building our first Happy Wheels Cart. The new hospitality cart will allow us to take our “home away from home”, “away from home”. It is designed to serve families who wait for hours without leaving the hospital or their child’s bedside. It provides a bit of comfort as it travels the hospital hallways, bringing parents a hot beverage, snack and toiletries, while keeping the little ones entertained with books, fun activities and toys. Our first Happy Wheels Cart is now being used at The Women’s Hospital and is operated by our volunteers,” said Theresa Floyd-Maas. “This new program will enable us to expand our reach into other area communities and impact an even greater number of children and their families.”

AG Zoeller reminds Hoosiers to freeze identity thieves, before they can act

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New ‘chip card’ technology to add an extra layer of protection

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – In 2015, more than 400 data breaches exposing the personal and financial information of Indiana residents were reported to the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, and more than 1,000 identity theft complaints were filed. Nationwide, identity thieves stole more than $18 billion from 17.6 million U.S. victims last year.

Taking a proactive stance, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller launched the “Freeze Identity Thieves” statewide public awareness effort aimed at educating Hoosiers on the single, most effective way to protect their identity: the credit freeze.  The effort featured ads of identity thieves getting “frozen” before they can commit identity theft against someone who has a credit freeze in place. The statewide initiative consisted of television, radio, print and digital spots.

Prior to the campaign kickoff in November 2015, the average number of daily visits to the credit freeze website was 61 per day.  That number climbed to 832 visits per day by the end of December 2015, with the total number of visits exceeding 50,000.  In addition, the digital ads gained over 234,000 views on YouTube.  The “Freeze Identity Thieves” video spot as well as other creative materials can be found at www.IndianaConsumer.com/idtheft.

The free credit freeze prevents any new lines of credit from being opened in someone’s name unless that person lifts the freeze himself or herself. This effectively stops identity thieves from using any stolen information, for example a Social Security Number, to access and rack up peoples’ credit.

“Placing a credit freeze allows us to stay one step ahead of identity thieves,” Zoeller said.  “This quick and easy tool is the number one thing that all Hoosiers should do for protection against fraud and identity theft.”

Another layer of protection surfaced in 2015, and that is the new technology of ‘chip cards.”  Chip card technology was introduced to reduce fraud, particularly in security breach situations.  These new cards generate a unique, one time code for each sale, as opposed to the old cards which encode the user’s information in the magnetic strip.  This technology is a step in the right direction to reduce fraud and is considered a best practice tool.  As the state’s chief consumer protection agency, the Attorney General’s Office is encouraging companies to adopt this technology and take an active role in fraud prevention for their customers. An added protection that guards against fraud when cards are lost and stolen, that is beginning to be adopted, is requiring a pin number along with the chip.  Consumers should consider using credit or debit cards that offer both of these protections.

If unusual activity is detected and someone believes they are a victim of identity theft, they should follow the below steps:

  • Report fraud to the police and file a complaint with the AG’s Office at www.IndianaConsumer.com or by calling 800-382-5516.
  • Place fraud alerts on credits reports by contacting one of the three credit agencies: TransUnion, Experian or Equifax.
  • File a petition in court asking the judge to issue a court order declaring the person a victim of identity theft. That order can be used as legal grounds to clear up fraudulent activity.

More information on placing a credit freeze, preventing identity theft or restoring credit once theft has occurred can be found at www.IndianaConsumer.com/idtheft.

The $1.6 million “Freeze Identity Thieves” campaign was paid for exclusively with settlement funds received by the Attorney General’s Office for violations of Indiana’s consumer protection laws and required by the court to be used in consumer education, including a recent multi-state settlement reached with the three national credit reporting agencies that will strengthen consumer protections in the credit reporting process.
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