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Aces battle to the end at Wichita State

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UE falls just short by a final of 67-64

 

WICHITA, Kan. – Junior Jaylon Brown put forth one of the best efforts of his career, scoring 18 points, but a pair of late triples saw Wichita State hang on for a 67-64 victory over the University of Evansville men’s basketball team on Wednesday evening.

 

“When we made that run in the second half, it is as competitive as we have been since the end of the break,” head coach Marty Simmons said.  “This is a confidence booster for us, it’s a great environment to play in.  We can take away a bunch of positives from this game going forward.”

 

Brown led the way for the Purple Aces (13-3, 2-1 MVC) with 18 points on a 7/12 shooting night.  D.J. Balentine finished the night with 14 while Adam Wing had 12 points.  Egidijus Mockevicius led everyone with 16 rebounds.  The Shockers (9-5, 3-0 MVC) were led by Anton Grady, who had 15 points and seven rebounds.

 

Evansville had a solid shooting night, finishing at 48%, but the Shockers difference came in bench points as they notched 28.

 

“We played really hard and showed that we can play against anyone,” Mislav Brzoja said.  “I am proud of our guys for the way that we competed as a team.”

 

A defensive battle in the first half led to a 32-27 score at the break.  The Shockers scored the first four points of the night on their way to a 6-2 lead.  Adam Wing shot the Aces right back in it with a triple just over four minutes in and a Balentine jumper gave UE its first lead at 7-6 on the next possession.

 

Wichita rallied back as a 9-0 run gave them their largest lead to that point – 17-9 – nine minutes in.  Evansville clawed its way back as a pair of Jaylon Brown buckets and a Mislav Brzoja 3-pointer got the Aces back within one at 22-21 inside of the 8-minute mark.  WSU utilized an and-one by Markis McDuffie to take a 32-24 lead before another Brzoja triple made it a 32-27 game at the half.

 

Adam Wing’s second trey of the night marked the first points of the second half and got UE within a pair at 32-30, but Wichita came back as a Conner Frankamp triple seven minutes into the period gave them their largest lead of the day at 44-35.  Still down by nine at 50-41, the Aces made a 7-0 run over the course of just a minute.  Brzoja registered the first five points of the run before Jaylon Brown capped it off with a jumper to make it a 50-48 score inside of seven minutes remaining.

 

A 4-0 run put the Shockers back up at 54-48, but an old-fashioned 3-point play by Egidijus Mockevicius got UE within a possession at 54-51.  Back-to-back buckets by Brown inside the 4-minute mark tied the score up at 57-57, but a triple from Evan Wessel put the Shockers back on top at 60-57.  Another triple in the final minutes by the Shockers put the finishing touches on the win.

 

Saturday will mark the first in a stretch of three home contests in four dates as the Purple Aces welcome Bradley to the Ford Center.  The game is set for 3 p.m.

 

North Alum Presents Interactive Science Program at Highland

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Thursday, Jan. 7. —  8:30-9:30 AM;  12:00-1:00 PM; and 1:25-2:25 PM

Highland Elementary

 

Background: Megan Wade, a North High School grad and a junior at Anderson University (a science education major who wants to come back to Evansville to teach) is presenting an interactive and highly visual science program to several classes of students.  Megan will be doing a series of experiments set to music for the kids; explaining the experiments after and then working with the kids on two, hands-on experiments.   This is an event she has created through her experiences at Anderson University.

 

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IS IT TRUE JANUARY 7, 2016

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IS IT TRUE we hope that City Council attorney Josh Clayborne will acknowledged that the CCO was correct in stating that one of the qualifications for being a member of the Evansville Police Merit Commission is that the appointee must be a resident voters of the County?

IS IT TRUE we were also correct when we pointed out that City Council appointee Brandon Scott to the Evansville Police Merit Commission wasn’t a resident voters of the County at the time he was elected to that position?

IS IT TRUE because Brandon Scott wasn’t a resident voters of Vanderburgh County when he was elected to this position we wonder if this disqualifies him from serving on the Evansville Police Merit Commission?

IS IT TRUE we expect that City Council attorney Josh Clayborne will contend that Brandon Scott can register to vote just before he gets sworn in as Police Merit Commissioner and by doing so this will make him a legal member of this board?

IS IT TRUE  if you look at the Police Merit Commission code on the city site, it does not mention “registered voter”?  …It says “resident voter” of the county”? …we guess it hinges on the legal definition of “resident voter” verses “registered voter”?

IS IT TRUE Democratic party Chairman Rob Faulkner recently held a meeting of office holders to discuss future political strategy?  …he’s about a year late holding a political strategy meeting?

IS IT TRUE that long term Pigeon Township Trustee Mary Hart has abruptly resigned her Vice Chairmanship position with the Vanderburgh Democratic party?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that many citizens of the 4th Ward are extremely upset about the way Missy Mosby,  Jonathan Weavers and Anne Hargis  offended Rev Brooks and his supporters at Mondays City Council meeting?  …we were told that Missy Mosby and Jonathan Weaver better forget selling or listing any houses in the 4th ward?  …we were  told that Anne Hargis should expect very little support with her not-for -profit organization from some of the citizens of the 4th Ward?

IS IT TRUE  that ERC President is tamping down expectations about Evansville’s ability to retain the Evansville Icemen? …that neither the Icemen owner Ron Geary nor the Mayor’s office are expressing optimism on reaching an agreement?  …we predict both sides will give in a little and the Icemen will stay in Evansville?  …we also predict that Ron Geary will teach Mayor Lloyd Winnecke’s  and his Chief of Staff Steve Schaefer a thing or two about the art of negotations?

NA3HL announces Divisional Stars of the Week presented by Easton Hockey

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Honors this week go to Quinn Fuchs (North Iowa), Jarrett Scheibel (Helena),  

Mike Kelley (Evansville) and Ryan Dunner (Texas)

 

FRISCO, TEXAS – The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) today announced the Divisional Stars of the Week presented by Easton Hockey for the week ending January 3, 2016. The divisional stars of the week is an award given each week of the regular season to the top performing players in each of the six divisions of the NA3HL as nominated by their head coaches.

 

Central Division Star of the Week: Quinn Fuchs, forward, North Iowa Bulls

The North Iowa Bulls line-up has gotten deeper with the addition of forward Quinn Fuchs, 20, and that was evident again this weekend as the Bulls ran their winning streak to 25 straight games with a weekend home-and-home sweep of the Rochester Ice Hawks. The native of Minot, ND, who began the season with the Minotauros in the NAHL, scored three goals in the series to help the Bulls keep their winning streak going. On New Year’s Eve, Fuchs (5’7/160) scored twice, including the game-winning goal, in a 6-1 road win. On Saturday night, Fuchs scored again in a 7-2 home win. He was also a +4 on the weekend. In 12 games with the Bulls this season, Fuchs has 10 points. “Quinn has been really good for us lately and his goal production is something we hope he continues to deliver,” said North Iowa head coach Todd Sanden.

2nd Star: Matt Wolter, D, La Crosse Freeze

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jerame Schuetzle, F, La Crosse Freeze – Jeff Solow, D, North Iowa Bulls

 

East Division Star of the Week: No Games

 

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Jarrett Scheibel, forward, Helena Bighorns

The Helena Bighorns picked up two more wins this weekend and forward Jarrett Scheibel played a big role in the victories. The native of New Ulm, MN, racked up eight points and was a +6 in the two wins. On Friday, Scheibel (6’3/205) had two goals and three assists in a 9-1 home win over the Glacier Nationals. The next night, he had a goal and two assists in a 7-6 overtime win in Billings against the Bulls. In seven games played this season, Scheibel has nine points, eight of which came this weekend. “Jarrett had an outstanding couple of games this weekend. He unfortunately spend the first half of the season out of the line-up and spent that time refining his game and that showed this weekend. In his time playing for me he has never had so much patience with the puck. Jarrett will be a huge part of our race to make playoffs within our division,” said Helena head coach Jon Jonasson.

2nd Star: Reed Kelly, F, Yellowstone Quake

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ryan Daugherty, F, Helena Bighorns - Tristan Henrichs, F, Billings Bulls – Chris Nicolai, F, Billings Bulls

 

Midwest Division Star of the Week: Mike Kelley, forward, Evansville Thunderbolts

It was a memorable weekend for the Evansville Thunderbolts, who not only racked up 11 goals in two games against the Point Mallard Ducks, but also picked up their first NA3HL win with a 7-4 win on Sunday. Forward Mike Kelley was one of those Thunderbolt players who stood out and contributed as the native of Fort Wayne, IN, recorded five points in the two-game series. Kelley (5’9/160) had a goal and an assist in a 7-4 loss on Saturday, but then turned it around and recorded a goal and two assists in a 7-4 win on Sunday as Evansville finally broke through with their first win of the season. Kelly, 17, was a +3 on the weekend and ranks 3rd on the team in scoring with 24 points in 22 games played. “I’m very excited for Mike to receive this award. He had a great weekend and gave us that offensive spark we needed for our first win. Mike along with the whole team have improved all year and looking forward for more to come,” said Evansville head coach Scott Fankhouser.

2nd Star: Dakota Wilson, F, Nashville Jr. Predators

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Andrej Buchko, F, Peoria Mustangs – Jon Grimm, F, Evansville Thunderbolts – Ross Lipic, G, Peoria Msutangs – Nicholas Ottenbacher, G, Nashville Jr. Predators

 

South Division Star of the Week: Ryan Dunner, forward, Texas Jr. Brahmas

The Texas Jr. Brahmas widened their lead in the South Division with a three-game home sweep of the Louisiana Drillers. Forward Ryan Dunner, 19, was at the forefront again with another strong performance, totaling eight points and a +9 rating in the three wins. On Friday, the native of Glassboro, NJ, had the game-winning goal in a 5-1 win. On Saturday, Dunner (5’10/180) had two goals, including another game-winner, and added two assists in a 5-0 win. On Sunday, Dunner had another goal and added two assists in a 6-0 win. For the season, Dunner leads the NA3HL in scoring with 55 points in 29 games played. “Ryan once again proved to be a game changer for us this weekend. He is having an absolutely outstanding season for us to this point and I am hoping it translates to new opportunities at the next level for him, be that in the NAHL this season or college next season. He is working really hard, is a great teammate  and deserves all the accolades and opportunities that come his way,” said Texas head coach Al Rooney.

2nd Star: Brandon Perrone, G, Texas Jr. Brahmas

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): None

 

West Division Star of the Week: No Nominations

 

Last Year’s ISTEP Pass Rates Released Today

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ISTEP pass rates were officially released throughout the state this morning and despite the drops predicted by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation in letters written to the governor and legislators last February – EVSC pass rates decreased fewer percentage points than other school districts that are similar in size and demographics.

These scores announced today, are coming to schools throughout the state almost a full year after taking the test. Normally results of ISTEP are returned in late spring or early summer, giving educators time to study the data and look at specific student results to develop plans to help students improve.

“The lack of timely data from the 2015 ISTEP test is a huge disservice to our students, families, teachers, schools, and communities. At this point, there is little actionable use for the data,” said Superintendent David Smith. “No patient would tolerate their physician making an action plan based upon year-old data.” But, Smith added, the EVSC has continued to utilize other metrics and strategies to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

What EVSC is seeing is that its strategies are working, and student growth is evident in many areas, Smith said. Some of the strategies include specific, targeted extra help or interventions for students; as well as remediation in known areas of need. Additionally, Professional Learning Communities are established in every school – where teachers pore over student data and work together to plan and strategize how best to teach subjects; and how to help struggling students or how to further encourage high achievers.

Catherine Minihan, EVSC associate superintendent for strategy and accountability, also noted that in looking at the success and growth in students in the third grade last school year, “when you set a high bar for students, they can get there – but you need to set the goal and stick with it, and then we need to give students time to accomplish it.  She said last year’s third grade students would have been kindergarten students when the state and EVSC first began teaching a more rigorous college and career readiness curriculum, and a different, more technology-rich type of preparation, so their performance is an indication that our students are quite capable of reaching this higher bar. The 2014-15 ISTEP was a new test, measuring new, more rigorous college and career standards, with multi-dimensional testing types – including tech-enhanced questions.

While the EVSC was pleased with the growth many students have shown; and the positive comparison to other similar schools in the state, Minihan pointed out that the EVSC still has many unresolved cases that were submitted to the testing company CTB.

“We still have 500 test results that came back as ‘undetermined’ which is a much higher number than in previous years, and we have received minimal information regarding these scores. Additionally we have students whose scores from Part 1 and Part 2 have not been matched; computer generated responses that were not scored, and a student who took the test in Braille whose results never came back,” Minihan said. Correspondence with CTB has been taking place since the first iteration of scores was released to schools in November and most of these have not been resolved by CTB.

Smith thanked teachers and families for the hard work and the patience in waiting for results. “We have already moved on,” he said, and “are continuing to use the strategies we know are working.”
The first round of this year’s ISTEP tests begin the end of February.

Winter Jam is just 3 weeks away

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Dr. Bucshon, House Force President’s Hand on ObamaCare Repeal, Planned Parenthood Funding

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On Wednesday, the House passed a budget reconciliation package that dismantles ObamaCare and defunds Planned Parenthood. This legislation will reach the President’s desk for the first time ever.

 

“ObamaCare isn’t living up to the president’s promises and families are worse off because of that failure. Meanwhile, the country’s largest abortion provider still receives taxpayer dollars, despite the organization’s questionable handling and possible sale of fetal tissue. With this vote, Congress finally sends a bill defunding Planned Parenthood and dismantling ObamaCare to President Obama’s desk after years of being stalled by Senate Democrats.

 

“As a physician, I want every American to have access to quality, affordable healthcare. I support this bill because it puts us on a path to healthcare reform that empowers patients, not bureaucrats. It also diverts money originally directed to Planned Parenthood to community health centers that do not participate in abortions, but provide more comprehensive healthcare services for women. At its core, this bill is about improving our healthcare system for everyone and protecting the most vulnerable among us.

 

“The president now has a clear choice to make, which he and his allies must defend to the American people.”

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. is a physician and Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving his third term representing Indiana’s 8th Congressional district. The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warrick counties.  

EPA Releases the First of Four Preliminary Risk Assessments for Insecticides Potentially Harmful to Bees

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First-of-its-kind assessment delivers on President Obama’s National Pollinator Strategy

WASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some pollinators. EPA’s assessment, prepared in collaboration with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, indicates that imidacloprid potentially poses risk to hives when the pesticide comes in contact with certain crops that attract pollinators.

“Delivering on the President’s National Pollinator Strategy means EPA is committed not only to protecting bees and reversing bee loss, but for the first time assessing the health of the colony for the neonicotinoid pesticides,” said Jim Jones Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “Using science as our guide, this preliminary assessment reflects our collaboration with the State of California and Canada to assess the results of the most recent testing required by EPA.”

The preliminary risk assessment identified a residue level for imidacloprid of 25 ppb, which sets a threshold above which effects on pollinator hives are likely to be seen, and at that level and below which effects are unlikely. These effects include decreases in pollinators as well as less honey produced. .

For example, data show that citrus and cotton may have residues of the pesticide in pollen and nectar above the threshold level. Other crops such as corn and leafy vegetables either do not produce nectar or have residues below the EPA identified level. Additional data is being generated on these and other crops to help EPA evaluate whether imidacloprid poses a risk to hives.

The imidacloprid assessment is the first of four preliminary pollinator risk assessments for the neonicotinoid insecticides. Preliminary pollinator risk assessments for three other neonicotinoids, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, and dinotefuran, are scheduled to be released for public comment in December 2016.

A preliminary risk assessment of all ecological effects for imidacloprid, including a revised pollinator assessment and impacts on other species such as aquatic and terrestrial animals and plants will also be released in December 2016.

In addition to working with California, EPA coordinated efforts with Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Canada’s Imidacloprid pollinator-only assessment – also released today – reaches the same preliminary conclusions as EPA’s report.

The 60-day public comment period will begin upon publication in the Federal Register. After the comment period ends, EPA may revise the pollinator assessment based on comments received and, if necessary, take action to reduce risks from the insecticide.

In 2015, EPA proposed to prohibit the use of pesticides that are toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids, when crops are in bloom and bees are under contract for pollination services.  The Agency temporarily halted the approval of new outdoor neonicotinoid pesticide uses until new bee data is submitted and pollinator risk assessments are complete.

EPA encourages stakeholders and interested members of the public to visit the imidacloprid docket and sign up for email alerts to be automatically notified when the agency opens the public comment period for the pollinator-only risk assessment. The risk assessment and other supporting documents will be available in the docket today at:http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketBrowser;rpp=25;so=DESC;sb=postedDate;po=0;dct=SR;D=EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0844.

EPA is also planning to hold a webinar on the imidacloprid assessment in early February.  The times and details will be posted at:  http://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/how-we-assess-risks-pollinators

 

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