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USI finishes 2015 calendar at home

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball concludes the 2015 calendar year in the friendly confines of the Physical Activities Center, hosting Spalding University Saturday at 1 p.m. and Purdue University North Central December 30 at 7 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.

The USI home games against Spalding and Purdue North Central concludes the non-conference portion of the 2015-16 schedule. The Screaming Eagles are 6-2 against non-conference opponents this year, 3-1 at the PAC.

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

Eagles are perfect at Bellarmine Classic. USI was a perfect two-for-two at the Bellarmine Classic, defeating Shaw University, 85-64, and St. Catharine College, 94-63. Senior forward George Edwards and freshman guard Alex Stein led the way with 14.0 points per games, while junior guard Jeril Taylorfollowed with 13.5 points per contest and a last week’s team-best 20 versus St. Catharine.

Neutral site games in 2015-16. After the Bellarmine Classic, USI is 3-1 in neutral site games, outscoring the opponents, 85.0-74.5. Freshman Alex Stein is on top of the scoring column with 16.0 points per game.

Four in double-digits to start the year.  USI has four players averaging in double-digit to start the 2015-16 campaign. Junior guard Jeril Taylor and freshman guard Alex Stein are currently on top of the USI scoring column with 15.3 and 14.4 points per game, respectively, while senior forward George Edwards is third with 13.0 points per contest and junior guard Bobo Drummond rounds out the double-digit scorers with 12.7 points per outing.

At home in 2015-16. USI is 5-1 at the Physical Activities Center in 2015-16 and is outscoring the opposition by 12.8 points, 92.8-80.2 points per game. Junior guard Jeril Taylor leads the Eagles at home with 16.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest.

USI vs. Spalding. USI and Shaw University will be matching up in men’s basketball for the first time in the history of the two programs this week.

Spalding in 2015-16. The Golden Eagles of Spalding University are 2-6 in 2015-16, losing six of their last seven contests after starting the year with a win. Spalding started the week by losing to Centre College, 46-43, Tuesday night. More on Spalding can be found at SpaldingAthletics.com.

USI vs. Purdue North Central. USI leads the all-time series with Purdue University North Central, 2-0, and will be playing the Panthers for the first time since 1973-74.  The Eagles won the last battle, 100-77, at home during the 1973-74 season.

Purdue North Central in 2015-16. The Panthers of PNC, who have two contests before visiting USI at the PAC on December 30, are 8-6 overall this year. More on Purdue North Central can be found at PNCAthletics.com.

 

Daily Off Topic Forum December 17, 2015

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Adopt A Pet

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Peppa is a 3-year-old female brown tabby. She is a cuddle bug, likes other cats, and is very outgoing! She’s been waiting on a home for months. Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Joe Kiefer Won’t Seek Re-election For Another Term As Vanderburgh County Commissioner

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Press Release forDec 17, 2015

As of the end of this term I will have served 5 years as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner. Over that time we have:

• Completed the University Parkway to Diamond Ave.
• Widened Green River Road to 5 lanes
• Renovated and leased out 100% of the Old Courthouse
• Completed the Burdette Park-USI trail
• Secured naming rights for the Old National Events Plaza
• Among others

I am proud of what we have accomplished.

Over the past year, I have taken over the ownership and day to day operations of Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services. With the increased responsibilities and success of my business I have come to the decision not to seek re-election for another term as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner.

I have been in local government since 1998. Because of my desire to continue in public service, in the next few weeks I will be looking at other opportunities to serve our community.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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SPONSORED BY DEFENSE ATTORNEY IVAN ARNAEZ.
DON’T GO TO COURT ALONE. CALL IVAN ARNAEZ @ 812-424-6671.

 

 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office this week.

Dennis Franklin Burris Battery with moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony

Donald James Fleek Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Gary Edward French Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony

Katrel Ormond Benaugh Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony

Nathan Paul Dillon Dealing in marijuana, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Shawn Tyler Finch Dealing in marijuana, Level 5 felony

John Jacob Inkenbrandt Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Dustin Geoffery Ireland Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Legend Drug deception, Level 6 felony

Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Cory William Lyles Theft, Level 6 felony

William Lawrence Middleton Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

Zachary Ty Wilhite Dealing in marijuana, Level 6 felony

Joshua Randall Woods Dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance, Level 5 felony

Dealing in marijuana, Level 5 felony

Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, Class C misdemeanor

William Joseph Higdon Failure to register as a sex or violent offender, Level 6 felony

Michael Wayne Hayes Possession of altered handgun, Level 5 felony

Hans M. Luther Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor

Luke Anthony Blankenship Rape, Level 3 felony

Battery resulting in bodily injury, Class A misdemeanor

Austin Keith Koutz McShanog Forgery, Level 6 felony

Mark Alan Smith Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Kenneth J. Jones Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Eric Brandon Crowe Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felony

Dealing in marijuana, Level 6 felony

Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Daniel N. Rivera Valli Criminal recklessness, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Shiquita Michelle Merriweather Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Jason Michael Coughlin Stalking, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Class A misdemeanor

Battery, Class B misdemeanor

Ivy Tech And Deaconess To Announce Innovative New Partnership

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PRESS CONFERENCE

EVANSVILLE, IN- Ivy Tech Community College Chancellor, Jonathan Weinzapfel and Deaconess Health System President and Chief Executive Officer, Linda White, will announce an exciting new partnership at a press conference Thursday, December 17th at 2:30 p.m. (CST).

PRESS CONFERENCE: Ivy Tech Community College & Deaconess Health SystemThursday, December 17th
2:30 p.m. (CST) Deaconess Hospital (front/main lobby), 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 
  This event is open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Deaconess was founded in 1892 by a group of Protestant ministers and laymen who felt called to care for the sick. More than 120 years later, Deaconess Health System has become the premier provider of health care services to three states and 26 counties. We continue our mission of providing quality health care services with a compassionate and caring spirit to the community.

Deaconess Health System consists of six hospitals in Southern Indiana: Deaconess Hospital, Deaconess Gateway Hospital, The Women’s Hospital, The Heart Hospital, Deaconess Cross Pointe, and HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital. Additionally, the health system includes Deaconess Clinic, a fully integrated multispecialty group featuring primary care physicians as well as top specialty doctors. Also included in the health system are a freestanding Cancer Center, Urgent Care facilities, a network of preferred hospitals and doctors, more than 20 care sites, and multiple partnerships with

TROPICANA EVANSVILLE ANNOUNCES CHARITY TOURNAMENT RESULTS

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Since 1996, Tropicana Evansville has celebrated the spirit of the holiday season by hosting charity slot and blackjack tournaments at their Evansville casino in the month of December.  These tournaments are unique in that players’ entry fees are either a new toy valued at $10 or more, or $10 or more in cash.  The generosity of Tropicana Evansville’s players is exhibited through the many toys collected and money donated.  This year’s tournaments were held Wednesday, December 2 through Sunday, December 6.

All proceeds benefit two area organizations, Salvation Army’s Toy Town and Santa Clothes Club. Tropicana Evansville has a 19-year history with both organizations and has donated more than 19,150 toys ($191,500 value) and $38,430 to assist them in their efforts over the years.

Please join Tropicana Evansville’s Sponsorship & Donations Coordinator, Kim Henning, Salvation Army Captain, Scott Strissel and President of Santa Clothes Club, Doug Duell for the announcement of this year’s tournament community charity contribution results on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 9:00AM (CST) in Tropicana Evansville’s riverfront pavilion.

This year, 1,549 toy donations ($15,490 value), was raised for Salvation Army Toy Town and will be distributed to needy families during the holiday season. Also, $2,680 in cash donations will go to Santa Clothes Club to provide new clothing for needy grade school children whose names are obtained through area school programs.

ST. MARY’S MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY OFFERS FREE MAMMOGRAMS FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY

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St. Mary’s Mobile Digital Mammography is coming to your community soon. Digital pictures can be magnified, adjusted and previewed to see certain areas that regular film cannot. There are fewer retakes and sharper images. Digital mammograms use less radiation, making them safer for patients.  All screenings include mammograms and education about breast health and early detection of breast cancer.

Participants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  • You must be between 35 to 40 years old to receive your baseline (or initial) mammogram.
  • Annual mammograms should begin at age 40.
  • It must have been at least one year since your last mammogram.
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance are accepted.
  • Assistance is available for those who qualify.

St. Mary’s received the “Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer” grant from the Greater Evansville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, and the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust “Power of  Hope” grant,  which helps fund the screenings.

To schedule your screening or for more information, please call St. Mary’s Wellness Center at 1.877.580.3883 or 812.485.5723.

Here is the Mobile Digital Mammogram schedule through February 2016.

  • St. Mary’s Breast Center, 100 St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh, IN

Wednesday, December 30th

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 6th

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

  • Memorial Baptist Church, 605 Canal Street, Evansville, IN

Tuesday, January 19th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • Tulip Tree Family Health Care, 123 N McCreary St., Ft. Branch, IN

Thursday, February 4th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • Lynnville United Methodist Church, 210 E 3rd St. Lynnville, IN

Thursday, February 11th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

15 ANNUAL “CHRISTMAS IN THE HOOD” SPONSORED BY COINS

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On December 19, 2015 is the 15 Annual “CHRISTMAS IN THE HOOD” to be held at the CK Newson Center.  The event begins at 10:00 am till the toys ruin out.

Breakfast will be served to the kids in attendence and is sponsored by Bob Evans Restaurant Evansville.

New bikes will be given away during a drawing to 10 lucky kids.  The bikes to be given away were purchased and donated by Fedder’s Properties .  Santa shall be there to present toys and the bikes to the lucky winners.

The event sponsor is “COINS”.  If you would like to help or donate to this event you can contact Civic leader FRED COOK at  812-303-0128 or 812-589-3120.

Tickets for Wichita State game going fast

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Under 100 tickets remain for the University of Evansville men’s basketball game against Wichita State that is set for January 31.

 

With the sales going this well, the upper bowl will be open for the game.  To ensure a great seat, you can still purchase MVC Mini Plans.  You can purchase tickets to five games for as low as $55.  In that package, you get a ticket to the Wichita State, Loyola and Southern Illinois games along with two other conference contests of your choice.

 

For more information or to purchase your tickets, call 812-488-ACES or visit the Carson Center or Ford Center ticket offices.

 

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