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Governor Pence to Offer Remarks at Veterans Day Ceremony in West Lafayette

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Governor Mike Pence, joined by First Lady Karen Pence, will offer remarks at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Indiana Veterans’ Home.

 

“This Veteran’s Day, I urge Hoosiers across our state to extend thanks to the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces,” said Governor Pence. “More than half a million veterans call Indiana home. By simply extending our appreciation to Hoosier veterans, we make one more installment in a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay.”

 

Wednesday, November 11: 

 

1:00 p.m. EST – Governor Pence to offer remarks at annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Indiana Veterans’ Home

*Media are welcome to attend and are asked to RSVP to Tamara Smith (tamsmith@ivh.in.gov) by 2 p.m. today.

Indiana Veterans’ Home – MacArthur Auditorium, 3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN

 

Thank You Veterans

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Bargain book sale to benefit Library

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The public is invited to a book sale this weekend at Central Library. The Friends, a committee of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Foundation, will hold a smaller version of their popular annual book sale this Saturday and Sunday, November 13 and 14, in the library’s Browning Events Room.

 

Sale hours are Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

 

Hundreds of books, as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, will be for sale. Most items are priced just 50 cents to $2. Admission is free, and cash and checks will be accepted. Bring bags or boxes to carry your purchases, or bags will be available at the sale.

 

Proceeds from book sales help fund Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library programs and projects.

 

Governor Pence Statement on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Ruling on President’s Executive Action on Immigration

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Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement in response to the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the injunction against President Obama’s executive action on immigration.

 

“We welcome the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that the president cannot unilaterally change the law.  This lawsuit has never been about immigration.  It is about denying states such as ours the opportunity to be represented in policymaking through our elected members of Congress. This ruling is an important step in restoring the rule of law and proper balance in our constitutional system of government.”

Oak Hill Speech Pathologist Receives November Cause for Applause

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Jamie Smith, speech pathologist at Oak Hill School, is the November recipient of the EVSC’s Cause for Applause Award.  The Cause for Applause awards recognize employees who go above and beyond normal job duties.

 

Smith was nominated for the award by one of her students, now a seventh grader at North Junior High. In her nomination letter, the student, who has a stuttering problem, wrote that Smith is always available at any time to help. “Over the summer I was having some problems with my fluency so I emailed her and she gave me different strategies to help me out.” The student goes on to say that Smith has also offered to Skype and do private classes so further help her progression over the summer. During the school year, Smith takes the extra time to email her students the day before to remind them of their speech appointment the next day.

 

The student ends her letter by stating, “She [Smith] works very hard and is great at what she does. She definitely deserves the Cause for Applause award!”

 

Anyone can nominate an employee of the EVSC for the award. Deadline for nominations is the third Friday of each month. Go to http://www.evscschools.com/community/nominate-evsc-employees-exemplary-work for the nomination form. Paper forms are available at the schools for those without access to the Internet.

Veterans Day Military Discounts: Restaurants

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The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts on restaurants for 2015. Please check back frequently as the list is updated daily.

All of the following discounts have been confirmed for 2015, either through press release or direct communication with the company.

Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO’s include groups like the VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA, FRA, and the American Legion), or in some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.

Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs – be sure contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.

Make sure to visit the Military.com Discounts Center for more discounts and articles. And sign up for the Military Deals and Discounts Newsletter to get even more discounts and information in your inbox on how Military Families can save big.

2015 Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings:

Applebee’s — Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on November 11.

*NEW* Arooga’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a fixed menu on November 11.

Bar Louie – On November 10 and 11, veterans and active military personnel get a free meal up to a $12 value.

Bob Evans — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free breakfast from a select menu on November 11.

Bonanza Steakhouses — Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11, 4 pm to close.

California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11.

Cattlemens — Active, inactive, and retired military personnel get a free Small Sirloin Steak Dinner on November 11.

Cheeseburger in Paradise — Active and retired military personnel receive a complimentary burger with fries on November 11.

Chili’s — Veterans and active military service members get a free entrée from a limited menu on November 11.

*NEW* Cracker Barrel — Veterans get a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert during lunch and dinner onNovember 11.

Denny’s — Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on November 11, from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations.

*NEW* Figaro’s Pizza — Veterans and active duty service members get a complimentary medium 1-topping pizza on November 11.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — Active duty military and veterans get a free lunch or dinner entrée on November 11.

Friendly’s — Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu on Veterans Day,November 11.

Golden Corral — Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be available on November 11, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.

*NEW* Gordon Biersch — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free appetizer on November 11.

Hooters — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations on November 11.

IHOP— On November 11, participating IHOP Restaurants offer veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

*NEW* IKEA — Veterans get a free entrée from November 8 through 11.

*NEW* Johnny Carino’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal with their choice of unlimited soup or salad from a Veterans Day Menu on November 11.

Krystal — Active and retired military receive a free Krystal Chicken or Sausage Biscuit from 6 AM to 11:00 AM on November 11.

Little Caesars — Veterans and active military members receive a free $5 Lunch Combo from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. on November 11.

*NEW* Logan’s Roadhouse — In addition to the 10% military discount offered every day, military and former military guests will also receive a free dessert on November 11.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — On November 8, participating McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants will offer a complimentary entree to veterans from a special menu.

Max & Erma’s – On November 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo meal.

Menchie’s –  All active and retired military personnel will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on November 11.

Mission BBQ — Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich and a slice of cake on November 11.

O’Charley’s – Veterans and active duty service members get a free $9.99 meal on November 9, as well as free pie on November 11.

*NEW* Olive Garden – On November 11, all veterans and current service members get a free meal from a limited menu. Family members dining with them enjoy 10% off of their meals.

On the Border — Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free meal from the “Create Your Own Combo menu” on November  11.

Orange Leaf — Veterans and active duty military get a free cup of froyo on November 11.

Outback Steakhouse – All active and former service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.

*NEW* Pizza Schmizza — Veterans and active duty service members get a free slice of pizza on November 11, between 1 and 4 p.m.

Ponderosa Steakhouse — Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11, 4 pm to close.

Red Hot & Blue — Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on November 9, 10 and 11. Coupon required.

*NEW* Red Lobster — Veterans, reserve and active-duty military personnel receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu from November 9 through November 12.

*NEW* Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11.

Rock and Brews — Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary pulled pork sandwich with a side choice throughout the day on November 11.

Ruby Tuesday — Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill — Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill is offering the choice between complimentary hummus served with grilled herb flatbread or garlic cheese bread on November 11.

Shoney’s — Shoney’s will offer a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty service members on November 11.

Sizzler — Sizzler offers active duty and veteran military members a free lunch and beverage from a limited menu on November 11 until 4 p.m.

Spaghetti Warehouse — From November 9 through November 11buy one entrée and get the second entrée free. Coupon required.

Sticky Fingers — Veterans, active, inactive or retired servicemen and servicewomen get a free entrée up to a $12.99 value on November 11. In addition to the free meal, veterans who dine-in get a coupon valued at $10 to be used on their next visit.

Texas Roadhouse — Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.

TGIFridays — Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from a select menu on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill – Veterans and active military get a free entrée or individual pizza with an entrée or pizza purchase of equal or greater value on November 11.

Village Inn — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free breakfast on November 11 from a select menu at participating locations. Village Inn is also providing a “Thank you For Your Service Card valid for 20% off on the next visit.

Wienerschnitzel — Veterans and active duty military receive a free Chili Dog and a small Pepsi on November 11.

World of Beer – All veterans and current service members receive a free select draught beer on November 11.

IS IT TRUE we want to remind to to vote in todays CCO “READERS POLL? …todays question is; “Do feel that EPD Public Information Officer Jason Cullum should be allowed to censor the CCO from getting Daily Activities police reports”?

 

 

 

VETERANS DAY BY THE NUMBERS

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By Tom Purcell

“I had no idea that many men and women have served our country in our armed forces.”

“Ah, yes, you refer to Veterans Day facts and figures shared by the U.S. Census Bureau. Did you know there are 19.3 million U.S. veterans living today? Roughly half are 65 and older. Nearly 2 million are under the age of 35.”

“That’s interesting stuff. Those older than 65 served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and the 2 million under 35 served mostly in Iraq and Afghanistan after 911?”

“You are correct. According to statistics released by the Department of Veterans Affairs, World War II vets are dying at a rate of approximately 492 a day. This means there are approximately only 855,070 veterans remaining of the 16 million who served our nation in World War II.”

“The greatest generation!”

“My father served in the Korean War. He is 82. Of the 5.7 million who served during that war, 2 million veterans are still with us.”

“What about the Vietnam War?”

“Of the 8.7 million veterans who served in that horrific war, 7 million are still alive. To round out the numbers, 5.5 million veterans served during the Gulf War era, which spans 1990 to the present. Roughly 4.4 million veterans served during peacetime. Other veterans had it awfully tough.”

“How so?”

“Nearly 63,000 living veterans served during the Vietnam War and both periods of the Gulf War. They served from August 1990 through August 2001 and then from September 2001 and beyond.”

“God bless them for their service.”

“Some of our living veterans served through three wartime periods! Nearly 37,000 served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.”

“Wow.”

“The makeup of the armed services is changing as our demographics change. Though nearly 80 percent are ‘non-Hispanic white,’ nearly 12 percent are black, 6 percent are Hispanic, 1.5 percent are Asian and nearly 2.5 percent are Native Americans, Alaskans and Hawaiians.”

“What about women who serve?”

“Those numbers are growing, too. There are currently 1.6 million female veterans in our country.”

“We are lucky to still have these men and women with us and the purpose of Veterans Day is to honor all of those who have served. But what about the people who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country?”

“Did you know that nearly 1 million Americans have died for their country? Approximately 4,500 died during the American revolution.”

“I did not know that. What about our bloody Civil War?”

“Bloody is the right word. Nearly 370,000 Union soldiers and 135,000 Confederate soldiers died during that war. We lost nearly 120,000 veterans in World War I and nearly 405,000 in World War II. The Korean War claimed 34,000 and the Vietnam War 48,000.”

“Those are sobering numbers.”

“If there is any silver lining as far as war goes, it is that our modern war-fighting techniques and medical technologies are resulting in fewer battlefield deaths. Of the 1.5 million who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, we have suffered approximately 6,500 losses. However, nearly 50,000 were wounded and many of them are still suffering from their disabilities.”

“We need to do more to help our suffering veterans.”

“That is exactly what Veterans Day is about. It is a special day when we honor all of those who have served. It is also a great day to give back.”

“Give back?”

“We can volunteer at a local veterans’ organization or provide financial support. CharityWatch.org has a list of legitimate organizations that provide help and resources to disabled veterans. I’m going to donate $50 now.”

“Now that’s the kind of Veterans Day number I prefer!”

IS IT TRUE we want to remind to to vote in todays CCO “READERS POLL? …todays question is; “Do feel that EPD Public Information Officer Jason Cullum should be allowed to censor the CCO from getting Daily Activities police reports”?

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D.J. Balentine named to Lute Olson Watch List

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University of Evansville senior D.J. Balentine has been named to the 2015 Lute Olson Award Preseason Watch List in an announcement on Monday afternoon.

 

The Lute Olson Award is presented annually to the nation’s top Division I player who has played at least two seasons.  Freshmen and transfers are not eligible.  The award is named in honor of Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson, who won 780 games in 34 seasons.  Twenty-four of those seasons were spent at the University of Arizona.

 

Balentine returns for his senior season with the Purple Aces after leading the team through a perfect run in the 2015 CollegeInsider.com Tournament where he was named the Most Valuable Player.  That run, coupled with the return of all five starters have UE picked second in the Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Poll.

 

Beginning the season with a total of 1,750 points, Balentine is the #2 scorer in the nation since the beginning of the 2013-14 season, behind only Tyler Haws of BYU.  Balentine has scored 1,475 points in the last two seasons while Haws has notched 1,543.

 

With a 95-65 win in the exhibition game against Wabash in the rearview mirror, Balentine and the Purple Aces have their sights set on Sunday’s regular season opener against Southeast Missouri State.  The game is set for 2 p.m. at the Ford Center.

 

Women’s soccer to face top seed Florida State in NCAA Tournament

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After defeating Loyola in penalty kicks to win the Missouri Valley Conference Title, the University of Evansville women’s soccer team found out its NCAA Tournament on Monday afternoon as the Purple Aces will head to Tallahassee, Fla. to face the top national seed – Florida State.

 

The NCAA Tournament match will take place at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 13 in Tallahassee.

 

“We’re excited, obviously it will be a challenge,” Aces head coach Krista McKendree said.  “The speed and physical play is something that we have not faced this season, but I think our girls will be energized enough to go out there and put their girls under some pressure as much as possible.”

 

Florida State earned its third ACC Tournament Championship in a row thanks to a victory over top-seeded Virginia on Sunday.  The Seminoles took down the Cavaliers by a 7-6 tally in penalty kicks to earn the win.  The defending national champions went 14-2-4 in 2015 and their victory on Sunday came against a 16-1-2 Cavalier squad.

 

“It is not surprising to me that we are playing such a high seed,” McKendree continued.  “I was expecting one of the very top teams and we’ll be ready to play.”

 

Evansville earned its fifth NCAA appearance thanks to a victory over Loyola by a 5-3 tally in penalty kicks on Sunday.  UE’s other appearances in the tournament came in 1998, 1999, 2001 and, most recently, 2008.

 

Sunday’s win gave the Aces their seventh Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship and the first since defeating Indiana State by a 2-0 final in 2008.  UE won the league tournament each season from 1996 through 1999 and again in 2001.

 

The winner of Friday evenings match will take on either LSU or South Alabama in the second round, which will take place between Nov. 20 and 22.

 

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