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Gray rises on final day of Donald Ross Intercollegiate

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Sophomore Tyler Gray shot the lowest round of the day for the University of Evansville men’s golf team, firing a 1-under 69 to lead the Purple Aces to a tie for 6th place in the event.

 

Gray and senior Rick Voyvodic registered the top finishes for UE, tying for 12th place with scores of 213.  Following a 72 in the opening round, Gray finished with scores of 72 and 69 to finish just three over par in the three rounds of play.  His 69 was the lowest round of the tournament for Evansville.

 

Voyvodic also had a strong tournament.  He opened up with a 70 before shooting rounds of 72 and 71 to also check in at three over par.  Wil Pahud tied for 39th place with a final tally of 220.  He improved in each round, carding a 75 to begin the event before following it up with rounds of 74 and 71.

 

Fourth on the squad was Will Knights.  He finished the tournament with a 224, posting rounds of 75, 75 and 74.  Freshman Joseph Addante round out the starting five with a 225.  He had two stellar rounds, recording a 1-over 71 in the first and third rounds.

 

Individual Zac Turi tied Knights’ score of 224.  After setting his college low with a 70 in the first round, Turi notched scores of 74 and 80 in the final two rounds.

 

Jacksonville swept the team and individual awards.  They took the team championship by one stroke over Gardner-Webb, finishing with a final score of 845.  Appalachian State (850), Wingate (859) and Wofford (862) finished up the top five.  Evansville tied Presbyterian for 6th place with an 863.

 

A 3-way tie ensued for the individual win.  David Wicks and Franck Medale of Jacksonville along with Jeremy Grab from Wofford all finished with scores of 207, three under par.

 

UE will wrap up its fall slate next week at the Dayton Invitational.  It will take place on Monday and Tuesday at NCR South Course in Kettering, Ohio.

Governor Pence to Deliver Remarks at Transportation Corridor Groundbreaking

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Governor Pence will join executives and local officials in Clark County to break ground on phase one of the transportation corridor linking River Ridge Commerce Center and the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville. Later in the day, he will visit Charlestown for a community conversation. Then, Governor Pence will visit the East End Bridge project site. Details below.

 

Wednesday, October 14:

 

11:30 a.m. EDT – Governor Pence will join executives and local officials in Clark County to break ground on phase one of the transportation corridor linking River Ridge Commerce Center and the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville

*Media are welcome to attend.

8th Street and Charlestown

Exiting from I-65, travel east on I-265 to State Road 62. Travel north on State Road 62 (10th Street) until you reach Logistics Avenue, which is the signalized intersection immediately north of the Amazon Fulfillment Center at 900 Patrol Road in Jeffersonville.

 

2:30 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to visit Charlestown for a community conversation with constituents

*Media are welcome to attend.

Wilson Education Center, 2101 Grace Ave., Charlestown, IN

 

4:15 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to visit the East End Bridge project site

*Media are welcome to attend.

Jeffersonville Port Office, 1302 Port Road; Jeffersonville, IN

Riecken Releases Education Plan

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Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken today released her education plan. The Mayor’s responsibility is to bring businesses to Evansville. A large part of this is ensuring that the eligible work force has the skills and training necessary to perform the jobs they would bring. When choosing where to open a business, business owners look for a place were the workforce with the necessary skills exist.

“In the past few months, voters across the city have voiced their concerns to me that our children are not being prepared for available jobs,” said Riecken. “As Mayor, I will work with leaders in education, business and parents to ensure that our children are prepared for these jobs and jobs of the future. We must also work to ensure that adults looking to acquire new skills and trades can do so in a way that is affordable to working families and are geared towards a 21st century workforce.”

Riecken plans to prioritize programs that give students the opportunity for higher learning. She wants to develop a program to help “GAP students”, promote pre-k accredited programs in Evansville, help publicize the EVSC technical educational opportunities at public schools, and expand the education roundtable.

“Higher education needs to be affordable for everyone,” said Riecken. “There is a segment of the student population who want to continue their education after high school, but their families earn too much for them to get financial aid, and too little to afford to send them to college without it. These ‘GAP students’ need our help and as mayor, I will bring a program such as ‘Cities of Promise’ here to Evansville.”

Check out her full plan at www.gailrieckenformayor.com

Gail Riecken is running for Mayor of Evansville and is a former Evansville City Council-woman, Evansville Parks Director, and a current member of the Indiana State House of Representatives. She is a lifelong Evansville resident, has been married for 47 years, and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

THUNDERBOLTS PARTNER WITH EYHA

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THUNDERBOLTS MAKE LONG TERM COMMITMENT TO EVANSVILLE AND EYHA HOCKEY ‘BOLTS TAKING ON THE LEADERSHIP ROLE FOR ALL THAT IS HOCKEY IN EVANSVILLE PARTNERING WITH EYHA TO PROMOTE, GROW GAME AND PRESENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

EVANSVILLE, IN— As the only elite junior hockey team in the State of Indiana, the Evansville ThunderBolts of the NA3HL, have taken yet another major, giant step forward in making a long-term commitment to the city of Evansville, the Tri-State region and the Evansville Youth Hockey Association (EYHA).

On this date, the ThunderBolts organization has revealed detailed plans which will center on a strong partnership with the Evansville Youth Hockey Association (EYHA), expressly to prominently promote and grow the game of hockey in our community.

When the EYHA 2015-16 season opens this upcoming Saturday, October 17th at the ThunderBolts home of Swonder Ice Arena, the ThunderBolts presence will be found and seen virtually everywhere as the organization takes on the major leadership role for all that is hockey in Evansville. For more information, visit www.eyha.us.

Through this unprecedented investment in our area youth, in conjunction with our great game of hockey, the greater Evansville community and the Tri-State region will see ThunderBolts players and coaches on the ice on a regular, weekly basis for purposes of providing all-encompassing teaching and instruction for all of the EYHA member teams and their players who may very well become future star performers for their own local hometown elite junior hockey team, the ThunderBolts. It is yet another of the many ways the ThunderBolts players are paying tribute to our great game that brought them to our great community of Evansville, and with it, the wonderful reception and support they continue to enjoy.

In addition, the EYHA players skating in the 8U group, the elite junior hockey class of 2025, will be proudly wearing “Junior ThunderBolts” jerseys with the big ‘Bolts crest emblazoned on their chest with all of these jerseys donated by the NA3HL ThunderBolts.

With a mission of having a true conscience for the community, the ThunderBolts commitment to hockey leadership in Evansville also will include the introduction of four (4) “TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE” events during the 2015-16 season. Sponsored by the ThunderBolts organization, the next “TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE” event is Saturday, November 7th. To register, visit www.TryHockeyForFree.com.

The ThunderBolts partnership with the Evansville Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) is still another progressive, forward-thinking initiative in growing and promoting the game of hockey while at the same time solidifying the Evansville ThunderBolts long-term commitment and leadership role for the great game of hockey in our community.

IS IT TRUE OCTOBER 14, 2015

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IS IT TRUE Mayor Winnecke newest TV ad stating that because of his leadership unemployment is at a record low in 5 years?  …over the last 3 1/2 Evansville have lost jobs but also pick up some?  …we like see to the official data that backs up the Mayors claim that unemployment is way down in Evansville?  …its obvious that the Mayor and his staff should spend some quality time and visit the really disadvantaged areas of the 4th, 2nd and 3rd Wards to talk with the common folk in a one on one or group setting to find out how many people are not only living in poverty but are chronically unemployed? …it’s time for not only the Mayor but every elected official of this community to join forces to take on the challenges of help correcting our chronically unemployment issues?  …we believe we have the talent and resources to make a measurable difference in improve our chronically unemployment rate?

 IS IT TRUE we do agree with his TV ad that pointed out under the Mayors watch his administration helped rid of several hundred blighted home?  …we commented the Mayor for doing so?  …we know he understands that we have 8 or 9  thousands more blighted homes waiting to be rehab or put on the demolition list?  …we understand that he inherited this unacceptable problem? …we urge the Mayor to take time to review all the suggestions and merits that DMD, George Lumley, Tom Langhorn of the Courier and Press and Brownfield Corp are bringing to the table on ways to attack our unacceptable ‘Blighted Homes ” problem throughout Evansville?  ...we firmly believe we have the desire, talent and the resources to “kick it up a notch” and do better in next several years attacking the “BLIGHTED” home problems?

IS IT TRUE that City Council spent more time debating the merits rejecting the idea of giving themselves a 1% raise rather than discussing giving non union city employees a 1% pay increase in 2016?  …if Council would had passed a 1% pay raise for Council for 2016 they would have save the taxpayers $1,800 in the 2016 budget?  …Missy Mosby, Dan McGinn , Connie Robinson,  Al Lindsey, Dr. Dan Adams and Jonathan Weaver voted to give all non union city employees a 1% pay increase for 2016?  …this vote cost the taxpayers of this community a a whooping $600,000 dollar plus in the 2016 budget?

IS IT TRUE if a business in the private sector were considering giving their employees $600,000 in raises or to table the raises so they can remind competitive in the market place what do think they would do? …the decision would be simple,  they would forgo employees raises in order to insure that everybody keeps their jobs?

IS IT TRUE we wonder how many times in the last 25 years did the City of Evansville had massive job layoffs?  …we wonder how many times have you seen massive job lay offs in the private sector during the last 25 years? …the main reason why people want to work for the City of Evansville is for job security?

IS IT TRUE we wonder if you know of any local small business or corporation that provides their full or part-time employees with the following Health Care Benefit package? …the City of Evansville provides our part time City Council members and full time  non-union city employees Health Care Benefits package that includes: Dental coverage thats has unlimited coverage,  pays one half of Dental bill and the taxpayers pay the other half? … Council and city employees receive one free pair of glasses each year?   …Council and city employees have unlimited access to the City funded “Health Clinic”  and all the Generic Drugs are free? … Council and city employees  have access to “Wellness and Dietitian” consultants at no costs? …Council and city employees receive major discounts from city approved “Physical Fitness”  workout facilities for a nominal fee? …Council and city employees received at no cost a $50,000 Group life insurance policy? …Council and city employees have access to Drug and Alcohol Rehab help at on site treatment at any Accredited Center located anywhere USA with unlimited coverage at very little cost to them?

IS IT TRUE that the above city funded  “Cadillac Family Health Care” plan only cost our part time and full time employees a whooping $68 a month? …we wonder if any local business owners provides their employees with a similar Health Care benefit package that the City of Evansville provides their employees?

IS IT TRUE that our current “Readers Poll” ask;  Do think Council should give city employees a 1% rise that would increase the 2016 City Budget by $600,000?

The City-County Observer is excited to announce that our annual CCO “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD” luncheon for 2015.will be held on October 26, 2015 at Tropicana-Evansville Walnut rooms A and B.? …this years winners of the “Outstanding Community Services Awards” are: Vanderburgh County Commissioner Joe Kifer, well respected local attorney Joe Harrison, Jr, Indiana State Auditor Suzanne Crouch and former Vanderburgh County Sheriff and 8th District Congressmen Brad Ellsworth, Dr. Dan Adams, Dr Steven Becker MD, Tracy Zeller-President of Tracy Zeller Jewelry Holly Dunn-National Motivation Speaker on Domestic Violence, Cheryl Musgrave who currently sits on the Vanderburgh County Board of Zoning Appeals and also is a Commissioner on the Evansville Redevelopment Commission and Betty Hermann?

Registration begins at 11:30 am, the event officially starts at 12 noon on October 26, 2015? Deadline for registration is October 20, 2015? The last five (5) events were sellouts. The program will begin at noon on October 26, 2015. Reservations for this event may be made by calling Mollie Darke Schreiber at 812-760-4233 of via email at mdarke07@yahoo.com.

Alex Burton Is Against Any Tax Increase

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Alex Burton Is Against Any Tax Increase

City Council At-Large candidate Alex Burton stated today he is absolutely against raising taxes after several current members of the council stated they would consider raising taxes to help the city’s finances.

“The taxpayers of Evansville should not be roped into a political game.  Property taxes continue to rise and we shouldn’t stack an increase in the local income tax on top of that.  I’m not convinced that the Mayor and current City Council has exhausted all possibilities to control spending,” he said.

“Burton believes that it is imperative that the City focus on the basic needs of our city. He also believes that public safety officials must be fully equipped and adequately trained.”

“2016 and beyond is dependent on what this current council and administration can agree on.  We cannot continue to kick the can down the road as it relates to our city’s finances.  I urge both the administration and current City Council  members to make decisions to improve the health of our city’s finances.” Burton said.

Alex continues to campaign on the basis of teamwork, good policy, and the future of Evansville.  “He understands that in order for Evansville to be its best we must learn from the past, make sound decisions in the present, and prepare for the future”.

Daily Off Topic Forum October 14, 2015

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IceMen Receive Penny From Binghamton, Add Veteran Hussey

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The Evansville IceMen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and AHL’s Binghamton Senators, and Head Coach Al Sims announced today that the team trimmed its training camp roster to 24 ahead of the October 17 season opener versus Indy. The IceMen have waived forwards Matt Harlow, Radoslav Illo, J.P. Labardo and Robin Soudek, and announced the signing of veteran forward Matt Hussey. Forward Ryan Penny was also assigned to Evansville from Binghamton.

Hussey, 36, comes to the IceMen with 12 years of pro hockey experience. The 6’1, 209 lbs. forward has played 21 career NHL games in stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003-04 and 2005-06, and the Detroit Red Wings in 2006-07. He spent six seasons in the German professional league from 2008-14 and most recently played for Nuernberg Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers in 2013-14. The native of New Haven, CT has 167 points (74-93—167) in 381 career AHL games and four points (2-2—4) in his time in the NHL. Hussey’s top year as a pro in North America came in 2005-06, when he set career highs for goals (21) and assists (31) in 65 AHL games for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.

Penny, 21, starts his first professional season in Evansville after taking part in Binghamton’s camp. The winger from Fall River, Nova Scotia put up big numbers last year in the QMJHL in Canada, where he finished his junior hockey career by tallying 70 points (32-38—70) in 66 games for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. The 6’0, 192 lbs forward spent five years of juniors in the QMJHL, where he played a total of 305 games between Rouyn-Noranda and the Moncton Wildcats. Penny had 17 playoff points (9-8—17) in 29 career postseason games. He signed with Binghamton as a free agent in July.

Evansville is allowed 23 players for the first 30 days of the regular season, and the opening day roster is due to the league by Wednesday. The team currently has 24 players. After the 30 day grace period, the IceMen must narrow the roster to 22. Here is a look at the updated roster.

IceMen Roster (24 players):

 

Forwards (13):

Mark Anthoine

Vincent Dunn

Tyson Fawcett

Matt Hussey

Daultan Leveille

Jarret Lukin

Justin MacDonald

Ryan Penny

Stephen Pierog

Jordan Sims

Sebastian Strandberg

Matthew Zay

Joe Zarbo

Defensemen (9):

Chris Carlisle

Jonathan Carlsson

Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel

Donnie Harris

Andrew Himelson

Spencer Humphries

Chris Rumble

Troy Rutkowski

Michael Trebish

Goaltenders (2):

Christoffer Bengtsberg

Branden Komm

Evansville opens the 2015-16 season Saturday, October 17 at The Ford Center against the Indy Fuel at 7:15pm. 2015-16 IceMen season tickets are on sale now. Call an IceMen Account Executive at (812) 421-GOAL (4625), Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm for tickets. Season tickets start for as little as $10 per game.

Adopt A Pet

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1-yr-old female hound/Border Collie! Energetic & playful. Needs some help w/ manners. $100 fee incl. spay, microchip, vaccines, & more! www.vhslifesaver.org or (812) 426-2563.

Governor Pence Proposal Adds $1 Billion in Road Funding Over Four Years

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Governor Mike Pence today unveiled his 21st Century Crossroads proposal, a plan that will make $1 billion in new road funding available over the next four years without raising taxes. 21st Century Crossroads would put the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on a path to resurface 16,000 miles of state highways and repair more than 5,200 bridges over the next 15 years.

 

“These additional funds will help INDOT make future maintenance and repairs as the interstate system comes of age, and will help ensure that our roads can support the economic and employment growth our state has seen over the last few years. Just as Hoosiers seek to build a financial reputation that allows them to build a future, our state has put in the hard work to guarantee that Indiana’s future is bright as we enter our third century.”

 

The Governor’s 21st Century Crossroads plan would continue to build upon improvements in statewide pavement and bridge condition, and would build upon the already $3.2 billion INDOT was planning to spend over the next 5 years on road and bridge preservation. Since Governor Pence took office in 2013, state bridges rated as fair or better have increased from 93 percent to 95.3 percent, bringing it above last year’s national average of 94 percent. Under the Governor’s proposal, this would improve further to 97 percent in 10 years. Between 2012 and 2014, state-maintained pavement has improved from 89.3 percent in fair or better condition to 90.3 percent. With 21st Century Crossroads, this would improve further to 94 percent in 10 years.

 

Because of the state’s economic health and prudent fiscal management, Governor Pence’s 21st Century Crossroads proposal relies upon a responsible and measured combination of the following funding sources:

  • Reserves: The state is projected to have more than $2 billion in reserves beginning in July 2016. Approximately $241 million may be invested in roads and bridges while maintaining 11.5 percent of the state’s annual budget in reserves.
  • Budget Appropriations: During upcoming budget sessions of the legislature, Governor Pence would propose an additional $150 million during fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020, for a total of $450 million.
  • Next Generation Trust Fund: The 2006 Major Moves program invested $500 million in a trust fund. An accelerated distribution of interest in 2019 would contribute an additional $50 million.
  • Bond Financing: Indiana’s AAA credit rating and extraordinarily low interest rates will provide an additional source of $240 million.
  • Refinance existing bonds: At current interest rates, refinancing existing bonds will contribute $6.5 million in annual savings through 2029.

 

A graph showing fund source contributions over time can be found attached.

 

Every year since 2013, Governor Pence and the Indiana General Assembly have increased funding for transportation. In total, $1.26 billion from the state general fund, including $200 million for local roads and bridges, has been budgeted since 2013. During the 2013 legislative session, highway account diversions were ended and 1 percent of all sales tax revenues were dedicated to transportation. During 2014, the Major Moves 2020 program funded highway widening and rehabilitation projects, including Interstate 65 near Lafayette. The current two-year state budget includes an additional $200 million for state highways.

 

A heightened focus on maintaining existing transportation assets represents the best use of taxpayer dollars. National research has shown that every $1 invested in preventive maintenance can save $6 to $14 in future, more disruptive pavement repairs. Pavement maintenance activities include resurfacing, crack sealing, chip sealing, pothole repair and storm water drainage improvements. Bridge maintenance activities include cleaning, steel beam painting, deck overlays, rehabilitation and structural repairs. Maintenance and repair projects keep roads and bridges in good condition for as long as possible, resulting in a smoother ride, better appearance, greater value and improved safety.

 

Also attached is a handout of INDOT accomplishements, and a map showing INDOT preservation projects from FY 2013 to FY 2020 planned before this additional funding.

INDOT Preservation Projects FY 2013 – 2020

INDOT announcement 10.13.2015

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