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Eagles win a soggy opener to the NCAA II Tournament

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The eighth-ranked University of Southern Indiana opened the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional play by winning a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over the University of Indianapolis Thursday evening at the USI Baseball Field. The Screaming Eagles go to 42-11 overall, while UIndy 30-24.

Top-seeded USI advances to play third-seeded Drury University at 3 p.m. Friday. Drury lost its regional opener to Wayne State University, 1-0, in the second game Thursday. Second-seeded Grand Valley State University began the regional by winning a 9-4 decision over fifth-seeded Lake Erie College.

The Eagles struck first in the bottom of the fifth when they scored twice on three hits and sacrifice fly. Senior second baseman Caleb Eickhoff (Evansville, Indiana) knocked in the first run with a squibbler toward no-man’s land near second base that allowed a hustling sophomore centerfielder Hamilton Carr (Evansville, Indiana) to score all the way from second base.

USI pushed the lead to 2-0 when sophomore rightfielder Kyle Kempf (Evansville, Indiana) drove in senior leftfielder Brad Wannemuehler (Evansville, Indiana) with a sacrifice fly.

After the Greyhounds responded with a tally of their own in the top of the sixth, the Eagles bounced back to increase the lead to three runs on a RBI-double by sophomore catcher Ryan Bertram (Zionsville, Indiana) and a sacrifice fly by Carr.

USI would go on to add a needed insurance run in the bottom of the seventh on a sacrifice fly by sophomore first baseman Andrew Cope (Evansville, Indiana) and go on to end the game with a 5-3 victory.

The rains made an appearance in the bottom of the seventh and cut short the outing by senior right-handed starter Jonathon Wandling (Evansville, Indiana). Wandling (9-1) picked up the win after going seven innings and allowing one run on two hits and two walks, while striking out five.

Wandling, who did not allow a hit through the first four innings, became USI’s first nine game winner in 2014.

USI senior right-hander Brandon Shaw (Cuba, Illinois) took over in the eighth, but allowed two runs and faced only four batters before junior right-hander Andrew Mercer (Mount Pearl, Newfoundland) finished the inning by getting the Greyhounds to ground into a double play.

In the ninth, junior shortstop/closer Matt Chavarria (Carlsbad, New Mexico) ended the Greyhounds’ hopes by setting them down in order. The save was Chavarria’s 12 of the season, closing in on the USI single-season record of 17 set by Shawn Larson in 2008.
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Aces Shut Out Missouri State to Claim MVC Regular-Season Title

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The University of Evansville baseball team claimed is first Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship since 2006 with a 1-0 victory over Missouri State Thursday night at Hammons Field in Springfield, Mo. The Purple Aces scored their lone run in the second and junior Kyle Freeland was dominant on the mound, allowing just two hit s with 11 strikeouts in 7.0 innings.

Evansville (34-17, 15-4 MVC) tallied just five hits in the contest and only one went for extra bases, as junior Kyle Pollock led off the second with a double, before coming around to score the lone run of the night.

Freeland limited Missouri State (21-29, 7-12 MVC) to two hits in his 7.0 innings of work and climbed to the fifth spot on Evansville’s all-time strikeout list, as his 11 punch outs brought his career total to 276. On the Aces’ single-season list, Freeland ranks third with 122 strikeouts and is just four behind Ryan Miller, who struck out 126 in 2000.

Pollock led off UE’s half of the second with a double to the gap in right center, before advancing to third on a looping single off the bat of junior Boomer Synek. Pollock then crossed home, when sophomore Eric McKibban bounced into a double play.

The Bears’ best scoring chance came in their half of the second, when Patrick Drake reached on a strikeout and a throwing error to lead off the frame and moved to third, when Conor Smith doubled off the base of the wall in left center. However, Freeland would strand both runners, as he struck out Spencer Johnson, retired Eric Cheray on a failed safety squeeze and fanned Dylan Becker to get out of the jam.

Out of the Evansville bullpen, sophomore Brent Jurceka stranded a pair of MSU base runners in the eight, before senior Sam Johns tallied his 11th save of the season to give the Aces at least a share of the regular-season crown.

UE and MSU will continue the series tomorrow with an afternoon tilt at 1:05 p.m. Senior Cole Isom is slated to take the mound for Evansville, while Missouri State’s starter has yet to be announced.

Evansville man wanted on Child Molesting warrant

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Evansville Police are trying to locate 31 year old Ryan K. Carnahan. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Carnahan for Child Molesting following an investigation that began in April.
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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, May 15, 2014

Tony Monks                       Dealing in Methamphetamine-Class A Felony
Possession of Methamphetamine-Class B Felony
(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement)

Kelli Winstead                  Possession of Methamphetamine-Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at KPhernetton@vanderburghgov.org

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law

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Uninsured Hoosiers to benefit from proposed expansion to Healthy Indiana Plan

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By Antonio Corderotimthumb.php-22TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – Uninsured Hoosiers could be in line for medical coverage under a proposal to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan as an alternative to Medicaid Gov. Mike Pence announced Thursday.

The expanded program, named HIP 2.0, would offer Hoosiers three plans to choose from – HIP Link, HIP Plus and HIP Link. All of the plans include a Personal Wellness and Responsibility (POWER) account to serve as the equivalent of a Health Savings account to help pay for deductible expenses.

“I have been talking about using the Healthy Indiana Plan as the basis of an expansion of health care coverage in Indiana since before I even took office in January of last year,” Pence said. “Some of our neighboring states are expanding traditional Medicaid but since my tenure as governor we have said ‘no’ to setting up a federal health care exchange and will not expand Medicaid under my watch.”

Medicaid in Indiana currently covers people earning up to 22 percent of the federal poverty level. HIP 2.0 will be an option for Hoosiers ages 19 to 64 with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. For 2014, that is approximately $16,105 annually for an individual and $32,913 for a family of four.

“Reforming traditional Medicaid is essential to creating better health outcomes and curbing the dramatic growth in Medicaid spending,” said Pence. “HIP 2.0 takes consumer-driven Medicaid reform to the next level by replacing traditional Medicaid for many in Indiana with a plan that empowers participants to take charge of their health and to be cost-conscious consumers.”

HIP Link would provide access to employer-sponsored insurance, giving financial support to members.

HIP Plus, an option for Hoosiers with incomes below 138 percent of the federal poverty level, provides enhanced benefits in exchange for POWER account contributions – ranging from $3 to $25 a month – and medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a comprehensive prescription plan.

HIP Basic, a default plan for Hoosiers below 100 percent of the federal poverty level, would offer a reduced benefit package, providing medical coverage only. HIP 2.0 would also add maternity benefits and remove annual and lifetime limits.

Pence said the expanded program’s six year cost of $18 billion would not come at a cost to taxpayers. The proposal calls for federal government funding of $16.5 billion with Indiana paying $1.6 billion. The state’s portion would come from the existing cigarette tax revenue, a Hospital Assessment Fee program, and federal Medicaid funding.

Calling Medicaid a “bureaucratic and fiscal monstrosity,” Pence said he believes HIP 2.0 would offer a better option for Hoosiers wanting medical insurance without expanding the Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act.

“Medicaid is not a program we need to expand. It is a program we need to change,” he said. “In Indiana, we have learned that the way to change Medicaid is to base the program on what we know improves health and lowers costs, namely consumer-driven health care.”

The announcement of the program brought a mostly positive reaction from Indiana lawmakers, who agree Medicaid is not the right way to go.

“Indiana’s HIP 2.0 plan has the potential to expand health care coverage to hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers in a way that promotes personal responsibility and doesn’t require a tax increase,” Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, said. “This can be a national, state-driven model that shows how to work with the private sector and our current health care system to affordably and effectively provide health care to the uninsured in our country.”

Senator Dan Coats, R-Indianapolis, said the plan is an “example of how the Hoosier state has been leading the way with innovative ideas and state-based solutions.” He said he would work with Pence and the Congressional delegation to ensure the proposal received “full and fair consideration” from the Obama administration.

Indiana House Democratic Leader, Scott Pelath, D-Michigan City, said if the plan can be agreed upon, “everyone should applaud.”

“From the start, Indiana House Democrats have demanded changes to a system that leaves nearly 400,000 Hoosiers with the emergency room as their only health care option,” he said. “We have asked the Governor to offer affordable health care to all uninsured Hoosiers. And we have always said if his way works, we will not dicker over the details. Hopefully, we are now entering the era of shared accountability.”

The next steps for the HIP 2.0 proposal include a 30-day public notice and comment period, as well as two public hearings. The plan would need the approval of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The state plans to support its proposal by the end of June.

More information about HIP 2.0 is available at www.HIP.in.gov.

Antonio Cordero is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

Energize Evansville “Fitness in the Park”

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5/17/2014 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCity of Evansville Seal
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Wesselman Park & Evansville Riverfront
Evansville, Indiana 47714

Energize Evansville’s monthly “Fitness in the Park” program will offer two fitness opportunities at two different locations on May 17 in conjunction with the Deaconess Healthier U Walks and the annual Pushups for Charity fundraising event.

Fitness in the Park will start with the Healthier U Walk in partnership with Deaconess Health System from 9 to 10 a.m. at Wesselman Park, 551 N. Boeke Rd. The walk will be followed by a Boot Camp exercise session from 10 to 11 a.m. with instructors provided by the YMCA.

The two-hour fitness session is an opportunity for residents to participate in Pushups for Charity, which benefits wounded veterans and their families. Individuals will also have the option to participate in Pushups for Charity at Wesselman Park or Downtown on the Evansville Riverfront during River Run festivities.

To register, or to make a donation, visit www.PushupsForCharity.com.

Camp Kennedy Space Camp

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Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3:30 pm
Summer Camp KSC welcomes students entering 2nd – 11th grades

New this year – We are extending our grade level to campers entering tenth and eleventh grades!

Camp Kennedy Space Center offers campers unique adventures and learning activities that can’t be found anywhere else. This year’s theme – Space Shuttle Atlantis: From Sketch Pad to Launch Pad – focuses on the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the historical impact of its 33 missions into space.

Download the registration form and sign up today!

Campers actively:

Participate in a simulated Space Shuttle Mission and STEM activities
Learn hands-on about the science of space travel
Hear real-life stories from a shuttle astronaut
Experience the new home of Space Shuttle Atlantis
All campers receive a Camp KSC certificate and a specially designed Camp KSC® T-shirt. Lunch and snacks are provided.

To register for Camp KSC, please call 877.436.9620.

Camp KSC 2014 Schedule
Camp Dates: Summer
June 9 – 13
June 30 – July 4
July 21 – 25
June 16 – 20
July 7 – 11
July 28 – August 1
June 23 – 27
July 14 – 18
August 4 – 8
Transportation
June 23 – 27: Transportation Holland Elementary Satellite Beach
July 7 – 11: Transportation Max K. Rhodes Park Melbourne
July 21 – 25: Transportation Viera Regional Community Center

Additional fees apply.
General Information
Download the registration form and sign up today!

Tuition: $295, plus tax per week, paid in advance
Students: Camp KSC is open to students entering 2nd – 11th grades
Location: Camp KSC is located six miles west of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.
Hours of Operation: 9 am – 3:30 pm. Early drop-off opens at 7:30 am.
Guests from outside the U.S. can learn more about day camp programs for International Groups.

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RECYCLE DAY

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City of Evansville Seal
5/17/2014 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4-H Center
201 E Boonville-New Harmony Rd
Evansville, Indiana

ITEMS TO BRING: (Please be sure items are clean and sorted.)

Aluminum cans
Metal food cans
Cardboard
Catalogs/magazines
Newspaper
Mixed paper
Glass containers
#1 thru #7 plastic containers – no Styrofoam or plastic bags

Vanderburgh County Residents Only

*weather permitting*

Dates & Locations subject to change.

Healthier You Evansville Walk Dates

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Walk your way to a Healthier You with Deaconess and WIKY/HOT96 every week at a different location around the Tri-State.

Moderate activity a few days each week is a great way to start getting healthier and it is a fun way to spend time with your family.

Walk locations, dates, and maps below. All walks start at 9:00 a.m. We encourage you to be a few minutes early each week to pick up health information and other giveaways.
Dates and Locations

April – October 2014
May 3 – State Hospital
Directions Enter off Lincoln Ave. to first parking lot.
May 10 – Mesker Park
Directions Use the parking lot at Wimberg Ave. and Mesker Park Dr.
May 17 – Wesselman Park – Fitness in the Park with Mayor Winnecke
Directions Meet at the large lot near the shelterhouse
May 24 – Lamasco Park
Directions Enter the park at 7th Avenue and Iowa Street.
May 31 – Angel Mounds Martin Trail
Directions Meet at the Visitor’s Center parking lot.
June 7 – Greenway at Shirley James Memorial
South off the Lloyd onto Fulton Ave. First Right.
June 14 – USI Trail
Directions Meet at the trail head near the USI baseball field.
June 21 – State Hospital – Fitness in the Park with Mayor Winnecke
Directions Enter off Lincoln Ave. to first parking lot.
June 28 – Henderson Riverwalk
Directions Meet at Sunset Park at the corner of 3rd and Water Streets.
July 5 – Vanderburgh 4-H Fairgrounds
Directions Meet inside the front entrance off of Boonville New Harmony Road.
July 12 – Lamasco Park
Directions Enter the park at 7th Avenue and Iowa Street.
July 19 – Sunrise Park – Fitness in the Park with Mayor Winnecke
Direction Meet at Sunrise Park, at the corner of Waterworks Road
July 26 – Newburgh Rivertown Trail
Directions Parking available at the trail head at Newburgh and Frame roads, across from St John Catholic Church.
August 2 – Wesselman Park
Directions Meet at the large lot near the shelterhouse.
August 9 – USI Trail
Directions Meet at the trail head near the USI baseball field.
August 16 – Garvin Park – Fitness in the Park with Mayor Winnecke
Directions Meet at the large lot near Bosse Field.
August 23 – Greenway at Shirley James Memorial
South off the Lloyd onto Fulton Ave. First Right.
August 30 – Vanderburgh 4-H Fairgrounds
Directions Meet inside the front entrance off of Boonville New Harmony Road.
September 6 – Burdette Park
Directions Meet in the pool entrance parking lot.
September 13 – Angel Mounds- Martin Trail
Directions Meet at the Visitor’s Center parking lot.
September 20 – State Hospital – Fitness in the Park with Mayor Winnecke
Directions Enter off Lincoln Ave. to first parking lot.
September 27 – Greenway at Shirely James Memorial
South off the Lloyd onto Fulton Ave. First Right.
October 4 – Newburgh Rivertown Trail
Directions Parking available at the trail head at Newburgh and Frame roads, across from the St John Catholic Church Parish.
October 11 – Lamasco Park
Directions Enter the park at 7th Avenue and Iowa Street.
October 18 – Wesselman Park – Fitness in the Park with Mayor Winnecke
Directions Meet at the large lot near the shelterhouse.
October 25 – USI Trail
Directions Meet at the trail head near the USI baseball field.

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