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Mayor Stephanie Terry today announced that Sarah Dauer will join her team as the city’s Corporation Counsel.

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A native of Evansville, Dauer attended Dexter Elementary, Washington Middle, and Memorial High School. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky and her law degree from the University of Tulsa.

Since moving back to Evansville, Sarah served as In-House Counsel at Shoe Carnival for 8 years and later as Associate Counsel at Reckitt. She cares deeply about Evansville and the overall welfare of its citizens, animals and environment, and has served on various community and civic boards including YMCA, Holly’s House, Ark Crisis Child Care Center, Leadership Evansville and the Board of Parks Commissioners.

Her first day with the city will be Monday, March 4.

 “I’m thrilled to advocate for Evansville and to work in the Terry Administration,” Dauer said.

Her hiring represents a departure from the city’s legal structure under recent administrations, in which an external corporation counsel had the ability to delegate legal work as he or she saw fit. Earlier this month, Mayor Terry indicated that her administration would instead hire an in-house Corporation Counsel, a structure used by cities like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington.

“As Corporation Counsel, Sarah Dauer will be an integral part of our full-time team,” Mayor Terry said. “By having her in the Civic Center with us every day, and with her sole focus being the legal needs of the city, both my office and our city department heads will have constant contact and access to  counsel.

“Sarah brings a deep set of legal expertise and will guide Evansville through the process of forming its in-house legal team.  I am grateful to have a fresh legal perspective to help us move forward as a city. I want to thank Marco Delucio of Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders LLP for his years of service representing Evansville as our contracted City Attorney.”

This does not, however, mean that the City of Evansville would end its relationship with all outside firms. Outside counsel will still be used for subject matter expertise and bid work on an as-needed basis.

Aces track and field complete indoor season at MVC Indoor Championships

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The Purple Aces had one program record broken on Monday

CHICAGO – The University of Evansville track and field team set a new program record in the men’s 4×400 relay on the final day of the MVC Indoor Championships.

A program record, a personal record, and a fourth-place finish were the highlights for the Purple Aces on the second day of the MVC Indoor Championships. The men’s 4×400 relay team of Raymond Felton III (Houston / Clear Brook HS), Austin Liversgowdy (Florence, Ky. / Cooper HS), Alvaro Monfort (Castile Y Leon, Spain), and Cedrik Flipo (Beloeil, Quebec, Canada) had UE’s highest finish of the day in fourth place. Evansville won its heat and improved on the program record from earlier in the season by over two seconds with a time of 3:17.14.

The women’s 4×400 relay team also had a strong showing on Monday afternoon, coming in just under their program record time at the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic. The women’s team of Eilen Brenne (Skien, Norway), Nicole Prauchner (Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Austria), Nayla Martin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada), and Kalina Urbaniak (Suchy Las, Poland) finished with a time of 3:59.14 for ninth place.

Prauchner ran in the only finals race that required qualification for the Aces. Prauchner finished seventh in the 800-meter race with a time of 2:14.90. UE had two other runners compete individually on Monday as Samuel Lea (Worchester, England) and Sarah Vanderhoof-Dossett (Franklin, Tenn. / Independence HS) ran the 3000-meter race. Lea ran a 8:42.42 for 25th while Vanderhoof-Dossett ran a 10:41.27 for 26th place.

Evansville’s other personal best on Monday came in the field as senior Brooke Springer (Henderson, Ky. / Henderson Community HS) threw a 10.13 in the women’s shot put. Springer broke her previous best throw by over half a meter and came a hundredth of a meter shy of the program record set by Antonia Lamond in 2023. The Aces also had Zach Dove (Princeton, Ind. / Princeton Community HS) and Jaden Hayes (Huntingburg, Ind. / Southridge HS) in the men’s shot put. Dove threw 14.87 meters for 17th while Hayes threw 13.07 meters and a 21st place finish.

Overall, UE finished in 10th place on both the men’s and the women’s side. The men were 10th of 10 while the women were 10th of 11.

Evansville will have almost a full month off from competition before beginning the outdoor season in March. The Aces first meet of outdoor competition will be on March 22nd and 23rd at the Margret Simmons Invite hosted by Murray State.

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Letter To The CCO Editor: GOP Needs to Find Consistent Criteria for Vetting Candidates

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GOP Needs to Find Consistent Criteria for Vetting Candidates

by Johnny Kincaid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Last week, numerous Indiana Republicans aspiring to run for precinct committeemen or delegate positions received notification that their candidacies were being contested. These notifications, issued by the county clerk’s office, included copies of the CAN 1 form signed by the county GOP chair.

The accompanying letter mandated attendance at a hearing for candidates wishing to contest the challenge. The CAN 1 form succinctly stated the grounds for the challenge: “Candidate for delegate does not meet the Republican Primary voting requirements and did not seek, nor file, an IRSC/CA-1 form.” 

Two significant issues emerge from this situation, both of which demand the attention of county chairs. The first pertains to the notification process, while the second concerns the consistency in enforcing primary voting requirements.

Beginning with the notification process, the tone of the letter from the county clerk’s office fails to foster a supportive environment for candidates. Many of these individuals, stepping into the world of politics for the first time, were recruited by friends eager to expand the party’s base. However, the response they received left them needing more clarity on the requirements.

Volunteers form the lifeblood of a political party, dedicating their time to various grassroots efforts. Precinct committeemen, in particular, play a vital role in local party operations. Instead of acknowledging the commitment of these potential delegates and committeemen, they are met with suspicion, potentially deterring future involvement.

What if county chairs extended a supportive hand, offering clarity on the process and encouragement to those facing challenges? A modicum of kindness could significantly enhance the GOP’s grassroots efforts.

The second issue concerns the inconsistent enforcement of primary voting requirements. County chairs can overlook a candidate’s voting record and file a waiver on their behalf. This waiver serves as a mechanism to allow candidacy despite failing to meet the primary voting requirements.

Inconsistencies in this process raise eyebrows, mainly when waivers are selectively granted. While some candidates face challenges based on their voting records, waivers have been granted in other cases. Such actions not only breed confusion among first-time candidates but also undermine the integrity of the selection process.

Waivers should be issued consistently and transparently. The recent decision by Vanderburgh Chairman Mike Duckworth to waive primary voting requirements for a specific candidate while challenging others casts doubt on the fairness and impartiality of the process.

Waiving the voting record of a candidate for that candidate to run against an incumbent should concern all elected officials. No incumbent should feel that the chair of their party is working against them and the party’s best interests.  Upholding the rules and principles of fair play is paramount to maintaining trust and integrity within the party.

In conclusion, the challenges Indiana Republicans face underscore the need for a more transparent and supportive nomination process. By fostering an environment of inclusivity and fairness, the GOP can strengthen its grassroots foundation and inspire greater participation from its members.

FOOTNOTES: Johnny Kincaid is the host of the This Week in Evansville Podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/@thisweekinevansville/podcasts 

THE City-County Observer posted this letter without opinion, bias, or editing.

In attempting to define a single word, bill stirs complicated issues and emotions

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  • By DeMarion Newell, TheStatehouseFile.com
  • People listen to others testify before the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. HB 1002 attempts to define the word “antisemitism” amidst growing numbers of incidents around the state and nation.
  • In a two-hour discussion, some senators described as “head spinning,” House Bill 1002 passed the Senate Education and Career Development Committee in a 12-0 vote Wednesday. HB 1002 provides a definition and state statute for antisemitism. The author of the bill, Rep. Chris Jeter, R-Fishers, said the inspiration for the bill came in 2021, which he said was the highest year on record in the United States for antisemitic activity and harassment. Jeters met with several groups and formed HB 1002, using a definition by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that has been adopted by 30 countries, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Education. 

    The IHRA’s “working definition” of antisemitism includes “denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor and holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the State of Israel,” according to The Republic. 

    However, lawmakers in the committee amended the legislation Wednesday to remove mention of the IHRA and its examples. The newest draft of the bill instead defines antisemitism as “a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.”

    Rep. Chris Jeter, R-Fishers, originally wrote his legislation using a definition by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. That specific definition was replaced with a different one in the committee meeting on Wednesday.

    Photo by Hannah Johnson, TheStatehouseFile.com.

    “We removed the references to the outside groups, IHRA, who is the author of that definition,” Jeter said. “We wanted to be careful about referencing outside groups because if their definition changes, we don’t want anyone to suppose ours has changed.”

    HB 1002 advanced through the House chamber with a unanimous vote on Jan. 18. Fourteen Democrats and three Republicans were excused.

    Jeter filed the same bill during the 2023 session. It passed in the House but was not heard in the Senate. Last year, some lawmakers expressed concerns that HB 1002 would limit free speech, according to WFYI.

    “After the events of Oct. 7 of last year, the bill became even more important given we almost saw a 400% rise in antisemitic acts. Unfortunately, Indiana was not immune from that rise. We saw sort of a new wave of antisemitism that sort of reared its head at our college campuses with calls for genocide for Jewish people and it kind of culminated,” Jeter said. “Many of you saw the refusal of some of the presidents of our most prestigious institutions … to say that calls for Jewish genocide violated their school’s free speech policy.”

    On Oct. 7, a surprise attack by Hamas-led fighters killed at least 1,400 people in Israel. Israel’s response has led to the deaths of more than 29,000 Palestinians as the war continues.

    At the Statehouse, 24 people appeared before the committee to testify on the controversial bill.

    Rabbi Hal Schevitz testifies in the Senate Education Committee Wednesday. He stated he represented his Jewish community and believes HB 1002 should be passed to protect them.

    Photo by Hannah Johnson, TheStatehouseFile.com.

    Ben Auslander, a junior at Carmel High School and president of the Jewish Student Union at his school, said he doesn’t support the version amended on Wednesday but the House-passed version of HB 1002. 

    “This bill is personal to me because I have experienced and witnessed antisemitic incidents firsthand. I’ve encountered students who have exclaimed ‘Heil Hitler’ when they saw me in the hallway,” he said. “I’ve had other students call for the destruction of the state of Israel plastered on posters in classrooms.”

    Sara Borek, a senior at Westfield High School and founder and president of the Jewish Student Union at her school, also initially supported the bill as it was passed in the House but struggled to support the new amended version. 

    “I don’t see how the vagueness left after the amendments will provide any basis to address antisemitism,” she said. “Antisemitism is ancient and ever-evolving, and without a clear definition, when Jewish students call it out, we are gaslit endlessly.”

    Ali Saeed, president of Indiana Muslim Advocacy, opposed the prior language of the bill and now supports it. 

    “Most of our concerns were related to very specific language that was in there that conflated antisemitism with criticism against the state of Israel,” Saeed said. “As this amendment stands now, most of those concerns have been addressed.”

    Omar Daas, a sophomore at Butler University, said his views on the bill changed as the legislature continued its discussion. 

    “I oppose the original version of HB 1002, for I fear this will give any student or professor the ability to target me and my personal views, and the incidents on campus would just worsen. I support this bill as amended,” he said.

    Several testifiers brought up the effects on them following the Hamas attack. 

    Rabbi Sue Silberberg, executive director for the Hillel Center at Indiana University, said, “Since Oct. 7, this pride has been shaken by fear and a deep sadness that brought me here today. And now I’m even sadder to see the amendment added to this bill because every single day since Oct. 7, I have been working with and seeing students who are facing severe antisemitism on campus in a way that I have not seen in the past 35 years.”

    Macklin Lapp, a freshman at Indiana University studying sociology, said prior to Oct. 7, he experienced antisemitism while walking to class. 

    “I was subjected to hurtful slurs such as ‘dirty Jew’ from another student. I had never encountered this student before and haven’t crossed paths since, but the mere sight of my yarmulke was sufficient for them to harbor hateful feelings towards me.”

    Lapp continued: “After Oct. 7, the antisemitism only became louder and more prominent. For weeks following that incident, I wore a baseball cap instead of a yarmulke out of fear of showing my identity.” 

    After the testifiers finished, the members had a discussion, and Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, said, “I was convinced to begin with that everyone loved this bill, then the last half of the testimony, I decided that wasn’t the case.” 

    Leising and other members of the committee came to an agreement to not kill the bill but move it forward to keep working on it.

    Sen. J.D. Ford added, “We don’t know what it will look like in the final version of all this, but I think keeping it moving and keep working on this is incredibly important.”

    FOOTNOTES: DeMarion Newell is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

MUSGRAVE TAKES QUICK ACTION TO AVERT CITY OVERSTEP

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MUSGRAVE TAKES QUICK ACTION TO AVERT CITY OVERSTEP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

County commissioner Cheryl Musgrave took action today to stop the City of Evansville from enforcing provisions of a proposed environmental ordinance outside the city limits.

The Environmental Code, ordinance G-2024-02, creates a commission to enforce air quality standards. The ordinance stated, “The regulations created in this chapter shall extend four miles beyond the limits of the city…”

After reading the ordinance on the City-County Observer website, Johnny Kincaid, host of the This Week in Evansville podcast, was curious about the city having jurisdiction in the county. After unsuccessful attempts to connect with city council members, Kincaid contacted Commissioner Musgrave.

Musgrave contacted the legal council and learned that, at one time, the city could extend its authority beyond city limits. However, the state legislature changed that in 2019, meaning the ordinance can only be enforced within the city.

Because of the intervention by Musgrave, the city is rewriting a portion of the ordinance so it can be voted on at last night’s City Council meeting.

THUNDERBOLTS HOST QUAD CITY FOR DOG’S NIGHT OUT, VILLAIN’S NIGHT THIS WEEKEND

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Evansville, In.:  Coming off a split against the Peoria Rivermen, the Thunderbolts prepare to embark on the final full month of the regular season, starting this weekend as they host the Quad City Storm for Dog’s Night Out 2 on Friday and Villain’s Night on Saturday at Ford Center

 

Week In Review:

 

                The Thunderbolts were defeated 3-1 in Peoria on Friday night, with the lone goal coming from Bruno Kreisz.  In Saturday’s rematch at home against the Rivermen, the Thunderbolts trailed 1-0 after one period but exploded for four goals in the second to take a commanding 4-1 lead, with goals from Brendan Harrogate, Mark Zhukov, Matthew Hobbs, and Myles Abbate.  Peoria nearly rallied late, however a late power play goal from Bronson Adams in his professional debut was enough to allow Evansville to secure the 5-4 victory.  In goal for both games, Ty Taylor stopped 32 of 35 shots in Friday’s loss before stopping 35 of 39 shots in Saturday’s victory.

 

The Week Ahead:

 

                 The Thunderbolts will host the Quad City Storm this Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd.  Friday will be Dogs Night Out 2 Presented by Earthborn Holistic Pet Food, where fans can again bring their dogs to the game for only 5 dollars extra per dog.  Crypto from Evansville Regional Airport will be giving away 100 free collapsible doggie bowls, on-site vet services will be provided by Princeton Veterinary Hospital, and It Takes A Village will be on site with dogs available for adoption.  There will also be dog races on the ice during the first intermission, and a doggie costume contest.  Saturday will be Super Villain Night, featuring specialty villain-themed jerseys that will be worn by the players and auctioned off immediately after the game.  Replica jerseys will also be on sale at the Thunderbolts merch stand.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2548), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office.

Coming Soon:

 

                Following a pair of road games in Huntsville, the Thunderbolts will return home to host the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Sunday, March 10th for the final Sunday Funday game of the season, with opening face-off set for 3:00pm CT.  More details on this game will be coming soon!

 

Scouting the Opponent:

 

  • Quad City Storm:
    • Record: 24-19-0, 48 Points, 6th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Matt Ustaski (24 Goals)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Matt Ustaski (49 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Brent Moran (14-9-0, .914 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 23-24 Record vs QCS: 3-6-1

 

The Quad City Storm swept their three-game road trip in Fayetteville this past weekend, beginning with a 4-1 win on Friday night behind goals from Filip Virgili, Leif Mattson, Darren McCormick, and Cole Golka.  The Storm trailed 4-2 in the third period on Saturday but came back with three goals in just over two minutes from Logan Nelson, Dillon Fournier and Golka to emerge victorious 5-4, with earlier goals from Trevor Momot and Golka.  Quad City shut out the Marksmen 4-0 to round out the weekend, with goals from Weiland Parrish, Golka, Matt Ustaski, and Mattson.  In goal, Brent Moran picked up the first two wins by stopping 34 of 35 shots on Friday and 39 of 43 on Saturday, with Kevin Resop stopping all 42 shots faced for the win on Sunday.

Call-up Report

 

– Colton Kalezic (Cincinnati Cyclones – ECHL)

– 36 GP, 5 G, 6 A, 11 P, 10 PIM

 

– Chays Ruddy (Orlando Solar Bears – ECHL)

– 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 P, 4 PIM

 

– Bair Gendunov (Tulsa Oilers – ECHL)

– 19 GP, 7 G, 5 A, 12 P, 4 PIM

 

– Scott Kirton (Cincinnati Cyclones – ECHL)

– 13 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 5 PIM

 

– Mike Ferraro (Cincinnati Cyclones, prev. Savannah – ECHL)

– 22 GP, 2 G, 5 A, 7 P, 6 PIM

 

– Cole Ceci (Worcester Railers – ECHL)

– 2 GP, 0-2-0, 4.10 GAA, .857 Save %

 

Transactions:   

 

Sat. 2/24: D Bronson Adams signed to Professional Tryout (PTO)

 

 

“NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN OUR COUNTRY TO BEGIN WITH”

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WASHINGTON — Senator Mike Braun released the following statement on the arrest of Jose Ibarra for the murder of student Laken Riley in Georgia.

“The man arrested for the murder of Laken Riley should never have been in our country to begin with. He was released into America after crossing illegally under President Biden’s and Sec. Mayorkas’s catch-and-release abuse of the parole system, then released after an arrest in New York City due to their sanctuary city laws.

“Joe Biden has released over 1 million migrants under this same parole policy. We have no idea who or where they are.

“Radical border policies and sanctuary city laws are a deadly threat to Americans citizens in every community.” – SENATOR MIKE BRAUN

No. 5 Hoosiers Seek Third-Straight Big Ten Title

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The two-time defending Big Ten Champion Indiana Hoosiers will try for a “three-peat” this week at the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships, running Wednesday (Feb. 28) through Saturday (March 2) inside the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on the campus of Ohio State University.

IU is the highest-ranked team coming into the meet, ahead of No. 14 Ohio State, No. 18 Michigan and No. 22 Wisconsin. The Hoosiers were undefeated in dual meets this season and were the top team at their midseason meet, the Ohio State Invitational, also held at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.

The event begins Wednesday evening with the first set of finals in the 200-yard medley relay and 800-yard freestyle relay. The following three days will consist of two sessions, with preliminaries in the morning to determine final seeding for the evening session. All seven sessions can be streamed on the Big Ten Plus digital platform.

“Our men’s swimmers have done a fantastic job of preparation in both the pool and the weight room,” IU head swimming coach Ray Looze said. “We are excited to see how their hard work materializes this week at the Big Ten Championships, and we can’t wait to have a lot of fun in Columbus!”

“It’s been great to see this team grow over the past year,” head diving coach Drew Johansen said. “We are ready to take on all challenges.”

MEET INFO

Wednesday, Feb. 28 – Saturday, March 2 • 10 a.m. ET (prelims), 5 p.m. (finals)

McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion • Columbus, Ohio

Live Results (Swimming): https://bit.ly/48vO3Z1/Meet Mobile App

Live Results (Diving): https://bit.ly/3jWYeCQ

Live Stream: bigtenplus.com

SCHEDULED EVENTS (Finals)

Wednesday (5 p.m. ET) – 200 Medley Relay, 800 Freestyle Relay
Thursday (5 p.m. ET) – 500 Freestyle, 200 IM, 50 Freestyle, 1-Meter Dive, 400 Medley Relay
Friday (5 p.m. ET) – 100 Butterfly, 400 IM, 200 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Backstroke, 3-Meter Dive, 200 Freestyle Relay
Saturday (5 p.m. ET) – 1,650 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle, 200 Breaststroke, 200 Butterfly, Platform Dive, 400 Freestyle Relay

OF NOTE…

PODIUM WATCH – HOOSIERS WITH TOP-FIVE MARKS IN BIG TEN

Toby Barnett – 200 breast (1:55.13), 400 IM (3:42.54)

Luke Barr – 100 back (46.04), 200 IM (1:42.88)

Warren Briggs – 500 free (4:18.80)

Finn Brooks – 100 breast (51.34), 100 fly (45.67)

Brendan Burns – 100 back (45.13), 200 back (1:40.04), 200 fly (1:40.78)

Tristan DeWitt – 1,650 free (15:00.62)

Tomer Frankel – 100 free (42.19), 100 fly (45.26), 200 fly (1:41.94)

Dash Glasberg – Platform (375.98)

Quinn Henninger – 1-meter (388.55), 3-meter (414.40)

Mikkel Lee – 50 free (19.43)

Josh Matheny – 100 breast (51.81), 200 breast (1:51.31)

Rafael Miroslaw – 100 free (42.54), 200 free (1:32.52)

Maxwell Reich – 100 breast (51.87), 200 breast (1:51.89)

Carson Tyler – 1-meter (393.90), 3-meter (466.35)

Maxwell Weinrich – 3-meter (428.93), Platform (439.80)

Kai van Westering – 200 back (1:42.07)

Jassen Yep – 100 breast (51.49), 200 breast (1:50.71)

 

2023 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP

Indiana won its second straight Big Ten Championship in 2023.

IU earned 27 medals, 11 individual conference titles and broke nine pool records over four days at the 2023 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The Hoosiers totaled 1,595.5 points to outscore runner-up Ohio State (1,290.5) and the field by 305 points.

For the third straight season, the IU pair of Brendan Burns and Andrew Capobianco earned championship award distinctions. Once more the Big Ten Champion in all five events he swam, Burns was named the Big Ten Swimmer of the Championships. Capobianco and Carson Tyler teammate shared the Big Ten Diver of the Championships Award as they combined to help IU sweep the diving titles for a second consecutive year. Burns and Tyler return for the 2024 championships.

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