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Evansville Kings Indoor Soccer Team End Preseason Undefeated at 3-0

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‘New Royalty’ Wins Preseason Rematch vs. River City Saints at Metro Sports Center

 

By Scottie Thomas

This past weekend saw the conclusion of the Preseason for the Evansville Kings Semi-Professional Indoor Soccer Team.  The rematch featured the River City Saints in Metro Sports Center, home to the Evansville Kings.  The result and even the score was the same, 7-5.  The crowd hit a new high of 193 on the season, up from the previous 172 at the first game vs. Paducah.

The game started out with an early goal from River City in the first period, again.  The Evansville Kings responded with a goal of their own in the next few minutes.  This time the score was 2-1 at halftime the home team ahead.

The second half saw yet another flurry of goals, five more by the Evansville Kings as they continue the pattern of being a strong 3rd quarter team.  River City scored three of their goals, as well, in the fourth to close the game at a score of 7-5.

Daniel Dormeier, who missed the game last weekend, roared with two goals, as well as Jeremy Tudela with a pair of his own scores.  Austin Andrekus scored early with a header off of the goalie’s kick.  Ryan Moll and Danny Pratte also contributed with a goal apiece.  Seven is total of goals scored in each of the three Preseason Games for the Evansville Kings.

The Regular Season is set to kick off on Saturday, December 7th, 2013 away at River City Saints (Louisville, KY).  That game will have Kick-In time of 7:00 p.m. [ET].  This will be the third time this Inaugural Season the two teams will face each other.  The entire schedule will be posted on the team’s website (evansvillekings.wix.com/pasl) and on the Facebook Page.

Thank you to our sponsors: Metro Sports Center, Husk Signs, Tyler Saxe, Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, Beans & Baristas, Complete Nutrition, Shoe Carnival, City-County Observer, John Friend Financial Group, D-Patrick: German Cars, The Shades 4 U Foundation & Buffalo Wild Wings on Evansville’s east side.

For more information about the Evansville Kings, visit them on Facebook or on Twitter @EVVKings, or visit their website, http://evansvillekings.wix.com/PASL.  You can also call Metro Sports Center, home of the Evansville Kings, at (812) 479-5425.

School Board Announces Plan to Fill Board Vacancy

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The Evansville Vanderburgh Board of School Trustees announced tonight that it would interview six candidates who have expressed their interest in the soon-to-be vacant school board seat at a specially-called public meeting on December 2.

EVSC School Board President Sally Becker announced her resignation during the November 18 meeting of the Board of School Trustees. She is moving from Evansville in order to be nearer family, leaving her seat on the School Board open for the remainder of her term.  Her last meeting will be on December 16.

Chris Kiefer, School Board vice president, said tonight that there were 16 interested individuals who submitted their information to the board for consideration to fill Becker’s seat in District 2 from January through December 2014.  That list of candidates was narrowed to six during the School Board’s executive session this afternoon.  Kiefer said the six candidates will be contacted and apprised of the next meeting and the public interview process. Letters will be sent to the remaining candidates thanking them for their submission.

The School Board will meet in executive session briefly at 5 p.m. on December 2, just prior to the 5:30 p.m. public meeting in the EVSC Board Room, located in the Administration Building at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville

Two-Vehicle Crash Closes SR 61 for nearly 2 hours, One Driver Seriously Injured

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ISPMonday morning, November 25, at approximately 11:30, Indiana State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash that injured two people and closed SR 61 for nearly two hours.

Preliminary investigation revealed Joshua Miller, 18, of Petersburg, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck northbound on SR 61 approximately ½ mile south of CR 800 South when he fell asleep and drove left of center. Christopher Hadfield, 33, of Elberfeld, was driving his 2000 Sterling tractor-trailer southbound on SR 61 and observed the pickup truck driving left of center. Hadfield attempted to avoid the pickup truck by driving partially off the roadway, but the pickup truck collided into the trailer’s left rear axle. After the initial collision, the pickup truck spun around and came to a final rest on the east side of S.R. 61. Miller was taken to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where he is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries. Miller’s passenger, Emily Jacobs, 22, of Huntingburg, was taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released. The pickup truck Miller was driving was totaled. Hadfield was not injured. Everyone involved in the crash was wearing seat belts. The highway was closed for approximately two hours while troopers investigated the crash.

Mayor Winnecke to Celebrate One Million Visitors to “Amazonia”

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mesker zoo Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will welcome the one millionth visitor to Amazonia this week.   According to Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden officials, based on attendance estimates (walk-ins and scheduled group tours), the one millionth visitor to experience the 20,000 square foot rainforest exhibit should occur tomorrow, November 26.

“When approached about marking this milestone, I was eager to personally welcome the visitor to Amazonia, which has been a great source of pride for our community,” said Mayor Winnecke. “I invite all residents from the Tri-State and beyond  to visit Amazonia and enjoy exploring the balmy 78 degrees tropical rainforest on a wintery day or any day of the year.”

Opening in 2008, Amazonia was part of a large scale zoo addition that included a new front entry way, restaurant, and gift shop.  Since this investment in the zoo, attendance has increased by 31% annually.

Established in 1928, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is Indiana’s first zoo.  For more general zoo information, visit www.meskerparkzoo.com.

 

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 Friday, November 22, 2013

Kayla Jackson Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class B Felony

Theft-Class D Felony

Criminal Recklessness-Class A Misdemeanor

Tiffani Lowe Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class B Felony

Theft-Class D Felony

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor

Criminal Recklessness-Class A Misdemeanor

Dustin Mangold Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More-Class C Misdemeanor

(Enhanced to D Felony due to prior convictions)

Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

Jasone Parsons Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Class D Felony

Michael Charles Theft-Class D Felony

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.

 

 

 

 

 

New service offers real-time tracking of USI buses and shuttles

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The University of Southern Indiana has partnered with the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) to offer a new real-time transit information system called DoubleMap. DoubleMap can be downloaded free as an app on iPhone and Android devices and gives students, faculty, and staff instant real-time GPS location of buses serving the campus community including the METS West Connection and the USI Campus Shuttles.

The service is live and available for use immediately. “This new service is will help keep our students and the rest of the campus community informed when it comes to transportation options,” said Steve Woodall, director of Public Safety at USI. “It’s going to be a helpful service for everyone.”

Woodall said he first heard about the DoubleMap service from Jordan Whitledge, a 2013 graduate and past president of the Student Government Association. Whitledge became aware of the system during a trip to Indiana University where the DoubleMap service was already in place. Woodall began looking into the service and worked with METS to put the technology on buses serving the campus community as a test of the new technology.

The free DoubleMap app can be downloaded on most mobile devices and also is available online for PCs, laptops, and tablet devices. The app allows users to view all routes or isolate only the route they are interested in. The interface, which uses Google Maps, shows both the user’s location as well as the location of buses as they progress along selected routes. For USI, Campus Shuttle routes show in blue, while METS West Connection routes show in red. Riders can click on specific stops to get estimated time of arrival information. So far, the system has been installed on the two METS West Connection buses and on four USI Campus Shuttles.

Users can search for other communities using the DoubleMap service as well.

A dashboard feature allows USI’s Office of Public Safety to monitor buses and to add special announcements such as weather related delays or cancellations, changed routes, and other information that might affect riders.

DoubleMap can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store or online atwww.doublemap.com. Once downloaded, simply search for and select the University of Southern Indiana.

New Bus Routes and Schedule

USI recently revamped its Campus Shuttle and METS West Connection routes to better serve the campus community. The new routes, free for students providing a valid University ID (Eagle Access Card), include several new stops including the Romain College of Business, the Health Professions Center, and points along Clarke Lane.

Complete schedules and route maps can be found on the Office of Public Safety website.

Explore the World

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Understanding other countries and cultures is an imperative part of success in today’s increasingly global marketplace. What better way to understand another culture than to immerse yourself in it?

At the University of Evansville, you will find numerous opportunities for education abroad Whether you’re interested in spending time at Harlaxton College, our British campus in Grantham, England; going on one of our faculty-led programs in places like China, Israel, or Trinidad; or embarking on a service-related project overseas, UE will help you find the right match for your interests.

Please take a moment to browse this site and explore the exciting study abroad options available to University of Evansville students, then contact the Office of Study Abroad to start learning which of our challenging, structured, affordable, and unforgettable programs can be part of your University of Evansville experience.

 

Bill Cosby-Far From Finished Tour

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FAR FROM FINISHED TOUR
Dec. 7 @ 8:00pm
Seats are $70, $60, $50 and $40.

Come and share the evening with one of Americas most loved personalities known to both young and old! Cosby has received the Kennedy Center Honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom (America’s highest civilian honor), the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the Marian Anderson Award. Now is your chance to see the legendary Bill Cosby live!

For Group tickets contact the Box Office at 812-435-5770 ext. 211
This is a perfect opportunity for a Dinner and Show, take your company, family, friends or organization!  Gather your group of 15 or more and Relax, Eat and Enjoy! For details contact Megan at 435-5770 ext. 302

 
 Aurora’s Gingerbread House Competition – Dec. 7 @ 9:30am
Bill Cosby – Far From Finished Tour – Dec. 7 @ 8:00pm
Magic Cares 2013 – Dec. 22 @ 2:00pm
Wedding & Prom Showcase – Jan. 5 At 9:00am
Mid America Motorcycle Expo – Jan. 25-26
Shen Yun 2014 – Reviving 5,000 Years of Civilization – Jan. 28-29 @ 7:00pm
RAIN-A Tribute To The Beatles – Apr. 1 @ 7:30pm
Celtic Woman-The Emerald Tour – May 6 @ 7:00pm
Junie B. Jones – Feb. 5 @ 9:00am & 12:00pm
The Monster Who Ate My Peas – March 17 @ 9:00am & 12:00pm
Are You My Mother? – Apr. 22 @ 9:00am & 12:00pm

 

BROADWAY AT THE CENTRE 2013-2014  

 Mamma Mia! – December 13 @ 7:30pm
  Straight No Chaser – December 20 @ 7:30pm
 Elvis Lives! – January 8  @ 7:30pm
 Hello Dolly! starring Sally Struthers – January 12 @ 7:00pm
 Bring It On: The Musical – February 9 @ 7:00pm
 Hair – March 10 @ 7:30pm
 Million Dollar Quartet – March 26 @ 7:30pm
   Visit www.smgevansville.com for more information.

EPD Activity Report: November 24, 2013

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EPD Activity Report: November 24, 2013

Appeals court sides with state on auto-dial law but orders constitutional review

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By Lesley Weidenbener   greg zoeller
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – A federal appeals court has ruled that an Indiana law banning most political calls that use automated dialers and recorded messages doesn’t violate federal consumer protection rules.

But the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals sent a case back to a lower court to decide whether the state law violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

“This decision confirms the position we have been advocating for over a decade in every forum where our telephone privacy laws have been challenged,” Attorney General Greg Zoeller said in a statement. “Federal law bearing on telemarketing simply does not preclude broader state prohibitions.”

But he acknowledged that the lower court will now be reviewing the law again – this time in light of constitutional questions.

“My office will continue to enforce and defend the state’s telephone privacy laws, but there is more work ahead to ensure Hoosiers are protected from annoying and intrusive robocalls,” Zoeller said.

At issue is an Indiana law that applies to commercial and non-commercial speech and prohibits automated, pre-recorded calls unless a live operator introduces the message. Schools are exempted, as are organizations that receive a consumers’ permission to call.

The General Assembly passed the law more than 25 years ago but it was not initially enforced against political parties, campaigns or special interest groups. Over the years, those groups used robo-calls for a variety of purposes – such as sending reminders for voters to request absentee ballots or go to the polls, delivering endorsements from prominent politicians, or criticizing opponents – because they are cheaper than calls made by volunteers or paid-professionals.

But in 2006, then-Attorney General Steve Carter announced he would enforce the law in regard to political calls, too. The Indiana Republican and Democratic parties went along with the decision, but outside groups continued to make the calls and Carter moved to fine the offenders.

One of those groups – American Family Voices, which was using the autodialing machines in the 9thCongressional District race between Democrat Baron Hill and Republican Mike Sodrel – sued the state, leading to an Indiana Supreme Court ruling that upheld the law.

Then in 2010, Patriotic Veterans, a political advocacy organization based in Illinois, sued the state in federal court, challenging that the law violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act as well as the free speech clause of the U.S. Constitution.

U.S. Judge William Lawrence of Indiana’s Southern District decided in 2011 that the state law violates the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which regulates calls made from one state to another. He did not then rule on the constitutional question.

The state appealed, leading to the appeals court decision on Thursday.

“The plain language (of federal law) dictates that the Indiana statute is not expressly preempted,” the appeals court said. “This is true whether the Indiana statute is one that merely regulates autodialed interstate calls or prohibits them.”

But the ruling said the district court should now have the opportunity to consider the constitutional question.

Lesley Weidenbener is the executive editor of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

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