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“Dynamic “ leader honored with the Dr. John M. Caldwell Lecture Series Award Lana Burton EVANSVILLE

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EVANSVILLE (Ind.) February 12, 2024 — The Soul Writers’ Guild(SWG) at the Evansville African American Museum, Inc., is honored to present the 7th Annual Dr. John M. Caldwell Lecture Series Award to Lana Burton, a co-founder of the Evansville African American Museum (EAAM).

Burton succeeded EAAM Founder Sondra L. Matthews as president of the Board of Directors in 2008. The presentation and lecture will be held 12 noon – 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in the Browning Events Room of the Evansville Central Library, 200 S.E. Dr. M.L. King Jr.. Blvd.

The Caldwell Lecture Series is named for the late Rev. Dr. John M. Caldwell, who was pastor of Zion Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, and for his many accomplishments. For instance, he was the first African American elected to the Evansville City Council as 4th Ward councilor in 1967, president of the Evansville Branch NAACP, and author and publisher of his sermons.

Additionally, Dr. Caldwell was a teacher in the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education and a graduate of Evansville College (University of Evansville).

“Lana is a powerhouse in her own right,” said Aretha Sebree-Graves, SWG president. “We’re. honored to recognize her leadership in education as principal in several schools of the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corp. (EVSC). As well, she has been a committed teacher and superintendent of Christian Education at Zion Missionary Baptist Church for decades, not to mention her community service to the museum.”

In March 2020, students lost access to books as their schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, though retired, Burton coordinated book donations to children at EVSC sites and those receiving food from the weekly giveaways by Feed Evansville at Hartke Pool. More than 18,000 books were given away.

She’s been a member of the UE Alumni Board of Directors and held leadership positions in the University of Evansville African American Alumni Association (UEAAA).

A graduate of Bosse High School, Culver, & Glenwood elementary schools. Burton has spent the past 40 years educating, empowering, and enhancing children and their families in Evansville.

Recipient of numerous awards, Burton was awarded the YMCA 100 Women Award in 2011 and was inducted into the EVSC Hall of Fame in 2020. She was named the Helen Klamer-Phillip Community Service Leadership Awardee by the Junior League of Evansville in 2022.

Burton is married to Rickey Burton and mother of Alexander Burton, 4th Ward councilor of the Evansville City Council, and grandmother to Arrington Burton. Previous winners have been current Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry; Constance “Connie” Robinson-Blair, formerly 4th Ward City Council president and financial chairperson; Estella Moss, first African American elected Vanderburgh County Recorder; the late Deacon Thomas Pore and wife, Mother Jacqueline Pore, directors of Greater St. James Education & Recreation Center; James and Deborah Wagner, directors of EAAM Summer Theatre Camp, and Rev. Dr. Adrian M. Brooks, Sr., pastor of Memorial Baptist Church and president of Memorial Community Development Corporation.

The lecture series is free of admission and open to the public. For more information, contact Sebree-Graves at 812-802-9586 or 812-423-5188.

 

McNamara, O’Brien respond to Gov. Holcomb deploying Indiana National Guard for Texas border security mission

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FOOTNOTE:
State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) issued the following statements in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Following the recent direct request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb announced he will send 50 Hoosier guardsmen to help the Texas National Guard during a 10-month deployment:

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2024) – “The record wave of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs coming from the southern border is deeply concerning and troubling. This is an issue that doesn’t just affect Texas. It’s a worsening nationwide challenge and our local communities will feel the strain on government services and resources, including law enforcement and medical providers. However, it’s encouraging to know that Indiana is stepping up to help Texas protect itself, especially as the federal government continues the status quo of maintaining an open border,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville).

“This ongoing crisis has only continued to grow thanks to the inaction of our federal government and the Biden Administration. I’m fully in support of Governor Holcomb sending a strong message that Indiana is willing to step up in times of crisis – and that’s exactly what Texas is facing. Every state should be concerned about the waves of illegal immigrants and drugs getting in unchecked,” saidState Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville).

Evansville African American Museum Soul Writer’s Guild Announces

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Black History Month Malcolm X Event!

FEBRUARY 12, 1014

Evansville, IN— On Friday, February 16, 2024, from 6-8 pm, EAAM’s Soul Writers’ Guild will host: “Malcolm X: His Life, Legacy, and Misconceptions”, our first Black History Month event honoring this civil rights leader.  A lecture will be delivered by Bro. Umar Faruq from Terre Haute, IN (formerly Kenny Maddox of Evansville, IN), and Bro. Faraji Garth.

There will be a time for discussion and Q & A.  Refreshments will be provided.  This event is free to the public.

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Aces women’s basketball picks up first Missouri Valley Conference win at Valparaiso

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The Purple Aces led for over 25 minutes in their first conference win

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Using its experience in late-game situations, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team came away with a 71-68 win in Valparaiso against the Beacons.

The Purple Aces dominated in the paint on Sunday afternoon, a key factor in earning their first MVC win of the season. Freshman forward Nevaeh Thomas added another double-double to her resume leading UE with 23 points, coming one shy of her career high with 14 rebounds. Sophomore Kynidi Mason Striverson and forward Maggie Hartwig also had double-digit games.

Hartwig hit a three to start the game and set the tone for a fast-paced battle in Valparaiso. The Aces were able to use consistent offensive pressure to keep the lead for all but 30 seconds over the first 10 minutes. UE was helped by early fouls from the Beacons, going to the line on four separate occasions and making all but one shot. Evansville ended the quarter with two at the stripe from Thomas to hold a 14-10 lead going into the second quarter.

The Aces kept up their breakneck offense with a four-point run to take their largest lead of the game ahead by eight. Valpo responded quickly but an and-1 opportunity from Thomas put UE back ahead by seven. Thomas kept Evansville in the lead for the next minute and a half. But at the halfway point of the quarter, the Beacons had their first lead. It turned into a back-and-forth affair heading into the second half until the final minute. The Aces made back-to-back layups to end the first half with a three-point lead.

It was a slow start to the second half for UE as its first basket took over two minutes to make. Valparaiso took the lead back for the first half of the quarter as Evansville struggled to finish its shots. But a three-pointer from guard Julia Palomo spurred a seven-point run for the Aces to grab a five-point lead. The Beacons responded in kind, making it just a one-point lead. A trey from Tené Smith gave UE a four-point lead which they held onto until the final minute. Valpo ended the third on a six-point run putting Evansville back by two.

The Aces tied the game back up in the fourth at the line after both teams struggled to make shots in the first minute and a half. The Beacons hit a layup to take the lead back, but a successful three-point play for Hartwig gave UE a slim one-point lead. Guard Lexie Sinclair had an and-1 opportunity of her own right after, putting Evansville back up by four with 6:05 remaining.

It was back-and-forth free throw opportunities over the next two minutes as neither team made a field goal. Thomas broke the pattern with a layup to give the Aces another four-point lead. The game quickly went back to free throws as another field goal wasn’t made until the 1:47 mark. Valpo was able to tie the game up with back-to-back free throw opportunities, making all four. But UE was able to close out the game with second-chance layups from Hartwig and Thomas. Sinclair sealed the win for Evansville with a steal in the final 10 seconds while making one of two free throws after drawing a foul on the steal for the 71-68 final score.

Thomas led the Aces on both sides of the ball with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high 3 blocks. Mason Striverson added 16 points and five assists while Hartwig had 10 points along with nine rebounds.  Guard Madlena Gerke also added a season-high three steals against in UE’s win against the Beacons.

Evansville returns home to Meeks Family Fieldhouse for two games next week. The Aces will first welcome Southern Illinois to town on Thursday, Feb. 15. Tip-off against the Salukis is set for 6 p.m.

SKUNK RABIES CIRCULATING IN SOUTHERN INDIANA

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health urges residents to vaccinate their pets against rabies and to keep a safe distance from wildlife after skunk rabies was detected in two southern Indiana counties. Skunk rabies is normally present in northern Kentucky, but these are the first cases confirmed in Indiana since 2004. No human infections are suspected.

“When rabies is spreading among skunks, it can increase the risk for both animals and people,” said Indiana State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Jen Brown. “Now is the time to make sure that your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations.”

Hoosiers can reduce the risk of rabies in people and animals by doing the following:

  • Vaccinate dogs, cats and ferrets for rabies
  • Keep cats and ferrets indoors and dogs on a leash or under direct supervision
  • Leave stray animals and wildlife alone
  • Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of stray animals in the community
  • Contact animal control or law enforcement to remove stray animals from your neighborhood

The rabid skunks were from Clark and Washington counties. The Indiana Department of Health is working with partners to determine whether other southern Indiana counties are affected. Hoosiers can help by reporting sick or dead skunks to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife Health Program at on.IN.gov/sickwildlife. Members of the public should not approach or touch skunks or any other wild animals, even those that appear healthy.

Rabies is a viral infection that is primarily spread in saliva through the bite of an infected animal. The virus isn’t spread through blood, urine, feces or skunk spray. In the United States, the virus is typically found in wild animals such as bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes, but unvaccinated pets and livestock can also become infected. While the detection of skunk rabies in south central Indiana is new, rabies has always been present in bats throughout the state.

It’s not always possible to tell if an animal has rabies just by looking at it. The only way to know for sure is to have it tested. Animals with rabies typically act strangely; some may be aggressive and try to bite people or other animals, while others may act shy or be dull and unresponsive. Some rabid animals drool more than normal (“foaming at the mouth”), but this isn’t always the case.

Untreated rabies infection in people is almost always fatal, but it can be prevented with prompt treatment after a bite. If you believe that you have been exposed to rabies, immediately contact your healthcare provider. If you believe that a pet or livestock animal has been exposed to rabies, immediately contact your veterinarian.

Stepping up for our public retirees

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By Wendy McNamara

To help Indiana’s nearly 100,000 public retirees, like law enforcement officers and teachers, I co-authored legislation to provide a one-time, post-retirement payment designed to help cover cost-of-living gaps.

Under the bill, a 13th check would be issued to public retirees with the payment amounts based on an employee’s number of years vested in their retirement plan. Also, the state would use existing, dedicated funds to make the payments.

State excise police, gaming agents, gaming control officers, conservation officers and state police officers who are part of Indiana’s public pension program would also receive a 13th check.

We have a great opportunity to help the men and women who served our state, especially during a time of high inflation.

If you have thoughts about this issue or others before the legislature, please reach out to me by emailing h76@iga.in.gov or calling 317-232-9600.

Eagles drop Sunday battle against Billikens

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis (1-3) had a tough outing against Saint Louis University (1-1) in the Screaming Eagles’ lone match of the week Sunday afternoon at the Evansville Tennis Center.

Doubles: USI lost all three doubles decisions with senior Dylan Brown (Evansville, Indiana)/junior Quinten Gillespie (Whiteland, Indiana) combination putting up a fight despite the 6-3 loss.

Singles: Only three singles matches were completed with freshman Eytan Michaeli (Beer Sheva, Israel) falling 6-4, 6-3 at number one, sophomore Mathys Bove (Lyon, France) dropping 6-3, 6-3 in flight two, and sophomore Axel Sabourin (Marseille, France) forcing a tiebreaking round but ultimately losing 6-3, 6-7, 4-6 in the three spot.

Jordan sets school record at GVSU Big Meet

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Allendale, Mich. – VU sophomore sprinter Desroy Jordan has already earned several spots in the Trailblazers Track and Field record books, now holding five school records after setting a program best time in the 600 meters Friday at the Grand Valley State University Big Meet in Michigan.

Jordan was a member of the Indoor 4×800 and DMR relay teams that set school records last year and set two individual school records during the 2023 Outdoor season in the 200 meters and 400 meters.

Jordan’s performance was a highlight of a very busy weekend which saw the Blazers add four more National qualifiers.

The Trailblazers got off to a very quick start to the weekend Friday with Jordan placing second overall in the 600 meters with a time of 1:18.21.

Jordan was joined in the 600 meters by sophomore Matthew Gray (Washington, Ind.) and freshman Zion Pruitt.

Gray placed 37th overall with a time of 1:26.46 and Pruitt placed 47th at 1:30.84.

Jordan, obviously, surpassed the qualifying mark for the NJCAA Indoor Nationals in the 600 meters.

Freshman sprinters Tumaini Skinner and Olamipo Ladipo were the next best VU men’s finishers Friday, with Skinner placing eighth in the 200 meters with a time of 22.34 seconds with Ladipo close behind at 22.60 seconds, placing him 12th.

Sophomore Cohen Gallant placed 21st in the 60 meter sprint with a time of 6.99 seconds, while freshman Clinton Laguerre placed 25th in the 400 meters at 51.63 seconds.

The VU men’s day on the track was rounded out by sophomore Isaac Stanford (Flora, Ill.) who finished 18th in the mile run with a time of 4:15.19, qualifying him for Nationals and freshman Cody Noel (Hebron, Ind.) who finished 13th in his heat of the 5000 meters with a time of 15:50.35.

The VU men’s team returned to the track on Saturday and were headlined by another National qualifier in the Distance Medley Relay team of Brahym Sakka, Desroy Jordan, Isaac Stanford and Clinton Laguerre who placed 17th overall with a time of 10:13.73.

Sophomore Olegs Kozjakovs placed 10th in the shot put with a throw of 14.09 meters and later competed in the 60 meter hurdles, placing 15th with a time of 8.94 seconds.

Freshman Brahym Sakka (Tunisia) would also compete in the mile, finishing 21st overall with a time of 4:25.40.

Clinton Laguerre, along with Zion Pruitt and Cohen Gallant each competed in the 200 meter dash, with Pruitt placing 23rd at 22.69, Laguerre coming in 26th at 22.79 and Gallant placing 41st with a time of 23.11 seconds.

Freshmen Bryaun Manuel (East St. Louis, Ill.), Tanner Spence (Carmi, Ill.) and sophomore Matthew Gray were in the 800 meters, with Manuel finishing 38th at 2:00.00, Spence close behind at 2:00.25 in 39th and Gray placing 49th at 2:02.94.

The VU men’s weekend came to a close with freshmen Caden Hostetler (LaGrange, Ind.) and Nathan Whitehead (Vincennes, Ind.) competing in the 3000 meters. Hostetler posted a time of 9:02.76 for 51st overall, while Whitehead checked in at 9:36.58 for 80th overall.

“It was a full weekend of track and field at Grand Valley State,” VU Head Track and Field Coach Marty Rogier said. “I thought we had a good effort from everyone but especially the distance crew. They really stepped up and are really starting to run well at the right time.”

“We added four more National Qualifiers over the weekend in the 600 meters, mile and men’s and women’s DMR,” Rogier added. “That brings our total to nine on the men’s side, five of those are top 10 and three on the women’s side, with two of those in the top 10. We have one meet left and I think we might get a couple more.”

“Desroy continued his outstanding season on Friday by breaking the VU school record in the 600 with a very fast 1:18,” Rogier said. “That has him ranked fourth in the Nation. He ran a solid race in only his second time running at that distance. I believe he can take that even lower.”

“This weekend was very exciting,” VU Assistant Coach and Distance Coach Tyler Steigenga said. “Grand Valley State has one of the best atmospheres for track in the Nation and this is their most competitive meet of the year.”

“On the distance side, we got off to a good start Friday with Cody PRing in the 5k,” Steigenga added. “Later that day, Matthew ran the 600 in a three second PR. Isaac ran a very gutsy race to get another National qualifier in the mile.”

“Saturday morning Caden and Nathan got us started in the 3000 meters,” Steigenga said. “Caden ran great and almost broke the nine minute barrier at 9:02. Nathan ran in the heat after him and did well in his first attempt at that distance.”

“Three men also ran well in the 800 meters distance,” Steigenga added. “Tanner and Bryaun narrowly missed getting under the two minute barrio in their heat, with Bryaun running exactly two minutes. Matthew ran a season’s best in his heat.”

“Brahym finished off the night with a solid run in the mile after running a great 1200 meter leg of the DMR earlier in the day,” Steigenga said.

The VU women’s team weekend got off to a very good start with freshman vaulter Sophia Amaral being the only VU women’s athlete competing Friday and setting the tone by placing fifth in the pole vault after clearing a height of 4.02 meters.

The women’s team kept this momentum going on Saturday with the Distance Medley Relay team of Emilly Barbosa, Jasmyn Self (Casey, Ill.), Adi Fuller and Zinzile Gumpo qualifying for Nationals with a time of 12:56.84, good for 19th overall.

Freshmen Emilly Barbosa (Sao Paulo, Brazil), Adi Fuller (Evansville, Ind.) and Grayson Haynes (Sebree, Ky.) would then compete in the 800 meters, with Barbosa leading the pack with a time of 2:22.57 finishing 28th overall. Fuller crossed the line at 2:33.40 for 53rd overall and Haynes placed 67th with a time of 2:50.34.

USI’s early momentum comes up short against SLU

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (1-4) struggled against Saint Louis University (2-0), falling to the Billikens, 4-1, at the Evansville Tennis Center Sunday afternoon.
 
Doubles: The Screaming Eagles found some success in doubles play with the freshmen combination of Sofia Davidoff (Lagny-sur-Marne, France)/Antonia Ferrarini (Caxias do Sul, Brazil) earning a 6-3 victory at number two. This is the third match the duo has partnered together and the first win of the season.
 
Singles: Senior Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana) picked up USI’s lone singles win. At number two, Rowe took down her opponent in tiebreaking fashion (6-1, 3-6, 7-5). This marks her second dual singles win of the season.

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