by Mary Woehler
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, the Honors List has been released for the 2012 fall semester at the University of Southern Indiana. Dr. Ronald Rochon, provost, reported that 2,170 undergraduates were named to the Honors List.

Semester honors are not awarded to masters students or Doctor of Nursing Practice students.

Undergraduate students must achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average (on 4.0 system) to be named to the Honors List. Students earning no IN (incomplete) or Z (missing) grades for the term, and earning letter grades of computable point value (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and Pass/No Pass graded courses do not apply) in 12 or more semester hours, with a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 are named to the list.

The Honors List is arranged by each student’s hometown (by state and city), according to the address he/she has provided to the University. A student’s name may be listed under Evansville if the student supplied an Evansville mailing address. The honors list may be accessed by clicking on the link below.

Note to students:

If you expected your name to be on the list and you cannot find it, use the search function in the PDF document. Type in your name to search the entire list. If you still do not find your name, email Tracy Sinn in the Office of the Registrar (include your full name and student ID number). If it can be verified that you did qualify for the Honors List, that office will give News and Information Services your name and hometown.

by Ray Simmons
The University of Southern Indiana Department of Athletics has announced the selection of the 2013 USI Athletic Hall of Fame class that will be inducted February 8 during homecoming week. The class of six individuals and one team was selected by a nine-member USI Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.

Any Screaming Eagles fan was eligible to nominate student athletes or teams on the 10th anniversary of their last season of competition, or a coach/administrator who has been separated from the Department of Athletics for two years. Special individuals (e.g., Varsity Club members) also were eligible for nominations as well.

This year’s class includes Tony Colavecchia (Men’s Soccer Head Coach, 1988-95), Dr. Jane Davis-Brezette (Women’s Tennis Head Coach1980-84, Chair USI Kinesiology and Sport Department (formerly Department of Physical Education), Amy Henkhaus-Cope (Women’s Soccer 1997-2000), Robert Kirby (Men’s Cross Country/Track 1987-91), Shannon Wells (Volleyball 1999-2002; Women’s Basketball 2002-04), Katie Roberts Wilson (Softball 1998-2001), and the 1982 Men’s Cross Country Team.

“I continue to be amazed by the amount of outstanding student-athletes and coaches this young University has had,” said USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall. “The Class of 2013 truly represents our growing tradition here at USI. The six individuals and one team that will be honored in February are truly worthy of this extraordinary honor. I know that the entire USI community is proud of this class and what it accomplished while at USI.”

2013 USI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS

Tony Colavecchia, Men’s Soccer 1988-95: Colavecchia is USI’s all-time winningest soccer coach with a career-record of 97-59-11 (.614), a GLVC mark of 30-3-2 (.886), and four GLVC championships. He also was named GLVC Coach of the Year three times. Colavecchia also directed the Eagles through a Division I schedule for three years, posting a record of 29-27-3 (.517).

Dr. Jane Davis-Brezette, Women’s Tennis 1980-84 / Professor, Mentor, Chair of Kinesiology and Sport: Davis-Brezette was and remains a great friend and mentor to many student athletes, influencing many career choices and successes. She also directed the USI women’s tennis team to three-straight GLVC titles in the 1980s.

Amy Henkhaus-Cope ’01, Women’s Soccer 1997-2000: Henkhaus, a defender, helped lead the Eagles to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals and was a second team All-American in 1998. She also was named All-GLVC in 1998 and Academic All-GLVC four straight years.

Robert Kirby ’91, Men’s Cross Country/Track 1987-91: A stand out in cross country and track between 1987 and 1991, Kirby was named All-GLVC twice (1989 and 1990) and All-American once (1990) in cross country. He also qualified for the NCAA II Track Championships in the 10,000m in 1991. Since finishing his career at USI, he has won the 1994 Memphis Marathon championship and ranked as high as fifth in the nation in the 10,000m by the USATF.

Katie Roberts Wilson ’02, Softball 1998-2001: Roberts was a four-time All-GLVC and 2001 All-Region performer. She is still number one at USI in wins, innings-pitched, and strikeouts; number two in complete games and shutouts; and third in ERA.

Shannnon Wells ’05, Volleyball 1999-2002; Women’s Basketball 2002-04: Wells finished her career as USI volleyball’s all-time leader in kills, aces, and digs. The all-time records for kills and aces remain today, while Wells still ranks second all-time in digs. She also ranks fifth all-time in hitting percentage. Wells earned a pair of GLVC Scholar Athlete of the Year awards (2001, 2002) and was named the 2002 GLVC Player of the Year in volleyball before being selected for the 2003 GLVC Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award.

1982 Men’s Cross Country Team (Placed 3rd Nationally): The 1982 men’s cross country team ranked in the top 10 all season before finishing third at the NCAA Division II National Championships. The team also swept the Indiana Intercollegiate “Little State”, the GLVC, and the NCAA II Great Lakes Regional titles. The team was coached by USI and GLVC Hall of Fame member Bill Stegemoller and featured USI Hall of Famers Todd Reller and Jim Nolan. Nolan also is a member of the GLVC Hall of Fame.

A native of Sullivan, Ind., Richard M. Bramer graduated from Sullivan High School,
Wabash College, and Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington. In 11 years of
private practice, Bramer served as a chief deputy prosecutor, city attorney, judge pro tem
of the Sullivan Circuit Court, school corporation attorney, and counsel to numerous
towns, townships, and conservancy districts in Sullivan County.
He joined the Office of Attorney General Steve Carter in 2002, first serving in the Civil
Rights and Employment section, concentrating on federal litigation and defense of judges
and prosecutors. He then was assigned as counsel to the Indiana Department of Labor and
the Indiana Department of Correction. In March 2008, Attorney General Carter promoted
Bramer to Chief Counsel of the AG’s Advisory Division, and he continued to serve in
that capacity under Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
Until accepting his current assignment, Bramer was an attorney in the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the United States Department of Agriculture in
Washington, D.C., and he also previously has served as chief of staff and chief counsel to
the Indiana State Treasurer’s Office. Bramer is a member of Christ Church Cathedral
(Episcopal), Indianapolis, and attends St. Paul’s Parish in Washington.

Carol McClintock, the spouse of Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke (aka Evansville’s First Lady) has been busy organizing a trip to Amsterdam and Osnabruck. The following email and formal itenarary was sent to the entire City Council and select local business leaders. It is not clear what the cost for the trip is or if public funding is being used for any of the world travelers.

World Travelers! Just wanted to remind you that the deadline for registration for the trip the Amsterdam/Osnabruck is looming! Lloyd and I are already booked for the entire trip. We need confirmation of your plans to join us on the great trip no later than Thursday, January 10th and will need a deposit of $1000 per person plus the Ambassador Traveler Profile Form and copy of your passport. The final payment is due on April 15, 2013.

Judy Steenberg with Ambassador Travel has done an excellent job putting this together for us. She will need that information and credit card information. Her email is judysteenberg@gmail.com, her number is (812)459-5876. She has additional flight and hotel information.

In Amsterdam we are at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The King Club Room has a media hub, wireless and high speed internet and a flat screen tv. Each room as a “nespresso” machine and there in an exclusive club lounge for complimentary breakfast, drinks and canapes. Full breakfast is also included.

We are so excited about this opportunity to strengthen our ties with our sister city and learn more about how we can improve our city. And, well, enjoy the company of friends…hope you decide to join us!

Carol McClintock
Team McClintock
F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors

The following itenarary was included.

Amsterdam Trip Itenarary

Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.

Jerald Clark, III Possession of Methamphetamine – Class D Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Class D Felony
(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement)

Ronald Fenwick Possession of Methamphetamine – Class D Felony
Visiting a Common Nuisance – Class B Misdemeanor

Jamon Randolph Possession of Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to a Class D Felony due to Prior Convictions)

Dustin Devers Possession of Methamphetamine – Class D Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Class D Felony
(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement)

Julien Hinton Carrying a Handgun Without a License – Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to a Class C Felony due Prior Convictions)
Resisting Law Enforcement – Class A Misdemeanor

Darius Spence Operating a Motor Vehicle after Forfeiture of License for Life – Class C Felony

Antonio Tolbert, Jr. Receiving Stolen Property – Class D Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement – Class A Misdemeanor

Virgil Williams Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator – Class D Felony

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

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

Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days

January 14, 2013
4:00 p.m.
C. K. Newsome Community Center
100 E. Walnut Street
Evansville, IN 47713

ROOM 118 A & B

Agenda

I. Call to Order

II. Election of Officers

III. Minutes – December 10, 2012

IV. Old Business – Greenway Update
a) Industrial Corridor Phase 4
b) Run/Walk Events Fees
c) Trail Information Signs

V. ETC Report – Roberta Heiman

VI. New Business
a) Any Other Business the Advisory Board Wishes to Discuss

VII. Adjourn

REGULAR MEETING
KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013
12:00 NOON

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MINUTES January 2, 2013

3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request Re: Declare Bouncy Toys Surplus for Public Sale. – Schall
b. Request Re: Approve National Skating Month Free Lessons and Skating at Swonder Ice
Arena January 19, 2013. – Crook
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Contract with Tucker Publishing Group for City View
Insertion for Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. – Morris*
d. Request Re: Approve and Execute Contract with Tucker Publishing Group for Social
Datebook Insertion for Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. – Morris*

*Recommendation from Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Advisory Board.

4. OLD BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Approve Rockin’ River City Ride with Vendors at Sunset Park April 20, 2013. –
Laura Hamilton
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Gateway Services Agreement for POS System at Golf
Courses and Hartke Pool. – Nadeau
c. Request Re: Review and Award Pest Control Services at Various Park Facilities. – Boberg
d. Request Re: Review and Award Fire Extinguisher and Fire Suppression Systems at Various
Park Facilities. – Boberg
e. Request Re: Review and Award Exhaust Hood Cleaning Services at Various Park Facilities. –
Boberg
f. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Spear Corporation for Pool Chlorinators at
Lloyd, Mosby and Rochelle-Landers Pools. – Schall

5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Open Quotes for Cleaning Services for Shelter Houses and Restrooms. – Boberg
b. Request Re: Open Quotes for Locking Restrooms and Security Services. – Boberg
c. Request Re: Open Quotes for Porta-Jon Services. – Boberg
d. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments.

6. REPORTS
a. Denise Johnson, Executive Director

7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

8. ADJOURN

Evansville, Indiana – ECHO Housing Corporation, the convening agency for the Jacobsville Quality of Life Planning initiative, announces Jennifer Mason as the Community Mobilizer for the project. The City of Evansville granted funds for a resident-led collaborative process to develop a Quality of Life Plan with the Jacobsville neighborhood.

Mason joined ECHO in August 2012, as the Homeless Veterans Program Coordinator. Stephanie TenBarge, ECHO Housing Executive Director, said “Jennifer was a perfect fit to step into the Community Mobilizer role with her public service background and community involvement. We are excited to have her on board to lead this project for the Jacobsville neighborhood.” Mason will organize this unique initiative bringing together Jacobsville residents, leaders and stakeholders in a planning effort that will set a new vision for Jacobsville with an action plan for achievable results.

The Quality of Life Plan will be developed by utilizing principles of comprehensive community development and healthy neighborhoods, including civic, social, physical and economic factors. The aim is for people living, working and raising families in the neighborhood to take part in the development of the plan. The process takes place through three phases: organize, decide and act. Jacobsville Join In is seeking residents to participate through interviews, visioning and storytelling.

Mason said, “My roots are tied to Jacobsville, and I have a lot of great memories from this neighborhood…I cannot wait to see the growth of this project.” To follow the progress or for more information about the project go to our website at www.jacobsville.net , or find us on Facebook at Jacobsville. Join In.

Prior to ECHO Housing, Jennifer Mason served as the Public and Government Affairs coordinator for Keep Evansville Beautiful (KEB), representing KEB by collaborating with community, government and business leaders for public initiatives. Mason is engaged in the community, serving on the Young Leaders United steering committee; volunteering for United Way; and mentoring high school students for special projects. She is a graduate from the University of Evansville and Vincennes University.