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Breaking News: Ben Shoulders Joins American Structurepoint Business Development Team

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Evansville, IND – American Structurepoint welcomes Vanderburgh County native Ben Shoulders to our growing company as a business development director based in the Evansville design center. 

Shoulders joins the American Structurepoint business development team after eight years of public service as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner and 20 years in the banking industry. Ben is eager to foster and build relationships with people passionate about enhancing their communities.

“I am enthusiastic about collaborating with clients and communities to tackle the challenges of complex infrastructure and economic development opportunities,” Shoulders said. “I will strive to find innovative, cost-effective solutions that will foster the growth of communities in Southern Indiana.” 

Ben Shoulders was first elected to the Board of the Vanderburgh County Commissions in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020. Shoulders was previously employed as a commercial banking officer at Banterra Bank.

Shoulders also serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including The Boys and Girls Club of Evansville, IU College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Board, The Arc of Evansville, Children’s Theater of Southern Indiana, and many others.

“Ben’s extensive knowledge of county government processes will be an asset to our company and to community leaders throughout Southern Indiana,” American Structurepoint President Cash Canfield said. “We look forward to having Ben on our team, and I am confident he will be a strong contributor to our efforts to improve the quality of life for the various communities we serve.”

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American Structurepoint, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a national architecture and engineering consulting firm. We define the standard of excellence for people across the world who want help building and bettering their community. American Structurepoint professionals work in 17 design centers throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently listed the company as a Top 200 Design Firm. The firm achieved a No. 151 ranking on ENR’s 2023 list. After more than 57 years of steady growth, American Structurepoint offers complete consulting and comprehensive design services to improve the quality of life for our people and our communities. For more information, visit www.structurepoint.com.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Eagles outsoared by Flyers

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DAYTON, Ohio – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (1-2) dropped a tough match to the University of Dayton (1-4) Sunday afternoon, 5-0, at the South Regency Tennis Center. The Screaming Eagles went 1-1 on the weekend including a sweep in Saturday’s matchup.
 
Doubles: Not much luck for USI in doubles play as senior Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana)/freshman Antonia Ferrarini (Caxios do Sul, Brazil) combination dropped 6-0 in flight one while the duo of junior Abby Myers (Evansville, Indiana)/senior Rachel McCorkle (Tulsa, Oklahoma) at number three fell 6-1. Doubles number two went unfinished after the Flyers captured the doubles decision.
 
Singles: The Eagles dropped four singles matches en route to the loss. Despite going unfinished, junior Madison Windham (Clarksville, Tennessee) was close to a victory after defeating her opponent 6-3 in the first set and had a 3-2 advantage in the second set before the match was called.

Uttke shatters the one meter school record at the UIC Invitational. To: Publisher City County Observer

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.- The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Diving team traveled to the windy city on Saturday to take on the University of Illinois at Chicago Diving Invitational. The invite was a final tune-up before the Summit League Conference Championships. The University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and UIC made up the competition.
 
Three Meter
Freshman Maranda Uttke (Grafton, Wisconsin) has been consistent in her three meter scores all season. On Saturday, she led the Eagles in the event (216.50).
 
One Meter
Uttke showed that she is ready for postseason play with a monstrous one meter score (247.40). The score marked a new school record in the event, beating her previous score (220.05). This massive improvement comes at the perfect time as Uttke looks to carry this performance into the Summit League Championships.
 
Sophomore Autumn Turley (Hobart, Indiana) also turned in a productive performance with her personal best one meter score of the season (177.10).

Team Relays
The Eagles did not have enough participants for the team women three-meter springboard event. However, they did compete in the mixed team springboard event (2 women and 1 man). USI took first place in this event with Lane Pollock (Boonville, Indiana), Uttke, and Turley.
 
What’s Next
USI swim and dive will have two and half weeks to train for postseason play in the Summit League Championships. The entire regular season leads up to the ultra-competitive event in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event runs from February 21-24 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.

 

Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor:
As one of the thousands of professional truck drivers in the state of Indiana, I am writing to call on Senate Homeland Security & Transportation Committee Chairman Michael Crider to hold a legislative hearing this year to consider Senate Bill 57, legislation introduced by Senator Jim Tomes to require a human operator is present in any autonomous vehicle operating on Indiana roadways. I was dismayed to learn that this important bill will not be considered by the Senate this year, and believe that is a huge mistake for Indiana.
Driverless cars and trucks are not some sort of crazy, pie-in-the-sky idea. Big Tech companies are working overtime right now in hopes of bringing fully autonomous semi-trucks onto public roads in the near future. They are already in Texas and California, and no doubt eager to use Indiana’s public roads as the testing ground for their dangerous technology.
Small, driverless cars have already proven to be a danger to public safety. In just the past year, they have caused mayhem in cities across the country by interfering with first responders, blocking traffic, and making risky maneuvers on roadways resulting in accidents.
Take it from me: a human being needs to be behind the wheel of any vehicle. I have driven tens of thousands of miles across our state, and know how things can change in the blink of an eye on the road. I have personally seen countless incidents where catastrophe was averted solely because of human instinct and training behind the wheel. Whether it was someone navigating a dangerous tire blowout on an 18-wheeler or avoiding a tree branch in the road, human drivers save lives.

 

It is downright frightening to think about some computer controlling a vehicle traveling at high speeds on the open road. That is a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Driverless cars would not only be a hazard to the public, but they would put drivers like me out of work. Automation will make it impossible for me to put food on the table and support my family. Dangerous technology should not be prioritized ahead of our safety and our livelihoods.
I hope Senator Crider will give Senate Bill 57 the hearing it deserves this year. This issue is too important to kick the can down the road for another year.
Sincerely,
Earl Brown,
Secretary-Treasurer
Teamsters Local 215

Gov. Holcomb to participate in Border Security Press Conference

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INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Eric J. Holcomb releases a statement regarding the mission to secure the border.

“Human traffickers, drug cartels and terrorists are illegally pouring across America’s southern border and then traveling to communities far beyond threatening our national and economic security.

The Biden administration and Congress need to stop talking and start acting. It’s time for results, not more rhetoric. One of the few basic constitutional duties of the federal government to set critical immigration policy, yet they continue a two-decade practice of kicking the can down the road leaving in their wake long lasting adverse impacts on our nation, states, cities and communities.

I’m proud to join so many fellow governors in support Governor Abbott and appreciate receiving an up to date, real time, on the ground detailed briefing from those on the front lines who see this humanitarian crisis up close and person stationed along the border.

If unregulated immigration continues to transpire, we governors will continue to deal with the aftereffects inside our home states. The only way to resolve this, is to first stop the historically high flow of illegal migrants crossing the border and then get to work on passing a legal efficient immigration policy that actually will contribute to a needed and healthy workforce.”

Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting

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 The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet for the regularly scheduled Board meeting Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Board meetings can also be observed by tuning to EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR or live streamed online at https://www.wpsrhd.com/. 

Prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting, three members of the Board, along with district administrators, will hold a Town Hall beginning at 5:00 PM. This Town Hall is for Vanderburgh County residents to speak directly with Board members in attendance about issues involving EVSC schools. The Town Hall will be held in the Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Members of the public who would like to attend the Town Hall should register by completing the Town Hall Registration Form located on our website at district.evscschools.com 

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“Experiencing Totality – The Great Total Eclipse of 2024” with retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak

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WHAT: “Experiencing Totality – The Great Total Eclipse of 2024” with retired NASA astrophysicist and eclipse expert Fred Espenak

WHEN: 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

WHERE: Vincennes University, Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, 20 Red Skelton Blvd., Vincennes, IN 47591

DETAILS: Vincennes University is kicking off “Total Eclipse of the Heartland” with a special event featuring retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak.

Espenak is known as “Mr. Eclipse” and is one of the top eclipse experts in the country. He will discuss what it is like to experience a total eclipse of the sun and will share eyewitness accounts of totality from great astronomers of the past and recent experiences. Espenak will also highlight maps and weather prospects along the eclipse path.

 

Both events are open to the public and admission is free.

The 6:30 p.m. event will include musicians from the IU School of Music performing in the lobby, as well as joining the Amplified Music Project and VU’s bandmaster, Susie Jackson, to perform “The Final Countdown” on stage.

 

Darrah updates women’s weight throw record at Blue-White Classic

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The Purple Aces throwers set multiple personal records on Saturday

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Sophomore thrower Gwen Darrah continues to improve her weight throw as a small group of the University of Evansville track and field team competed in Terre Haute.

The Purple Aces throwers and runner Sarah Vanderhoof-Dossett (Franklin, Tenn. / Independence HS) set three PRs and one season-best at the Blue-White Classic hosted by Indiana State. Darrah (Cleveland, Ohio / Orange HS) improved on the women’s weight throw record with a 14.45-meter throw for fifth place. UE also saw top five finishes from Zach Dove (Princeton, Ind. / Princeton Community HS) in both the men’s shot put and the men’s weight throw, Jaden Hayes (Huntingburg, Ind. / Southridge HS) in the men’s weight throw, and Vanderhoof-Dossett in the women’s mile.

As Evansville’s lone runner, Vanderhoof-Dossett ran the mile in 5:27.89. She was also slated to run the 3000-meter but was unable to start. For the Aces throwers on the women’s side, Darrah had a record day in the weight throw while two others competed in the event. Senior Hannah Bryan (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) had a top 10 finish with a throw of 10.30 meters while freshman Jillian Miller (Boonville, Ind. / Boonville HS) placed 12th with a throw of 9.30 meters. UE had three women compete in the shot put as well with Miller leading the way at eighth throwing for 9.08 meters and a personal record. Junior Kaitlyn Sansone (Fairfield, Ohio / Mercy McAuley HS) finished ninth with a throw of 9.05 meters and Brooke Springer (Henderson, Ky. / Henderson Community HS) was 10th with a throw of 8.96 meters.

On the men’s side, Dove and Hayes had strong outings for Evansville. Dove threw a season-best weight throw of 17.19 meters for a podium finish of third place. Hayes also set a PR in the weight throw, finishing in fourth with a 16.99-meter throw. Freshman Cole Johnson had his first outing in the weight throw with a throw of 12.20 meters. Dove and Hayes also competed in the shot put, finishing fifth and eighth with throws of 14.52 meters and 13.64 meters respectively.

The entire Purple Aces track and field team returns to action next week at the Music City Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt.
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