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With single-digit temperatures forecasted, CenterPoint Energy provides tips to save energy and stay safe while keeping warm

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Evansville – Jan. 10, 2024 – Over the coming days, significantly colder temperatures are expected in southwestern Indiana with forecasts in single digits. CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers about simple energy-saving and safety steps to help them lower heating bills, while continuing to stay safe and warm this winter.  

Customers who believe they may have trouble paying their heating bills this winter should contact CenterPoint Energy to set up a payment arrangement. Customers can also find out if they are eligible for energy assistance programs to help pay their bills. To learn more, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/PaymentAssistance. 

 Energy-saving Tips 

 ·         Make sure your heating system is operating safely and efficiently. An annual inspection and tune-up by a qualified technician are recommended.  

 ·         Change or clean your furnace filter regularly. This helps maximize your furnace’s efficiency and life. 

 ·         Turn down your thermostat. By lowering your thermostat by 7-10 degrees at night or when you’re away for at least eight hours, you can potentially save 10% on your heating costs. With a programmable thermostat, you can have your heating system work around your schedule.   

 ·         Keep warm air in and cold air out of your home. Use caulk or weather-stripping to seal leaks around doors, windows and other openings such as pipes or ducts. You can also roll up towels and push them against the bottom of the door’s interior to help prevent heat loss. Close fireplace dampers when not in use, so you don’t lose heat.  

 ·         Close window coverings and blinds. This will help insulate against the cold air outside.  

 ·         Circulate warm air with your ceiling fans. Set your ceiling fans to turn clockwise slowly to move warm air from the ceiling to your living levels.  

 To learn more about energy-saving tips, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/EnergySavingTips.  

 Safety Tips  

  Natural Gas   

·         Use space heaters safely. Make sure your space heater has an automatic shut-off, and keep children, pets and all items at least three feet away from it. A space heater that uses natural gas, propane or wood should be vented to the outside. Stoves and ovens should never be used for space heating.  

 ·         Test your carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms to make sure they work properly. Change batteries regularly. Alarms don’t last forever, so replace them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.   

 ·         Know the signs of CO poisoning. Early symptoms such as headache and fatigue are similar to the flu, but without a fever. Continued CO exposure can lead to more severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, difficulty thinking clearly and fainting. If everyone in a household is experiencing these symptoms, it could be CO poisoning. If you suspect you could have CO poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air and call 911.  
 ·         Immediately report a suspected natural gas leak.

If you smell the “rotten egg” odor of natural gas, immediately leave on foot, go to a safe location, and call both 911 and CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376. Don’t use electric switches and outlets, phones (including cell phones), drive or start a car inside or close to the location, or do anything that could cause a spark.  
  

 Electric  

·         Never use an electricity generator inside your home or any other building. Keep these devices outdoors, away from doors, windows, and vents.

 ·         Do not go near downed power lines or fallen wires.

Always assume downed lines/wires are live and potentially dangerous if

contacted. Stay at least 35 feet away from downed power lines or fallen wires. Keep your distance from objects touching downed lines (tree limbs, vehicles, fences, etc.).  

 ·         If someone is actively being shocked due to contact with a power line, do not try to rescue them.

Instead, call 911 immediately.  

 ·         Report downed power lines to 800-227-1376.  

  

USI earns All-Steinway School Distinction

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After a long journey tracing back to 2015, the University of Southern Indiana has earned an All-Steinway School distinction. The University now has 10 Steinway & Sons pianos, housed in the Wenger Practice Rooms on the lower level of the Arts Center; the Hamilton Music Studio and Topper Practice Room, both located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center; the USI Performance Center; and the second floor reading room in David L. Rice Library.

With the opening of the USI Performance Center in 2015, which included a Steinway & Sons grand piano, the USI Foundation petitioned Dr. Linda L. M. Bennett, USI’s third President, to approve the initiative of becoming an All-Steinway School, “a school that demonstrates a full commitment to excellence by providing its students and faculties with the best instruments possible for the study of music.”

Because the University needed an infrastructure for piano practice for its students, private gifts from generous donors to the USI Foundation were used to purchase six pianos for the Wenger Practice Rooms, and covered the cost of the renovation of the lower level of the USI Arts Center where the Wenger Practice Rooms are located.

In April 2019, the six Steinway pianos were delivered and placed in the Wenger Practice Rooms and USI was well on its way to becoming an All-Steinway School.

Although Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, USI President, approved the initiative soon after his appointment in 2018, he wanted to know more about Steinway & Sons and its prestigious distinction.

The USI Foundation already had committed to underwriting a trip to New York City for the USI Chamber Choir, which was scheduled to perform in Carnegie Hall in May 2019. As part of that trip, Rochon and Mrs. Rochon; Dr. James Beeby, former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Andrea Gentry, Director of University Development; Daniel Craig, Associate Professor of Music; Thomas Drury, Instructor in Music; and Robert Klingbeil, USI’s Steinway representative, toured the New York Steinway & Sons factory in Queens, New York. The entire group was convinced of the importance of having this type of quality for USI students and faculty.

As the process of becoming an All-Steinway School moved forward, three additional Steinway pianos were ordered to replace older pianos on campus. Of the three new Steinways, two were placed in the Liberal Arts Center’s Hamilton Music Studio for choir practice, one in Craig’s vocal lessons studio and the third in the David L. Rice Library second floor reading room to accompany performances in that space.

By summer 2023, USI and the Dr. Philip H. Hagemann Department of Performing Arts, Music and Theater were in a position for the USI Foundation to formally seek the All-Steinway School Distinction. “USI has a long tradition of musical excellence, and this designation is a good step forward as we look to the future of our programming,” said Dr. Del Doughty, Dean of USI’s College of Liberal Arts.

Steinway & Sons will present the official All-Steinway School plaque to the University in spring 2024. New York officials from Steinway & Sons will join the leadership team of its piano gallery in Nashville, Tennessee and representatives from USI, for the occasion.

“I’m very encouraged by this development and am grateful for the generosity of the people of this community who helped to make this happen,” said Craig. “I’m thankful to the USI Foundation and to the donors who want to see music thrive at USI.”

 

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Death List Report

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Weekly Death Report Dec 4 to Dec 10 2023

THUNDERBOLTS FACE OFF WITH ICE BEARS IN KNOXVILLE THIS WEEKEND

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Evansville, In.:  Following a weekend sweep on home ice against the Quad City Storm this past weekend that moved them up into 7th Place, the Thunderbolts will have a big opportunity to fortify their standings positioning this coming weekend as they travel to Knoxville to take on a likely-shorthanded Ice Bears team on Friday and Saturday, before returning home next weekend for Star Wars Night against Peoria on Saturday the 20th at Ford Center.

Week In Review: 

  Cole Ceci returned to the Thunderbolts lineup in time for the first game against Quad City on Friday and stopped all 22 shots faced in a 3-0 shutout victory, with goals from Brendan Harrogate and Bair Gendunov, who scored twice on the night.  Only one shot of 30 got by Ceci in Saturday’s rematch against Quad City as the Thunderbolts completed the sweep with a 3-1 victory behind goals from Hayden Ford, Vadim Vasjonkin and Harrogate.

 

The Week Ahead: 

The Thunderbolts will be in Knoxville to take on the Ice Bears this Friday and Saturday night, both games set to begin at 6:35pm CT.  Fans can watch both games on FloHockey with a paid subscription or can listen in for free on the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel.  Fans can also watch both games at the Official Thunderbolts away game watch party at Parkway Pizza on 3911 Broadway Avenue on Evansville’s West Side.

Coming Soon: 

  The Thunderbolts will host the Peoria Rivermen on Saturday, January 20th for Star Wars Night, beginning at 7:00pm CT.  In one of the most anticipated home game promotions of the season, the Thunderbolts will again be wearing specialty Star Wars-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game.  Additional details for Star Wars Night will be coming soon.

Scouting the Opponent: 

 Knoxville Ice Bears: 

    • Record: 8-16-2, 18 Points, 9th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Brady Fleurent (13 Goals)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Brady Fleurent (19 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Kristian Stead (2-6-0, .899 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 23-24 Record vs KNX: 0-1

 

                A frustrating first half of the season for the Ice Bears continued through the last week, with three losses to add to their now-nine game losing streak going into this weekend.  On Friday in Fayetteville, an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Brady Fleurent would later be tied in the first period, followed by three Fayetteville goals in a 1:50 span in the third period that blasted the score open, leading to a 4-1 Knoxville loss.  Another early lead on Saturday in Roanoke on a goal from Davis Kirkendall would also be flipped in the third period, with Roanoke scoring four consecutive goals, three on the power play, en route a 4-2 Roanoke victory with Rex Moe getting one goal back late for Knoxville.  Frustration reached a boiling point and exploded on Sunday on home ice against Roanoke in a 5-1 loss that de-evolved quickly into a massive display of brawling and discomposure that has become far-less commonly seen in the SPHL in recent times. Down 1-0, Derek Osik tied the game for Knoxville in the second period before penalty trouble again led to the game getting away from the Ice Bears, with Roanoke scoring four unanswered goals, the first three once again on power plays, to gain full control of the game.  Several instances of attacks on unwilling Roanoke skaters and near-bench clearing brawls that saw multiple ejections, game misconducts, major penalties, and the very partition separating the benches being damaged later in the game will likely result in heavy disciplinary action, the extent of which is still not yet known.

 

RANDY NIEMEYER FILES CANDIDACY FOR U.S. CONGRESS IN INDIANA’S 1ST DISTRICT

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Indianapolis – Today, Randy Niemeyer proudly files his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 1st District. A dedicated public servant inspired by a family legacy of compassion and service, Niemeyer’s journey into politics is driven by a deep commitment to the well-being of his community and his country. Randy Niemeyer issued the following statement:

“I’ve spent my whole life in Northwest Indiana, and am inspired by my family’s legacy of compassion and service in our community. As I embark on this journey, I am inspired by the values first instilled in me by my grandmother, who served as a lunch lady in the local school system. Fueled by a genuine concern for every student, she went above and beyond by ensuring no child went hungry, even going so far as to dip into her own pocket to cover the cost when students couldn’t afford their meals. It’s that very same spirit of service that I will bring as your next Congressman, tirelessly fighting for our community which faces economic instability, rising crime, and deep uncertainty about the direction of our country. It is time for new leadership that isn’t afraid to tackle these issues head-on and will be a strong voice for every hard-working Hoosier in Washington.”

USI hits the road to SIUE Thursday

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball plays its only contest of the week Thursday when the Screaming Eagles visit Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for a 5 p.m. tilt.

Thursday’s matchup can be seen live with a subscription to ESPN+ and heard on 95.7 FM The Spin (http://957thespin.com).

Southern Indiana (9-5, 4-0) enters the game at SIUE with five consecutive wins, including four straight to begin the Ohio Valley Conference season to sit atop the league standings. USI is enjoying its longest winning streak since joining the Division I level. The Screaming Eagles have won six of their last seven games going back to the end of the non-conference schedule.

USI is coming off two home wins last week, claiming a 78-57 victory over Tennessee State University last Thursday and a thrilling 69-66 win over Tennessee Tech University last Saturday. Saturday’s win against Tennessee Tech was highlighted by USI’s second-half defense, outscoring the Golden Eagles 37-25 after halftime. Plus, USI set season-high marks with 23 makes and 31 attempts at the foul line.

On Saturday, junior guard Vanessa Shafford (Linton, Indiana) tallied 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds in her third double-double of the season, while senior forward Meredith Raley (Haubstadt, Indiana) posted her second double-double this season with 12 points and 10 boards. Additionally, senior forward Madi Webb (Bedford, Indiana) also had a dozen points, and sophomore guard Ali Saunders (Depauw, Indiana) had an all-around performance with a season-high 12 points, five rebounds, and a career-best seven assists in her first start this season. Saunders also hit a clutch three-pointer with 30 seconds left to give USI a two-possession lead.

Following last week’s two games, Shafford was named OVC co-Player of the Week on Tuesday. Shafford averaged a double-double  of 21 points and 12 rebounds last week. The junior also shot efficiently over 46 percent overall and 50 percent from long range. Before her double-double against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Shafford netted a career-high 26 points with six made three-pointers last Thursday against Tennessee State. Shafford has pushed her streak of scoring 10 or more points to 12 games, averaging 16.5 points during the streak.

Raley also continued her recent run in both contests last week. Raley has scored 10-plus in the last five outings and six of the last seven. Raley is tallying 15.6 points and 7.4 rebounds in the last five games, shooting above 56 percent from the floor.

This season, Shafford paces USI at 15.2 points per game with Raley second at 11.6 points. Both are shooting above 45 percent overall, contributing to the Screaming Eagles’ second-best field goal percentage in the OVC of 43 percent. USI averages 69.4 points and 39 rebounds per game.

SIUE (3-13, 0-3) is in search of its first OVC win after dropping the first three contests. Last week, the Cougars fell at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, 79-59.  SIUE will also face Morehead State University this week on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Cougars average 72.1 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting and are led in scoring by graduate guard KK Rodriguez with 22 points per contest. Rodriguez also tops the squad in rebounding, assists, and steals per outing.

The former Great Lakes Valley Conference rivals are meeting for the 53rd time on Thursday. USI has a two-game advantage in the series history, 27-25. Last season, the two squads split home wins. Southern Indiana won 79-59 at home in early January last year before SIUE took a 78-69 decision two weeks later. The all-time series dates to the 1981-82 season.

Following this week’s road contest at SIUE, USI comes home to begin a three-game homestand. The Eagles will host Little Rock January 18 and Morehead State January 20 at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Tickets for the Little Rock and Morehead State games are on sale and can be purchased by visiting the USI Ticket Office online. For more information, call the USI Ticket Office at 812-465-1189.

Eagles ink three golfers for 2024-25

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf has announced the signings of three players that will be added to the 2024-25 roster.

“I am super excited to have Camryn, Briana, and Jade join our program in the fall,” says USI Women’s Golf Head Coach, Ann Sullivan. “All three of them have had excellent junior golf careers and we are thrilled they decided to join our team and university.”

Jade Blakeley | Rabun Gap, Georgia
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School product comes to USI after a four-year stint with the Eagles where she was named team MVP twice and team captain in her final season. During her run with Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, she scored All-Conference three times, qualified for the state championships three times, and landed on the All-State list twice. Blakeley also represented the country Barbados in both its junior and senior international golf teams in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships. While on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, Blakeley earned a runner-up spot twice and was ultimately crowned a champion one year.

Brianna Kirsch | Lancaster, Wisconsin
Kirsch is a four-time state qualifier for golf with three top-10 finishes in the last three seasons. She collected third place her sophomore season, sixth place her junior year, and capped off her senior campaign with a fifth-place finish. Kirsch was a two-time first-team All-Conference honoree and was named All-State in 2023. Off the course, Kirsch competed in track for the Flying Arrows, nabbing third place in state for the 4×800-meter relay her junior season and a state runner-up finish in 2023.

Camryn Luthy | Chester, Illinois
Luthy joins the Eagles’ roster after securing All-South honors in back-to-back seasons and All-Conference accolades in four-straight years with Chester High School. The four-time All-Conference member secured the conference title her sophomore season and scored back-to-back top-five conference finishes in her last two years with the Yellow Jackets.

The Screaming Eagles take flight this spring in Mill Springs, North Carolina for the Bright Creek Intercollegiate on February 24-25 for the first of four tournaments before the Ohio Valley Conference Championship in May. USI completed three tournaments and had one competitor crack the top 25 during the fall campaign.

Sullivan will enter her first season as the head coach of the Eagles after a two-year stint as the head coach for Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia.

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