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VU Cross Country has tough day a packed Live in Lou Classic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Nationally ranked Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams were back in action Saturday afternoon at the Live in Lou Classic at Tom Sawyer State Park.
The No. 12-ranked VU men’s team and No. 24-ranked VU women’s team were part of two massive races, including about 400 runners each.
The Trailblazers men’s team got the day started and quickly suffered a setback with sophomore Isaac Stanford (Flora, Ill.) suffering an injury at the first start of the race and was unable to continue when the race was restarted.
VU was led by freshman Cody Noel (Hebron, Ind.) who placed 73rd out of 389 runners, crossing the finish line at 27:14.2.
Freshmen Caden Hostetler (LaGrange, Ind.) and Tanner Spencer (Carmi, Ill.) were the next to finish for Vincennes, with Hostetler finishing with a time of 28:23.2 and Spence at 28:35.2.
Freshman Nathan Whitehead (Vincennes, Ind.) and sophomore Griffin Worzella (Martinsville, Ind.) followed close behind with Whitehead posting a time of 29:13.8 and Worzella ending at 29:44.1.
Freshmen Max Pendley (French Lick, Ind.) and John Hackney (Evansville, Ind.) ran a very tight race, with Pendley crossing the finish line at 30:20.7 and Hackney right behind him at 30:24.5.
The VU men’s team was rounded out by sophomores Matthew Gray (Washington, Ind.) and Brayden Green (Sumner, Ill.) with Gray ending at 31:30.6 and Green coming in at 32:58.9.
The Trailblazers men’s team finished 33rd out of 48 teams in their race.
“It was a rough day for us,†VU Head Cross Country Coach Tyler Steigenga said. “Isaac got spiked from behind in the first 100meters of the race and wasn’t able to walk after. All of the guys saw it happen, so it was really difficult for them to focus on the race not knowing if he was okay. Isaac is someone who leads and sets the tone for how things are going to go, so it really hurt us to lose him today.â€
“Max ran the best race out of any of the guys,†Steigenga added. “He finished 14 seconds off his PR. It was great to see Max run with determination that carried him to a solid performance. He looked focused the entire race. This is only his second cross country season ever, so he has a bright future ahead of him.â€
The No. 24-ranked VU women’s team got back to full strength Saturday and were led by freshman Emily Barbosa (Sao Paulo, Brazil) who finished with a time of 21:20.3, good for 145th overall out of 401 runners competing.
Freshmen Adi Fuller (Evansville, Ind.) and Lani Baskett (Sebree, Ky.) were the next VU finishers with Fuller finishing with a time of 22:27.4 and Baskett crossing the line at 22:42.7.
Sophomore Ada Peterman (Clay City, Ill.) and freshman Jasmyn Self (Casey, Ill.) closed out the VU scorers Saturday, with Peterman finishing with a time of 23:02.0 and Self posting a time of 23:37.7.
Freshmen Madeline Esslinger (Bloomington, Ind.) and Grayson Haynes (Sebree, Ky.) closed out the VU day in Louisville, with Esslinger finishing at 24:12.2 and Haynes crossing the line with a time of 26:08.6
The VU Women’s Cross Country team finished 43rd overall out of 50 teams.
“We were back to full strength on the women’s side with all seven runners competing,†Steigenga said. “It was good to see Emily get out there and compete after dealing with an injury for the last two weeks. She’s quite far from her best but should improve a lot now that she’s getting back into regular training.â€
“Adi and Madeline each had good performances as they finished eight and 13 seconds respectively off their season best times,†Steigenga added.
The Blazers will look to improve as the teams prepare to take part in the Angel Mounds Invitational Friday, Oct. 13 in Evansville, Ind.
This will serve as the final tune up for Vincennes before heading to the NJCAA Region 24 Cross Country Championships Thursday, Oct. 26 in Charleston, Ill.
“Having all seven women back to racing this weekend is a solid takeaway from the meet,†Steigenga said. “We just need to get a few girls healthy after dealing with some injuries and we’ll be able to finish well.â€
“On the men’s side, with Isaac running, we would have finished 24th instead of 33rd today, which still doesn’t correlate to how well we did two weeks ago at Terre Haute,†Steigenga said. “It was a disappointing meet for the team, but we are still in a good place with training. The fitness that carried us to great performances two weeks ago hasn’t gone anywhere. We will have another opportunity in two weeks to get back on track.â€
MEET RESULTS
MEN’S RESULTS
VINCENNES (33) – 838
Cody Noel (73) – 27:14.2
Caden Hostetler (166) – 28:23.2
Tanner Spence (181) – 28:35.2
Nathan Whitehead (223) – 29:13.8
Griffin Worzella (249) – 29:44.1
Max Pendley (277) – 30:20.7
John Hackney (281) – 30:24.5
Matthew Gray (319) – 31:30.6
Brayden Green (347) – 32:58.9
WOMEN’S RESULTS
VINCENNES (43) – 1,090
Emily Barbosa (145) – 21:20.3
Adi Fuller (242) – 22:27.4
Lani Baskett (263) – 22:42.7
Ada Peterman (278) – 23:02.0
Jasmyn Self (312) – 23:37.7
Madeline Esslinger (331) – 24:12.2
Grayson Haynes (375) – 26:08.6
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEÂ
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Patty Avery
812-455-4231
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vanderburgh and Warrick CountiesÂ
| WHO: | The American Cancer Society |
| WHAT: | More than just a walk, the 34th annual Relay For Life in Evansville is a volunteer-led movement that unites the community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Relay For Life is a community of survivors, caregivers, local residents, volunteers and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer. |
| WHY: | In 2023, more than 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States and more than 600,000 Americans will die from cancer, including 40,000 new diagnoses and nearly 13,700 deaths here in Indiana. Relay For Life has raised more than $6.8 billion to support these efforts since 1985, and the Relay for Life in Evansville hopes to add to that figure this year, furthering the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. |
| WHEN: | Saturday, September 30, 3:00 – 9:00
Registration: 3:00 St. Vincent Breast Center 3-D screening mammogram 3-D mobile coach is available to perform mammograms: 3:00-6:00 Opening ceremony and survivor lap (Music by the Angels of Greater Hope): 4:00 Survivor dinner: 5:00 Grandmothers’ pageant: 5:30 Luminaria ceremony: 8:00 Closing lap: 9:00 |
| WHERE: | Eykamp Scout Center; 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville |
| INTERVIEW & VISUALÂ
OPPS:Â |
Interviews will be available with local American Cancer Society staff, volunteers, cancer survivors, and Relay for Life participants. The best opportunities for visuals will be the survivor lap, the Grandmothers’ pageant, and the Luminaria ceremony, which lights the night with the names of loved ones impacted by cancer. |
Suspicious Explosion/Narcotics Arrest
News Release
09/29/23
Case Numbers: 23-19113 & 23-19135 Incident: Suspicious Explosion/Narcotics Arrest
1400 block Cumberland Ave.
On September 28th, around 4:15 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Cumberland Ave to assist the Evansville Fire Department. The Evansville Fire Department had initially been called to that location for a loud explosion and smoke in the area. EFD located the smoke and debris on the sidewalk near the alley that runs north/south off of Dearborn St.
Luckily, the explosion did not cause any injuries and there was no structure damage reported. The explosion was caused by a modified device that started out as a firework. It was considered to be an improvised explosion devise (IED). A second device was located next to the trashcan in the same location, but that device had not functioned. The EPD Hazardous Device Unit was on scene and rendered that device safe.
Through the investigation, officers and detectives determined that a residence on Delmar Ave. was possibly involved with the explosion. Detectives applied for and were granted a search warrant for the residence. Methamphetamine and paraphernalia were found inside the home. Robert Kuhen was a resident of that home and was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. He was transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center.
At this time, no one has been arrested in the connection with the IED explosion, but the investigation is still active. The Evansville Police Department would like to remind the public that once a firework has been modified in any way, it is classified as an Improvised Explosion Devise (IED), which is not only illegal, but very dangerous.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the EPD Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979.
USI Engineers in Action helps design and build pedestrian bridge in eSwatini in southern Africa
WHO: Five students from USI’s Engineers in Action (EIA) chapter—Koby Lindner, Josiah Hollis, Lisa Botello, Melanie Cedeno Morales and Miguel Pinto—and Dr. Jason Hill, Associate Professor of Engineering, and Justin Amos, Laboratory Manager of the Applied Engineering Center
WHAT: Students and faculty will discuss their experience from their summer 2023 EIA bridge build in the Hhohho region of eSwatini in southern Africa. The pedestrian footbridge connects two isolated communities to schools, hospitals and stores. The bridge, completed in six weeks, benefits over 4,800 residents, including over 3,500 children. The bridge that had previously been used to connect the community to critical resources was not usable for over seven months of the year due to eSwatini’s rainy season flooding and had to be rebuilt yearly after being washed away. In addition to the educational and hands-on components of the project, team members also experienced cultural immersion and were embedded within the local community during the trip.
The EIA team that designed and built the bridge was composed of students from USI, McGill University and Oregon State University. USI and McGill University worked as Co-Leaders on the project while Oregon State participated as a tag-a-long.
This is USI’s fourth bridge project with previous builds in Bolivia, Virginia and Africa.
At the press conference, students and faculty will present a brief presentation (including a video and photo slideshow presentation) on their experiences and will be available for group and individuals interviews post-presentation.
WHEN: The media event will be held at noon Monday, October 2.
WHERE: The media event will be held in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. A map of the USI campus, featuring the Liberal Arts Center, can be found at USI.edu/map.
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Fort Wayne, Lowell, Richmond, Seymour, Terre Haute, and West Harrison. Inspectors enforce state and federal regulations for commercial motor vehicles operating within the State of Indiana.
Trainees must complete the 10-week Motor Carrier Inspector School scheduled to begin on March 18, 2024. The training will be conducted through a combination of in-house academy-style learning and on-the-job training. The academy-style training will be conducted Monday through Friday at the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division in Indianapolis, with housing provided. During the training, trainees will develop skills, including emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, communications, hazardous materials, first-aid, post-crash investigations, and truck inspections.
To participate in the selection process, applicants for the position of Motor Carrier Inspector must meet the following basic requirements:
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be at least 21 years old by March 18, 2024.
- Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Be required to pass a physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph exam, and a background investigation.
- Be required to complete a medical exam, a psychological exam, and a drug test.
- Geographical proximity to the scale facility may be a factor in the selection process.
Trainees are paid during the MCI school and are provided with all necessary equipment. The starting salary is $52,000 and will increase to $54,000 at the end of the first year of employment. Over the next ten years, with step increases in pay, a Motor Carrier Inspector will reach an annual salary of $70,000. A retirement program will be available through PERF.
To apply for a Motor Carrier Inspector position, visit the Indiana State Police website at https://www.governmentjobs.
The Indiana State Police is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer complying with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Gov. Holcomb to announce launch of new addiction treatment locator
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will announce the launch of Treatment Atlas, Indiana’s new addiction treatment locator platform.
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â
Gov. Holcomb
Exec. Dir. Douglas Huntsinger, Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement
Dir. Jay Chaudhary, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction
WHEN:
11:00 a.m. EDT, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023
WHERE:
White River Central Canal Fountain
(down the steps from the 9/11 Memorial)
421 W. Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204