Life Chain IS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
Life Chain is Scheduled For Today
On Sunday afternoon, October 1, Right to Life of Southwest Indiana will host the annual Life Chain. Life Chain is a silent prayer vigil to protect life and oppose abortion. The Life Chain supporters will gather at Brinker’s Jewelers parking lot at the corner of Green River and the Lloyd Expressway for free refreshments and to pick up signs. The silent prayer vigil is from 1:00 – 2 :00 p.m. All those who support Life are invited to stand on Green River Road sidewalks beginning at the Lloyd Expressway and going south to Lincoln Avenue.
This is the 36th year of public witness on behalf of rejected Preborn Children; and Life Chain will fill the sidewalks in over 1,500 cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada. It is an opportunity for people to unite in prayer and to stand up for the rights of the unborn. They will stand in honor of the more than 65 million children whose lives have been lost to abortion in our country since 1973. Every year moms report choosing life for their unborn children over abortion after reading the signs and seeing the people praying at the Life Chain.
According to Mary Ellen Van Dyke, Executive Director of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana, “Supporters of unborn babies and their moms will stand together respectfully and prayerfully to honor the sanctity of life. This year with all the attacks against the sanctity of human life, conscience and religious freedom, many prayers are needed. Even though Roe v. Wade has been thrown onto the ash heap of history, and Life is protected in Indiana through SEA 1, many moms are traveling to Illinois in order to kill their unborn childrenâ€
Supporters of Life will hold signs that say:
- ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN
- JESUS FORGIVES AND HEALS
- ADOPTION: THE LOVING OPTION
- LORD, FORGIVE US AND OUR NATION
- ABORTION HURTS WOMEN
- PRAY TO END ABORTION
- LIFE—THE FIRST INALIENABLE RIGHT
- DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD
The Life Chain follows a strict Code of Conduct, is peaceful, and family members, young and old are invited to attend. Everyone who believes in the protection of unborn children and their mothers is welcome to participate.
Right to Life of Southwest Indiana with 50,000 supporters protects life. We exist to protect the right to life of innocent human life from fertilization to natural death.
On Sunday afternoon, October 1, Right to Life of Southwest Indiana will host the annual Life Chain. Life Chain is a silent prayer vigil to protect life and oppose abortion. The Life Chain supporters will gather at Brinker’s Jewelers parking lot at the corner of Green River and the Lloyd Expressway for free refreshments and to pick up signs. The silent prayer vigil is from 1:00 – 2 :00 p.m. All those who support Life are invited to stand on Green River Road sidewalks beginning at the Lloyd Expressway and going south to Lincoln Avenue.
This is the 36th year of public witness on behalf of rejected Preborn Children; and Life Chain will fill the sidewalks in over 1,500 cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada. It is an opportunity for people to unite in prayer and to stand up for the rights of the unborn. They will stand in honor of the more than 65 million children whose lives have been lost to abortion in our country since 1973. Every year moms report choosing life for their unborn children over abortion after reading the signs and seeing the people praying at the Life Chain.
According to Mary Ellen Van Dyke, Executive Director of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana, “Supporters of unborn babies and their moms will stand together respectfully and prayerfully to honor the sanctity of life. This year with all the attacks against the sanctity of human life, conscience and religious freedom, many prayers are needed. Even though Roe v. Wade has been thrown onto the ash heap of history, and Life is protected in Indiana through SEA 1, many moms are traveling to Illinois in order to kill their unborn childrenâ€
Supporters of Life will hold signs that say:
- ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN
- JESUS FORGIVES AND HEALS
- ADOPTION: THE LOVING OPTION
- LORD, FORGIVE US AND OUR NATION
- ABORTION HURTS WOMEN
- PRAY TO END ABORTION
- LIFE—THE FIRST INALIENABLE RIGHT
- DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD
The Life Chain follows a strict Code of Conduct, is peaceful, and family members, young and old are invited to attend. Everyone who believes in the protection of unborn children and their mothers is welcome to participate.
Right to Life of Southwest Indiana with 50,000 supporters protects life. We exist to protect the right to life of innocent human life from fertilization to natural death.
Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.
Behavioral Health Commission
The governor made five appointments to the new commission, who will serve until June 30, 2025:
- Zoe Frantz (West Lafayette), president and CEO of the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers, Inc.
- Stephen McCaffrey (Knightstown), president and CEO for Mental Health America of Indiana
- The Honorable Tom Murtaugh (Lafayette), Tippecanoe County Commissioner
- Jason Tomcsi (Indianapolis), associate state director for communications with AARP
- Rachel Yoder (Indianapolis), director of the Triple Board Residency Program and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Indiana University School of Medicine
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Emily Shoemaker (Bedford), representing consumers
Board of Podiatric Medicine
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Carrie Meyer (Plainfield), representing consumers
Board of Registration for Architects and Landscape Architects
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Paul Shoopman (Carmel), owner and master builder with the Paul Shoopman Home Building Group
Board of Trustees of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Kyle Prewitt (Plainfield), chief of the Plainfield Police Department
Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2025:
- Jeremy Lugbill (New Buffalo, MI), superintendent of the Career Academy Network of Public Schools in South Bend
Board of Trustees of Vincennes University
The governor made four reappointments to the board:
- Gayle Baugh (Greencastle), elementary and special education major, who will serve until October 6, 2024.
- R. Gaylor (Noblesville), president and CEO of Associated Builders & Contractors of Indiana, who will serve until October 4, 2026.
- Eric “Rick†Schach (Evansville), executive vice president and COO at Vectren Corporation, who will serve until October 4, 2026.
- Don Villwock (Edwardsport), president, CEO, and owner of Villwock Farms, who will serve until October 4, 2026.
Board of Veterinary Medicine
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Kelly Peelman (Seymour), veterinarian with the Seymour Animal Hospital
Cyber Civilian Corps Advisory Board
The governor made one appointment to the new board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- The Honorable Mark Gourley (Hamlet), Starke County Commissioner
Distressed Unit Appeals Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- David Holt (Carmel), COO of Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim
Electric Vehicle Product Commission
The governor designated Michael Maten (Novi, MI), senior strategist, EV and energy policy with General Motors, as chair of the commission.
Environmental Rules Board
The governor made two new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- Jaime Brown (Indianapolis), senior director – health safety and environmental at Eli Lilly & Company
- Ric Zehr (Fort Wayne), director for The North Eastern Group
Executive Board of the Indiana Department of Health
The governor made four new appointments to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2027:
- Amelia Clark (Fort Wayne), executive director of the Center for Integrated Public Health Education & Research at the University of Saint Francis
- Armando Soto Rojas (Indianapolis), associate professor and director of civic engagement at the Indiana University School of Dentistry
- Matt Sprunger (Huntertown), retired physician
- Troy Weirick (Elkhart), physician with Beacon Health System
Healthy Hoosiers Foundation Board of Directors
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2025:
- Lorra Archibald (Kirklin), executive director of Healthy Communities of Clinton County
Hearing Aid Dealer Committee
The governor made two new appointments to the committee, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Debra Beard (Clinton), telehealth hearing professional with Sonova Audiological Care US
- Karin Schmidt (Vincennes), hearing instrument specialist and owner of Hometown Hearing, Inc.
Home Inspectors Licensing Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Nelson Frech (Indianapolis), representing consumers
Hospital Assessment Fee Committee
The governor made one new appointment to the committee, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- Shawn McCoy (Evansville), CEO of Deaconess Health System
Indiana Arts Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2024:
- Robert Wylie (Evansville), executive director of Pro Bono Indiana/Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana
Indiana Auctioneer Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Julianne Class (Speedway), representing consumers
Indiana Board of Pharmacy
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Kate Snedeker (Carmel), representing consumers
Indiana Emergency Response Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- The Honorable Travis Tschaenn (Brownsburg), president of the Brownsburg Town Council
Indiana Gaming Commission
The governor made two reappointments to the commission, who will serve until September 30, 2026:
- Charles Cohen (Bloomington), vice president of NW3C, Inc. and managing member of Cohen Training & Consulting, LLC
- Milt Thompson (Indianapolis), attorney and of-counsel with Bleeke Dillon Crandall, and president and CEO of Grand Slam
Indiana Parole Board
The governor made one new appointment to the full-time board, who will serve until July 31, 2027:
- Heather Barton (Indianapolis)
Indiana Real Estate Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Grace Nossett (Brownsburg), representing consumers
Indiana School for the Deaf Board
The governor made five reappointments to the board, who will serve until August 31, 2027:
- Kelly DiBenedetto (Danville), executive director of the Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce
- Andrew Leffler (Carmel), assistant director of Relay Indiana/InTRAC
- Terri Miller (Carmel), assistant director of special education for Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services Cooperative
- Ann Reifel (Indianapolis), representing former students
- Lucille Witte (Indianapolis), director of special services at MSD Wayne Township
The governor also made two new appointments to the board, who will serve until August 31, 2027:
- Joshua Smith (Indianapolis), state agency liaison with Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc.
- Grayson Swaim (Indianapolis), senior analyst – financial planning and analysis at Salesforce
Indiana State Board of Nursing
The governor made two new appointments to the board:
- Rena Magers (Logansport), LPN at Logansport State Hospital, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
- Emily Sego (Greenfield), vice president and chief nurse executive, ambulatory services, with Community Health Network, who will serve until September 30, 2026.
Indiana State Commission on Aging
The governor made two reappointments to the commission, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Debra Lambert (Fort Wayne), CEO of Byron Wellness Systems
- Daniel Mustard (Columbus), executive director of Mill Race Center, Inc.
Judicial Nominating Commission for the St. Joseph Superior Court
The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2025:
- Mike Daigle (South Bend), CEO and executive director of the St. Joseph County Airport Authority
Land Use Task Force
The governor made seven appointments to the new task force, who will serve until June 30, 2024:
- Jacob Adams (Flora), executive director and CEO of the Carroll County Economic Development Corporation
- Jeffrey Banning (Plainfield), president and founder of Banning Engineering
- Chris Canal (Lebanon), president and CEO of Ideal Food Group
- David Hardin (Avon), owner and manager of Hardin Farms
- Ryan Kennedy (West Lafayette), owner and president of Kennedy Homes
- Matt Smorch (Carmel), president and CEO of CountryMark
- Paul Wyman (Kokomo), principal broker of the Wyman Group
Manufactured Home Installer Licensing Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Bryan Andrews (Vincennes), representing consumers
Natural Resources Foundation Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Cameron Clark (Carmel), attorney and former director of the Department of Natural Resources
Occupational Therapy Committee
The governor made one new appointment to the committee, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Katrina Etter (Nineveh), Indiana Medicaid UM manager for FSSA
Physician Assistant Committee
The governor made one new appointment to the committee, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Megan Leech (Avon), physician assistant with Hendricks Regional Health
Private Investigator & Security Guard Licensing Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Brenda McGinley (Indianapolis), owner of All In Investigations
Rare Disease Advisory Council
The governor made eleven appointments to the new council:
- Melinda Cameron (Carmel), president of AdvocacyWorks, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Wade Clapp (Indianapolis), chairman of the department of pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Joel Feldman (Carmel), chief medical director of MHS Indiana, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Jodi Skiles (Zionsville), director of the pediatric stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program, and the pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program, at Riley Hospital for Children, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Michael Busk (Indianapolis), system executive and medical director of the St. Vincent Health, Wellness and Preventive Care Institute, who will serve until September 30, 2026.
- Doug Cipkala (Carmel), staff attending physician at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, who will serve until September 30, 2026.
- Tara Jellison (Fort Wayne), director of pharmacy, ambulatory services, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, who will serve until September 30, 2026.
- Lucy Paskus (Indianapolis), pediatric nurse practitioner at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, who will serve until September 30, 2026.
- Santiago Schnell (South Bend), William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, who will serve until September 30, 2026.
- Laura McLinn (Indianapolis), owner of Indy Learning Center, LLC, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
- Patrick Milligan (Indianapolis), medical director of infectious disease care with Community Physician Network, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
Real Estate Appraiser Certification Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Cyndi Gianneschi (Whitestown), appraisal manager for Lake City Bank
Serve Indiana Commission
The governor made eight reappointments to the commission, who will serve until August 31, 2026:
- Kathryn Clayton (Commiskey), director of the Labor Institute for Training, Inc.
- Jane Crady (Waldron), coordinator of disaster preparedness and response with Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Mark Eutsler (Linden), principal of The Edge
- Shannon Frederick (Indianapolis), executive director of Multiplying Good
- David Reingold (West Lafayette), Justin S. Morrill Dean of Liberal Arts & Professor of Sociology at Purdue University
- Matthew Stachler (Fort Wayne), political science and communication student at Purdue University, representing 16-25 year old volunteers
- Sarah Waddle (Indianapolis), executive director of AARP Indiana
- Jo Yocum (Indianapolis), national vice president of field operations with Playworks
Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Taylor Shockey (Carmel), representing consumers
State Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Kristen Kane (Indianapolis), representing consumers
State Board for Funeral & Cemetery Services
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Timothy Corbett (Granger), owner of Corbett Investigations
State Board of Health Facility Administrators
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Alicia Lambert (Pendleton), executive director of Bethany Pointe Health Campus with Trilogy Health Services
State Board of Massage Therapy
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:
- Adeli Kinne (Indianapolis), representing consumers
State Use Committee
The governor made one new appointment to the committee, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- Stephen Sacksteder (Washington), retired CEO of Four Rivers
Statewide 911 Board
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2025:
- The Honorable Chris Lane (Columbus), Sheriff of Bartholomew County
Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee
The governor made six new appointments to the committee, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- Captain Jennifer Barrett (Brownsburg), investigations division commander with the Brownsburg Police Department
- Haley Hannant (Fishers), perinatal epidemiology lead with the Indiana Department of Health
- Demetrious Lewis (Valparaiso), communications manager with the Porter County Health Department
- Elyse Madigan (Lafayette), deputy prosecuting attorney with the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office
- Sarah Sailors (Brookston), chief deputy director of the Indiana Department of Child Services
- Jamie Smith (Carmel), director of the division of fatality review and prevention with the Indiana Department of Health
Trauma Care Commission
The governor made thirteen appointments to the new commission:
- Emily Fitz (Zionsville), emergency physician and medical director with IU Health Tipton, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Matthew Landman (Indianapolis), associate trauma medical director at Riley Hospital for Children, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Erik Streib (Zionsville), director of the trauma/surgical critical care unit at Eskenazi Health, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Scott Thomas (South Bend), chief of trauma services for Beacon Health System and medical director of trauma services at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Elizabeth Weinstein (Indianapolis), chief of the division of pediatric emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, who will serve until September 30, 2025.
- Lisa Hollister (Fort Wayne), director of trauma and acute care survey and trauma system at Parkview Health Systems, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
- Lewis Jacobson (Zionsville), medical director of the Ascension St. Vincent Trauma Center and the Trauma/Neuro/Surgical Intensive Care Unit, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
- Andrew VanZee (Zionsville), vice president for regulatory and operations with the Indiana Hospital Association, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
- David Welsh (Batesville), surgeon at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Decatur County Memorial Hospital, and Rush Memorial Hospital, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
- Jay Woodland (Newburgh), adult trauma director at Deaconess Hospital, who will serve until September 30, 2027.
- Daniel Rusyniak, secretary of the Indiana Family and Family and Social Services Administration, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor.
- Joel Thacker, executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor.
- Lindsay Weaver, Indiana State Health Commissioner, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor.
Gov. Holcomb, IDOC break ground on historic capital project investment
$1.2 billion cash project marks significant investment after 2023 legislative session
Westville, Ind. –Governor Eric J. Holcomb today broke ground on the new correctional facility in. The 1.4 million square foot facility will provide a modern and efficient space for both incarcerated individuals and Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) staff who work in the facility. Gov. Holcomb announced the new correctional facility as part of his 2021 NextLevel Agenda and recommitted to the $1.2 billion project in his 2023 agenda.
“Now more than ever it is crucial that we upgrade, modernize and expand our facilities that provide essential government services,†said Gov. Holcomb. “We are consolidating and building the largest correctional facility in the state with much-needed security upgrades, expanded health care and education services and an enhanced recidivism program for incarcerated individuals. The upgrades will ensure that this facility is a safe space for the incarcerated as well as correctional staff members.â€
This facility consolidates the Indiana State Prison and the Westville Correctional Facility to better provide essential services to incarcerated individuals. The correctional facility will house up to 4,200 men and will improve operational efficiency for IDOC employees.
The Westville Correctional Facility will be completed in early 2027 and will include a specialized unit with 240 beds specific for mental health treatment. The facility will also provide programming space for vocational and academic training, including on unit programming space to allow programs to continue through lockdowns and outbreaks.
“This facility is focused on safety and security, while also offering a more modern and comfortable work environment for our staff and more programming and rehabilitation opportunities for the incarcerated population,†IDOC Commissioner Christina Reagle said.
The $1.2 billion project will also have a significant impact on LaPorte County over the next three years, with the addition of more than 1,500 high-skilled construction jobs and the retention of more than 900 jobs.
Once complete, staff from the current Westville Correctional Facility and the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City will work in the new facility and no jobs will be lost as a result of this consolidation. Incarcerated individuals from both facilities will be transferred to the new prison or sent to another IDOC facility.
Updates on the new Westville Correctional Facility can be found HERE.
University of Evansville Theatre Presents THE SEAGULL
EVANSVILLE, IN (09/26/2023) The University of Evansville Theatre opens their 2023-2024 season with Anton Chekhov’s THE SEAGULL, translated by Tom Stoppard. This production opens at 7:30 pm, Friday, Sept. 29, in Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Sept. 30, Oct. 12, 13, 14, and at 2:00 p.m., on Oct. 15.
This achingly beautiful story of unrequited love is as timeless today as in the 1890s Russian countryside in which it is set. Stoppard’s masterful translation remains faithful to the humor that Chekhov intended to convey amid all the pathos. Diving into the psychological minefields between mothers, sons, lovers, and familial relations, the passionate lives of these characters are all on full display as they make decisions that are often paradoxical, sometimes destructive, but always recognizably human. A vast emotive masterpiece with music in its words, this play will sear itself into your memory!
THE SEAGULL is directed by Assistant Professor Amelia McClain ’03. Ethan Henry, a sophomore theatre performance major from Salina, Kan., serves as the associate director; Associate Professor Eric Renschler ’83, serves as the scenic designer; Violet Nassri, a senior design and technology major from Dallas, Texas, is the costume designer; Ethan Santiago, a sophomore design and technology major from Belton, Texas, is the lighting designer; Jonathan Roth, a sophomore design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., serves as the sound designer; Katie Lawhorn, a junior stage management major from Louisville, Ky., is the stage manager, and Visiting Assistant Professor Scott Carpenter ’05 serves as the technical director.
The cast features Lillian Grace Carlson, a senior performance major from Minneapolis, Minn., as Masha; Trace Levens, a junior performance major from Bryan, Texas, as Medvedenko; Kurt Sparks, a first-year performance major from Millville, N.J., as Sorin; Arturo Quepons, a sophomore performance major from San Antonio, Texas, as Konstantin; Beverley Buchanan, a senior performance major from Tomball, Texas, as Nina; Folarin Oyeleye, a first-year performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Dorn; Christina Tinde Jesenski, a senior performance major from Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., as Polina; Amoren Newton, a first-year performance major from Denton, Texas, as Shamraev; Ashly Chalico, a junior performance major from Magnolia, Texas, as Arkadina; Caden Sevier, a senior performance major from Humble, Texas, as Trigorin; Ethan Henry, a sophomore performance major from Salina, Kan., as Yakov; Daphne Wheeler, a first-year performance major from Star, Idaho, as Maid; and Brayden Havard, a first-year performance major from Montgomery, Texas, as Cook.
Adult ticket prices are $20 and $18 for senior adults, UE employees, and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12 p.m. on the day of the performance they wish to attend. In addition, UE Theatre is excited to continue their “Pay What You Will” initiative again this second season. Every Thursday evening performance in Shanklin Theatre is available for any person to pay any price that best fits their budget.
Season subscriptions for the 2023-2024 Shanklin Theatre season are also available and are $50 for an adult subscription and $44 for a discount subscription for senior adults, UE employees, and non-UE students. This three-play season includes THE SEAGULL, the smash-hit musical RENT, and the powerful WAITING FOR LEFTY. A May Studio Theatre Discovery Package can be purchased for $18 and includes A BRIGHT NEW BOISE and POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE. Subscriptions may be purchased by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office.
Praucher places third with PR for UE Cross Country at Live in Lou Classic
The Purple Aces ran their final away meet of the season on Saturday afternoon
Competing with over 100 teams among three different race categories at the Live in Lou Classic, the Purple Aces saw top 20 finishes for multiple athletes. Freshman runner Nicole Prauchner (Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Austria) led all UE runners in her first collegiate meet with a time of 18:41.6 for third place in the women’s silver 5K. Evansville also had two other Top 20 finishes with Samuel Lea (Wooster, England) placing 18th in the men’s silver 8K race with a time of 26:22.6 and Nayla Martin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada) placing 20th in the women’s 5K with a time of 19:28.9.
The men’s team ran the first race of the afternoon for the Silver 8K at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park on Saturday. The Aces finished the race in 13th as a team with Top 50 finishes from Lea and Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia, Spain), finishing at 48th with a time of 26:57.5. Rounding out the men’s results for UE was Woody Burrell at 115th with a time of 27:49.0, Alvaro Monfort (Castile Y Leon, Spain) at 145th with a time of 28:11.5, and Owen Culpin (Hampshire, Ill.) at 154th with a time of 28:21.7.
Evansville’s women’s team had the best results of the afternoon with a team finish of eighth. Running with 400 total runners, all Ace runners were in the top 40% of finishers including the Top 20 finishes for Prauchner and Martin. UE had six runners on Saturday afternoon in the women’s 5K, with three finishing in the top 100 as Kyndall Anthis (Patkoa, Ind.) finished 98th with a time of 20:55.2. Shelby Bastin (Versailles, Ind.) finished 104th with a time of 20:58.8, Avery Stephens (Newburgh, Ind.) placed 130th with a time of 21:19.3, and Sarah Vanderhoof-Dossett (Franklin, Tenn.) placed 147th with a time of 21:34.1.
The Aces return home to Angel Mounds for their next meet in two weeks. Evansville will host the Angel Mounds Invitational on Friday, Oct. 13 for the final regular season meet of the season before MVC Championships in Nashville.
MEN: 13th of 48 teams (18, 48, 115, 145, 154) – 480 points
18 Samuel Lea – 26:22.6
48 Rafael Rodriguez – 26:57.5
115 Woody Burrell – 27:49.0
145 Alvaro Monfort – 28:11.5
154 Owen Culpin -Â 28:21.7
WOMEN: 8th of 50 teams (3, 20, 98, 104, 130, 147) – 355 points
3 Nicole Prauchner – 18:41.6
20 Nayla Martin – 19:28.9
98 Kyndall Anthis - 20:55.2
104 Shelby Bastin – 20:58.8
130 Avery Stephens – 21:19.3
147 Sarah Vanderhoof-Dossett – 21:34.1
Beyond Books: STEAM Kit Adventures
October 3rd from 4 – 5PM
Browning Gallery (lower level)
We’re thrilled to invite you and your children to the upcoming installment of our Beyond Books program at Willard Public Library. Beyond Books is where the magic of learning meets fun, and our next session promises an exciting adventure into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Kits!
Tuesday, October 3rd
4:00 PM
Browning Gallery, Willard Public Library’s lower level
In this hands-on adventure, young minds will embark on a journey of exploration, creativity, and innovation. Our ‘Steam Kit Adventures’ event is designed to inspire and engage children in interactive, educational play while fostering a deep love for learning and discovery.
What to Expect:
– Exploration:Â Kids will dive into a world filled with fascinating STEAM concepts, sparking curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
– Creation:Â Through exciting projects and experiments, they’ll get the chance to bring their ideas to life and witness the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
– Innovation:Â Our goal is to nurture young innovators, encouraging them to think critically and solve problems creatively.
This program is a fantastic opportunity for children to socialize, collaborate, and have fun while exploring their interests. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join us and witness the joy of discovery in their young ones.
Beyond Books takes place every Tuesday at 4:00 PM in the Browning Gallery, so be sure to mark your calendars for this and future events!
This Week in Indiana History
October 1 – October 7
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Indiana Quick Quiz1. In what Indiana County can you visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, where you can see over 100 classic cars built in Indiana? 2. In what Indiana city was Native American chief Me-Shin-Go-Me-Sia, or Little Turtle, born in 1782? 3. Who is the namesake of Wells County? 4. What Indiana recording business started in Richmond, in 1915? Answers Below
Did You Know???America’s first interstate highway, known as the National Road, was built across Indiana between 1829 and 1834
Answers1. DeKalb 2. Churubusco in Whitley County 3. William Wells 4. Richmond’s Starr Piano who later changed its name to Gennett Records
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Immaculate third set helps Eagles get past Tigers
USI defeats Tennessee State, 3-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (8-9, 4-2 OVC) had a near-perfect third frame to propel the Screaming Eagles to a 3-1 (26-24, 25-21, 25-7, 25-21) win against Tennessee State University (2-12, 2-2 OVC) at Kean Hall on Saturday. USI put up 14 kills with no attacking errors in the third to gain momentum over the Lady Tigers and ultimately lead to their second-straight weekend sweep over an Ohio Valley Conference opponent.
The Eagles had a late comeback but fell short against TSU in the opening game, 26-24. USI got an early 4-2 lead after kills from junior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) and junior middle blocker Lauren O’Neill (Covington, Indiana) until the Tigers scored four straight points off four kills to take a 6-4 advantage. TSU continued to roll on offense and would hold their largest lead of the set, 19-12. The Eagles got a few back after a kill from senior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) and a pair of TSU miscues. Down 23-18, USI fought back and scored six of the next seven points to knot it up at 24 apiece. The surge started with a kill from Anderson and an ace from sophomore libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) before a kill from senior outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) completed the comeback. However, the Tigers’ offense went out on a high note and tallied back-to-back kills to take the opening set win. Even though USI had 11 kills, three aces, and five blocks, it was TSU’s 20 first-set kills that stole the show.
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A more evenly-match contest resulted in a 25-21 victory for the Eagles. The Tigers came out swinging with a 4-0 run before USI returned the favor with three straight points with kills from Anderson and Bednar. Trailing 7-4, the Eagles used a 5-0 gain to take a 9-7 advantage. During the run, Bednar tacked on a kill and a pair of aces while Weber nabbed a kill. USI continued with a 6-0 stint to take a 15-8 lead after four Tigers’ errors, an ace from Weber, and an Anderson kill. Down by seven, TSU turned on the jets and scored four straight points to cut the deficit to 18-15. Both sides traded blows until USI ultimately took home the win. Both teams secured double-digit kills but it was the Eagles’ three aces and three blocks that lifted USI over TSU.
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It was a near-perfect offensive attack from the Eagles in the third set that resulted in a dominating 25-7 win. Leading 6-3, USI quickly escalated and scored nine of the next 10 points to make it 15-4. The Eagles earned seven kills and an ace during the stint. Even though TSU stopped that run, USI nabbed another large gain, this time scoring seven of the next eight points to take a 22-5 advantage. The surge started with four straight kills split between Bednar and Anderson. The Eagles ended the Tigers’ woes after a kill from junior middle hitter Paris Downing (Avon, Indiana) sealed the deal. USI’s offense had 14 kills with no attacking errors to earn a .667 hitting percentage to shift the momentum the Eagles’ way. The defensive side held strong, allowing five kills and forcing five errors.
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Big runs from both sides went in favor of USI as the Eagles defeated the Tigers in the fourth frame, 25-21. USI held a solid 10-3 run that started with a kill and ace from junior setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) and ended with a pair of kills from sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson (Chicago Heights, Illinois). TSU quickly turned around and scored five of the next six points to cut the deficit to three. Back-to-back kills from Sobieralski and Leah Anderson extended the lead before the Tigers came back to life and made it 14-12. With an 18-17 advantage, Weber scored a kill and ace with Leah Anderson nabbing another kill to help make it a 22-17 game. However, TSU stormed back and made it a one-point match after scoring four straight points. Despite the late push from the Tigers, the Eagles secured the win after two kills and a bad set from TSU. USI put up a match-high five aces in the final frame.  Â
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Leah Anderson recorded her eighth-straight double-digit kills night after earning a match-high 19 kills while Bednar followed up with 14 kills. Leah Anderson also led both sides with three aces and six blocks. Bednar matched the aces count with three while Weber and Moore each nabbed two aces. Moore also earned a match-high 15 digs while Weber closed out the double-digit digs with 11. Sobieralski once again dominated the passing game with her second-straight 40-assist match, totaling 41 in the win.
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As a team, the Eagles produced 50 kills, 45 assists, and 12 aces to go with 51 digs and 11 blocks. The Tigers ended the match with 49 kills, 43 assists, and one ace with 53 digs and six blocks. This was just the fourth time USI has passed the 50-kill threshold and the most points scored in a match this season with 73 points.
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NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles head back to Screaming Eagles Arena next weekend to host Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for a pair of OVC matches on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Friday’s match will be Dig Pink Night while Saturday’s match will be Mental Health Awareness Day. Â
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SIUE leads the head-to-head record over USI since 2000, going 13-8 with seven straight victories over the Eagles. Last season, the Cougars won both conference matches by winning 3-2 and 3-1 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Strong Defense Lifts Eagles To First Road Win
USI Defeats Tennessee State, 3-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A big defensive effort from University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (7-9, 3-2 OVC) leads to a 3-1 (25-18-25-23, 25-15, 25-18) road victory over Tennessee State University at Kean Hall on Friday night. The Screaming Eagles posted a whopping 65 digs and 11 blocks in their first road win in the NCAA Division I era.
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A 6-0 run caps off USI’s 25-18 opening-set victory over the Lady Tigers. The Eagles opened the frame with a kill from senior outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) before TSU took an early 6-3 lead. Sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson (Chicago Heights, Illinois) stopped the Tigers’ surge with a kill then senior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) and junior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) joined in on the fun with a kill and an ace, respectively, to knot it up at 7-7. Back-and-forth play went on until USI hit the 20-point threshold, leaving TSU in the dust and ending the set with six straight points. Junior middle hitter Paris Downing (Avon, Indiana) kicked off the stint with a kill followed by two aces and four assists from junior setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana). The Eagles played an all-around fantastic game, earning 11 kills, five aces, and four blocks.
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Too many attacking errors cost USI the second set, 25-23. The Eagles jumped out to an early 3-1 advantage after back-to-back aces from Anderson and then kept a two-point lead off three errors from the Tigers and pushed the score to 7-5. However, TSU later took the lead after repeating attacking errors from USI. The Eagles were able to retake the lead at 19-18 before a 3-0 run catapulted the Tigers into the lead once again. Kills from Weber and Bednar kept it within two, but TSU held on to knot the match at 1-1. USI had the 12-10 kill advantage, but it was the 10 errors that hurt the Eagles.
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USI’s defense forced nine TSU errors to take the third game, 25-15. Down 8-6, the Eagles stormed back with a 9-0 surge that kicked off with an ace from sophomore libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) and progressed with kills from Bednar, Downing, and Anderson. USI expanded the lead and ultimately held a large eight-point advantage. TSU attempted a comeback by cutting the deficit to five, but the Eagles scored six of the final seven points of the frame to win the set and take a 2-1 match lead. Even posting a match-low eight kills, USI forced nine errors and allowed just eight kills to force TSU’s lowest attacking percentage of the match, negative 0.032.
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Resilience was key in the fourth set for the Eagles which resulted in the victory, 25-18. The Tigers started hot to open the frame until a quick 3-0 stint led by a pair of Anderson kills propelled USI to an 11-9 gain. TSU knotted it back up at 11 until the Eagles jumped back with another three-straight points off three offensive miscues from the Tigers. With TSU not backing down and cutting the deficit to just one, USI nabbed a six-point lead after going on a 6-1 run that became the deciding factor. A pair of Downing kills and a kill from Bednar and Sobieralski highlighted the Eagles’ stint. The match ended with repeating kills from Anderson to give USI its third conference win of the season. The Eagles posted a match-high 14 kills with just six errors in the set.
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Anderson and Bednar once again led the team in kills with 13 apiece while Downing put up a season-high 10 kills. Sobieralski earned her fifth 40+ assist match of her career after earning 42 of the team’s 45 assists. Weber and Anderson each tacked on three aces while Sobieralski nabbed a pair. Moore earned 20 digs to become the third Eagle to clinch that mark this season. Also in double-digit digs were Weber with 16 and Bednar with 11. Downing led the charge at the net, totaling five blocks while junior middle blocker Lauren O’Neill (Covington, Indiana) secured three blocks in two sets played.
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As a team, the Eagles had 45 kills, 45 assists, and 10 aces with 65 digs and 11 blocks. This is just the second time this season USI has earned the same number of kills and assists in a single match. The Tigers ended the night with 39 kills, 36 assists, and two aces to pair with 55 digs and 10 blocks.
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NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles end the road trip tomorrow afternoon against the Tigers at 2 p.m. The match will be live-streamed on ESPN+.