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Eagles aim to reverse course this week
USI live on ESPNU Thursday​​​​​​​
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball aims to reverse course and snap a three-game losing streak this week when it hosts the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Thursday and the University of Tennessee Martin Saturday. Thursday’s game with Little Rock will have special 8 p.m. start time due to the live broadcast on ESPNU, while Saturday’s tip versus UT Martin returns to the normal 7:30 p.m.
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The OVC men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader will be a special Whiteout Night at Screaming Eagles Arena Thursday when USI hosts Little Rock. Fans should come out wearing white apparel to whiteout Screaming Eagles Arena and show their #ScreaglePride! The women’s game tips off at 5 p.m. and the men’s game is at 8 p.m.
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USI students should come out and pack the Penn Station Student Section inside Screaming Eagles Arena. The first 250 students to enter at the student entrance for the USI Basketball doubleheader will receive a free t-shirt and a rally towel provided by Liberty Federal Credit Union. Plus, USI students can enter a raffle giveaway for a PS5, courtesy of USI Housing and Residence Life.
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Tickets to both games can be purchased online at usi.universitytickets.com.
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USI Men’s Basketball (8-9, 1-3 OVC) is coming off a 0-2 week in conference play after suffering a hard fought 84-80 loss on the road at Morehead State University and the first home loss of the season, 69-62, versus Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Sophomore guard Isaiah Swope (Newburgh, Indiana) led the Eagles in last week’s games, averaging 22.0 points and 4.0 assists per game.
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Swope, who has averaged 18.6 points over the last five contests, had a team-high 25 points in the loss at Morehead State and 19 points in the loss to SIUE.
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For the season, graduate forward Trevor Lakes (Lebanon, Indiana) took over the team lead in scoring with 13.1 points per game and is followed by senior guard Jelani Simmons and Swope with 12.9 points and 12.8 points per outing, respectively. Senior forward Jacob Polakovich rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11.1 points per outing and is posting a team-best 11.3 rebounds per game.
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Little Rock (5-12, 1-3) lost its third-straight in falling to Southeast Missouri State University, 74-68, this afternoon at home. The Trojans, who also have lost four of their last five, were led by sophomore guard D.J. Smith with 14 points.
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Senior guard Myron Gardner leads four Trojans in double-figures with 13.9 points per game. He also is grabbing a team-high 9.6 rebounds per game.
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The USI-Little Rock match-up Thursday will be the first meeting between the two programs in men’s basketball.
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The UT Martin Skyhawks (10-7, 2-2 OVC) are 3-2 in the last five games, despite falling in their last game at Tennessee Tech University, 84-80, in overtime. UT Martin has posted wins over Morehead State University and Southeast Missouri State University and stumbling to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Tennessee Tech.
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UT Martin has three players in double-digits for 2022-23, led by graduate guard Parker Stewart with 17.1 points per game.
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The Skyhawks won the last meeting with USI in 1992 and hold a 5-3 advantage in the series, but the Eagles have won three of the last five matchups. USI is 3-2 at home, while UT Martin is 3-0 when hosting the Eagles.
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Thursday’s USI-Little Rock men’s basketball game will be broadcast live on ESPNU. All 2022-23 games are normally streamed on ESPN+ in addition to being heard on ESPN 97.7FM (http://listentotheref.com) and 95.7FM The Spin (http://957thespin.com).
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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda
AGENDAÂ
Vanderburgh County Board of CommissionersÂ
January 10, 2023 – 3:00 p.m.Â
Room 301, Civic Center ComplexÂ
1. Call to OrderÂ
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- 2. Attendance A. Youth Resources’ Teen Advisory Council in Attendance 1. Kaylee BaconÂ
- 3. Pledge of AllegianceÂ
- 4. Election of OfficersÂ
- 5. Action Items A. Engineer 1. Administrative Settlement: Oak Hill Road Parcel 11 – Andrew C. Effinger and LeeAnn EffingerÂ
- B. Treasurer 1. Finance Board – Election of PresidentÂ
- C. Agreement for Legal Services: Ryan Schulz and Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLPÂ
- D. Agreement for Legal Services: Jean Blanton and the Law Firm of Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLCÂ
- E. Conflict of Interest Waiver: Jean Blanton and the Law Firm of Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLCÂ
- F. 2023 The ARC of Evansville Grant AgreementÂ
- G. Affidavit in Aid of TitleÂ
- H. Notice of Waiver Letter: Property Tax Assessment Board of AppealsÂ
- I. Resolution No. CO.R-01-23-002 – Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County, Indiana Concerning Authorization for Execution of INDOT AgreementsÂ
- 6. Department Head ReportsÂ
- 7. New BusinessÂ
- 8. Old Business A. Ordinance Amending Vacation BenefitsÂ
- 9. Consent Items A. Approval of December 13th Board of Commissioners Meeting MinutesÂ
- B. Employment ChangesÂ
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- C. Auditor 1. Claims Voucher Reports i. December 12, 2022 – December 16, 2022Â
- ii. December 19, 2022 – December 23, 2022Â
- iii. December 26, 2022 – December 30, 2022Â
- iv. January 2, 2023 – January 6, 2023Â
- D. Treasurer 1. November 2022 Monthly ReportÂ
- E. Engineer 1. Report & ClaimsÂ
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Drainage Board Immediately FollowingÂ
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- 2. Pay Request #85 – U.S. 41 Expansion T.I.F.Â
- F. The Arc of Evansville 1. Report of Activities – November 2022Â
- G. Kraftwerks, Inc. Old Courthouse Craft Show 2022 Financial ReportÂ
- H. Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF)Â
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- I. Board Appointments 1. Advisory Board on Disability Services i. Gil RhoadesÂ
- ii. Ramona HarveyÂ
- 2. Alcoholic Beverage Board of Vanderburgh County i. Daniel J. TuleyÂ
- 3. Board of Examiners of Construction and Roofing i. Peter A. WinzelerÂ
- ii. Ron L. DaubyÂ
- iii. Eric L. WagemanÂ
- 4. Board of Park Commissioners i. Wayne KinneyÂ
- 5. Burdette Park Advisory Board i. Megan R. HeronemusÂ
- 6. Electrical Examiners Board i. Brandon WongngamnitÂ
- ii. James A. StidhamÂ
- iii. Don BeavinÂ
- 7. Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau Commission i. Mackenzie L. BlackÂ
- 8. Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee i. John StollÂ
- 9. Greenway Advisory Board i. J. Elliott KavanaughÂ
- ii. Aulden S. NanceÂ
- iii. Phillip HooperÂ
- 10. Human Relations Commission i. Xavia Harrington-ChateÂ
- 11. Old Courthouse Foundation Board of Directors i. Nick WildemanÂ
- ii. Ron WhitlerÂ
- 12. Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals i. Khris SegerÂ
- ii. Chris StuardÂ
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10. Public CommentÂ
11. AdjournmentÂ
100 THINGS TO DO IN INDIANA BEFORE YOU DIE BOOK TOUR KICKS OFF IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
Evansville, IN – January 9, 2023 – Visit Evansville and Your Bother’s Bookstore will host Jamie Ward, author of 100 Things To Do In Indiana Before You Die, for a book signing on Friday, January 13 from 6 – 7:30 PM.  Ward’s book guides the reader to all the best spots in the Hoosier State with itineraries, tips and ideas for the whole family. Included among those attractions and events featured are Evansville’s Angel Mounds Historic Site, Bosse Field, Engelbrecht Carousel, Mesker Park Zoo, USS LST-325 and the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival.  Â
 While in Evansville, the author will visit local attractions and be interviewed by WNIN’s David James. Along with the book signing, Ward will be available for other media inquiries January 13-14.Â
 What:100 Things To Do In Indiana Before You Die book signing with Jamie Ward Â
When: Friday, January 13, 2023, 6 PM – 7:30 PMÂ
Where: Your Brother’s Bookstore (504 Main Street, Evansville, IN)Â
About the AuthorÂ
Jamie Ward is a published author and owner of the travel and lifestyle blog, Cornfields & High Heels.  Her love for travel takes her from the west to the east coast, north to the south, through tiny towns with cornfields, and bustling cities with skyscrapers.  Jamie resides in the central Indiana area with her husband and children and enjoys road trips, finding waterfalls, and visiting new coffee shops. Â
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About the BookÂ
Indiana offers life as fast as the Indy 500, as slow as watching bison on a prairie, and everything in between.  100 Things To Do In Indiana Before You Die will guide you to all the best spots in the state with itineraries, tips, and ideas for the whole family. Local author Jamie Ward shows you the Hoosier State as you’ve never seen it before. She guides you through all the best places with tips only a native to Indiana would know.  With this guidebook, Hoosiers will discover new adventures in their own state, and visitors will be equipped for an epic Indiana experience.Â
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About Visit EvansvilleÂ
Visit Evansville is the official sales and marketing agency for tourism in Evansville, Indiana and Vanderburgh County. Visit Evansville is dedicated to marketing and supporting local hotels and attractions and enhancing the area’s economy by selling the region as a premier destination for conventions, meetings, sports events, leisure, and business. Additionally, Visit Evansville operates the Evansville Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art, multi-use sports facility, home to Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Soccer Complex. Â
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Submissions For 2023 Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition Now Being Accepted
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2023) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Arts Commission today announced details for the 2023 Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition and began accepting submissions.Â
“Every year I look forward to showcasing the work of talented Hoosier women in my office and across the Statehouse,” Lt. Gov. Crouch said. “I am excited to see what unique pieces are submitted this year and to celebrate the artists behind them.”Â
Established in 2008, the Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition celebrates the importance of art and creativity in Hoosier communities and highlights the work of talented female artists throughout Indiana. Selected designees will have their artwork displayed in the offices of female elected officials at the Indiana Statehouse and at the Governor’s Residence.
Submissions are open from Monday, Jan. 9 to Friday, Feb. 3 and can be made through the Indiana Arts Commission’s Online Application System.Â
A reception will be held March 29, 2023 at the Indiana Statehouse to honor and showcase the selected artists.Â
For more information on the program and eligibility requirements, visit https://www.in.gov/lg/ask-suzanne/hoosier-women-artists/.
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA TO HOST HIRING EVENT THIS WEEK
 Evansville, IN - January 9, 2023 – Old National Events Plaza will host a hiring event this week on January 12, 2023, welcoming those seeking part-time employment. The Plaza hosts more than 300 event days each year, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to downtown Evansville. Positions range from culinary team members to security, and hiring will take place on the spot.
Old National Events Plaza is managed by ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company. ASM Global is an inclusive culture that strives to be a leader in diversity and social and environmental issues while creating new opportunities for team members to grow and develop their skills and careers.
More Information:
What: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza Hiring Event
When:                 Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where:                Old National Events Plaza, Exhibit Hall Entry I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Parking: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Please park in the lot at the corner of 9th and Locust streets
Open Positions Include Bartenders, Concessions, Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Security Staff, Servers and Runners.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Applicants should bring a government-issued I.D. and be prepared to interview and complete hiring paperwork at the event.              Â
About Old National Events Plaza
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square-feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
About ASM Global
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.
ASM Global Hiring
ASM Global conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We strongly encourage Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans to apply for all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
2022 Ritzy’s Fantasy Of Lights Raises Impressive Amount Of Money
 Despite weather issues throughout the season, the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center estimates another successful season with the 29th annual light show raising $219,470 between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. In the 29 years of the event, net proceeds have now reached more than $4.3 million to underwrite essential therapy services and inclusive early education at the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.
An approximate total of 12,259 vehicles (including horse-drawn carriages) visited this year’s display.Easterseals estimates this year’s proceeds will help to underwrite as many as 4,389 therapy sessions for local children and adults with disabilities.
This year’s total also included an impressive approximate $26,631 in extra donations from Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights visitors, above and beyond their admission fees. Throughout the 39-night event, the community showed up again and again to support the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. These additional donations helped to offset the two nights the event was closed due to dangerous low temperatures and the added cost to heat a trailer for event volunteers during Christmas week. Organizers would like to specially thank Audubon Chrysler Center for providing the additional volunteer trailer and Sunbelt Rentals Climate Control Division for helping to devise a plan and upgrading the rented portable heating system.
During the upcoming weekend, hard-working volunteers from Teamsters Local 215, Operating Engineers 181, Feller Towing, Meisler’s Trailers, IBEW Local 16, NECA, and Electrical JATC will dismantle and remove light displays at Evansville’s Garvin Park. The annual fundraising event and holiday tradition wouldn’t be possible without the expertise and time donated by members of these groups. Additionally, Easterseals wants to thank the more than 70 display sponsors, and all the companies, community organizations, and private families who volunteered throughout the event.
The 30th annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights is already being planned. It will open on Thanksgiving night and will run through New Year’s Day. More information on the annual event can be found athttps://ritzysfantasyoflights.com.
Companies, organizations, churches and families interested in sponsoring a light display or volunteering at the event are invited to contact Easterseals Director of Special Events, Carolyn Franklin, at 812.437.2607.
Major sponsors are Ritzy’s, IBEW Local 16, NECA, Teamsters Local 215, Electrical JATC, International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) DC91, IUOE Local 181 – Operating Engineers, ABC 25 / CW 7, Evansville Living, Lamar, Kenny Kent Chevrolet, Tools 4 Teaching, 104.1 WIKY, HOT96, 93.5 The Lloyd, and 107.5 WABX. Special thanks to the Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation for their continued support of Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights in Garvin Park.