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Volleyball set for final MVC road swing

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Aces head to Missouri State and Southern Illinois

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind., – Taking to the road for the final time in the 2022 regular season, the University of Evansville volleyball team will make weekend stops at Missouri State and Southern Illinois.  UE opens on the road Friday evening versus the Bears in a 6PM match before heading to Carbondale for a 5PM match against the Salukis on Saturday with both matches to be carried on ESPN3.

Weekend Road Sweep

– Evansville picked up a pair of road victories over the weekend defeating Valpo and UIC

– The effort marked the third MVC weekend road sweep since UE head coach Fernando Morales took over in 2019

– Between 1994 (when UE joined the MVC) and 2018, the program had just on weekend road sweep but since Morales took over, UE has had one in three out of four seasons

New Record

– On Oct. 22, Alondra Vazquez became the all-time program kills leader, breaking Jessica Kiefer’s record of 1,706

– Vazquez officially set the record in the first set of the home contest against Drake and has continued to add to her number

– Her current tally of 1,773 kills is tied for 5th in MVC history

1) 2,293           Lily Johnson, Missouri State, 2014-17

2) 1,948           Lindsay Stalzer, Bradley, 2002-05

3) 1,919           Michelle Witzke, Missouri State, 1994-97

4) 1,779           Molly O’Brien, UNI, 2000-03

5) 1,773           Chris Rehor, Illinois State, 1985-88

     1,773          Alondra Vazquez, Evansville, 2018-

7) 1,725           Cheryl Berg, Indiana State, 1998-01

8) 1,732           Jenny Pavlas, Bradley, 1993-97

9) 1,720           Kate Galer, UNI, 1993-96

10) 1,709         Karlie Taylor, UNI, 2016-19

– Earlier this season, Vazquez moved past Julie Groves for the most attempts in program history and now has 5,125, with Groves’ mark of 4,401 ranking second

– Groves played at UE from 1997-2000

– Vazquez also moved into the top ten in career digs with 1,470…she is currently 5th

Clutch Efforts

– Emilee Scheumann stepped up in a big way in the weekend road sweep at Valpo and UIC as she posted 2.63 kills per set while hitting an impressive .391

– She opened the week by tying her career mark with 11 kills against the Beacons before totaling 10 kills and a .529 hitting tally at UIC

– Scheumann had two more impressive efforts UE defeated Illinois State and Bradley to open the MVC slate, posting 8 kills in both matches while hitting .538 & .375, respectively

– After totaling three kills in the opening four matches, she has notched 129 kills in the last 23 contests…she averaged 0.20 kills in the first four matches but has seen that average rise to 1.45 since that time including a career-high of 11 vs. Tennessee State and at Valpo

– She has notched 4+ kills in 15 of the last 23 matches

Freshman Honor

– Kora Ruff continues to put together an extraordinary season and was rewarded for her efforts on October 31 as she was named the MVC Freshman of the Week for the first time in her career

– In the weekend road victories at Valpo and UIC, Ruff averaged 11.75 assists, 3.00 digs and 0.63 service aces

– Her season assist mark of 10.01 per set puts her fourth in the MVC while her average in conference matches is even better at 10.42/set

– Ruff’s total of 1,011 assists on the season is 7th-best in the NCAA

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Crash Report 

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Census Bureau Shares Details on 2030 Census Preparations and Encourages Additional Public Input

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 The U.S. Census Bureau released a prerecorded presentation today explaining how it is preparing for the 2030 Census, including research that is underway, the planning timeline and details on how the public can provide input on the design and planning of the next census.

The Census Bureau has begun dozens of research projects to address five areas that will enhance the science of census-taking. It will consider the research findings and public input as it develops the initial operational design for the 2030 Census – the “big picture” plan for conducting the census.

In August, the Census Bureau posted a Federal Register Notice inviting the public to share its ideas for improving the census. In the presentation, Census Bureau officials note the agency particularly wants to hear recommendations on these topics:

  • Reaching and motivating everyone to respond to the census. How can we reach everyone in the nation and motivate them to respond to the census? How can we reach historically undercounted populations (such as the Hispanic or Latino population, the Black or African American population, the American Indian or Alaska Native population living on a reservation, people who reported being of Some Other Race, and young children)?

Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in October 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in October. Consumers should take full advantage of the solutions available for those who purchased the recalled items.

“Hoosiers need to know if purchased items in their homes are flawed,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This month, several recalled products are home related, and it is important you pay close attention in order to keep you and your family are safe. Consumer protection is one of my office’s top priorities. If you have difficulty finding a solution for your recalled product, call my office for help.”  

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in October:  Tea Kettles from Target 

Rubber Straps for Swift Bicycle Bags 

Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves from Katadyn North America 

Desk and Storage Units from MillerKnoll 

Snowmobiles from Bombardier Recreational 

Children’s Sleepwear from Ekouaer 

E-Bikes from Ancheer 

Outdoor Freezers from U-Line 

Magic Chef Air Fryers from Newair 

Children’s Rings from U.P. Fashion 

Children’s Sleepwear from Jammers Apparel Group 

If you believe you purchased a recalled product, stop using it and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.   

 

CenterPoint Energy Reminds Customers To Prepare For Winter Heating Season

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Evansville, Ind. – As the seasons change and Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 6, CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers that now is a good time to prepare for the winter heating season with some simple household safety and energy efficiency measures.

When setting your clocks back one hour on Sunday, remember to take care of these tasks around your home:

  • Replace the batteries in your home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Check the expiration dates on these devices. Smoke alarms typically have a lifespan of 10 years, while carbon monoxide detectors last five years.
  • Clean the vent ductwork on your dryer to reduce the potential for a dryer-related fire. It also helps your appliance run more efficiently.
  • Schedule your annual furnace inspection with a qualified technician to make sure your heating system is running safely and efficiently.

Now is also a good time to take advantage of energy efficiency tips to reduce your energy usage and lower your utility bills:

  • Replace or clean your furnace filter regularly. Good air flow is essential for maximizing efficiency and the life of your furnace.
  • Uncover heating vents. Make sure vents are not blocked by furniture or drapes to ensure proper air flow.
  • Turn down the thermostat. Lower it by 10 degrees at night or when you’re away for at least eight hours. You can potentially save 10% on your space heating costs. With a programmable thermostat, it’s easy to have your heating system work around your schedule.
  • Seal air leaks with caulking and weather stripping around windows and doors.  By keeping warm air in and cold air out, you can reduce your energy usage and costs.
  • Turn ceiling fans to rotate clockwise. It produces an updraft and moves warm air away from the ceiling into the rest of the room.
  • Close the fireplace damper when not in use. An open damper allows warm air to escape your home.

JASPER, INDIANA LAUNCHES TOURISM INITIATIVE

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The City of Jasper, Indiana USA today announces the launch of a new multi-faceted outreach program to bring leisure travel visitors to the City. Mayor Dean Vonderheide stated: “Citizens of Jasper know well the many amenities,attractions, businesses, and events we enjoy every day, and we want to invite people from outside our immediate areato EXPLORE JASPER INDIANA so they can experience for themselves our beautiful community.

The City of Jasper is well known for its German heritage, its keen focus on quality, and its continual innovation. “Weneed to produce compelling content across multiple marketing channels to elevate the attention to our community andour distinct amenities” continued Mayor Vonderheide. “Through this new initiative, we will expand from a local to a regional marketing campaign, to encourage exploring Jasper as a place to visit, work, and live. This marketing effort has been identified as a priority for the City, especially our Departments of Parks & Recreation and the Community Arts.”

The priority was to create a Brand, and after in-depth consumer and industry research was compiled, Explore Jasper Indiana was established, with accompanying Logo/Icon and Brand Standards:

2022 Evansville Day School Founders Achievement Award

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Evansville, Indiana: On Saturday, November 5th, Evansville Day School will honor alumnus Stuart Comer with a Founders Achievement Award. During the 11:30 am luncheon at Evansville Country Club, Stuart will share his life achievements and his career as Chief Curator of Media and Performance for the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He currently oversees the collection and diverse program of exhibitions, events, and acquisitions for the Department of Media and Performance. He also leads The Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio, the Museum’s new space dedicated to performance, music, sound, spoken word, and expanded approaches to the moving image.

In addition to helping reconceive the Museum’s collection galleries, some of Mr. Comer’s recent projects at MoMA have also included Adam Pendleton: Who Is Queen? (2021), member: Pope.L,c1978-2001 (2019), Haegue Yang: Handles (2019), Tania Bruguera: Untitled (Havana, 2000) (2018),

Mark Leckey: Containers and Their Drivers (at MoMA PS1, 2016), BRUCE CONNER: IT’S ALL TRUEc(2016), Bouchra Khalili: The Mapping Journey Project (2016), and Transmissions: Art in Eastern Europe and Latin America, 1960–1980 (2015) and many more.

Each year, to commemorate Evansville Day School’s rich history of educational excellence, the Alumni Association honors an outstanding alumnus or alumna with the Founders Achievement Award. The Founders Achievement Award recognizes distinguished professional achievement, leadership, and service to local, national, and international communities, and to Evansville Day School.

Evansville Day School is the area’s only independent school, focused on world-class education and preparing students for a successful life beyond the classroom by fostering skills such as balance, resilience, global mindedness, and entrepreneurial learning. As a result, students excel academically while actively developing leadership skills. Evansville Day School is a National Association of Independent Schools member and is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States. For more information, visit evansvilledayschool.org.

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Media are welcome at this event. If you would like more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Amanda Bultemeier at 812.476.3039 ext. 207 or via email at abultemeier@evansvilledayschool.org.

EPA Issues Final List of Contaminants for Potential Regulatory Consideration in Drinking Water, Significantly Increases PFAS Chemicals for Review

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WASHINGTON (November 4, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), which will serve as the basis for EPA’s regulatory considerations over the next five-year cycle under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This update includes a substantial expansion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), an important first step towards identifying additional PFAS that may require regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

“Following public engagement and robust scientific review, the final contaminant candidate list is the latest milestone in our regulatory efforts to ensure safe, clean drinking water for all communities,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. “As EPA takes action to protect public health and the environment from PFAS, including proposing the first nationwide drinking water standards later this year, today’s final CCL 5 looks further forward to consider additional protective steps for these forever chemicals.”

A year ago, EPA published the PFAS Strategic Roadmap, outlining an Agency-wide approach to addressing PFAS in the environment. Today’s announcement strengthens EPA’s commitment to protect public health from impacts of PFAS and support the Agency’s decision-making for potential future regulations of PFAS.

In addition to a group of PFAS, the Final CCL 5 includes 66 individually listed chemicals, two additional chemical groups (cyanotoxins and disinfection byproducts (DBPs)), and 12 microbes.

In developing the Final CCL 5, EPA requested public nominations, providing an opportunity for people to make recommendations to the Agency about specific contaminants of concern that may disproportionally affect their local community. EPA further enhanced the CCL process based on comments received on this CCL and previous CCLs, including by prioritizing data most relevant to drinking water exposure, improving considerations of sensitive populations including children, and considering the recommendations included in the Review of the EPA’s Draft Fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5) report from the Science Advisory Board. These improvements resulted in a Final CCL 5 that can better inform the prioritization of contaminants for potential regulatory actions and/or research efforts.

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