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Eagles Grounded in Conference Opener

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EVANSVILLE Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play this weekend. The Screaming Eagles fell to Maryville University, 4-2, on Friday and to Lindenwood University, 5-2, on Saturday. USI falls to 8-6 (0-2 GLVC) while Maryville improves to 7-4 (1-0 GLVC) and Lindenwood improves to 4-3 (2-1 GLVC) on the year.
 
USI vs Maryville
DOUBLES: USI was dominate in the doubles match, taking the first two matches to claim the point while the number one doubles match went unfinished. The number three doubles pairing of graduate Spencer Blandford (Louisville, Kentucky) and freshman Quinten Gillespie (Whiteland, Indiana) took care of their opponent in swift fashion, 6-1. The number two pairing of juniors Preston Cameron (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) and Yahor Bahdanovich (Belarus) finished off the doubles matches to secure the point for the Eagles, 6-3.
 
SINGLES: It was a different story for USI in the singles matches. Maryville took the number one singles to start. The Eagles were able to bounce right back in the number two singles as junior Lucas Sakamaki (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) fought through a tough first set and finished off his opponent, 7-6 (6-2) 6-1. The Saints came right back, taking the number three singles in straight sets and the number four singles in a win by default. Maryville finished off the match with a win in the number six singles to secure the match victory in the third set. The number five singles match went unfinished.
 
USI vs Lindenwood:
DOUBLES: USI started off strong on Saturday, as the number three doubles pairing of senior Parker Collignon (Owensboro, Kentucky) and freshman Quinten Gillespie (Whiteland, Indiana) swiftly took care of their opponent, 6-0. Lindenwood would storm right back taking the number two and number one doubles matches to claim the point.
 
SINGLES: The Lions continued to dominate in the singles matches. Taking the number one, two, four, and six singles to claim the overall match victory. The Eagles came back off of a strong day from the number three singles Collignon and the number five singles Gillespie. Collignon came from behind to win his match, 2-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-5. Gillespie was able to halt a Lindenwood comeback to take the final match of the day, 6-4 4-6 1-0 (10-5)
 
UP NEXT FOR USI:
The Eagles return home on April 10 as they begin a four match homestand as USI plays host to Ashland University at Wesselman Park at 10:30 a.m.

City Council Meeting APRIL 11, 2022

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City Council Meeting
On APRIL 11, 2022 At 5:30 P.M., Civic Center
 

MEETING AGENDA

 

I. INTRODUCTION

 

04-11-2022 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

Draft Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2022-07 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeals and Re-Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Moore Discussion Date: 4/25/2022 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
F-2022-07 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2022-05 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Moore Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
F-2022-05 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2022-06 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving the Annual Community Development Plan and Appropriating Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Moore Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 3:30pm Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2022-08 A Certified Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana to Opt Back in to Opioids Settlement Pursuant to Indiana Code 4-6-15-2 Sponsor(s): Beane, Heronemus, Elpers Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 Notify: Marco Delucio, ZSWS
C-2022-08 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2022-09 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement between the City of Evansville and Fraternal Order of Police Evansville Lodge No. 73 Inc (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023) Sponsor(s): Moore, Mosby, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 Notify: Carol McMichael, City Personnel
C-2022-09 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, April 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
B. DISCUSSION OF ENERGY AFFORDABILITY TASK FORCE/COMMITTEE
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners  Meeting Agenda

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AGENDA Of Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners On April 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.  In-Room 301, Civic Center Complex 

1. Call to Order 

2. Attendance 

3. Pledge of Allegiance 

      1. 4. Action Items a. Health Department i. COVID-19 Update 
      3. b. County Engineer i. Boonville New Harmony Road R/W Administrative Settlements 1. Parcel 36 – Diana Lee Briggs – $19,200.00 
      4. 2. Parcel 37 – Bradford Cheaney – $53,922.50 
      6. ii. Notice to Bidders 1. Contract Number VC22-05-01 “Resurfacing of Vanderburgh County Roads” 
      9. c. SMG Management Agreement – Notice of Intent Not to Renew the SMG Management Agreement 
      10. d. Area Plan Commission Collective Bargaining Agreement 
      11. e. Building Authority – Jail Expansion MOU 
      12. f. I-69 Study 
    2. 5. Department Head Reports a. Weights & Measures – Jacob Murphy 
    4. 6. New Business 
    5. 7. Old Business 
    6. 8. Consent Items a. Approval of March 29th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes 
    7. b. Employment Changes 
      1. c. County Auditor i. Claims Voucher Reports 1. 03/28-04/01/2022 
      2. 2. 04/04-04/08/2022 
      5. d. County Clerk i. Amended February 2022 Monthly Report 
      6. ii. March 2022 Monthly Report 
      8. e. County Treasurer i. Innkeepers Tax Report 
      10. f. County Engineer i. Report & Claims 
      12. g. Highway Department i. Department Head Report 
      14. h. Old National Events Plaza Waiver Requests 

Drainage Board Immediately Following 

      1. i. Indiana Black Expo, Evansville Chapter – Scholarship Banquet 
      2. ii. Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners – County-Owned Property Auction 
      3. iii. Vanderburgh County Election Office – Early Voting 
      5. i. Letter of Support for the IDOC Grant Application 
      6. j. Appropriation Request i. General Funds 1. Contractual Services to Complete Paving Requests from 2022 Roads Hearing 

9. Public Comment 

10. Adjournment 

Braun Introduce Bill To Rein In Out-Of-Control Government Spending

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Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Responsible Budget Targets Act (RBTA) to gradually rein in the growth of federal spending in the coming decades by implementing flexible budget caps.

“We need to put a cap on the Biden Administration’s reckless and irresponsible spending and get our nation back on the path of prosperity. As long as the federal government keeps spending money we don’t have, families in Indiana and across the county will continue to suffer,” said Braun.

Emmer said, “Our national debt ten years ago was $16 trillion. Today, that debt has nearly doubled, to over $30 trillion. Our fiscal trajectory as a nation is unsustainable and threatens the future of our children and grandchildren.”

“We can still change course, but we must act now” Emmer continued. The Responsible Budget Target Act offers a practical solution to our nation’s spending addiction that will help to balance our budget in the coming decades without causing major disruptions to government services. I am excited to partner with Senator Braun on this effort, which is a culmination my work over the past year to return fiscal sanity to Washington.”

Kurt Couchman, a Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity said, “Too much spending and debt have created today’s high inflation. Fortunately, Senator Mike Braun and Representative Tom Emmer have proposed a new, smart way to get the budget back on track.” Couchman continued, “Similar to Switzerland’s highly successful debt brake, their bill would move toward budget balance over the business cycle—instead of every year—and would allow immediate emergency spending with offsets in the years to follow. We commend them and encourage all members of Congress to support the Responsible Budget Targets Act.”

 

New Laws Support Sexual Assault Survivors

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New Laws Support Sexual Assault Survivors
In Indiana, 1 in 5 Hoosier women has been sexually assaulted, according to The Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and an opportunity to promote both prevention and healing.

In this legislative session, we made great strides to strengthen protections for survivors of violent crimes and sexual assault. 

To put more rapists behind bars and help more survivors receive justice, we closed a legal loophole by defining consent in state statutes. Courts and jurors can now use this clear definition to better guide them as to whether a victim provided consent or not.

Another new law I co-authored stems from a case in 2003 involving a woman from Noblesville who was raped as a student at Butler University. After the offender was released from prison, the victim was forced to obtain a protective order because he repeatedly harassed her. In Indiana, protective orders expire every two years, and the victim and offender must appear before a judge before it can be renewed. With this new law, a victim can request an indefinite protective order against their attacker if the person is listed as lifetime sex or violent offender.

To protect young survivors of violent crime from being forced to face their abusers in court, a new law I sponsored allows those who are young than 18 years of age at the time of the trial to submit a video statement if they were younger than 14 years old when the assault occurred.  This month and beyond, let’s come together to support survivors and end sexual violence. To learn more about getting involved during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, click here. For important resources provided to survivors, click here. 

JANZEN PUTS ON GOALTENDING CLINIC IN 2-1 OVERTIME LOSS AT KNOXVILLE 

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JANZEN PUTS ON GOALTENDING CLINIC IN 2-1 OVERTIME LOSS AT KNOXVILLE 

Knoxville, Tenn.: Missing several key players, the Thunderbolts battled the 1st place Ice Bears to a close overtime loss in Knoxville on Saturday night.  A major component was Chris Janzen, who stopped all but two of 41 shots in a brilliant performance. The Thunderbolt’s first home playoff game against the Huntsville Havoc at Swonder Ice Arena will be on Saturday, April 16th at 7:00 pm CST.  Evansville will play at Huntsville in Game One on Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 pm CST, and a third game if necessary will be in Huntsville on Sunday, April 17th, time TBD.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com or buy tickets in person at the Ford Center Box Office.

After a scoreless first two periods, Connor Chatham opened the scoring at 4:56 of the third period, unassisted to give Evansville the lead.  The Thunderbolts got into penalty trouble late, and Brady Fleurent scored with 2:01 remaining to force overtime, where a broken stick caused a sudden opportunity that was scored on by Stepan Timofeyev to win it for Knoxville 2-1 at the 1:31 mark.  Chatham finished with the lone goal, while Chris Janzen stopped 39 of 41 shots faced.

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League).  Season tickets are less than $9 per game.  To order your tickets for the 2022-23 season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team.  The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL).  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

 

 

It’s Time To Renew Your Fishing License

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Spring is finally here, which for many people means it is time to fish. Before heading out, remember that 2021-2022 fishing licenses expired on March 31. To renew yours for the 2022-2023 season or purchase one for the first time, visit on.IN.gov/INhuntfishor a local retailer.

Your participation helps the Division of Fish & Wildlife increase access, create healthier habitats, and provide more rewarding experiences for anglers across the state.

Isaiah Moss Awarded IU Jewish Studies Program’s Faculty Scholarship

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Isaiah Moss was recently awarded the IU Jewish Studies Program’s Faculty Scholarship. He will attend Indiana University in Bloomington next year and will double major in Jewish Studies and Chemistry.  He will receive a full scholarship for tuition and mandatory fees from the Borns Jewish Studies Program.  Isaiah will enroll in the pre-med curriculum and hopes to be a physician and/or scientist.

Isaiah is a senior at Jasper High School, 17 years old, and is an honor student.  He is also a musician (plays the saxophone). He was recently voted Homecoming King for Jasper High School.  He is a member of the National Honor Society, carries a heavy course load with subjects like advanced calculus, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, AP history, and English, all the while getting straight A’s.

He has performed with the theatre department at Jasper High School and was a member of the Dive Team.  He was featured soloist with Jasper Marching Band and also participates with Jasper High School Jazz, Symphonic, and Pep Band. He has also competed at State each year in Solo/Ensemble since 8th grade, winning numerous gold medals. He volunteers at the local food bank and has performed for the residents at nursing homes.

In his scholarship application, Isaiah stated “that he wants to deepen his understanding of Jewish thought, philosophy, history, and belief.  It would be a great fulfillment to become a student of Judaism, to involve myself in Jewish learning, projects, study, and scholarly work at Indiana University, which has so many resources.”  As a musician, the rich history of Jewish music, sacred, Klezmer, or classical, would also be of great value for me.  It would also enrich my musical interests and abilities.

He also wrote that “I have an interest in science and will most likely pursue a pre-med path as well. To become a scientist or a physician would be fulfilling for me, and Jewish wisdom and understanding would be essential to such an undertaking. Its principles would guide me in all that I do, especially, my desire to help others. The moral teachings of our prophets would be a guiding light to me.

“A Jewish Studies major is a wonderful opportunity to fulfill my goals as a student, researcher, writer, future scientist or physician, a musician, an American, and as a Jew.”

Moss is the son of Dr. Richard and Supit Moss of Jasper.  He is the second son, and 4th child, of Dr. Richard and Supit Moss of Jasper.

 

 

 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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According to The Indianapolis Star, 2017 saw more than 29,000 abused children in Indiana—about 18 for every 1,000 children statewide.

The National Child Abuse Coalitionsays that “at least one in seven children has experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year. Some, but not all, of these children enter foster care.”

More than 1,800 children died from abuse or neglect in the United States, according to the coalition.

There are different definitions of what child abuse is. Childhelp defines it as “any act of commission or omission that endangers or impairs a child’s physical or emotional health and development. Child abuse includes any damage done to a child which cannot be reasonably explained and which is often represented by an injury or series of injuries appearing to be non-accidental in nature.”

The Indiana Department of Child Services say that volunteering your time, offering emotional support and help to parents, considering foster parenting, and just spreading the word can help prevent child abuse.

If you suspect a child needs help, Kids’ Voice of Indiana has a Neglect Hotline that can be called at 1-800-800-5556.

EVSC Encouraging Kindergarten Enrollment

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In order to make sure new kindergarten students and their families are ready for school in the fall, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is encouraging all families to enroll now for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents can enroll their child online at evscschools.com/enrollment. 

In order to enroll, children must be five years old on or before August 1, 2022. Parents or legal guardians will need to upload a copy of the child’s legal birth certificate (hospital certificates cannot be considered) at the time of enrollment. If parents are unable to upload, a copy can be brought to the student’s school. 

The school a child will attend is based on where a student and parent reside. Individuals who are unsure in which school district their home is located can visit  www.evscschools.com/schooldistrict. Individuals also can call 812-435-8866.

Each elementary school also will host orientation meetings in April at their respective schools. Parents can reach out to their school for additional information on kindergarten orientation dates and times. 

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