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President Of The Board Of Directors Of HOLA Discuss Partnership With Ivy Tech Community College 

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The staff of CCO sat down with Brant Flores, President of the Board of Directors of HOLA (Hospitality and Outreach for Latin Americans) to discuss the recent partnership between this organization and Ivy Tech Community College.

Staff: Brant, you moved to Evansville from Chicago to establish yourself, your family, and your businesses here in southwest Indiana. Why?

Flores: Evansville is a great community where I have been able to make a difference, I love Chicago, believe me, I still go there a lot, I still have many families and friends, but Evansville gave me the necessary space to settle and grow my aspirations. I now own two companies, PMG Landscaping and Triad Demo and Dismantling, that allow me to give my family the life that I always hoped I would give them. I don’t think I would have been able to do the same without the support of the Evansville community, there are many opportunities here, I have worked hard to turn those opportunities into success, no doubt. But the support of the community has been key for my work and that of my team to take hold and successfully run the companies.

Staff: You are very involved with HOLA, in fact, you are the President of the Board. What made you get involved with the organization?

Flores: My heritage is very important to me, I am of Mexican descent, and I am aware of the hardships that my ancestors went through so my children could live in this country the way we live. When I was approached by my some of the board members to join them some years ago, I felt that HOLA was the premier Latino organization in the Tri-State area. I wanted to give back and thought this was a good vehicle to do that. Our immigrant Latino community is a family-loving, hardworking, good wholesome people that need the right chances to make their own piece of the American dream. Evansville needs more diversity, more workers and people that can grow our population contributing to this community. I believe that my Latino community is the answer, this is a no-brainer! It is a win-win for everyone.

Staff: What is the HOLA Festival?

Flores: The HOLA Festival is an annual event, and next year will be our 6th Festival at Bosse Field. It is a celebration of our heritage and a celebration of two cultures coming together in one of the oldest baseball fields in the country. The old and the new celebrating in harmony! Our sponsors allow us to bring award-winning musical bands that attract thousands of people from a 6-hour radius to Evansville and local food vendors make delicious food from all Latin American countries. We have had in the past around 8,000 people coming in and out at different hours, eating, dancing, and getting to know local organizations, restaurants, food trucks, and other vendors. We give food vendors free spaces for them to come and sell their food or items while local corporations and businesses sponsor the music and the venue. 

Staff: Tell us a little about the new partnership with Ivy Tech.

Flores: HOLA has had a long-term relationship with Ivy Tech, in fact, the first-ever fundraiser that HOLA had was there. We were able to bring Governor Mitch Daniels and Ivy Tech put it together for us. It was a very important step for a very young organization and Ivy Tech helped us. We also made several tours of the campus where we brought many Latinos to “get to know Ivy Tech” and for many of them was transformational. This new partnership has been a long time in the making and is called the HOLA Dream Big Scholarship. We always wanted to create a scholarship for Latinos, but we didn’t have a constant stream of monies that were not earmarked for something different. With the HOLA Latino Festival, we have been able to generate and secure the annual stream necessary to commit this funding for Ivy Tech and the Latino Community. We gave $5,000 to Ivy Tech and Casey Trela (Ivy Tech’s Director of Financial Aid) is matching that with another $5,000 for a total of $10,000. These monies will be earmarked for Latinos that need help with their education and cannot get federal or state aid.

Staff: Do you have a date for next year’s festival?

Flores: Yes, we do. It will be at Bosse Field on September 24th of 2022! It will be awesome!

Staff: How do people access this scholarship?

Flores: Please get a hold of the Ivy Tech Financial Aid Office and they will love to help anyone that fits the criteria.

THUNDERBOLTS ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE CHANGES

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 Evansville, Ind: The Evansville Thunderbolts, in coordination with the Southern Professional Hockey League, announce the following two changes to the 2021-22 Thunderbolts’ schedule:

– The originally scheduled Saturday, February 26th road game at the Peoria Rivermen has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 25th.  The game start time is unchanged at 7:15pm CT.

– The Thunderbolts’ home game on Wednesday, March 16th will now feature the Macon Mayhem as Evansville’s opponent, replacing the Huntsville Havoc.  The game start time is unchanged at 7:00pm CT.

These two schedule changes supplement the earlier rescheduling of this season’s Education Day Game from Tuesday, October 19th to Tuesday, February 22nd, against the Vermilion County Bobcats at 10:00am CT.

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 this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

 

LINK OF THE FREE DECEMBER 2021 PRINTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER

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LINK OF THE FREE DECEMBER 2021 PRINTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER

NEWS PAPER RACK
                          CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER  NEWSPAPER RACK

ATTACHED BELOW IS THE LINK TO THE PRINTED EDITION OF THE DECEMBER-2021  CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER.  PLEASE PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS TO READ.

City-County Observer December Paper

YOU ALSO CAN PICK A FREE PRINTED COPY OF THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 

  1. FRESH MARKET
  2. IGA Convenience Marts are located at Crossroads and East Lloyd and Heckel Road.
  3. All Of The Pet Food stores in Evansville/Vanderburgh County.
  4. Evansville/Vanderburgh County Civic Center.
  5. Evansville/Vanderburgh County PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
  6. Willard Library.
  7. Ivy Tech Community College.
  8. Tropicana Hotel.
  9. MERRY-GO-AROUND Restaurant
  10. Carousel Restaurant
  11. Hilton Gardens.
  12. Quality Inn.
  13. Home Two Hotel.
  14. Fairfield Inn.
  15. Residence Inn-Marriott.
  16. Courtyard Marriott.
  17. Comfort Inn.
  18. Hampton Inn.
  19. Extended Stay.
  20. Drury Inn.
  21. County Inn And Suites.

FOOTNOTE: We be announcing additional newspaper outlets in the near future.

 

How to Earn An Associate Degree In Just 11 Months

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Evansville, IN – Those interested in an accelerated completion of their college degree may be interested in attending the Ivy Tech Community College ASAP Night planned for Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at the main campus, 3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville in room 147.

The Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) at Ivy Tech is designed for high school graduates to earn an associate degree in 11 months and prepares them to transfer as a junior to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree. Classes are held in small, closely-knit groups and students remain with this group throughout the program.

RSVP for the event at www.link.ivytech.edu/ASAPinfo.  For more information about the program, come to the event or go to www.ivytech.edu/asap. Those completing the interest form link at this site will also receive additional information.

 

Students Invited To Spend A Day At The Senate

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Vincennes University To Host Pharmacy Technician Open House In Plainfield

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Vincennes University’s training site at MADE@Plainfield will welcome the community for a public open house on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 6-7 p.m. The open house will feature VU’s Pharmacy Technician program, with a unique online cohort starting in January for Plainfield-area students.
Visitors to the event can meet with VU’s Pharmacy Technician program faculty, see the MADE facility, and learn more about applying to the program. Students who attend the open house and apply to the program will receive priority admission preference to the Pharmacy Technician program.
VU faculty and staff will be on hand to speak about the opportunities available to pharmacy technicians. This career field is in high demand. A national outlook reveals a need for 31,700 pharmacy technicians per year from 2020 to 2030. This particular challenge is due to the aging workforce and overall shortage of trained technicians.
“We’re excited to invite students to learn more about VU’s pharmacy technician program,” VU Pharmacy Technician Program Chair Jillian Kiefer said. “Coming to the open house is the best way for interested students to see if this program is a good fit. The pharmacy technician industry is fast evolving. There is no ceiling to the career opportunities that wait for trained professionals.”
VU’s pharmacy technician program at MADE@Plainfield is an 8-month program with a combination of online instruction and hands-on practical training. In addition, eligible students will receive scholarships through Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program.
According to VU Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Services David Tucker said, “Next Level Jobs is a great way to get Hoosiers started on a new and exciting career path. Any Indiana resident without an associate degree or higher who qualifies will have all of their tuition and fees paid by the program. The pharmacy technician program in Plainfield allows students to earn a certificate at little to no cost, which can ultimately lead to great paying jobs in the pharmaceutical industry.”
The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Jillian Kiefer at jkiefer@vinu.edu or 812-888-4470.

Vazquez And Cardona Break Single Season Records

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Vazquez And Cardona Break Single Season Records

Aces Fall In NIVC Quarterfinals 

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Alondra Vazquez and Giulia Cardona broke University of Evansville single-season records on Monday as the Purple Aces volleyball team dropped its NIVC Quarterfinals match to Valparaiso.

Vazquez recorded 10 kills in the contest to break the UE single-season kills mark with 494. Her tally on Monday gave her the record by just one kill.  The previous record of 493 was set by Genesis Miranda in 2015.  Giulia Cardona picked up 11 kills to complete her first collegiate season with a total of 467.  Her total broke the freshman kills record, which was set by Melanie Feliciano in 2019.  Feliciano had 456 kills in her inaugural campaign.  The 2021 MVC Freshman of the Year finished with an average of 0.50 service aces per set, ranking in the top 15 nationally while on pace to be the top average for a freshman in the nation.

Melanie Feliciano wrapped up the year with 3.28 kills per set, giving UE three of the top six spots in the MVC in that statistic.  She was rewarded with a spot on the All-MVC First Team, along with Vazquez, for her efforts.

Another freshman – Taya Haffner – accumulated 1,141 kills on the season and led the MVC for the entire year.  Her total was the second-most for the program since 2009 and was just the 10th instance that a player finished with 1,000 in program history.  Her average of 10.76 helpers per frame ranks in the top 35 in the NCAA.  UE’s top blocker in 2021 was freshman Madisyn Steele.  Hitting .333 for the season, Steele accumulated six solo blocks and a team-high 73 block assists.

Tonight’s match was the final in the careers of Cecilia Thon and Elena Redmond.  The injury limited Redmond over the previous two seasons, but she was able to get on the floor for the senior night contest at Meeks Family Fieldhouse in November.  Thon capped off her career with a spot on the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team.

As a team, the Aces finished the fall with 21 victories.  It is the first 20-win campaign since 1988 and the first as a member of the MVC.  The appearance in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship is also the first postseason trip for the program since the early 1980s.

Set 1 – Valpo 25, UE 17

A nice start saw the Aces take a 6-4 lead with Giulia Cardona picking up a kill.  Her first kill of the night officially set the program mark for most kills by a freshman.  Valpo came back to tie it up at 8-8 before jumping in front by a 10-9 score.  Evansville retook a 12-11 lead and the teams dueled it out to a 15-15 mark.  The Beacons scored two in a row to jump in front and would stage a late rally to take the first set.  Up 19-17, VU scored the final six points to complete the set.

Set 2 – Valpo 25, UE 13

UE jumped out to a 3-2 advantage but the Beacons posted seven of the next nine points to go up 9-5.  Following a point by the Aces, VU scored the next five points before extending the lead to take the set by a 25-13 final.

Set 3 – Valpo 25, UE 17

With momentum on their side, the Beacons took a 3-1 lead to open the set before the Aces rallied to tie it up at 5-5 on a kill by Melanie Feliciano.  Valpo slowly extended the lead to four points at 15-11 before Evansville stormed back.  Kills by Hannah Watkins and Giulia Cardona got UE within just one point at 18-17, forcing a time out.  Following the short break, VU reeled off the final seven points to clinch the match.

  • INFO: For all of the latest information on University of Evansville athletics, log on to the sport page on GoPurpleAces.com or follow the program on Twitter via @UEAthletics.
  • SUPPORT: For information on giving to UE Athletics or its individual athletics programs, visit http://gopurpleaces.com/give.

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Eight Student-Athletes Pick USI Softball To Continue Playing Careers

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Eight Student-Athletes Pick USI Softball To Continue Playing Careers

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Softball announced that eight incoming freshmen have signed national letters of intent to compete for Head Coach Sue Kunkle‘s Screaming Eagles in 2022-23. That list includes pitcher/first baseman Kylie Eads (Indianapolis, Indiana), utility players Carlee Effinger (Evansville, Indiana) and Summer Eskridge (Scottsburg, Indiana), pitcher/first baseman Raegan Gibson (Louisville, Kentucky), third baseman/first baseman Julianna Hibbs(Henderson, Kentucky), outfielder Olivia Money (Fort Branch, Indiana), third baseman/first baseman Lavin Osborne (New Albany, Indiana) and outfielder Caroline Stapleton (Shirley, Indiana).

Kylie Eads comes to USI from Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis, where she has earned letters in softball and volleyball during her prep career. Eads has compiled a .461 batting average with 17 doubles, four triples, 15 home runs, and 71 RBI in her first two seasons at DCHS.

As a junior in 2021, she hit a whopping .470 with eight doubles, nine home runs, and 42 RBI. In the circle, Eads is 16-1 with a 1.57 ERA and 154 strikeouts. She was 7-0 with a 0.83 ERA as a freshman in 2019 before going 9-1 with a 2.01 ERA as a junior in 2021.

“Kylie brings speed and endless tools to ensure her a bright career and is a great addition to our pitching staff,” Kunkle said. “Her success with the long ball also adds a lot of power to our offensive lineup.”

Carlee Effinger is in her final year at Reitz High School (Evansville), where she has earned letters in basketball and softball.

An All-Metro and All-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference honoree as a junior in 2021, Effinger is hitting .333 with seven doubles, eight triples, nine home runs and 47 RBI during her prep career. She hit .361 with five doubles, five triples, five home runs and 26 RBI last spring after beginning her prep career with a .304 batting average, four home runs, two doubles and a triple as a freshman in 2019.

“Carlee is extremely athletic and will work in both the infield and outfield,” Kunkle said. “She has a strong arm which helps her tremendously on the left side of the infield as well as being a threat to base runners from the grass. She is another player that brings power to our lineup.”

Summer Eskridge is wrapping up her prep career at Austin High School in Austin, Indiana, where she has garnered letters in soccer and softball. An Academic All-State honoree on the pitch, Eskridge has collected All-Mid-Southern Conference honors in both soccer and softball during her time at AHS.

During her career at AHS, Eskridge has hit .410 with 10 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs, 34 RBI, 45 runs scored and 24 stolen bases. She hit .425 with 10 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 31 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 24 stolen bases as a junior in 2021.

“Summer is the true definition of utility player,” Kunkle stated, “She even pitches and catches, so we will see a lot of work out of her any many areas in our defense. Summer also brings speed and power to our offense.”

Raegan Gibson will join the Eagles following her career at Assumption High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where she has collected letters in basketball and softball while earning first-team Academic All-State laurels.

A member of AHS’s 2021 district championship team, Gibson earned KHSAA Class 3A second-team All-State honors as well as Region 7 All-Tournament accolades during her junior year. She posted a .400 batting average and four home runs at the plate and was 8-3 with 84 strikeouts in the circle in 2021. As a freshman in 2019, Gibson hit five home runs and drove in 20 RBI; and went 7-3 with 57 strikeouts to earn Freshman of the Year honors.

“Raegan brings a lot of power and speed to our pitching staff,” Kunkle said. “She was pretty certain USI was the place for her after a clinic in her earlier high school years and we felt the same way. She has developed into a tremendous pitcher and is driven for perfection.”

Juliana Hibbs is a two-time Academic All-State honoree from Henderson County High School in Henderson, Kentucky, where she has posted a .387 batting average, 16 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 63 RBI during her prep career.

As a junior in 2021, Hibbs hit .389 with seven home runs and 36 RBI, helping HCHS to district and region titles. She hit .383 with three home runs and 27 RBI as a freshman in 2819 and has posted big numbers in travel ball, where she competes for the Fusion Premier Marx 22/23 team.

“Julianna has great tools to work with,” Kunkle said. “She is driven and has a lot of passion for the game. She has a nice swing that will enhance our offensive lineup.”

Olivia Money is in her senior year at Gibson Southern High School in Fort Branch, Indiana, where she has earned letters in softball and volleyball during her prep career.

A member of sectional championship teams in 2019 and 2021, Money hit .422 with 12 doubles, a home run and 18 RBI to help GSHS as a freshman to help GSHS to a regional title. She hit .489 with six home runs and 38 RBI as a junior in 2021.

“Olivia is a solid outfielder that covers a lot of ground,” Kunkle said. “She’s been part of numerous winning programs, whether it be high school or travel, and we are excited to see what she can bring our offensive lineup. She has a powerful swing from the left side that we have liked since she was coming to our campus when she was in 10 and 12u ball.”

Lavin Osborne is finishing up her prep career at Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, where she has earned letters in softball and cheer during her prep career.

An honorable mention All-State honoree, Lavin has compiled a .391 batting average, nine home runs, seven doubles, two triples and 36 RBI during her career at FCHS. She hit .356 with nine home runs and 28 RBI as a junior in 2021 after hitting .459 with four doubles, a triple and eight RBI as a freshman in 2019.

“The one thing that attracted us to Lavin right away was her gritty and confident demeanor on the field,” Kunkle explained. “She is a scrappy hitter at the plate with power potential.”

Caroline Stapleton has earned letters in basketball and softball and already is the program’s career leader with 21 triples as she wraps up her senior year at Eastern Hancock High School in Charlottesville, Indiana).

A two-time All-Conference and All-County honoree, Stapleton has a career batting average of .534 after setting single-season records in triples, batting average and runs scored, leading EHHS to a pair of sectional championships along the way. Stapleton hit .575 with 11 triples, six doubles, 31 RBI, 34 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases as a freshman in 2019. She hit .500 with a home run, 10 triples, five doubles, 25 RBI, 54 runs scored, and 39 stolen bases as a junior in 2021.

“Caroline adds more wheels to our outfield,” Kunkle said. “She covers a lot of ground and isn’t afraid to dive for balls. Offensively, she is a scrappy lefty with speed.”

USI Softball begins the 2022 season on February 11 at the Charger Chillout in Albertville, Alabama.

“MY NAME IS NOT MOM” BRINGS INTERNET SENSATIONS TO THE EVENTS PLAZA ON APRIL 21, 2022

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MY NAME IS NOT MOM BRINGS INTERNET SENSATIONS TO THE EVENTS PLAZA ON APRIL 21, 2022

TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 10 AT 10 AM

My Name is NOT Mom takes audiences on a hilarious journey through motherhood with internet sensations Tiffany Jenkins, Meredith Masony, and Dena Blizzard. The comic mom trio shares their take on mothering through the sleepless nights of the toddler years, middle school craziness, and trying not to physically attack a high schooler. This special live event features stand-up comedy, storytelling, and videos from their online community as well as audience interactions to create an up-close and personal experience.

With a combined following of more than 11 million social media users, the comedian mom group produces hilarious viral parenting videos, expert social media advice, and Blizzard’s daily Facebook Live show,

One Funny Morning. After helping millions of fans get through parenting during a pandemic, the group is now bringing their humor to audiences across the US.

For more information and tickets, visit www.mynameisnotmom.com.

Ticket Information:

What:                   My name is NOT Mom

When:                  Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM

Where:                Old National Events Plaza, Aiken Theatre

Tickets:                Tickets start at $32.00 plus applicable fees and tax.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office.

For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

 

 

EVANSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF OUR NEWEST HOLIDAY SHOW

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Evansville Civic Theatre is announcing the opening of “EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD AND THEN SOME”, a truly unique and madcap presentation to kick off the holiday season! WHO: Evansville Civic TheatreWHAT: “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)”WHEN: December 10-12, and 17-19.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm.WHERE:  In our home theatre:  Evansville Civic Theatre – 717 N. Fulton Ave., EvansvilleTICKETS: Cost is $15.00 (+ a small processing fee), and tickets are available at:                   www.evvcivic.org  and  (812) 425-2800ADDITIONAL DETAILS:  
WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR ALL THEIR HELP GETTING US THROUGH THIS LAST YEAR, AND BEYOND. SO EVANSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE IS PROUD TO BE PARTNERING WITH TOYS FOR TOTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.  WE WILL BE ACCEPTING DONATIONS AT EACH PERFORMANCE OF “EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD AND THEN SOME” (both physical and monetary), AND EACH DONATION WILL EARN AN ENTRY INTO A RAFFLE FOR ONEE OF TWO GIFT CARDS (generously donated by Opie and Eleanor’s, and Banterra Bank). 
To ensure the safety of our patrons, volunteers, and staff, we have put a few temporary measures in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 inside the theatre. While we hope that these changes do not have to last the entire season, they will be in place as long as COVID-19 and the delta variant continue to pose a threat to our community.

All patrons, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks inside the building at all times.Seating capacity in the theatre will be reduced to 1/2, in order to allow for social distancing.All tickets are general admission. In order to ensure proper social distancing, ushers will seat all patrons upon their arrival. This will allow us to seat all groups together, but still maintain CDC-recommended distancing guidelines.All performers are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to wear a mask throughout their performance.Thank you for your understanding as we attempt to navigate our way back to live theatre in this difficult time. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about any of these policies, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the theatre for our 96th season!! 

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