PRECAUTIONARY BOIL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTH PARK
EVANSVILLE, IND. – A precautionary boil advisory for EWSU customers in the North Park area impacted by a water service disruption on Wednesday will continue at least until Monday, October 18. Water samples did not pass a series of water quality tests. Two consecutive days of clean test results are required before the boil advisory can be lifted. EWSU lab technicians will test water samples from the area again today and Sunday. The advisory will be lifted if water samples meet safe drinking water standards. In the meantime, water customers are advised to continue boiling water for cooking and drinking.
For more information on what to do during a boil advisory, go to ewsu.com and click Boil Advisory. Go to ewsu.com/boiladvisorymap to check the status of the boil advisory.
Restaurants are advised to follow the Indiana State Department of Health “Guidance for Retail Food Establishments for Boil Water Orders, Advisories or Notices.†https://www.in.gov/health/files/GuidanceOnBoilWater1.pdf
Information on boil water orders and advisories is also available on the Vanderburgh County Health Department website.https://vanderburghhealth.org/environmental-emergency-preparedness/
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USI Foundation To Make Major Gift Announcement Prior To Concert
USI Foundation To Make Major Gift Announcement Prior To Concert Celebrating Music Of Philip Hagemann
WHO: Alison Buchanan, soprano and Artistic Director of Pegasus Opera in London; Robert Sims, baritone; Kamilla Arku, pianist; the University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir and Women’s Choir, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Daniel R. Craig; USI Board of Trustees Chair Ronald D. Romain ’73
WHAT: A Major Gift Announcement from the USI Foundation, followed by A Celebration of the Music of Philip H. Hagemann.
The concert will be presented by the USI Board of Trustees, USI President Ronald S. Rochon, the USI College of Liberal Arts and the USI Foundation.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 19. Opening remarks in honor of Hagemann will be delivered by Romain before the concert begins.
WHERE: The USI Performance Center, located in University Center East on the USI Campus. A map of the USI campus featuring University Center East can be found at USI.edu/map.
ADMISSION: Free, with in-person physical distancing as required by USI COVID-19 protocols.
PARKING: Parking will be available for media members in Lot C, in front of Screaming Eagles Arena and across from the Performance Center.
PHILIP HAGEMANN: Born and raised in Mount Vernon, Indiana, Philip Hagemann is an accomplished musician, teacher, producer and award-winning composer of two full-length operas, 10 one-act chamber operas and 75 choral works. His most recent works, a chamber arrangement of Claude Debussy’s The Prodigal Son and a one-act opera based on Bernard Shaw’s Passion, Poison and Petrifaction, premiered in September 2021 at the London Royal Academy of Music.
As a co-producer of theatrical productions, Hagemann has won three Tony Awards and an Olivier Award. Since 1983, he has sponsored a competition for high school music students in Posey County, the finals of which are presented as a free public concert each summer in Thrall’s Opera House in New Harmony. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from USI in 2016.
Attorney General Todd Rokita Leads Multi-State Effort To Protect Texas Pro-Life Law
Attorney General Todd Rokita Leads Multi-State Effort To Protect Texas Pro-Life Law At Federal Appellate Court
Attorney General Todd Rokita said today a federal appeals court decision upholding a Texas abortion law bodes well for other states’ efforts to defend their sovereign authority.
“This pro-life win for Texas is also a win for Indiana,†Attorney General Rokita said. “And here in Indiana, we will continue to vigorously defend state laws that protect the sanctity of unborn life and the health of pregnant women.”
Earlier this week, Attorney General Rokita led an 18-state amicus brief supporting the Texas law, which prohibits providers from performing abortions once they can detect a fetal heartbeat
Specifically, Attorney General Rokita’s brief argues that the U.S. attorney general cannot sue states every time he believes a state law is unconstitutional.
On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit allowed the continued enforcement of the Texas law — overturning a federal district court’s order suspending it.
Indiana’s Oct. 13 brief is attached.
USDA Works To Strengthen School Meals, Listens to Feedback From Food Industry Leaders
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Department Continues To Emphasize Importance Of Serving Children Healthy Foods
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, Stacy Dean and USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Administrator Cindy Long today hosted a virtual listening session with 19 school food industry executives to discuss their critical role in strengthening access to nutritious foods for school meals programs, now and into the future. “USDA’s school meal programs have a wide-reaching impact on the health and well-being of our nation’s children,†said Vilsack. “Now, more than ever, America’s children need access to healthy and nutritious foods, and our industry partners play a huge role in making that happen.†USDA’s meeting with these key partners came as the department, schools and other partners across the country celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) between October 11-15. This week – and every week – is an opportunity to celebrate the high-quality, delicious, and nutritious lunches children receive through schools. The COVID-19 public health and economic crisis have highlighted the essential role that school meals play in addressing childhood hunger, as well as the tireless dedication and creativity of school food professionals in making sure children are well-fed – no matter the situation. In case you missed it, over the last week, FNS has engaged with schools in a variety of activities in celebration of National School Lunch Week:
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
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Lt. Governor’s Awards For Excellence in Affordable HousingÂ
Lt. Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Affordable HousingÂ
At this year’s Statewide Affordable Housing Conference, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch held her annual Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards Program. The Senior award is given to a development that is specifically designed for use by elderly tenants.
Kady Gene Cove, located in New Haven, Indiana, is the 2021 winner for the Senior Category.
As part of the OCRA’s 2018 Regional Stellar Communities Program, Kady Gene Cove sought to address the need for affordable housing in New Haven. The development has had an immensely positive impact on the community. Kady Gene Cove was finished and opened ahead of schedule. The entire development is 100% occupied and because of this, many seniors have brand new, high-quality duplex homes in which they can age in place for as long as they choose. Since completion, the second phase of construction has begun which will provide more affordable housing for the community.
CSBG Impact Award – Hoosier Uplands
IHCDA received federal funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and awarded 6 COVID-19 Impact Grants given to Indiana organizations serving the communities most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Â
This is one of the COVID-19 Impact Grant Awardees doing amazing work within their communities for low-income households. Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation recognizes the financial strain that COVID-19 has put on their community members, leaving many Hoosiers unable to afford car payments, maintenance, or general transportation. Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation is addressing these needs by implementing the Transportation Assistance Program, which will allow Hoosiers to get the resources they need through increased transportation assistance. For more information on their program and organization, click here. Â
The Site Visit; On The Road With Ryan
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Thank you to Denarie and Karen for accurately naming Haltman Park in Muncie!
Muncie’s early growth was indeed due in part to the Indiana natural gas boom of the 1880s. An enterprising team of five brothers relocated their Buffalo, NY canning business to Muncie in 1887. The cheap and seemingly endless natural gas helped the Ball brothers churn out millions of glass canning jars, make millions of dollars, and save a small teacher’s college that would eventually bear their name.
Recently, the Halteman Village Neighborhood Association (HVNA) invited donors, city officials, and neighbors to cut the ribbon on their successful CreatINg Places project. Halteman Village, a small neighborhood in northwest Muncie, had previously featured a neighborhood swim club since 1960. However, when the pool closed in 2017, residents found themselves looking at a rapidly deteriorating concrete safety hazard.
With the help of the City of Muncie, who helped to acquire and clear the old pool, the HVNA raised $46,920 towards their fundraising goal of $30,000 to create a reconfigured space the entire neighborhood can enjoy. The HVNA invited Ball State landscape architecture students to work with the community to plan out the new neighborhood park while maintaining some of its existing features.
On September 18th, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour helped to unveil the Halteman Park Playroundproject, complete with a splash pad, new playground equipment, and the preserved concession stand from the old swim club.
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So from Muncie, we’re going to take a hard turn to the west and stop in the county seat of a county named for a general of the Revolutionary War where a husband and wife muralist team put their distinctive mark on a familiar part of Indiana’s agricultural landscape. If you can guess the place or, better yet, the CreatINg Places project we’re visiting, send me your guess at rhamlett@ihcda.in.gov.
UE Ladies Volleyball Wins 5th Consecutive MVC Match
UE Ladies Volleyball Wins 5th Consecutive MVC Match
Streak marks first since joining the league in 1994
 DES MOINES, Iowa – Trailing by a score of 10-5 in the fifth set, the University of Evansville volleyball team scored 10 of the final 12 points to clinch its fifth Missouri Valley Conference win in a row, defeating Drake by a 3-2 final on Saturday at the Knapp Center.
It marks the first time since joining the MVC in 1994 that the program has won five league matches in a row. Evansville (15-4, 5-3 MVC) won the opening two sets over the Bulldogs (8-8, 3-5 MVC), but Drake did not give up, fighting back to take the third and fourth sets before holding a 5-point lead in the fifth. Making the difference was Cecilia Thon, who had two service aces in the final stretch to clinch the win.
“We knew that we were going to play a good Drake team tonight, even though we were up 2-0, we knew they were no going to quit,†Purple Aces head coach Fernando Morales exclaimed. “When I called the timeout in the fifth set down 10-5, I told the girls that we have three of our best servers coming up and if we side out 10-6, we are going to win this match.â€
“They did a great job of trusting each other. Cecilia and Laura (Ruiz) were huge all weekend long.â€
Then finished the night with three of the Aces nine service aces while Alondra Vazquez also finished with three. Blakeley Freeman recorded a pair along with 13 digs. Giulia Cardona and Vazquez each recorded 21 kills with Melanie Feliciano totaling 16. Taya Haffner had a career night, posting her highest assist and dig totals. Haffner’s 50 helpers bested her previous mark of 46 while her 21 digs were seven better than her career mark. Haley Bush and Mariana Rodrigues led the Bulldogs with 15 and 14 kills, respectively.
Set One – UE 25, Drake 19
Playing its second road match in two nights, the Aces came out swinging, jumping out to an early 11-6 advantage. Taya Haffner picked up a kill to help in building the advantage. UE continued to hold a 5-point edge as a Feliciano kill made it a 16-11 game. The Bulldogs made their first run, using a pair of Taylor Oberpriller kills to get within just one at 19-18. Following a timeout, the Aces countered. Vazquez pushed the lead back to a pair and after a Drake point, Evansville scored the final five points to take a 25-19 decision. Cardona had consecutive kills during the run.
Set Two – UE 25, Drake 22
A competitive second set featured 13 ties including seven leading to a 9-9 score. Drake took advantage of a Kylee Macke ace to score four in a row and grab their largest lead of the night to that point. Evansville wasted little time in countering, outscoring Drake by a 6-1 margin to go up 15-14. Kate Tsironis picked up the kill that put the Aces on top. The Bulldogs battled back to take a 16-15 lead and the teams continued to swap the advantage, but with the score knotted at 22-22, it was the Aces who would grab the win. Vazquez picked up back-to-back kills before a bad set by Drake finished off the 25-22 win to give the Aces a 2-0 lead.
Set Three – Drake 25, UE 21
The competition was fierce in the third set with 13 more tie scores. With the contest tied at 13-13, the Bulldogs scored three in a row to take the lead for good. Evansville got back within one at 18-17 on an attack error by the Bulldogs, but could not get the tying point, falling by a score of 25-21.
Set Four – Drake 25, UE 20
Looking to seal the victory, UE had the early momentum, jumping out to a 9-6 advantage. Blakeley Freeman had an ace before Cardona picked up a kill to cement the early lead.  The Bulldogs stormed back, going on an 11-2 run to take a commanding 17-11 edge. The deficit for UE proved to be too much to overcome as the Bulldogs forced a decisive 5th set with a 25-20 win.
Set Five – UE 15, Drake 12
With the momentum on their side, the Bulldogs looked to be in control, taking a 10-5 lead. Coach Morales called a timeout to settle things down and the strategy paid dividends. Melanie Feliciano got it started with a kill before a Bulldog error made it a 10-7 game. Drake scored out of a timeout to go back up by four before Feliciano struck again with another kill. On the next point, Alondra Vazquez added another kill to her total to make it an 11-9 game before Cecilia Thon came through with an ace. Trialing by just one, it was Vazquez who picked up the tying score with a kill to make it 11-11.
A Drake error gave UE a 12-11 lead before another Thon kill pushed the lead to two. The Bulldogs got back within one before Vazquez moved over the 20-kill mark, posting UE’s final two points in a 15-12 win.
Just one match is on the docket next week with the Aces hosting Indiana State on Saturday at 1 p.m.
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UE volleyball makes history in win at UNI
Aces pick up first road win over Panthers
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – It was an historic evening for the University of Evansville volleyball program, which earned its first-ever win road win over UNI on Friday at the McLeod Center.
Entering Friday’s contest, the Purple Aces (14-4, 4-3 MVC) were 0-26 in road matchups against UNI (7-13, 2-5 MVC) and 2-54 overall. That all changed as Evansville rebounded from a loss in the first set to earn a 3-1 win. Friday’s result also marked the fourth consecutive Missouri Valley Conference victory. It is just the second time UE has won four league matches in a row since joining in 1994. The previous streak came in 1998 with wins over Drake, Creighton, Southern Illinois and Indiana State.
“We are happy with the win because we did not have our best game, but we still pulled off the win,†UE head volleyball coach Fernando Morales said. “That is what great teams do! After the first set, I told our team that we are going to lose sets and that is okay. The important thing is to keep playing our game because that is the only way we can get out of a hole.â€
Perhaps the biggest point of the night came from Laura Ruiz. With her team in front by a 28-27 score in the third set, Ruiz came through with one of her three service aces to clinch the set and give her team a 2-1 lead. Giulia Cardona led all players with 19 kills while Melanie Feliciano and Alondra Vazquez recorded 16 and 10, respectively. Rachel Basinski reset her season mark with 15 digs while Vazquez recorded 11 on the way to her 10th double-double of the season and fourth in a row.
Taya Haffner paced the team with 42 assists while fellow freshman Madisyn Steele added five block assists. UNI saw Kira Fallert lead the way with 14 kills while Payton Ahrenstorff tied Basinski’s mark with 15 digs to lead all players.
Set One – UNI 25, UE 17
It was the Panthers who grabbed the early momentum, cruising to a 25-17 win in the opening frame. UNI broke a 3-3 tie with two in a row and they would not trail again. Evansville showed its fight after falling into a 17-12 hole, scoring three in a row to get back within two. Vazquez picked up a kill in the rally, but UNI answered, finishing on an 8-2 run to take a 1-0 lead.
Set Two – UE 25, UNI 16
Falling into an 0-1 hole on the road is usually tough to overcome, but that was not the case on Friday for the Aces. Putting together its most dominant set of the night, the Aces turned a 5-5 tie into a 9-5 lead and would never look back. Cardona, Steel and Feliciano all had kills in the initial run. Up by a 15-10 score, Evansville padded its lead when consecutive Feliciano kills extended the advantage to 19-11. Laura Ruiz would later record her first ace of the night before Vazquez picked up the kill that clinched a 25-16 win to tie the match.
Set Three – UE 29, UNI 27
Game three was the difference-maker with neither team willing to give in. Evansville had the early momentum and looked to be well on its way to a 2-1 lead. A Rachel Basinski ace, coupled with a kill by Steele, gave UE a 7-3 lead. The Panthers stormed back with three in a row to get within one, but UE countered and took a 13-9 edge as Hannah Watkins picked up a kill. The Aces continued to remain in front when a Cecilia Thon ace was followed by consecutive UNI errors that gave the Aces a 20-15 lead. The Panthers were not ready to give up and scored five in a row to tie the score. Evansville jumped back in front at 22-21 thanks to a Feliciano kill, but the Panthers continued to battle back. With the score tied at 26-26, Coach Morales challenged a call that resulted in a Feliciano kill to put his team in front. After UNI tied it up, Evansville took control. Alondra Vazquez put her squad back in front with a kill before Ruiz came through in the clutch with her second ace of the night to clinch the set by a 29-27 final.
Set Four – UE 25, UNI 20
On the cusp of its first road win at UNI, the Aces knew the opposition would not go away easily. UE jumped out to a 7-4 lead but a huge Panther run saw them score seven out of eight tallies to take an 11-8 lead. Giulia Cardona took matters into her own hands, picking up three kills in a row to help her team retake the lead at 12-11. Both squads dueled it out down the stretch, battling to a 17-17 score. That is when another Cardona kill, coupled with Thon’s second ace of the match, began a 4-0 run that was capped off when Vazquez tallied her 10th kill. From there, the Aces held strong on the way to a 25-20 decision and a 3-1 match final.
Another road tilt is on tap Saturday when Evansville faces Drake in a 5 p.m. match at the Knapp Center.