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USI snaps streak with 2-1 win

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer snapped a three-match losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Lewis University Sunday afternoon at Strassweg Field. The Eagles get their first win in the GLVC this fall and rise to 2-4-0 overall and 1-3-0 in the GLVC, while the Flyers fall to 4-2-2, 2-2-1 GLVC in 2021.

USI fell behind early when Lewis took an early 1-0 lead before 10 minutes were gone in the match. The Flyer would hold the 1-0 lead through much of the first half until the Eagles’ senior forward Graham Miller (Owensboro, Kentucky) evened the match with his second goal of the season at 38:23. Miller was assisted on the goals by sophomore forward Zach Barton (St. Louis, Missouri) and sophomore midfielder Marky Lara (Evansville, Indiana).

The Eagles did not waste any time after the intermission to get the game-winning goal at 58:19. Barton recorded the game-winner and his first of the season off of assists by sophomore midfielder Brian Winkler (Philpot, Kentucky) and freshman midfielder Tanner Tichenor (Owensville, Indiana). 

USI senior goalkeeper Justin Faas (Carmel, Indiana) stood tall between the posts for the Eagles today. Faas faced 17 Lewis shots and mad five saves in the win.

UPCOMING FOR THE EAGLES:

USI returns to the road next weekend when it makes trips to Truman State University and Quincy University. The Eagles are slated to play Truman Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Kirksville, Missouri, and Quincy University Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Quincy, Illinois.

Truman entered today’s action at Lindenwood University with a 0-5-0 overall mark, 0-3-0 GLVC in St. Charles, Missouri.

The Bulldogs lead the all-time series with the Eagles, 8-4-1, after USI took last year’s match-up at Strassweg Field, 1-0. Truman also have the advantage in the last five match-ups, 3-2-0, including the 2-1 double overtime win at Kirksville in 2019.

Quincy was 3-3-0 overall and 2-2-0 in the GLVC at the start of the day at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The Hawks, who host the University of Indianapolis Friday prior to welcoming USI, also hold a series lead over the Eagles, 16-8-1. USI has won the last two meetings, defeating the Hawks at Strassweg last spring, 3-0, and at Quincy, 2-0, in 2019.

USI settles for 0-0 tie to end losing streak

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer ended its three-game losing streak, but had to settle for a 0-0 tie versus Lewis University Sunday afternoon at Strassweg Field. The Screaming Eagles go to 2-3-2 overall and 0-3-1 GLVC, while the Flyer are 4-1-2, 2-1-2 GLVC, in 2021.

The Eagles were in control throughout the 110 minutes of action, but could not find the back to the Flyers goal. USI had a dominating 16-7 lead in shots, 6-4 on-goal, and advantage in corner kicks, 11-1.

USI’s best chance to score came in the second half when freshman midfielder Avery Schone (Galena, Ohio) hit the left post with 6:21 left on the clock.

Between the post for the Eagles, freshman goalkeeper Zoe Lintner (Wildwood, Missouri) posted a shutout in her collegiate debut with USI. Lintner faced seven total shots, making four saves to preserve the 0-0 tie for the Eagles.

UPCOMING FOR THE EAGLES:
USI returns to the road next weekend when it makes trips to Truman State University and Quincy University. The Eagles are slated to play Truman Friday at noon in Kirksville, Missouri, and Quincy University Sunday at noon in Quincy, Illinois.

Truman is 3-2-2 overall, 2-1-2 GLVC, after tying, 0-0, in double-overtime at Lindenwood University today in St. Charles, Missouri. USI holds a 10-9-3 series lead over Truman after posting a 3-2 win over the Bulldogs last spring. The Eagles also have won six of the last eight meetings (6-0-2), including the last match in Kirksville, 4-1, in 2019.

Quincy watched its record to 3-4-0 overall and 2-3-0 in the GLVC after 1-0 loss at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The Hawks, who host the University of Indianapolis Friday prior to welcoming USI, also hold a series lead over the Eagles, 18-9-2, after splitting two matches last spring. USI took the regular season contest, 2-1, at Strassweg, while Quincy took the GLVC quarterfinal match, 1-0, in Quincy.

The Eagles have had the upper hand, winning six of the last eight matches (6-1-1) since 2015.

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Opening day at Briar Ridge in the books for UE

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Teams finished just under two rounds on Sunday

SCHERERVILLE, Ind. – Sunday’s opening day at the Briar Ridge Invitational saw the teams finish just under the two scheduled rounds before suspending play until Monday morning.

The University of Evansville women’s golf squad finished the first round in fourth place and have improved across the board in the second.  UE heads into day two in second place, just 13 shots out of the lead with most players having between 4 and 7 holes remaining of their second round.  Monday’s action will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the teams completing round two before playing the final 18.

Leading the way for UE was Mallory Russell.  The sophomore carded a 5-over 77 in the opening 18 and her second round looks to be even better.  With 12 holes complete, she is 1-over par and has moved into a tie for third place.

Second for the Aces is Allison Enchelmayer.  Her opening score of 78 had her in a 9th place tie and through 13 holes in the second 18 holes, she is five over and is alone in 8th.  Alyssa McMinn is also currently in the top ten.  Following an 85 to open the day, she is 1-under through six holes in round two and is currently tied for 9th.

Ranking fourth for Evansville is Lucia Pantigozo.  Her opening round finished at an 81 while her second shows her at 6-over through 14 holes.  Caitlin O’Donnell checked in with a first-round tally of 83 while completing 14 holes of the second 18.  She ranks in a tie for 30th.

IUPUI holds the team lead with Evansville currently 13 behind in second.  Green Bay and Morehead State are three and six strokes behind UE, respectively.  A pair of IUPUI players lead the individual standings with Amelie Svejda and Kara Blair sitting atop the standings.  Svejda is six holes through her second round and is currently sitting at even par for the tournament.  She is three in front of Blair and six in front of Mallory Russell, who is tied for third.

 

Slow starts sink USI Volleyball at Lewis

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ROMEOVILLE, Ill.—University of Southern Indiana Volleyball could not overcome a trifecta of slow starts as it suffered a 25-11, 23-25, 25-13, 25-15 Great Lakes Valley Conference setback to No. 14 Lewis University Saturday afternoon at Neil Carey Arena.

The host Flyers (9-3, 4-0 GLVC) jumped out to a 12-3 lead in the opening set and a 6-1 advantage in the third frame to put the Screaming Eagles in a hole. Lewis hit .483 in the opening set, while holding USI to a .000 attacking clip en route to a 14-point win.

USI (7-4, 1-2 GLVC) bounced back in the second set as it hit. 286 en route to a two-point win. The Flyers, however, held USI to a .022 attacking percentage in the third frame and a .083 clip in the fourth set as they handed the Eagles their second straight loss.

The Eagles also found themselves playing catchup in the fourth set as Lewis jumped out to an early 7-2 lead it would not relinquish.

Junior middle hitter Taylor Litteken (Foristell, Missouri) had 10 kills and hit .385 to lead the Eagles, who were held to a .107 attacking percentage for the match. Senior setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) finished with 26 assists, while senior libero Callie Gubera(Thorntown, Indiana) and sophomore outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) had 17 and 15 digs, respectively, to lead USI’s back row.

Senior middle hitter Ava Venema had 16 kills and a .424 attacking percentage to lead the Flyers, who finished with a .318 team attacking percentage.

USI returns to Screaming Eagles Arena Tuesday at 7 p.m. when it hosts McKendree University in a GLVC match. The Eagles also host Truman State University Friday at 7 p.m. for their breast cancer awareness match before finishing their three-match homestand next Saturday at 3 p.m. against the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

McKendree enters Tuesday’s match against USI with a 3-8 overall record and a 1-2 mark in GLVC play after falling to the University of Illinois Springfield in four sets Saturday afternoon in Springfield, Illinois.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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City Council September 27, 2021 Meeting Agenda

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City Council Meeting Agenda For
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
 

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

09-27-2021 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2021-16 An Ordinance Amending Evansville Municipal Code 8.10.100 (Abandon Vehicles) and Chapter 10.15 (Parking) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Elpers Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Trockman Discussion Date: 10/11/2021 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS
G-2021-16 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2021-18 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeal and Re-Appropriation and Additional Appropriation of Funds Within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Heronemus Discussion Date: 10/11/2021 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
F-2021-18 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2021-19 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): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Heronemus Discussion Date: 10/11/2021 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
F-2021-19 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2021-18 Amended An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3119 Washington Ave & 1011 Vann Ave Petitioner: GEMS Investment Inc Owner: Pedro Alfaro-Rivas and Teresa G. Alfaro Requested Change: R1 to C2 w/ UDC Ward: 2 Mosby Representative: Bret Sermersheim, Morley
R-2021-18 Attachment:
R-2021-18 Amended Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2021-19 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5501, 5521 & 5601 E Lloyd Expressway Petitioner: Lloyd Plaza, LLC Owner: Lloyd Plaza, LCC Requested Change: C2 w/ UDC to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 1 Trockman Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll Keenon Ogden
R-2021-19 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2021-20 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 6801 E Lloyd Expressway Petitioner: Visio Properties, LLC Owner: Visio Properties, LLC Requested Change: C2 w/ UDC to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 1 Trockman Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll Keenon Ogden
R-2021-20 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2021-15 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as Part of the Alley running between Sycamore Street and Main Street located mid-block between 4th Street and 5th Street Sponsor(s): Burton Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Brinkmeyer Discussion Date: 9/27/2021 Notify: Jim Farny, Lochmueller Group
G-2021-15 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2021-14 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2721 N New York Ave Petitioner: Mary Jernigan (Payne) Owner: Mary Jernigan (Payne) Requested Change: M2 to R1 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Mary Jernigan (Payne)
R-2021-14 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2021-15 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1110 E. Olmstead Ave Petitioner: Rebecca A. Johnson Owner: Rebecca A. Johnson Requested Change: M2 to R1 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Rebecca A. Johnson
R-2021-15 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2021-16 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 409 S Bosse Ave Petitioner: Aaron TenEyck & Jennifer TenEyck Owner: Aaron TenEyck & Jennifer TenEyck Requested Change: R1 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Chad A. Sander, RPM Results
R-2021-16 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2021-18 A Resolution Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County Regarding the Distribution of Funds Received From the 2019 Local Byrne Justice Grant Program Award Sponsor(s): Beane, Mosby, Elpers Discussion Led By: President Beane Discussion Date: 9/27/2021 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS
C-2021-18 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2021-19 A Resolution Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County Regarding the Distribution of Funds Received From the 2020 Local Byrne Justice Grant Program Award Sponsor(s): Beane, Mosby, Elpers Discussion Led By: President Beane Discussion Date: 9/27/2021 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS
C-2021-19 Attachment:
C. RESOLUTION C-2021-20 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Authorizing Affordable Housing Funds for Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. New Construction Single-Family Projects in the City of Evansville, Indiana in an Amount Not to Exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Beane, Burton, Mosby Discussion Led By: President Beane Discussion Date: 9/27/2021 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS
C-2021-20 Attachment:
D. RESOLUTION C-2021-21 A Preliminary Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for The Acquisiton and Installation of Manufacturing Equipment at  6501 Berry Plastics Blvd. Evansville, IN  47711 (Berry Plastics Opco, Inc. and its subsidiaries) Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Beane, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Beane Discussion Date: 9/27/2021 Notify: Andrea Lendy, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
C-2021-21 Attachment:
E. RESOLUTION C-2021-22 A Resolution Approving a Joint Undertaking Agreement By and Among the City of Evansville and its Redevelopment Commission and Vanderburgh County and its Redevelopment Commission Sponsor(s): Beane, Mosby, Elpers Discussion Led By: President Beane Discussion Date: 9/27/2021 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS
C-2021-22 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, October 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

City-County Observer Announces First Annual “Person-Of-The-Year” Winner

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City-County Observer Announces First Annual “Person-Of-The-Year” Winner

First Honoree: Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke

The City-County Observer is pleased to announce a new award that will be made annually to honor the “Person of the Year” in Greater Evansville. The first honoree of this prestigious award is none other than Evansville’s 3-term Mayor Lloyd Winnecke.

Because Mayor Winnecke displayed perseverance, kindness, and leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis he will be honored at our annual awards luncheon to be held on October 20, 2021, at Balley’s-Evansville (formelyTropiciana).

Winnecke was elected to the office of Mayor of Evansville in the fall of 2011 and assumed office in January of 2012. His calm demeanor and collaborative style had been apparent throughout his career in banking and journalism. His basic personality traits have made Mayor Winnecke a pleasant person to be around. He is also an excellent communicator.

As a candidate for mayor, Winnecke promised to serve as “Evansville’s Ambassador Of Good Will,” and that is a role he has so far played effectively. Mayoral candidate Winnecke also made a commitment to energize Evansville’s downtown after years of decay and many false starts by his predecessors. Today, downtown Evansville has the potential of becoming an energetic business and shopping destination in the Tri-State, with a growing population base and an expanding array of retail establishments.  As a native of Evansville, Mayor Winnecke witnessed the demise of downtown Evansville that was accelerated when the Washington Square and Eastland Malls were opened on the East Side. When retail pulled out, people did too, leaving downtown Evansville as a shell of its former self.  It was Winnecke’s diligence and calmly staying the course that seemly have brought people back to downtown Evansville to live. His steady hand on the plow finally seeded downtown Evansville for future sustainable prosperity.

Mayor Winnecke has also learned to let go of the past when it is appropriate to do so, as has been exhibited in the demolition of some long-standing but, obsolete buildings including the 420 Building that was the home of Old National Bank and the Petroleum Club for many decades. The reality has been apparent that some of the older buildings were functionally obsolete for years, and Winnecke realized this. He found creative ways to navigate through the maze of State and Federal bureaucratic rules and regulations to find the funds for future housing, retail and commercial development.

Mayor Winnecke is likable and also can take a joke very well, even when the joke is on him.  In his early days as Mayor of Evansville, his enthusiasm and love for Evansville and its people did lead to some hilarious moments like the chicken fat video that was made to promote healthy living.  Much fun was made of the video, and Winnecke took it all in stride while positioning himself to become the first Mayor of Evansville and attempt to reverse the decline of the downtown.

He had to make a multi-million dollar decision to repair and replace our dilapidated water and sewer system, pushed for the needed renovations to our Zoo, and spearheaded the effort to build the much-needed Aquatic Complex in the North Main area.  He also help will the tedious process of locating the IU Medical School Downtown and was a strong advocate in the funding and the building of the Downtown Doubletree Hotel.

 

GOP Senators Reintroduce Schumer Bill Calling For Hearings Before Reconciliation Bill

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Bill was first introduced in 2017 by Chuck Schumer with support from Bernie Sanders, 38 other Democrats

FIRST ON FOX: A group of Republican senators reintroduced a bill, first brought to the Senate by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in 2017, calling for congressional hearings before passing massive partisan spending bills.

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., is leading the “No Hearing, No Vote” bill with a handful of his fellow prominent GOP colleagues, according to a press release exclusively obtained by FOX Business.

The bill was first introduced by Schumer and 39 Democrats, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in 2017 and it would prevent the national legislature from voting on spending bills that would pass along partisan lines before a hearing is held on the legislation.

“Chuck Schumer thought we needed hearings before voting on massive spending bills 4 years ago,” Braun said Thursday in a statement to FOX Business. “I agree, that’s why I’m re-introducing Leader Schumer’s bill with 15 Republicans to call for hearings on Democrats’ party-line tax-and-spend spree.”

The senators say the bill is a “simple legislative reform designed to preserve regular order in the United States Senate when high stakes budget reconciliation bills are considered” that would prevent a vote on reconciliation bills until there has been a full hearing on the issue.

In the release, Braun blasted the Democrats as “trying to fundamentally change this country and inject trillions of dollars of federal government into every aspect” of Americans’ lives, adding the “American people have been kept in the dark.”

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joined Braun on the bill, firing off on the Democrats for “pushing to ram through their reckless tax-and-spending spree” and noting that “taxpayers across Iowa and the nation deserve to know how and where their hard-earned dollars are being doled out.”

On the Senate floor Wednesday, Ernst called out Democrats for playing with the nation’s finances in a reenactment of the popular game UNO.

Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn also torched the Democrats, remarking that “Tennesseans have had enough of Democrat scheming,” and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said the Senate’s “lack of accountability to American taxpayers is staggering.”

Scott said that it is Congress’ “responsibility to put structural reforms like these in place” to get America “back on an economically stable path for American families now and for future generations.”

In 2017, Republicans in Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through reconciliation after a four-day bill markup and 350 filed amendments. In addition, the Senate Finance Committee held more than 70 hearings focused on reforming the tax code between 2011 and 2017.

Schumer and his 39 Democratic colleagues introduced the original No Hearing, No Vote Act in June of 2017 while the tax cut legislation was being crafted — months before the Republicans introduced the final version of the tax cuts in November of that year.

Farmers Feed Indiana’s Economic Success

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Submitted BY State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh

(she represents House District 75) 

Many Hoosiers will visit a local farm this fall to gather gourds at a pumpkin patch or pick apples at an orchard. These experiences can remind us all about the important role agriculture plays in our lives.

Indiana’s farmers help feed the world and our economy, and we’ve made progress in supporting them and their families.

Farmers contribute $31.2 billion to our economy and create over 180,000 jobs, according to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. In Pike, Spencer and Warrick counties alone, over 1,300 farms generate more than $192 million in products annually, according to a 2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

With many farmers being small-business owners, an obstacle they face is accessing affordable health care options. Now Indiana Farm Bureau offers a new health plan, which covers essential health benefits, such as office visits, preventative services, and maternity and newborn care.

To prevent diseases from spreading among livestock, a new law will require outbreaks to be reported to the state veterinarian within 24 hours and a new law allows youth agriculture groups, like FFA, to sell their products directly to school cafeterias.

When carving jack-o-lanterns or picking apples for the perfect pie, take a moment to appreciate the hard work of Hoosier farmers and their impact on our state. I also encourage you to shop local, such as buying produce from the Historic Newburgh Farmers Market, occurring weekly June to August.

If you’d like to visit a nearby Indiana farm, check out visitindiana.com/agritourism. Lakeview Orchard in Rockport offers peaches, pumpkins, apple cider and more. Not far away, Pepper’s Ridge Winery is a great place for a picnic. No matter where you choose, I hope you enjoy your visit to an Indiana farm.

 

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