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UE women’s soccer travels to Chicago for clash with UIC
UE women’s soccer travels to Chicago for clash with UIC
It will be the Purple Aces second visit to Flames Field
CHICAGO — The University of Evansville women’s soccer will look to take a series lead against the UIC Flames on Thursday evening.
UE women’s soccer added another point to their resume in a 1-1 draw against Drake over the weekend. Junior forward Amy Velazquez (Avon, Ind. / Avon HS) scored the tying goal for the Aces in the 83rd minute of the match for her second goal of the season. Velazquez took the ball from a Bulldog defender up into the 12 and passed over to senor forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) on the right side of the penalty box, who quickly returned it to Velazquez at the six. Velazquez struck the ball with her right foot and blew it past Drake’s goalkeeper into the center of the net to help Evansville to another MVC point.
UIC is one of the Aces newer opponent in women’s soccer as the two teams never faced each other prior to the Flames addition to the MVC in the 2022 season. Neither team has won on the road in the series since beginning play in 2022. The Aces will look to see if they can get the first road win and take the series lead on Thursday evening. Both games in the series have been decide by a single goal with only two goals tallied so far in two meetings.
The Flames come into Thursday’s match as one of the conference’s leaders with an MVC record of 3-0-2 after having seven losses in the non-conference season. UIC put together a big win over Indiana State on Tuesday with their highest scoring output of the season with three goals scored. It was the Flames fifth shutout of the year and their fifth game unbeaten in conference play. UIC is led by junior forward Riley Collett with eight points from three goals and two assists.
Velazquez is now tied with freshman defender Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) for most goals on the season with two each. Autenrieb and Velazquez are tied as the Aces total offensive leaders with five points. Autenrieb has one goal and three assists while Velazquez has two goals and one assist.
WSNC Attempts Record and Tug of War and King and Queen Winners
Evansville, Ind. West Side Nut Club Unofficially Breaks Guinness World Record for Largest Chicken Dance at the 103rd Fall Festival!
Evansville, IN – October 8, 2024 – In a spectacular feat of feathered frenzy, the West Side Nut Club has unofficially declared a new world record for the largest chicken dance, with a staggering count of 72,152 participants at Tuesday night’s 103rd Fall Festival! While the record is still in the “let’s just say it’s true” phase, it’s clear that the spirit of fun (and poultry) was alive and well.
This extraordinary dance was held in honor of beloved club member Dick Griese, who famously led the Chicken Dance and YMCA on festival nights, leaving a legacy of laughter and good vibes. Club members, alongside Dick’s family, flocked to the stage to channel their inner chickens in a joyful tribute.
West Side Nut Club Treasurer and President of the Dick Griese Fan Club, Dennis Nettles, commented, “Getting an accurate count is tougher than herding chickens! We’ve clocked in at 72,152 participants, which would officially break the record, but we’re slowing down the video to check every frame. We’re hoping that everyone was actually doing the chicken dance and not just waving like they saw a snake. It’s a fine line we’re walking here!”
Nettles is currently collaborating with the accounting team of Joe Pa and Murphy and Son, who have agreed to audit the dance footage, because nothing says “official” like a good old-fashioned video review. “I just hope we don’t discover half the crowd was just doing the Macarena,” he added with a chuckle.
The night was an unforgettable tribute, with Brandon McClish, Dick Griese Fan Club Vice President stating, “We all wore our socks, we all smiled, and we all remembered to LIVE, LAUGH, and LOVE. Especially when it came to dancing like no one was watching!”
And if you think the chicken dance was the only action, think again! In other festival news, St. Joseph triumphed in the Tug of War competition, while St. Wendal contestants Kinley Wathen and Garrett Lintzench were crowned the honorary WSNC Queen and King.
As for the official count? Stay tuned for updates or don’t, because, in the grand scheme of things, it’s all just clucking good fun!
The 103rd Annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival will run from October 7th-12th on historic West Franklin Street.
“IS IT TRUE” October 10, 2024
We hope today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that this community’s responsible citizens need to address rationally and responsibly.
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IS IT TRUE that a few local movers and shakers have been discussing the feasibility of building a new baseball stadium in downtown Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that city officials are seeking 10 million dollars to build a new hotel in Evansville? …that the “Longneck Hotel” would provide a warm and safe place at Mesker Park Zoo for breeding giraffes? …that a “CCO Mole” tells us that the Mesker Zoo staff wants to establish a breeding program that will produce a herd of 10-12 giraffes?
IS IT TRUE that the site of the Morton Avenue Warehouse fire was recently placed on the list to be sold in a tax sale? …that Vanderburgh County Treasurer Dottie Thomas removed Morton Avenue property from the delinquent property tax list so it can be sold at public auction??…that removing the property from the delinquent property tax list will allow a private company to purchase the property outright so they can to clear the rubble to enable the property to be developed?
IS IT TRUE that one of the hardest words for an elected official to say during a budget hearing is the word “NO”?
IS IT TRUE that Evansville Police Chief Phillip Smith filled in for Mayor Stephanie Terry at the most recent “Honor Flight” send-off to Washington, DC? …that Chief Smith personally shook hands with every veteran before they boarded the flight for Washington, DC? …that Chief Smith is showing the real meaning of protecting and serving by personally honoring our brave Veterans?
IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh County Republican Precinct Committeemen (PCs) are wondering why the latest list of the current PCs has not been posted on the Vanderburgh County GOP website? …that many current Republican PCs are wondering why the only communications they have received from the local party leadership is a request for Fall Festival booth volunteers and invitations to several candidate fundraisers?
?IS IT TRUE that we are intrigued by recent public statements made by Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Chair Cheryl Schultz predicting that Vanderburgh County will turn blue in the 2024 presidential election? …that Schultz points to the election of 2008 when Obama carried the county and the possibility of a repeat this year? …that she has declined an invitation by the CCO to explain the rationale in detail about her statement?
IS IT TRUE that the Government shouldn’t do for people what they can do for themselves?
IS IT TRUE that it’s time for the people to challenge pork barrel spending?
IS IT TRUE that it is time for the masses to question the practice of political patronage?
IS IT TRUE that it’s time for the taxpayers to pay more attention to the voting habits of the local school board?
IS IT TRUE that because of the out-of-control spending habits during the last 12 years, Evansville is in serious financial trouble?
Attorney General Todd Rokita announces $52 million multistate settlement with Marriott
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International Inc., the result of a multi-year investigation into a massive data breach which targeted one of its guest reservation databases.
Under the settlement with the attorneys general, Marriott has agreed to strengthen its data security practices using a dynamic risk-based approach, to provide certain consumer protections, and to make a $52 million payment to states.
Indiana will receive over $900,000 from the settlement.
“Protecting Hoosiers’ personal data, whether they are checking into a hotel or just checking out potential travel plans, is an important priority of our office,” Attorney General Rokita said. “That’swhy we hold corporations accountable for responsibly handling consumers’ information. This settlement shows once again our resolve to make sure corporations are vigilant in following security protocols.”
The Federal Trade Commission, which has coordinated closely with the states throughout this investigation, has reached a parallel settlement with Marriott.
Marriott acquired Starwood in 2016 and took control of the Starwood computer network in 2016. However, from July 2014 until September 2018, intruders in the system went undetected. This led to the breach of 131.5 million guest records pertaining to customers in the United States. The impacted records included contact information, gender, dates of birth, legacy Starwood Preferred Guest information, reservation information, and hotel stay preferences, as well as a limited number of unencrypted passport numbers and unexpired payment card information.
Shortly after the breach of the Starwood database was announced, a coalition of 50 attorneys general launched a multi-state investigation into the breach. Today’s settlement resolves allegations by the attorneys general that Marriott violated state consumer protection laws, personal information protection laws, and, where applicable, breach notification laws by failing to implementreasonable data security and remediate data security deficiencies, particularly when attempting to use and integrate Starwood into its systems.
Under the terms of the settlement, Marriott has agreed to strengthen and continually improve its cybersecurity practices. Some of the specific measures include:
- Implementation of a comprehensive Information Security Program. This includes new overarching security program mandates, such as incorporating zero-trust principles, regular security reporting to the highest levels within the company, including the Chief Executive Officer, and enhanced employee training on data handling and security.
- Data minimization and disposal requirements, which will lead to less consumer data being collected and retained.
- Specific security requirements with respect to consumer data, including component hardening, conducting an asset inventory, encryption, segmentation to limit an intruder’s ability to move across a system, patch management to ensure that critical security patches are applied in a timely manner, intrusion detection, user access controls, and logging and monitoring to keep track of movement of files and users within the network.
- Increased vendor and franchisee oversight, with a special emphasis on risk assessments for “Critical IT Vendors,” and clearly outlined contracts with cloud providers.
- In the future, if Marriott acquires another entity, it must timely further assess the acquired entity’s information security program and develop plans to address identified gaps or deficiencies in security as part of the integration into Marriott’s network.
- An independent third-party assessment of Marriott’s information security program every two years for a period of 20 years for additional security oversight.
As part of the settlement, Marriott will give consumers specific protections, including a data deletion option, even if consumers do not currently have that right under state law. Marriott must offer multi-factor authentication to consumers for their loyalty rewards accounts, such as Marriott Bonvoy, as well as reviews of those accounts if there is suspicious activity.
Gov. Holcomb activates Indiana National Guard to aid Florida hurricane relief
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb activated the Indiana National Guard to aid with hurricane relief efforts in Florida and help with route clearance, shelter management, supply distribution, and command and control.
“Whether we’re aiding North Carolina recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, or assisting Floridians in the wake of Hurricane Milton, time and time again, when devastation strikes, Hoosiers of all backgrounds answer the call in helping those in desperate need,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Indiana’s finest who serve in the National Guard, chief among them, will continue to provide critical help on the ground and air while we back here at home mourn the great loss our neighbors down south are experiencing.”
Approximately 400 Indiana National Guard soldiers will mobilize today and be in Florida this week to assist in recovery efforts, prevent the loss of life and reduce human suffering caused by Hurricane Milton.
The Hoosier Guardsmen from four units based in Terre Haute, New Albany, Lawrence and Gary will assist the Florida National Guard and other local, state and federal agencies in hurricane relief efforts.
“Hoosier Guardsmen answer the call to uniquely serve our nation and our neighbors, and moments like this are precisely why the Indiana National Guard trains and prepares to ensure we’re ready to mobilize when the need arises,” said Major General Dale Lyles, the Indiana adjutant general.
In addition to responding to Hurricane Helene just a week ago, and Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in 2017, the Indiana National Guard has assisted Hoosiers with state emergencies, including flood relief efforts and snowstorms.
VHS REQUESTING EMERGENCY FOSTERS & ADOPTERS FOR DISPLACED HURRICANE MILTON PETS
(Evansville, Indiana – October 9, 2024)
The Vanderburgh Humane Society is collaborating with Best Friends Animal Society to eventually accept pets displaced from Hurricane Milton.
To prepare for these pets’ arrival, VHS is launching an emergency fee-waived adoption special AND plea for foster parents effective immediately, Wednesday, October 9th. FREE adoptions apply to every available pet in the VHS’ care: dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, small animals, and cats at River Kitty Cat Cafe. The shelter currently has more than 400 pets available.
Browse pets and apply for adoption here: https://www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt/the-adoption-process.
If families cannot commit to adoption at this time, temporary fosters are also needed. ALL expenses including food are covered for VHS-affiliated foster families. Link to foster information & applications: https://www.vhslifesaver.org/get-involved/foster.
Please note that families will be adopting or fostering CURRENT pets here locally, to make space for displaced hurricane pets. The pets from the hurricane are not here yet and cannot be transported here until space is made.
Things are already dire in the animal sheltering field nationwide, and the VHS is pleading for the community to step up and help in this crisis to save more lives.
Those who cannot adopt or foster may make a monetary donation to cover the costs of daily animal care at https://give.vhslifesaver.org or by calling 812-426-2563 ext. 214.
FOOTBALL GAME RETURNS TO HISTORIC BOSSE FIELD AFTER 13 YEARS
In an exciting and historic matchup, high school football will return to the iconic Bosse Field for the first time in 13 years as Memorial High School takes on Castle High School on Friday, October 18, 2024. This game, part of Memorial’s “100-Year Series,” promises to be an unforgettable event for football lovers, history enthusiasts, and the local community.
Bosse Field, the third-oldest baseball stadium in the country, will once again transform into a 6,200-seat football arena, continuing its rich tradition of hosting football games. The game kicks off at 7:00 PM CDT, and the night will be extra special as it also marks “Senior Night” for both schools, honoring the dedication and achievements of the senior athletes.
A special preview night will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, offering the public and media a “sneak peek” of the field transformation. Beginning at 6:30 PM, the evening will transition into a more celebratory atmosphere with food and beverages. Tickets for the latter part of the preview event are $28 (which includes food, soft drinks, and/or water), and participation is limited to guests 21 and over (cash bar).
In addition to the football action, Friday Night’s event will feature several special moments:
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry will perform the honorary coin toss.
- Both teams will sport throwback jerseys—Memorial will wear green uniforms celebrating their Holy Cross and Notre Dame ties, while Castle will bring back their 1982 state championship look.
Bosse Field’s concession stands will feature a special themed item for the event called “The Eastsider,” a unique creation made with a glazed donut bun, sausage patty, American cheese, and maple mayo sauce. Fans will not only enjoy the thrilling football action but also have the chance to savor this one-of-a-kind local flavor.
“Bosse Field is more than a sports venue—it’s a part of Evansville’s history,” said Memorial Athletics Director Chad Dockery. “This game is a celebration of the past, the present, and the community, bringing football back to a place that has hosted over 500 high school games since 1915.”
Whether you’re a football fan, a history lover, or simply looking for a memorable evening, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Tickets are priced at $10 and can be purchased through either school’s website or at the Bosse Field box office.