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Vectren Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day With Jacobsville Jamboree Energy Savings Block Party

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In recognition of the fourth annual national Energy Efficiency Day, Vectren, a CenterPoint Energy Company, is joining regional and national organizations, businesses, utilities, universities and individuals in promoting energy efficiency – the easy, quickest way to meet energy needs, cut utility bills and reduce pollution.

The company is celebrating Energy Efficiency Day in partnership with The Dream Center of Evansville, the Jacobsville Area Community Corporation and Habitat for Humanity of Evansville during the Jacobsville Jamboree energy savings block party, which is taking place Wednesday afternoon on N. Lafayette Ave in Evansville from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will be in attendance to deliver a proclamation.

What: Jacobsville Jamboree energy savings block party

 When: Oct. 2, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

 Where: N. Lafayette Ave between E. Delaware Street and E. Iowa Street

 Why: Vectren is joining organizations nationwide in recognizing Oct. 2 as the fourth annual Energy Efficiency Day.

 

Holly’s House Receives A $70,000 Grant From The Allstate Foundation

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The Allstate Foundation will present a check for $70,000 to Holly’s House, a non-profit organization that provides services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in southwest Indiana. Holly’s House is a non-residential victim advocacy center whose mission is to empower victims of intimate crime by providing support, promoting justice, and preventing violence.

Since opening its doors in September of 2008, Holly’s House has facilitated interviews for more than 3,600 adults and children while bridging connections between families and services with more than 6,000 recommendations and referrals to various community agencies each year. Holly’s House has also provided child abuse prevention education to more than 50,000 elementary school children. The agency’s services are now reaching eleven southwest Indiana counties. 

Since 2006, the Allstate Foundation has contributed more than $600,000 dollars to Holly’s House.  This grant supports the collaborative services offered by Holly’s House, Albion Fellows Bacon Center and the Lampion Center. Each organization provides unique expertise. By working together, with the support of the Allstate Foundation, these organizations ensure a continuum of services is available for survivors of family violence and other intimate crimes in southwest Indiana. 

Andy Garza, Field Senior Vice President for Allstate and Vincennes Allstate agency owner Pete Barry will present the check to Holly’s House Executive Director, Holly Edmond on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11-11:15 a.m.

WHERE:  Cambridge Golf Course located on 1034 Beacon Hill in Evansville.

CONTACT: Holly Edmond Executive Director of Holly’s House at 812-306-1544.

 

EPA Requests Applications for Grants to Help Reduce Diesel Emissions from School Buses

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of approximately $10 million in rebates to public school bus fleet owners to help them replace older school buses. Upgrading buses with older engines reduces diesel emissions and improves air quality. Tomorrow marks the start of Children’s Health Month, and today’s announcement is an important part of the agency’s commitment to protecting children’s health and their future.

“Children’s health is a top priority for EPA, and these grants will help provide cleaner air and a safer, more reliable ride to and from school for America’s children,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “This DERA funding reflects our broader children’s health agenda and commitment to ensure all children can live, learn, and play in healthy and clean environments.”

EPA standards for new diesel engines can make them more than 90% cleaner than older ones, but many older diesel engines still in operation predate these standards. Older diesel engines emit large quantities of pollutants such as particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which have been linked to serious health problems such as aggravated asthma and lung damage.

EPA will accept applications from Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, to Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019.

This is the seventh rebate program to fund cleaner school buses offered under Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) appropriations. Nearly 30,000 buses across the country have already been made cleaner as a result of DERA funding.

UE Offers UExplore Engineering Program For High School Students

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The College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Evansville is offering a UExplore Engineering Program for high school students. The program is designed to give participants a better understanding of the fields of civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering and computer science through activities, hands-on projects, and tours of local industry.

The sessions in the program are October 14, November 4, November 25, January 20, February 10, March 2, March 30, and April 20. All sessions will be from 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the Koch Center for Engineering and Science on UE’s campus.

James Allen, UE associate professor of mechanical and civil engineering, is the advisor for the program. A registered professional engineer in the states of Indiana and Ohio, Allen has extensive work experience in industry. Allen will be assisted with the program by UE engineering students.

The registration fee for the program is $50.

Register online at www.evansville.edu/uexploreengineering or contact Kimberly Higgins for more information at 812-488-2661 or kh209@evansville.edu.

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AEG FACILITIES AND SMG COMPLETE TRANSACTION TO CREATE ASM GLOBAL

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Los Angeles, CA, West Conshohocken, PA, – Oct 1, 2019 — AEG Facilities, LLC (“AEG Facilities”), the venue management affiliate of Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (“AEG”), and SMG, a portfolio company of Onex (TSX: ONEX) and its affiliated funds, today announced they completed their business combination to create a new, standalone global facility management and venue services company, ASM Global (“ASM”).

ASM is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with key operations based in West Conshohocken, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. The company also has corporate offices in London, England; Manchester, England; Brisbane, Australia; and Sao Paulo, Brazil. ASM operates a diversified portfolio of arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, performing arts centers, theaters and other venues with more than 300 facilities across five continents.

Bob Newman, former President of AEG Facilities, has been named President and CEO of ASM, effective immediately. Prior to joining AEG Facilities, Mr. Newman spent more than 20 years at SMG, last serving as a regional Vice President for the company. Wes Westley, former CEO and President of SMG, will focus his efforts on key strategic growth initiatives and ensuring a seamless integration.

Bob Newman, President and CEO of ASM, said, “This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our industry and one that will establish a new standard of excellence in managing live experiences. Bringing together the combined global expertise of each company with the best content and cutting-edge technologies, we will be able to realize the full potential of the world’s greatest spaces, places and events, create amazing experiences for guests, offer exciting new opportunities to employees and deliver the highest value for all stakeholders. Equally important, our deep bench of talent and shared resources will enable ASM to accelerate innovation and capitalize on the growing market opportunities.”

Wes Westley added, “I am very proud to have had the opportunity to lead such an incredible organization as SMG. We have a long history of working closely with our public and private partners and are confident in our ability to continue to meet and exceed their expectations. ASM’s focus moving forward will be on providing added value and best-in-class services to its customers. We are well-prepared for a seamless integration process.”

Onex, AEG and their respective affiliates are contributing their entire equity investments in SMG and AEG Facilities, respectively, into the combined business and are now equal co-owners of ASM.

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and management. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences.

ASM Global’s diverse portfolio of clients benefit from the company’s depth of resources and unparalleled experience, expertise and creative problem-solving. Each day, the company’s 61,000 passionate employees around the world delivers locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum results for venue owners, and operations, and amazing experiences for guests. By consistently looking for new ways to envision, innovate and empower the spaces and places that bring people together, ASM Global elevates the human spirit while delivering the highest value for all stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.

Faas named NCAA II Player of the Week

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University of Southern Indiana junior goalkeeper Justin Faas (Carmel, Indiana) was named the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Divison II Men’s Player of the Week after leading the Screaming Eagles to a pair of victories last week. The weekly national award is the first for Faas and the first in the history of the USI men’s soccer program.

Faas, who was named the GLVC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time in his career on Monday, began last week’s matches by posting a shutout over Lindenwood University and led the Eagles to their first victory of the season. He faced 13 shots and made five saves in the win.

The weekly GLVC action concluded with Faas posting a second shutout, a 2-0 victory over the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Faas blanked the Tritons with four saves after facing nine total attacks.

Overall for the week, Faas had a 0.00 goals against average, made nine saves, and recorded a pair of shutouts. The junior goalkeeper has 10 career shutouts, moving into fifth all-time at USI and three away from fourth.

Faas and the Eagles (2-3-2, 2-2-1 GLVC) return to action this week on the road when they travel to Southwest Baptist University

ADOPT A PET

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Star is a female chocolate Lab mix! She was adopted from VHS, then found running as a stray, and never reclaimed by her family. So now, she’s seeking a new home! She got her name because while she was running loose and VHS team members were trying to catch her, they saw a shooting star. She is 5 years old and heartworm-positive, but VHS will cover the cost of her treatment. Her adoption fee is only $110. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Eagles sweep GLVC Runner of the Week awards

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University of Southern Indiana senior Austin Nolan (Evansville, Indiana) and junior Jennifer Comastri (Indianapolis, Indiana) have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Runners of the Week for men’s and women’s cross country, respectively.

Nolan finished third out of 110 competitors this past weekend at the Trevecca Division II Showcase Invitational with an eight-kilometer time of 25 minutes, 2.90 seconds. His effort, which included a late surge from fourth to third, helped the No. 8 Screaming Eagles to a one-point win over No. 16 Lee University as well as a four-point win over No. 20 University of Charleston. The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, ranked No. 10 in the nation, finished eight points behind the Eagles in fourth place.

A two-time defending GLVC champion, GLVC Runner of the Year and GLVC Scholar Athlete of the Year, Nolan is collecting his third Runner of the Week laurel after earning the award twice a year ago.

Comastri blazed her way to a second-place finish out of 83 runners at the Trevecca Division II Showcase Invitational. Her 5k time of 17:41.20 was less than five seconds off the winning pace and helped the No. 12 Eagles secure a second-place finish in what turned out to be a two-horse race between USI and No. 10 Lee University.

A two-time All-GLVC honoree, Comastri is earning GLVC Runner of the Week honors for the first time in her career. She is the first USI women’s runner to collect the honor since Hope Jones (Cumberland, Indiana) was named GLVC Runner of the Week in September of 2017.

USI returns to action October 12 when the Eagles compete at the Lewis University Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois. The Eagles host the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships October 26 as well as the NCAA II Midwest Region Championships November 9 at Angel Mounds.

Dexter Elementary to Participate in National Walk to School Day

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Dexter Elementary to Participate in National Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 2
7:15 a.m.
Lorraine Park
More than 4,000 schools across the nation have registered to participate tomorrow in Walk to School Day, a time for the entire community to come together and promote health and safe walking routes to school. Locally, students from Dexter Elementary School will have the opportunity to meet and walk to school as a group. Students and families will meet at Lorraine Park at 7:15 a.m. where they will start their journey to Dexter.

All Saints Parish and Seton Harvest Will bring FREE Produce

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All Saints Parish and Seton Harvest

Will Bring FREE Produce to Neighbors one more time.

 Back by Popular Demand!

Community Produce Giveaway

October 13, 2019

3:00pm – 4:00pm at St. Anthony Catholic Church Campus,

704 N. 1st Ave., Evansville, IN 47710

 

Because of the overwhelming response, on Sunday, October 13, All Saints Parish will be hosting one more of the Community Produce Giveaway events. Our neighbors have enjoyed the free fresh vegetables and requested that we bring the van back again this month. The Giveaway will be at their St. Anthony Catholic Church Campus located at 704 N. 1st Avenue, Evansville, Indiana. Seton Harvest will be bringing their produce van full of fresh vegetables to share with local community.

 

First come, first served until all the produce is gone. Come join us.

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