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Friedman Park Event Center Ground Breaking

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Warrick County broke ground on the 16,000 square foot Friedman Park Event Center. This modern lodge, multi-use facility is set within the 180 acres of Friedman Park in Warrick County.  The Event Center’s design will allow it to host a wide range of events, conferences and corporate functions as well as community and business events. The Event Center will be a significant asset to pair with the adjacent Victoria National Golf Club, one of the nation’s top courses for future tournaments, events and corporate retreats.
The Friedman Park, infrastructure, and event center make up $11.6 million transformative project that is part of the Regional Cities Initiative driven by the State of Indiana. The Regional Cities Initiative designated three regions through a competitive process to receive $42 million for talent attraction projects to be leveraged by additional public and private investment. Once called the Victoria National Conference Center in the plan for Indiana’s Great Southwest, the project will receive $2,000,000 from Regional Cities funding and the remaining from public county funding and local private investment.
“Regional planning and transformational quality of place projects are vital to continuing to propel Indiana’s economy forward,” said Elaine Bedel, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “The Friedman Park Event Center is one piece of a strategic plan to enhance culture, vitality and livability across Southwest Indiana, supporting efforts to retain and attract top talent in Warrick County and throughout the region.”
“Warrick County has extraordinary vision in providing residents with useful and desired amenities,” said Beth Mcfadin Higgins, president of the Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority. “The Friedman Park Event Center is a welcomed addition to the health and recreation focus of the community and is certainly a talent attracting location for residents and visitors of Indiana’s Great Southwest.”
“The Friedman Park Event Center will allow us to create new and exciting opportunities for the region by leveraging two of our area’s finest resources, Friedman Park and Victoria National Golf Course. Resident and visitors alike will benefit from the transformative project,” said Dan Saylor, Warrick County Commissioner.
The project completion date is fall of 2020.Friedman Park Event Center breaks ground

University of Evansville Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season

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The University of Evansville Theatre announces six productions for the 2019-2020 season. Newly hired as an Assistant Professor of Acting, Amelia McClain makes her directing debut at the University of Evansville withSMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, in the May Studio Theatre, Sept. 20 through 26. SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, by Drama Desk Award-winning writer Bess Wohl, was a 2016 off-Broadway hit and New York Times Critic’s Pick.

Tlaloc Rivas, a New York City-based theatre artist, guest directs THE THREE MUSKETEERS, in Shanklin Theatre, Oct. 18 through 27. Inspired by the novel of Alexandre Dumas, this new play by Megan Monaghan Rivas is set in 17th century France, but reimagined in a
world where women and men are equally empowered.

Blake Ware, a senior theatre performance major from Evansville, Ind., directs LONE STAR SPIRITS, in the May Studio Theatre, Nov. 18 through 24. The New York Times called it, “Another spunky, funny work by Josh Tobiessen.”

The spring season begins with the musical VIOLET, music by the Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by Brian Crawley, and based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim,” by Doris Betts. Slated to be directed by Resident Director Wes Grantom and music directed by Adjunct Instructor Dana Taylor, this musical originally premiered Off-Broadway in 1997 and won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical and the revised version made its Broadway debut in 2014 and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Revival of a Musical. VIOLET runs in Shanklin Theatre, Feb. 21 through Mar. 1.

Blake Elliott, a senior stage management major from Cypress, Texas, directs COLUMBINUS, created by the United States Theatre Project and written by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, in the May Studio Theatre, Mar. 23 through 29. Peter Marks of The Washington Post called this play, “An ambitious examination of the suburbanization of evil.”

McClain takes helm of the final production of the season, Anton Chekhov’s THE SEAGULL, in Shanklin Theatre, April 17 through 26. Adapted by Tom Stoppard, the Academy Award winning writer of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, his version of THE SEAGULL remains faithful to the humor Chekhov intended to convey amid all the pathos.

Subscription tickets for the three-play Shanklin Theatre series are available for $46 adult and $40 for senior adults, UE employees, and any student. Patrons can also purchase a three-play May Studio Theatre subscription for $25. Subscriptions may be purchased by calling 812.488.2747.

MEET SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE TEAM OF SOUTHERN INDIANA

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Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a national non-profit organization that exists to engage, assist and empower the men & women who make up our nation’s military, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS professions – society’s protectors, our “Sheep Dogs.” We provide continued service opportunities and outdoor adventures which offer physical challenges and the camaraderie that is often missing after a shift or tour of duty ends. For Sheep Dogs, “Helping Others is a Way of Life.” Our headquarters is in Rogers, Arkansas, and we currently have 20+ chapters and teams in 15+ states, and more than 5,000 members, volunteers and supporters nationwide.
Here is how the sheep and the Sheep Dog think differently. The sheep pretend the wolf will never come, but the Sheep Dog lives for that day. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, most of the sheep, that is, most citizens in America said, “Thank God I wasn’t on one of those planes.” The Sheep Dogs, the warriors, said, “Dear God, I wish I could have been on one of those planes. Maybe I could have made a difference.” When you are truly transformed into a warrior and have truly invested yourself into warriorhood, you want to be there. You want to be able to make a difference.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (US Army)
Author of On Combat
WHAT WE DO
SDIA offers our members and fellow Sheep Dogs continued service opportunities to satisfy their innate desire to serve and help those around them through three programs: Disaster Response Missions, Outdoor Adventures, and Holiday Assistance. Giving back to others leaves Sheep Dogs with a deeply gratified feeling, and working alongside peers who have been through similar experiences promotes camaraderie and a renewed sense of purpose. Helping is Healing.
                                            PRIMARY MISSIONS

  1. Disaster Response Missions – This is what SDIA was founded on, and continues to be our primary continued service opportunity.
  2. Outdoor Adventures – Providing challenging activities promotes camaraderie and restores self-confidence in our Sheep Dogs.
  3. Holiday Assistance – Our Thanksgiving and Christmas Outreach programs provide meals and/or gifts to Sheep Dog families in need.

EPA Administrator Signs MOU With American Conservation Coalition To Enhance Environmental Education

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed a first-time Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Conservation Coalition (ACC) to attract, educate, inspire and prepare students for careers and opportunities within today’s various environmental fields.

“Today’s MOU with the American Conservation Coalition will help educate and encourage more students to get involved in important environmental issues like combatting marine litter, improving recycling, and reducing lead exposure,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “EPA is proud to work alongside ACC to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders and advance solutions to today’s pressing environmental challenges.”

“ACC is delighted to be working with the EPA on important projects to improve our environment,” said Benji Backer, American Conservation Coalition President. “Environmental progress is important no matter where it comes from, and the EPA plays a vital role in protecting our environment. Administrator Wheeler and his team will be important allies for the environmental movement going forward.”

ACC can help and attend at many EPA events including Trash Free Waters, Winning on Reducing Food Waste Initiative, Healthy Schools Initiative, and America Recycles Day. EPA looks forward to continuing the relationship with ACC and its members on over 130 college campuses.

Explore Ivy Tech Event Planned at Eastland Mall Saturday

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Individuals interested in learning more about Ivy Tech Community College, and its more than 50 programs that are available for study, can combine their back-to-school shopping, along with their inquiry, by coming to Eastland Mall, Saturday.

Explore Ivy Tech is planned for Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Center Court area of Eastland Mall. Each of Ivy Tech’s seven schools, representing nearly 100 certificates, technical certificates and associate degrees, will have information for individuals to pick up, as well as free offerings. An opportunity to apply on-site and be accepted, will also be available.

Attendees will be able to learn about the valuable of stackable degrees, getting an individual into the workforce quickly, on their way to an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science degree.  The Workforce Alignment team will be on hand, as well, with information about non-credit class offerings, as well as Next Level Jobs programs, which offer a free college credential for those who have not yet earned a college

IU’s King Wins Silver Medal At FINA World Championships

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Indiana University postgraduate swimmer Lilly King won silver at the 2019 FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea on Wednesday.

King was a member of Team USA’s mixed 4×100 medley relay team that placed second on Wednesday morning with a time of 3:39.10. The American team consisted of Ryan Murphy, King, Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel. Australia edged Team USA at the end, winning by just .02 seconds with a time of 3:39.08

The two-time gold medalist from the 2016 Rio Olympics will also swim in the women’s 200m breaststroke, and most likely, the women’s 4x100m medley relay later this week.

Postgrad Hoosier Blake Pieroni qualified fifth overall for Thursday morning’s final of the men’s 100m freestyle, touching the wall in the semifinals with a lifetime-best mark of 47.87. Pieroni was also the fifth overall qualifier for the semifinals after posting a 48.31 in prelims.

Also in the men’s 100m freestyle, rising Indiana junior Bruno Blaskovic placed 27th overall in the event for Team Croatia with a time of 49.24.

In the men’s 200m medley, IU rising senior Mohamed Samy finished 32nd for Team Egypt with a mark of 2:02.57.

Swimming prelims in Gwangju begin each night at 9:00 p.m. ET, with finals the next morning starting at 7:00 a.m. ET. Swimming at the FINA World Championships runs through Monday, July 28.

 

“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB” JULY 25, 2019

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

“Right Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.

FOOTNOTE: Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.

Grieshaber’s clutch hit gives Otters extra-inning win

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Keith Grieshaber delivered a clutch go-ahead two-RBI single in the 10th inning Wednesday to push the Evansville Otters to a 3-1 victory against the Joliet Slammers.

Wednesday’s middle game of the series from Joliet, Ill. was a pitcher’s duel between Slammers starter Tyler Jandron and Otters starter Anthony Arias.

 

Jandron pitched well through seven scoreless innings, utilizing his defense behind him compared to his start last week at Bosse Field where he racked up 10 strikeouts.

 

The Otters had runners on second base in the fourth and fifth innings but failed to score as Jandron was able to get out of two situations with runners in scoring position.

 

Arias made his best, deepest start as an Otter, working past some first inning trouble.

 

The first three batters he faced in the first inning all reached base including one by error, but a fielder’s choice, a popout and a strike out helped Arias get out of the first without allowing a run.

 

From that point on, Arias settled in. He tossed a season-high nine strikeouts in six innings pitched, surrendering only two hits and three walks. He finished with a no-decision.

 

The Otters were able to get to Jandron in the eighth for the first run of the game.

 

In the top of the eighth, newly acquired Otter and former River City Rascal, Tanner Wetrich doubled, giving the Otters a runner in scoring position.

 

Just like Tuesday’s game, David Cronin came through again for the Otters when he singled to score Wetrich, giving the Otters a 1-0 lead.

 

That would end the day for Slammers starter Tyler Jandron, who threw eight solid innings while allowing only one run on eight hits and ringing up seven batters. He earned a no-decision.

 

The Slammers would strike back in the bottom half of the frame.

 

Otters reliever Cam Opp came on in the eighth inning and surrendered three straight singles to Dash Winningham, Riley Krane, and Harriston Bragg, forcing the bases loaded with no-outs.

 

A ground ball by Jimmy Roche forced Cronin to turn a 4-6-3 double play, allowing Winningham to score, and tying the game at one.

 

Opp would strikeout Clayton Harp to end the eighth, and threw a scoreless ninth to force the game into extra innings.

 

Jack Meggs reached on base to lead off the top of the tenth on an error at third base, which allowed Meggs to advance to second with no outs.

 

Three batters later, a wild pitch by Slammers reliever Mario Samuel allowed Meggs to trot to third, giving the Otters the go-ahead run 90 feet from home.

 

After recording outs to Rob Calabrese and Hunter Cullen, Samuel would throw back-to-back hit-by pitches to Wetrich and Cronin to load the bases with two outs.

 

Grieshaber then roped a two-RBI single to score Meggs and Wetrich to put the Otters ahead 3-1.

 

Taylor Wright ran into a bit of trouble in the 10th inning, as the Slammers had runners on the corners with two outs and Roche representing the go-ahead run at the plate.

 

Roche would foul out to Meggs in right field to give Wright his ninth save of the season.

 

Cam Opp earned his second win of the season, while Mario Samuel was given the loss.

 

Game three of the series will be Thursday night at 7:05 p.m.

 

Austin Nicely will take the mound for the Otters and will be opposed by Matt Quintana of the Slammers.

 

ECVB MEETING

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BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING

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BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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