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Aces women’s soccer earns first win against Lindenwood

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The Purple Aces netted two goals in the victory
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Two second half goals powered the University of Evansville women’s soccer team to its first win of the 2024 season.
The Purple Aces offense came alive in the second half on Thursday night in a 2-1 win over the Lindenwood Lions. Forwards Amy Velazquez (Avon, Ind. / Avon HS) and Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seaton HS) goals in the 72nd and 77th minutes helped UE to the win along with strong defense from the backline and goalkeeper Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS).
“It felt good to get the first win,” said Head Coach Chris Pfau. “I thought we did some really good things the first half. Things we have been working on in training. I thought it was important too that we got on them a little bit in the first half.
“Especially after Western Kentucky, because I thought the first half of WKU we did well, but we hit the wall a little bit. We weren’t as sharp with 10 days off; we didn’t do the little things. So to come out and not be shell shocked, still have the confidence to play and do some things was important. Getting the win with two freshmen playing center back in a big game and getting the explosiveness we did in the second half is huge. Getting two goals is also a bonus for us at this point.”
It was a quiet first half offensively for Evansville as the team didn’t register a shot in the first 45 minutes. But the Aces defense stood strong against Lindenwood’s attack, blocking three shots while Danek made her first of five saves in the 23rd minute.
UE’s offense came out fast and furious in the final 45 of the match starting with a corner kick in the first minute. Which was quickly followed up by Evansville’s first shot on goal from sophomore midfielder Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS). The Lions took over on the offensive side of the ball for the next 15 minutes.
But it was the Aces who broke through first in the 72nd minute as sophomore midfielder Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS) brought the ball up the middle of the field. Koutsos sent a cross to Velazquez on the left side who ran forward into the penalty box and nailed a left-footed shot that went off Lindenwood’s goalkeeper’s hands into the top left corner of the goal.
UE added an insurance goal from Autenrieb in the 76th minute as she chased down her own rebound off the post. Autenrieb cleared the goalkeeper on the initial shot and found the back of the net with a strike on the right side. The Lions did break the shutout in the 88th minute but Evansville locked things down in the final 90 seconds to secure the 2-1 win.
The Aces finished the match with nine shots as 44% landed on goal.  Koutsos picked up her first point of the season with an assist on Velazquez goal in the 72nd minute while it was both goal scorers first of the season. UE is back in action on Sunday evening in Louisville with kickoff set for 6 p.m.

Mendham’ big night not enough in series finale

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In a 9-8 offensive shootout, the Evansville Otters were swept by the Schaumburg Boomers on Thursday night at Wintrust Field.

Throughout the series, the Otters (41-53) left 37 men on base, with 13 stranded tonight, including the bases loaded in the first and ninth innings.

They opened the scoring with a run, before the Boomers (50-43) answered with two in the first inning.

Justin Felix homered to left field in the second, making it a 2-2 game.

The tie was broken in the third when the Boomers scored another trio of runs.

Evansville then went on to score five unanswered runs. With one out in the fifth, Randy Bednar blasted a solo shot over the center field wall. In the sixth, the Otters took the lead, putting four on the scoreboard. Highlighting the frame, Gary Mattis tripled off the left field wall which scored two and he later touched home as well.

Punching right back, Schaumburg matched the Otters’ four in the home sixth to spoil the fun and take the final lead of the night. Finalizing the run totals in the seventh, Evansville plated one more run on a David Mendham single.

Bats were hot for both sides. The Boomers out-hit the Otters 12-11. Mendham had a 4-for-4 effort, reaching base in five of his six plate appearances while also nabbing a pair of RBIs. Also a top producer, Mattis had two hits with as many runs brought home.

On the hill, lefty Braden Scott (5-10) took the loss after exiting in the sixth. He went five and one-third innings, allowing all nine runs, seven earned. With the win, Aaron Glickstein (6-5) pitched in the sixth allowing one run.

Out of the bullpen for Evansville, Jakob Meyer and Tyler Ras both had scoreless outings, racking up two strikeouts.

With two more games left in the season, the Otters will play them both against the Windy City ThunderBolts. Game 95 begins tomorrow at 6:35 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

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FEATURE: Who are the New Haitian Residents and Workers in Evansville and Why Are They Here

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Who are the New Haitian Residents and Workers in Evansville/Vanderburgh County and Why Are They Here

WRITTEN BY JOE WALLACE

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Biden administration has restarted an immigration program for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, originally launched in January 2023. The program was briefly suspended due to fraud concerns involving U.S.-based sponsors but has resumed with enhanced vetting processes, including checks on financial records and criminal backgrounds of sponsors. The program allows up to 30,000 migrants per month to enter the U.S. legally for two years with work authorization, provided they have a verified sponsor. Since its launch, over 520,000 individuals have entered the U.S. under this program.

Background and Purpose

The program is a strategic component of the Biden administration’s broader immigration policies, which aim to create legal pathways for migrants from countries experiencing significant turmoil while curbing illegal crossings at the southern border. The initiative also reflects a cooperative arrangement with Mexico, which agrees to accept deportees who crossed the U.S. border illegally.

The focus countries, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, are known for sending substantial numbers of migrants to the U.S. These nations typically do not accept deportees, complicating the U.S.’s ability to manage unauthorized immigration effectively. By allowing migrants to enter legally, the program aims to provide a humane alternative to risky, illegal border crossings.

Program Operations and Costs

The program permits up to 30,000 migrants monthly from the four countries. To qualify, migrants must have a U.S.-based financial sponsor who vouches for them, and they must fly into an American airport at their own expense, rather than crossing the southern border. Sponsors and migrants undergo rigorous screening by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Operating costs of the program involve expenses related to vetting procedures, administration, and support services. Although exact figures are not readily disclosed, the costs are substantial due to the high volume of entrants and the need for thorough vetting processes. The DHS has also recently implemented additional procedures to prevent fraud and exploitation.

Challenges and Criticisms

While the program has been praised for offering a legal pathway for migrants, it has also faced criticism, particularly from Republican lawmakers who view it as circumventing standard immigration laws. The suspension earlier in the month heightened concerns about sponsor fraud, with reports suggesting some sponsors used fake Social Security numbers or other fraudulent means to support applications.

An internal review by DHS found isolated instances of fraud among sponsors but no systemic issues. The agency responded by tightening vetting measures, including the requirement for sponsors to provide fingerprints and undergo more comprehensive financial checks.

Concerns also arose regarding sponsors profiting from the arrangement, as reports indicated the existence of online groups where sponsors offered their services in exchange for compensation. Despite these challenges, DHS maintains that the majority of cases have valid explanations, such as simple data entry errors.

Current Status and Outlook

Since the program’s inception, more than 520,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela have been granted entry into the U.S. Many of these migrants have settled in states with existing immigrant communities, such as Florida, Texas, and New York, where they seek employment and stability. The program’s continuation will depend on its ability to maintain integrity, ensure thorough vetting, and manage the flow of migrants in a way that aligns with U.S. immigration policies.

Despite its challenges, the program remains a significant element of the U.S. strategy to address the humanitarian and political crises driving migration from these countries. By offering a structured and legal pathway, the Biden administration hopes to mitigate the risks associated with illegal crossings while upholding national security standards.

FOOTNOTE: This article was posted by the City-Council Observer without bias or editing.  

This is a developing story. In future articles, the CCO will look at some of the challenges the migrants face in relocating to Evansville.  

The issues of providing the migrants with an improved vetting process,  meaningful education, liveable housing, good healthcare, and improved communication skills, as well as the need to receive a safe pathway for the migrants from third-world countries who relocate to America in search of a better quality of life.

This is an extremely complex and challenging government-created relocation program and will take time, money patience to address the major issues facing this government-created and sponsored humanitarian program.

DECLARATION OF “OPEN BURNING EMERGENCY” PUBLIC NOTICE

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DECLARATION OF “OPEN BURNING EMERGENCY” PUBLIC NOTICE

AUGUST 30, 2024

The public welfare and safety during this unusually dry period and pursuant to the Indiana Code The Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County, ni order to protect the 10-14-3-29 and Chapter 8.12 of the Vanderburgh County Code of Ordinances, hereby unincorporated areas of Vanderburgh County and valid 24 hours a day. The ban shall proclaim an OPEN BURN EMERGENCY. This emergency shall be ni effect for all run for seven (7) days or until rescinded, whichever is earlier. The ban may be extended beyond seven (7) days by the Board of Commissioners.

No person shall set, start, or attempt to set, or allow to continue, an open fire
within the County unless he or she has first obtained and has in his or her possession a jurisdiction over the area where the open fire is to be conducted. Any person deemed written permit from the commanding office of the fire department having primary guilty of a violation of this declaration, and upon conviction, shall be fined $500.

Justin Elpers,

President Of Vanderburgh County Commission

UE Basketball Standiut Harold Eugene “Buster” Briley’s Obituary

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UE Basketball Standiut Harold Eugene “Buster” Briley’s Obituary

AUGUST 31,  2024

Harold Eugene “Buster” Briley, 83, of Evansville, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at the Linda E. White Hospice House. He was born April 7, 1941 in Madison, IN to the late William Briley and Della Katherine (Boss) Auxier.

Buster graduated from Madison High School where he played basketball, scoring 1,985 points, which is still the standing all-time record at the high school. He was an All Star basketball player and golfer at the University of Evansville. In 2014, Buster was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Later, Buster owned an insurance company. He continued to be an avid golfer, scoring many holes-in-one. He was a member of Quail Crossing and Rolling Hills Country Club. Buster was proud to be an AA sponsor for 34 years. He was a city councilman at large for 12 years, and was very active in Evansville politics. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who had a personality larger than life.

Buster is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Briley; ex-wife, Ruth Briley- Collins; daughters, Beth Ann Main, Kimberly Madrid (Brian Daniel) and Angela (Chris) Holliday; grandchildren, Kelsey Brooke Madrid, Sara Main, Sydney (Jake) Dallas-Main and Levi Holliday; sister, Wanda Dickman; nieces and nephews, Joe, Kevin, Michael, Shannon, Tracey, DeeDee and Chad.

In addition to his parents, Buster was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Kameron Blaine Madrid and Kyle Brandon Madrid; brother, William “Bill” (Anita) Briley; and nephew, Duane Dickman.

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Linda E. White Hospice House, 611 Harriet St., Evansville, IN 47710.

The family extends their thanks to the families of Robert and Phyllis Traylor and David Mosby, as well as the staff of North Park Nursing Home and Linda E. White Hospice House for their kind and compassionate care of Buster.

U.S. Department of Energy Awards $100,000 Community Energy Innovation Prize to Circular Venture Lab, UE Center for Innovation & Change

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U.S. Department of Energy Awards $100,000 Community Energy Innovation Prize to Circular Venture Lab, UE Center for Innovation & Change

EVANSVILLE, IND. (08/29/2024) In March 2024, Circular Venture Lab (CVL) and the University of Evansville’s Center for Innovation and Change (CIC) teamed up on the “IMPACTT – Technology Transfer for Impact Ventures” program. IMPACTT was chosen as one of ten initial winners in the 2024 Manufacturing Ecosystem Track of the U.S. DOE’s American-Made Community Energy Innovation Prize. The IMPACTT team was awarded $100,000 in prize money from the March partnership, allowing them to recruit students through the ChangeLab program that can help identify new uses for materials and products through CVL’s mentorship.

Since the March award, the team has made significant progress toward the goals of the grant, and garnered interest from students and stakeholders in Evansville and across the state. The IMPACTT team added the STARTed UP Foundation as a project partner for the second phase of the prize. Together, they detailed plans to launch an online technology transfer curriculum for Indiana High School students in early 2025. This progress impressed the review team at the DOE, who awarded another $100,000 in late August to implement the statewide program.

The DOE’s Community Energy Innovation Prize supports capacity building, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development related to clean energy and climate for disadvantaged communities in accordance with the Justice40 Initiative. The IMPACTT team and other national winners will present their program accomplishments at the Finals event in December 2024.

Through the IMPACTT curriculum, participants identify, research, and critically analyze technology inventions and patents available for license through universities and U.S. federal agencies. Though specifically focused on technology transfer, the early entrepreneurship program has significant roles in economic, community, and manufacturing workforce development.

Logan Jenkins, Executive Director of Evansville’s Circular Venture Lab, states, “Understanding technology transfer and its importance to research and development in the U.S. is a critical skill for young entrepreneurs, early startups, and for corporate innovation teams. These concepts generally are not learned in undergraduate classes, let alone in high school. Our program allows students an early look at the process through engagement with universities and federal research labs, including the Department of Energy, NASA, and the Department of Defense. High School students prepared with a technology transfer background possess a unique skillset as they enter college, one that their fellow students likely will not have.”

UE’s Center for Innovation & Change now sits at the nexus of multiple transformative investments in this region. Evansville Promise Neighborhood, CVL Partnerships, High School Changemaker Challenge, and the recently announced $2 million dollar investment from Toyota in STEM education are all administered out of the CIC. This builds resources for early technology education in the Evansville region and across Indiana.” Executive Director Erin Lewis stated, “As Indiana’s only Changemaker Campus, we are focused on bringing these opportunities to those who normally don’t get to experience them. Thanks to these investments, all Hoosier kids – not just those with privilege or access to high tech schools – can receive an inspirational STEM education and access to mentoring from world class tech leaders.”

Don Wettrick, Founder and CEO of the STARTed UP Foundation, explains, “As a partner in the IMPACTT project, STARTedUP is thrilled to be part of the only high school technology transfer program in the nation. Through Innovate WithIN, we’re excited to offer new possibilities for students to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. By partnering with Circular Venture Lab and the Center for Innovation & Change, we’re equipping educator fellows with the tools to inspire the next generation of innovators and drive economic growth.”

“We now have validation from our region, our state, and the U.S. Department of Energy for our early entrepreneurship training program,” said Jenkins. “In the next year, we will launch across the state, add value to fantastic early entrepreneurship programming, and provide a unique pipeline to multiple industries in Indiana.”

The Community Energy Innovation Prize is part of DOE’s American Made Program and is administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. People or businesses interested in partnering should contact Circular Venture Lab.

Don’t Miss Out on the Better Books Sale | Sept. 3-8

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One of Willard Public Library’s most important fundraisers of the year—the Better Books Sale—is just around the corner! Join us from September 3-8, 2024, for a chance to discover a treasure trove of books and collectibles, all while supporting a great cause.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, September 3 – Sunday, September 8, 2024

Time: During regular library business hours

Location: The Browning Gallery, Lower Level of Willard Public Library

This sale is a unique opportunity to add rare, antique, and special collection books to your library. We have a wide selection, including 1st Editions, High School and University Yearbooks, rare Stave Puzzles, and even Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls! Whether you’re a serious collector or just looking for your next great read, there’s something here for everyone.

Pricing:

Tuesday & Wednesday: Regular Price

Thursday: Half Price

Friday through Sunday: Bag Sale

Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card (with a $5 minimum). No library card is required to make purchases, and the sale is open to the entire community—so invite your friends and family!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support Willard Public Library and The Friends of Willard Library while finding unique items to cherish. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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