(November 26, 2023) – Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Deputy Mayor / Interim Parks Director Steve Schaefer will break ground tomorrow, Monday, November 27th on a new Futsal Court at Stockwell Park.
The ceremony will take place at 10:00 am on the site of the old tennis court at Stockwell Park (2701 N. Stockwell).
Mayor Winnecke and Deputy Mayor Schaefer will be joined by representatives from the Welborn Baptist Foundation, Indiana Soccer, Parks & Recreation Department, and the Latino Soccer League.
Futsal is a game similar to soccer but played on a hardcourt surface. For the past several years, the Latino Soccer League has advocated and raised private funds. Through a partnership between the Parks & Recreation Department and the Welborn Baptist Foundation, the project will finally become a reality.
The project is currently under contract with Deig Bros and is expected to be complete by early 2024.
Maybe you posted something on social media or sent a text to the veterans in your life in recognition of Veterans Day this weekend. But did you know Indiana ranks in the bottom half of a list of best states for military retirees?Photo by cotton-bro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/us-a-flag-with-black-background-4761796/The Hoosier state comes in 34th, based on WalletHub’s study, which compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 28 metrics. It found that “typically red†states have more veterans per capita and are typically more friendly towards veterans.Of the three biggest factors that Wallethub took into consideration for its ranking, Indiana came in 20th for economic environment, 43rd for quality of life and 32nd for health care.
VA Claims Insider, a company that helps veterans seeking disabled status and benefits find physicians for medical exams, also said Indiana is one of the most difficult states for veterans to live in due to a lack of employment options and access to health care. The Hoosier state also has few VA locations compared to other states—only 18, despite 8% of the population being veterans, according to VA Claims Insider.
“Indiana is also fairly average as far as additional benefits for veterans go,†VA Claims Insider reported. “However, despite having a large amount of veterans by percentage, Indiana lacks the infrastructure of veteran care that some states with even smaller veteran populations have.â€
Multicultural Center offers support, and resources for students
Anthony Rawley, Assistant News Editor of the USI SHIELDÂ
November 27, 2023
The Multicultural Center provides students access to mental health resources. Students are welcome to sit in the lounge area inside the Multicultural Center.
Editor’s note: This article is featured in the November print edition of “Commemorating Mental Health†with an inaccurate headline. We have published this article digitally to provide an updated and accurate headline. To receive mental health services, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services, or utilize the free, 24/7 service TimelyCare.
The Multicultural Center, established 1994, aims to improve students’ personal and academic achievements by equipping them to become responsible citizens in a diverse society. The center builds cultural interaction between students and the campus community to promote cultural awareness.
The center achieves this goal through program sponsorship, organization guidance, event hosting, diversity training and support in student recruitment.
Providing outreach to students, the center helps underrepresented groups and minorities to seek higher education.
The Multicultural Center gives students access to additional resources. The “Power Hour†program presents special topics related to student issues for each session. (Photo by Anthony Rawley)
While being a welcoming and inclusive environment for diverse populations at USI, the center can also help students access mental health resources.
Cesar Berrios, associate director of the Multicultural Center, said since the MCC staff are not licensed professionals, the staff always sends them to Counseling and Psychological Services.
“We definitely connect and provide additional resources for students so they feel comfortable to go over there where they can get the proper help that they can get,†Berrios said.
Berrios said the staff in the center try to develop relationships with the students as much as possible.
“Our students come in here for various reasons and so we’re always asking them how are they doing,†Berrios said. “A lot of it is just developing those relationships so that we’re able to assist them as best as we can.â€
Students have expressed positive opinions on mental health resources on campus.
Morgan Reger, a sophomore elementary education major, said she takes the time to do her homework early.
“If I’m struggling, I usually just talk to my friends,†Reger said. “I also have a therapist.â€
Levi Kunkler, a freshman mechanical engineering major, said his mental health at USI has been good this past year.
“I take plenty of breaks between work and homework, that way I don’t feel overly stressed,†Kunkler said.
The Multicultural Center also provides a variety of events covering topics to help students.
The Multicultural Center provides students with access to mental health resources. (Photo by Anthony Rawley)
“We have a couple of programs that I think for students who are needing a little bit more support and maybe a little bit more sense of community, they are able to attend,†Berrios said. “We have a program called Power Hour which is held twice a month and then they can come in.
Berrios said the “Power Hour†program presents special topics for each session that relate to student issues.
“Those are some of the areas where they’ll be able to have an open discussion, a dialogue, to learn more about how to handle some of these issues,†Berrios said.
Kylee Hogan, sophomore business major, said she has used CAPS on campus before.
“I’ve gone to the therapy on campus before,†Hogan said. “I used it last year and it was really helpful.â€
Elle Gensic, sophomore marketing major, tries to keep her work life and school life separate from her own personal life.
“I try to keep things interesting,†Gensic said. “You know, making sure you’re doing simple things like self-care and treating yourself is really important.â€
Berrios said the Multicultural Center provides additional support students need.
“Of course, not everybody utilizes the Multicultural Center, but I do see the Multicultural Center as being an additional resource on campus for students,†Berrios said. “For those students who seek us, we’re here to support them. We’re here to help them. We’re here to listen to them. We’re here to guide them.â€
Berrios said at the end of the day, the staff of the MCC want the best for students.
“We want them to succeed academically, socially, professionally, however it is, so we’re here to provide that additional support,†Berrios said.
The Multicultural Center’s office is open 8-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the academic year.
GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and…
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GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and…
GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and…
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CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE F-2023-21 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): Burton Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Burton Discussion Date: 12/4/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE G-2023-21 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance G-2006-3 Identifying the Downtown Evansville Multiple Resource Area as an Historic District for the Purpose of Allowing Application to the Alcohol And Tobacco Commission for Alcohol Beverages Permits Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 11/27/2023 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
ORDINANCE F-2023-20 AMENDED 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): Burton Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Burton Discussion Date: 11/27/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
ORDINANCE R-2023-35 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3512 Career Ave Owner: Briar Pointe Development, LLC Requested Change: M2 to R4 Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Scott Buedel, Cash Waggner & Associates, PC
ORDINANCE R-2023-36 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3646 Career Ave Owner: Briar Pointe Development, LLC Requested Change: M2 to R4 Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Scott Buedel, Cash Waggner & Associates, PC
ORDINANCE R-2023-37 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2740 Claremont Ave Owner: Forest Hills Wesleyan Church Trustees Requested Change: M2 to R1 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Brian Hester, Forest Hills Wesleyan Church Trustees
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Community Partners for New County-Wide Camera System
DATE: November 26, 2023
SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office Seeking Community Partners for New County-Wide Camera System RELEASE NUMBER: 2023-NR-1116 CONTACT: Sheriff Noah Robinson AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson
The Flock Safety system uses networked license plate reader cameras to monitor and log vehicles operating on publicly accessible roadways. The system works both day and night and is entirely powered by solar energy.
The Evansville Police Department has used the system for over a year. Now, residents who live outside the City limits will benefit from this technology as well.
Sheriff Noah Robinson stated, “The Flock Safety system is the most advanced of its kind and was designed specifically to target the weak link of most criminal endeavors, which is getting to and then away from the scene without being seen. I’m thrilled to have this powerful investigative tool in our jurisdiction, and I am confident that its presence will lead to a reduction in residential and commercial burglaries and thefts.â€
The system is configured NOT to collect long term data, nor does the system analyze images of people.
What Flock DOES NOT do:
Does not use facial recognition technology.
Does not measure vehicle speed.
Does not detect red light violations.
Does not store any images or data longer than 30 days.
What Flock DOES:
Reads the license plate of every vehicle that passes within range of the camera.
Notifies law enforcement of any stolen vehicles or wanted persons associated with a vehicle that passes a camera.
Uses AI technology to search for and identify vehicles.
Allows law enforcement to connect vehicles to crimes.
The Sheriff’s Office is looking for community partners to bring Flock Safety to your area! Email info@vanderburghsheriff.org or call us at 812-421-6203 to inquire about partnering with us.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Leading from start to finish on Saturday, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team improved to 6-0 with a 93-74 victory over Southeast Missouri State in the second game of the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Classic inside McKenzie Arena.
With the win, the Purple Aces improved to 6-0 for the first time since the 1964-65 undefeated national championship season. It also marked the first such instance since UE joined the Division I ranks in 1977.
“Our group was mature enough to handle them (SEMO) chopping away at the lead. SEMO had a good game plan, but I credit our group with having a big start,†Aces head coach David Ragland said. “We received contributions from each guy who stepped on the floor. Yesterday was an extremely emotional game and for us to come back today and play the way we did was special.â€
Once again, it was Ben Humrichous leading the way. Converting 11 of his 13 field goal tries, Humrichous scored 27 points while adding six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. He was 3-of-5 from long range. Joshua Hughes recorded 21 points in an efficient 8-for-12 shooting day. Hughes accumulated six boards, three assists and a pair of blocks. Kenny Strawbridge Jr. finished with 17. SEMO was led by Adam Larson’s 22 points. He knocked down six 3-pointers.
Hitting their opening four attempts, the Purple Aces jumped out to an 8-0 lead just over a minute into the contest. Kenny Strawbridge Jr. recorded five of the first eight points. SEMO closed to within four points at 12-8 before the Aces retook control. Joshua Hughes posted three points in a quick 5-0 spurt before adding another field goal to give Evansville its first double-digit lead at 21-10 with 12:22 remaining in the period.
As the game reached the midway point of the half, Chuck Bailey III connected on a triple in a run that stretched the lead to 28-12. Five minutes later, it was another Humrichous basket that pushed the advantage to 20 points for the first time – 37-17. Evansville’s lead reached 27 points inside the final two minutes when an alley-oop from Tanner Cuff to Hughes made it a 51-24 contest.
Southeast Missouri State never gave up as they scored the final five points of the stanza to trail by a 51-29 score at halftime. Evansville scorched the nets, shooting 61.1% in the half with three players reaching double figures, led by Humrichous’ 15 points. Strawbridge and Hughes scored 11 apiece.
After shifting the momentum to complete the first half, SEMO continued to rally in the early moments of the second. A pair of triples saw them make it a 51-35 score before Strawbridge knocked down two free throws to temporarily end the stretch. The Redhawks came right back with four in a row to get within 14.
Hughes’ sixth field goal of the day pushed the UE lead back to 15 tallies at 59-44, but the SEMO run continued as a 3-point play was part of another 5-0 spurt that made it a 59-49 game with 15 minutes left. With 13:40 remaining, the Redhawks got within eight before the Aces regained control. Antonio Thomas knocked down a pair of free throws to open a huge 9-0 run, which added some much-needed breathing room. Bailey hit a layup during the rally while Humrichous completed it with a 3-point play.
Despite the run by UE, Southeast Missouri State continued to put up a fight, cutting the deficit to 12 at the 8-minute mark, but the Evansville attack proved to be too much. The Aces never let SEMO any closer and would go back up by 21 in the final minute before earning the 93-74 win. UE finished the game shooting 56.5% while SEMO shot 44.8%. On the glass, the Aces finished with a 35-31 advantage.
Two Missouri Valley Conference games are on tap over the next week. UE opens league play at Missouri State on Wednesday before returning home to face UNI on Saturday.
Humrichous scores 27 in the win
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Leading from start to finish on Saturday, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team improved to 6-0 with a 93-74 victory over Southeast Missouri State in the second game of the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Classic inside McKenzie Arena.
With the win, the Purple Aces improved to 6-0 for the first time since the 1964-65 undefeated national championship season. It also marked the first such instance since UE joined the Division I ranks in 1977.
“Our group was mature enough to handle them (SEMO) chopping away at the lead. SEMO had a good game plan, but I credit our group with having a big start,†Aces head coach David Ragland said. “We received contributions from each guy who stepped on the floor. Yesterday was an extremely emotional game and for us to come back today and play the way we did was special.â€
Once again, it was Ben Humrichous leading the way. Converting 11 of his 13 field goal tries, Humrichous scored 27 points while adding six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. He was 3-of-5 from long range. Joshua Hughes recorded 21 points in an efficient 8-for-12 shooting day. Hughes accumulated six boards, three assists and a pair of blocks. Kenny Strawbridge Jr. finished with 17. SEMO was led by Adam Larson’s 22 points. He knocked down six 3-pointers.
Hitting their opening four attempts, the Purple Aces jumped out to an 8-0 lead just over a minute into the contest. Kenny Strawbridge Jr. recorded five of the first eight points. SEMO closed to within four points at 12-8 before the Aces retook control. Joshua Hughes posted three points in a quick 5-0 spurt before adding another field goal to give Evansville its first double-digit lead at 21-10 with 12:22 remaining in the period.
As the game reached the midway point of the half, Chuck Bailey III connected on a triple in a run that stretched the lead to 28-12. Five minutes later, it was another Humrichous basket that pushed the advantage to 20 points for the first time – 37-17. Evansville’s lead reached 27 points inside the final two minutes when an alley-oop from Tanner Cuff to Hughes made it a 51-24 contest.
Southeast Missouri State never gave up as they scored the final five points of the stanza to trail by a 51-29 score at halftime. Evansville scorched the nets, shooting 61.1% in the half with three players reaching double figures, led by Humrichous’ 15 points. Strawbridge and Hughes scored 11 apiece.
After shifting the momentum to complete the first half, SEMO continued to rally in the early moments of the second. A pair of triples saw them make it a 51-35 score before Strawbridge knocked down two free throws to temporarily end the stretch. The Redhawks came right back with four in a row to get within 14.
Hughes’ sixth field goal of the day pushed the UE lead back to 15 tallies at 59-44, but the SEMO run continued as a 3-point play was part of another 5-0 spurt that made it a 59-49 game with 15 minutes left. With 13:40 remaining, the Redhawks got within eight before the Aces regained control. Antonio Thomas knocked down a pair of free throws to open a huge 9-0 run, which added some much-needed breathing room. Bailey hit a layup during the rally while Humrichous completed it with a 3-point play.
Despite the run by UE, Southeast Missouri State continued to put up a fight, cutting the deficit to 12 at the 8-minute mark, but the Evansville attack proved to be too much. The Aces never let SEMO any closer and would go back up by 21 in the final minute before earning the 93-74 win. UE finished the game shooting 56.5% while SEMO shot 44.8%. On the glass, the Aces finished with a 35-31 advantage.
Two Missouri Valley Conference games are on tap over the next week. UE opens league play at Missouri State on Wednesday before returning home to face UNI on Saturday.
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