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Holiday Used Cooking Oil Disposal Event November 25 at Sunrise Pump Station

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(EVANSVILLE, IN) – Did you know it takes about 4 gallons of cooking oil to fry a medium size turkey? But what do you do with all of that used cooking oil once you are finished?
For the third year in a row, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will accept used cooking oil from residential customers to ensure the oil is properly disposed of and does not harm the environment or end up in our sewers. Fats, oils, and grease from cooking poured down the drain can clog city sewers and private sewer lines, which can result in damage and costly repairs.
EWSU and American Grease and Septic will accept used cooking oil on Saturday, November 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunrise Pump Station, 1200 Waterworks Road. (see map) Only used cooking oils and grease will be accepted, such as canola oil, corn oil, lard, olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil, and meat drippings. Petroleum oil waste will be permitted. The service is free and limited to residential customers only.
To drop off used cooking oils, residents should enter the north parking lot next to Sunrise Pump Station. The parking lot entrance is located across from Shawnee Drive at Veterans Memorial Parkway. (see map) Cooking oils and grease will be collected in barrels and will be sent offsite to be recycled. Dumpsters will be available to discard empty containers or residents may keep their containers for reuse.
For more information about the used cooking oil disposal event, contact EWSU Regulatory Compliance Coordinator Matt McBride at 812-436-7013 or send an email to:mmcbride@ewsu.com.

THUNDERBOLTS SEEK REVENGE AGAINST RIVERMEN, HAVOC THIS COMING WEEK

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Evansville, In.:  After a successful 3-point weekend against the Macon Mayhem, the Thunderbolts will seek to avenge their first two losses of the season, returning to Peoria on Friday before hosting the Huntsville Havoc again on Saturday for Military Appreciation Night, followed by the Thunderbolts Annual Education Day Game against the Peoria Rivermen next Tuesday morning.

Week In Review:  

On Friday night, the Thunderbolts came back from separate 3-0 and 5-3 deficits to force overtime and a shootout, where the Thunderbolts won by a 6-5 score.  Scott Kirton, Bair Gendunov, and Mike Ferraro scored to secure the first comeback in the first period, with Gendunov and Chays Ruddy scoring in the third period to send the game to overtime tied at 5-5.  In the shootout, Gendunov and Kirton scored one goal each while Sean Kuhn stopped 4 of 5 Macon attempts to secure the victory.  Down again 3-0 on Saturday, a pair of goals from Gendunov and a goal from Matt Dorsey once again sent the game to overtime, where the Thunderbolts picked up a hard-fought point despite losing 4-3.  Gendunov finished with 4 goals and 6 points on the weekend and was awarded SPHL Player of the Week honors as a result.

The Week Ahead: 

The Thunderbolts will be in Peoria this Friday night to take on the Rivermen, puck drop set for 7:15pm CT.  Friday’s game can be viewed with a paid subscription on FloHockey or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network via the Thunderbolts MixLr Channel.  Fans can also watch Friday’s game at the Thunderbolts Booster Club away game watch party at Parkway Pizza.  On Saturday, the Thunderbolts return home to Ford Center to host the Huntsville Havoc for Military Appreciation Night, presented by National Vet Help.  Active and Retired Military Personnel are eligible for up to 6 tickets for only $10 each.  Following the weekend, the Thunderbolts will host their Annual Education Day Game on Tuesday the 14th against the Peoria Rivermen, puck drop at 10:00am CT.  For tickets to this Saturday and Tuesday’s games, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center ticket office.

Coming Soon: 

Saturday, November 18th will be Hockey Fights Cancer Night, as the Thunderbolts take on the Quad City Storm at 7:00pm CT.  The Thunderbolts will be wearing specialty jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game.

Scouting the Opponent: 

Peoria Rivermen: 
  • Record: 3-0-1, 7 Points, T-4th Place
  • Leading Goal Scorer: Tristan Trudel, Ryan Nolan, Jordan Ernst (3 Goals Each)
  • Leading Point Scorer: Joseph Widmar (8 Points)
  • Primary Goaltender: Nick Latinovich (2-0-1, .909 Save %)
  • Thunderbolts 23-24 Record vs PEO: 0-1

In their lone game of the past week, the Rivermen were defeated 4-3 in overtime at home by the Quad City Storm on Friday.  Down 3-1 late in the second period, with their lone goal at that point from Jordan Ernst, the Rivermen came back to tie as JM Piotrowski scored in the second period’s final minute, and Chad Lopez scored in the third period to allow Peoria to take the game to overtime and earn a standings point.

Huntsville Havoc: 
  • Record: 3-2-1, 7 Points, T-4th Place
  • Leading Goal Scorer: Doug Elgstam (5 Goals)
  • Leading Point Scorer: Doug Elgstam (6 Points)
  • Primary Goaltender: Matt Petizian (2-1-0, .941 Save %)
  • Thunderbolts 23-24 Record vs HSV: 0-1

The Havoc were downed twice by the Birmingham Bulls on home ice this past week, 4-1 on Friday and 4-2 on Saturday.  Brandon Osmundson scored the lone Havoc goal on Friday while Eric Henderson and Kyle Clarke provided goals on Saturday.  The Havoc wrap up their homestand against Knoxville this Thursday and Roanoke this Friday before traveling to Evansville on Saturday.

Call-up Report 

– None to report currently.

Transactions:     

Tue. 11/7: G Michael Herringer added as Emergency Backup Goaltender (EBG)

Tue. 11/7: D Jackson Siemens placed on waivers

Tue. 11/7: D Dmitri Yushkevich signed to contract

Thur. 11/2: F Frankie Trazzera placed on waivers

Thur. 11/2: F Mark Zhukov signed to contract

Practice Media Availability 

Players and Coach Bes will be available for interviews upon request within 15 minutes prior to the start of practices and immediately following the conclusion of practices. Times, Dates, and Practice Location are not likely to but may change at any time, with any changes being communicated immediately to any scheduled media.  To schedule practice filming and/or interviews, please contact Tommy Pecoraro at tpecoraro@evansvillethunderbolts.com. 

Thur. November 9: 10:00 to 11:30am, Swonder Ice Arena

Wed. November 15 to Thur. November 16: 10:00 to 11:30am, Swonder Ice Arena

Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2023-24 season.  Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are also on sale.  Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

35 Hoosier Artists to Provide Arts Experiences for Older Adults

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(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 35 members of the Lifelong Arts 2023 Artist Training Cohort have applied for and received fellowship funding to support arts learning experiences for older adults in a Hoosier community. This fellowship opportunity follows a three-day training course, facilitated by Lifetime Arts, in which members of the cohort learned and explored best practices and strategies for developing effective, sequential, arts learning experiences for older adults.

Lifelong Arts Indiana, a partnership between the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Aging and the Indiana Arts Commission is a learning opportunity for artists and aging services providers to develop their skills in providing creative experiences for older adults. The program equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide impactful creative experiences for older adults, ages sixty-five and older, and provides access to the funds to help make it happen.   

Research from “The Creativity and Aging Study: The Impact of Professionally Conducted Cultural Programs on Older Adults,” by Gene D. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D. shows that participation in activities that foster creative engagement and skills mastery in a social environment has positive psychological, physical, and emotional health benefits for older adults.

The Lifelong Arts 2023 Artist Training Cohort are each receiving a fellowship of $1,500 that will support Indiana’s older adults and will harness the positive outcomes outlines in Cohen’s study.    

Chris Acton, a visual artist from Chesterton, will utilize the fellowship funding to launch the “Let’s Throw a Shuttle” program, in which older adults will experience weaving in an engaging, hands-on environment, learning about a different weaving pattern each week. By the end of the program, each participant will have a wall hanging sampler to take home and a special reception will take place involving friends, family, and the community in this unique handwoven experience.    

Elijah Stephen of Indianapolis will launch the “Rhythm of Life” program, which is a vibrant and engaging creative aging initiative centered around the power of drumming and drum circles. Over six enriching sessions, older adults will delve into percussion, learning various drumming techniques and rhythms from diverse cultures. Through this shared musical journey, participants will develop their artistic skills and forge meaningful connections with their peers, promoting social engagement and well-being. The program will culminate in a grand drum circle event where participants will showcase their newfound rhythmic talents and celebrate the joy of making music together.   

The 35 fellowship recipients will be hosting their programming in Indiana communities between October 30, 2023, and April 28, 2024. Read more about each of the fellowship projects taking place.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Aces women’s basketball drops first game to Lipscomb 77-58

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The Purple Aces had two players score in double-figures in their home opener Tuesday night

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville women’s basketball team faced a tough test in its first game of the season in a 77-58 loss to the Lipscomb Bison.

Competing against a team that returned all its leading scorers, the Purple Aces held the Bison below their 2022-23 average in the first half on Tuesday night. UE’s standout player was sophomore guard Kynidi Mason Striverson scoring 13 points with four rebounds, four assists, and six fouls drawn. Graduate student center Barbora Tomancova also made it to double figures with 10 points and led Evansville in rebounds with six.

“I thought in the first half especially we got good shots but we just didn’t make them,” said Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells following the game. “We had opportunities and we were getting more looks, we just didn’t quite capitalize on them. There were some things defensively that we didn’t do well that were part of our game plan. We knew some of the things that they were going to do and we just didn’t execute well enough on the defensive end of the floor.

“So you put together not making enough shots when getting good looks with a few too many easy buckets down the middle of the floor. It just made for a tough night. We just need to clean some things up. But there are still enough positives for us to take from that game. I think we grew in our offensive chemistry and flow. We just didn’t make enough shots but I still think we had some positives on offense.”

It was a back-and-forth game early between the Aces and Lipscomb with three buckets in the first minute. The lead changed four times in the first eight minutes with UE having their largest lead out of the media timeout with under three minutes to go. Evansville took the lead on a jump shot from forward Celine DuPont while Tomancova made a jump shot off a turnover two minutes later. But a six-point run gave the Bison the lead for the rest of the quarter. Mason Striverson ended the first on offense for the Aces making two free throws for only a four-point deficit.

UE struggled early in the second as Lipscomb made the first two baskets in two minutes. An early timeout for Evansville provided some life with a quick second-chance layup from Tomancova. But brief interruptions from the Bison made it difficult for Evansville to get a rally going. The Aces excelled at the line in the second quarter making four shots in two trips early to keep Lipscomb within single digits. But eight points from the Bison to close out the first half had UE down by 14 after 20 minutes.

Evansville’s defense began to click in the second half, keeping Lipscomb from making any sort of run down the stretch of the third quarter. With a double-digit deficit, the Aces tried to match the Bisons shots but couldn’t get more than a four-point run going at any one time. UE did close out the quarter on a run, making it only a 14 point game with 10 minutes left on the clock.

In the final frame, Evansville had its best offensive quarter of the night making eight of its 14 shots. This included a six-point run early in the quarter from the Aces posts players. But Lipscomb responded with a six-point run of their own, making it an almost 20 point game. Another brief run from the Bison put the game out of reach for UE, ending the game in a 77-58 loss.

Overall the Aces were 22 of 26 from the floor for 34.9% shooting while excelling at the charity stripe missing only one free throw. Evansville saw plenty of production from its bench with non-starters scoring 21 of UE’s 58 points. On defense, the Aces pulled down 36 boards with six steals and three blocks while having nine assists on the offensive side of the ball.

Evansville faces its first true road test of the season this weekend. The Aces make the trip over the border to Edwardsville, Ill. to take on the SIUE Cougars. Tip-off from First Community Arena is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.

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Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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Crash Report – 2023-11-08

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public – 2023-11-08

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Courier Warrants – 2023-11-08

DEMOCRAT STEPHANIE TERRY ELECTED NEW MAYOR OF EVANSVILLE

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STEPHANIE TERRY ELECTED NEW MAYOR OF EVANSVILLE

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — On election night Vanderburgh County Councilwoman Stephanie Terry was elected  Evansville’s next mayor by a comfortable margin.

She defeated Natalie Rascher (R) and Michael Daugherty (L) by gathering 48.5% of the vote.

Stephanie Terry made history by being elected as Evansville’s first black female Mayor.

She will replace current Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, who has been serving in that position since 2012.

LISTED BELOW ARE THE FINAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR ALL THE CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SEATS

BRAUN STREAMLINE VETERANS’ ACCESS TO BENEFITS CLAIMS HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK

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BRAUN, PADILLA’S BIPARTISAN BILL TO STREAMLINE VETERANS’ ACCESS TO BENEFITS CLAIMS HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK

November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON —U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Alex Padilla applauded the unanimous Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to streamline veterans’ access to their benefit claim files. The Wounded Warrior Access Act will require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable veterans or their representatives to make requests to receive their claim files electronically.

Representative Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) led the passage of the legislation in the House of Representatives, and the bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

“American veterans represent the absolute best our country has to offer – and they deserve the absolute best when they return home. Veterans should not have to jump through hoops just to gain access to benefits they are entitled to, and I’m proud that this bill to streamline the benefits process has passed the Senate and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.” —Senator Braun

“Those who have served our country with honor, courage, and distinction deserve our nation’s enduring support and gratitude. Veterans should not have to travel to a regional VA location to access their claim file or wait for a physical copy to come in the mail; they should be able to quickly access the information they need electronically. I am glad to see my Senate colleagues unanimously stand up for our veterans today to make it easier for them to access their hard-earned benefits. I encourage President Biden to swiftly sign this legislation into law.” — Senator Padilla

“I’m thrilled that the Wounded Warrior Access Act passed the Senate unanimously and is on its way to the President’s desk. I introduced this bill because veterans who put their lives on the line for our country deserve greater access to their benefits. By making the claims process more transparent, veterans can soon access their benefits without jumping through unnecessary hoops. I will keep fighting to raise the quality of life for our veterans.” — Representative Aguilar

BACKGROUND

When a veteran submits a claim for benefits to the VA, a claims file (C-File) is created. C-Files contain a veteran’s service records, results of VA exams, additional information submitted by the veteran, and any material the VA deems necessary to decide the claim. Currently, veterans must travel to a regional VA location or mail in a form to request a paper copy of their C-Files, slowing down the process for individuals to gain access to their information.

This legislation has been endorsed by Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Military-Veterans Advocacy, Inc., and the Wounded Warrior Project.

FOOTNOTE:

The full text of the bill can be found here.

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