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To facilitate ease of access to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

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(EVANSVILLE, IN – September 28, 2023) – To facilitate ease of access to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, the City of Evansville and the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) are proud to announce a Lunch Shuttle service and an Evening Express route for the public.

Lunch Shuttle:

  • Dates: Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 6th.
  • Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
  • Fare: Standard bus fare applies for all passengers.
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes.
  • Stops:
    • Start/End: C.K. Newsome Community Center (“Back 40” parking lot).
    • Festival Stop: Temporary Bus Stop at the corner of W. Franklin St. and Wabash Ave.
  • Note: First drop-off at the festival is at 11:15 a.m., with the last shuttle leaving at 1:45 p.m.

 Evening Express:

  • Dates: Monday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 7th.
  • First Departure: 5:15 p.m.
  • Route:
    • Start: Downtown Transfer Terminal at the Lynch Road boarding area.
    • Head left on Vine St.
    • Turn right on Second St.
    • Turn right on Fulton Ave.
    • Turn left on Lloyd Expressway.
    • Turn right on Wabash Ave.
    • Turn right on W. Franklin St.
  • Festival Stop: Temporary Bus Stop at the corner of W. Franklin St. and Wabash Ave.
  • Last Departure from the Fall Festival:
    • Monday to Thursday: 10:30 p.m.
    • Friday & Saturday: 11:00 p.m.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to make use of these public transportation options for a hassle-free festival experience.

LINK TO BUS SCHEDULES

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Indiana Housing Conference Resident Volunteer of the Year Award

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Each year at the Indiana Housing Conference, the Indiana Affordable Housing Council (IAHC) and IHCDA present the Outstanding Resident Volunteer Award to recognize an individual who is a consumer of an IHCDA program that volunteers for the betterment of the community. This can be done through a variety of ways; most importantly, by bringing happiness to others through kindness and service.

Since becoming a resident at Lake Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers, Tammie O’Haver has been an advocate of encouragement and care, have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day qualify of life of those around her. She previously worked in nursing homes, and her experience provides her a greater understanding of the benefits of being active as we age.

Taking the lead on activities and the bulletin board in the activity room, she organizes and assists with a variety of activities such as arts & crafts, painting, games, and gardening

She is also committed to ensuring the more acutely impacted residents can be involved with activities as well. She works closely with hearing impaired residents through sign language and helps others who have mobility trouble.

She meets her fellow residents where they are to create an engaging environment. Her service each week not only creates a sense of community for the residents, but frees up time for staff to work on other things.

Congratulations to the 2023 Outstanding Resident Volunteer of the Year, Tammie O’Haver!

University of Evansville Named Evansville Regional Economic Partnership’s 2023 Community Champion of the Year

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (09/29/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) was named the 2023 Community Champion of the Year by the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP.) This recognition serves as a testament to the university’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, education, and community engagement.

UE was recognized for this honor during E-REP’s Third Annual Meeting and Dinner on September 28, which is one of the most significant business gatherings in the region, where local leaders are honored, and regional wins are celebrated. UE received the award due to its role in securing the $30 million Evansville Promise Neighborhood grant. The Evansville Promise Neighborhood initiative is a transformative program aimed at improving educational outcomes, community services, and economic opportunities. This $30 million grant, secured through the collaborative efforts led by UE, is poised to bring about substantial positive changes in the lives of the community’s residents.

UE played a pivotal role in securing the grant by collaborating with community leaders, educational partners, and local organizations. Through innovative strategies and a shared vision, this partnership successfully secured the funds needed to drive essential programs, educational resources, and economic development initiatives within the Evansville Promise Neighborhood. With continued collaboration and partnerships in the community, twenty-three Evansville Promise Neighborhood partner agencies accounted for a match totaling over $32 million, for a total of more than $62 million to be invested in the community.

The Community Champion Award recognizes an organization that demonstrates how its work, and its “guiding principles” accelerate E-REP’s success. E-REP’s recognition of UE as Community Champion of the Year highlights the university’s commitment to being a catalyst for positive change in the community and the region at large.

“UE led this initiative with the collaboration of many community partners and the support of our business community, and we deeply appreciate this recognition by E-REP,” said UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz. “Our university’s mission extends beyond the classroom, and our involvement in the Evansville Promise Neighborhood and other community-based initiatives exemplify our dedication to making a significant impact on the lives of our neighbors and our broader community.”

To learn more about the Evansville Promise Neighborhood, please visit evansville.edu/PromiseNeighborhood.

EPD FALL FESTIVAL SAFETY TIPS

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Fall Festival Safety Tips

by ANNA GRAY

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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  • Before you arrive at the Festival, talk with your child about the large crowd that will be there. Tell them that there will be numerous Police Officers and Officials that your child can safely approach if they become separated from you.

  • After you arrive at the Fall Festival, point out first responders who are in uniform and where they are set up. Tell them they can go to anyone wearing a uniform for help. Also point out Nut Club members to your child and the distinctive straw hats with the various bands (bolo’s) around their hats. Tell them they can also seek out these Nut Club Members for help.
  • Upon arriving at the Fall Festival, take a picture on your cell phone of your child/children so that you know for sure what they are wearing. It can also be shown to officers if your child becomes lost. The clothing color and style will be helpful for officials actively looking for your child.
  • If you do become separated from your child, do not panic. Seek out the closest first responders or Nut Club Member for assistance.
  • Make sure you as a parent are constantly aware of your children’s whereabouts. Children are easily distracted at the Fall Festival, with all its sights, sounds, and smells, and is a prime spot to be easily distracted…even for adults.
  • It is always best for parents of younger children to hold that child’s hand when walking in or around the Fall Festival. (For numerous safety reasons)
  • For your children who are older and/or adults in your group, have a pre-determined meeting spot if you or anyone else in your group becomes separated.
  • If you feel your child is old enough to wander around without you, it is best if they pair up with a sibling or friend of similar age. Have them check in with you by calling or texting, every 15-30 minutes to update their location to you. Have a pre-determined time and location of departure in order to meet at that location when you are leaving the festival.
  • Parents, it recommended that you not allow any child younger than high school age to walk around in the games/rides area on Friday or Saturday nights without adult supervision. This becomes a VERY congested area.
  • Write down parent or guardian information, including a working phone number and place it in child’s pocket, shoe, or sock. You can also write your number on a rubber bracelet with a sharpie. Tell your child to give that information to a police officer, Nut Club member, or a food booth volunteer if he/she gets lost.

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General Safety

  • Remember where you parked. Find a land marker, building, or something familiar near the parking spot so that you are not wandering around after dark looking for the vehicle. Taking a picture of your parking spot is also very helpful.
  • Lock your vehicle! If you absolutely must leave valuables inside vehicle, keep them out of sight. Store items in the trunk, glove box, or stashed away out of plain view.
  • If you see something suspicious, find a police officer nearby or call 911 and report the activity.
  • When walking to or from the Fall Festival after sunset, wear reflective or bright colored clothing. Traffic on the side streets can become very congested, walk on the sidewalks and check your surroundings before crossing the street.
  • Stay hydrated! It is easy to get dehydrated on hot days especially if you plan to walk around for several hours.

    Items prohibited at Fall Festival boundaries

    1. Animals/Pets of any type – service animals are allowed

    2. Glass Bottles/Jars/Containers
    3. Squirt Guns of any type/Water Balloons
    4. Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/Roller-Blades 5. Drones
    6. Fireworks
    7. Halloween masks

    *Remember, if you see something, say something! Report suspicious persons and activity to police.

USI wins first conference match in defensive showdown

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer (2-6-4, 1-1-1 OVC) held on and defeated Morehead State University (3-5-5, 2-1-2 OVC), 2-1, at Strassweg Field on Sunday afternoon. The match gave the Screaming Eagles their first Ohio Valley Conference win of the season and snapped Morehead’s five-match unbeaten streak.

The first half was controlled by Morehead’s offense as the Eagles tacked on four shots on goal, but it was USI’s redshirt freshman goalkeeper Anna Markland (Hoover, Alabama) who held it close, securing four saves. Right out of the hydration break, USI earned the first goal of the match after an own goal was scored by Morehead with 20 minutes left on the clock. Despite the goal, USI could not muster a shot attempt in the opening frame.
 
It was a slow start for both sides after the intermission until USI got their first shot and second goal of the match from freshman midfielder Pilar Torres (Chula Vista, California) at the 66:50 mark to take a 2-0 lead. Torres’ goal was scored thanks to a pair of assists from freshman midfielder/forward Kerigan Kivisto (Collierville, Tennessee) and sophomore forward Shy Iles (Demossville, Kentucky). However, Morehead cut the deficit after scoring with 12 minutes left in regulation. USI’s defense stood tall and stopped multiple shot attempts from Morehead to seal the match.
 
Southern Indiana totaled just one shot that came from Torres’ goal in the second half while Morehead put up nine shots with five on goal. Markland finished the game with one goal allowed and four first-half saves.
 
NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles continue OVC play next week when USI travels to Macomb, Illinois to battle newly-inducted conference member, Western Illinois University, on October 5 at 3 p.m. The Leathernecks enter the match 2-4-4 overall and 0-0-3 in conference play after tying with the University of Tennessee at Martin Sunday afternoon.

 

UE women travel to Saluki Invitational

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Tournament set for Monday and Tuesday

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau will be the scene of the Saluki Invitational where the University of Evansville women’s golf team will be competing on Monday and Tuesday,

Thirty-six holes comprise the action on Monday with the final 18 holes being played on Tuesday.

Postings scores of 78 in the final round of “The Velvet”, Allison Enchelmayer and Kate Petrova helped the Purple Aces earn a 6th place finish at The Country Club of Paducah in their last event.  Enchelmayer earned the top finish for the Aces, tying for the 11th spot.  Her 78 in the final round gave her a final score of 233.  Petrova finished in 18th place with a 236.  She registered a 76 in the final 18 holes, marking her low round of the event.

Tying for 33rd on the final leaderboard was Jane Grankina.  After carding an 82 in the last round, she finished with a 243.  Magdalena Borisova and Trinity Dubbs were fourth and fifth on the squad, respectively.  Borisova’s 3-round total finished at 251 following a score of 79 on Tuesday.  Dubbs wrapped up the weekend with a 263.

Destynie Sheridan and Carly Frazier completed the tournament as individuals.  Sheridan posted a 251 over the three rounds while Frazier scored a 270.

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.

First half goal costs Eagles

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USI falls to Lindenwood, 1-0

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer could not overcome a late first half goal and fell at Lindenwood University, 1-0, Sunday afternoon in St. Charles, Missouri. The Screaming Eagles fall to 1-8-0 overall and 0-2-0 in the OVC, while Lindenwood goes to 4-4-2, 1-1-0 OVC.
 
After a rough and tumble first half, the Eagles trailed 1-0 at the halftime break. Lindenwood, which outshot USI in the opening half, 11-2, scored with 18 second remaining to take the intermission lead into the locker room.
 
In the second half, USI’s and Lindenwood’s defenses battle to a scoreless draw through the final 45 minutes as the Lions closed out the 1-0 decision. USI junior goalkeeper Braden Matthews (Princeton, Indiana) paced the USI defenders in the second half, making a pair of saves to keep the match close.
 
NEXT UP FOR USI:
The Eagles continue the three-match road swing Thursday with a trip to Texas to play Houston Christian University for a 7 p.m. contest. The trip to Houston will be USI’s meeting with Houston Christian.  
 
Houston Christian saw its record go to 2-5-3 overall, 0-1-1 OVC, after falling on the road to Liberty University, 3-1. The Huskies are 1-3-1 in their last five matches and winless in their last four.
 
The Eagles finish the road swing in Texas when they visit the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. The Cardinals are 3-4-3 overall, 1-0-1 OVC, after the first weekend of league play.

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