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No. 18 Vincennes Volleyball completes daily sweep on first day of Wallace State Fall Bash

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The No. 18-ranked Vincennes University Volleyball team hit the road this weekend to take part in the Wallace State C.C. Fall Bash and were immediately met with back-to-back matches against NJCAA Division II Receiving Votes teams, Roane State and Enterprise State.

The Blazers came away with two three-set sweeps, winning over Roane State 25-17, 25-20, 25-18 and Enterprise State 25-19, 25-22, 25-22.

VU faced a tough challenge early against NJCAA Division II RV Roane State Community College from Harriman, Tenn., near Knoxville, who entered the day unbeaten.

The Trailblazers had to get into game condition quickly after the long bus ride down to Alabama and were able to do so on their way to a three-set victory over the Lady Raiders 25-17, 25-20, 25-18.

“It was an awesome job by the team as we literally got off the bus about two hours before the game after being on it for over six hours,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “It was a matter of taking out some of their key hitters with our serving and blocking. I know we say that all the time but those aspects are hard to maintain for every match against every team.”

“We were able to put a block up and force Roane State to either tip or hit shots we were able to get up and put away in transition,” Sien added. “And the serving was relentless as we went after certain passers.”

The VU offense was led by sophomore Paige Parlanti (Las Vegas, Nev.) who finished the first game of the day with 16 kills, six digs, two aces and one block.

Freshman Laura Tavares (Meridia, Venezuela) also reached double-figure kills against Roane State, ending with 11 kills, five digs, two blocks and one ace.

Freshman Isadora Dias (Rio Grande de Norte, Brazil) finished with four kills and seven digs, while fellow freshman Elisa Dalla Pozza (Vincenza, Italy) had three kills, four blocks, an outstanding four aces and one set assist.

Sophomore Kennedy Sowell (Effingham, Ill.) rounded out the offense with two kills and one block.

Sophomore setter Maecy Johnson (Chrisman, Ill.) ran the offense on her way to 29 set assists, four digs and one block.

Sophomore libero Morgan Netcott (Montague, Mich.) headed the Trailblazer back row defense with a team-high 19 digs and two set assists.

Freshman Grace Flexter (Oblong, Ill.) also added some help defensively, ending with six digs and one set assist.

Vincennes then had to turn around and face another NJCAA Division II Receiving Votes opponent, their second of three on the weekend, in Enterprise State Community College from Enterprise, Ala.

VU got off to a slow start in set one of this match, with the Boll Weevils building a three-point lead before Vincennes used a 6-0 scoring run to take a 10-7 advantage.

ESCC would battle back to even the score at 11-11 and later at 18-18 before VU used a late 5-0 run to come away with the first set victory 25-19 and take an early 1-0 match lead.

The Blazers looked to carry this momentum into set two and grabbed the early advantage before Enterprise State evened the score at 10-10.

VU would again build a five-point lead before ESCC answered back to cut the deficit to one at 19-18.

Vincennes continued to battle and would not allow Enterprise State to put together any sort of late scoring run as VU held on to take set two 25-22 and earn a 2-0 match lead.

Set three was more of the same back-and-forth battle we had seen so far, with Enterprise State this time gaining the early upper hand with a 13-10 lead.

VU would answer back and even the score at 14-14 before using a 7-1 scoring run to take a 23-18 lead.

Enterprise State continued to fight however, scoring three unanswered, but it wasn’t enough as Vincennes took set three 25-22 and earned their second three-set sweep of the day and 13th consecutive victory.

“Enterprise played us tough as we had to stop another group of hitters right after the first match,” Sien said. “They blocked us a bit so we had to work around that in our offense. The team persevered and got through two very tough opponents in just over three hours. I think we had the game under control the majority of time as we didn’t let either teams make significant scoring runs in any set.”

The VU offense was again led by Paige Parlanti, who finished the night with a big double-double with 17 kills, 13 digs and three blocks.

Laura Tavares was second on the kills list, filling the stats sheet with eight kills, seven digs, three blocks, one set assist and one ace.

Isadora Dias came away with six kills, six digs and two blocks, while Elisa Dalla Pozza finished the night with five kills, six digs and a team-high five blocks.

Kennedy Sowell rounds out the VU offense, finishing the game with two kills and three blocks.

Maecy Johnson again helped set up the offense, finishing with 34 set assists, four kills, one block and one dig.

Morgan Netcott again patrolled the back row defense with a team-high 17 digs and one set assist.

The Trailblazers will look to close out the weekend on a high note tomorrow, Sept. 23 when VU faces Calhoun Community College at 10 a.m. eastern, before ending the weekend against NJCAA Division II RV and Fall Bash host Wallace State Community College at 12 p.m. eastern.

“We will have to duplicate the same toughness as we displayed in getting these two sweeps, maybe more so tomorrow,” Sien said. “Calhoun beat Roane State earlier today and Wallace State is obviously the host team. As stated previously, we need a fast start and to readily use our length and athletic abilities in these matches.”

BOX SCORE

GAME ONE

Roane State – 17   20   18   x   x

VUVB (16-1, 7-0) – 25   25   25   x   x

VINCENNES STATS

Grace Flexter – 6 digs, 1 set assist

Morgan Netcott – 19 digs, 2 set assists

Paige Parlanti – 19 points, 2 aces, 16 kills, 1 solo block, 6 digs

Isadora Dias – 4 points, 4 kills, 7 digs

Maecy Johnson – 0.5 points, 1 block assist, 4 digs, 29 set assists

Kennedy Sowell – 2.5 points, 2 kills, 1 block assist

Elisa Dalla Pozza – 10 points, 4 aces, 3 kills, 2 solo blocks, 2 block assists

Laura Tavares – 13 points, 1 ace, 11 kills, 2 block assists, 5 digs

GAME TWO

Enterprise State – 19   22   22   x   x

VUVB (17-1, 7-0) – 25   25    25   x   x

VINCENNES STATS

Morgan Netcott – 17 digs, 1 set assist

Paige Parlanti – 19 points, 17 kills, 1 solo block, 2 block assists, 13 digs

Isadora Dias – 7 points, 6 kills, 2 block assists, 6 digs

Maecy Johnson – 4.5 points, 4 kills, 1 block assist, 1 dig, 34 set assists

Kennedy Sowell – 3.5 points, 2 kills, 3 block assists

Elisa Dalla Pozza – 8 points, 5 kills, 1 solo blocks, 4 block assists, 6 digs

Laura Tavares – 10.5 points, 1 ace, 8 kills, 3 block assists, 7 digs, 1 set assist

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SENATOR BRAUN INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP BIDEN FROM IMPOSING GUN CONTROL

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WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Braun and 20 Republican Senators introduced a bill today to prevent the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring a public health emergency to impose gun control.

The Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act is cosponsored by Senators Thom Tillis, Kevin Cramer, Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, Cynthia Lummis, Joni Ernst, Cindy Hyde-Smith, John Hoeven, Steve Daines, Ted Budd, Roger Wicker, Rick Scott, Tom Cotton, Josh Hawley, John Thune, Mike Rounds, Joni Ernst, Markwayne Mullin, Ted Cruz, and JD Vance.

Earlier this month, the Governor of New Mexico instituted a public health emergency for the purposes of suspending the 2nd Amendment-protected carrying of firearms. This comes after years of activist groups encouraging the Biden administration, specifically HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, to take the same path to impose gun control by executive fiat.

Senator Braun previously introduced this measure as a bill in 2021 and as an amendment in July of this year. 

Just this week, the Washington Post reported that the Biden administration plans to create a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention in response to “stalled” progress in Congress. A high-profile activist from the Community Justice Action Fund will serve a key role for the new office: an organization dedicated to declaring a national gun violence public health emergency as one of its three policy planks.

“Many said that public health emergencies would not be abused to impose gun control, but after we saw the vast expansion of executive power during COVID and the New Mexico Governor use a public health emergency to effectively suspend the 2nd Amendment in her state, no one can doubt that this needs to be addressed,” said Senator Mike Braun. “We need to set into law that no one can remove the right to defend ourselves and our families with the stroke of a pen.”

“It’s simple: terrorist attacks are national emergencies, and pandemics are public health emergencies; guns are neither. Using legitimate presidential power as a backdoor to violate the Second Amendment is disingenuous at best and diminishes the gravity of real emergencies,” said Senator Cramer.

“The illegal action by the Governor of New Mexico to suspend the 2nd Amendment through a public health emergency should be concerning to every American,” said Senator Tillis. “I am deeply concerned that this stunt might be replicated on the national level by a left-wing politician in an effort to enact gun control, and Congress must take action to prevent that from ever happening. I am proud to co-introduce this legislation that would stop that from ever happening so we can protect the Constitutional rights of North Carolinians.”

“The unconstitutional actions by the governor of New Mexico demonstrate a clear need for our legislation, which would protect the second amendment rights of law-abiding Americans and prevent the president and HHS Secretary from issuing a similar, overreaching public health emergency,” said Senator John Hoeven.

“Democrats seem confused, but the Constitution is clear – the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” said Daines.“Washington bureaucrats will do anything to promote their gun-grabbing agenda, including abusing public health emergencies. I won’t stand for it, and I will always protect Montanans’ Second Amendment rights.”

“No emergency declaration will fix the senseless policies that are fueling the violent crime surge in blue cities and states.  The use of such a declaration would be an abuse of the power to declare emergencies, violate the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, and, worse, further erode public confidence in those who govern them,” Hyde-Smith said.

“Abusing national and public health emergency powers for purposes of exercising excessive government control to strip Americans’ Second Amendment right is a clear attempt to circumvent the U.S. Constitution,” said Crapo.  “We must not allow creative government bureaucrats to abridge this right while we seek to prevent violence perpetrated by criminals.”

“Americans have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and no disaster or emergency declared by bureaucrats can circumvent that right,”Wicker said. “I will fight any attempt by this Administration to make an end run around the Constitution.”

“President Biden cannot be allowed to manufacture a crisis as an excuse to confiscate guns from people in Wyoming,” said Lummis. “The Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act affirms that the federal government cannot infringe on Wyoming gunowners’ freedoms. Gun ownership boosts safety and any attempt to limit gun ownership is a win for criminals.”

Senator Rick Scott said, “Democrats’ latest attempt to implement a flat-out ban on Americans’ 2nd Amendment rights in New Mexico under a dubious ‘public health order’ is unconstitutional. We cannot let the Biden administration attempt a similar executive action to strip the fundamental rights of our citizens. Our Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act keeps this administration in check and accountable.”

“President Biden should not be able to attack the Constitutional rights of law-abiding gunowners by imposing a so-called ‘emergency’ of his own making. As he continues to shred the Constitution and blatantly attempt to circumvent Congress, I am preventing him from taking away Iowans’ Second Amendment rights.” – Sen. Joni Ernst

Joint Press Release Between the Evansville Rescue Mission and Greener Pastures Ministries

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The Evansville Rescue Mission is pleased to announce that it has sold Camp Reveal, which is located at 1040 East Boonville-New Harmony Road, to Greener Pastures Ministries. The sale became final on September 12, 2023, and the deal has closed.

Greener Pastures Ministries is a local ministry and was founded by Kevin and Shawna BiKner. It is the intention of Greener Pastures Ministries to the legacy of Camp Reveal and to continue to offer many of the programs that have previously been offered by the Evansville Rescue Mission, while also expanding its ministry outreach in the future.

According to Evansville Rescue Mission President / CEO, Tracy Gorman, “The Evansville Rescue Mission Board of Directors and I could not be more pleased with the outcome of this sale. It was our goal throughout the entire process to find a buyer that would carry on the good work that

our founder, Dr. Ernest “Pappy” Reveal began 96 years ago. We believe Greener Pastures Ministries will be incredible stewards of the beautiful legacy of Camp Reveal, and we’re very excited that those 105 acres will continue to be used as much as they have been for nearly a century under the leadership of the ERM. We wish Kevin and Shawna BiKner, and their family, all the best as they carry the baton of Camp Reveal.” Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services brokered the transaction.

The new owners are excited to be moving forward with Camp Reveal. According to Shawna BiKner, “We are humbled that God would entrust us with the stewardship of this amazing property that has been the site of life change for tens of thousands of people since 1927. We are excited to expand our current Summer Day Camp program and additional youth programs; to offer the facility to the community in various rental forms, and to partner with local supporters to help us revitalize the inner-city youth camping programs.”

For more information, please contact Shawna BiKner at Shawna@CampReveal.com.

The Evansville Rescue Mission will not be commenting further on the sale. We’re just extremely excited for the BiKners to begin to share their vision for the property.

 

Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to beware of scammers sending texts and emails

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Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to beware of scammers sending texts and emails claiming shipping and delivery issues

Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to watch for texts and emails informing them of shipping-and-delivery issues with items they supposedly have ordered.

Scammers are flooding inboxes with these false claims in an effort to steal personal information and/or lure victims into unknowingly downloading malware onto their computers or phones.

“Our team works hard to bring scammers to justice,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Working with partners in law enforcement, we’re regularly catching and prosecuting more of these criminals. At the same time, another big part of our mission is raising awareness among all Hoosiers about these various scams so they can spot them and avoid falling into their traps.”

The fraudulent emails and texts often contain links purported to help the consumer track a package — when in reality those links connect to malicious websites.

These scam messages typically appear to come from such sources as Amazon, FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service, UPS and others.

An example of such a text received by an Indiana resident is below.

If you receive an email or text of this nature, DO NOT click on any links or reply in any manner.

Instead, if you believe there is any possibility such a message could be valid, simply contact the delivery carrier yourself by navigating to the appropriate website — without using any contact information provided in the suspicious text or email.

Anytime you believe you are the target of a scam attempt, you may file a complaint at in.gov/attorneygeneral/ or call 1-800-382-5516.

Indiana State Police Lieutenant Graduates from FBI National Academy

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Indiana State Police Lieutenant Peter J. Glogoza is back home in Indiana following his graduation from the 287th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy in Quantico Virginia on Thursday September 14th.

Lt. Glogoza was among a chosen group of law enforcement officers from departments across the United States to attend the FBI National Academy. Glogoza has been with the Indiana State Police for 26 years and is assigned to the Special Investigations Division, Technical Services Unit. “The training we received was not about how to be an FBI agent, it is all about leadership and current policing in America.” The training he received at the academy he will bring back to the ISP.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

The 287th session consisted of one hundred and ninety-nine law enforcement officers from 46 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 21 countries, four military organizations, and three federal civilian organizations.

About the FBI National Academy

FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits many of the courses offered. A total of 54,565 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.

University of Evansville Achieves Record Enrollment Growth

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (09/22/2023) At a time when universities across the nation are experiencing enrollment declines and students are increasingly questioning the value of a college degree, more students have chosen to place their bet on the value of a University of Evansville degree. Based on fall census data, the University of Evansville has witnessed substantial growth in both undergraduate and graduate enrollment.

The size of the incoming freshman class grew 23 percent year over year and on the heels of 15 percent growth last year, making it the largest freshman class since 2018 and the largest single year of growth in over a decade. Students who have elected to make UE their educational home hail from 28 states, 26 countries, and all continents except for Antarctica.

The incoming freshman class is remarkably diverse based upon a variety of measures. The number of international freshmen is nearly triple that of last year, representing 12 percent of the total freshman class. Students at UE come from all socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 30 percent of the incoming freshmen qualifying for Federal Pell grants. Approximately 1 in 6 students qualified for UE’s Aces Opportunity Grant, allowing them to attend UE without paying any tuition out of pocket. Students from underrepresented populations make up 21 percent of the class.

“We are bucking the national and regional trends in higher education thanks to our significant investments in new facilities and programs,” said UE President Pietruszkiewicz. “Our efforts to address affordability and access through generous scholarships are helping to attract a wide range of talented students.”

The academic caliber of the freshman class is exceptionally strong. One out of every 8 students is a valedictorian, a Lilly Scholar, or a College Board National Recognition Scholar. More than 36 percent have a weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher or an ACT score of at least 27.

The number of students transferring to UE is also on the rise, with year over year growth of 21 percent. Transfer students come from 2-year and 4-year institutions from Florida to Oregon in the U.S. and from six countries including Spain, Latvia, Indonesia, China, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

With the introduction of new graduate programs such as the Master of Science in Education and the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, UE has experienced 76 percent growth in the number of entering graduate students and 23 percent growth in the total graduate student population.

“We are delighted to see students recognizing that we are a community that deeply cares about them as individuals,” said Dr. Jill Griffin, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing. “Every day we pour out our heart and soul to empower them for a successful career and a life of meaning.”

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.

USI to welcome IU Associate Professor for artist talk September 28

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The University of Southern Indiana will welcome Brian Harper, artist and IU Associate Professor of Fine Arts, to campus Thursday, September 28. He will be speaking on his exhibition on display in the MAC/Pace Galleries, Precarious Change, at 3 p.m. in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.

Harper holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University and two master’s degrees from the University of Iowa. His work has been exhibited in over 100 national and international exhibitions, including seven solo exhibitions.

In addition to his studio practice, he is the Founder and Executive Director of Artaxis Organization Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization with over 900 members in over 50 countries worldwide. He was awarded tenure and promotion to Associate Professor at IU Southeast in 2014 and has been the recipient of two IU Trustees Teaching Awards, as well as four summer faculty fellowships to pursue his creative research.

A reception will be held after the speaking event at 4:30 p.m. in the MAC/Pace Galleries. Precarious Change, Jamaal Barber: Where Angels Go, and Multiformity: The Art of Leonard Baskin are on display simultaneously in the MAC/Pace Galleries through October 13.

City of Evansville Celebrates Storm Water Coordinator’s Achievement

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(September 21, 2023) — The City of Evansville is thrilled to announce that our Storm Water Coordinator, Karan Barnhill, has been honored with the 2023 Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (INAFSM) Excellence in Stormwater Management Award. This accolade was presented to Barnhill at the INAFSM Annual Conference held in Florence, Indiana.

Established in 1997, the Excellence in Stormwater Management Award is a testament to those who showcase an unwavering dedication to stormwater management. Recognizing either an exemplary program or a noteworthy individual, this award is conferred upon those affiliated with the state or local government who have steadfastly demonstrated leadership in stormwater management. Recipients of this honor embody INAFSM’s vision of fostering sound water resources management within the State of Indiana.

Barnhill’s approach to stormwater management was particularly highlighted during her nomination. She was lauded for her efforts in forging collaborations with neighboring towns, cities, and local universities. This partnership created a platform where ideas and assistance could be mutually exchanged.

“I am genuinely humbled by this recognition,” said Barnhill. “Working efficiently as a one-person department for years, my goal has always been to serve our community to the best of my ability. To be recognized for these efforts is gratifying.”

About City of Evansville Storm Water Management

The City of Evansville operates a robust stormwater management program, underlining its commitment to the protection and betterment of local water resources. The program is designed to mitigate the environmental and health effects of storm water runoff.

Photos from the award presentation:  City of Evansville Celebrates Storm Water Coordinator’s Achievement

 

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