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Blazers drop first game of the season in five-set thriller at Jefferson College

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HILLSBORO, Mo. – The Vincennes University volleyball team suffered their first loss of the 2023 season Tuesday night in a very evenly matched road showdown with Jefferson College.

The Blazers fell to the Vikings 25-22, 25-27, 20-25, 26-24, 14-16.

The two teams set the tone early for how closely contested this match would be, with the two teams trading side outs for most of the opening set.

VU was the first to break away, using a 9-2 scoring run to take an 18-13 lead, before Jefferson answered right back with a 6-0 run to take the lead back at 19-18.

Vincennes would swing the momentum back with three straight points and end up holding on to the lead to close out set one 25-22 and take a 1-0 match lead.

The Vikings looked to respond quickly on their home floor and jumped out to an early lead in set two.

The Blazers trailed by six before using a massive 8-0 scoring run to take the lead at 19-17.

Jefferson College would outscore the Blazers 6-1 to take the lead back, before VU answered with four straight to force overtime in set two.

The Vikings would close out the second set on a 4-1 scoring run and even the match by taking set two over the Blazers 27-25.

Jefferson looked to continue to ride this momentum into set three and again build an early lead and growing their lead to 20-9 in the third set.

VU would look to rally back, using small scoring runs and a big 5-0 scoring burst to cut the deficit to four before JeffCo closed out the third set 25-20 and took a 2-1 match lead over Vincennes.

Set four was back to the back-and-forth battle that we saw in set one, with VU looking to force a fifth set.

Vincennes would get a lead late after outscoring the Vikings 8-2 to take a 19-16 advantage, before Jefferson College answered back with a 5-1 run of their own to grab the lead back at 21-20.

The Vikings had an opportunity and served match point before VU closed out the fourth set with three straight points, taking set four in overtime and forcing a winner-take-all fifth set 26-24.

In the decisive fifth set, the Blazers carried their momentum from the previous set, quickly building an early lead with four straight points to start the set and holding on to a 7-3 lead.

Jefferson would swing the momentum back on their home floor by outscoring the Blazers 8-2 and taking an 11-9 lead before VU looked to answer back again and evened the score at 14-14, forcing overtime for the third time in the match.

Jefferson College was able to close out the Trailblazers in overtime however, scoring two unanswered to take set five 16-14 and the match 3-2.

“You don’t know the identity of a team until they face adversity,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “So, we came away today with a bit of an idea on our mindset. We didn’t come out ahead in the final score, but we fought them on every point and set and showed a lot of heart. We look forward to this level of competition.”

The Trailblazers offense was led by a career night by sophomore Paige Parlanti (Las Vegas, Nev.) who led the Blazers with 28 kills, one shy of her career-high, 33 digs, setting a new career-high, four aces, two blocks and two set assists.

Parlanti was joined by fellow sophomore Audrey Buis (Franklin, Ind.) who also recorded a double-double, with 14 kills, 15 digs, three blocks, two aces and one set assist.

Freshman Isadora Dias (Rio Grande de Norte, Brazil) also crossed into double-digit kills Tuesday night, ending with 12 kills, two blocks, one dig and one set assist.

Freshman Laura Tavares (Merida, Venezuela) ended her night with seven kills, three blocks, two digs and two set assists.

Sophomore setter Maecy Johnson (Chrisman, Ill.) also had a career night, recording her first collegiate double-double with 25 set assists, 10 digs and two kills.

Freshman setter Libby Mehringer (Jasper, Ind.) was very close to matching Johnson with a double-double of her own, Mehringer recorded 25 set assists, nine digs, three aces and one kill.

Sophomore Kennedy Sowell (Effingham, Ill.) and freshman Allison Czyzewski (Louisville, Ill.) helped control the net in the blocking game with Sowell finishing with a team-high four blocks, four digs, one kill and one set assist, while Czyzewski ended with three blocks and one kill.

Sophomore libero Morgan Netcott (Montague, Mich.) led the back row defense all night, finishing with a team-high 36 digs and three set assists. Freshman Grace Flexter (Oblong, Ill.) also entered the match Tuesday and recorded one dig.

“Paige was just next level on her offense,” Sien added. “She hit everywhere along the net and in the back row. They had no answer for her all night. The setting was balanced as Maecy and Libby ran an efficient offense.”

“When the block does their job and funnels the hits to our defenders on the wings, Morgan had some big numbers on defense as it is hard to put a ball down against her,” Sien said. “

The Trailblazers will again be on the road this weekend when VU heads to Perrysburg, Ohio to take part in the Owens C.C. Tournament hosted by Owens Community College Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday. Sept. 2.

Vincennes will again face some very tough competition in Ohio, beginning with facing the defending NJCAA Division II National Champions and current No. 6-ranked Richard Bland College at 10 a.m. eastern on Friday. VU will close out the first day of action against Hagerstown Community College at 3:15 p.m. eastern.

Day two will set the Blazers again face an NJCAA Division II Top-15-ranked opponent, this time in the form of No. 14-ranked St Johns River State at 9 a.m. eastern Saturday, before ending the weekend against Oakland Community College at 12:30 p.m. eastern.

“We have to maintain a high degree of serve receive and sideout offense,” Sien added. “Jefferson made several runs at us that we have to learn to limit. Our blocking was good later in the match but has to be good right at the go.”

“But those are things that we will work on and improve,” Sien said. “I do know this team cannot wait to hit the court Friday in Ohio. They just want to use the things they learned tonight and to prove themselves as a group of good players and a good team.”

BOX SCORE

VUVB (4-1, 3-0) – 25   25   20   26   14

Jefferson College – 22   27    25   24   16

INDIVIDUAL STATS

Grace Flexter – 1 dig

Audrey Buis – 18 points, 2 aces, 14 kills, 1 solo block, 2 block assists, 15 digs, 1 set assist

Morgan Netcott – 36 digs, 3 set assists

Paige Parlanti – 33 points, 4 aces, 28 kills, 2 block assists, 33 digs, 2 set assists

Isadora Dias – 13.5 points, 12 kills, 1 solo block, 1 block assist, 1 dig, 1 set assist

Allison Czyzewski – 2.5 points, 1 kill, 3 block assists

Maecy Johnson – 2 points, 2 kills, 10 digs, 25 set assists

Kennedy Sowell – 3.5 points, 1 kill, 1 solo block, 3 block assists, 4 digs, 1 set assist

Laura Tavares – 9 points, 7 kills, 1 solo block, 2 block assists, 2 set assists

Libby Mehringer – 4 points, 3 aces, 1 kill, 9 digs, 25 set assists

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Letter to the Editor:  E-Rep, “No Political Group”

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By Former State Representative Gail Riecken

This past week County Commissioners voted to award E-Rep several hundred thousand dollars to support their work attracting industry growth and jobs.  That award could be funding or could have the appearance of funding a political action arm of E-Rep. And that is why I am writing.

Financial support of E-Rep is customary funding but a political action arm is not. Here’s why.

E-Rep receives taxpayer monies and taxpayer-awarded monies cannot be used in the political process. I think even the appearance that members of E-Rep might use public money to promote the political process should be avoided.

Their attorney did try to assure Commissioners in the meeting that the monies and groups are entirely separate, but there is no way to avoid any co-mingling. I am thinking of the telephone, copier, computer, software, personnel, etc.

There was also a statement made at the meeting that I think is very curious and convinces me that adopting an advocacy group is the wrong direction for E-Rep.

The statement was made by E-Rep’s attorney. It is that the advocacy group is to be bipartisan. It should be. However, the fact their attorney thought he had to make a point about it makes me think E-Rep realizes the impression of partisanship is a worry to some members.  Understandably. These members know business and industry would look negatively at any appearance of partisanship in E-Rep or this new advocacy group.

If E-Rep wants political advocacy for some interest, members have the freedom to talk to individuals and organizations outside, not directly affiliated with E-Rep. Certainly, that would include elected officials, those representatives whom taxpayers already pay to devote their time and effort to helping our region grow.

Why not take another direction, E-Rep? There is a lot at stake. 

Evansville has lost its population over the last few years. The estimated population of 2022  is 115,749; the population in 2020 was 117, 291, about the same as 10 years preceding. We need everyone working together for economic growth, and working above board, and that means staying above any appearance of being involved in the political process.

E-Rep initiating a political advocacy arm, even if they say funding is totally separate from taxpayer monies, is just not worth it.

But don’t let me stop here. City Council has once again shown their lack of concern for taxpayers with the establishment of yet another TIF district. I know about Tax Incremental Financing. It was developed when I was on City Council. Basically, what TIFs do is grab property tax dollars in a defined area for a specific purpose. What happens, though, is that other taxpayers have to make up the loss of monies for services paid by those property taxes.  

TIFs aren’t sold that way, but that is what happens! Now if the project in a district increases property taxes substantially to offset the TIF loss, supporters say “Job well done. The increased property taxes is paying the bills (bonds included).” But, tell me, why can’t the entire community agree to support and fund without the added bureaucracy of another tax layer. What do you think happens when property tax revenue in the TIF doesn’t pay for the increased tax burden of the project?

 Read about TIFS and you will understand. They can fund additional administration and sell bonds to fund projects. 

Someone needs to ask for a map of TIF districts in Evansville. Ask for a financial report on each one Take a look for yourself. Then you judge. One statement I read sums it up:

“In the long-term, however, TIFs can create tax revenue issues for local governments. They could’ve used the property taxes over the past 20 or 30 years for city-wide projects. Instead, they may need to raise other citizens’ taxes or take on additional debt to complete needed projects”

So when you think of TIFS, think of citywide projects you think should be supported and not special interest projects.

When you think of public advocacy groups like ERep, think of how they should be spending their time more productively than hiring attorneys to present before the County Commissioners on starting a political action group. They don’t need that to stand up to Center Point and I haven’t seen them do that yet!  You only have to see who one of the major funders is to understand that. 

 

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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting – August 29, 2023

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 AGENDA OF Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners August 29, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. Room 301, Civic Center Complex

  1. Call to Order
  2. Attendance
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Memoriam: Carroll Hickrod, Volunteer Old Courthouse Clockkeeper
  5. Action Items
    1. Engineer
      1. Notice to Bidders: VC23-08-01 “Concrete Street Repairs”
      2. Consulting Contract with RQAW Corporation for Boonville-New Harmony RoadBridge Replacement #252
      3. Interlocal Agreement with City of Evansville for Cost Sharing of PavementSealing
      4. Administrative Settlement: Boonville-New Harmony Road Parcel 33
      5. SJCA, Inc. Supplemental Agreement No. 3 – Boonville-New Harmony RoadBridge #252
      6. Sidewalk Waiver Request: Milestone Subdivision – 16880 N. US Highway 41
      7. Change Order: VC22-06-01 “Milling and Resurfacing of Vanderburgh CountyRoads”
      8. Change Order: VC23-04-02 “Young Road Lift Station and Sewer Extension”
      9. Street Plan for Milestone Subdivision
    2. Computer Services

1. Granicus Agreement – Send Agenda (Media Manager)

C. Health Department

  1. Renewal of Clinical Education Agreement Between USI and Vanderburgh CountyHealth Department
  2. IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #65217 Amendment #1 – Women, Infants, andChildren (WIC)
  3. Approval of Ascension St. Vincent to Provide Flu Shots to County Employees
  4. Interlocal Agreement with Dubois County for Pre to 3 Program Services

D. Superior Court
1. Detention Services Agreement: Evansville Rescue Mission d/b/a Youth Care

Center

  1. Lease Agreement Between the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County andVeterans Council of Vanderburgh County
  2. Application for Abutting Property Owner to Purchase County Owned Property

1. 821 E Mulberry St. – Parcel ID 82-06-29-023-004.027-029: Angela Bullock G. Request to Vacate the Platted Right-of-Way for Ariel Court in Char-Mar Estates

Subdivision
1. First Reading of Vacation Ordinance CO.V-09-23-002: Request to Vacate the

Platted Right-of-Way for Ariel Court in Char-Mar Estates Subdivision

Drainage Board Immediately Following

2. Permission to Advertise Notice of Public Hearing

  1. Resolution No. CO.R-08-23-012 – Resolution Concerning County Commissioner MeetingDates for 2024
  2. Ordinance No. CO.08-23-018 – Title 17.36.020 Improvement Location Permits
  3. Ordinance No.08-23-019 – Tenth Amendment to ARPA Coronavirus Local FiscalRecovery Fund Utilization Plan

6. Department Head Reports

A. Burdette Park
1. 2023 Aquatic Center Year End Report

7. New Business

A. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) 1. Facilities Master Plan

B. Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) 1. Ohio River Vision Strategic Plan

C. Approval of Rescheduling Board of Commissioners Meeting and Petitions for County Rezoning Scheduled for November 28, 2023 to December 5, 2023

D. Pigeon Creek Watershed Development Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Friedman Park Event Center
2700 Park Blvd.

Newburgh, IN 47630

8. Old Business

A. State of the County Address – September 5, 2023
Old National Events Plaza, Ballroom
Guests’ Lunch: $22.00
Register Online: evansvillerotary.com/luncheon-registration/

9. Consent Items

  1. Approval of August 8th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
  2. Approval of August 9th Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes – Pigeon CreekWatershed Development Commission
  3. Employment Changes
  4. Auditor

1. Claims Voucher Reports

  1. August 7, 2023 – August 11, 2023
  2. August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023
  3. August 21, 2023 – August 25, 2023

E. Clerk

  1. July 2023 Monthly Report
  2. Old National Events Plaza Waiver Request

i. Poll Worker Training for 2023 Municipal Election

F. Engineer
1. Report & Claims

G. Treasurer

  1. June 2023 Monthly Report
  2. July 2023 Innkeepers Tax Report
    Drainage Board Immediately Following
  1. Assessor
    1. Surplus Request
  2. Council
    1. Letter to Council to hire Commissioners’ Office Administrative Assistant 2. Letter to Council to hire Commissioners’ Office Part-Time Office Assistant
  3. The Arc of Evansville
    1. Report of Activities – July 2023
  4. No Sales Selection for Evansville Land Bank Corporation

Appointments
Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP)

i. Justin Elpers
Vanderburgh County Board of Health

i. Margaret Musgrave
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Building Authority Board of Trustees

i. Aaron Gabe

  1. Jacob’s Village Thank You Letter
  2. City Purchasing Department

1. Request for Proposal: Janitorial Supplies and Equipment

10. Rezoning

A. First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-6-2023
Petitioner: Indiana University Foundation (for Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores) Address: Old Hwy. 57 & I-69/SR 57
Request: Change from Ag to C-4 with UDC

11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UE Graduate Recognized for Theatre Contributions Nationwide

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (08/28/2023)

Lizzie Tredinnick ’18 will always remember her time at the University of Evansville (UE). The theatre design major knew that UE was the place to call home for her college years from the moment she stepped on campus.

“I really enjoyed the area and liked how easily accessible campus was,” said Tredinnick. “I remember having my interview in Chicago with the late John David Lutz and Sharla Cowden and just remember I got a good feeling from both of them, the connections they had were extremely important.”

Originally born in Minneapolis, Tredinnick spent most of her childhood in Madison, Wisconsin. She said Evansville’s name came up numerous times when she was looking around at institutions to study at.

“I knew I was looking for a smaller school that did not have a theatre graduate program, and my mother who has many connections to the theatre world had asked around what is a small school with a good reputation, and Evansville came up quite a few times and after doing several tours of schools, I really liked the vibe of Evansville,” said Tredinnick.

During her time at UE, Tredinnick was focused on advancing her academic and her real-world experiences. She held several internships including with Hope Summer Repertory Theatre in Holland, Michigan, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.

After graduation, her work would take her to New York City, where she helped in various roles working for the Hello, Dolly! Production.

“UE connections helped me get there,” explained Tredinnick. She continued to pursue her dreams and eventually began working for Evergreene Architectual Arts by focusing on removing latex boring paints to reveal original finishes at the downtown Chicago Cultural Center.

“It was a fun contrast to work on something that will be there for years and years,” she said.

Eventually, Tredinnick landed a gig working as a painter in the scene shop at the Santa Fe Opera. She is currently swapping between that job and as an Assistant Scenic Artist with the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) in Minneapolis. She started at the CTC in 2022, which remains the flagship theatre for young audiences in North America.

Tredinnick said she loves the work she does because it makes an impact on not only her life, but the lives of those around her.

“It’s nice to be able to create something that goes on stage and tells the story, I enjoy being a part of that story,” said Tredinnick. “Having a hand in the setting is awesome for the kids that see it and follow along and are interacting by asking questions and going home and asking questions and learning about the world around them, that’s really something I love.”

That transformation of a set is something Tredinnick said makes each day unique.

“I love it because you can fully transform something into something that looks different and really cool, it’s like having a magic wand in the shape of the paintbrush and I have a lot of fun strategizing the best way to make this happen and make it look like something that is different,” Tredinnick said.

Gov. Holcomb announces JAG Indiana to double workforce program across Indiana 

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INDIANAPOLIS– Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the goal to expand Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) to 250 programs in Indiana by the 2024-2025 school year. The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has partnered with the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) who will invest more than $23.1 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grants to realize this expansion from 125 to 250 programs in the state.

“Every day, Indiana’s JAG program is helping more Hoosier students achieve their career and personal goals—all while helping ensure our state is prepared to meet 21st century workforce demands,” Gov. Holcomb said. “With this expansion, more Hoosier communities and schools will be taking advantage of JAG’s proven results and experience the positive effects of partnerships at the state, regional and local levels.”

JAG is a resiliency-building workforce program that helps Hoosier high school students encountering significant barriers to graduation learn in-demand employability skills and receive career exploration and coaching experiences. JAG programming provides a structured bridge to successful post-secondary education and workforce opportunities. Administered by DWD, JAG Indiana has served 40,000 Hoosier youth and graduated more than 95% of its students from high school since its inception in 2006.

This partnership aims to launch 40 new JAG programs at Indiana high schools or college campuses by January 2024, another 45 programs by August 2024, and an additional 40 programs by January 2025. Once fully implemented, JAG Indiana’s footprint will double to impact an estimated 10,000 Hoosier high school students per year.

“The skills students obtain while in JAG go beyond just getting a job; they leave high school as leaders in their community, they’re more confident and they have a sense of purpose,” said DWD Commissioner Richard Paulk. “The growth of Indiana’s JAG program ensures opportunities for a new generation of student leaders across our state.”

JAG Indiana staff and leadership have been recognized as one of the top statewide programs, earning JAG National’s most prestigious award, the 6-for-6 Award. The award recognizes states surpassing graduation, further education and employment performance metrics set by the national organization. The accomplishments of the JAG Indiana class for the 2022-2023 school year included a 95% graduation rate, 83% full-time employment rate and 39% pursuing further education. In 2023, JAG Indiana’s graduating class earned more than $23.2 million in grants and scholarships.

“We are absolutely thrilled with the commitment of Governor Holcomb and the Department of Workforce Development to expand JAG Indiana programming to serve several more thousand youth across the state,” said incoming JAG National President and CEO Janelle Duray. “At JAG National, we know there is incredible need across the nation to ensure young people are connected to education and employment opportunities in their communities and provided the support needed to thrive, and our National Network of Affiliates are working hard to heed that call. Indiana is among those states leading the charge, and as a result, lives will be positively impacted and its employers, communities, and citizens will benefit.”

FSSA’s Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Vocational Rehabilitation program, in partnership with DWD, will continue to provide funding to support an increasing number of students with disabilities participating in JAG. The partnership, which is in its fifth year, contributes $1.5 million in federal funds per year to support students with disabilities in the program.

Expansion programs will be determined based on the following:

  • Schools that have already expressed interest in establishing a JAG program;
    • Schools with existing JAG programs that have at least an additional 40 students who will benefit from the program;
    • Schools with lower graduation rates and higher rates of Free-or-Reduced Lunch and/or special education cohorts;
  • Middle school pilot sites that align with existing JAG high school programming that focuses on study skills development, self-esteem and graduation pathways development to ensure successful transitions into high school; and
  • College Success Program expansion at post-secondary institution campuses; currently,

JAG has programs at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Vincennes University.

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