With the high temperatures forecasted for this Friday, the Oliver’s Heroes board has made the decision to cancel the Friday golf scramble.
The event will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience.
EWSU Announces Temporary Disinfectant Switch Starting August 28
 (EVANSVILLE, IN) – Twice a year, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) temporarily changes the disinfectant used in the water treatment process. The next switch will begin on Monday, August 28, and continue until Monday, October 16.Â
Some EWSU customers may notice a slight change in the taste and odor of their tap water during this period. The switch to free chlorine from the regularly used disinfectant chloramine is a common preventive maintenance practice to keep water mains clean and free of potentially harmful bacteria. The temporary change will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe drinking water to EWSU customers throughout the year.Â
Here’s what you should knowÂ
• What is Chloramine?Â
Chloramine is a disinfectant used in drinking water to remove bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. It is made up of chlorine and ammonia. EWSU has used chloramine as the disinfectant in its water treatment process since 1999.Â
• What is Free Chlorine?Â
Free chlorine is a slightly more potent disinfectant than chloramine, and it is used to remove more resistant bacteria and viruses that may be found in the water distribution system.Â
• Why would EWSU Convert from Chloramines to Free Chlorine?Â
State drinking water guidelines recommend that utilities using chloramine periodically switch to free chlorine for a while. The temporary use of chlorine will ensure that a proper disinfectant level is maintained throughout the network of water mains and pipes that deliver your drinking water.Â
Free chlorine is a more aggressive disinfectant than chloramine. This temporary change in the water treatment process denies bacteria the ability to form resistance to the usual disinfection treatment process. Switching to free chlorine is a proactive step to maintain optimal disinfectant levels in the water distribution system.Â
As always, the drinking water will be regularly monitored to ensure that the water delivered meets or exceeds federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. 2Â
• Why Does EWSU Use Chloramines Most of the Year?Â
While chlorine is an effective disinfectant, chlorine alone creates byproducts that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates. These byproduct levels can be significantly and cost-effectively reduced through the use of chloramine. Also, chloramine has less smell than chlorine and remains in the distribution system longer to prevent bacterial growth. As such, chloramine is a better long-term choice as a regular disinfectant.Â
• Will I Notice a Difference in My Water?Â
During this period, some customers may notice a slight change in the taste or odor of their tap water. Free chlorine may have more of a chemical odor, slightly like that of swimming pool water. Each customer has their sensitivity level to the taste or odor of free chlorine. Many detect no change at all. The mild chlorine taste and odor are typical and pose no health risk.Â
• Are Free Chlorine and Chloraminated Water Safe?Â
Yes, chlorine and chloramine are effective and safe for people and animals for drinking, cooking, bathing, watering the garden, and all other standard uses. However, precautions should be taken to remove or neutralize chloramine and free chlorine during the kidney dialysis process, when preparing water for fish tanks and ponds, and businesses requiring highly processed water. A dichlorination procedure optimized for chloramine removal will work equally well with free chlorine.Â
People and businesses that typically take special precautions to remove chloramine from tap water (such as dialysis centers, medical facilities, and aquatic pet owners) should continue to take the same precautions during the temporary switch from chloramine to free chlorine.Â
Most customers will not need to take precautions as the water remains safe to drink and is treated according to state and federal standards.Â
• Information for Kidney Dialysis PatientsÂ
Just like chloramines, free chlorine must be removed from water used in kidney dialysis machines. EWSU has contacted representatives from the medical community to inform them of this temporary conversion. We advise dialysis patients to call their physicians or dialysis centers if there are any questions.Â
• Information for Fish OwnersÂ
Like chloramine, free chlorine is toxic to fish. Therefore, fish owners need to remove chlorine, ammonia, and chloramine from the water before using it with tropical fish. Local pet stores carry water conditioners that remove chloramine and free chlorine. If customers have questions, we recommend contacting their pet store for information and detailed instructions.Â
USI sets up 2023 season at Indiana Invitational
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball kicks off the 2023 campaign this weekend at the Indiana Invitational at Wilkinson Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. The Screaming Eagles will face a trio of opponents starting with the University of New Hampshire and Radford University on Friday, August 25 at noon and 3 p.m. respectively then Indiana University on Saturday, August 26 at 9 a.m.
Game Coverage
Information about USI Volleyball, including live stats, video, and audio broadcasts, is available on USIScreamingEagles.com.
Tickets
For more information about Indiana Invitational ticket prices, follow this link.
Screaming Eagles Headlines:
New Year, New Fortunes. The Screaming Eagles look to improve off last year’s NCAA DI inaugural season, going 1-28 overall and 1-17 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
You Have To #OVCit. The Eagles are in their second season in NCAA Division I and the OVC. USI is looking for their first conference tournament berth in the DI era.
New Faces. USI has added five newcomers to the roster: Leah Coleman, Ellie Marbet, Mariah Minor, Jillian Moonan, and Maeve Moonan. The Eagles also hired first-year head coach Jeffrey Aucoin as the 13th head coach in program history.
Preseason Poll and All-OVC. Senior Leah Anderson scored enough votes to land herself on the Preseason All-OVC Team. The Eagles were picked to finish last out of 11 teams within the conference.
Conference Top 10. The Eagles ended last season with four players ranked in the top 10 within the OVC in five categories. Senior Leah Anderson stood fourth in points/set (3.77), fifth in kills/set (3.24), and 10th in digs/set (2.95). Junior Carly Sobieralski ranked sixth in assists/set (6.32) with junior Paris Downing sitting ninth in blocks/set (0.99). Sophomore Keira Moore kicked off her collegiate career with a 3.87 digs/set average, ranking seventh.
Team Leaders. Senior Leah Anderson led the group with 347 kills, 316 digs, and 28 service aces. Junior Carly Sobieralski took the reins as the setter, earning 512 assists. Junior Paris Downing handled the front lines for USI, tallying 92 total blocks.
All-Conference Selection. Senior Leah Anderson nabbed the program’s first-ever All-OVC honor, securing second-team accolades.
Schedule Forecast. The Eagles’ 2023 campaign will consist of 12 home, 13 away, and four neutral matches. USI will also host a four-team tournament in September. The conference slate will feature nine home and nine away matches including the OVC Championship in late November.
Eagles in the Classroom. 10 Eagles scored OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll accolades after earning a 3.25 or higher GPA during the 2022-23 academic year.
History in Progress. Senior Leah Anderson will look to leave her mark as one of the greatest in USI Volleyball history. She enters the 2023 season ranked No. 3 all-time at USI with 167 career service aces, No. 7 with 1,231 kills, and No. 10 with 1,106 digs. The outside hitter became the 15th player to reach 1,000 kills, the 13th player to reach 1,000 digs, and the fifth player in program history to reach both feats. She has joined an elite group that includes Shannon Wells, Jamie Roth, Danielle Peter, and Leeanne Gross in the 1,000 kills/1,000 digs club.
About New Hampshire. The Wildcats finished last season 19-10 overall with a 6-5 record in the America East Conference. UNH was picked to finish third in the America East Conference. The Wildcats ended the year with 1,208 kills, 1,087 assists, 1,501 digs, 220 blocks, and 183 aces. UNH’s 1.76 aces per set margin ranked 37th in the nation last year. With an opponent attacking percentage of 0.167 in 2022, the Wildcats ranked 21st in NCAA DI. The USI, UNH match will be the first match of the season for both teams.
Leading the Wildcats. Senior Hannah Serbousek returns to the squad after throwing down a team-high 225 kills last season. Senior Jamison White held the second-most assists with 274 while sophomore Avery LePore served up a team-leading 28 aces. Defensively, senior Mia Pagliarini nabbed 294 digs while senior Kelly Kaufmann earned 82 total blocks.
About Radford. The Highlanders look to improve off last season’s 12-16 overall record and 8-8 Big South Conference mark. The team is predicted to finish fourth in the Big South Conference. Radford captured a five-set victory over OVC foe, UT Martin, to kick off 2022. In 2022, the Highlanders earned 1,187 kills, 1,113 assists, 1,632 digs, 171 total blocks, and 128 aces. Radford’s 16 digs per set marked 43rd best in the NCAA while an opponent hitting percentage of 0.185 stood 69th in DI. The USI, Radford match will be the first for the Highlanders in 2023.
Leading the Highlanders. Radford’s top-three attackers from last season are no longer on the roster so junior Sophie Paspal will lead the charge at the net on both ends after tallying 177 kills and 65 blocks in 2022. Senior Shelby Hernandez was a team leader in two categories after securing 420 digs and 25 aces. Sophomore Jackeline Nerro will step up after an impressive 402 assists season, second-most on the squad.
About Indiana. The Hoosiers were split last season, going 16-16 overall and 9-11 in the Big Ten Conference. The team is predicted to finish eighth in the conference. Indiana was able to get the best of OVC rival, Tennessee Tech, in three sets. The Hoosier know how to split the gaps from the line, serving up the 12th most team aces (218) and the 33rd highest ace per set margin (1.77) in the country.
Leading the Hoosiers. Junior Mady Saris returns to the squad after posting the most points on the team and the 67th most points in the NCAA DI (489). Saris secured the most kills on the team with 427, 69th most in the country. Junior Camryn Haworth set the Hoosiers up in the passing game, earning 1,111 assists, good enough for 59th most in the nation. Haworth also nabbed a team-leading 0.40 aces per set while posting the lone triple-double.
Welcome to Division I. USI Board of Trustees voted unanimously in January 2022 to transition to NCAA Division I athletics beginning in the fall of 2022. The Eagles are a full-time member of the OVC and will face Division I opponents during the regular season for just the second time in program history. The Eagles previously spent 42 seasons in NCAA Division II.
Jagoe Homes Plans New Community in Evansville, IN
Evansville, INDIANA – Jagoe Homes has announced Goldfinch Cove, a new community on Evansville’s northeast side.
Goldfinch Cove will be an excellent place to call home, offering the luxury of tranquil living with a sense of suburban life in Northeast Evansville. Area schools include the North High School District, along with shopping, restaurants, and Evansville Regional Airport nearby.
Traveling North on I-69, take the Boonville-New Harmony Road exit. Turn left (west) onto Boonville-New Harmony Road and continue to Green River Road. Turn left (south) onto Green River Road, and Goldfinch Cove will be located on the east side of Green River Road, north of Huebner Lane.
Your dream home will be just minutes away, with quick access to I-69 and Hwy. 57. Nearby activities include Deaconess Sports Park, McCutchanville Park, Vanderburgh 4-H Center, and Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area.
Jagoe Homes prides itself on providing an atmosphere of worry-free living, creating more time for relaxation, family, and all the other important areas of your life. All new Jagoe Homes are built ENERGY SMART and TECH SMART and include a 2/10 Home Buyers Warranty.
Prospective Homebuyers and Realtors interested in this new community are encouraged to sign-up for the Jagoe Homes priority email list to inform you first of:
- Updates on Community Progress
- Floorplans and Options
- Pricing
- Available Home Sites
USI Athletics welcomes Bruner as Director of Ticketing
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana Athletics announced the addition of Blake Bruner as the Director of Ticketing for the Screaming Eagles.
Bruner will serve as the direct contact for season tickets, group outings, and all ticket operations within the ticket office.
Bruner graduated from USI in 2015 with a sports management degree along with business marketing and intercollegiate athletics minors.
Bruner’s previous experience includes consecutive summer internships with the Evansville Otters and the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach. He then became a ticket sales account executive with the Evansville IceMen. That led to assuming the role of Assistant General Manager with the Evansville Thunderbolts hockey team. Bruner joined USI after five years as a personal banker and mortgage specialist with Old National Bank.
Bruner is excited to be back on campus in a position where he can service USI’s fans and students, stating, “I look forward to making the ticket-buying experience as seamless as possible and increasing sales for all of our ticketed events.”
Bruner resides in Evansville with his wife, Alexis, who also graduated from USI in 2015. They enjoy spending time with their family and two dogs, Bolt and Zoey.
Ivy Tech Community College Hires Gary Conley
Evansville, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has announced Cary Conley as its new Director of Admissions and Enrollment.
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Conley earned a bachelor’s degree in Earth Science from Morehead State University. He also holds a master’s degree in Secondary Science Education from the University of Southern Indiana.
Conley most recently served as director of adult education at Garden City Community College in Kansas. Prior to that he spent 15 years in a variety of student services roles at Henderson Community College in Kentucky.
TRAVELING EXHIBIT COMING SOON TO CMOE!
Wallace & Gromitâ„¢: Get Cracking! is coming to the Children’s Museum of Evansville!
Wallace & Gromit™: Get Cracking!, an interactive exhibit based on popular film and television characters, will open at the Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) on September 23, 2023. This brand-new exhibit, created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Aardman, runs through January 7, 2024.
In this hands-on exhibit, visitors enter the North England home of cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his loyal and intelligent dog, Gromit. Designed for children ages 3 through 9, Wallace & Gromitâ„¢: Get Cracking! builds on problem-solving themes found throughout the films in fun, engaging ways.
In Wallace’s world, inventions and contraptions often go terribly – but hilariously! – wrong, providing a natural opportunity to explore themes around problem-solving and resilience in a safe and lighthearted manner. Through a mix of unique and meaningful experiences, the exhibit focuses on STEM-based problem-solving, with the aim of making the problem-solving process explicit.
2024 MVC Baseball Championship is coming to Evansville
UE partners with Evansville Regional Sports Commission
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – It was less than three months ago that the University of Evansville baseball team made a run to the deciding game of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Next year, the Purple Aces will have the opportunity to take the conference crown on their home field as the MVC announced German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium as the host of the 2024 championship.
Purple Aces Head Baseball Coach Wes Carroll and multiple supporters have put in countless hours of work to bring the MVC Championship onto the University of Evansville campus for the first time. Evansville hosted the 1998 championship at Bosse Field. The 2020 opening of German American Bank at Charles H. Braun Stadium was an important step taking the facility to the next level with a full Astroturf field and other renovations.  The recent renovations to the facility, the partnership with the City of Evansville and the Evansville Sports Commission (ERSC) put UE in a position to secure the bid.
“I would like to thank MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson and the rest of the MVC Leadership team for their confidence in us putting on an excellent Championship for everyone. This announcement is the culmination of a complete group effort,†UE Director of Athletics Ziggy Siegfried said.  “Also, a special thank you to the Evansville Regional Sports Commission and Executive Director Brandon McClish for stepping up their partnership with us to help bring the MVC Championship to Evansville.â€
“Coach Carroll and multiple supporters have worked tirelessly to put the program and facility in a position to host the tournament,†Siegfried added. “This is an opportunity for our program to take a significant step forward. We are grateful to the ERSC, Dunn Hospitality Group, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and everyone else who helped to make this a reality. This accomplishment is also a testament to the baseball student-athletes and coaches over the years who have worked to establish our program as one of the best in the MVC.â€
Eight of the league’s 10 teams qualify for the double-elimination tournament, which is set for May 21-25, 2024.
“Evansville Regional Sports Commission worked collectively with the University of Evansville and many of our community supporters to secure the bid to host the MVC Baseball Championship,†McClish exclaimed. “The MVC is one of the premier baseball conferences in the country and this was a collaborative effort between ERSC, UE, and the City of Evansville to bring this high-profile event to our city.â€
Bringing an event of this magnitude to the area provides benefits to city’s economy including increased occupancy hotels and additional revenue for restaurants. Dunn Hospitality Group stepped up as the lead hotel partner and is preparing to welcome teams and fans next spring. Those impacts were recognized by Mayor Winnecke.
“We are thrilled to be selected as the host city for the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship,†said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “Evansville’s strong tradition of supporting collegiate sports makes us an ideal location for this event.â€
Coach Carroll directed his team to 37 victories in the spring of 2023 and is set up to make another run to the tournament title. The 37 victories were the most for Evansville since 2006 and the appearance in the MVC Tournament final was also the first since 2006.
“I want to thank the MVC for awarding us this great opportunity. This has been many years in the making and I’m grateful to all the people who helped make this happen,†Carroll exclaimed. “The MVC tournament is such a great event that our fans and community will enjoy. Our student-athletes are fired up and we will be ready to showcase our program on this stage.â€
Men’s soccer opens 2023 season at home against Bellarmine
UE set for an opening day rematch with nearby ASUN opponent
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team will kick-off the 2023 regular-season on Thursday night, as the Purple Aces host the Bellarmine Knights. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. CT from Arad McCutchan Stadium.
| Evansville vs. Bellarmine | Thursday, August 23 | 7Â PM CT | |
| Site | Location | Arad McCutchan Stadium | Evansville, Ind. |
| Links | 7 PM CT:  Live Stats | TV: NONE | Radio: NONE |
| Follow the Aces | Men’s Soccer Site |  Twitter  |  Instagram |
Evansville returns 25 players from last season’s squad, led by 2022 Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year, Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain/Almeria). Barragan was the Aces lone representative on the MVC Preseason Team as voted on by league coaches. Evansville’s returners include seven consistent starters from the 2022 season along with almost all of the teams’ goal scoring. Along with returning over half of its roster, the Aces have added a deep 2023 class of 15 players with 12 true freshman and three sophomore transfers.
Bellarmine is a familiar opening opponent for UE, as the two teams met to open the 2022 season as well. In their meeting a year ago, the game ended in a draw after a penalty kick from the Knights tied the game in the final 10 minutes. Evansville had the upper hand for most of the 2022 game and will look to seal the deal in the 2023 opener.
Following last year’s match, Bellarmine went 6-4-8 for its first winning season at the NCAA Division I level after moving to the highest level in 2020. The Knights made it all the way to the ASUN Tournament semifinals in 2022 along with four players recognized with postseason honors. Bellarmine played two exhibition contests against Oakland City and Xavier to warm up for the 2023 season.
Thursday night’s opener will not have video coverage. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.
USI College of Liberal Arts presents the “Renaissance Challenge” for freshmen students
This Fall Semester, freshmen from all University of Southern Indiana colleges will have the unique opportunity to participate in the “Renaissance Challenge,†encouraging them to meet new people and do things they have never done before with the help from faculty, community members and local organizations.
The challenges this year include performing 10 minutes of stand-up comedy, calculating and reducing your carbon footprint, completing mental health first aid training and becoming a philanthropist. The goals for the “Renaissance Challenge†are lifelong learning-based, focused on acquiring practical skills, learning about different cultures, exploring the community, global awareness and staying informed.
Each challenge includes resources and special events to inspire and inform students about their chosen challenge. For example, Lindsay Locasto, President of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of 7 Sisters, an opioid awareness non-profit organization, will speak to students about being a philanthropist and making a positive impact in the community.
Each semester, students are asked to complete two of the four challenges and submit a self-reflection. Students who complete four challenges in the Fall and the Spring will be invited to a recognition dinner in May where their projects will be showcased.
The kick-off event will be held in the Labyrinth outside of the Liberal Arts Center during the Fall Student Involvement Fair from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, August 30.