LETTER THE EDITOR: CITY PARKS ARE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH
written by Daniel Woods-Evansville
July 10, 2023.
Written by Daniel Woods
July 10, 2023
Otters mount comeback to sweep ThunderBolts
Evansville, Ind. – The Evansville Otters came from four runs down for a second straight night in a 7-4 victory over the WindyCity ThunderBolts Sunday evening.
With the win, Evansville completed their third sweep of the season and first since May.
The Otters used another big seventh inning to complete another comeback over the ThunderBolts. Trailing 4-2, Evansville plated five runs in the seventh.
Bryan Rosario started the inning with a walk. Noah Myers followed with a base hit and Kona Quiggle knocked home the first run on a single.
Ethan Skender then provided the game-winning swing, launching a ball to the right field wall for a two-RBI double to give the Otters the lead.
A Jeffrey Baez double down the left field line scored another run before a sacrifice fly capped the five run inning.
The Otters pitching staff dominated the ThunderBolts for much of Sunday evening. Evansville struck out a season high 17-batters and did not allow a hit over the last five innings.
Tyler Vail earned the winning decision, pitching two perfect innings while striking out five of six batters faced.
Windy City took an earlier 4-0 lead on two solo homers in the second and third inning followed by a two-run blast in the fourth.
Starter Zach Smith did not factor into the decision in five innings of work with eight strikeouts.
The Otters started their comeback in the fourth on a Dakota Phillips RBI base hit. Evansville added another run in the fifth, courtesy of a Skender double.
Leoni De La Cruz and Jake Polancic closed out the sweep for the Otters after Evansville took the lead. De La Cruz worked a perfect eighth inning.
Polancic earned his third save of the series and eighth of the year. He is now tied for the second-most saves in the Frontier League.
Skender led the Otters with three RBIs on two doubles. Baez and Myers both notched multi-hit days.
The Otters mashed 34 runs in the series with 14 doubles. At the Frontier League All-Star Break, Evansville is 3.5 games back of first place in the West Division in third place.
Evansville will send six players – Dakota Phillips, Noah Myers, Jeffrey Baez, Jomar Reyes, Tim Holdgrafer and Leoni De La Cruz – to Crestwood, Illinois for the Frontier League All-Star Game. The game will be televised on FloSports with first pitch slated for 6:30 PM CT on Wednesday, July 12th.
The Otters resume action on Friday, starting a three-game series at the Tri-City ValleyCats in Troy, New York. First pitch is 5:30 CT and the action can be heard on the Otters Digital Network.
All home and road Otters games this season are televised on FloSports with audio-only coverage available for free on the Evansville Otters YouTube page.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.
Obituary Of Betty Jane Hammer
Obituary Of Betty Jane Hammer
Betty Jane Hammer, 83, of Evansville, passed away July 8, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital surrounded by her family. Betty was born September 18, 1939, in Evansville to the late Frank and Louise (Reitz) Offerman.
Betty formerly worked as a long-distance operator at Indiana Bell and later worked in the marketing department. She and Les were members of the Evansville Country Club for over 50 years and enjoyed playing golf. She was a member of the McCutchanville Garden Club and enjoyed playing cards with her many friends. Betty and Les traveled the world. Her greatest joy in life was her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Lester of 54 years, son; Steven (Ashley) Hammer, grandchildren; Will and Addie Hammer.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 First Ave. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 14 at the funeral home.
The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Garrett officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Doctor Bedi, Doctor Patel, Doctor Reiti, Doctor Corbett, Kacy Jones NP, Kara Falls NP, and the St. Vincent cardiology group and IUC staff.
We would also like to thank the staff at Select Specialty Hospital for their care in Betty’s final days.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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 EPD K-9 TARO PASSES AWAY
 EPD K-9 TARO PASSES AWAY
Last night, just after 9:00 p.m., EPD K-9 Taro was off-duty at his home with his K-9 Handler. K-9 Taro saw a rabbit and chased it into the roadway.
Unfortunately, he ran out in front of an oncoming vehicle and was hit. EPD Officers and Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office blocked intersections so K-9 Taro could be transported as quickly as possible to the All Pet Emergency Clinic. Unfortunately, life-saving measures were unsuccessful and K-9 Taro passed away last night.Â
K-9 Taro was born on August 29, 2020, in the Czech Republic. K-9 Taro began his career with the Evansville Police Department in September 2021. He won 1st place in the USPCA Region 5 PD Trials last year in Middletown, Ohio, and again last month in Evansville.Â
A private service will be held for K-9 Taro and he will be laid to rest at the K-9 Cemetery at the FOP PAL Camp. Our condolences go out to K-9 Taro’s family. K-9 Taro will be deeply missed but never forgotten.Â
It Takes a Village Visits Willard Public Library
Join us at Willard Public Library on July 12, 2023, at 2 pm for an exciting event as part of the Summer Reading Program! It Takes A Village No-Kill Animal Shelter will be visiting the library, bringing along some adorable and adoptable pets. This unique opportunity allows children to interact with the pets, play with them, and learn about responsible pet care for dogs and cats.
The event aims to create awareness about animal welfare and the importance of providing a loving home for our furry friends. It Takes A Village’s knowledgeable staff will be present to guide children on how to care for pets and answer any questions they may have. Children will have the chance to learn about feeding, grooming, and providing a safe environment for animals.
Following the program, WPL will also be showing episodes of the beloved animated series, Bluey, in the story pit. Families can enjoy the heartwarming adventures of Bluey and her family as they explore the joys of friendship, imagination, and love.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to spend an afternoon with adorable pets, learn about responsible pet ownership, and enjoy some quality entertainment with Bluey at Willard Public Library. Mark your calendars for July 12th, 2023, at 2 pm, and get ready for a fun-filled day!
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet for the regularly scheduled Board meeting Monday, July 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Board meetings can also be observed by tuning to EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR or live streamed online at https://www.wpsrhd.com/.
Prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting, three members of the Board, along with district administrators, will hold a Town Hall beginning at 5:00 PM. This Town Hall is for Vanderburgh County residents to speak directly with Board members in attendance about issues involving EVSC schools. The Town Hall will be held in the Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Members of the public who would like to attend the Town Hall should register by completing the Town Hall Registration Form located on our website at district.evscschools.com.
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: Â EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
