The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Schroeder Conference Centre located in the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN.
The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is collective bargaining, (b)(2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (b)(2)(B); and job performance evaluation of individual employees (b)(9).
Florence, Ky. – The Evansville Otters scored five runs in the first three innings and recorded 14 total hits to beat the Florence Y’alls 9-3 in the series opener.
Evansville’s 14 hits tied for the second most in a game this season. The Otters scored runs in five innings.
Jomar Reyes led the way with a four-hit day and Jake Green hit his first professional career home run.
The Otters started early with a run in the first as Kona Quiggle doubled and scored on a Y’alls’ throwing error. Green then launched a two run homer over the left field wall in the second to extend the lead to three.
Evansville topped off the early surge in the third as Bryan Rosario’s base hit scored two.
Jhon Vargas earned the win from the mound. The righty pitcher was rolling early, not allowing a hit into the fourth inning. He finished with five strikeouts, allowing just three runs over five innings for his fourth win of the season.
Leoni De La Cruz was key out of the bullpen for Evansville. He entered with the bases loaded and nobody out in the sixth, the Y’alls best chance to rally. The lefty pitcher retired all three batters he faced to escape the jam without significant damage. He struck out the side in the seventh to finish with four strikeouts.
The Otters added two more runs in the sixth and again in the eighth. Reyes as part of his big day had a two-out RBI double down the left field line in the sixth.
Reyes’ extended his team high hit streak to 15 games and had his second four hit game of the season. Quiggle notched two doubles and scored three times.
Rosario stole two more bases to reach a league-leading 30 stolen bases on the year. He also made a full extension diving catch in left field in the second inning for one of the more impressive defensive plays of the Otters season.
Evansville looks to win the series tomorrow night against Florence. First pitch from Thomas More Stadium is at 5:36 PM CT with the Evansville broadcast 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.
Evansville, IN – June 23, 2023 – A new and exciting addition to Dinner on the Bridge and the culinary scene of downtown Evansville is coming this summer! The Old National Events Plaza has opened reservations for TheSummer Wine Series, offering dates this July through September 2023.
The Summer Wine Series presents a lighter foodie experience for the warmer months with four courses of fine cuisine curated by Noel Bilbro, Old National Events Plaza’s Executive Chef. Each dinner in the series will highlight wine selections from one of three nationally recognized wineries, along with a beautifully designed menu created to enhance the flavors of the featured wines.
The Summer Series transitions the learning experience from the food to the wine offerings. The Plaza’s in-house Sommelier and Director of Food and Beverage, Brittany Shouse, will guide guests through tasting notes. Shouse remarks, “Seasonal wine and dine opportunities are fun and allow us to connect our clients to the great brands we offer. Each of the wineries we’ll tour-by-taste during the summer series showcases beautiful and flavorful combinations that everyone will enjoy.â€
Guests will enjoy live music and the picturesque downtown scene from the skybridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Reservations are available for two, four, or six guests and include a signature welcome cocktail, four perfectly paired courses and wine pairings. Perks include educational wine presentations and a Q & A with our Executive Chef, plus takeaway recipes of Chef’s favorite menu items.
Ticket Information:
What:             Dinner on the Bridge – The Summer Wine Series
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Saturdays, July 15, August 26, and September 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Where:           Old National Events Plaza I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Reservations are $99.00 per guest, plus 8% tax. All packages include four dining courses, four wine pairings, and a signature welcome cocktail.
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square-feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
About ASM Global
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centres, and performing arts venues. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.
Join the magical harmony of music and literature as the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra brings their enchanting melodies to Willard Public Library. As a special event within our Summer Reading Program, the orchestra invites children of all ages to a mesmerizing performance on June 28, 2023, at 2pm.
Familiar tunes that children adore will fill the air, inviting young voices to sing along and embark on a delightful musical journey. This unique collaboration between the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Willard Public Library promises an unforgettable afternoon of imagination, creativity, and the joy of shared melodies.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the captivating magic of music and literature at the heart of your community.
Record score gives Petrova the win in prestigious event
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Continuing a stretch that has seen her win the Missouri Valley Conference Championship along with Freshman of the Year honors, University of Evansville golfer Kate Petrova put forth a record-breaking effort to win the 2023 Russian Amateur Golf Championship.
“I am extremely excited and proud to win this tournament,†Petrova said. “I feel like the mental part of my game was very good this week and helped my performance, especially when it came to putting.â€
Petrova’s victory came in record-breaking fashion. Completing the four rounds of play with a score of 275, she recorded the lowest score in the history of the event. Her score was 13 under par. Setting an early tone, Petrova carded a 6-under 66 in the first round before adding a 2-under 70 and another 66 in the third round. Completing the final 18 holes with a 73, Petrova defeated her nearest competition by seven strokes.
“I know she is very proud and excited to win this tournament,†Purple Aces Head Golf Coach John Andrews said. “Although I didn’t get to see her play, I know that she played world class golf to not only win the championship but to set a new tournament scoring record and win by 7 strokes. What a great accomplishment for Kate!â€
Gorki Golf Resort in the Leningrad region of Russia was the host course for the event, which ran from Tuesday through Friday. Petrova was not the only UE representative in the tournament as future Aces Evgenia “Jane†Grankina played for the ladies while Daniil Romashkin played in the men’s event. Wrapping up the final round with a 2-under 70, Romashkin earned a 4th-place finish. His score was the lowest in the field for the final round. Grankina finished in 20th place with a final score of 317.
Instead Of More Screen Time, How About A Summer Bucket List?
,By Xain Ballenger, TheStatehouseFile.com
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis began its Summer Bucket List Challenge on June 19. People who accomplish 20 or more activities become eligible to win a grand prize of $2,000.
Tony Wise, the Y’s associate vice president of public relations and marketing communications, said the objective of the challenge is to get people away from their screens—especially kids. Â
Recent data shows 8-, 9- and 10-year-olds are spending six hours on a screen every day—and as any parent of a teen can tell you, that number only goes up as kids get older.
Wise said the challenge ends July 16 and is free and open to all community members.Â
“It’s just one of those things that we’re doing just to bring conscious brain health and wellness at the forefront of people’s minds—just keep it in front of them to make sure they’re being active and they’re doing things with their families,†Wise said.
Wise gave some examples of what kinds of activities are included on the list, things like having a picnic, playing a trivia game, reading a book, going for a walk with your friends or volunteering at a nonprofit organization.Â
Wise said the point is to get outside, get fresh air and be active.
“We want everyone in our community to have a screen-free summer,†said Anne Dishman, vice president of programs.
This isn’t the first challenge of its kind. Wise said in the beginning of the year, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis had a Reset Challenge that tried to get people back into the groove of taking care of their health and wellness.Â
Last year, the Summer Bucket List Challenge featured 40 activities to choose from. If a person wanted the chance to win the grand prize, they had to complete 10 activities.Â
This year there are 50 activities and a person must complete 20 tasks before having the chance to win the prize.
Those interested can join by texting SUMMER to 844-889-6222, or they can go to the website for additional information.
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Tristate Officials Extend a Warm Welcome to Mexican Consul General Leticia Maki Teramoto Sakamoto
June 23rd, 2023, 2:00 PM, Welborn Foundation Community Room 20 NW 3rd St, Suite 1500, Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN – Tristate officials, including esteemed government authorities such as Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Mayor Brad Staton from Henderson, County Judge Executive from Henderson County Brad Schneider, President of the Vanderburgh County Commissioners Ben Shoulders, City Councilor Zac Heronemus, leaders of local Tristate law enforcement agencies, and heads from local foundations and organizations, are delighted to welcome Leticia Maki Teramoto Sakamoto, the newly appointed Consul General from Mexico. She represents the highest diplomatic authority of the Government of Mexico in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and southern Illinois.
This momentous occasion will take place on June 23rd, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Welborn Foundation Community Room, located at 20 NW 3rd St, Suite 1500, Evansville. Alongside the welcoming ceremony, the Evansville Latino Center will present the findings of the 2022-2023 Tristate Latino Needs Assessment Report to all attendees.
The Tristate region boasts a diverse population with a rich cultural heritage, and the Latino community, in particular, plays a vital role in shaping our social fabric. It is essential for everyone to understand and value the contributions and experiences of our Latino residents.
During the event, esteemed community leaders, cultural experts, and individuals with firsthand experience of the Latino community will convene to foster understanding and appreciation of their history, traditions, language, and culture. The comprehensive presentation will highlight the significant economic, social, and artistic contributions of the Latino community to our region.
We kindly request the presence of the media at this event. Your attendance and active participation will help promote and foster a more inclusive and united community in the Tristate.
The greeter smiles at her, calls her by name and ushers her to an outdoor table just a few feet away.
Almost as soon as she is seated, a waiter stops by at her table. He places a plate of pasta in front of her and fills her glass with water.
He, too, calls her by name and asks how she’s doing.
“I am well,†she says and asks how he is.
He says he’s doing well, too.
They chat for a few moments about the weather, then he heads off to tend to other diners.
It’s a sunny day. Even under the awning of the restaurant patio the light floods in.
The old woman pulls out a large white sun hat, puts it on her head and ties it into place.
Within seconds, the greeter hurries over to ask her if she’d like to move to another table.
“No, thank you,†the old woman says.
She’s enjoying the day, she says, but she knows it’s not wise for her to get too much sun. She thanks the greeter for his concern.
She eats her plate of pasta slowly, taking a long time between bites.
Even this deliberate progress is hindered, though, by the members of the restaurant staff who stop at her table to visit.
First, it’s a waitress, a young woman working other tables, who jokes that she’s hurt that the old woman didn’t ask for her section.
She asks how the old woman is doing.
“I am well,†the old woman says and then asks the waitress how she’s doing.
“Fine,†the waitress says, then compliments the old woman on her sun hat. The old woman thanks her for the kind words and asks about the young woman’s mother, who apparently has not been well.
The young woman says her mother is doing better and thanks the old woman for asking. The waitress says she must go see to her tables but promises to check back with the old woman later.
The progression continues.
First one bus boy, then another stops by at the old woman’s table to have a friendly word. Even the chef comes out to talk with her.
Everyone calls the old woman by name and asks how she’s doing.
“I am well,†she tells them all—and then always asks how they are.
Soon, the waiter comes back. He takes away her pasta and places before her a heaping bowl of ice cream.
I look. There is no such dessert on the menu.
The old woman savors the ice cream, pausing from her eating only when one restaurant staffer after another stop by to ask if it’s the way she likes it.
Each time, the old woman assures them that it is perfect.
My lunch is finished. I call for the check and settle up.
Before I leave, though, I stop inside the restaurant to ask the bartender about the old woman. Is she the owner, I inquire, thinking that I, too, would stop and tell her that I enjoyed my meal?
“No,†the bartender says with a smile and a shake of the head.
The old woman lives in the neighborhood, he explains. Her husband died a couple of years ago. They were regulars at the restaurant.
Now, she comes to have her lunch there every day. They know what she likes, so they always have it ready for her when she comes in.
The old woman lives alone now. There are some people on the restaurant staff, the bartender says, who think she comes to the restaurant so she knows that there are people who will be looking out for her—people who will miss her if she doesn’t show up.
“She’s really lovely,†the bartender says. “We all like her. We all try to look out for her.â€
I thank him for his time.
As I walk out of the restaurant, the old woman is still eating her ice cream. The greeter, I notice, glances over at her table to see how she’s doing.
Outside, the sun shines brightly.
It’s a warm, pleasant day—made even warmer and more pleasant by the sight of an old woman eating ice cream on a restaurant patio.
John Krull is director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students. The views expressed are those of the author only and should not be attributed to Franklin College.