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Easily applyMacNamee drives in series win at Washington
WASHINGTON, Pa. – In the 200th game of his professional career, Elijah MacNamee drove in three runs Saturday night to propel the Evansville Otters to a 5-3 win against the Washington Wild Things.
The Otters got their work started in the first inning as Bryan Rosario and Miles Gordon both got on base. After a fielder’s choice, Evansville had men at the corners when MacNamee drove in his first two runs with a two-run triple to right field.
Washington had their first big chance in the second, loading the bases on a pair of walks and a single. As Tyler Wilbur attempted to hit a sacrifice fly to right field, MacNamee’s throw home beat Andrew Czech to the plate to end the inning and Washington’s scoring hopes.
The teams combined for one base runner in the third, fourth and fifth innings, a single from Washington that was left stranded.
In the sixth, Evansville found a dose of insurance. After Daren Osby loaded the bases with walks, an error from third baseman Ian Walters allowed the Evansville advantage to rise to 3-0.
Washington found their comeback in the seventh inning, chasing Brett Adcock from the game with a leadoff double. Jacob Bowles entered the game, lasting only three batters, walking two and hitting the third, giving up a singular run.
Jake Polancic was the next Otter to enter the game in the seventh, bases loaded and the lead at 3-2. A walk to Scotty Debrule gave the Wild Things their second run of the inning.
Directly after, a fielder’s choice groundout from Hector Roa brought in a game-tying third run.
In the top half of the eighth, Evansville immediately struck back. J.R. Davis and Zach Biermann led off the inning with back-to-back singles. The inning continued with a weak hit ball by MacNamee on the ground to the third base side. MacNamee reached with an RBI single, scoring Davis, but an overthrow towards first allowed Biermann to score as well.
The 5-3 Evansville lead would be enough Saturday night, as Polancic and Logan Sawyer drew a close to the game, pitching scoreless eighth and ninth innings.
The win went to Jake Polancic in relief, but Adcock pitched well in the no-decision – allowing one run in three hits in his six innings. Zach Erwin received the loss in relief, allowing both runs in the eighth inning. Sawyer’s save was his league-leading 20th of the season.
With the win, Evansville wins the series, their second in a row. It is also the team’s fourth straight victory.
The Otters go for the series sweep on Sunday, with a 4:35 p.m. CT first pitch from Wild Things Park. Audio-only coverage is available for free on the Evansville Otters YouTube page.
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda
Vanderburgh County Board of CommissionersÂ
August 23, 2022 – 3:00 p.m.Â
Room 301, Civic Center ComplexÂ
1. Call to OrderÂ
2. AttendanceÂ
3. Pledge of AllegianceÂ
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- 4. Action Items A. Health Department 1. COVID-19 UpdateÂ
- 2. Project Coordinator/Regional Liaison Agreement: Rebecca CrowÂ
- B. Engineer 1. Sidewalk Waiver Request: Windemere WoodsÂ
- 2. Settlement Agreement: Kansas Road Right of Way Acquisition Agreement – DonaldsonÂ
- 3. Oak Hill Road Right of Way Offer: Parcel 46 – Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport AuthorityÂ
- 4. Oak Hill Road Administrative Settlement Agreement: Parcel 43 – Grace Fellowship Chapel of EvansvilleÂ
- 5. Change Order: VC22-02-01 “Milling and Resurfacing of County RoadsÂ
- 6. Change Order Request: Franklin Street Bridge – Contract No. B-41771-AÂ
- C. Superior Court 1. Professional Services Agreement: Maximus US Services, Inc.Â
- D. Computer Services 1. Alpha Laser and Imaging Individual Lease Agreement #1202k: Auditor’s OfficeÂ
- E. Superintendent of County Buildings 1. Credit Card Usage Request: Indiana Department of Homeland Security Lift Device Operating Permit for Old Courthouse ElevatorÂ
- 5. Department Head Reports A. Burdette Park 1. 2022 Aquatic Center Year End ReportÂ
- 6. New BusinessÂ
- 7. Old BusinessÂ
- 8. Consent Items A. Approval of August 9th Board of Commissioners Meeting MinutesÂ
- B. Employment ChangesÂ
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- C. Auditor 1. Claims Voucher Reports i. August 8 – August 12, 2022Â
- ii. August 15 – August 19, 2022Â
- D. Engineer 1. Report & ClaimsÂ
- 2. Pay Request #81: U.S. 41 Expansion T.I.F.Â
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Drainage Board Immediately FollowingÂ
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- E. Highway 1. Department ReportÂ
- F. Burdette Park 1. Status ReportÂ
- G. Drug and Alcohol Deferral Service (DADS) 1. Travel RequestÂ
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- H. Appropriation Request 1. Superintendent of County Buildings i. COIT – UtilitiesÂ
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9. Public CommentÂ
10. AdjournmentÂ
USI Recognizes Faculty Award Recipients At 2022 Fall Meeting
At its Fall Meeting for employees on Tuesday, August 16, the University of Southern Indiana recognized the following faculty members as award recipients:Â
University of Southern Indiana Distinguished Professor Award  Â
 Dr. Melissa Stace
Dr. Melissa Stacer, Professor of Criminal Justice Studies and Director of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program, was named the 2022 USI Distinguished Professor. Stacer joined the USI faculty in 2010 as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Studies. During her time at USI, she has published a wide array of research and mentored countless students in their varied research endeavors. Stacer is recognized for her collaborative approach to research and teaching and is committed to mentoring and advising students throughout their academic journeys.Â
The Distinguished Professor Award was established in 1983 and is USI’s highest award given in recognition of significant achievement in teaching, scholarship and service. As a recipient, Stacer will receive a $7,000 stipend plus a $3,000 faculty development grant underwritten by generous donors to the USI Foundation.  Â
Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award
 Left – Dr. Leigh Anne Howard, Right – Dr. Stephanie Young
Dr. Leigh Anne Howard, Professor of Communication Studies and Chair of the Communication and Media Department, and Dr. Stephanie Young, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, were awarded the 2022 H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Awards. Howard’s dedication to service-learning and community-based pedagogy has earned her several additional honors, including the Sisco Award for Teaching from Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) in 2014 and the Southern Scholar in Performance Studies Award from SSCA in 2020. Young, who serves as the Director of the Basic Course (CMST 101) and the College Achievement Program (CAP), as well as the Faculty Liaison for CMST 101, was also the recipient of the USI Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2015 and the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Teaching Award in 2019.Â
The H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award was established in 2000 and honors USI faculty members whose work in University Core Courses (UCC) has been especially creative and successful in furthering UCC goals. As a recipient, Howard and Young will both receive a $4,000 stipend and a $2,000 faculty development grant underwritten by longtime and generous University friends, Ann and H. Lee Cooper III.  Â
USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award by New Faculty Â
 Dr. Jessica Rick
Dr. Jessica Rick, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, was awarded the 2022 USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award by New Faculty. Rick joined USI in 2017 and is being recognized for her excellence and creativity in teaching in combination with her extensive work in curriculum development. She is known for her ability to engage students, incorporate innovative strategies in her courses, and apply fresh approaches to her pedagogy.Â
USI Foundation Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award by Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Michelle Pitcher, Adjunct in Nursing, was awarded the USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award by Adjunct Faculty for her ability to teach adult learning principles that emphasize self-directed learning. She embraces technology in her courses and demonstrates agility between writing-centered courses versus clinically centered courses.
 THUNDERBOLTS ANNOUNCE NEW WEBSITE, PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR, LOGO, AND COLOR DESIGN
 THUNDERBOLTS ANNOUNCE NEW WEBSITE, PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR, LOGO, AND COLOR DESIGN
Evansville, IN:Â The Evansville Thunderbolts, of the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League), announced today an exciting list of new items in advance of our 2022-2023 regular season schedule, which begins at home on Saturday, October 22 at the Ford Center.
After months of planning, the team has launched a brand-new website. Our partnership has been developed with Digital Upgrade, located in Evansville, IN. The site offers fans up-to-date news on the team and schedule, as well as content and expanded opportunities to interact with the staff. Visit evansvillethunderbolts.com to see the fresh look.
With our recent website change, fans can also get to see the full promotional calendar for the upcoming season. The Thunderbolts will offer many original theme nights, along with the staples they expect. The season will include the always popular Star Wars Night, Dogs Night Out, Teddy Bear Toss, Superhero Night, and indoor fireworks on New Year’s Eve. New theme nights feature our first-ever Wizards Night. Fans will also see Gamers Night, 80’s Night, Sunday Fundays, and a return of Jurassic Night. The team also promises to increase the number of specialty jersey nights where you can get unique game-worn jerseys based on the themes that night.
The team has also introduced an authentic version of its logo, and the team will be working on a changed color scheme. The red, white, and blue colors, seen since the team formed in the 2016-2017 season, will now be under a black, white and red look. The new logo has the same feel but highlights more of the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft that was manufactured in Evansville during the Second World War.
More news is being promised soon as the staff continues to work on exciting changes and ideas to enhance the fan experience all season long. Season ticket and group packages are now on sale for the upcoming season. Call 812-422-BOLT for details.
About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.co
Ladies Eagles Show Promise In Preseason Loss
Ladies Eagles Show Promise In Preseason Loss
USI Falls To IUPUI, 2-3
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball impressed the USI faithful after keeping up with IUPUI in the 25-17, 22-25, 25-16, 23-25, 14-16 exhibition loss Saturday afternoon at Screaming Eagles Arena. The Screaming Eagles led two sets to one until the Jaguars tallied back-to-back set wins in frames four and five.
USI put up promising numbers in the opening set after tallying 14 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) led the Eagles with four kills and three digs in the 25-17 first-set win for USI.
The Jaguars, however, tallied a 22-25 second set win to tie the match at one apiece. Down 21-18, freshman middle hitter Bianca Anderson (Chicago Heights, Illinois) rocketed back-to-back kills to kick off a 4-0 run to take a 22-21 lead. IUPUI would answer with four straight of its own to capture the set two win.
Consistent rallies from USI in set three led to an easy 25-16 victory. With kills from sophomore outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) and key errors from the Jaguars, USI started an 8-1 run that would lead to an 18-10 gap that IUPUI could not recover from.
After a game-high nine ties and five lead changes, IUPUI stole set four away from USI, 23-25. The Jaguars used three late USI errors to gain momentum and go on an 8-2 run to send the match to the fifth set. The Eagles struggled in set four after putting up a negative hitting percentage and game-high 12 attacking errors.
IUPUI took a quick lead to kick off set five before USI took a 10-9 lead after kills by Weber and sophomore outside/right side hitter Evie Duncan (Evansville, Indiana) along with back-to-back service aces from junior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois). After excellent back-and-forth action from both sides, the Jaguars took advantage of two late attack errors to give IUPUI the 14-16 set win and match victory.
Leading the offensive charge for USI was Weber who had 12 kills and L. Anderson who finished with four aces. Dishing out the assists for the Eagles was sophomore setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) who finished with 24 assists. Freshman libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) tallied a team-high 15 digs. Handling the front lines was B. Anderson finished with four blocks.
As a team, USI had a 12-2 ace advantage over IUPUI and finished with four more kills and three more digs. The Jaguars did have a 12-8 block advantage over the Eagles and limited its attaching errors to just 21, compared to USI’s 35.
NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
USI will kick off the regular season with a battle against Murray State University on August 26 and 27 at Screaming Eagles Arena to begin NCAA Division I play. This will be the first DI match for the Eagles since joining the Ohio Valley Conference in early 2022.
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Hoosier History Highlights: Clifty Inn Dedicated
August 21 – August 27The Week in Indiana History |
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Quiz Answers:   1. Decatur/Greensburg          2. Jefferson/Madison           3.  Marshall/ Plymouth          4.  Owen/Spencer              5. Vigo/Terre Haute Answer to “Hoosier Guess Who”:  She is Jo Anne Worley, who is now 84 and still says, “What’s better than making people laugh?  I love it!†|
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1948   Joe Louis, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, was in Indianapolis to compete in the United Golf Association Tournament at the Coffin Municipal Course. Louis, formidable on the links as well as in the ring, took time to visit patients at Veterans Hospital.
