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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
Boomers take series opener against Otters
The Evansville Otters dropped the series opener of a three-game set against the Schaumburg Boomers Friday night by a final of 8-6.
The Otters took the first lead of the night in the bottom of the first, when three runs scored after back-to-back RBI singles from Bryce Denton and Dakota Phillips and a sacrifice fly to centerfield from Cristopher Pujols.
The Boomers quickly brought the Otters’ lead within one thanks to an RBI groundout from the recently acquired Matt Bottcher and an RBI single from Gian Martellini.
The Boomers took the lead in the top of the third inning, when reigning Frontier League Player of the Week Quincy Nieporte hit a three-run blast off of Otters starter Marty Anderson to right field. The Boomers then led 5-3.
The Otters answered with a run of their own in the third thanks to a two-out, RBI double from Josh Henderson.
Schaumburg pulled away again in the fourth by scoring two in the inning, after a double from Clint Hardy set up runners in scoring position with only one out — both would score, putting the score at 7-4 in favor of the Boomers.
Marty Anderson settled down again on the mound to pitch 1-2-3 innings in the fifth and sixth.
In the bottom of the sixth, the Otters came back within striking distance on an RBI hit from Andy DeJesus and sac fly from Riley Krane.
The Otters remained within one until Luke Becker scored in the top of the eighth on a Justin Felix passed ball.
Evansville managed to bring the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth after Elijah MacNamee walked to lead off the inning, but Darrell Thompson managed to strike out Dakota Phillips — who homered off Thompson last Sunday — to end the game.
Thompson earned the save, while Rozek earned the win and Anderson took the loss.
The Otters fall to 10-5 on the season, and will look to even the series with a win Saturday night. They send left-hander Anthony Arias to the mound. First pitch will be at 6:35 p.m. CT.
Saturday is Deaconess Employee Night and Superhero Night at the ballpark. For Superhero Night, fan-favorite characters will be in attendance, there will be themed hero music, and kids are invited to join the fun by wearing their favorite superhero costume.
Breaking News: Hoosier Trio Headed to Olympic Games 2020 Tokyo
Hoosier Trio Headed to Olympic Games 2020 Tokyo
 INDIANAPOLIS – Three Hoosiers punched their tickets to the Olympic Games 2020 Tokyo with excellent outings on the second night of finals at the 2020 Olympic Diving Trials in the men’s 3M Synchro Springboard and the women’s 10M Synchro Platform at the IUPUI Natatorium on Friday.
3-METER SYNCHRO
Reigning NCAA Champion Andrew Capobianco and 2016 Rio Olympian Mike Hixon ran away with the automatic bid to the Olympic Games 2020 Tokyo with a 120-point victory in the 3M Synchronized Springboard title. The team hit four straight dives north of 80 points, including a masterful effort of 90.06 on the last attempt, in the final four drives of the event.
Incoming freshman Carson Tyler and his teammate hit three consecutive dives above 65 points to conclude their Olympic Trials. The combo notched a set-high score of 71.40 points on the fourth attempt and finished third in the event. Future Hoosier Quinn Henninger his partner secured 60-plus point dives on four-straight efforts to close out their round. The duo finished in fourth with a total score of 1028.19 points.
10-METER SYNCHRO
Hoosier All-American Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell (Arizona) qualified for the Olympic Games 2020 Tokyo by winning the 10M Synchronized Platform final with a score of 930.00 points. The duo cleared the field by over 40 points to punch a ticket to Tokyo. The five-dive set included consecutive efforts of 75.60, 74.88, and 71.04 to finish the set.
FINAL RESULTS
MEN’S 3M SYNCHRO
- Andrew Capobianco and Mike Hixon – 1,289.37 pts.
- Carson Tyler – 1,051.68 pts.
- Quinn Henninger – 1,028.19 pts.
WOMEN’S 10M SYNCHRO
- Jessica Parratto – 930.00 pts.
The 2020 Olympic Diving Trials will continue on Saturday evening with finals in both the women’s 3M Springboard and the men’s 10M Platform. Action is scheduled to begin at 4:50 p.m.
 COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund Announces 17th Round of Allocations
 COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund Announces 17th Round of AllocationsÂ
Evansville, IN – The COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region has awarded a seventeenth round of allocations, granting nearly $400,000 to seven nonprofit applicants. In total, the Response Fund has awarded 162 grants to 106 nonprofits, amounting to more than $4.3 million in critical relief related to the pandemic.Â
As part of round seventeen, 4C was awarded $214,500 for the “Regional Training Center (RTC) Project.†RTC will provide support to early learning childhood providers to come back stronger and with significantly improved infrastructure, which will greatly impact student outcomes and kindergarten readiness. There are 24 sites in the five-county region.Â
Applications for funding relief, recovery, and restoration efforts will be accepted until August 17th at www.covidresponsefund.com. The final disbursements from the Fund will be made on September 1, 2021.Â
Seventeenth Round Funding Recipients:Â
Organization: Evansville Christian Life Center – Evansville, INÂ
Awarded $21,000Â
Organization: Feed Evansville – Evansville, INÂ
Awarded $50,000Â
Organization: Foster Care in the US – Evansville, INÂ
Awarded $64,000Â
Organization: Henager Family Museum – Elberfeld, INÂ
Awarded $22,500Â
Organization: Success Through Mentoring – Rockport, INÂ
Awarded $12,928Â
Organization: Wesselman Park Nature Society – Evansville, INÂ
Awarded $15,000 2Â
Organization: Community Coordinated Child Care of Southwestern Ind. (4C) – Evansville, INÂ
Awarded $214,500
FOOTNOTE:  Any questions please contact Pat Creech, Executive Director of Welborn Baptist Foundation at pcreech@welbornfdn.org or 812.437.8260Â
City Council Meeting JUNE 14, 2021 Agenda
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
06-14-2021 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
05-24-2021 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2021-09 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Additional Appropriations of Funds Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Heronemus Discussion Date: 6/28/2021 Notify:Â Kelley Coures, DMD F-2021-09 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2021-10 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Heronemus Discussion Date: 6/28/2021 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller F-2021-10 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2021-08 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5029 Lincoln Avenue Petitioner: Michael Wagoner Owner: Michael Wagoner Requested Change: C2 to C01 Ward:3 Heronemus Representative: Michael Wagoner R-2021-08 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2021-08 A Certified Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, To Opt Out of Opioid Settlement Pursuant To Indiana Code 4-6-15-2 Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: President Beane Discussion Date: 6/14/2021 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS C-2021-08 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
B. COURTNEY JOHNSON, Director of Young & Established
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Gov. Beshear: While COVID-19 Remains a Threat, We Are No Longer In Crisis
Gov. Beshear: While COVID-19 Remains a Threat, We Are No Longer In Crisis
Governor thanks Kentuckians for saving lives as mask mandate, capacity restrictions are lifted
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 11, 2021) – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear marked his final regularly scheduled COVID-19 briefing by thanking Kentuckians for their hard work and sacrifices that saved countless lives in the commonwealth.
The Governor also lifted the statewide mask mandate for most settings and ended capacity limits for restaurants, bars and other pubic venues. The mask mandate for vaccinated Kentuckians has been lifted since May 13. A new executive order keeps the mask requirement in place only in certain high-risk settings identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: public transit, long-term care facilities and health care facilities.
Masks are recommended for people in correctional facilities or homeless shelters and people who are immune-compromised, are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days.
“Today, we are lifting the final restrictions put in place to keep our people safe during this once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic,†said Gov. Beshear. “COVID-19 remains deadly. Our war against it is not yet won. But after more than 15 months of struggle and sacrifice, we can also say this: While COVID-19 remains a threat, we are no longer in crisis.â€
The Governor said he was able to make these changes safely because more Kentuckians continue to receive one of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. Everyone ages 12 and older is eligible for their shot of hope. As of today, 2,106,464 people in the commonwealth have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, said the proof of vaccines’ effectiveness is in the data: The state’s weekly number of COVID-19 cases has declined 93% since January 2021; the state’s number of deaths occurring each week has declined 95% since January 2021; and the state’s number of patients who are hospitalized for COVID-19 has declined 83% since January.
“We would not be here today were it not for the collective effort of so many Kentuckians,†said Dr. Stack. “While I wish it weren’t for this reason, it’s been the privilege of a lifetime to come into Kentuckians’ lives and to serve with the team at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), as well as with local health departments across the state. Thank you, Team Kentucky, and here’s to a better summer ahead.â€
The Governor said he would not yet end the commonwealth’s state of emergency because major programs, grants and executive orders that continue to help Kentuckians impacted by COVID-19 would be at risk if it weren’t still in place, including a $96 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for vaccine distribution and administration.
Kentuckians 18 and older who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 can sign up for three chances to win $1 million dollars. Those 12 to 17 years old can sign up for 15 chances to win a full scholarship to any Kentucky public college, university, technical or trade school. Winners will be announced Friday, July 2; Friday, July 30; and Friday, Aug. 27. To enter the drawings and for more information, visit ShotAtAMillion.ky.gov.
To date, 349,780 Kentuckians have signed up for the $1 million drawings and 19,579 Kentuckians have signed up for the full tuition scholarship drawings.
The Governor thanked close partners in the state’s fight against COVID-19 over the past 15 months, including: American Sign Language interpreter, Virginia Moore; Dr. Stack; and CHFS Secretary Eric Friedlander.
The Governor recognized that for the families of 7,147 Kentuckians lost to the virus, the pain and sadness of the COVID-19 pandemic will never go away. But he said the Kentuckians whose lives were cut short will never be forgotten.
“Reading the ages and counties of the dead, almost daily, is the hardest thing I have ever done,†said Gov. Beshear. “We are in the process of developing a permanent monument that will replace that sea of flags on the Capitol lawn representing every Kentuckian lost to COVID-19, which I hope will inspire generations of future leaders to think about these Kentuckians, these families and the challenges of these times.â€
The Governor said Team Kentucky has gotten through the hardships and grief of the past 15 months together, and now can begin the work of building a better Kentucky for all.
“We know that our actions saved thousands, likely tens of thousands of lives. I’ve never felt more pride in our commonwealth and our people than knowing how we did this for one another,†the Governor said.
Vaccination and Case Information
As of 4 p.m. Friday, June 11, Gov. Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:
People vaccinated in Kentucky (have received at least one dose): 2,106,464
New cases today: 237
Positivity rate: 2.05%
For more information on cases and hospital capacity, see the full daily COVID-19 report, which will be updated by 5 p.m. EDT.
More Information
To see all vaccination sites and free transportation options to and from vaccination appointments, visit vaccine.ky.gov. To see a list of vaccination sites that have openings this week, visit vaccinemap.ky.gov. If Kentuckians have questions, they should call the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline, 855-598-2246 or TTY 855-326-4654 (for deaf or hard-of-hearing Kentuckians).
For detailed information on COVID-19 vaccinations and more, visit kycovid19.ky.gov.
STATE REP. HATFIELD CELEBRATES GOVERNOR’S NEXT-LEVEL INVESTMENT IN EVANSVILLE
STATE REP. HATFIELD CELEBRATES GOVERNOR’S NEXT-LEVEL INVESTMENT IN EVANSVILLE
INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville) today released the following statement regarding Governor Holcomb’s announcement to commit $475 million in funding from the Next Level Roads program to select southern Indiana infrastructure projects:
“There is always room for improvement when it comes to our infrastructure,” Hatfield said. “I’m grateful that significant investments will be made in some of the state’s major highways, which countless Hoosiers rely on every day. These upgrades will not only have a lasting impact on the folks of Evansville, but they will also attract more business, and in effect, more tourism. I look forward to seeing how these positive changes will affect the constituents in my community.â€
Ray Looze to be Inducted into ASCA Hall of Fame
The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) announced Indiana head swimming coach Ray Looze will be inducted in the ASCA Hall of Fame in 2021. He joins a class including longtime UCLA Women’s Head Coach Cyndi Gallagher and highly accomplished club and college Coach Charlie Kennedy. During his 18-run as the head coach at Indiana University, Looze has helped the Hoosiers garner 720 All-America honors, 22 NCAA champions, 18 top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, nine Big Ten Championships, 10 Olympic swimmers, and seven Olympic swimming medals. Looze has achieved his mission to return Indiana swimming to the elite level it had maintained throughout the 1960s and 70s.
Looze was a Team USA coach at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. His swimmers, Lilly King, Cody Miller and Blake Pieroni, have achieved international success at the Olympics and World Championships while earning medals and setting world records in the process.
He has been named Big Ten Coach of the Year 10 times during his tenure – five times for men and five times for women. Looze was named American Swimming Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2017 and CSCAA National Swimming Coach of the Year in 2018.
He joins legendary Indiana coach James ‘Doc’ Counsilman on this list of Hall of Fame inductees.
He has been named Big Ten Coach of the Year 10 times during his tenure – five times for men and five times for women. Looze was named American Swimming Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2017 and CSCAA National Swimming Coach of the Year in 2018.
He joins legendary Indiana coach James ‘Doc’ Counsilman on this list of Hall of Fame inductees.
The coaches will be inducted into the ASCA Hall of Fame at an awards dinner on September 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rosen Hotel in Orlando, Florida, during the ASCA World Clinic.
The American Swimming Coaches Association recognizes the greatest swimming coaches in the United States. Inductees date back to 1958 and have developed the most accomplished athletes in the sport of swimming. The ASCA Hall of Fame coaches have not only produced world class athletes, but they have contributed to the history and success of American Swimming. They have created programs and methodologies that have elevated the sport of swimming in the United States and around the world.
The American Swimming Coaches Association recognizes the greatest swimming coaches in the United States. Inductees date back to 1958 and have developed the most accomplished athletes in the sport of swimming. The ASCA Hall of Fame coaches have not only produced world class athletes, but they have contributed to the history and success of American Swimming. They have created programs and methodologies that have elevated the sport of swimming in the United States and around the world.
ASCA Hall of Fame Criteria
- Must have coached swimming at the high school, club, and/or college level for a period of 20 years or more.
- Should be nominated by a current ASCA member by completing the Hall of Fame application and submitting with current resume indicating criteria met by November 1st.
- May achieve any (3) of the criteria listed below for nomination:
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- Placing two teams in the Top 10 at the USA Swimming Nationals and/or the top 10 NCAA Division 1 Nationals and/or the Top 2 teams at the NCAA Division II or III Nationals
- Personal Coach (at any time in their career) for two years or more of two individual USA summer national champions
- Personal Coach (at any time in their career) for two years or more of two individual USA Olympic or World Championships (LC) medalists
- Personal Coach (at any time of their career) for two years or more of two World Record Holders (relay members would be in the Olympic Medalist/World Record holder category)
- Made a significant contribution to the sport of swimming, community and/or profession.
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Ivy Tech Evansville Plans Walk-In Wednesday Open Houses
Ivy Tech Evansville Plans Walk-In Wednesday Open Houses
Evansville, IN – Ivy Tech Community College is planning Informal Walk-In Wednesday Open Houses during the summer, to help showcase what Ivy Tech Community College has to offer.
The events, on June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11, will all be offered between noon and 2 p.m. and are designed for those who want a more personalized and casual visit experience.
Attendees should enter the main doors (Door B) at 3501 N. First Avenue, and visit the Office of Admission, Room 112. Ivy Tech staff members will be paired with interested parties to tour the campus and answer questions.
RSVP at link.ivytech.edu/walk-in.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College serves communities across Indiana, providing world-class education and driving economic transformation. It is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering high-value degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its communities, along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.Â