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Borgstrom delivers two homers as Aces earn sweep of SDSU

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Evansville launches three home runs in offensive explosion
 
EVANSVILLE – Continuing its offensive extravaganza, the University of Evansville baseball team captured a 14-8 win over South Dakota State in Sunday’s series finale, earning the Aces a weekend sweep, at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.

The win extends Evansville’s winning streak to seven games, its longest such streak since capturing eight-straight wins from March 24 to April 6, 2019.

“Great weekend for our club. Our offense was led by (Kenton) Crews and (Troy) Beilsmith all weekend,” said Evansville head baseball coach Wes Carroll. “(Danny) Borgstrom had a great game and it was refreshing to see his approach at the plate. (Eric) Roberts finally connected for a long ball, as well. Big week of practice for us and we get ready to get back into Valley play.”

Evansville jumped-out to a massive lead early in the contest, doing significant damage in the second inning. With Craig Shepherd on first and one out, the Aces got started generating runs. Sophomore Danny Borgstrom moved Shepherd over with a base-hit to right center to begin what would be an impressive day at the plate. Freshman Brent Widder drove home the first run of the game with a ground-rule double to right center, scoring Shepherd. Fellow freshman Max Malley nearly cleared the bases in the next at-bat, just missing a home run as the ball bounced off the wall, scoring Brogstrom.

Off to an incredible start in his fifth season, redshirt junior Kenton Crews ripped a double to left field, bringing Widder home and pushing Evansville’s lead to 3-0, still with just one out. Redshirt senior Troy Beilsmith reached safely on a fielder’s choice as Malley scored on a throwing error by the Jacks third baseman.

After Beilsmith stole second, freshman Simon Scherry drew a walk to fill the bases. With the bases loaded, freshman Mark Shallenberger was hit by a pitch, scoring another run, as the bases remained full.  Junior Eric Roberts responded to the opportunity, smashing a grand slam over the right field wall and handing Evansville a 9-0 lead after the second inning.

South Dakota State showed resilience, scoring five runs in the top of the third to trim Evansville’s lead to four at 9-5. After the third, Aces starter Donovan Schultz’s day came to an end, being replaced by junior reliever Zac Cummins.

In the fourth, Borgstrom added an RBI to his game line, driving in Shallenberger to push the Aces lead back to five. Rotating to the top of the fifth, Cummins continued to pitch effectively for the Aces as the newcomer finished his outing, lasting two innings, while not allowing a hit and striking-out one.

The day continued to go well for Borgstrom in the sixth as the second baseman drove a two-run home run to right, scoring Roberts and elevating Evansville’s lead back to seven at 12-5.

A wild pitch from the Jacks in the seventh put Evansville in position to again earn a run-rule win as the bases were loaded with just one out and with the Aces owning a 13-5 lead. Following the run on the wild pitch, SDSU recorded back-to-back outs to end the inning and extend the game.

SDSU would not go away in the series finale as the Jacks responded with two runs in the eighth to cut Evansville’s lead to 13-7.

Borgstrom closed his account on the day in a fitting way, launching another home run, this time with a shot to center field. The Jacks scored a run in the top of the ninth, but closer Jakob Meyer locked-down the 14-8 win for Evansville.

The Aces return to Missouri Valley Conference competition next weekend with a four-game set at Bradley on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Dozer Park in Peoria, Ill.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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Enchelmayer Leads UE Women in Terre Haute

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Aces wrap up first 18 holes

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Allison Enchelmayer shot the low round of the day for the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the opening round of the ISU Invitational at the Country Club of Terre Haute.

Enchelmayer carded a 3-over 75, which puts her in a tie for 6th place entering Monday’s final round.  Hannah Bermel of UNI leads the individuals with a 1-under 71, which is three strokes ahead of a 4-way tie for second place.  Enchelmayer is four behind in a tie for sixth.

Alyssa McMinn was next for the Purple Aces.  The first-round score of 78 has her in a tie for 18th place.  Mallory Russell was one behind McMinn with a 79 and is tied for 22nd.  Caitlin O’Donnell and Sophia Rohleder recorded identical rounds of 81 and are tied for 30th.

Carly Frazier had an outstanding round as an individual.  She fired off a 79 to sit in a tie for 22nd.

Evansville wrapped up the opening day in fifth place with a score of 313.  UE is six behind 4th-place Butler and 14 shots ahead of Western Michigan.  Northern Iowa holds the team lead with a 300 and are two in front of Green Bay and four ahead of Indiana State.

The final 18 holes will begin on Monday morning.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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 Tom Massey To Be Sworn-In Today As Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge 

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 Tom Massey To Be Sworn-In Today As Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge 

EVANSVILLE– Gov. Eric J. Holcomb recently appointed the popular and highly respected Evansville Attorney Thomas A. Massey as the next Vanderburgh County Superior Court.

Today Mr. Massey will succeed the Honorable Superior Court Judge Richard G. D’Amour who retire on April 1, 2021.

Superior Court Judge elected Tom Massey will be sworn in by the Honorable Leslie C Shively, Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Vanderburgh County.

A  large group of supporters, family members, state and local dignitaries is expected to attend the swearing ceremony of Judge-elect Massey.

The swearing-in event will be held at the ONB Event Plaza at noon today.

Since graduating from law school in 1984, Massey has been in private practice in Evansville with a focus on family law and civil litigation.

ABOUT NEWLY APPOINTED VANDERBURGH COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE TOM MASSEY

Massey earned an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and a law degree from Valparaiso University Law School.

Massey will be sworn in as the judge of the Vanderburgh County Superior Court on a date to be determined.

Sensitive to the needs of anyone going through a family law issue, Thomas A. Massey treats clients with compassion. As the founder of the Massey Law Offices, LLC, he guides people in Evansville, Indiana, and the surrounding areas through complicated matters involving child custody and divorce. He also represents clients in business law cases.

In 1981, Mr. Massey received a Bachelor of Science in management from Purdue University, where he made the dean’s list. He then attended Valparaiso University Law School, serving as a member of the school’s law review and graduating with a Juris Doctor in 1984.

Licensed in Indiana, Mr. Massey is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Indiana Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.

Though he has successfully taken a number of cases to trial, Mr. Massey believes in reaching a solution outside litigation when possible. He knows the importance of preserving relationships among family members, even in highly disputed issues. As a registered mediator, he helps people navigate difficult decisions and find an outcome that serves their best interests.

When he is not with clients, Mr. Massey remains busy through presenting seminars as a faculty member of Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum and on behalf of the Evansville Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education program. Outside his practice, he is a member of the Vanderburgh County Election Board.

Mr. Massey holds the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.  Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ falls into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Tom and his renowned artist wife Joanne have three children: Rachel, Scott, and Ellie. All three children attended Purdue University majoring in a variety of studies. Rachel, the oldest daughter, works at Eli Lily and lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Cory. Scott is the founder and CEO of Heliponix, a hydroponics company that sells refrigerator-sized appliances that allow consumers to grow to produce in the comfort of their own home. Tom and Joanne’s youngest daughter, Ellie, is a junior at Purdue currently completing her degree in Industrial Management.

LISTED BELOW ARE PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF NEWLY APPOINTED SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE TOM MASSEY

Dean’s List, Purdue University. Note Editor, Valparaiso University Law Review.

Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing Program, Valparaiso University Law School, 1983-1984.

Registered Family Law Mediator, 1992—. Advisory Board, University of Evansville Legal Studies Program, 1987-2005.

Adjunct Faculty, University of Evansville, 1990; Lockyear College, 1988-1990. Faculty, Indiana Judicial Conference, Annual Meeting, 1996. Board Member, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1999-2006; Indiana Equal Justice Fund, 1998-2008.

Faculty Member, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) Seminars: 7th Annual Family Law Institute, October 14-15, 2009; Master’s Series – Advanced Family Law, December 13-14, 2008; Dissolution and Family Law Matters, February 14, 2008; Master’s Series – Advanced Family Law, November 7, 2007; Family Law Update, December 7-8, 2005; Tips for Handling Asset Divorce Cases, December 9, 2003; Family Law for Practitioners, November 1, 2001; Tougher Topics of Family Law, October 10, 2001; Divorce Law 301, July 17, 1996; Family Law Notebook, August 23, 1995; Child Support: Litigating the Guidelines, July 13, 1994; Family Law Practice, October 22, 1993.

Intermediate Divorce Law, October 11, 1991. Faculty Member, Numerous Evansville Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminars. Master, American Inn of Court No. 36.

Managing Partner, Bowers Harrison, LLP, 1999-2008. Partner, 1989-1999 and Associate, 1984-1989, Bowers, Harrison, Kent & Miller.

Commentary: What Talks And What Doesn’t

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Commentary: What Talks And What Doesn’t

April 5, 2021 
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By John Krull
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—The corporate giants Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines have made Republicans in Georgia and elsewhere spitting mad.

John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com

Coke and Delta did this by coming out against Georgia’s restrictive new election law, which was crafted by the GOP as an exercise in voter suppression. This new law, among other things, makes it a crime to bring food or water to people, however elderly or unwell, standing in long voting lines.

The Republican power structure has reacted with all the fury of a jilted lover, one who is shocked—SHOCKED—to discover that what they thought was a marriage of true love turned out instead to be a pairing of convenience.

A union that could be discarded when it ceased to be useful.

Gov. Brian Kemp and his fellow Georgia Republicans have threatened to revoke the tax breaks the state offers Coke and Delta to keep the corporations housed in Atlanta. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, and other GOP stalwarts have taken to delivering largely incoherent rants about the “hypocrisy” of “woke capitalism.”

It turns out there is a fury worse than that of a woman scorned.

It belongs to politicians who, rather late in life, discover how the world works.

One of those ways revolves around this fundamental truth: Businesses do not exist to do the Republican Party’s bidding. Businesses exist to make money. The ones that don’t make money cease to be businesses.

Most businesses—Coke and Delta included—can’t make money and stay in business by selling their products and services only to Republicans. They must be able to sell to increasingly diverse markets if they’re going to make it.

Big business’s loyalty to the GOP or any other political party extends only as far as the cash register. Once Republican policies start costing businesses money, the GOP becomes a luxury those businesses no longer can afford.

Republicans can be forgiven for thinking theirs was an exclusive relationship.

Some years ago, an Indiana Republican legislator told me about meetings the lobbyists for the Chamber of Commerce had with the GOP caucus.

“The words change from time to time,” the Republican lawmaker told me. “But the message is always the same: We own you.”

Savvy observers understand that ownership was, is and always has been one of expedience, not undying loyalty.

We’ve seen evidence of that here in Indiana.

When Hoosier Republicans opted to do the bidding of social conservatives and push through an ill-named and even more ill-fated measure called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act—RFRA—the state’s largest employers joined as one and broke with the GOP.

RFRA—which would allow Hoosiers to discriminate against LGBTQ citizens on religious grounds—was likely to chase both investors and talent away from the state. Smart businesspeople could not abide that because, again, they want to be able to sell their goods and services to as many people as possible.

The sexual orientations of their customers don’t matter. Whether their checks clear does.

The GOP arrived at a similar misunderstanding in Georgia.

Republicans there are justifiably worried that demographics are running against their party and they want to restrict the franchise to try to hold back the tide. But that runs counter to the interests of Coke and Delta, who want to sell soft drinks and airline flights to as many people as possible.

The jilted GOP leaders can fulminate all they want, but it isn’t likely to change things. Kemp’s threats to pull tax breaks from the company are empty and the chieftains in corporate America know it. The politicians who chase away major employers buy themselves early and unplanned retirements from office.

The same goes for the spouting from Rubio about “woke capitalism” and “hypocrisy.” His bluster about the evil of corporations doing business with China only underscores the point. Those companies do business with China because there is money to be made in that country.

The CEOs aren’t doing what they’re doing in Georgia because they’re “woke.”

They’re doing it because they’re capitalists.

Expecting corporations to put the GOP’s interests ahead of their own is like expecting a fish to ride a bicycle.

Fish don’t do that.

They swim.

And businesspeople do what they do.

Make money.

FOOTNOTE John Krull is the Director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

The City-County Observer posted this article without editing or bias.

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Deaconess Sports Park Preparing for a Robust 2021 Season

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Deaconess Sports Park Preparing For A Robust 2021 Season

by James T. Wood, FCDME
President & CEO at Visit Evansville

Last year we were extremely fortunate to open Deaconess Sports Park even though it was to a greatly reduced number of tournament events due to the COVID-19 virus. With all the CDC guidelines in place, Deaconess Sports Park hosted 19 tournaments that attracted 829 teams with an estimated economic impact of $8,973,190 in 2020. Deaconess Sports Park also saw a decline of nearly 40% of those family members who would normally travel with their team to cheer on their favorite players, primarily due to the COVID-19 virus.

This year things should begin to normalize as the COVID vaccine reaches the masses. “2021 is shaping up to be a banner year for the Deaconess Sports Park as things begin to return to normal,” said Tim Fulton, Evansville Sports Complex Director of Facilities. “We are very excited to get Deaconess Sports Park open for a full season,” said Fulton. “Last year was a challenging season as we didn’t know from one week to the next what exactly to expect, but we managed through the crisis while still providing a great experience for the tournaments and teams,” said Fulton. 

Tournament bookings are returning and there is a high level of excitement as teams are preparing for an exciting 2021 season.  “Currently, we have 40 tournaments scheduled for this year which will attract an estimated 2,035 teams to Evansville from late March through early November,” said Cate Simon, Evansville Sports Complex Program & Events Manager.  “After a fall off from last year, we are also anticipating fan attendance to return to near-normal levels this year, barring another unexpected COVID-19 outbreak,” said Simon. Visit Evansville is projecting that over 20,000 hotel rooms will be used during the 2021 season, providing a much-needed boost to our area hotels as the hotel and lodging industry slowly rebounds from a very difficult past year and a half. In 2021 the Deaconess Sports Park will have an overall estimated economic impact for Evansville’s local economy of approximately $27.4 Million. 

Following the end of the 2021 tournament season, Deaconess Sports Park plans to replace its clay infields with new synthetic infields from its’ bond refinancing. These new infields will provide more opportunities to host additional tournaments, including boys U-12 and U-13 baseball tournaments. In addition, the new infields will greatly diminish rainout weekends while quickening the turnaround time of getting games back in action following a rainstorm.  

Since the Deaconess Sports Park opened, the facility has generated over $85 Million to Evansville’s local economy. Add in the 2021 projected economic impact, and Deaconess Sports Park will have generated over $112 Million to our local economy since its opening in 2015. 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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 Ohio Valley Conference Tennis Championships Coming to Evansville 

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 Ohio Valley Conference Tennis Championships Coming to Evansville 

April 5, 2021

Evansville, IN – The Evansville Sports Corporation (ESC), in partnership with the Evansville Tennis Center is bringing the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s & Women’s Tennis Championships to Evansville on April 23-25, 2021. The Championships will be held at the outdoor courts at Wesselman Tennis Center with the Evansville Tennis Center serving as a backup indoor location in case of inclement weather. 

While this will mark the first time the OVC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships have been held in Evansville, this will be the 72nd contest of the men’s championship (it was first held in 1949), while the women’s championship will be held for the 46th time (it was first held in 1977). In 2019, the Tennessee Tech men claimed its fourth-straight title while the Austin Peay women capped a perfect season to win its first title since 2010. The 2020 Championships were canceled due to a public health emergency. The top four men’s and women’s teams will compete for the conference championship at the conclusion of the 2021 conference season. 

“The OVC Tennis Championships build on a strong partnership established between the OVC Conference and the City of Evansville,” said Steve Schaefer, Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the ESC Board of Directors. 

OVC Commissioner Beth DeBauche reiterated the strength of the partnership between the City of Evansville and the conference as initially established through the OVC Basketball Championships. “We are excited to bring our tennis championships to the Wesselmann Tennis Center and come back to the Evansville Community that has been so supportive of our OVC Championships in the past.” 

The Evansville Sports Corporation bid on and secured the OVC Basketball Championships in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The OVC Basketball Championships had been held in Nashville, TN the previous 24 years. The basketball championships are committed to Evansville through 2023 while the tennis championships are a one-year commitment. 

Wesselman Tennis Center and the Evansville Tennis Center already hold several US Tennis Association championships each year. Eric Marvin, President of the ESC said, “Wesselman and the Evansville Tennis Center are high-level, tournament quality facilities that are tremendous assets for our community. We are excited to work with the team at the Evansville Tennis Center to showcase high-level tennis competitions and bring more people to our community as we continue to reopen Evansville for events. We are committed to following strict health and safety protocols to ensure the safety of all.” 

For additional information regarding the Evansville Sports Corporation, visit evansvillesports.org or contact Eric Marvin at emarvin@evansvillesports.org or (812) 434-7699. 

FOOTNOTE: The Evansville Sports Corporation is a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit with the mission of enhancing Southwestern Indiana’s economy, image, and quality of life through the attraction, promotion, and development of high-profile, signature sporting events. 

Meet The President Of The Vanderburgh County County Council John Montrastelle

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Meet The President Of The Vanderburgh County County Council John Montrastelle

John Montrastelle is a second-generation lifelong resident of Evansville. He is a graduate of Reitz Memorial High School and the University of Evansville. His father, Bill Montrastelle, was a retired Army Reserve Colonel and a local physical therapist with strong community roots. John has been employed at Anchor Industries, Inc., for the past 24-years serving in multiple managerial roles, most recently as the lead of the government sales division responsible for the distribution of military-grade tents and Fire Shelters in the United States and abroad. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Karen, for 36-years and together they have three daughters and four grandchildren.

John has been involved in local City / County politics since 2014. He began his community service on the Board of Commissions of the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau (ECVB) ultimately serving as its President for his final two years. He and his team were fundamental in the development of the Deaconess Sports Park, an eight-field complex, designed to boost local tourism primarily through competitive sports. It is estimated that the Park has increased local revenue spending by $85 million since its opening. 

In 2014, John resigned from the ECVB and was elected to the Vanderburgh County Council where he continues to serve, currently as the organization’s President, while also serving as a member of the Area Plan Commission. He is also an alumnus of Leadership Everyone, formerly known as Leadership Evansville. The Vanderburgh County Council is the fiscal body of the County government primarily responsible for annual budgeting and appropriation of funds and the control of County-wide tax policy and implementation. The Council is also responsible for all positions/employees funded by the County. As President, John ensures that the Council is run with a fiscally responsible mindset ensuring that County taxes are appropriately utilized and that waste is reduced/eliminated. John also believes in full government transparency. He understands that he is an elected official and it is a privilege to serve on the Council. 

John has an immense sense of pride in this community – our home. He considers the people of Evansville caring, compassionate, generous, and motivated to continually improve their community. John has one goal: to continue to make Evansville better for its family members. He does this through policy that improves public safety; promotes community involvement and volunteerism; promotes job growth; and by making fiscally strong decisions. John promises to remain creative, passionate, and to continue serving the County with a strong sense of duty, integrity, and respect for others.

 

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