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USI runners locked in for Lewis Crossover
—University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Cross Country returns to the course Saturday when the Screaming Eagles compete at the Lewis University Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois.
The women’s six-kilometer race is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., while the men’s 8k starts at 10:45 a.m.
Competitors from an expected 38 women’s teams and 35 men’s teams will toe the line Saturday morning, making the meet the largest NCAA Division II meet in the country.
Eagles in the polls. USI’s men continue to hold down their No. 8 ranking in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association Top 25 poll, while USI’s women slipped a spot to No. 13 in the latest poll. The Eagles are ranked No. 2 in the USTFCCCA Midwest Region men’s rankings and No. 5 in the Midwest Region women’s rankings.
Deep field. USI’s men are one of nine nationally-ranked teams expected to compete at the Lewis Crossover Saturday, while the women are one of seven nationally-ranked teams toeing the line in Romeoville.
In addition to USI, the men’s field includes No. 4 Grand Valley State University, No. 6 Augustana University, No. 11 Michigan Tech University, No. 17 Walsh University, No. 18 California State University-San Marcos, No. 19 University of Alabama-Huntsville and No. 25 Wayne State University.
Nationally-ranked teams competing against USI’s women Saturday are expected to include No. 2 Grand Valley State, No. 5 Augustana, No. 12 Walsh, No. 14 California State University East Bay, No. 17 Missouri Southern State University and No. 22 Wayne State.
Eagles going for three straight wins. USI’s men are seeking their third straight win when they compete Saturday. The Eagles posted a perfect score at the season-opening Stegemoller Classic before edging three nationally-ranked opponents at the Trevecca Division II Showcase Invitational.
Last time out. Junior Jennifer Comastri (Indianapolis, Indiana) earned a second-place finish at the Trevecca Division II Showcase Invitational, helping USI’s women secure a second-place finish as a team. Senior Austin Nolan (Evansville, Indiana) paced the men with a third place finish.
TriState Wood Carvers
The Tri-State Woodcarvers Club will present its “Wonders in Wood†Show and Sell on October 19th, 2019.
The event will be held at the:
Salem United Methodist Church
6311 Kratzville Rd
Evansville, IN
(north on 1st Ave, left on Kratzville Rd – which is the light right past Wolf’s BBQ)
Hours: Saturday, October 19th, 9 AM to 2 PM
Woodcarvers from the Tri State area will exhibit hand-carved and power-carved items for show and sale. Exhibitors include some nationally known carvers. Woodcarvings, tools, books, and wood will be available to purchase. The admission of $3 includes a chance to win an hourly door prize of a carved Christmas ornament. Children 12 and under are free.
Concessions will be available.
For more information contact: Jon Gunnels at (719) 271-9224
Macedo resets UE dig record against Sycamores
Aces remain on the road next weekend
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Redshirt senior Gabriela Macedo recorded a University of Evansville program record 43 digs on Friday evening in a 3-1 road loss to Indiana State.
Today marked the second time Macedo has set the Purple Aces mark this season. She recorded 41 in a win over Eastern Illinois in September. Macedo’s 43 digs is the third-highest total in a 4-set match in the NCAA in 2019 and is tied for the 4th-highest total in Missouri Valley Conference history.
Melanie Feliciano led the offense with 19 kills while Alondra Vazquez and Rachel Tam posted 17 and 12, respectively. Allana McInnis added 40 assists. Indiana State saw five players record double figure kills, led by Cassie Kawa’s total of 11. Melina Tedrow had a strong defensive night of her own, finishing with 44 digs.
Indiana State set the tone early on, jumping out to a 14-7 lead in game one. The Aces roared back when Alondra Vazquez had consecutive kills that cut the deficit to just one – 17-16. ISU was able to record the next point before hanging on for a 25-22 decision.
UE regained its edge in game two, taking an early 5-3 lead on a Hannah Watkins kill. ISU rallied back to tie it up at 7-7 before taking a 16-15 lead. With the score knotted at 17-17, Tam and Vazquez combined for three kills in a row that put UE back in the lead as they would the match, winning by a final of 25-23. The Sycamores tied the set at 23-23, but a Feliciano kill.
Evansville took another lead in the opening moments of the third frame, going up by a 5-3 tally. Indiana State pushed back with four in a row before extending their lead to eight points at 18-10. From there, they would cruse to a 25-20 victory and a 2-1 lead in the match. They clinched the 3-1 match win with a 25-21 win in the fourth set. ISU went up by a 14-10 score before the Aces rallied back. Allana McInnis posted an ace that tied the game at 16-16. The Sycamores responded with three in a row, but the Aces did the same to tie it up at 19-all. Unfortunately, the Sycamores proved to be too much as they scored the final four points, winning by a 25-21 score to win the match.
Next weekend, the Aces remain on the road at Southern Illinois on Friday night before taking on Missouri State on Saturday.
Evansville Man Arrested for Possession of Meth
Vanderburgh County – This afternoon at approximately 1:30, Trooper Tyler Widner stopped the driver of a 2003 Honda Civic for making an improper turn on Weinbach at Bayard Park Drive. The driver was identified as Jeremy L. Hudson, 28, of Evansville. Further investigation revealed Hudson was possessing approximately 1.5 grams of methamphetamine and was driving on a suspended driver’s license. Hudson’s passenger, David L. Kennedy, 34, of Grandview, was wanted out of Perry County for two outstanding warrants. Hudson and Kennedy were arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail. Hudson is being held without bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Jeremy Hudson, 28, Evansville, IN
- Possession of Methamphetamine, Class 6 Felony
- Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor
- David L. Kennedy, 34, Grandview, IN
- Two Outstanding Warrants for Failure to Appear for Theft and Larceny (Perry County)
Arresting Officer: Trooper Tyler Widner, Indiana State Police
Eagles drop gritty four-setter to UMSL
 The University of Southern Indiana volleyball team battled the University of Missouri-St. Louis to a four-set defeat (25-21, 25-13, 23-25, 28-26) Thursday night in Great Lakes Valley Conference play at the Screaming Eagles Arena.
The Screaming Eagles (8-10, 2-4 GLVC) and Tritons (16-2, 4-2 GLVC) brought their fight to the defensive end, as the two squads recorded attack percentages of .153 and .112, respectively, along with 84 and 87 digs, respectively.
Freshman libero Audrey Crowder (Avon, Indiana) led the back-row effort for the Eagles with a career-high 27 digs and an error-free performance on the reception.
Senior middle hitter Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois) complimented Crowder’s performance with a career-high-tying seven blocks along with six kills.
Three double-doubles were recorded in Thursday’s GLVC contest: senior outside hitter Lindsey Stose (Elkhart, Indiana) with 12 kills and 15 digs, junior setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) with 33 assists and 10 digs, and freshman outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) with a USI-leading 14 kills and 11 digs.
After a contested first set, where USI out-hit the Tritons .212-.164 and limited itself to just three attack errors, the Eagles were met by an efficent second set by UMSL. The Tritons manufactured a .312 hitting clip while forcing nine attack errors by the Eagles.
The Eagles stayed resiliant following the 25-13 second-set loss, jumping out to early leads in both the third and fourth sets, including an 11-3 lead in the final frame.
Coleman and freshman right side hitter Katherine Koch (Belleville, Illinois) teamed up to stuff the Tritons on numerous occasions over the final two frames. The pair also combined for eight kills in the back-half of the match. Koch finished with nine kills and six blocks, five kills coming in the fourth.
The Eagles fell to UMSL in the fourth set, 28-26, despite the valiant comeback effort. USI was done in by a 12-3 Triton run that began just one point from set-point at 23-16.
USI Volleyball returns to the Screaming Eagles Arena Saturday at 3 p.m. to host GLVC-newcomer Lindenwood University in more league action.
IS IT TRUE OCTOBER 11, 2019
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
IS IT TRUE that this is the week of the Westside Nut Clubs Fall Festival and nearly every person who grew up in or around Evansville is planning to attend to enjoy fun, games and a plethora of very odd things to eat?…there always seems to be a long line to get brain sandwiches that are not particularly appreciated across the country but it is an Evansville delicacy?…there are plenty of other different sorts of culinary treats like chocolate-covered insects, deep-fried everything, and lots of good carnival treats?…a good time will be had by most and plenty of charities and religious organizations will raise funds to be deployed to help people in need?…the Fall Festival is a truly unique Evansville experience?
IS IT TRUE that City Councilman Justin Elpers will propose changes to the City’s Health Insurance Plan at this coming Monday’s City Council meeting that will address the $3.4 million Hospitalization deficit?  …we give five (5) cheers to the current 5th Ward City Councilman Justin for thinking outside the box?  …we can’t wait to see if other City Council members will support Mr.Elpers worthwhile “Good  Public Policy” ordinance?
IS IT TRUE that former City-County Observer editor and content contributor Joe “Jack” Wallace got a nice surprise this week when the California Alliance for Renewable Energy underwrote the purchase of 900 copies of his book Living Outside the Box?…this is the largest single order that has been placed for Joe’s book and it will be provided to all of the attendees of a large convention that will be attended by business leaders who are interested in economic activity and green businesses?
IS IT TRUE that we would like to congratulate Joe  “Jack” Wallace on his continued success of “Living Outside the Box” and are looking forward to welcoming him to town for the October 25th CCO “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE” awards luncheon to be held at the Tropicana-Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that Evansville, Indiana is a traditional Democrat town and the political blood of this town still runs blue in spite of the recent success of the Vanderburgh County Republican Party in placing winning candidates on both the Evansville City Council and in the Mayor’s office?
IS IT TRUE that the local Republican party had better not take it for granted that they will be emerging with a majority of the seats on the Council because Evansville has a history of supporting Democrats?
IS IT TRUE the damage done to the fundraising capacity of the Vanderburgh County Democrat Party is something that the City-County Observer predicted in 2011 when the last Democrat mayor was told that Rick Davis would be running for the Democrat nomination?…that sent the former Mayor and many of his minions into a fit of rage that literally destroyed the cohesiveness that the Democrats had enjoyed for years?
IS IT TRUE between Floatgate, a surrogate of the former Mayor seeking the nomination, and Rick Davis’ victory, the seeds of destruction had been planted?…the local Republican party have been on an upswing ever since and all indications are that with a political war chest that the Democrats cannot compete with, the consequences of the arrogance of 2011 will continue for another election cycle?
IS IT TRUE that the local Republican party is currently experiencing some political infighting within their own ranks? Â …we predict that local Republican party movers and shakers will regret that they showed favoritism towards a couple of City Council candidates listed on the November General election ballot?
IS IT TRUE that our current “CCO MOLE” membership is now a 152 strong?  …because of our “Working Outside The Box” speakers series we have picked up 17 new ” CCO MOLES”? …  that five (5) “CCO MOLES” passed away during the last several years and we really miss them?
IS IT TRUE we would like to wish one of the top community cheerleaders, Steve Hammer a happy 50th birthday?
IS IT TRUEÂ we been told that the Vanderburgh County GOP party chairman Wayne Parke is president of Parkes Consulting firm? Â …many people have asked us what kind of consulting work does he do? Â …our answer is maybe he is consulting people on “How To Win Friends And Influence People”?
IS IT TRUE starting next the City-County Observer welcomes any local candidate running for elected office to send us a position paper? Â …we will print it without opinion, editing or bias?
Today’s “Readers Poll†question is:  Do you think that the Republicans will take control of the 2020 City Council?
We are pleased to provide obituaries from area funeral homes at no cost.  We are also are pleased to announce that we are now providing news from all of the area High Schools. Please scroll down the paper and you shall see a complete listing of them.
FOOTNOTES: This year’s awards luncheon will be held at Tropicana-Evansville Walnut rooms A and B. The registration begins at 11:30 am, the event officially starts at 12 noon on October 25, 2019. Â The Keynote speaker will be announced later this week.
Reservations for this event may be obtained by calling JIM KNAUFF at 812-457-1017. The deadline for registration is October 20, 2019. Last year’s event was a sellout.
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