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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters will be celebrating their 25th anniversary season in 2019, featuring big events and new items throughout the year.
The Otters unveiled their 25th anniversary season logo. The logo commemorates the Otters’ 25 seasons in Evansville since joining the Frontier League in 1995. The Otters are the oldest active franchise in the Frontier League.
The franchise has planned big and new promotions, new group outing and ticket package options, and commemorative items in the gift shop to help make 2019 a memorable, historic season at Bosse Field.
Fans can stay tuned to Otters social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and evansvilleotters.com to find out how they can win special prizes and be a part of the yearlong celebration in 2019.
When the Otters began play in 1995, they returned baseball to Evansville for the first time in a decade. The city had been without a team since the Evansville Triplets relocated following the 1984 season.
Current Otters bench coach Charles ‘Boots’ Day was introduced as the Otters’ first manager before the 1995 season.
On June 15, 1995, the Otters hosted their Opening Night game against Richmond, falling in the first game in team history, 12-1.
Evansville finished their inaugural season 31-38 and sixth in the league standings.
Since 1995, the franchise has produced two Frontier League championships in 2006 and 2016, 10 postseason appearances, 1,056 wins becoming the first franchise in league history to reach 1,000 regular season wins in 2017, 75 Major League Baseball organization signees, two league Hall of Famers in Pete Pirman and Eric Massingham, and three no-hitters in franchise history.
The Otters will open the 25th season celebration against the Southern Illinois Miners on May 10 at Bosse Field.
More information and other special events will be announced in the coming months.
To purchase a season ticket or group outing package, call (812) 435-8686 or visit the Bosse Field front office at 23 Don Mattingly Way, Evansville, Ind. The front office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.
The Otters play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up-to-date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.
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The Evansville Otters Will Be Celebrating Their 25th Anniversary Season
Will Two Hot Button Issues Get To The Senate Floor? Â Â
Will Two Hot Button Issues Get To The Senate Floor?
This week the Senate Committee on Ethics passed out an amendment to the Ethics guidelines that should give interns working with legislators more protection from inappropriate behavior by sitting legislators.
The amendment according to the Statehouse File report says “sexual relations between an intern and a senator, including relationships between consenting adults, constitutes unethical behavior and would be subject to an investigation by the ethics committeeâ€.
The amendment should go to the Senate floor this week, if Senate President ProTem Rodric Bray schedules it. Great progress! The amendment is a “may†investigate provision, so it will depend on leadership, in my opinion, if a complaint is actually reviewed or investigated.
Senate Bill 12 on hate crimes has been placed in a committee traditionally held for bills the leader wants to kill. Â Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville assigned SB 12 to the Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee.
President Pro Tem Bray in the Statehouse File report says he put SB12 in Rules so his caucus could talk about it, which means  behind closed doors – no input from the public, no input from the opposing political party.
Considering the present national environment of “crisis†politics, this being an election year and given Indiana has gerrymandered districts that should give leadership what they want, why? Is Bray thinking about bringing out the bill nearer election time to incite the anti-sexual orientation base to the polls?
Or is he sincerely concerned that this bill should be processed and he doesn’t quite have the votes to get it out of a committee? We will see.
It is the beginning of the 2019 Session. Lots on the table.
Nominate A Phenomenal Woman
Do you know a woman who impacts lives, serves as a role model and champions diversity? The University of Southern Indiana Multicultural Center would love to know her, too.
The planning committee for the upcoming 18th Annual Phenomenal Women Banquet, hosted by the Multicultural Center and happening on Tuesday, March 12, is in search of women who have made contributions to diversity, both at USI and in the greater Evansville community.
“We’re looking for that person that typically doesn’t get the recognition, but you know they’re working hard in the area of diversity and inclusion,†explained Pam Hopson, executive director of the Multicultural Center.
These women, who may be USI employees, students or members of the Evansville community, are your co-workers, advisees, mentors, neighbors, family members and friends. Help USI recognize them for the difference they are making by nominating them as a 2019 Phenomenal Woman.
“Oftentimes we think that it takes a large group of people to make a difference, but that’s not necessarily so. It only takes one. One that has a vision and some goals,†Hopson said. “It’s finding out, what is it that we need to do as a woman to be able to give back to the community?â€
The Phenomenal Women program aims to inspire others to embrace and promote diversity within their own lives and the lives of others. Hopson says the inclusion of student honorees is unique and important. “We want to set the example for our students… It’s up to us to be those positive role models. It’s up to us to recognize them for a job well done, even when they think people are not looking.â€
The 2019 Phenomenal Women banquet will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in USI’s Carter Hall in conjunction with Women’s History Month at the University. Nominations are being accepted online through January 18. Members of the campus and the community are encouraged to attend the event and support those who encourage diversity and inclusion. Tickets may be purchased beginning in February.
Visit the Phenomenal Women website for complete event and nomination information, as well as to read about previous Phenomenal Women honorees. For further questions, contact the Multicultural Center at 812-465-7188 or email jgangala@usi.edu.
ADOPT A PET
Baby is a female 12-year-old black & white cat. She is sweet and loving, but often overlooked because of her age. She’s gorgeous and has plenty of years of love to give! Her adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
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Brenda Kaye Sims
Brenda Kaye Sims, 70, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Golden Living Center-Woodlands in Newburgh, Indiana.
Brenda was born on August 31, 1949 in Warrick County, Indiana to the late Lanky and Jamie (Russell) Sims.
She loved Jesus and her dog, Odie. Brenda loved spending time and telling stories to friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, grandpa and grandma Russell; sister, Shirley; dog, Odie.
Brenda is survived by her family and friends, Desiree Stinchfield, Shannyn Figueroa, Mike Goodman, and Peggy Moore.
Services will be 2 P.M. on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana with Pastor Ryan Moore officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 12 P.M. until 2 P.M. on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Warrick County Humane Society.
A special thank you to the staff at Heart to Heart Hospice and Golden Living Center-Woodlands.
To send flowers to the family of Brenda Kaye Sims, please visit Tribute Store.
Indoor Track & Field Underway
The University of Southern Indiana men’s and women’s track and field teams are set to start for the 2019 Indoor season this weekend with a trip to Lexington.
Last year, USI men and women each finished fifth at the GLVC Indoor Championships. Bastian Grau(Höchstadt, Germany) was the Eagles’ lone NCAA Division II qualifier in the mile.
2019 kicks off with the Jim Green Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky on the campus of the University of Kentucky from Friday, January 11 through January 12.
2018 RECAP:
USI has already competed in two meets so far this season in 2018, first in Nashville, Tennessee for the Vanderbilt Opener, which saw three individuals break school records in sophomore Nicholas Owens(Merrillville, Indiana) and freshmen Sheniya Brown (Indianapolis, Indiana) and Sarah Lonneman (Terre Haute, Indiana).
Freshman Titus Winders (Mansfield, Tennessee), coming off an All-American performance at the NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championships, struck an NCAA Division II provisional mark in the 5,000 meter run at the Indiana University Hoosier Opener earning him the GLVC Men’s Track & Field Runner of the Week honors.
TAKE NOTE:
- Owens broke the men’s 300m dash record
- Brown broke the women’s 60m and 200m dash records
- Lonneman broke the women’s 300m dash record as well
- Winders struck the provisional mark in the 5,000m run and was named GLVC Men’s Track & Field Runner of the Week
INDOOR SEASON SLATE:
The Eagles load the month of January with visits to Lexington, Kentucky, Bloomington, Indiana, Charleston, Illinois, and Indianapolis, Indiana for the Jim Green Invitational, Gladstein Invitational, EIU John Craft Invite, and the UIndy Tom Hathaway Classic.
February concludes the regular season with trips to Carbondale, Illinois for the Don Denoon Invite, Allendale, Michigan for the GVSU Big Meet, and finally to Greencastle, Indiana for the DePauw Classic. The GLVC Indoor Track & Field Championships are set to take place in Indianapolis from February 22-23.
Learn about the state’s On-Ramp program for artists this weekend
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Rural Indiana communities recognized for collaboration
Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs recognized more than 70 rural Indiana communities who collaboratively shaped and executed their vision for their communities in 2018.
“By working together, these communities provided unique and impressive changes to their local parks, walkways, main streets and economic developments,” Crouch said. “In partnership with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, local leaders were able to utilize state funding to incorporate the plans to further their community development.”
Crouch said more than $41 million was provided by local communities and was combined with $22 million from OCRA. These funds were used to complete quality of place improvements like water system enhancements, new public facilities, revitalizing main streets, restoring historic buildings and enhancing downtowns.
“Today is a great day to celebrate all the successes, collaborative efforts and planning our Hoosier communities have achieved this past year,” said Jodi Golden, OCRA executive director. “Our office was fortunate to help make our rural cities, towns and counties better places to live, work and play. I’m excited to see how the communities will continue to grow this funding.”
The 2018 awards ceremony marks OCRA’s 13th anniversary and state legislators, mayors, local elected officials, grant administrators, community development organizations, community partners and businesses were present at the celebration.