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SHOWME’S EASTSIDE IS A FUN PLACE TO ENJOY GREAT FOOD AND DRINK

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SHOW-ME’S EASTSIDE IS A FUN PLACE TO ENJOY GREAT FOOD AND DRINK

BY BRYAN FOX

So the big question around Evansville, at least in the restaurant industry, has been is Show-Me’s leaving town?  No, says Curt John, Show-Me’s owner.

Recently, CCO had a chance to sit down with John, a former University of Evansville basketball standout and past city councilman.

While reports of the Westside Show-Me’s closing down is true, the Eastside location will remain open.  “We will be making pricing changes and hiring a new GM,” says John of the location established in 2008.  “It will be business as usual.”  Of the price changes, John says these will include lowering the drink prices.

While Show-Me’s appears to be another sports bar in the same making as Hooters, it also serves as a good place to bring the entire family.  In fact, I bring my wife and daughter to Show-Me’s every Wednesday for their wing special.  I’m referring to the 5 boneless wings for $1.50 served between 3 to 10 pm.  Show-Me’s wings are ample in size and are served in various flavors from medium to hot.  In this writer’s opinion, they are the best wings in town.  The wing deal isn’t the only special Show-Me’s has to offer.  On Tuesday’s, Show-Me’s offers all short well drinks for $2.50.  Mr. John says there will be food/drink specials for all five weekdays eventually.

Show-Me’s also allows you to enjoy the nice weather we’ve been having this summer as they have a large outdoor patio for you to enjoy your food and drinks.  For your viewing pleasures, Show-Me’s has 65 TVs including 4 large screens.  They have the NFL package and you will have no problem watching your favorite local sports teams.  No matter if you’re an IU, UK, ND, or Purdue fan, ShowMe’s will not disappoint. The good news is that Show-Me’s have ample parking available.

So if you’re wanting to dine-out with the family, go watch the game with your buddies, or just have a craving for wings. stop by at Show-Me’s.  Its a fun place to hang out with great food and drink specials.

Adopt A Pet

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Bella is a 2-year-old female English spot mix rabbit. She’s a very big bunny! She lived with five other female bunnies in her previous home. But when her dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, her mom was no longer able to spend time with the girls the way she wanted to. Now, they’re at VHS seeking forever homes. (They don’t have to go together, but they certainly can go in pairs if someone wants two!) Bella and her sisters’ adoption fees are $40 and now includes their registered microchips! Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

 

Legal Fight Over Indiana’s Anti-Political Robocall Law Ends

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Legal Fight Over Indiana’s Anti-Political Robocall Law Ends

IL for www.theindianalawyer.com

A Chicago-based veterans advocacy group’s seven-year struggle to strike down Indiana’s ban on political robocalls has ended with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to review a lower-court ruling upholding the law.

The Supreme Court denied Patriotic Veterans Inc.’s bid for a review of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ January ruling upholding the law that prohibits making pre-recorded phone calls to people without their prior consent.

Patriotic Veterans challenged the law in 2010, saying it violated the First Amendment.

Campaigns and political groups are allowed to make live calls, even to numbers registered on the Do Not Call list, as long as they are not sales calls. However, the law restricts the use of technology that automatically dials residential phone numbers and plays prerecorded messages with few exceptions.

“Every day, telemarketers seek to burden residences with automated, pre-recorded phone calls conveying unwanted messages. Simply put, without this law they would be a nuisance,” Attorney General Curtis Hill said in a news release Tuesday.

Patriotic Veterans President Paul Caprio said that the Supreme Court’s decision not to review the case could lead to similar legislation in other states. His group now places automated calls in 35 states intended to influence public policy on issues affecting veterans.

“We were very disappointed,” Caprio said in a telephone interview. “We thought it dealt with a fundamental First Amendment issue.”

He attributed the Supreme Court’s decision partly to its large backlog of cases following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last year.

The penalty for violating the Indiana Auto Dialer law is up to $5,000 per call, Hill’s office said. It said it received more than 15,000 complaints last year about unwanted calls, many of which were about robocalls.

 

Otters claim series over Cornbelters

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The Evansville Otters bent but never broke in a 9-6 win over the Normal Cornbelters on Wednesday afternoon.

Normal (21-21) brought the game’s tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Otters closer Randy McCurry delivered his 11th save of the year to secure the win.

Evansville (23-18) surged to an early lead over the Cornbelters with seven runs in the first four innings. 

In the second inning, a three run home run from Chris Riopedre against Cornbelters starter Edgar De La Rosa put the Otters on top early.

The home run marked back-to-back games for Riopedre with a long ball and was his fourth of the season.

In the third inning, the Otters would open up their lead.

Josh Allen took advantage of a Normal throwing error to score from second base to post the first run in the side.

Riopedre then delivered on his fourth RBI of the day to push Alejandro Segovia across the plate making it 5-0.

The four RBI for Riopedre marked a season high.

The Cornbelters got a run back in the bottom of the third.

 An RBI single from Justin Fletcher scored Aaron Dudley to make it 5-1 in favor of the Otters

Evansville answered back in the top of the fourth with two more runs.

A solo shot from Josh Allen extended the Otters lead once again.

An RBI single from John Schultz scored Dane Phillips to make it 7-1. 

Normal wouldn’t go away quietly.

In the sixth inning, Normal added two runs on an RBI single from Aaron Dudley to score Craig Lepre and Yeixon Ruiz.

 Then again in the seventh inning, Normal would cut the deficit on a two RBI single from Santiago Chirino to make it 7-5.

Evansville responded with two runs in the top of the eighth inning.

Alejandro Segovia scored Allen on a sacrifice fly to left field, and Jeff Gardner followed up with an RBI on a groundout to score Phillips.

In the bottom of the ninth, the Cornbelters brought up their best hitter in Dudley with two runners on and a chance to tie the game.

Dudley did deliver a run on a groundout to make it 9-6, but that would be the last of the Cornbelters scoring. 

Felix Baez recorded his first win since May 31.

 Baez went five innings surrendering seven hit but only allowing one run.

Baez also struck out eight batters to give him a share of the Frontier League lead in strikeouts at 67 with teammate Max Duval.

The victory also marked the longest game of the season stretching almost four hours with an official time of 3:54.

Evansville will return to Bosse Field for Edward Jones Night Friday at 6:35 p.m. The game will feature a postgame fireworks show and tickets are still available at evansvilleotters.com or by calling 812-435-8686.

The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Group packages and single game tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.

Three Hoosiers Earns Spots on Team USA on Wednesday

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 INDIANAPOLIS – It was a historical day at the 2017 Phillips 66 US Swimming Nationals at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis on Wednesday for the Hoosiers, as three swimmers earned spots on Team USA for the 2017 FINA World Championships next month in Budapest.

The day was highlighted by Lilly King, who won the national championship in the 200 breaststroke. In the men’s 200 freestyle, Blake Pieroni and IU postgrad also earned spots on Team USA in the 4×200 freestyle relay.

King had the best long-course meter performance of her stellar career on Wednesday, posting the second-fastest time in the world this year and crushing her school record with a time of 2:21.83. King’s mark is also the 18th-best time in the event in history, making her the 14th-fastest performer in the event all-time.

The Evansville, Ind. native has now punched her ticket to Budapest and will represent Team USA in the 200 breaststroke. King is also scheduled to swim in the 50 breaststroke, 100 breaststroke and 200 IM this week. King is the top seed in both the 50 and 100 breast entering the week.

Indiana had a great performance in the men’s 200 freestyle Championship Final, as both Pieroni and Grothe earned spots on Team USA for next month’s FINA World Championships on the 4×200 freestyle relay.

Pieroni posted a personal-best, cruising to an Indiana school record and a second-place finish with a time of 1:46.30. The rising senior’s time is the 10th-fastest in U.S. history, and also earns him an “unofficial” spot for Team USA in the 200 freestyle.

On Tuesday, Pieroni placed sixth in the 100 freestyle to earn consideration for a spot on the 4×100 free relay team.

Grothe also had a tremendous swim, touching the wall third right behind his training partner Pieroni with a mark of 1:46.39. The IU postgrad earned a spot on the 4×200 free relay team for the Americans.

Earlier in the day in prelims, Rachel Matsumura had a great swim in the 200 backstroke, tying for 22nd overall with a time of 2:14.08. Bailey Kovac was 60th in the event with a mark of 2:21.35. Kovac also swam in the 200 breaststroke, coming in 60th with a time of 2:38.86.

On the men’s side, Wilson Beckman took 27th with a time of 2:02.42, while Bob Glover was 34th in 2:03.18.

In the women’s 50 butterfly, Christine Jensen placed 28th with a time of 27.45, while Shelby Koontz was 41st with a mark of 27.86. In the 200 freestyle, Delaney Barnard was 33rd with a time of 2:02.20.

In the men’s 200 freestyle, Max Irwin was 65th with a mark of 1:53.20, while Nick Carlson touched the wall in a time of 1:55.35 to take 78th. Levi Brock was 62nd in the men’s 200 breast with a time of 2:26.39.

Competition at the 2017 Phillips 66 US Swimming Nationals continues on Thursday with the 400 IM, 100 butterfly, 50 breaststroke and 50 backsroke at the IU Natatorium. Prelims begin at 9:00 a.m. ET, with finals at 6:00 p.m. ET.

 

Victims have been identified from yesterday’s fire on Hercules Ave.

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Both victims have been identified from yesterday’s fire on Hercules Ave.  The victims are Sharon F. Mand and Kathleen Woolems, both residents of that address. Both died from smoke inhalation. Inquiries concerning the cause and origin of the fire and the ongoing investigation can be made to the Evansville Police and Fire Departments.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Tony Glenn Buck: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Darion Lamar Bailey: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Chad C. Stuckey: Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Kayla Renee Knight: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony)

Autopsy Has Been Scheduled For Today

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The Coroner’s office was called to 1717 Hercules in reference to the discovery of 2 victims from today’s fire. No identifications have been made and an autopsy has been scheduled for 13:00 hrs. 06-28-2017.

Steven W. Lockyear,  Vanderburgh County Coroner

 

A1 Power Equipment Announces Title Sponsorship of Scott Pierce’sGP-55 Grand Prix World Hydroplane

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A1 Power Equipment Announces Title Sponsorship of

Scott Pierce’sGP-55 Grand Prix World Hydroplane

As the Official Power Equipment Provider for the inaugural 2017 Evansville HydroFest™, A1 Power is proud to announce that we are taking our involvement a step further as the Title Sponsor for the GP-55 Grand Prix World hydroplane.  The decision to sponsor the GP-55 is a natural extension of A1 Power’s core business of providing power, strength, and speed to our customers for work or play with our powerful and agile UTV’s, our full line of zero turn mowers for faster mowing times, and our extensive line of trailers to get your equipment from one place to another.

In addition to selling great products with brand names such as Cub Cadet, Hustler, Honda, SCAG and Corn Pro Trailers, A1 Power also services all makes and brands of power equipment, and any time A1 Power has a chance to be involved in a partnership such as the GP-55 that blends speed and power, it’s an opportunity we can’t pass up.

As a business based in Newburgh, A1 Power also feels that by having a local Title Sponsor involved in the largest class of hydroplane in this year’s Evansville HydroFest™, our contribution to fund the GP-55 is in effect providing our customers in the Newburgh area the opportunity to cheer on one of the biggest, fastest, loudest, and baddest boats on the water as if it were your very own.

A1 Power is the first local business to become a local Title Sponsor of an Evansville HydroFestâ„¢ race team in the highest class of boats participating, and Robert Saladin, Owner and President of A1 Power commented:  “We’re in the power business whether it’s mowers, UTV’s or trailers to haul your equipment, so sponsoring the top class of hydroplane just seemed like a natural extension of our business.  Sponsoring the GP-55, as well as being the Official Power Equipment Provider, is important to A1 Power.   Local businesses need to support high profile events like the Evansville HydroFestâ„¢ to enhance the Tri-State’s enrichment.  By sponsoring the GP-55, our customers and the residents of Newburgh have a vested interest in cheering on a boat with a local connection.”

To encourage your personal involvement, the GP-55 will be on display at A1 Power Equipment in Newburgh on Wednesday, June 28th from Noon to 2 pm.  This is your chance to see the GP-55, the 75’ boat hauler and the owner of the GP-55, Scotty Pierce for autographs and pictures.  For those who follow the hydroplane circuit, Scotty Pierce is the former driver of the famous unlimited class hydroplane Miss Budweiser and the winner of Evansville’s 1991Thunder on the Ohio.

About A1 Power Equipment:

A-1 Power Equipment is the premiere provider for outdoor power solutions in Newburgh, Indiana and the Tri-State for over 10 years. Our trusted and knowledgeable staff is here to match you with the perfect zero turn mower, UTV, trailer or hand held power equipment for your next project. With an impressive number of years of total experience, A1 Power Equipment strives to meet the needs of our customers on all levels.

A1 Power Equipment carries a complete selection of industry-leading outdoor power equipment including Cub Cadet, Exmark, Honda Power Equipment, Hustler, Stihl and more. We also offer affordable trailers from brands like Corn Pro, Golden Trailers, Pace and Maxxd. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding our products or visit our website at www.a1powerllc.comwhere we have a complete inventory listing and we’re the only dealer with online pricing.

A1 Power Equipment looks forward to doing our part to make the inaugural 2017 Evansville HydroFest a roaring success, and we hope to see you there.

For more information about A1 Power Equipment visit http://www.a1powerllc.com/

For more information about Evansville HydroFest visit www.evansvillehydrofest.com.

Direct Link: http://evansvillehydrofest.com/2017/06/28/a1-power-equipment-announces-title-sponsorship-scott-pierces-gp-55-grand-prix-world-hydroplane/

 

Pieroni Places Sixth in 100 Freestyle at Swimming Nationals

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 INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University’s Blake Pieroni had a great showing at the 2017 Phillips 66 US Swimming Nationals at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis on Tuesday.

The rising senior placed sixth in the A Final of the 100 freestyle, touching the wall with a school record time of 48.49. With his finish, Pieroni is now eligible to be selected for Team USA in the 4×100 relay at the 2017 FINA World Championships next month in Budapest.

Last summer, Pieroni was a member of the gold medal-winning 400 freestyle relay for Team USA at the Rio Olympics.

The Hoosiers showed off their depth in the men’s 1,500 freestyle, with five swimmers placing in the top-40. Trey Hubbuch led the way, placing 22nd with a time of 15:34.94, while Ethan Curl took 27th with a mark of 15:38.02.

Matthew Anderson was 30th overall with a time of 15:45.19, while Adam Destrampe took 37th with mark of 15:51.48. Jack Collins was 40th in 16:07.21.

In the 800 freestyle, rising sophomore Cassy Jernberg placed 25th overall with a time of 8:47.83

Earlier in the day for the IU women, Delaney Barnard placed 40th with a time of 56.33, while Shelby Koontz was 67th with a mark of 57.12. Grace Haskett was 96th in 58.01. For the men, Ian Finnerty was 40th in a time of 50.33.

In the 200 butterfly, IU alum Max Irwin placed 47th with a time of 2:04.64, while on the women’s side, Reagan Cook was 62nd with a mark of 2:19.59.

Competition at the 2017 Phillips 66 US Swimming Nationals continues on Wednesday with the 200 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, 200 backstroke and 50 butterfly at the IU Natatorium. Prelims begin at 9:00 a.m. ET, with finals at 6:00 p.m. ET.

 

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