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UE’S DEVERMAN NAMED NCBWA FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville freshman pitcher Kenton Deverman (Dardenne Prairie, Mo./Fort Zumwalt West) captured another individual honor on Monday afternoon, as he earned second-team Freshman All-America honors in a vote by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). It is the 14th time in which a Purple Ace has earned Freshman All-America honors, and Deverman is UE’s first Freshman All-American since outfielder Kevin Kaczmarski in 2012.
Deverman captured Freshman All-America honors after leading all NCAA freshmen in both victories (nine) and innings pitched (111.0). He set UE freshman records in both categories this year, going 9-2 with a 4.22 ERA in 18 appearances, including 16 starts. Deverman struck out 83 men against just 23 walks in 111.0 innings of work, and he left the mound with the lead in 11 of his final 13 starts for the Purple Aces.
Deverman was a first-team all-Missouri Valley Conference selection at starting pitcher, while earning the MVC’s Freshman of the Year award. Deverman was also named to the Greenville (N.C.) Regional All-Tournament team after holding #16 East Carolina to just a single run on three base hits in 8.0 innings of work in UE’s 4-1 victory in the first game of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Deverman is one of 22 UE players who are scheduled to return next season from Evansville’s 39-26 squad which won the program’s first-ever NCAA Regional Tournament title this season, and advanced to UE’s first-ever Super Regional before falling to national #1 seed Tennessee in the final game of the best-of-three Super Regional series.
NCBWA 2024 Freshman All-America Team
First Team
Pos. Name, School Avg. G AB R H 2B-3B-HR RBIs BB SO SB/SBA
C Daniel Jackson, Wofford .357 56 207 52 74 10-2-12 69 31 45 4/5
1B Henry Ford, Virginia .339 59 245 60 83 13-1-17 68 29 51 3/3
2B Steven Milam, LSU .326 63 221 51 72 12-3-8 40 32 36 7/9
SS Justin Lebron, Alabama .338 57 216 50 73 9-0-12 37 20 53 7/7
3B Daniel Cuvet, Miami (FL) .351 57 231 52 81 15-1-24 75 26 63 2/2
OF Drew Burress, Georgia Tech .381 58 218 73 83 15-3-25 67 58 37 8/10
OF AJ Gracia, Duke .305 60 220 56 67 14-0-14 58 48 55 5/6
OF David Mendez, Dayton .342 51 190 47 65 9-2-6 49 30 29 24/26
DH Brandon Compton, Arizona State .354 52 189 45 67 16-0-14 51 23 54 ¾
UT Kyle Johnson, Duke .253 39 75 16 19 6-1-3 11 17 33 2/2
4-1, 4.38 ERA, 49.1 IP, 15 App, 10 GS, 0 SV, 44 H, 25 R, 24 ER, 19 BB, 53 K, .237 OBA
Pos. Name School ERA W-L APP GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO
SP Aidan Knaak, Clemson 3.35 5-1 15 15 0 0 83.1 67 34 31 29 108
SP Dominic Voegele, Kansas 3.89 7-2 15 15 0 0 81.0 72 39 35 29 80
SP Brett Lanman, Abilene Christian 3.48 7-2 16 15 0 0 72.1 56 33 28 32 79
SP Griffin Naess, Cal Poly 3.58 7-0 15 12 0 0 73.0 62 29 29 25 62
RP Gabe Gaeckle, Arkansas 2.32 3-3 22 0 0 7 42.2 26 14 11 19 57
RP Jacob Tabor, Toledo 3.35 2-0 26 0 0 6 37.2 34 18 14 18 39
RP Jacob Vogel, Indiana 2.31 1-0 21 0 0 0 23.1 16 7 6 10 27
Second Team
Pos. Name, School Avg. G AB R H 2B-3B-HR RBIs BB SO SB/SBA
C Luke Stevenson, North Carolina .283 61 205 43 58 8-2-14 58 46 54 2/2
1B Luke Gaffney, Purdue .359 53 209 62 75 15-3-13 64 29 32 2/2
2B TJ Pompey, Texas Tech .279 55 190 41 53 11-2-10 49 31 62 12/14
SS Maddox Moloney, Oregon .315 43 143 32 45 4-1-10 31 13 28 2/3
3B Gavin Grahovac, Texas A&M .306 61 258 80 79 14-0-22 63 35 85 3/4
OF Caden Bogenpohl, Missouri State .293 56 205 62 60 9-1-20 45 53 74 7/8
OF Tre Phelps, Georgia .344 41 131 32 45 11-0-11 38 10 15 2/2
OF Kyle Jones, Stetson .355 62 248 53 88 15-0-5 32 33 27 23/28
DH Cade Ladehoff, NJIT .324 53 244 51 79 17-2-14 60 10 41 0/0
UT Eric Paulsen, Stony Brook .299 50 177 23 53 16-0-4 24 22 20 0/2
2-1, 3,21 ERA, 42.0 IP, 15 App, 1 GS, 44 H, 19 R, 15 ER, 10 BB, 24 K, .278 OBA
Pos. Name School ERA W-L APP GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO
SP Colin Fisher, Arkansas 2.67 6-1 10 7 0 0 27.0 24 9 8 8 27
SP Chase Morgan, Louisiana 3.18 5-3 20 13 0 1 73.2 59 31 26 20 69
SP Kenton Deverman, Evansville 4.22 9-2 18 16 1 0 111.0 112 55 52 23 83
SP Logan Reddemann, San Diego 4.01 7-4 15 13 0 0 76.1 81 37 34 19 66
RP Ryan Hetzler, Cal Baptist 2.59 5-1 25 0 0 4 41.2 44 14 12 14 38
RP Dylan Loy, Tennessee 2.25 2-0 19 5 0 0 28.0 19 7 7 10 33
RP Ricky Ojeda, UC Irvine 3.46 6-1 25 0 0 1 52.0 41 22 20 25 74
BASEBALL ACES’ MAGICAL POST-SEASON RUN ENDS IN SUPER REGIONAL FINAL AT #1 TENNESEEE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The magical post-season run for the University of Evansville baseball team came to an end on Sunday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the overall #1 national seed, Tennessee, played like the nation’s top team with a 12-1 win in game three of the best-of-three Super Regional series.
“I want to congratulate Tennessee, Coach (Tony) Vitello, his staff and his team on a tremendous accomplishment of going to Omaha once again,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll. “This was a hard-fought series, and they definitely earned the right to go to Omaha today with the way that they played.
“It has been an incredible run by our team in this post-season. We made some history along the way, and yes, the outcome didn’t go our way today, but I couldn’t be more proud of our seniors and our team of really setting the standard at the University of Evansville for many years to come.”
Evansville struck first on Sunday night, as graduate third baseman Brent Widder came through with a two-out RBI single in the top of the first inning to score senior shortstop Simon Scherry and give UE a 1-0 lead. The lead would be short-lived, however, as Tennessee lead-off man Christian Moore belted a solo home run four pitches into the bottom of the first inning to tie the game at 1-1.
Tennessee would break things open in the second inning with four runs, including back-to-back solo home runs by shortstop Dean Curley and designated hitter Dalton Bargo, to grab a 5-1 lead.
The game would remain 5-1 until the fourth inning, when Evansville threatened to answer back, loading the bases with two outs, thanks to singles from junior second baseman Cal McGinnis and junior outfielder Ty Rumsey, and an infield error by Tennessee. But, UT starter Zander Sechrist (4-1) got out of the jam with a ground out to second base on a pay-off pitch to keep UE off the scoreboard. The Volunteers then quickly launched three home runs in the fourth inning, and another home run in the fifth inning to provide the final margin of victory. Overall, Tennessee hit seven home runs in the contest.
McGinnis and Rumsey had two hits each to lead the Purple Aces.
With the victory, Tennessee improves to 55-12 overall and advances on to the 2024 Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Evansville, meanwhile, sees its 2024 season conclude with a 39-26 overall record. The 39 victories are the sixth-most in UE program history. With the close of the season, Evansville will say good bye to 11 Purple Aces, as graduate players Brendan Hord, Chase Hug, Jace Kressin, Mark Shallenberger and Brent Widder, along with seniors Kip Fougerousse, Shane Harris, Jakob Meyer, Simon Scherry, Donovan Schultz and Nick Smith wrapped up their collegiate careers on Sunday. That group has combined to win 141 games over the last five years at UE, including winning UE’s second-ever Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title this season, and the program’s first-ever NCAA Regional Tournament title as well.
Scott’s big night not enough in series finale
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters dropped the final game of the series to the Florence Y’alls 7-1 at Bosse Field on Sunday.
The Otters (9-18) and Y’alls (8-17) were all square late in the game, but one error from Evansville’s defense cost them the game.
In the third, Mason White slashed a double to right-center field with two outs. Riley Delgado followed suit with an RBI base-hit to put the Otters up 1-0.
Florence tied the game in the fourth with a solo home run.
The bats fell silent for both sides through the next several innings. Shadows on the field split home plate and the mound, proving difficult for hitters to adjust.
Later in the eighth inning, after a leadoff hit–by-pitch, an error from the infield put two runners on for the Y’alls. The starter Braden Scott (0-4), recorded the next two men out, which would have ended the inning without the error. Instead, the next four batters picked up hits, including a home run and two doubles to break the game open and make it 7-1.
Scott was magnificent on the mound, but he ultimately gave up the lead in one of his best starts of the year and took a hard-luck loss. Logan Campbell (1-0) earned the win after pitching scoreless seventh and eighth innings.
Evansville takes off tomorrow toward Troy, NY, where on Tuesday the club will battle the Tri-City ValleyCats. The series opens with a 5:30 PM CT first pitch. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.
As Summer Gets Underway, Celebrate Don’t Fry Day and Learn How to Be Sun Safe
WASHINGTON – Today, May 24, the Friday before the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, is recognizing the 16th annual “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their skin and eye health while outdoors. Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can increase the risk of developing skin cancer and cataracts, so it is important to be aware of the strength of the sun’s UV rays and take simple steps to protect your skin and eyes while outdoors.
“Remember to protect your skin and eyes from UV rays before you go outdoors,” said Joseph Goffman, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. “Don’t Fry Day is a great annual reminder of the importance of sun safety, and you can use the EPA’s UV Index app to get the UV forecast for your location and tips on how to be sun safe.”
Almost 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer. Since many skin cancer cases are caused by overexposure to UV radiation, protecting your skin outdoors is an important step to reducing your skin cancer risk. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024, more than 100,600 new cases of invasive melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in the United States. This is approximately 3,000 more cases than were estimated in 2023.
All people are equally at risk of eye damage and developing cataracts, but some people may be at greater risk of contracting skin cancer depending on the color of their skin, a history of blistering sunburns in early childhood, the presence of many moles, or a family history of skin cancer. Also, although sun safety is especially important in summer when we spend more time outdoors, UV can be high throughout the year depending on factors such as location, elevation, and reflective surfaces like sand and snow.
The EPA, the National Weather Service, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work together to make the UV Index forecast available in the United States. The EPA’s UV Index app (search for the EPA’s UV Index in the App Store and on Google Play) is a convenient tool to let you know the strength of the sun’s skin cancer-causing UV rays. The app gives daily and hourly UV intensity forecasts for your location, provides recommendations on sun safety, and is also available in Spanish. Reduce your risk of skin cancer and eye damage by remembering to:
- SLIP! – Slip on a long-sleeved shirt or other clothing that covers your skin.
- SLOP! – Slop on a handful of sunscreen with sun protection factor 15 or higher, and re-apply every two hours, or sooner if in the water.
- SLAP! – Slap on a broad-brimmed hat to cover the back of your neck and the tips of your ears.
- WRAP! – Wrap on a pair of sunglasses. The kind that wrap around the sides of your face provide more sun protection.
- Avoid tanning beds and minimize sunbathing.
- Check the UV Index before spending time outdoors and dress appropriately.
Download Don’t Fry Day and sun safety posters, sign up for a daily UV Index forecast via email, or check the UV Index online daily on the EPA’s sun safety webpage.
TODAYS EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 10, 2024
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
06-10-2024 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
05-20-2024 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2024-04 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places Within the City of Evansville, Indiana Commonly Known as the Alleyway Located Between 310 S Fares Avenue, 1202 E Walnut Street, and 1204 E Walnut Street Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Brinkmeyer Discussion Date: 6/24/2024 Notify: Kent Brasseale, KDDK G-2024-04 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2024-08 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): Burton Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Burton Discussion Date: 6/24/2024 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller F-2024-08 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2024-20 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1151 E Olmstead Ave Owner:Blooming Capital Group LLC Requested Change: M2 to R1 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting R-2024-20 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2024-21 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 116 Baker Ave Owner:Michael S Martin Realty XI LLC Requested Change: C4 to C2 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting R-2024-21 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2024-22 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1921 & 1917 E Michigan St Owner:Balvino Juan Mendoza Requested Change: C1 to R1 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Jessica Ruiz R-2024-22 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2024-06 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving the Annual Community Development Plan and Appropriating Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds Sponsor(s): Burton Discussion Led By: Notify: Finance Chair Burton Kolbi Jackson, DMD Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 4:00pm F-2024-06 Amended Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2024-07 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Appropriations, Transfer, Re-Appropriations, Repeals and Additional Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Burton Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Burton Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 Notify: Kolbi Jackson, DMD F-2024-07 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2024-09 A Resolution in Support of the University of Evansville’s Petition to Change Color and Design of Certain Street Name Signs Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Mosby and Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK C-2024-09 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2024-11 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Accepting a Conflict of Interest for City Administered HUD Funds Sponsor(s): Burton, Allen, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 6/10/2024 Notify: Kolbi Jackson, DMD C-2024-11 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: DISGRUNTLED LOCAL REPUBLICANS SPEAK OUT
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: DISGRUNTLED LOCAL REPUBLICANS SPEAK OUT ABOUT DISCRIMINATORY ACTIONS OF THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP LEADERSHIP
JUNE 10, 2024
LETTER ONE
I am new to the Republican Party. It is shocking how things are being handled as far as elected and certified officials in Vanderburgh County in the May 7th, 2024 Primary.
Michael Daugherty and Kenneth Colbert were chosen fairly by the people in this election and now they are being put before a kangaroo court to take them out of 2 separate offices.
I don’t understand how this can happen. Makes no sense to remove from office 2 very hard and diligent working people duly elected from office. Both helped new candidates acclimate to the election process and brought new people into the Republican Party. Both care deeply about the Republican party and the people of Vanderburgh County.
I pray that all involved in this decision would examine their hearts and their motives for removing these 2 duly elected and certified officials, and realize you will be held accountable for your actions. I don’t see how being able to speak for 1 minute is fair in anyone’s eyes.
The hearings on Monday, June 4th for 3 precinct committeemen were very unfair as well. Being allowed 3 minutes to speak in a 45-minute hearing is outrageous.
These officials, PCs, and State Delegates have rights, given by the Constitution to speak freely, Seems those in charge of this hearing have violated those rights, and the hearing on June 4th, 2024. I am ashamed of the actions of those in charge of these hearings.
I pray that none of you sleep until you reveal the truth to “We The People”.
SINCERELY,
Tracy Kissel PC
SECOND LETTER
I and many of my Conservative friends in CenterTownship in Vanderburgh County voted for Michael Daugherty and Ken Colbert to be our chosen delegates to the IN GOP Convention. We voted for them because they use their 1st Amendment rights to stand up and be a voice for our shared values when our local leadership has gone astray.
They both were certified as our delegate representatives. If you now stop them from being our delegates, you are disenfranchising our many votes for them.
I have been a PC, and past delegate, till Duckworth manipulated our township and # of delegates allowed per chosen area, and I did not make the cut this last primary, even though I had twice the votes as 2 years ago. I come to all the few meetings he has had, I pay the Country Club price to attend the banquets, and I work our GOP booth at our Fall Festival.
Please do NOT disenfranchise my votes and those of others. I might leave the party, even if they don’t CANCEL me like they have Michael and Ken.
It may be within the party “rules” to do what they have done, but it is still WRONG, and disloyal to other Republicans.
This behavior is nothing better than what the corrupt Democrat Lawfare is doing to Trump.
This behavior is nothing better than what the corrupt Democrat Lawfare is doing to Trump.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Molloy
THIRD LETTER
What in the heck is happening to the GOP in Southern Indiana? I have heard the local GOP leadership is trying to remove PCs & delegates duly elected by voters in Vanderburgh County/ Center township. Why is the will of the voters being undermined by the local corrupt GOP leadership? This should not be allowed to happen and should be stopped.
Clara Featherstone,
FOURTH LETTER
I am 65 years old and have voted Republican since I first became eligible to vote. I began losing faith in the Republican Party after the November 2020 election, and nothing I have seen from the GOP since has restored my faith.
The recent antics by Mr Duckworth to disenfranchise the people who voted for Michael Daugherty, Ken Colbert, and one other candidate for delegate utterly disgust me. What is it going to take for the Republican Party to represent its voters?!? The actions of Mr Duckworth cannot stand.
Thank you.
ANON
FIFTH LETTER
We are extremely distressed that the state GOP is attempting to remove duly elected and certified Delegates to the State Convention, Mike Daugherty and Ken Colbert. By doing so, the party is nullifying the votes of the men’s constituents.
If the people’s votes don’t count, why do we vote? Why are the people denied the right to choose who represents us? Who gives the party the right to overthrow the votes of the people to select their own choices to fill those seats?
Marie Elaine Freeman
FOOTNOTES:
THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER POSTED THE ABOVE LETTERS WITHOUT BIAS OR EDITING.
WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL RELIABLE SOURCES WITHIN THE LOCAL GOP THAT several PARTY LOYALISTS may not be VOTING FOR ANY GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE THAT OPENLY SUPPORTED MIKE DUCKWORTH’s ILL-ADVISED SANCTIONS AGAINST MICHAEL DAUGHERTY, KEN COLBERT and CHERYL BATTIEGER-SMITH.
Todd Rokita co-leads lawsuit against federal takeover of coal mining regulations
Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a multistate lawsuit against U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s invasive federal encroachment efforts that would literally undermine state regulatory authority over surface coal mining and reclamation.
As Congress recognized in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, coal mining is essential for the health of this nation’s energy industry, economy and national security. The act gives Indiana and other states with federally approved programs exclusive jurisdiction over most aspects of surface coal mining and reclamation.
The new rule overturns the premise of the act by allowing the federal government to second-guess decisions that Congress entrusted to states’ regulators, which have superior expertise and knowledge about local coal mining operations. It also threatens to bog down coal mining operations by miring states in federal red tape.
“Simply put, this new rule is unlawful,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It intrudes on Indiana’s rightful authority under the American system of federalism. We’re suing to uphold the proper balance of power between the individual states and the federal government and to prevent another unjustified assault by the Biden administration on coal.”
The State of Indiana has a strong record in providing proper oversight of surface coal mining and reclamation operations, Attorney General Rokita noted, running programs that have won national and regional awards.
Federal officials themselves, evaluating Indiana programs in 2023, stated the Indiana Department of Natural Resources “administers its program in a way that effectively protects citizens and the environment from adverse impacts resulting from surface coal mining activities.”