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HAPPENINGS AT THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

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  • July 7th Dustin Stephens Meet & Greet
  • 4-H Fair Volunteers Needed
  • July 23rd Monthly Breakfast
  • $300 Raffle Winners + Grand Prize Winner
  • July 18th Jason Salstrom Golf Scramble

Come and meet Dustin Stephens and hear his story about why he is running for German Township Trustee! We have asked our young people to step up and run, and Dustin has! He needs support from all Democrats – financial, knocking doors, phone & text banking, etc.

SEE YOU ON THURSDAY AT MILANO’S 5:30 – 7:30! Great food and wonderful fellowship with other Democrats!
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We need volunteers to man our booth with our candidates during the week of the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair. We have two shifts available – 3:00 – 6:00 or 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Please contact Shannon Dierlam at 812-459-1256.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MONTHLY BREAKFAST AT IBEW LOCAL 16!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Congratulation to our $300 raffle winners:

  • Shannon McGuire
  • Ted Miller
  • Robert Dion
  • Deborah Greenwell
  • Carrie Dwyer
  • Corrine Smith
  • Laurie Ewers

And our $2500 Grand Prize winner…

  • Maureen Waller

Bike Giveaway

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18 years ago, a special initiative began – a bike giveaway benefiting area children. 

What actually started by a local businessman who owned a roofing company, has since blossomed into serving thousands of students.

Chris Kiefer, EVSC School Board Member and dean of three schools at Ivy Tech Community College, saw an opportunity to help children, when that roofing company owner who came to School Board meetings and gave away a few bikes, could no longer do so. Kiefer, and EVSC employee Dave Schutte hatched a plan.

Kiefer would fundraise and coordinate, and through a relationship with Pacific Cycle, Schutte would order the bikes and plan an event to distribute them.

Thus began the 18 years of the annual Bicycle Giveaway each summer.

Ivy Tech Community College for the years before the pandemic arrived, held a Public Safety Academy and through the 21st Century Summer Programs in the EVSC, taught children about safety. In partnership with the bike giveaway – the schools selected children who had good attendance, were well behaved, and in need of a bike – to get one! In the last three years, another relationship developed with the Isaiah 1:17 Project Dream Cycles initiative. This year children in foster care also received bikes.

This year, 250 bikes were added to this growing event, to total 3,800 bikes given out over the years. Gerling Law provided helmets, and Ivy Tech provided bicycle locks, and hundreds of other organizations and businesses provided funding for the bikes.

“The spirit of generosity from donors who make this annual giveaway possible was on full display inside the gym at Harrison High School on June 20 this year when 270 bicycles were given away,” Kiefer said. “For many years the event took place in the auditorium at Ivy Tech. Over the years we have outgrown that location which was a great problem to have because it meant we were able to give away more bikes to more kids.

“Growing up in Evansville, I remember a childhood where extras like new bikes were not always possible. However, I appreciated the support we received during challenging times, there always seemed to be someone that guided and encouraged me to make good choices. As an adult, I’m committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. So, this long running program has become a true passion of mine and the wonderful people involved because it is our way to give back to children in our local community. I truly believe, that It is possible to “make a difference in a kid’s life, one bike at a time,” he added.

If you would like to donate to the Bike Giveaway, please feel free to contact Chris Kiefer at Ivy Tech Community College for more information at 812-429-1449, or ckiefer@ivytech.edu

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Happy 4th of July

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Fireworks: Know The Law For A Safe And Legal Fourth Of July

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KNOW THE LAW FOR A SAFE AND LEGAL FORTH OF JULY
JULY 4, 2022

 

The Fourth of July is fast approaching and many area residents are stocking up on bottle rockets, sparklers, and firecrackers. We’ve summarized Indiana’s Fireworks Laws below so that you can stay safe and legal this Independence Day. Indiana Code 22-11-14-6 allows you to discharge fireworks on your property until 11 PM. On a legal holiday (which by statute includes every Sunday) you may discharge fireworks up until midnight.

You may only discharge fireworks on your own property, on property that you have permission to use, or at a special discharge location authorized by the fire department having jurisdiction. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have an adult present in order to possess or use fireworks. Discharging or possessing fireworks in violation of IC 22-11-14-6 is punishable as a Class C Infraction.

The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District announced that the July Fourth Fireworks on the Ohio display will take place this year at approximately 9:15 PM. Residents who elect not to attend a professional display may be tempted to discharge their own fireworks at an unsafe location. Damaging another person’s property with fireworks is punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor. Causing serious injury to another person with fireworks is punishable as a Level 6 Felony. Under IC 35-45-3-2 a person who places or leaves a spent firework on the property of another person commits Littering as a Class B Infraction.

Vanderburgh County Code 12.24.010(u) prohibits the possession or discharge of fireworks within a county-maintained park. The City of Evansville further restricts the use of fireworks within the corporate limits. The Evansville Municipal Code regulating fireworks may be found here.

Lt. Noah Robinson explained, “Indiana’s fireworks law is fairly permissive, but there are limits. Our Office wants everyone to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday, we just ask that residents be considerate of others and exercise a little common sense.”

 

 

Red, White and Inflation Blues

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This Independence Day, Hoosiers’ grocery bills will be a lot higher when hosting their annual barbecues. Thanks to 40-year high inflation, Americans will pay 17 percent more this year when stocking up on hamburger meat, hot dogs, buns, cheese, pop and other items, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. In Indiana, the increase is about 13 percent.

Due to failed policies at the national level, every day it is becoming more difficult for Hoosiers to feed their families. Food prices jumped 11 percent in one month alone from May over April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. To help, I’ll join my fellow lawmakers back at the Statehouse on July 25 to provide relief by returning money to taxpayers.

Gov. Eric Holcomb recently called a special session with the goal of returning $1 billion to Hoosier taxpayers via a taxpayer refund. This is possible because of Indiana’s strong economy and revenues continuing to exceed projections. Under the plan, each taxpayer would receive around $225, in addition to the previously announced $125 automatic taxpayer refund. To learn more about the taxpayer refund, visit the Indiana Department of Revenue website at in.gov/dor.

This is only one way we’re helping Hoosiers keep more of their hard-earned money. This year, I co-authored a historic $1 billion tax-cut package to reduce income taxes and utility bills for Indiana residents. Once fully phased in, Indiana would have one of the lowest income tax rates in the nation. The 2023 legislative session will be a budget year and, as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I look forward to continuing to explore ways to both provide tax relief while ensuring we fund critical services for Hoosiers.

In addition to our strong revenues and low taxes, Indiana continues to live within its means, pay down debt and invest in the future. From 2013 to 2022, Indiana deposited an additional $4 billion beyond annual obligations into the Pre-’96 Teacher Retirement Fund, moving the expected pay-off date from 2036 to 2029. According to Moody’s, Indiana currently has the sixth lowest debt per capita in the United States. By paying off obligations early, we are well poised to lower taxes in the future.

Despite Indiana’s strong economy, none of us can escape the weight of inflation caused by a lack of leadership in Washington, D.C. I am ready to return to the Statehouse this July to help ease some of the burden for hardworking Hoosiers.

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

                                                 KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022

12:00 NOON

                                                                           AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MEETING MEMORANDUM  JUNE 15, 2022

3. CONSENT AGENDA                                                

             a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Consent to Access Property for soil remediation at 

                 626,632, and 636 Monroe Ave. This work is being done under the Jacobsville 

                 Neighborhood Cleanup Project at no cost. -Stahl

             b. Request Re: Approve and Execute 2022 Umpire Services Agreement with Mike Golini d/b/a                                                                                                               

                Tri- State Umpire Association.-Schaefer      

4.         OLD BUSINESS  

             N/A

5.          NEW BUSINESS  

             a. Request Re: Seeking permission to place a historical marker at the Shirley James

                Trail Head- Steven Bottoms

             b. Request Re: Seeking permission to install a special memorial plaque in honor of

                 Bob Hamilton. Plaque will be located near the 1st Tee at Helfrich Golf Course.-McAtee

             c. Request Re: Open bids for Angel Mounds Boat Ramp Paving Project. 

             d. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments

                  – Don Nichols- regarding the proposed plans for Wesselmans Park.

6.          REPORTS

             a. Steve Schaefer – Deputy Mayor, Interim Parks Director

                       

7.          ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.          ADJOURN

“Evansville District “Trooper of the District / DUI Award and Combat Action Award” 

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“Evansville District “Trooper of the District / DUI Award and Combat Action Award” 

Evansville – The Indiana State Police held their annual awards ceremony today to recognize Troopers and State Police civilian employees throughout the state for various accomplishments and awards. ISP employees were recognized for their service, bravery, and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana.

HURLEY – Through his hard work and dedication to public service, Trooper Tanner Hurley has been selected as the “2021 Trooper of the District” by the Command Staff from the Evansville Post. The factors used to determine the “Trooper of the District” included, but were not limited to, traffic, criminal enforcement, community involvement, and special assignments such as background investigation, TIP, SCUBA, ERT, meth lab team, Instructor ratings, and other services performed for the department that goes beyond normal expectations.

 Pictured above are from left to right:  Sergeant Russell Werkmeister, Lieutenant Brian Bailey, Trooper Daltyn Backes, Trooper Tanner Hurley, and Sergeant William Gadberry.

Throughout the year, Trooper Hurley issued 592 citations and 776 warnings.  Trooper Hurley arrested 105 criminal defendants on 146 criminal charges.  Trooper Hurley investigated 9 vehicle crashes and logged 49 police services.  He consistently keeps his commission and uniform in inspection condition and works hard throughout his shift.  Trooper Hurley completed ICAC training and conducted several investigations in this area.  Trooper Hurley is a background investigator and participated in multiple PIO programs.  Trooper Hurley participated in several shops with cop programs and youth camps.  Trooper Hurley is also a member of the Indiana State Police Honor Guard where he attended training and several details.

Trooper Hurley also was awarded the “2021 Evansville District DUI Award”.  Trooper Hurley arrested 34 impaired drivers in the 2021 year.  This effort obviously assisted in saving lives and reducing the number of crashes.

Trooper Hurley is a graduate of the 78th Indiana State Police Academy.  Trooper Hurley is married, has 1 child, and lives in Vincennes Indiana.

BACKES – Trooper Daltyn Backes received the Combat Action Award for his quick action, effort, and professionalism on October 19, 2021.  Trooper Backes was off duty when a female knocked on the door at his residence.  The female advised Trooper Backes that a murder had occurred down the street and a female was kidnapped by the individuals responsible.  Trooper Backes advised dispatch of the situation and called for other units to assist him.  Trooper Backes donned his protective vest and firearms.  Trooper Backes was advised of the location of the incident and walked to the residence.  Trooper Backes waited for Vanderburgh County Deputies and Evansville Police to arrive.  Officers ordered individuals out of the residence.  The individuals were placed into custody.  Trooper Backes observed a male subject standing inside the open doorway.  The male picked up an object off the floor that appeared to be a firearm.  The male subject charged out of the doorway with his arms extended pointing the object at the officers.  Trooper Backes and other officers fired their weapons at the male stopping the threat.  It was later found that the deceased male inside the residence was tortured and beaten with a hammer.  Trooper Backes was without most of his equipment.  Trooper Backes showed bravery and quick thinking, even advising other agencies of him being in plain clothes.  Trooper Backes saved lives by stopping a threat of violence.

Trooper Backes is a graduate of the 77th Indiana State Police Academy.  Trooper Backes is married and lives in Evansville Indiana.

 

 

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