St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For July 16, 2019
Kandace Kolley and Larry Cardwell, Mount Vernon, IN, daughter, Delilah Raine, July 3
Daneisha Farmer and Anthony Hickey, Evansville, daughter, Trust Marie, July 3
Lida Daugherty and Zackery May, Evansville, daughter, Zoey Jeanne, July 3
Carneluia Fields, Evansville, daughter, Legendary La’Rae, July 4
Rebecca White and Zachary Downs, Evansville, daughter, Cecilia Jane, July 5
Lexis James and Cedric McCord, Evansville, daughter, Kyndaya Mishaye Leigh, July 5
Tierney and Tyrone Douglas, Evansville, son, Jayzerion Tyshawn, July 5
Kara and Trent Gunn, Tell City, IN, daughter, Myla Jo, July 5
Bailey and Joshua Balbach, Evansville, daughter, Tessa Jean, July 6
Kendra and Matthew Lloyd, Carmi, IL, son, Ezekiel Riley, July 8
Myeshia Howard, Evansville, son, Myel Michael, July 8
Meghann and Chase Morgan, Evansville, daughter, Cordellia Rose, July 8
Rachael Williams and Ryan Banks, Princeton, IN, son, Aiden Jeffrey Rebel, July 9
Mikayla Beck and Brent Ferguson, Evansville, daughter, Meredith Lee-Nicole, July 9
Megan and James Clark, Mount Carmel, IL, son, Colton James, July 9
Justine and Steven Mayer, Fort Branch, IN, son, Oliver Michael, July 9
Heather and Steve Rose, Olney, IL, son, Owen Lee, July 9
Kaitlynn Wanke and Jordan Keen, Vincennes, IN, daughter, Meredith Ann Lynn, July 10
Kaitlynn Wanke and Jordan Keen, Vincennes, IN, son, Quentin William Lee, July 10
Eileene De La Torre-Muniz and Gabriel Calez-Gonzalez, Evansville, daughter, Amelia, July 10
Kabrea Howes and Bryant Baxter, Winslow, IN, son, Dayshawn Ray, July 11
Cheyenne and Grant Dougan, Princeton, IN, daughter, Reagan Leigh, July 11
Emily and Travis Morgan, Oakland City, IN, son, Rhyett Lee, July 11
Michelle Schweikhart and James Merritt, Evansville, son, Wyatt Scott, July 12
“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB” JULY 17, 2019
“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”
“Right Jab And Left Jab†was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE†or “Readers Forum†columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE†columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB† column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB†AND “RIGHT JABâ€Â several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB†is a liberal view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.
FOOTNOTE: Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.
ADOPT A PET
Rocky is a male Boxer mix! He’s about 5 years old. He has been surrendered to the VHS a total of 5 times for various reasons. Sometimes things he did, but most times for things that were out of his control like owner’s pregnancy or being found as a stray. Poor Rocky needs some stability! He does also need a dog-free home. He’s even made it through heartworm treatment during that time. Rocky’s adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
James Keith Lewis: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
David William Johnson: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor)
Casper Jonny Nijo: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Stephanie Louise Meredith: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Jason Edward Taylor: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)
Tobi Michelle Owens: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Charles Andrew Hardin: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Kimberly S. Vanderveer: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility (A infraction)
Ronny Shane James: Causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 5 Felony), Driving while suspended (A infraction), Driving left of center (C infraction)
Sedrick B. Bovan: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)
Derrelle Ladone Thruston: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Ex-basketball coach loses child seduction appeal
Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com
Mark Benner was convicted by a St. Joseph Superior Court jury of Class C and Class D felony counts of child seduction in August 2018, five years after a sexual relationship between him and the player had begun. Benner received an aggregate 5½-year sentence, all of which was suspended to probation.
The sexual relationship started months after Benner had resigned as an assistant girls varsity basketball coach at Mishawaka, but while he continued to coach the player individually to help her get a college basketball scholarship, according to the record. However, Mishawaka’s former varsity girls coach Kevin Gradeless had months earlier been made aware of concerning text messages between Benner and the player, which were investigated and found to be basketball-related. No formal action was taken at the time.
The sexual relationship between the then-43-year-old Benner and the 17-year-old player ended when Benner accidentally sent a text message intended for the player to his daughter, who was a friend of the player.
On appeal, Benner argued the evidence against him was not sufficient to support the conviction in Mark Benner v. State of Indiana, 18A-CR-2614. But Senior Judge Carr Darden wrote for the panel that affirmed the conviction that Gradeless testified at trial that Benner “gave more individual attention†to the player than he did to other players and that “even before he told the rest of the team, Benner went to (the player’s) home to privately inform her of his resignation … and it was then that he kissed†her. The sexual relationship commenced shortly thereafter.
The panel rejected Benner’s argument that the fact that he was no longer employed by Mishawaka High School at the time meant he did not abuse a position of trust earning the enhanced Class C felony count.
“Considering the totality of the facts and circumstances, the evidence firmly establishes Benner’s use of his professional coach-player relationship with (the player) as a conduit for establishing a sexual relationship with her,†the panel concluded.
The panel also noted that the issue of whether Benner could be considered “employed†for purposes of the child seduction statute had been addressed in his prior unsuccessful interlocutory appeal, Benner v. State, 71A03-1607-CR-1609 (Ind. Ct. App. July 27, 2017), trans. denied, that sought to have the charges dismissed.
Otters and Slammers series opener postponed
Tuesday’s series opener between the Evansville Otters and the Joliet Slammers from Bosse Field has been postponed due to inclement weather and wet field conditions.
With the postponement, the game will be made up as part of a doubleheader beginning at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Bosse Field.
Fans with General Admission tickets for the postponed game will be able to use them at Wednesday’s doubleheader or to a future 2019 game in General Admission seating.
Those with field box seats will need to call 812-435-8686 or visit the Bosse Field box office to check for availability for the same seats or select different seats.
RICKY WAYNE HAMMAN
Boonville, IN. – Ricky Wayne Hamman, 57, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home from ALS.
Ricky was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 2, 1961 to the late Harold and Marilyn (Hayden) Hamman.
He was a member of Bethabara General Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting, shooting, and was a long time member of the NRA and the Red Brush Gun Club.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, sister, Rhonda Hamman.
Ricky is survived by his wife of 31 years, Barbara Hamman of Boonville, IN; children, Jason Hamman and his wife, Lori Beth of Mapletown, PA; Justin Hamman of Boonville, IN; grandchildren, Christian, Skyler, Greer; mother-in-law, Barbara Davis; brothers-in-law, William Davis, Jonathan Davis, Jeffrey Davis and his wife, Penny; nephews, Robert Davis and his wife, Brianne; Tyler Davis.
Services will be 10 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana with Pastor Scott Westerman officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 2 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the funeral home and again from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association or to Bethabara General Baptist Church.
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