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EVSC Schedules 5K Run & Walk

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To help promote the health and well being of our students, families, staff and the entire community, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is once again hosting its very own 5K Run and Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. at North High School’s Bundrant Stadium.

The event will include a 5K Run & Walk around North High School, a 1 mile walk, as well as a Kids’ Dash for children 5 and under. The event serves as a fundraiser for EVSC schools. Proceeds are divided among each EVSC school and will be used for physical education equipment. The district with the highest percentage of participants will get a larger portion of the proceeds.

“This is a great way to show our commitment and support for healthy lifestyles of not only our students and staff, but for the entire community,” said EVSC Superintendent David Smith. “We ask the community to join us at this family-fun event and support our schools while doing something for themselves and setting a great example for their families.”

Registration for the event is now open. Cost for participants who register on or before April 7 is $20 for adults and $8 for students. Participants who register after April 7 will pay $25 for adults and $10 for students. Cost includes a t-shirt while supplies last. The Kids’ Dash is open to children 5 years of age and under and is free and includes a free t-shirt.

To register, visit www.evscschools.com/5K. Registration also will be accepted the day of the event.

The EVSC 5K is cosponsored by Tri-State Community Clinics and Townsquare Media.

 

Wife Arrested in Firefighter’s Death, Neighbor Reacts

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MARCH 5TH, 2019 JOYLYN BUKOVAC EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

The homicide investigation of the slain firefighter, Robert Doerr, uncovered a shocking revelation.

Becky Fox Doerr, the wife of Doerr is accused of deleting a phone call she received right before calling 911. She was arrested in the overnight hours for the obstruction of justice. According to court documents, this new information was not brought to the attention of investigators during the interview the night her husband was shot.

Neighbors say they heard the couple arguing from time to time, but they never thought Doerr’s homicide investigation would lead to his wife’s arrest.

“Something to go like this, something had to be wrong,” says Doerr’s neighbor, Jimmy Merida.

They seemed like a normal married couple in the eyes of the neighborhood and local fire department. She was even mentioned multiple times at his funeral.

According to some neighbors, there was one red flag. The couple’s relationship seemed to progress quickly.

“One minute you see them together and the next minute they are loading up to go to Florida to get married. I said Lord, isn’t that something,” says Merida.

Doerr’s friends say the couple was married last September. Members of the fire department made positive remarks about their marriage at the funeral Monday.

Obituary For Joyce Ann Clements

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Obituary for Joyce Ann Clements

by Koehler FUNERAL HOMES of Boonville and Chandler

Joyce Ann (Curtis) Clements, 48, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on March 2, 2019, at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

Joyce was born and raised in Tennyson, Indiana to the late Joe Allen and Beverly Diane Curtis. She will live on lovingly not only in the hearts of her family and friends but through her final act in this world, giving the gift of life to two other people in need. Even though her life was cut short, she was able to give more time to those people and their loved ones.

She was a loving mother, sister, wife and soon to be a grandmother.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 4 years, Jason Clements; children, Zachary Dorsey, Jacob (fiancée, Shelby Hale), Joshua (Serena) Dorsey; soon to be granddaughter; siblings, Joe Allen “Bub” (Peggy) Curtis, Jr., Davina (Rick McCoy) Curtis, Doris Dawn (Mark) Hanaway; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents; niece, Hayden Hanaway; paternal grandparents, Archie, and Lucille Curtis; maternal grandparents, Earl and Naomi Phillips.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Central time on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home, Boonville, IN. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 11:00 A.M. until time of service.

Koehler Funeral Home of Boonville, Indiana is entrusted with care.

Friends unable to attend may send a condolence to the family at www.KoehlerFuneralHome.com.

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Obituary For Bessie Mae Forest

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Obituary for Bessie Mae Forest

At MASON BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, EVANSVILLE

Bessie Mae Forest (Reed) died peacefully in her home on Mar,ch 3, 2019 in Evansville, Indiana at the age of 81.

Bessie was born on September,r 29, 1937 in Sharkey, Mississippi to Richard and Lucille Reed. She is survived by her children: Charlie Murry, Barbara Murry, Willie Murry, Otis Murry, Shirley Murry, Ray Murry, Joann Murry and their spouses. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bessie is preceded in death by her two husbands: Lee Mack Murry and Jessie Forest; daughter, Rosa Mae Murry; grandchild, Charlie Murry Jr.; and great-grandchildren: Jeriah and Jesiah Head – of Mississippi and Indiana.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 12:00pm at Arena of Faith Church, with a reception to follow. Pastor Earl Carter will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bessie’s life. Visitation will be from 10:00am until service time. Burial at Park Lawn Cemetery. Flowers and condolences may be sent to R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel. www.masonbrothersfs.com

Obituary for Muriel E. Simpson

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Obituary for Muriel E. Simpson
by KOEHLER OF CHANLER AND BOONVILLE
Muriel E. (Cohoon) Simpson, 98, of Boonville, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville.
Muriel was born in Gentryville, Indiana to the late Charles and Emma (Broshears) Cohoon. She was a natural caretaker, mother, homemaker and later pursued a nursing career after the death of her husband. Muriel also enjoyed reading spiritual books and crocheting. She was a member of Tennyson General Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
Muriel is survived by her; children Joe Dan Simpson, Mary Lou Gentry (Jerold), Pattie Hully, Jeff Simpson (Sandi); grandchildren Kevin Gentry (Teresa), Darin Chad Simpson (Susan), Jared Hully (Chandra), Neill Hully (Heather), John Simpson (Traci), Jason Simpson, Justin Simpson, Brianna Hully, and Margaret Maassen (Joe); as well as 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Simpson; son, Woodrow Simpson Jr.; one brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, IN conducted by Pastor Gene Koker. The final resting place will be at Little Zion Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2019, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with an Eastern Star memorial service at 6:30 P.M. Visitation continues on Thursday morning from 9 A.M. to time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice in honor of Muriel. Special thanks Kindred Hospice, Dr. Kenneth Yagodich and Pastor Gene Koker of Otter Creek Church.

Koehler Funeral Home of Boonville, Indiana is entrusted with care.

Friends unable to attend may send a condolence to the family at www.KoehlerFuneralHome.com.

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

“READERS FORUM” MARCH 5, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that the City Of Evansville and West Baden/French Lick should receive the exact amount of money if the legislature approves “Sports Gaming”?

Please go to our link of our media partner Channel 44 News located in the upper right-hand corner of the City-County Observer so you can get the up-to-date news, weather, and sports.

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FOOTNOTE:  Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.

Indiana Senate Approves Sports Betting, Casino Moves

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by INDAINALAWERS .com

Lindsey Erdody and Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

Hoosiers are one step closer to being able to place legal bets on sporting events.

The Indiana Senate approved a comprehensive gambling bill Tuesday afternoon by a 38-11 vote.

The legislation would legalize sports wagering, let horse-track casinos add table games this year as opposed to waiting until 2021 and allow two Gary casinos to move—one to a nearby interstate site and the other to Terre Haute.

Senate Bill 552, authored by Republican Sens. Mark Messmer of Jasper and Jon Ford of Terre Haute, now moves to the House for consideration.

“Senate Bill 552 is a once in a generation opportunity to reset the casino industry in Indiana,” Messmer said.

One of the significant parts of the bill that has received little attention at the Indiana General Assembly is the ability to place bets on sports, like professional basketball or football games.

The bill would allow mobile sports wagering after an individual signs up in person at a casino or off-track betting facility, such as Winner’s Circle in downtown Indianapolis. It does not provide an integrity or royalty fee for professional sports leagues, but it would require official league data to be used for in-game bets only.

Supporters of legalizing sports wagering argue that it’s a way to oversee what’s already happening illegally and generate possibly millions of dollars in tax revenue for the state. According to the American Gaming Association, $107 billion is wagered illegally on sports every year.

As for the casino shuffling, the bill would allow Majestic Star I and Majestic Star II to relocate out of Buffington Harbor on Lake Michigan—something Gary officials have been advocating as they try to clear the area for other development projects.

Spectacle Entertainment—a company founded by some of the same investors that operated Centaur Gaming before it was purchased by Caesars Entertainment—is in the process of buying both casinos. It has said it wants to move one of the casinos to the Interstate 80/94 corridor in Gary and the other to Terre Haute.

The bill would allow that to happen, but it would create a competitive process to determine which casino operation could open a facility in Terre Haute, so Spectacle wouldn’t be guaranteed permission to move forward on that location. Other casinos would be allowed to use unused gambling “positions” from their existing casinos. The state caps the number of gambling positions at each location but some casinos fall under the number.

The bill also would remove the two-license limit on the number of casinos an individual company could control in order to make that competitive process possible for some operators that already have two casinos.

At least one other casino operator—Rising Star’s owner, Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts Inc.—has expressed interest in opening a casino in Terre Haute.

Messmer said the competitive process is important in making sure Terre Haute and the state get the best project possible. The Indiana Gaming Commission would be responsible for selecting the best proposal.

The Senate Appropriations Committee eliminated that competitive process from the language last week, but the full Senate agreed to add it back in on Monday.

The Senate also added back subsidies that would be paid to communities that might suffer after the Gary casinos move. The language would cover East Chicago, Hammond, Michigan City and Evansville. Provisions to support preservation and maintenance of West Baden Springs Hotel, which is part of the French Lick Casino Resort complex, and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission’s breed development funds were also added back into the bill on Monday.

But it still wasn’t enough support for some lawmakers. Sen. Vaneta Becker, R-Evansville, said the funding would stop after three years and doesn’t directly support Tropicana Casino or its owner, Eldorado Resorts Inc.

“I don’t think it’s fair to leave us high and dry after three years,” Becker said.

Becker was one of the 11 votes against the legislation and the only senator to speak against it.

The bill faces an uncertain future in the House, where Speaker Brian Bosma has repeatedly said he sees the proposal as an expansion of gambling.

Senators supporting the legislation disagree.

“I don’t see this as an expansion of gaming,” Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Gary, said. “I see this as an opportunity to leverage our existing assets.”

 

Last Chance to Volunteer for the 2019 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships!

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If you have already signed up to volunteer, thank you. Please disregard this e-mail.
This is your last chance to sign up to volunteer for the 2019 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships! The volunteer registration site will close down at midnight.
The OVC Championships return to the Ford Center March 6-9. The top eight men’s and women’s teams from the OVC will compete to punch their ticket to the big dance!
Last year’s OVC championships were a big success, in large part, due to our tremendous group of volunteers and their display of “Hoosier Hospitality”. You made all of our guests feel right at home in Evansville!
We would greatly appreciate if you would help us out again for this year’s championships. You will receive a volunteer shirt and meal during your shift. Click on the link below to go to the online registration to sign up to volunteer.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Chelsie Buckman at cbuckman@evansvillesports.org
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