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DEMOCRATIC CALENDAR
ANOTHER SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON RELEASED DUE TO THE INCOMPETENCE OF NICK HERMANN’S OFFICE
ANOTHER SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON RELEASED
DUE TO THE INCOMPETENCE OF NICK HERMANN’S OFFICE
PRESS RELEASEÂ BY STAN LEVCO FOR COUNTY PROSECUTOR
Yesterday, the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Jimmy Joe Small’s conviction for unlawful possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 Felony, and ordered Small released from custody because the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office “failed in its duty to closely monitor the progress of a speedy trial case.â€
On August 17, 2017, the police arrested Jimmy Joe Small at a local motel. Inside the room, the police seized methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a .45 caliber pistol that was lying on the bedside table. Small, who had previously been convicted of Dealing in Methamphetamine, was prohibited from possessing any gun.
Small was charged with Count 1: Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 5 Felony; Count 2: Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 5 Felony; Count 3: Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, a Level 6 Felony; Count 4: Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; and Count 5: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Level 6 Felony. Small appeared in the Vanderburgh County Circuit Court on October 4, 2017, and demanded a “speedy trial†which meant that the Nick Hermann was required to bring this case to trial within seventy days. The Jury Trial was set to begin on December 13, 2017.
During the initial investigation, the police swabbed the handgun for possible DNA. NickHermann’s Office later obtained permission from the Court to take a sample of Small’s DNA for comparison testing purposes. Despite having permission, Nick Hermann’s Office did nothing to gather Small’s DNA until the week before the trial was set to start. On December 7, 2017, just six (6) days before trial, the Prosecutor’s Office continued the Trial over Small’s objection.
Small’s “speedy trial†began on February 12, 2018. Nick Hermann’s Office dismissed all of the drug charges on the morning of trial. The next day, the Jury announced that they had found Small guilty of the gun charge. The Court sentenced Small on March 12, 2018, to serve ten (10) years in prison.
On October 2, 2018, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued an opinion reversing Small’sconviction because of Nick Hermann’s incompetence. The Court of Appeals ruled that the Prosecutor’s Office failed to make a “reasonable effort†in obtaining Small’s DNA for testing purposes and then stated, “On the facts presented here, therefore, we believe the State’s actions suggest inattentiveness, rather than prudence, and we conclude the State failed in its duty to closely monitor the progress of a speedy trial case.â€
Small can never be retried for possessing a firearm as a serious violent felon and he will not serve another day of his original ten (10) year sentence due to the bungling of this case by Nick Hermann and his Office.
For additional information or questions, please contact Stan Levco at 812-499-5613
Fall 2018 Lifelong Learning Courses Now Available For Registration
The University of Southern Indiana’s Outreach and Engagement released the fall 2018 series of Lifelong Learning noncredit courses. Over 100 courses are now open to the community for registration.
“We are excited to continue to add to our diversified course offerings as we strive to meet the communities’ needs for personal and professional growth,†said Dawn Stoneking, director of Lifelong Learning.
Courses offered each semester include a wide variety of topics to learn and improve life skills. Whether it’s Professional Development or Fitness and Recreation, Lifelong Learning has something for everyone.
These newly developed courses join a collection of popular courses. More information can be found for each course at its respective link:
- Planning an Herb Garden for Culinary and Medical Uses (Saturday, October 6): Start getting to know your herbs. We discuss different aspects of planning and planting your personal herb garden and how to include wild herbs.
- Tableau Training (Tuesdays, October 9-23; Tuesdays, October 30-November 13): The need for data skills is on the rise. Known for its ease of use, Tableau has helped decrease the amount of time it takes to create visually appealing and interactive visualizations.
- Inaugural Southwest Indiana Cyber Workshop (Wednesday, October 24): Are you Cyber Ready? This workshop is aimed at bringing cybersecurity information to the tristate region to help your business be more aware of, better connected to and more deeply immersed in cybersecurity.
- Herbs –Not Just for Cooking –Harvesting and Conserving (Saturday, November 3): Fresh, wilted, dried and frozen, in water, oil, honey, vinegar and alcohol – learn all the ways to preserve herbs for culinary and medical uses.
- Having Difficult Conversations Certificate (Wednesday, November 7): When dealing with people, one of the most difficult things we have to do is address a problem through feedback.
- Using your Smartphone (Thursday, November 8): Does your smartphone make you feel not so smart? Learn how to get the most of your smartphone. This class will help students learn all of the ins and outs of a smartphone.
- Negotiations and the Art of Influences Others Certificate (Friday, November 30): This course teaches individuals who may not have the authority to direct but need to learn how to influence others in an organization.
- Advanced Study of Herbs and Their Uses (Saturday, December 1): This class is for people who want to study herbs and their uses in greater detail. We will discuss herbal recipes vs Homeopathic medicine vs essential oils.
Lifelong Learning courses are open to anyone in the community regardless of educational background. The broad range of courses arepresented in a noncompetitive atmosphere, where interest in learning and personal growth is the primary focus. USI alumni receive a 10 percent discount on most courses.
Registration is available online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. A complete listing of current courses is available at USI.edu/LifelongLearning.
Animals Alleviating Anxiety (Attendees will be playing with puppies)
Thursday, Oct. 4, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
East Terrace Lawn, next to Ridgway University Center at UE
Participants will be playing with puppies at Animals Alleviating Anxiety on Thurs,, October 4, 5:00-6:00 p.m., on the East Terrace Lawn next to Ridgway University Center at UE. (Rain location – Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center.
The event, sponsored by K9 Angels, is intended to increase awareness of mental health while offering free management skills like animal therapy to UE community. Hosted by UE’s Change Lab course mental health awareness team.
EVSC Plans Options Fair Oct. 10
Making learning fun and engaging is paramount in the EVSC which is why the district is hosting an Options Fair for area eighth graders and their families to learn more about the innovative options available in the EVSC. The EVSC Options Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, 1901 Lynch Road.
Enrollment for high school begins in November and the fair will give students and families a better understanding of the options that are available to them in which they can enroll. Informational booths will be set up and students will be able to speak with teachers and current students in a variety of programs.
The EVSC’s innovative options include five half-day programs: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme; Randall T. Shepard Leadership & Law Academy; Medical Professions Academy (MPA); Early College High School; JROTC as well as the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. Other options include New Tech Institute and EVSC Virtual Academy.
Students who participate in one of the half-day innovative programs can still maintain their allegiance to their home high school and participate in athletics and other extra-curricular activities at their home school.
In addition to informational booths, each program will conduct two, 20-minute presentations. Presentations will be made at the following times:
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International Baccalaureate Degree Programme (IB): 5:35 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.
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EVSC Virtual Academy: 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
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Randall T. Shepard Leadership and Law Academy: 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
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Medical Professions Academy: 5:35 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.
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Early College High School: 5:55 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
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JORTC: 6:15 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
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Southern Indiana Career and Technical Education Center: 5:55 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.
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New Tech Institute: 5:55 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
Program information:
International Baccalaureate: Housed at Bosse High School, EVSC’s IB program is one of only 22 in the state. It is a comprehensive liberal arts program that includes a rigorous college preparatory experience. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/ib.
Shepard Academy: Housed at Harrison High School, Shepard Academy is for students interested in leadership, law and social justice. The Academy is named after the former Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard who takes an active role in the program. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/shepard.
Medical Professions Academy: MPA gives students the skills necessary for future medical professions. Housed at Central High School, MPA features hands-on learning, internships and shadowing experiences. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/mpa.
Early College High School: Early College students can earn up to an associate’s degree while simultaneously earning a high school diploma. Classes are on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/
New Tech Institute: New Tech Institute is a stand-alone, full-day high school. It is one of only 180 new tech schools in the United States and one of the elite schools to receive the “Exemplary Demonstration Site†designation from the New Tech Network. It also is a STEM certified school by the Indiana Department of Education. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/newtech.
EVSC Virtual Academy: EVSC Virtual Academy is open to students from kindergarten through grade 12. In the upper grades, students often take supplementary courses for credit advancement and schedules conflicts. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/evscva.
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JROTC: EVSC’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, housed at Harrison High School, is rated as a “gold star unit†by the U.S. Army, the highest honor that can be awarded to a JROTC program. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/jrotc.
Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center: SICTC is a half-day program open to juniors and seniors. It is rated among the top five career and tech schools in the nation and serves approximately 900 students from five area counties. It also is distinguished as a STEM certified school and has received the State Award of Excellence twice. To learn more, visit www.evscschools.com/sictc.
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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for October 4 and 5
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for October 4 and 5, 2018.
Thursday, October 4: IBJ Aerospace & Defense in Indiana Breakfast
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will participate in a Q&A.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8 a.m., Thursday, October 4
Governor’s Q&A at approximately 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Westin Indianapolis
2nd Floor Ballroom
50 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Thursday, October 4: All Pro Dads foster campaign kick off
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Tony Dungy, All Pro Dad national spokesman
Terry Stigdon, DCS Director
Mark Merrill, President of Family First
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11 a.m., Thursday, October 4
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lucas Oil Stadium
Meeting Room 12
500 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Thursday, October 4: Economic Development Announcement
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett
dormakaba executives
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 p.m., Thursday, October 4
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6161 E. 75th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Friday, October 5: Governor Visits Howe Military Academy
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will attend the Howe Military Academy Corps of Cadets Parade and participate in a Q&A.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Noon, Friday, October 5
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Howe Military Academy
5755 N. SR 9
Howe, IN 46746
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Eagles fall to GLVC leader Illinois Springfield
University of Southern Indiana Volleyball could not match Great Lakes Valley Conference-leading University of Illinois Springfield Tuesday night, falling in straight sets (25-17, 25-19, 25-14).
Sophomore outside hitter Alyssa Yochum (Columbia, Illinois) led the Screaming Eagles (10-16, 2-13 GLVC) with eight kills, while four others posted five or more.
The Prairie Stars (21-4, 12-1 GLVC) posted a .389 hitting percentage, including a .607 mark in the first set. Alli Splitt led UIS with 12 kills.
UIS 25, USI 17
- USI never officially took the lead, but tied the set twice and stayed within four points all the way to 18-14…The Prairie Stars ended on an 8-3 run
- Junior outside hitter Lindsey Stose (Elkhart, Indiana) posted four of her seven kills to lead the Eagles, followed by freshman middle hitter Taylor Litteken (Foristell, Missouri) with three…Litteken also posted the first of three USI service aces
- UIS did not register an unforced error and posted a .607 hitting mark
UIS 25, USI 19
- The Eagles took their first lead of the night to open the set and maintained until UIS took control at 14-13
- Junior right side hitter Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois) posted four of her six kills to lead USI in the second frame
- Sophomore setter Casey Cepicky posted eight of the Eagles’ 13 assists and added an ace…Senior libero Haley Limper also posted her lone ace for the match in the second
- Junior middle blocker Amanda Jung (Belleville, Illinois) tallied two blocks…Litteken and freshman middle blocker Sidney Hegg (Menasha, Wisconsin) each added one
UIS 25, USI 14
- USI opened the set 3-2 before giving the Prairie Stars seven points in a 16-3 run
- Yochum came out firing with the first three USI kills, finished the set with five of her eight
- Cepicky added another seven assists which brought her one shy of 20 for the match
- Limper brought in five digs, just as many as all other Eagles combined in the third
- Litteken added two bl