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#LiveAtKyDowns Post Time Contest to award two grand-prize packages to 2018 race meet

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It’s post time at Kentucky Downs!
While the 2018 live meet isn’t until September, America’s most unique racecourse has launched a social-media contest where fans can earn a trip to Kentucky Downs by posting on Facebook and/or Twitter about the track.
The #LiveAtKyDowns Post Time Contest is free. Simply post on Facebook, Twitter or both why you want to attend Kentucky Downs’ live race meet for the first time or why you want to go back. To be eligible for the grand prize, posts must include the hashtag #LiveAtKyDowns and an entry blank must be filled out and returned for every submission, with the forms available on kentuckydowns.com, facebook.com/KyDownsGaming and twitter.com/KyDownsRacing. Direct link to form:
The #LiveAtKyDowns Post Time Contest will award two grand prizes: one for an entrant residing within 200 miles of the track on the Tennessee border and one going to an entrant residing more than 200 miles away. The contest begins immediately and ends July 31, with the winners to be announced Sunday, Aug. 5 at Ellis Park’s Kentucky Downs Preview Day, which features four $100,000 turf stakes funded by money transferred from Kentucky Downs’ purse account.
Kentucky Downs staff will select the two grand prize recipients on a purely subjective basis, including originality and passion exhibited in the winning posts. Judges may consider a series of posts collectively in determining a winner. The #LiveAtKyDowns Post Time Contest is not a sweepstakes and is not determined by random drawing.
The two grand prize winners will be Kentucky Downs’ guests for live racing Sept. 6, 8 and 9, including hotel accommodations for up to five nights. The regional winner will receive a betting voucher for $1,000 and up to four tickets in either the Turf Club Tent or Finish Line Pavilion for any or all of the three race days they are able to attend. The national winner will be reimbursed for airfare up to $600 for one person or up to $1,000 for two, a $500 betting voucher and two tickets in the Turf Club Tent or Finish Line Pavilion for any or all of the three race days they are able to attend.
Winners will have a race named after them and present a trophy to the winning connections.

Students to Receive Free Bicycles at Ivy Tech’s 13th Annual Public Safety Academy

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Many middle school and elementary school students in the Ivy Tech Community College Public Safety Academy will receive a new bicycle, helmet, and bicycle lock on Wednesday, June 27, at 2 p.m. in Vectren Auditorium at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus. The bicycles will be awarded to students who demonstrate good attendance, good behavior, and a good attitude while participating in the Public Safety Academy, and other summer activities in the community.

 

The Academy is a partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the City of Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, and the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville.

 

In addition to the standard bikes, two adaptive bicycles that are specifically designed for children who are physically unable to ride a standard bicycle, will be given away. “We look forward to this event every year and are grateful for the leadership of Ivy Tech Dean Chris Kiefer, and others at Ivy Tech, who have consistently raised funds and collected bicycles for these students, as a reward for positive behavior,” said Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel.

 

Bicycles will be presented to the students by donors, representatives from public safety agencies, EVSC, local dignitaries, and community leaders. Students will also be treated to an afternoon of fun, including activities, snacks, a tour of Ivy Tech, and a video on bicycle safety. The event is funded by generous donations from individuals and businesses across the Tri-State.

 

The Evansville Bicycle Club and Gerling Law will be assisting with the event and will help adjust the bike seats and helmets to ensure a proper fit.

 

Sponsors include: Ivy Tech Community College, Ivy Tech Foundation, EVSC, EVSC Foundation, Deaconess, Evansville Federal Credit Union, Tri-State Community Clinics, David Smith, Department of Parks and Recreation, Kiefer for School Board, Boys & Girls Clubs, City of Evansville, Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, Banterra Bank, 911 Gives Hope, Evansville Police Department, ONI Risk Partners, YMCA, Evansville Bicycle Club, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department, Pacific Recycling, Anthem, Gerling Law, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services, and ProMark.

MIKE BRAUN STATEMENT ON INSURERS FLEEING INDIANA OBAMACARE MARKET

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Mike Braun released the following statement on the shrinking healthcare options for Hoosiers in Indiana’s Obamacare exchange:
“Democrats like Senator Donnelly claimed Obamacare would lower premiums and increase coverage options.  Now, with skyrocketing premiums and only two insurers left in Indiana’s Obamacare exchange, we know that was all just talk,” said Mike Braun. “Earlier this month as Senator Donnelly bragged about being the deciding vote for Obamacare, patients in his own county were learning they were losing their in-network coverage.  As usual, when Senator Donnelly decides “Sleepin’ Joe Knows Best,” Hoosiers take the hit.”
“In my own business, I held the line against rising premiums year after year because my plan is based on free-market principles and common sense. Hoosiers deserve options for their care, and that will never happen if we get more top-down, government paternalism from Democrats like Senator Donnelly.”

Evansville Power Yoga benefit

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Evansville Power Yoga has scheduled a benefit for the Tri-State Alliance this Thursday and Friday at 6pm at their studio located at 4814 Tippecanoe Drive in Evansville.

80s blacklight Yoga is the theme, with instructors dressed in their favorite 80s outfits and many customers will be dressed as well. The event is family friendly and there is no cost to attend, and donations will be collected to benefit the Tri-State Alliance.

For more information call Mark at 812-449-2239 or visit Evansville Power Yoga on Facebook.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

James E. Martin Jr.: Robbery (Level 5 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Battery (Class B misdemeanor)

Jeffery Scott Martin: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Dalton Avy Keller: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Dan Allen Wigginton: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Jason Antoine Perry: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony)

James Edward Nance: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor), Disregarding an official traffic control device (Class C infraction), Speeding (Class C infraction)

Nathan Tyler Parker: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Carl Jay Cooper Jr.: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Brian Scott Fleming: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Jeffery Scott Bradshaw: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Aaron Douglas Bellamy Jr.: Robbery (Level 5 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Battery (Class B misdemeanor)

Adam Ray Kennada: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Brittney Joann McQueen: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Joseph Wayne Tucker: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

William Edward Rogers III: Child molesting (Class A Felony), Child molesting (Class A Felony), Child molesting (Class A Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Class C Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Obstruction of Justice (Level 6 Felony)

Meeting Cancellation Notice

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The Evansville Police Merit Commission scheduled meeting for 

Monday, July 9, 2018 is cancelled.

The next scheduled meeting of the Police Merit Commission will be on 

Monday, July 23, 2018, in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex at 4:00pm.

Notice submitted by Sgt. Doug Schneider,

 Liaison to the Evansville Police Merit Commission

Eagles announce spring signings

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field announced that freshmen Cameron Cox (Huntsville, Alabama), Evan Sorensen (Evansville, Indiana) and Jacob Wisniewski (Bloomington, Indiana) signed national letters of intent this spring to compete for Head Coach Mike Hillyard‘s Screaming Eagles in 2018-19.

Cox graduated from Huntsville High School where he finished fourth at the Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A State Cross Country Championships as a senior in 2017. He was 29th at the 2016 state meet.

On the track, Cox was third in the 3,200 meters at the 2018 AHSAA Indoor State Championships before posting respective finishes of 11th and 14th in the 3,200 meters and 1,600 meters at the 2018 AHSAA 7A Outdoor State Championships.

Overall, Cox was a 10-time state qualifier in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track.

“Cameron made a big jump as a senior,” Hillyard said. “He reminds me a lot of Tyler Pence. He’s a late bloomer with a massive upside.”

Sorensen concluded a stellar prep career at Evansville’s Central High School, where he was a two-time All-State honoree in cross country and indoor track & field. He finished 20th at the IHSAA State Cross Country Championships as a junior in 2016 and was 22nd at the state meet last fall.

On the track, Sorensen was fourth at the Hoosier State Indoor State Finals this past winter. He won the 3,200 meters at the IHSAA Sectional 11 Championships as a junior in 2017.

Overall, Sorensen was a three-time All-City and All-Conference honoree in cross country and was an honorable mention Academic All-State award winner in 2017.

“Evan has great range and deceptive speed,” Hillyard said. “He possesses every trait you look for in a champion.”

Wisniewski graduated from Bloomington South High School where he finished 42nd at the IHSAA State Cross Country Championships as a senior in 2017. He helped his squad to conference, regional and semi state titles in 2017 as well as a regional crown in 2015.

The two-time all-conference honoree also qualified for the state meet on the track, where he finished ninth in the 1,600 meters at the 2018 IHSAA Championships. Wisniewski was 14th in the 3,200 meters at the Hoosier State Indoor State Finals in 2018.

“Jake’s trajectory is incredible,” Hillyard explained. “His 1,600-best was 5:08 as a freshman, 4:41 as a sophomore, 4:29 as a junior and 4:16 this spring. He’s going to be very, very good!”

Cox, Sorensen, and Wisniewski join fellow freshman Titus Winders (Mansfield, Tennessee) on USI’s list of newcomers this fall. Winders concluded his senior season at Henry County High School by finishing first in the 3,200 meters at the Tennessee Division I Large School State Track & Field Championships this spring and second in 1,600 meters at the TSSAA AAA State Championships.

 

 

EPD ACTIVITY 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” FOR JUNE 26, 2018

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