Mai is a female orange tabby cat! She and her sister Tai, who look just alike, are about a year old. They do not have to go home together. Both of them are currently at River Kitty Cat Café! Mai’s adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Eagles announce men’s basketball signings
The University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team announced the addition of four players to the roster for 2018-19. The Screaming Eagles have signed six-foot-five junior guard Kobe Caldwell (Bowling Green, Kentucky), six-foot-seven junior forward/center Hugues Mbumba (Lubumbashi, Congo), five-foot-seven junior guard Braden Fitzjerrells (Mt. Vernon, Illinois), and six-foot-six freshman guard/forward Glen Rouch (Boonville, Indiana).
Caldwell is a transfer from the University of Utah where he started four of 27 games and averaged 11.3 minutes per game for the Utes. He had a season-high nine points versus Oregon State University after sinking a trio of three-point field goals.
“We are excited to add another perimeter shooter that can score and guard multiple positions on defense,” said USI Head Coach Rodney Watson. “Kobe is a strong and versatile guard that gives us the ability to attack from four angles. He has played against the top competition in the country and will be a lead guard that pushes the ball with length and vision.”
Prior to playing for Utah, Caldwell spent a season at Lewis & Clark Community College and averaged 9.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in 2015-16. He also was a former Mr. Basketball candidate at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.7 assists as a senior.
Mbumba comes to USI after a pair of seasons at Vincennes University. He averaged 3.5 points and 3.9 rebounds during his sophomore season and 37 games after posting 2.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 29 games as a freshman.
“Hugues provides a big inside presence that can protect the rim, rebound and get us power baskets,” said Watson. “He comes from a great basketball program at Vincennes University where he was well coached by Todd Franklin.”
The third junior transfer is Fitzjerrells, who comes to USI after one season at Southwestern Illinois College. He averaged 13.7 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game in 29 games as a sophomore in 2017-18.
Watson said, “Braden defines tough. He has always been a scorer, but it is his willingness to do the dirty work that has made him a college player. I am excited to watch him pick up full court next season.”
Fitzjerrells, who began his collegiate career at Lindenwood University-Belleville and averaged 7.2 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 rebounds in 27 games, was a three-sport letterwinner at Mt Vernon High School (Mt. Vernon, Illinois). He was named second-team All-State by AP and IBCA in 2015 and honorable mention All-State by AP and third-team All-State by IBCA in 2014.
Rouch, a USI Presidential Scholar, joins USI and begins his collegiate career after completing his career at Boonville High School as the all-time leading scorer (1,518 points) and averaging 22.5 points and 7.0 rebounds as a senior. He was a three-time honorable mention All-State and All-Big 8 selection (2016, 2017, 2018).
“We are happy that Glen is joining our program,” said Watson. “He is a six-foot-six shooter and is a USI Presidential Scholar with his best days clearly ahead of him.”
The four newcomers join previously announced freshman guard/forward Chance Coyle (Bloomington, Indiana). Coyle earned his second All-State selection as a senior at Bloomington South High School while he was on his way to becoming the Panthers’ all-time leading scorer.
AG Curtis Hill announces record amount collected at Columbus drug takeback
Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that a drug takeback event in Columbus on July 12 produced a significant haul – approximately 400 pounds of expired, unused and/or otherwise unwanted prescription drugs. The event, held at a Kroger store, was a collaborative effort by the Office of the Attorney General, Indiana State Police, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbus Police Department. The 400 pounds was a record amount for a single event and brings the total collected by the office this year to 1,463 pounds.
Keeping old medication puts families at risk, which is why it’s important to dispose of unused or leftover medication. Drug takeback events help Hoosiers properly dispose of prescriptions –preventing accidental poisoning, overdose, illegal use, identity theft and contamination of water resources.
“Abuse of prescription medicine is a big part of our overall drug crisis,†Attorney General Hill said. “Across the United States, more than 6 million people abuse controlled prescription drugs. Here in Indiana, nearly 1 in 20 Hoosiers report having used opioid pain relievers for non-medical uses, and a majority of abused medication comes from family and friends of users. We’re doing good work whenever we get these drugs out of people’s medicine cabinets and properly discarded.â€
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Youth First Social Work Receives $5,000 Grant from Vanderburgh Community Foundation to Support Social and Emotional Needs of Local Students
Youth First, Inc. was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Vanderburgh Community Foundation through its Community Good Grants Program to support social work services in Vanderburgh County schools. The grant will help fund Youth First Social Workers in local schools to help address the social and emotional needs of young people by building caring relationships, fostering a readiness for positive change, boosting resiliency and teaching valuable life skills to help prevent substance abuse and other risky behaviors. These specialized mentors will offer free-of-charge support to students, parents, families and teachers.
“Our children are growing up in a complex and challenging world that puts them at greater risk for substance use, suicide, violence and harmful behaviors,†said Parri O. Black, President & CEO of Youth First, Inc. “The Vanderburgh Community Foundation’s investment is critical to achieving Youth First’s mission. Working together, we can protect and heal the hearts of more young people and their families. As with all donations received in the 10 counties we serve, this award stays in the home area of the donation to support children in that county’s schools.â€
“We are incredibly pleased to help support this vital program that serves our community’s youth and admire the effort and dedication of Youth First social workers who make this program possible,†stated Melinda Waldroup, Director of Programs and Strategic Engagement at the Community Foundation Alliance.
A check presentation for the Vanderburgh Community Foundation grant will take place on Monday, July 16, 2018, at 3:00 pm at Youth First, 111 SE Third Street, Suite 405, Evansville, IN. Media is invited to attend.
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for July 17
Tuesday, July 17, 2018: 2018 Governor’s Reception in conjunction with the 48th Annual Indiana Black Expo
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 give remarks and participate in a Q&A.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 17
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
500 Ballroom
Parks Board Agenda 7/18/18
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
Parks Board Agenda 7/18/18Â
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018
12:00 NOON
 AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM Â JULY 11, 2018
3. CONSENT AGENDA
 a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    George Ann Griffin-Atkinson for Swonder Ice Arena. -Crook
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Kasandra Catherine Niemeier for Swonder Ice Arena. -Crook
       c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Brianna Linenburg for Swonder Ice Arena. -Crook
       d. Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Dana Tang for Swonder Ice Arena. –Crook
       e.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Judi Hardesty for Swonder Ice Arena. -Crook
       f.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Courtney Ann Caldwell for Swonder Ice Arena. –Crook
       g. Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Grace Myer for Swonder Ice Arena. -Crook
       h. Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Cristin Thompson for Swonder Ice Arena. -Crook
       i.  Request Re: Approve and Execute Independent Skating Professional Agreement with
    Cristin Thompson for Swonder Ice Arena. -Crook
      Â
4. Â Â Â Â OLD BUSINESS
       Â
5. Â Â Â Â NEW BUSINESSÂ
a. Request Re: Permission to purchase a Shade Structure for the open area at Central Bark Dog
         Park. – Beth Jonap
       b. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments.
6. Â Â Â Â REPORTS
      a. Brian Holtz- Executive Director
      Â
7.    ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
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8.    ADJOURN
COA: Admitted evidence of prior threats reveals motive for attempted murder
Katie Stancombe for www.theindianalawyer.com
After a man argued that prior threats he made against a man he repeatedly shot at two months later should not have been admitted as evidence, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded that even if the admission of the threats was error, it would have been harmless.
As Tranitra Tipton dropped off her two children at daycare in November 2016, her ex-husband and the children’s father, Jermaine Jackson, was waiting for them there. When Jackson saw that one of his children’s hair had been cut, he inquired who cut it. Upon learning that it was Tipton’s boyfriend, Troy Pollard, who had cut the child’s hair, Jackson “got angry,†yelled at Tipton, threatened to beat her up and threatened to “kill [Pollard] if he touch[ed J.J.’s] hair again.â€
Later that afternoon, when Tipton and Pollard returned to the daycare center to pick up the children, Jackson was there and confronted Pollard. Jackson began threatening him and said, “N****, I [will] kill you,†prompting Tipton to call the police.
Then in January 2017, Tipton, Pollard and the children arrived home after an evening out and were about to exit their minivan when Pollard saw a man running towards him, who he recognized as Jackson. When Jackson reached the minivan, he fired a semi-automatic handgun at Pollard four or five times, striking him twice in his chest and once in his back, near his spine.
During the investigation, Indianapolis police discovered Jackson’s cellphone had “pinged†two towers near the scene right before and after the incident. Both Pollard and Tipton also identified Jackson as the shooter.
Prior to Jackson’s subsequent trial, the state filed a notice of intent to introduce evidence of Jackson’s threats toward Pollard and Tipton in November 2016 pursuant to Indiana Evidence Rule 404(b). The state allowed the admission over Jackson’s objection, and he was convicted of attempted murder, carrying a handgun without a license and three counts of criminal recklessness.
On appeal, Jackson argued the Marion Superior Court abused its discretion when it admitted the evidence of threats he had made to Pollard and Tipton in November 2016. However, the appellate court disagreed with Jackson’s argument that “the challenged evidence is not sufficiently probative of the two men’s relationship to justify its admission, and it unfairly suggested Jackson had a propensity to kill.â€
Instead, the appellate court found that Jackson’s explicit threats to kill Pollard over something “as trivial as a child’s haircut†was probative of his motive to shoot Pollard and that the probative value of that evidence outweighed any prejudice to Jackson.
Further, the appellate court found that even if the trial court had committed error in admitting the evidence, the error would have been harmless. It concluded that Jackson could not show that the admission of the evidence regarding the November 2016 threats prejudiced his substantial rights.
VCDP News and Calendar of Events – 7/16/2018
Below is the latest edition of upcoming events. If you have an upcoming event you would like us to include, please email details to vanderburghdemocrats1@gmail.com.
Friday,
July 20 |
Registration/Lunch: 10:30AM
Shotgun Start: 12:00PM |
Golf Scramble in Support of Ryan Hatfield
Quail Crossing Golf Course 5 Quail Crossing Dr. Boonville, IN 47601 |
Saturday,
July 21 |
12:00PM-
4:00PM |
Pool Party/Cookout for City Clerk Laura Windhorst 2627 Old Dominion Rd. Evansville, IN 47725
*$25/person, kids are free R.S.V.P. to evvcityclerk@gmail.com |
Tuesday,
July 24 |
5:30PM-
7:30PM |
Reception in support of William Tanoos Western Hills Country Club 1711 Country Club Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
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Friday,
August 3 |
Registration/Lunch: 11:00AM
Tee Time: 12:00PM |
Neighbors for Steve Folz Golf Scramble
Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon Hill, Evansville 47725
*Inquires can call Steve 812-760-0425 or Jackie 812-589-2474 **RSVP and payment due by July 20, 2018 |
Medick named Frontier League Pitcher of the Week
The Frontier League has named Evansville Otters pitcher Spencer Medick the Pitcher of the Week.
Pointstreak, the official statistical provider of the Frontier League and the Independent Professional Baseball Federation, chooses the weekly award.
In earning the award, Medick pitched seven scoreless innings Friday against Normal, where he struck out nine batters and allowed just two hits.
Last month, the Otters acquired Medick from the Joliet Slammers in a trade for a player to be named later. With Evansville, Medick has started three games with a 1.50 ERA in 18 innings on the mound.
Medick pitched for the AZL Diamondbacks in 2014 and he appeared in 15 games, going 3-0 with a 1.17 ERA. He also played for Joliet (2015-16, 2018) and Southern Illinois (2015) in the Frontier League during his professional career. He played collegiately at Elon University in Elon, N.C.
Medick earned the third league honor for Evansville this season after shortstop Toby Thomas received the Player of the Week honor in May and Luc Rennie was selected as Pitcher of the Week last month.
The Otters return to Bosse Field for a six-game homestand July 17-22, featuring $2 Tuesday, Deaconess and Orthopedic Associates Night, German Heritage Night and Thirsty Thursday, Kyndle Night, Princess Night and Fellowship Day and Family Fun Day.
Tuesday is a doubleheader against Lake Erie with the first pitch of game one set for 5:05 p.m.