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HISTORY REPORTED – NOT REPEATED By Jim Redwine

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GAVEL GAMUT By Jim Redwine

HISTORY REPORTED – NOT REPEATED

I would like to return to those thrilling days of yesteryear, you know, when you could turn on the television and not hear overpaid jerks shouting at one another, “You are lying!” Unfortunately, unless I watch re-runs of “I Love Lucy”, invective is the only fare available. As Anne Murray sings, 🎵”We sure could use a little good news today”🎵. Well, here is some.

My friends Glenn Curtis, Ray Kessler, Jerry King and Harold Morgan, Gentle Reader you might note a particular demographic here, all write a lot of good news. Glenn, Posey County’s Historian Emeritus, even drafts entertaining cartoons about current events and historical ones.

Harold Morgan has written several books on area history with a concentration on World War II. Ray Kessler in his Ray’s Ramblings has preserved many entertaining and enlightening stories while Jerry King, with his wife Marsha’s support, has taught us all a great deal about Posey County and the Civil War with a current emphasis on The Great War.

Posey County is a unique place. I wish we had more information on the Native Americans who first lived here, but from McFadden’s Bluff to 2018 we have some pretty good records, although much of our early information is via oral tradition.

On the other hand, we have several excellent professional historians, such as U.S.I.’s Emeritus Professor of History Donald Pitzer, who have researched and corroborated the deeds and words of Posey County residents who have made significant contributions in many areas.

Of course, tomorrow’s history is today’s news and we need new generations of historians to help preserve it. Chad Williams, the official Poseyville Historian who graduated from North Posey High School in 1988, is one who has joined in the responsibility of documenting our past and present. There are numerous others and I apologize to those who deserve to be mentioned but due to time and space are not.

Each of the people mentioned in this article can be located by name on the Internet. I respectfully refer you to their informative, entertaining and objective efforts to preserve our past and guide our future without resort to diatribe.

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Coach McCarty Announces First Signing Class At UE

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Purple Aces Add To Roster For 2018-19

 University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Walter McCarty has announced his inaugural signing class for the Purple Aces as they prepare for the 2018-19 season.

“We are really excited about this signing class – their potential is first-class,” McCarty said.  “They can each do a lot of things; their games are very rounded.  This is probably one of the most complete and balanced classes to come into this program at one time.  They have a ton of potential.”

Will Becker – 6-9 – Power Forward – Aurora, Colorado

Will Becker is a 6-9 forward who comes to Evansville following his career at Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado.  In his senior season, Becker averaged 9.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game.  In a recent “Terrific 24” AAU tournament game in Indianapolis, Becker recorded 20 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

He was an honorable mention on the Denver Post’s All-Colorado Boys Basketball Team.  Becker also enjoyed a solid junior campaign in 2016-17, finishing with 8.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks.  Coach McCarty on Becker: “Will is a very skilled big guy who can really get up the floor.  He knows how to play the game – he can pass it and is also a tenacious rebounder.  He gives us extra opportunities and possessions.  Will can play the power forward and center spot.  People are really going to be surprised with how athletic he is and how he can play above the rim.  He will be a big part of our future.”

 Shea Feehan – 6-0 – Guard – Peoria, Ill.

Shea Feehan is the first-ever graduate transfer to join the Purple Aces.  The 6-0 guard graduated from Division III Eureka College in Illinois and will work towards a Master’s of Public Health at UE.  He is originally from Peoria, Ill. and has one year of eligibility at UE.

Feehan was one of the top players at his division last season, ranking second in D-III with 30.6 points per game.  An accurate shooter, Feehan completed the year shooting 53.7% from the field and 44.2% from long range.  The 2018 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year led his team to an 18-8 mark in 2017-18.  Feehan garnered NABC All-District Second Team honors as he led Eureka to its first league tournament bid since 2013.

Coach McCarty on Feehan: “Shea is a tenacious offensive player.  He can get in the paint and make plays, but the best thing he does is shoot the basketball.  He is going to draw a lot of attention and we hope that will open things up for everyone on the floor.  Opponents have to respect his jump shot and his outside shooting.  We’re excited to have him; he is a good leader who is very experienced.  We will rely on him to help our young guys, he has been great for us so far.”

Shamar Givance – 5-10 – Point Guard – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A native of Toronto, Canada, Shamar Givance is a 5-10 point guard.  He spent the last two seasons playing at the First Love Christian Academy in Washington, Pa.  Givance averaged 17 points, 8 assists and 2.5 steals per contest while helping his squad to a mark of 18-10 against a competitive schedule.

Givance played AAU basketball for the Northern Kings in Toronto.

Coach McCarty on Givance: “Shamar is a true point guard.  He is very quick and can get to the paint.  He is a natural leader as far as getting the team ready and in position to be successful.  He can also defend; he is one of those guys that can really guard and defend the basketball.  Offensively, he can really get your team in the right position.  Shamar has a nice jump shot and can get off the floor and finish above the rim.”

Jawaun Newton – 6-3 – Guard – El Paso, Texas

Jawaun Newton, a 6-3 guard, comes to UE from El Paso, Texas where he was a star player at Burges High School.  As a senior in 2017-18, Newton averaged 28.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game on his way to earning Class 5A All-State accolades.  He also added 3.1 assists and 2.2 steals per contest.

Newton led his school to 31 victories last season and was named the El Paso Times Boys’ Player of the Year on two occasions and is set to begin his freshman campaign at UE.

Coach McCarty on Newton: “He is an athlete, I think if you put him in any sport, he is going to excel.  He is a tremendous defensive player and he can make shots offensively.  He is also very physical.  What I love about him is that he has a high IQ and catches on very fast.  Jawaun is just as good off the court and in the classroom as he is on the court.  He gives it everything he has every second he is on the floor.”

DeAndre Williams – 6-9 – Forward – Houston, Texas

Another freshman on the 2018-19 squad will be DeAndre Williams.  A 6-9 forward, Williams is a product of Houston, Texas.  Last season, Williams played for the Nation Wide Academy in Oklahoma City and averaged 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Williams is a 2016 graduate of Klein Forest HS in Houston and was chosen to play in the NBA Top 100 Camp in the summer of 2015 before his senior year of high school.  ESPN and Scout.com rated Williams as a 3-star recruit and he drew interest from multiple Power 5 schools before choosing UE.

Coach McCarty on Williams: “DeAndre is a fun kid to be around, he has a smile on his face 24/7.  His ability to make guys better, make shots and get to the rim is really special.  He has the opportunity to be a very good basketball player here, he has the chance to be one of the best to ever play at UE.  He will get better and better as he gets stronger.”

 

ADOPT A PET

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Meet the sweetest momma you ever saw: Darling! She was found in Garvin Park with her kittens, all named after Peter Pan. She has been caught several times bathing all her kittens and lovingly snuggling with them.

Compete In The Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest

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by Wendy McNamara

With more than 14 million acres of farmland across the state, Indiana’s $38 billion agriculture industry touches the life of every Hoosier.

The Indiana Department of Agriculture is encouraging Hoosiers to showcase the hard work and contributions of Indiana farmers by participating in the 11th annual agriculture photo contest.

Participants can submit up to five digital photos capturing a variety of agriculture sectors, like livestock, specialty crops, and renewable fuels. Photos can be entered under 1 of 4 categories: on the farm, faces of agriculture, agritourism or conservation. Entries must be submitted no later than June 30.

Winners of the contest will be honored during the Celebration of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair and their work will be featured in the offices of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business in Indianapolis.

NOTICE THAT JOINT VANDERBURGH COUNTY/WARRICK COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED 

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Notice is hereby given that the Joint Vanderburgh County/Warrick County Drainage Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex located at 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., in Evansville, Indiana.  

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 25, 2018

4:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
    1. June 11, 2018  (Cook, Scott, and Hamilton) 
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE
    1. Final probationary interviews for Officers Ryan Eagleson, Benjamin Hallmark, Nathan Cooper, Cody Smith, Nicholas Hackworth, Jason Martin, Jesse Montank, Quinton Keil, and Dylan Barnes.
    2. Sgt. Steve Kleeman reports on the four officers in the field-training program.
  1. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION APPEAL:
    1. Officer Jarid Harris – appeal of 2017 performance evaluation received from Sgt. Kevin Day.
  1. RESIGNATIONS:
    1. Officer Mark Galey, Badge Number 1440, resigned effective June 20, 2018 after serving 11 months and 9 days.
  1. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
    1. 18-PO-21 – Officer Lavarus Giles, Badge Number 1423 – 1 day suspension.  No appeal filed.
  1. REMINDERS:  The next meeting is July 9, 2018 at 4:00pm in Room 307.  

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Indiana abortion laws challenged by national abortion advocates

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Katie Stancombe for www.theindianalawyer.com

Indiana’s abortion laws are once again being challenged in federal court, this time by national healthcare and abortion providers.

Whole Woman’s Health Alliance and All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center filed suit on Thursday as co-plaintiffs in a case against the state, challenging the constitutionality of Indiana abortion laws. Both organizations argue the laws block access to safe and legal abortion in the state for Hoosier women, though they did not specify which laws they are challenging.

Texas-based Whole Women’s Health Alliance previously took steps to open a non-surgical abortion clinic in South Bend in January, but was denied by the Indiana State Department of Health, according to the Associated Press.

“In Texas, Virginia, and now in Indiana, we have joined forces with our allies to fight for women’s access to quality abortion care without a maze of obstacles,” Whole Woman’s Health President Amy Hagstrom Miller said in a Thursday statement. “The Whole Woman’s Health Supreme Court victory was game-changing – affirming that abortion laws must be based on medical evidence. We’re using this new standard to challenge dozens or restrictions, some dating back decades, that are based on ideology, not health or science.”

Whole Woman’s Health’s Indiana lawsuit comes two years after the landmark 2016 U.S. Supreme Court case Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, in which the Supreme Court struck down several provisions of Texas’ anti-abortion law.

“The ruling found that politicians cannot simply claim that an abortion restriction’s benefits outweigh the harm, instead a court must consider medical science and evidence to determine if abortion restrictions have benefits that outweigh the burdens they place on women,” Whole Woman’s Health said in a Thursday news release.

Indiana Attorney General Hill’s office, which will represent the state, said it “will review this lawsuit as we prepare to defend Indiana’s laws respecting fetal life and protecting women’s health and safety.”

Thursday’s lawsuit comes as a ruling on a preliminary injunction is expected any day from the Indiana Southern District Court. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Kentucky and Indiana, urged Judge Richard Youngto enjoin Senate Enrolled Act 340, which is scheduled to take effect July 1. That law would require abortion providers to report “all abortion complications” and creates new inspection requirements for abortion clinics that are not imposed on other medical facilities.

Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).

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 assist with the event and will help adjust the bike seats and helmets to ensure a proper fit.

 

Fatal Hit And Run

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The Vanderburgh County Coroners Office and the Vanderburgh County Sheriffs Office are investigating a fatality involving a pedestrian on I69 near Green River Rd. The victim has been identified as David Egan, age 23, of Evansville.

The involved vehicle left the scene after striking the victim.  This occurred between 10-11 pm last night. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vanderburgh County Sheriffs Office.

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