http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx
Summer Weather Puts Upward Pressure On Electric Bills
With higher-than-normal temperatures during the month of July, daily heat indexes in the 100s have been the norm rather than the exception. With these extreme temperatures during the last month, Vectren is encouraging customers to consider the likely increase in bills received in the month of August, which reflect July consumption.
“July was significantly hotter than June, in fact, cooling degree days were about 50 percent higher and this heat has undoubtedly taken its toll on customers’ air conditioners and cooling fans that have to run more frequently to keep their homes and businesses comfortable,†said Brad Ellsworth, president of Vectren Energy Delivery-South. “Temperatures are certainly driving energy usage and bills higher. We are encouraging customers that may find themselves with a higher than expected bill to reach out to us before they get behind.â€
Bills received in August, which reflect July usage, could be approximately 20 to 30 percent higher on average than bills received last month, which reflect a milder June. Customers who may be challenged to pay or those who have received a disconnect notice should call Vectren at 1-800-227-1376 to see if they qualify for a payment arrangement, where the bill amount can be spread into smaller payments over a set period of time.
Customers are reminded to consider ways to conserve energy, which will help reduce summer energy bills during this period of extreme heat. Vectren offers a variety of energy-saving tips as well as information on additional energy efficiency programs for residential and business customers on its website. Learn more about Vectren’s programs at www.vectren.com or call 866-240-8476.
About Vectren
Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren’s energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and about 20 percent of Ohio, primarily in the west-central area. Vectren’s nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
EPA Gives Update on Jacobsville Superfund Site in Evansville
Officials from the EPA are in Evansville to let people know what’s going on with the Jacobsville Superfund site. Soil samples have shown many properties in the Jacobsville area are contaminated with lead.
Residents had an opportunity to meet with officials and ask questions about the soil sampling and cleanup process. EPA officials say about 2,000 properties have been cleaned up with just as many to go.
It is a priority with it being one of the most contaminated sites in the country.
Jabcobsville resident Teresa Lutz says, “My mother likes to garden so that’s a concern there whether or not she is getting contaminated when she is out there. I have kids that are almost grown now but one day I might have grandchildren playing in that yard. And lead poisoning is forever. Once you have been exposed it affects you for the rest of your life.â€
Lutz says years ago her daughter tested positive for lead poisoning. The EPA designated Jacobsville as a Superfund site in 2004.
The cleanup is expected to last until 2020.
Flawed Situational Awareness: The Stealth Killer Of First Responders
Flawed Situational Awareness: The Stealth Killer Of First Responders
This program shares the powerful findings of Dr. Gasaway’s extensive research on issues related to first responder decision making and flawed situational awareness. In his review of hundreds of near-miss reports, case studies, line-of-duty death reports and videos he continually found himself being frustrated because there were so many clues, indicators and signs that the incident was going to end in disaster.
Yet, for some reason, personnel operating at the incident scene – from company officers to incident commanders – could not see it coming. Or if they did see it coming, they did nothing to alter their course.
In his research to understand why first responders were (seemingly) blind and deaf to what was happening right in front of them, Dr. Gasaway uncovered and investigated over one hundred barriers that can destroy situational awareness and flaw decision making.
This program focuses on some of the most pervasive situational awareness barriers first responders will face while operating in stress-filled, dynamically-changing environments.
Richard B. Gasaway worked as a first responder in three public safety organizations including serving 22 years as a fire chief. After completing his distinguished 30-year career, Dr. Gasaway founded Situational Awareness Matters!, a consulting and teaching organization dedicated to improving how individuals, teams and organizations develop situational awareness as a foundation for improving workplace and personal safety. His company website (SAMatters.com) has been visited by more than four million people from 156 countries.
Audience
Invitations will be extended to first responders serving in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
Dates
Friday, August 4, 2017
Repeated on Saturday, August 5, 2017
9:00am-4:00pm each day
Location
The class will be held at:
University of Southern Indiana Campus
Health Professions Building,
Room HP 1027
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, Indiana 47712
Free parking on campus
Bonus
Students will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Gasaway’s latest book, Situational Awareness Matters Volume 3 (a $40 value). Lunch will also be provided each day.
The fee for registration is $75 per student
Register here: http://conta.cc/2pBzZrG
Felony Cases Filed By The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office
Below Are Felony Cases Filed By The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s OfficeÂ
Zachary Lee Tyler Page: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Terress Palmore: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)
Lance Randall Delay: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Morris Estil Anderson: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)
Steven Wayne Sharp: Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)
Ronald Joseph Kissel: Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Phillip George Damiano: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Harley Dee Wiscaver: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events 7/31/2017
| Friday, August 18th |
Golf Scramble | 12:00 PM | State Representative Ryan Hatfield Golf Scramble
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| Wednesday, August 30th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Friday, September 8th |
Golf Scramble | 1:00 PM | Evansville Labor Temple Golf Scramble
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| Wednesday, September 27th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Friday, September 29th |
Golf Scramble | 8:00 AM | Commissioner’s Cup Golf Scramble for Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner
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| Wednesday, October 25th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Wednesday, November 29th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Wednesday, December 27th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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Wrongly Jailed Drug Court Plaintiffs Lose In Federal Court
Wrongly Jailed Drug Court Plaintiffs Lose In Federal Court
Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com
Plaintiffs who were jailed for months without due process in a southern Indiana drug court will take nothing in their federal lawsuit against drug court staff members and county sheriff who they say were responsible for violating their constitutional rights, a judge has ruled.
Abuses in the Clark County Drug Treatment Court were so bad that the program was suspended and the former judge who led it, Jerry Jacobi, agreed to never again seek judicial office. More than 60 people whose charges were diverted to drug court were detained more than 72 hours without due process. On average, those participants spent 52 days behind bars without being advised of their right to counsel and in some cases before ever seeing a judge.
The drug court abuses made international headlines in 2014 when prosecutors discovered that lead plaintiff Destiny Hoffman, then 34, had been jailed 154 days after being sentenced to 48 hours’ detention for submitting a diluted drug screen. Hoffman and others sued Jacobi and other officials responsible for the drug court program.
Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker last week ruled in favor of the state defendants on the plaintiffs’ alleged violations of their Fourth and 14th Amendment rights, granting summary judgment on 20 of 21 plaintiffs’ claims. The 42-page order allows only one claim to proceed — plaintiff Jesse Hash’s complaint against Sheriff Danny Rodden alleging wrongful detention may go forward because Hash was not a participant in the drug court program.
Barker had previously dismissed claims for declaratory and injunctive relief against Jacobi due to his resignation from office, as well as other claims against the state actors in their official capacities that became moot when the drug court ceased operations.
Barker ruled last week in the case involving the drug court employees that because Jacobi was removed from office and the drug court program suspended, plaintiffs who were wrongly jailed have no claim, despite showing their constitutional rights were violated.
“(W)e acknowledge Plaintiffs’ pervasive, palpable frustration in waging this legal assault, which feeling arises out of their inability to overcome the central obstacle to their success, that is, the fact that the primary tortfeasor responsible for their constitutional deprivations was Clark Circuit Court Judge Jerome Jacobi acting in his role as the presiding judge of the Drug Treatment Court,†Barker wrote in ruling against the plaintiffs in Hoffman, et al. v. Jacobi, et al., 4:14-cv-00012.
“In the course of our analysis and rulings on the various motions advanced in this litigation, we have found that the official-capacity claims against Judge Jacobi and his staff cannot support an award of monetary damages to Plaintiffs because those claims actually are suits against the State of Indiana. Likewise, we have held that neither Judge Jacobi’s staff, the Clark County Board of Commissioners, nor the Clark County Sheriff can be held liable for the policies, procedures, and actions taken and implemented by Judge Jacobi.
“We are far from unsympathetic to the situations in which Plaintiffs found themselves. Their detentions were in very many instances excessive, arbitrary, unwarranted and unjust. Nonetheless, our decisions here are grounded in the law’s deep-rooted respect for the sovereignty of the States and the independence of the judiciary. These doctrines of immunity predate even our Constitution and have been enjoyed by sovereigns and judges for centuries as safeguards against the erosion of certain governmental powers and the capacity of such institutions to perform the duties entrusted to them … even when claims establish a violation of the Constitution.
“Ordinarily, (plaintiffs) would not be entirely without a remedy,†Barker wrote. “In appropriate cases, state actors, including judges, may be subject to suit for prospective injunctive relief to enjoin their future unconstitutional practices from being committed in their official capacities. … This avenue of relief typically is available to a person confined by a state who seeks to challenge the fact or duration of his confinement. Here, however, such remedies are not available because, following the reports of due process violations to the Indiana Judicial Center, the (drug treatment court) was decertified, the remaining participants were allowed to complete the Program under the guidance of Chief Judge (Vicki) Carmichael, Judge Jacobi was removed from office (along with several members of his staff), and the operations of the problem-solving court officially ended in June 2015.â€
Clark County’s drug court was later re-established under Carmichael’s administration.
Attorneys representing plaintiffs and defendants in this case did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Monday.
Rep. Messer Invites Local Job Seekers to Annual Job Fair Thursday in Lawrenceburg
Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) invites local job seekers to join him at the 6th Congressional District Job Fair on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Ivy Tech Community College in Lawrenceburg.
Local employers looking to hire will be at Ivy Tech’s Lawrenceburg campus from 1:30-4 p.m. All members of the public are invited to attend. U.S. military veterans are encouraged to come early at 1 p.m.
“This year’s job fair should be another great event, with many area employers recruiting workers for high quality, good-paying jobs,†Messer said. “We invite anyone looking for a job or new career to join us, and see what the Lawrenceburg community has to offer.â€
Nearly 50 local employers spanning several industries are registered to attend the job fair. Interested employers can register here. Members of the public wishing to attend the job fair do not need to register in advance.
WHAT:
6th Congressional District Job Fair
WHEN:
Thursday, August 3, 2017, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. (1-1:30 is for veterans only)
WHERE:
Ivy Tech Community College
50 Walnut St.
Lawrenceburg, IN
Air Quality Forecast
Air quality forecasts for Evansville and Vanderburgh County are provided as a public service. They are best estimates of predicted pollution levels that can be used as a guide so people can modify their activities and reduce their exposure to air quality conditions that may affect their health. The forecasts are routinely made available at least a day in advance, and are posted by 10:30 AM Evansville time on Monday (for Tuesday through Thursday) and Thursday (for Friday through Monday). When atmospheric conditions are uncertain or favor pollution levels above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, forecasts are made on a daily basis.
Ozone forecasts are available from mid-April through September 30th. Fine particulate (PM2.5) forecasts are available year round.
| Monday
July 31 |
Tuesday August 1 |
Wednesday August 2 |
Thursday August 3 |
Friday August 4 |
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| Fine Particulate (0-23Â CST avg) Air Quality Index |
Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Ozone Air Quality Index |
Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| Ozone (peak 8-hr avg) (expected) |
NA* | NA* | NA* | NA* | NA* |
* Not Available and/or Conditions Uncertain.
Air Quality Action Days
Ozone Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when maximum ozone readings averaged over a period of eight hours are forecasted to reach 71 parts per billion (ppb), or unhealthy for sensitive groups on the USEPA Air Quality Index scale.
Particulate Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when PM2.5 readings averaged over the period of midnight to midnight are forecasted to reach 35 micrograms per meter cubed (µg/m3).
Current conditions of OZONE and FINE PARTICULATE MATTER are available in near real-time on the Indiana Department of Environment Management’s website.
National and regional maps of current conditions are available through USEPA AIRNow.
This Week at USI
Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6
New Harmony Theatre closes 2017 season with Souvenir
New Harmony Theatre will finish its 30th season with Souvenir by Stephen Temperley. Â The play runs July 28-30 and August 4-6 at the Murphy Auditorium in historic New Harmony, Indiana. Souvenir tells the real-life story of Florence Foster Jenkins, an opera singer of the 1930’s and 40’s who enjoyed the backing of her own money to finance her public performances. With little connection to reality and even less to pitch, she was determined to present herself as a gifted performing artist to an astounded public Single tickets are $30 for an adult, $28 for seniors age 60+, $10 for ages 25 and under, and $24 for USI employees. Season package tickets are also available. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday nights, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit USI.edu/nht or call the box office at 812-465-1668. Read More
Exhibit open through Sunday, September 10
Art exhibition to feature collegiate art faculties from across the Tri-State
The University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will display 100 Miles: Art by Regional Collegiate Art Faculties through September 10, 2017. A closing reception for the participating artists and designers will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10. The reception is free and open to the public. Read More
Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11
10th annual MAIA aims to shatter aging stereotypes
Dr. Bill Thomas, touted as one of America’s “top 10 innovators†by the Wall Street Journal, will be the opening keynote speaker for the 10th annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA), planned for August 10 and 11, 2017, at the University of Southern Indiana. This year’s MAIA, sponsored by USI and SWIRCA & More, also has a slate of new concurrent speakers and topics related to healthy aging, plus a few familiar faces that are returning by popular demand to celebrate our 10th annual conference. This conference appeals to health care and social service professionals, health care administrators, clinicians, older adults or retirees, family members providing care for a loved one, students and anyone who wants to learn tips for leading a healthier life. Read More
Thursday, August 10
Twelfth annual Day on the Bus event scheduled for August 10
On August 10, 2017, 50 faculty and staff members from the University of Southern Indiana, University of Evansville and Ivy Tech Community College will spend a day on a coach bus for USI’s Day on the Bus. The annual event gives participants an opportunity to learn about workforce trends in the region while visiting selected organizations in the Evansville area. Additionally, the event provides connections between participants, but also promotes long-lasting collaboration throughout the surrounding area. Sponsored by Old National Bank and USI’s Center for Applied Research, this year’s event will have a global presence, focusing on local businesses who have partnerships worldwide. Destinations include Berry Global, Traylor Brothers and Accuride, with lunch provided by Traylor Brothers. Read More
Thursday, August 17
Fall 2017 Welcome Week and start of 2017-18 academic year
Move in for new USI housing residents will open at 9 a.m. Thursday, August 17 with check-in at the Physical Activities Center. Returning residents can begin moving in at 9 a.m. Friday, August 18 with check in at the Housing and Residence Life Office. A full list of Welcome Week activities can be found at USI.edu/welcomeweek. The first day of classes for the fall 2017 semester is Monday, August 21.
11 a.m Monday, August 21
Solar eclipse viewing party to be held on Quad
The USI Geology and Physics Department will hold a viewing party for the near total solar eclipse at 11 a.m. Monday, August 21 in the Quad on USI’s campus. The event will be free of charge and open to the public. Attendees will be able to view the eclipse through specially-equipped telescopes, and safety glasses will be handed out as they are available. For more information about USI’s party, please contact Dr. Matt Merlo at mjmerlo@usi.edu. To speak with an expert member of USI’s faculty about the eclipse for news stories, contact Ben Luttrull at bluttrull@usi.edu or 812-461-5259.
Registration open now; March to be held Saturday, November 4
Registration now open for 16th annual Norwegian Foot March
The 16th annual Norwegian Foot March will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end at the University of Southern Indiana, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. It’s an experience unlike any other, happening Saturday, November 4, 2017. Registration is currently open for the 16th annual Norwegian Foot March. ROTC cadets, Soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Read More