In this photo, Bill Burns poses next to his entry in the 14th annual Tri-State Calf Show, which was held at the Evansville Union stockyards in 1950. Behind him stands W. E. Baker, president of Servel, Inc., who purchased the calf. Sponsored by the Evansville Chamber of Commerce and the stockyards, the event drew nearly 600 entries from 4-H Club members in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. The calves were shown by breeds, with each breed considered in a class with others from the same state; the state champion from each state then competed for the show’s top prize. The event’s judges represented Purdue University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Kentucky. After the show, 473 calves were sold from the block.
Shakespeare in Willard Park!
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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Michael D. Brown: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony)
William C. Perkins: Failure to register as a sex or violent offender (Level 5 Felony)
Chelsea Lynn Hoevel: Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Chad D. Hopson: Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Kathy J. Giolitto: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
IS IT TRUE AUGUST 1, 2017
IS IT TRUE we hope that todays IS IT TRUE will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning a major health issue that we as responsible citizens of this community need to address in a rational and responsible way? …that the EPA has declared that the downtown Jacobsville area is one of the highest lead contaminated sites in America? …its time that our elected officials and the EPA become more pro-active and aggressive in ridding of the contaminated lead in the soil of the Jacobsville area?
 IS IT TRUE that the City of Evansville has allowed the EPA to pussyfoot around with the lead contamination issue in the Jacobsville area for 17 years?  …because of that about half of the contaminated sites have been cleaned up? …the real tragedy is that lead poisoning can be treated, but any damage caused by contaminated lead cannot be reversed?
 IS IT TRUE that lead poisoning is a very serious health issue that should be dealt with in that most rapid way possible once it is discovered?… lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition that occurs when lead builds up in the body?…lead is found in lead-based paints, including paint on the walls of old houses? … lead is also found in art supplies, toys, contaminated dust from being blown by the wind, and some gasoline products?…lead poisoning usually occurs over a period of months or years and can cause severe mental and physical impairment?
 IS IT TRUE young children are most vulnerable because they get lead in their bodies by putting the lead containing objects in their mouths, touching the lead and then putting their fingers in their mouths, or by playing barefoot in places with contaminated soil?…lead is more harmful to children because their brains and nervous systems are still developing?…places with heavy metal contamination in the soil like lead have been documented to be autism clusters?
 IS IT TRUE lead can lead to intellectual disability and symptoms may include behavior problems, low IQ, poor grades at school, problems with hearing, short- and long-term learning difficulties, and growth delays?…a high, toxic dose of lead poisoning may result in emergency symptoms including severe abdominal pain and cramping, vomiting, muscle weakness, stumbling when walking, seizures, coma, and encephalopathy, which manifests as confusion, coma, and seizures?
 IS IT TRUE symptoms of lead poisoning are varied and may affect many parts of the body?…most of the time, lead poisoning builds up slowly following repeated exposures to small quantities of lead?…lead toxicity is rare after a single exposure or ingestion of lead?…signs of repeated lead exposure include abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, aggressive behavior, constipation, sleep problems, headaches, irritability, loss of developmental skills in children, loss of appetite, fatigue, high blood pressure, numbness or tingling in the extremities, memory loss, anemia, and kidney dysfunction?
 IS IT TRUE that if you or any of your loved ones who spent considerable time in or around a lead contaminated neighborhood or in a former industrial sites that is contaminated with lead, you owe it to yourself and love ones to seek a medical opinion to determine if you have lead exposure issues?
 Todays “READERS POLL†question is: Should our elected officials and the EPA become more aggressive in ridding of the contaminated lead in the soil of the Jacobsville area?
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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)