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Ellis recap: Wilbo edges Manhattan Mischief for Bernhardt  

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‘He wanted to get by that horse at the end. He’s nice. He’s gritty. Fun to ride’
HENDERSON, Ky. (Saturday, July 22, 2017) — Favored Wilbo earned his first stakes victory, punching home to nip the speedy Manhattan Mischief by a half-length in Saturday’s $50,000 Don Bernhardt Memorial at Ellis Park.
“He wanted to get by that horse at the end,” jockey Corey Lanerie said after winning his 14th race of the meet for a four-victory edge over Didiel Osorio in the riders’ standings. “He’s nice. He’s gritty. Fun to ride.”
Said Louisville-based trainer Chris Hartman: “I thought Wilbo ran an exceptional race. He had a little tussle down the lane, but he got the job done.
“I was very happy when he left the gate in good position. Because sometimes he’ll have a tendency to get left. But when he left with the pack and was laying third, I was very happy with his positioning. And Corey put a perfect ride on him. I was very confident through the lane.”
Etruscan rallied under Jon Court at 74-1 to take third, edging Black Bear. Seventh Sense, Big Squeeze, second-choice The Truth Or Else, Speightsong and Hebbronville completed the order of finish in the field of nine older horses.
“I had a good trip,” Lanerie said. “He broke really well. Going into the turn, about the 3 1/2 (furlong pole) it got a little tight. Because he was wanting to pull me up into a spot when I wasn’t ready for him to go. I think he’s got a short run, so I was trying to get him to wait and kind of cover him up. But after I got to the three-eighths, the five-sixteenth, I was in a pocket and happy where I was. I was hoping either the 10 (Manhattan Mischief) would go on, or a seam would split. I got lucky that Shaun Bridmoghan’s horse (Big Squeeze) stopped and gave me a seam to hit, and I had enough horse to do it.”
Even with the scratch of the front-loving Polo Art, there was plenty of speed between Manhattan Mischief and the Turkish-bred Seventh Sense, who zipped along the first quarter-mile in 21.83 seconds before Manhattan Mischief shook loose — at least until Wilbo made his move. The 4-year-old Wilbo muscled past Manhattan Mischief in the final strides to wrap up 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:15.96, paying $4.40 to win as the 6-5 favorite.
“I got a little pressure,” said Didiel Osorio, the 2015 Ellis Park riding champion who rode Manhattan Mischief for J.R. Caldwell. “I tried to slow him down. But he still ran well.”
Etruscan was last after a half-mile, fanning eight-wide on the turn before kicking in through the stretch. “You never know,” Court said of catching the leaders. “I got excited.
“… He made a big run; I’m happy for Don,” he said of Ellis Park-based trainer Don Bennett. “Speed was just getting away from us.”
Wilbo, a son of the Lane’s End Farm Argentine-bred stallion Candy Ride, had been second in Churchill Downs’ Grade 3 Aristides to the top sprinter Limousine Liberal after winning an allowance race at the same track. In fact, outside a maiden victory in his debut 2 1/2 years ago, Wilbo’s other five prior wins were all allowance races, though he was second by a head in Mountaineer Park’s 2016 Senator Robert Byrd Memorial and third by a total of three-quarters of a length in the Iowa Sprint Handicap.
The chestnut gelding now is 7-3-5 in 20 starts, earning $330,396. “He’s been very consistent, and he loves his job,” Hartman said. “Very happy horse.”
Hartman said Wilbo could run back in the $100,000 Byrd Memorial.
Gilligan heats up: Jockey Jack Gilligan won two races and was second with another mount Saturday, doubling his win total for the meet. Gilligan went to 2-for-2 at the meet aboard the Dawn Martin-owned and trained Benny Special ($11.20) in the third race and took the fifth on the Kenny McPeek-trained Sky Promise ($5.60). He nearly won the sixth on Leading Cause before getting past late by the Court-ridden Arch Cat.
“Really, really good day,” Gilligan said. “I was hoping to get three wins, and I thought today was my best chance getting it. But Jon Court is always hard to beat. If there’s anyone in the room to beat me, I like it to be him. He’s a statesman.
“But we’ve been working hard in the mornings, me and my agent Liz Morris, and it’s starting to pay off now. Tom Amoss started giving me a couple of shots as well, and Kenny’s helping me out now. I’ve been putting in the work, working horses for him. So I’m happy to ride them, and I’m happy to be able to deliver for him, to take the opportunities they give me.”

Otters bounce back with walk-off win against Wild Things

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Otters bounce back with walk-off win against Wild Things

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters fell to the Washington Wild Things 10-5 in the completion of a suspended game Saturday at Bosse Field in front of 2,785, but the Otters responded with an 11-10 walk-off win in the second game of the doubleheader.

The Otters began play with a 2-0 lead from the suspended June 18 game, with a two-run home run from Dane Phillips. The home run officially becomes Phillips’ 10th homer of the season.

Washington broke through for seven runs in the fourth inning off four hits.

In the fifth, Washington’s Kyle Pollock added another run with a solo home run to give the Wild Things an 8-2 lead.

Evansville responded in the top of the sixth with two runs of their own, including a solo home run from Josh Allen.

The Wild Things had back-to-back one run frames in the seventh and eighth, extending the lead to 10-4.

Phillips had an RBI double in the ninth.

Washington’s Trevor Bradley picked up the win and Shane Weedman took the loss for Evansville.

In the scheduled contest, Lance Montano hit a walk-off single to left field in the 10th to snap the Otters skid.

The Wild Thing started the scoring in the first with four runs off two home runs—including Pollock’s three-run home run.

In the bottom half of the inning, Jeff Gardner brought Evansville back within one with a three-run home run. It was Gardner’s 17th homer of the season.

The Otters scored three more runs again in the second with another home run from Allen, giving Evansville a 6-4 lead.

After a scoring a run in the third, Washington tied the game at 6-6 in the fourth with a bases loaded walk. The Wild Things regained the lead in the fifth, scoring two runs off a double and single.

In the sixth, Washington added on to their 8-6 lead with a sacrifice fly.

The Otters wouldn’t go quietly as Evansville had a three-run sixth to tie the game 9-9.

Evansville scored their first two runs off a wild pitch and sacrifice fly from Ryan Long. Allen followed with a home run, tying the game at 9-9.

In extras, Washington’s John Fidanza doubled to left field and scored the go-ahead run for the Wild Things in the ninth. The Otters had an answer with the tying run in the bottom half as John Schultz hit into a fielder’s choice, which scored Allen to make the score 10-10.

Evansville reliever Randy McCurry picked up his second win of the season and Washington’s Zach Strecker was handed the loss.

The Otters and Wild Things square off once again in the series finale Sunday at Bosse Field with first pitch at 5:05 p.m.

Sunday is Fellowship Day at Bosse Field. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. at Garvin Park with a message from Tyrone Edwards and music from a local artist.

Tickets are still available for Sunday by going to evansvilleotters.com or calling 812-435-8686.

Fans can listen live on 91.5 FM WUEV and watch on the Otters Digital Network.

Subscriptions for ODN are now on sale and more information can be found at evansvilleotters.com.

The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Group packages and single game tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning at Burdette Park

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On Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 3:23 PM the Perry Township Fire Department responded to a report of a drowning at the Burdette Park Aquatic Center. A child, five-year-old Seth Fulkerson, was found by another child floating face down in the water. The child informed his parent who then jumped in and pulled Seth from the water.

EMT’s and registered nurses started CPR immediately, after which Seth was transported to Deaconess Hospital. Seth never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at 4:25 PM.

Seth was found floating in water approximately 2-1/4 feet deep near a rope that separates sections of the pool. Seth’s mother was at the aquatic center with her other children ages 2,10 and 11 when the drowning occurred. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time.

Sheriff Dave Wedding issued the following statement regarding the drowning:

“Our thoughts are with Seth’s family this evening. The loss of a child is something no parent should ever have to endure. Our office, in conjunction with the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office, is investigating this incident and will conduct a thorough examination of all the facts surrounding the death. This tragedy is a reminder of how quickly a drowning can occur, even in relatively shallow depths.”

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“READERS FORUM” JULY 23, 2017

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Channel 44 News: Child Drowns at Burdetter Park Pool

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Child Drowns at Burdetter Park Pool

Burdette Park Pool closes after a child drowns. Vanderburgh County Coroner Steve Lockyear has identified the 5-year-old boy as Seth Fulkerson. The report of a drowning came in shortly before 3:30 p.m. Witnesses say CPR was administered on…

City Council Meeting July 24, 2017

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CITY OF EVANSVILLE COMMON COUNCIL

I. INTRODUCTION
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDA
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
V. CONSENT AGENDA: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ORDINANCE G-2017-17

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

ORDINANCE G-2017-18

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

ORDINANCE G-2017-19

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

ORDINANCE G-2017-20

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

An Ordinance Amending Section 10.15.080 (Parking) of the Evansville Municipal Code
Mosby
A.S.D. Chair Brinkmeyer 8/14/2017

Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney

An Ordinance Amending Section 8.05.030 (Trash and Debris) of the Evansville Municipal Code
Mercer, Adams
A.S.D. Chair Brinkmeyer 8/14/2017

Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney

An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code by Establishing an Overlay Zone in the West Franklin Street Area Relaxing Certain Parking Requirements
Weaver, Mosby

A.S.D. Chair Brinkmeyer 8/14/2017 Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney

An Ordinance Creating Chapter 5.50.300 Series (Pedicabs) of the Evansville Municipal Code
Hargis, Adams
A.S.D. Chair Brinkmeyer 8/14/2017

Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney

ORDINANCE F-2017-13

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

RESOLUTION C-2017-16

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

RESOLUTION C-2017-17

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

An Ordinance Creating Chapter 3.115 of the Evansville Municipal Code Concerning a Tax Phase-In Program and Establishing Guidelines
McGinn, Elpers

Finance Chair McGinn 8/14/2017 Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney

A Resolution of Evansville Common Council Regarding Tax Phase-In Program Scoring
McGinn, Elpers
Finance Chair McGinn 8/14/2017

Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney

A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying the 2017 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan
McGinn

Finance Chair McGinn 8/14/2017 Kelley Coures, DMD

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VII. REGULAR AGENDA: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ORDINANCE G-2017-11 AMENDED

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

ORDINANCE G-2017-15

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

ORDINANCE G-2017-16

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.20 (Fire Prevention) of the Code of Ordinances

Adams, Mercer
A.S.D. Chair Brinkmeyer 7/24/2017 Josh Claybourn, City Council Attorney

An Ordinance to Vacate a Certain Sanitary Sewer Easement within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly known as 3747 & 3801 N. Burkhardt Road
McGinn

Public Works Chair Weaver 7/24/2017 Chad Wagner, Kiesel-Wagner Survey LLC

An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2017 (Relaxi Taxi Co. LLC) Brinkmeyer
A.S.D. Chair Brinkmeyer 7/24/2017

Keith Kollker, Relaxi Taxi Co. LLC

ORDINANCE F-2017-10 AMENDED

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

ORDINANCE F-2017-11

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

ORDINANCE F-2017-12 AMENDED

Sponsor(s): Discussion Led By: Notify:

VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

RESOLUTION C-2017-18

Sponsor(s): Resolution Docket Notify:

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds McGinn
Finance Chair McGinn 7/24/2017
Russ Lloyd, Jr., City Controller

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of the City of Evansville, Indiana Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Silver Birch of Evansville Project), Series 2017 in a Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000) and Approving and Authorizing Other Actions in Respect Thereto McGinn

Finance Chair McGinn 7/24/2017 Kelley Coures, DMD

An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Additional Appropriations of Funds Within Various Accounts (DMD)
McGinn

Finance Chair McGinn 7/24/2017 Kelley Coures, DMD

A Resolution Recognizing “It Takes a Village”

Mosby
President Mosby 7/24/2017 Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

  1. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, August 14, 2017 at5:30 p.m.
  2. FORD CENTER ANNUAL REPORT: Scott Schoenike, Ford Center Executive Director
  3. TAX PHASE-IN COMPLIANCE REPORTS: Andrea Lendy, Growth Alliance
  4. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

X. COMMITTEEREPORTS XI. ADJOURNMENT

Ceremony Commemorates FJ Reitz Groundbreaking

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Saturday, August 12, at 10 am, FJ Reitz Big Blue Boosters will host a brief ceremony honoring 100 years since ground was broken to build Reitz High School.  Guests are asked to gather under the Link.

This is the first of several commemorative events honoring the 2018-19 centennial year for the westside high school.

Big Blue Boosters and alumni volunteers will host public gatherings, films, tours, and more throughout the time from now through May 2019.  In addition, the group is raising funds in a Century Campaign for a special gift to the school from alumni and friends.

More than $31,000 has been raised to-date.

The Boosters has long led efforts to raise funds and support for student extra-curricular activities since incorporating as a non-profit agency in 1980.  More than $258,000 has been donated by the Boosters in the last 10 years alone.  Beneficiaries include Instrumental Music, Theatre, 12 different girls’ and boys’ athletic teams, DECA, BPA, Cheer, Hilltoppers and Speech & Debate.

For more information, please visit the website at www.fjreitzbigblueboosters.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FJReitzBigBlueBoosters/ .

Vanderburgh County Council agenda

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AGENDA

VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL AUGUST 2, 2017
8:30 A.M.
ROOM 301

  1. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL

  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. INVOCATION
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 5, 2017
  5. PERSONNEL REQUESTS:
    1. (A)  CIRCUIT COURT/Request to fill vacancy for Staff Attorney/Administrator
    2. (B)  CLERK/Request to fill vacancy for Small Claims Clerk
    3. (C)  SHERIFF/Request to fill vacancies for Jail Receptionist and JAIL/Booking Clerk
    4. (D)  PROSECUTOR IV-D/Request to fill vacancy for Receptionist
    5. (E)  HEALTH DEPARTMENT/Request to fill vacancies for TB Clinic Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Reimbursement Specialist and WIC/Administrative Aide p/t
  6. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE:
    (A) TOURISM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
  1. REPEAL: (A)
  2. TRANSFERS:

(A) AREA PLAN

  1. OLD BUSINESS: (A)
  2. NEW BUSINESS:

(A) TRAVEL REQUESTS:

  1. COUNTY CLERK (4)
  2. RECORDER (2)

3. COMMISSIONERS
4. HEALTH DEPARTMENT (2)

(B) SUPERIOR COURT-SUPPL ADULT PROBATION

  1. (B)  AUDITOR/Update of Receipts & Expenditures through June 30, 2017
  2. (C)  AMENDEDPRELIMINARYRESOLUTIONCO.R-06-17-009/AmendedPreliminaryResolutionfor Tax Phase-in for SEZ Holdings, LLC and Project Parrott
  3. (D)  AMENDED CONFIRMING RESOLUTION CO.R-07-17-011/Amended Confirming Resolution for Tax Phase-in for SEZ Holdings, LLC and Project Parrott
  4. (E)  GAGE/Tax Phase-in Compliance
  5. (F)  ORDINANCECO.08-17-004/AmendmentoftheOrdinanceoftheVanderburghCountyCouncil’s Authorization of the Imposition of an Annual License County Excise Tax and a Wheel Tax

12. AMENDMENTS TO SALARY ORDINANCE:

(A) CLERK
(B) SHERIFF
(C) AREA PLAN
(D) JAIL
(E) CIRCUIT COURT

13. PUBLIC COMMENT

(F) PROSECUTOR IV-D
(G) HEALTH DEPARTMENT (2)
(H) CIRCUIT COURT-SUPPL ADULT PROBATION (I) HEALTH DEPARTMENT – WIC

14. REMINDER NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME:
Joint City/County Budget August 23 @ 3:30 P.M. County Council/September 6 @ 8:30 A.M. Budget Cuts/September 6 @ 9:00 A.M.

15. ADJOURNMENT

Red denotes Personnel and Finance meeting

Blue denotes County Council meeting

PERSONNEL AND FINANCE MEETING JULY 26, 2017
3:30 P.M.
ROOM 301

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