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Adopt A Pet
 Emmy is a 3-year-old female hound mix. She was transferred to VHS from It Takes A Village when they were short on kennel space. Emmy must meet any other dogs that potential adopters may have in advance. Her $100 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!
ST. MARY’S HOSTING SCRAPBOOKING EVENT TO BENEFIT AUTISM SERVICES
 St. Mary’s Center for Children will host the 10th annual “Crop-Paper-Scissors†scrapbooking and craft event Saturday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium. Early registration is $35 and ends April 1st. After that, the fee is $40. Proceeds help fund autism services for children in the community.
The event includes a variety of craft activities, including scrapbooking, make and takes, stamping cards, and gift ideas. Attendees are encouraged to bring their current projects. There will also be door prizes, a silent auction, and items for sale from vendors Doodlebug and Mary’s Scrapden. Lunch will be provided.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the United States, affecting 1 in 68 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism Spectrum Disorder occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but is about 4.5 times more common among boys than among girls.
To reserve your spot at Crop-Paper-Scissors or to make a donation, contact Kelly Shaw at 812.485.4419 or Kelly.Shaw@stmarys.org.
Aces Softball Splits DH At Belmont
UE plays Tennessee State on Saturday
 The Purple Aces softball team rallied for a 3-2 win in game one on Friday evening before Belmont fought back for a 14-0 win in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday evening in Nashville.
“Today was a tale of two teams,†UE head coach Mat Mundell said. “We showed up and battled to beat a good undefeated team in game 1 and then just lost it in game 2; we need to find a way to be more consistent and put together a complete game.â€
Belmont (9-1) grabbed the upper hand in the second inning of game one, plating the first two runs of the game. Jess Andree had an RBI double and a run scored in the inning. Brooklin Lee kept the Aces in check at the circle, but Evansville was able to get the offense going in the top half of the 6th. Michal Luckett led off with a single before stealing second. That brought Chandra Parr up to the plate, who delivered with a double to center. Next up was Morgan Florey, who singled to center to knot the score at 2-2.
In the bottom of the sixth, the Bruins threatened again, loading up the bases, but Florey forced the final out. It looked like a quick top of the 7th for UE after the first two batters struck out, but some 2-out magic gave the Aces more life. McKenzie Johnson hit a 2-out pinch hit single and was pinch run for by Brittany Hay. Hay stole second and would score on a Luckett single to right. Belmont got their leadoff batter on in the bottom of the frame before Florey got the final three outs to preserve the second win in a row for the Aces.
Florey went the distance once again, giving up two earned runs on seven hits. She picked up her first win over the season. Luckett registered two of the Aces’ five hits in the game.
A quick 5-0 start in the bottom of the first inning of the second game saw Belmont earn a 14-0 win in game two. The Bruins also posted six in the second and three in the third to clinch win in five innings. Evansville was held to two hits in the game as Kristin Koepke and Morgan Lambert each made it on base. Shortstop Sami Long led the Bruin offense, going 1-2 with a pair of runs scored and four RBIs.
The Aces remain in Nashville through Saturday as they take on Tennessee State in a doubleheader, which begins at 1 p.m. with game two set for 3:30.
Arrest Made after Allegations of Child Molestation at North Side Residence
- The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on multiple felony charges following an investigation into allegations of child molesting.  Mr. Cory James Gibbs was arrested on one count of Child Molesting and five counts of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor.
- Detectives with Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation at Holly’s House where a forensic interview was conducted with the fifteen year-old victim. The victim gave a statement alleging that on multiple occasions Mr. Gibbs provided alcohol to the victim and committed acts of sexual abuse. The incidents all occurred at Gibbs’ north side residence.
Sheriff’s detectives interviewed Mr. Gibbs at the Command Post.  Mr. Gibbs gave a statement in which he admitted to committing the acts alleged. Mr. Gibbs was arrested and transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail. He will be held without bond pending a court appearance.
ARRESTED:
Cory James Gibbs (pictured above), 32, of Evansville. Child Molesting as a Level 4 Felony, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor as a Level 5 Felony (5 counts)
Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
FEBURARY 25, 2017 “READERS FORUM”
WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “READERS POLL” question is” Are you pleased that the Evansville Police Merit Commission ruled in favor of the three suspended Evansville Police officers?
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CHANNEL CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Official Reaction To Evansville Police Merit Commission Hearing
Official Reaction To Evansville Police Merit Commission Hearing
Evansville Police Department have released their reaction to the Police Merit Commission Hearing. The Merit Commission was proceeding over the cases of three EPD Officers stemming from an incident in October 2016. Mark Decamps and Nick Henderson…
MY SIDE HURTS by JIM REDWINE
Gavel Gamut
By Jim Redwine
www.jamesmredwine.com
(Week of 27 February 2017)
MY SIDE HURTS
When God took a rib from Adam and made Eve He started us down a slippery slope. I may not have been in The Garden of Eden but I am pretty sure I know how the first conversation between a man and a woman transpired:
Adam: That is the most beautiful apple tree in the history of the world!
Eve: It needs to be pruned and it looks like some of those apples are ready for picking. Since you were here first, you do it.
Adam: I have never seen a finer fig tree.
Eve: Somebody needs to pull off some of those leaves so I can weave them into a new dress. You are taller than I am, you pull them off. By the way, what’s a dress?
Adam: Isn’t it great to have all this to ourselves?
Eve: It’s about time you quit just cavorting around as if you were in Paradise and helped me take care of these kids. And don’t give me that excuse about watching football. Tom Brady hasn’t even been drafted yet.
Adam: Would it be asking too much for you to maybe fix a meal?
Eve: A meal! Here, have a bite of this apple I just had you pick.
Actually, Gentle Reader, I was not thinking about the Genesis of life but the beginning of the never ending spring at JPeg Ranch and my own Eve’s inability to see anything that doesn’t involve a job for me that just has to be done right now or our home will crumble like the Tower of Babel.
For example, with this glorious February weather I thought Peg and I would both enjoy a peaceful walk about our rural home. I was half right.
Jim: Isn’t this marvelous weather?
Peg: Do you believe all the sticks and limbs that blew down this winter? I guess I’ll probably have to gather them all up myself. Of course, since you’re so much stronger than I am, you might want to do it?
Jim: Boy, the pond is sure clear. Maybe I should grab a rod and reel and try for a fish or two.
Peg: Or, you could help me put the fountain back in. However, since you weren’t around when I took it out, I’ll probably just do it myself, even though it would be a lot easier for you to reach the cable since you’re taller.
Jim: Don’t you think this weekend would be a good time to just build a fire out of that wood you want me to pick up and watch the spring flowers gradually appear?
Peg: If you mean those early dandelions, sure. Maybe this year you’ll get some of them before they reach beanstalk status.
Oh well, so much for an early Spring in Paradise.
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