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Beware of Porch Pirates This Holiday Season

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Is Cautioning Residents About “Porch Piracy”.

Porch pirates have already struck in our county and will likely continue their raids throughout the holidays. These pirates snatch packages from the front doors of homes and make off with the loot. Porch pirates have been known to follow UPS and FedEx trucks, grabbing packages soon after they are delivered.

A Vanderburgh County resident had her packages pilfered last Friday, arriving home to find the empty boxes torn open and discarded in her driveway.

How to defend against porch pirates:

  • Bring in packages as quickly as possible.
  • Sign up for text based delivery notifications through your online retailer.
  • Ask a neighbor to bring your packages inside if you are not home.
  • Consider deterent options such as a Package Guard or a Security Camera.

According to the National Retail Federation, almost half of all shopping will be online this holiday season. With a few precautions, we can prevent these pirates from making off with our holiday treasure.

Image courtesy of Turner Entertainment Co.

7th Circuit To Rehear Ivy Tech Discrimination Case

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7th Circuit To Rehear Ivy Tech Discrimination Case

Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will again consider whether the protections offered by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act extend to sexual orientation.

The Chicago-based court has a precedence of limiting the scope of Title VII but Judge Ilana Rovner called that stance into question in a 40-plus page opinion in Kimberly Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College, 15-1720. She pointed out the contradiction that has emerged from the federal courts where only the gays and lesbians who act and dress according to society’s stereotypical expectations are covered by Title VII.

“It seems likely that neither the proponents nor the opponents of protecting employees from sexual orientation discrimination would be satisfied with a body of case law that protects ‘flamboyant’ gay men and ‘butch’ lesbians but not the lesbian or gay employee who act and appear straight,” Rovner wrote. “This type of gerrymandering to exclude some forms of gender-norm discrimination but not others leads to unsatisfying results.”

Hively, a former adjunct math professor at Ivy Tech in South Bend, filed a pro se complaint against the college after she was denied full-time employment multiple times. She alleged she was passed over for promotion because she is a lesbian.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana granted Ivy Tech’s motion to dismiss. Lambda Legal then picked up Hively’s case and presented arguments before the 7th Circuit.

Although the appellate panel also found in favor of Ivy Tech, the plaintiff and her attorneys saw an opening in Rovner’s opinion. Hively petitioned for a rehearing and the court granted the request in October.

Oral arguments in the en banc hearing will begin at 10 a.m. (CST) Wednesday in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago. Each side will have 30 minutes.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will be joining the plaintiffs in oral arguments.

In a letter sent to the 7th Circuit, the EEOC asserted that Title VII already prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation as highlighted in EEOC v. Scott Medical Health Center, 16-225, 2016 WL 6569233 (W.D. Pa. Nov. 4, 2016). There, the federal agency noted, the district court found the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, 135 S. Ct. 2584, 2605-06 (2015), which allowed same-sex couples to marry, is part of recent legal developments that “demonstrate a growing recognition of the illegality of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.”

St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children Birth Records

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Antionette McKinney and Zacary Crane, Evansville, daughter, Zarria A’shay, Nov. 17

Sandra Walker and Dakota Buroker, Evansville, son, Andrew Leighton, Nov. 19

Cullyn Sellers, Oaktown, Ind., daughter, Jocellen Christina, Nov. 21

Meghan and Christopher Komar, Evansville, son, Kellan Christopher, Nov. 21

Tera and Alexander Spengler, Evansville, daughter, Sophia Isabella, Nov. 21

Kaylin and Garrett Houseknecht, Chandler, Ind., daughter, Gabriella Rose, Nov. 21

Nickea Rosignol and Evan Brothers, Evansville, son, Raiden Wade, Nov. 21

Kellye Sorrell and David Caldwell, Princeton, Ind., son, William David II, Nov. 21

Ashley and Jared Mason, Newburgh, Ind., son, Jasper James, Nov. 22

Leah and Mark Waters, Marion, Ky., daughter, Nora Jo, Nov. 22

Hayley and Jared Jones, Evansville, son, Grayson Jean, Nov. 22

Breea Umfleet, Albion, IL, daughter, Lillian Teighler-Nicole, Nov. 22

Melanie Head and Anthony Keene, Evansville, son, Wyatt Michael-Duane, Nov. 22

Ashley Yeaden and Jose Cano Mejia, Evansville, daughter, Liliana Nicole, Nov. 22

Loren Hook and Jermaine McDaniel, Evansville, daughter, Jewel Deyiana, Nov. 22

Shawna Tipton and Steven Harrington, Henderson, Ky., son, Frederick Wayne, Nov. 22

Alexis Myers and Andrew Nisley, Evansville, son, Bennet Ryan, Nov. 22

Monique and Cory Manning, Evansville, son, Blazin Dannie, Nov. 23

Kristina Baumgart and Kody Crook, Fort Branch, Ind., daughter, Kloe Marie, Nov. 23

Dawn and Tony Ewers, Evansville, son, Griffin Morris, Nov. 25

Erica and Kenneth Lampton, Boonville, Ind., son, Lukah Daniel, Nov. 26

Emily and Levi Scott, New Harmony, Ind., son, Warren Hillous, Nov. 26

Alexandra Lay and Zachary Davis, Haubstadt, Ind., daughter, Camdyn Grace, Nov. 26

Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on President-Elect Trump’s Healthcare Related Nominations

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, praised President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) as Secretary of Health and Human Services and Seema Verma, MPH as Administrator of the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Representative Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) as Secretary of Health and Human Services:

“Dr. Price is a good man who cares deeply about patients and their access to quality healthcare,” said Bucshon. “As a physician with firsthand experience caring for patients, a leader on conservative healthcare policy, and Budget Committee Chairman, Dr. Price has both the practical and policy experience to lead the way at HHS. He’s also in a unique position to work with our Republican Congress to fix our nation’s healthcare system.” 

Seema Verma, MPH as Administrator of the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):

“Ms. Verma helped usher in Indiana’s success with our market-based, patient-centered alternative to traditional Medicaid – Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0. Her experience with HIP 2.0 and understanding of our healthcare system will undoubtedly be an asset to the new Administration. I’m looking forward to having a partner in Ms. Verma and CMS as we work in the 115th Congress to advance common-sense healthcare policy.”

Brown Bag Schedule

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BROWN BAGS

There’s only a few more Brown Bag dates left in 2016!
Don’t miss the remaining two performances of the year, and be sure to check out our first few in 2017.
 
Wednesdays, 12 PM
The Arts Council, 318 Main Street  
 

 

2016 HOLIDAY FINE ART SALE

Adopt A Pet

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 Kerouac is a 2-year-old male American/New Zealand mix rabbit! He’s albino, which means he’s completely white with pink eyes. Some people say the pink or red eyes are “freaky,” but these rabbits have some of the best temperaments of all rabbit breeds. He’s part of the “artist” group of rabbits and has a brother available named Picasso, too. His adoption fee is $30 and includes his neuter! Contact VHS at (812) 426-2563 or at adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

Aces back home Wednesday to face Wabash

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Game is first of five in a row at home

On Wednesday, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team returns home for the first of a 5-game home stand as the Purple Aces welcome Wabash College to the Ford Center for a 7 p.m. tilt.

Jaylon Brown and Ryan Taylor averaged double figures as the Purple Aces played in the Challenge in Music City in Nashville over the weekend.  Against some of the top mid-major competition in the country, the Aces played extremely well, coming within seconds of winning the opening two contests in the event.

Brown had the best game in almost three years for the Purple Aces against Toledo.  He scored 39 points on a 14-of-28 shooting to tally 39 points, the highest UE point total since D.J. Balentine had 43 points at UNI in 2014.  His 14 makes was also the most since Colt Ryan hit 17 shots on his way to 43 points at Creighton in 2012.  In three games at the Challenge in Music City, Brown averaged 18.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game on his way to a berth on the All-Tournament Team.

Taylor is the No. 2 scorer for the Purple Aces, sitting at 14.5 points per game.  Taylor has connected on a team-best 11 3-pointers on the season and checks in shooting 40.7% from outside.  In the game against Middle Tennessee State, Taylor knocked down his first seven attempts on his way to a career-best 22 points.

In the game against Middle Tennessee State in Nashville, Sergej Vucetic made the first start of his career and finished with six rebounds and four points.  He had the best game of his career in the double overtime match-up against Toledo, finishing with 13 points and 8 rebounds in 32 minutes of work, all career highs.  The 7-1 center has been steady at the free throw line, hitting 13 of his 17 attempts, 76.5%.

For the first time since 1976, the University of Evansville and Wabash College will meet in a regular season game.  The Little Giants come to Evansville with a 2-2 record, earning wins over Rust College and Birmingham-Southern.  Pacing the squad is Evan Frank, who has notched 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest.  Defensively, Logan White has been a beast on the boards, hauling in an average of 10.3 caroms per game.

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Adopt A Pet

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Remi is a 9-month-old male Boxer/Lab mix! He’s energetic and loves playing with any type of toy or person. He was adopted as a cute little puppy and then, surprise surprise, grew up to be a big, strong dog. Remi has done well with children in his previous home, too! His $100 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org to inquire!

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Jill Lynette Whiting-Sanford Attempted residential entry, Level 6 felony

Christopher Rashad Jones Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony

Dealing in marijuana, Level 6 felony

Theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony

Dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

George Michael Sanders Jr. Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony

Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony

Dealing in cocaine, Level 2 felony

Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 5 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony

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