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Twenty-one EVSC Students to Participate in Ivy Tech Commencement Friday

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Twenty-one students from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Early College High School will participate in Ivy Tech Community College’s commencement on Friday, almost two weeks before graduating from high school. Seventeen students will receive their associate’s degree Friday and another four will receive their Transfer General Education Core certificate.

“This is an amazing opportunity for our students,” said Wendy McNamara, director of EVSC’s Early College High School. “Graduating high school with an associate’s degree puts these students in a great place, going forward, as they continue to pursue their future.”

The EVSC’s Early College High School is one of the EVSC’s innovative programs that began in 2010. It is a half-day program housed on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College and students from the surrounding area can enroll. As part of the program, students have the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours of college credits, the equivalent of an associate’s degree, while simultaneously earning their high school diplomas.

Of those students graduating from Ivy Tech, 17 have completed at least 60 hours of college credits, earning them an associate’s degree. In addition, four students completed at least 30 hours of college credits, allowing them to complete the general education core requirements of any state institution.

 

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Food Inspection Reports

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Melanie Virginia Kay Lowe Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Level 6 felony

Richard Douglas Guill Jr. Attempted rape, Level 1 felony

Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Charles Steele Tingley Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Paul James Hartline Theft, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

Gerald McRae Jr. Theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony

Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Driving while suspended, Class A misdemeanor

Alexis Cassandra Fleenor Theft, Level 6 felony

Adrian Deshay Carter Attempted arson, Level 4 felony

Criminal confinement, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Battery, Class A misdemeanor

Daniel Lee Josey Jr. Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, Level 2 felony

Aiding, inducing or causing robbery, Level 5 felony

Zachary Thomas Beckman Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Chad Michael Byers Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Chester Lee Allen Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Breeze Renay Wheeler Theft, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

James Patrick Marsh Theft, Level 6 felony

Eric Glen Beck Possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Sierra Marie Adams Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age, Level 6 felony

Taking a minor to a nuisance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Reckless driving, Class C misdemeanor

Jessica Scott Willingham Robbery, Level 5 felony

Robbery, Level 5 felony

Lori Jean Neighbors Battery with moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony

Corey Amond Wharton Attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Jeffrey David Fisher Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Darin Wade Dunning Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Reckless driving, Class C misdemeanor

Samuel Taft Garris Jr. Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor

Jeffrey Lynn Fike Burglary, Level 4 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Daytron Daniel Brown Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Dylan Troy Klosterman Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Jason Andrew Porter Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Intimidation, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor

Donna Marie Blake Possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Appeals court reverses its decision on partition fences

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Scott Roberts for www.theindianalawyer.com

A divided Indiana Court of Appeals overturned an earlier decision Thursday, finding residents that border a property where a man wants to build fences to keep his cattle in must help fund the fences because they are partition fences and fall under Indiana Code 32-26-9.

John Belork rebuilt portions of the fence along the eastern and southern boundaries of his property to keep his herd penned in. He felt his neighbors, Jan Ferch and DMK&H Farms Inc., should rebuild the remaining portions as required by Indiana’s partition fence statutes, Indiana Code 32-26-9.

When the neighbors balked, Belork turned to Robin Latimer, Davis Township trustee, and asked that she require Ferch and DMK&H to build or fund the uncompleted fences. Latimer refused and the Starke Circuit Court agreed, finding that statute did not apply because neither neighbor derived a benefit from the fences.

The COA issued a decision on Nov. 16, 2015, which found Indiana Code 32-26-9-1 does not require every fence on a shared boundary is used as a partition fence, but the appellate court reversed its decision on rehearing.

The neighbors argue the effect of 32-26-9-1 is to limit the application of the chapter to those circumstances in which both adjoining property owners make or would make beneficial use of a partition fence separating their properties. However, on rehearing, Judge Elaine Brown wrote that part of the code is not applicable because the fence has not been treated as a partition fence by the adjoining parcel owners.

However, just because the neighbors won’t make use of the partition fences doesn’t exempt them from other parts of Indiana Code 32-26-9, namely sections 2 and 3. Because they are partition fences and subject to these codes, the court said the neighbors must help.

Judge Patricia Riley dissented in the opinion, saying Belork did not bring up any new evidence and the only thing different is the presence of an amicus curiae brief from the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation.

“Amicus curiae briefs are often attempts to inject interest-group politics into the appellate process by flaunting the interest of the trade association or other interest group into the outcome of the appeal. From its brief, it is apparent that Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation is not a neutral advisor, but rather is clearly in the driver’s seat in these rehearing proceedings.”

She said the COA majority should not have considered the amicus as an equal partner, so the request for rehearing should have been denied.

The case is John Belork v. Robin Latimer, Davis Township Trustee and DMK&H Farms Inc., 75A04-1503-MI-100.

Thursdays Reader Forum

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

LETTER TO EDITOR: Libertarian Horning Calls For Debates‏

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LETTER TO EDITOR: Andrew Horning Calls For Debates‏

I understand why Larry Bucshon refuses to debate. An incumbent’s best strategy is to stay away from any unscripted challenges, and simply float to reelection on free media and piles of cash. That’s worked for him and many other entrenched congress-critters for years now.

But it shouldn’t be tolerated.

You’d never think of hiring a janitor without interviewing the applicants face-to-face. Should hiring a congressman be so much less important and rigorous than hiring janitors?

The job of US Congressman is important enough that there should be serious, in-depth and in-person job interviews with tough questions and non-scripted answers. Voters should see what their options really are; not just the crafted “message” and marketing that special interest money buys.

Elections are the power of peaceful revolution. We certainly need such a revolution. But that precious power of peaceful change requires information; it’s quality and quantity should be commensurate to the importance of the job at hand.

I’m the Libertarian candidate for District 8 US House of Representatives, and I’d like you to know what ALL your options are. So I encourage all citizens of the 8th District, and challenge my fellow candidates, to public job interviews.

I propose one public forum and/or debate in each of District 8’s counties; with at least three televised debates. I propose the format discourages canned speeches and maximizes public interaction. And of course I propose that these forum/debates include all candidates who will be on the ballot in 2014; whether the incumbent refuses to participate, or not.

It’s a societal shame that the debates, public forums and media coverage of the past have all but disappeared, and that the information needed to make better choices has become hard to obtain. Voters need better information. It’s time voters demand it.

Uncle Rudy’s First Ever Safety Sunday Hits the Mark!

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owners-melissa-john-rudolph-uncle-rudysOver 300 Tri-Staters took part in the first annual Safety Sunday event at Uncle Rudy’s on Evansville’s Eastside. This free event open to the public, was filled with safety demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, resources, fun challenges and more.

“I’ve never shot a handgun, and today seemed like the right time to learn how to handle and fire a gun. I learned even more than I expected. I had no idea what I was doing, but the team really kept it simple for me and taught me the basics. I had a great instructor helping me one-on-one,” said Karen Johnson.

Pulling up to the event you’d notice the Indiana National Guard and Evansville Police Department presence, with Evolve USA and other organizations providing resources inside the range.

National gun safety organization Evolve USA says Evansville’s Safety Sunday event is the first in the nation and hopes for it to be replicated across the country.
“Evolve is excited to be working with Uncle Rudy’s on the first gun Safety Sunday. We hope this will become a model for others around the country to plan family-friendly community events that put gun safety first and foremost,” said Rebecca Bond of Evolve USA.

After opening the gun range in 2015, Uncle Rudy’s owners John and Melissa Rudolph established their role in the community to educate on safe and responsible gun ownership.

karen-johnson-instructor-aiming-safety-sunday“This is one of the most important programs we’ve ever offered at Uncle Rudy’s. And, it’s why we started this business – to educate others on safe and responsible gun ownership. Every person that walked through the door today was able to pick up free gun locks and chamber flags. We had a lot of families come out to Safety Sunday, which is what we really wanted to see,” said John Rudolph.

Children stood in line to try the airsoft gun challenge. But it wasn’t as easy at just aiming and firing; Rudolph’s son Allen demonstrated his advanced training by showing proper gun handling, loading and firing with kids of all ages on the airsoft guns.

Uncle Rudy’s offers a variety of safety training courses and one-on-one instructor training all year. For more information on safety training, visit unclerudys.com or call 812-962-7663.

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range-instruction-older-woman-safety-sundayUncle Rudy’s is Evansville’s only indoor shooting range. Uncle Rudy’s goal is to provide a safe, family-friendly environment to learn gun safety, where beginners and experts can feel comfortable and enjoy shooting sports in the Evansville tri-state. Our staff is highly trained, skilled NRA instructors who want to take the time to educate each and every person who walks in our doors.

Evolve USA believes that a third voice is needed in the gun debate. Contrary to what some think, there are important common values that resonate with both gun owners and non-gun owners alike. Safety and reduction of gun violence are of paramount importance to both. We focus on voluntary actions, taken on by individuals, to avoid gun preventable firearms deaths and gun violence.

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