Gunther is a 1 ½-year-old male cat. He has adorable facial markings. Gunther’s been waiting on a home for several weeks getting overlooked! He’ll go home neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and FeLV/FIV tested for only $30. Call the Vanderburgh Humane Society in Evansville at (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!
 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
April Michelle Elpers Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Evy Marie Badger Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Lamont C. Cabell Sexual battery, Level 6 felony
Public nudity, Class B misdemeanor
IS IT TRUE we wonder if the criminal investigation concerning the possible mis-use of Federal Funds by the City of Evansville is still on going or has been closed?  …we look forward to the Investigations Division of Office of the Special Inspection General For The Troubled Asset Relief Program to provide us with the answer to this question in the near future?
IS IT TRUE we have been told by a couple of our “Civic Moles” that Alex Burton is considering a run for the Vanderburgh School Board?  …we are pleased to hear that  Mr. Burton is considering such a move?  Alex is an independent thinker,  personable,  hard working and well educated?  …its time for some new faces to serve on this board in hopes that they will stop the practice of cutting political deals behind closed doors?
IS IT TRUE we wonder if its legal for elected officials (2) to threaten political candidates who are running for office if they advertise in the CCO they shall work against them? Â …we are about ready to find out the answer to this question?
IS IT TRUE we wonder if the City of Evansville financial records for 2016 will show us that the city is operating in the black? Â …it looks like its time to file a “Freedom of Information Request” Â to see if they are?
IS IT TRUE that Rep. Todd Rokita  has written a bill to use less fresh foods in school lunches? …we were told that Rep. Rokita has received thousands of dollars from the food processing industry?  …that we believe legislation for more processed foods in school lunches is a disservice to our children
IS IT TRUE Governor Mike Pence, an attorney, has issued “guidelines†to Emergency Physicians  for writing prescriptions for opioid drugs? …we wonder if the Governor included the Emergency Physicians in writing these guidelines?  …the Governor’s legal decisions of late have not been very successful so we find his decisions on medicine may be suspect?
IS IT TRUE that the recent “Media Day” event hosted by Ellis Park was indeed a first class act? Â …the answer is a big “YES”?
IS IT TRUE we are pleased to announce that CCO is once again getting some valuable information from our Civic Center “MOLES”? …in the near future we shall be sharing some interesting information that members of the Winnecke Administration have attempted to keep from going public?
IS IT TRUE we have been told that BRANDON LEE FERGUSON will run for the Vanderburgh County Council seat as a Democrat in the upcoming November 8, 2016 election? …we been told that Mr. Ferguson will be selected in the upcoming June 30, 2016 Democratic caucus as a candidate for the Vanderburgh County?  …we welcome Mr. FERGUSON to the race and known he will turn the Vaanderburgh County Council race into an extremely  competitive and exciting race?
FOOTNOTES: Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that Mayor Winnecke will save Mesker Amphitheater from the wreaking ball?
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(Evansville, IN) St. Mary’s Health has been recognized as a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Receiving Center Bronze-Plus award, which recognizes hospitals for consistent evidence based treatment for heart attack patients. The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program goal is to reduce system barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning with the 9-1-1 call and continuing through hospital treatment.
St. Mary’s is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system. Last fall, Ascension formed its national cardiovascular care service line, inclusive of St. Mary’s Health, to ensure collaboration, effective practices and consistent programs that elevate outcomes across its sites of care in 24 states and Washington, D.C.
Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the most deadly type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. St. Mary’s earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for the quick and appropriate treatment of STEMI patients by providing emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries when needed. Eligible hospitals must adhere to these measures at a set level for at least one consecutive 90 day interval.
“St. Mary’s is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our patients who suffer a heart attack, and the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that goal through nationally respected clinical guidelines,†said Philip Casino MD, Interventional Cardiologist with St. Mary’s Medical Group. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in cardiac care, and I am very proud of our team.â€
“We commend St. Mary’s for this achievement award, which reflects a significant institutional commitment to the highest quality of care for their heart attack patients,†said James G. Jollis, MD, Chair of the Mission: Lifeline Advisory Working Group. “Achieving this award means the hospital has met specific reporting and achievement measures for the treatment of their patients who suffer heart attacks and we applaud them for their commitment to quality and timely care.â€
“BACKSIDE LIL” SELECTED AS RACE TRACK ANALYSTS FOR CITY COUNTY OBSERVER
I’m glad to be back in Southern Indiana after 21 years traveling the country side and visiting nearly every horse track in the world. Although I can speak five (9) languages fluently, my favorite language is good ole “KENTUCKY TWANGâ€. All I can say about myself is, I was born, highly educated (7 college degrees) and presently living! I just can’t wait for the live meet at Ellis Park to begin.
Lately I been hanging out and enjoyed connecting with my roots once again. Though I am still grieving about the passing of my 7th husband, oil man, Wolfgang Franz from Germany. Recently, I have rekindled an old flame with my high school sweetheart long time Ellis Park horse owner and trainer Kyle. We parted ways after high school due to my risky enlistment into the CIA. I’m now retired and just accepted a part time race track analyst with the City-County Observer.
Oh, I want to personally thank the City County Observer for allowing me to write Handicapping articles on my predictions on upcoming winners not only at Ellis Park but also at other tracks throughout the country.
I can guarantee that I know all about this subject and if you follow my predictions It’s my hope you will make a little money by doing so Bottom line there are no guarantee that you will be able win a bunch of money by doing so. Oh, I’m just a cartoon character created by the CCO so they can bring little more humor and interest for their readership. The handicapping of the races will be done by knowledgeable people. So sit back and enjoy and lets have fun at the races!
Until next time, don’t take any wooden nickels! I’m on my way to give a lecture at Keeneland Race Track on “Handicapping of Racesâ€!
Amore!
FOOTNOTES FROM “BACKSIDE LIL
Horse racing, like many sports, has its own language. Whether it’s how to place a bet, or words on a race form, it can be a bit perplexing. Below you’ll find a glossary of race track terms you should know.
ACROSS THE BOARD: A bet on one horse to win, place, and show.
ALLOWANCE OR ALLOWANCE RACE: A non-claiming event in which the racing secretary conditions weight allowances based on previous purse earnings and/or types of victories.
ALSO ELIGIBLE OR “E’: Horses entered into the field that will not run unless other horses are scratched.
APPRENTICE JOCKEY: A student jockey that will receive a weight allowance of varying degrees depending on his or her experience.
BACKSTRETCH: The straight part of the track opposite the finish line or the stable area.
BABY RACE: A race for two year old horses, especially early in the season.
BLINKERS: Blinkers: Eye equipment that limits a horse’s vision; generally used to help the horse concentrate on running and to reduce di
traction.
BREEZE: A term generally used to describe a workout in which a horse is easily running under a hold without encouragement from the rider.
BUG BOY: An apprentice jockey
CLAIMING RACE: A race where each horse in the field has a price and can be purchased by any person that makes a valid claim prior to the running of the race.
The first turn of races that begin on the frontstretch/homestretch.
CONDITIONS: The circumstances under which a race will be run, such as: surface, distance, purse, and eligibilities.
EXACTA: A bet in which the player attempts to pick the 1st and 2nd place horse on one ticket.
Fast Track: Rating of a dirt track that is dry and hard.
FIRE SALE: A drastic reduction in the claiming price of a horse.
FRACTIONS: Clocking at quarter-mile increments in either a race or a workout.
FRONT RUNNER: A horse that wants to run on or near the lead.
FURLONG: One eighth of a mile.
GRADED RACE: A stakes race that is assigned a grade (I, II, or III) by the American Graded Stakes Committee based on the relative strength of the race as compared to all other races. This is the highest form of racing.
HANDICAP: A race in which the racing secretary assigns weights designed to equalize the winning chances of the entrants; or to study horses’ records in order to determine the chances of each to win the race.
HEAVY TRACK: A grass racing surface that has received an extremely large amount of water and is an almost bog-like condition.
INQUIRY: An official investigation by the stewards of the running of the race to determine whether a foul was committed by a horse or jockey.
In the money: To finish in the top four; this generally entitles the owner to a share of the purse. In betting terms “in the money” means to finish in the top three.
MADDEN: A horse that has never won a race; or a race for horses that have never won a race.
furlongs but shorter than 1 1/8 miles.
MINUS POOL: When enough money is bet on one horse that the pool is insufficient, after the track take, to pay the holders of the winning ticket the legal minimum odds. In this situation, the track is required to make up the difference to ensure that the bettors are paid the full amount.
MORNING ODDS; The odds set by the track prior to the opening of the pools.
MUDDY TRACK: A dirt track that is soft, wet and holding.
OBJECTIONS: A claim of foul by a jockey following the race.
ODDS: The chances of a horse to win a particular race based on the pari-mutuel wagering of the general public. The payouts for a $2 bet with corresponding odds are listed below:
OFF THE BOARD: A horse that fails to finish in the money.
OFF TRACK: A racing surface that is anything other than Fast (Dirt) or Firm (Turf/Grass).
SCHOOL: To train a horse, generally in the starting gate or the paddock.
SCRATCH: To withdraw a horse from a race.
SHIPPER: A horse that has traveled from one track to another to run in a race.
SHUT OUT: When a player fails to make his bet at the window prior to the gate opening.
STEWARDS: Three person panel that determines whether or not any rules violations occurred during the race.
.TRIFECTA: A wager in which the player selects the first three horses in a race in order.
TURF COURSE: A grass covered course.
WASHED OUT: A nervous horse that is sweating.
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The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the denial of a man’s post-conviction relief petition, finding his trial counsel was ineffective and his petition was not barred by laches.
Trondo Humphrey was convicted of murder in 1996. In his direct appeal, Humphrey argued the trial court abused its discretion when it admitted into evidence a statement from a witness regarding Humphrey’s participation in the murder and erred when it admonished the jury to consider the statement for impeachment purposes only. The Indiana Supreme Court held the statement was admissible for impeachment and also said that had a proper objection to the instruction been filed, the court would have had to entertain it.
In 2012, Humphrey filed a pro se petition for post-conviction relief and requested counsel. With counsel, he filed an amended petition arguing his trial counsel was ineffective for a number of reasons, including not objecting to the statement correctly. The post-conviction court denied his petition and Humphrey appealed.
The trial court held that Humphrey’s petition wasn’t barred by laches, which the Court of Appeals affirmed. Judge Melissa May wrote there was no evidence that Humphrey knew post-conviction remedies were available to him. Also, the state did not meet its burden to demonstrate prejudice as a result of Humphrey’s delay.
The COA also ruled Humphrey’s counsel was ineffective because he did not object to or correct an instructional error given to the jury, which told members they were free to consider a prior inconsistent statement to both impeach and as evidence on Humphrey’s guilt or innocence. The instruction misstated the law, May wrote, and Humphrey’s counsel’s lack of action was error. His counsel also misstated the law in his closing arguments in the same way.
Humphrey’s counsel also erred in strategy. May wrote “If the decisions by Humphrey’s counsel were, as the State argues, part of a ‘strategy,’ we hold a strategy premised on allowing and making erroneous statements of law that improperly permit a jury to consider as substantive evidence of a client’s guilt a statement that was admissible only for impeachment is a strategy ‘so deficient or unreasonable as to fall outside of the objective standard of reasonableness,’†citing Autrey v. State, 700 N.E.2d 1140, 1141 (Ind. 1998).
May wrote Humphrey was prejudiced because the statement was the only evidence that specifically identified Humphrey in the murder in a case where identity is the crucial issue. The jury considered substantive evidence as the only evidence that Humphrey was the shooter in the murder.
The case is Trondo L. Humphrey v. State of Indiana, 48A02-1508-PC-1238.
