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Reitz Environmental Science Classes Invite Local Herpetological Society

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Reitz High School, 350 Dreier Blvd. 
Students in Rachel Ordower’s Environmental Sciences classes at Reitz High School will make some slithery friends as the classes invite the Tri-State Herpetological Society. Snake Day, as it is dubbed, is a chance for students to learn more about a subject that usually makes people nervous or scared. Students will be able to learn where reptiles originate, how they behave and how to care for them as pets. The students also will have an opportunity to interact with a variety of reptiles during the visit.

Adopt A Pet

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 Milly is a 4-year-old female Rex/English Spot mix rabbit! She has the soft plush fur of a Rex. Milly does okay with being held and has met several groups of children at VHS Education programs. She’s been waiting on a home longer than all the other VHS rabbits. Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay and a cardboard carrier to help you get her safely home! Call (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!

 

TICKETS ON SALE AND DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR VANDERBURGH HUMANE’S LARGEST FUNDRAISER

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TICKETS ON SALE AND DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR VANDERBURGH HUMANE’S LARGEST FUNDRAISER

The Vanderburgh Humane Society’s 21ST annual Going, Going, Gone to the Dogs! Benefit Dinner & Auction, sponsored by Pet Food Center, will be held Saturday evening, April 30th at the Holiday Inn Evansville Airport. This year’s theme is, “Game of Bones!” The auction typically nets over $60,000 each year for the VHS, which serves the largest number of animals in the Tri-State each year.

The VHS, founded in 1957, is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of the society is to eliminate pet overpopulation through Spay/Neuter, Adoption, and Humane Education. The VHS receives no tax-based funding and therefore must depend on the generosity of the corporate community and the public to continue the much needed services it offers. The twenty-first annual GGGD Benefit Dinner & Auction is designed to be the largest single fundraising event for a humane society in Southern Indiana. The auction will feature a preview cocktail party, dinner, and both silent and live auctions. Higher valued items or packages with high interest will be featured in the live portion of this successful event.

Tickets are on sale now for this event. Individuals begin at $75 per plate, with benefactor tickets available at $125 and corporate tables of 10 available at $1250. Tickets will not be sold at the door, so patrons should plan accordingly and make advance reservations.

 VHS is also still accepting donations valued at $25+. Just about anything has a place at “Game of Bones,” including baskets, gift cards & gift certificates, services, artwork, jewelry, vacation packages, sports memorabilia, antiques, and more. A great way to show philanthropy and advertise to almost 300 patrons in a single evening!

To purchase tickets, please visit www.vhslifesaver.org/auction. To donate auction items, email a.coburn@vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 ext. 218!

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of the felony cases that will be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today and tomorrow.

Tim Alan Danley Possession of cocaine, Level 6 felony

Robert Louis Sebree Jr. Dealing in marijuana, Level 6 felony

Luke Michael Biggerstaff Dealing in marijuana, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Derick James Cobb Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Dealing in marijuana, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor

Angela Faye Perry Theft, Level 6 felony 

Janis Dawn Biggerstaff Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of cocaine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Robert Louis Rigdon Unlawful possession of a firearm, Level 4 felony

Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Strangulation, Level 6 felony

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

Brandon Robert Flannery Intimidation, Level 5 felony

COA: Flood plain ordinance is enforceable, residential ordinance is not

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Scott Roberts for www.theindianalawyer.com

A builder must seek a special exception to mine in a flood plain zone after the Indiana Court of Appeals found that ordinance enforceable under state statute. However, an ordinance that doesn’t allow mining within two miles of a residential area is not enforceable because it was not enacted in accordance with Indiana’s zoning statutes.

Rogers Group Inc. wants to operate a quarry in Tippecanoe County, but the land is on a flood plain and within two miles of a residential area. Two ordinances would make it more difficult for the group to build, one that prohibits construction within two miles of a residential area and one that requires a party to seek an exception when mining in a flood plain. Rogers challenged the ordinances in court, saying both were not enacted using correct procedures.

Both Rogers and the county filed motions for summary judgment, and the trial court found in favor of the county. Rogers appealed the ruling.

Rogers argued that the ordinance banning mining within two miles of a residential area is a zoning ordinance, and should have been enacted as such, but is invalid because it was not. The COA agreed, finding the mining ordinance is a zoning ordinance, but was not enacted properly under Ind. Code 36-7-4-601 though 616. The COA relied on the Indiana Supreme Court’s decision in City of Carmel v. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 883 N.E.2d 781 (Ind. 2008), which set out the definition of a zoning ordinance.

The Carmel decision said the purpose of zoning ordinances is to confine certain classes of uses and structures to designated areas, and the COA said this ordinance does that, confining quarries to more than two miles from residential areas. As such, it was subject to the 600 Series Procedures.

The COA said the flood plain ordinance was enforceable. Rogers Group argued that it was not centered around an amendment to Section 36-7-4 of Indiana Code, and the amendment eliminated the flood plain exception previously identified in case law.  In 1999, the Indiana General Assembly amended Section 1103(c) by changing “advisory planning law” to “this chapter” and adding “or action of a plan commission” after ordinance.

The COA said that was not a correct interpretation. It said the General Assembly’s intent was not to remove the flood plain ordinance as Rogers claims.

“If Rogers Group believes that the legislature had a contrary intent, its remedy lines in the legislative process, not in this Court,” Chief Judge Nancy Vaidik wrote in the opinion.

The case is Rogers Group Inc. v. Tippecanoe County, Board of Commissioners of Tippecanoe County and its commissioners, et al., 79A02-1506-PL-694

Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events 3/28/2016

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Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Tuesday,
March 29th		 Fundraiser 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Ryan Hatfield for State Representative District 77 Fundraiser

  • Location: Schaum’s Pizzeria – 240 S Green River Road – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $20 per person.
  • Sponsorships Available.
Wednesday,
March 30th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner Fundraiser

  • Location: Franklin St Tavern – 2126 W Franklin St – Evansville, IN
Tuesday,
April 5th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mike Goebel for County Council Fundraiser

  • Location: Franklin Street Tavern – 2126 W Franklin St. – Evansville, IN
  • Details: TBA
Wednesday,
April 6th		 Fundraiser TBA Zach Heronemus for County Clerk Fundraiser

  • Location: Smitty’s – 2109 W Franklin St. – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $50
  • Sponsorships available
Tuesday,
April 12th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ryan Hatfield for State Representative District 77 Fundraiser

  • Location: Ri-Ra’s – 701 NW Riverside Dr – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $100 per person.
Wednesday,
April 13th		 Meet & Greet 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM David Orentlicher for Congress Meet & Greet

  • Location: Weinzapfel’s Tavern – 3725  St. Philip Rd – Mt. Vernon, IN
  • Suggested Contribution: $20
Thursday,
April 21st		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lockyear for Coroner Fundraiser

  • Location: Party Central – 120-122 NW MLK Jr. Blvd – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $25
Thursday,
April 28th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner Steak Night Fundraiser

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court St – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $100 per person
Saturday,
May 7th		 Fundraiser 7:00 PM – ??? Mike Goebel for County Council Fun-Raiser

  • Location: Weinzapfel’s Tavern – St. Phillips Rd. – Mt. Vernon, IN
  • Details: TBA
Thursday,
May 12th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner Fundraiser

  • Details: TBA
Friday,
May 13th		 Fundraiser TBA Lockyear for Coroner Golf Scramble

  • Details: TBA
Friday,
May 20th		 Fundraiser TBA USW Golf Scramble for John Gregg for Governor Golf Scramble

  • Location: Eagle Valley Golf Course – 10350 Petersburg Rd – Evansville, IN
Saturday,
May 21st		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM John Gregg for Governor Fundraiser

  • Location: Steve Moore’s Barn – 6620 Carson School Rd – Mt. Vernon, IN
  • Cost: $20 per person
Thursday,
May 26th		 Fundraiser 8:00 AM Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Golf Scramble

  • Location: Cambridge Golf Club – 1034 Beacon Hill Rd – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $75 per person.  Sponsorships available.
Saturday,
June 11th		 Fundraiser TBA Posey County Democratic Party Golf Scramble

  • Location: Countrymark Golf Course – 1200 Refinery Rd – Mt. Vernon , IN
Friday,
June 17th		 Fundraiser 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Steve Melcher’s 25th Annual Freedom Labor Breakfast

  • Location: Fraternal Order of Police – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $75 per person
  • Sponsorships Available
Thursday,
August 11th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM Missy Mosby’s Annual 39th Birthday Party

  • Location: Fraternal Order of Police – 801 Court St – Evansville, IN
Saturday,
September 10th		 Fundraiser TBA Rick Riney for Perry Township Trustee Annual Fish Fry

  • Details TBA

Bernie Makes Up

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Governor Pence to Chair Board Meeting Tomorrow in Indianapolis

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Indianapolis –Governor Mike Pence will chair the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors meeting in Indianapolis. Details below.

Tuesday, March 29:

3:30 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to chair IEDC board meeting

*Media are welcome to attend.

Indianapolis International Airport – 4th Floor Boardroom, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN

 

The Arts Council hosts new recycled art exhibit in April

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The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana will host its first annual recycled art exhibit, Another’s Treasure, from April 8th – May 6th, with a mid-exhibit reception and award ceremony on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Twenty tri-state area artists will be represented in the exhibit, with nine more from locations as far as Texas. Artists are competing with each other to win monetary prizes and purchase awards totaling over $3,000, and their work will be juried by recycled material artist, Leticia Bajuyo.

Another’s Treasure is sponsored by a grant awarded to the Arts Council from the Alcoa Foundation, with funds already secured for a second annual exhibit in 2017.

Softball to face UT Martin Tuesday at Cooper Stadium

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Aces and Skyhawks to play single game

  On Tuesday, the University of Evansville softball team welcomes UT Martin to Cooper Stadium for a single game set to begin at 3 p.m

Evansville is coming off of a strong weekend where they picked up their first MVC win of the season, defeating UNI by a 6-1 final in the second game of Friday’s doubleheader.  Morgan Florey pitched the complete game, giving up just one earned run in the contest.  Florey has pitched at least seven innings in each of her last three appearances.

Not only did she get the job done in the circle, but Florey also helped herself at the plate, notching two hits while posting two RBIs.  Chandra Parr and Danielle Freeman also had two hits in the contest.

Saturday’s finale was another hard-fought game between the Aces and Panthers.  Florey and UNI starter Chelsea Ross each went the distance in another pitcher’s duel.  The difference came as UNI saw two runs cross the plate in the second inning.  Freeman was the offensive start for UE, hitting a home run in the first inning to give the Aces the early lead

UT Martin comes to Evansville with an 18-14 record.  The Skyhawks have won three of their last four games after losing six in a row.  The duo of Carly Gonzales and Katie Warrick lead the UTM offense, hitting .385 and .354, respectively.

Gonzales leads the Skyhawks with 13 steals, 18 walks and 24 runs scored.  Warrick leads the way with 8 home runs and 29 RBIs.

 

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