| Evansville Police arrested 34 year old DADMAN ROBINSON for illegally possessing two weapons and driving without a license during a traffic stop on Tuesday afternoon. Robinson was stopped in the 600 block of Lincoln Ave for a traffic violation. During the stop, it was determined that Robinson was driving without having ever received a license. While checking him for weapons, an officer found a loaded handgun in Robinson’s pant pocket. Robinson does not have a personal protection permit. During an inventory of the car, officers found a shotgun that had been modified into a handgun. Robinson was arrested for 2 counts of Possession of a Handgun Without a Permit and Driving While License Never Received. |
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Evansville man arrested on weapons violation charges
Katterhenry wins again as Aces take 2nd at Benbow
Evansville has successful day on the courseÂ
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kayla Katterhenry picked up her fourth victory of the 2015-16 school year as she helped the University of Evansville women’s golf team take second place at the Benbow Invitational at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club.
With a 76 in the second round, Katterhenry finished in a tie with Christine Cates of Butler atop the leaderboard. In a playoff, Katterhenry took the edge in the first hole to clinch the championship. She notched a 74 in the first round of the event.
It marks her fourth victory of the year and second in a row, following her win in the fall finale – the Braun Intercollegiate in Evansville.
Madison Chaney had the best day for the Purple Aces. Her 74 was an improvement of 8 strokes from Monday’s total as she finished in seventh place with a 156. She was just six shots behind the winning duo.
Giulia Mallmann continued her consistency, posting identical rounds of 80 to tie for 14th place overall. She notched 80’s on Monday and Tuesday. Next up was Maggie Camp. She also saw stellar improvement in day two, jumping 13 strokes to notch an 80 to tie for 35th. Maria Pickens tied for 46th place with a final score of 179.
Rachel Marchi finished in 39th place with a 175 as an individual while Carly Waggoner recorded a 179 thanks to an 87 on Tuesday.
A stellar team effort all the way around saw the Aces finish in second place in the tournament, just three behind winner Butler. Evansville notched a 310 on Tuesday, improving by 13 strokes from Monday’s performance. They were four strokes ahead of Northern Kentucky.
The Aces begin play in the Butler Invitational in Jacksonville tomorrow.
IS IT TRUE MARCH 9, 2016
IS IT TRUEÂ this is the first time City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr has posted on the Indiana Gateway System by the due date?
IS IT TRUE that Mayor Winnecke’s 2016 capital projects agenda is: plan to spend $1.7 million for a new Land Bank to fight blighted properties, forming a task force to address what to do with Mesker Amphitheater and Lloyd Pool,  to install a new Humboldt Penguin exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo and completing Roberts Park? …we wonder when the Mayor is going to stop his big ticket spending habits?
IS IT TRUE that the City of Evansville General Fund had over $6.1 million  dollars of unpaid bills as of December 31, 2015 and the Hospitalization Fund had over $1.3 million dollars in unpaid medical bills?
IS IT TRUE the investment breakdown by the City of Evansville with local banks as December 31, 2015 is extremely interesting? Â …the investment percentage by the City of Evansville in local banks is as follows: Old National Bank-42.44%, First Security Bank is 10.24%, Banterra Bank-7.17%, Evansville Commerce Bank-6.52%, Legend Bank-5.24% and the Mayors former employer Fifth Third a received a disappointing 0.01% from the City? …the remaining percentages were invested in other financial entities?
IS IT TRUE at the end of 2015 the IHCDA Blight Elimination program had a negative balance of  $119,482.35?
IS IT TRUE that the Golf Course Non-Reverting fund started out in 2015 with a negative balance of $338,391.51?  … at the end of 2015 the net loss for this account was $528,173.17?
IS IT TRUE that the Parks and Recreation General Fund account had a beginning negative balance of $107,668.65 and ending up with a negative balance of $304,511.18?
IS IT TRUE that the Downtown Parking Garages lost $161,247.71 in 2015?
IS IT TRUE that the Sports Non-Reverting account had a negative balance of $219,171.40 at the end of 2015?
IS IT TRUE that the Rental Housing Inspection account have an ending balance of $1,160.83? Â ..we wonder how Codes Enforcement can inspect rental houses with a mere $1,160.32 budget?
IS IT TRUEÂ at the beginning balance of the Evansville Redevelopment for the Victory’s was $1,178.27 and at the end of the year it had a reported lose of $655,236.87?
IS IT TRUE yesterday Mayor Winnecke introduce Mike Hall as the new owner of a Evansville Hockey team? Â …we wonder why the Mayor didn’t introduce the person or organization who owns 90% of the team?
EDITOR FOOTNOTES: Our next “IS IT TRUE” will be posted on this coming Friday?
Please take time and read our newest feature article entitled “HOT JOBS”. Jobs posted in this section are from Evansville proper.
If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us at City-County Observer@live.com.
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: If the election was held today who would you vote as the next Governor of Indiana?
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Anne Audain Running Her Way Through Life
Anne Audain Running Her Way Through Life
Few Evansvillians, even enthusiastic distance runners, are aware that there is a world-class pioneer in professional distance running living right here among us, in the person of Anne Audain. The native New Zealander has traveled a long road both geographically and metaphorically from her native land to Southern Indiana.
She chronicles her journey in her biography, “Uncommon Heart†from Cedarwinds Publishing and is the subject of the documentary film “Anne Audain: Running Her Way.† Her life is traced from meeting challenges as a child born with deformed feet, to a teen-aged running phenom after painful surgery to correct the foot problems, to a career as a teacher. From her teaching career, she stepped onto the world stage to make a name for herself as a three time Olympian, World record holder, Gold medalist and the first woman to become a professional distance runner in the US. Ms. Audain is now a motivational speaker who has spoken at institutions of higher learning such as Indiana and Purdue Universities and in the corporate world for companies like her former running sponsor, Nike.
We are struck by Anne’s philosophy as a teacher, which is to endeavor “to give children the self-esteem necessary to reach their goals and dreams.†She is a living example of just what determination and belief in oneself can accomplish, which makes her as much of a “natural†as a motivational speaker as she is as a distance runner. Her discussion of her father’s influence on her success offers some wisdom to all parents who are dedicated to helping their children accomplish exceptional goals. His extraordinary adopted daughter credits him with teaching her the attitudes that led her to being inducted into three Halls of Fame in two countries and recognition from Queen Elizabeth II as a Member of the British Empire.
The City-County Observer is pleased to spread the news of this renowned resident’s accomplishments by awarding two autographed copies of “ Uncommon Heart†to our readers weekly for the next several months. One copy will go to the most notable posters, one on this site and our Facebook page. Monday, March 14 is the first day of the first contest and the winners will be announced at the end of the week. Good luck, everybody! Winning this prize is worth your efforts, as the book is a “great read.â€
Accomplishments Of Anne Audain
Qualified for Six Olympic Games –1972 to 1992 in every distance from 800m to marathon.
Pioneered professionalism for female track and field competitors by accepting prize money at the first professional event in 1981 which resulted in a “temporary†lifetime ban from the sport.
Set a World Record for 5000 meters, Auckland, New Zealand 1982.
Awarded the New Zealand Medal of Honor, 1990.
Honored by Queen Elizabeth II of England with a Member of the British Empire award in1995.
Inducted into the Running USA Hall of Fame, 2008. www.runningusa.org
Inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, 2009. www.halloffame.co.nz
Inducted into Road Runner Clubs of America Distance Hall of Fame 2014 www.rrca.org
Founded the “St Luke’s Women’s Celebration 5K†in Boise, Idaho (1993) that became the largest run /walk for women and children in the USA. Now called FitOne (2013) www.FitOneBoise.org
Philosophy
Few know that before Anne Audain was a household name in running, she was a household name in the homes of her grade school students in the Auckland School District. Anne always wanted to teach because she believed in giving children the self-esteem necessary to reach their goals and dreams. Today she relies on her running experiences and other accomplishments to teach through her motivational speaking and other activities. Her speaking engagements include those at Indiana University, Purdue University, U of Evansville, Vincennes University, Case Western University, Delta Airlines, KeyBank, Pepsi Co., Nike Concept Stores and the Women’s Sports Foundation.
History
Born 1955 in Auckland, New Zealand, with severe bone deformities of both feet. Adopted at birth.
Did not walk correctly until re-constructive surgery at age 13. Three years later qualified for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games in the 1500m.
Graduated from Auckland Teachers College with honors (1975). Taught at the elementary level for 4 years before arriving in the USA to further her sporting career (March 1981).
Won more USA road races (75) than any other male or female runner in the 1980’s.
Won Gold (3000m) and Silver (10,000m) medals at the Commonwealth Games – Australia 1982, Scotland 1986.
Founded the Anne Audain Charitable Trust (1991) to support “at risk†youth in Auckland,
New Zealand.
Became USA Citizen, 1995.
Launched the Anne Audain Scholarship Awards which fund college scholarships for young
women balancing academics, sports, leadership and community endeavors- Idaho, 2000.
Member of the Board of Directors of Running USA 2009-2015 (Running Event Trade Group)
REFERENCES:
“Your presentation was appreciated by all the first ladies in attendance. You were magnificent!†– Patricia Kempthorne, Former First Lady of Idaho.
“ Very few people have the ability to make students not only listen but to really hear what is being said. Anne Audain is one of those people. The students began as passive listeners and ended as engaged learners.†–Neil Saunders, Upper School Head, Evansville Day School.
“Having interviewed and worked with Anne many times, one would be hard pressed to find a more inspiring and hard working individual. She has committed herself to a life of leadership and excellence.†– Hal Rothman, Producer of Running and Racing on ESPN.
“ Anne Audain possesses a natural ability to communicate and relate to people of all backgrounds, income levels and cultures.†– Sergeant First Class, John Murphy, USA Army National Guard and Director for the Guard’s National Marathon Program.
“ Several individuals, primarily students, have told me that Anne Audain was one of the finest motivational speakers they have heard.â€- Pauline King, Superintendent of the Payette School District, Idaho.
“Any entity concerned with promoting and/ or enriching a fitness lifestyle or event could do no better than have Anne Audain serve as it’s representative or spokesperson.â€- Patrick Shoulders, Director of the River Run, Evansville IN. Currently a Member of the IU Board of Trustees.
“On behalf of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), I want to thank you for speaking at our State Conference. Everyone was really impressed and said you were the best speaker we’ve ever had at our conference.†– Jan Winner, Area Captain, Idaho.
“ I’ve heard nothing but “ wows†from our student athletes and coaches. You are an inspiration to us all.â€- Sarah Solinsky, Senior Woman Administrator, University of Evansville, IN.
“ Your presentation was both inspirational and motivational and certainly contributed to the health and well-being of all the participants at the annual conference.â€- Katherine Wilbur, Health Director of the Maine Department of Education.
“ I can surely testify to Anne’s personal power to effect positive changes in anyone who meets her and listens to her speak.â€- Drew Mearns, Theology Teacher and Cross-Country Coach at the Walsingham Academy, Virginia.
“ I want to thank you personally for all the various speeches you gave to clubs, corporations and schools. It was a pleasure to hear your inspiring words.â€- Brenda Berger, Program Director of the Women’s Heart Advantage, St Luke’s Hospital, Idaho.
“ No words can express how much I appreciate your thought provoking and inspirational message both to the girls and adults present.â€- Deborah Wagner, Director of the Girl Scouts of Southern Indiana.
“The staff enjoyed you immensely and are already asking when you can return. I don’t think we could have asked for a more perfect speaker and message to encourage and inspire.†– Martha Brown, Executive Director at Evansville, IN Community Health Care.
FOOTNOTE: If you looking for a MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER please contact Anne at Phone: 812-457-4269 or e-mail: anneaudain@aol.com
Biography: “Uncommon Heart†(Cedarwinds Publishing 2000)  and Documentary Film “Anne Audain:Running Her Way†(2009).   Anne Audain is from new Zealand Native USA Citizen (1995)
EDITOR FOOTNOTES: Our next “IS IT TRUE” will be posted on this coming Friday?
Please take time and read our newest feature article entitled “HOT JOBS”. Jobs posted in this section are from Evansville proper.
If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us at City-County Observer@live.com.
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: If the election was held today who would you vote as the next Governor of Indiana?
Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, re
Softball ready for home opener on Wednesday
Aces to face EIU in doubleheader
With ten wins already under their belt, the University of Evansville softball team will open up its home slate on Wednesday, playing host to Eastern Illinois in a doubleheader set to begin at 3 p.m. at Cooper Stadium.
Through three weekends of action, the Purple Aces have already matched their win total from all of 2015. The team has gotten it done on both sides of the ball with Michal Luckett, Danielle Freeman and Chandra Parr leading the offense. Luckett is the 6th-ranked hitter in the Missouri Valley Conference, batting .449 through the first three weekends. She has notched a team-best 22 hits and is tied for the team lead with 12 runs scored. Just as impressive, Luckett is a perfect 7-7in steals.
Freeman has also had a solid start, batting .350 so far while posting 11 RBIs. She has drawn five walks while getting on base 43.8% of the time. Parr begins the home slate with 12 RBIs, tops on the squad. She is batting .327 with an MVC-best seven doubles.
Morgan Florey and Amanda Blankenship have taken care of business in the circle thus far. The duo has combined to pitch 80 1/3 out of the Aces’ 100 innings of work. Florey, who was named the MVC Pitcher and Newcomer of the Week in February, is a perfect 5-0 with two saves. In her 38 1/3 innings of work, Florey has accumulated a 2.11 ERA. She ranks third in the MVC with 63 strikeouts and has walked just eight batters.
Blankenship leads the conference with 15 appearances and 14 starts in 2016. She has a pair of victories while working 42 innings.
Eastern Illinois enters Wednesday’s doubleheader with a record of 4-15. Since starting the season at 3-1, EIU has gone 1-14 in its last 15 outings. Reigning Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week Kylie Bennett paces the Panther offense. In the SIU Coach B Classic, she hit .455 with three home runs and six RBIs.
COA: Anonymous tipster’s information enough for conviction
Scot Roberts for www.theindianalawyer.com
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s conviction of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon after it found an anonymous tipster’s information constituted reasonable suspicion.
An anonymous tipster called and said he saw someone inside a silver or gray vehicle waving a firearm at a local apartment complex. An officer came to the apartment complex and spotted a gray vehicle in the parking lot. After turning on his lights and pulling up beside it, he questioned the driver and as he did, he noticed a firearm on the floor of the car.
A second officer arrived, and Tyrone Grayson gave the officers permission to search his car, where they found the firearm. When they found Grayson had prior felony convictions, they arrested him, and he was charged with unlawful possession.
At his trial, Grayson raised a motion to suppress but it was denied because the court said the officer had reason to believe criminal activity occurred. Grayson also argued he shouldn’t have been arrested because the information was based only on an anonymous tip, making the stop unreasonable. His objection was overruled.
Grayson appealed his conviction and said the search of his car and stop should not have been performed because of the anonymous tip. An anonymous tip is not enough itself to give reason for a stop, but when combined with other evidence can be enough, the COA said, and in this case it was.
The fact that a man was waving around a firearm early in the morning does constitute an immediate danger, the COA said. When the first officer got to the scene, Grayson’s was the only silver car in sight. When just asking simple questions to the driver, the officer noticed the firearm in the car; he did not conduct a search and seizure, and did not search the car until he got permission from the driver.
The COA cited Sellmer v. State, 842 N.E.2d 358, 361 (Ind. 2006) when making its ruling, saying this case was very similar. In both cases, the suspect lied when asked about the crime, even though officers could see evidence in plain sight.
All of this meant the officer conducted a proper stop, and Grayson’s conviction was upheld.
The case is Tyrone Grayson v. State of Indiana, 49A05-1505-CR-350.
 “Visions of How to Keep Vanderburgh County Safe†Scholarship Essay Contest For High School Seniors
Topic: Ways law enforcement, city leaders and the community can better protect the streets of Evansville.
Students must come up with an original idea of how to deter crime in the local area. For example, a topic may include how to decrease drugs, domestic violence, thefts or gang activity.
Once an idea is presented, the student must explain why his or her idea will work and the importance of addressing that safety issue in the community.
Scholarship funds:
$1,000 top essay winner
$300 second place
$200 third place
Each scholarship is a one-year grant paid directly to the recipient.
Rules: Essay must be no less than 1,000 words.
Must be a high school senior in Vanderburgh County (resident as well).
Must plan to attend a four-year or two-year degree program following high school graduation (must be accepted into that program by the time you apply for the scholarship).
Application needs to be typed (no handwritten entries will be accepted).
Please attach the application to your essay.
Judging: Judging will be made by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on the originality of the idea and how well it is presented in written form.
Deadline: Essay should be turned into the prosecutor’s office by April 1, 2016. Winners will be contacted via telephone the week of April 7, 2016.
Please mail or email your essay with the application to:
Whitney Riggs
1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 108 Administration Bldg.
Evansville, IN 47708
Email: wriggs@vanderburghgov.org
Call 812-435-5688 for more information or if you have questions.
Application:
Name:
Address:
Phone number:
High school:
Name of school you plan to attend:
Possible major/studies:
Stern Awarded GLVC Weekly Honor
University of Southern Indiana senior Joel Stern<http://gousieagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2442> (Mjoelby, Sweden) was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week. It is the first GLVC weekly award for Stern and is the first weekly award for the Screaming Eagles since Jack Joyce<http://gousieagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2437> won on April 7, 2015.
Stern went a combined 5-1 to lead the 33rd ranked Eagles to an 8-1 win over Carson-Newman University in their first of three road matches this past weekend. USI then defeated King University, 5-4, and Limestone College, 6-3, on Saturday and Sunday.
In doubles play, Stern partnered with a different teammate all three matches, but the senior came away with two wins with dominating 8-3 scores. Stern was a force in singles play the entire weekend winning three singles matches by a combined score of 37-15.
The Eagles continue in the middle of their ten-match road swing against Francis Marion University tomorrow afternoon in Florence South Carolina beginning at 1 o’clock.
Aces Tennis Edges Hillsborough, 4-3
Evansville Moves To 2-0 On Florida Trip
TAMPA, Fla. – In another close match, the Purple Aces women’s tennis team was able to earn another victory, defeating Hillsborough Community College, 4-3, on Tuesday.
“We struggled through some injuries and adversity this morning, but our team was able to overcome it and take down a very solid HCC squad,†University of Evansville head coach Jayson Wiseman said. “Kennedy Craig was outstanding in both singles and doubles and Doreen Crasta was able to go 2-for-2 in both. Andjela showed a ton of heart and determination to come from 4-1 down to close out the second set by winning five straight games and clinching the match for us.â€
Craig and Katie Delgado teamed up at #2 doubles and shut out HCC, 6-0. Marine Darzyan and Crasta played at top doubles, defeating Evana St. Clair and Jamie Young, 6-0. Marina Moreno and Angjela Brguljan’s match in the third flight went unfinished as UE clinched the point.
Over the six singles duels, the squads split as the Aces grabbed the 4-3 win. Brguljan handled Marian Ivanov at #3 singles, 6-3, 6-4. In the fourth flight, Crasta made it a perfect day with a win over Jessica Hignight, 6-3, 6-4.
Craig day with a stellar effort in the #5 spot, defeating St. Clair, 6-0, 6-0. Hillsborough picked up wins in flights 1, 2 and 6 to earn their three points.