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IS IT TRUE January 6, 2016

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IS IT TRUE at Mondays night City Council meeting members of  City Council voted to oust community leader and political icon Rev Adrian Brooks from the Evansville Merit Commission by a vote of 7-2?

IS IT TRUE newly appointed City Attorney Josh Clayborn was asked by Rev Turner about the qualifications of people who wanted to serve on the Evansville Police Merit Commission during the Council meeting?

IS IT TRUE Rev Turner informed by City Council attorney Clayborn that one of the qualifications for being a member of the Evansville Police Merit Commission is that the appointee must  be a resident voters of the County?

IS IT TRUE yesterday we were informed that City Council appointee Brandon Scott to the Evansville Merit Commission isn’t a resident voters of the County?  …according to Tony Bushrod Co-Manager of the Vanderburgh County Voters Registration that Brandon Scott isn’t a resident voter of Vanderburgh County as of 4:30 P M January 5, 2016? .

IS IT TRUE  because Brandon Scott isn’t a resident voters of  Vanderburgh County does this disqualifies him from serving on the Evansville Police Merit Commission?

IS IT TRUE we are extremely pleased with todays Editorial in todays Evansville Courier and Press?  …the Courier and Press Editorial states how the  first meeting of City Council, under the new leadership of Missy Mosby and Jonathan Weaver, damaged its credibility and the credibility of the Police Merit Commission”.   …we urge you to go todays Evansville Courier and Press and read rest of this spot on Editorial?

IS IT TRUE we also find City Council Attorney Clayborne , Missy Mosby and Jonathan Weavers behavior towards Rev Brooks and his supporters  at Mondays City Council meeting was totally insulting and rude ?

IS IT TRUE that City Council member Anne Hargis remarks towards Rev Brooks before voting on the Police Merit Commission appointment was mis-guilded?

IS IT TRUE POSTED BELOW IS A COPY OF THE EVANSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE THAT MAKES REFERENCE TO THE CRITERIA OF BEING QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION? 

Evansville Municipal Code

2.175.020 Membership of Commission.

(A) The Police Merit Commission shall consist of three members who shall be resident voters of the County. One member shall be appointed by the Mayor, one member shall be appointed by the Common Council, and one member shall be appointed by the Police Department.

IS IT TRUE that todays “Readers Poll” ask the question; Are you pleased with the way Monday night City Council meeting was conducted?

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Man’s federal claims against Noblesville police fail

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Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the lower court ruling granting summary judgment in favor of law enforcement officers on a man’s claims alleging false arrest and excessive force.

Tracy Williams was pulled over by Noblesville Police officer Brandon Brooks for failing to activate his turn signal before changing lanes. The traffic stop was recorded on his dashboard camera. Brooks suspected Williams may have been intoxicated based on his refusal to roll the window down more than a few inches, but a check of Williams’ license and registration yielded no problems. As Brooks was going to give Williams a warning ticket, Williams got out of his car. He then refused to go back into the car, causing Brooks to try to pat him down. Williams did not comply with commands to lean against the car. Another office responded and handcuffed Williams.

Williams was charged with Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, but the charge was dismissed by the trial court. Williams then filed suit in federal court against Brooks, the second officer, only referred to as Kehl in the court opinion, and shift supervisor Shannon Trump. Williams alleged false arrest, excessive force and failure to protect in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The district court granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment.

Brooks’ testimony that he saw Williams change lanes without signaling establishes probable cause for the traffic stop, and he could lawfully arrest Williams for this infraction, Judge Joel Flaum wrote. Brooks also had probable cause to arrest him for resisting law enforcement because once the officer had probable cause to conduct the traffic stop, he could arrest Williams without violating the Fourth Amendment, even if Williams was not resisting law enforcement, Flaum continued.

The 7th Circuit found that a reasonable jury would find that Brooks used a reasonable amount of force and also affirmed that the state court’s dismissal of the resisting law enforcement charge was not binding on the district court.

The case is Tracy Williams v. Brandon Brooks, et al, 15-1763.

Daily Off Topic Forum January 6, 2016

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Ladies Eagles Open New Year, Resume GLVC Play At Rockhurst, WJC

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Ladies Eagles Open New Year, Resume GLVC Play At Rockhurst, WJC

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—The University of Southern Indiana women’s basketball team begins the New Year when it resumes Great Lakes Valley Conference play Thursday at 5:15 p.m. with a trip to Kansas City, Missouri, to take on Rockhurst University. USI also visits William Jewell College Saturday at 1 p.m. in Liberty, Missouri.

Both games will be carried on the GLVC Sports Network as well as WPSR 90.7 FM. Coverage on the GLVCSN as well as live stats and live audio can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.

USI Athletics also is inviting fans to watch the games on the GLVCSN in the USI Varsity Club Room, located on the second floor of the Physical Activities Center, Thursday evening.

The Screaming Eagles (9-2, 2-0 GLVC) bring a seven-game winning streak into their bout with Rockhurst. Junior forward Hannah Wascher (Rantoul, Illinois) is averaging 15.0 points and 7.9 rebounds to lead USI during its win streak, while junior guard Tanner Marcum (New Albany, Indiana) is chipping in 12.6 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.0 steals during the last seven games.

USI also has received major contributions from sophomore forward Morgan Dahlstrom (Grayslake, Illinois) as well as sophomore guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) during its seven-game winning streak. Dahlstrom is adding 10.9 points and 6.0 rebounds in the last seven games, while Grooms is contributing 10.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per outing.

For the season, Wascher leads the Eagles with 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while Marcum is adding 12.0 points and 3.9 assists per appearance. Grooms is averaging 11.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per contest, while Dahlstrom is chipping in 8.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Randa Harshbarger (Philo, Illinois) leads the GLVC in assists per game (6.5) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.71).

USI leads the all-time series with Rockhurst, 10-4, and has a 4-3 edge over the Hawks at the Mason-Haplin Fieldhouse in Kansas City.

Rockhurst (7-2, 1-1 GLVC) is led by junior guard Mary Dineen and senior forward Lauren Meyers. Dineen has posted a team-best 17.2 points per game, while Meyers is second on the team with 12.1 points per contest.

USI defeated Rockhurst, 76-70, last year at the PAC after handing William Jewell an 80-59 setback two days earlier. Anna Hackert had 18 points and 12 rebounds against Rockhurst last year, while Marcum and Grooms had 15 and 10 points, respectively.

Hackert and Autumn Miller had 21 and 18 points, respectively, to lead the Eagles against William Jewell last year; while Dahlstrom contributed eight points and six rebounds.

USI leads the all-time series with William Jewell, 2-1, and is 1-1 against the Cardinals in Liberty, Missouri.

The Cardinals (5-8, 0-2 GLVC) are led by junior guard Maddie Nelson, who is averaging a team-best 10.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.

USI returns to the PAC January 14 when it hosts No. 19 Quincy University.

Eagles Open New Year, Resume GLVC Play At Rockhurst, WJC

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Eagles Open New Year, Resume GLVC Play At Rockhurst, WJC

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—The University of Southern Indiana women’s basketball team begins the New Year when it resumes Great Lakes Valley Conference play Thursday at 5:15 p.m. with a trip to Kansas City, Missouri, to take on Rockhurst University. USI also visits William Jewell College Saturday at 1 p.m. in Liberty, Missouri.

Both games will be carried on the GLVC Sports Network as well as WPSR 90.7 FM. Coverage on the GLVCSN as well as live stats and live audio can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.

USI Athletics also is inviting fans to watch the games on the GLVCSN in the USI Varsity Club Room, located on the second floor of the Physical Activities Center, Thursday evening.

The Screaming Eagles (9-2, 2-0 GLVC) bring a seven-game winning streak into their bout with Rockhurst. Junior forward Hannah Wascher (Rantoul, Illinois) is averaging 15.0 points and 7.9 rebounds to lead USI during its win streak, while junior guard Tanner Marcum (New Albany, Indiana) is chipping in 12.6 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.0 steals during the last seven games.

USI also has received major contributions from sophomore forward Morgan Dahlstrom (Grayslake, Illinois) as well as sophomore guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) during its seven-game winning streak. Dahlstrom is adding 10.9 points and 6.0 rebounds in the last seven games, while Grooms is contributing 10.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per outing.

For the season, Wascher leads the Eagles with 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while Marcum is adding 12.0 points and 3.9 assists per appearance. Grooms is averaging 11.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per contest, while Dahlstrom is chipping in 8.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Randa Harshbarger (Philo, Illinois) leads the GLVC in assists per game (6.5) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.71).

USI leads the all-time series with Rockhurst, 10-4, and has a 4-3 edge over the Hawks at the Mason-Haplin Fieldhouse in Kansas City.

Rockhurst (7-2, 1-1 GLVC) is led by junior guard Mary Dineen and senior forward Lauren Meyers. Dineen has posted a team-best 17.2 points per game, while Meyers is second on the team with 12.1 points per contest.

USI defeated Rockhurst, 76-70, last year at the PAC after handing William Jewell an 80-59 setback two days earlier. Anna Hackert had 18 points and 12 rebounds against Rockhurst last year, while Marcum and Grooms had 15 and 10 points, respectively.

Hackert and Autumn Miller had 21 and 18 points, respectively, to lead the Eagles against William Jewell last year; while Dahlstrom contributed eight points and six rebounds.

USI leads the all-time series with William Jewell, 2-1, and is 1-1 against the Cardinals in Liberty, Missouri.

The Cardinals (5-8, 0-2 GLVC) are led by junior guard Maddie Nelson, who is averaging a team-best 10.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.

USI returns to the PAC January 14 when it hosts No. 19 Quincy University.

Adopt A Pet

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This is 6-month-old female brown tabby kitten is Reggie! He is still pretty skinny from his previous life, so good food, some treats, and lots of love will help him gain weight. His brother is Oliver, also up for adoption. Reggie’s $30 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Call (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!

 

Adopt A Pet

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This gorgeous girl is Emily, a 7-month-old female black German Shepherd! She was transferred to VHS from Evansville Animal Control as a stray when they ran out of room, so no background information is known. Her temperament test result was GREEN, which means she’d do great with kids of any age! Her $100 fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, & more! Call (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption information!

St. Marys Birth Records

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St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children

Tiffany Jones and Isaiah Johnson, Evansville, daughter, Nevaeh Marie, Dec. 27

Lisa McGinnis, Evansville, son, Jaydan Aron, Dec. 28

Martha and Tyler Frounfelter, Evansville, son, Reid Owen, Dec. 28

Brittany and Shawn Hillman, Evansville, daughter, Sadie Grace, Dec. 28

Amber and William Freeman, Evansville, son, Silas Victor Cain, Dec. 28

Alaiah Peyton, Evansville, daughter, Kelaiah Leeshay, Dec. 28

Jennifer Farmer and Bo Linder, Owensville, Ind., daughter, Juliana Grace, Dec. 28

Loretta and Nathaniel Boyett, Evansville, daughter, Paisley Faye, Dec. 29

Chelsea and Tyler Julian, Evansville, daughter, Ella Kate, Dec. 29

Katelyn Hill, Evansville, daughter, Jace’eyona Rae, Dec. 30

Kandice and Ross Hoffman, Santa Claus, Ind., son, Ryker Lee, Dec. 30

Junenna and Matthew Young, Mount Vernon, Ind., son, Eli Jaymes, Dec. 30

Grayson Nickens and Scott Hyde, Evansville, son, Archer Robert, Dec. 30

Kaitlyn Mosley and Malcolm Warren, Newburgh, Ind., daughter, La Niyah Ahjanae Za Miracle, Dec. 30

Adina and Michael Powers, Princeton, Ind., son, Leland Bruce, Dec. 31

Kristy and Daniel Mayer, Wadesville, Ind., daughter, Hensley Renea, Dec. 31

Destinee Perez and Zeoly Perez-Ambrocio, Evansville, son, Gabriel James, Dec. 31

Brooke and William Wagner, Evansville, son, William Van, Jan. 1

Alicia and Michael Elam, Evansville, son, Noah James, Jan. 1

Kellie Riley and Timothy Montoya, Evansville, son, Timothy Porter, Jan. 1

Brittany Floyd and Jonathan Genet, Henderson, Ky., son, Jaxon Blake, Jan. 2

Aces face road test at Wichita State on Wednesday

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Game will be televised on ESPN3

 Riding a 6-game win streak, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team will face off against Wichita State on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in a game that will be carried live on ESPN3.

 

A 20-0 second-half run saw the Purple Aces pull away to take a 76-59 win at Missouri State on Saturday to improve to 2-0 in conference action.  Egidijus Mockevicius tied his career mark with 21 rebounds and stands at 1,000 for his career, just the third in UE history and 15th in the MVC record books to do so.  D.J. Balentine scored 19 points while Adam Wing hit 6 of his 7 attempts to tally 15.  Following the trip to Wichita, Evansville will have three of its next four games at home beginning with a 3 p.m. game versus Bradley on Saturday.

 

An unbelievable start to MVC play saw Mockevicius average 21.5 points and an 18.5 rebounds per game to lead the Purple Aces to a 2-0 start to its Valley season.  In the opener against Indiana State, Mockevicius drained 7 of his 10 shots on his way to 22 points.  He also grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked four Sycamore shots.  He followed that up with 21 points and 21 rebounds at Missouri State as he hit 1,000 for his career.

 

Fellow senior D.J. Balentine enters Wednesday’s tilt averaging 21.5 points per game, second in the conference.  Accurate shooting has also helped the Kokomo, Ind. product – over the last 9 games, Balentine has hit 44% of his shots or better, overall, he has drained 52.2% of his attempts over that span.

 

Adam Wing had a stellar outing at Missouri State, knocking down six of his seven attempts on his way to 15 points.  He has been shooting lights out this season and is fourth in the conference, hitting 56.8% of his shots.  Over the last 12 games, Wing is 38-of-61 from the field.

 

Preseason MVC favorite Wichita State enters Wednesday’s tilt with an 8-5 mark after defeating Bradley by a final of 85-58.  After starting the season at 2-4, the Shockers have won six of their last seven games, including wins over Utah, Nevada and UNLV.  The top scorer for WSU is Ron Baker, checking in at 15.1 points per game while Fred VanVleet is next up at 11.9.  VanVleet is shooting a team-best 43.8% from outside.  Anton Grady is the top rebounder on the squad with 5.4 per game; his efforts have helped the Shockers outrebound the opposition by 2.7 per game.

 

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