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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Seth Ande                     Carrying a Handgun without a License-Level 5 Felony
Operating a Motor Vehicle after Forfeiture of License for Life-Level 5 Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class B Misdemeanor
Charles Capshaw   Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More-Level 6 Felony
Matthew Goodin        Intimidation-Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor
Kiana Green           Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony
Christopher Greene      Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Level 6 Felony
Phillip Mertell          Possession of Methamphetamine-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class B Misdemeanor
Ikeem Minor        Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class B Misdemeanor
Greta Neu                      Neglect of Dependent-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class B Misdemeanor
Jessie Phillips         Possession of Methamphetamine-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana-Class B Misdemeanor
Cassandra Puckett     Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More-Level 6 Felony
Lacey Sisk                   Possession of Methamphetamine-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class B Misdemeanor
Spencer Young              Battery Against a Public Safety Official-Level 5 Felonies (Two Counts)
Intimidation-Level 6 Felonies (Two Counts)
Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor
Criminal Trespass-Class A Misdemeanor
Timothy Albin Jr        Dealing in Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance-Level 6 Felony
Gregeory Allison      Neglect of Dependent-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class B Misdemeanor
Mark Bainbridge     Child Molesting-Level 1 Felony
Edward Byrd IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Strangulation-Level 6 Felony
Intimidation-Level 6 Felony
Michael Candler          Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony
Johnna Mosby          Unlawful Possession of Syringe-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Narcotic Drug-Level 6 Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia-Level 6 Felony
Marques Wilson      Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony
For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at kphernetton@vanderburghgov.org
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law
New Playground and Memorial to Donna the Hippo Opens at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
 Thanks to the generosity of Harold A. Wanninger, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden has a new playground for visitors to enjoy, making Mr. Wanninger’s parting goal to provide “a place for all children to play†a reality. Welcoming guests into this new play area is a familiar face to generations of zoo visitors – Donna the hippo.
When planning the new playground, zoo staff and zoo supporters recognized an opportunity to honor the zoo’s most famous resident, Donna the hippo, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 61. Kentucky artist Raymond Graf crafted a bronze sculpture of Donna and one of her offspring to honor the memory of this beloved creature. Part of the sculpting process involved reviewing multiple photographs of Donna and consulting with a zookeeper who spent over 30 years caring for her.  Recognized as the “world’s oldest hippopotamus,†Donna spent more than 50 years as a resident of Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden and gave birth to eight offspring, all of whom she outlived.
Zoo Director Amos Morris said, “There are a lot of very personal memories within the 87-year history of this zoo, and maybe when folks bring their kids or grandkids to this playground they’ll share those special memories.â€Â Morris added that the zoo strives to connect people to nature and that includes young visitors enjoying outdoor play.
Morris said he is grateful for the efforts of many, including staff, volunteers, the Evansville Zoological Society and in-kind donors whose efforts and generosity made the project a reality. “This zoo is truly a community legacy. This investment will create happy zoo memories for a new generation to treasure and that’s something we can all get behind,†Morris said.
Established in 1928, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is Indiana’s first zoo. The facility is open 365 days per year and welcomes more than 180,000 visitors annually. For more general zoo information, visit www.meskerparkzoo.com.
RECYCLE DAY
Date:Â 3/14/2015 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:Â Old Walmart west parking lot
4595 University Drive
Evansville, Indiana
4595 University Drive
Evansville, Indiana
ITEMS TO BRING:Â Â Please be sure items are clean and sorted.
Aluminum cans
Metal food cans
Cardboard
Catalogs/magazines
Newspaper
Junk Mail
Glass containers
#1 thru #7 plastic containers – no Styrofoam or plastic bags
Vanderburgh County Residents Only
*weather permitting*
COA: Trial court lacked authority to rescind plea agreement
Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com
The Indiana Court of Appeals ordered a Howard Superior judge to sentence a man to the terms of the plea agreement that he had entered into on drug charges before the judge revoked the agreement and ordered him to continue to trial.
Bryan Stone was charged with four counts of Class A felony dealing in cocaine and alleged to be a habitual offender. He entered into a plea agreement with the state, which the trial court accepted, in which Stone would plead guilty to four counts of Class B felony dealing in cocaine and the habitual substance offender enhancement would be discharged. He would be sentenced to 20 years, 15 of that executed and five years suspended to probation.
But after Stone failed to appear for a presentencing investigation, Judge William Menges sua sponte stated that he rejected the plea agreement. Menges set the matter for trial over Stone’s objections. Stone was convicted as charged and sentenced to 45 years.
In Bryan P. Stone v. State of Indiana, 34A02-1410-CR-753, the state argued that even though Stone did not violate any of the express terms of his agreement or claim actual innocence, thus justifying the judge’s decision to vacate the plea, the court could still vacate the plea agreement. It alleged that Stone’s participation in the plea agreement was a “sham†and he did not intend to honor it since he did not attend the initial presentencing investigation. That indicates that he would freely violate probation and commit new criminal offense, the state claimed.
“While the trial court may have rejected a plea had Stone engaged in misconduct prior to his guilty plea hearing, the fact remains that Stone’s purported misconduct occurred after he had admitted to four criminal offenses in open court. What the trial court may have done with other knowledge is not relevant here, as Indiana courts have held since (Reffet v. State, 571 N.E.2d 1227, 1229-30 (Ind. 1991)). Further, the terms of the plea agreement here did not require Stone to satisfy all the terms of his probation, or seem likely to do so, lest the plea agreement be rescinded and the State take him to a jury trial. The terms of the plea agreement make no provision for this, and accepting the State’s rationale on this point would risk rendering thousands of plea agreements void, even years later, as a result of probation violations,†Judge L. Mark Bailey wrote.
The COA ordered the lower court to enter judgments of conviction pursuant to the plea agreement and to sentence Stone within the discretion afforded to it by the plea agreement.
20TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP AWARDS SHINES LIGHT ON EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY’S MOST INSPIRING SERVANT LEADERS
- 1,000 participate to cheer on those making positive community impact
- 39 awards recognize contributions of diverse people, projects & organizationsLeadership Evansville’s Celebration of Leadership Awards (COL) – title sponsored by Fifth Third Bank – drew a record crowd to help celebrate its 20th year history of honoring the local community’s most inspiring examples of servant leadership by individuals, projects or organizations. The diverse audience, 1,000 strong, packed into The Old National Events Plaza to participate in the special celebration of servant leadership. They were on hand to hear and cheer dozens of inspiring stories of selfless contributions to our community, and celebrate those who have made an especially powerful impact over the past two decades.
Leadership Evansville Executive Director Lynn Miller-Pease was excited about the record participation: “Every single year since 1994, COL has been creating the most diverse, magical and amazing night. There are so many positive things happening in our community, and we’ve provided a forum for telling those stories year after year. Yet, this anniversary year had an extra-special energy. Our community is really celebrating and believing in the servant leaders who are transforming their community!
“Our special 20-year awards allowed us say thank you to Bill Bussing, Darrel and Karen Ragland, the Community Foundation Alliance and the Destination: Home program to end homelessness for years of making a real difference in our community. And, let’s not forget this year’s first. Three programs receiving awards involved dogs, and they joined the celebration, too! The truth is that every single nominee could have received an award, because they are doing such good.â€
At the 20th Annual Celebration of Leadership Awards ceremony, 39 awards were presented to hundreds of recipients who have demonstrated outstanding selfless community service in the following categories: Arts, Education, Environment, Government & Public Service, Health & Social Service, and Neighborhood & Community. Four special awards commemorating COL’s 20th anniversary were given for individual trusteeship and servant leadership, and for organizations and projects that irrevocably changed our community.
Following is the complete list of all award recipients:
20th Anniversary of Celebration of Leadership Awards
- Project – Destination: Home, 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
- Business or Organization – Community Foundation Alliance
- Individual Achievement, Servant Leader – Karen and Darrell Ragland
- Individual Achievement, Trusteeship – Bill BussingDivision Recipients
- Individual Leadership – Jason Cullum
- Business/Organization Leadership – Soldier Dogs for Independence
- Project Leadership – Homeless Medical Respite ProgramSpecial Awards
- Outstanding Innovation – HeartSaver
- Community Collaboration – Jacobsville Join In!
- Sam Featherstone – Individual – Ashley Eich and Josie Kirsch
- Sam Featherstone – Project – Resurrection Catholic School First Grade
- Sam Featherstone – Business/Organization – Evansville Vanderburgh PublicLibrary – Paws for Tales
- Servant Leader – Greg Freyberger and Carrie Roelle
- Leader in Courage – Stacey Godbold
- Sportsmanship – Highland Challenger League
- Sara B. Davies Award – Judge Richard Young
- Willie Effie Thomas Diversity Award – Karen and Tammy Vaughn-Kajmowicz
- Winternheimer/LaMar Public Service Award – Kathryn Kornblum Zelle
- Shirley James “Greening the Community†Award – Mayor Lloyd Winnecke andOperation Hot Mess
- Lt. Col. Reginald Gibson Award – Watez Phelps
- Regional Impact – University of Southern Indiana
- Trusteeship – Abraham Brown
- Civic Engagement – Ron Romain
- Visionary – Dr. Steven BeckerRecognition for Individual Leadership
- Arts – Michael Martin
- Education – Cary Frisinger
- Government & Public Service – Tony Toopes
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- Health & Social Service – Lori and David Wassmer
- Neighborhood & Community – Barry JonesRecognition for Business/Organization Leadership
- Education – Optimal Rhythms – ACCESS Academy
- Government & Public Service – The City of Evansville Brownfields Corporation
- Health & Social Service – North Junior High School Chemo Buddies
- Neighborhood & Community – The Best Day Ever EvansvilleRecognition for Project Leadership
- Arts – ParksFest
- Education – Reel TV
- Environment – Youth Employment and Garden Market Programs, MemorialCommunity Development Corporation
- Government & Public Service – Evansville Police Department FoundationCitizen’s Academy
- Health & Social Service – SING – Stopping Incarceration for the Next Generation
- Neighborhood & Community – Chemo Buddies20 Years of Celebration
Begun in 1994 by Leadership Evansville, the annual Celebration of Leadership Awards has received more than 2,500 nominations and celebrated thousands of nominees for their contributions to our community. More than 10,000 people have attended COL since its inception, and a record 1,000 attended this year’s 20th Anniversary event.
About Leadership Evansville
Leadership Evansville was founded in 1976 by a group of future-thinking local leaders, whose original commitment to community-wide betterment remains unique and strong. Leadership Evansville brings together people with different talents, gifts and perspectives and transforms these individuals into leaders who embrace the concept of community trusteeship and the collaborative process. They help develop in them an understanding of how today’s leaders function and teaches them the skills to apply this knowledge in provided real life opportunities through practice and performance. These attitudes, skills and processes are taught to adults, youth, organizations, not-for-profits, businesses, educational institutions, neighborhood associations, churches and other leadership programs.
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Governor Pence to Keynote Jobs for America’s Graduates State Career Development Conference
Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will keynote the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) State Career Development Conference, where he will announce the JAG Indiana Outstanding Senior award winners. Details below.
Friday, March 13:
1:15 p.m. EDT – Governor Mike Pence to keynote the JAG State Career Development Conference
*Media are welcome to attend.
Ivy Tech Corporate College, Ballroom – Second Floor, 2820 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis
IS IT TRUE MARCH 13, 2015
IS IT TRUE that South Bend’s Mayor is a graduate of Harvard School of Business, has a degree in Finance and a Rhode Scholar? …South Bend’s General Fund balance as of December 31, 2014 was well over $29 million dollars? …City of Evansville General Fund is $307,000? …this means that South Bend has over 94 times the money then Evansville has in their General Fund?
IS IT TRUE that South Bend’s Park Funds are over $5 million dollar and the City of Evansville Park Funds is negative $355,000?
IS IT TRUE that the TIF funds in South Bend is over $54 million dollars and the City of Evansville is only $6.8 million. …that the total fund balances in South Bend is $178,000,000 and Evansville is only $71,000,000? …Evansville has added the amount of $8.4 million the City borrowed from Old National Banks TIF Funds?
IS IT TRUE that Evansville has about 12,000 more people then South Bend living within its border?
IS IT TRUE we congratulate the local GOP for attracting the State Republican Party Convention? …we hear that this convention may have been scheduled on the same week-end as the Seventh Day Adventists Convention? …we hope that downtown can provide ample parking and the city has enough Lodging for both Conventions?
IS IT TRUE earlier this week the CCO publisher put in a statement in the IIT section stateing that Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken campaign  have some organizational problems? …our message appears to have gotten to the powers that be in the Riecken camp? …we can say with certainty that it now seems that the Gail Riecken Mayoral campaign is doing the important things necessary to elect her Mayor of Evansville? …we look forward to an extremely competitive campaign between Gail Riecken and Mayor Lloyd Winnecke?
IS IT TRUE we have been watching with interest how our former will Mayor will perform as IVY TECH new Chancellor?  …we are pleased to report that Chancellor Weinzapfel performance  has been extremely impressive?  …we applauded his dedication, vision and efforts in taking IVY TECH to next level?  …we pledge to help Chancellor Weinzapfel to promote future events or projects he has planned for IVY TECH?