Tax bills will be mailed out April 17th  which is still ahead of schedule. That should give everyone enough time to pay before the deadline of May 11th J
Pet of the Week
Meet Phoenix, a young black Lab mix! This sweet boy is only 10 months old, adopted from VHS and then returned for getting too big. He is successfully crate-trained and received a GREEN on his temperament test, which is the best score possible. It means he’d do great with kids of any age! Phoenix is partially housetrained, and knows basic commands already. He’d do well in an active family. Take Phoenix home TODAY neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines for only $100 with approved application! Download one at www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563!P
BoDeans Coming To Evansville
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 AT 7:00 PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 3 AT 12:00 PM.
BoDeans will make a stop at Evansville’s Victory Theatre May 2, 2015. Tickets start at $25 and go on sale April 3, 2015 at 10 AM.
Long known as one of the best live acts in the business, BoDeans continue to tour year round and deliver amazing, high energy, performances. “I realized some time ago that the key to the BoDeans identity is the fans’ connection to our music — nowhere is that more evident or rewarding as when we come together live. We love to connect with fans who have supported us for so long and brought us so much inspiration.” said Kurt Neumann, the band’s founder and frontman, “We will continue to play as long as they continue to come out and sing along.”
Chart topping songs like “Fadeaway”, “Only Love,” and “Dreams” won them Rolling Stone’s readers poll for Best New American Band in 1987. They were part of a small contingent of bands that inspired a new radio format known as Adult Alternative, Album Rock-Triple A. Their reputation for delivering a dynamic live show
garnered support slots with U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, George Thorogood, The Pretenders, David Bowie, and appearances at Farm Aid, Summerfest, and ACL, among others.
In the 20+ years that followed the release of Love & Sex & Hope & Dreams, the band released several albums which embody songs played heavily at radio, in tv shows, and movies and defined a sound that a generation embraced-songs like “Good Things,” “You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” “If It Makes You,” “Closer to Free”, “Stay,” “American,” and, “All the World,” which was recently featured on CMT.
BoDeans now reside in that small group of bands that have managed to survive the ups and downs of the industry, remaining true to their sound and their style, for nearly 30 years. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum has them permanently displayed as part of their Midwest Artists exhibit.
In 2012, BoDeans released American Made, their 11th studio record, which finds the group embracing their heartland roots and celebrating the American spirit. That year, they also released the double live CD Amped Across America which was recorded during the summer/fall of 2012.
Summer 2013 marked the return of legendary drummer, Kenny Aronoff, who has played with the band both live and in the studio off and on since the mid 80’s. Many of the band’s biggest hits feature Kenny on the drums with longtime bassist Ryan Bowman, David Duffy on fiddle and mandolin, Stefano Intelisano on the keyboard and accordion, and Sam Hawksley with the acoustic guitar and vocals. The team joins Kurt and Kenny on the road and in the studio with a new record due out 2014.
Ambiguous probation condition leads to reversal of violation finding
Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the revocation of a woman’s probation after two judges ruled the probation condition at issue is ambiguous regarding whether and when she had to report an arrest while on probation for a charge that allegedly occurred before the probation began.
Jacqueline Jackson was on probation in February 2014 after pleading guilty in 2012 to neglect of a dependent. While on probation, she was arrested and charged with having committed child molesting in January 2012, before she was sentenced and placed on probation for the neglect of dependent charge.
One condition of her probation says that ““Violation of any law (city, state, or federal) is a violation of your probation; within forty-eight (48) hours of being arrested or charged with a new criminal offense, you must contact your Probation Officer.†Jackson did not notify her probation officer until 30 days after her arrest.
The trial court revoked her probation and ordered her to serve time in the Department of Correction.
Jackson contended that she was only required to notify her probation officer of any arrests arising from criminal offenses she committed during the probationary term; the state believed the probation condition required her to notify her probation officer within 48 hours of being arrested regardless of when the alleged offense occurred.
The majority in Jacqueline A. Jackson v. State of Indiana, 34A04-1409-CR-455, agreed with Jackson that the probation condition is ambiguous and the use of the semicolon means the two independent clauses are closely related. The clauses would be unrelated if they had been separated by a period, Judge Edward Najam noted.
“It seems illogical for the conditions of a probation order to relate back to conduct that occurred prior to the order. Nevertheless, the condition could have been unambiguously written to require that Jackson report any arrest, even an arrest based on an ‘old criminal offense’ that first manifests itself during the probationary period. But it was not,†Najam wrote.
Judge Cale Bradford dissented based on his interpretation that the language of the condition creates two independent duties and thus, Jackson was required to report her new arrest within 48 hours to her probation officer. Jackson’s probation was revoked based on her delay in notifying her probation officer, Bradford wrote, not the new arrest. Thus, the state presented sufficient evidence she violated her probation.
IS IT TRUE APRIL 1, 2015
IS IT TRUE that it Governor Mike Pence has really been treading water these past few days trying to justify the legislators passage of the recent discrimination measures in the “Religious Freedom Restoration Actâ€?  …we are pleased that many Corporate Executives, public officials, celebrities, ordinary citizens and just about everybody has expressed their displeasure with the law?  …that Governor Pence has embarrassed every Hoosier citizens for pushing to pass this law?  … we hope that steps will be taken by the end of the week to take corrective action?  …the CCO says; “shame on you Governor”?
IS IT TRUE that yesterday, the Redevelopment Commission meeting turned into a “jump on†Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave event? …the local union boss, fellow ERC Board members and the Mayors Chief of Staff attacked Ms. Musgrave reasonable remarks and questions concerning the Motel deal at every turn?
IS IT TRUE that ERC Board member Mike Schopmeyer, a Winnecke appointee was correct when he said, “We’re being politicized at this event today, and that’s unfortunateâ€? …Schopmeyer, Mayors Chief of Staff , Chairman of the ERC and the union boss indeed politicized the meeting when that didn’t address Mrs. Musgraves reasonable financial questions about the downtown Hotel project?
IS IT TRUE that Musgrave’s questions and her insistence to get answers before voting were right on target?  …her questions related to the $3.6 million loan from county government and the visitors bureau were also relevant and of major importance?  …she made a reasonable request for a one week delay in order for City Council get answers concerning this $3.6 million loan? …she was rebuffed at every turn?
IS IT TRUE that three City Council members — President-Dan Adams, D-At-Large, Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley, D-3rd Ward and 2nd Ward Missy Mosby attended the Redevelopment Commission meeting yesterday? …Adams and Brinkerhoff -Riley joined Musgrave in seeking the one-week delay? …the Mayors political puppet, Councilwoman Missy Mosby, D-2nd Ward urged the panel to pass the development agreement without delay? ….Mosby of course, sat through Mondays City Council meeting without asking one single question?  … most people didn’t even realize that she was in attendance?
IS IT TRUE that Missy Mosby not only refused to participate in the recent 2nd Ward discussion on CCO and Woods and Woods Tri-State Voices TV show, then misrepresented that she had only been given 48 hour notice when there is proof that she was notified ONE FULL WEEK in advance? …that the real truth that Ms. Mosby was given alternate dates by the show co-host and was even offered her choice of other dates for the taping? Once, again, Missy failed to be honest to the voters of the 2nd Ward and we are preparing to provide our readers with E-mails and text messages that shall show her unwillingness to discuss the issues of the 2nd Ward?
FOOTNOTE: PLEASE TAKE TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE ON TODAYS READERS POLL QUESTION.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Holly’s House, a local child and adult victim advocacy center, has announced activities in conjunction with National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The 4th Annual celebration of “Hat’s Off to Holly’s House†will be held on April 10th and the “Blue Jeans for Prevention†program will also be highlighted during April. Details for both events can be found at www.hollyshouse.org
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Holly’s House encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Southwest Indiana a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help promote children’s social and emotional well-being and prevent child maltreatment within families and communities. Research shows that when parents possess six protective factors, the risk for neglect and abuse diminish and optimal outcomes for children, youth, and families are promoted. The six protective factors are:
- Nurturing and attachment
- Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development
- Parental resilience
- Social connections
- Concrete supports for parents
- Social and emotional developmental well-being
“April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children,†said Sidney Hardgrave, Executive Director for Holly’s House. “Everyone’s participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child maltreatment and promote optimal child development.â€
In support of these efforts, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, its Child Welfare Information Gateway, the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, and the Center for the Study of Social Policy – Strengthening Families have created Making Meaningful Connections 2015 Resource Guide. The guide, designed for service providers who work throughout the community to strengthen families, is available on Information Gateway’s website:https://childwelfare.com/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resource-guide/ For more information about child abuse prevention programs and activities during the month of April, and throughout the year, contact Holly’s House at (812) 437-7233, or visit www.hollyshouse.org.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
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 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, March 30, 2015
Casey Hemingway    Burglary-Level 4 Felony
Theft-Class A Misdemeanor
Joshua Jacobs               Operating a Motor Vehicle after Forfeiture of License for Life-Level 5 Felony
Thomas White            Theft-Level 6 Felony
John Martin Jr               Theft-Level 6 Felony
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License-Class C
Misdemeanor
Melvin Wilson         Criminal Confinement-Level 5 Felony
Strangulation-Level 6 Felony
Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony
Interference with the Reporting of a Crime-Class A Misdemeanor
Michael Jews   Performing Sexual Conduct in the Presence of a Minor-Level 6 Felony
Jeffrey Beard    Criminal Confinement-Level 6 Felony
Battery-Class B Misdemeanor
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
VCSO and EPD Receive Rural Roadway Enforcement Grant
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- The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership (which consists of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department) will be participating in Indiana’s 2015 Rural Demonstration Project (RDP). The RDP is a campaign aimed at increasing seat belt usage in rural communities. The campaign begins on Sunday, April 5 and runs through Saturday, April 25. During this three-week period, 21 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state will increase high visibility seat belt patrols.
According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), approximately 460 Hoosiers were killed on rural roadways in 2014; almost 64 percent of the state’s total traffic fatalities last year. Statistics show that Americans driving or riding on rural roadways face a much greater risk of being injured or killed than those driving or riding in urban or suburban areas.
During the RDP, sheriff’s deputies and police officers will be looking for unrestrained motorists in all vehicles, including pickup trucks. ICJI research shows pickup truck drivers and their occupants account for the lowest percentage of restraint use in the state – with a 79.2 percent seat belt usage rate (among pickup truck drivers) compared to 93 percent seat belt usage rate among motorists in passenger motor vehicles.
“The purpose of high visibility enforcement patrols is to deter risky driving behaviors that pose dangerous consequences both for the driver and other motorists,†said Sheriff Dave Wedding. “It is critical that we continue to focus on educating pickup truck drivers as well as younger drivers about the importance of seat belt usage. Both of these groups are statistically the least likely to buckle up and therefore the most likely to suffer injuries that could otherwise have been prevented.â€
The Rural Demonstration Project (RDP) is an annual traffic safety effort made possible through federal highway safety funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). Law enforcement officers in several areas throughout the state will concentrate seat belt enforcement efforts in 19 Indiana counties found to have a high percentage of unrestrained fatalities.
Pictured above: Scott Township Fire Department and VCSO wait for a wrecker to arrive at the scene of a 2012 crash on Old State Road. The driver was wearing his seatbelt and escaped serious injury.
Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records
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EPD Activity Report
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