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House Dem leader questions amount of time into Bennett grade change

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TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath questioned the state inspector general Tuesday about the investigation of the “A-F” scandal involving Republican Tony Bennett, the former superintendent of public instruction.

In a letter sent Tuesday to Indiana Inspector General David Thomas, Pelath wants to know what has been uncovered in the two-month-long investigation into allegations Bennett improperly manipulated school grades prior to the 2012 election.

“Given the length of time that has elapsed, have you now developed a specific timetable for the completion of your investigative work?” Pelath wrote. “If so, when do you plan to issue any findings and conclusions?”

Pelath also requested Thomas share the timeline toward a final report, and, if there is no “specific” timetable or “tentative target dates,” asked what’s preventing progress on the investigation.

Bennett’s changes – which were not approved by the State Board of Education – boosted the grades of 165 schools, including a charter school in Indianapolis that had been held up by Bennett as being among the best in the state. That school was set to receive a “C.”

Bennett resigned in July as Florida’s state education chief after the grade changes were first uncovered. He maintained he’d done nothing wrong and has requested that Thomas confirm that.

Shepard Academy Expands; Informational Meeting Oct. 17

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The Randall T. Shepard Academy for Law and Social Justice will be expanding its offerings for 2014-15 to include ninth and tenth grade students, so that now all four high school grades will be represented in the unique half-day program that introduces students to topics around law, social justice, social values and American policy, as well as core honors curriculum areas of history and English.

 

Now in its fourth year, the program expansion is allowing 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to apply to be a part of the half-day classes for the 2014-15 school year.  An informational meeting for potential incoming students for 2014-15 is planned for October 17, at 6 p.m., in the Harrison High School Media Center.  While students can enter the program at any point betwee their freshman to junior years – the junior and senior year program is considered a two-year sequence.  Students in the program study at their home school half the day, and at the Shepard Academy at Harrison High School half the day.  Transportation to the program will be provided through the EVSC for EVSC students.  The program is open to students outside the corporation, as well, for students who can provide their own transportation.

 

In the program, students have the opportunity to hear a wide variety of guest speakers including former Chief Justice Randall Shepard, the Academy’s namesake.  They will engage in authentic field experiences, attend courts in session, volunteer in advocacy programs, participate in mentor programs with community leaders, among other opportunities.  Areas of study by grade include:

 

9th grade:   Leaders and Literature that Shape America
Credits:  English 9H, U.S. History H, Speech, State and Local Government

 

10th grade:  Leaders and Literature that Shape the World
Credits:  English 10H, Geography and History of the World H, African Studies, Asian Studies

 

11th grade:  Building Leaders through Composition, Discourse, and Oration
Credits:  AP Language and Composition, Advanced Speech CC,  Debate, Law Education, Social Justice CC,
Community Service, and Political Science

12th grade:  Building Leaders through the Critical Analysis of Politics, Economics, and Literature
Credits:  English 12 CC/AP; Government CC; Economics CC; Current Problems, Issues, and Events; International Relations

 

Brown Bag cancellation

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Due to a health emergency, the Brown Bag Series performance from the Shade Tree Players has been cancelled. Please join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at noon at the Arts Council located at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville for our next Brown Bag performance. There will be two performances in one! The Newburgh Dance Academy and Sean Holleran will split time in the gallery for our audience. If you have questions, please call (812) 422-2111.

2013 ‘Mole’ Awards Has Huge Turnout & Support for Honorees

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mole3Eight Mole Award Winners & Announcements Front-lined Event

By Scottie Thomas

On Monday, October 14th, 2013, City-County Observer hosted its Annual Mole Awards Luncheon to honor 8 individuals for their outstanding public policy and efforts to exhibit good public policy in our community.  The event was held at Tropicana Evansville in Walnut Room A & B with a sell out crowd that was represented by a cross-section of people of all political persuasion.  The Corporate Sponsor was Torian, Hofmann, Dillow & Flittner Insurance.

Pigeon Township Trustee Mary Hart, State Senator Vaneta Becker, City Councilman John Friend, Honorable Judge Brett Neimeier, Honorable Judge Wayne Trockman, Ben Trockman and Matthew Burkart were the seven individuals that received honors and their ‘Mole’ Award.

A surprise and special ‘Mole’ Award was given to President and City Councilwoman Connie Robinson for her outstanding leadership for Councilwomen this year.  The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Editor-in-Chief Joe Wallace.  The Invocation was performed by D-Patrick General Manager Tony Ricketts.

Wallace also made the major announcement that we will be carrying state legeslative news and videos of state committee and board meetings.

Wrapping up another season in good public policy, community happenings and local politics, City-County Observer had the huge turn out to honor those highlighted.

Additional Burglary Arrest

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DATE: October 15, 2013
SUBJECT: Area Business Break-Ins/Arrest
RELEASE NUMBER: 2014-NR-066(A)
CONTACT: Lt. Doug Daza
AUTHORITY: Sheriff Eric Williams

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a second person in connection with several burglaries to area businesses. Brick Bruce Phillips was arrested yesterday on a warrant for two counts of Burglary and two counts of Theft. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s detectives obtained the warrant following an investigation into burglaries that occurred at Mulzer’s Crushed Stone and United Minerals properties in Vanderburgh County. On October 8th, Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at the residence of Steven Vile and arrested him on similar charges.

The investigation by the Sheriff’s Office continued and Phillips was developed as a suspect. An interview of Phillips resulted in a confession to the crimes as well as an admission of participation in the theft from the Highland Baseball Club. Phillip’s cooperation led to the recovery of several off-road vehicles stolen from the Highland Baseball Club. Vile, while initially uncooperative, gave a statement to Sheriff’s detectives implicating himself and Phillips in the burglaries at Mulzer’s in both Vanderburgh and Warrick County, United Minerals and the theft from the Highland Baseball Club. Sheriff’s Detectives were able to recover more stolen property based on information provided by Vile.

Phillips is currently in the Vanderburgh County Detention Center on a $5,000/$50,000 cash/surety bond awaiting a court appearance.

Brick Phillips, 37 YOA, Henderson, KY
Burglary Class C Felony (2 Counts), Theft Class D Felony (2 Counts)

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For full details, view this message on the web.

Evansville Police to host Church Crisis training

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EPD PATCH 2012The Evansville Police Department will be hosting an 8 hour “Responding to Church Crisis” training course for area religious leaders. The training will be presented by Sgt. Darren Sroufe of the Evansville Police Department. Sgt. Sroufe also serves as a Police Chaplin.
Some of the topics discusssed will included Vulnerability Assessment, Staff Awareness, Crisis Communcation, Police Reponse, and Recovery After a Crisis.

The training will be held at the National Guard Armory on October 16th from 8:00am-4:00pm. The only cost to attend is a canned good to help the EPD “SWAT out Hunger”. All donations will go to the Tri-State Food Bank.

There is no requirement to pre-register.

For full details, view this message on the web.

Evansville man arrested for armed robbery

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Evansville Police have arrested the second suspect in an October 4th armed robbery case.
Shun Webster was arrested on Monday night and is in the Vanderburgh County Jail.
Police believe Webster and Bryan Lewis robbed Ricardo Irvine after Irvine gave the men a ride. Lewis is in custody on this robbery and the robbery/ shooting of Walter Ferguson.

Vanderburgh County Felony Charges

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Christopher McKinnon                    Theft-Class D Felony

 

Brandon Parker                    Dealing in Cocaine-Class A Felony

Possession of a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance-

Class A Misdemeanor

 

Dalton Swanson                    Criminal Confinement-Class B Felony

Intimidation-Class C Felony

Criminal Mischief-Class B  Misdemeanor

 

Steven Vile                             Burglary-Class B Felonies (Two Counts)

Theft-Class D Felonies (Two Counts)

 

Terry Hanna                          Intimidation-Class D Felonies (Three Counts)

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanors (Two Counts)

Failure to Stop after Accident Resulting in Non-Vehicle Damage-Class B

Misdemeanors (Two Counts)

Failure to Stop after Accident Resulting in Damage to Unattended

Vehicle-Class B Misdemeanor

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Class C Misdemeanor

 

Arthur Jones IV                    Attempted Murder-Class A Felony

Attempted Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury- Class A 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 considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

 

Law Enforcement Raised $13,962 to Benefit Special Olympics Indiana

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Local Law Enforcement Officers from around Indiana participated in the annual Tip-A-Cop Day that raised $13,962. The grand total is expected to rise to more than $15,000 as two restaurants have yet to report their totals.

Who: Special Olympics Indiana (SOIN), local Law Enforcement Torch Run officers, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (Red Robin International, Inc.), Plainfield Police Department, Porter County Sheriff’s Office, Schererville Police Department and multiple Indiana State Police Districts

What: Local law enforcement traded in their handcuffs and badges for gourmet burgers and aprons at Red Robin® restaurants in Indiana as part of the national Tip-A-Cop event benefitting Special Olympics. Law enforcement across the U.S. helped collect tips and serve Red Robin restaurant guests from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: All ten Indiana Red Robin® restaurants. Special Olympics Indiana was excited to have the Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Douglas G. Carter participate at the Clay Terrace location. (SEE ATTACHED PHOTO OF SUPERINTENDENT CARTER AND GUESTS)
(Locations: Carmel, Carmel-Clay Terrace, Fort Wayne, Noblesville, Plainfield, Evansville, Mishawaka, Valparaiso, Schererville, Merrillville-Hobart)

Event Day Results: Officers raised a grand total of $13,962 across the state in one day. The grand total is expected to rise to more than $15,000 as two restaurants have yet to report their totals.

ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA
Special Olympics Indiana is a not-for-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in more than 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, reaching more than 11,000 athletes across Indiana. Special Olympics Indiana is part of the international network of accredited Special Olympics Programs that reaches nearly 4 million athletes with intellectual disabilities worldwide.

ABOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
Tip-A-Cop® is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) campaign. LETR, which includes an international series of relay runs and special events like Tip-A-Cop®, is presented by more than 144,000 law enforcement officers worldwide to help raise money and public awareness for Special Olympics. LETR is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics through which funds raised go directly to local programs in states or countries where the funds are generated.

CONTACT:
Duchess Adjei, PR & Marketing
Special Olympics Indiana
317-260-9553
dadjei@soindiana.org

Stephanie Stewart, Community Partnerships (LETR)
Special Olympics Indiana
317-508-2373
sstewart@soindiana.org

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