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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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nick hermanBelow is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, October 03, 2013.

Kenneth Bush                   Domestic Battery-Class D Felony

Robert Dillard                   Theft-Class D Felony

Unlawful Possession or Use of a Legend Drug-Class D Felony

Samantha Greer               Neglect of a Dependent-Class D Felony

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Class C Misdemeanor

James Reed                        Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance-Class D Felony

Possession of a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance-

Class A Misdemeanor

                                                Possessing a Look-A –Like Substance-Class C Misdemeanor

Bradley Wood                   Possession of Methamphetamine-Class D Felony

Theft-Class D Felony

Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Conviction)

                                                Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor

(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement)

Carmon Vincent III          Possession of Methamphetamine-Class D Felony

Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance-Class D Felony

Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

Charles Dickens would be better than “fighting like the dickens”

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Dickens

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way – in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.”

Fall Taxes

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Vanderburgh_County_in_sealTaxpayers may begin paying their fall taxes at Old National Bank beginning today. The deadline for paying taxes is November 12thbeing as November 11th is a holiday. Taxpayers may also pay at the Treasurer’s office or on line.

EVSC Media Opportunity

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EVSCWhat: First Jacob’s Wish Fund Recipient Announced

When:  Friday, October 4 at 9 a.m.

Where: Glenwood Leadership Academy, 901 Sweetser Avenue

Background:

The Jacob Andrew Schriber Ball Wish Fund was established in spring of 2013, when Jacob Ball passed away at the young age of 12. This EVSC Foundation fund was established to grant wishes of EVSC special education teachers to give their students experiences that give them joy while they learn useful life skills.

Maryellen Lewis, special education teacher at Glenwood Leadership Academy, is the first teacher who had her “wish” granted.  Her desire was to have a way to provide stress release and stimulation for students in her class, who often exhibit movements of bouncing, jumping, leaping, twirling, and spinning. Trips to businesses offering the inflatable equipment have always been enjoyed by the students.  While taking a trip to do this is great, Mrs. Lewis thought having similar equipment in her classroom would enable students to enjoy the sensation continuously.

She said that Jacob, whom the fund is named for and who was a student in her class, “loved bouncing and even just sitting on the trampoline, so these items remind us of his enjoyment each time they are used.”

Individuals wishing to donate to the Jacob Andrew Schriber Ball Wish Fund may do so by credit card at www.evscfoundation.org and click on donate; or send a check to EVSC Foundation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713.

Contacts at the event:  Teacher Maryellen Lewis; and Gayle Kiesel, executive director of development for the EVSC.

IS IT TRUE October 4, 2013

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Live Long and Prosper
Live Long and Prosper

IS IT TRUE October 4, 2013

IS IT TRUE Leadership Evansville has concluded 32 public sessions and spent in the neighborhood of $20,000 taxpayer dollars?…this has all been done in a quest to identify what the people of Evansville think needs to be done to make Evansville a better place to live?…to their credit Leadership Evansville has successfully attracted over 1,000 participants to these meetings?…the dominant age of the participants is under 18 years old with some being as young as 5 years old?…after all of this time, money, and youthful collaboration the top three action items to come from this effort are “healthy green spaces”, “a vibrant core”, and “enhancing experiences”?…while it is admirable to put in such an extended effort the output is quite touchy feely and will mean vastly different things to different people?…these initiatives seem more like a travel agents brochure for a cruise or a visit to some far off exotic location?…it is expected that if 100 people were asked to precisely define what any of these three initiatives mean to them it is highly probably that 100 different answers would be offered?…

IS IT TRUE that vibrant is defined as “full of energy and enthusiasm” and core is defined as “the central or most important part of something?…when you combine these terms vibrant core must mean “the most important part of Evansville being full of energy and enthusiasm”?…while this sounds cool it is pretty hard to really put specific actions in place to achieve such an undefined thing?…the other two initiatives are equally as disparate (def: things that are so unlike there is no basis for comparison) as the vibrant core initiative that being able to define or measure steps toward the goal is as impossible as getting John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi to agree on what the nation should do?…wanting something that can’t be agreed upon, defined, or measured with precision is not a constructive exercise but we are sure everyone felt good when it concluded?

IS IT TRUE it is almost mystifying how such a group would not come up with initiatives like exemplary infrastructure, high skill jobs that pay well, and world class public education?…these kinds of initiatives are the details that lead to things like broad things like “vibrant core” that are impossible to define?…that it what happens when the K-12 crowd is put in charge of setting the agenda?…all due respect to the people who worked hard on this but a general initiative like “Evansville needs to be more like Disneyland” would have been as useful as what came from the process?…pursuing things like “vibrant core” without drilling down to the next level where the age old problems like infrastructure, jobs, and education is simply a smiley face diversion to working on Evansville’s real issues that have lead to a “spiritless core”?…spiritless, sleepy, lifeless, cavernous, etc, are antonyms of vibrant and all still define the state of downtown Evansville?…the real question is whether “core” really means downtown or something different to different people?

IS IT TRUE that it is now the 3rd day of the government shutdown and the sun is still rising, life is still happening, and the FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCOLYPSE (Boehner, Pelosi, Reid, and Obama) are still acting like petulant children who think the world revolves around the breaths they take?…these four and several other members of Congress need to spend the weekend watching Star Trek reruns?…Mr. Spock got it right when he said “THE NEEDS OF THE MANY OUTWEIGH THE NEEDS OF THE FEW OR THE ONE”?…the question is what means few?…few could be the FOUR, or it could in the scope of the entire United States mean the 10 Million?…either way it is a better way to live than being selfish and arrogant?…we support the spirit of Mr. Spock for President?

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT_10.03.2013

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EPD PATCH 2012

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Pet Of The Week-Screech

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Screech Powers  – What’s up guys, it’s Screech! He is part of the “Saved by the Bell” litter of kittens. They arrived here as an unwanted litter from a family pet when they were tiny babies. Now, they are five months old. Screech has grown up here at the shelter, and he can only imagine what it’s like to have a family of his own who can give him love & attention 24 hours a day. Don’t you have room on your sofa for one more feline friend who needs you, and who doesn’t need to spend his six-month birthday in the shelter? Screech can go home with you today for $50 neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. You’d also get 30 days of free pet health insurance for him.

 

www.vhslifesaver.org

 

Amanda Bienhaus

Public Relations, Media, and Special Events

Vanderburgh Humane Society

(812) 426-2563 ext. 211

a.bienhaus@vhslifesaver.org

 

Kennedy Space Center

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex remains open during its regular operating hours even with the government shutdown.

Your General Admission to the Visitor Complex includes:

Our vision: A World Without Breast Cancer

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THANK YOU TRI-STATE!
We would like to thank everyone that came out to the 2013 Race for the Cure on Saturday!  Your support

means that thousands of local uninsured and underinsured men and women will continue to receive vital preventative care and treatment for breast cancer!  We are so thankful for our community and the support that we receive from you each and every year.

We would also like to thank all of our phenomenal volunteers that made Saturday such a huge success!  So many of our volunteers sacrifice time away from their families for much of the year to make sure that ONE SPECIAL DAY is memorable for so many.  Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed and you hold a special place in our hearts for your efforts.

What did you think of CHARIZMA?
We were so fortunate to have Charizma come down from Chicago for this year’s race and want to know if you want us to bring them back next year?  Please send an e-mail to info@komenevansville.org and tell us what you thought of them.  Please use CHARIZMA in the subject line of your e-mail.

Chemo Buddies Cruise In & Lawn Party-   October 5
Chemo Buddies Fundraiser sponsored by BestOne on Saturday, October 5 at OHA.  More…

Bark for the Cure – October 13
The Evansville Tri-­‐State Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will be holding its very first Bark for the Cure® on Sunday, October 13 at Angel Mounds. More…

Zumba Party in Pink – October 13
Zumba instructor Cindy Dale will be hosting a Zumba ‘Party in Pink’ on October 13th from 1:30-3:30 at the C.K. Newsome Gym on Walnut Street in Downtown Evansville. More information to come as the date approaches!

Wacoal Fit Events – October 9 & 22
Wacoal Fit for the Cure is October 9 at Macy’s and October 22 at Dillards.  We need volunteers to assist with registration in the stores.  Please e-mail us at info@komenevansville.org if you can help out.

Grant Writing Workshop – October 15
We will be hosting a Grant Writing Workshop on October 15 from 1:30-4:00pm in the Browning Room at Central Library.  Anyone interested in applying for a Komen grant, whether they have applied in the past or not, is requested to attend.  We will cover the fundamentals of grant writing as well as how to apply for our grants specifically.  We will post our Request for Application as soon as it is available.

Kick it for the Cure – October 19
Kick it for the Cure with the UE Men’s Soccer Team on Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 pm against Missouri State.  All survivors will receive free entrance and we hope you will join us for a half-time recognition.  A silent auction of sports memorabilia and team jerseys will also take place.

Promise Half Marathon & Relay – October 20
The Memorial Peoria Affiliate is hosting a Promise Half Marathon & Relay for the very first time on Saturday, October 20.  If anyone registers and/or fundraises from our area, our Affiliate will receive those funds!  More information to come as the date approaches!

Golf for the Cure – October 23 
$75 per golfer or $300 for a foursome.  Lunch & Registration will begin at 11am with a 12pm Shotgun Start.  Click here for the REGISTRATION FORM

Surviving with Style Show – November 5
This year’s Style Show will be held on Tuesday, November 5th.  Mark Your calendars!!

Ultimate Fit T-Shirts
Hollaway Sportswear Dry-Excelâ„¢ Fresh Micro-Interlock in Mens & Ladies Engineered Fit Sizes.  Ladies Shirts are in stock, Men’s are Pre-Order.   Shirts sell for $30 and $5 from every shirt sold will be donated to the local Affiliate.  Shirts are available at Ultimate Fit, 1308 S Green River Road, Evansville, IN  47715

Energizing Indiana partners with Evansville Tri-State Affiliate for donation!
Sign up for a FREE energy assessment of your home by using the special link below and our Komen Affiliate will receive $25!  Help yourself and help Komen too!   Click here to sign up. You can register on Race day as well!

Ongoing Activities

Passionately Pink for the Cure

Rally for the Cure

Volunteer Opportunities
Wacoal Fit for the Cure is October 9 at Macy’s and October 22 at Dillards.  We need volunteers to assist with registration in the stores.  Please e-mail us at info@komenevansville.org if you are available to help.

Educational Opportunities
We are hosting a Grant Writing Workshop on October 15 from 1:30-4:00pm in the Browning Room at Central Library.  Please e-mail us atinfo@komenevansville.org for more information.

News From National

Did you know…
At the current rate, about 5.8 million cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. over the next 25 years– and nearly 1 million people could die.

A Tale of Two Cities: Winnecke vows to “fight like the dickens” By: Brad Linzy

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A Tale of Two Cities: Winnecke vows to “fight like the dickens”
By: Brad Linzy

In a recent statement to an Indianapolis radio show, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke said his Administration would “fight like the dickens” to bring a proposed 4-year IU Medical School to downtown Evansville.

In his statement, Winnecke suggested he would fight both developers without and developers within the City of Evansville who want the med school built anywhere but downtown. “We are in the early stages of putting together what we think will be a dynamite plan for downtown,” Winnecke said, “and we know that we will be competing with developers who will want it in another county. We know we will compete against developers who will want it in other parts of the city, but we’re gonna fight like the dickens to get it right downtown.”

The Mayor’s remarks follow a trend of politicians supporting downtown growth in Evansville by pumping millions into downtown projects. The Ford Center, the Loft developments, Front Door Pride, and now the new convention hotel are just a few examples of this trend.

According to statements released by several City Council members, a majority of them also support a downtown IU development, although it is unclear how many would support a development in another part of the city.

John Friend, a Councilman from Ward 5, the most remote Ward in relation to downtown, has publicly stated support for a downtown development, but has also expressed reservations, “I think we should keep our options open as much as possible. We don’t know what [IU] are looking for exactly. We do know they’ll probably want access to teaching beds.”

Dan McGinn, the Councilman from Ward 1, also represents a remote ward with relation to downtown. He could not be reached for comment.

Ward 3 is the home to three of the proposed sites for the IU medical school (Roberts Stadium, Evansville State Hospital, and Old North High School). Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley, the Councilwoman from Ward 3 is adamant about finding out more about what IU wants. “We really need feedback from IU, because we haven’t asked. Warrick County has an active committee and they’re getting information somehow. We’re behind,” said Brinkerhoff-Riley.

She also thought the idea of pitching the Roberts Stadium site had merit and could reinvigorate the Boeke area. “Roberts would be a great site,” she said. “It’s an idea that eliminates a lot of problems. It’s already razed for development. It doesn’t put it on the tax rolls, but the dog park wouldn’t have done that anyway. At the Roberts location it bridges east and west. Boeke could be a Broadripple type development in the future with the right planning. East side has stretched out so much Roberts Stadium might be a perfect bridge.”

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