IS IT TRUE? October 8, 2011

IS IT TRUE that the well known Republican that we wrote of that is strongly considering endorsing Democratic candidate Rick Davis for Mayor of Evansville may be revealed as early as tomorrow?…that this endorsement if or when it comes is very likely to have some legacy reasons published to explain the endorsement?…that such cross ideological endorsements seldom happen and always give cause to think?

IS IT TRUE that there is a movement within the Evansville City Council to issue a formal invitation to the president and CEO of Vectren Corporation, Mr. Carl Chapman to come before the Council to explain exactly how Vectren arrives at its rate structure?…that Mr. Chapman very publicly offered to send speakers to civic organizations of over 10 people and for him to back up his words by speaking before the most civic of local organizations will set a great example for his employees who will most certainly be accepting invitations to speak at our local Kiwanis, Optimists, and neighborhood associations over the near term?…that Vectren actually has always offered speakers but that is only known to those who have read over most of their website?…that the people who request speakers for civic organizations probably should know that already but we bet that many don’t?…that Vectren could have been reaching out to these people aggressively all along but they probably didn’t?…that open and honest communication coming from all directions is a good thing and that the CCO encourages this kind of dialog on a continual basis?

IS IT TRUE that the petition efforts of City Councilman John Friend and 2nd Ward Candidate for City Council E. Lon Walters are reported to be exceeding expectations?…that there are over 30 groups and individuals collecting signatures?…that a worker at one location where signatures are being gathered reports that about 90% of those offered the opportunity to sign are doing so enthusiastically?…that the only notable group that is declining the opportunity to sign are employees of Vectren who are all afraid of being fired if they have their name on the petition?…that they should first know that freedom of expression is protected and that Vectren really needs its valued employees so their signatures should never even be an issue as long as they continue to do a good job?…that the CCO does understand how fear can be a motivator to inaction even when it is fear that is self generated?

IS IT TRUE that a first significant installation of an energy management system designed and patented by an Indiana business took place this past week?…that this installation is an enabling technology that establishes this business as a gatekeeper in the alternative energy sector?…that if you want to use wind energy when the wind is not blowing or solar energy when the sun is not shining that this company’s product will help you to do that?…that this business has not gotten even one stimulus dollar?…that the people who had the foresight and fortitude to invest in this business during the last two years may be very well rewarded with Venture Capital rates of return in the near future?…that this could have been an Evansville business if a local firm had been available to have made what will be viewed as a small investment when this all plays out?…that some Evansville money and some Evansville brainpower is certainly part of the force behind this business?…that there will be more official news in the next couple of weeks?