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THE REASONS FOR THE SEASON

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GAVEL GAMUT

By Jim Redwine

www.jamesmredwine.com

(Week of 29 December 2025)

THE REASONS FOR THE SEASON

Clark Griswold is a Christmas everyman. He is to a family Christmas reunion what Oedipus was to reunions with his father, whom he kills, and his mother, whom he marries. Both Oedipus and Clark performed well intentioned acts which resulted in disasters. That illustrates one of the main problems for all writers after the Classical Age of Greece. Such playwrites and philosophers as Sophocles already wrote 2,500 years ago the plots the rest of us just keep repeating in different formats, such as this Gavel Gamut column.

As for the hapless Clark Griswold, all he wants is to provide his family with “A good ‘ole family Christmas” and fate punishes his every move. By the end of the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation movie (1989), Clark has destroyed his and his neighbor’s homes, has enabled the explosion of a public sewer and the kidnapping of his boss by Clark’s idiot cousin. All-in-all, Clark’s nostalgic yearnings turn out to be just what many lovers of the Christmas season secretly dread is bound to be a fait accompli, no matter how hard they try to put the perfect bow on the Christmas family holiday.

At our home in our isolated prairie cabin, Peg makes sure we do not succumb to the vanities of a Perfect Family Christmas. She is forever hopeful and positive about what makes each season bright. She starts decorating for Christmas as soon as the pilgrim and turkey touches are put away even though nobody but she and I ever see even one of the “twinkling little lights” at JPeg Osage Ranch. Then she will begin orchestrating storing the Santa Clauses, etc., for 2026 before we finish our glasses of New Year’s champagne.

However, as Clark Griswold explains while he is standing among the ashes of his Christmas tree that burned up when his drunken Uncle Louis lit his cigar, Christmas means something different to everyone. It is not truly about presents and decorations but:

“The most enjoyable traditions of the season are best enjoyed

in the warm embrace of kith and kin.”

This is so even if there is geographical distance between us and our friends and family members.

Clark is right, even if it took a few disasters for him to realize what is truly important, and not just at Christmas. So, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to and from our family to yours, Gentle Readers!

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Fishers realtor Catherine Torzewski becomes latest candidate in open Indiana Senate race

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BY: , INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Fishers-area realtor and small business owner Catherine Torzewski is the latest candidate to enter the race for central Indiana’s Senate District 31 seat.

Torzewski, a Democrat, announced Monday her plans to run for the politically competitive district that spans the northeastern corner of Indianapolis and parts of Fishers in Hamilton County. 

The seat is currently held by Sen. Kyle Walker, R-Lawrence, who announced earlier this month that he will not seek a second term.

Torzewski is the latest candidate — and second Democrat — to announce a run for the open seat. 

Last week, term-limited Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal said he would seek the District 31 seat, setting up an early contest in one of the state’s few closely divided Senate districts.

On the Republican side, Hamilton Southeastern School Board President Juanita Albright has announced her plans to run and  and Fishers City Councilor Tiffanie Ditlevson formed the exploratory committee.

Torzewski said her platform is focused on public education, safety and less political division.

“Voters in Senate district 31 are tired of the polarizing politics. They want lawmakers to get back to Hoosier values, values that prioritize public school funding, safety, and a comfortable life for all,” she said in a statement announcing her candidacy. “I’m committed to a different kind of politics, one that is transparent and authentic. I’m raising my kids here, I’m doing business here, my friends and family all live here. Indiana is home, and I want to make it the best place it possibly can be.”

Torzewski grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and attended Saint Simon Catholic School and Scecina Memorial High School, according to her campaign release. Her mother worked as a local librarian and her father was a Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 union member. Torzewski credited her upbringing with “forming her sense of community and pride.”

She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2005 and now works as a central Indiana Realtor. She also owns a small business that focuses on investment properties and is active with the MIBOR Association, serving on committees and participating in the organization’s Real Estate Academy of Leadership.

Torzewski additionally serves on the Lawrence Township School Foundation Board and volunteers with a local Moms Demand Action chapter, where she advocates for policies like safe firearm storage and the Jake Laird Law.

She has also worked on political campaigns in both Marion and Hamilton counties, including Democrat Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn’s 2024 reelection campaign and the 2023 Fishers City Council campaign for Howard Stevenson, also a Democrat.

 

Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County will hold an executiveMeeting

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Notice of Executive Session

The Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County will hold an executive session on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 309 at 501 Main Street, Evansville, Indiana 47708. The Board will meet pursuant to I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4) to interview and negotiate with industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial prospects by a governing body

DEATH REPORT LIST

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WEEKLY DEATH REPORT NOV 24 TO NOV 30, 2025

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Aces to Open MVC Home Slate Against Murray State

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Monday, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team returns to Meeks Family Fieldhouse to open the MVC home slate, hosting the Murray State Racers. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.

Series History   
– Monday marks the 44th meeting between Evansville and Murray State
– Murray State leads the series 28-15
– The Racers also lead the series in Evansville, 13-5
– Evansville is looking for their first win in the series since January 27, 2023, a 75-67 win in Evansville

Scoring in Bunches
– Camryn Runner notched her third 20-plus point scoring performance against Dayton on December 21, scoring 22 points
– Runner went 12-for-13 from the free throw line against the Flyers and now leads the Valley in both free throws made (67) and free throw attempts (86)
– Runner also ranks among national leaders at the charity stripe, ranking 13th in attempts and free throws made
– At 16.2 PPG, Runner is tied for fifth in the Valley in scoring

Hitting Her Stride
– Elle Snyder has established herself as a staple in the Aces’ Starting 5 as a sophomore, starting each of the last 10 games
– Snyder leads the team in rebounding at 6.2 per game, ranking 13th in the MVC
– Snyder has snagged nine or more rebounds on four occasions, including a high-water mark of 11 in the season opener at SEMO
– On Sunday’s game at Dayton, Snyder scored a season-high 10 points, seven of which came in the first quarter

KIRTON, STEAD LEAD THUNDERBOLTS TO 4-1 WIN OVER STORM

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Moline, Ill.:  Behind a 3-point night from Scott Kirton and another stellar showing between the pipes from Kristian Stead, the Thunderbolts defeated the Storm 4-1 in Quad City, picking up 3 out of 4 standings points on the weekend.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game at Ford Center will be on Wednesday, December 31st against the Birmingham Bulls at 7:00pm CT.
                Adam Manji started the game in net for the Thunderbolts and played very well, stopping all 8 shots faced in the first half of the first period, however he was forced to leave the game due to injury and Stead took over in relief.  At 18:57, the Thunderbolts capitalized on a 2-on-1 rush to take the opening lead as Matt Hobbs fed Myles Abbate for a quick wrist shot past Storm goaltender Luke Lush.  Early in the second period, the Thunderbolts got a lucky break as a steep-angled shot off the rush by Kirton somehow got through Lush at 3:38 to make it 2-0 Evansville.  4:35 into the third period, Evansville made it 3-0 on a delayed Storm penalty as Matt Clark scored his first goal as a Thunderbolt, assisted by Kirton and Dilan Peters.  Kirton added another goal into an empty Storm net with 2:16 remaining, assisted by Tyson Gilmour and Evan Miller to extend the Thunderbolts lead to 4-0.  Unfortunately, the shutout bid was spoiled with 1:08 remaining as Savva Smirnov scored a power play goal for Quad City, finishing the score at 4-1.
                Kirton led the way with two goals and an assist while Clark and Abbate scored one goal each.  In goal, Stead stopped 32 of 33 shots on goal for his 12th win of the season, while Manji stopped all 8 shots faced in the game’s start before departing due to injury.  The Thunderbolts and Storm meet again on Friday, January 2nd at Ford Center, with Evansville leading the season series 4-3.

In a Word 120, Be Holy

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Be Holy by Jerome Stewart

Psalm 18 vs. 30 says; “As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him” 

The Apostles of Jesus Christ were holy men of God who were moved to speak by the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Peter encouraged the brethren on the need to live holy lives. The Hebrew word for holy means “set apart.” The Greek word for holy means “sacred, pure, and worthy.” In 1st Peter 1 vss. 15 and 16 Peter says; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written; “Be holy for I am Holy.” 

1st. Peter 3 vs. 12 says; “For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.”  There is good taken place throughout the world because many children of God want to do right and are seeking to live holy lives. May God continue to bless you!

We rarely hear about the good, but we are reminded daily of the evil ways of mankind. We are reminded each day of the brevity of life because people die every day. This life is temporal and glory be to God that it is. It would be helpful to know for those willing to give careful consideration to obedience to the gospel, where the authority of the Apostle’s of Christ came from. The Apostle Paul wrote 13 epistle’s of the New Testament.     

The Apostle Peter reminded the brethren on where their authority came from and on what they needed to do moving forward. 

In 2nd. Peter 1 vss. 13 thru 15 He says; “Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as the Lord Jesus Christ showed me. Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease.” Consider this as a reminder today. 

Vss. 16 thru 21 Peter says; “For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 

And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 

And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”

 

 

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