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Donald Clifford Burnell

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Donald Clifford Burnell of Chandler, Indiana passed peacefully into The Lords Kingdom on Wednesday morning, July 23, 2019. Donnie was 68 years young.
Donald was the first born son to Donald Arthur and Bernice Burnell in Massena, New York on March 22, 1951.
Donnie grew up in Massena the eldest of four children. He attended Massena Central High School where he met the love of his life his senior year, Deborah. After high school Donnie attended Canton ATC College and went on to become an electrician.
In 1972 Donald made Deborah his wife. Donnie and Debbie were each other’s great love. They made their family by having two daughters. Donnie loved all “his girls” as he would lovingly refer to his wife and daughters.
Donald worked for Alcoa as an Electrical Engineer Supervisor from 1973 until he retired in 2003. He loved camping, was a proud member of the Chandler United Methodist Church where he sat on the council and served with the men’s group. He was hard working and loved life, his family, friends and Our Lord Savior with his whole heart.
Donnie was preceded in his calling to the Lord by so many he loved. His wife, best friend and soul mate, Deborah Burnell along with his daughters and their spouses, Tamela and James Kessinger and Tara and Michael Kopp were his immediate family. He preceded his three sisters and their spouses, Patricia and John Minor, Jean and Michael Hudon and Jane and Geoff Smythe. Also siblings in-laws and spouses, Pamela and David Tefft, Shayne and Kay Summers, Cheryl Summers, Melody and Bobby Handigard and Monica Summers. He was a proud “Pops” to his grand daughters, Madison-Rae Kessinger and Mackenzie Kopp along with his grandson Ricky Pitsonbarger. He was “Uncle Don” to his nieces and nephews, Imran Awan, Michael and Mark Summers, Monica, Melissa and Michael Hudon, Jared Smythe, Lucas, Amanda, Marilee and Danny Summers, Martina and Bobby Handigard, Margot and Malcolm Summers and Emile summers. In addition to the family listed there are so many lives he touched ; his great nieces and nephews, his daughters friends who called him “Dad”, all of the kids he was just “Uncle Don” to, and to his church family and friends he loved so much. Donald may have preceded those he loved in death but he left an imprint and eternal wisdom and love in every one of us he loved.
The family invites you to celebrate in the life of Donald. Donald will be shown at Koehler Funeral Home, Perigo Chapel, 7022 Heim Road in Chandler, Indiana on Monday, July 29, 2019. There will be a private viewing for the family at 1:00PM and public viewing will start at 2:00 P.M. and run until 8:00 P.M.
There will be a funeral service on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Chandler United Methodist Church in Chandler, Indiana. There will be a showing from 9:00 A.M. and the service will start at 10:00 A.M. Immediately following the service there will be a bereavement luncheon in the church fellowship hall, all are invited to attend.
In closing, as we wander through our memories, ponder all the moments shared and process our grief we need to remember, he gave us all the answers he had and he had all the answers. Remember how he shared his opinions unapologetically and loved all unabashedly and may those traits always be remembered fondly.
No go, Donnie, take your place in Heaven with The Lord Our Savior. Sit once again with the four people you admire and respect the most, your parents; Donald and Bernice Burnell and John and Noella Summers. Laugh and be joyous with all your friends and family that preceded you to the Sacred Kingdom. Until we meet again and we will meet again. Until we meet again, you are loved as much as you love.

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Obituary for Bobby Lee Johnson

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Bobby Lee Johnson the son of the late James A and Lydia Johnson was born January 6, 1951 in Evansville, In. Bobby professed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Mt. Olive Galilee. Bobby was a graduate of Benjamin Bosse High school. Bobby worked and retired from Sabic Innovations 30+ years. Bobby was a faithful and devoted member of Otis Stone Post 354 SAL. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sister Diane, brother Michael, and granddaughter Lexus.

Bobby leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rosalind, children Michael (Jessica),(PA), Jimel (Evansville), Monya (Henderson), Shannon (MS), Derrick (Evansville), brothers Jimmy (ATL), Vernon( Evansville), and sisters Marilyn(Evansville), Marshelia Starks(Evansville), and Jimia Lock(Evansville), 17 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many many friends.
He is gone away, but we will live with him someday. Another soldier has gone but he is somewhere around God’s throne.

Slammers’ late surge downs Otters

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The Evansville Otters could not hold off a late surge by the Joliet Slammers Tuesday as the Slammers won the series opener 7-4 after scoring five unanswered runs in the latter stages of the game.

Joliet scored the game’s first tally in the bottom of the first inning on Dash Winningham’s RBI double, giving Joliet a 1-0 lead.

 

The second through fourth innings would be a scoreless, pitching stronghold by starters Jake Welch for the Otters and Keegan Long for the Slammers.

 

The Otters broke through against Long in the top of the fifth for three runs.

 

Hunter Cullen led off the bottom of the fifth with a walk, and Elijah MacNamee singled to put runners on first and second with no-outs.

 

A sac bunt by Jack Meggs advanced the runners to second and third, and David Cronin’s two-RBI double gave the Otters their first lead of the game at 2-1.

 

Keith Grieshaber followed with a single, scoring Cronin, giving the Otters a 3-1 lead, and extending his hit streak to 17 games.

 

The Slammers would respond in the bottom of the fifth on a sac fly from Chaz Meadows to cut the Otters’ lead to one.

 

The Otters gathered their two-run lead back on an RBI single by Meggs in the top of the sixth, making the score 4-2 Otters.

 

Keegan Long would exit the game after finishing the sixth inning. He surrendered four runs on six hits with six walks and two strikeouts, earning a no-decision.

 

Joliet would equalize the game at four after two leadoff hits were followed by RBI outs in the bottom of the sixth.

 

That would end the night for Jake Welch, who tossed six innings and allowed four runs on seven hits while recording six strikeouts.

 

With the Slammers gaining offensive momentum heading into the bottom of the seventh, Riley Krane delivered the go-ahead hit off Otters reliever Drew Beyer, driving in two runs to give the Slammers a 6-4 edge.

 

Another sac fly by Meadows in the eighth gave Joliet an insurance run and extended their lead to three.

 

With closer Ryan Koziol entering the game for the Slammers in the top of the ninth, J.J. Gould and Cronin led off the top of the ninth with back-to-back singles, allowing Grieshaber to represent the tying run at the plate.

 

Unfortunately, Grieshaber grounded into the third double play turned by Meadows at shortstop, putting Gould at third with two outs.

 

Ryan Long would groundout to Meadows to give Koziol his 13th save of the season and finish the win for Joliet.

EPD REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB” JULY 24, 2019

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

“Right Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.

FOOTNOTE: Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.

Indiana Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Honoring Indiana Rangers on 50th Anniversary of Return from Vietnam

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Senator Mike Braun, Senator Todd Young, Representative Pete Visclosky (IN01), Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-02), Representative Jim Banks (IN-03), Representative Jim Baird (IN-04), Representative Susan Brooks (IN-05), Representative Greg Pence (IN-06), Representative André Carson (IN-07), Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-08), and Representative Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09) introduced legislation honoring the 50th Anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers.

“The Indiana Rangers valiantly fought in the Vietnam War with grit and honor protecting our state and country, and we honor their sacrifice on the 50th anniversary of their return,” said Senator Mike Braun. 

“Fifty years ago, our brave Indiana Rangers returned home from Vietnam,” said Senator Todd Young. “I’m proud to join the Indiana delegation in honoring these Hoosier heroes who served our nation, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice and did not return.”

“The Indiana Rangers are the only National Guard Infantry unit to serve in Vietnam as a unit and are the most decorated company during a one-year period; they fought with exceptional courage to defend our freedom,” said Congressman Jim Baird. “On behalf of all Hoosiers, I am proud and honored to see Congress recognize their bravery and valor against a hostile enemy.”

“It is an honor to recognize the 50th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers. The Indiana Rangers fought with bravery and honor in the Vietnam War to protect our great nation, and we must continue to recognize their service and sacrifices,” said Dr. Larry Bucshon.

“I want to thank Sen. Braun and Rep. Baird for taking the initiative to introduce this important legislation in the 116th Congress.  I am proud to stand with my fellow Indiana colleagues in supporting this legislation and honoring our brave and selfless Indiana Rangers,” said Representative Pete Visclosky.

“50 years ago today, some of Indiana’s finest sons, the Indiana Rangers, returned home from Vietnam. Their valor, grit, and patriotism have come to define what it means to be a Hoosier.  May we all strive to live up to their example,” said Representative Jim Banks.

“Our nation’s Vietnam War veterans did not receive the thanks and recognition they deserved,” said Representative Susan Brooks. “Today, I’m proud to honor our brave Indiana Rangers on the 50th anniversary of their return home from the Vietnam War for their courageous service to our great state and country.”

“As we mark the 50th Anniversary of their return home from Vietnam, I’m honored to recognize the valiant service and sacrifice of the Indiana Rangers,” said Representative Greg Pence. “I’m proud to stand with the entire Indiana delegation to highlight the courage and bravery of our fellow Hoosiers.”

“Hoosiers are grateful to our brave service members, past and present, who answered our nation’s call to serve,” Congresswoman Jackie Walorski said. “As we mark 50 years since the Indiana Rangers returned home from Vietnam, we honor the sacrifice of these courageous Hoosiers and all who have put their lives on the line to defend our freedom.”

“The Indiana Rangers’ bravery and courage are testaments to what all Americans have come to expect from Hoosiers: a dedication to country, a commitment to public service, and a willingness to sacrifice for our nation’s strength and prosperity. I’m pleased to introduce this resolution honoring them alongside my Indiana delegation colleagues in the Senate and the House,” said Representative André Carson. 

ASSUREDPARTNERS-EVANSVILLE IS “LIVING OUTSIDE THE BOX” CORPORATE UNDERWRITER

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When the Publisher of the City County Observer recently shared with his long time friend Doug Bays, President of AssuredPartners-Evansville that several local elected political officials have shown some interest in helping to underwrite the luncheon costs of the  “Living Outside The Box”: speaker series. He voiced concern about their generous offer not because of the people involved because many of them he respects. He felt that the “Living Outside The Box” speaker series should be void of political influence as much as possible.  Ron said; “that politics has it place, but sometimes, it inhibits real growth and opportunity because bureaucratic inefficiencies override what is best for everyone.  He also felt this event was an opportunity for our local business leaders to share with others and that it should not be influenced by any political philosophies.”   That in some way his decision in itself, is a good example of “Living Outside the Box”.

When Doug heard about the City County-Observer “Living Outside the Box” speaker series, he was thrilled.  He has deep rooted friendship with the CCO founder, Ron Cosby, and former editor, Joe Wallace, who inspired the speaker series with his book, “Living Outside the Box”. He approached Ron and committed to pay the entire costs of the luncheon in which he graciously accepted.

About 15 years ago when Ron first thought about starting the City-County Observer he used Doug as a sounding board for his ideas. The decision was made to go forward and the paper was printed in Princeton, In.

Doug had a pickup truck, so Ron ask him to help him go pick them up and help him distribute them. Doug said; “he will never forget trying to beat the rain with all those papers in the back of the truck.  But with determination and luck the papers where delivered throughout the City and County. In fact, the City-County Observer printed newspaper were delivered for the next several years without a hitch.

Mr. Bays also added ‘that the City-County Observer in itself is a tremendous example of one man, who had a call to action, was joined by others that also felt compelled to get involved for the purpose of promoting “Good Public Policy” for our community. Bottom line, people are interested in accountability because it provides transparency. Transparency is a pathway towards good”.

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AssuredPartners -Evansville has deep roots to the Evansville business community.  The office DNA goes back to Citizens Insurance, The Jesse Stock Agency and Douglas Bays & Associates. 

AssuredPartners-Evansville  has a unique philosophy when it comes to growth thru acquisition.  Partner with the best of the best, provide them with the tools and resources to help their community businesses, then let them do what they have always done, make independent decisions at the local level as to what is best for Evansville.

It is this very philosophy that has catapulted AssuredPartners-Evansville inside the top 10 insurance brokers in the United States.  “It is truly a unique “Living Outside The Box” approach to growth that has been extremely successful”, said Doug Bays, Agency President for AssuredPartners-Evansville.

For additional information concerning the August, 2019  ‘Living Outside The Box” speaker event please contract Steve Hammer by calling him at 812-589-3802.

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AG Curtis Hill Takes Action Against Car Sellers Operating Without Dealer Licenses

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Attorney General Curtis Hill last week filed lawsuits against two individuals who have ignored previous orders to stop operating as unlicensed car dealers.

Under state law, all motor vehicle dealers operating in the state of Indiana must obtain a dealer license from the Indiana Secretary of State. The law defines a dealer as a person who sells, offers to sell or advertises for sale at least 12 motor vehicles within a 12-month period.

“These laws exist to protect Hoosier consumers,” Attorney General Hill said, “and my office works daily to ensure that such laws are enforced.”

Both defendants in the state’s lawsuits, which were filed July 19, have conducted business primarily in the Indianapolis area.

Scott Keen, who has never held a dealer license with the Secretary of State, allegedly has advertised and sold hundreds of vehicles over the past year. He advertises the vehicles on Facebook and uses the slogan “Cash is Keen.” He also seeks to buy used-vehicle inventory, offering cash for any running vehicle with a title. He then sells vehicles from his home.

On April 8, 2019, the Secretary of State issued a cease-and-desist order to Keen requiring him to cease advertising and selling vehicles. Since that time, he has stated in videos posted to Facebook that he intends to continue selling vehicles and maintains his actions are legal. Since the Secretary of State issued the cease-and-desist order, Keen has posted advertisements for over 75 vehicles.

Keith Williams previously worked as the “VP of Sales” for Wheels of Fortune, an entity which had no dealer license despite selling hundreds of motor vehicles. At some subsequent point, Williams engaged in numerous unlicensed sales of his own under the assumed business name EZ Auto Sales. Williams was named as a defendant in the Attorney General’s lawsuit against Wheels of Fortune (Cause No. 49D11-1809-PL-036568) for his actions at the business in addition to his separate individual vehicle sales.

On March 6, 2019, the Office of the Attorney General obtained a judgment against Williams prohibiting him from advertising or selling any vehicle that was not his personal vehicle titled in his own name. Since that date, Williams has advertised over 15 vehicles for sale on Facebook. The vehicles are being stored and sold off the premises of Brakes & Oil LLC. Brakes & Oil (also named as a defendant in this case) is a vehicle repair shop owned and operated by Williams. Other employees of Brakes & Oil have also posted several of Williams’ vehicle advertisements on Facebook. Such vehicle advertisements and sales without a dealer license violate the terms of the injunction issued by the court and are deceptive acts and unfair practices under state law.

While there are benefits of choosing to purchase a vehicle from an individual rather than a dealer, consumers should be aware of the downsides as well. Specifically, a dealer is required to have a $25,000 bond in place to obtain a license. In the event the dealer does not comply with the law during a sale, that bond may be used to compensate a purchaser who incurs damages from those violations. Additionally, dealers are regulated by various state agencies while private sellers have no regulation. While these factors are seldom an issue when a consumer purchases an individual’s personal used vehicle, a seller who engages in numerous unlicensed vehicle sales may also not be following other regulations designed to protect consumers.

Following are several tips for consumers regarding ways to ensure they are not doing business with unlicensed dealers:

  • Consumers may see whether a dealer has an active dealer license by inquiring with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Auto Dealers Services Division at sos.in.gov.
  • If the salesperson asks you to meet somewhere other than a dealership location, you are likely not communicating with a dealer.
  • If you are dealing with an individual seller and the seller has numerous vehicles for sale at their home or lot, they may be acting as an unlicensed dealer.
  • If you are purchasing a vehicle from an individual or dealer and receive a bill of sale from a different dealership, the seller is likely unlicensed and attempting to illegally run your transaction through a licensed dealership. In this case, you should not proceed with the sale.

Any consumers who have bought vehicles from either of these defendants may report these transactions to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-800-382-5516 or going online at www.in.gov/attorneygeneral and clicking the “File a Complaint” box at the bottom of the page.

Kentucky Supreme Court To Take Second Look At Slot-Like Racing Machines

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Kentucky Supreme Court To Take Second Look At Slot-Like Racing Machines

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Supreme Court will weigh in for the second time in a long-running case challenging the legality of the nearly 3,000 slot-like historical racing machines that have been installed at racetrack-owned venues around the state since 2011.

The high court last considered the case in 2014. At that time, it ruled that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission acted legally in 2010 when it adopted a regulatory framework for the slot-like machines, also called instant racing.
But the court kicked the case back to the trial level to gather facts and decide whether the gaming systems in place at the venues actually constitute pari-mutuel wagering, in which bettors wager against one another (as in live horse racing) and not against the house (as in casinos).
This time, the judges could settle the issue permanently.

 

Casino gambling is illegal in Kentucky, but the machines are designed to mimic slots while basing the results of each spin on an old horse race, selected at random, which players are not able to identify in advance.

The machines are in place at four track-owned venues around the state, with one more on the way and another licensed to open. Since 2011, players have put more than $5 billion into the machines, and the fast-growing industry is on track to reach $2 billion a year in bets.

Wingate ruled in favor of the racetracks last fall after a four-day trial in January 2018, in which he narrowed the scope of the case to the gaming system in use at Ellis Park and at Kentucky Downs, made by Florida-based Exacta Systems.

The operations of the systems in place at Churchill Downs’ Derby City Gaming in Louisville and at the Red Mile harness racetrack in Lexington were not scrutinized in the trial.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, a party in the case, did not oppose the Family Foundation’s request to take the appeal of Wingate’s decision directly to the Supreme Court, skipping the Kentucky Court of Appeals.

But Ellis Park and Kentucky Downs opposed the direct transfer, saying in a March 22 court filing that the case doesn’t meet the standard of “great and immediate public importance” necessary for expedited consideration.

The single-page Supreme Court order says the parties will file legal briefs and eventually argue in person before the high court. A decision is unlikely until 2020.

In a statement, the Family Foundation said it’s confident the Supreme Court will give the issue a fair hearing.

“Not one Kentucky citizen, not one legislator, not one legislative committee and neither of the two Chambers of the (Kentucky General) Assembly has ever voted to legalize these machines, yet we now have six ‘casinos’ authorized in the state,” said Kent Ostrander, the foundation’s executive director, in a statement. “Something has been grievously amiss. It is almost like we now have a fourth branch of government — the gambling branch — added to executive, legislative and judicial.”

Attorneys for Ellis Park, Kentucky Downs and the racing commission did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

FOOTNOTE:  This article was posted by the City County Observer with permission by WDRB on line digital reporter Chis Otto. This article was posted by the City-County Observer without opinion, bias or editing.

 

You can reach reporter Chris Otts at 502-585-0822, cotts@wdrb.com, on Twitter or onFacebook.   Chris Otts reports for WDRB.com about business and economic topics, higher education and local / state government. 

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