We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way? WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?Â
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is: If the Republican primary election for the Mayor of Evansville was held today who would you vote for?
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By Eddie Drews
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS—Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly holds a slight lead over his Republican rival Mike Braun in a poll of Hoosiers over age 50 conducted by the AARP, the organization announced Wednesday.
The poll, conducted from Aug. 17 to Aug. 28, showed that 38 percent of voters said they would vote for Donnelly while 35 percent said they preferred Braun. But nearly one in four of Hoosiers polled said they were still undecided.
The poll of 807 Hoosiers has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points, which means the race continues to be close as the candidates hammer each other in television ads that saturate local airwaves.
Another recent poll conduct by NBC/Marist also showed the contest to be tight. In that one, Donnelly held a lead of 48 to 42 percent over Braun. Support for Donnelly dropped to 40 percent when the Libertarian, Lucy Brenton, was included.
The AARP poll is part of the nonpartisan organization’s efforts to turn out the vote in the 2018 mid-term elections. The group’s polling found that 50 percent of older Hoosiers polled said they believe President Trump is doing a good job, while the president’s overall approval rating has hovered in the high 30-percent range.
The poll also found that health issues are a concern of the overwhelming majority—93 percent say Medicare is important and 92 percent say Congress should make sure the program can support seniors beyond 2029.
The contest between Donnelly and Braun could help decide which party, Democrat or Republican, controls the U.S. Senate after the election. Donnelly has been considered one of the most vulnerable incumbents.
Both have made an issue of outsourcing jobs overseas, with Braun blasting Donnelly for a family business that moved some jobs to Mexico. Donnelly has countered Braun with accusations that his business is built on products made in China and then sold in the U.S.
Donnelly serves on the Senate Aging committee where he discusses options for the elderly across party lines because he believes “retirement and aging are not partisan issues,†according to his website. He has said he supports keeping Medicare in place because he thinks it is a system that has worked since its beginning.
Braun wishes to rid Hoosier families of Obamacare and completely repeal and replace the regulations set in place for healthcare. According to Braun’s website, Hoosiers should be able to purchase insurance across state lines for more affordable care.
“Both Senator Donnelly and Mr. Braun understand the importance of the 50-plus voter and they were able to hear directly from those voters during our recent tele-town halls,†said AARP Indiana State Director Sarah Waddle in a news release.
“This poll highlights yet again what was discussed in those forums – Social Security, Medicare, and rising prescription drug costs are critical issues that need to be addressed by whoever is elected in November.â€
Census data from 2017 showed that older Americans tend to vote at higher rates than younger ones. In the 2016 election, almost 71 percent of people age 65 and older voted and almost 67 percent of people age 45-to-64 cast ballots. Fewer than 60 percent of people in other age groups voted the same data showed.
FOOTNOTE: Eddie Drews is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2018 
TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA
The Director of Talent and Human Resources at Kemper CPA Group Natalie Rascher formally announces her candidacy for City Council. That’s for the Second Ward.
Rascher says, “My commitment to Evansville is centered on my belief that we need to bring innovative approaches to problems and collaborate with our local experts. I value the stories and insight of others and I am passionate about listening to the needs of our community.â€
She was born and raised in Evansville and she says she looks forward to running a positive campaign meeting fellow citizens and tackling challenges head-on.
Jeffrey D. Mueller, Vanderburgh County Surveyor, has been named Indiana Surveyor of the Year. The Award was presented Tuesday evening at Association of Indiana Counties Annual Banquet in Indianapolis. Mueller was selected from 92 county surveyors in the state of Indiana.
The award is given based on a Surveyor’s accomplishments and contributions to his or her county. The County Surveyor serves at the technical advisor to the County Commissioners on the subject of county-wide drainage and development that affects county drainage. In Vanderburgh County the County Surveyor also over sees the maintenance and improvements on 80 plus miles of legal drains that carry storm water to the Ohio River and its tributaries.
Upon hearing of the Award County Commissioner Bruce Ungethiem said, “Jeff Mueller is a very thorough and detail oriented County Surveyor who keeps us informed of potential problems and helps the Board of Commissioners resolve drainage problems and disputes that occur in the County. Our jobs would be much more difficult without Jeff.â€
Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave added, “Jeff Mueller aids me in getting the full story about any County Drainage issue. He keeps me fully informed on drainage and development issues that require knowledgeable decision making.â€
SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2018 MITCH ANGLE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
The foundation says organizations that qualify for the grants are those that encourage and support programs designed to promote a public understanding and awareness of the law; Support an improved delivery of legal services to the community as a whole, as well as the indigent and our most vulnerable citizens; Promote activities to enhance the performance of the practicing lawyers’ professional qualifications and ethical responsibilities; Advance and promote the administration of justice.
“The Evansville Bar Foundation is proud to further John L. Sanders’ vision by awarding grants to local organizations that provide access to legal related services and programs,†says Kelly Jackson, President of the Evansville Bar Foundation.
Listed below are the groups that received grants:
Evansville African American Museum: The grant will be used for an exhibit to create awareness to the unsung champions of the women’s suffrage movement.
Holly’s House: The grant will be used for their “Think First & Stay Safe†Child Abuse Prevention Program. The primary goal of this program is to lower the incidence of child abuse by increasing student knowledge and skills relating to personal safety.
Indiana Legal Services: The grant will be used to continue the medical and legal partnership program. ILS has partnered with Southwestern Behavioral Health and ECHO Community Health Care to address the health harming legal issues faced by mutual patient clients by direct legal representation and advice, as well as training and guidance to partner staff.
Vanderburgh County CASA: The grant will be used to recruit new volunteers through an outdoor advertising campaign.
VLP – Talk to a Lawyer: The grant will be used for the telephone service that is held twice a month at which volunteer attorneys give free legal advice and for a new portable printer to support its Pro Se Navigation Clinics.
VOICES, Inc.: The grant will be used to cover printing costs for resident rights newsletters and for resident rights mailings.
William Miller Law Library: The grant will be used for the Pro Se Navigation Project to allow the librarian to offer assistance, under the supervision of an expert in pro se navigation services, to self-represented litigants on prosecuting their matters through civil processes and to allow a 4th clinic time to be added.
Youth Resources – Teen Court: The grant will be used to help fund the Vanderburgh County Teen Court program which is operated by Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana.
EBA Access to Justice Committee: The grant will be used to help fund the Annual EBA Trivia Night, which raises money for the Volunteer Lawyer Program and the Legal Aid Society of Evansville.
EBA Diversity Committee: The grant will be used for training and education opportunities and to provide a professional speaker event Diversity Committee and programs.
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SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
The annual March of Dimes Signature Chef’s auction is just a couple months away, but there’s still time to become a sponsor or buy tickets for the event.
Each year, the March of Dimes brings some of the best chefs in the area under one roof for a night of great food and fun. Guests can sample items from some of the Tri-State’s top restaurants and bid on auction packages.
This year, the event takes place at the Tropicana in downtown Evansville Thursday, November 1st.
Proceeds from the event help the organization find answers to premature birth, infant mortality, birth defects, and other health problems.
Tickets are still available and you or your company can still become a sponsor.
If you would like to become a Bronze or Silver Sponsor, click the links below. Both sponsorship levels include a table of 10 at the Signature Chefs Auction.
Mickey’s Kingdom, a fantastic community project happening RIGHT NOW by the Riverfront, is in desperate need of more volunteers. While they have had a lot of great volunteers thus far–just check out their Facebook page to see!–they need even more people to get it done in time. You don’t even need to sign up, just SHOW UP ready to work!!! And if you’re artistically inclined, contact cypresscreativestudios@gmail.com to work on painting, etc. Come show your servant leadership by taking part in this monumental event. Evansville–come together!!!
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Joe Edward Deweese Jr.: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Seabrook Lemmar Vincent: Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in cocaine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 4 Felony), Dealing in cocaine (Level 4 Felony), Possession of cocaine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Ryan Keith Hensley: Attempt Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Dane Clark Hickman: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Jessica N. Tucker: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)
Sara Lynn Cummings: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor
Alicia Ann Sights: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
John Neal Clark: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony)
Bryant E. Grigsby Sr.: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)
Brittney Dawn Davis: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
Teresa R. Golike: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Lawrence Frederick Hester: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Michael Deric Merriweather: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility (A infraction), Driving while suspended (A infraction)
Scott Andrew Mills: Attempt Rape (Level 3 Felony), Attempt Sexual misconduct with a minor (Level 4 Felony), Attempt Sexual misconduct with a minor (Level 5 Felony), Vicarious sexual gratification (Level 5 Felony)
Edward L. Payne: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
Robert Eugene Morton: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Ray Junior Murray: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B mis
Phenias is a male brown tabby kitten. He’s just over 5 months old. He has 2 sisters available also, named Penelope & Penny! These guys have practically grown up in the shelter so they’re looking for “wide open spaces†in a new home for their teenage years. Phenias’ adoption fee is $60 and includes his neuter, vaccines, and microchip. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for details!
