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BITTER PILL ENCAPSULATES A GREAT WEEKEND AT 421!

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One St. Louis band named Bitter Pill is your prescription for an extraordinary weekend at Tropicana Evansville’s 421 Casino Lounge.

 

With an emphasis on musicianship, Bitter Pill’s four-member crew has been crafting their high-energy show since 2005. It’s made them an established act at premier clubs in the city of the Arch.  Their hard rock sound is an elixir of alternative, dance and classic rock from the ‘70s to today.  And the group’s goal is to keep the dance floor packed and a smile on every face in the crowd.

 

In addition, Bitter Pill seeks to provide a remedy for the real pain and suffering of young cancer patients.  For the past 10 years, they’ve organized and played a fundraiser to benefit cancer research and treatment for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

 

See Bitter Pill in concert at 421 on Friday, September 28 from 7PM – 12AM and on Saturday, September 29 from 7PM – 10:30PM.  You’ll hear music from 3 Doors Down, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Billy Idol, Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica and Coldplay.

 

After Saturday’s show, dance the night away with DJ Dadi!  His mix of electrified tunes will keep you movin’ on the dance floor from 11PM-2AM at 421 Casino Lounge!  No admission fee, just a two-drink minimum for a night of fun!

 

For more information, contact Bobbi Warren, Bobbi Warren Productions, at 812-401-0094 or bobbi.warren@att.net.

 

About Tropicana Evansville

Tropicana Evansville is a multi-million dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana.  The single-level 24-hour casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 1,100 slot games, over 30 table games, a dedicated Poker Room and a High Limit Room. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property showcases an ultramodern entertainment lounge, four dining options, four bars, conference center, riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.

 

Must be 21. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-9 WITH IT. For more information, visit www.tropicana.net or:

 

About Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. is a publicly traded company that, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates seven casinos and resorts in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Missouri and New Jersey.  Tropicana properties collectively have approximately 5,495 hotel rooms, 7,904 slot positions and 267 table games. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a majority-owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises, L.P. To learn more about Tropicana, visit Tropicanacasinos.com.

 

 

AG Curtis Hill urges U.S. Supreme Court to overturn 1979 decision diluting states’ sovereignty

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Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today he is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 1979 decision Nevada vs. Hall, which holds that states are subject to lawsuits brought against them in the courts of other states.

Sovereign immunity prevents states from being sued without their consent. Hall’s holding, which allows plaintiffs to circumvent sovereign immunity by bringing suit against one state in the courts of another state, is irreconcilable with the Supreme Court’s larger body of sovereign immunity decisions, said Attorney General Hill. He is leading a 44-state friend-of-the-court (amicus) brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Franchise Tax Board of the State of California v. Gilbert P. Hyatt. The case stems from lawsuits filed in Nevada courts by inventor Gilbert Hyatt against the California tax agency.

The U.S. Constitution’s Eleventh Amendment, ratified in 1795, states, “The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.”

States, however, enjoy greater protection of their sovereign immunity than the specific guarantees of the Eleventh Amendment, Attorney General Hill asserts in the brief. That is because, he said, the concept of sovereign immunity is enshrined in historic common law principles of English legal tradition that is the basis for modern American law.

“The States did not relinquish that immunity when they ratified the Constitution,” the brief states. “Instead, the framers understood the Constitution to preserve the traditional sovereign immunity of the States. The Eleventh Amendment was enacted not to outline the boundaries of state sovereign immunity, but to restore its common law understanding. Hall’s holding that state sovereign immunity is not protected in the courts of other States contravenes both this history and the Court’s precedents.”

USI to offer week of free applications for College GO! Week

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In conjunction with College GO! Week sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the University of Southern Indiana will waive all undergraduate application fees from Sunday, September 23 through Friday, September 28.

“We are excited to be taking part in this statewide effort to encourage Indiana students to explore higher education,” said Rashad Smith, director of Undergraduate Admissions. “The college application process is an exciting time for students and we hope this makes it more accessible to all who are looking to become Screaming Eagles.”

Prospective students should enter the promo code collegego18 during the application process to ensure the fee is waived. In addition to consideration for acceptance, applicants will also receive consideration for merit-based scholarships. To begin the application process, visit USI.edu/apply and click on the “Undergraduate” button.

College GO! Week serves as the kick-off for Learn More Indiana’s College GO! Campaign and seeks to provide resources to Indiana teachers, counselors and students to help plan for education beyond high school. For more information about the College GO! Campaign, visit www.LearnMoreIndiana.org/college.

Adopt A Pet

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Ernie is a 13-yr-old male black & white cat. He’s very sweet, vocal, and snuggly! He gets overlooked because of his age. But cats can live to be 20+, so he has plenty of years of love left to give. Ernie’s already neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and ready to go home today for only $40 or free for any senior citizen 70+! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for details!

Men’s golf takes third at NKU Dallas Koth ties for second place

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In the final day of the NKU Fall Collegiate Classic, the University of Evansville men’s golf team clinched a 4th place finish while Dallas Koth tied for second place on the individual leaderboard at Elks Run Golf Club.

UE scored a 291 in the final day to clinch fourth place, just nine behind winner Robert Morris.  RMU finished the event with an 865 while the Aces checked in with a tally of 874.

Koth tied for second place as he carded a 72 in the final round.  His 3-round total of 213 was three behind RMU’s Chase Miller, who was the medalist.  For his effort, Koth was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Evansville clinched three of the top 11 positions with Noah Reese placing second on the team.  His final round of 72 saw him take 10th place with a 219.  One stroke behind him was Matthew Ladd.  His final round total of 75 gave him a 220 for the event, tying him for 11th.

Coming home in a tie for 24th was Spencer Wagner.  He was the third UE player to register a 72 on Monday, giving him a total of 226.  Jessie Brumley registered a 77 in the last round, totaling a 228 for the weekend.

Gabe Rohleder paced UE’s three individuals.  Monday’s round of 72 saw him tie for 24th with a 226.  Tyler Roat tied for 38th with a 234.  He had his best round of the weekend on Monday, carding a 75.   Robert Waggoner also had his best round of the trip, notching an 81 to take 48th place with a 248.

The Aces have next week off before returning to play at the Tom Tontimonia Invitational in Westlake, Ohio on October 8-9.

 

DEMOCRATIC CALENDAR

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Good Morning!! Know a Good Yard Sign location?
stop by the Coordinated Campaign HQ or call Scott 812 426 1000
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TANOOS and DONNELLY Signs available
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William Tanoos Fund Raiser
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Jocelyn Whitticker
Meet and Greet
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IDAAC Banquet
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October 10
HRC Dinner
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October 16
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Jocelyn Whitticker
Meet and Greet
Reitz Home Carriage House
312 Chestnut
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West Side Fall Festival
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Indiana African American Caucus
Banquet
$40.00
with Michael Blake and
Special Guests
Doug Jones
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Senator Joe Donnely
St James REC
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Old National Events Plaza
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Dolores Huerta
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CANCER THREAT

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EPD response to concerns of increased meth labs in Evansville after a company uses 2013 data in a marketing campaign

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Over the last few days, many people have shared an online publication that lists Evansville as the “meth lab capital of the US and the world”. In sharing the link to the website, people have raised concerns about how the EPD should respond to reduce the number of labs seized in our area.
The publication lists another website as their source of their meth lab information. A check of the resource cited in their current publication makes it clear that they are using a story that was published in 2014.
The 2014 story used meth lab seizure information from 2013 to create a list of the areas with the most meth labs.
In 2013, our Meth Suppression Unit seized 115 labs. That info is included in the 2014 story. As the years have passed, the number of labs seized has dropped significantly. Several things have played a role in that number dropping. They include the import of meth versus the local manufacturing of the drug, as well as the increase in ot her drugs, primarily opioids.
In 2017, police seized 15 meth labs. In 2018, there have been 5.
While the information was accurate in 2014, it does not paint an accurate picture of 2018.
The renewed concerns over a large number of labs and the dangers of trash on the curb are unwarranted. With that being said, we continue to address the issue of meth addiction and continue to work to identify the sources of the meth and arrest the meth dealers.
What began in 2012 as the “Mayor’s No Meth Task Force” is now “Mayor’s Substance Abuse Task Force”. The change reflects the increased concentration on all addiction and the decreased threat that meth labs pose to the public.
We encourage anyone with information on drug dealers to contact us. We also encourage anyone suffering from drug addiction to seek professional help.

“IS IT TRUE” SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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?
IS IT TRUE that an endorsement and solicitation letter was recently mailed to potential voters asking them to vote for three EVSC board incumbents?  …the author of this letter alleges that six (6) extremely well known civic leaders signed this letter and urge you to vote for Andy Guarino, Chris Kiefer, and Rance Ossenberg? …the author of this letter also asks that you send your checks for the above School Board members to Supporting Strong Schools, Post Box 916, Evansville Ind., 47706?…we look forward to the six (6) people who names and signatures appear on this letter either acknowledged or denied if they had anything to do with it? …when they either acknowledged or denied if the signed this letter then we shall make their names public?

IS IT TRUE we just confirmed that the names of the 6 individuals that signed the endorsement and solicitation letter that was recently mailed to potential voters asking them to vote for three EVSC board incumbents?  …they are: Bob Jones-CEO at Old National Bank; Linda White-Newburgh Resident and Community Volunteer; Harold Calloway-President of USI Board of Trustees; Brian D. Hancock-ONI RIsk Partners; Brad Ellsworth-Community Volunteer and Patrick A. Shoulders-EVSC Legal Counsel?  …we corrected the post that  Mr. Ellsworth signed this letter as a Community Volunteer and not as an employee of Vectren?  …we are told that this may be a developing story because of a group of politically active women are talking about taking to task 5 out 6 individuals (men) that signed this letter citing that their actions are chauvinistic in nature?

IS IT TRUE we were told that incumbent school board members Andy Guarino, Chris Kiefer, and Rance Ossenberg did not attend the recent debate of school board candidates sponsored by the Westside Neighborhood Improvement Association? …we hope this isn’t a signal to the voting public that the above individuals feel that they are beyond defending the decisions they made as members of the EVSC school board during the last four (4) years?
IS IT TRUE one thing that we found interesting in the above endorsement and solicitation letter sent out to potential voters was the claim that EVSC was one of the top performing urban school districts in Indiana?  …that during the last several years EVSC has 7 elementary schools located within the city limits received an “F” rating by the State education agency?
IS IT TRUE we would like to point out that there are 8 very well qualified individuals running for EVSC School board in the upcoming November general election?  …they are: District 1(Vote for 1) -Chris Kiefer and Jean Webb; District 2 (Vote for 2) -Ann M Ennis, R. Clark Exmeyer and Andy Guarino; School Board At-Large (Vote for 1)-David Hollingsworth, Melissa Moore, and Rance Ossenberg?
IS IT TRUE its obvious that the City of Evansville doesn’t have a revenue problem but they do have a spending problem?
IS IT TRUE the best way for Evansville City Council to balance the budget is to make budget cuts not increase taxes?
IS IT TRUE the former City Council President and Finance Chairman John Friend, CPA predicted three years ago that starting in 2018 the City of Evansville will be experiencing a budget meltdown was spot on?  …John Friend also predicted that the 2019 city budget shall be financial disasters?  …he also predicted that the only ways the city can balance future budgets are increasing taxes, make major budget cuts and lay off employees?
IS IT TRUE that the proposed 2019 City budget didn’t address the current $2.9 million city employees Healthcare deficit for 2018? …we feel compiled to warn City Council members that the city employees Healthcare deficit could be even higher depending on medical claims filed before the end of this year?  … we hear that the city employees Healthcare deficit may be well over $4 million at the end of this year?
IS IT TRUE how to distributed the Local Option income tax money in 2019 is causing quite a political stirs between the city council and members of the Winnecke administration?  …that City Councilmembers Weaver and Mosby want the bulk of this money to be spent on public safety?  …Mole #3 tells us that in spite of the assertions by the Winnecke officials that all of the proposed Local Option Income Tax dollars for 2018 was used for public safety equipment, raises and health insurance only may not be totally truthful?
IS IT TRUE we wonder why members of City Council haven’t demanded that City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr to informed them how much did it cost the taxpayers of Evansville to subsidized the Evansville Thunderbolts operating expenses during the 2017-18 hockey season?
IS IT TRUE that the “Dapper Pig” will be offering experimental gourmet dishes created with CBC Hemp Oil on this evening test kitchen menu?  …we urge you to make reservations at the “Dapper Pig” and try one of Chefs Wess Rose gourmet CBC Hemp Oil dishes? …these dishes are also legal to serve?  …reservations can be made by calling 812-401-3333?
IS IT TRUE one of our staff members went to the new land-based Tropancia-Evansville Casino last weekend and was extremely impressed with what she saw?  …she reported the food was excellent?  …the gaming machine offerings is something you would expect to see in Vegas?  …she also said she saw many people winning on the slots and gaming tables?…she also stated that the staff was extremely professional and friendly?  …most importantly the facility was extremely clean?  …she gives the Tropanica-Evansville a triple-A rating?
Todays READERS POLL question is: Do you feel its time for the taxpayers of this community to start holding our public officials accountable for their bad business decisions.
Please take time and read our newest feature articles entitled “LAW ENFORCEMENT, READERS POLL, BIRTHDAYS, HOT JOBS” and “LOCAL SPORTS” posted in our sections.  You now are able to subscribe to get the CCO daily.
If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us at City-County Observer@live.com.

Dallas Koth tied for second at NKU; Aces in third Final round set for Monday

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Dallas Koth continued his stellar start to the season as he is tied for second place with 36 holes in the books at the NKU Fall Collegiate Classic at Elks Run Golf Club.

The University of Evansville men’s golf team ranks third overall and is just four behind Green Bay.  The Purple Aces finished the opening two rounds with a 583.  Green Bay leads the way with a 579 while Robert Morris is one behind in second.

Koth finished the opening day with a 141.  He started the day with a 1-under 70 before posting a 71 in the second round.  Chase Miller of RMU paces the field with a 140.  Koth is in a tie for second, one shot behind.

Matthew Ladd was second for UE and tied for 8th with his score of 145.  After carding a 75 in round one, Ladd improved by five, tallying a 1-under 70 in the second 18.  Two behind him was Noah Reese, who is tied for 13th.  His scores of 72 and 75 gave him a 147 for the day.

Next up was Jessie Brumley, who stands at a 151 and is in 21st.  He recorded a 74 and 77. Spencer Wagner is in a tie for 28th with his tally of 154.

Gabe Rohleder led Evansville’s three individuals in day one with a 154.  He finished with identical rounds of 77.  Tyler Roat completed the day with a 159 with scores of 79 and 80 while Robert Waggoner completed Sunday’s opening day with a 167.

UE looks to make a rally on Monday as the teams play the final 18 holes.

 

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