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“IS IT TRUE” JULY 26 2018
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€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?
IS IT TRUE we have received numerous e-mails stating that the Ford Center has had only one event during the months of June and July?…we also been informed that as of today the Ford Center doesn’t have one event planned for the month of August? Â …we wonder how the City is able to pay for the annual bond payment on the Ford Center?
IS IT TRUE we give five (5) cheers to the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Department for finally filing a lawsuit against the owners of the McCurdy for the $900,000 water and sewer bill owed to them?
IS IT TRUE Â that it looks like a final legal agreement between Deaconess Hospital-Evansville and Henderson Community Methodist Hospital Hospital has been consummated? …we give the officials at Deaconess Hospital-Evansville credit for seemly making a savvy business agreement between the two area hospitals? … we are told that the quality of healthcare in the Henderson area should dramatically improve after the merger of services between the two area hospitals? Â …we wish both hospitals the best in the future and hope that the citizens of Henderson County area will continue receiving up-to-date and affordable healthcare?
IS IT TRUE we have attached a couple questions that a few CCO readers sent us?  …the questions are: 1) Have there been any recent employee changes in the HCMH OBGYN department at Henderson Community Methodist Hospital?  2) Has the Henderson Community Methodist Hospital inpatient pediatrics unit been closed?  If so, what hospital are the pediatric patients from Henderson Community Methodist Hospital being transferred to?  3) Are any of the Henderson Community Methodist Hospital ICU and Long-Term Care critical care patients being transferred to other Hospitals in Evansville?  4) Is the Radiation Oncology Center at Henderson Community Methodist Hospital is now closed?  If so, was the “certificate of need”  to operate a Radiation Oncology Center at the Henderson Community Methodist Hospital transferred to Deaconess Hospital-Evansville?  5) Are the majority of the Henderson Community Methodist Hospital Cath patients being transferred to Deaconess Hospital-Evansville? 6) What’s the status of the Gastroenterology Department at Henderson Community Methodist Hospital?  (7) Have some Henderson Community Methodist Hospital family practice doctors entered into ACO with Deaconess-Evansville?  If so, are they referring their patients to specialists such as cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology employed by Deaconess Hospital-Evansville?
IS IT TRUE we found the comment posted in the CCO by VFW POST 1114 worth reposting?  …he said; “The LST represents the dedication to our US Veterans who fought and died for their country. I, for one, and proud of the commitment the City is showing our United States Veterans”.  “There are people in here who post who regularly write their support of the enemies of the United States like Putin’s communist Russia, support Putin’s attacks through Trump on NATO, and support the ACLU rights of the Nazi’s who marched at Charlottesville”. “SHAME on you. God bless the United States of America. God bless our US Veterans.”
IS IT TRUE we wish that our locally elected officials, business leaders of this region, patriots and Veterans groups would feel similar about the Veterans Memorial Colosseum as they do the LST?  …its time that the citizens of this community demand that the Veterans Memorial Colosseum receive the same media attention and financial support as the LST does? …its time that the community brings back the “Veterans Memorial Colosseum”  to its original grandeur?  …we join VFW POST 1114  CCO poster in saying “God bless the United States of America and God bless our US Veterans”?
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville city employees hospitalization fund has been insufficiently funded over several years? …the city’s hospitalization fund, from which city employee medical claims are paid, has had a negative balance of several millions of dollars over the last several years?  …we are now hearing that the city’s hospitalization fund will not be an issue in the proposed 2019 City budget? …all we can say is “very interesting?”
IS IT TRUE that the EPA has allowed the City of Evansville to pussyfoot around with the lead contamination issue in the Jacobsville area for over 18 years? …the real tragedy is that lead poisoning can be treated, but any damage caused by contaminated lead cannot be reversed? …we hope that before the City build the new $28 million dollar Aqua Center at Garvin Park they will do an extensive testing of possible lead contamination and toxic cleaning chemicals problems in the Garvin Park?
IS IT TRUE that in the past we have been a little critical of At-Large City Councilman Jonathon Weaver?  …we have been watching with interest how Mr. Weaver is handling the position of  Finance Chairmen of City Council?  …we must say we are extremely pleased in the way he is conducting himself in this most important and powerful governmental position?
IS IT TRUE that several people are expressing disappointment that 3rd Ward City Councilmen G John Hayden, CPA has been extremely quiet concerning City of Evansville financial issues? …we hope that he becomes more engaged in discussing the city’s financial issues in the future?
IS IT TRUE we been told by several reliable sources that the officials of the ECHO HOUSING Â are still spending Federal, State, and local grant money despite an ongoing Forensic audit and an alleged criminal investigation by the Feds?
Today’s “Readers Pollâ€Â question is: Are you pleased with the direction that the State of Indiana is headed?
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LINKS OF LEGAL COMPLAINTS FILED BY THE EVANSVILLE WATER AND SEWER UTILITIESÂ DEPARTMENTÂ AGAINST THE OWNERS OF THE McCURDY
LINKS OF LEGAL COMPLAINTS FILED BY THE EVANSVILLE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY DEPARTMENTÂ AGAINST THE OWNERS OF THE McCURDY CONCERNING AROUND $900,000 Â DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER BILLS
20180725 Complaint about damages and Foreclosure of Sewer Liens
20180725 Complaint Ex. A – $709k Lien
Opioid Summit Focuses On Treatment, Best Judicial Practices
Opioid Summit Focuses On treatment, Best Judicial Practices
July 26, 2018
“Ten years ago, if you were a drug addict appearing before me in court — look out,†Nelson said. “You were a junkie and you made the conscious decision to pop that pill or stick that needle in your arm. You were a criminal committing an offense to support your habit. And you deserved to be punished.â€
But that 911 call changed his mind.
“To my colleagues on the bench, I urge all of you today to rid yourselves of that mindset if you, in fact, share it,†he said to the crowd gathered for the Statewide Opioid Summit on Wednesday. “Let’s get over that crime versus addiction barrier; let’s make it easier for those who suffer from a substance use disorder to get the help they so desperately need.â€
He was met with applause by almost 1,000 people including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement officers, community leaders and medical professionals.
The Indiana Supreme Court convened teams from all 92 Indiana counties to attend the Statewide Opioid Summit: A Medication Assisted Treatment and Addictions Primer for Justice Professionals.
The event is part of the judicial branch’s pledge to help fight the opioid public health epidemic. Sessions focused on the science of addiction and evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders such as medication-assisted treatments. It also discussed the legal implications of those treatments and the role justice professionals play in the process.
Overdose deaths in Indiana increased 21.6 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, according to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention.
“This is why we’re here today,†Chief Justice Loretta Rush said. “We are indeed in a crisis that is getting worse by the day.â€
Rush chairs the National Judicial Opioid Task Force, which aims to work alongside state, local and federal agencies to tackle the opioid epidemic’s ongoing impact on the justice system. She said the goal of the summit was to create a framework for future crises, to empower community leaders to address the epidemic and to provide next-step tools for every region of the state.
A handout was provided for Indiana Court judges to use on the bench to educate and train themselves on evidence-based treatment, best practices, FDA-approved medications, overdose reversal medications and more. Rush said the bench card can better serve judges and justice professionals going forward.
Dr. Leslie Hulvershorn of the Family and Social Services Administration said she wanted the summit teams to better understand the nuts and bolts of the science of substance abuse disorders, as well as evidence-based treatment that exists.
“It’s still considered optional in some places to offer treatment to mental health or substance abuse disorders, and as far as the science is concerned, it’s really not optional. It’s mandatory and essential to saving lives,†Hulvershorn said. “We’re excited to link in our experts with the judicial system and see how the courts can use that in innovative ways.â€
Nelson hopes conversations and efforts like these can prevent just one more mother from having to make the same call his wife did all those years ago.
“For trial judges particularly, the idea of giving medicine for an addiction is a difficult concept to accept,†Nelson said. “I’m going to guess that most of us are, or have been, opposed to medication assisted-treatment on the belief that this form of treatment merely substitutes one addiction for another.â€
But, he added, the notion that addiction is a crime or at least a moral failing is a concept his fellow judges need to get rid of.
“If we are ever going to make progress in this seemingly endless battle,†Nelson said, “working together in community with one another, and better educating ourselves in our options, including medicated assisted treatment, is essential.â€
Third Annual Warrant Compliance Day in Vanderburgh County
Third Annual Warrant Compliance Day in Vanderburgh County
JULY 25TH, 2018 
MITCH ANGLE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
The third annual Warrant Compliance Day was held in Vanderburgh County from 8 a.m. to noon.
Residents were able to appear in front of a judge to have their misdemeanor warrants lifted.
According to Prosecutor Nick Hermann, there are more than 13,000 active warrants in Vanderburgh County.
Individuals wanting to participate in next years warrant compliance day should note the following:
- Warrants must be Misdemeanor
- Bring a Form of Government Identification
- Go to Court Room 110 to Sign in During Designated Hours
- Participants will appear in front of judge that same day
- After an appearance in front of a judge, then your warrant is lifted
Click here if you have any questions about your case.
Unbeaten Triple Crown Winner Justify Retired
Justify, undefeated winner of the 2018 Triple Crown, has been retired from racing, it was announced today.
“Justify had some filling in his ankle, and he is just not responding quick enough for a fall campaign,†said trainer Bob Baffert. “We all wanted to see Justify run again, but ultimately it is my responsibility to make sure he is perfect. Without 60-90 days, I can’t be definite.â€
Campaigned by WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners LLC, and Starlight Racing, Justify dazzled at first asking on Feb. 18, winning his career debut at Santa Anita and proceeded to accomplish many historical feats en route to racing stardom. He broke the “Curse of Apollo” when he won the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths on May 5, becoming the first horse since Apollo in 1882 to win the Derby without starting as a 2-year-old.
“He is an incredible horse and we are very disappointed he can’t run again,†said WinStar Farm’s Kenny Troutt. “All things happen for a reason, and we are blessed to have raced him to be the 13th Triple Crown winner in history.â€
Justify went on to capture the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico under the foggiest conditions the race has ever seen. He was pressured every step of the way and fended off all challengers for the wire-to-wire victory.
“When he won the Preakness, I allowed myself to start dreaming about the Triple Crown,†said Troutt. “When we look back on this, we have been a part of an undefeated Triple Crown Champion, and hopefully a Horse of the Year.â€
Justify went to New York in pursuit of history in the Belmont Stakes (G1). Sent to the lead by his Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith, Justify never looked back, winning the Belmont by 1 ¾ lengths, becoming the first undefeated Triple Crown winner since Seattle Slew.
“Like everyone else, I am disappointed he won’t run again, but I am thankful he came into my life,†Smith said. “There was never a time when I rode him that I felt like I was going to get beat. There was no horse who could run with him without sacrificing themselves, and there was no horse who could come get him. He truly is a gift from God.â€
Justify provided racing international exposure through the Triple Crown, winning the Belmont Stakes in China Horse Club’s red and yellow colors after taking the Derby and Preakness in WinStar’s silks.
“To win the Triple Crown is an amazing accomplishment,†said China Horse Club’s Teo Ah Khing. “The history of the Triple Crown and the difficulty of winning the three legs is not something I take lightly. It has been a great ride for all of us, and I have complete confidence Bob is doing the right thing by Justify.â€
Justify will return to WinStar Farm early next month. He won all six of his career starts, amassing earnings of $3,798,000. In addition to his Classic wins, Justify also won the Santa Anita Derby (G1). Bred in Kentucky by John Gunther, the son of Scat Daddy—Stage Magic, by Ghostzapper was purchased by China Horse Club and Maverick Racing for $500,000 out of the Glennwood Farm consignment at the 2016 Keeneland September sale.
“The timing is bad for another start in 2018, and therefore, we have to retire him,†said WinStar Farm’s Elliott Walden. “Like American Pharoah, we can’t take the risk of running Justify as a four-year-old. We all wanted him to finish his career in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), but it was not meant to be. As has been reported, there is a possible sale to Coolmore in place, but that won’t be finalized until a later date. We are excited to share him with our fans starting the middle of August after he gets acclimated.â€
The “First Look†will be offered to WinStar StableMates members on Aug. 10th and 11th and can be scheduled through https://stablemates2.winstarfarm.com/. Complete tour schedule available at https://visithorsecountry.com/winstarfarm/.
Justify will also parade at Del Mar on Saturday, July 28, before traveling to WinStar.
“The parade at Del Mar will be a great opportunity for the fans in the San Diego area to come out and see him,†said Baffert.
New Agreement Expands Educational Ties Between Indiana And Hungary
 New Agreement Expands Educational Ties Between Indiana And Hungary
Governor Eric J. Holcomb welcomed Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó to his office today to sign a cooperative agreement in support of a partnership between the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest, Hungary.
“This new collaboration between Notre Dame and Pázmány Péter is one more way we’re connecting Indiana with the global economy and bringing the world back home to Indiana,†Gov. Holcomb said. “These are exactly the kinds of partnerships that will create more opportunities for business investment down the road.â€
This planned partnership between the two Catholic universities expands the informal relationship the institutions have had for several years. As part of their work, Notre Dame’s College of Engineering will help develop new technology faculty and Ph.D. programs in chemical and mechanical engineering at Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest—while select courses from Pázmány Péter will be made available to students at Notre Dame.
The proposed educational partnership announced today builds upon work accomplished during Gov. Holcomb’s trade mission to Hungary in June 2017, where the governor and Minister Szijjártó committed to developing and strengthening economic cooperation in the areas of life sciences, water management, automotive, tourism and more.
The details of this cooperative agreement were finalized earlier this year, and the collaboration is expected to launch in 2019.
Gov. Holcomb and Minister Szijjártó sign a cooperative agreement in support of an educational partnership between Notre Dame and Pázmány Péter Catholic University.
Gov. Holcomb meets with Minister Szijjártó prior to signing the cooperative agreement.
Pictured left to right: Skip Clark III (Vice President of Business and Corporate Development, Allison Transmission), Ashley Eason (Vice President of Programs and Services, International Center), Ferenc Fiedler (Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Hungary), Teresa Lubbers (Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education), Péter Szijjártó (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary), Eric Holcomb (Governor of Indiana), Jim Schellinger (Indiana Secretary of Commerce), Gábor Csaba (Deputy State Secretary for European and American Affairs, Hungary), Dr. Mark McCready (Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Notre Dame), Doris Anne Sadler (President, World Trade Center Indianapolis), Zita Bensik (General Counsel to Minister Szijjártó, Hungary), István Pásztor (Chief Advisor to Minister Szijjártó, Hungary)
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