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“READERS FORUM” FEBRUARY 14, 2017

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WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “READERS POLL” question is” Are you please with the overall progress of Downtown, North Main Street and Haynes Corner Arts District Evansville?

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Sargento Recalls Some Of Its Products

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Sargento Recalls Some Of Its Products

Some of the products in a popular brand of cheese are being recalled. Cheesemaker Sargento is recalling the handful of products because they may be contaminated with listeria. The recalled cheeses include some of their ‘ultra-thin sliced longhorn…

Posey County Hires Economic Development Executive Director

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Partnership Hires Economic Development Executive Director

February 13, 2017 (Mount Vernon, Ind.) The Posey County Economic Development Partnership announces the hiring of Brittaney Johnson to fill the position of Executive Director.

Johnson comes to the Partnership from the role of Posey County Director for the Southwest Indiana Chamber. In this position, she has built the Posey County Alliance into a strong and integral community organization serving more than 130 members and growing the Alliance’s assets.

“During the search for the next economic development director, we looked for someone with the ability to position Posey County as a leader in the new model of economic development, and Brittaney is that person,” said board President Andrew Wilson. “Brittaney will do an outstanding job working with our regional and statewide partners. She understands Posey County, and will endeavor tirelessly to recruit the businesses and investment we need to continue to grow good-paying jobs in our communities for the next generation.”

Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from the University of Southern Indiana. She serves on the board of the newly formed Visit Posey County, Inc., the Posey County Junior Achievement Board, Posey County Career Success Coalition and is a member of the Mt. Vernon Kiwanis, New Harmony Business Associates, Mt. Vernon Bicentennial Committee and Indiana Economic Development Association.

“It’s an honor to join the Partnership and continue making Posey County a great place to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to working with each of our communities and existing businesses to grow Posey County,” said Brittaney Johnson. “This is an exciting time for Posey County, with our assets and our people, Posey County is well-positioned to attract new investments. I look forward to partnering with the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana and the entire economic development community across the state of Indiana.”

“Economic development is a relationship business; and, Brittaney’s long-standing work in the community will serve her well,” said Greg Wathen, President & CEO of the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana. “Since 2007, the Coalition has helped Posey County leverage exposure to new talent and investment, and we look forward to the future with Brittaney at the helm.”

Johnson’s start date is February 13, 2017.

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About the Posey County Economic Development Partnership

The Posey County Economic Development Partnership serves the Posey County business community helping to attract and retain businesses by collaborating with local, regional and statewide partners. Located 20 minutes west of Evansville, Ind., Posey County is home to SABIC, AstraZeneca, BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, CountryMark, Valero, Consolidated Grain & Barge, Green Plains, Inc., the Ports of Indiana-Mt. Vernon -7th largest inland port in the U.S, among other regional, national and international companies.

As a center for advanced manufacturing, Posey County is also known for its plastics business, bio and life sciences, advanced logistics and energy with partners such as Vectren, Hoosier Energy and Duke Energy.

Other partners include: Indiana Economic Development Corporation; Indiana Department of Workforce Development; Posey County Government, City of Mount Vernon; Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana; Southwest Indiana Chamber; Town of Poseyville and the Town of New Harmony.

7th Circuit Halts Fraud Restitution, Urges Fine For ‘Reckless’ Bank of America

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7th Circuit Halts Fraud Restitution, Urges Fine For ‘Reckless’ Bank of America

Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com

Three defendants convicted of wire fraud in the purchase of 16 properties in Gary were clearly guilty of the crimes, but the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Friday threw out a restitution order against them and urged the district court in Hammond to consider fining Bank of America for “facilitating a massive fraud.”

“The bank was reckless,” Judge Richard Posner wrote in United States of America v. Minas Litos and Adrian and Daniela Tartareanu, 16-1384, -1385, 2248, 2249, 2330. The defendants were convicted of wire fraud, and the 7th Circuit affirmed those convictions, but reversed an order that they pay the bank restitution of $893,015, the amount it claimed was lost in the scheme.

The defendants were convicted on wire fraud charges filed in 2012 for a scheme in which home buyers were provided down payment kickbacks from the defendants after mortgages were secured on loan applications that provided false information. The defendants then walked away with the purchase price of the properties. But the 7th Circuit wrote Bank of America didn’t have clean hands, and there was little evidence that the bank would not have made the loans had it know the true source of the down payments — the defendants, not the buyers.

Posner detailed the bank’s dubious mortgage-lending history during the real-estate bubble leading up to the Great Recession, noting for instance one woman to whom the bank issued six mortgages in a 10-day period. Posner noted that District Judge Philip Simon said during sentencing in this case, “Bank of America knew [what] was going on. They’re playing this dance and papering it. Everybody knows it is a sham because no one is assuming any risk. So what’s wrong with saying they’re [of] equal culpability?”

“Indeed,” Posner continued, “and we are puzzled that after saying this the judge awarded Bank of America restitution — and in the exact amount that the government had sought.”

“Restitution for a reckless bank? A dubious remedy indeed — which is not to say that the defendants should be allowed to retain the $893,015.” That is stolen money,” he wrote. “We don’t understand why the district judge, given his skepticism concerning the entitlement of Bank of America to an award for its facilitating a massive fraud, did not levy on the defendants a fine of not more than the greater of twice the gross gain or the gross loss caused by an offense from which any of  $893,015. 18  U.S.C. § 3571(d) authorizes a fine of not more than the greater of twice the gross gain or the gross loss caused by an offense from which any person either derives pecuniary gain or suffers pecuniary loss.”

The 7th Circuit vacated the restitution order as to the Tartareanus and remanded for full resentencing with the alternative remedy of a heavy fine on the defendants. The panel remanded Litos’ sentencing for the limited purpose of reconsideration of the restitution order with direction to consider whether a fine is possible.

Link to Vanderburgh County Sheriff Warrants

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Current Vanderburgh County Warrants

Vanderburgh County Commissioners Announce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Improved Old National Events Plaza Pedestrian Bridge

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The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the improved pedestrian bridge connecting the Old National Events Plaza to the New DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and the Ford Centre on Tuesday February 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the second floor lobby of the Old National Events Plaza at the entrance to the bridge.  More details to follow.

Taylor Named MVC Newcomer Of The Week As Aces Prepare For Drake

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UE welcomes Bulldogs on Tuesday Evening

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Redshirt sophomore Ryan Taylor has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team is preparing for midweek matchup against Drake on Tuesday at 7 p.m. inside the Ford Center.

In two games last week, Taylor registered 13.5 points per game while helping the Purple Aces win games over Loyola and Southern Illinois.  He started the week with 16 points and three triples in a win over Loyola.  He followed that up with 13 points and two more triples in an exciting road victory against the Salukis.  He hit 5 out of 10 from outside in the two games.  For Taylor, it marks his second Newcomer of the Week honor this season.

Playing one of its best games of the year, the Purple Aces earned a 75-70 win at Southern Illinois on Saturday, never giving up the lead.  Four Aces registered double figures led by Duane Gibson’s career game as he notched 27 points and 10 rebounds on 10-of-15 shooting.  Evansville led by as many as 16 points before hanging on for the 5-point win.  The low game was working for the Aces as they outscored SIU by a 42-28 margin in the paint.  For the game, the Aces shot 54.0% while holding the Salukis to 40%.

Evansville earned a 75-70 win at SIU on Saturday, its 4th-consecutive road win over the Salukis, the longest streak UE has had in Carbondale since the series began in 1927.  This is the third time the Aces have won four straight on the road against an MVC opponent as the team defeated UNI in Cedar Falls each season from 1999 through 2002; UE also topped Drake at the Knapp Center from 1997 through 2000.

UE has won four home games in a row over Drake; the longest streak vs. DU since earning six home wins in a row over the Bulldogs from 1996-2001.  The longest recent streak against a Valley squad was when UE defeated Bradley 9 times in a row at home from 1997-2005.  It is also UE’s current longest streak over an MVC squad.

Drake enters Wednesday’s game with a 7-19 mark and a 5-9 league record.  The Bulldogs began MVC play with a 5-4 mark, but have lost their last five contests.  Reed Timmer continues to pace the Bulldogs in scoring with 15.5 points per game; he gets a lot of work done at the free throw line, knocking down a team-best 101 free throws on the season.  Billy Wampler checks in with 10.2 PPG and has connected on a team-high 54 3-pointers.  Over the last 15 games, Ore Arogundade has averaged 11.5 points per game while shooting 46% from the field.

The Aces hold a 25-22 lead in the series against the Bulldogs and own a 14-7 lead in games played in Evansville.  UE is in search of its fifth-consecutive home win over the Bulldogs and has won the last four home games by an average of 11.75

Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events

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Saturday,
February 18th		 Community Event 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Hasenpfeffer

  • Location: Germania Maennechor – 916 N Fulton – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $20 per person
Wednesday, February 22nd Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Tuesday,
February 28th		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Jonathan Weaver’s Annual Mardi-Gras Event

  • Location: KC’s Timeout Lounge – 1121 Washington Square – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $35 per person.  $250 – Bead Sponsor.  $500 – Hurricane Sponsor
Wednesday,
March 1st		 Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 4th Annual Kathryn Martin for Knight Township Trustee Chili Dinner Fundraiser

  • Location: Marigold Bar – 2112 S Weinbach Ave – Evansville, IN
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Sponsorships Available
Saturday,
March 4th		 Caucus Breakfast: 9:00 AM
Voting: 9:30 AM		 Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Central Committee Caucus

  • Location: DiLegge’s Banquet Room – 607 N Main St – Evansville, IN
  • For Precinct Committeemen & Vice-Committeemen Only
  • To reply for the caucus, or for more information, call (812) 464-9100 or email vanderburghdemocrats1@gmail.com
Thursday,
March 9th		 Fundraiser TBD Laura Brown Windhorst for City Clerk Fundraiser

  • Location: TBD
Wednesday, March 29th Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
April 26th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday, May 31st Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
June 28th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
July 26th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
August 30th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
September 27th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
October 25th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
November 29th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday,
December 27th		 Meeting 6:00 PM Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting

  • Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN

Indiana State Police probationary troopers from the 76th Recruit Academy Receive Their Patrol Cars.

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Tuesday February 14, 2017. The cars will be issued to the troopers from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Indiana State Police Museum, 8660 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis.

54 Indiana State Police probationary troopers.

 To begin solo patrol in their assigned districts.

The issuance of the Indiana State Police commission is the highlight for the 54 new probationary troopers after receiving five months of academy training and three months of field training.

The point of contact for the event will be Sergeant John Perrine. He can be reached at (317) 416-3635 or jperrine@isp.in.gov.

Adopt A Pet

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 Bitzy is a 7-year-old solid black male cat. He’s front-declawed! Bitzy loves to snuggle close to people, but may be a little more nervous in a very loud, boisterous household. Respectful kids would probably be fine. Bitzy’s $30 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

 

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