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Governor Pence Announces Distribution of $505 Million to Local Governments

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Part of Governor’s Agenda for Additional Infrastructure Funding

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced that local governments will receive $435 million in Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) distributions that can be used for transportation infrastructure maintenance for counties, cities, and towns as part of Senate Enrolled Act 67, which was signed into law on March 23, 2016. Additionally, other local units of government will receive $70 million for deposit in their rainy day funds.

“Here in the Crossroads of America, roads mean jobs. In this past session of the Indiana General Assembly, we committed to bringing significant new funding for local governments with regard to transportation infrastructure, and I thank our legislators for their leadership on this issue,” said Governor Pence. “I was pleased to sign into law SEA 67 and today, these funds will now be available in communities throughout Indiana.”

The state is distributing the $505 million to counties today. According to SEA 67, the state must make this special one-time distribution to local governments before May 1. County auditors must distribute these funds to their local government units before June 1.

In his State of the State Address, Governor Pence outlined a plan to provide more than $1 billion in new funding to preserve and maintain state and local infrastructure. In addition to SEA 67, Governor Pence also signed into law HEA 1001, which provides for additional state infrastructure maintenance funds, while also fully funding the Regional Cities Initiative.

Sewing Guild meeting

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The Tri-State Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will meet Tuesday April 26 at McCollough Branch Library’s Community Room on Washington Avenue east of Washington Square Mall.
The program will be presented by Shirley Biehl  of Dale IN.  She will illustrate how a simple Cafatan housecoat  pattern can be changed  to a tunic top by changing the material used. She will be bringing the pattern and samples to give ideas  on how the same  pattern looks with different fabrics.
Doors open at 5:30 with meeting and program from 6-7:45pm.  Visitors are welcome. For more information call 812-476-5686  or email Evansville@asg.org.

Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Presentations in Evansville April 25

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Presentations to improve community awareness and education about child abuse prevention.

Monday

April 25, 2016

9:00am – 12:00pm General public/foster parent presentation

1:00pm – 4:00pm    Professional presentation with Continuing Educations Credits available

IVY Tech Community College

https://www.ivytech.edu/

3501 N 1st Ave

Evansville, IN 47710

Snacks will be provided for both sessions by Ft. Branch Catering Group.

More information and resources are available on the DCS April Prevent Child Abuse Awareness web page:www.in.gov/dcs/preventchildabuse

How are you help prevent abuse and neglect?

  • If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556.
  • Reach out to parents that you know and offer a hand or emotional support.
  • Volunteer time to programs that help parents.
  • Let all of the children in your life know that that they can depend on you.
  • Advocate for community services to help families.
  • Report suspected child abuse or neglect.
  • Consider becoming a foster parent.

Indiana Department of Child Services

The Indiana Department of Child Services protects children from abuse and neglect and works to ensure the financial support of children. Indiana Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800.800.5556. Child Support Customer Service Kidsline: 800.840.8757 or 317.233.5437. www.in.gov/dcs

Our Partners

Prevent Child Abuse Indiana is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and is committed to making Indiana a better, safer place for Indiana’s most precious resources – our children. http://pcain.org/

Indiana Child Advocates (Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA) These volunteers are carefully trained, appointed by the court and supported by program staff so they can advocate for the child’s best interests and help them have a safe and permanent home as soon as possible.http://www.childadvocatesnetwork.org/

 

 

LAW DAY 2016 by Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut

By Jim Redwine

(Week of 25 April 2016)

LAW DAY 2016

HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL AND 

COURT OF APPEALS ORAL ARGUMENT

FREE: PUBLIC IS INVITED

Friday, April 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Posey Circuit Courtroom

The Posey County Bar Association led by its President, Attorney William Bender, will join with Posey County’s two high schools, the Indiana Court of Appeals and the public in celebrating Law Day 2016.

The Mock Trial will involve the high school students led by their teachers. Posey Superior Court Judge Brent Almon will preside and a Jury comprised of Posey County attorneys will decide if two computer companies should be forced to break into the iPhones of private citizens. The Mock Trial fact pattern was published in this column last week.

After the Mock Trial a three-judge panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals will hold oral argument on the appeal of Lockhart vs. State. Jerome Lockhart was convicted of rape and sexual misconduct with a minor. He is appealing his conviction on several grounds. He claims his constitutional right to a trial by a jury of his peers was violated when the only African American potential juror was stricken from the jury by the prosecutor.

This “Batson Challenge” is based on the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Batson vs. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986). In the Batson trial there were only four African Americans on the venire, the list of potential jurors. The prosecuting attorney struck all four using peremptory challenges. Mr. Batson appealed citing the Equal Protection and Due Process clauses contained in the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed that to strike potential jurors merely because of their race was unconstitutional. If one side of a case wishes to strike such a juror, the attorney who exercises the strike must establish there was a “race neutral” reason for the challenge. A race neutral reason might be a criminal record or drug use or prejudice for or against one side.

On April 29, 2016 in the courtroom of the Posey Circuit Court Mr. Lockhart’s attorney, Ronald Smith, and Deputy Attorney General, Monika Prekopa Talbot, will try to convince the judges of the Indiana Court of Appeals (John Baker, Melissa May, and Mark Bailey) their legal position is correct.

This important issue should be both interesting and informative. The public is invited to observe and listen.

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COA: Federal statute supersedes state one

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IL for www.theindianalawyer.com

The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled a federal statute supersedes a state one regarding the time period in which to sue and thus reversed a decision from the trial court which denied a company’s motion to dismiss a claim against it for breach of contract.

In April 2011, Kennedy Tank Manufacturing Co. hired Emmert International to transport a piece of commercial equipment for $200,000 plus additional expenses Emmert might incur during move. However, Emmert had a number of unforeseeable problems and ended up with additional expenses of almost $700,000 which Kennedy declined to pay.

Emmert sued Kennedy for breach of contract or unjust enrichment. Later, Kennedy moved to dismiss on the grounds Emmert did not bring the action within the 18-month limitations period set forth in 49 U.S.C. Section 14705(a) which it said superseded Indiana’s 10-year limitation period. The trial court said the 10-year period applied.

The COA said the federal 18-month limitation should apply. While Indiana hasn’t ruled on the preemption of the federal limitation, other courts have, and always ruled when a state limitation was longer than a federal one, the federal one should rule. The COA said that should be the case in Indiana as well, and reversed the trial court decision.

Judge Patricia Riley partially dissented in the decision. She agreed the federal statute preempts Indiana’s state statute, but disagreed with how the court majority resolved Emmert’s estoppel claim. Emmert claimed even if the federal statute applied, its claim should not have been dismissed because Kennedy should be estopped from asserting the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense. Riley said even though Emmert’s argument was devoid of any cogent reasoning and that Emmert technically waived its argument, she thought the issue should be determined on its merits.

“Because the trial court ruled in Emmert’s favor – i.e., it denied Kennedy’s motion to dismiss on its finding that 49 U.S.C. Section 14705 does not preempt the relevant statute of limitations – the trial court did not address Emmert’s estoppel claim in its order. As there is nearly $700,000 at stake in this case, I would remand with instructions for the trial court to conduct further proceedings and make a factual determination as to whether Kennedy should be equitably estopped from asserting a statute of limitations defense.”

The case is Kennedy Tank & Mfg. Co. Inc. and Hemlock Semiconductor Corp. and Hemlock Semiconductor LLC v. Emmert Industrial Corporation, d/b/a Emmert International, 49A02-1507-CT-934.

EPD statement on EVSC employee suspension

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On Thursday morning, the Evansville Police Department was notified of an incident at an EVSC high school that has led to the suspension of an EVSC employee.
The details of the incident have been reviewed by an EPD investigator and as of this time, no evidence of a violation of Indiana Criminal Statutes has been uncovered. Unless additional facts are presented that show probable cause of a criminal act, the incident will not be handled as a criminal case.

For full details, view this message on the web.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

IS IT TRUE APRIL 22, 2016

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IS IT TRUE that Evansville may get visits from more than one presidential hopeful soon, as Indiana finally matters in the primary elections?

IS IT TRUE that it appears Ben Shoulders will be unopposed in his run for County Commissioner? …he his excellent business credentials and conscientious community involvement that makes him a clear choice for bi-partisan support?

IS IT TRUE Ann Ennis has done an excellent job of discussing important issues and taking well-researched stands in the District 76 race? …that her opponent has been very quiet on the issues that are of interest in the race? … we will be not be  surprised if she wins the GOP primary nomination for State Representative 76 race?

IS IT TRUE that the premier race on the Vanderburgh County Republicans side is the one for County Commissioner between Cheryl Musgrave and Alex Schmitt? …results of that race may prove to have strong political repercussions on Mayor Winnecke future political career?

IS IT TRUE that the race on the Democratic side for House District 77 is proving to be  very interesting? … the candidates just keeps meeting voters and having community events? …this race is way to close to call?

IS IT TRUE that all three of the young people in the Democratic District 77 race, Brandon Lee Ferguson. Ryan Hatfield, and Lori Sherman, are bright lights on the horizon for the future of local Democratic party?

IS IT TRUE the primary race for the GOP County Clerk is to close to call? … local GOP party Chairman endorsement of a candidate in this race may prove to be a big political liability for the person he supports?

IS IT TRUE  couple members of our community went to Louisville. Ky to attend a plush event at the Louisville Executive Aviation hanger? …the event was called “OUT OF THE BLUE JET SHOW”? …the owner of the Evansville IceMen and Ellis Park Ron Geary and his son Mark Geary owner Louisville Executive Aviation hosted one heck of a party? …this event celebrated an exceptional collection of multi million dollars private aircraft, automobiles and other luxuries? …the cocktails and Hors d’ Oeuvres were extremely impressive?…we wish that Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke would have attended this event because he would had been amazed to see the movers and shakes of Louisville, Ky. treat Ron Geary like a “Rock Star”?  …over 900 people attended this event?

IS IT TRUE that a couple members of our community stayed at the new downtown 8th street Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Louisville? … the manager of this new Louisville hotel is Ashley Dunn? …Ashley and her extremely professional  and well trained staff provided the out of town guests with first class treatment? …if you plan to visit Louisville, Ky in the near future please consider staying at the downtown Holiday Inn Express and Suites managed by none other than Ashley Dunn of Evansville? …please call 502-583-2552 for reservations?

FOOTNOTE:  Todays “READERS POLL” ask the question:  How would you rank State Representative Wendy McNamara job performance over the last several years?

Richard Moss MD: Response To Story of April 16, 2016 In Evansville Courier Press

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Richard Moss MD: Response To Story of April 16, 2016, Evansville Courier Press

With respect to the article regarding my relationship with my wife as reported in the Evansville Courier Press on April 16th 2016, I offer the response as volunteered by my wife, Supit Moss, on April 19, 2016 in the same newspaper about the nature of our relationship. It sets the record straight. (Go to: http://www.courierpress.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/congressional-candidates-wife-says-there-was-no-battery-30c259d4-d0d3-30cd-e053-0100007f3aa1-376097461.html)

It should come as no surprise in this political season of mudslinging that some opponent of mine would resort to the strategy of smear and character assassination in order to gain an advantage. As both responses given by Supit and the prosecuting attorney at the time 23 years ago who dismissed the case as a misunderstanding, the advantages sought have proven groundless. Their attempts at casting aspersions upon my name have brought shame and a crushing defeat upon themselves instead.

So, after this short unhappy interlude from the ongoing campaign to bring a conservative voice to southwest Indiana, it is time to call out my liberalized opponent Congressman Larry Bucshon and his abysmal voting record. He has run in the 8th district three previous times, and now for a fourth time, as a staunch conservative when, in truth, once elected he has proven to be an establishment Republican casting his precious votes for a liberal agenda.

He has voted to fund Obamacare, amnesty, the anti-coal EPA, the importing of Syrian refugees, and Planned Parenthood, all while happily driving up our national debt along with so many other free-spending, debt-happy career politicians who empower themselves today on the backs of our children tomorrow. Indeed, Congressman Bucshon has never met a spending bill he didn’t love. He has voted for massive education and transportation bills, fast track-status for Barack Obama, the TPP, and the Import-Export Bank, all so much crony capitalism to ensure his campaign coffers remain filled.

He has twice voted for John Boehner as Speaker of the House, no greater example of the inept, unprincipled Republican Establishment than he. He claims the mantle of conservatism during election season only to return to Washington to vote like the liberal that, after six years, he appears emphatically to be.

I ask also if any one knows the whereabouts of Congressman Bucshon? We have challenged him publically to a debate on several occasions in which he should defend his representation of the voters of the 8th Congressional district and make clear why he is so right and they are so wrong. But he has gone missing. Why does he dodge the voters he claims to represent?

Congress is held in very low esteem by the American public. As I have written before: “The people are angry as hell and hold the federal government, Washington, and the Republican Party, in particular the Congress, responsible. We are tired of the backroom deals, the political patronage, favoritism, and cronyism. We cannot abide an inept, unprincipled Republican Party in Washington that can’t surrender soon enough. We have had it with the career politicians that betray the base that wins them stunning, landslide election victories as we did in 2010 and 2014 – and get nothing for their trouble.”

The conservative base is frustrated and sick of the stand-for-nothing Republican ruling class in Washington – and their loyal foot soldiers like Congressman Bucshon.

In closing, I will reiterate the simple truth as stated by Supit Moss, my wife, in her April 19, 2016 response to the Evansville Courier Press article of April 16, 2016. There was no battery or physical contact 23 years ago – or ever. Supit and I have been happily married for 26 years with four wonderful children. This is the real story of the Moss family – the only story worthy of print. The shame that should be felt by my political opponents for resorting to dirty tricks and noxious slurs should not be underemphasized.

I am Dr. Richard M. Moss, your conservative alternative in the Republican primary May 3rd 2016. You may review my positions at www.rmoss4congress.com. Let’s restore a sense of dignity and conservatism to the 8th Congressional District.

FOOTNOTE:  This letter was posted by the CCO without opinion, bias or editing.  todays “Readers Poll” question is:  How would you rank State Representative Wendy McNamara job performance over the last several years?

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