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BREAKING NEWS: STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS CITY OF EVANSVILLE 2014 FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT

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STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS CITY OF EVANSVILLE 2014 FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT

http://www.in.gov/sboa/WebReports/B45886.pdf

PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME AND READ THIS AUDIT BECAUSE IT WILL GIVE YOU A CLEAR PICTURE HOW MAYOR WINNECKE  AND HIS CITY CONTROLLER HANDLED OUR TAX DOLLARS.

AUDIT QUICK VIEW

PLEASE GO TO Page 50 of the audit report. 

City cash and investment fund balances, including Water and Wastewater funds, were not properly reconciled to bank balances for all twelve months of 2014.

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Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you believe that City officials intentionally lied to us about not having a $6 million dollar deficit in 2014?

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Eagles rally to upset #9 Knights on Senior Night, 89-82 BOX SCORE (HTML)

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball rallied in the second half to defeat ninth-ranked Bellarmine University, 89-82, in overtime on Senior  Night Thursday evening at the Physical Activities Center. USI watched its record rise to 18-10 overall and 10-8 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, while Bellarmine went to 22-5, 15-3 GLVC.

The Screaming Eagles struggled out of the gate, shooting only 34.4 percent (11-32) in the first 20 minutes, and trailed at the intermission, 45-30. Freshman guard Alex Stein (Evansville, Indiana) had the best half for the Eagles, scoring 12 points on five-of-eight from the field and two-of-two from beyond the arc.

In the second half, a new Eagles squad emerged from the locker as the momentum swung completely in USI’s favor. USI, which shot 51.9 percent from the field in the second half (14-27), methodically chipped away at the 15-point halftime deficit with short bursts until the Eagles surged with an 18-6 run to tie the game at the end of regulation, 74-74, on a pair of free throws by junior guard Bobo Drummond (Peoria, Illinois).

USI junior forward T.J. Tisdell (Cape Girardeau, Missouri) and junior guard Jeril Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky) led the second half comeback with 12 points each. Tisdell was five-of-seven from the field in the second half and grabbed six boards, while Taylor was two-of-four from the field, including a pair of three-point field goals, and a clutch six-of-six from the line.

The Eagles’ offensive surge continued into the overtime period as USI doubled up the Knights, 15-8, in the extra five minutes. Tisdell led the Eagles to the victory in overtime with six points on a field goal and four-of-five free throws in the final 30 seconds, while grabbing five rebounds.

Overall, Tisdell posted his fourth-straight double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds. He was six-of-11 from the field, seven-of-13 from the line. Ten of the 15 rebounds came on the offensive side of the court.

Four additional Eagles followed Tisdell in the scoring column with double-digits. Taylor finished the contest with 18 points, while Stein added four points in the second half for 16 points. Drummond and senior forward Shane Seniour (Newburgh, Indiana) rounded out the double-digit scorers with 13 points and 12 points, respectively.

The Eagles start post-season play Sunday at 2 p.m. when it hosts Rockhurst University in the first round of the GLVC Tournament. Rockhurst finished the 2015-16 campaign 12-14, 7-11 GLVC, after falling to William Jewell College, 86-69, tonight in Kansas City, Missouri.
USI has a 15-1 all-time series lead over Rockhurst, 6-0 at the PAC, after the Eagles defeated the Hawks, 79-71, on January 7 in Kansas City. Taylor and Stein had 16 points and 15 points, respectively, in the victory.

 

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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IS IT TRUE we can’t wait to get our hands on the 2014 audit for the City of Evansville?  …we expect this audit be one heck of an interesting read?   … we can’t wait to see how Controller Russ Lloyd Jr is going to spin this audit in his favor?

IS IT TRUE a few of our readers are alleging  that a couple of CEO’s at their local not-for-profit organizations are making  well over one  (1) million dollars a year salary? …we are presently doing a web search to see if these allegations are correct? …it’s our strong opinion that no CEO of any local not-for profit should be paid over one million yearly salary?

IS IT TRUE many of our readers are telling us that a candidate for District 77 State Representative stepped over the line at Monday night City Council meeting? …our readers are upset that Ryan Hatfield violated City Council rules by a giving a campaign position speech during City Council meeting? …that Dr. Dan Adams and Connie Robinson were right to call Mr. Hatfield to task for giving a political campaign speech at Monday  night City Council meeting? …we hope that Council President Mosby will allow everyone running for District 77 State Representative seat to speak about the recently amended “Gays Rights” ordinance recently passed by Council?

IS IT TRUE Jenny Collins came before City Council to have them approve an ordinance change concerning  fees?  … she didn’t need Councils approval to charge the fees since they have already been approved by the IURC?  …we predict that the Water and Sewer Board will quietly slide the fee adjustment request under the radar?  … we predict that Ms. Collins will find a way to charge us the “turn on and shut off” fees even without Council’s approval?

IS IT TRUE that in the 2011 budget of the City Controller for the City of Evansville was $85,926?  …when Jenny Collins moved to the Water and Sewer Department she was paid $83,000 year without a car provided?  …her current salary with the Water and Sewer Department is $89,833.24?

IS IT TRUE we notice that City Council persons Jonathan Weaver and Missy Mosby are displaying large cups advertising TUCKER REALITY during City Council meetings?  …we understand  there isn’t a city ordinance addressing the advertising of a business during city council meetings?  …we believe that Weaver and Mosby advertising their place of business during a City Council  meeting is not only unacceptable but is a classless and self serving act?

IS IT TRUE we hear that a democratic member of City Council is quietly telling people that they are supporting Governor Pence re-election effort?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that many rank and file Democrats are upset with Missy Mosby and Jonathon Weaver for picking Republican Dan McGinn to head the City Council Finance Committee?  …they are also extremely upset that they selected an extreme right wing conservative Republican to be the Democratic controlled legal counsel?

 

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FRIDAYS “READERS FORUM”

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WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

We are asking our readers to “like us” on Facebook and encourage friends and family to do so, as well? Our next IS IT TRUE will be posted on this coming Friday?

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Todays “Readers Poll”:Do you feel Council should spend $16 million dollars to renovate North Main area?

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Vanderburgh County Tea Party Patriots To Hear Blight Presentation By George Lumley

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 County Tea Party Patriots To Hear Blight Presentation By George Lumley

The next VC-TPP membership meeting is at the Evansville Public Library, McCollough Branch, at 1:00 p.m.

Our guest speaker will be George Lumley, CPA. Mr. Lumley will present information concerning the Brownfields operation within the Evansville city government. Find out what’s being done with your tax dollars and federal funds channeled to this bureaucratic property dispensation operation. Property is changing hands without opportunity for public auction. Why? Who benefits?

Mr. Lumley will reveal things about this operation that you need to know. Find out what’s going on in your city “behind closed doors.”

We will also have a discussion about the happenings at the Evansville City Council this last Monday (2/22) and what we now face.

See you there!

In Liberty,
Jim Bratten
Director, Hoosier Patriots
Co-Founder, Vanderburgh County Tea Party Patriots

2016 SOCIALISM: WORSHIPPING THE GOD OF GOVERNMENT

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2016 SOCIALISM: WORSHIPPING THE GOD OF GOVERNMENT
By Susan Stamper Brown

It takes more faith to depend on the government than it does to trust in God’s provision, but you’d never know it watching Progressives worship at their government golden calf that owns nothing at all unless it takes it from you.

Thanks to capitalism, Bernie Sanders went from being an unemployed middle aged socialist hippie living in a shack with dirt floors to living the D.C. dream while giving Hillary a run for her money in the race to the White House.

Both Democrat Party presidential candidates overlook the fact that thanks to God’s grace and good old American capitalism, the sky is the limit in the United States. No matter your skin color or which side of the railroad tracks you were born, every person has an equal chance to define his own definition of the American Dream. Bernie should know better. Sure, at times the system seems rigged to advantage the rich, but if we let that become an excuse rather than a source of motivation to achieve our dreams, we’ll spend our lives running in place blaming our failures on someone else.

Though he was fairly uneducated by today’s terms, my father was the wisest man I know. Not accepting government assistance, although at times he could, he worked long days and weekends to put food on the table and make ends meet. His actions taught me to say “I am thankful that I came from here, but I’m headed someplace else.” The “came from here” perspective helped me to understand that humble means is not a free pass to receive government assistance nor is it an excuse for me to pass on to the government my personal obligation to assist others. Trips with my dad to the local rescue mission showed me that there’s always someone out there less fortunate and the little we have can be stretched a long way if we’re creative and care enough to try.

The public displays of self-centeredness amongst the hopelessly uninformed at Bernie’s campaign rallies make me nauseous. Obviously it matters not that Bernie’s promises would be fulfilled by way of ill-gotten gain.

The constitution charges the government with the duty to provide protection to the citizens and the Bible charges citizens to provide for the helpless and poor, no matter what Pope Frances says. The Pontiff pontificates about the “evils” of capitalism, but if he were honest he’d admit the real problem is spiritual. Any time a nation makes government its god, socialism and communism likely follow.

America doesn’t have a capitalism problem; America has a first commandment problem: “You shall have no other gods before me.” In the name of social justice, religious leftists try to guilt people into accepting socialism by suggesting that is what Jesus would do. When asked which of God’s laws was greatest, Jesus didn’t hesitate; it is the first commandment. And he said the second greatest is to love and care for others like you do for yourself. He didn’t instruct us to pass that responsibility off to the government.

How true are William Penn’s words: “Those who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.” We’re not there yet, but we’re pretty close, given the popularity numbers of some of the more unsavory characters running for president. The day Moses descended from Mount Sinai, God made it unmistakably clear how he feels about breaking his first commandment. We are reminded that exchanging God for government never ends well in the rise and fall of nations. The choice in this election is evident. To whom shall we bow, to God or the government?

VHS LAUNCHES “ACAT-EMY AWARDS” ADOPTION PROMOTION FOR CATS

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 While the film industry is preparing for Hollywood’s biggest night, the Vanderburgh Humane Society has launched a creative adoption promotion to showcase their fine felines!

The public can vote on their favorite Oscar “nom-nom” (nominee) on social media today, tomorrow, and Saturday in CAT-egories like, “Best  Purrformance: Acator,” “Best Purrformance: Acatress,” and “Best Picture.” Up for awards this year are big names such as Leonardo DiCatrio, Jennifer Pawrence, Mewchael Fassbender, and pictures like “The Big Tort” and “Cat Room!”

There are so many wonderful adult cats at the VHS that have been waiting for months to find homes, and once kittens become available for adoption, their chances of finding homes will be even less. During Kitten Season, adult cats often have a difficult time being adopted, because they are competing with cute and playful kittens. Right now in particular, the VHS seems to have an overabundance of senior cats age 7 and older. While they are called “seniors,” many of these cats are completely healthy, happy, and have the energy of a much younger feline. They have many years of love to give, and they are no less deserving of a home than kittens are. Each is litterbox-trained and most will get along with children and other pets!

VHS hopes to give these wonderful adult cats their moment in the “spotlight,” and find their homes soon so they can enjoy awards season on a warm lap!

Voters can see the nominees on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VanderburghHumaneSociety, or on Twitter and Instagram at @vhslifesaver.

For more information about this adoption event, please contact Amanda Coburn at (812) 426-2563 ext. 218.

Beware of Phone Scam Occurring in the Vincennes Area 

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Knox County – Indiana State Police and Vincennes City Police are currently investigating several complaints involving a phone scam. According to Indiana State Police Detective Rob Dellion, a person or persons claiming to be from the Indiana State Police are making phone calls to businesses in the Vincennes area and asking for donations to purchase coats for children.

Please remember there are genuine organizations that solicit money for various causes, but the Indiana State Police is not attempting to raise money for children who need coats. Indiana State Police encourages everyone to be cautious when donating over the phone.

UE Softball heads to Frost Classic in Chattanooga

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Aces ready for five more games this weekend

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Winning eight of their first ten games in 2016 while bringing home three weekly Missouri Valley Conference awards, the University of Evansville softball team is ready for another big weekend of action at the 2016 Chattanooga Frost Classic.

Evansville will be playing five games this weekend with two on Friday and Saturday and the finale on Sunday.  Live stats for all games will be available on the tournament central page, which is linked above.

The weekend schedule is:

Friday

  1. Miami (Ohio) – 11 a.m. ET

at Chattanooga – 4 p.m. ET

Saturday

  1. Lipscomb – 11 a.m. ET
  2. Northern Kentucky – 1:30 p.m. ET

Sunday

Vs. Kentucky – 11 a.m. ET

 

With a pair of 4-1 weekends under their belts, the Aces look to continue their hot start to the season.  The Aces picked up wins last weekend over Tennessee State, ETSU, Butler and Northern Kentucky in their trip to Nashville for the Tiger Classic.

Co-MVP of the tournament – Morgan Florey – garnered a pair of Missouri Valley Conference honors earlier this week.  Florey was named the MVC Newcomer and Pitcher of the Week after going 13 2/3 innings, giving up just one run, which was unearned.  She picked up three victories while striking out 23 batters against just three walks.

All-Tournament Team member Michal Luckett leads the offense with a .576 average.  She has notched a hit in 19 of her 33 at-bats and is a perfect 5/5 in stolen base attempts.  Danielle Freeman has also notched a good start to the season, checking in with a .379 batting average.  She has driven in a team-high nine RBIs while posting five doubles.

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