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IS IT TRUE JULY 11, 2016
IS IT TRUE that our “INDY MOLES” tell us that presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump will be holding a political rally in Central Indiana on Tuesday, following a private fundraiser at the Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis on Tuesday? … Pence will join Trump at this fundraiser on Tuesday?  …our “Indy Moles” tells us that  that Trump will announce that Governor Pence will be his running mate?
IS IT TRUE don’t be surprised to hear that State Auditor Suzanne Crouch may be a candidate for Governor or Lieutenant Governor?
IS IT TRUE that the proposed ordinance devoted to putting numerous limitations on allowing citizens to ask questions or speak to Council concerning matters will come before City Council tonight? Â …we believe this ordinance dances around the edges of infringing the First Amendment rights of Evansvillians? Â …we understand that there is a practical need to limit speaking time in instances when an item is controversial, but holding the option of refusing to hear the voice of the people being regulated is NOT in the best interest of the public? Â …that our Civic Center “Mole” tells us that a movement may be afoot to water down this ordinance so it will allow citizens to address Council without any major restrictions?
IS IT TRUE we received a few inquires asking us why Rev. Brooks and 4th Ward Councilwoman Connie Robinson hasn’t announced that they are planning a peaceful “Black Life’s Matters” march?  …soon as we hear something we shall forward it on?
IS IT TRUE that Old National Insurance Corp has been acquired by Prime Risk Partners of Atlanta, and will now operate under the name ONI Risk Partners? Â …not only do we wonder how much Old National Bank Insurance was sold for but also why did Old National Bank decide to sell this major ONB asset?
IS IT TRUE we believe that the fate of Mesker Amphitheater is already been decided?  …when Mesker Park Zoo Director Amos Morris commissioned a study in 2012 to determine what should the city do with Mesker Amphitheater was like “Putting The Fox Watching The Hen House”?  …the 52-page ” Report” determined it would take between $9.7 million to $13.1 million to renovate Mesker Amphitheater is  highly questionable?  …we consider any future statements concerning Mesker Amphitheater fate made by Zoo Director  Morris will be designed to  give Mesker Amphitheater and land  to Mesker Zoo so they can develop it as they deem necessary?
IS IT TRUE we would like to give Vectren and their employees a FIVE STAR rating for doing an outstanding job in repairing about 27,000 power outages throughout this region? Â …the Vectren staff and employees were extremely professional and prompt in helping us getting our power back on in a timely manner?
FOOTNOTES: Todays “Readers Poll” question: : Do you feel that our local law enforcement officials are doing a creditable job in protecting us?
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Vanderburgh County Tea Party Patriots Support CCO Editorial
 Vanderburgh County Tea Party Patriots Support CCO Editorial
Dear Patriots:
Take a look at this editorial in the City-County Observer, concerning our Evansville City Council… I encourage all to read and post a comment.
EDITORIAL: CITY COUNTY OBSERVER SOUNDS THE ALARM ABOUT THE RAMIFICATION G-2016-21.
The so-called “employees” of We the People mentioned in this piece are overreaching in their role as representatives of the citizenry of Evansville and their power within that role, according to information in this City-County Observer editorial.
Monday night, July 11, 2016 is the next Evansville City Council meeting in Room 301 of the Evansville City Center. The meeting usually begins at 5:30 p.m. and the committees meet at 5:00 p.m. or slightly later.
Please plan to attend and voice your concerns about this possible infringement of your rights as a citizen and resident of this city. Muzzling your First Amendment rights to free speech and unreasonably limiting citizen participation in local government is reminiscent of Dusseldorf circa 1938. Take a look at Ordinance G-2016-21 and voice your concerns about the plans for LESS transparency and accountability, particularly Section 6 of the Ordinance!
In Liberty,
Jim Bratten
Director, Hoosier Patriots
Co-Founder, Vanderburgh County Tea Party Patriots
Ellis Park Recap For July 10, 2016
Sir Douglas Rolls to 4-1/2-Length Score;
Warrior’s Club Loses Photo For SecondÂ
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HENDERSON, Ky. (July 10, 2016) — Warrior’s Club, the 2-year-old colt owned by the 200-member Churchill Downs Racing Club, finished third in his second start Sunday, losing the photo for second in Ellis Park’s seventh race.
In other news, the actual winner of the maiden special-weight race was Sir Douglas, who battled with B Rod Maclean through a stern pace before shaking off the field for a 4 1/2-length victory over B Rod Maclean while running greenly through the stretch. After fractions of 22.08 seconds for the quarter-mile and 44.92 for the half, Sir Douglas covered the last eighth mile in an excellent 12.29 to finish five-eighths of a mile in 57.21 — or .76 of a second off the 5-year-old Hoho Tow’s 2006 track record.
“That’s running,†said trainer Jinks Fires.
Sir Douglas, a son of More Than Ready, was purchased by Fires for owner Dwight Pruett for $175,000 at the March sale of 2-year-olds in Ocala, Fla. He was seventh in his debut June 11 at Churchill Downs. Fires added blinkers and the anti-bleeder medication popularly known as Lasix.Â
The colt still ducked around a bit in the stretch, possibly shying from the whip.
“He was like that the only time I worked him,†said Chris Landeros, who picked up the mount for Sir Douglas’ second race after previous rider, Jon Court, was sidelined with cracked ribs. “Mr. Jinks said, ‘I’m going to put a little blinker on him.’ He worked well, but it was kind of early in the morning and some shadows were out and he was jumping all over the place.
“He is a little bit green. When he figures it out, I think he’ll be a little better horse even going longer. It was an impressive run today. I wanted him to switch over to his right (lead), and he didn’t do it, so I had to play with him a little bit. But I was impressed.â€
Fires said that Sir Douglas is possible for the Ellis Park Juvenile on Aug. 6.
Sir Douglas paid $7.60 to win as the second choice, a pretty low price considering that Warrior’s Club — the tepid 7-2 favorite in the morning line — was bet down to 9-5. Which was hardly surprising.
Warrior’s Club has been the story when he’s run, with his owners putting up $500 apiece as part of a Churchill Downs’ promotion to let fans experience horse ownership without a big investment, the upfront money going toward the bills. Because the Warrior’s Club partnership filled up so quickly, the 2-year-old filly Dial Me also was purchased to allow another 200 people to participate. Both horses are trained by D. Wayne Lukas, who was not at Ellis.Â
One of Warrior’s Club owners got the experience of being in the winner’s circle anyway, as he’s friendly with one of Fires’ clients. Andrew Warren of Louisville works for General Electric but also for years has worked seasonly for Churchill Downs in jobs such as being a mutuel clerk or security.
“I’ve worked at Churchill since I was 18,†said the 46-year-old Warren as he purchased a winner’s circle photo of Sir Douglas. “I’ve always been intrigued with horse racing. My father took me to the track as a kid. I thought that was a bucket-list thing I’d like to do some day, just being a partial owner of a horse. When this opportunity of being in the Racing Club came open, I thought that’s just something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s not high risk or high cost. I thought that’s great to be a part-owner and go through the experiences like a full-time owner. I thought that was excellent.â€
Warren, who was at Ellis with wife Lynn, said he “loved†Sunday’s race. “When he was fifth at Churchill, he looked so dead-tired I’m surprised he came in fifth,†he said of Warrior’s Club’s June 16 debut, where the colt was up close early but faded to lose by eight lengths. “… He looked like he was getting stronger there at the end — almost second.â€
Ridden for the first time by James Graham, Warrior’s Club stalked the swift pace, fanning wide on the turn. He looked like he might not get anything before coming back on to lose second by neck to B Rod Maclean and jockey Cory Orm.
 “He galloped out good and strong,†Graham said of Warrior’s Club. “He ran a good race today. He’ll be all right in time.â€
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IURC Nominating Committee Accepting Applications for Commission
Indianapolis – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee is soliciting applications from persons interested in filling one current vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) created by the appointment of Commissioner Carolene Mays-Medley to be the Executive Director of the White River State Park Development Commission.
Applications will be accepted today through close of business on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Applications must be received in the Governor’s Office by close of business on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. After the close of the application period, the Nominating Committee will schedule and conduct a public meeting on Friday, August 5, 2016 to interview applicants. The Nominating Committee will present Governor Mike Pence with a list of three qualified candidates from which he will select an individual to fill the remainder of Commissioner Mays-Medley’s term. Commissioner Mays-Medley’s term expires December 31, 2017.
Members of the Nominating Committee are Committee Chair Allen Paul, Eric Scroggins, John Blevins, Larry Buell, Win Moses, Michael Evans, and Michael Mullett.
Applications for the position may be obtained by emailing boardsandcommissions@gov.in.gov, by calling 317-232-4567, by hard copy in Statehouse, Room 206, or from www.in.gov/gov/2682.htm. Completed applications should be returned to: Allen Paul, Chair, IURC Nominating Committee, c/o Office of the Governor, Statehouse, Room 206, Indianapolis, IN 46204. To be considered timely, applications must be received in the Governor’s Office and not simply postmarked by close of business on Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Plea Agreement Provision ‘Constitutionally Suspect,’ COA Finds
Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com
A man who had taken steps to prepare for home detention but was committed for mental health reasons when he was to report to community corrections should not have been ordered to serve his sentence in the Department of Correction, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
Brad Sullivan, pursuant to a plea agreement, would serve his sentence on monitored home detention through community corrections. The agreement also said if he failed to establish eligibility, the sentence would be served in the Decatur County jail.
On the day Sullivan was to report, Oct. 20, 2015, he was in St. Vincent’s Stress Center after being treated at Columbus Regional Mental Health Unit days earlier for post traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder. He was transferred directly from Columbus Regional to St. Vincent’s. He claimed he got a hold of his counsel and his social worker was supposed to contact his attorney and fax him the paperwork proving he was in the mental health unit.
But Decatur County Community Corrections filed a petition Oct. 23 to revoke his placement because Sullivan did not report on Oct. 20 as required.
At the revocation hearing, the director of Decatur County Community Corrections said Sullivan already had been approved for community corrections and that if he were to report, the program would have no problem accepting him if the court ordered. Sullivan acknowledged he never called community corrections directly to inform staff he was in the hospital, but said he had contacted his attorney who was supposed to contact community corrections. The attorney told Sullivan’s new counsel that he thought he had faxed over medical documentation to the prosecutor’s office but it doesn’t appear it came through.
The trial court revoked Sullivan’s placement and ordered the 18 months served in the DOC based on the terms of the plea agreement.
Sullivan argued that the court abused its discretion in imposing such a harsh sentence under the circumstances and believed his violation didn’t warrant revocation of his placement.
“The provision of Sullivan’s plea agreement which essentially provided that any non-fee violation would automatically result in the revocation of his community corrections placement is constitutionally suspect,†Judge Elaine Brown wrote.
Sullivan must still be allowed to offer mitigating evidence suggesting that the violation doesn’t warrant revocation and he offered evidence that his house and phone were approved for home detention, that he was hospitalized at the time he was to report and that he was under the impression his attorney would contact the court and community corrections.
“Based on the totality of the circumstances, including the nature of the violation and sanction, we conclude the trial court abused its discretion in finding that Sullivan’s violation warranted revoking his community corrections placement and in ordering him to serve eighteen months in the DOC,†she wrote in remanding the matter for placement in community corrections.
The case is Brad L. Sullivan v. State of Indiana,16A01-1512-CR-2175.
YESTERYEAR: Crystal Pearl Vinegar Company
This view, photographed in 1944 from Canal Street, looks towards the 600 block of Walnut Street. The tall building at the right was a fixture at this intersection for many years. It housed the Crystal Pearl Vinegar Company, which was later renamed Indian Summer, Inc. Founded in 1898, the firm sold packaged ammonia, vinegar, sauerkraut and other products. A new plant was built on Walnut in 1912; it later manufactured only distilled and apple cider vinegar, which produced an acrid odor throughout the neighborhood. The company was sold in 1988, and in 1995, the property was razed as part of a downtown redevelopment project.
FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
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House-Senate Conference Report on Combating Opioids Passes House
| (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The final text of comprehensive legislation to curb opioid and heroin abuse passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday and included a provision authored by Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. |
| Bucshon served on the special conference committee comprised of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate that negotiated legislative differences between both chambers. The group met on Wednesday to agree on the final legislative text of S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act sending the bill to the House floor for a vote where it passed today by a vote of 407 to 5.
“Drug overdoses in Indiana have increased five-fold in the past decade. The effect of this rapid growth has been devastating to our families and our communities,â€Â said Bucshon. “The comprehensive legislation we sent to the Senate today will help states like Indiana combat the growing opioid abuse epidemic. It will give hope to families and it will save lives.â€Â  Bucshon’s legislation, H.R. 4981, the Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Expansion and Modernization Act, was an integral part of the final package approved by the House. H.R. 4981 helps expand access to medication-assisted opioid addiction treatment, ensures patients have access to a wider range of comprehensive, evidence-based treatment options, and minimizes the potential for drug diversion The package heads to the Senate for approval where it will then be sent to the President.
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Discount Day at the Indiana State Fair
Hoosiers travel from all over the state to celebrate the annual tradition that is the Indiana State Fair. Whether it’s enjoying the incredible variety of fair food, riding rides on the midway or hoping to win that prize at the ring toss game, we all have our favorite memories of time spent at the fair. And this year, the BMV has a lot happening!
We are once again excited to offer Hoosiers half-priced admission on myBMV.com Discount Day. On Thursday, August 11, you and your friends and family can be admitted to the fair for $6 each. That’s a savings you won’t want to miss!
All you have to do is visit myBMV.com, print the myBMV.com Discount Day coupon and present it at the fair. And don’t forget to share this great deal with your family and friends.
While at the fair, be sure to visit our booth inside the Expo Hall where you can complete BMV transactions – such as renewing your vehicle registration or driver’s license. Our staff can answer all of your BMV-related questions and those 15 years and older can learn about vehicle and motorcycle safety by taking a ride on our safety simulators.
It’s time for Indiana to get a new license plate and we are asking you to help us decide what it looks like by voting for your favorite design. Be sure to stop by our booth to view the designs and to cast your vote on the new 2017 Indiana license plate. You can also look for more information and voting to be available on myBMV.com in August.
New this year is Ride Safe Indiana’s Motorcycle Safety Day on Saturday, August 6. Motorcyclists can drive up and get VIP parking on Main Street. Look for our RSI tent on Main Street and learn more about our new authorized motorcycle safety program. RSI is also sponsoring the Freestyle Moto X show on Sunday, August 7 and Monday, August 8 at the Grandstand.
We look forward to seeing you at the Indiana State Fair
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