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First Lady Karen Pence, Colts Mascot Blue to Host Reading Event for Summer Campers at the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana’s Camp Delafield at Fortune Academy
 Indianapolis – On Monday, First Lady Karen Pence, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, will join Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue, to visit Camp Delafield to read Blue’s new children’s book to the summer campers, ages 7-12. The book, entitled “Blue’s Road Trip through Indianaâ€, takes students on a journey from A to Z around Indiana. Given its strong ties to the state, “Blue’s Road Trip through Indiana†has been endorsed as an official Legacy Project of the Indiana Bicentennial by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. This visit is part of a series of book readings that Blue and First Lady Karen Pence will do together to celebrate the Bicentennial. Details below.
Monday, July 11:
2:00 p.m. EDT – First Lady Karen Pence to join Colts Mascot to read Blue’s new children’s book to campers at Dyslexia Institute’s Camp Delafield at Fortune Academy.
*Media are welcome to attend and are asked to enter through the main door, which is on the North side of the building.
Dyslexia Institute of Indiana’s Camp Delafield, Fortune Academy School – 5626 Lawton Loop East Drive, Indianapolis, IN
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Governor Pence to Offer Remarks at 98th Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Indiana
Will also offer remarks and take part in Sons of The American Legion, Indiana Detachment’s Laying of the Wreath at the Indiana State Police Memorial and Eternal Flame
Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will offer remarks at the 98th Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Indiana. Later in the day, the Governor will offer remarks and take part in Sons of The American Legion, Indiana Detachment, Laying of the Wreath at the Indiana State Police Memorial and Eternal Flame to honor those troopers and employees of the Indiana State Police who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Details below.
Friday, July 8:
2:00 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to offer remarks at the 98th Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Indiana
*Media are welcome to attend.
Marriott East Hotel –  7202 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN
4:00 p.m. EDT – Governor Pence to offer remarks and take part in Sons of The American Legion, Indiana Detachment, Laying of the Wreath to honor those troopers and employees of the Indiana State Police who have lost their lives in the line of duty
*Media are welcome to attend.
Indiana State Police Memorial and Eternal Flame – 8660 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN
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IS IT TRUE JULY 8, 2016
IS IT TRUE last nights deadly violence against the Dallas Police Department requires every American to reflect just how lawless our society can become without our Men and Women in uniform?  … every day these brave individuals risk their lives defending citizens against people that intend to do harm?  ...YOU BET IT IS TRUE!!!
IS IT TRUE let today be the first day in which each and every one of us begin to show our Law Enforcement Officers respect and appreciation for an outstanding job they performed  on a daily bais by the overwhelming  majority?
IS IT TRUE some officers do go over the line and take actions that are totally unacceptable and break the law? Â …YOU BET IT IS TRUE!!! Â …Â these Officers must be weeded out, Â prosecuted and punished for their crimes against society and give a strong message to all, this behavior must stop and stop now?
IS IT TRUE our law enforcement officers strive every day  to keep our society a safe place to live, work and raise a family?  …our right to peacefully protest is a sacred and protected right?
IS IT TRUEÂ we urge every one that sees our law enforcement officers over the next several days to show a sign of support by honking your horn and giving them a thumbs up, Â thanking them for their efforts and helping in some way to let them know they are truly appreciated?
IS IT TRUE we urge the main stream media to pick up a similar theme in their future Editorials urging the public to show their support of local Law Enforcement Professionals?
IS IT TRUE a big supporter of the CCO ask us to post this comment on her behalf?  …she said: the Mosby, Weaver and McGinn amendment to a city ordinance that would only allow individuals with a grievance to come before the City Council to speak only if that individual would be recognized by the Council President and/or two or more City Council members is an insult to our 1st amendment rights?  … we wonder if your are in agreement with our posters comment?
IS IT TRUE that County Commissioner Candidate Sean Selby still doesn’t have the GOP Data Center Access due to the refusal of local party Republican party Chairman Wayne Parke?  …we been told by reliable sources that Mr. Parke  alleges thats he is supporting Mr. Selby in the Vanderburgh County Commissioner race?  …if  our information is correct then we expect Mr. Parke to “fork over” the information in the GOP Data Center so Mr. Selby can begin to market his campaign?
IS IT TRUE its also time for local GOP Chairman Wayne Parke to stop meeting with people who supported Sean Selby for County Commissioner in the recent GOP party caucus because they feel that Mr. Parke is harrassing them for supporting Mr. Selby?
IS IT TRUEÂ two Libertarians file last-minute on the Vanderburgh County general election ballot? … the candidates filed for County Coroner and a County Council at-large seat, respectively? …William Maxwell III has filed for the County Coroner and Austin Knapp is a candidate for County Council? …Maxwell works with American Medical Response for five years and Knapp currently works at Touch Point Food Service? .. .we predict that both Libertarians candidates will bring political drama to Coroner and County Council race?
FOOTNOTE:  “IS IT TRUE†will be posted on this coming Monday.
Todays READERS POLL question is: Â Would you support a Trump and Pence ticket for President and Vice President of the United States?
Please take time and read our newest feature articles entitled “HOT JOBS†and “LOCAL SPORTS†posted in our sections.
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City Council Agenda For July 11, 2016
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 11, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE G-2016-23 A.S.D.
An Ordinance Establishing the Evansville Land Bank
ORDINANCE F-2016-17 FINANCE
MOSBY, McGINN
McGINN
An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds
ORDINANCE F-2016-18 FINANCE McGINN
An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds
ORDINANCE F-2016-19 FINANCE McGINN
An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds
RESOLUTION C-2016-20 A.S.D. MOSBY, McGINN
A Resolution Approving a Land Bank Management Agreement
ORDINANCE R-2016-19 APC C-4 to C-2
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 706 Court Street
Petitioner: Deli Muz, LLC
Owners: Same
Representative: Kurt Eckert District: Robinson, Ward 4
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 11, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE R-2016-20 APC R-1 to C-4 W/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 4200 and 4210 Broadway Avenue
Petitioner: Kenneth & Angela Bolin
Owners: Chad Jones
Representative: Kenneth & Angela Bolin District: Brinkmeyer, Ward 6
ORDINANCE R-2016-21 APC C-4 W/ UDC to C-4 W/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5323 Weaver Road
Petitioner: Englebrecht Family Partnership
Owners: Same
Representative: Krista Lockyear, Jackson Kelley PLLC District: Elpers, Ward 5
ORDINANCE R-2016-22 APC M-2 to R-2
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1901 N. Denby
Petitioner: Brandon Wilson
Owners: Same
Representative: Same
District: Hargis, Ward 3
CONSENT AGENDA
SECOND READING OF ZONING ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE R-2016-12 APC C-4 to C-2
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3017 Broadway
Petitioner: Joel Claycomb
Owners: Joel & Kelly Claycomb
Representative: Same
District: Brinkmeyer, Ward 6
ORDINANCE R-2016-13 APC R-2 to C-2 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 118 E. Florida St. and 120 E. Florida St.
Petitioner: ECHO Housing Corporation Inc.
Owners: Same
Representative: Marco DeLucio, Esq. District: Hargis, Ward 3
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 11, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE R-2016-14 AMENDED APC R-1 to C-1 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 7000 Lincoln
Petitioner: Katherine L. Loewen
Owners: St. John East United Church of Christ
Representative: Robert L. Rickenbaugh, Ph. D. District: McGinn, Ward 1
ORDINANCE R-2016-16 APC R-1 to C-4 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1912 E. Riverside Dr.
Petitioner: BWC, LLC (D. Walrath, Agent)
Owners: Same
Representative: Steven L. Bohleber District: Robinson, Ward 4
ORDINANCE R-2016-17 APC CO-2 to C-1 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 4401 Theater Dr.
Petitioner: Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union
Owners: Same
Representative: Ted C. Ziemer IV; Bingham, GreenBaum Doll, LLP District: Elpers, Ward 5
ORDINANCE R-2016-18 APC C-4 to C-2
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5200 E. Virginia St.
Petitioner: Spurling Development LLC
Owners: Patricia Sirkle
Representative: Bret Sermersheim, Morley & Associates, Inc. District: McGinn, Ward 1
REGULAR AGENDA
THIRD READING OF ZONING ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE R-2016-12 APC C-4 to C-2
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3017 Broadway
Petitioner: Joel Claycomb
Owners: Joel & Kelly Claycomb
Representative: Same
District: Brinkmeyer, Ward 6
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 11, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE R-2016-13 APC R-2 to C-2 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 118 E. Florida St. and 120 E. Florida St.
Petitioner: ECHO Housing Corporation Inc.
Owners: Same
Representative: Marco DeLucio, Esq. District: Hargis, Ward 3
ORDINANCE R-2016-14 AMENDED APC R-1 to C-1 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 7000 Lincoln
Petitioner: Katherine L. Loewen
Owners: St. John East United Church of Christ
Representative: Robert L. Rickenbaugh, Ph. D. District: McGinn, Ward 1
ORDINANCE R-2016-16 APC R-1 to C-4 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1912 E. Riverside Dr.
Petitioner: BWC, LLC (D. Walrath, Agent)
Owners: Same
Representative: Steven L. Bohleber District: Robinson, Ward 4
ORDINANCE R-2016-17 APC CO-2 to C-1 w/ UDC
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 4401 Theater Dr.
Petitioner: Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union
Owners: Same
Representative: Ted C. Ziemer IV; Bingham, GreenBaum Doll, LLP District: Elpers, Ward 5
ORDINANCE R-2016-18 APC C-4 to C-2
An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5200 E. Virginia St.
Petitioner: Spurling Development LLC
Owners: Patricia Sirkle
Representative: Bret Sermersheim, Morley & Associates, Inc. District: McGinn, Ward 1
CONSENT AGENDA
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE G-2016-19 AMENDED PUBLIC WORKS McGINN
An Ordinance to Vacate a Certain Easement Within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Storm Drain Easement Across Lots 1 and 2, Stonefield Crossing, Section 2, Subdivision, Parcel ID 82-06-14- 015-172.001-027 (Lot 1) and 82-06-14-015-172.002-027 (Lot 2)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 11, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE G-2016-21 AMENDED A.S.D. MOSBY, WEAVER, McGINN
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.10 (Common Council) of the Code of Ordinances
ORDINANCE G-2016-22 PUBLIC WORKS HARGIS, ELPERS, BRINKMEYER
An Ordinance Amending Section 13.15.100 (Water) of the Code of Ordinances
ORDINANCE F-2016-16 FINANCE McGINN
An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Additional Appropriations of Funds Within Various Accounts (DMD)
RESOLUTION C-2016-17 FINANCE McGINN
A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Confirming the Declaration of an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Relocation and Installation of New Equipment – SS&C Technologies, Inc. (120 N. Fulton Ave.)
RESOLUTION C-2016-18 FINANCE McGINN
A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Approving the Issuance of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Redevelopment District Taxable Tax Increment Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2016
REGULAR AGENDA
THIRD READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE G-2016-19 AMENDED PUBLIC WORKS McGINN
An Ordinance to Vacate a Certain Easement Within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Storm Drain Easement Across Lots 1 and 2, Stonefield Crossing, Section 2, Subdivision, Parcel ID 82-06-14- 015-172.001-027 (Lot 1) and 82-06-14-015-172.002-027 (Lot 2)
ORDINANCE G-2016-21 AMENDED A.S.D. MOSBY, WEAVER, McGINN
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.10 (Common Council) of the Code of Ordinances
ORDINANCE G-2016-22 PUBLIC WORKS HARGIS, ELPERS, BRINKMEYER
An Ordinance Amending Section 13.15.100 (Water) of the Code of Ordinances
ORDINANCE F-2016-16 FINANCE McGINN
An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Additional Appropriations of Funds Within Various Accounts (DMD)
RESOLUTION C-2016-17 FINANCE McGINN
A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Confirming the Declaration of an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Relocation and Installation of New Equipment – SS&C Technologies, Inc. (120 N. Fulton Ave.)
RESOLUTION C-2016-18 FINANCE McGINN
A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Approving the Issuance of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Redevelopment District Taxable Tax Increment Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2016
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The next meeting of the Common Council will be Monday, July 25, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Committee meetings will begin at 5:05 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 11, 2016 ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER 5:30 P.M.
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Planned Parenthood Challenges New Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Law
Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com
A new Indiana law requiring women to have an ultrasound 18 hours before an abortion is being challenged in court by Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky.
The 72-page suit filed in federal court Thursday argues the informed consent law the Legislature passed this year has no medical justification and creates an undue burden on a woman’s right to obtain an abortion protected by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The suit was filed before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, who last week blocked a strict new Indiana anti-abortion law from taking effect. Pratt granted a preliminary injunction before House Enrolled Act 1337 could take effect July 1. That law would have prohibited abortions because of genetic abnormality, race, sex or ancestry, and would mandate disposal of an aborted fetus only through burial or cremation.
The suit filed Thursday challenges another law that took effect July 1, Indiana Code § 16-34-2-1.1(a)(5), that not only requires an ultrasound before a woman may have an abortion, but also requires a woman receive mandatory information prior to an abortion. Before July 1, Indiana required women getting an abortion to first have an ultrasound, but the law was amended this year to require that procedure be done at least 18 hours before the procedure.
“The requirement that women obtain an ultrasound at least 18 hours before an abortion, as opposed to allowing PPINK to continue its practice of providing one immediately prior to the abortion, provides no health benefit to women and serves only to place a substantial obstacle to obtaining an abortion,†said Ken Falk, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, which represents Planned Parenthood in the litigation, in a statement announcing the lawsuit. “This law, therefore, is an unconstitutional undue burden on abortion access.â€
The suit says the new law will force many women to make two lengthy trips to obtain an abortion or pay for an overnight stay. Planned Parenthood says in the lawsuit it operates 23 health centers around Indiana that provide health services for men and women, but provides surgical abortions in only three locations and medication abortions in one. Only the four centers that perform abortions have ultrasound equipment.
“Last week, the Supreme Court (of the United States) made perfectly clear that restrictions that serve no purpose except to put obstacles in the path of a women (sic) trying to end a pregnancy cannot stand,†said Jennifer Dalven, director of the Reproductive Freedom Project with the ACLU, in the statement. “Make no mistake about it, this Indiana law is just another example of an unnecessary restriction that is blatantly unconstitutional.â€
At a news conference after Pratt struck down HEA 1337 last week, Falk said ACLU and Planned Parenthood were examining other Indiana anti-abortion laws for possible challenges in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down a Texas law restricting access to abortion.
“Ultrasounds are an essential part of our medical practice,†said Betty Cockrum, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, in the statement. “We wish Indiana’s politicians would leave the practice of medicine to doctors and health care providers rather than interfering yet again. The 18-hour requirement is unduly burdensome and adds no value in a state already fraught with difficult and unnecessary regulations regarding a truly safe and legal procedure.â€
“Whenever plaintiff’s lawyers seeking fees file civil lawsuits against state government agencies challenging a statute that the people’s elected representatives in the Legislature have passed, the Attorney General’s Office as the lawyer for state government represents the state entities in court and is obligated to defend the statute; and the Office will provide a vigorous defense,†said Bryan Corbin, spokesman for Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. “Assertions in a civil lawsuit are the opinion of the plaintiff’s lawyers filing them and may be refuted in court. Mindful of the fact that the Legislature has policymaking authority, we will review the plaintiff’s lawyers’ assertions with our client and will file a response in federal court at the appropriate time.”
The case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky. v. Commissioner, Indiana State Department of Health; Prosecutors of Marion, Lake, Monroe and Tippecanoe Counties, 1:16-cv-1807.
Many Charter School Advocates Want Public Schools To Be Run Like A Businesses.
 

Many Charter School Advocates Want Public Schools To Be Run Like A Businesses.
 

As the free market fairytale goes, innovative charter schools force neighborhood schools to improve education, while schools that can’t compete eventually close. Parents are “customers†that need more “school choice,†and when a school fails, students simply find another.
But market forces are ripping apart school districts nationwide. Last week, The New York Times detailed how privatization has devastated public education in Detroit, which among American cities has the second biggest share of students in charters schools. Of those schools, half perform only as well, or worse than, Detroit’s neighborhood schools. The schools open and close almost overnight, and teachers and staff come and go just as quickly.
In a city where it’s “easier to find a charter school than to buy a carton of milk,†as the Times put it, there’s “lots of choice, with no good choice.â€
In Los Angeles, “school choice†is costing the public school district hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars a year as charter schools continue to grow in number mostly unchecked. Those schools aren’t providing much of a choice to some students—the percentage of Los Angeles charter school students with severe disabilities is less than one-third the percentage of similar students in the city’s neighborhood schools.
But some people want even more choice. Los Angeles’s school system has more charter schools than any other in the nation, but billionaire Eli Broad isn’t satisfied. A man that made a fortune in homebuilding and insurance, not education, wants to enroll half of the city’s public school students in charter schools within the next eight years.
Just last week, the Walton Family Foundation, in the name of “school choice,†announced it will commit an additional $250 million nationwide to support charter schools. The heirs to the Walmart fortune already loom large over America’s kids—one in every four charter schools have received their foundation’s support—but they want to see 250,000 more children in charter schools in the next decade.
All of the rhetoric about “school choice†only obscures the real choice. Who do we want to control public education?
Communities, teachers, and education professionals, or billionaires and owners of companies like Walmart?
Interested in how privatization is threatening public education? Sign up for our weekly ‘Cashing in on Kids’ newsletter.
Sincerely,
Donald Cohen
Executive Director