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IS IT TRUE APRIL 6, 2016

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IS IT TRUE that a political storm is brewing concerning the decision of the Vanderburgh County Commissioners to transfer the county employees retirement funds to a firm that employs County Commissioner Joe Kiefer son? …we hear that group of county employees are working to insure that Mr. Kiefer will not be elected to the County Council seat?  …we also hear that some county employees aren’t happy with County Commissioner Steve Melcher for voting to transfer these funds to another company? …he is also up for re-election?  …we also hear that county employee are extremely unhappy with President of the County Commission Bruce Ungethiem for allowing this issue to go forward without their input?

IS IT TRUE we are glad that IceMen owner Ron Geary “FINGER GATE” issue is finally over with? …we predict that IceMen owner Ron Geary will be publicly commenting (in the near future) on how and why the IceMen were forced out of Evansville by the Mayor Winnecke, VenuWorks management and others? …we also predict  if Mr. Geary decides to do this he will present documented facts that backs up his claim?  …we hope that our local corporate media will report on this if it happens?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that many people in the Center City are upset that retiring State Representative Gail Riecken decided to take sides in the Democratic primary race foe State Representative?  …they don’t understand why she didn’t endorse anyone in the Missy Mosby and Steve Davis City Council race but did a complete turn around by openly supporting a candidate in the District 77 State Representative race?  …we hear that Mrs. Riecken  actions has motived  the people of the Center City to get out the vote for their favorite candidate?

IS IT TRUE that Ed Adams the Posey County Democrat party Chairman is doing can outstanding job in that position?  …we respectfully request that the Vanderburgh and Warrick County Democratic party Chairmen take a lesson on how Mr. Adams build unity within his party?

IS IT TRUE the most effective political mail out sent so far is District 77 State Representative candidate  Brandon Lee Ferguson?

IS IT TRUE that District 77 State Representative candidate Lori Sherman “Picnic In The Park” event  was attended by several hundred people?

IS IT TRUE we hear that Ann Ennis Republican candidate for State Representative is giving her primary opponent Rep. Tom Washburn real heartburn?  …we hear that this race is to close to call?

IS IT TRUE we hear that a back room political deal may have been cut between the Democratic and Republican power brokers to insure that Democratic County Commissioner candidate Ben Shoulders runs unopposed?

IS IT TRUE its alleged  that the hand picked County Commission candidate of Mayor Winnecke  was sued a number of times during the last several years for non payment of  personal  bills?  …Its now alleged that Mr. Schmitt has lost his job?  …we bet that his Republican primary opponent Cheryl Musgrave will soon find out if the above allegations against Mr Schmitt are true or not?

FOOTNOTE: Our next “IS IT TRUE” will be posted on this coming Friday?

Please take time and read our newest feature article entitled “HOT JOBS” posted in this section are from Evansville proper.

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Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that the Vanderburgh County Commissioners should make a detailed public statement why they decided to move county employee retirement funds?`

EDITORIAL: Congressmen Bucshon Made Mistake By Not Debating His Opponent

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 Congressmen Bucshon Made Mistake By Not Debating His Opponent

The Republican voters of the 8th Congressional District are going to have quite a decision to make in the May 8th primary election. They will be choosing between the incumbent Congressman Dr. Larry Buschon and his fellow physician, political newcomer Dr. Richard Moss. Dr. Buschon survived a challenge from the Club For Growth’s funding and Christy Risk in 2014.

This year, it appears that Dr. Buschon enjoys the backing of his party’s establishment. That should make for an easier re-election bid, but Dr. Moss is launching a strong effort to unseat him. Dr. Moss has challenged Dr. Buschon to a public debate, but the incumbent has refused to participate. We think that Dr. Buschon declined the challenge because of the conventional belief he has nothing to gain and everything to lose by debating. The power of the incumbency is on Buschon’s side. The voters know who he is and what his stances are. The challenger is not well know, especially in the more populous parts of the district. He lives and practices in Jasper, while Dr. Buschon practiced in Evansville and lives in Warrick County.

Both candidates have a great deal in common, both personally and politically. They share a common profession and strong conservative ideals. A debate between the two would have been an effective way for Republicans to distinguish between them. We believe that Dr. Buschon’s refusal to debate may have made this into a referendum on just how strongly voters really feel about getting rid of the Washington “establishment.” We will see if the GOP electorate in this area truly wants to change Washington, as this is boiling down to a choice between the status quo candidate and a “fresh face” in the capitol. It may be that Dr. Buschon made a mistake by following the conventional wisdom of not debating in this most unconventional primary. Failing to set himself apart may well prove to be a mistake that is fatal to his political career. If Dr. Moss presents himself to the voters as a political outsider running against the “establishment” we expect that he will do well in the approaching pri.mary.

We invite both candidates to tell us what sets them apart from their opponent. We will share their unedited replies with our readers.

 EVSC, EVSC Foundation to Name Central High School Baseball Field

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EVSC, EVSC Foundation to Name Central High School Baseball Field In Honor of Paul Gries

In honor of longtime Central teacher and baseball coach, Paul Gries, the EVSC, EVSC Foundation, and Paul Gries Field Campaign Committee will announce the “Paul Gries Field” dedication before the Central High School boys’ varsity baseball game versus Mater Dei on Thursday, April 14, at 4 p.m. The game will take place at Central High School, 5400 N. First Ave., Evansville.

Ed Cole, also a longtime teacher at Central and chairman of the Paul Gries Field Committee, will be in attendance as well as former Central and Cardinals player, Andy Benes; EVSC Foundation President, Brian Hancock; Central High School Athletic Director, Andy Owen; Central High School Principal, Andrea Campbell; and former Central Bears players. A short ceremony will take place before the game and Gries will throw out the first pitch.

Gries was named Central High School’s baseball coach in 1981 and immediately began transforming the field into a showcase. Over the next 21 years, Gries tirelessly worked to transform the facility by raising money through Central’s Baseball Booster Club.

During the 20 years he coached, Gries recorded 408 wins and 196 losses, which included seven IHSAA Sectionals, two regionals, and one semi-state championship. The Bears were State runners-up in 1987. In addition he coached his players to win seven SIAC titles.

Gries also earned SIAC Coach of the Year in 1981, 1987 and 1998; North-South All-Star coach in 1987; and National Regional Coach of the Year in 2000. He was inducted in the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002.

Proceeds from the Paul Gries Field Campaign will benefit improvements to the baseball field and naming of Paul Gries Field.

Donate online at www.evscfoundation.org/give-today or mail a donation to EVSC Foundation, ATTN Paul Gries Campaign, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville IN 47713.  For questions, please contact the EVSC Office of Development at 812-435-0913 or giving@evsc.k12.in.us

 

IS THIS THE END OF TRUMP?

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IS THIS THE END OF TRUMP?

by Will Durst

Go ahead, exhale a deep sigh of relief because our long national nightmare could very well be over. Yes, dear friends, Donald Trump might have bitten off more than he can chew and we may be mere moments away from combing him out of our hair for good. Then throw away the comb.
And indeed, we’ve heard this refrain a couple of hundred times already, but finally the aerodynamically coiffed real estate developer may actually have gone too far, even for him. Which apparently is… light years far. A galaxy far far away far. Go to eternity and take a left, far.
Up to now, Trump has doubled down on his outrageous statements, no matter who he insulted: Mexicans, women, Congressional Medal of Honor winners, people who prefer vinegar- based coleslaw, and it always worked out. He even got in a fight with the Pope. This Pope; the good Pope. Not the former Nazi Pope.
In January, Trump even bragged he “could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot someone and I wouldn’t lose voters.” But the conceit of that remark involved the shooting of other people, and he’s since spent the time shooting himself. In the foot. And the mouth. With his small hands.
These missteps could be described as jumping the shark. Over-sprayed his tan. The follicle that broke the camel’s back. Forced to wear the wrong hat. Inadvertently fired his daughter. Whatever is a bad thing for him, he did it. Repeatedly.
In response to a Chris Mathews question about abortion at a Wisconsin Town Hall, Trump said that women who had the procedure should be punished. And immediately both the pro-choice and anti-choice movements landed on him faster than greased beach balls filled with sand slide down a ski jump. See, he does bring people together. He is a uniter, not a divider or a multiplier.
It is uncanny how consistently Trump manages to annoy women. Someone on his staff needs to remind him they can vote too now. And that person should probably be somebody other than campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.
Trump’s approval rating amongst America’s y-chromosome challenged citizenry is right below hot coals on your genitals and slightly above knitting needles in your ears. Suddenly, he reminds every woman in America of her first husband, who was biologically incapable of apologizing.
His competition for the GOP nomination also attacked his make-it-up as he goes along, public-policy theories, but they’re treading a fine line here, because Republicans have been responsible for consistently carving away the edges of women’s health care. And prosecution is a logical extension of their legislation creep. Until they reach their ultimate goal of a 9 month waiting period.
Wail all they want, Trump isn’t damaging the GOP as much as he’s lifting the rocks they’ve been hiding under. Everything he says is a megaphone version of the whisper they’ve spent decades perfecting. He’s taken the dog out of dog whistle.
The question is: will this major gaffe precipitate the meltdown we’ve all been waiting for, or is The Donald truly a political cockroach able to survive anything, including a nuclear war on women? It would certainly explain the hard protective shell on the top of his head masquerading as hair.
Very Kafkaesque.

 

COMMISSION CANDIDATE BRENDA BERGWITZ IS A REBEL WITH CAUSE

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Brenda Bergwitz A “Rebel With A Cause”

Brenda has the reputation of doing everything she can to save God and Country and the unborn.  Its not uncommon to see Brenda attending two or three protest rallies a week. She has a strong passion for saving the unborn, fighting “OBAMA CARE”, and voicing her opposition to bad public policy.

She strongly supports  the local Tea Party group agenda, and volunteers her time on projects of her Church and giving of her time in helping her fellow veterans at the local to the VA Clinic.

Brenda openly will tell you that she doesn’t have all the answers about how to run local government but she has the desire and the mindset to learn. If elected she pledges to be a watchdog to insure that our tax dollars are spent properly by using conservative values.

She feels that our government is too big and  has out-of-control spending. Political patronage is rampant in County government and she pledges to take on the good old boy net work head on.
She was married for 54 years before her husband passed away last year. She is retired US Marine.

When a local priest  introduces County Commission candidate Brenda Bergwitz he calls her a “Rebel With A Cause”.  She feel that our government is to big and  has out control spending.  Political patronage is rampant in County government and she pledge to take the “Good Ole Boy” network head on.

She was married for 54 years before her husband passed away last year.  She is a retired US Marine.  She had 6 brothers served in the Marines and 4 sons seven in the militarily, 2 in the Army and 2 in the Navy

Poet Kevin Coval to Visit North High School

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Poet Kevin Coval to Visit North High School
Wednesday, April 6
9:15 a.m. and again at 1:15 p.m.
North High School, 15331 Highway 41 N.
Renowned Poet Kevin Coval will be at North High School tomorrow to perform and lead workshops for freshmen and sophomore students at North. Coval, who the Boston Globe dubbed as Chicago’s “unofficial poet laureate,” has appeared on HBO’s Def Poetry TV series four times and has written several poetry collections, including Everyday People and Slingshots: A Hip Hop Poetica. He is founder of Chicago’s Louder than a Bomb youth poetry slam and the artistic director of Young Chicago Authors.
The visit also serves as the official kick off for a poetry competition for North’s sophomore class. 
 
The visit was made possible by a Classroom Enrichment Grant from the Rotary/PEF/Love Foundation.

Statement from Sen. Becker regarding HEA 1001 signing

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State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) made the following statement  after Gov. Mike Pence ceremonially signed into law a measure to fund Regional Cities initiatives in Evansville: 

“This session, the Indiana General Assembly passed a variety of bills to benefit Hoosiers, including one major piece of legislation funding a third Regional Cities grant.

“House Enrolled Act 1001 funds 19 projects in Southwest Indiana to improve livability and connectivity, attract talent and workforce into the area, and leverage the new IU School of Medicine facility in downtown Evansville.

“The Signature School in Evansville, where  bill signing took place, will receive $2.5 million from Regional Cities funding to support an expansion that will allow up to 90 new students to attend Indiana’s number-one ranked high school.

“Additionally, Warrick County will receive funding to build a conference center at Victoria National and complete the Warrick Wellness Trail. Also, Oakland City University in Gibson County will be able to build student housing in the downtown area, and the New Harmony Arts and Food Project will be able to complete initiatives in Posey County, which includes updates to the New Harmony Way bike and pedestrian bridge.

“Along with providing funds for the Regional Cities projects, HEA 1001 and Senate Enrolled Act 67 work together to provide $1 billion in new state and local road funding over the next two years with no state tax increases and no new state debt.

“Thanks to this Regional Cities grant, Hoosiers in Southwest Indiana have plenty to look forward to with these outstanding plans to improve the quality of life in Evansville and surrounding counties.”

Registration Is Now Open For The Indiana State Games

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Visit www.IndianaStateGames.org to sign up!

 

UE softball set for home doubleheader against Austin Peay

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UE to play APSU at 3 p.m. DH on Wednesday 

In its final scheduled home non-conference game of the season, the University of Evansville softball team is set to play Austin Peay in a 3 p.m. doubleheader at Cooper Stadium.

UE is coming off of a weekend MVC series at Bradley where they picked up a win in the first game, taking down the Braves by a final of 11-2.  Morgan Florey struck out seven batters in the complete game effort as she also notched three hits.  Kristin Koepke hit the first home run of her career while Courtney Land, Michal Luckett and Hayli Scott each finished with three hits apiece.

For the second time this season, Florey was named the MVC Newcomer of the Week.  Florey recorded the first home run of her career in a win over UT Martin and also picked up the win as she pitched 3 2/3 innings.  In one of the best all-around performance you will ever see, Florey went 3-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBI and 2 doubles in the series opener at Bradley.  Rounding out that performance was her complete game performance as she gave up two runs in six innings while striking out seven.

Despite just six at-bats in the last four games, UE infielder Morgan Lambert took full advantage of every trip to the plate.  Lambert recorded hits in five of her six at-bats, finishing the week hitting .833.  She also drew a walk.  She knocked in three runs for the Aces, helping the squad to a 2-2 mark in its last four games.

Infielder Susan Norris hit .364 over the last week and had a stellar effort as UE played a conference series at Bradley.  Her bat came alive in the final two games of the weekend as she went 4-7 with seven RBI and three runs scored in the final two games at Bradley.  In the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, she knocked in four runs in a 3-4 performance while hitting a home run.  She homered again on Sunday, going 1-3 with a game-tying home run that made it a 4-4 game in the 6th inning.

Austin Peay stands at 5-22 overall and are 1-9 in Ohio Valley Conference play.  Last time out, they fell to UT Martin by a 1-0 final in a defensive battle.  Danielle Liermann and Kacy Acree are the top hitters for the Governors.  Both stand with batting averages of .368.  Liermann is the leading source of power for APSU, leading the way with 22 RBI and three home runs.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below is a list of the felony cases that will be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today and Monday.

Alfred Lee Jones Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Theft, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Disorderly conduct, Class B misdemeanor

Lloyd David Shell Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 5 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Matthew Kamon Motz Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Blake Allen Barnett Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Kelvin Ray Rush Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor

James Oather Capps II Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor

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