http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx
BREAKING NEWS: STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS AUDIT OF EVANSVILLE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES
BREAKING NEWS: Â LINKS TO THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS Â AUDIT REPORTS OFÂ WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES CITY OF EVANSVILLE Â FORÂ JANUARY 1, 2014 to DECEMBER 31, 2014.
We urge you to take your time and read both reports (LINKS) provided by the State Board of Accounts.
We also look forward to your comments pertaining to these audit reports of the Evansville Water and Sewer  Utilities Department of Evansville.
Link to:
Financial Statements Examination Report of Water and Wastewater Utilities of City of Evansville Vanderburgh County, Indiana January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
http://www.in.gov/sboa/WebReports/B46027.pdf
Supplemental Compliance Report of the Financial Statements Examination Report of Water and Wastewater Utilities of City of Evansville Vanderburgh County, Indiana January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
http://www.in.gov/sboa/WebReports/B46028.pdf
FOOTNOTES: Â
The important pages in these reports that you need to read are:
A) Â Notes E. and F. that run from page 16 to page 19. Â And the public also needs to be aware that the utility had a “total current liability” at the end of 2014 of….. $330,271,913.00.
B) Â Note F on page 22 where the utility discusses the rejection of the consent decree where the city agrees to implement the elimination of the CSO over 28 years however, the EPA has rejected based on certain issues. Those issues were that the city would prepare a affordability study to demonstrate that the residences would not be able to support expenditures exceeding $540,000,000. Â Could the reason Why did the EPA rejected terms of the study was because in the stipulations our citizens should be able to pay 2.5% of their incomes on water and sewer?
C) Â The study that Winnecke presented used only 2% and excluded the incomes in the county which materially distorted the study and quite frankly insulted the intelligence of the EPA officials. This is why our city will eventually be forced into much higher levels of expenditures. Â Some engineer we spoke with say the total may exceed $700,000,000.
D) Â Now, the other observation, the findings noted within the supplement indicate that the Utility is CASH SHORT by $523,000. Â It should be noted that they were CASH SHORT for 2013 was $395,000Â The CASH SHORTAGES seems to grow year by year and the State Board of Accounts simply dismisses the occurrence as immaterial.
E)Â Coupled with the Civil City and the Utility Department, we are missing cash in the aggregate of $1,182,000 broken down as follows: City = $659,000 Utility = $523,000.
F)  We wonder why doesn’t this terrible situation of CASH STORAGES isn’t reported by the mainstream media?
THURSDAY READERS FORUM
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT?
What do you expect DMD DIRECTOR Kelly Coures want to spend the newly found  $1.4 million dollars of CDBG money on?
How do you think the Republican Presidential primary will turn out?
What is the thing you like most about Evansville?
Please tell us what you think about these things or share your thoughts on whatever you’re thinking about in our “Readers’ Forum”.
FOOTNOTE:  Todays  “Readers Poll” question is: Do you think that State Representative Gail Riecken should opening support any candidate  in the Democratic primary?
Final Two Games at Ford Center
AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT – APRIL 1ST
The IceMen only have two home games remaining at the Ford Center. Evansville hosts the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, April 1 at 7:15pm on Autism Awareness Night. Representatives from Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families will be in attendance and have a booth on the concourse with information to raise awareness, and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive bandanas
FRIDAY HAT PACKS
Get a ticket and a limited edition IceMen hat for only $20 for the game Friday, April 1 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:15pm. This is the final Friday game of the season, and the last chance to take advantage of this offer. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.
“MEMORIES WEEKEND†– HOME FINALE – APRIL 2nd
Evansville plays its final game at the Ford Center Saturday, April 2 at 7:15pm against the Tulsa Oilers. As a part of “Memories Weekendâ€, the IceMen will celebrate memories of the organization’s eight years in Evansville from the AAHL days, to the CHL to the ECHL, including the team’s Davidson Cup Championship in 2010. The first 1,000 fans into the arena will receive team autographed mini goalie sticks, presented by TRCI.
FULL MOON RISING
Forward Nathan Moon has been one of the most memorable names in Evansville IceMen history and he will be honored before the Home Finale on Saturday. Make sure to arrive early for the pregame presentation. The Belleville, ON native is scheduled to tie Josh Beaulieu for the most games ever played in an IceMen jersey (159) Saturday, and can pass him Sunday at Fort Wayne. Moon is third in team history in all-time assists (83), third in penalty minutes (252), and can reach second place all-time for points (127) and third place for goals (44) with three more in the final six games.
ZOOPERSTARS RETURN
Saturday, April 2 also marks the much anticipated return of the ZOOperstars, when the IceMen take on Tulsa at 7:15pm at the Ford Center for the Home Finale. Dance along with the likes of “Mario Lemuleâ€, “Whale Gretzky†and “Squidney Crosby†as they perform during the first and second intermission. For more information about the ZOOperstars or to see a sample video of one of their performances, visit: http://www.zooperstars.com/top-intermission-entertainment-act-for-nhl-minor-league-hockey.html
FAMILY 4 PACKS ARE BACK
Get 4 Upper Level tickets to either IceMen game next weekend for only $40! Lower level tickets are also available at a discounted rate when buying 4 or more. The offer is only available online or by calling the IceMen offices at 812-421-GOAL (4625).
FINAL JERSEY AUCTION
The final chance to bid on game-worn player jerseys will be in a live auction Monday, April 11 at 6pm at Beef O’ Brady’s in Newburgh. Following the team’s final three games in Allen, Texas on April 6, 8 and 9, all of the Evansville IceMen players will be present for the auction to sign their jerseys for the winning bidders.
REMAINING GAMES
Fri. 4/1 – Cincinnati at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center
                        Autism Awareness Night
Sat. 4/2 – Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) – Ford Center
Home Finale – TRCI Mini Stick Giveaway – Zooperstars
Sun. 4/3 – Evansville at Fort Wayne (5pm EST) – Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, IN)
Wed. 4/6 – Evansville at Allen (7:05pm) – Allen Events Center (Allen, TX)
Fri. 4/8 – Evansville at Allen (7:05pm) – Allen Events Center (Allen, TX)
Sat. 4/9 – Evansville at Allen (7:05pm) – Allen Events Center (Allen, TX)
Visit us at www.evansvilleicemen.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @EvvIceMen for more information about your hometown professional hockey team.
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Harris Brown to transfer from UE
Freshman played for Aces last season
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has announced that freshman Harris Brown will transfer from UE at the end of the semester.
“We thank Harris for his contributions to our team in his time with the program,†Simmons said. “We wish him nothing but the best in his future.â€
Brown saw time in 23 games as a freshman with the Purple Aces. He averaged 1.3 points while playing 7.8 minutes per game.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Donna Jean Leonard Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony
Cruelty to an animal, Class A misdemeanor
Krista Kay Riggs Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Amanda Danelle Smith Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Jody Ryan Lehr Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony
Brandon Kyle Craig
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Ashley Mae Merrick Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor
Antwan Andre Akpan Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Jacob Lee Wagner Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony
Leaving the scene of an accident, Class B misdemeanor
Dale Nardo Tyrrell Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, Class C misdemeanor
Griffin Marie Williams Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony
Samuel Aaron Robb Intimidation, Level 5 felony
Criminal recklessness, Level 5 felony
Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor
Taysia Danae Jackson Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor
Theft, Class A misdemeanor
Hershel Lee Simmons II Theft, Level 6 felony
Jalen Sean Packer Residential entry, Level 6 felony
Invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor
Jermon Weathers Burglary, Level 4 felony
Theft, Level 6 felony
Eric Leonard Williams Intimidation, Level 6 felony
Criminal mischief, Class A misdemeanor
David Jeron Simpson Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony
Christie Lee Scott Burglary, Level 4 felony
Theft, Level 6 felony
William Jason Leonard Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony
Cruelty to an animal, Class A misdemeanor
Dale Eugene White Jr. Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
Kenneth Brian Colbert Theft, Level 6 felony
Taryn Moet Jones Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor
Theft, Class A misdemeanor
Drake Aaron Duncan Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Michael Kenneth Bateman Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 5 felony
George Michael Sanders Jr. Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Wayne Givens Below Theft, Level 6 felony
Robert Allen Branson Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
UE Andiron Lecture Planned for April 13
Mitch Gieselman, University of Evansville alumnus and pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, will be the guest speaker for UE’s Andiron Lectures in Liberal Arts and Sciences on Wednesday, April 13. The lecture will begin at 4:00 p.m., in Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center, with a social hour at 3:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Gieselman’s topic will be “The Prophets of Penzance: The Wesleys Take Cornwall and Bristol (and They’re Probably Way Cooler than You Thought).â€
For more information, please call 812-488-1070 or 812-488-2589.
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Agricultural Open Burning Smoke Advisory
The combination of agricultural field fires and above average southerly winds are impacting air quality in the Evansville area today. The fires are mainly located across the Ohio River in northern Kentucky. The Evansville EPA responded to a complaint about the smoke and reported the issue to the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection, as the location of these fires is outside of the EEPA’s jurisdiction. The smoke is impacting both the east and west sides of Evansville and Vanderburgh County.
While particulate matter (PM) averages are not expected to rise above the 24-hour standard, please be aware that exposure to smoke plumes is possible today as burning continues.
If you see or smell smoke outside, it may not be a good time for outdoor activities, especially if you suffer from lung disease, such as asthma or COPD, or heart disease. Monitor children’s outdoor activity if they suffer from similar issues. Also, please refrain from open burning this evening.
More information on the health effects of smoke and what you can do about it can be found on the EEPA’s website at www.evansville.in.gov or at the USEPA’s webpage at http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=topics.smoke_events.