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New Inmate Communications Technology Unveiled at Jail

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On Tuesday, December 01, 2015 Sheriff Dave Wedding announced the installation of a new inmate communications system at the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. This new service is provided by Telmate, a leader in corrections technology.

The new communications system, which is part of the Telmate Smart Jail Solution, utilizes video conferencing and hand held tablets to provide inmates with new ways to connect with friends and family. The new system enhances the security of the facility while giving inmates more options and time to communicate with loved ones. Friends and family of inmates now have the option of remote visitation from their home by using a standard personal computer.

The new inmate tablets will serve as wireless access points to the Telmate suite of inmate software services. Features include: messaging, photo sharing, approved entertainment, ebooks, a law library, and much more. By utilizing this innovative technology inmates are able to connect with the outside world in a controlled manner, access educational and recreational content, occupy their time and manage their account.

This new technology will enhance facility security and control while increasing operational efficiencies. The system will reduce physical mail, decrease contraband issues and serve as an effective inmate behavior modification tool. All Telmate software is inked to Telmate Verified, an automated identity verification system that authenticates every system user. The ultra-secure tablets feature corrections-grade, locked-down devices, hotspots, and security servers. Jail staff have 24 hour access and control of the video, phone and tablet services. The system also features Telmate Investigator, a suite of tools that turn collected data into actionable, crime-solving intelligence.

“No other technology vendor even approaches this level of advanced tablet technology in a correctional environment,” said Sheriff Wedding. “Telmate tablets provide us with a valuable tool to encourage proper inmate behavior, which results in fewer disciplinary incidents. The ability to connect with loved ones while keeping up with evolving technology only increases the likelihood that inmates will be able to successfully re-enter society.”

About the Vanderburgh County Jail:
At any given time the Vanderburgh County Jail houses over 500 inmates and nearly 100 work release participants within the confines of a 156,722 square foot facility. Although some prisoners stay at the jail for only a short period of time, many stay from the time of their arrest, throughout the trial phase and then serve their sentence at our facility.

About Telmate:
Telmate is the fastest growing provider of inmate phones and video visitation, secure messaging, mobile applications, inmate tablets and investigator tools. Telmate’s cutting-edge platforms are deployed in over 300 correctional facilities in North America spanning nearly all U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Telmate is headquartered in San Francisco, California. To find out more about Telmate, visit www.telmate.com.

Pictured above: Telmate tablet in use.

 

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Aces shoot lights out in 88-56 win over Alabama State

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A 10-0 run to start the game helped the University of Evansville men’s basketball team cruise to an 88-56 victory over Alabama State on Tuesday night at the Ford Center.

 

D.J. Balentine, who scored a game-high 26 points, scored five of those ten while either scoring or assisting on the first 11 buckets of the night for the Purple Aces (6-1).  The senior was 10-of-13 from the field, hit four of his five triples and dished out eight assists.  He has recorded four or more assists in all seven games this season.

 

“Give our guys credit, they had one day to prepare and came out sharp,” head coach Marty Simmons said.  “We were ready to go and got off to a good start and were able to sustain it.  When we pass the ball and are unselfish like tonight, we are a fun team to watch.”

 

Evansville finished the night shooting 68.6% and was credited with 26 assists.  Eight of those came from Balentine while Jaylon Brown had 5 and Blake Simmons notched four.  Egidijus Mockevicius recorded his fifth double-double of the season, finishing with 12 points and 11 rebounds on a 5-for-7 shooting night.

 

Adam Wing shot a perfect 6-6 to tally 12 points while Brown hit all three shots and four free throws to register 10.  Simmons had nine while David Howard checked in with 7.  Willie Wiley had his best game of the season, seeing 14 minutes of action and notching five points and four boards.

 

“We came out and played sharp; Coach Simmons had us ready to play,” Brown said.  “We wanted to start on the defensive end and turn that into offense.”

 

Pacing Alabama State (2-4) was Corvon Butler.  He hit six of his 11 attempts to lead the Hornets with 13 points.

 

A first half that featured 20 points from D.J. Balentine and the Aces shooting 78.6% as a team saw UE take a 55-22 lead at the half.  Evansville scored the first 10 points of the game before Jamel Waters hit a trey for ASU just over three minutes in.  That is as close as the Hornets would get for the remainder of the contest.

 

Mockevicius hit a layup just a minute later to reestablish the 10-point advantage and UE rolled from there.  At the 12:45 mark, Balentine drained his second 3-pointer of the game to put Evansville up 26-6.  UE led by as many as 35 in the final minute on a Harris Brown free throw before Butler hit a shot for the Hornets to make it a 55-22 game at the break.

 

It was the same story in the second half was the lead went as high as 43 as UE opened the half on a 10-0 run in the first four minutes.  The Aces had another solid half of shooting, knocking down 13 of their 23 second-half shots to finish the game at 68.6%.

 

Included in the latter half was a monster slam by Sergej Vucetic that brought the crowd to its feet.  Balentine commented on what the moment meant for the team.

 

“Everyone on our team works so hard and we were so excited for him to have that moment,” Balentine explained.  “He did well when he was in there.  Sergej is really well-liked by the crowd, so we were happy for him and the other guys to get a lot of minutes.”

 

With its sixth win of the season under its belt, the Aces head south to face Murray State on Saturday evening.  Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Murray, Ky.

 

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Keep Hoosier Energy Affordable

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The House of Representatives today passed S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24, two resolutions that provide for congressional disapproval (under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) of the EPA’s unprecedented regulations on both new and existing fossil-fuel fired power plants.

 

During debate on the House floor, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. spoke in support of the resolutions expressing his disapproval of the EPA’s overreach. Full text of his floor speech is included below and video can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/P75HXKb379c.

 

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S.J. Res. 24 which expresses congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the EPA’s rule on existing power plants. I also support S.J. Res 23 which was just debated.  

 

“According to EPA’s own cost-benefit analysis, these regulations would do very little to impact global temperatures, but these regulations will without a doubt be devastating for Hoosier businesses and families that rely on affordable energy. 

 

“Those hurt the most will be the poor and seniors on a fixed income.

 

“Advances in how we produce energy should be achieved through innovation, technology, and efficient business practices, not by unobtainable federal government mandates from the EPA.

 

“Mr. Speaker, Indiana disapproves of the EPA’s attack on our state’s economy and our state’s jobs. I urge my colleges to reject this overreach by supporting S.J. Res. 23 and 24. 

 

“Thank you, I yield back.”

 

To date, 27 states have filed challenges to the rule on existing plants and 23 states are challenging the rule for new plants. S.J. Res. 23 passed by a vote of 235-188 and S.J. Res. 24 passed by a vote of 242-180.

CHRISTMAS DEBT

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Citizens For Liberty Annual “Bill of Rights” Day Speaker Is Author William Federer

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The annual “Bill of Rights” day event sponsored by the “Citizens For Liberty  will be held on Saturday, December 12th at the downtown Central Library, in the Browning room, starting at 10:00 a.m. till noon.

The main speaker for the event will be WILLIAM J. FEDERER is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America’s noble heritage.

Mr. Federer “AMERICAN MINUTE” radio feature is broadcast daily across America and by the Internet. His Faith in History television airs on the TCT Network on stations across America and via DirectTV.  Bill has been interviewed on thousands of radio programs, including Focus on the Family, Janet Parshall’s America, Point of View, USA Radio Network, Salem Radio Network, Bott Radio Network, Michael Medved, Common Sense Radio w/Ollie North, D. James Kennedy’s Truths that Transform, Phyllis Schlafly Live, Beverly LaHaye Live, G. Gordon Liddy, Janet Folger’s Faith to Action, Clear Channel Radio, VCY America, RadioAmerica, BQ, Armstrong Williams, American Family Radio, Family Life Radio, USA Radio Network, Judicial Watch, InsightMag.com, Martha Zoller Show, Chuck Harder’s For the People, Derry Brownfield, Michael Reagan and others.

A former U.S. Congressional Candidate, Bill has appeared on: CSPAN, FOX, Hannity & Colmes, O’Reilly Factor, NPR, MSNBC, ABC-Time Warner Affiliates, CBN, TBN, INSP, TCT, FamilyNet, FamilyLand TV, Coral Ridge Hour, 700 Club, AT&T Cable, Charter Cable, Danny Fontana Show, iLife TV, FOX Strategy Room with Brian Kilmeade, hosted CSPAN’s George Washington Book Festival-February 26, 2000, CTN with Herman & Sharron Bailey, Grizzly Adams Television Production documentaries, and numerous local programs.

Mr. Federer has been quoted or referenced in USA Today, Human Events, New York Times, Washington Times, Washington Post, Roll Call, Harper’s Magazine, The Wanderer, George, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Fort Lauderdate Sun-Sentinel, Ted Baehr’s MovieGuide, England’s Surrey Hants Star, Insight Magazine, WorldMag.com, WorldNetDaily.com, TownHall.com, NewsMax.com, Catholic.org, Crosswalk.org, CitizenLink.com, DailyCaller.com and other publications.

His first book “America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations” has sold over a half-million copies. His works, which have been quoted by authors, politicians, leaders, journalists, teachers, students and in court cases.

Mr. Federer gained national recognition for lecturing and writing, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from American Christian College in 2004; and an Honorary Doctorate of Global Leadership from Midwest University in 2013; George Washington Honor Medal by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Broward County Chapter; Bott Radio Network Great American Award, honored by the American Legion Defense of Veterans Memorials Project, Rees Lloyd, Director; Eagle Award from Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum, Delegate Republican National Convention, 2000. In addition to serving on numerous advisory boards, Bill is an original signer of the Manhattan Declaration.

He married his high school sweetheart, Susan Maria Misko, on May 2, 1981. Susan received the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Community Service by U.S. Senator John Danforth in 1980 for being spokesperson of the Missouri/Illinois Red Cross Blood Services and working with elderly/handicapped. Sue graduated with honors from Cor Jesu High School (’76), Fontbonne College (’80), worked for St. Louis Union Trust. Sue became a licensed real estate, an insurance agent, and is a broker-specialist. Bill and Sue have four grown children.

 

Gilda’s Club Will Host Breakfast with Santa for Community Families Touched by Cancer


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Gilda’ Club Evansville is hosting Breakfast with Santa for families in the Tri-State who have been touched by cancer. The free event is on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Clubhouse located 5740 Vogel Road, Evansville, Indiana. The doors will open promptly at 9am, and the event will last until about 11am.

The event will include breakfast, story time, holiday crafts, coloring pages, holiday treat bags, and a visit from Santa sometime between 9:45-10am. Children are invited to bring their holiday wish lists to share with Santa.

“We are looking forward this fun event for those families touched by cancer,” Debbie Folz stated. “Bring your family to celebrate the holiday season and leave with memories and a new circle of friends.”

Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, December 2, 2015 by calling 812-402-8667 or emailing angie@gcevv.org.

For more information, call Serina at 812-402-8667.

About Gilda’s Club Evansville:
Gilda’s Club Evansville is a free cancer support community for anyone living with cancer and their families and friends.  Gilda’s Club recognizes that social and emotional support is as essential as medical care when cancer is in the family and offers a variety of workshops, classes, groups and activities in a non-residential, home-like setting.

MAGIC FOR SMILES SLATED FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016

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SMILE on Down Syndrome is excited to announce Magic for SMILEs presented by First Bank. Magic for SMILEs, a benefit for SMILE on Down Syndrome, will be held January 10, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Victory Theatre. It is a variety show for the entire family, featuring 7 professional entertainers from across the country!
WHAT: Magic for SMILEs

WHEN: January 10, 2016
WHERE: Victory Theatre – Evansville, IN

Tickets go on sale December 1, 2015, through TicketMaster and at First Bank locations.
2 & under: Free, Ages 3-12: $5, and Adults: $10. Sponsorships and program ad rates are also available upon request.

Funds raised at the Magic for SMILEs event will be used to provide enrichment services, financial aid, and parent support services to families in the Tri-State area with a loved one with Down syndrome. SMILE on Down Syndrome has also expanded its services to individuals with autism and other cognitive disabilities, so funds raised at the event will be used to enrich the lives of those self- advocates as well!

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