IS IT TRUE JULY 21, 2015
IS IT TRUE on June 28, 2015 a man alledges he was battered by a civilian riding along with a police officer on his beat that evening? Â ..EPD spokesperson Jason Cullum declined to identify the young man riding with the police officer during the alleged cell phone incident? Â … in the spirit of cooperation the City County Observer respectfully suggests that the Evansville Courier and Press investigative reporters should ask around and see if this young was the son of an EPD police officer? Â …we can’t wait for the Evansville Courier and Press to gives us a similar tip one day?
IS IT TRUEÂ today we were sent an e-mail pertaining to costs to get the infrastructure to ready for both the Hotel and IU Medical School? Â Â …this e-mail has information about the cost of the Chestnut Street sewer relocation project”?
IS IT TRUE the Evansville Water and Sewer  board approved the award of the Chestnut Street sewer relocation to Blankenberger Brothers, Inc during a Utility board meeting on June 30th? …the project bid from Blankenberger Brothers was a whooping $7,156,833?
IS IT TRUE “Mike Labitzke told Alan Mounts that the relocation of Chestnut Water and Sewer lines will give the City the opportunity to consolidate 2 CSO underground storage facilities into one underground CSO storage facility which includes the proposed IOCP Projects?  … In addition, the project includes “green infrastructure†to keep storm water from the street and sidewalks out of the Combined Sewer System.?  …Alan Mounts claims the timing of the relocation project was to meet the needs of the Convention Hotel and IU Medical School projects?
IS IT TRUE Alan Mounts haven’t seen a timeline for the project,  but he feels the project should start later this summer and will most likely continue into early 2016 depending on weather conditions?  …it looks like the hidden costs for the Hotel just keep adding up?
IS IT TRUE that we need to give accolades to Finance Chairman John Friend , CPA  and former City Councilman’s Curt John’s for their leadership in helping to  bring the Ford Center within projected  construction budget?  …we were told that the Ford Center came within .6%  to .8% of the construction budget as set by the City Council?
IS IT TRUE that Mayor Winnecke should have consulted with the Council leadership because it looks like they obtained the skills on how to bring a major public works project in on budget and projected time table?
Ivy Tech to Hold 11th Annual CRUISE-IN Event
Evansville, IN—Ivy Tech Community College Southwest will host its eleventh annual CRUISE-IN Saturday, July 25th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the main campus in Evansville. The annual event is free and open to the public, and typically attracts between 200-400 visitors.
Attendees can expect to see street rods, trucks, and other unique cars from around the tri-state. The event is coordinated by students in Ivy Tech’s popular Automotive program and is sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts.
Local companies such as Car Quest, Advanced Auto, PRC Customs, MATCO Tools, Barton Automotive, Vann Auto, Duell’s Evansville Hyandai and many more will be in attendance.
Ivy Tech CRUISE-IN!
Saturday, July 25, 2015
4-8 p.m.
3501 N. First Ave.
(East parking lot-behind the main campus building)
Free and Open to the Public
Awards will be given for Best Domestic Car, Best Import Car, and Best Dyno Run. The CRUISE-IN will also feature live music provided by local favorite The Two Timers, door prizes, and opportunities to see vehicles run on the very popular Chassis Dynamometer (a large machine that can simulate highway-driving conditions to test horsepower, torque and miles per hour).
The Home Team Veteran’s Group Honor’s Miller’s Merry Manor Resident
Curtis Upchurch, a resident at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rockport will be surprised by “The Home Team†Veterans outreach team (An Evansville Ministry Group)  on Thursday, July 23, 2pm. They will be presenting him with:
An accommodation, National Defense Ribbon, and Good Conduct Award. Invited are family, two local newspapers, Rockport Mayor, and Veteran’s officer. Curtis is a stroke victim. If you wish to send a crew, we would welcome it!
Cieslack is Promoted to Lieutenant to Serve as Area Investigative Commander
Earlier today, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter promoted Sergeant Brad Cieslack to the rank of Lieutenant to serve as the Area Investigative Commander.
Cieslack is a native of Richland City and a 1987 graduate of South Spencer High School.  Cieslack attended Vincennes University and received an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement. He later obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Oakland City University.
In December 1994, Cieslack graduated from the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy and was assigned to the Seymour Post. The following year he transferred to the Jasper Post and primarily patrolled Dubois County. Cieslack was promoted to detective in 1996 and primarily investigated crimes in Dubois County. In October 2005, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and transferred to the Evansville District where he supervised the district detectives.
Lt. Cieslack is now the Commander of Area III, which covers the Bloomington, Jasper and Evansville Districts.
Cieslack and his wife, Carla, reside in Warrick County with their three sons.
MEDICARE SEMINARÂ SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12THÂ
St. Mary’s Senior Connection will hold a Welcome to Medicare seminar Wednesday, August 12, at 4:00 p.m. at 951 S. Hebron Ave., Suite C (between Bellemeade and Washington Ave.) adjacent to the Senior Connection Office.
When individuals and their families are new to the federal Medicare program, it can be confusing and frustrating at first glance. This program will help you better understand the many different parts of Medicare and what your options are when you enroll.
This is an informational program only. No specific plans or companies will be discussed. The seminar will be presented by Gina Downs, Director of St. Mary’s Senior Connection. It is free but registration is required. Call St. Mary’s Senior Connection at 812-473-7271 or toll free at 800-258-7610 for reservations and directions.
Cops Cycling for Survivors arriving in Princeton on Monday evening, will be joined by EPD Officer Jack Spencer
The Cops Cycling for Survivors group will arrive at the Princeton Red Cross Monday
night around 6:00pm. The red Cross is located at 312 W. State St.
The group is on a statewide bicycle tour that raises awareness of fallen law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty and their survivors. The group raises money to support the survivors with emotional and financial needs.
The group rides 1,000 miles in 13 days and visits with the survivors of fallen officers as they tour the state. EPD Officer Jack Spencer will be joining the group for the next several days of the ride.
The group will spend Monday night in Princeton and share a meal with the survivors of Oakland City Police Officer, Michael Deno. Officer Deno was killed in the line of duty on February 29, 2000.
This year’s ride pays special tribute to the four Indiana law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2014.
The 2014 Roll Call of Heroes:
Deputy Sheriff Jacob Daniel Calvin
Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, IN
EOW: Saturday, June 28, 2014
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Officer Perry W. Renn
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, IN
EOW: Saturday, July 5, 2014
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Patrolman Jeffrey Brady Westerfield
Gary Police Department, IN
EOW: Sunday, July 6, 2014
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Patrolman II Nickolaus E. Schultz
Merrillville Police Department, IN
EOW: Sunday, September 7, 2014
Cause of Death: Gunfire
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LIGHTWIRE THEATER – “A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMASâ€
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 7:00 PM TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 24 AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN – Lightwire Theater is coming back to Victory Theatre and bringing their “Very Electric Christmas†tour to Evansville just in time for the Holiday Season.
Lightwire Theater has been featured as semi-finalists on America’s Got Talent (season 7) and is internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry and poignant storytelling. Based in New Orleans, Lightwire Theater continues to create and deliver innovative theatrical experiences to audiences worldwide.
Tickets for Lightwire Theater start at $25.00.
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www.victorytheatre.com www.facebook.com/VictoryTheatre www.twitter.com/Victory_Theatre
Tickets may be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745- 3000.