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Stolen pest control trailer still missing, Owners release statement on dangerous contents

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Evansville Police are still trying to locate the trailer that was stolen on Friday, May 1st. The trailer contained

hazardous chemicals used to fumigate buildings.

The owners of the trailer, Action Pest Control, released the following statement:EPD-PATCH-2012-e1386434149972

On May 1st, a trailer owned by Action Pest Control was stolen at an address in Evansville. Unfortunately, that trailer contained a canister of pesticide that could result in serious health consequences, perhaps even death. We are asking the person who stole the trailer to return the canister to a local police or fire station. The thief can also drop call us at 937-644-7309 and we will make arrangements to retrieve the canister.

Action Pest Control is not interested in filing changes in this case or retrieving the trailer. We are simply trying to protect the health of the thief or anyone else who may be accidentally exposed to the chemical that was stolen from us today.

Anyone with info on this theft is asked to call 1-800-78-CRIME or Action Pest Control.
For full details, view this message on the web.

Water You Waiting For?

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Infused Water Are a Healthy Choice for Summer

By Scott Thomas

Summer brings on a theme of cookouts, camping and gardens.  Many turn to lemonade, sweet teas and sun tea for their beverage selection.  Here, we are going to offer a wide range of alternatives that stem from the same concept, Infused Water.

Infused Waters are reported to help do a number of things.  For one, drinking more water leads to weight loss.  This is possible because drinking water increases the activity involved in burning calories.  The daily amount of water intake suggested by doctors is 64 ounces.  One could do more, nearly doubling that recommended for weight loss.

Intrigued already? … Here’s more.  Now, combine fruits, herbs and vegetables into the mix and you have a healthy summer cocktail that holds no limits.  Let us present to you two recipes that can help make summer a delicious delight.

First, is our Lemon, Cucumber and Mint mix or a LCM (not Least Common Multiple for us math nerds).  According to organicfacts.net, this arrangement offers many nutrients and benefits.  Starting with lemon, it contains a high amount of antioxidants, Vitamin C and Citric acid.  The combination not only boosts your immune system but also increases your levels of collagen for fresh and youthful skin.  Mint is a proven mouth and breath freshener.  This herb also helps the body with digestion; reduce nausea and headaches; as well as fighting asthma, depression and fatigue.  Finally, the cucumber helps with hydration, flush out toxins and can help reduce cancer.

Our other recommended choice is Kiwi, Strawberry and Rosemary.  The acronym for this is not as cool so we call it Kisser because it is basically missing the vowels.  According to Medical News Today, kiwi offers more Vitamin C that any other fruit.  Vitamin C is proven to help boost your immune system and energy levels.  Kiwi also can lead to better heart health and better sleep, as reported by the same source.  Rosemary is a rich source of antioxidants.  This natural herb can also improve concentration and memory.  For those of you with high blood pressure, strawberries help cut down on that.  This fruit is also a great combatant versus cancer, depression and allergies.

Aside from a few extra ideas to grow in your garden this year, these two all-natural cocktails are healthy and promote a better you this summer.  So now how to make them…

Take a mason jar or other container.  Add one cup of ice.  Next, cut up one to two cups of each of the fruits for your Infused Water.  Add to the container.  Now, add more ice.  Then, pour water to top it all off.  Let it chill in your refrigerator overnight or for a few hours.  Enjoy!

For more remixes on healthy lifestyles through Food, Fitness & Fun!, be sure to check out Balance Your Vita at the website, www.balanceyourvita.com.  Also, follow us Facebook and Like this article.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report

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Annual Member’s Only Exhibit, Art in the City

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The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is proud to present the 2015 Member’s Only Exhibit,
Art in the City inside the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery from May 21st through June 11th. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, May 22nd from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at the Arts Council, located at 318 Main Street, Suite 101 in downtown Evansville.

Currently, the Arts Council is accepting registrations for the exhibit. Interested artists can find the full prospectus and registration information on artswin.org/art-in-the-city.

Questions about the exhibit may be directed to Gallery Director, Andrea Adams at (812) 422-2111 or by emailing andrea.adams@artswin.org. For more information about the exhibit and upcoming events, please go to artswin.org.

Exhibit Information:
(All entries must be Pre-Registered)
Art in the City is our annual Members Only Art Exhibition. Artists may enter one piece, and all entries entered will be displayed, as long as entry requirements have been met.
Entries will be juried for cash awards by this year’s juror, Gary Logan Hobdy.
Find the full prospectus and entry information on artswin.org.

Awards:
Best of Show 2D: $100
Best of Show 3D: $100

Calendar:
Pre-registration deadline: May 8th (return the form and your fee of $20)
Artwork Drop-off: Friday, May 15th, from 10 am – 4 pm
Opening Reception: May 22nd, 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Exhibit Closes: June 11th
Artwork Pick-up: June 12th, from 10 am – 4 pm

Arts Council Gallery Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: Closed

Chris Tomlin “Love Ran Red” Tour

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IS IT TRUE May 4, 2015

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IS IT TRUE regarding the Democratic At-Large primary races, we predict the two Democrat candidates that the voters will elect will be retired heart surgeon Dr. Dan Adams and political newcomer and shinning star Alex Burton?  …we also like that political newcomer Alex Burton has experience in government and has a Master’s degree in Public Administration? …Alex has spent last six months demonstrating that he will work with anyone,? …both support Democrat Gail Riecken for Mayor? …the fact the two men also like and trust one another is a great start to a productive relationship for the next four years if both are elected in the General election in the Fall?

IS IT TRUE that Dr. Adams and At-Large  City Councilman Conor O’Daniel have demonstrated leadership again and again on reducing the hotel subsidy and water meter borrowing, on facilitating the IU Medical School and downtown Hotel projects and have been honest and direct on budgets with deficit spending?… we were disappointed that they voted for the $5 million dollar Earthcare Energy loan but have otherwise been good fiscal watchdogs?  …we like the way Councilman O’Daniel is conducting himself as City Council Budget Chairman?  …we consider Mr. O’Daniel to be the voiced of reason on City Council? …Mr. O’Daniel supports fellow Democrat Gail Riecken for Mayor?… we predict that Conor O’Daniel needs a big vote out of the 4th Ward and good absentee votes to earn the 3rd slot in a very close race?

IS IT TRUE we predict that the voters finally understand that At-Large City Councilman Jonathan Weaver has made it a nauseating habit of publicly trashing his fellow Democrats with repeated personal attacks that go far beyond a discussion of the issues at hand?  …Mr. Weaver has been consistently wrong on the money issues from voting for the $5 Million loan to Earthcare Energy, supporting an $11 million heavy water meter project, demanding Roberts Park funding, disputing every budget cut to supporting the hotel at the $38.5 million funding level and his unyielding support for the unproven and expensive ‘SpotShooter” program? …he also states that he support Democrat Gail Riecken for Mayor?…we predict that you can’t count Mr. Weaver out of the race because he has a strong following and is working hard to get re-elected?

IS IT TRUE the Fourth Ward  race is truly about proven accomplishments?  …Mr. David Ballard is a nice young man and very likable? … he largely mimicked the incumbent, Connie Robinson, as to ideas but lacks the political connections or personal relationships to get the work done?…the 4th Ward is the most economically and demographically diverse Ward in the City, and Ms. Robinson has an excellent track record for securing funding for housing and development in that area?…there’s no denying the Fourth Ward is a potential hotbed for economic activity and has seen the biggest affordable housing boom in the City over the years?  …Councilwoman Robinson is very knowledgable  on community block grant funding and knows how to attract housing grants to the Center City 4th ward?…these are all traits that Mr. Ballard lacks?  …we haven’t heard if either candidate supports fellow Democrat Gail Riecken for Mayor?…we predict that the voters of the Fourth Ward will give Ms. Robinson a well-deserved and fairly easy primary win?…we hope Connie Robinson will pushed to appoint Mr. Ballard to a city board so he can gain some valuable experiences in learning what public service is about?…he is indeed is a very nice young man and deserves the opportunity to serve the public good?

IS IT TRUE Sixth Ward City Councilman Al Lindsey and his opponent Jim Brinkmeyer recently appeared on our Tri-State Voices television program?…we found both Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Brinkmeyer to be personal and informative?…a review of that episode shows Mr. Brinkmeyer saying that the hotel should have approved at the first round level of $38.5 million, and Mr. Lindsey has been too hard on the Fire Chief?…both individuals oppose any tax increases or future annexation?… Mr. Brinkmeyer’s signature idea is to put a sidewalk on Broadway Street which is laudable but seems disconnected from the debate of the last two years related to deficit city spending?…it’s obvious Mr. Lindsey gets where the City is heading with its deficit spending and has been right on the issues over and over during his first term? …Mr. Lindsey voted against the $5 million dollar Earthcare loan, he held out to trim $11 million from the Smart Water Meter project, he voted to cut spending on new parks while the existing parks falter in quality, he has been willing to cut budgets and he refused to fund the downtown hotel at the original 50% subsidy?  …that Mr. Linsey supports fellow Democrat Gail Riecken for Mayor but we have no idea if Mr. Brinkmeyer does?…although we consider the race between Mr. Lindsey and his opponent to be extremely competitive?  …we predict the 6th Ward  race shall be determine by  absentee voters in an extremely close race?

IS IT TRUE the Democratic City Clerk’s Primary isn’t an easy call? …present City Clerk Laura Windhorst is seemly a very nice person and is trying her best as City Clerk? …she openly expressed her fear in attending Gail Riecken fundraisers, believing it would harm her relationship with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke?…we think she has forgotten her primary role as Secretary to the democratically controlled City Council and need for her allegiance to be to the party in power within that body?  …that Misty Hart is also very likable and is doing a credible job in her position in the County Treasurer office? …the Misty Hart made a stupid political error in using her first initial only on the ballot, and it was a mistake because it wasn’t necessary to win?…we disagree with Courier and Press writer Tom Langhorne that Ms. Hart is not a valid veteran?…she has indeed served her country with honor for six years, albeit stateside? …we feel she should had been more clear giving this message to the masses? …It was still a time of war, and she could have been deployed anywhere?…Ms. Hart’s silly and unnecessary political marketing mistakes aside, she has identified the 600 pound gorilla in the room and said she will serve the party in power on the City Council? …Ms. Hart openly support her fellow Democrat Gail Riecken for Mayor and Ms. Windhorst hasn’t?…we predict whom ever wins the absentee votes and the 4th Ward will be elected City Clerk in this extremely close election?

IS IT TRUE the Second Ward race Missy Mosby supported Lloyd Winnecke for Mayor in 2011, and she has spent the last few years separating herself from her fellow Democrats?…she’s actually proud of it, which can be easily gleaned from any number of her redundant and self-stroking Facebook posts?…what she fails to see is that she has, like Mr. Weaver, been wrong on the money issues from voting for the $5 Million loan to Earthcare Energy, supporting the initial water meter project, demanding Roberts Park funding, fighting budget cuts to supporting the hotel at $38.5 million?…Ms. Mosby also likes to run down her fellow council members in the media and Facebook while ignoring the possibility there is any validity to their positions?  …Mr. Davis strongly supports fellow Democrat Gail Riecken for Mayor and we hear that Missy may or may not?…we find Steve Davis to be absolutely refreshing both in his ideas and willingness to work with other members of City Council?…we have not seen a City Council candidate work so hard to get elected since 2011 when Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley personally knocked on thousands of doors to win her primary and general election? …we predict if the absentee ballots go Mr. Davis way he could be elected in an extremely close race to the 2nd Ward seat?  …if Mr. Davis wins it shall be considered the biggest political upset in recent years? …that this race shall go down as the most aggressive political dog fight in local politics in years?

IS IT TRUE we can’t wait to hear your predictions on the upcoming Democratic primary races?

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted our current TRI-STATE VOICES TV show. This weeks guest is non other than State Representative and Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken.

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Justices affirm upward deviation from child support guidelines

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Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com

A trial court did not commit clear error when it deviated from the Indiana Child Support Guidelines by not granting a father the full parenting time credit calculated and allowed his ex-wife to claim their child each year on her taxes, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The justices also outlined the best practices to be used when a trial court conducts summary proceedings.

In James Bogner v. Teresa Bogner, 45S04-1501-DR-23, James Bogner appealed the trial court’s decision to not modify his child support to $59 per week for his child with Teresa Bogner and instead deviate upward from the child support guidelines and order him to pay $105 per week. The trial court also granted the mother’s request that she be able to claim their child on her taxes each year instead of alternating each year as was previously ordered.

When father moved closer to his ex-wife, he was able to help take care of their child H.B. and he had more overnights with her, thus reducing Teresa Bogner’s child care expenses. James Bogner petitioned for a reduction in his weekly child support. The parties agreed to proceed in a summary fashion and the court found that the support calculated under the guidelines was unreasonable and created a hardship on mother.

Because James Bogner did not challenge the use of summary proceedings – which forego formal rules of procedure and evidence and allow the court to base its findings on counsels’ argument and limited evidence – while the proceeding was happening, the justices held that Bogner waived his appeal on this issue. Courts in other jurisdictions have reached a similar conclusion, Justice Steven David noted.

Because summary proceedings do not always include the following of formal rules of evidence or procedure, the justices outlined certain best practices to be used by trial courts in the future.

“These procedures would include establishing on the record: 1) affirmative agreement from the attorneys that proceedings will be conducted summarily, for those represented by counsel; 2) affirmative agreement by both clients or unrepresented litigants to summary proceedings; 3) opportunity for both parties to add any other relevant information regarding the issues in dispute before the summary proceeding is concluded or to affirm the arguments made by counsel; and 4) an advisement in advance of the hearing that either party is free to object to the form of the proceeding and request a full evidentiary hearing, upon which formal rules of evidence and procedure will be observed,” David wrote.

The high court held under the circumstances in this case, the summary proceeding was properly conducted. The trial court found applying the full parenting credit time would create a hardship on mother’s ability to provide care for H.B., and that it would be unjust for her to be left with 230 overnights a year, uninsured medical expenses, additional expenses, and have to contribute $213 weekly toward H.B.’s care while father’s obligation would be only $59 per week, especially considering that his income is greater than hers.

Father also did not object to mother’s request at the beginning of the hearing that she be allowed to claim H.B. every year on her taxes, nor did he offer any exhibits to rebut mother’s exhibits.

Celebrating this session’s accomplishments

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The end of the legislative session, also known as Sine Die, has finally come after months of working on Indiana’s biennial budget and other House Republican priorities. We have worked diligently to develop and pass legislation that remains accountable to Hoosier taxpayers, students, teachers, families and more. I am very excited to discuss some of those accomplishments with you, which will improve the quality of life for Hoosiers in our community.

 

Serving as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, which was tasked with gathering input on the budget, was a great opportunity to get even more involved with the legislative process this year. Along with crafting the budget, serving on this committee allowed me to advocate for southwest Indiana, ensuring your voices were heard at the Statehouse. After analyzing revenue forecasts, listening to numerous testimonies and debating the needs of the state, I am proud to say we crafted and passed an honestly balanced budget –just minutes before our statutory deadline.

 

It prioritizes education funding by including the largest increase to education in state history. Additionally, the budget protects Indiana’s AAA credit rating by maintaining healthy reserves. These reserve funds are critical to ensuring we have a financial cushion in the event of another recession. We held firm to our commitment to fiscal integrity, which is essential for the success of Hoosier businesses.

 

State funding was also included in the budget for Indiana University medical school in Evansville. The biennial budget provides $25 million to support this project, which will not only benefit our community but the entire state as well. These priorities support our dedication to economic development and the progress of Indiana.

 

The budget also funds legislation I authored to combat Indiana’s unacceptably high infant mortality rate (IMR). IMR is based upon the number of infants who die before reaching their first birthday per every 1,000 births. The Safety P.I.N. (Protecting Indiana’s Newborns) legislation, which was sent to the governor’s desk just this week, establishes a grant program to incentivize organizations to develop innovative plans to reduce Indiana’s IMR.

 

Research shows that lack of prenatal care and smoking during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight and preterm labor. These are some of the leading causes of infant mortality. Additionally, the grant program will give preference to proposals that target those causes in an effort to combat this problem in the most effective way possible.

 

Organizations that apply for Safety P.I.N. grants must include their regional or demographic targeted area, the specific amount they will reduce Indiana’s IMR and the time frame in which they plan to achieve the IMR reduction. These organizations will be able to utilize a portion of their grant to pay for ongoing expenses while receiving the remaining amount upon achieving their goal. The grant encourages private and public groups to form partnerships to come up with the most effective solutions.

 

Working in our state’s capital has been a gratifying experience, and I am so thankful for your support and the support of my family. During the rest of the year, I hope you will continue to reach out to me by contacting my office at h78@iga.in.gov or 317-232-9671. I have enjoyed representing House District 78, but I am very much looking forward to spending more time in district while continuing my service to our community.

 

U of E Graduation SET FOR MAY 9, 2015 AT FORD CENTER

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The University of Evansville will award 583 degrees to 586 graduating students during its 157th Commencement ceremony, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9, at the Ford Center in Evansville. The event will feature the Senior Keynote address, the conferring of honorary degrees to Lee Hamilton and Jean Beckman, presentation of the University of Evansville Alumni Association’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year award, as

well as Outstanding Senior Service Awards.

This year’s Senior Keynote speaker will be Nathaniel R. Graves from Renssalaer, Indiana. Graves will be receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in special education and elementary education, and will attend Vanderbilt University in the fall to pursue a Master of Education in higher education administration. While at UE, Graves was an admission ambassador and an orientation leader, and part of the Anti-Bias team through the Office of Diversity Initiatives. He served as an event coordinator for an after school program that finds homes for those whose situations leave them without a place to live. Additionally, he held a number of leadership roles in his fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta

 

During the ceremony, Lee Hamilton will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, and Jean C. Beckman will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. From 1989 to 2003, Hamilton is currently Professor of Practice in the School for Public and Environmental Affairs, Distinguished Scholar in the School of Global and International Studies, Co-Chair for International Engagement Advisory Board, and director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. From 1965 to 1999, Hamilton served Indiana in the US House. Beckman was chair of UE’s Department of Chemistry, later dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and then interim vice president for academic affairs.

For those who cannot attend Commencement in person, a video of the ceremony will stream live online at www.evansville.edu/commencement/live.cfm. The recorded video will be posted on this page the week after Commencement.

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