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IS IT TRUE JUNE 12, 2015

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IS IT TRUE one of our posters yesterday corrected our IIT  concerning the downtown TIF balance as of April , 2015? …that poster Sunneysideup said “according to the published financial statements produced with Mayor Winnecke’s  name clearly on the front of the April 30, 2015 document, the Downtown Development fund a/k/a TIF was $927,000 compared to $5,500,000 one year earlier clearly a decline of $4,700,000 and nothing to show for it except Engineering and Architectural fees for design and redesign of the ever shrinking Downtown Convention Motel”? …we need to check the Mayor’s donor list?

IS IT TRUE it seems nobody has noticed that the Parks Fund is negative by $1.5 MILLION compared to $683,000 negative one year earlier? . . . Mayor Winnecke’s  is still pushing to develop Roberts’ Dog Park?  . . . this entire situation is totally RIDICULOUS?

IS IT TRUE that downtown projects will consume over 50% of the boat revenues and we have a significant number of  squad cars and fire equipment needing replaced?

IS IT TRUE that our streets are in the worst shape they have been in years?  …however,  we are managing to spend millions in the downtown Art’s District at Haynie.s Corner, Downtown, Historical area on S. E. First and North Main for everything under the sun?

IS IT TRUE that the City and County will have to replace it’s existing radio communication equipment this year to reflect new technology?

IS IT TRUE that the new technology is required to better serve the emergency needs of our community and the consultant’s report indicates that the price tag for the necessary update is over $9 million dollars?  …Rodney Buchanan has been doing a excellent job as the Director of City-County Central dispatch and through his efforts he may have trimmed the price tag to $5 million?  … we have thoroughly reviewed the situation and discovered that the City’s portion of the price tag is $3.5 million?  …the funds necessary to fulfill the City’s obligation for this project will have to come from the River Boat money?

IS IT TRUE we have been following the political activities of At- Large City Council candidate Michelle Mercer?  …that she has one of the most aggressive campaigns to date?   …we also like the way she is conducting a down home grass roots campaign?

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted the current City County Observer TRI-STATE VOICES TV show for you’re viewing pleasure. Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

EVSC Media Photo/Video Opportunity – “Go Viral” Health Camp

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What:  Go Viral Health Camp: Be a Disease Detective

When: Final Day – Friday, June 12; approximately 9 a.m.

Where: Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center
Health Sciences Classroom (first door on right as you turn into the parking lot)

1901 Lynch Road
What will take place:

During this week-long camp, middle school students have been learning about diseases of the world, including such topics as epidemiology, food poisoning, bacteriology, deadly diseases, and global health.  On Friday, following a lecture on global health, students will participate in an activity that will make them think about the importance of water.

 

Erin Reynolds, assistant professor of health sciences at USI, (USI’s Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center  is co-sponsor of the camp) says about the water activity:  “Students will be carrying buckets of water from the Health sciences classroom, around the front of the building to the green house on the opposite side of the parking lot. They will have to fill a larger trash can (meaning several trips). They will then use the water to water the plants in the green house or the landscape beds, showing that it is important not to waste the water that you worked so hard to collect. The goal of this activity is to take what we have learned about waterborne and foodborne diseases and the importance of good hygiene and put it into a global perspective where water is a precious resource. We are lucky. We have running water to wash our hands after we use the toilet, before cooking food, before eating. In other parts of the world, water is less available, making it harder to be hygienic and control waterborne and foodborne diseases. Also, water scarcity is becoming more of an issue and we need to be aware of our usage…how better to do so then carry it and learn the weight (in terms of actual mass and importance) of a bucket of water!”

Evidence seized from probationer’s roommate violated 4th Amendment

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Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com

The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed the partial denial of a man’s request to suppress drug evidence found during a routine warrantless search of the residence he shared with a man on probation. The probationer only consented to searches based on reasonable suspicion.

Defendant Brishen Vanderkolk lived with Jordan Sullivan, who was on home detention under community corrections when corrections officers went to his residence to conduct a routine warrantless search. Officers found illegal drugs in a common area shared by the two men, and they found drugs and paraphernalia in each man’s bedroom. Vanderkolk, charged with various drug-related offenses, moved to suppress all evidence found, arguing that it was found based on an improper search. The trial court only granted his motion regarding evidence found in his bedroom.

The Court of Appeals affirmed last year, but the justices reversed in State of Indiana v. Brishen R. Vanderkolk, 79S04-1411-CR-718, ruling the evidence found in the bedroom also should have been suppressed.

The state claimed that based on Samson v. California, 547 U.S. 843, 126 S. Ct. 2193, 165 L. Ed. 2d 250 (2006), the suspicionless search was authorized under the Fourth Amendment because of Sullivan’s community corrections status. It also claimed that Sullivan consented to the searches when he signed the community corrections handbook.

Samson involved a person on parole, and the decision did not authorize suspicionless searches based on a parolee’s status alone, Justice Brent Dickson wrote. He also noted that in the handbook, it says that Sullivan would consent to the search of his home “at any time without prior notice to search upon probable cause.” The ensuing search and seizures were thus unlawful under the Fourth Amendment and the resulting evidence must be suppressed, the justices held.

It is possible, however, for a probationer or community corrections participant, pursuant to a valid search condition or advance consent, to authorize a warrantless premises search without reasonable suspicion and be subject to such searches during the period of the probationary or community corrections status, Dickson wrote.

Justice Robert Rucker concurred in result without separate decision. The case is remanded to grant the motion to suppress in its entirety.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Career Academy

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Career Academy is underway this week. This is the 16th year for the Career Academy.

The VCSO Career Academy was developed in 1999 by Sheriff Brad Ellsworth, as a way to prepare high school juniors and seniors who are interested in a career in policing, and, in particular, a career with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, to the challenges, rewards and expectations of being a law enforcement officer.

This year, 13 students are learning about such subjects as:

  • Respect for the law and our citizens
  • The history of the county sheriff
  • The mission of policing in America
  • Ethical conduct
  • Information Technology in policing
  • Traffic crash investigations
  • Crime scene processing and evidence collection
  • The function of patrol, police canines and investigations
  • Nutrition and fitness
  • Safe vehicle operations
  • Field scenarios

Sheriff Dave Wedding said, “many of the over 300 students who have attended the Career Academy the past 16 years have gone on to very successful careers in law enforcement.” Nine former students are currently employed by the VCSO, two of which, Deputy Brandon Taylor and Sergeant Matt Corn, were among the first students to attend.

The Career Academy winds down this Friday with the presentation of certificates and a luncheon.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report

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IT’S A GOP STAMPEDE

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By Peter Funt

Every concerned American — or, at minimum, Jimmy Kimmel and John Oliver — is eager to learn who’s next in the Republican presidential free-for-all.

True, anyone entering at this point faces an uphill battle in a field that seems to be growing at the rate of roughly one new candidate every hour. The list is so long that not everyone will have an opportunity to participate in debates, beginning with the absurdly early one sponsored by Fox News on Aug. 6. Fortunately, this helps candidates who have little familiarity with the issues.

But why run? Politicians in the Modern Era have an Exploratory Committee that develops a Master Plan, beginning with a…

Book Deal. A savvy candidate takes mental notes during the campaign and reviews them at least briefly with the professional ghostwriter hired to craft their story. A book helps with the…

TV Series. As Mike Huckabee has slickly proved, nothing impresses cable-TV executives more than a genuine former presidential candidate. Huckabee ran a laughably lame campaign in 2008, which led to a laughably poor talk show on Fox News Channel, which has led, laughably, to his running again in the current campaign, which will soon lead to another television show for even more money. This generates interest in…

Speaking Engagements. Although GOP candidates can never hope to achieve Clinton-level speaking fees of up to a half-million dollars a pop, running for the presidency will definitely boost their fortunes. As will…

Free Publicity. For some reason, numerous cable channels and websites are willing to cover the presidential campaign for longer than the Founding Fathers ever dreamed possible, despite the absence of anything newsworthy. Most days the big story is that someone else — like, say, Lindsey Graham or Donald Trump — has tossed a hat in the ring. TV crews gather on their front lawns until they emerge from their homes wearing TV makeup and pretending to be surprised. This generates tons of free publicity, which could attract…

Major Donors. The big prize, of course, is to have the arch-conservative Koch brothers, Charles and David, write a fat check. They’re each worth more than $40 billion and have been called the two most powerful people in American politics. The trick to winning their support is to advocate for legislation that protects their pollution-producing chemical plants and paper mills. A kind word from a Koch can help launch a…

Nonprofit Foundation. As Chairman the candidate draws a hefty salary for doing practically nothing — that is, if you don’t count all the speaking engagements, which pay large fees above and beyond his salary. Besides making money, the goal of the foundation is to secure a gig as an…

Adjunct Professor. Utah State University or perhaps Bob Jones University in South Carolina, would happily allow an actual presidential candidate to teach a government class in return for a lot of money and a better chance to seek…

The Vice Presidency. As Illinois Governor Peter Florrick artfully explained to his wife Alicia on “The Good Wife,” some people run for president just to better position themselves to run for vice president. Unfortunately, now that Florrick has blabbed this on CBS, it seems to have become the chosen strategy of every current Republican presidential candidate. Most will have to settle for a major cabinet position or plum ambassadorship. It doesn’t really matter considering the likely…

End Game. Overstuffing the GOP’s presidential field is creating chaos of epic proportions. What Hillary Clinton needs at this point is to get some of her chums to announce that they’re running as Republicans.

Riecken to Hold Press Conference on Issue of Concern

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Gail Riecken, Democratic candidate for Mayor, will hold a press conference, Thursday, June 11th, at 2:00 PM on the Corner of 4th & Mulberry about an issue of concern to our community.

ST. MARY’S MEDICAL GROUP TO HOST QUITTER’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

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To honor our patients’ commitment to quitting tobacco products, the office of Dr. McGinnis is hosting a birthday party in honor of the additional year of life that everyone has been able to enjoy.

The party will begin with a short program at 1 p.m. led by Dr. McGinnis, followed by local success stories.  Participants will have the chance to enjoy cake and win prizes.

Any person that has quit tobacco or e-cigarettes is invited to come. This event is made possible by the Spencer County Tobacco Free Coalition and Indiana’s Tobacco Quitline. (1-800-QUIT-NOW) Together, we can create community with even more celebrations, laughter and birthdays.

When: Friday, June 19 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: St. Mary’s Medical Group office of Dr. Lloyd McGinnis Family Medicine

105 South Second Street, Rockport, Indiana

Who: Dr. McGinnis & staff, Quit Line callers, and other quitters, news media

Why: To celebrate a commitment to quit tobacco and e-cigarette products

Volunteers Needed at Camp Reveal Dining Hall

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CAMP REVEAL   DINING HALL
Volunteer Needs
We’re currently looking for volunteers to help in the Camp Reveal Dining Hall! Volunteers will assist Assistant Food Service Director Drew Watkins with meal preparation / meal service for our campers!  Assistance is needed Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.  For more information, contact Shawna Bittner at shawna.bittner@ermstaff.org or (812) 204-3911.
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