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IS IT TRUE MAY 11, 2015

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IS IT TRUE we were told by creditable sources that Steven Wozniak will soon he will be announcing that he will run for Mayor of Evansville as an Independent candidate? …he is now eligible to run because he recently had his Class D Felony charges stemming from 1995 conviction  for selling  “Mary Jane/Hemp” at the age of 22 expunged by the Vanderburgh Superior Court ?

IS IT TRUE we can expect Mr. Wozniak to mix things up because he is known as a colorful character?  …Mr. Wozniak is a strong fiscal conservative and social liberal?  …we expect Mr. Wozniak to draw the attention from voters from both sides of political aisle?  …all we can say is get ready for an interesting Mayoral campaign?

IS IT TRUE if Mayoral candidate State Representative Gail Riecken expects to be elected Mayor she needs to consider doing the following things?  …she needs to have a ” come to Jesus Meeting”  with the union controlled and ineffective Democratic party Chairman?  …Mrs. Riecken and key staff members need to start attending all neighborhood meetings?  …she needs to find out if all the Democratic City Council and City Clerk candidates are going to support her in the General election? …Mrs. Riecken should demand that City Council and City Clerk candidates publicly endorse her and her platform?  …she needs to stop trying to convince local “Union Bosses” to come over and support her election for Mayor because they are in the political tank of the Mayor? …she needs to come up with a strong fiscal campaign platform that will get the attention of the masses?

IS IT TRUE Mayor Winnecke and State Representative Gail Riecken political fundraising activities are doing extremely well?

IS IT TRUE we are getting many e-mails inquiring if the local Libertarian party are going to run any candidates for Mayor, City Council or City Clerk positions?  …all we can say is that we have been told by reliable sources that we can expect them to attempt to mount  a serious challenge to some of the above positions?

IS IT TRUE that Mayor Winnecke and State Representative have both hired highly experienced, qualified and very effective Campaign Managers to manage their campaigns? … both Campaign Managers have congressional and statewide experiences in managing and WINNING very tough campaigns?

IS IT TRUE please don’t miss tomorrows IIT because it will be extremely interesting?

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”.   Also we just posted our current TRI-STATE VOICES TV show.  This weeks guests are Courier and Press political reporter Zack Evans and Channel 25 reporter Jordan Vandenberge discussing the primary election results.  This is a must view program.

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PET OF THE WEEK

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Councilman Adams Responses to Promenade’s Steve Martin’s Video of May 4th 

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Dr. Dan Adams

Ivy Tech’s inclusion in the Medical campus remains a goal of everyone involved. That institution’s funding issue is but a temporary setback. Many are working to ensure Ivy Tech’s partnership in the project that remains integral to the overarching goals for Evansville’s Allied Health Consortium campus. I know I am !

The downtown Evansville, bipartisanly derived site was selected in a fair bidding process. It was done by an impartial review of the IU Board of Trustees and has been now additionally confirmed by the State Legislature. All bids included financial information for each development plan. The IU Board of Trustees examined every element of each proposal. They determined that the Downtown Evansville proposal was fiscally sound, and most in line with IU’s long-term goals for the Evansville Medical campus. The Indiana University Medical School polled students wanted it there too.

There were elements of our proposal that other locations did not offer. The Downtown Evansville campus is the only proposed site that is centrally located to the partner schools and their students. It also affords students and employees of all levels of income easy access to the METS downtown public transit system hub. The downtown site offers a walkable community for students and staff of the Medical center. Restaurants, stores, arts & entertainment, museums, churches of various denominations, the riverfront and more are within easy access by walking or riding a bike. AND the Downtown TIF funds HAVE to be used there ! The three various clinics close by the downtown campus will offer many, varied patients for the all students to see and learn from.

Yes, the campus being located in Downtown Evansville we trust will spur downtown redevelopment and growth. In a few short years, it will grow jobs in construction, retail, food & beverage and other sectors and, of course, the campus jobs. And more people will be living downtown. All of this will increase tax revenue for the City. It was a no brainer for the City of Evansville to make a sizable investment in a Downtown location for the IU Medical Center campus. It’s an investment that will realize a solid return in assured future growth of tax revenue. BUT in the final analysis, it is also the BEST place for all the students to come together and learn, including the great Ivy Tech ones.

H. Dan Adams, MD MBA

Evansville City Council President

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted our current TRI-STATE VOICES TV show. This weeks guests are Courier and Press political reporter Zack Evans and Channel 25 reporter Jordan Vandenberge discussing the primary election results. This is a must view program.

Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Herman’s Hermits Featuring Gary Puckett and The Union Gap to perform at Victory Theatre September 24

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Herman’s Hermits

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Gary Puckett and The Union Gap

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 7:00 PM

The Indiana Section of the American Water Works Association will host a benefit concert starring Herman’s Hermits and Gary Puckett and The Union Gap at The Victory Theatre on September 24th at 7:00pm. Two of the most successful musical groups of the sixties featured on one stage, one night!

Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Over 60 million records sold, Herman’s Hermits’ biggest hits include: I’m Henry VIII, I Am; Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter; There’s A Kind Of Hush; I’m Into Something Good. Gary Puckett’s powerful and unmistakable voice garnered 6 consecutive Gold Records and Top 10 Billboard hits. His signature hits include: Young Girl; Woman Woman; Lady Willpower.

Proceeds from this event go to the Water for People Charity. Corporate sponsorships opportunities are available, including a range of ticket package options, media recognition, and a letter acknowledging the tax- deductible donation. The public is invited to contribute by making donations or by inquiring as to how they can become more involved. Please visit www.waterforpeopleevansville.com for more information.

Tickets may be purchased at The Ford Center Ticket Office, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745- 3000.

JOHN MELLENCAMP Coming to Evansville

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Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30pm
JOHN MELLENCAMP
Plain Spoken Tour
Featuring Carlene Carter
Grammy-winning musician John Mellencamp has touched the heart and souls of music listeners and influenced American Culture with enduring songs, he  is also one of the most successful live concert performers in the world. A man with a conscience, he used his visibility and influence to advocate an issue that hit close to home and became one of the founding members of Farm Aid, an organization that began in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms.  The Farm Aid concerts have raised over $45 million to promote a resilient family farm system of agriculture.
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Price: $119.50, $85, $65, $42.50
There’s still have time to book a Dinner and Show for the John Mellencamp concert! Call Jennifer at 812-435-5770 ext. 202 for details!

Governor Pence to Allow Partial Moratorium on New Nursing Facility Construction to Become Law

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Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement regarding SEA 460, which provides a three-year partial moratorium on the construction of new nursing home facilities.  Previous administrations have enacted similar or more comprehensive moratoriums in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2011.

 

“As a strong advocate of free-market economics, I hesitate to support any restriction on commerce, but in an industry that derives 85 percent of its revenue from state and federal sources, we must always consider the impact of our policies on the cost to taxpayers. Despite my reservations, I am willing to allow a partial moratorium to become law without my signature because, on balance, it serves the interests of Indiana taxpayers and gives industry time to adjust to anticipated changes to long-term care.

 

“Hoosiers should know that this is a partial moratorium that includes several prudent exceptions that will not restrict construction of replacement nursing facilities and the construction of new nursing facilities in counties where occupancy rates exceed 90 percent.  This legislation also will not impact the construction of assisted living and independent living facilities, which remain key to the state’s overall long-term care strategy.”

 

“A three-year pause on new facility construction will give our state and the long-term care industry the opportunity to achieve a better balance between institutional care and home- and community-based services while we engage in a much-needed discussion about reforms to our current Medicaid reimbursement formula.

 

Indiana ranks higher than all but three states in the percentage of Medicaid long-term care dollars spent on nursing home care. In addition, the state has a 77 percent occupancy rate when the national average is 86 percent. A study by the Family and Social Services Administration concluded that, based on the current Medicaid reimbursement formula, a three-year pause on new nursing facility construction will save approximately $24 million in Medicaid expenditures.

 

State prejudiced by 22-year delay in bringing PCR petition

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Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com

The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court that the doctrine of laches prevents a man convicted of murder in the 1980s from prosecuting a post-conviction relief petition in 2014 that was originally filed in 1992.

Jay Thompson was 17 years old when he and another man stabbed to death a couple during a robbery. The Indiana Supreme Court revised his death sentence to 120 years in prison. Thompson filed for PCR in 1992, filed several amendments to his petition over 20 years, but did not prosecute it until 2014. The state filed a motion to dismiss pursuant to the doctrine of laches, noting many of its witnesses had since died, which the PCR court granted.

In Jay R. Thompson v. State of Indiana, 31A01-1408-PC-350, Thompson argued that laches can only be used as a defense to a PCR petition based on a delay in filing the petition and may not be based on a delay in prosecuting the petition.

“Although the particular facts of some cases may present a distinction between a delay in filing and a delay in prosecuting a PCR petition, we see no reason to draw such a distinction here as the prejudice to the State would be the same in either case,” Judge Cale Bradford wrote, noting in Mast v. State, 914 N.E.2d 851 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009), Judge John Baker reasoned that a delay of 18 years in prosecuting a PCR petition would be sufficient to support a laches defense.

Thompson offered no argument as to why his 22-year delay in prosecuting his petition was not unreasonable and he even stipulated that the state was prejudiced by the delay since the majority of its witnesses in the case are deceased. This is sufficient to support the PCR court’s finding of laches, the COA ruled.

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First Security Bank 1st Quarter 2015

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First Security Inc. Announces First Quarter 2015 Results

Owensboro, Kentucky – First Security Inc., the bank holding company for First Security Bank, Inc., announced today another record performance for the first quarter at First Security.

Highlights of the quarter included:

  • Cash Dividend – A dividend was declared of $.17 per share, an increase of .01 per share or 6.25%, payable to shareholders of record May 15, 2015, the company’s 47th consecutive dividend.
  • Earnings – First quarter earnings were up $452,000 or 113% as compared to the first quarter of 2014.
  • New Office – Another new office, the 11th was opened in January in Lexington, KY in the Wellington area approximately one half mile off of Nicholasville Road in the Southern part of the city.
  • Mobile Banking – The bank recently released their latest innovation in technology through their mobile banking app. Customers can deposit their check and conduct nearly all banking transaction through their smart phone. It’s easy, convenient and most importantly it’s free. Go to the bank’s website for easy to follow instructions.

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2014 and the first quarter of 2015 illustrated a strengthening in the economic indicators in the markets served. The bank is now located in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th largest cities in Kentucky and the third largest city in Indiana. Those regions have seen solid, even growth and market penetration in the markets served. The decentralized leadership structure in those markets has proven to be the most appropriate given that many banks centralize most decision-making. First Security’s strength is their ability to be nimble and flexible given situations that call for a different approach to customer needs.

2013 was a year of investment in the bank’s existing and new markets as three new locations were opened. 2014 was a year for developing and growing the existing markets as well as new markets. The company was able to grow loans over $60 million from March 2014 to March 2015, which was spread pretty evenly across all markets. Additionally, the bank was able to focus much of its energies on providing excellent demand deposit products over the last year, which has helped reduce the reliance on certificate of deposit customers. This helped contribute to the boost in the company’s net interest margin on a year over year basis.

The first quarter 2015 financial report of First Security is included. Financial highlights for the first quarter are compared to the prior year, first quarter follow.

  • Assets at quarter end total $548 million, representing an increase of 10%
  • Loans and Deposits – Loans increased 15%, while deposits increased 1%
  • Tangible Book Value increased $1.51 or 7%
  • Net Income increased $452,000 or 113%
  • Provision for Loan Losses increased $10,000 or 3%
  • Net Interest Income increased $927,000 or 25%
  • Net interest margin increased from 3.39% to 3.70%, an increase of 0.31 points
  • Non-Interest Income increased $183,000 or 23%
  • Non-Interest Expense increased $418,000 or 12%
  • Non-Performing Assets to total assets were 0.68% at the end of March 2015, an

    improvement of 0.29% from the prior year’s ratio of 0.97%.

  • Return on Assets improved from 0.34% to 0.63%
  • Basic Earnings-Per-Share was $0.36 per share as compared to $0.49 per share, down

    $0.13 per share as the Company’s total shares increased more than 191% when comparing the 1st quarter of 2014 to the 1st quarter of 2015. The impact of the higher shares on basic earnings per share was offset by the 113% increase in net income year over year.

    M. Lynn Cooper, President and CEO stated, “First Security remains steadfast in its commitment to build a franchise of quality people, products, services and customers.”

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