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IS IT TRUE January 15, 2014

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IS IT TRUE that the EPD Activity Report for yesterday is a near record 21 pages long and apparently Evansville is being widely victimized by a most unusual fetish bandit?…there are a rash of garbage cans reported stolen in both yesterday and Monday’s reports?…we wonder exactly what in the daylights would possess someone to steal garbage cans which have miniscule value as a recyclable item?…hope fully the Oscar the Grouch imitators will be caught soon and this menace will be put to rest?

IS IT TRUE we encourage all of our readers to circle the date of February 16th on their calendar because that is the day that the soon to be 4th ranked Wichita State Shockers come to Ford Center to play the Evansville Purple Aces?…there is a reasonable probability that the Shockers will be ranked even higher by then and maybe even #1 if Arizona, Michigan State, and Syracuse each lose one game on their difficult schedules between now and then?…the home crowd needs to make an effort to attend this game and cheer the Aces who defeated the Final Four participant Shockers two times last year on against this highly ranked team?…this will be the highest ranked team in a long long time to come to Evansville where the Aces historically have fared well when seemingly outmatched?…this will be a rare treat that we hope the people of Evansville will not miss to sit home and watch the idiot box?

IS IT TRUE that the Democratic Central Committee met last night to discuss which candidates should file against the Republicans in upcoming County wide elections? …we hear that former City Councilman and Evansville Fire Chief Keith Jarboe is considering running for the County Commission seat held by Marsha Abell?

IS IT TRUE that we wonder why past Vanderburgh County Sheriff and 8th District Congressman Brad Ellsworth has been attending the last several Democratic Party Central Committee meetings? …that Mr. Ellsworth is the new Division President of Vectren which is well known as the most Republican based corporation in Indiana?…that the new Vectren Division President Brad Ellsworth’s involvement in local Democratic back room political decisions is extremely confusing? …we believe that Division President Ellsworth would better serve Vectren and it’s customers by staying politically neutral?

IS IT TRUE that Mike Duckworth’s newest political patronage job title with the City of Evansville is called Evansville Water Superintendent? …he was the field rep. for U S Senator Richard Lugar…Duckworth was a past Vanderburgh County Deputy, past Superintendent of the County Garage, past Superintendent of City of Evansville Department of Transportation Services and presently a member of the Vanderburgh County School Board?

IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh County Sheriff Eric Williams just selected Steve Bagby a retired City of Evansville police officer, past 2nd Ward City Councilman, present paid member of the Evansville Safety Board and presently employed as counselor for a company that receives some public funds that serves drug users? …Steve Bagby’s new political patronage job in the Vanderburgh County Sheriff Department is the Director of Community Corrections?

IS IT TRUE we hope that the voters will make political patronage and nepotism employment a major campaign issue in this coming County and City elections.

IS IT TRUE that late night satirist Bill Maher will be coming to town to do a show at the Victory Theater on March 29th at 8 PM?…this is the guy who openly makes fun of Christians and conservatives as mindless tools on a regular basis as the main part of his shtick?…we wonder if Mr. Maher has any idea what he is getting into with his upcoming trip to Evansville?

INDIANA RESIDENT (FISHERS) HARLEM GLOBETROTTER TO VISIT LOCAL SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL

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Dizzy Grant present the “ABCs of Bullying Prevention” during day of goodwill

 

TIME: Wednesday, Jan. 15 – times below

 

PLACE: 9:15 a.m. at East Heights Elementary, 1776 Adams Lane, Henderson, KY  42420

1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital, 3700 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN  47714

 

DETAILS: Harlem Globetrotters’ star Dizzy Grant will present the team’s “The ABCs of Bullying Prevention” to Henderson, Kentucky school East Heights Elementary. Fishers, Indiana resident Dizzy Grant to spread goodwill before one great game at the Ford Center this Friday, January 17th.

 

Dizzy will incorporate the Globetrotters’ world famous flair and ball handling in an interactive presentation that shows students how to prevent bullying by taking Action, displaying Bravery, and showing Compassion – comprising the ABCs.  “The ABCs of Bullying Prevention” was developed in coordination with the National Campaign to Stop Violence.

 

During his day in Evansville on Jan. 15, Dizzy will also visit children at the St. Mary’s Hospital at 1:00 p.m. Media are also welcome to Dizzy’s hospital visit and school visit.  Contact Chad for more details.

 

Learn how to plant trees that survive and thrive

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The first of two Keep Evansville Beautiful Tree Planting and Care Workshops at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library is scheduled for this Saturday.  Learn how to select the right tree to plant in the right place on your property and how to care for it properly so that it not only survives but thrives.

 

Saturday’s workshop will take place at Central Library at 9:00 am.  The same workshop will be presented at Oaklyn Branch Library on March 22 at 9:00 am.  Door prizes and one certificate for a free tree will be given away at each program.

 

The workshop is presented by Mike McGarrah of Keep Evansville Beautiful, Larry Caplan of Purdue University Extension Service, Shawn Dickerson with the Department of Urban Forestry, and Paul Bouseman of Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden.

 

There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.  To reserve a spot, call Keep Evansville Beautiful at (812) 425-4461, email keb@keepevansvillebeautiful.org, or visit evpl.org.

 

 

Rockport plant opponents appeal quick permit extension

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indianalawyerby Dave Stafford for theindianalawyers.com

Environmental groups opposed to a controversial coal gasification plant proposed for southwest Indiana have asked for state administrative review of a permit that was extended without a hearing on the day it was set to expire.

The Sierra Club and Valley Watch, Inc. filed a petition for administrative review of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s permit renewal because they say it was done without public hearings. The groups contend those hearings are required under the state’s administrative code. The petition is filed with the Indiana Office of Environmental Adjudication.

IDEM more than 18 months ago issued a “Prevention of Significant Deterioration New Source Construction/Part 70 Operating Permit” for the facility proposed to be built in Rockport by Indiana Gasification, LLC, a subsidiary of hedge fund Leucadia National Corp. The Rockport plant project manager is Mark Lubbers, a one-time aide to former Gov. Mitch Daniels, who championed the project.

The permit issued in June 2012 was set to expire Dec. 26, 2013. The petitioners say 326 IAC 2-2-8(a)(l) stipulates such permits “shall become invalid” if construction hasn’t started within 18 months. IDEM renewed the permit on that date, the same day Indiana Gasification filed a permit amendment application, according to the petition. It says IDEM violated its rules in doing so.

“IDEM’s failures to follow public notice procedures or provide a justification for the extension in the Permit Amendment not only renders the Permit Amendment invalid and the PSD Permit expired, but they deprived the Petitioners their right to know and to comment upon the basis for IDEM’s decision,” the petition concludes.

IDEM spokesman Dan Goldblatt said the agency was formulating its legal response Tuesday, but that under the federal Clean Air Act, the agency was not required to conduct hearings on an extension that did not constitute a modification of the existing permit.

Catch the Latest Edition of “The Indiana State Police Road Show”

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Catch the latest edition of the “Indiana State Police Road Show” radio program every Monday morning at your convenience.

Download the program from the Network Indiana public website at www.networkindiana.com. Look for the state police logo on the main page and follow the download instructions. This 15 minute talk show concentrates on public safety and informational topics with state wide interest.

The radio program was titled “Signal-10” in the early sixties when it was first started by two troopers in northern Indiana. The name was later changed to the “Indiana State Police Road Show” and is the longest continuously aired state police public service program in Indiana.

Radio stations across Indiana and the nation are invited to download and air for FREE this public service program sponsored by the Indiana State Police Alliance and Cops for Kids, a subsidiary of the Indiana State Police Alliance.

This week’s show features Indiana State Police Lt. Colonel Larry Turner, primary staff officer for intelligence and investigations. In this first of a two week series, Lt. Colonel Turner discusses his role and responsibilities for all matters regarding intelligence and investigative needs of the Department.

Rep. Bacon responds to Governor Pence’s State of the State address

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STATEHOUSE – “The governor has once again affirmed his commitment to Hoosier schools and families. As a grandfather, I have a vested interest in the education of our young Hoosiers. Preparing kids for their bright futures is a priority in Indiana, and supporting preschool education is a major building block for a high quality education system. I look forward to continuing our work to further our recent accomplishments and keep Indiana on the right path.”

 

Statement Re: Charleston, W.Va., chemical spill and its downstream impact on Evansville’s Water Supply

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The Evansville Water & Sewer Utility (EWSU) has been closely monitoring the impact and issues stemming from the chemical spill, which occurred in Charleston, West Virginia, last week – 700 river miles from Evansville. EWSU is obtaining regular updates and information from the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO), the Coast Guard, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).

The exact time when the chemical plume will reach the Evansville area – and the concentration level – is yet to be determined, as it is dependent upon several factors, including the flow rate (miles per hour) and rain events. The river levels between the dams along the Ohio River will affect its arrival; although, it is estimated to reach our area by the weekend, according to the Coast Guard.

EWSU will examine two key issues as the plume nears our City:

  1. The concentration of the chemical in the Ohio River – The Utility uses monitoring systems – gas chromatograph (GC) at its intake building and gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GCMS) in the water plant lab. Those systems are used to determine if any of the chemical is detectable at our location.
  2. Whether the chemical floats on the surface, mixes completely or sinks – The City’s water intake pumps pull water at a depth of several feet from the river bottom. The dilution effect at the Ohio River will have a large bearing on the level of detection in Evansville.

The contaminants from this spill are being monitored at several points along the Ohio River, including Huntington, W. Va.; Ashland, Ky.; Maysville, Ky.; Portsmouth, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Louisville, Ky. EWSU receives concentration reports from each location. A report yesterday showed a concentration of 36 parts per billion (ppb) at Huntington, W. Va. The Evansville Water Utility will use carbon treatment if any level of the chemical is detected. This method of treatment has been used effectively by other water

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utilities affected by this chemical spill. Also, this particular chemical omits a sweet odor even at very low concentrations. The carbon treatment will help minimize an odor that might be present.

The Utility will conduct routine tests on the intake water daily, as usual; however, the organic components will be more closely watched. The Utility is planning to apply its activated carbon mixture material to all intake water, which will act to absorb any organic contaminants in the river water. Additionally, the Utility will look at the GC and GCMS readouts for 4-methylcyclohexane methanol (MCHM) contamination.

The Evansville Water & Sewer Utility is a member of ORSANCO and coordinates monitoring and policy matters with and through that organization. EWSU’s equipment is tied with ORSANCO’s monitoring system via the Internet, enabling the Utility to draw from ORSANCO’s expertise in reading scans and making determinations regarding questionable components that may be observed in the intake water. EWSU is in constant contact with ORSANCO and the Coast Guard on any spills that occur along the Ohio River from Pittsburgh, Pa, to Cairo, Ill., where the Ohio River discharges into the Mississippi River.

We will continue to keep the community informed as we learn more about the spill’s impact to Evansville’s water supply.

Rep. Sullivan congratulates ExceptionalSheets.com

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STATEHOUSE – State Representative Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) is pleased to honor ExceptionalSheets.com with an Economic Development and Growth through Entrepreneurship (EDGE) Award presented by Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor, Sue Ellspermann.

The EDGE Awards are given by the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) to organizations that are either established, like ExceptionalSheets.com, or emerging small businesses. These awards are presented each year to 20 small businesses that have accomplished measurable economic impact in Indiana communities.

“Businesses like ExceptionalSheets.com are what help our economies grow and thrive,” said Rep. Sullivan. “I congratulate Paul Saunders and Exceptional Sheets on this award and thank them for their positive impact on our community. Paul’s successful business is a great example of how E-commerce can play a vital role in growing the economy of southwest Indiana.”

ExceptionalSheets.com is a U.S. Veteran owned and operated company in Evansville that began over five years ago by owner and award recipient Paul Saunders. They offer a variety of sheet and towel sets that are guaranteed to be first-class luxury products. Their mission is to deliver the best customer service whether it is online or elsewhere.

Visit www.exceptionalsheets.com to learn more about this company.

Rep. Sullivan responds to State of the State address

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holli“I applaud Governor Pence, who shared many of the same concerns my colleagues and I have expressed, during his State of the State Address. Whether we are discussing employment, the health of families or preschool education, it is important to work together in order to make Indiana a better place to live and raise a family.”

 

“Indiana’s business climate is one of the best in the nation, and we must continue to keep our state competitive in order for Hoosier businesses to expand and grow. Most importantly, we must always work together to improve our state, and I was delighted that the governor expressed his continued commitment to making Indiana the best place to live for Hoosier families.”

Oregon St shooting investigation continues

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EPD PATCH 2012Evansville Police continue to investigate a double shooting in the 100 block of W. Oregon. Investigators are trying to determine who shot Angie Mueller and Mark Baughn.
Mueller initially listed two possible suspects; however, she later said that she did not actually see who shot her. Investigators have interviewed several people and collected evidence from the scene, but do not have enough information to charge anyone in the case at this time. The case remains open.
Anyone with information is asked to call EPD at 436-7979.

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