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HealthSouth Employee Recognized

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MELISSA EMGE-BEVERLY OF HEALTHSOUTH DEACONESS
NAMED REGIONAL FINALIST FOR HEALTHSOUTH OUTSTANDING
EMPLOYEE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – HealthSouth, the nation’s leading provider of inpatient rehabilitative care, has named Melissa Emge-Beverly, occupational therapist at HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital as one of six finalists for its annual Outstanding Employee Achievement Award. The six regional finalists are selected from more than 22,000 HealthSouth employees in 27 states to receive this honor.

Employees are selected based on their performance in four areas: contributions to extraordinary patient experience, team spirit and cooperation, commitment to continuous quality improvement and going above and beyond the call of duty. Winners are first selected at each of HealthSouth’s 100 hospitals, then narrowed down at the regional level and one overall winner was announced May 1 at a dinner the night before the Company’s annual shareholder meeting in Birmingham, Ala.

“Melissa believes in what we do and what we stand for here at HealthSouth. During her 16 years of dedicated service, she has helped countless lives improve and return home,” says Barb Butler, chief executive officer of HealthSouth Deaconess. “Her professionalism, knowledge base, personality, work ethic, positive attitude and belief in our company make her a fantastic choice for this honor.”

Melissa serves as an instructor and assisted with the development of HealthSouth’s Hip Fracture course. She also serves as an instructor and played a key part in the launch of HealthSouth’s STOP initiative, the first nationally-recognized program for safe patient mobility that is specifically designed for rehabilitation patients and has changed the culture of how clinicians move patients. Melissa also serves as a fieldwork instructor for local occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students and was honored as the hospital’s Clinician of the Year for 2012.

About HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital
HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture partner with Deaconess Health System, is an 80-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services designed to return patients to leading active and independent lives. Serving patients throughout the tri-state area, the hospital is located at 4100 Covert Avenue in Evansville and on the Web at www.healthsouthdeaconess.com.

About HealthSouth
HealthSouth is the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in terms of patients treated and discharged, revenues and number of hospitals. Operating in 28 states across the country and in Puerto Rico, HealthSouth serves patients through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation satellite clinics and home health agencies. HealthSouth’s hospitals provide a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from conditions such as stroke and other neurological disorders, orthopedic, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, and amputations. HealthSouth can be found on the Web at www.healthsouth.com.

IS IT TRUE May 1, 2013

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Tower of Babel: The Original Fool's Errand
Tower of Babel: The Original Fool’s Errand

IS IT TRUE May 1, 2013

IS IT TRUE in ancient times legend has it that a city and its leaders with great ambitions and the labors of their subjects at their beckon call embarked upon a construction project that was to cement (or tar as some versions say) their glory forever as lords of the earth?…most cultures have such legends and some even have ruins to point to as lessons to their children not to spend their time and money of foolish pursuits of arrogance?…the legend is known to most of us who grew up with Judeo-Christian influences as the story of the Tower of Babel?…it seems as though many cities in modern America have at one time or another borrowed money and forced their taxpaying constituents to build their own versions of Towers of Babel?…Evansville has been guilty of erecting Towers of Babel in the past and all indications are that another such group of projects are about to be undertaken?…Towers of Babel seldom work out well for their builders?

IS IT TRUE the latest assertions coming from Mayor Winnecke’s office are that it is time to make haste and to not wait another hour before voting his administration the authority to borrow money to go forward with spending $37.5 Million taxpayer dollars (before interest and overruns) on getting a convention hotel in downtown Evansville?…the City County Observer agrees with some of the claims of supporters of this project with respect to making Evansville a slightly easier sale to conventions looking for a place to convene?…the 256 rooms proposed will indeed make a good resting place for 256 people who attend each convention we would not have otherwise gotten?…that is a drop in the bucket of attendees at major conventions?…while 256 Doubletree (3 Star hotel) may take Evansville a bit closer to becoming “Lord of the Flies” on the irrelevant convention circuit, it will not make us a major player?…for this reason and for the reason that public dollars should not be used to subsidize private business in a capitalistic society even though we recognize some value from this hotel, the CCO believes this to be a fool’s errand, a cover-up for a flawed Ford Center design, and the next monopoly piece in 21st Century Evansville’s TOWER OF BABEL?

IS IT TRUE that government has seen this rush to act many times and the most recent large and visible case being the rapid passing of ObamaCare jammed through the United States Congress without sufficient time to think or even read what it said?…then Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi even had the arrogance and gall to state on camera “we have to pass it to see what it is”?…these words have become an albatross around her neck and a rallying cry to opponents to ObamaCare in its present form as the architects of the plan distance themselves and refer to its implementation as A TRAIN WRECK?…the willful failure to think things through completely and the rush to pass this subsidy before knowing the fate of the watered down proposal that Evansville government has made to the EPA mandate to fix our sewers is short sighted and deserving of a PRINCE OF BABEL award?…it is even more disturbing that the opponents to this rush to subsidy stayed on the couch or the porch Monday night when the parade of beneficiaries of such projects all showed up to sing praises to this Tower of Babel project at Monday night’s meeting of the City Council?

IS IT TRUE packing the podium with friendly beneficiaries is a trick mastered by the Weinzapfel Administration to make it look like the arena project enjoyed broad support and the Winnecke Administration is now playing the exact same cards?…the complacency of the public enabled the Weinzapfel Administration to have its way and if the public stays on the couch in silence soon Evansville will be borrowing over $100 Million to subsidize a hotel, read water meters from space, build another park or two, and who knows what else?…this will all be rushed through BEFORE WE KNOW THE RESULTS OF THE AUDITS OF THE FORD CENTER, ITS IT PROJECT, AND WHETHER OUR IMMEDIATE SEWER REPAIR BILL WILL BE $250 MILLION OR $600 MILLION?…this rush makes as much sense as a two year old urging its mother to spend the family food budget on candy and ice cream as opposed to good food?…these Towers of Babel are all going to happen unless the people of this fair city take the initiative to make their thoughts knows?…the adjectives to describe those who fall for the same tricks over and over are not flattering?…we shall know by the end of the summer whose Evansville this really is and if we are all to be treated to two years in Babylon playing out in downtown Evansville once again?

EPD Activity Report: April 30, 2013

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EPD PATCH 2012

EPD Activity Report: April 30, 2013

2nd Hand Chic Offers Much More Than Just Another Consignment Experience

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In 2002 Heather Ricketts was approached by her sister-in-law, Lori Ricketts, with an opportunity to start their own business on the west side of Evansville. Heather recognized the opportunity to do something she’d always wanted to do, and jumped on the idea. Having taken time to materialize their vision the two opened 2nd Hand Chic a short time later on Broadway Avenue. The two worked together for the first couple years until Lori left the business and opened an electrical contracting company with her husband. Since then Heather has moved the business to 716 N. Sonntag Ave. in the Westside Plaza next to El Charro.

The “Home Grown, Home Owned” 2nd Hand Chic specializes in woman’s and junior’s designer clothes and accessories. Due to the changing seasons the shop is always running a sale on certain items. 2nd Hand Chic has an outstanding turnover in terms of product and has over 950 consignees so there is always a nice variety of sizes and styles. 2nd Hand Chic is full of blouses, jeans, handbags, jackets, and suits and the store receives new items daily. “ I like my customers more than anything” said Heather, “I love the fact that my customers have the opportunity to make some money from their clothes rather than them going to landfills.”

Heather definitely experiences a symbiotic relationship with her customers, and it is not uncommon to see her staying open past her 5 pm closing time if there are people still interested in shopping through the many racks of clothing that fill her store. It is also often that Mrs. Ricketts pulls clothes off of the racks to give to any number of charity organizations. “Any product we have that does not sell we donate to charity.” Heather told me, “Currently we have given to the EVSC clothing bank, Ft. Campbell for soldiers and their families, different church clothing banks, as well as the victims of hurricane Katrina and the 2006 tornado that ripped through the tri-state area. Lately, we have been donating quite a bit to the Rescue Mission. It feels great to help and give back to those in need.”

Heather’s consignment shop is rated one of Evanville’s favorite consignment shops. This serves as not only a huge compliment but as a testament to the way Heather runs her business and treats those that shop in her store. In the past Heather has held fashion shows with the clothes from her store as well as other fun promotions. The best way to stay on top of these events is by checking in and liking 2nd Hand Chic’s Facebook page. The store also runs sales off of the Facebook page in the “mention this post” style as well as updates to new products the store receives. The store is currently having a sale on all winter products. 2nd Hand Chic’s store hours are Tuesday – Friday 10-5, and Saturday 11-3. The store is closed Sunday and Monday. Inquiring customer’s can reach Heather by calling the store at (812) 422-6273.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, April 29, 2013.

Joshua Colbert Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance-Class D Felony (Two Counts)
Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Class D Felony
Dealing in Marijuana-Class D Felony

Rodney Dubose Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class D Felony

Paul Lukac Burglary-Class B Felony
Burglary While Armed with a Deadly Weapon-Class B Felony
(Habitual Offender Enhancement)

Tyler Riney Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance-Class D Felony (Two Counts)
Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Class D Felony
Dealing in Marijuana-Class D Felony

Michael Schroeder Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Class C Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to a Class D Felony due to Prior Convictions)
Disorderly Conduct-Class B Misdemeanor

Logan Smith Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance-Class D Felony
Visiting a Common Nuisance-Class B Misdemeanor

Eric Crowe Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon-Class B Felony
Possession of Cocaine-Class D Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

Justin Henschen Burglary-Class B Felony
Burglary While Armed with a Deadly Weapon-Class B Felony

Charles Schoenbaum Domestic Battery-Class A Misdemeanor Enhanced D Felony

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Regene Newman at 812.435.5156 or via e-mail at rinewman@vanderburghgov.org

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

SENTENCE CHART

Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days
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Political Posturing

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Gail Riecken

I thought you might like to read what my friend and legislative colleague, Greg Porter, has to say about some of the political posturing going on up at the Statehouse in the wake of a 2013 legislation that I have had to characterize as one of “squandered opportunities:”

Don’t believe Republican tax cut talk: their “tax cuts” are phantom

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Greg Porter (D-Indianapolis), ranking Democrat on the Indiana House Ways & Means Committee, today issued the following statement responding to Republican claims about the “tax cuts” enacted during the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly:

“People have come to expect overheated rhetoric about legislative accomplishments, but the Republican claims that this past session saw the largest tax cuts in Indiana history simply are not passing any sort of sniff test. I know that sounds nice and juicy and large and makes for good headlines, but these are phantom tax cuts that offer little relief where it is needed the most.

“Let us examine some of the ‘work’ that has been done:

“Hoosiers will see their state income tax rate cut from 3.4 to 3.3 percent, effective January 1, 2015. Not now, not next year, but the year after that. Then they will have to wait another two years—January 1, 2017, to be exact—before seeing it cut from 3.3 to 3.23 percent.

“What will that cut mean for the average Hoosier, who makes about $50,000 a year? In two years, it will mean about a buck a week. Two years after that, another buck a week in savings.

“And that, for all the talk about these cuts, is what most Hoosiers are going to see from this legislative ‘windfall.’

“Most of us will see nothing from the elimination of the inheritance tax, unless we have relatives die. Most of us don’t own corporations and financial institutions, so we won’t benefit from reductions in taxes affecting those areas.

“If we are to be honest as well, we might as well admit that some of these tax cuts—inheritance, for example—already have been in effect for a few years now.

“In 2012, we began the process of phasing out the inheritance tax over a nine-year period. That we decided to speed it up doesn’t mean we already weren’t heading down the road. We just aren’t being completely honest about how many will benefit from its elimination.

“Cutting taxes has been a bipartisan tradition for quite a few years now.

“In 1997, when Democrats controlled the House, we cut property and income taxes. In 1999, when Democrats controlled the House, we cut property taxes again. In 2002, when Democrats controlled the House, we repealed the corporate gross income tax and cut property taxes again. In 2004, when Democrats controlled the House, we began the process of phasing out the inventory tax. In 2007, when Democrats controlled the House, we cut property taxes again. In 2008, when Democrats controlled the House, we enacted the largest property tax cut in history.

“I would argue any or all of these cuts were as substantial as those passed this year.”

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As always, please contact me if you have any questions, comments or concerns related to our state government. Here is how you can stay in touch: call my office toll-free at 1-800-382-9842; write to me in care of the Indiana House of Representatives, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204; or email me at h77@iga.in.gov.

IS IT TRUE April 29, 2013

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The Mole #??

IS IT TRUE that the Medical School located in Grand Rapids, MI, has significantly revitalized their downtown?…according to reliable sources, Indiana University will be locating a medical school in Southwestern Indiana, and the primarily report points to downtown Evansville, IN; however, the second most favored location is Warrick County?…that Indiana University will be requiring a site of over four square city blocks to construct to new school, and, they will not pay one penny for the site?…we ask “why should they” with all of the a free state owned land available at USI?…we also wonder if it would be unreasonable to believe that to acquire and demolish four square blocks would cost between $30 to $40 million dollars?

IS IT TRUE it has been estimated that this med school will create over 3,700 good jobs by 2022?…given all of this positive potential Evansville would be foolish to jeopardize such an opportunity by expending $40 million dollars on a hotel?…Evansville’s leaders should concentrate on the real prize, and, when it is reality, the private investor will construct a hotel without public assistance?… that hotels do not bring people…people bring hotels?… Evansville is not able to print money and we are now $360 million in debt, just from the City of Evansville?

IS IT TRUE that our extension of time ending in June concerning the combined sewer [CSO] will require us to present to the EPA, our final plan of action, and, that plan will bind the City to $227 million, but, not so fast, our civil center moles indicate that the EPA will not accept the plan because it will not guarantee that there will be no more than 12 waste dumps per year into the waterways?…that in order to achieve the no greater than 12 dumps per year, the city will have to spend over $600 million dollars?…of course this spending will not be all at once, but over several years; however, the immediate project, within one year, will require floating a $130 million bond issuance, and, just behind that, an additional $97 million?…the possibility is strong that it took Evansville over two hundred years to rack up $360 million, and the Winnecke Administration would have doubled the debt within his term in office?

IS IT TRUE that an exercise in adding it up, in millions is in order?…$40M = hotel and additions, $52M= Johnson Control project, $8M = Robert’s Park, $227M = minimum CSO [EPA Required, “The Plan”], $50M = Handicap Ramps at street intersections [Required by Mayor Lloyd’s Consent Decree, signed 2002] making the total initiated indebtedness during the first four years of the Winnecke Administration add up to $377 million?…that Mayor Winnecke inherited the CSO and Handicap Ramp issues, and the answer to that is yes, but, knowing that you have these inherited commitments, shouldn’t a curtailment of non-essential spending like dog parks, hotels, and ball fields be in order?

IS IT TRUE, that our property tax statements have just arrived, and, to the dismay of many, the amounts seem to be higher?…wait until next year if you really want a kick in your wallet as the referendum concerning the construction of the new North High School kicks in?… up to now, we have been paying only the interest but in November, it will be principle and interest?…the taxpaying residents in the City not only have the possibility of $737 million of debt, they have the shared debts of the EVSC and County Government?…with the expectation that the EPA will decline Evansville’s request to put off the real repairs of the combined sewer system that total will top $1 BILLION DOLLARS?…this is clearly no time for fun and games when it comes to allocating borrowed taxpayer dollars here in Evansville?…it is time for our local government to learn the meaning of cognizant thought and only do what it mandatory and necessary to provide the services that a city is obligated to provide?…that does not include fun and games?

Officer Involved Shooting Claims Life of Vincennes Man

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Knox County – Monday night, April 29, at approximately 9:59, a Knox County Deputy was driving down Wilbur Street in Vincennes when he was flagged down by friends of Ross A. Darkis, 42, who resided at 215 Wilbur Street. Darkis was intoxicated and was in possession of a handgun on his front porch. He had been arguing with his girlfriend earlier in the evening and was very upset according to his friends. Additional officers from Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Vincennes City Police arrived. Officers attempted to get Darkis to surrender his weapon, but he refused. Officers used a taser and a weapon that discharges a small bean-bag in attempt to diffuse the situation, but both non-lethal weapons were unsuccessful. At approximately 10:25 p.m., Darkis raised the handgun he was holding toward the officers. In order to protect themselves and other officers on scene, several of the officers fired their weapons. Darkis was struck multiple times and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes where he was pronounced dead several minutes later. The identity of the Vincennes City Police Officers and Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in the shooting are not being released at this time. No officers were injured.

The investigation is continuing.

DECEASED:
• Ross A. Darkis, 42, 215 Wilbur Street, Vincennes, IN

We Are Evansville News Conference‏

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City of Evansville
City of Evansville

Please join Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, University of Southern Indiana students, and representatives from Deaconess Health System and Old National Bank at a news conference Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. at The Pagoda to announce details for “We Are Evansville” month in June and how the public can get involved in a “grassroots video project” and community pride campaign.

Jägermeister Country Tour 2013 with Aaron Lewis Coming to Victory Theatre‏

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AARON LEWIS
SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD, 2013
VICTORY THEATRE – EVANSVILLE, IN

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Jägermeister, a brand as deeply rooted in music as it is in mythology and lore, is proud to announce
their 2013 County Tour with music star Aaron Lewis. The tour kicks off May 1st with 23 shows across the nation, with
each show featuring special guest support acts including Jägermeister artist and emcee, Rick Monroe.

Jägermeister, the 7th largest selling premium spirit in the world and #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States, has a
long history of supporting musicians of all genres, from local bands to national acts. The brand has spent almost two
decades developing artists and has seen many go from obscurity to the top of their fields. Now in its fourth year, the
Jägermeister Country Music Tour has featured some of the finest in country music including Pat Green, Eric Church and
Dierks Bentley. “This tour is a great opportunity to work with Aaron and we are very excited to be a part of this new chapter of his career,” says Cliff Rigano, Director of Music Marketing for Jägermeister.

Aaron Lewis made his journey to the country scene in 2011 with the release of his debut EP, Town Line, and the success
of the gold-selling single “Country Boy,” featuring the legendary George Jones and Charlie Daniels. The seven-song EP
reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and No. 7 on the Billboard Top 200. Lewis finished the year with
nominations from the Academy of Country Music for “Vocal Event of the Year,” as well as two CMT nominations for
“Breakthrough Video of the Year” and “Collaborative Video of the Year.” Building upon the demand from his fans for a
full-length solo album, Aaron Lewis proudly shares his country roots with the release of The Road, which hit stores on
November 13, 2012, debuting in the Top 10 on Billboard Country Albums chart. His current single, “Forever” has
broken into the Top 40 at radio, reaching #39 and still climbing. With seven studio albums released totaling sales over 15
million units throughout his 17 plus year career, country listeners will find a true work of art as Lewis honors traditional
country, a genre the singer/songwriter was raised on as a child.

“Jägermeister has grown to be one of the most respected brands within the music world, and I am happy to be a part of
the family,” states Aaron Lewis.

The 2013 Jägermeister Country Tour will feature Jägermeister custom tour prizes from Schecter Guitars and Vypyr Amps
by Peavey. For more information on Jägermeister, visit www.facebook.com/jagerusa. For additional information on Aaron
Lewis, visit www.aaronlewismusic.com or www.facebook.com/aaronlewismusic.

ABOUT JAGERMEISTER: Jägermeister, which translates to “master hunter,” is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top
shot brands in the world. The liqueur is based on a secret recipe, combining 56 different natural ingredients, including select herbs, blossoms, roots and
fruits. Jägermeister, with the distinctive square bottle, was developed in 1934 in Germany and the brand quickly gained global fame through its
innovative marketing, unique taste profile and its association with good times. The brand recently unveiled its first-ever television and 360° advertising
campaign in the United States. The bold and compelling “Stronger Bond” campaign features a pantheon of legends that speak to the 21-29 year old
male demographic including All-Pro Wide Receiver – Keyshawn Johnson, Champion Boxing Trainer – Freddie Roach, Rock Icon – Kerry King, World
Champion Bullfighter – Rob Smets, NASCAR Pit Crew Champion – Mike Lingerfelt, Famed Street and Tattoo Artist – Mister Cartoon and Big Wave
Surfer – Nathan Fletcher. Jägermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc. /Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY.
JÄGERMEISTER IS DEDICATED TO MUSIC, NOT UNDERAGE DRINKING.

Media Contact: Kyle Johnston, Live Nation kylejohnston@livenation.com

Victory Theatre is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.

For more information about the Victory Theatre, visit:
www.victorytheatre.com www.facebook.com/VictoryTheatre www.twitter.com/Victory_Theatre

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