INDIANAPOLIS – It has been a very slow week at the Indiana General Assembly.

It has been one of those weeks when it’s hard to convince Hoosiers we’re doing anything in the Legislature.

It was the kind of week where we had to recommit to incumbent worker training in a new program because the administration hasn’t funded it over the past few years. This is a program that benefits workers with portable certificate training in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics—all skills that are critical in the southern Indiana job market.

It was the kind of week where we found out that the administration is continuing to have trouble getting its act together to convince the federal government that it has a viable plan to provide affordable health care services in our state.

We continue to hear from the leaders in the House and the Senate that they have done many things already.

You decide…

What have we done to put Hoosiers back to work now? NOTHING

What have we done to provide a chance for 30,000 Hoosiers to have jobs? NOTHING

What have we done to cut the textbook tax for Hoosier families with children? NOTHING

What have we done to restore and protect our traditional public schools? NOTHING

What have we done to ensure affordable health care for Hoosiers? NOTHING

What have we done to keep Hoosiers from using the emergency room as their primary health care option? NOTHING

What have we done to confirm our commitment to protect abused and neglected children? NOTHING

What have we done to give the people of our state a break from the social issues that divide us? So far, nothing, but trouble looms if our leaders feel compelled to require us to deal with issues like trans-vaginal ultrasounds.

Based on the evidence, it is difficult for me to say we have done anything for Hoosiers.

We still have more than a month before our April 29 deadline, but it will take a lot more than what we have seen so far to make anyone believe we are trying to take care of the middle class first or create jobs or reinforce traditional public schools.What is missing is a sense of urgency. There are people in this state who need help now, and we are not giving them any reason to think that we care about them.

We run the very real risk that when we reach the end of April, Indiana will have no plan to provide affordable health care, that we will offer no help to our middle class, and that we will continue to try to use one pool of money to fund three school systems: the traditional public schools where most of our kids get their education, the wild west of deregulation that is our charter school system, and the voucher system for our private schools.

You should expect more from your Legislature.

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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.

State Representative Gail Riecken
Indiana House District 77

Evansville Redevelopment Commission
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 – 8:30 am
Civic Center Complex – Room 307

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes of March 5, 2013

3. Approval of accounts payable voucher

4. Design Review Application
915 Main St – Landmark Realty Inc. – install existing sign on building

5. Downtown Redevelopment Area
13-ERC-13 – Resolution Approving the Amended Development Agreement and Authorizing Transfer of Greyhound Bus Terminal to Indiana Landmarks

6. Other Business

7. Adjournment

* This preliminary Agenda is subject to change. The final Agenda will be posted at the entrance to the location of the meeting prior to the meeting.

We have been made aware of a credit card scam that is happening in the Midwest. It has not been reported here, yet. We hope to prevent anyone from falling victim to this latest scam. Here is the basic info:
The victim receives a call from someone claiming to be from the VISA or MASTERCARD Security and Fraud Department. They tell you that they have spotted an unusual transaction on your account for an amount just under $500 and ask if you purchased the item. When you tell them “NO”, they tell you they have had a problem with this same type of transaction and it is a scam.

Here is where they get you.
They already have your credit card number. They only need the 3 number code on the back so THEY can make a fraudulent charge on your card.
To get you to give them the 3 number code, they offer to give you a “credit” on your account for the original amount they told you had been fraudulently charged. Once you give them the 3 number code, the immediately make a fraudulent charge on your account. Most people do not realize anything is wrong because they never asked for the credit card number. When the next bill arrives, there is no “credit” and a fraudulent transaction is shown on the bill.

To avoid this and ALL financial scams you should NEVER give any financial information to anyone who has called you or e-mailed you. If you receive a call and are not sure if it is legitimate, you should hang up and call the company yourself. Make sure the number you are calling is the official telephone number listed on the company website or in the phone book.

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Donations and contributions from members of the community help save lives. If you would like to make a donation to the VHS, you will find that there are many ways to help.

Monetary Donations
You can make a tax-deductible monetary donation to the VHS in the following ways:

Donate Online:
Mail a Check or Money Order: You can mail your check or money order to the following address:
Vanderburgh Humane Society
P.O. Box 6711
Evansville, IN 47719-6711
Donate in Person: You may make a donation in person at our shelter during normal business hours at:
Vanderburgh Humane Society
400 Millner Industrial Drive
Evansville, IN 47710

Material Donations
You can make a material contribution to the VHS by bringing any of the following items to the shelter during normal business hours:

Items currently needed for the shelter:

***FRISKIES PATE-STYLED CANNED CAT FOOD
***TIDY CAT OR ARM AND HAMMER SCOOPABLE LITTER
***CLAY CAT LITTER
TRAINING TREATS FOR DOGS
KONG DOG TOYS AND FILLERS
CANNED DOG FOOD
PHOTOCOPY PAPER
FELIWAY PLUG-INS
LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT
LIQUID DISH DETERGENT
Peanut Butter
***Rope Toys (for dogs)
***Stuffed Toys (for dogs)
***Squeaky Toys (for dogs)
Stainless Steel Food Bowls(15-16 oz)
Stainless Steel Litter Trays
Corn Cob Bedding/Litter
Timothy Hay
Collars and Leashes
Breakaway Collars for Cats
Liquid Bleach
Scrubber Pads for Washing Dishes
Cat Toys
Office Supplies (letter-size manila folders, clip boards, etc.)
Paper Towels
ALUMINUM CANS for Recycling
Monetary Donations

Items specifically needed for our spay/neuter clinic:

Oscillating Space Heaters (5)
Beach Towels
Zip Ties
Distilled Water
Pet Wipes
Ziploc Baggies (sandwich size)
Pink 3” x 5” Index Cards
Blue 3” x 5” Index Cards
Band Aids (normal size)
Cotton Swabs (preferably with 6” wooden stick)
Oster Clipper
#40 Oster Clipper Blades (new)
Pipe Cleaners
Highlighters (pink)
Masking Tape (1 inch)
Black Sharpies
Soft Soap

Indiana – Catch the latest addition 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 Senior Trooper Tamara Watson, of the Legal Division. S/Trp. Watson talks about her experiences while working in an undercover capacity and the rise of Heroin use in Indiana.

The City of Evansville will hold a public auction to sell surplus vehicles and large equipment no longer in service. The auction is set for Thursday, March 28, at 9 a.m. at Wolf’s Auto Auction, 2229 S. Kentucky Ave.
Among the vehicles and equipment to be sold are a fuel trailer with gas and diesel tanks, several golf carts, mowing equipment, a car, two Jeeps, a backhoe and a bulldozer. All of the items will be sold “as is.” Some units may need repair or may not be operable. City officials said despite the condition, most items will likely be purchased for spare parts or as backup equipment.
Bidders must pay for the unit at the time of sale with cash, certified check or personal check. There are no warranties or guarantees about the quality of the vehicle or equipment, and the City of Evansville assumes no liability after the unit is sold.
The City also reserves the right to withdraw or add units to the auction list, or to reject any bid and cancel the auction for any reason. For more information on the surplus auction, contact Transportation & Services Executive Assistant Kerry Kamp at 436-4988.

Sunday morning. LEVELS was wanted on multiple charges after a woman told police LEVELS had assaulted her on March 8th.

The victim suffered several injuries during the attack. The victim told police that LEVELS had cut her hair with a knife and had thrown her down a flight of stairs.
LEVELS warrant had 5 Felony counts on it:

Battery with a Knife CL-D
Battery with other Deadly Weapon CL-C
Battery with Injury CL-C
Theft CL-D
Intimidation CL-C

On Friday, March 15, 2013, Deputies were dispatched to 663 Sleepy Falls at approximately 10:15 AM regarding a “Domestic Violence In Progress”. Upon arrival, Deputies met the victim who stated her ex-boyfriend, John Thomas Wells III, had held her down in the bedroom and battered her. In addition, he had poured several different liquids on her face and cut a portion of her hair off. The victim stated Wells had already left the residence and was driving a black Chevy Traverse with handicap plates. Deputies observed injuries on the victim consistent to the victim’s statement.

Deputies where in the area of Pearl Drive looking for the suspect, located the vehicle and stopped it. Wells, was the only occupant of the vehicle. Wells stated he was actually the victim and was battered by the victim in the face and chest. Deputies did not observe any signs of injuries on Wells’ face. During the course of their interview with Wells, deputies observed blood on Wells’ right calf and right hand. When the deputies questioned Wells about the blood, Wells stated he had cut himself shaving. Deputies again observed no corroborating injuries or evidence.

Sheriff’s Office investigators went to St. Mary’s hospital where they met with the victim. According to the victim, she had been staying with Wells because she was experiencing personal problems. She said Wells then became angry because the victim had been texting with her ex-husband.

The victim said that Wells held her down on the bed and poured barbeque sauce and mouthwash over her head and body. She said she was allowed to shower because the mouthwash was burning her eyes. She then got dressed, called a cab and laid on the bed waiting to leave. She said, Wells then came back into the bedroom and pulled her off the bed by the hood of her sweatshirt. Wells then held the victim down on the floor by sitting on her chest and clamping down on her throat. She said Wells took a pair of scissors and cut off the top of her hair.

The victim said that while holding her down, Wells covered her mouth and nose and made threats of killing the victim and her family members. When the victim struggled to get away, she was cut on the wrist. Once the victim got away, Wells fled the scene and called 911.

Wells was transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center where he as arrested and processed for multiple charges.

ARRESTED:
John Thomas Wells III
White Male
44 years of age
Evansville, Indiana

CHARGES:
Battery – With a Deadly Weapon – Class C Felony
Battery – Intimidation with a Weapon – Class C Felony
Battery – Strangulation – Class D Felony
Battery – Hands, Fist, and Feet with Injury – Class D Felony
Criminal Confinement – Class D Felony