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

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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 Indiana Conservation Officer Jeff Wells, of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Officer Wells discusses his role as an Indiana Conservation Officer and provides safety tips for boating, riding ATV’s and enjoying the state parks this summer. .

IS IT TRUE June 11, 2013

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Mole #3 Nostradamus of Local Politics
Mole #3 Nostradamus of Local Politics

IS IT TRUE June 11, 2013

IS IT TRUE last night’s meeting of the Evansville City Council was one for the ages when it came to disrespectful tone and disagreement with professional statements?…there were some things that people do tend to agree on and we shall start our column today on those areas of agreement?…members of council and citizen speakers seem to agree that people who take short cuts through residential neighborhoods and drive 50 miles per hour need to be restrained by speed humps?…at a cost of $2,500 each speed humps if they actually work seem to be the cheapest way to attempt to solve this problem?…robocops on every corner could solve the problem too but with the state of affairs at the federal level of a new discovery of how regular people have been getting spied on robocops would cost allot and send the wrong message to a public that in expressing disgust in a non-partisan manner?…about the only other thing the members of the City Council agreed on last night is that the books of the City of Evansville need to be reconciled and that the Winnecke Administration along with City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr. inherited what has become an unmitigated disaster from the Weinzapfel Administration?…the magnitude and timing of this unmitigated accounting disaster makes one wonder just what else may be hidden when this all shakes out?

IS IT TRUE an inconvenient truth in this abomination of accounting is that the people of Evansville have paid Umbaugh and Associates $831,789 to work on this cauldron of ineptness since Mayor Winnecke took the baton from former Mayor Weinzapfel and the mess is still not fixed to the satisfaction of the City Council?…it is almost mystifying that there are actually members of the City Council who are either ignorant or arrogant enough to question the value of financial consultant David Garrett who has exposed several legitimate problems for a whopping fee of $9,000?…in light of the difference in $831,789 and $9,000 David Garrett must be either an accounting God or the luckiest accountant on earth to have found tangible problems where others including the Controller’s Office can’t even bring themselves to admit?…by a contentious vote of 7 – 2 the Evansville City Council affirmed its decision to contract David Garrett for oversight of the reconciliation process with a vote of confidence?…the two “nay” votes as they always have been came from the unlearned alliance of Missy Mosby and Jonathan Weaver?…these two members of the Council have taken on the role of “guard dogs” defending the actions of the previous administration like the hounds of hell?…in one exchange last night Councilwoman Mosby asserted that she had asked for information from David Garrett that she had not received?…Garrett’s response was that they had never had a conversation and that was backed up by City Council President Connie Robinson who stopped just short of calling Councilwoman Mosby a liar in Council Chambers?…in an interchange with Budget Chairman John Friend it was painfully obvious that Councilman Weaver does not even know what the term “oversight” means?

IS IT TRUE that there also seems to be $7.5 Million in the wrong place and no one knows how it happened?…Garrett’s assertion has continually been that unless the reason for this confusion is discovered that it will happen again and therefore the City’s books while balanced by an accounting trick referred to as “plugging” the books are not reconciled?…Controller Lloyd is in vehement disagreement with the conclusion of Garrett and asserts that the accounts are reconciled?…in the truest statement of the night David Garrett laid his credibility on the line when he stated that the final judgment on this will come from the State Board of Accountancy in the upcoming audit?…perhaps the Councilmember of the night award should be given to Councilwoman Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley who showed the same presence of mind and tenaciousness that she had when she exposed the Earthcare Energy debacle for what it was?…Councilwoman Riley scolded Controller Lloyd for stonewalling on Garrett’s efforts by withholding material information from him?…it was good to see Councilwoman Riley on top of her game and holding people accountable?…she was visibly perturbed when the Controller referred to Garrett as “CRAZY” and glared at Council members Mosby and Weaver when they willfully showed their own ignorance?…the City Council needs to be accountable too and sometimes voters don’t seem to have the sense to do that?…2015 should be an interesting year for some challenges?

IS IT TRUE the rest of the discussion exposed what would probably get everyone who has been party to this unmitigated financial disaster tossed out of accounting school for carelessness and incompetence?…there have been funds comingled, software integrations botched up, a changing of the guard during a period of chaos, false statements, withholding material information, nearly a Million bucks spent on consultants with unsatisfying results, and a City Council that openly questions the competency of the Controller’s office?…this nastiness and incompetence on display is probably not new to the City of Evansville?…it is most likely a legacy that has finally come home to roost as have the dilapidated sewers, uninhabitable homes, failing water pipes, decayed sidewalks, and a park system on the brink of disaster?…Mohammed Ali used to say that “if you kill the head the body will die”?…the braintrust of the government of Evansville has been mortally wounded for decades and is in all likelihood the source of the visible infrastructure problems that are on display for all to see?

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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nick herman Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, June 10, 2013.

Tina Goodman-Robertson Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance-
Class D Felony
Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance-
Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

Stephanie Duncan Attempted Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon-
Class C Felony

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at KPhernetton@vanderburghgov.org

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

Summer Sunshine may bring Air Quality Concerns

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City of Evansville Seal It’s the time of year when the sun is strong, the weather is warm and air pollution can rise. Even though air quality has improved significantly over the past several years, there may still be days when it is necessary to issue Air Quality Alerts because air pollution might reach levels the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) considers “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” Sensitive groups include children, active adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions.
The Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD), Evansville Environmental Protection Agency (EEPA), Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District, and the Indianapolis Department of Sustainability team up to forecast daily air quality.
Air quality forecasts are uploaded to the USEPA AirNow, emailed to area media, and made available on several websites (see list below). You can also register to receive the daily air quality forecast free by e-mail via “Enviroflash” http://evansville.enviroflash.info/.
In southern Indiana, two air pollutants can cause concern: Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM2.5). When the Forecast Team believes pollution levels could reach “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”, we will issue an Ozone Alert, a Particulate Alert or a combined Alert.
The purpose of air quality alerts is to let people know in advance about the potential for elevated air pollution in order to give them time to plan their activities appropriately to minimize risks to their health.
Air Quality Index
Ozone 8-hr Avg. 24 hr. Avg. Good
0-59 ppb 0-12.0 μg/m3
Moderate
60-75 ppb 12.1 – 35.4 μg/m3
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
76-95 ppb 35.5 – 55.4 μg/m3
Unhealthy
96-115 ppb 55.5 – 150.4 μg/m3
Very Unhealthy
116-374 ppb 150.5 – 250.4 μg/m3
HAZARDOUS
>375 ppb >250.5 μg/m3
The Forecast Team distributes Air Quality Alert notices widely; however, we could use the help of the media to reach a broader audience. Please include information about Air Quality Alerts in your news and weather sections and help people protect their health during pollution events.
More at: National Air Quality maps and health effects: www.airnow.gov
Current air quality monitoring in Indiana: http://www.in.gov/apps/idem/smog/
Local air quality forecasts and information:
VCHD: http://vanderburghcounty.in.gov/index.aspx?page=1670
EEPA: http://evansville.in.gov/index.aspx?page=1727
To sign up for Air Quality Alert emails: dbergman@evansville.in.gov
For more information, or to request an interview, contact Sustainability Energy & Environmental Quality Dir. Dona Bergman at 812-435-6148.

Indiana State Police Investigate Death of Warrick County Inmate

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Updated Information

Warrick County – An autopsy conducted today revealed James Pyott, 37, of Evansville, committed suicide by strangulation.

Last night, June 9, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Warrick County Jail personnel were making their security rounds when they discovered Pyott was unconscious in his cell. Jail and EMS personnel attempted to revive him, but they were unsuccessful.

Pyott was arrested on June 4 for theft and was being held on bond.

The Warrick County Coroner’s Office is assisting in this investigation.

Traffic Crash News Release

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On Monday, June 10, 2013 at approximately 12:50pm, deputies were dispatched to Mohr Road and St. Joseph Avenue for a moped and pickup truck crash. Deputies were advised the crash occurred at the intersection and caller thinks the moped rider is deceased.

When deputies arrived, they found a blue moped had struck a brown, Chevy Z71 on the passenger side. The driver of the moped, identified as Gary Whittington, had been ejected from the moped and was lying on the ground just west of the intersection. Gary was conscious and did not appear to have life threatening injuries.

Deputies interviewed the driver of the Chevy, Anna Wildeman, who stated she was west bound on Mohr Road approaching St. Joseph Avenue. Anna said she looked and did not see any cross traffic so she proceeded through the intersection.

Deputies also interviewed several witnesses on the scene who all confirmed Anna’s statement.

Emergency personnel transported Gary to Deaconess Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Anna was not injured.

Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor. Gary was not wearing a helmet and it is unknown at this time weather or not Anna was wearing a seat belt.

DRIVER #1:
Anna Wildeman
W/F
16 years of age
Evansville, IN
DRIVER #2:
Gary Whittington
B/M
37 years of age
Evansville, IN

The investigation is ongoing.

Pets of the Week

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Betty Boop (pictured) – Betty Boop is a gorgeous Shetland Sheepdog mix, and unlike that other Betty Boop, she’s just a little shy! She is six years old. Her previous family had her for her entire life but they decided they had too many animals, so they brought Betty Boop in to find her new forever home. She can be a little nervous when it comes to playing and will need a little work with socialization, so a home with small children may not be suitable for her. But for a family with older children, she may be just the perfect fit you’re looking for! Her adoption fee is $100, which includes her spay surgery, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a bag of food.
Other Dogs
Queenie – Queenie is a 3-year-old miniature pinscher mix! She is very friendly, lively, and playful and will make a great family pet in most environments. Her current weight is about 15 lbs., so she will be small for the rest of her life. She came from a family who no longer had a home for her, and she’s ready to start her new life with her forever people! Queenie’s adoption fee is $120, which includes her spay surgery, microchip, vaccinations, and a bag of food.
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Starla – Starla is a 6-year-old Collie/retriever mix. She is full of life and love to give! A nice woman found her as a stray near Washington Square Mall and brought her to the VHS so she would be safe, sound, and taken care of until she meets her forever family. As a result, not much is known about her background before now, but she sure is charming the staff that takes care of her at the shelter! Starla’s adoption fee is $100, which includes her spay surgery, microchip, vaccinations, and a bag of food.

Taylor – Taylor is an active, friendly Lab/retriever mix! He needs regular play and exercise time since he’s such a big dog, so an active family will be his best fit. He’s two years old, and LOVES to play! His favorite toys are Frisbees, balls, and kongs. He’s also affectionate and will do best with lots of positive reinforcement as he learns what’s expected of him in his new home. He already knows several commands, too. Taylor’s previous family had him for his first 2 years of life, but then they developed health problems that made them unable to give him the time & attention he deserved. So, he’s ready for a lively family to give him a run for his money! Taylor’s adoption fee is $100, which includes his microchip, vaccinations, and a bag of food. He’s already neutered, so he’s ready to go home with you TODAY!

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Mama Gingersnap (pictured) – Mama Gingersnap is an absolutely gorgeous tortoiseshell cat. She is three years old, and is the mother of the five “Candyland” kittens who will be old enough for adoption soon! She is independent and does not usually like to be held much, but she is friendly and likes to be petted. She was born in her previous family’s home back when they already had a few animals, so when she became a mother herself, there just wasn’t enough room for the whole family. Now, she’s back from foster care and ready to find her forever family! Her adoption fee is $30, and that includes her spay surgery, vaccinations, nationally-registered microchip, and a bag of food.
Other Cats
Gizmo – Gizmo has officially won the hearts of a few staff members at the VHS. He is a five-year-old male tomcat. He’s been through some rough waters, and when he arrived at the shelter he had multiple bumps and bruises that have now healed. He’s unique from tail to toe – literally! He’s missing a toe on one paw and his tail has been deformed since birth. But both of these are congenital defects, like birthmarks, so they will not affect his health whatsoever! Gizmo is a survivor, and he’s looking forward to meeting his forever family when they fall in love with how beautiful he is, inside and out. His adoption fee is $30, which includes his neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and a bag of food to take home.

Puss ‘N Boots – Puss ‘N Boots is a friendly 10-month-old calico female ready to steal your heart! She is affectionate towards anyone who visits the cageless cat room where she lives at the VHS. Since she’s in there with several other cats, she is litterbox-trained and used to having to share her space! Puss’ adoption fee is $30, which includes her spay, nationally-registered microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, and a bag of food.

Jethro – Jethro is a handsome guy who has recently returned from foster care, and he is ready to win your heart and become a part of your family forever! He is about two years old, and was found by a landlord in an abandoned property. A few of Jethro’s favorite things include playing with toy mice, belly rubs, and prancing around on his hind legs when he wants attention! He did well with other cats in his foster home and he also lives in the cageless cat lounge at the shelter now, so he’s used to having to share his space with other cats. Jethro’s adoption fee is $30, which includes his vaccinations, neuter surgery, microchip, and a bag of food.

Omelette – Omelette is one of the kittens from the “breakfast” litter! He and his four siblings came to the VHS when their mother had a litter that their family did not want to keep. Now that they’ve had a few months to grow big, strong, and even cuter, they are ready to melt your heart and become a lifelong part of your family! Adoption fees for kittens like Omelette are $50, which includes their age-appropriate vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, nationally-registered microchip, and a starter bag of food to take home.

RABBIT

Alfie – Alfie is an oh-so-handsome rabbit who is very loving and curious! His previous family developed allergies to their beloved pet, and had to bring him to the VHS to find his permanent home. He is 2 years old and neutered, so he’s ready to leave with you today! His adoption fee is $30, which also includes a cardboard carrier to take him home in. The VHS also sells various types of gently-used donated animal cages & care items, so be sure to stop by on your way out the door to see if we have anything in stock that you may be able to use for Alfie!

Amanda Bienhaus

Public Relations, Media, and Special Events

Vanderburgh Humane Society

(812) 426-2563 ext. 211

Golf Gives Back to WNIN!

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United Leasing, INC. is proud to sponsor the United Leasing Championship at Victoria National June 24th-30th! The PGA Tour prides itself on giving back to the community. All proceeds from full week tickets will go to charity!

Purchase tickets from

April 15th-June 23rd for $35!

It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
1.Go online to www.ulcgolf.com
2.Select WNIN from the drop down menu of charitable options.
3.
Have a week of fun at Victoria National knowing your money is going to help WNIN in the coming year!