IS IT TRUE October 15, 2013
IS IT TRUE October 15, 2013
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville City Council showed a sense of practicality last night in discouraging Mayor Winnecke’s office from moving forward to spend $1.5 Million on work at Roberts Park during last night’s meeting?…all of the members of the Council present voiced support for a park at that location but all of them seem to understand that the Evansville Parks system is already incapable of being properly maintained and sustained with the maintenance team and budget that is in place?…a cursory drive around the City of Evansville confirms that the parks are just not up to snuff when it comes to basic maintenance work being up to acceptable standards?…Evansville does have a well designed park system that was laid out for a growing and prosperous population back in history at a time when this was true?…in spite of recent claims the population is still stagnant, the budget is at the mercy of outside forces like Riverboat revenue and property valuations, and the City is going to need to consider maxing its debt limit to provide incentives to the IU Medical School?…this is not the time to be spending money on Roberts Park?…this can be revisited at the end of 2014 when both the IU Medical School and the Riverboat revenue issues will be understood?
IS IT TRUE the view of the old Roberts Stadium lot from the Lloyd Expressway is actually quite nice as an open field?…it does not look like something needs to be there with any urgency?…there is one issue that needs to be addressed other than money before a park is put there and that issue is road noise?…just to the ear the magnitude of the road noise gets pretty offensive as one gets within 100 paces or so from the Lloyd?…unless a sound barrier is put into place this particular location may not be something that families, joggers, or walkers would choose?
IS IT TRUE it was also revealed last night that that the Indiana State Board of Accountancy has not yet released the annual audit and that there is still not agreement on the reconciliation of the City of Evansville’s financial records?…the City still has Umbaugh and Associates under contract to deal with reconciliation?…that being the case the assertions from Controller Russ Lloyd Jr. that the books are balanced is still legitimately in question?…with financial consultant David Garrett and Mr. Lloyd still in disagreement, Umbaugh still on the job, and the SBOA taking so long to release the audit, this is no time to be committing to spending a blasted dime in the fair and unbalanced City of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that California’s Coachella Valley (greater Palm Springs) has 129 hotels from the Ritz Carleton to the Days Inn, 116 golf courses, a water park, a sky tram, and countless other tourist attractions and parks?…in spite of this multitude of fun and games things the top priority of all nine of the cities is to develop a sustainable job base so the best and brightest people will stay?…with over $10 Billion in fun, games, and tourism objects in place with fully operational state of the art infrastructure, and even civic pride that shows no squalor the BASIC NEED FOR GOOD JOBS is still not filled?…those in Evansville who think one hotel will even put a dent in infrastructure and jobs issues are tilting at windmills?…if $10 Billion won’t solve such a problem $44 Million is not even a band aid?…it is time for Evansville to focus on what it needs as opposed to the distractions that Pinocchio would have found at Pleasure Island where he was slated to be turned into a jackass?
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BMV Commissioner To Resign In December
R. Scott Waddell, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), will be stepping down effective the beginning of December.
“I am honored to have served Governors Mitch Daniels and Mike Pence as commissioner of the BMV. Just as important, it has been my privilege to play a role in the ‘Best in the Country’ successes achieved by the dedicated and hard-working associates of the Indiana BMV,†Waddell said. “The accomplishments of our customer oriented agency have raised the bar for bureaus throughout North America.â€
During his tenure at the BMV initiatives such as branch visit time monitoring technology, touch-screen computers for knowledge testing and transaction-based smart phone apps were implemented.
Waddell’s last day will be Dec. 2.
Harrison High School to Host Open House
Although it seems like school has just started, schools in the EVSC already are preparing for next school year. To give students and families more information about the school, Harrison High School is hosting an Open House for current eighth grade students and their parents on Monday, October 21, at 6 p.m. in the Shoulders Family Commons at Harrison High School. Harrison High School officials will be on hand to talk with families about enrollment, programs/classes offered, tips for starting high school and answer any questions.
Vanderburgh County Felonies
 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, October 11, 2013.
Scott Cobb                         Theft-Class D Felony
Thomas Cruse                  Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Class D Felony
Alvin Love                          Operating a Motor Vehicle after Forfeiture of License for Life-
Class C Felony
Leah Maurer                     Burglary-Class B Felony
Ashley Weir                      Neglect of a Dependent-Class D Felonies (Two Counts)
Adjani Dowell                  Operating a Motor Vehicle after Forfeiture of License for Life-
Class C Felony
Shay Easley                       Intimidation-Class C Felony
Ronny James                    Theft-Class D Felony
(Habitual Offender Enhancement)
Kevin Meier                      Possession of Methamphetamine-Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor         Â
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.
Keep Evansville Beautiful to Award McGary with Grant to Continue Gardening Program
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.
McGary Middle School Courtyard
1535 S. Joyce Ave.
Background:Â Julie Mullen, family and community outreach coordinator at McGary, is receiving a grant from Keep Evansville Beautiful for seeds, plants, fertilizer, and gardening equipment such as shovels, gloves, rakes, and trash bags, to further the work of the gardens the students at McGary have created in their courtyard.
Students through their classes and morning gardening club have harvested, canned, and prepared several things with fruits and vegetables grown in the garden. Students have also used McGary’s Green House to start plants from seeds which now fill two beautiful flower gardens and pumpkin patches.  A butterfly garden area was also created by students.
The project helps students connect the dots to how science, math, and reading influence the concept of design and creation of their garden – as well as the long-term benefits to the community.
All of this stems from work begun through a National Education Association Priority School and Evansville Teachers Association initiative in 2011. Through their classes, students explored community issues and identified hunger and the lack of healthy food choices as a major concern – especially for low-income families, according to an article on the NEA website.   The idea for a community garden spouted following the students’ research and many classroom conversations. NEA’s Green Across America initiative donated $3,500 in start-up monies to help fund the community garden. Many community partners have come to the school to help with the project, as well.
Centre’d On Kids Trick or Treat
Sunday, October 20th
At The Centre Exhibit Hall
A Free Community Event!
 The Centre will be the host of “Centre’d On Kids Trick Or Treat†(formerly Main Street Trick or Treat) on Sunday, October 20th from 12-3! SMG with KISS, 103GBF, WKDQ, Superhits 105.3, and WOMI will provide a FREE, fun and safe environment for trick-or-treaters in The Centre Exhibit Hall. Bring your little ghosts and goblins downtown from noon – 3pm for an afternoon of trick or treating. The kids can play games and win prizes, pick up free treats, have their faces painted and much, much more.
Bring all the kids in their scariest, most creative or best duo or group costume so they can enter the costume
contest at 1:00pm. Winners for all 0-12 age groups! Participating sponsors will provide treats for all the ghosts and goblins.
Coloring Sheets are available at The Centre, Townsquare Media offices. Coloring sheets will also be delivered to all schools in the Vanderburgh and Posey County area.
“Centre’d On Kids Trick or Treat†was created by SMG as a safe alternative to door to door trick or treating. Everything is free to the community. With attendance well over 8,000, it is the largest events downtown and is totally “Centre’d†on Kids! Our 100+ volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors make this day possible.
Join us on Sunday, October 20th from noon – 3……rain or shine! This event is sponsored by SMG, Townsquare Media stations WKDQ, 103GBF, WJLT, KISSFM, WBKR, WOMI and Garrett Printing & Graphics.