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Do Not Call sign-up deadline extended to ‘Cyber Monday’

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AG Zoeller says joining the state’s protected

list is best holiday deal, a gift that keeps giving

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Greg Zoeller said shoppers taking advantage of online sales can add one more item to the list – sign up for Indiana’s Do Not Call registry.

Zoeller said he extended the registration deadline from today to midnight (EST) on Monday, Nov. 26, to give Hoosiers more time during the busy holiday to sign-up their cellular and landline phone numbers.

“More than 2 million phone lines are registered on the state’s protected list,” Zoeller said. “Signing up will at least fend off legitimate telemarketers from calling or texting you and allow you to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office if you receive an unwanted call.”

The Attorney General’s Office has obtained 50 settlements or judgments since 2009 against robocallers and Do Not Call violators. The total awarded to the state since 2009 is more than $4.8 million and the total collected is more than $670,000.

Consumers, who have not registered before, can register their landline, cell, VOIP or prepaid wireless numbers at no cost. Zoeller said the updated list will take effect Jan. 1, 2013.

To sign up or to confirm a number is already on the list, visit www.IndianaConsumer.com or call 1.888.834.9969.Out-of-state area codes can also be added as long as the billing address is located in Indiana. Consumers do not need to re-register unless their addresses have changed.

Indiana’s Do Not Call registry is updated quarterly on the first of each January, April, July and October.

Zoeller recently launched a new portion of www.IndianaConsumer.com that includes information on robocalls. Consumers can find out what the Attorney General’s Office is doing to combat the calls and what to do if you receive a robocall by visiting http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/2976.htm.

In September, Zoeller conducted a series of roundtable discussions with industry experts, elected officials and consumer groups to find more effective ways to prevent Hoosiers from receiving unwanted calls and text messages. Zoeller recently presented ideas from the roundtables during a key panel at the Federal Trade Commission’s Robocall Summit in Washington, D.C.

New York Times Reporting that Investors Taking Money Out of Economy Before Tax Laws are Changed

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Excerpts:

“Business owners and investors are rapidly maneuvering to shield themselves from the prospect of higher taxes next year, a strategy that is sending ripples across Wall Street and broad areas of the economy.”

“In my 30 years in practice, I’ve never seen such a flood of desire and action to transfer a business and cash out,” said Kenneth K. Bezozo, a partner in New York with the law firm Haynes and Boone. “We’re seeing a watershed event.”

“Fears about the fiscal impasse in Washington, along with anxiety about fading corporate profits and weakening economies abroad, have pushed the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index down about 5 percent since the election.”

“The top rate on dividends, for example, could climb to 39.6 percent from 15 percent if no action is taken. Capital gains taxes, which now top out at 15 percent, could rise above 20 percent, many financial advisers say. Most investment income will also be subject to a 3.8 percent charge to help pay for President Obama’s health care law.”

“John Moorin, the founder of a medical equipment company near Indianapolis, said he sold about $650,000 in dividend-paying stocks like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola a few days after the election, worried about the potential increase in taxes. “I love these companies, but I’m so scared that now all of the sudden I’m going to get taxed at such a rate with them that they won’t be worth anything,” Mr. Moorin said.

“In the meantime, he added, it was “very difficult to do long-range planning with a government that moves as much as this does on so many issues.”

“Kristina Collins, a chiropractor in McLean, Va., said she and her husband planned to closely monitor the business income from their joint practice to avoid crossing the income threshold for higher taxes outlined by President Obama on earnings above $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for couples.

Ms. Collins said she felt torn by being near the cutoff line and disappointed that federal tax policy was providing a disincentive to keep expanding a business she founded in 1998. “If we’re really close and it’s near the end-year, maybe we’ll just close down for a while and go on vacation,” she said.”

“Some business owners say they are holding off on hiring plans because they expect tax rates to rise. Dyke Messinger, chief executive of Power Curbers in Salisbury, N.C., said he would like to fill four slots at his construction equipment company but would only hire three people because he anticipated that his tax bill would rise by $100,000.”

Link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/19/business/investors-rush-to-beat-threat-of-higher-taxes.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0

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, November 19, 2012.

Daven Boyd Strangulation – Class D Felony
Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury – Class D Felony (Two counts)

Derrick Davis Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony (Two Counts)
Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor
Reckless Driving – Class B Misdemeanor

Jerry Haney Assisting a Criminal – Class D Felony

Dylan Murray Auto Theft – Class D Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement – Class D Felony
Reckless Driving – Class B Misdemeanor
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class C Misdemeanor

Kiora Sharp Receiving Stolen Property – Class D Felony
Dealing in Marijuana – Class D Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Class D Felony
Unlawful Possession of a Handgun – Class D Felony

Lori Waters Assisting a Criminal – Class D Felony
Neglect of a Dependent – Class D Felony

Kenaz Zones Dealing in Marijuana – Class D Felony
Dealing in Marijuana – Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to a Class D Felony due to Prior Convictions)
Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Class D Felony
(Habitual Substance Offender Enhancement)

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Carly Settles at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at csettles@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

IS IT TRUE November 20, 2012

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The Mole #??

IS IT TRUE November 20, 2012

IS IT TRUE the election results for the vote to “reorganize” the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County have been fully analyzed and the magnitude by which it was defeated can finally be realized?…in the unincorporated County 44 out of 44 precincts voted against reorganization with a voter breakdown of 79% to 21% margin?…here were two townships, Armstrong and Union, that voted 95% and 93 % respectfully against the reorganization plan?…in the City of Evansville the vote was a little less overwhelming but still ended up rejecting the plan by a margin of 59% to 41%?…only one ward, the 1st ward, voted in favor of the consolidation plan and only by a 55% to 45% margin?… the rest of the City of Evansville’s wards voted against the plan by a 63% to 37% margin?… by precinct, 73 of 88 city precincts voted against the reorganization plan?… the rural precincts that are adjacent to the city boundaries in Perry, Center and Knight Townships, voted against the plan by a margin of 74% to 26%?

IS IT TRUE any attempt to annex these adjacent areas in the foreseeable future will likely fail to produce votes and more importantly will result in strong and orchestrated opposition to annexation attempts?…reasonable people would review this data and conclude that the efforts by a small group of the “legend in their own mind” elites in Vanderburgh County to change the form of government in the county were a catastrophic failure and were outright repudiated by the voting public?… a super majority of the citizens in the county looked through the political rhetoric and saw a plan that was fatally flawed and voted accordingly to kill it?…these were not “casual voters” as reported by one pro reorganization publication but a well-informed group of citizens who understand that this plan would not have improved the operation or efficiency of local government?…the CCO continues to believe that there was nothing personal about this vote and that if real tangible and achievable efficiencies would have been identified that the outcome may have very well been different?…the mass repudiation of what was a self serving yet impotent consolidation plan may someday be seen as the beginning of a new day for accountability in politics in Evansville and Vanderburgh County?…we welcome that day?

IS IT TRUE the Evansville Redevelopment Commission is meeting today as this is being written?…the most interesting and financially important parts of this meeting may just be in the section called “other business” and notated in the footnote that “this is a preliminary agenda and subject to change” even though it was only issued yesterday?…that CCO Mole #14 and others are telling us that Mayor Winnecke will be asking the ERC for approval to offer a financial incentive package worth $22 Million to grease the skids to finally sign a contract for a downtown Convention Hotel with a developer that meets all of the criteria desired for success?…this is a far cry from the 4-Star over $40 Million deal that then Mayor Weinzapfel boasted would come to downtown Evansville without any incentive demands if only we built an arena?…that it seems as though 52 months after claiming victory and three false starts that the administrations of the City of Evansville have finally come to grips with the reality of the value of a downtown Convention Hotel and have capitulated in a way predicted almost to the dollar by the City County Observer?…the real item of interest that is still lacking is just how this hotel will perform in a way that would justify spending $22 Million of taxpayer dollars?…in a world of Arenas that will inspire tens of ghost businesses, $2 Million ball fields, and $10 Million dog and skateboard parks nothing is surprising anymore?…we look forward to the details but grieve for a city that does not even offer a free market value of half of the construction cost for a commercial property?

EPD Activity Report: November 19, 2012

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EPD Activity Report November 19 2012

Public invited to USI’s Historic Pathways annual meeting

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USI’s Historic Southern Indiana and Indiana’s Historic Pathways National Scenic Byway invites the public to attend Indiana’s Historic Pathways annual meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 29 at the Lawrence County Museum of History located at 929 15th Street in Bedford, Indiana. The byway is in the process of installing roadway signs and securing 501(c)(3) status and will be meeting to plan future projects.

Indiana’s Historic Pathway is a Y-shaped route that stretches 250 miles across the southern half of Indiana, along U.S. 50/U.S. 150 from Vincennes to the town of Shoals. At that point, it forks and continues along U.S. 50 to Lawrenceburg and along U.S. 150 to the Falls of the Ohio. The byway tells the story of early settlement, westward migration, and transportation in Indiana. It was designated a state scenic byway in 2004 and to America’s Byways collection in 2009.

“As a nationally designated scenic byway, Indiana’s Historic Pathways is a great asset to southern Indiana,” saidLeslie Townsend,director of Historic Southern Indiana. “We are moving ahead with our signage project so people will know they are traveling along the byway and we are securing our nonprofit status, which will allow us to raise money and seek grants for special projects. We are excited about hearing from people along the byway and welcome their involvement so we can help attract more visitors and educate residents about these historic routes.”

Historic Southern Indiana was created in 1986 to serve the southernmost 26 counties of Indiana. Its goals are to identify, preserve, protect, enhance, and promote the historical, natural, and recreational resources of the region. It seeks to implement those goals through programs in historic preservation, history education, heritage tourism, community development, and scenic byways. Its office is a part of the Division of Outreach and Engagement.

Source: USI.edu

St. Vincent Center for Children and Families and St. Mary’s Health System Spirit of Giving Partnership

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Christmas Program benefitting staff and families of St. Vincent’s

Friday, December 14, 2012-St. Mary’s employees will play Santa to 53 families of St. Vincent Center for
Children and Families (SVCCF) by providing gifts and supplies, including a Christmas meal, to each adopted
family. This is the second year in a row St. Mary’s departments have adopted families of SVCCF. Belmont
Moving & Storage is providing a moving van and assistance with the loading and transporting the gifts to the
Center. The local Civil Air Patrol will be on hand to unload packages from the truck.

The delivery of gifts will take place at St. Vincent Center for Children and Families, located at 730 W. Delaware
Street, Evansville. The Civil Air Patrol will be at St. Vincent’s to deliver the gifts beginning at 9:00am. Families
will be picking up gifts beginning at 12:00pm.

Executive Director, Sister Brenda Fritz, believes this holiday giving is a response to the shared faith-based
missions of St. Vincent’s and St. Mary’s. “The Spirit of Giving partnership between St. Mary’s and St. Vincent’s
benefits working families whose children are enrolled at St. Vincent’s for early care and education. Many of
our families struggle to make ends meet on a regular basis. With the generosity, altruism and service of St.
Mary’s employees, our families will experience first-hand the love of the Incarnate Christ who is the “reason
for the season” of Christmas,” says Sister Brenda.

St. Vincent’s supports working families, offering the highest quality of child care with a rich and
comprehensive kindergarten readiness curriculum for children. Our days of operation are Monday-Friday,
6:30am-5:30pm. St. Vincent Center for Children and Families is accredited through the National Association of
the Education of Young Children and rated Level 4 on Paths to Quality.

Water and Sewer Utility Board Meeting Notice of Location Change

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To Whom It May Concern:

Notice is hereby given by the Water and Sewer Utility Board of the City of Evansville Indiana, that the
regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:30 pm will be held at the West
Wastewater Treatment Plant, 900 S. Tekoppel Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712.

Evansville Water & Sewer Utility

Allen R. Mounts

Director

Evansville Firefighters place at World Challenge XXI.

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Staying true to form TEAM EFD once again had a successful year and made a showing at the 21st Combat Challenge World Championships dubbed WORLD CHALLENGE XXI.

As you can see from their 5 Regional competitions and a World Challenge results, TEAM EFD is a force to be reckoned with. Congratulations to the Evansville Fire Department Challenge team members: Team Captain Joey Jones, Adam Brock, George Madison and Marc Schiele. Their results speak for themselves.

Joey Jones graciously supplied us with a recap of this year’s competitions. His number is below if you wish to contact him.

Here is the Evansville Fire Combat Challenge Team Wrap up for the season. I have attached a few pictures. If it’s possible, we would also like to get the word out that we are looking for 2013 team sponsors.

The first 4 days of worlds are wild card days in which each team competes for a spot in the finals which are ran on the last two days. We were able to run fast enough in the Team, Relay, and Tandem to make it. Not all teams get the privilege to run on the final two days. The finals consist of teams from all over the world, not just the US.

Returning team members are Adam Brock, George Madison, and Joey Jones. Marc Schiele started competing with the team at the start of the 2012 season.

– Indianapolis, IN FDIC – April 19, 2011

1st place Male Tandem (Brock/Madison)

2nd place Male Relay (Brock, Madison, Jones, Schiele)

3rd place Team (Brock, Madison, Schiele)

Top 10 Individual Male (Brock)

Top 10 Individual Male (Madison)

George Madison personal record 1:42.92

Marc Schiele personal record 2:13.53

– Milford, OH – April 29, 2011

1st place Male Tandem (Brock/Madison)

1st place Individual Male (Brock)

– Albertville, AL – May 12, 2011

Top 10 Individual (Madison)

– Fishers, IN – August 3, 2012

1st place Male Relay (Brock, Madison, Jones)

1st place Male Tandem (Brock/Madison)

1st place Individual Male (Brock)

– Lexington, KY – August 11, 2012

1st place Male Tandem (Brock/Madison)

1st place Individual Male (Brock)

2nd place Team (Brock, Madison, Schiele)

3rd place Male Relay (Brock, Madison, Jones, Schiele)

Top 10 Individual Male (Brock)

Top 10 Individual (Madison)

George Madison personal record 1:41.07

Marc Schiele personal record 2:03.19

– WORLD CHALLENGE XXI, Myrtle Beach, SC – November 12-17, 2012

3rd place Male Tandem (Brock/Madison)

Top 8 Male Relay (Brock, Madison, Jones, Schiele)

Adam Brock Sub 90 personal record 1:28.93

George Madison personal record 1:40.78

Marc Schiele personal record 1:51.09

Relay Team Record and new Indiana state record of 1:15.42

Team Personal Record and new Indiana state record of 5:06.24 (combined time of the 3 fastest individuals make a team time)

EVSC Director Named A Top 50 Innovator in Education

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Janet Leistner, director of EVSC’s Virtual Academy, was recently named one of the Top 50 Innovators in Education by The Center for Digital Education, a national research and advisory institute that specializes in K-12 technology trends, policy and funding. As one of the top 50, Leistner was featured in the organization’s 2012 Yearbook, a publication that reviews the past academic year.

Leistner, who was nominated for the recognition by Teri Citterman who works in the Communications Department at Apex Learning, built the Virtual Academy from the ground up and has since expanded the Academy to include core, honors and advanced placement (AP) classes for high school students. Leistner also is in the process of expanding the Academy to include courses for elementary and middle school students.

The EVSC’s Virtual Academy was created in 2010 and allows students to enroll in online courses for credit recovery or advancement. Courses are taught by licensed teachers who regularly communicate with students and their families. Curriculum for the program is provided through Apex Learning, a digital curriculum that offers multiple course pathways to meet the specific needs of students.

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