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IS IT TRUE April 25, 2012

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IS IT TRUE April 25, 2012

IS IT TRUE that the Chairman of the Vanderburgh County Republican Party, Wayne Parke was so disappointed that his longtime friend Governor Mitch Daniels endorsed Senator Richard Lugar over Treasurer Richard Mourdock that he dashed off an email to let him know about it?…that friends do that for friends and that we along with Mr. Parke respectfully disagree with Governor Daniels on this one?…that we are sure that Governor Daniels will support whichever Republican candidate emerges from the primary against the Democrat challenger in November?

IS IT TRUE that it was reported today by the Courier and Press that the Roberts Stadium task force assembled by Mayor Lloyd Winnecke has concluded that any of the uses proposed for Roberts Stadium will cost more to refurbish than they would to build new?…that when it comes to a indoor swimming facility that we can accept that conclusion?…that one of the proposed uses was to convert Roberts to an Events Center with a raised floor, only about 6,000 seats and some parking lot improvements?…that the estimate published for this solution was $6.5 Million?…that anyone who thinks that a 6,000 seat Events Center with parking for 3,000 cars can be built for $6.5 Million is living in the 1960’s or purely delusional?…that the only other conclusion for such a statement is that whomever said such a thing believes that Evansville is inhabited by such a cast of idiots that such a thing will be believed?…that while the EVSC has come under some fire recently for poor performance we as a people are really not stupid enough to believe that Roberts Stadium and a parking lot can be built for $6.5 Million?

IS IT TRUE that such statements are coming from the same source that did not have the good sense to know that $2 Million per ballfield was overpriced?…that it is a good thing they are not empowered to do horse trading or they may trade Roberts for 3 ballfields and a water fountain and think they made the deal of the century?…that in a City that routinely builds houses for over $200,000 that won’t sell at half that price that now we are expected to believe that Roberts Stadium could be built for $6.5 Million?…Please Mayor Winnecke, the Roberts Committee, or the Courier, stop insulting the people of Evansville with such obvious inaccuracies?

IS IT TRUE that all of this does not mean that even a single dollar will come forward to invest in Roberts even if only $6.5 Million is needed to convert it to an Events Center?…that private investment in Evansville that has any risk attached to it is as rare as a needle in a haystack?…that the City Council of Evansville has recently proved that it has no business whatsoever dabbling in the private investment world when it cowered to the “if you VET me I will leave” threat of Earthcare Energy?…that government on all levels seems to be more inept by the day?…that thinking a stadium can be built for $6.5 Million right after building one for $127 Million is about as inept as the secret service’s recent inability to organize a two car motorcade without stopping at a whorehouse on the way to the hotel?

IS IT TRUE we are extremely disappointed to hear that Evansville Association for the Blind, an outstanding local not-for profit organization recently lost its packaged cutlery contract to a for profit entity?…that this contract generated EAB about $2,000 a month for providing the Evansville State Hospital with packaged cutlery items?…that the loss of $24,000 a year gross income means less work and less programming to help EBA clients to remain self sustaining and economically independent?…that it is important to point out that EAB receives no direct government grant monies from the State or Federal to assist with their general operations budget?…we feel that it’s time that our locally elected state officials publically stand up to correct this problem before it ever happens again? …we feel this entire issue is shameful?

Trespass America to Play at Ford Center July 31st

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EVANSVILLE, IN – TUESDAY, April 24, 2011 – Introducing TRESPASS AMERICA, a newly minted music festival set on revitalizing the metal scene with some of the most current and credible bands in hard rock/metal. A co- production with Trespass America and Metal Hammer, the biggest metal magazine in the U.K., the tour kicks off July 13 at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado, and will cover 31 cities in two months between July and August across the United States. Ticket on-sales begin this Friday, April 27; log onto www.trespassamerica.com for complete details.

HOSA Car Show Planned at SICTC April 28

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The students at the EVSC’s Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center involved in the
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) organization, are hosting a car show this Saturday
from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes research. The show will take place at the
Career Center, 1901 Lynch Road. All car entries are $10. Admission to view the cars is free. This is the
fifth year the group has sponsored the show.

The organization feels it is important to raise awareness of Juvenile Diabetes because the rate
of Type 1 diabetes incidence among children under the age of 14 is estimated to increase by 3 percent
annually worldwide, and there is no cure. Each year, more than 15,000 children and 15,000 adults –
approximately 80 people per day – are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the U.S.
SICTC serves about 700 students from Vanderburgh, Posey, North Gibson and South Gibson
counties, and the southern half of Spencer County. It offers 20 courses of study in 11 different career
clusters. The Career Center is identified by the National Research Center for Career and Technical
Education as one of the top five secondary career centers in the United States.

EVSC to Open New Early Childhood Center at Daniel Wertz

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Parents in the Evansville area will have a new option next year for childcare with the opening of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Little Panther World. Little Panther World will be housed at Daniel Wertz Elementary School and will be open to children ages three to five and will operate from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

According to Erin Ramsey, EVSC director of Early Childhood Education, Little Panther World will offer the same learning opportunities as all of the high quality early childhood programs within EVSC. The focus on active learning, application of knowledge, inquiry and exploration through creative and engaging curriculum offers children and families a wonderful opportunity, says Ramsey.

“We know that young children learn better by playing and exploring new things,” Ramsey said. “We also know that 85 percent of a child’s capacity to learn occurs from birth to five years old. Little Panther World will provide another option for families looking for high quality childcare that effectively prepares them to enter kindergarten. ”

Ramsey also says Little Panther World will be modeled after the EVSC’s Little Husky World, housed at Scott School. Little Husky World has seen much success and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Cost for the program will be $130 each week and will accept 20 students its first year.

Individuals interested in enrolling in Little Panther World are asked to contact Daniel Wertz Elementary School at 435-8312.

Dave Crooks Earns Spot on DCCC’s Competitive Red-to-Blue Program

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Dave Crooks, Democratic candidate for United States Congress (IN-08) announced today that he earned a spot on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) highly competitive Red-to-Blue program. Dave has surpassed demanding fundraising, organizing, and infrastructure goals and skillfully demonstrated to voters that he is a problem-solver who will protect the middle class when elected to Congress.

“This is a great step for our campaign to stand up for Hoosier seniors and middle-class families. It shows that our momentum is growing, and that we’re becoming increasingly competitive and have the grassroots support necessary to win in November,” said Dave Crooks. “As I travel the 19-county district, it’s becoming clear Eighth district families will not tolerate Congressman Bucshon’s votes to end the Medicare guarantee to give more tax cuts to multimillionaires and to companies that ship American jobs overseas.”

“As a small business owner, Dave Crooks knows how to balance a budget, meet payroll, and create jobs,” said DCCC Chairman Steve Israel. “Dave is first and foremost a problem-solver, and his dedication to Hoosier values like hard work, basic fairness, and protecting the middle class and seniors offer Indiana families a strong alternative to the extreme, Republican partisan agenda that ends Medicare just to give more tax breaks to billionaires and Big Oil.”

The DCCC’s Red to Blue program highlights top Democratic campaigns across the country, and offers them financial, communications, grassroots, and strategic support. The program will introduce Democratic supporters to new, competitive candidates in order to help expand the fundraising base for these campaigns.

EFD takes Gold, Silver and Bronze at Combat Challenge

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Every year about this time, thousands of Firefighters from all over the world converge on Indianapolis for the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). Aside from fire trucks, firefighting clothing and every type of firefighting equipment imaginable, you’ll easily find educational classes, seminars and competitions. One competition is the Combat Challenge.

Four Evansville Firefighters competed in 3 different categories and reaped the rewards. On Thursday Adam Brock, George Madison and Marc Schiele (sheely) took 3rd in the Team Event. On Friday Joey Jones joined the group and took 2nd in the Relay competition. To finish out the Challenge, Brock and Madison teamed up to win the Tandem competition on Saturday.

Congratulations for a great showing and bringing home the GOLD. What’s next? This weekend Brock & Madison will compete in Milford Ohio at another Regional competition.

IS IT TRUE April 24, 2012

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IS IT TRUE April 24, 2012

IS IT TRUE that a most unusual sewer bill for the last month for a home in Newburgh was made known to the CCO yesterday?…that what is unusual about this sewer bill is that the actual water use which is widely thought to be the basis for the sewer charge was clearly recorded as ZERO?…that the monthly charge for that 31 day period of ZERO USE was $42.41?…that the charge of $42.41 was the same when the use was over 2,000 gallons per month?…that this is an example of decoupling gone wild?…that if one uses ZERO water that the charge for sewer should be ZERO as well?…that if there is a nominal fee it should not be $42.41, it should be more like $5?…that the water bill for ZERO use was not ZERO either?…that the charge for ZERO water was $7.22?…that the sewer charge for ZERO is exactly 487% higher than the water bill?

IS IT TRUE that we have just learned that 2011 was a year in which a record was set for the number of United States citizens who renounced their citizenship?…that just a few years ago the average number of American citizens who renounced their citizenship averaged just under 500 per year…that the number has been growing since 2009 and that last year 1,788 Americans renounced their citizenship?…that is an increase of over 250% in just three years?…that there is not any exit interview study that has been released to the public so there is no way right now to know why these people have decided to become citizens of someplace else?…that most of the opinions that have been expressed about this phenomena revolve around the complicated nature of American taxation and in particular how foreign income is taxed?…that this may be true and is an easy answer but what if that is not the reason?…that we expect that the long time number of 500 per year was a baseline that was dominated by people who may have married a foreign national or had some philosophical disagreement with the American Republic?…that the additional people renouncing their citizenship are in most likelihood economic refuges of some sort?…that America has always been a place that people come to for opportunity as opposed to a place that they flee?…that these canaries in the American coal mine merit serious study because if we are losing our job creators over economic policies and tax laws we had better get busy and change that?

IS IT TRUE that the WalMart Corporation is making news for allegedly paying bribes to local officials in Mexico to get permits issued faster?…that this should not surprise anyone and that the use of bribes to public officials to grease the wheels of commerce while disgusting has been going on in every country including the United States for as long as there have been public officials to be greased?…that the United States and especially local governments find ways for pet projects to move to the front of the line or be escorted through the process all of the time?…that what is called a bribe in Mexico is called a political contribution in the United States?…that the end result is the same?…that when a favor is done for a person or a company that was not customarily done for everyone and money exchanges hands that is in effect a bribe?

IS IT TRUE that private vetting efforts on the Earthcare Energy deal continue and more information turns up nearly every day?…that this information is being made available to elected officials who should have known such things before a vote was held on the loan?…that there are some very concerned people in the halls of local government right now?…that some of the people in local government are “as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs”?

Zoeller honors two southern Indiana victim, advocates with Hoosier Hearts Hero awards

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Two southern Indiana victim advocates are the first to receive the Hoosier Hearts Hero Award for Distinguished Advocacy presented by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.

“The Hoosier Hearts Hero Award is designed to honor advocates who play vital roles, often behind the scenes, helping local shelters give voices to those in need,” Zoeller said. “Without the support and encouragement of advocates many victims may not speak out about crimes committed against them. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week gives us an opportunity to spotlight their efforts to serve others.”

For more than 30 years, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week has promoted the awareness of victims’ rights and services and honored countless crime victims and survivors. Many educational events, vigils and memorials will be held across the state and will run through Saturday.

This is the first year for the Hoosier Heart awards and both recipients work for the Hoosier Hills Prisoners And Community Together (PACT). Kathy Kuss, associate director of the not-for-profit, said the organization’s mission is to provide and promote opportunities for community involvement in restorative justice.

Heather Woloshen will receive the Career Advocate Hoosier Heart Hero Award for her 11-year long commitment to helping victims of domestic violence and advocacy for sexual assault victims and their families. Kuss said she nominated Woloshen because of her outstanding dedication and enthusiasm for helping others.

“Heather’s commitment to, and concern for, victims and survivors of domestic violence has made her a standout as an advocate,” said Kathy Kuss, associate director of Hoosier Hills PACT. “Heather has made it her mission to ensure that victims’ rights and dignity are protected, and that their safety and that of their children remains paramount. Shortly after I began working with Heather I learned that due to financial difficulties for DVIN shortly before PACT was approached for assistance, Heather had worked for eight weeks unpaid rather than allow the office to close. As a single mother this was a great sacrifice, but Heather explained that she simply could not abandon her clients for that time. I am extremely pleased that her dedication and commitment to victims and survivors is being recognized with a Hoosier Heart Hero Award.”

Bill Rothrock will receive the Volunteer Advocate Hoosier Heart Hero Award for donating 480 hours of his time to the shelter program since 2000. Connie Benson, director of the shelter, nominated Rothrock for helping with tasks ranging from electrical and plumbing work to gardening and picking up Christmas gifts for children.

“No matter when we call on Bill, he is there to help,” Benson said. “He arrives with his toolbox, ladder or whatever he needs to get the job done. No job is too large or too small. Little does Bill realize the tiny eyes that are watching him as he is replacing a light bulb or when he is repairing a leg on the kitchen table. Those eyes are those of our small and silent victims. Those are the eyes of the children who have witnessed the abuse of a family member and have come to the shelter to remain safe. Many of the children have never had a positive male role model in their life. Bill helps to provide that positive influence and he doesn’t even realize it. We need more Bill’s in this world to make a difference in the lives of victims.”

Nominations for the awards were due by Jan. 31 and included an overview of the nominee’s service and explained how the individual exemplifies the 2012 Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme, “Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim.”

The Hoosier Hills PACT service area includes Washington, Orange, Harrison, Crawford, Scott and Lawrence counties.

EPD Educates Landlords on Crime Free Housing

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Organization: Property Owners and Managers Association of Evansville

When: April, 24, 2012 6:30 PM

Where: Browning Room, Central Library

The Evansville Police Department is preparing to launch a new Crime Free Housing Program. The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is a, state-of-the-art, crime prevention program designed to reduce crime, drugs, and gangs on apartment properties. This program was successfully developed at the Mesa Arizona Police Department in 1992. The International Crime Free Multi-Housing Program have spread to nearly 2,000 cities in 44 U.S. states, 5 Canadian Provinces, Mexico, England, Finland, Japan, Russia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Puerto Rico. Australia has expressed interest in adopting the program.

The program consists of three phases that must be completed under the supervision of the local police department. Property managers can become individually certified after completing training in each phase and the property becomes certified upon successful completion of all three phases.

The anticipated benefits are reduced police calls for service, a more stable resident base, and reduced exposure to civil liability.

Increasingly, law enforcement finds that crime problems often migrate from apartment communities to condominium rentals and then to single family home rentals. This is especially true for organized crime, marijuana growers, methamphetamine labs, and gang activity. These criminals prefer the privacy, extra storage, and absence of daily on-site property management.

These private landlords soon find that the problems associated with serious criminal activity are beyond their ability to control. It cannot be solved by law enforcement intervention alone because of landlord-tenant and privacy laws. To solve the problem it requires a community-based solution like the Crime Free Rental Housing Program.

The Crime Free Rental Housing Program is a, state-of-the-art, crime prevention program designed to reduce crime, drugs, and gangs on small rental properties

VHS Pet of the Week: “Ollie”

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Hello from Ollie, a 2-year-old neutered Brussels Griffon Mix. Ollie is super sweet and loves to cuddle. He is a very needy boy who is looking for a home where he gets lots of attention and isn’t left alone for long periods of time. He is a bit set in his ways so older children are a must. He’s got lots of energy and will make a great walking buddy for someone. For more information on this cute little guy and how to make him a member of your family, visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563.

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