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IS IT TRUE April 17, 2012

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IS IT TRUE April 17, 2012

IS IT TRUE that on March 24, 2012 the City County Observer concluded collecting the necessary signatures required by the State of Indiana to request a field hearing with respect to the yet to be approved contract between the City of Evansville and Johnson Controls?…that we have not yet received any official notice of the request for a field hearing there has been a document issued that seems to imply that the request is not “necessary”?…that the justification for a field hearing not being necessary is most likely the fact that the project has been sold to the state as a “no cost” contract?…that the reason that the CCO petitioned for the field hearing is because we do not believe the assertion that the Johnson Controls contract will actually deliver the savings sufficient for it to really be a “no cost” contract?…that there will be an evidentiary hearing this Thursday, April 19th in Indianapolis at 9:30 AM in room 222 at 101 West Washington Street?…that written comments to cause #44123 will be accepted at the above address through May 2, 2012 so we encourage our readers who like us have concerns that the City of Evansville has once again rushed to sign a contract with high potential to become a “BILL OF GOODS” to send in their questions and comments?

IS IT TRUE that it was announced yesterday for the first time ever that Pulitzer Prizes were awarded to exclusively online publications?…that a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting was awarded to David Wood of the Huffington Post and that Matt Wuerker of Politico was honored with a Pulitzer for Editorial cartooning?…that NO AWARD WAS GIVEN in the category of editorial writing?…that for those who are insistent that print media is not in a dog fight with online publishing the awarding of Pulitzer Prizes to online publications in a head to head competition with print should put the purveyors of ink on notice?

IS IT TRUE that Keep Evansville Beautiful has released a rendering of a modernistic sculpture that will soon be welcoming visitors who come to Evansville by way of the airplane?…that the nearly $200,000 sculpture will be at the airport entrance with a purpose to give a good first and last impression to air travelers using the Dress Regional Airport?…that the CCO has been advocating for a positive airport experience for a long time now and that this sculpture may play a small role in a positive experience?…that one nagging question that we feel the need to bring up is “when will we be getting jetways”?…that the lack of jetways in inclimate weather guarantees a negative airport experience and that between rain, snow, cold, and humidity that inclimate weather is going on here over 200 days per year?…that a soaked or frozen visitor is unlikely to be impressed by any gateway sculpture in a way to remove the discomfort felt from not having jetways?…that we understand that donations made to KEB for a statue probably cannot be used for jetways and that jetway money should never be spent on a statue?…that we really hope that the jetways are installed before the sculpture because choosing form over function as in stadium but no sewers has become a way of life in Evansville?…that putting up a stature before investing in jetways sends the same message to visitors and residents alike and that message is that Evansville is not about substance?

IS IT TRUE that we are really wondering what has been going on with our federal government’s spending practices?…that between the arms trading to Mexican cartels, the GSA throwing over a million dollars in parties described by the Wall Street Journal as “raucous, extravagant, arrogant, and self congratulatory”, and now our secret service having “cathouse” parties with whores in Columbia before President Obama arrives it seems like there are no competent adults in charge?…that as the election approaches things like this will get tied up the chain of command and that if Washington really has become a frat house with our money that the guy who put the oblivious party animals in charge will eventually be asked to answer for these gross abuses of the public trust?…that it almost looks like the City of Evansville is running the country with all of the drinking, wasted money, and poor judgment on parade for all to see?

Blues and Bluegrass in the Burgh

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Lamasco Bar and Grill and Big Ninja Family Productions are at it again, kids!! This time we have teamed up with The Friends of Angel Mounds to bring you “Bluegrass and Blues in the ‘Burgh”. This event includes some AWESOME musicians, worthy Evansville area non profits, great vendors, amazing artists, and other incredibly FUN things to do. Lamasco Bar and Grill will be serving a Saturday Morning Brunch at 10 am in the beautiful setting of Historic Angel Mounds accompanied by some beautiful bluegrass tunes.

BEER will be provided by Lamasco Bar and Grill.
Other vendors include:
Food~
Lamasco Bar and Grill

Green and Wellness:
Rub a Dub ~ Massage, organic teas and soaps
Sarah Postlewaite ~Energy work

Fine Art:
Erin Hochgesang – Body Painting and watercolors
Tia Martin~ Art, jewelry and handbags
Wade Miller~Handmade carved boxes and paintings.
Sara Rappee~ Handcrafted silver and stone jewelry
Candi’s Creations ~ Unique handcrafted art
Funky Love ~Handmade accessories
Moony’s Mehndi ~ Henna

Art and Art Installations by:
Bob Zasadny ~sculptor
Sean Davis ~ Origami creations
Art Council Of Doom Members:
Melissa Erwin
Steven Wade Freeman
Gary Logan Hobdy
Christopher William Wilke
Craig Coursey
Jamie Williams
Johnna Jones
Carey Blackmore
Warren Hayes
Aaron Tanner

Non Profit Organizations:
Historic Newburgh
Valley Watch
Urban Seeds
Holly’s House
Ride For The Kids at Riley’s
Mended Little Hearts
S.A.F.E.-(Southern-Illinoisans Against Fracturing our Environment)
International Bluegrass Music Museum

YERT the Movie will be shown at 10 am on Saturday morning.
There will also be Yoga at 10 am if you wish to participate.

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Henderson’s 25th Annual Tri-Fest

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The food, rides and entertainment are just some of the activities which traditionally draws families and friends to historic downtown Henderson in April. Tri-Fest allows everyone to break out of the winter cabin fever and provides food, fellowship and fun for every member of the community.

The name Tri-fest is representative of our schools, churches and homes. Throughout our lives, many activities surrounding our home life, school calendars and church activities have influenced us in so many ways. The combination of all of these culminates into our community. The slogan of the Henderson Breakfast Lions Club is “We Serve”; the Tri-Fest is our opportunity to give back a small portion and serve the community. Over the past 17 years the club has given more than $300,000 from proceeds of the Tri-Fest. In addition many thousands of dollars have been earned by local non-profits through their food booths.

The primary interests for the Henderson Breakfast Lions Club are:

Opportunities benefiting children in Henderson County and agencies serving them
Opportunities benefiting low income families and agencies serving them
Opportunities benefiting local schools and educational programs
Assistance with start up costs associated with new programs
Opportunities benefiting the local arts community

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City Seeks Approval from IURC for Johnson Controls Contract

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Evansville/Johnson Controls Guaranteed Performance Contract

In Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Cause No. 44123, the City of Evansville and Johnson Controls, Inc. are seeking approval of a guaranteed performance contract and associated financing terms. The City and Johnson Controls jointly initiated this case on November 28, 2011.

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) filed testimony on March 21, 2012.

All publicly filed documents in this case, including testimony from the City and Johnson Controls, are available by visiting the IURC’s Electronic Document System and entering docket number 44123.

Written consumer comments are invited for the formal case record through May 3, under the IURC’s April 13, 2012 Docket Entry. Comments should include the consumer’s name, mailing address, and a reference to Cause No. 44123. The OUCC needs to receive all comments no later than 1:00 p.m., Indianapolis time, on May 3 to ensure that they will be filed with the IURC.

An evidentiary hearing in this case is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the PNC Center in Indianapolis, starting at 9:30 a.m. Indianapolis time. The April 19 hearing will be streamed live on the Commission’s Website at www.in.gov/iurc/2624.htm.

This page will be updated based on case developments.

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Update on City of Evansville Request for Rate Increase on Water

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Evansville Municipal Water Rate Case

The City of Evansville’s municipal water utility is requesting a rate increase in Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Cause No. 44137.

The City filed its petition initiating this case on December 29, 2011. More details will be provided in the City’s testimony and exhibits which are due May 18, 2012.

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) will review the city’s request and is scheduled to file testimony on August 15, 2012.

An IURC public field hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Bosse High School Auditorium in Evansville. The field hearing will start at 6:00 p.m. local time with an OUCC informational meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Written consumer comments are also invited and should include the consumer’s name, mailing address, and a reference to IURC Cause No. 44137.

To review the IURC’s public file for this case, please click here and enter docket number 44137.

This page will be updated based on future developments.

4-16-12

IS IT TRUE April 16, 2012

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IS IT TRUE April 16, 2012

IS IT TRUE that the State of California in an attempt to collect some taxes that are overdue has released a list known as the 500 biggest tax cheats?…that in reality it not necessarily a list of cheaters but is a list of the 500 people or businesses that have the highest unpaid and delinquent tax bills?…that tax delinquencies are public documents and should anyone anywhere find out such information it is within their rights to publish such information?…that if you doubt this just wait to see if Pamela Anderson and Lionel Richie file any charges over having their tax delinquencies plastered on a bunch of front pages yesterday?

IS IT TRUE that the first week of the presidential campaign since it is now unofficially a two man race have really brought out the nastiness from political operatives and paid commentators?…that it was routine last week across the country to see President Obama and Governor Romney getting called idiots by people who could not hold a candle to either of these men in a cognitive thinking contest?…that President Obama and Governor Romney have both been estimated to have an IQ of between 130 and 150 with President Obama having scored 141 on an IQ test taken as a child?…that a score of 145 or three standard deviations from the mean of 100 makes both of these candidates for President of the United States 1 %ers or having a higher IQ than 99% of the population?…that they both earn more money than 99% of the general population too?…that you can disagree with either candidate, you can question the motives, the character, the honesty, or even the applicable training of either candidate?…that you can call them any name you like buy do not call then dumb, idiots, or fools because of all things they may be dumb is not one of those things?..that you should not call them poor either because they clearly are not?

IS IT TRUE that the average billing rate for a partner in a law firm has now topped $500 per hour for the first time?…that if a partner’s rates are at the top 25% point that the rate is now at $873 per hour?…that the poor underachieving partners at the bottom 25% of the billing rate curve are only knocking down a rate of $204 per hour?…that we hope these guys can find a way to survive on such rates?

IS IT TRUE that it has now been roughly 4 months since former Mayor Weinzapfel signed an agreement with Johnson Controls to make the billing for water easier and more accurate in the City of Evansville?…that this is asserted to be one of those contracts that pays for itself in savings so the normal bidding channels were not necessary to sign onto a $51 Million deal?…that private VETTING which seems to be the only kind of VETTING that ever turns up any real information in Evansville has found some unanswered questions in the Johnson Controls deal?…that some of the private VETTING has been made available to the CCO and more is on the way?…that the most glaring of the questionable claims is that over 40% of the asserted savings are “un-measurable” savings?…that it is hard to get a grip on what an un-measurable or an intangible of over $20 Million might be?…that if one commits to the numbers that one must be held accountable to the numbers and that it seems as though the Johnson Controls deal has the aura of “heads we win, tails you lose” insofar as the people of Evansville’s money is concerned?…that in a city that has rushed into deals for the McCurdy, the downtown Convention Hotel, the Earthcare Energy non-vetted loan approval, and now the un-measurable savings in the Johnson Controls deal there really needs to be a time out and reality check put into place before writing even one check for any of these projects?…that the Apple Computer Company has a slogan and it is “Think Different”?…that the City of Evansville needs to adopt a shorter slogan by one word?…that the City of Evansville’s slogan should simply be “THINK”?

Children’s Broadway Series: “The Rainbow Fish”

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With her lovely coloring and shimmering scares, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique?

Will some good advice from the wise old octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her?

ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others.

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets

USI’s “GO STEM!” camp is for Girls Only

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The University of Southern Indiana’s Girls Only (GO) STEM! Program for girls entering the 9th- through 12th-grade will be held June 3-7, 2012, at USI and Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.

GO STEM! is a five-day residential summer camp focusing on the application of science, technology, engineering and math-related disciplines. The camp uses Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari as a laboratory for experiments and activities.

Applications are due April 30. Campers will reside in the residence halls at USI. The fee is $125 and includes lodging, meals, and park admission. The camp is partially funded through a grant from the Alcoa Foundation.


Source: USI.edu

Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division Barrels into Ford Center

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The Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division took over the Ford Center this weekend with their

eight-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks. Fans experienced two hours of adrenaline-driven competition and live

family entertainment, such as impromptu dance routines and comical dialogue. Audience members watched as, one-by-

one, each brave cowboy risked it all while saddling up on one of the toughest animal athletes, the bull. The two day

competition was filled with numerous intense moments, but Australian bull rider Ben Jones emerged the overall winner

of this weekend’s competition.

As we move into spring and summer, the Ford Center will provide a diverse lineup of shows for all age groups. Ford

Center continues to stay active with a strong list of upcoming performances; starting with Eric Church April 19, All Time

Low & Gentlemen Hall April 20, Guns & Hoses April 21, Cirque Du Soleil presents Quidam April 26-29, Staind &

Godsmack May 6, Hank Williams Jr. May 11 and James Taylor July 11.

Ford Center is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.

California Releases List of 500 Top Tax Delinquencies

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The State of California in an attempt to shame its top 500 tax delinquents into paying has published the list. Some well known celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Lionel Richie made the list along with people from all walks of life.

Tax delinquencies are indeed public information with some states making it easy to research and others making it difficult. Perhaps Indiana needs a wall of shame too.

http://www.boe.ca.gov/cgi-bin/deliq.cgi