EPD Issues Phone/Credit Card SCAM Alert
Type of Crime: *****SCAM ALERT****
SUMMARY
Evansville Police are investigating a telephone scam.
The scam consists of a caller telling the victim they are with WINDOWS that their computer has been hacked.
The victim is asked to do press certain keys while the scammer is on the phone with them. The scammer then asks for credit card information to fix the problem. The credit card information is then used to make unauthorized purchases.
If you are concerned that your computer has problems, contact a reputable computer service provider. Never give your credit card information to someone unless you have verified their identity or verified that they represent a legitimate business.
IS IT TRUE? February 10, 2012
IS IT TRUE? February 10, 2012
IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer predicted the current meltdown of the Vanderburgh County Democrat Central Committee last year when the pinky shake vote to support now City Council President Connie Robinson’s endorsement of a Republican candidate for Mayor?…that to be an officer of the blue team while openly supporting the red team or vice versa is a treasonous mistake that Councilwoman Robinson and the 21 who signed the proclamation supporting her including former Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel are now learning the hard way?…that after today’s 1:00 meeting called by 8th District Chairman Anthony Long that the Mole Nation tells us that there will be at least 4 more officer resignations and maybe even more including some precinct leaders who have been a continual embarrassment to the Democrat Party for a long time now?…that the overwhelming consensus of the readership of the CCO is that Chairman Long has done something that should have been done at least a year and a half ago and that in the long run the letter that he sent out and the meeting that he is about to preside over will strengthen and solidity the Democrats of Vanderburgh County and purge the bi-polar nature that the immediate past leadership has allowed and enabled to happen?
IS IT TRUE that the Board Member and Chairmen of the Evansville Merit Commission might have a conflict of interest problem in hearing the Al Lindsey case?…that Tim Hubert is an active attorney with the Evansville law firm, ZIEMER, STAYMAN, WEITZEL AND SHOULDERS who is representing the City of Evansville Fire Department in this matter?…that the above firm is also the official law firm that represents the City of Evansville in all legal matters?
IS IT TRUE that Mole #23 tells us that Union Leader Jack McNeely is positioning himself for a run at the Chairmanship of the Vanderburgh Democrat Central Committee?…that as much fondness and respect as the people of Evansville have for Mr. McNeely that his appointment may send the wrong message about SW Indiana’s position with respect to the recently adopted state law with respect to Right to Work?…that during the last week over 1,000 jobs have been announced in Indiana with 600 of them coming from outside our borders and somewhat attributed to the passage of Right to Work?…that right now appointing a good man who happens to be a union boss may send the message that Vanderburgh County is not wanting to be a part of RTW?…that talent and commitment like Jack’s would be well spent right now positioning SW Indiana’s excellent unions to be competitive and beneficial in a state the is now Right to Work?
IS IT TRUE that we are wondering if any of the arson sniffing dogs were used by the arson investigator who conducted the investigation of what Al Lindsey drank at the Maingate that night?…that with 5 witnesses, 3 different stories, 8 un-interviewed witnesses, and a post dated receipt paid for by an consultant to the City of Evansville, this whole investigation needs to be investigated?
Democrat Chairman Mark Owen Stepping Down
Mark Owen, the long time Chairman of the Vanderburgh County Democrat Central Committee has resigned from this position effective immediately. This resignation comes on the heels of the resignation of Democrat Party Vice Chairperson and President of the Evansville City Council Connie Robinson.
It will be most interesting to see how many more Central Committee office holders will be departing and even more interesting to see just who may raise their hand to volunteer to assume these positions that have been increasingly controversial due to being in the middle of things like BoothGate, FloatGate, and MainGateGate which seems to be the straw that broke the Central Committee’s back?
Curt John Explains the Tax on Maingate Receipt
The County Observer has learned that the pricing policy of the Maingate Bar according to investor and former City Council member Curt John is as follows:
1. All food orders are taxed at 8% on top of the order amount. For example, if one had a food order of $10 there would be $0.80 of state sales tax added to the order.
2. Drinks are conveniently priced to include tax so if you ordered 8 beers for $3 each your tab of $24 would include $22.22 for the 8 beers and $1.78 for state sales taxes.
Given that pricing policy the $6.74 in taxes that were on the receipt from the there must have been $84.25 of the bill that was food related with the balance all for alcohol.
USI Dean to Receive National Award
Dr. Nadine Coudret, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Southern Indiana, will receive one of the top awards in geriatric education from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) at the group’s annual meeting and conference, February 23, in Arlington, Virginia.
Dr. Coudret will receive the Administrative Leadership Award for her exceptional efforts in support of gerontology and geriatrics education. She has been dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions since 1988. During her tenure, she has overseen the development of many academic tracks and programs, including the creation of the Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness and the Mid-America Institute on Aging, held annually at USI.
“I’m very honored to receive this award,†said Coudret. “But the credit goes to our faculty and community partners who have encouraged and supported the development of the Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, the Mid-American Institute on Aging and our gerontology study programs. The endpoints of our collective efforts will be enhanced services for the elders in our community and increased career opportunities for USI graduates.â€
A native of Vincennes, Indiana, Dr. Coudret earned a diploma in nursing at St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Evansville. Her clinical nursing experience includes working in the operating room, medical-surgical nursing, long term care, and home health areas. She earned her BS, MA, and MSN degrees at the University of Evansville and a doctorate in higher education administration with a minor in nursing at Indiana University.
Dr. Coudret came to USI from the University of Evansville, where she served as dean. She will retire from her post at USI July 1, following a sabbatical.
Established in 1974, the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education is a membership organization of colleges and universities that offer education, training, and research programs in the field of aging. AGHE currently has more than 280 institutional members throughout the United States and abroad. The purpose of the association is to foster the commitment of higher education to the field of aging through education, research, and public service. In 1999, it became an educational unit of The Gerontological Society of America.
IS IT TRUE? February 9, 2012
IS IT TRUE? February 9, 2012
IS IT TRUE that later today we will announce the resignation of at least two prominent Vanderburgh County Democrat Central Committee leaders?…that they will be submitting their letters of resignation to 8th District Democrat Party Chairman Anthony Long?
IS IT TRUE that the inquisition of City Councilman and Evansville Fire Captain Al Lindsey is over and that the resulting consequences are pretty punitive?…that Lindsey has been put on suspension followed by leave until the final determination is made as to whether the Fire Chief Connelly’s recommendation of termination will actually be followed through with?…that this all came about as a result of a complaint filed with of all places the Office of the Mayor of Evansville by another member of the City Council?…that statements were taken in the Fire Department’s investigation from Councilwoman Missy Mosby, Maingate Manager Scott McGill, attorney Krista Lockyear who was also the campaign manager for Missy Mosby’s 2011 campaign, Councilman Jonathan Weaver, Mr. Ted Miller, and Bartender Shawn Anosky?…that City Council President Connie Robinson, Councilwoman Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley, Councilman John Friend, and Indianapolis based greenway consultant Josh Smith who reportedly paid the tab were not among the statements referenced in the EFD investigation?
IS IT TRUE that there was a group of 4 people, including Indiana Smokefree Communities local Director Martha Caine and her fiancé’, seated at a table in the same proximity of the City Council gathering?…that the so-called evidence file had no mention of these people making any statement about Councilman Lindsey’s drink of choice for the night?…that the people who were questioned were for the most part made up of people who either have a feud with Councilman Lindsey or are friends of those who do?…that every story has two sides and each witness sees things a little bit different?…that the tactics of lead investigator Richard Howard should be questioned if only the hostile witnesses were asked for statements and none of the other witnesses were solicited for input?
IS IT TRUE that there have been reports that actions may be looked into for the purpose of removing Councilman Lindsey from the Evansville City Council for whatever happened on the night of January 23rd?…that in the event that such actions are initiated that impeachment actions should also be launched against all of the members of the City Council who were at the Maingate that night?…that the question of sunshine law violations has not been adequately addressed by an official investigation?…that Councilwoman Brinkerhoff-Riley has provided the CCO with a copy of a bank statement showing a Point of Sale Debit for $24.75 at the Maingate Sports Bar?…that the excessive bar tab referenced in the Fire Department report was allegedly picked up for the other 5 City Council members by an Indianapolis based consultant who advises municipalities on greenway projects?…that the City of Evansville just happens to have such a project?…that for the members of the City Council to accept at total of 46 alcoholic drinks and some snacks, costing $212 in approximately 3 hours, from a consultant or potential consultant to the City of Evansville should be deemed most improper and could possibly even suggest influence peddling?
IS IT TRUE that if Councilman Lindsey becomes the focus of an impeachment proceeding to overturn the 6th Ward election of 2011 that Council members Mosby, Brinkerhoff-Riley, Robinson, Friend, and Weaver should also be made accountable for the Bacchanalian booze fest they allegedly participated in as well?
International Food Expo is February 17
The University of Southern Indiana International Club’s annual International Food Expo will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, February 17, in Carter Hall in the University Center.
Through the Food Expo, USI’s international students are given the opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity and share their customs with the USI community and the public. On the menu are dishes from China, Cyprus, El Salvador, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Lebanon, Mali, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Venezuela, and Vietnam. Entertainment will include singing, dancing, a fashion show, and a Chinese yo-yo demonstration.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $5 for children 12 and under. Children 3 and under will be admitted free. Purchase tickets in the International Programs and Services office, located in University Center East, Room 1235.