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UPDATE: IS IT TRUE? February 9, 2012 PART 2 “The Meltdown of the Democrats Continues”

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The CCO recently received the following statement from Mayor Winnecke’s Chief of Staff, Steve Schaefer:

Regarding the below post this morning, I wanted to let you know that I did receive a message from Ms. Caine yesterday (Wednesday, February 8th) regarding her offer to make a comment pertaining to the investigation.  Her offer was forwarded to the Evansville Fire Department, who is handling the investigation.

 

IS IT TRUE? February 9, 2012 PART 2 “The Meltdown of the Democrats Continues”

IS IT TRUEthat Evansville City Councilwoman Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley has supplied the CCO with a copy of a portion of her bank statement that reflects that she paid personally in the amount of $24.50 to the Maingate Bar for whatever food and drink that she enjoyed at the January 23rd after party that followed the City Council meeting?…that this amount is quite consistent with a few drinks and a meal?…that based on this and her words we accept the fact that Councilwoman Riley did not accept drinks and food from the Indianapolis based consultant who treated as many City Council members who would let him that night?

IS IT TRUE that the statements made by three people all swearing to have honest knowledge of what Al Lindsey was drinking that night are inconsistent?…that Councilman Jonathan Weaver’s statement said that Lindsey was drinking “Curt John Specials” which consist of vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice, and club soda?…that Councilman John Friend, CPA who made no statement has told us face to face that he was drinking Curt John Specials?…that Weaver’s statement was clear that Al stuck with one kind of drink all night?…that Ted Miller, who was at the table stated that Lindsey was drinking Jim Beam (whiskey) straight up but the bartender’s statement was that Lindsey had “Beam & Sprite”?…that of the 5 people interviewed that three of them swear that Lindsey was drinking three different kinds of drinks?…that the only thing that these conflicting statements proves is that the witnesses against Captain Lindsey were apparently so impaired in their observation that they saw three different things?…that thus far the mass and rapid consumption of 46 portions of alcohol by the Democrat City Council members and their friends is the only thing that seems certain?

IS IT TRUE that there was a table of people from Indiana Smokefree Communities at the Maingate that night that included Martha Caine, Director?…that Ms. Caine stated to the CCO that she was not asked to provide a statement by the EFD investigator?…that she also told us that she contacted Mayor Winnecke’s Chief of Staff Steve Schaefer volunteering to make a statement about what she saw and heard?…that the call for Martha and her friends to make sworn statements never came?…that this odd practice of only interviewing known hostile witnesses makes this investigation look more suited for Guantanamo Bay than for an EFD tribunal that will determine if a distinguished career will be terminated over conflicted and exclusively hostile information?

IS IT TRUE that the Mole Nation is unanimous that hell is getting ready to reign down on the Vanderburgh County Democrat Central Committee?…that come high noon on Friday when the filing deadline for the 2012 primaries has passed between 3 and 6 resignations will be tendered?…that these will be marquee names who may be seen as the poster children for the infighting, bickering, backstabbing, and malaise that the Vanderburgh County Democrat Central Committee has been known for during the past 8 years?…that we also have it on good authority that the Bauer Haus has STILL NOT BEEN PAID FOR THE CHICKEN?

IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer is seriously considering starting a legal expense fund so that Al Lindsey will have the resources to defend himself against Kangaroo Court and political retribution that he has been subjected to?…that this can’t be the first time that a fireman has been fingered for consuming alcohol on duty?…that we call upon anyone who has knowledge of such events to come forward and state what was the action and what was the consequence?…that in cases like this precedent should be followed because there is no place in a system of justice for political retribution or emotion?

IS IT TRUE that a very derogatory comment was made with regard to the CCO and even flatly accused us of making up the story about the receipt from the Maingate?…that our response is that if you EvansvilleTruth will reveal your real name we will bet you $1,000 that we can produce a copy of the receipt that was used by the EFD tribunal that decided that Captain Lindsey should be terminated?…that we of course cannot guarantee that the receipt that they were given by the Maingate accurately reflects the consumption of the group of revelers on January 23, 2012?

USI Professor’s Study Shows Indoor Pollution 20 times Higher in Smoking Establishments than in Smokefree Establishments

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INDOOR AIR POLLUTION DROPS BY 95% IN VANDERBURGH COUNTY; HARMFUL AIR QUALITY IN EVANSVILLE CITY WORKPLACES

Indoor Air Pollution 20 Times Higher in Places with Indoor Smoking in Evansville vs. Smoke-Free Establishments in Vanderburgh County

Evansville, Ind. – A new study indicates that indoor air pollution in smoky Evansville restaurants and bars was found to be 20 times higher for restaurants and bars that are now smoke- free in Vanderburgh County.

According to Dr. Mark Krahling, from University of Southern Indiana, the average level of fine particulate air pollution was 272 μg/m3 in the Evansville venues that allowed smoking compared to just 12 μg/m3 in smoke-free places in Vanderburgh County.

The announcement was made by the local Smokefree Communities coalition. The study, conducted before and after the July 2011 Vanderburgh County smoke-free air ordinance went into effect, used state-of-the-art air pollution monitors to measure the levels of fine particulate air pollution in five restaurants and bars in the County and found a 95% decrease in indoor air pollution from 242 μg/m3 to 12 μg/m3 .

“We’re thrilled to report that the air quality has dramatically improved,” said Martha Caine, Executive Director of Smokefree Communities. “This study clearly demonstrates the health benefit of Vanderburgh County’s smoke-free air law,”

The concentration of fine particle air pollution, PM 2.5, was measured using a TSI SidePak AM510 Personal Aerosol Monitor. PM 2.5 is particulate matter in the air smaller than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles of this size are released in significant amounts from burning cigarettes, are easily inhaled deep into the lungs, and cause a variety of adverse health effects including cardiovascular and respiratory morbidity and death.

The study also indicated that employees and patrons in smoke-filled workplaces are being exposed to indoor air pollution levels more than seven times higher than air quality levels designated as healthy by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Smokefree Communities worked in conjunction with the University of Southern Indiana to collect the data as part of an evaluation of smoke-free policies.

“The results from this study provide clear evidence that the law has been highly effective in improving air quality in indoor environments and protecting workers and the public from the health harms of secondhand smoke,” explains Caine. “Our recommendation would be for the City of Evansville to adopt a comprehensive smoke-free air ordinance.”

EPD Issues Phone/Credit Card SCAM Alert

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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

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The Mole #??

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

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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

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Curt John, Maingate Investor

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

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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.”

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.