IS IT TRUE that with four days remaining in April that the City County Observer has already set a new record for internet site traffic for any month since publishing began?…that the Community Observer may just double its previous best month?

IS IT TRUE that farmers are very industrious and hard working people?…that the government of the City of Darmstadt voted to take every measure to prevent Darmstadt from being annexed by Evansville through consolidation?…that Darmstadt is an incorporated farm community and reflects the views of farmers?…that farmers are not only industrious and hard working but that they basically invented consolidation?…that to have a co-op whether it is for chemical purchase and storage, grain storage, expensive equipment, raising a barn, or in selling contracts on agricultural products are all based on the same principle as consolidation of government?…that farmers enter into cooperative agreements many times on a handshake because they realize the IMMEDIATE TANGIBLE BENEFITS that cooperation brings?

IS IT TRUE that farmers in particular would be the first to recognize any IMMEDIATE TANGIBLE BENEFITS offered by consolidation of the governments of the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County?…that when some committee, someday innovates the long arm of government enough to show IMMEDIATE TANGIBLE GAINS to both the people of the City of Evansville and the people of Vanderburgh County, that this will be recognized and the farmers, their county neighbors, and the people of the city will approve consolidated government?…that until both sets of voters recognize the FINANCIAL BENEFITS of consolidation that there will be substantial resistance to moving forward?…that after over a year of tightly managed and non-risk taking crafting of a consolidation plan that there are no substantial benefits that have been identified to merit consolidation?…that three less elected officials and a clerk saves each and every resident of Vanderburgh County less than $1 and that $1 is not sufficient to assume the FINANCIAL RISKS associated with joining up with the debt laden and $500 Million sewer needing City of Evansville?

IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau hired a law firm to advise them on the legality of their own policies and practices with respect to nominal gift cards, birthday lunches, and of course excessive Christmas parties?…that the that the law firm advised the ECVB had no guidelines in place and that they needed some guidelines?…that the law firm advised the ECVB to follow their codified mission according to state law?…that no policies were violated by anyone in the past?…that any thinking person over the age of 12 could have offered the ECVB the advice to craft some policies that are consistent with state law?…that the City County Observer is curious as to how much money the ECVB spent on legal advice that any lay person would have willingly offered for free?…that it would really be ironic if the legal fee to be told to “DO THE RIGHT THING” exceeded the cost of the Christmas Party that started the whole controversy in the first place?…that in 6th grade football practice a volunteer coach told us three things only about football and life?…his mantra was DO SOMETHING YOU LIKE, DO THE RIGHT THING, and DO YOUR BEST?…that we wonder where to send the bill for this simple but timeless advice that applies to everything that we do as a volunteer or for pay?

NEWS RELEASE

Type of Release: DNA leads to identity in 2004 Robbery
Date of Release: April 26, 2011
Approving Supervisor: Chief Brad Hill

Summary

In July of 2004 an armed robbery occurred at Indiana Downs 5480 E. Indiana St. The suspect is able to enter the business after it closes and detains the staff and night cleaning crew while he gains access to the money room. No one is present who can open the safe so they are forced at gunpoint to wait all night for the manager to arrive. In the morning the manager is forced to open the safe. The suspect flees with a significant amount of money. During the crime, the unknown B/M suspect asks for a drink and is given a glass of soda which he consumes (EPD offense 04-17290). This glass is later collected and swabbed for DNA by crime scene technicians. The DNA sample is entered into a national database with negative results.

In 2006 EPD was notified that the DNA that it submitted matched DNA that was submitted from a crime scene in Texas. Then in 2007 EPD was again notified about a match from a crime scene in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Although we were aware of the matches, the identity of the suspect was still unknown.

Finally in April of 2011 EPD was notified that the DNA matched convicted offender sample belonging to Lloyd Eugene Rhodes. Rhodes is currently housed in a federal prison in Colorado.

The numerous crimes that Rhodes committed across the United States are detailed in a second attachment. Through the use of national databases and good investigative work, numerous robberies and burglaries were solved.

Timeline of Events:

Indiana Downs Robbery 04-17290

Time line for suspect Lloyd Eugene Rhodes:
06/?/03- An Armed robbery occurred at K.T.’s restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. A picture was obtained from a surveillance camera of the unknown B/M suspect.

07/26/04 – An armed robbery occurred at Indiana Downs 5480 E. Indiana St. Evansville, Indiana. The suspect is able to enter the business after it closes and detains the staff and night cleaning crew while he gains access to the money room. No one is present who can open the safe so they are forced at gunpoint to wait all night for the manager to arrive. In the morning the manager is forced to open the safe. The suspect flees with a significant amount of money. During the crime, the unknown B/M suspect asks for a drink and is given a glass of soda which he consumes (EPD offense 04-17290). This glass is later collected and swabbed for DNA by crime scene technicians. (04-17290 supp W. Schafer) Case assigned to Det. Kenny Taylor.

06/?/05 – An armed robbery occurred at Jillian’s Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. The B/M suspect was apprehended a short time later by responding patrol officers. He matched the photo of the 2003 restaurant robber. Suspect had no ID and gave the name Michael J. Dotson when arrested. $25,000 cash bond was posted before they were able to discover via fingerprints the suspect was actually Lloyd Eugene Rhodes. Suspect fled the state. Cases assigned to Det. Jerry Zehdner, Louisville Metro P.D.

08/22/05 – EPD notified DNA from drinking glass in Indiana Downs case was submitted to the Indiana DNA database with negative results.

08/22/05 – 12/05/05 – A series of six armed robberies occurred in Austin Texas at restaurants and bars. A B/M suspect gains entry either just before the business opens or just after they close. Cases assigned to Det. Miller, Austin Texas P.D.

10/14/05 – Austin Police assemble a suspect description, surveillance photo and an artist’s sketch on a flier that is sent to local bars/restaurants and media.

10/24/05 – An armed robbery occurred at a bar named The Pour House in Fort Worth, Texas. The B/M suspect gained entry to the business before they open and robbed the business and manager at gunpoint (Ft. Worth incident report 05-132505) Case assigned to Det. D. Darracq, Fort Worth Texas P.D.

12/06/05 – Austin Police update the restaurant robbery flier and redistribute it. The media picks up the story.

12/09/05 – Victim in Fort Worth from The Pour House robbery sees the flier from Austin P.D. about their restaurant/bar robberies. She identifies the photo and sketch as her assailant. She reports this to Det. Darracq.

12/09/05 – Detective Zehdner from Louisville Kentucky sees a news story about the Austin Texas restaurant robberies and recognizes Lloyd Rhodes aka: Michael Dotson and contacts Austin P.D. He supplies them with the suspect’s name, alias, other information and a mugshot.

12/09/05 – Det. Darracq contacts Austin P.D. inquiring about the flier his victim saw. He is supplied with the name and photo of Rhodes. Victim picks Lloyd Eugene Rhodes out of a photo line up. Darracq obtains a warrant for robbery. He finds out the suspect is wanted in Kentucky, Colorado and Kansas.

12/12/05 – Det. Darracq is contacted by Det. Acosta of Dallas P.D. She has two robberies from October 2005 with similar suspect description and similar M.O.

01/?/06 – U.S. Marshalls and F.B.I. become involved in the cases. Suspect is tracked via financial activity to a residence in Los Angeles, California.

01/13/06 – Lloyd Eugene Rhodes is arrested in Los Angles. Makes incriminating statements.

03/13/06 – EPD notified that DNA from drinking glass in Indiana Downs robbery was matched via National DNA database forensic index (CODIS) to a can of Red Bull energy drink collected from a crime scene in Texas. Suspect identity is unknown. (ISP lab report Certificate of Analysis, Michael J. Spence)

02/01/07 – EPD notified that DNA from drinking glass in Indiana Downs robbery was matched via National DNA database forensic index (CODIS) to a stain from a piece of broken window glass in a case from Baton Rouge, Louisiana Police Department. Suspect identity is unknown. (ISP lab report Certificate of Analysis, Michael J. Spence)

09/06/07 – Rhodes convicted of violation of Hobbs Act in Federal Court. Sentenced to 166 months.

10/27/08 – Rhodes convicted of Aggravated Robbery in San Antonio, Texas. Sentenced to 15 years.

11/01/10 – Rhodes convicted of Aggravated Robbery in Houston, Texas. Sentenced to 15 years.

01/21/11 – Rhodes convicted of Aggravated Robbery in Fort Worth, Texas. Sentenced to 12 years.

02/?/11 – Rhodes believed to be turned over to federal custody to begin sentence. Sent to a federal prison in Colorado.

04/13/11 – EPD notified that DNA from drinking glass in Indiana Downs robbery was matched via National DNA database convicted offender index (CODIS) to federal convicted offender sample belonging to Lloyd Eugene Rhodes. (ISP lab report Certificate of analysis, John W. Pritchett) Due to the retirement of Det. Kenny Taylor, case reassigned to Det. Greg Fleck.

Votes Are Powerful, Use Them Wisely

By: Janet Christy

“A government contract for every small business and a grant for every woman, minority and veteran owned business,” is the cry that could get any candidate elected to any office.

But if you hear statements like this from a candidate the best advice is to question that candidate’s honesty and run in the other direction. Because, no matter how pleasing these promises might sound, they are not ones that any elected official can accomplish on their own. As a matter of fact there are many promises made by candidates for national, state and local offices in the heat of the campaign battle that they cannot keep.

Small Businesses, especially Woman, Minority and Veteran Owned Businesses, need to carefully investigate (or “vet”) campaign promises before they use them to make a voting decision. A candidate may have the best intentions in making a promise or they may simply be trying to get your vote. But “let the buyer beware.” It is up to you to determine if candidates can not only keep their promises, but if they can and will help and facilitate your business.

Here are 8 critical assessments that will help you evaluate a candidate’s ability and willingness to assist your business.

Beware of Lip Service

When you listen to or read what a candidate says, pay attention so that you are not deceived because you hear what you want to hear. Be certain that the candidate is not simply repeating phrases and words that are recognizable as “pro” for Small Businesses; for businesses owned by Women, Minorities or Veterans; or for businesses designated as Disadvantaged.

Watch for “I” statements

Since we do not live in kingdoms where one person has complete authority, there is very little that an elected official can accomplish on his/her own. So, if a candidate states that he/she will increase tax incentives and credits for Small Businesses realize that there will be other people involved in that decision. When a candidate pledges to decrease the number of bundled government contracts understand that not even the President or a Governor can do this alone.

Look for the details and the hows

Always ask how a candidate will bring a promise to fruition. If they claim that they will increase the access to capital for Minority Owned Businesses, ask for specifics. If they announce that they will ensure that affordable health care is made available to Small Businesses ask how. If you cannot ask them, then look for details in their speeches, interviews and websites. If you cannot find the details it may be because the candidate does not know how to accomplish the promise; or it may be that they do not truly understand the issue. If they do share details, be sure the plan makes sense. Be aware that “Robin Hood” strategies rarely work. A candidate simply stating they will tax large businesses and give incentives to small businesses is not a plan; it’s a sentiment – a feeling.

Do your homework

If an issue is important to you, then take the time to understand the issue. If you do not understand it, you leave yourself vulnerable to empty promises and campaign rhetoric. Your homework should include research and reading that will tell you who can really make decisions about the issue, how action can be taken and what the obstacles are. Then you can compare that information to what the candidates are saying. Knowledge is the best weapon for making sure your business issue actually gets real attention.

Notice the blanks

Take careful notice of the issues and questions that a candidate does not address or attempts to avoid when questioned. There are two reasons that a candidate might ignore or avoid something. 1) It does not matter to them; they do not think it is important. 2) They do not know or understand it enough to address it. Whatever the reason, if they avoid talking about it they will likely avoid taking any action.

Watch out for bounces

Do not be fooled if, when asked about a specific issue, a candidate talks about a different issue. This is a bounce or deflection. When they cannot or do not want to address an issue they bounce to another one they feel is safer or that they understand better. An example I have seen often is that when asked about Supplier/Vendor Diversity, the candidate talks about Workforce Diversity.

Statistics are in the eyes of the beholder

My grandfather used to say, “Figures lie and liars figure.” It was his way of saying you can use numbers and statistics to support whatever you want them to. Be cautious that when statistics are used by a candidate you understand where they come from, how they actually relate to the issue and if there are other statistics needed to get the whole picture.

Presence does not equal experience

Many times candidates will claim credit for an action, a law or an advancement when in reality they were only “present”. Present means they were part of the group that took the action, but were not actually responsible. It means they were part of the government body that enacted the law, but they didn’t introduce it. It means they merely participated in discussions on a development. Determine if your candidate can claim experience, which includes genuine involvement and not just simple presence.

Like anything else that is important, making choices in campaigns requires looking beyond a pretty face, the persuasive speeches and the pep rally excitement. Helping your business through your votes calls for work and examination.

Janet W. Christy is a marketing consultant and trainer to Small Businesses. She is also the author of “101 Winning Marketing Actions for Small Businesses” and “Capitalizing On Being Woman Owned.” More information on Janet, her firm and her books is available at http://www.leverageanddevelopment.com.

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IS IT TRUE that Evansville Arena project manager John Kish reported to the Evansville City Council last night that the Arena was on time and on budget?…that the $127.5 original budget is on target and that the Arena is scheduled for a fall opening as Mr. Kish planned two years ago?…that when it comes to the Arena itself that all seems to be according to plan and validates and supports hiring Kish at what some people thought was an exorbitant rate to manage the project?…that up to this point that the City County Observer congratulates Mr. Kish on doing HIS JOB well and encourages him to keep it up through completion?

IS IT TRUE that the Arena is not an isolated project and that as skilled as Mr. Kish is as a manager that the greater management job of orchestrating the entire MLK Entertainment complex has not gone so well?…that the Executive Inn Dilemma that was exposed by the City County Observer cost the City of Evansville over $10 Million to purchase the Executive Inn?…that this $10M has not been included in any of the Arena budgets that we have been privy to?…that excluding the cost of the Executive Inn from the Arena project seems like intentional oversight?…that the grand maestro of the MLK Entertainment Complex also never included the eventual changes needed at Roberts Stadium in the Arena budget?…that sky bridges between the Arena, a new Hyatt Place Hotel, and the Centre were never included in the Arena budget?…that when all of the needed “non-Arena” direct spending is added up it is feasible that the “non-Arena” cost of the Arena will be over $20 Million?

IS IT TRUE that downtown Evansville is also suffering the economic consequences of having no downtown Convention Hotel for a period of at least three years?…that Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau records indicated over 10,000 room nights that were lost in a single year because of this?…that this revenue shortfall hits every hospitality provider and restaurant in greater Evansville right in the pocket?…that some of these conventions lost will never come back?…that the total cost of the Executive Inn Dilemma to the City of Evansville may eventually be as high as the Arena itself when all of the tangible and intangible costs are tallied up?…that if the grand maestro would have hired either Mr. Kish or someone like him to lead the band instead of working in a vacuum that the Executive Inn Dilemma could have been managed much better and maybe even avoided altogether?

IS IT TRUE that the Executive Inn removed over 600 hotel rooms from downtown Evansville rendering it quite limited as a convention destination?…that the new Hyatt Place will have about 220 rooms still somewhat short of the Big E’s total?…that there is a building within an easy walk of the MLK Entertainment Complex that could supplement the number of available rooms by about 100?…that the McCurdy as an apartment complex project is not one that the financial numbers work on?…that the McCurdy was built as a hotel and would make a very fine vintage hotel in downtown Evansville?…that a vintage hotel like the Seelbach and the Brown in Louisville or the Canterbury in Indianapolis is the possibly the only way to make the investment needed work for cash flow purposes at the McCurdy?…that four years of waiting for the financing of a project that makes no sense is enough and that the McCurdy needs to be dealt with in a sustainable manner without relying on government subsidies to exist?

IS IT TRUE that after 10 years without following a master plan that it is time for a new administration to show some vision and start putting together the substance of a new master plan for all of Evansville as opposed to just a few blocks?

EPD Activity Report April 25 2011

Seeks to Heal Party After the Primaries

The following letter was distributed to Vanderburgh County Democrats by Chairman Mark Owen yesterday.

Dear Friends,

Based on the current intra-party primary races, we have decided to postpone our annual Lifetime Achievement Awards scheduled for this weekend.

We will be setting the new date shortly after the primary.

This event, an annual celebration to honor outstanding Democrats, will also be an opportunity to re-unite all Democrats after the primary is over.

Thank you,

Mark R. Owen, Chairman
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party

IS IT TRUE that on Monday afternoon after the City County Observer called for assurances that our FLOOD GATES were in a known location and operational that the City of Evansville sprung into action to get those gates in place?…that the CCO was prompted to call for these assurances by a source very close to the situation who was concerned that the maintenance of said FLOOD GATES was lacking like just about every other thing in Evansville that needs maintenance?…that the FLOOD GATES that we were asking about are not the recently installed ones down by AZTAR?…that the FLOOD GATES of interest to the CCO are the ones that work with the old levee system that was build after the 1937 flood?…that we have not heard any report about these FLOOD GATES being installed?

IS IT TRUE that the IS IT TRUE Part 2 yesterday had the highest single day traffic of any story other than the breaking of the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau Bachanallian Wine Festival?…that the story of Christmas parties past that was published yesterday is a story that the CCO declined to publish 2 months ago so the new Board of Directors could get on about the business of repairing the CVB and hiring a new Executive Director?…that we congratulate them on finding someone and wish him the best in his new position?…that Evansville is a bit larger than Galena, IL that is only about 3,500 people?…that most of the astronauts came from small towns so we expect no Mayberry style problems with Bob Warren?

IS IT TRUE that during the infamous 1937 flood that the Ohio River crested in Evansville at 19 feet above flood stage at 53.74 feet?…that on January 24, 1937 that martial law was declared in Evansville and 4,000 WPA workers came to town to help with the flooding?…that over 100,000 Hoosiers were left homeless by the 1937 flood?…that after the 1937 flood that the Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District was established, which built a system of earth levees, concrete walls, and pumping stations meant to protect the city?…that the 1937 flood followed what at the time was the wettest month in Evansville history when nearly 15 inches of rain fell?

IS IT TRUE that April 2011 is flirting with the 1937 records?…that through Sunday April 24th there were just over 10 inches of rain recorded here?…that with the expectation of 6 to 9 inches over the course of this week that the rain total will exceed the total for the month that helped to cause the 1937 flood?…that even with the rain and water that Evansville is still just 2.4 feet above flood stage but that Newburgh and Mt. Vernon are nearly 10 feet above flood stage?…that in Evansville today that flood stage is 42 feet a full 9 feet above the flood levels of 1937?…that the system of dams on the Ohio River and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers do us a great service?…that we are hoping that our FLOOD GATES are in working order and that they serve us well if the need arises?

IS IT TRUE that the CCO will not endorse candidates period for the primary season?…that if we were in the endorsement business that we would consider the entire team and not split the support positions at for the person at the top of the ticket?…that the Courier and Press has endorsed Rick Davis for the Democratic nomination for Mayor but has endorsed candidates for City Council that are opposing Mr. Davis with every breath they take?…that to endorse candidates of the machine is to support the machine in what will surely be an effort to blunt every initiative that a Mayor Davis may put forward?…that keeping the block of Team Weinzapfel voters in charge of the Evansville City Council is the antithesis of everything that Rick Davis has campaigned for?…that supporting both Rick Davis and the City Council slate of the machine that has opposed him in every way is somewhat conflicted?…that elections make strange bedfellows?

Favors of any kind are grounds for a Bribery Charge

Any person in a position of power is prone to being a target for corrupt influence. People who wish to influence the political field, change the outcome of a trial, or have other decisions made in their favor may try to bribe an official. Bribery is a criminal act that involves offering goods or services, usually money, in exchange for swaying the decisions or actions of a person in a public station. Under Florida law, any form of bribery is illegal. Anyone who is discovered offering or accepting a bribe may be arrested for bribery.

Why Bribery is a Crime

Bribery of a public official is taken especially seriously because officials hold unique positions of power. Depending on their station, an official may have wide-ranging and significant control over major actions or decisions within the government. Taking a bribe is a violation of the oath that all officials agree to uphold when they accept their positions. It also allows one individual, the briber, to exert control over the government for his or her personal gain. Historically, states with more corrupt governments have greater crime rates, less effective justice systems, and fewer personal freedoms.

What Constitutes Bribery?

When an individual offers a bribe to a public official, one or more parties may be charged with bribery depending on the circumstances. For an act of bribery to occur, a transaction does not necessarily have to take place. A briber can be charged for simply offering a bribe, even if s/he never intended to actually go through with it. Any official who accepts a bribe or suggests that s/he can use an official position to exert influence in the briber’s favor could also be charged. Even if the briber never actually delivers the goods or services to the official, and even if the official never carries out the desired action for the bribe, both may find themselves charged with bribery.

Criminal Punishment

In the state of Florida, any instance of bribery involving a public official is classified as a felony. Specifically, bribery of a public official is a felony of the second degree, the penalties for which may include:

Imprisonment: Up to 15 years
Monetary fines: Up to $10,000
Community service
Registration as a convicted felon

Suspension or removal of the convicted official from office. A single bribery charge is a grave accusation that could have lasting effects on your life if you are convicted. As a public official or briber you may find yourself professionally ostracized and unable to find a job. A felony conviction will remain on your criminal record for the remainder of your life and could have lasting effects even many years later.

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DATE: April 25, 2011
RELEASE DATE: Immediate
SUBJECT: Evansville CVB Board Meeting Today
CONTACT: Barbara McCarty – 812-598-8565/ Mike Schopmeyer 423-3183

ECVB Board Elects New Executive Director

Evansville, In. – The Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau (ECVB) Board of Commissions voted unanimously Monday to extend an offer for the Executive Director position to Robert L. Warren. Following Monday’s public meeting, Warren accepted the offer and is targeting the end of May as a start date in Evansville.

Warren comes to Evansville from Visitgalena.org, an organization focused on destination marketing for the city of Galena, Ill. He previously served as executive director of the CVBs in Galveston, Texas, and Panama City Beach, Fla., as well as the Bay County Tourist Development Council. Warren has more than 22 years leading other destination marketing organizations and has extensive private sector marketing experience prior to his convention career track.

“I’m pleased the ECVB board has the confidence to bring me to the community. I look forward to partnering with the board, staff and local officials to take our CVB to the next level,” Warren said. “I want to learn from the local hotel and hospitality staffs developing partnerships to ultimately grow the variety of visitors to our area. I know there is a solid foundation in Evansville, and I plan to engage our CVB in a new, positive direction benefiting the entire region.” The ECVB Board cited Warren’s extensive experience leading other convention and visitors bureaus and his desire to drive accountability as primary reasons to extend Warren an offer.

“We are excited about welcoming Bob to Evansville and look forward to partnering with him to grow our CVB,” said ECVB President Steve Schaefer. “This completes an exhaustive search to fill the position. We will immediately engage him to lead a new strategic planning process and in the selection of a new advertising agency for the bureau. The Evansville region has much to offer and we look forward to working with our local officials and new executive director to market the area as a destination.”

SearchWide executive recruitment company will complete its contract with the ECVB by leading the ECVB board through the completion of the hiring process. SearchWide conducted an extensive search including local, regional and national candidates spanning the months the position had been open.

About the ECVB
The Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau (ECVB) serves as the official tourism organization for Evansville and Vanderburgh County dedicated to market and support the local hotels and attractions by developing and facilitating the convention and visitor industry in Evansville. For more information, contact 800-433-3025 or visitevansville.com

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Galena, Illinois Director Warren to be Offered Executive Directors Position

The City County Observer has learned that the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau has approved and offer of employment for the position of Executive Director replacing Marilee Fowler who was left that position over a year ago.

An offer for this position has been approved to be extended to Robert (Bob) Warren of Galena, Illinois. Mr. Warren is referenced by the Galena Chamber of Commerce as the Director of VisitGalena.org a non-profit dedicated to promoting tourism in Galena.

According to census data, Galena is the county seat of, and largest city in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with a population of 3,429 in 2010. Galena is located in the northwest corner of the State of Illinois right on the Iowa border and only a few miles from Wisconsin. Galena was recently featured by Yahoo Travel as one of 10 “Time Warp Towns”, along with Paducah, Kentucky.

Time-warp towns according to Colleen Kane of CNBC are those out-of-time discoveries that make for road-trip gold: downtowns populated with of former Woolworths-turned- antiques booth malls, neon signs for Rheingold or Schaeffer, gingerbread detailing, town squares, monuments, cobblestones, and/or apple pie! The buildings where the local history was made are still standing, and if you squint it seems like you’ve gone back in time.

The salary that Mr. Warren is being offered has been reported to be in the $82,000 to $86,000 range.