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IS IT TRUE? January 4, 2012

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The Mole #??

IS IT TRUE? January 4, 2012

IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer is encouraged and impressed with stands that have been taken by the Winnecke Administration during its first few days?…that yesterday Mayor Winnecke stood beside the officers of local law enforcement to express support to make pseudoephedrine (the active ingredient in meth) a prescription based substance at the state level and to demand that local governments be allowed to be made stricter than state laws with respect to pseudoephedrine?…that this was not Mayor Winnecke’s position early in his campaign and that his opponent Rick Davis stated support for this measure right from the get go?…that a mark of a real concerned leader is to always learn and to change positions when that change is merited and that the CCO is pleased to see this position from our elected leadership?

IS IT TRUE that as citizens who value freedom and who basically subscribe to the premise that less government is better that it pains us to support restriction of substances?…that in the case of pseudoephedrine and the damage that it has wreaked into the City of Evansville that unfortunately the element that abuses this substance has grown so large that the rest of us are faced with supporting restricting the source materials for making meth until such time that meth is no longer such a problem?

Revisionist Editorial Writer
IS IT TRUE that there are those among us that are writing letters to editors that seem to be written with the purpose of minimizing some of the problems that are confronting the new administration?…that today there is a community comment that among some other informed solutions being offered seeks to minimize the problems of lack of maintenance and lawlessness in our city parks?…that an orchestrated series of revisionist letters to editors seeking to minimize the tasks at hand are the sort of thing that got our parks into trouble in the first place?…that problems are solved in sustainable ways by first promoting the awareness of the problem, and the acknowledging that solutions are required, and finally by allocation of resources and execution?…that the time is now the take the collective heads of would be revisionists out of the sand and confront the problems of Evansville head on?…that the Pollyannaish ways of the past have only exacerbated Evansville’s shortcomings?

IS IT TRUE that going forward the CCO would like to put forth the motto “EVANSVILLE, WHERE JUST BEING OKAY IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR US ANYMORE” as a slogan for the clean-up of our city including the parks?

IS IT TRUE that one individual attending the City County Observer Annual Award luncheon at Casino Aztar yesterday offer to purchase one of the CCO “Moles” for the sum of $500?..that his generous offer was rejected because the CCO has deemed its “Awards Mole” to be priceless?

IS IT TRUE that the next time the CCO shall award the “CCO MOLE” to an individual for “Distinguished Public Service” award shall be presented at the end of January-2012?…that the CCO shall award the coveted “Mole for Distinguished Public Service” award every month in 2012″

VHS Pet of the Week: “Beezus”

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Species Dog
Breed Terrier, American Staffordshire/Mix
Age 8 months
Sex Female
Size Medium
Color White/Liver
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed No
Housetrained Partially
Location Dog Adoption B
Intake Date 11/19/2011

Visit http://www.vhslifesaver.org/ for more info

EVSC’s Career and Technical Center to Host Open House

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The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center will host an open house on Saturday, Jan. 7, for current sophomores and juniors who are interested in enrolling in Career and Technical Education classes for next school year. The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Center, which is located at 1901 Lynch Rd.
The Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC) offers 21 areas of study including manufacturing, transportation, public service, construction technology, communication services, agribusiness, health careers, culinary arts and broadcast journalism. SICTC serves students from public and private schools in Posey, Vanderburgh, Gibson and Warrick counties and in the southern half of Spencer County.
Individuals with questions may call the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center at 812-435-8438 or go to www.evscschools.com/sictc.

Downtown Today: 1/4/2011

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Time 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Subject ERC
Location 307
Reminder 15 minutes
SARAH @ 7825
Categories ROOM 307

Time 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Subject CITY PERSONNEL
Location 318
Reminder 15 minutes
DEBBY KNOLL @ 4945
Categories ROOM 318

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Subject PARKS BOARD
Location 301
Recurrence Occurs the first Wednesday of every 1 month effective 1/4/2012 until 1/4/2012 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
GLENN BOBERG @ 6141
Categories ROOM 301

Time 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Subject HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs the first Wednesday of every 1 month effective 1/4/2012 until 1/4/2012 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
Categories ROOM 318

IS IT TRUE? January 3, 2012

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IS IT TRUE? January 3, 2012

IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer’s First Annual Distinguished Public Servant Awards Luncheon today at noon in the Walnut Room at Casino Aztar is fully subscribed with all tables taken?…that there are 10 awards being granted for particularly outstanding public service that has been rendered to the Evansville community that is consistent with the spirit of the CCO?…that there are two other awards that have not yet been announced including both the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Public Servant of the Year?

IS IT TRUE that the winners of this year’s awards are Dr. Neil Troost, Jeff Kempf, the Evansville Convention and Visitors Board, Wayne Parke, Billy Bolin, John Friend, Steve Melcher, Gail Riecken, and the Winnecke for Mayor Campaign are all winners for their outstanding leadership in critical areas where living outside the box and taking action outside of one’s normal comfort zone were required to make things a little bit better in River City?

IS IT TRUE that in each and every case for our winner’s there was advanced planning, a willingness to take on an entrenched power, and the courage to call a skunk a skunk in a subtle but unmistakable way?…that the CCO is looking forward to more and more of the citizens of Evansville to feel the call of inspiration to get out of the box and do things that improve this place that we call home?…that it all starts with planning but some of our improvements will manifest themselves if more of our citizens will just start to exercise basic common sense?

IS IT TRUE that a comprehensive city plan has not been updated and captured the buy-in of elected officials or regular citizens in over 10 years?…that 2012 is the time to get the ball rolling with a comprehensive plan for the prosperity and livability of the City of Evansville and the Winnecke Administration is the group to spearhead this effort?…that it is clear when one is in a city that is planned as opposed to one that just happened in a haphazard manner that planning is the key to lifestyle, prosperity, and tranquility?…that the CCO hopes to see a kick off of a plan for the third century of Evansville during 2012?…that it will be our future that determines what this city becomes and that some parts of our past are worth repeating but others need to be abandoned?

IS IT TRUE that Mayor Winnecke during his campaign zeroed in very effectively on some of the key actions needed to make Evansville a prosperous and competitive city that outsiders will recognize as desirable?…that the easiest and cheapest improvement is picking up the litter?…that some of the more difficult but necessary none the less are the ability to establish a working and active Angel Investment Network along with a competent entity to further the technology transfer agreement that has been in place for over 3 years now?…that these things can be achieved if the leadership of the community will actually take the well defined steps that are needed to make these things happen?…that economic prospects and solid career paths are the real keys to solving problems like abandoned houses, crime, population shrinkage, and the scourge of meth?…that this is not rocket science, but it is not a quick fix and it will take more people than today’s winners being willing to live outside of the box?

Burglars Hit Kruckemeyer and Cohn

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News Release

Type of Crime: Burglary
Date of Crime: 011712
Location of Crime: 944 N. Burkhardt
Victim: Kruckemeyer and Cohn

SUMMARY

Evansville Police have arrested all three suspects wanted for the early morning burglary at the Kruckemeyer and Cohn jewelry store. Two suspects were taken into custody shortly after the burglary and brief vehicle pursuit. The final suspect was arrested after being spotted by officers at the east side Wal-Mart. The suspects are from the Cleveland Ohio area and have no known ties to the Evansville area.

JOHN HENRY FLAGG Jr (55), ERIC VON CAMMON (50), AND FLOYD LEWIS AUSTELL (57) have all been taken into custody. All of the suspects face Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief, and Resisting Arrest charges.
Flagg was the driver during the pursuit. He was arrested at the end of the pursuit. Cammon fled the car on foot, but was arrested after he was found walking through the area. Austell was arrested after a foot pursuit that ended behind the east side Golden Coral restaurant.

This is an on-going investigation and more charges could be filed at a later time.

2012 Meeting Schedule for ERC and other DMD Driven Agencies

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Harlem Globetrotters @ Ford Center – 1/14/2012

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Don’t miss out on high-flying action and non-stop excitement. With blazing ball-handling wizardry, mesmerizing gravity-defying dunks, side-splitting comedy and crowd interaction, the Globetrotters captivate both the young and the young at heart. Treat your group to a wholesome family entertainment experience that will create lifelong memories and always leaves fans smiling and cheering for more….the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters!

For more information, visit http://harlemglobetrotters.com/event/harlem-globetrotters-ford-center

Downtown Today: 1/3/2012

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Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Subject COMMERCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Location 318
Reminder 15 minutes
KATHIE HOLLEY @ 5228
Categories ROOM 318

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Subject ZOO ADVISORY BOARD
Location 301
Recurrence Occurs the first Tuesday of every 1 month effective 1/3/2012 until 1/3/2012 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
DONNA BENNETT @ 6143 EXT 402
Categories ROOM 301

Time 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Subject CITY PERSONNEL
Location 318
Reminder 15 minutes
DEBBY KNOLL @ 4945
Categories ROOM 318

Time 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Subject BUILDING COMMISSIION
Location 307
Reminder 15 minutes
RON BEANE @ 7884
Categories ROOM 307

Tri-State Genealogical Society Meeting Notice – 1/10/2012

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When: Tuesday 10 January 2012
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Willard Library – 2nd. Floor
What: Monthly Meeting

A drawing for an attendance prize will be awarded at the close of the meeting… you must be present to win.

The Tri-State Genealogical Society will have a brief business meeting followed by a very informative program:

Becky West, TSGS Program Chair, has announced that the program will feature:
Peggy Gilkey who will be speaking about Betsy Ross. You will hear some interesting, informative and surprising information about this heroin from our American History.
Peggy has a passion for history and genealogy. She and her husband Kenneth have published the 1880-1910-1920 Lyon County Kentucky Census and the 1920 Crittenden County Kentucky census books. They assisted in transcribing the 1930 Lyon County Kentucky census book. They have also published two family history books on Ken’s families and several family histories on Peggy’s families.
Their genealogical research doesn’t only include their family; just one that they have an interest, as well of enjoying trying to help others research theirs.
They are the KyGenWeb County Coordinators for Livingston and Crittenden counties and Assistant County Coordinators for Caldwell and Lyon counties.
They are webmasters for their own Caldwell and Lyon County Cemeteries websites.
They are the administrators for the Crittenden and Livingston Counties Rootsweb Message Boards and Assistant Administrators for Caldwell and Lyon Counties Rootsweb Message Boards. The Gilkey Message Board and the Hankins mail list.
Peggy’s family lines are mostly in northern Caldwell County and Ken’s are mostly in the southern half of Caldwell County, and between them, they have a huge Caldwell County database.
Their combined family’s databases on Caldwell, Lyon, Trigg, Crittenden, Hopkins, et cetera counties
contain over 40,000 plus names.

Peggy is a member of the Captain Jacob Warrick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Ohio Valley Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution Ladies Auxiliary and the Ohio Valley Chapter Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution Speakers Bureau.
She is the Recorder of Military Service Awards for the Tom Johnson Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy,
She was recently commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Governor Steven L. Beshear, for the work she has done on Kentucky Veterans research and keeping Western Kentucky history alive as well as for her involvement with the Living History programs for Caldwell County, Kentucky 5th graders for the past 6 years.
She belongs to several Genealogical Societies including TSGS and is a founding member of the Caldwell County Kentucky Genealogy Society.
This is a program you don’t want to miss, we will be looking forward to seeing you at the meeting and enjoying a very interesting and informative program.
You do not have to be a member to come and learn at the society’s monthly meetings.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This time of the year, weather conditions may cause the society to cancel meetings… the decision to cancel usually is determined the day of the meeting, providing short notice. Since a bad weather system may develop later in the day (or that night), check our blog (http://tsgsblog.blogspot.com/) for cancellation notice or call Willard Library (812-425-4309).

Don Counts,
TSGS President

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