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Letter To The Editor: Michael Daugherty Announces His Grassroots Mayoral Campaign Philosophy

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Letter To The Editor: Michael Daugherty Announces His Grassroots Mayoral Campaign Philosophy
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

After talking with family members, friends, citizens of Evansville, and campaign workers, and asking for divine guidance, It’s with humility I would like to announce my grassroots mayoral campaign philosophy.

I have a strong belief that many politicians are FOR SALE!  Corporations, PAC Committees, Lobbyists, and Influence Peddlers have caused politicians to make bad political decisions based on benefits to their political contributors.  It is with great pleasure that I hereby announce that I will not be taking any money from Corporations, PAC Committees, Lobbyists, Governmental Vendors, or Influence Peddlers.

It is a common practice for elected politicians to amass large amounts of political campaign contributions while in office.  When politicians leave office with a large sum of money in their campaign contribution accounts, most choose to take it and use it however they see fit. Any contributions left over after my time in office will be donated, and not used for personal gain.

If any voters would like to have a sit-down meeting in a group setting and have a Q&A session with me  I would be happy to oblige.

I would like to reiterate that I am a down-to-earth, hard-working born and raised local boy who happens to have an Electrical Engineering degree and MBA from Purdue University.

It is my strong belief that government shouldn’t do for people what they can do for themselves.  Government shouldn’t give people handouts, but they should give them a helping hand.  The government shouldn’t recklessly spend our taxpayer money but rather invest it wisely.

Finally, I urge you to join my crusade to force much-needed political change because Evansville has an enormous debt obligation and serious infrastructure problems along with low morale issues affecting our hard-working city employees’ job performance.

If you want an experienced CEO for mayor who is transparent, fiscally responsible, fair, and objective, who is a good steward of public trust, and who makes sound business decisions, I would be humbled by your vote!

FOOTNOTE: The City-County Observer posted this letter without opinion, bias, or editing.

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Josh Edwards Is Running To Be The First Ward City Councilman.

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Josh Edwards Is Running To Be The First Ward City Councilman

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Josh Edwards is a dedicated father, husband, and business executive who is running to be the First Ward City Councilman.

As the current Vice President of Operations for Byrne Riney LLC, Josh oversees the Operations for more than six different fast-casual dining franchises with locations across our region.

Overseeing more than 200 employees, his servant leadership and relationship-building have helped keep his stores fully staffed in times when labor shortages have hurt many local businesses. His strategic mindset has enabled his company to grow exponentially. He has identified high-growth brands and paired them with areas that instantly have created great success

Josh is active throughout our community. Donating both his time and energy to many great causes and non-profits. He regularly can be found volunteering at Willow Park Nursing Home.

He enjoys mentoring adolescents and young adults as well as volunteering.  He is an active leader in the “No Kid Hungry” campaign. A nationwide effort to end childhood hunger by concentrating efforts on a local level. Through his dining establishments, he understands the importance of giving back; and seeks out opportunities to have giveback nights, as well as direct donations to a multitude of local non-profits.

Josh believes we need a fiscally sound, yet responsive city government. One that offers a hand to lift everyone, instead of a handout. He wants to work closely with law enforcement to ensure they have the funding necessary to keep our communities safe. He wants to work to continue growing our city by ensuring we have the proper environment for businesses of all sizes to grow. By understanding the needs of his residents, he will ensure that the First Ward has a strong sense of community. That happens by ensuring he will always return calls or emails for every resident of the First Ward.

Josh is running to be your First Ward City Councilman and he would honored to have your support!

‘Counting pennies’: Customers, lawmakers alarmed by AES request to raise prices

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By Kyra Howard, TheStatehouseFile.com

Power company AES of Indiana filed a petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in June asking for a rate increase. The request prompted negative responses from community members, organizations and local politicians. 

“If new rates are approved, AES Indiana residential customers using 1,000 kWh per month will see an increase of approximately $17 per month or around 13% compared to current base rates. The proposed rate increase will vary among business customers depending on rate class and usage,” said Kelly Young, AES spokesperson, in an email to The Statehouse File. 

There has been some dispute about if $17 is an accurate estimate. A report from the Citizens Action Coalition claims the increase will be closer to $23 per month. 

No matter where the number falls, any increase is upsetting to some customers and lawmakers.

Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D-Indianapolis, and members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus sent a letter urging the chair of the regulatory commission to deny the increase request. 

“When so many Hoosiers are already struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table for their families, it is outrageous that AES is proposing a 13.2% rate hike,” Pryor said in a press release. 

Indianapolis resident Loki Cinaed echoed Pryor’s point. 

“I am a single parent who is not receiving child support,” said Cinaed. “My income is stretched thin as it is.” 

In an attempt to keep his family’s home at a comfortable temperature and minimize cost, Cinaed put cardboard over some windows and closed off unused rooms. 

“It didn’t help too much with the bill. The bill was still high,” said Cinaed. “I actually had to go to the [township] trustee and get help for my most recent electric bill because for the two months, it was about $900. They had to help me get caught up so that I don’t get disconnected.

“I was there for three hours because there were so many people needing help.”  

He added he does not see the benefits consumers are supposed to receive from rate increases. He and his daughters were without power for 14 hours after a storm this summer. The Citizens Action Coalition emphasized this concern too, stating an AES increase in 2020 for upgrades should allow quicker outage repairs. 

“The homeowners and renters that are paying these high electric bills aren’t their priority. We never have been,” said Cinaed. “I just feel they’re trying to make a profit. They’re not really looking to actually make things more efficient for us. They’re in it for the money. And this is why I personally feel that utilities should not be privatized. They should be public.”

Young said the price increase would enhance safety and reliability and improve overall customer experience. 

She added the company is appreciative of customers for sharing their thoughts openly. 

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at New Augusta Public Academy North Auditorium, 6450 Rodebaugh Road, Indianapolis. 

Cinaed said he would like to attend the hearing, but between work, lack of reliable transportation and childcare costs, it is difficult to get to important meetings like this. In the meantime, he has shared information about the rate increase request on Facebook. 

The OUCC is also accepting written comments until Oct. 6. 

Although Cinaed is grateful representatives and community members are speaking up, he worries their voices will be drowned out. He is concerned for himself and all Indiana residents who currently face rent increases and inflation.

“Where are people going to find that extra money when they’re already counting pennies?” said Cinaed.

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting – September 12, 2023

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 AGENDA Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners  September 11, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. Meeting in Room 301, Civic Center Complex 

1. Call to Order 

2. Attendance 

3. Pledge of Allegiance 

    1. 4. Action Items A. Engineer 1. Open Quotes for VC23-08-02: Boonville-New Harmony Road Bridge #252 Tree Removal 
    2. 2. Time Extension Request for VC23-04-01 “Milling and Resurfacing of Vanderburgh County Roads” 
    3. 3. Road Plans Cover Sheet: Boonville-New Harmony Road 
    4. 4. Administrative Settlement: Boonville-New Harmony Road Parcel 12 
    6. B. Burdette Park 1. Grading Bids for Burdette Park Playground Site 
    8. C. Computer Services 1. Qusitive Spyglass Microsoft 365 (M365) Security Assessment 
        1. 2. Alpha Laser and Imaging Individual Lease Agreements: Assessor’s Office i. Contract #1202s 
        2. ii. Contract #1202t 
        3. iii. Contract #1202u 
        6. D. Ordinance No. CO.09-23-021 – Ordinance Adding 3.31, Property Taxes Collected for Property Disposed by County Executive, to the Vanderburgh County Code 
        7. E. Resolution No. CO.R-09-23-013 – Resolution Concerning Amended County Commissioner Meeting Dates for 2024 
        9. 5. Department Head Reports 
        10. 6. New Business 
    9. 7. Old Business A. Curran Miller Auction/Reality Commissioners’ Online Property Auction Sale Recap 
    10. B. Pigeon Creek Watershed Development Commission Meeting 
    11. C. October 3, 2023 Board of Commissioners Meeting and Drainage Board Meeting Will Be Held In Civic Center Room 301 (Not Old National Events Plaza Ballroom) 
    12. A. Approval of August 29th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes 
    13. B. Employment Changes 
        1. C. Auditor 1. Claims Voucher Reports i. August 28, 2023 – September 1, 2023 
        2. ii. September 4, 2023 – September 8, 2023 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. 

Friedman Park Event Center 

2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, IN 47630 

8. Consent Items 

Drainage Board Immediately Following 

        1. D. Treasurer 1. Old National Events Plaza Waiver Request i. 2023 Tax Sale 
        4. E. Burdette Park 1. Change Order: “Burdette Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts” 
        6. F. Prosecutor 1. Credit Card Usage Request 
        8. G. Thank You Letter from Ark Crisis Children’s Center 
        9. H. Letter from Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) 1. Des. No. 1902848 – Lighting Project 
        11. I. Burdette Park Advisory Board Appointment 1. Ryan Kremer 
        13. J. Repeal Request 1. American Rescue Plan 
        15. K. Appropriation Requests 1. American Rescue Plan 
        16. 2. General Fund 
        17. 3. Riverboat 

9. Public Comment 

10. Adjournment 

This Week in Indiana History

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September 10 – September 16

This Week in Indiana History
Robert Wise September 10, 1914 Robert Earls Wise, Academy Award winning director, producer and editor, was born in Winchester, Indiana. He won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for the films West Side Story and The Sound of Music.

September 11, 1847 Theodore Clement Steele was born in Owen County.  His family later moved to Waveland.  He studied art at home and abroad and gained fame as a member of the “Hoosier Group” of artists in the early 20th century.  His work is highly prized today.

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O'Bannon September 13, 2003 Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon died from a stroke suffered five days earlier. He was in the third year of his second term and had served many years in the state senate and two terms as lieutenant governor under Evan Bayh.
September 14, 1822 Migrating gray squirrels destroyed much of the corn crop in the fields of  Indiana. squirrel

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Nina Mason Pulliam Eco Lab on the campus of Marian University, in Indianapolis.

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1. How many historic covered bridges are in Indiana?

2. What was the Hoosier Group?

3. What year did the Colts move from Baltimore to Indianapolis?

4. What did T. C. Steele name his home in Brown County?

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Answers

1. 98

2. Five impressionist artists from 1880-1915, who painted landscapes around their homes in Indiana

3. 1984

4. The House of the Singing Winds

USI picks up second consecutive result with tie against NIU

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer closed a season-long homestand at Strassweg Field on Sunday afternoon with a 1-1 tie against Northern Illinois University.

Replicating the final score from last year’s meeting between the two schools, Sunday’s draw moved USI to 1-5-2 on the season and Northern Illinois to 2-2-2. The 1-1 tie was USI’s second consecutive result after Thursday’s win against Austin Peay State University. The Screaming Eagles went 1-1-1 during the three-match home set.
 
Sunday’s first stanza was highlighted by strong defensive play from both teams. Even though USI and NIU each had good build-up play into the attacking third, neither side could find a breakthrough. In the middle of the first half, Northern Illinois ran into Southern Indiana’s defensive box, but USI sophomore keeper Anna Markland (Hoover, Alabama) charged off her goal line and blocked a shot away from the goal.
 
The Screaming Eagles had two shots off free kicks in the opening 45 minutes and a third attempt by senior defender Alexis Schone (Galena, Ohio) that threatened the goal but was punched away by NIU’s goalkeeper. The match was scoreless at halftime with each team recording three shots in the first half.
 
The second half began with the same back-and-forth stalemate. Then in the 62nd minute, USI went on the attack. Freshman midfielder Lydia Bordfeld (Evansville, Indiana) found a ball at her feet that she blasted into the crossbar, but the ricochet went right to senior midfielder Avery Schone (Galena, Ohio). Schone buried the putback into the net for her first goal of the season off the assist from Bordfeld, giving USI a 1-0 advantage. Northern Illinois tied the match in the 86th minute on a successful penalty kick by graduate forward Sahara Zingano. Then in the final seconds of the match, the Huskies made one last effort to score the go-ahead goal, but Markland made a big, diving save to her near post to block a shot away and keep the 1-1 draw intact.
 
Statistically, the Screaming Eagles tallied seven shots with four on goal, while the Huskies totaled six shots with five on target. A physical, defensive contest led to 27 combined fouls. Avery Schone paced USI with three shots, placing two on frame including her 62nd-minute goal. Markland finished with four key saves for Southern Indiana.
 
Southern Indiana heads back on the road Thursday for a 7 p.m. kickoff against the University of Kansas City. Thursday’s match can be seen on the Summit League Network.

Broce places Top-10 as Blazers host VU Fall Invitational Tournament

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MONTGOMERY, Ind. – The Vincennes University golf team is beginning to pick up steam for the 2023 Fall season as the Trailblazers host the 2023 VU Fall Invitational at Country Oaks Golf Club in Montgomery Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10.

Sophomore Preston Broce (Indianapolis, Ind.) headlined the Trailblazers during the tournament, placing eighth overall after two rounds of one-over par 73, giving him a tournament score of 146.

Freshman Alex Nealis (Olney, Ill.) was the next VU scorer, shooting a first round 75 on Saturday and a 77 on Sunday to place 19th overall.

Sophomore Aaron Brink (Nashville, Ill.) was the Trailblazers top scorer Saturday, finishing the first round with an even par 72, before shooting an 81 on Sunday to place 22nd.

Freshmen Trejan Morrison (Ferdinand, Ind.) and Matt Slover (Salem, Ind.) rounded out the VU scorers, with Morrison shooting two rounds of 82 to finish 40th overall and Slover shot an 82 on Saturday and a 99 on Sunday for 51st overall.

Freshman Jackson Stone (Vincennes, Ind.) played the tournament as an individual and shot a first round 91 on Saturday before shooting an 89 on Sunday to place 50th overall.

The Trailblazers as a team shot a 302 on Saturday and a 313 on Sunday for a tournament score of 615 and a sixth place finish for the weekend.

“I thought we played reasonably well Saturday but the scores were amazingly good for all of the top schools,” VU Hall of Fame Golf Coach Dennis Chattin said. “Aaron had a best round at even par 72 Saturday but followed it up with a very weak round Sunday.”

“Preston had a very steady and good 73-73 and doing it with a couple of bad breaks,” Chattin added. “He lost a ball in a fairway Saturday, only to be found seconds after he dropped another ball costing him a shot penalty. Then today he had a ball hit a cart path, shooting it out of bounds. So he really hit the ball well enough to have been under par for the tournament, but it’s like I told him, ‘we don’t play on a basketball court. We play on an imperfect surface and that’s why they call it ‘the rub of the green’’.”

“I was disappointed in today’s round, even though the greens were wet from the dew this morning, we should have putted better,” Chattin said. “The pins were tough but everyone plays the same ones. Alex Nealis will be a solid contributor for us this year I believe. Right now, we are just looking for a good fourth score. We are young, so I expect us to improve.”

Vincennes will be back at it in just over two week when the Blazers travel to Danville, Ill. to take part in the Danville Invitational hosted at Danville Country Club Monday, Sept. 25.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

TEAM RESULTS

Campbellsville A – 280, 284, 564

Spalding A – 291, 294 – 585

Danville Area – 292, 297 – 589

Mineral Area A – 293, 314 – 607

Campbellsville B – 307, 302 – 609

VINCENNES – 302, 313 – 615

Spalding B – 307, 314 – 621

Fontbonne – 317, 305 – 622

Mineral Area B – 333, 324 – 657

Southeastern Illinois – 354, 336 – 690

VINCENNES RESULTS

Preston Broce (8) – 73, 73 – 146

Alex Nealis (19) – 75, 77 – 152

Aaron Brink (22) – 72, 81 – 153

Trejan Morrison (40) – 82, 82 – 164

Jackson Stone (50) – 91, 89 – 180

Matt Slover (51) – 82, 99 – 181

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