Comments by pixiepoo

Written on Judge orders prosecutors to ask father of deceased to stop Facebook comments before Ira Beumer trial:

Seriously? Ask him to stop? Freedom of speech as I see it.

Written on UPDATE: Evansville police investigating early-morning shooting on Missouri Street:

This is not passing the smell test. Funny circumstances.

Written on Evansville Museum set to open expanded entrance, immersive planetarium:

I would love to see Evansville build an aquarium downtown.

Written on Police: Women struck Toys R Us employee with car after theft:

I am glad the victim is going to be alright. My only concern is that loss prevention personnel need to understand they should never put their safety at risk for merchandise. Get a license plate number, use your surveillance photos, and call 911. It is not worth the cost of a life for 800.00+ in merchandise.

Written on NWS: Severe weather expected Sunday afternoon:

I hope they are wrong. Again!

Written on Liquor Locker won't be opening Riverside Drive store after all:

Apollo stores need to be shut down. Especially the two on Riverside. Dirty, smelly, and they attract a clientele that likes to loiter, urinate in yards, and beg for money.

Liquor Locker is a great store for those who have a need for adult beverages and don't pose loitering problems.


Good. We don't need anymore liquor hang outs around here. Wish they all would close. It is just a magnet for trouble. Watched it for 20 years now.

Written on UPDATE: 2 Evansville men arrested on theft, burglary charges:

World's Dumbest Criminals.

Written on Evansville Central student dies from injuries suffered after Friday night crash:

This just hurts me to the core. This young man was working and being responsible by getting himself there and home by bicycle. Most kids today would just say "forget it".

I feel for the truck driver also. Can't imagine the guilt he is living with. Doesn't matter who was at fault, it is sad all the way around.

Written on Police seeking former football standout Alordo Bell in robbery investigation:

Why must they always include information that has nothing to do with the story? Being a former Reitz player doesn't have anything to do with the robbery.

Written on Despite retracted sales claims, River House owner pushing forward with renovations:

Tear it down. Make a splash park so the citizens of Evansville quit using Old National Banks fountain as a public pool. (Just kidding)

It is an eyesore and I don't think any amount of restoration will fix it. It probably does need to be torn down as both parts are in terrible shape.

Written on UPDATE: City retracts River House statement:

Tear it down and start new.

Written on Evansville teen killed in early Saturday crash:

in response to yankees:

12:30am ?

What about 12:30 a.m.?

Written on UPDATE: Police apprehend suspect after shooting, chase:

in response to TheHessian:

Connie Robertson is not pleased.

It's Robinson.


Great idea. No matter how hard we try to teach our children that clothes and shoes do not make the person, there is always someone to bring them down.

Written on City Council members express support for Robinson in wake of FOP demand:

in response to FourAces:

Chamber of Commerce President??? Lord, if you are going to make a judgement, at least get the title right!!! It's City Council President.

Need to be biased or should that have said "unbiased"?

Written on Classes back to normal at Reitz High School after 'building concern':

Well, we never got the call. We received an automated message saying school was back in session. That's it!


in response to mdw:

Just out of curiosity...& not having followed every last detail of this issue, have there been any opinions voiced by EPD officers who are of a minority race concerning the accusations that some of their fellow officers & superiors are treating those who are not white unfairly? If such accusations were true, I would have to think that someone on the force would have made it known, even if it were to be done anonymously.

You said it - in the minority. If they said anything they would be hung out to dry. They have to abide by that "blue line" mentality.


in response to chris01:

Really Grandmother, what language you are using. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree does it. My understand your GRANDSON was in detention for fighting at the AIS school and the police officers were called to handle these boys. Winters is a great man who the intercity people know and respect him totally. Mr. Winters gives money to the homeless so they can eat, or you see him eating at Potters Wheel so he can get to know the community. If you would have disciplined your grandchild maybe he would not be in this situation at the AIS school. You can't make excuses for him all his life or he will be in prison for life before the age of 20. Good Luck Grandmother and I pray you attend a church for life lessons.



in response to iubud#25676:

Why keep the kid's name private and then publish his mom and grandma's names? Even if they have different last names, people can connect the two.

I am sure this was an attempt for Winters to prove a point or a teachable moment. It wasn't welcomed, but when is an attack by someone? It wasn't the best thing to do, but The kid doesn't seem to upset about it. The kid knows better than anyone what the intent was. Suspend him, don't allow him to work off duty jobs at schools and let it be done.

The grandmother went on channel 14 and gave a detailed story and her full name out willingly.

Written on Teachers, staff 'raise the roof' at Cedar Hall Community School:

Keep up the good work students and teachers!

Written on UPDATE: ECHO gets $130,000 grant to help local homeless veterans get jobs:

in response to stephtenbarge#101412:

we will have funding for bus tokens

You beat me to it! I knew you would supply bus tokens.

Great job Stephanie and ECHO crew!

Written on Access to public records murky:

in response to heavenly1231#63193:

I want to know where are the death records that use to be in the newspaper?
Too lazy...ehh..
Those records are public...
Just saying.....

I am so with you on this. I don't believe it is the courier and press doing the deleting. Apparently the health department will not give death causes.


in response to EPD_Information:

Under the policy announced by Chief Bolin, officers living outside of Vanderburgh county will only be allowed to drive their department issued cars to and from work. This includes off-duty law enforcement jobs.
The policy does not allow for use during personal business for those officers living outside of Vanderburgh county.

Sgt. Jason Cullum

Can you explain that police officers do not have the right to enforce laws in the entire state. There powers are limited to their county and city, correct? (Unless State Police or DNR)

Written on Reitz overhauling defensive plan after losing Tidwell:

We are all saddened by the loss of Nate not being there for his team. It is heartbreaking that he has to miss the end of his senior season.

What could also be considered a sad/asinine act is that Coach Adams cut a senior, who has played all three years before as a big man, this year because he didn't have enough room. Bet he wishes he had made the room for Royce Burris who is 6'4"/6'5" and could have made a difference if given the chance. Adams has admitted that he does not run plays for the "big men". It will be interesting to see how the freshman and sophmores handle the game.
Lucky they still have Schuetz, Moody, and Malone or they would be lost for sure. Too bad Adams can't get Burris back on the team.

Written on Sergeant's airport reception sends hearts soaring:

Welcome home and thank you.

Written on Pharmacists say they are beseiged by would-be buyers of pseudoephedrine :

Quit selling it at Pharmacies and drug stores. Make it only available in a Dr. Office after the patient has been seen by a doctor who says they need it, paid their fee, and paid for the medication. That would put it at a stand still.
Hospital Pharmacy would only be able to distribute it. All hospitals have security in place.

Written on Fatal accident ends with arrest of victim's son:

in response to walkerz:

And how drunk was the father that his drunk son was doing the driving?

I was thinking the same thing.

Written on Mother wants to get children back home after Louisiana Street fire:

in response to spirit:

For someone not being at liberty to say very much you seem to have a lot to say! A lot of it is untrue. They don't need people spreading lies about them and adding more fuel to the fire. You are probably one of their "so called friends" who called CPS in the first place.

No, I am not a friend who called CPS. I am not a friend to this family by any means. What I said was not lies, but on the mark because apparently it hit a nerve. MMR is not a reason not to work. There are many people in this world that have MMR and live normal lives.

This family chooses to live like this.

Written on Castle takes down Reitz, earns first win over 4A powerhouse since 2002:

in response to publicly:

Good game between two evenly matched teams, thought the momentum slung for the game with that one yard stop by Castle...apperaed a Reitz linemen slipped which left McRae exposed for a low hit which is about the only way you stop him. Castle has some fine receivers which make Gillis look probably better than what he is, tho he's a decent QB. Reitz needs to get that # 8 and Tidwell both playing d- backs, their other d-backs can't cover the taller receivers. Thought castles line did a good job against a bigger reitz line, which are very good, especially that big # 60, d-1 quality kid! Reitz has a great back in Vaughn but I guess that is stating the obvious. Being a former kicker, and lb, I can only appreciate the Castle kicker - wow, big time leg, kid from Reitz ain't shabby either. Overall a good game, congrats to the knights on a big win, fine team, and congrats to Reitz on a fantastic streak - they all end- and best of luck to both in the post season.


Written on Partnership making fruit, veggies available to Glenwood neighborhood:

I wouldn't buy dog food in there. I live in the neighborhood and do not like the stores cleanliness or prices.


in response to thisguysays:

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I am not at liberty to say very much about this families situation, but please know that they are scamming the system. Not only do they receive their "disability", but they also get TANF, Medicaid, and Food Stamps. There is no disability except for being taught this way of life from their families.

The adult females may be a little "slow", but they are both perfectly capable of working and as far as the husband - he is just plain lazy. The kids in this household do not have a chance to make it in life. They will never succeed unless taken away from their so called parents and given the chance to live and learn as they should.

CPS has been called on this family many times and due to "the minimum standards of care" they will never be removed. They live in filth, wear filthy/smelly clothing and the children are very behind their peers in education and socialization.

Lets give these kids 15 years and see where they are at. Probably still in the cycle of poverty and abusing the system.

Written on Child blamed for Tuesday house fire:

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Written on Bosse creates turnovers, fends off Washington:

Great job J-Bird and the rest of the Bulldogs.

Written on Truck driveshaft comes loose, kills Evansville driver | MAP :

So far from home. Prayers for the family.

Written on Three sought in Rural King holdup :

Easiest way to decide west or east: anything west of Pigeon Creek is westside. Same goes for the east.

Written on Shrinersfest concludes on a high note | POLL:

Enjoyed this festival much more than Thunder. Hope next year they have a few more food booths. Seemed like most were selling the same thing.

Having the river front totally open was great!

Shriner's did a great job and I hope they can re-coup any expenses from sponsorships and fee's that vendors had to pay. I will be there next year!


in response to bigspender:

I think Dr. Bertram did a wonderful job leading the EVSC. How we ever selected such a talented, intelligent, gifted individual amazes me. I knew we couldn't keep him long. The typical Evansville resident is resistant to ANY kind of progress or change--nobody ever likes anything. Gripe, gripe, whine, whine, complain about everything. It's like we're a bunch of hillbillies around here. Just think about it-everybody complains about the arena, heaven forbid we'd get any ballfields, consolidation--are you kidding me, that will never fly, it goes on and on. Gripe, gripe, whine, whine! Frankly, it's depressing and embarrassing.

Could not have said it better!


in response to knightpepparent:

This is a sad day for the EVSC. A lot of great advances have been made during Dr. Bertram's tenure, I hate to see him go. I don't care what the complainers have to say, they weren't happy with any of the past superintendents and they won't be happy with Dr. Bertram's replacement, so I don't give any credit to their hollow statements. Cracker, killing the netbook program will be a huge step backwards for the EVSC. My 7th grader is very excited about getting to use one next year.


Written on LETTER: Trash on Interstate 164 leaves a poor impression:

It is a pride issue. It is also a policing issue. No, I do not expect the police to stop chasing "real" crime, but tickets can be issued as easily as parking tickets. Once a few hundred tickets are issued for will slow down.

Written on EVSC considering change in high school start times:

in response to fatdad:

Where exactly are these schools that the students are doing so well by "sleeping in"? And if the problem is the kids are on the bus too long here's a concept. Take your child to school yourself. Don't send them to a school across town just because you can. The EVSC faces many challenges. Students getting up too early isn't one of them.

As far as being on the bus too long - mine is. He goes to the school as the district states he should. Gets on bus at 6:35 a.m. and gets to school @ 7:30ish. That is a long time to be on a bus and in "holding" once he arrives at school. Not all of us can take our kids to school because of work hours.

Written on EVSC considering change in high school start times:

in response to babyboomer:

It sounds like the Super has finnaly figured out that all these high school kids driving to the new school in the AM will be driving on Highway 41 North during rush hour. But what about the evening rush hour? Maybe high school could start at 8 PM and dismiss at4 AM, that way the kids could sleep all day and be awake at night like they do now.

Amen. That would work great for my teenager!

Written on COMMUNITY COMMENT: School's proposed dress code stifles child's ability to think for self:

I wish all the schools would go to strict uniform requirements. K-12. Khaki's with school color shirts would settle a lot of problems.

Written on Henry's record lists 2007 discipline:

in response to MrKnowItAll:

speaking honestly, if someone "approaches me several times in a threatening manner" I would also punch the fool. Sounds to me Todisco got what he was ASKING for but I don't like the idea of short fused police officers out there thinking they have more power than we as citizens give them. Fire both officers to demonstrate a zero tolerance policy on verbal or physical intimidation inside our police forces.

I can see your point about someone approaching you and you defending yourself - we all would do it. My problem is if Todisco had been "threatening" him, why didn't he just leave? Or better yet, have the club management take care of it.

There is a lot more to this story than we are getting.

Written on Henry's record lists 2007 discipline:

I have heard something about this guy breaking a shotgun butt against someones head....wonder if that is true.

Written on Tea party criticizes Evansville-Vanderburgh County merger proposal:

in response to nosleepboy:

The Tea Party is not a political party.

I agree. I do not understand why anyone would listen to their message.