Greetings!  
 
Today is "Groundhog Day." Many of you will remember the Bill Murray movie of the same name.  Murray plays a weatherman who is forced to relive the same day over and over and over again. Only when he finally gets the day right is his curse broken.
 
This plot is strangely similar to what we have seen in recent years from borrow and spend Washington politicians on both sides of the aisle. Politicians are forcing us to live through the same pledges, the same broken promises, and even the same political campaigns that we have seen many times in the past. 2010 is our opportunity to "get it right," to break the curse once and for all.

The story line makes for a funny Hollywood movie with a happy ending, but in real life one can only see the

I'm sure not everyone who is recieving this email is aware, but our City Street Superintendent is in the IU Medical Center in Critical care. The hospital in Vincennes had pretty much wrote him off because he does not have any insurance, as the City does not offer it. Ron has cancer in his pancreas, prostate and a tumor blocking his large intestine.

The street department has put together a benefit for Ron at a local club for his medical expenses. We know times are tough and money is tight, but any donations would be greatly appreciated. Ron is an outstanding man, and has done a lot to help the community over the last 35 years as Street Commissioner. If anyone has questions please feel free to email me, or call me @ 812-690-0314 anytime, day or night. Or you can call the Street Department and speak with the acting commissioner Charlie Wright Monday thru Friday 7-3 at 812-735-2501.

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Matthew D. Brough
Bicknell Wastewater Superintendent
Class II Operator
Category 8 Pesticide Applicator

(812) 735-3080 (O)
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The Manhattan Transfer concert scheduled at VU on MARCH 6 has ben
re-scheduled.  The group has encountered scheduling conflict in relation to
their trip to Indonesia during March.  The concert will now take place on
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 8:00 PM, at the Skelton Center.

For those who already have season tickets, they will be honored that
evening.

For those who purchased single-admission tickets for this concert only, you
may return your tickets before Feb. 26.  For those who have questions or
who wish to purchase a ticket, call the VU Alumni Office at 812-888-4354 as
soon as possible.  Limited seating is available even for the new date.
V. Puffer

The public is invited to this FREE Contra Dance at the Old Town Players Theatre, 432 Broadway in Vincennes. The dance is hosted by the Vincennes Colonial/Contra Dance Group. In addition to Contra dancing the group will offer instruction on Cajun dancing with the aim in mind to be well prepared for the Mardi Gras Celebration coming up later in February in Vincennes. Contra dancing is an older cousin to square dancing and is easier and just as much fun. Friday February 5th is the date with instruction at 7 pm and Contra from 7:30 to 9:30. For more information check vincennesdancers.com.
 
From Ron Ackman

The 10th Annual Old Post Bluegrass Jam is coming to Vincennes University on
Feb. 14.  Admission is free and the public is invited to VU’s Beckes
Student Union to enjoy acoustic musicians as they jam together from 10:00
AM to 5:00 PM.  The VU Food Court and Grinder’s Coffee Shop will be open.
The Student Union is located on the corner of

House Democrats vote in lock step to impose charter school barriers, postpone virtual charter pilot and the Indiana education tax credit.

Indiana House Democrats voted unanimously Monday to place permanent limitations on the creation of new charter schools in a committee report adopted on the floor of the Indiana House. The committee report was opposed by all House Republicans present. In addition to enacting charter school barriers, House Bill 1367 also delays funding for the pilot program for

By now most people in Bicknell should have received a letter from Southern Indiana Development Commission, PO Box 442, Loogootee; it is important that the form inside is filled out and returned as this survey is used for Bicknell to apply for a Block Grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
This form itself is poorly laid out but the main thing is to tell them how many families reside at your address and how much each person earns approximately.
Bicknell needs all of the help it can get so send it back ASAP.

This form does not require your name, address or where a person works; it simply is trying to determine the people and income in Bicknell.
John R. Stanczak

FDA Reverses Position Now Supports Removing BPA from Infant Formula
CONTACT: EWG Public Affairs, (202) 667-6982
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Today’s decision by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse its position over the health risks posed by the

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The Vincennes Colonial/Contra Dance Group will hold a kind of 'Dance Spectacular' at the Old Town Players Theatre, 432 Broadway in Vincennes Friday night January 22nd with free admission. Things will start at 5 pm with 50s and 60s music featuring early 50s love songs this time and with pitch in refreshments. Bring your sweetie or meet a sweetie and dance to some great music from a while back including Johnnie Ray, Kay Starr, Sarah Vaughn, Elvis, Pat Boone, Fats Domino, Patti Page, McGuire Sisters, Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Perry Como and more. If the music can be arranged