John Edward Jones III is an American lawyer and jurist from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. A Republican, Jones was appointed by President George W. Bush as federal judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in February 2002 and was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on July 30, 2002. He is best known for his presiding role in the landmark Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District case, in which the teaching of intelligent design in public school science classes was ruled to be unconstitutional.
Jones was assigned to the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District bench trial, the first direct challenge brought in the federal courts against a school district that mandated the teaching of intelligent design. He was praised by Tom Ridge, former Pennsylvania Governor and former head of the Department of Homeland Security, who said

July 27, 2010

Dear Mr. Stanczak,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Arizona Immigration Law.  During the past few sessions Senator Mike Delph has filed similar legislation here in Indiana and it is my guess the Senator Delph will once again introduce legislation for the upcoming 2011 legislative session that will be shaped to closely mirror what was done in Arizona. This will be a high profile piece of legislation and will be closely monitored. I strongly believe that it should also reflect some changes in the restrictions and consequences for businesses, who recruit, import and hire illegals.

Sincerely,

Lindel Hume
State Senator
District 48

S48@iga.in.gov
www.in.gov/s48

Sometimes folks assume that because a politician is a Republican, he is a solid supporter of the Second Amendment.

I hope you don’t make that mistake.

You see, you and I are only one or two votes shy of losing our right to keep and bear arms in the U.S. Senate.

We have the most anti-gun administration in nearly 20 years. The last time such a rabid anti-gunner was in charge in Washington, we got the Brady Bill, a ban on an entire class of

Anthony Rex Aishe Alright, is this turning into a petition? 2 Places I wish never shut down. 1: Taco Rail 2: Townhouse Pizza
December 13, 2009 at 2:25pm

Lebeth Detty
oh man Townhouse was the best!! they always put like 3 lbs. of cheese on there- it was awesome!!
December 13, 2009 at 2:30pm

Anthony Rex Aishe
To the former owners of Taco Rail and Townhouse Pizza:
Combine forces and create the greatest restaurant in the world, pizza and taco's delivered!
December 13, 2009 at 3:10pm

April 16-17 at 8:00 PM
April 18 at 3:00 PM
Admission:  $10 adults, $8 students and seniors (age 60+)
Buy tickets at the door or at First Vincennes Savings Bank, Eyeworks, VU Bookstore

Old Town Players - upcoming

Auditions for the musical SOUTH PACIFIC
April 26-27, 7:00 PM nightly
Prepare a vocal selection and bring accompaniment CD, if needed
Newcomers welcome
Performance dates:  June 18-19-20 and 25-26-27

SOUTH PACIFIC
Auditions for OTP musical are April 26 and 27

Old Town Players community theatre will hold open auditions for the musical SOUTH PACIFIC on April 26 and 27, 7:00 PM, at the OTP Theatre and Arts Center located on Broadway at Fifth Street in Vincennes.  Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to try out.

The cast offers principal roles for two men and two women and featured
roles for one woman, five men, one boy, and

“The Curious Savage” - comedy play by Old Town Players
Contact: OTP, oldtownplayers@gmail.com, www.oldtownplayers.org, or
812/882-1639
April 9-11 & April 16-18

Knox County Community Foundation Legacy Alumni Tournament
Contact: Community Foundation, 812/882-0093
April 10

March 23, 2010

VINCENNES, IND. - The executive producers of the Fox television show Glee invite the public to auditions on March 28 at Vincennes University’s Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.  The VU audition is part a nationwide open casting call to fill new roles that will be added to the show’s second season.

Auditions are open to professional and amateur individuals between the ages of 16 - 26.  Admission is free.  Registration at

 BAREFOOT IN THE PARK opens Feb. 19 at OTP

Old Town Players community theatre will present Neil Simon's hit comedy
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at the OTP Theatre and Arts Center on Broadway at
Fifth Street in Vincennes. Performance dates are Feb. 19-20-21 and
26-27-28.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is presented with support from corporate sponsor
Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana.

Show times are 8:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 PM Sundays. Tickets will be sold at the door and cost $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students. Tickets may be 

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