Will Vanna be on hand?
Republican Tony Zirkle, who legally changed his middle name to ‘Hvfvgpd’ is expected to reveal what the final letter stands for on April 21.
Zirkle has been releasing the meaning of each of the letters in a piecemeal fashion. When he announced the changing of his middle name, Zirkle said he was revealing the meaning a letter at a time to garner publicity.
So what does it all mean? Zirkle on Friday confirmed the following meanings: H (Homeless), v (vets), f (fluke), v (versus), g, p (porn) and d (dragon).
Zirkle said he will disclose what the letter ‘g’ stands for at a South Bend press conference on April 21 when he intends to destroy some adult magazines.
Endorsing Hillary
The Hillary Clinton for President campaign committee recently released the endorsement of her Indiana presidential campaign by several Democrat Party mayors.
The list includes: Tipton Mayor Dan Delph; Logansport Mayor Mike Fincher; Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon; and Elwood Mayor W. Merrill Taylor.
The campaign also announced this past week that former Indiana Congressman John Brademan, now the president of New York University, had endorsed Clinton.
“I have known Hillary Clinton for many years and I am confident that she has the intelligence, the integrity, and the experience to jumpstart our struggling economy, create needed Hoosier jobs and put the country back on the right track,” Brademas said in a press statement.
Still waiting
There is still no word on whether or not Clinton or her opponent for the Democratic Party presidential nomination, Barack Obama, will be making a visit to Kokomo prior to the May 6 primary.
Obama made his second visit to Indiana on Friday with a stop in Fort Wayne. He earlier conducted a town hall meeting in Plainfield. Obama was originally supposed to visit Muncie, but because of a logistical problem moved the event to Fort Wayne.
Clinton and her family have been crisscrossing the state during the past two weeks, including stops in Anderson, Muncie, Logansport, Bloomington, Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
Last chance to register
Residents who are not eligible to vote have one more day to register with the Howard County Voter Registration Office.
The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, which is also the first day to cast an absentee ballot.
Residents can also on the Ivy Tech Community College campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main lobby, 1815 E. Morgan St. Those wishing to register should bring their driver’s license or state-issued identification card, which includes their 10-digit ID number usually printed in red or green ink. Although the 10-digit number is preferred, the last four digits of the registrant’s Social Security number is acceptable.
Skiles weighing Senate run
Indianapolis attorney Rick Skiles, a Zionsville resident, could be the fourth candidate to seek the District 21 State Senate seat being vacated by Jeff Drozda.
Skiles told the Public Eye Friday he’s strongly considering throwing his name in the hat for the Republican caucus to choose Drozda’s successor, but acknowledged the decision will require talking with numerous precinct committeemen.
“If the math doesn’t work, then some of us are probably wasting their time,” he said, saying that right now, State Rep. Jim Buck is the favorite to win the seat.
Westfield businessman Dave Mueller and Tipton County Commissioner Monty Henderson are also expected to be candidates in the caucus.
Buck has the backing of Howard County Republican party leadership, while it appears Mueller is backed by Drozda, although Drozda has yet to make a formal announcement.
Skiles, like Mueller, said Howard County might be better served if Buck stays in the House, where he could be in line for a leadership post, and someone else takes Drozda’s seat.
Local News
Public Eye - Sunday, April 6, 2008
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Local band hopes to Land the Big Gig
Kokomo's Shiny Penny and the Critical Shoes has entered into the final round of a national competition called Land The Big Gig and a chance to play at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, in Milwaukee.
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Convenience store moves ahead
Plans to rezone a corner of Washington Street and East Boulevard received initial approval from the Kokomo Common Council Monday, moving the matter to a final vote June 11.
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Council gives OK to alcohol in Foster Park
The Kokomo Common Council approved a new policy for alcohol in Foster Park with little comment Monday, a move sought by local not-for-profit groups.
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Relics from Howard County jail on display
An old pad lock found in a cigar box by Jane Reed, the daughter of former Sheriff Tom Leap, spurred Sheriff Steve Rogers to endeavor to outline the history of the Howard County jail.
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County to consider hospital merger
County officials today will consider approving an agreement that will make Howard Regional Health System a part of the statewide Community Health Network.
The Howard County commissioners and Howard County Council will meet at 5 p.m. in the basement of the Howard County Administration Center, 220 N. Main St.
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Tipton commissioners OK E-on facility rezoning
TIPTON – Despite concerns from area residents, the Tipton County Commissioners unanimously approved rezoning for E-on Climate & Renewables operating center in rural Tipton County.
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Bracing for changes in GED
Trisha Smith dropped out of high school nearly 25 years ago when she got pregnant with her son, and now, even simple multiplication is difficult for her. She enrolled in GED classes two weeks ago through the Literacy Coalition of Howard County so she can make a better life for her and her family.
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Park gets favorable approval
The Howard County Plan Commission has given a favorable recommendation for a rezoning request to open a part on the western edge of the county.
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Kokomo native to showcase artwork
John D. Shearer, photographer and Kokomo native, will display his multi-media exhibit “I’m Too Young For This @#!%” during the month of June at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington. The opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. June 1, and is free and open to the public.
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Haynes factory tour highlights haunted history
In 2001, Pat Shuck felt something strange inside the dilapidated, 100-year old factory building at 1124 S. Union St. – a passing breeze in a windless room.
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