Mayor & Winnie Ballard's Winter Formal Dinner

December 11, 2009

Indianapolis Marriott East 7202 East 21st Street Indianapolis

Registration and private reception 6 pm Dinner 7 pm

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Are you a WWII Veteran? Or the family member of a WWII Veteran? Or a friend of a WWII Veteran?

Then you will want to be at Mayor Ballard's WORLD WAR II VETERANS CEREMONY

As Veterans� Day approaches on November 11th, I am sending this message to you to request that you take a moment to view the video below which offers a moving tribute to America�s Veterans:

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http://www.flusionmusic.com/lambvideo.php

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Mayor Ballard will be participating in the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11.� He would love to have your support walking with the Mayor.� The parade begins at 11:30 am at the intersection of Michigan and Pennsylvania.� We will meet at MCRCC at 11 am and Mayor Ballard campaign t-shirts will be provided.

I will have my trailer in the parade for the Korean War Veterans they are getting on in their years and this is to long of a walk for them so they will ride.

I want to remind everyone that our November club meeting will be Wednesday Nov 11^th at The Club House of MorningStar Golf Course located at 271 S. Mitthoeffer Rd.

The meeting will start at 7:00 P.M. come early and get your self-a soft drink, or beer, or wine to drink.

And don�t forget to bring a friend, we need and want new and active Republicans in our club.

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This date is Veterans Day and I�m sorry I will not be at this meeting Valerie and I will be at a Veterans Day Dinner.

Lastly here is a video clip that will make you smile for sure. This couple went all out for their "first dance" at their wedding.� Very Entertaining!

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President PonyTail Paul

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Walker, Melissa C.

October 21, 2009

Melissa Corrie Rachel Walker 33, of Indianapolis, passed away October 19, 2009. She was born on October 15, 1976 to Michael C. and Ruth Ann (Grever) Walker, Sr., who survive. Melissa was a graduate of Warren Central High School, received a dental certification from Warren Career Center, and was employed by the I.U. Medical Family Center. Melissa was an adoring mother to Michael Maverick, a loving daughter and sister. Our Melissa choose to depart this world her way. For which her loved ones will never understand. With love, faith, and time we will reconcile with reverence and dignity of her way one step at a time. For she is at peace; fly with angels Bug, fly high and free. Survivors: son, Michael Maverick Walker; parents, Ruth Ann (Grever) and Michael C. Walker, Sr.; brother, Michael C. Walker, Jr.; sister, Michele C. (Mike) Byer; nephews, Garrett A. Byer, Mackenzie C. Walker, Benjamin C. Walker; niece, Miranda M. Byer; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. As family angels above, Melissa's maternal grandparents have shepherded her with open arms in to God's magnificence glory: Rachel and Robert Grever and Mildred and Ernest Buckler. Visitation for Melissa will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd at Flanner and Buchanan Washington Park East Community Life Center. Her funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 23rd at the Community Life Center. Interment will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Michael Maverick Walker Educational Fund in care of National City Bank. Online condolences may be left at: www.flannerbuchanan.com

IF YOU OPPOSE THIS INFRINGEMENT UPON THE FREEDOMS YOU DEFENDED ON BEHALF OF OUR COUNTRY AND ITS CITIZENS, PLEASE ATTEND THIS MEETING! OR-CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR ASAP, AND VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION TO THIS MEASURE.

As proponents of this ordinance are using "economic" reasons to bolster their arguments for this total ban, I offered the thoughts below to my fellow City-County Councillors.

There is no evidence, or "facts" to be offered to support the assertion that Marion County, or Indiana's economy, suffered due to a lack of a total smoking ban.� Mickey Maurer(former State Economic Development Director), has inferred that various businesses refused to come to Indiana based on our lack of a total smoking ban.� I asked for these companies to be named and in what year, these site rejections occurred.

The answered received was, that " the issue of our state's health care costs was raised as a concern in confidential negotiations-sometimes formal, sometimes informal, sometimes with individual companies, but often with site-selection consultants representing companies(sometimes without even naming the clients).� Because these prospects often are talking and negotiating with multiple sites at the same time, our economic development representatives assure them that the conversations are confidential".

The answer provided poses difficulties on several levels. Again, it does not offer facts that can be used as evidence to support a claim that a total smoking ban is needed to enhance our economy, or that by not having one, we lost out, economically. First, Mr. Maurer is not stating that these un-named companies cited any of our smoking policies as the "deal breaker" for the companies. Supposedly, the companies were "concerned" about our state's healthcare costs. What kind of concerns did they have?� What other state's were they comparing us to?� Governor Daniels implemented a comprehensive plan to cover the under and uninsured individuals in our state-with an emphasis on children.� Those policies may have increased our state's health care costs. There seems to have been an� assumption made that there was a direct correlation between our state's high health costs and the lack of a total smoking ban. If that is indeed true, what evidence is there to support that correlation?

Without names of companies, specific reasons for rejection, specific dates company site selectors were considering our state for relocation purposes, (all due to the "cloak of confidentiality')we are left without verification of claims of economic injury inflicted upon our state because we don't have a total smoking ban in place.� We are left with hearsay.�

It seems the current ordinance that is in place in Marion County is a win-win for all concerned.� Why is it that all this time, energy, and political capital is being used� to force approximately 1% of the private businesses still allowed to let customers smoke on their premises in Marion County, to change their business policy? Or, put another way, with @99% of private establishments offering a smoke free environment, why do we need a complete, total ban?� Consider that this new ordinance might force those 1% of businesses to close their doors-perhaps leaving banks on the hook for loans, more individuals unemployed, less sales tax revenue collected.� Is this total smoking ban worth it?*(see below for numbers)

It's time to face reality-people do smoke, it's legal to smoke.� Smoking is not permitted in all areas that the public must frequent. It's only permitted in 1% of establishments they may or may not choose to frequent.�

Search out the numerous news stories of the many bars, private clubs etc. around the country which are located in total smoking ban areas.� They are reduced to tactics undertaken during alcohol prohibition times.� There are private, closed back rooms where smoking by members takes place.� Business and club owners and their customers are just waiting for police officers to come in and raid an American Legion hall.�� This ban would make criminals out of otherwise law abiding people.

Some smoking ban proponents have stated that veteran posts have seen an increase in business in areas that have imposed a total smoking ban.� I have not seen evidence for this, only reports of decreases in revenue.� Verification for substantial improvement in sales volume in private veterans clubs is lacking.

As of last winter, approximately 400 establishments in Marion County have exemptions to allow smoking. There area at least 40,000 businesses in Marion County.� Therefore, it is reasonable to say that less than 1% of all businesses in the county currently allow smoking.� Of the 400 bars(only bars who only allow patrons over the age of 18 are even allowed to apply for an exemption), they employ no more than 4000 workers in the county.� So we are talking about an ordinance for no more than 4000 people,, all of which are adults over the age of 18, and in an industry that has a rate of smoking close to 75%.� So, we are going through all of this for roughly 1,000 people who are non-smokers, who freely choose to work at an establishment that allows patrons to smoke.

The Surgeon General's Report: selective science at it again

First off I want to remind everyone that our October club meeting will be Wednesday Oct. 14th at The Club House of MorningStar Golf Course located at 217 S. Mitthoeffer Rd. The meeting will start at 7:00 P.M. come early and get your self-a soft drink, or beer, or wine to drink.We will have Nominations for our 2010 Club Officers at this meeting.

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As you may know we are having an election on Nov. 3rd 2009 to vote on the Wishard Hospital Deal, and I�m not ashamed to tell you I don�t know very much about it. So we are having Deborah Daniels The Chairperson of The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee as our speaker to discuss the Referendum on Wishard Hospital.

Don't be like an Obama voter that votes without knowing what they mean about �CHANGE�.

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And don�t forget to bring a friend, we need and want new and active Republicans in our club. I look forward to seeing you with a friend at our business meeting.

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President PonyTail Paul

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Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show

We will have a booth at the Gun Show from October 23rd-25th. for Mayor Ballard.

�We need people to work in the booth on Friday Oct. 23^rd 2 to 8 PM, Saturday Oct. 24^th 10 to 8 PM and Sunday Oct. 25^th 12 to 6 PM. If you can work a few hours or more any of these times please let me so I can put together a list of workers. Thanks PonyTail

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Paul & Valerie Cauley's 8th Annual Fun Fall Festival

This event is kid friendly..........

Spend the evening with your Republican Friends

Saturday October 24, 2008 Gates open at 5:00 P.M.

At The Cauley Compound 513 S. Mitthoeffer Rd. 46239

DJ starts at 6:00 P.M. Free Parking, Food, Drinks and You can grill your own Hot Dogs over the Bon Fire.

�(We will have Firefighters standing by to watch over you)

We Guarantee you to have fun or..We'll let you work the polls

All this fun, food & fellowship for only $10.00 a person

There will be a Karaoke Machine�Come and be ready to sing.

Be there or we will talk about YOU!

*PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR*

Pay at the door but please RSVP to Valerie @ 353-1227 or

E-Mail Paul� ponytailpaul@...

We will need to know how much stuff to have on hand.

Processes benefit the Warren GOP Club.

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Community Life Center is doing it again.

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I sure hope you can attend this�

United Service Organization (USO)

Ladies & Gentlemen;

As some of you probably know, the USO of Indiana is the primary bridge between the people of Indiana and America�s Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide Morale, Welfare and Recreation-Type Services to our men and women in uniform. The USO of Indiana is a private, non-profit corporation made up of dedicated volunteers. We receive no funding from Government entities or the National USO Organization, for our State-Wide operations. We depend solely on the generous contributions from Patriotic Indiana Citizens and Corporations.

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What many of you probably do not know:� In 2009 the USO of Indiana will serve approximately 125,000 troops.� (Designation of Camp Atterbury as one of the country's three mobilization training centers and the opening of the Muscatatuck UrbanTraining Center really jacked up numbers needing USO support.)� The USO is appealing to Central Indiana citizens and corporations to become more involved with supporting our efforts. Over 80% of our support has come from outside of Central Indiana in 2009. We have determined that we have not done a good job at telling our story. We invite you to join us at a Wine and Cheese Reception and allow us the opportunity to tell our story. Your invitation is included in this email.

And yes, it is OK if you bring your checkbook.� Far better though, if you have a personal connections with an area business executives, bring them instead.� If you do have guests in mind, please let me know who they are so we can be assured of adequate supplies

Larry Muncie, our state President, asks that I provide you with the below invitation. �Our troops depend on the USO; the USO depends on YOU!� I hope to see you October 22, 2009. .(see attached flyer).

Respectfully,

Bill Sweeney

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Guys if you have a hour of your time your willing to give here is the link to the video of the City of Indianapolis National POW-MIA Day Recognition Ceremony.

This was the second time I was asked to be the MC for this event. What a Great Honor it is for me to do this. Even though there were some minor errors they have asked me to do it again next year.

PonyTail

http://indianapolis.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=51&clip_id=3187

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DO NOT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO CAST YOUR VOTE:

Finally, a chance to vote on President Obama's performance on this Economy-AT&T/Yahoo Poll...� This totally unbiased poll asks but one question.� The question is stated very simply... and, to the point.� No tricks.� No hidden messages. No nothing. JUST A SINGLE, SIMPLE QUESTION.� I'm glad that I've been asked to give my opinion to such a poll. �I don't know why this hasn't been done before..

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I'm impressed with the fact that the question is NOT "phrased" in a way that it can be interpreted later.... to fit someone else's desired answer.�

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DO YOU KNOW THE FRONT FROM THE BACK OF A TREE?

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A REDNECK FROM ALABAMA DECIDES TO TRAVEL ACROSS THE NORTH TO WISCONSIN TO SEE GOD'S COUNTRY. WHEN HE GETS TO EAGLE RIVER , HE LIKES THE PLACE SO MUCH THAT HE DECIDES TO STAY. BUT FIRST HE MUST FIND A JOB!!!!

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HE WALKS INTO THE INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY OFFICE AND FILLS OUT AN APPLICATION AS AN EXPERIENCED LOG INSPECTOR. IT'S HIS LUCKY DAY!!! THEY JUST HAPPEN TO BE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE, BUT FIRST, THE LOG FOREMAN TAKES HIM FOR A RIDE INTO THE FOREST IN THE COMPANY PICKUP TRUCK TO SEE HOW MUCH HE KNOWS.

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THE FOREMAN STOPS THE TRUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POINTS AT A TREE "SEE THAT TREE OVER THERE? I WANT YOU TO TELL ME WHAT SPECIES IT IS AND HOW MANY BOARD FEET OF LUMBER IT CONTAINS."

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THE REDNECK PROMPTLY ANSWERS, "THAT THAR'S A WHITEPINE, 383 BOARD FEET OF LUMBER IN 'ER."

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THE FOREMAN IS IMPRESSED!!! HE PUTS THE TRUCK IN MOTION AND STOPS ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. HE POINTS AT ANOTHER TREE THROUGH THE PASSENGER WINDOW AND ASKS THE SAME QUESTION. THIS TIME, IT'S A BIGGER TREE OF A DIFFERENT CLASS.

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"THAT'S A LOBLOLLY PINE AND SHE'S GOT ABOUT 456 CLEAR BOARD FEET."

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THE FOREMAN IS REALLY IMPRESSED WITH THE GOOD OL' BOY, HE HAS BEEN QUICK AND GOT THE ANSWERS RIGHT WITHOUT USING A CALCULATOR!!!!

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ONE MORE TEST. THEY DRIVE A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE FOREMAN STOPS AGAIN... THIS TIME, HE POINTS ACROSS THE ROAD THROUGH HIS DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND SAYS, "AND WHAT ABOUT THAT ONE?"

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BEFORE THE FOREMAN FINISHES POINTING, THE REDNECK SAYS, "WHITE OAK, 242 BOARD FEET AT BEST."

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THE FOREMAN SPINS THE TRUCK AROUND AND HEADS BACK TO THE OFFICE A LITTLE TICKED OFF BECAUSE HE THINKS THE RED NECK IS SMARTER THAN HE IS. AS THEY NEAR THE OFFICE, ANOTHER FOREMAN STOPS THE TRUCK AND ASKS BUBBA TO STEP OUTSIDE.

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HE HANDS HIM A PIECE OF CHALK AND TELLS HIM, "SEE THAT TREE OVER THERE?" "I WANT YOU TO MARK AN X ON THE FRONT OF THAT TREE!!"

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THE FOREMAN THINKS TO HIMSELF, "IDIOT, HOW WOULD HE KNOW WHICH IS THE FRONT OF THE TREE?"

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WHEN BUBBA REACHES THE TREE, HE GOES AROUND IT IN A CIRCLE WHILE LOOKING AT THE GROUND. HE THEN REACHES UP AND PLACES A WHITE X ON THE TRUNK.

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HE WALKS BACK TO THE FOREMAN AND HANDS HIM THE CHALK. "THAT THAR'S THE FRONT," THE REDNECK SAYS.

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THE FOREMAN LAUGHS TO HIMSELF AND ASKS SARCASTICALLY,

"HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT'S THE FRONT OF THE TREE?"

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THE GOOD OL' BOY LOOKS DOWN AT HIS FEET, WHILE RUBBING THE TOE OF HIS LEFT BOOT CLEANING IT IN THE GRAVEL AND REPLIES, "CUZ SOMEBODY TOOK A DUMP BEHIND IT!"

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HE GOT THE JOB.

Hello everybody here are some up coming events you should know about.

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The City of Indianapolis will hold their event on the North Steps of The Indiana War Memorial at exactly Noon. The guest speaker is our very own Mayor Greg Ballard

Well Kids this Saturday is going to be a very busy day the event is the Beech Grove Festival Parade.

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Please join us in walking and or riding for Mayor Ballard at the Beech Grove Parade this Saturday, September 19. We will meet at 17th and Main Street at 11:30� the� parade starts at 12:00 PM

We will have a 23' Ft. Long Trailer / Float to ride on this time, we will decorate it up with signs and banners. �

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Please wear your red Ballard t-shirts. If you do not have one, please email Jennifer Pearsey at jpearsey@...�with your sizes.

We hope to have an even better turn out for this Parade then we did for the Miracle Mile Parade a couple of weeks ago, so do your best to make it to this one. I promise you won't find a better bunch of people to hang out with.

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