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January 2, 2023

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Dear President Trump, Vice President Vance, Governor Braun, Micha Beckwith, AG Tod Rokita, Senator Jim Banks, Senator Todd Rokita, Representatives of Indiana:

We insist that you open an investigation and finish the audit concerning the transactions of The Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s involvement with LaPorte Indiana shell companies to transfer money overseas into a Cayman Island account only to DISAPPEAR.


We insist that you open an investigation and finish the audit concerning the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s involvement with Medicare-Medicaid-Medical Malpractice laws with Central Indiana Corporate Partnership’s Board of Directors and Initiates are predominately involved with Hoosier Health including Eli Lilly, Community Health Network, and Indiana University Health- an organization under severe scrutiny.


We insist that you open an investigation into Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s involvement with BESS centers across Indiana, Solar/Wind Fields built with Tax dollars to Supply the Data centers across Indiana that appear to be tied to the World Economic Forum and LEAP project in Boone County Indiana where the State of Indiana through IEDC is financing businesses – spending public funds for a private benefit- and building infrastructure that damages the environment, depletes water supplies, and exposes citizens to toxins WITH THEIR OWN MONEY.


We insist that you open an investigation into the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s involvement with the Indiana Association of Regional Councils where Hoosier Funds are distributed to fund organizations involved with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation including Purdue University, Notre Dame, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District- South Shore, Northern Indiana Regional Planning Commission-its former President Thomas P Dermody who is mayor of LaPorte Indiana-(location of a $500M nonprofit with an IEDC officer Leigh Morris involved) with his Right hand man Bert Cook Executive Director of the Local Economic Development organizations who checked into the location of where Shell Companies are located that transfer money to the Cayman Islands and involved in Kickbacks through election campaigns.


We insist that you open an investigation into the artificial inflation of electricity due to the Non-Profit Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator (MISO) with $3.5 Billion in assets submitting a Tariff request to install the “Reliability Curve” that resulted in a rise in cost from $30 in 2024 to $666.50 in 2025 downgrading Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind) as nearly worthless, MISO’s activity within the Indiana Economic Development Initiatives including JOHN BEAR’s seat on the Energy Systems Network: Mission- Increase Renewable Energy such as solar/wind , and MISO members’ involvement with Data Center owners including NIPSCO-GenCo, Duke Energy, META-Google-Amazon to increase electricity use to benefit MISO and its members through Indiana Economic Development Corp Funds- HOOSIER MONEY- worldwide.


A VERY Concerned Citizen,

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“How a buzzword became the ultimate greenwashing tool”

by Kimberly Mann

A word that carries moral weight- a perfect term for people who use language for power.  Industrial manufacturers invoke it to cover their environmental pollution, politicians use it to boost their ego and harvest votes, writers use it convince readers they are concerned about the environment, and citizens repeat it to feel part of the “in crowd”.

Phrases such as “to power a sustainable future”, “creating a sustainable world”, “to generate a sustainable future” lead the public to believe through the use of this one word that the manufacturers involved in the ongoing “sustainable” revolution are part of the solution, not the problem.

Many manufacturing sectors are part of the Sustainable “problem.” Solar Power.  Data Centers. Wind Power. Battery Centers. Aluminum Bauxite Mining. Electric Cars. The list goes on and on.  Many of these are relatively new manufacturing systems that received billions in tax dollars through the Infrastructure Act and billions more through the Economic Development Administration found to be “unethical” in many states, including Indiana.

Sustainable-Renewable-Tranparent are known to be associated with politically active investment companies who use their monetary power to promote and support “Sustainable” energy, also known as Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives including Solar and Wind. Financial giants like Blackrock who are known to be politically active through ESG investments are currently experiencing scrutiny by Attorney General Offices in multiple states. 

Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General, in conjunction with 10 other states filed a lawsuit in Texas against State Street, Vanguard, and Blackrock for allegedly conspiring to manipulate energy markets, especially the coal market in Indiana.

Northern Indiana was especially hard hit when the Northern Indiana Power and Service Company (NIPSCO- a NiSource company) received a rate increase of 16.75% in 2025. Among the reasons cited: its transition away from coal.

BlackRock’s total holdings in NiSource rose to approximately 47.3 million shares in August 2024 just prior to NIPSCO rate hike request.

Meanwhile, Doral Renewables – one of the largest and newest Solar fields in Indiana- received millions of dollars in Economic Development approved by the former Indiana Gov. Holcomb who now sits on Doral’s board of directors. Doral also secured more than $1.5 Billion in financing for the Indiana solar projects partially funded by Truist Bank– partially owned by BlackRock.

Sustainable, renewable, transparent, are all buzzwords that lobbying organizations use to sway an elected official’s vote.  Lobbyist hired by ESG investors like Blackrock to check for weaknesses in local ordinances.  A shell company then buys the land and completes construction to prevent anyone from knowing a “sustainable” company is the purchaser with intent to use the land in an environmentally unsound Industrial business.

Construction movement is often the first sign that draws the attention of local residents.  A little remedial investigative work brings to light who and what is moving in next door.  Neighbors exchange information and present a case against these “sustainable” organizations to their local elected officials – but by the, the deals are often done.

Residents of small towns and cities are often caught off-guard like in Port Washington Wisconsin, Evansville Indiana, and Michigan City Indiana and claim they are blindsided by industrial land deals arranged by Phoenix investors.  Critics allege that local officials, including economic development boards such as the Michigan City Economic Development Corporation sold land to Phoenix with little public notice or transparency.

Citizens are unprepared to deal with environmentally damaging organizations that strip farmland, destroy wetlands, requires excessive use of local resources such as water that may deplete local groundwater aquifers around the Great Lakes, and/or pollute the air with Particulate Matter 2.5 that is associated with a high cancer risk.

There is nothing sustainable about removing farmland from production.  Nothing renewable about a destroyed wetland.  Nothing transparent about the hidden cost to human and ecological life.

When ordinances are drawn up to limit size, guaranteeing nearby property values, and draw a boundary for wetlands,  the Corporate “Sustainable” lawyers go into overdrive looking for fail safes in law that will protect their assumed right to plunder an unsuspecting community with environmental hazards.  They file law suits – such as Indiana court case 46D02-2509-PL-02573– or pressure local officials through lobbying. 

The result is often a clash between the politically corrupt and the politically moral.

The politically corrupt: The art of deception has not been lost- it has evolved.  The flimflam man of old no longer dressed in flannel shirts and coveralls.  He puts on a suit and tie and calls himself a friend of the people while funneling taxpayer money into “sustainable” industries that produce jobs paying less than the cost to create them.

The Politically Moral: Those who dare to challenge “sustainable manufacturers” risk their livelihood through politically tainted local media sources, dragging their names through the mud by exposing the last candy bar they stole to remove their vote from the political roll call in an effort to make “sustainable” look justifiable.

Local representatives often face a choice: career destruction or financial compromise.  Meanwhile, national leaders hear mainly from lobbyists posing as environmental advocates hired by corporations like BlackRock.

Ultimately, the public bears responsibility for allowing unsavory transfers of money and under the table deals.

Let’s define Sustainable in real terms:

The word that means “I’m political.”  “I’m being paid millions – sometimes billions – of your tax dollars to build a business that forces you to purchase my product, whether solar, wind, or another form of energy.  I can set prices legally through friendly regulators, and receive taxpayer compensation through local, state, and Federal economic development programs.  The infrastructure serving my business- roads, power lines, water- is paid for by you”


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BERJAYA


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About the Author:

Kimberly Mann entered into journalism through involvement with the Lois Lerner IRS scandal, the famous legal battles of HSUS and Feld, and the nonprofit AKC entanglement with politics and genetic research of the Dalmatian.

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Good morning! Thank a Veteran today!~ Kimberly@ The Rooster Crows 🐓

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Good morning!~ Kimberly@ The Rooster Crows 🐓

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High Land Value, High Water, and The State’s Investment

October 22, 2024

By Kimberly Mann

Investment in our country always sounds like an excellent idea and opportunity for growth but pitfalls may include higher property taxes due to large acreage bought at higher than normal prices, higher water bills, and very little if any benefit due to expenditure-return ratio.

Indiana has spent more than $1 billion Tax Dollar in just 2024 s on the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), a quasi-public agency, while unemployment numbers continue to rise.  That large amount of money is often spent on large land grabs like the deal in Boone County where thousands of acres were bought at high prices and deals for piping in water leave citizens in other counties concerned about their water supply.

The IEDC deal in Lebanon for Eli Lily required annexation of 5000 acres that was bought by IEDC which forced neighboring land owning citizens to file lawsuits.  

On the positive side, one might take relief in knowing jobs are being created, that progress is forthcoming, and something is being done concerning unemployment in Indiana.

On the other hand, the amount of tax monies expended for land purchases, water piping, and other infrastructure may not equal and many times falls below the expected return according to State Affairs .

A new piece of legislation was passed this year that prevents IEDC from secretively purchasing 100 acres or more in any jurisdiction without first informing the local government. Indiana Senate Bill 295 may be found here

These types transactions are happening all over the country under the Economic Development Administration that directly compete with independent business owners who must finance their own business without tax incentives by the US Economic Development Administration.

 

BERJAYA

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Good morning!~ Kimberly@ The Rooster Crows 🐓

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October 13 2024

The Rooster Crows

Lots of events coming up for the Holidays.  Halloween is a fun time of year to visit with friends, family and neighbors while scoring some candy! Event Name, followed by their event banner and lastly their Facebook Event Page.

Friendship Botanical Gardens

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/tigrDtBNFooyors9/?mibextid=oFDknk


Trunk or Treat

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https://facebook.com/events/s/trunk-or-treat/1561767028109868/


The Y Michigan City

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https://facebook.com/events/s/michigan-city-elston-branch-tr/847884840806499/

Hocus Pocus Trivia

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https://facebook.com/events/s/michigan-city-elston-branch-tr/847884840806499/

Westville Cruise in

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https://facebook.com/events/s/trunk-or-treat/3800587840260643/


TradeMark Ink

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https://facebook.com/events/s/trademark-ink-trunk-or-treat/8170522456399565/


Haunted Attraction

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https://facebook.com/events/s/haunted-attraction/1502509240414480/


Boo at the Zoo

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https://facebook.com/events/s/boo-at-the-zoo/928554492221252/

Chellburg Farm Hike

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https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-colors-hike-chellberg-far/1463420464373872/

Blooms Greenhouse

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https://facebook.com/events/s/kids-trick-o-treat-scavenger-h/2212061862481558/

Boo at the Barn

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https://facebook.com/events/s/boo-at-the-barn-/1643560786427540/

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August 26, 2024
by Kimberly Mann


The entrance to Union Mills park displays loyalty to country and the interior of the park shows how much fun it is to reside nestled beneath the trees with games for the kids, little shops full of homemade items, and oftentimes a local band will play for those who care to “indulge” at the favorite watering hole, “Les & Pearls”.

Union Mills represents how Midwest towns originated with a few farmhouses, a local mercantile, and a post office if you were lucky. It’s cute, quaint, and most definitely built with hard work and heartfelt love.


As you drive around the outskirts, no more than a mile from town, you’ll find the true people and story of the community. This town was built on farms, both dirt and animal, complete with a grain mill where the trains still stop for payload. Farming is a rewarding profession, both financially and emotionally.

The funny thing about today’s idea of a farmer is the fact that people treat them as if they are ignorant to the ways of the world because many do not go to college or the local trade school. Farmers start their educational training as early as they can walk, learn skills for survival, and enjoy knowledge that has been handed down for centuries. Their life skills almost always outperform those trained through the Educational system in the United States. Farmers are some of the happiest, family-loving people on the planet because they work together as relatives and community to take care of those they love, teamwork.


Union Mills and farming folk, enjoy the beautiful views. Take care and happy farming!

BERJAYA

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June 11 2024

By Kimberly Mann

Like the turning of a clock, seasons pass and change our scenery from green, to brown, to white, to wet, to dry, almost overnight.  Each change brings the exclamation “It went so fast” when that season was your favorite.

Each of us likes a slightly different temperature to fall upon our skin that gives us pleasure simply by enjoying the weather. Here in the Midwest States of the North American Continent Spring brings with it a smile from ear to ear.

Spring here in Northern Indiana displays each and every season within a 3 month period.  One day it’ll rain, the next will be snow, and its not unheard of to experience 70 degrees one day with the next in the 20s.

What is your favorite season of year? Why?

Spring, simply unpredictable.

BERJAYA

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April 8 2024

By PK Morgan

Its an eclipse. The moon passes in front of the sun for a brief period of time. And so, we need a state of emergency.


Seriously! Several states, including our home state of Indiana has filed a State of Emergency for the phenomenon called the eclipse.


According to the Executive order by Indiana Governor, the event will cause stress on the state’s first responders, transportation, and public safety due to a influx of visitors.


Okay then. How many visitors? Who knows. When will they arrive? Who knows.


Who knows that State of Emergency grants certain powers to Elected officials including but not limited to granting no bid contracts to whomever they want, bypassing councils and commissioners to hire relatives at “emergency” rates.


The last total solar eclipse was August of 2017 and yes, this eclipse does cross Indiana but according to NASA:


“The path of totality – where viewers can see the Moon totally block the Sun, revealing the star’s outer atmosphere, called the corona – is much wider during the upcoming total solar eclipse than it was during the eclipse in 2017” 1


“The 2024 eclipse path will also pass over more cities and densely populated areas than the 2017 path did. This will make it easier for more people to see totality.” NASA reports.

Yes, the moon has always been blamed for strange behavior.  We just didn’t know how strange and costly the behavior could be.

BERJAYA


References:

  1. https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/how-is-the-2024-total-solar-eclipse-different-than-the-2017-eclipse/

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