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USI’S Gatling Recognized as “Top 20 Women in Business”

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Randa Gatling ’99 has been selected as one of the “Top 20 Women in Business” Class of 2021, which is presented by the Junior League of Evansville and sponsored by News 4 U and Legence Bank.

Nominees for this honor were selected from a large pool and must be 18 years old or over and live or work in Warrick, Gibson, Vanderburgh, Posey, Pike, Dubois, Spencer, Union, Webster, McLean or Davies counties. The nominees were then rated based on the following criteria: Demonstration of volunteerism in the community, innovation in her profession, mentors others within her profession and contributes to her business community.

Gatling was selected based on those qualities as she has been an “innovative servant leader and makes the Tri-State area a better community.”

“Randa is very deserving of this honor,” USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall said. “She cares deeply about this community, our wonderful institution and treats people of all different backgrounds the same way, with compassion. I am happy to be associated with her and am excited that she is receiving this recognition.”

USI Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Stein said “words can’t describe how proud we are of her and just how deserving she is of this award. She has been a true leader on our campus and in the Evansville community for years and has poured her heart and soul into USI, USI Women’s Basketball and into her hometown of Evansville, Indiana!

“When Randa was a player, she was always first in line to volunteer on campus and in the community,” Stein continued. “She has carried that over into her professional life and has made sure that our team is always first in line to help others whenever possible. She has spent the last 22 years helping prepare all of our young women to succeed in whatever path they choose after USI.”

One of the top assistant coaches in Division II and the longest tenured assistant women’s basketball coach in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, Gatling is entering her 23rd season on the Screaming Eagles’ sideline.

Her work on the bench during the previous 22 seasons has paid off in the form of seven NCAA II Tournament appearances along with a regional championship, a GLVC regular-season championship and two GLVC Tournament titles. Gatling also has had a hand in the recruitment and development of three All-Americans, an Academic All-American, seven All-Region honorees and 25 All-GLVC performers.

Gatling has been a major part of USI’s success throughout the years, both as a player and as a coach. She has been a part of 488 victories, 388 as a coach and 100 as a player. In addition, Gatling has been a part of 11 NCAA II Tournament teams, two NCAA II Elite Eight squads, and five GLVC championship teams.

During her playing days at USI, Gatling was a member of the 1997 NCAA Division II national finalist team, which was inducted into the USI Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012. Her play helped the Eagles to NCAA II Tournament appearances in 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 as well as GLVC championships in 1995, 1997, and 1998. She was the team captain in 1997-98.

The Eagles were a dominating 100-16 (.862), including an amazing 67-9 (.881) in the GLVC, during Gatling’s four years in an Eagle uniform.

Gatling will be honored by the Junior League of Evansville during the Women’s Conference’s Luncheon November 4 at the Old National Event Plaza.

Yesteryear: The D-Patrick Legacy Reaches All The Way Back To 1934

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The D-Patrick legacy reaches all the way back to 1934 when Joseph E. O’Daniel partnered with George Ranes Sr. to form O’Daniel-Ranes Oldsmobile in downtown Evansville, Indiana. With the expansion in mind, the O’Daniel family grew its business within Evansville, and to other cities such as Omaha, NE, Louisville, KY, Bloomington, IN, and Fort Wayne, IN.  Dealerships in both Fort Wayne and Omaha are still owned and operated by members of the O’Daniel family.

In 1964, Joe O’Daniel’s son, D. Patrick O’Daniel, joined the family business at the Key Ford dealership in downtown Evansville. He began his career as the company’s Chief Accountant and was later promoted to General Manager of the Ford Dealership, before purchasing his own dealership in 1971.
The new company, called D-Patrick, Inc., sold and serviced Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz vehicles on Green River Road on Evansville’s east side. D. Patrick later purchased Key Ford Honda, moving it to Green River Road before adding BMW, Porsche, and Audi to the Green River Road location. D-Patrick eventually purchased O’Daniel-Ranes Oldsmobile Nissan. The Nissan dealership was moved to the Green River Road location. General Motors later discontinued the Oldsmobile brand.
In 1987, D. Patrick’s son, Mike O’Daniel, joined D-Patrick. Two years later, D. Patrick’s son-in-law, Ray Farabaugh, joined D-Patrick. In 1998, after completing the NADA dealer candidate program and filling multiple management roles within the dealership, Mike O’Daniel and Ray Farabaugh purchased D-Patrick, Inc.
D-Patrick has since added the Lincoln franchise to the downtown Ford dealership and moved the Honda dealership to the Division Street Auto Plaza. The Ford dealership in Boonville was also purchased as well as the expansion of the D-Patrick Body Shop and Glass business to be one of the largest in the Evansville Area. In 2014 D-Patrick Nissan moved from its’ Green River Road home of 20 years to a brand new completely green-built facility with over 400 vehicles and 16 state of the art service bays.
D-Patrick, Inc. employs the finest dealership staff, offers the best service and sales experience, maintains the greatest selection of new and used vehicles, and offers the best deals in the tri-state area. The D-Patrick service, body, and glass shops offer the highest quality repairs available anywhere. We provide our factory-trained master technicians with the latest technology and diagnostic equipment to ensure your vehicle is completed in a timely manner and repaired correctly…the first time.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Manual Machinist (2nd Shift)
Motion Industries – Poway, CA
Normal hours are 8am – 4:30pm, with a ½ hour lunch, but candidate must be flexible when needed for extended hours/overtime. Good finger and hand dexterity.
Aug 27
On-Site Support Specialist
Motion Industries – Boaz, AL
On-Site Support Specialist work on-site at customers’ locations providing the highest levels of customer care in the industry. High School Diploma or GED.
Aug 24
Customer Service Rep II
Motion Industries – Owensboro, KY
Under general supervision, the Customer Service Representative II ensures customer expectations are accurately determined and are fully met.
Aug 24
Corporate Services Support
Motion Industries – Irondale, AL
They help to meet and exceed customers’ expectations and strengthen customer relationships. Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package that includes…
Aug 27
Field Service Technician
Motion Industries – Miami, FL
Under general supervision, the Field Service Technician performs moderately complex customer support activities for equipment and systems products such as…
Aug 25
Fulfillment Center Manager
Motion Industries – Lakeland, FL
The Fulfillment Center Manager is responsible for the operational management of a Fulfillment Center. This position develops procedures to ensure maximum…
Aug 24
Customer Service Representative (Inside Sales)
Motion Industries – Odessa, TX
Our Customer Service Representatives (Inside Sales) professionally represent the Company to our customers with the knowledge and skills to provide them the…
Aug 27
CNC, 3 axis Table Operator
Motion Industries – Poway, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity responsible for CNC operations of a 3 axis CNC Table to cut various panels and materials using detailed CAD drawings as…
Aug 26
On-Site Warehouse
Motion Industries – Bradenton, FL
Under close supervision, performs all shipping and receiving activity for the location; primary contribution is ensuring the customer receives the correct items…
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Warehouse Associate
Motion Industries – Anchorage, AK
At Motion Industries, our Warehouse personnel provide the highest levels of customer service by performing all shipping and receiving activity for the Branch…
Aug 25
Inventory Coordinator – FT Day – Kokomo
Ascension – Kokomo, IN
1ST SHIFT – 7:30AM – 4:00PM – OCCASIONAL SATURDAY. Ensure the Operating Rooms & Procedure Rooms are fully stocked for Clinicians. Be punctual and on time.
Aug 24
Call Center Supervisor
Ascension – Jacksonville, FL
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care. Long term / Short Term disability.
Aug 26
Health Screener
Ascension – Waco, TX
Ideal candidate must have great customer service skills. Perform initial screening/assessment of staff, patients and guests in an effort to prevent infection…
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Associate Actuary – Specialist
Ascension – Remote
Responsible for analysis of data for the development of reports and strategic recommendations. Perform data analysis and synthesize results.
Easily apply
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Patient Monitor
Ascension – Austin, TX
Hours- Full Time Rotating Schedule. 12 hour shifts rotating days Sunday thru Saturday. Rotating holidays and on call shifts.
Aug 26
Inventory Clerk
Ascension – Round Rock, TX
Join our Materials Management Team as a full-time Inventory Clerk. Monitor, order, stock, and transport supplies and/or equipment for the organization.
Aug 25
Asst-Office Operations
Ascension – Anderson, IN
No nights, no weekends, no major holidays, great benefits! Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Plans. Greet patients and visitors, check patients in and out, and…
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Data Abstractor- Stroke
Ascension – Indianapolis, IN
Navion Healthcare Solutions, a division of Ascension Health, is a leading provider of healthcare data management solutions supporting improving patient outcomes…
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Rep-Patient Access
Ascension – Indianapolis, IN
8hr shift within operating hours of 7am-7pm. This is a remote position! Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program. Long term / Short Term disability.
Aug 25
Product Dir
Ascension – Austin, TX
Lead the creation, development, socialization, acceptance, and implementation of broadly impactful product and service strategies consistent with the vision of…
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 4,822 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 863,299 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s dashboard.

To date, 14,078 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, which includes 29 newly reported deaths that occurred between Aug. 19 and Aug. 31. Another 442 probable deaths have been reported to date based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record.

A total of 3,932,278 unique individuals have been tested in Indiana, up from 3,920,087 on Tuesday. A total of 12,336,129 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the state Department of Health since Feb. 26, 2020.

To find testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link. Clinics are being added regularly around the state.

Hoosiers age 12 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine; individuals younger than age 18 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only. To find a vaccination clinic near you, visit https://ourshot.in.gov or call 211 if you do not have access to a computer or require assistance. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted at most sites.

New COVID-19 Guidelines Will Attempt To Slow Delta’s Surge

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New COVID-19 Guidelines Will Attempt To Slow Delta’s Surge

By Claire Castillo

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana hospitals are becoming increasingly overwhelmed by the surge of COVID-19 delta variant cases, moving the governor to release a new set of guidelines Wednesday.

As of Sept. 1, there were 4,735 new COVID-19 cases in the state, a daily average of 4,192. Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1, there were more than 22,000 hospitalizations and 1,311 ICU admissions due to the virus.

In this photo from last year, Gov. Eric Holcomb urges Hoosiers to mask up to avoid spreading COVID-19. This week he said he will not call for another statewide mask mandate. TheStatehouseFile.com.

According to The New York Times COVID-19 map, there have been 101,343 hospitalizations around the United States in the month of August alone. This is also the first time since January that hospitalizations have reached over 100,000 COVID-19 patients.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Executive Order 21-24 Wednesday, just days after extending his state of emergency order to Sept. 30, hoping new guidelines on combating the spread of the delta variant will help lower hospitalizations. The guidelines include the following provisions:

  • Health-care providers will decide based on hospitalization and staffing levels at their facilities whether to delay non-emergency procedures.
  • Hospitals must report any information about diversion, which is when hospitals reroute patients to other facilities due to overcrowding or understaffing, to the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) to help with monitoring resources and capacity across the state.

For its part, IDOH will adjust some of its procedures:

  • It will extend prior authorizations for non-emergency procedures that are postponed due to COVID-19 or related staffing issues.
  • It will direct insurers to enable hospitals to expedite the process of transporting patients out of hospital care to the next appropriate setting.
  • It will issue a “COVID-19 control measure.” This measure will allow schools and daycares to modify their quarantine protocols if they meet certain criteria. For example, schools and daycares mandating face coverings will not be required to quarantine students, teachers and other staff members who are in close contact with a positive case.

According to WFYI, between July and August, the number of children under 18 in Indiana testing positive for COVID-19 rose over 600%.

Holcomb’s executive order will expire Sept. 30. At a press conference this week addressing the Afghan refugees coming to Camp Atterbury, Holcomb was pressed by reporters about whether he would call for another mask mandate; his answer was no. He again urged all Indiana residents to be vaccinated as the most important step toward ending the pandemic.

State Democrats have been calling for more regular COVID-19 updates from the governor.

“Democrats are asking Hoosiers to take action and demand Holcomb hold a much-needed press briefing because it’s become very clear their governor is failing to provide the solutions needed to solve the most pressing problem facing Indiana and its families: COVID-19,” said Drew Anderson, spokesman for the Indiana Democratic Party, in a statement.

FOOTNOTE:  Claire Castillo is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention If You Have Signs Of COVID-19 Virus

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Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

LINK OF THE SEPTEMBER 2021 PRINTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER NEWSPAPER

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LINK OF THE SEPTEMBER 2021 PRINTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER NEWSPAPER

City-County Observer September Master High-Res

YOU ALSO CAN PICK UP A FREE PRINTED COPY OF THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 

  1. All the area Casey’s Convenience stores.
  2. IGA Convenience Marts are located at Crossroads and East Lloyd and Heckel Road.
  3. Bargetown Market-4th and Main (Downtown).
  4. All Of The Pet Food stores in Evansville/Vanderburgh County.
  5. Evansville/Vanderburgh County Civic Center.
  6.  All the libraries are located in Evansville/Vanderburgh County.
  7. Ivy Tech Community College.
  8. BALLY’S (Formerly Tropicana) Hotel.
  9. Hilton Gardens.
  10. Quality Inn.
  11. Home Two Hotel.
  12. Fairfield Inn.
  13. Residence Inn-Marriott.
  14. Courtyard Marriott.
  15. Comfort Inn.
  16. Hampton Inn.
  17. Extended Stay.
  18. Drury Inn.
  19. County Inn And Suites.
  20. MERRY-GO-AROUND Restaurant.

FOOTNOTE: We be announcing additional newspaper outlets in the near future.

 

 

 

UE School of Education Reaches $1 Million in Grants Since 2017

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UE School of Education Reaches $1 Million in Grants Since 2017

September 6, 2021

The University of Evansville (UE) School of Education was recently awarded a $110,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE). This is the third STEM grant the School of Education has received from the CHE. With these funds, UE has now received over $1 million in grants for the School of Education since 2017.

The recent $110,000 grant will be used to fund full-tuition scholarships for students in the Transition to Teaching program who are entering STEM fields, such as math, science, and computer science. Transition to Teaching is an accelerated, 17-credit education program that prepares students to pursue licensure in teaching. During their time in the program, students will receive teaching placements in local schools and are paired with a mentor teacher and University supervisor for constant support.

The grant will also provide STEM professional development opportunities for current students in elementary and secondary education majors, as well as UE alums and teachers within the region. Additionally, a mentoring program for graduates teaching in STEM fields will be continued and funded.

The School of Education will continue to implement a Project Lead the Way program for undergraduate elementary education majors. Project Lead the Way is an American organization that develops and provides STEM curricula to create engaging classroom environments. Through this program, students will be equipped with the knowledge, training, and support to incorporate these in-demand skills into their future classrooms.

“We are thrilled that this grant will bring even more STEM training and opportunities to our students,” said Sharon Gieselmann, PhD, who serves as chair for the UE School of Education. “The teaching shortage in these fields continues to rise as the demand for these skills continues to grow. This grant is going to have a dual purpose. It will equip our students for teaching STEM in the classroom, but it will also give K-12 students a greater understanding of these areas as they think about their own future aspirations.”

In addition to the three STEM grants from the CHE, the School of Education also received a $735,000 grant in 2020 from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. The initiative of this grant was to improve distance learning techniques in the classroom. Since receiving the funds, the School of Education has been offering a free community tutoring program as well as professional development opportunities for current students and local teachers to improve student outcomes.