Home Blog Page 2214

COMMENTARY: The Search For Truth And Wisdom Is Not An Overnight Process

0

The Search For Truth And Wisdom Is Not An Overnight Process

By A Marie Williams, Ph.D.

As a lifelong educator, I have truly enjoyed the explosion of information and access to it through many channels.  This was especially exciting for me when I retired two years ago.  I have more time to read, more time to watch the news, more time to pray, and more time to engage in conversations with friends and family.

Recently, however, I am struggling to keep the joy in all of this.  News reports, social media, and many conversations overwhelm and frustrate me, mainly because they are so full of brief and shallow clips of information and everyone seems to be an “expert” on every topic.  I have tried to allow my passion for specific issues to drive my studies.  Most often, this just leads to more questions and a greater thirst for knowledge. This I enjoy, but I am really tired of the “experts.”

One of my serious concerns for our country is the great number of “experts” who have evolved and taken the stage on every topic from the elections, COVID 19, Afghanistan, to climate change and anything else that pops up.  Along with their “expertise” is an attitude that they deserve to know everything that is going on in the world at any moment.  And, of course, the news reporters, journalists, and social media users only make this worse.  My utmost concern is our national security.  I really don’t want to know what is behind our national intelligence services.  If I know, then for sure our enemies have that information. Do we really want that? Common sense about this seems to be rare.

Just a few days ago, I turned on the news, and one of my (formerly) favorite reporters was screaming protests and accusations about people being told to move away from airport entrances due to terrorist threats.  Just how did he know what was the best course of action? What happened to news reporters who just reported the facts?  There is no acknowledgment that others just might know more than he does, and maybe that is ok. Maybe that is even best.

I believe we all need to do a lot more listening than speaking – especially before we express our opinions, – and even before asking questions.  And how about refraining from judgment?  Or at least reserving judgment?

The search for truth and wisdom is not an overnight process.  We have a long way to be “united” in these States if we ever want peace in a country that values and practices democracy, let alone peace in the world. These beginning steps of listening, changing our expectations, and refraining from judgment might be a good start. Let’s add some reflective thinking, respectful dialogue, and begin to build trust.  Combine all of this with some serious prayer, and I believe we can change the world.

FOOTNOTE: Marie Williams is a retired school teacher, principal, and superintendent.

Felony Charges For Vanderburgh County

0

Daqain Thigpen

  Count 1 – (Attempt) Criminal Confinement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending

Glenn Garron Cox

Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Lisa Michelle File

  Count 1 – HC – Operating a Motor Vehicle After Forfeiture of License for Life : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Carrying a Handgun Without a License : 5F : Pending
  Count 3 – HC – Possession of Altered Firearm : 5F : Pending
  Count 4 – HC – Criminal Recklessness : 6F : Pending

Louis Edwards Smith

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Interference with the Reporting of a Crime : AM : Pending

Charles Reid Welborn-holmes

Count 1 – Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender : 5F : Pending

Shane Garrett McCool

  Count 1 – HC – Unlawful Possession of Syringe : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Possession of a Controlled Substance : AM : Pending
  Count 4 – Possession of Paraphernalia : AM : Pending

Michael Lee Witt

  Count 1 – HC – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – HC – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Disorderly Conduct : BM : Pending

David Michael Hodges

  Count 1 – HC – Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender : 6F : Pending

Tyler Vincent Chappell

  Count 1 – Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance : 3F : Pending
  Count 2 – Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance : 4F : Pending
  Count 3 – Dealing in a Schedule III Controlled Substance : 4F : Pending
  Count 4 – Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance : 6F : Pending
  Count 5 – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending
  Count 6 – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending
  Count 7 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Lydia Marie Politano

  Count 1 – Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance : 3F : Pending
  Count 2 – Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance : 4F : Pending
  Count 3 – Dealing in a Schedule III Controlled Substance : 4F : Pending
  Count 4 – Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance : 6F : Pending
  Count 5 – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending
  Count 6 – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending
  Count 7 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

 

 

University of Evansville Theatre Presents “EVERYBODY”

0
u of E

EVANSVILLE, IN (09/21/2021) The University of Evansville (UE) Department of Theatre opens their 2021-2022 season with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Everybody, on Friday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on September 25, 30, October 1, 2, and at 2:00 p.m. on October 3.

A finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, this innovative play is an immersive and inclusive experience for the cast and audience-as actors draw lots onstage to discover which role they will play at each performance. This brilliant, award-winning playwright gives us a modern take on Everyman, a 15th-century morality play. His inventive interpretation is a provocative and joyful romp about love and death, a whimsical look into the unknown, and, ultimately, an exploration of the ties that bind us on this wondrous journey called life. Who knew that death could be so fun? And absurdly funny!

Stacey Yen, visiting assistant professor of acting, directs Everybody. Austin C. Kuhn, guest artist and 2020 alumnus, serves as the scenic designer; assistant professor Sarah J. Smith serves as the costume designer; associate professor Stephen Boulmetis serves as the lighting designer; Sid McCarty, guest artist and 2020 alumna, serves as the sound designer; Liv Darshani Pedersen, a senior stage management major from Chasaka, Minnesota, serves as the dramaturg; and Zoe Paraskevopoulos, a junior stage management major from Flower Mound, Texas, serves as the stage manager. The company features David Akinwande, a junior performance major from Houston, Texas; Liv Campbell, a senior performance major from Kingwood, Texas; Jake Conrad, a junior performance major from Olympia, Washington; Kayleigh Doyle, a senior performance major from McKinney, Texas; Garrett Hale, a sophomore performance major from Haslet, Texas; Delanie Kitzman, a senior performance major from Tomball, Texas; Eli Lomax, a senior performance major from Sellersburg, Indiana; Becky Rusch, a senior performance major from Newark, Delaware; Gabriel Smothers, a junior performance major from Casper, Wyoming; and Allie Marie Wheeless, a sophomore theatre management major from Midland, Texas.

In following industry standards as established by the Broadway League, all audience members must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result taken within 72 hours of the date on their ticket. Upon arrival at Shanklin Theatre, proof of vaccination/negative test result and an ID will be checked before each performance. In compliance with the UE Coronavirus Task Force guidelines, all audience members must remain masked while indoors on campus. Additionally, Shanklin Theatre will be seated at no more than 50% capacity.

Season tickets are available now at $45 for adults and $40 for senior adults, students, and UE faculty and staff. Single ticket prices for Everybody, Three Sisters, and Gone Missing are $20 for adults and $18 for senior adults, students, and UE faculty and staff. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the performance they wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased by calling (812) 488-2031, Monday through Friday, from 12:00-5:00 p.m.

 

HOW’S IT HAPPEN?

0
redline

HOW’S IT HAPPEN?

GAVEL GAMUT By Jim Redwine

This morning at 5:00 a.m. I woke up thirsty and went to the kitchen for a drink of water. While my eyes were beginning to engage, I reached into the cabinet for a glass. Then I managed to locate the faucet and turned it on. Clear, potable water came rushing out. I did not need to walk to the pond or draw a bucket from a well. It suddenly occurred to me that somehow from somewhere someone had done me a great service. And they did not even know me.

It was Thursday so I knew I needed to get our trash out. I collected the week’s refuse of leftovers and packaging and took it to our gate by the road. Later that day as I went to the post office, I noticed the trash was gone. My mail box contained greetings from two health care solicitors, we must now be in a demographics database. But it also contained cards from our kids and some important information from the V.A. Someone who did not know us cared enough to send it.

To get to the post office I drove on paved roads with proper markings and directions such as traffic control. Somebody must have sweated in the heat and shivered in the cold to help me get to the post office. And, of course, somebody at the post office who was neither friend nor family got our mail to us.

There were street lights helping to guide my way and a police officer watching out as he sat in his patrol car near the café. He may have been enjoying a cup of free coffee but he deserved it. He was there for us and he did not know us.

Who are all these people who provide water and garbage collection and sewer and street and energy and safety and health care? Why do they do it, especially all those town and city and county politicians who serve on boards and in offices that keep the lights on and the streets both navigable and safe? Many of them serve without pay or any financial benefits. Why do they give of their time and labor to serve the rest of us?

When I see news footage from other countries where people are without power or safety for themselves and their families, I not only feel for them I realize how good we have it. It even will sometimes slow down my complaining about all the services I receive from people who do not know me and have no reason to want to. Every now and then, through the dark glass of pessimism, a small light works its way into my psyche and I remember how lucky I am.

So, thank you to all of you who helped me slake my thirst. I will try to complain less and enjoy more. That should last a day or two if I do not watch cable news.

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com

Or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegOsageRanch

BAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES 

0

BAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES 

A bat found on the eastside of Vanderburgh County has tested positive for rabies at the Indiana State Department of Health.  

This is a reminder to residents that rabies continues to exist in the wildlife population in Vanderburgh County.  Indiana animals that may spread rabies to humans are bats, skunks, foxes, raccoons and coyotes.  

One of the first signs of rabies in an animal is a change in behavior.  A usually calm animal may become aggressive or a very active animal may seem depressed.  Rabid animals can lose their fear of humans, and nocturnal (active at night) animals might be seen during daylight hours.  For example, bats are seen during the day, on the ground, or unable to fly are displaying a change in behavior.  

As rabies is a fatal illness in humans, residents are advised not to handle or touch wild animals.  Any dead, injured or wild animal displaying a change in behavior should be reported immediately to the Evansville-Vanderburgh Animal Care & Control Shelter at 812-435-6015.  

What appears to be insignificant contact with bats may result in rabies transmission, even without clear evidence of a bite.  Rabies treatment (aka post-exposure prophylaxis) is recommended for all persons with bite, scratch, mucous membrane exposure (eyes, nose, and mouth) or reasonable probability that contact with a bat occurred.  Any person bitten or scratched by a wild animal should wash the affected area with soap and warm running water.  Report the bite, scratch or exposure to Animal Control at 812-435-6015 as soon as possible.  Go directly to the nearest emergency room to seek medical care.  

Dog, cat and ferret owners should check with their veterinarian at this time to determine if the animal has a valid rabies vaccine.  If these animals do not have a current vaccination, they should be vaccinated without delay.

VISITATION AND BURIAL HELD TODAY FOR ROGER JOSEPH KIEFER

0

VISITATION AND BURIAL HELD TODAY FOR ROGER JOSEPH KIEFER

Visitation and burial today will be held today at St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave. starting at 11:30 AM with Mass following at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714, in his name would be appreciated.

Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger Joseph Kiefer please visit our Sympathy Store

 

DEATH LIST REPORT FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

0

DEATH LIST REPORT FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

Weekly death report 9-3to9-9

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

0
EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

MEDIA

Women’s golf back in action at Briar Ridge Invitational

0

Aces to play on Sunday and Monday

 Looking to build on a top five finish in the season opener, the University of Evansville women’s golf team continues its season this weekend at the Briar Ridge Invitational.

Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Ind. is the host for the tournament.  Play begins on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. with two rounds on the slate before a final round of 18 on Monday.  The final 18 holes begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.  Par will be 72 and the yardage will be 6,086.

UE is one of six teams in the event, joining Northern Kentucky, IUPUI, Chicago State, Morehead State, Green Bay and host UIC.

The Purple Aces opened the season two weeks ago at the Roseann Schwartz Invite in Ohio.  Alyssa McMinn tied for 10th place to help UE come home in a tie for fourth place.  McMinn finished the tournament with a 2-over 74 to pick up the solid finish.  Also earning a top 20 finish was Mallory Russell.  Highlighted by a team-low 75 in the first day of the event, Russell finished with a score of 154 while tying for 18th place.

Just behind Russell was Allison Enchelmayer, who tied for 28th place.  Her low round was a 76 in the first 18 on her way to a final tally of 156.  Making the largest jump in between rounds was Caitlin O’Donnell.  Following an 82 on the first day, O’Donnell lowered her second-round score by five strokes while battling her way to a tie for 37th.  Lucia Pantigozo made her college debut in the tournament, tying for the 46th spot with a 163.  A pair of consistent efforts helped Carly Frazier wrap up the season opener with a 165 following rounds of 81 and 84.

 

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

0
Executive Assistant
Robert Half 3.9/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$19 – $24 an hour
We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and…
Easily apply
Just posted
Administrative Assistant
Vanderburgh County Commissioner’s Office – Evansville, IN
$34,154 a year
Answers telephone, responds to inquiries, refer callers or visitors to appropriate office or personnel; Schedules appointments for the County Commissioners or…
Easily apply
Just posted
Asst-Administrative
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Provide administrative support for assigned area(s) or program. Prepare and distribute correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written…
Just posted
Administrative Assistant II
The State Group 3.8/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$17 – $19 an hour
Responsive employer
401(k) Savings Plan with company match. Review, analyze, and process billings for The State Group within the Accounts Receivable department of the Company.
Easily apply
4 days ago
Office Administrative Support – Evansville, IN
Emcor 3.2/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Minimum 3-5 years of recent administrative support experience. Minimum 2 years accounting experience preferred.
3 days ago
Administrative Assistant
Northwestern Mutual 3.8/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$35,000 – $50,000 a year
Make copies, send and distribute faxes and maintain copy and fax machines. The responsibility of the Administrative Support position is to serve as the primary…
Easily apply
7 days ago
Office Administrative Support – Evansville, IN
DeBra-Kuempel Inc. – Evansville, IN
Minimum 3-5 years of recent administrative support experience. Minimum 2 years accounting experience preferred.
Easily apply
3 days ago
Receptionist
ASM Global 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
The Receptionist at the Old National Events Plaza is responsible for answering incoming phone calls, delivering messages or transferring calls; answering…
3 days ago
Clerical Associate
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules — Full time/part-time/supplemental — Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Schedule: Part Time – 56, Various.
Just posted
Front Desk Receptionist
Evansville Surgical Associates 4.2/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$12.50 – $15.00 an hour
General Summary: *A nonexempt, clerical position responsible for greeting/assisting visitors/patients in a professional manner, check patients out by entering…
Easily apply
6 days ago
Administrative Assistant (School Based Services)
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Preference given to candidates who possess a degree in business, office administration, or other related field. Generous Paid Time Off plan.
3 days ago
Receptionist – Full Time – Day Shift – Lab Department
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Full Time – (36 hours a week). Perform receptionist functions for assigned areas. Receive, screen, route and respond to incoming telephone calls.
2 days ago
Office Specialist
USF Holland – Evansville, IN
Assist in the administration and office support functions by maintaining office records, personnel files and answering routine questions about company policy.
Easily apply
4 days ago
Front Desk Staff for Deaconess Aquatic Center
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana – Evansville, IN
$9.25 an hour
Responsive employer
Some weekends – weekend hours vary. Up to 28 hours a week. Hiring part-time for: 5am to 9am, 9a-1p & 3p-8p shifts. Great for students and additional employment.
Easily apply
1 day ago
Medical Office Assistant – Allergy East
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Nights. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Shifts will vary based on department needs.
4 days ago
Office Assistant – OB/Gyn, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Our OB-GYN care team takes the time to know our patients, so we deliver care that is right for each individual patient. High school diploma or GED required.
4 days ago
Office Assistant – Pediatric Feeding Clinic, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Our unique Pediatric Feeding Program offers a continuum of care to meet the needs of patients and families and can treat children with minor issues to complex…
4 days ago
Eligibility Assistant – Receptionist
DFR 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$12.50 an hour
This position will provide general office support and assistance for case workers and clients applying for public assistance. Answer and direct incoming calls.
3 days ago
Office/Finance Clerk – ASAP
Joshua Academy 4.6/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$14 an hour
Finanace / Office CLERK – Part-Time (20 hours per week)*. Performs a range of general clerical, administrative, accounting and bookkeeping support functions.*.
Easily apply
4 days ago
Administrative / Clerical Assistant – Transportation
HR Solutions, Inc. 4.1/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$15 – $18 an hour
We have been selective in building our own staff from the most highly qualified, certified, and experienced individuals in the Tri-State area.
Easily apply
10 days ago
Clinic Office Administrator
Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics 2.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$13 an hour
We also offer on the job training, sick/vacation time, health benefits, paid holidays, and 401K with a company match! Must have professional phone etiquette.
Easily apply
7 days ago
1...2,2132,2142,215...7,436Page 2,214 of 7,436