Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab†February 7, 2021
Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jabâ€Â was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE†or “Readers Forumâ€Â columns concerning local, state, national, or international issues
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE†columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB† column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss local, state, national, or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB†AND “MIDDLE JAB†AND “RIGHT JABâ€Â 7 days a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB†is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB†is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.
FOOTNOTE: The City-County Observer posted this CAGEL Political Cartoon without bias in order to generate a rational discussion.
Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet Monday, February 8, 2021 in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN.
Beginning at 5:30 PM, the Board will call upon those who have completed and submitted a Request for Public Comment form. The regular meeting of the School Board will commence immediately following Public Comment.
In accordance with orders from the Governor, seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social distancing.
JUST IN: THE LINK OF THE PRINTED EDITION OF THEÂ FEBRUARY-2021 Â CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER.
ATTACHED IS THE LINK OF THE PRINTED EDITION OF THE FEBRUARY-2021 Â CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER.
YOU ALSO CAN PICK A PRINTED COPY OF THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:Â
- All the area Casey’s Convenience stores.
- IGA Convenience Marts located at Crossroads and East Lloyd and Heckel Road.
- Bargetown Market-4th and Main (Downtown).
- All Of The Pet Food stores in Evansville/Vanderburgh County.
- Evansville/Vanderburgh County Civic Center.
- Willard Library.
- Ivy Tech Community College.
- Tropicana Hotel.
- Hilton Gardens.
- Quality Inn.
- Home Two Hotel.
- Fairfield Inn.
- Residence Inn-Marriott.
- Courtyard Marriott.
- Comfort Inn.
- Hampton Inn.
- Extended Stay.
- Drury Inn.
- County Inn And Suites.
- Starting on February 15, 2021 copies of the printed CCO can be picked up at Central, McCollough, Oaklyn, North Park and Red Bank libraries.
- MERRY-GO-AROUND Restaurant
- Randomly selected sub-divisions.
FOOTNOTE: We be announcing additional newspaper outlets in the near future.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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UE volleyball home to face UNI in a pair of matches
Aces host Panthers on Sunday and Monday
A 2-game set against UNI opens the month of February for the University of Evansville volleyball team when the Purple Aces welcome the Panthers this weekend. Game one is set for Sunday, February 7 at 2 p.m. before Monday’s contest begins at 4 p.m. inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Both games will be carried live on ESPN+.
Last Time Out
– On Sunday, the Aces earned a non-conference split with a 3-2 win over Saint Louis before falling by a 3-0 final to #24 Western Kentucky in Bowling Green
– Trailing 2-1 against the Billikens, the Aces stormed back with a 25-22 win in the fourth game before finishing the match with a 15-12 decision in the fifth
– Alondra Vazquez posted 20 kills and 14 digs while Melanie Feliciano had 17 kills and 16 digs in the victory
1-2 Punch
– Through the first week of action, UE has been led by Alondra Vazquez and Melanie Feliciano on the offensive end
– Vazquez ranks third in the MVC with 3.73 kills per set while Feliciano checks in with 3.27, putting her 9th in the league
– They have led the team in kills in each of the opening four matches of the season
Playing Some Defense
– Serving as Evansville’s libero in 2021, Laura Ruiz has adjusted nicely, recording 3.53 digs per set in the opening week of action
– After posting 73 digs in her entire freshman season, Ruiz has already accumulated 53 in UE’s first four matches
– Ruiz set her season mark with 17 in the opener against the Sycamores and the contest against Saint Louis…UE is 2-0 when she has over 12 digs
Scouting the Opponent
– UNI enters the series with an 0-5 mark including a pair of losses to Drake to open their conference season
– In non-conference action, the Panthers took on Big East squad Marquette along with 15th-ranked Creighton on the road
– Emily Holterhaus paces the UNI offense with 3.47 kills per set while the defense is led by Baylee Petersen’s 3.68 digs per contest…Peterson is the daughter of UNI head coach Bobbi Petersen
Lt. Gov. Crouch Receives First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2021) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Deaconess Downtown Clinic Vax site on Chestnut Street in Evansville.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is one tool we have to help Hoosiers end this pandemic and return to a sense of normalcy,” Crouch said. “Thank you to the healthcare workers who helped administer my vaccination, and I encourage eligible Hoosiers to schedule an appointment and help keep themselves healthy with this extra layer of protection. Registering online was easy and only took me a couple of minutes.”
Crouch, who is 68, received the Pfizer vaccination and is scheduled to receive her second dose in approximately three weeks.
Earlier this week, Indiana opened COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals 65 and older. Appointments can be made by visiting ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211. A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.
Vaccinations are made available at no out-of-pocket costs to patients. Vaccine providers can bill a patient’s insurance for a fee to administer the vaccine, but will not be able to charge the patient. Providers can seek reimbursement for uninsured patients from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.
To read the latest information on Indiana’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit coronavirus.in.gov.
Gov. Holcomb Announces Initiative To Place Overdose Reversal Kits In All 92 counties
Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced the state will partner with Overdose Lifeline, Inc. to expand access to the opioid reversal agent naloxone through the purchase of 24/7-access “NaloxBox†units.
“Making overdose response tools like naloxone readily available to any Hoosier who may encounter an individual suffering from an overdose is critical in addressing the drug epidemic,†Gov. Holcomb said. “We’re committed to raising awareness about the need for bystanders to carry this lifesaving drug, which is why we’ve made it available via so many avenues, oftentimes at no cost to Hoosiers.â€
Any business or community entity committed to helping Hoosiers at risk of opioid overdose is eligible to request a NaloxBox unit to install in an accessible and highly visible area. Community partners who receive a unit will be responsible for monitoring the NaloxBox location daily and requesting naloxone refills after use.
Naloxone, or Narcan, is a medication approved to reverse overdose by opioids. Naloxone is given when a person is showing signs of opioid overdose. It blocks the toxic effects of the overdose and is often the difference between a patient living and dying.
A NaloxBox is a hard acrylic box mounted to an exterior wall that provides 24/7 access to naloxone and is an effective measure of addressing the increase of opioid overdoses in Indiana. Each unit contains six to eight doses of naloxone, instructions for use, and treatment referral cards.
Overdose Lifeline, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities affected by substance use disorder through advocacy, education, harm reduction, prevention, resources, and support, intends to purchase and place 215 NaloxBox units across the state, including at least one in every county.
Overdose Lifeline, Inc. has negotiated a purchase price with the manufacturer of $58,200 to include 215 NaloxBox units and shipping costs. Funds were made available by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s state opioid response grant.
Naloxone administration rates by emergency medical services continue to climb statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local health departments registered with the Indiana Department of Health as entities to dispense naloxone may be experiencing limited access to resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s partnership with Overdose Lifeline, Inc. allows local health departments to devote their resources to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
“Our mission is to save lives from a disease that has devastated communities across our state,†said FSSA Secretary Jennifer Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H. “NaloxBoxes are just one innovative strategy we’re using to support Hoosiers with substance use disorders. By normalizing access to this overdose reversal tool, we’re reducing the stigma often associated with opioid overdose.â€
Businesses or community entities who wish to receive a NaloxBox should contact Justin Phillips, founder and executive director of Overdose Lifeline, Inc. at justin@overdoselifeline.org.
This initiative is in addition to an existing collaboration with Overdose Lifeline, Inc. announced by Gov. Holcomb in May 2020 to fund a nearly $1 million distribution of naloxone to ensure the medication reaches Hoosiers who are at risk of overdose.
First responders, families, caregivers, and other individuals who would like to receive a supply of naloxone can register online at www.overdoselifeline.org/2020-indiana-naloxone-request.