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USI Manufacturing Engineering Program Receives ABET Accreditation

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The Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (BSMFE) program at the University of Southern Indiana has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

First offered as a named degree in 2016, USI’s BSMFE program, housed in the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education, is the only baccalaureate program of its kind in the state of Indiana and one of less than 25 in the United States.

“We are excited to be offering the only ABET-accredited Manufacturing Engineering program in the state of Indiana,” said Dr. Zane Mitchell, Dean of the Pott College. “Graduates from this program will be able to leverage the hands-on experiences gained in USI’s state-of-the-art Applied Engineering Center in a wide variety of manufacturing industries in the region and the state.”

Students in the BSMFE program learn to apply engineering principles in the design of products and processes, taking them to the forefront of industry and the production of goods that benefit society. Upon graduation, USI alumni from the program will be able to recognize manufacturing issues and implement effective solutions as they pursue opportunities in governmental, consulting or private industry positions.

“This distinction allows our graduates to become registered professional engineers and work within a multitude of advanced industrial and manufacturing operations,” said Dr. Paul Kuban, Chair of the USI Department of Engineering. “Our students continue to benefit from the excellent facilities and laboratories at USI, as well as our accessible, enthusiastic and experienced faculty.”

The BSMFE program joins USI’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) program and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in having ABET certification. USI launched the BSE program in 2002 and has worked closely with community partners to develop programs and curriculum that both enrich students and fulfill the needs of local and regional stakeholders.

Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities, and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia, and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Tabita Jo Austin-Mayes: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Stephanie Rene Harrison: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor)

Daniel Jacob Bellm: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)

Donald Ray Eapman: Failure of a sex offender to possess identification (Level 6 Felony)

Candice Marie Arndell: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Peter Thomas Pietrzyk: Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Robert Lee Myers: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)

Billy Dwayne Kendall: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony)

Megan Michelle Kuenzli: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age (Level 6 Felony)

Coty Michael Morgan: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Jeffrey L. Pickerel: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Anthony Jerome Sauer Jr.: Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Attempt obstruction of justice (Level 5 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)

Darren McKinley Earl Lockridge: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Improper headlights (C infraction), Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of a motor vehicle (C infraction)

COMMENTARY: COUNTY RECORDER DEBBIE STUCKI DEFENDS HER RECORD

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I’m Debbie Stucki, your current Vanderburgh County Recorder.  I am running for re-election for Recorder.  I am a lifelong resident of Vanderburgh County.  I have been married to Teddy Stucki for 33 years.  We are blessed with a son, Teddy 2.  He is a mechanic at METS.  We have 2 spoiled dogs and 3 cats.  We attend Salem United Methodist Church.  

I have served the public for 36 years in Vanderburgh County Government.  I have 20 years’ experience in the Recorder’s Office.  I worked as an employee in the Recorder’s Office for 16 years and was elected in 2016 to serve 4 years as County Recorder.  For the past 2 years, I was elected to serve the Indiana Recorder’s Association as the Southwestern District Vice-President.  I was a liaison for 17 counties in the Southwestern District.  I co-hosted the Annual Southern District Conference in Nashville, Indiana.  I am honored to be endorsed by former Recorder Bob Steele and former Recorder Betty Hermann.

The Recorder’s Office was one of the first constitutional offices in the State of Indiana.  The Recorder’s Office maintains permanent records of property transactions and makes them available to the public.  Over 200 years of Deeds, Mortgages, military discharges, leases and more.  

The Recorder’s Office collects and distributes fees that are charged for recording a document.  A portion of those fees, about $450,000 last year, went to the County General Fund.  I believe we will distribute about $500,000 to the County General Fund this year.  The Recorder’s Perpetuation Fund is used at the discretion of the County Recorder.  In my first term as County Recorder, I have helped save the county and taxpayers over $700,000.  I choose to pay 6 employees’ salaries.  With proper budget management, I could pay for the Offices’ Administration cost, software, and support, preservation of records, office supplies, and salaries.  In 2019, I purchased new computers for the office and have had several Deed Records from the 1860’s rebound and preserved.  

I am always looking for the best way to serve the taxpayers and keep the office running efficiently and effectively.  In the Recorder’s Office, we work very closely with the public and other county offices.  I have a good working relationship with the Treasurer’s, Assessor’s, and the Auditor’s Office.  Customer service is very important to me.  I strive to be honest, friendly, and fair while communicating with the staff and the public.  

I have a great passion for my job as County Recorder.  I care about recording the documents correctly so that they can be found tomorrow or 100 years from now.  I strive to serve the public of Vanderburgh County in the best and most effective way in the preservation and protection of the documents and history of our county.

FOOTNOTE: The City-County Observer posted this article without biass or editing.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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“Left Jab” And “Middle Jab” And “Right Jab” October 29, 2020

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning 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 national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times 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.

 Daily Scriptures 

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MONDAY 

“How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded.” 2 John 1:4 

TUESDAY 

“I am writing to remind you, dear friends, that we should love one another. This is not a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning.” 2 John 1:5 NLT 

WEDNESDAY 

“Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.” 2 John 1:6 NLT 

THURSDAY 

“I say this because many deceivers have gone out into the world. They deny that Jesus Christ came in a real body. Such a person is a deceiver and an antichrist.” 2 John 1:7 NLT 

FRIDAY 

“Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward.” 2 John 1:8 NLT 

SATURDAY 

“Anyone who wanders away from this teaching has no relationship with God. But anyone who remains in the teaching of Christ has a relationship with both the Father and the Son.” 2 John 1:9 NLT 

SUNDAY 

“If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don’t invite that person into your home or give any kind of encouragement. Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.” 2 John 1:10-11 NLT 

Submitted to the City-County Observer by Karen Seltzer 

Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission Announces DST Service Hours

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The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission announced that it will allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, November 1, 2020, to continue until 3:00 a.m.

Because daylight saving time changes clocks to 1:00 a.m. at 2:00 a.m. on November 1, alcoholic beverage outlets will have one additional hour during which they may serve or sell alcoholic beverages on this date. Pursuant to Indiana law, they must cease sales at 3:00 a.m.

AG Curtis Hill settles with company that gave physicians kickbacks, overbilled Medicaid

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Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that Indiana has joined the federal government and 44 other states to settle allegations against Progenity, a San Diego-based biotechnology company that provides molecular and diagnostic tests to patients through health care providers.

The $49 million settlement will resolve allegations that Progenity fraudulently billed federal health care programs for prenatal tests and provided kickbacks to physicians to induce them to order Progenity tests for their patients. The settlement also resolves allegations that Progenity provided illegal kickbacks by:

  1. Providing excessive “draw fees” that exceeded fair market value for blood specimens collected for Progenity tests;

  2. Providing meals and happy hours for physicians and their staff that often involved little or no educational content; and

  3. Improperly reducing or waiving patient coinsurance and deductible payments.

In the settlement agreement, Progenity makes extensive admissions regarding the company’s conduct with respect to both the fraudulent billing and kickback claims.

“When companies that work this closely with physicians behave improperly, it undermines the integrity of our health care system,” Attorney General Hill said. “The effects of Progenity’s actions trickled down to patients who saw doctors influenced by kickbacks and bribes. This settlement is a fitting end to this company’s unfortunate series of decisions.”

Under the settlement, Progenity will pay the states and the federal government $49 million for claims pertaining to various federal healthcare programs. More than $29 million of that money resolves claims relating to Medicaid, and $191,296.58 of the settlement resolves claims relating specifically to Indiana’s Medicaid program.

The settlement comes after a private whistleblower lawsuit that had previously been filed under seal in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York under the Federal False Claims Act.

The settlement agreement is attached.

The Indiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75% of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a federal grant. The remaining 25% is funded by the State of Indiana.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Morton Solar & Electric, LLC – Evansville, IN
$15 – $22 an hour
Who is Morton Solar & Electric?: Morton Solar & Electric is a fully licensed EPC and the oldest solar contractor in Indiana. Answer and direct phone calls.
Easily apply
Oct 26
DSS Administrative Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating 475 reviews – Evansville, IN
Registers, orders testing, and packaging of specimens. Must be able to do computer functions and process paperwork. Shifts will vary based on department needs.
Oct 26
PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK
United States Postal Service 3.5/5 rating 26,455 reviews – Evansville, IN
$18.15 an hour
Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance. This job has an exam requirement.
Oct 25
Receptionist
Walnut Creek 3.3/5 rating 498 reviews – Evansville, IN
Through an in-depth understanding of our resident’s life stories, we are able to Honor their Experience of Aging and create an environment that feels just like…
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Oct 23
Receptionist/Screener
Golden Living Centers 3.2/5 rating 2,086 reviews – Evansville, IN
Each of our Living Centers is held to the highest clinical standards and is staffed by caring, experienced professionals. High School diploma or GED.
Oct 23
Branch Clerical Assistant
Heritage Crystal-Clean 3.2/5 rating 119 reviews – Evansville, IN
Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCC) is a publicly traded company that continues to be a leader in the environmental services industry. Order office and sales supplies.
Oct 20
Branch Office Administrator- Newburgh, IN
Edward Jones 3.8/5 rating 1,702 reviews – Newburgh, IN
A network that extends from your branch office to your region to the home office. Comprehensive 6 month training including an experienced peer mentor.
Oct 24
Senior Administrative Assistant, Facility Operations and Planning – N20052N1
University of Southern Indiana 4.3/5 rating 115 reviews – Evansville, IN
$12.66 an hour
Application materials should be provided within this web-based applicant tracking system and should include a cover letter, resume, and professional references.
Oct 21
Business Services Coordinator
CBRE 3.7/5 rating 3,310 reviews – Evansville, IN
The purpose of this position is to perform clerical duties of moderate complexity and difficulty in accordance with the office procedures of individual…
Oct 23
Administrative Assistant
Darling Ingredients Inc. – Henderson, KY
The Administrative Assistant aids in the completion of all plant office work required to keep accurate information flowing between the plant and Corporate…
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Site Office Manager
Enerfab – Mount Vernon, IN
$18 – $25 an hour
The ideal candidate will be responsible for administration and support of on-site new hires, time keeping, billing, purchase orders, data entry, and document…
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Oct 22
Part-time Office Assistant
La-Z-Boy Midwest 4/5 rating 31 reviews – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
Our La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store in Evansville, IN needs a reliable, organized Office Assistant to manage our front office on some nights and weekends.
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Oct 19
Part-Time As needed Administrative Assistant
Sarata 1 LLC – Newburgh, IN
$10 an hour
We are looking for a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to fill in for our Manager on an on-call…
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Oct 26
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT – The Women’s Cancer Center – Fulltime
Deaconess Women’s Hospital of Southern Indiana 2.2/5 rating12 reviews – Newburgh, IN
The Women’s Cancer Center is an outpatient oncology office with office hours Monday – Friday 0800-1630. Greets and obtains accurate demographic, insurance, and…
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Oct 24
Administrative Assistant
Keller Williams Capital Realty (Rick MacPherson) 4.3/5 rating4,366 reviews – Evansville, IN
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Looking for a self starter executive assistant to help a busy real estate team. We will train the right candidate any real estate experience is helpful and…
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Oct 22
Front Desk Agent
La Quinta Inns & Suites 3.5/5 rating 3,167 reviews – Evansville, IN
$9 – $11 an hour
Looking for a part time employee with great customer service skills and loves to help people. Job duties include answering phone calls, making reservations and…
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Oct 23
Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating 475 reviews – Evansville, IN
We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional…
Oct 22
Front Desk Receptionist (Temporary)
Hearing and Speech Associates, Inc. – Evansville, IN
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Normal hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. lunch. Is seeking a temporary front desk receptionist to join our group.
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Medical Front Desk Registration and Reception
Mercy Urgent Care 3.5/5 rating 16 reviews – Newburgh, IN
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Oct 21
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Life Plan Business Solutions – Henderson, KY
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Resumes will not be accepted without a cover letter that states why you would be a good fit for this position and the compensation range you wish to discuss.
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Oct 24
Front Desk Receptionist
The Pawprint Lodge – Evansville, IN
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We are looking for a Receptionist to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
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Oct 26
Production Admin
Westfield Steel Inc. – Springfield, IN
The purpose of this position is to compile and record production data, to prepare records and reports on volume of production, consumption of raw material,…
Oct 23
Administrative Support Specialist
OneMain Financial 3.3/5 rating 1,507 reviews – Evansville, IN
As a OneMain Administration Specialist, you will join a team that is quality driven. Administrative Specialists are held to a high standard and must be able to…
Oct 24
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Visiting Angels 3.6/5 rating 2,825 reviews – Evansville, IN
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Oct 19
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ADOPT A PET

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Ollie is a 1-year-old male Shepherd mix. He has lived w/ children and other dogs successfully in his previous home! He was an owner-surrender from Kentucky whose family felt like they didn’t have an adequate yard for him. His adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Get details at www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!

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