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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
Shooting in the 100 block of Jefferson Ave.
 On November 17, around 9 p.m., the Evansville Police department was called to the 100 block of Jefferson Ave. for a shots fired call. Before officers arrived they were told that someone had been shot. Â
 After arriving on scene, officers were able to quickly locate the victim in the backyard. The juvenile victim had a gunshot wound to his head. He was quickly transported by an ambulance to the hospital, where he was rushed into surgery.Â
 Family members of the victim were with him in the backyard when police arrived and were able to give officers information about his identity.Â
 After detectives arrived they were able to speak to all involved parties and concluded that the juvenile victim and his juvenile cousin, the suspect, were in the backyard handling a firearm when the suspect claims it just went off and struck the victim in the head.Â
 The suspect faces charges of Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon (Level 6 Felony), Theft of a Firearm (Level 6 Felony), and Child in Possession of a Firearm (A Misdemeanor). He is currently being held in a juvenile facility.Â
 The victim’s current medical status is unknown at this time.Â
Gov. Holcomb to Provide Updates in the Fight Against COVID-19
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box will lead a virtual media briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana.
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb (by phone)
State Health Commissioner Kristina Box, MD, FACOG
ISDH Chief Medical Officer Lindsay Weaver, MD, FACEP
Eric D. Fish, MD, MBA, CEO of Schneck Medical Center in Seymour
Sarah Paturalski, RN, Vice President of Nursing and Clinical Services at Memorial Hospital in South Bend
Mark Luetkemeyer, MD, Chief Medical Officer, IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals in Indianapolis
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, November 18
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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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“IS IT TRUE” NOVEMBER 18, 2020
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
City-County Observer Comment Policy. Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will be tolerated and will be removed from our site.â€
We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language, insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.
IS IT TRUE that the most important issue for Vanderburgh County and Evansville today is the coronavirus pandemic? Â …we are glad that some of our locally elected and appointed officials realize this? Â …it’s about time that some of our State and Federal elected and appointed do the same?
IS IT TRUE we are told by several business owners that they are pleased with the activities of the  Re-Open Evansville Task Force are doing in helping to economically protect local businesses from closing the COVID-19 virus pandemic? Â
IS IT TRUEÂ people all over America are feeling the way that life has demolished by the “sheltering in place” orders that have prevented them from opening their
businesses?…small businesses are the backbones on which the United States was built on? ..the “sheltering in place” decision leaves very little hope for people whose lives are entwined with their family-owned businesses?…this is something that should be addressed in any future stimulus package decisions?
IS IT TRUE that it’s been reported by the mainstream media that a couple of West Franklin Street “Watering Holes” may have blatantly violated the Board of Health mandated ‘Masks and Social Distracting” rules? …if this is true we highly recommend for them to follow the example of “Masks and Social Distracting” practices at the Historial Westside Lamasco Taven?
IS IT TRUE It’s been rumored that City Councilperson Kaitlin Moore Morley has recently purchased a home in New Harmony? Â ….we hope that she purchased this home as an investment and not to be used as her primary place to live?… if the rumor is true that this home will be her primary place of residence we wonder if Councilperson Kaitian Moore Morley will be required to resign from Evansville City Council?
IS IT TRUE that the Jehovah’s Witnesses have canceled their 2021 convention in Evansville?  …that the Jehovah’s Witness convention is one of the largest group meetings that has taken place annually in Evansville the past few years?  …that the future of the Jehovah’s Witness convention is now in doubt in the coming years? …we hope that the leadership of the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau can encourage the Jehovah’s Witnesses convention to continue to hold their future conventions in Evansville?
IS IT TRUEÂ that we support those who have taken to the streets to exercise their First Amendment rights to peacefully express their anger and sorrow about the mistreatment and deaths of people of color? …we strongly opposed the discrimination and racial injustice of people of color? Â …we also oppose discrimination of people of all races, color, creed, and sexual orientation.
IS IT TRUE that since the “defund the police” movement has taken hold in some large American cities violent crime has increased by over 100% in many of those cities? Â …we strongly opposed the Defending of Law Enforcement? Â …we give 5 cheers to members of our local law enforcement for protecting the masses during times like this?
IS IT TRUEÂ people all over America are feeling the way that life has demolished by the “sheltering in place” orders that have prevented them from opening their businesses?…small businesses are the backbones on which the United States was built on? ..the “sheltering in place” decision leaves very little hope for people whose lives are entwined with their family-owned businesses?…this is something that should be addressed in any future stimulus package decisions?
IS IT TRUEÂ we were told by alleged renowned scientists that the CORVID-19 virus will not live above 78 degrees and today the states of California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida have become hot spots?…these are places that do not even get below 78 degrees right now at night?
IS IT TRUE the stark reality is that newspapers across the country are victims of large investment groups that have cut talent, alienated advertisers, and produced irrelevant biased narratives?…at this rate, there will only be a handful of newspapers still in print in the United States in 10 years?
IS IT TRUE that The Gannett building in Stockton, CA where the Stockton Record newspaper has been housed for years is about to be sold to be converted to a homeless shelter?
IS IT TRUE we are extremely pleased with the way EPD Special Projects Coordinator Philip Smith is conducting himself?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny? …when Government fears the people we have Liberty?
IS IT TRUE our “READERS POLLS†are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s “Readers Poll†question is: Do you feel it’s time that the politicians start to allow our community to return back to the normal ways of doing business?
Please take time and read our articles entitled “STATEHOUSE FILES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, “READERS POLLâ€, BIRTHDAYS, HOT JOBSâ€, EDUCATION, OBITUARIES and “LOCAL SPORTSâ€.
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What Does a Deputy Mayor Do?
What Does a Deputy Mayor Do?
BY EVANSVILLE DEPUTY MAYOR STEVE SCHAEFER
Whether in a private business or public entity, work cannot be accomplished by a single person, hence, the need for senior advisors or leadership that can ensure success.
The City of Evansville has a Strong Mayor form of government, thus electing a chief executive every 4 years to administer the operations of city government.
Through the years, the office of the Mayor has had staff focusing on various duties such as constituent services, communications, scheduling, and inter-governmental relations between departments.Â
Over time, the Mayor has always had senior advisors, whether the position was called “Executive Assistant,†as former Chief Justice Randall Shepherd served in the role for former Mayor Russell Lloyd Sr. or “Chief of Staff†as was the title for Rose Young and Joan David during their time in the Civic Center.
In 2012, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke took office and I had the privilege of being hired as his Chief of Staff. My role was not only to serve as the Mayor’s senior advisor but also to help manage the 23 departments that oversee the work of a combined $340 million-plus budget, as well as a coordinate policy with the city council and other layers of government.Â
At that time, the city code directed that the City Controller would temporarily become the chief executive of the Mayor was incapacitated until a caucus would be held to elect a new Mayor.
In 2016, the city council approved language that allows a Mayor to name a Deputy Mayor that would instead take over in their absence.Â
Shortly thereafter, Mayor Winnecke made my appointment as Evansville’s 1st Deputy Mayor. My role in the Winnecke Administration did not change, however, the executive “chain of command†was formalized. Future Mayors now have the option to appoint a Deputy Mayor or rely on the former code that would give the authority to the City Controller on a temporary basis.
Serving as Chief of Staff and now Deputy Mayor has been an extraordinary experience and an honor to be involved in all aspects of city business, ranging from budget development to leading various Task Forces on COVID-19 or the Aquatics Center to working on economic development projects.
While Mayor Winnecke has made an enormous positive impact on Evansville, his Administration has a great team working daily to address challenges facing our community. It is an honor to serve and ensure Evansville remains a #StrongCity.
FOOTNOTE: Â We would like to thank Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer for explaining to our readers what is his responsibilities are. Â We find Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer to be extremely knowledgeable about governmental issues, professional, trustworthy, dependable, and likable. Â
AG Curtis Hill Writes Op-Ed About Easing Racial Tensions In America
Attorney General Curtis Hill has written an op-ed about the blatant and subtle forms of racism that continue to beset America – and how to begin healing hearts filled with hate.
In a recent altercation in Arizona, a man named Paul Ng approached two Black men filming a video for a popular YouTube channel and told the men – on camera – that the area in which they were filming was a “no-n***** zone.†Ng was later arrested for disorderly conduct and fired from his job.
“The fact that Ng felt comfortable enough to identify himself as a racist and to use a racist slur while being filmed by a Black man is an astonishing indictment on the state of race relations in America,†Attorney General Hill writes in the op-ed.
Open dialogue, he writes, can help achieve racial reconciliation and eradicate racism. Attorney General Hill cited a recent forum he hosted about race and justice as an example of the kind of conversation that can begin to create change.
“Honest conversations like these, among key community stakeholders, is how we will ease these tensions,” Attorney General Hill writes. “I would like to see these structured conversations implemented throughout the country. We cannot achieve unity without understanding what divides us.”
Enrolling in Marketplace Insurance Coverage for 2021
What You Need To Know For Open Enrollment Season
Indianapolis – The open enrollment period for 2021 health insurance coverage through marketplaces and other individual plans is here and runs through Dec. 15, 2020. The Indiana Department of Insurance offers tips to help guide you through the enrollment process.
Consumers in Indiana who currently have marketplace coverage, or will need it in 2021, should make time to shop for plans through Healthcare.gov. If you already have coverage through a marketplace plan, review your information to make sure it is accurate. You can update your application with any income and/or household changes. You might qualify for a different amount of financial assistance or find a different plan that costs less and/or better meets your needs.
The NAIC’s Health Insurance Shopping Tool can help you understand how different policies support your health care needs. The tool provides a 3-step process to compare different health insurance policies.
What to Look ForÂ
If your plan is no longer available in 2021, you should receive a notice from your insurer and the marketplace. Even if your plan is continuing, it pays to shop around and check whether the doctors and/or hospitals your family uses are in the plan’s networks.
If you’re looking for a new plan, there are three categories of health insurance plans to choose from on the marketplace — Bronze, Silver and Gold. They’re broken up by how costs are shared between you and your insurer. Another category, Catastrophic, is available for consumers under 30 years of age or who face a hardship in accessing the other plans. Learn more about the different plans and network types.Â
Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Virtual Express Enrollment Event
Ivy Tech Community College will host a Virtual Express Enrollment Week Tuesday, December 1 to Friday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. During the event, prospective students can complete their enrollment steps virtually and sign up for classes that start January 19, 2021.
Interested participants must RSVP by visiting www.ivytech.edu/eeday. During the appointment, participants will receive assistance with assessment, meeting with an advisor, and registering for classes.
This January, Ivy Tech will offer a wide range of programs including healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and more. There are also short-term certificate options that are entirely online and available for free through the Workforce Ready Grant, thanks to the Next Level Jobs program.
Indiana’s most affordable classes are at Ivy Tech. Whether prospective students are working toward a certificate to join the workforce quickly, or earning an associate degree or credits that easily transfer to four-year universities, education is within their reach. This January, there are thousands of both 16-week and 8-week classes available in online, virtual, face-to-face*, and hybrid formats.