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BREAKING NEWS: STEVE HAMMER WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP PARTY CHAIRMEN

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STEVE HAMMER WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR  VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP PARTY CHAIRMEN
Dear City- County Observer Readers
I’ve got some news regarding the Vanderburgh County Republican Party Central Committee elections this coming Spring.  My Dad has decided this week to retire from the work world. At 84, he’s developed some recent health issues.
He’s just tired of dealing with it all. I’m taking over all of his business interests and real estate holdings effectively immediately.
In light of that, I’ve decided not to run for Vanderburgh County Republican Party Chairman this Spring. I was 90% sure I was going to run for Vanderburgh County GOP Chairman until this last week.
I’m going to maintain my part-time position with Senator Braun but that’s really all I’m capable of handling at this time.
I appreciate all of your support and encouragement and I’m sorry to let you down but I just can’t spread myself too thin.

With Warm Regards,

STEVE HAMMER

 

Break-In And Shooting 1100 Block Of Loft Cove

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   On November 14 around 9:45 p.m., the Evansville Police Department was called to the 1100 block of Loft Cove. The reporter (victim) called Central Dispatch to say that someone was breaking into his residence. The victim went on to say that he had just been shot. 

  When officers arrived, they were able to quickly find the victim who had a gunshot wound to his left leg. He said the suspect was in the backyard. He described the suspect as a male wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt. 

   A friend of the victim’s, who was inside the residence when this incident occurred, told officers that the suspect had fled from the backyard through a gate. 

  While one of the officers ran back to his patrol car to obtain medical supplies for the victim, he was confronted by the suspect who was acting very erratic. The suspect attacked the officer, punching him in the face. 

  The officer was able to deploy his Taser which incapacitated the suspect long enough so other arriving officers could place him into custody.

  After being placed in custody, the suspect continued to act erratically and was eventually transported to the hospital for treatment. 

 It was only after detectives arrived and spoke to all the involved parties that they were able find out that the victim was hosting a gathering, of which the suspect was a participant. At some point in the gathering, the suspect became belligerent, attacking the victim, striking him several times. The victim was in fear for his life as well at the other people at his residence. 

  They were eventually able to get the suspect outside of the apartment, locked the door and called the police. The suspect kept trying to open the door to get back inside. 

  Another person at the gathering fired his weapon at the suspect, in self-defense, but accidently struck the victim in the leg. 

  The victim did not wish to file charges against the person who accidently shot him in the leg. He is expected to survive his injuries. 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

New K-9 Team Joins ISP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

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The Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has added a K-9 team to its unit with the graduation of Sergeant Ginger Marshall and her K-9 partner Titus this morning at the Buck Creek Township Community Center in Greenfield.  The ceremony graduated a total of three new electronic detection K-9 teams, which included teams from Boulder County, Colorado and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Marshall, a 12-year veteran, and Titus, a two-year-old English Labrador just completed two weeks of intense training in which the two built on the training that Titus had received in electronic detection before being paired with Marshall..

Titus started his service career in Michigan as a candidate for becoming an assistance dog.  He was then taken in and trained for upwards of five months by Jordan Detection K-9 in the field of electronic detection.  Funding for Titus’ training was donated by Neighborhood Electronic Detection K-9 Inc., an Indianapolis non-for-profit organization which has provided funding for the training of 10 similar dogs throughout the nation.

Indiana Continues To Battle Opioid Epidemic

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Indiana Continues To Battle Opioid Epidemic

November 13, 2020  
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By LaMonte Richardson Jr.
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS— Indiana has launched a new program that provides medical professionals with information about how many opioid prescriptions they write compared with their peers.

The hope is to eventually reduce the number of opioid prescriptions, members of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse were told Thursday during a virtual meeting.

Douglas Huntsinger of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse described steps the state continues to take to combat opioid addiction. Photo by LaMonte Richardson, TheStatehouseFile.com

“Our administration has not sat by and watched the side effects of COVID-19,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director for drug prevention. “If anything COVID-19 has us working harder than ever, and in more collaborative ways to help those with substance use disorder and mental health challenges.”

To prevent possible opioid addiction, the state launched a program called prescriber report cards to lower Indiana’s prescription rate. Prescriber report cards provide doctors with an understanding of where they rank in terms of the number of opioid prescriptions in comparison to all other prescribers within a particular specialty. Research shows prescriber report cards are likely to result in decreased prescribing rates statewide.

Although actions have been put in place to treat, educate and prevent addiction, the state is seeing substantial increases in overdoses in 2020, according to the Indiana Department of Health. Compared to January through June 2019, Indiana has seen a 25.6% increase in fatal overdoses in 2020. There has also been a 52.7% increase in emergency room visits due to an opioid overdose.

As opioid use rises, more treatment options are being made available. The Next Level progress report provided by the Commission to Combat Drug abuse shows since2017, there has been a 156% increase in residential treatment beds and more than 55,000 Hoosiers have been enrolled in an opioid treatment program. Opioid treatment programs provide medication-assisted treatment in combination with counseling and behavioral therapy. Since 2017, Indiana has opened seven treatment programs statewide, with five more on the way.

Indiana Department of Health data on fatal drug overdoses in the state. Photo by LaMonte Richardson Jr., TheStatehouseFile.com

After seeing the rise of Naloxone administration by emergency medical staff, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a partnership with Overdose Lifeline Inc. to distribute 25,000 naloxone kits to Hoosiers at risk of overdose, totaling $1 million. Naloxone is a medication administered to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. Since the start of the partnership on June 1, Overdose Lifeline has fulfilled more than 13,000 requests for naloxone.

“Battling the drug epidemic continues to be Gov. Holcomb’s top priorities,” Huntsinger said. “We’ve made tremendous strides this year.”

FOOTNOTE: LaMonte Richardson Jr. is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Capitol Police Section

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The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2367.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department.

Applications must be received via online submission by 11:59 pm (EDT) on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for a Capitol Police Officer:

  1. Must be a United States citizen.
  2. Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee.(Appointment date is May 28, 2021)
  1. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
  2. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
  3. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

The academy begins on February 15, 2021. The starting salary for a Capitol Police Section Probationary Officer is $44,497.00 a year. The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees along with their families. The State maintains short-term and long-term disability plans for full time employees after six (6) months of continuous employment. As an Indiana State Police Capitol Police Officer, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF). The State will contribute to your retirement account.

Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Virtual Express Enrollment Event

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Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Virtual Express Enrollment Event

EVANSVILLE Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College will host a Virtual Express Enrollment Week from 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 on 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. 

*Ivy Tech currently requires the use of a mask or face covering while inside the buildings. 

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degree and short-term certificate programs, and trainings that align to the needs of the community. The College also offers courses and associate degree programs that seamlessly transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a Bachelor’s degree.

EPA at 50: Celebrating a Legacy of Enforcement and Compliance Achievements

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This month, as part of its 50th anniversary commemoration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) is highlighting the historic contributions of its programs.

“Over its 50-year history, EPA’s enforcement and compliance work has played an integral and important role in support of EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment,” said EPA OECA Assistant Administrator Susan Bodine. “This month we celebrate and recognize the contributions of our programs by highlighting some of the many successes over the last 50 years.”

Ensuring compliance with environmental laws is a central part of EPA’s Strategic Plan to protect human health and the environment. During the month of November, EPA social media posts will highlight historic enforcement policies and cases and compliance achievements. The posts will include landmark cases of civil, criminal, Superfund, and federal facility enforcement. These cases represent important milestones in the Agency’s efforts to hold violators accountable, increase compliance with environmental regulations and clean up contaminated sites. The posts also will highlight the significant contributions of the enforcement and compliance assurance programs, including:

  • Over 9,531 Superfund enforcement instruments resulting in $46.3 billion in cleanup commitments, cost recoveries and cash out settlements, since the program’s inception.
  • Over 91,000 civil enforcement actions since 1972; close to $179 billion in work to protect the environment, since 1985; and more than $4.7 billion pounds of pollution reduction, treatment, or elimination, since 2012.
  • Since 1985, the work of EPA’s criminal enforcement program has resulted in 5,683 defendants charged; $5,230,077,778 in criminal fines; $973,088,554 in restitution; $7,322,212,075 in court ordered environmental projects; and 2,941 years of incarceration.

 

HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS: Railroads Set Standard Time

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1883     The United States adopted Railroad Standard Time, which established four time zones within the nation.  The system was meant to eliminate confusion caused by the many different local clock times.  One newspaper reported that, before the new system, travelers through Indiana might have to reset their watches 23 times.
bottle1915     The Root Glass Company of Terre Haute received a patent for its design of the Coca-Cola bottle.  The firm had won the competitive challenge from the company to create a glass container “so distinct that you would recognize it by feeling it in the dark or lying broken on the ground.”  The bottle is now acknowledged to be one of the most recognizable objects in the world.
face mask1918     In the midst of an influenza epidemic, the Board of Health in Indianapolis issued an order requiring all citizens to wear face masks in public places.  According to city officials, the edict would be strictly enforced.  In addition, all schools and libraries were closed until further notice.
Edgar Guest

1919     Edgar A. Guest, one of the most popular poets of the era, was guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis.  HIs “Just Folks” verse was published daily in newspapers across the country.  He also spoke to students at Manual, Shortridge, and Arsenal Tech High Schools.
train1947     The “Friendship Train” traveled into Indiana from Chicago.  It was met with enthusiasm by large crowds in Elkhart and South Bend.  Governor Ralph Gates led the reception in both cities, accompanied by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser.  In Elkhart, they were joined by George Selmer, grandson of the founder of the musical instrument company.  The train was traveling the nation collecting food for starving people in France and Italy.
Amana1968     Appliance stores across Indiana were offering in-store demonstrations of the new Amana Radar Range, the first compact microwave oven available to consumers.  “Cook like the 21st Century Today!” declared the newspaper ads which described “push-button cooking” that “does a hamburger in 60 seconds.”  The sticker price on the oven was $495 (over $3,000 in today’s economy.)
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Indiana Quick Quiz

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     If it is 8:00 am in Indianapolis, what time is it in each of the following cities?

1.  Evansville       4.  San Diego

2.  Gary                5.  London

3.  Denver            6.  Moscow

Answers Below

Hoosier Quote of the Week

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“I believe in vested rights but not vested wrongs.”

– – – Thomas R. Marshall (1854 – 1925)     27th Governor of Indiana  and  Vice President of the United States under Woodrow Wilson

Did You Know?

     Edgar A. Guest might be considered the James Whitcomb Riley of his generation.  Riley was called the “Children’s Poet” and Guest was known as the “Poet of the People.”  Guest once said, “I do the same kind of jingles that Riley used to do.  All he tried to be was sincere.”  The two poets shared the same subject matter:  optimism, nostalgia for an earlier time, and praise for the ordinary person and little things in life.  “Just Folks” was the title of Guest’s daily newspaper poem, and the title was fitting.  Many of his over 11,000 poems are still read and quoted today.  One of the most famous is “It Couldn’t Be Done” which concludes, “There are thousands to tell you that it can not be done, there are thousands to prophesy failure, there are thousands to point out to you, one by one, the dangers that wait to assail you, but just buckle it in with a bit of a grin, just take off your coat and go to it, just start to sing as you tackle the thing that couldn’t be done and you’ll do it.”

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1.  7:00 am  2. 7:00 am  3. 6:00 am

4.  5:00 am  5. 1:00 pm  6. 4:00 pm
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