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‘Champion Of Community Colleges’: How Jill Biden Will Impact Higher Education As First Lady

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‘Champion Of Community Colleges’: How Jill Biden Will Impact Higher Education As First Lady

By Jason Gonzales
CHALKBEAT
NOVEMBER 11, 2020

 

President-elect Joe Biden comes into office with a higher education agenda that would be a boon to the nation’s community colleges. And soon-to-be First Lady Jill Biden is expected to make sure those institutions aren’t overlooked.

Enacting Joe Biden’s agenda will be costly and likely face an uphill battle in a divided Congress, but community college leaders say Jill Biden, a community college professor, will focus attention on two-year institutions regardless of any policy changes or monetary investments.

They believe Biden, who will continue to teach English at Northern Virginia Community College, will be a persistent ally, advocate, and spokeswoman over the next four years for two-year colleges, which enroll nearly half of the nation’s undergraduate students and are typically more diverse and have an older average population than do four-year institutions. They also see her insight especially crucial as schools struggle with enrollment declines and budget woes during the pandemic.

“She will be able to help people get a better understanding of who we educate and why, and the difference that makes in our economy,” said Joe Garcia, Colorado Community College System chancellor. “That is what I’m really excited about, almost regardless of how much money they can put into our colleges.”

Community colleges have garnered bipartisan support over the years because of their affordability and role in educating students who face the most difficult economic circumstances. But some feel they can also be an afterthought for lawmakers whose experience in higher education typically revolves around four-year colleges.

The president-elect has targeted higher education, including community colleges, in his policy platform. His agenda might also prove costly, potentially limiting what he can get done before Congress.

Joe Biden’s policies include a $50 billion investment in workforce training, student debt relief, and more money to increase the size of Pell Grants, which are awarded to low-income undergraduate students.

Biden’s community college goals include a plan to increase student retention and completion, and the resources available to schools and students.

The American Association of Community Colleges has advocated some of those over the years, including a goal to make community college free for all Americans and to increase investment in job training, said David Baime, the organization’s senior vice president for government relations and policy analysis.

Baime said he’d like to see Biden focus on funds directed to community colleges to help train workers who will fuel the economy. Community colleges played a crucial role in the recovery after the Great Recession.

The coronavirus has hit the schools hard and has eaten into enrollment, prompting calls for more federal aid to help the schools weather the pandemic.

Those who know Jill Biden said she will keep community college goals at the forefront of the president-elect’s mind during and after the pandemic.

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program Senior Fellow Robert Templin, who also served as president of Northern Virginia Community College for 13 years, said the first lady will be a “champion of community colleges” and elevate them in higher education discussions.

“But, I think, she’ll be more than that,” Templin said. “I think she will be a champion for public education, generally.”

Templin oversaw the college during Biden’s time as second lady and said her main focus was always on students. In addition to teaching community college students, she has a solid understanding of policy. Her doctoral dissertation focused on maximizing student retention in community colleges.

Templin said that she is a talented teacher who is completely dedicated to her students. On White House trips, she would take her English class papers with her to grade and once even taught class right up until she was to introduce President Barack Obama at the college.

“She won’t let community colleges be forgotten or shoved to the periphery,” Templin said.

On the campaign trail, she touted the importance of community colleges.

“There is nothing more important to our democracy or the future of our nation than giving our students the kind of educational opportunities that they deserve,” she said during an online Democratic rally. “And it’s clear: Community colleges change lives.”

Achieving the Dream President and CEO Karen Stout added Biden as first lady will create an unprecedented moment for community colleges nationwide. Never has there been a first lady with such intimate knowledge of what the institutions can provide to students.

The organization focuses on closing achievement gaps and accelerating student success at community colleges nationwide.

Stout expects Biden to continue advocating for causes she’s championed for years, such as helping women succeed at community colleges.

“She will be putting the student voice in the middle of policymaking not just for education, but for so many other things that touch our students, including transportation, health care, the pandemic,” Stout said.

And at least for now, many hope the Biden administration and the first lady prompt states to also look at increasing investments in schools. In Colorado, higher education funding lags behind the rest of the country.

“If we really want to grow our economy and increase college-going rates, we have to do it through our community colleges,” Garcia said. “And maybe we haven’t been paid enough attention to in the past. That’s what I really hope state legislators will see.”

Board of Health Meeting Agenda For 11/12/2020

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Board of Health Meeting Agenda 11/12/2020

Start Time

4:00 PM

 End Time

 

 Location

Virtual

 

Facilitator

Kenneth Spear/Joe Gries

BOARD AND VCHD ATTENDEES

R Michelle Galen, Chair

 Sandee Strader-McMillen, Vice Chair

 Mark Wohlford

 Tim Hubert

 John Pulcini

 Joe Kiefer, County Council Liaison

 Dr. Spear

 Joe Gries

 Lynn Herr

Guest(s)

Agenda

 

1 Call to order and Welcome
Notes Google Meeting invite emailed by Dr. Del Rio
2 Board Approvals
Action Items 1.      Approval of minutes from October 29, 2020 board meeting

2.      Discussion on Health Officer position

 

 

3 Health Officer Report
Notes
4 Administrator Report
Notes  

 
5 Reports
Notes Emailed for review prior to BOH meeting
7 Old Business
Notes
8 New Business
Notes 1.      Meeting platform discussion

 
9 Public Comment
               Notes  

 

 

Next Meeting

TBD

 

Next Meeting Location

Virtual

 

15 Things You Don’t Want in Your House During the Pandemic

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Help keep the virus out of your home by steering clear of these everyday items, or at least taking precautions before handling them.

The Most Infectious Items

As the pandemic rages on, it’s important to restrict not only whom but what you allow into your home. Although the CDC maintains that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is spread mainly by person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets, it can dwell on a number of objects for varying periods of time. Should you tempt fate by bringing those objects home without taking precautions, there’s always a possibility of transmission.

Dealing in dollars and coins on the daily is a risky business during the pandemic. The virus can live on copper coins for up to four hours, according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, and while some experts believe bills are less likely to harbor it because they are porous, a study in The Lancet found that it can survive on banknotes for up to four days. The safest payment methods, according to the World Health Organization, are contactless forms of payment, such as online or Apple Pay transactions.

The glass and aluminum in a cellphone make it yet another hotbed for viral particles, according to Business Insider. While it would be impractical to ditch your phone completely during social distancing, avoid passing your phone around to housemates to share photos or other media; instead, digitally transfer anything you’d like to share. Likewise, disinfect your phone with a dampened microfiber cloth after retrieving it from a bathroom or any surface in a public place.

While now is the time to be neighborly, it’s unwise to lend your spare house key to your neighbors so they can check your mail or keep an eye on your property, nor should you accept someone else’s keys. As it does on other metals, the virus can survive on house keys for up to three days, according to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance, so keep your keys to yourself, and wash them off periodically.

With gyms around the country closed, some are offering equipment rentals to help exercise enthusiasts get their fitness fix. But you might get more than an adrenaline rush if you jump on the offer. According to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance, chances are high that someone coughed or sneezed and then touched the weights and other metal equipment at the gym before you brought them home. To stay safe, sanitize any rental equipment before you pump iron.

Online shopping has really exploded in recent months, but the cardboard boxes that get dropped off on your porch may pack unwanted surprises. The virus that causes COVID-19 can last on cardboard for up to 24 hours, so if you want to be vigilant, set up a spot in your home that’s just for these deliveries, or unpack and dispose of the boxes outside rather than bringing them indoors.

According to the CDC, it’s risky to touch keypad-like devices if they’re not sanitized beforehand, so keep your hands clear of the signature device that your mail carrier brings when delivering important packages. The United States Postal Service is rolling out a modified procedure for packages that require a signature on delivery. Under the new procedure, if signature is required, you can instead verify your identity by providing your name—from a safe distance, of course.

No matter how deep the discounts are at your local supermarket, refrain from reaching for the weekly flyer or bringing it home. Chances are that many hands have touched these handbills before you, and the virus can last on printing paper for up to three hours. If you’re curious about what’s on sale, eye the latest deals online or through a mobile app, if your market offers one.

The communal to-go silverware bin at your favorite take-out spot may also be serving up unwanted microbes to go. As well, if any of the restaurant staff have the virus, it could be passed to the silverware pack that they toss into your pickup order, and the virus could remain on the plastic for up to seven days. In lieu of dining with disposable plastic forks, knives, and spoons, get your grub on with your own clean cutlery.

The next time you pull up to a restaurant curbside to satisfy a craving, pass on the paper or plastic-laminated menu, which can harbor the virus for up to three or seven days, respectively. With online and mobile menus and drive-through menu boards, there’s no reason to browse physical menus at your favorite food joint.

The long survival time of the virus on plastic also means that ketchup, mustard, and mayo can make for a killer burger if you get them in packets from a restaurant. Remember, you’re not the only person copping some condiments. Other patrons may touch several packets as they grab a few on their way out of the pickup zone of a restaurant. Instead of drawing from a communal container, grab a few bottles of your favorite condiments on your next trip to the grocery store to keep your food flavorful without risking your health.

While plastic grocery bags come with perils of their own during the pandemic, they’re unlikely to live in your home long if you empty and immediately discard them in the bin with gloved hands. In contrast, reusable bags permanently reside in your home, and studies have found that half of them are filled with menacing microbes like E. coli. While single-use plastic bags are making a comeback during the pandemic as a result of these fears, eco-friendly shoppers can choose to regularly clean their bags with disinfecting wipes, or, when in doubt, pop them in the washing machine.

Sympathy cards are reportedly selling out amidst the pandemic, but the three-hour life of the coronavirus on paper means that the thoughtful gesture could spread more than cheer. Instead of conveying your good wishes or condolences via paper greeting cards, opt for e-cards, text messages, or good old-fashioned phone calls, and handle any cards you receive with caution.

While a do-it-yourself furniture project is a great way to overcome quarantine-induced cabin fever, think twice before you source recycled pallets or other wooden planks from a local venue. Lumber mill workers, fellow wood seekers, and others may have handled them before you tossed them into the bed of your truck, and with the virus capable of living on wood for up to two days, bringing them home may increase the risk of transmission to someone in your household.
After heading out for a grocery store run or caring for a sick family member, take care where you toss your clothes. There’s a slim chance they may have caught the respiratory droplets of people who have the virus. The virus can live on fabric for up to two days, so high-risk individuals may want to confine those “outside” clothes to a certain area of the home, or even wash them immediately if they have been near people with symptoms of the virus.

 

Virtual Global Salon Presentation On Serving In The Peace Corps

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The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts will host its third virtual Global Salon presentation, “Taking Your Skills and Education Global,” by Andrea Tiller, Field Based Recruiter for the Peace Corps, at 1 p.m. CST Thursday, November 12.

Many people feel inspired to help an overseas community in need, and serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to be immersed in a new culture, learn a new language and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this information session to learn about various volunteer experiences and the benefits of serving in the Corps. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

The Global Salon Series is brought to you by the USI Global Studies program. This series gets its name from the 17th century definition of a “salon,” a gathering where people come together to discuss and share knowledge of the social, cultural, political and philosophical ideas of the time. Founded in 2011, the series focuses on current global issues, providing students and the community a richer understanding of international and global issues, while allowing USI faculty to share their current research. It is comprised of three to four lectures per semester featuring USI faculty and community figures.

For information on how to join this presentation and to see the current lineup of speakers for this semester, visit USI.edu/globalsalon.

These virtual presentations will also be live streamed to the USI College of Liberal Arts Facebook page and recorded. For more information contact Dr. Dan Bauer, Professor of Anthropology, at 812-465-7065 or debauer@usi.edu.

Ivy Tech Community College Selects Program Director For The New IMPACCT Scholars Program

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Ivy Tech Community College Selects Program Director for the New IMPACCT Ivy Scholars Program

EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has named Marcus Weatherford as the IMPACCT Ivy Scholars Program Director for the newly instituted Integrated Mentoring Program Achieving College and Career Transformation (IMPACCT). Weatherford comes to Ivy Tech from the Owensboro YMCA, where he served as senior program director.

IMPACCT Ivy Scholars is a new program within the College that will serve to provide direct support to help individuals between 18-25 years of age who may have experienced trauma, identify as disabled, identify as a minority student of color and/or as a single parent.

Weatherford’s position will support these students’ educational dreams into a realistic career, making a better life for themselves, their future, and their family or future family. The program offers financial support to students through donor funding. This funding is determined based on student eligibility and program participation.

Hallmarks of the new program include:
Individualized guidance, coaching, and tutoring Weatherford will develop students’ academic pathways aligned to their career interests. Students will be accountable to utilize the academic tutoring center and peer tutors.

Service Learning The best way to learn is to teach. Students will be required to engage in an on-campus or off-campus activity that supports bettering the community. This could include presenting to classes or organizations about the IMPACCT Ivy Scholars Program.

Monthly Advising & Student Meetings Students will be required to meet with Weatherford monthly (this could include check-ins via phone, email or face to face) and attend one IMPACCT Ivy Re-Vamp session. This session focuses on life skills, teaching empowerment, and belonging.

This is a group session where students are accountable to themselves and their peers in the program.

Mentors Students will be mentored either formally or informally by peers or a person in the field of their career interest. Mentors will be critical to retention by connection. Students who feel connected and that have someone they can share concerns or successes with have higher persistence rates than those that do not.

Weatherford holds a master’s degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He earned a bachelor of science in marketing from Ball State University.

Weatherford has served in a variety of different roles in his professional career. His roles have included business manager for Regency Properties, upward bound director and financial aid counselor for Vincennes University, device specialist for Flextronics Retail Technical Services, collections representative for Card Management Corporation, and insurance agent for Bankers Life and Casualty.

Weatherford resides on the northside of Evansville with his wife, Cassie, and their two children.

 

Meet “Young Achiever” Hadlie Darke-Schreiber A Gifted Student-Athlete

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This article is the first of our new series called “YOUNG ACHIEVERS.”  If you know of talented youngsters (12 years or younger) that excel in the arts (music-painting-dance-acting), creative writing, academics, and athletes please submit your nominee to the City-CountyObserver@live.com. so we can publish their achievements.

OUR FIRST “YOUNG ACHIEVER” IS WRITER HADLIE DARKE-SCHREIBER

The Mystery was written in “The First Person” by 10-year-old fifth-grade honor student-athlete Hadlie Drake-Schreiber. Hadlie is a gifted fifth-grade student who is taking accelerated academic courses.

She plays soccer, softball, and basketball and is on the traveling team for each sport.  She is also an excellent competitive swimmer and enjoys hiking,

Harlie enjoys building legos and aspires to be either a writer or an Engineer.  Other information about Hadie was withheld by request

THE MYSTERY

 is written by 10-year-old Hadie Darke-Schreiber

(We would like to point out that Hadie’s literary project is a work in progress)

One day my family was led to a bus that blocked up the windows and told us to be quiet. My son Henry and my husband Jeff were on one side of the bus and I, Sally, and my daughter Carolina were on the other side. We did not have any idea where we were and how we got here. My husband is an engineer and likes to build things. That is how we got into this program and we did not want to leave him alone so we went with him. We are only allowed to bring two suitcases. One was for the clothes and the other was filled with things we need or want.

The bus finally stopped and we got our suitcases and looked outside. It was so beautiful, there were birds and flowers everywhere. Crops grew throughout the place. This place was not like any other, there were no buildings in sight. No people either, just us wanting to build the city and live in this beautiful place forever. So they began to build in three days they were so bummed.  There were piles of wood everywhere, bricks, and blueprints to build. They were assigned their pieces of wood and bricks to build with. Then the bus driver gave them their blueprints and drove off.

He left the instructor a bag. This bag had food for him and supplies for us. The instructor’s name was Bill and he was so nice. They were supposed to have him as a mayor but he got replaced by this other guy that was supposed to be better. His name is Joe. No one knew him. But Bill was popular and everyone knew him. He was the person who helped us find our way. We are pretty sure that Joe was the person who made us come here not to help us even though we are having a hard time leaving all of our family. Just a little support would be nice.

Anyway, we have to assign jobs to the family. Once the school is built the kids will go there and we will be alone. Carolina is 7 years old and her brother is 10 years old. I have to do all the cooking, cleaning, and do the crops. Plus I can sew clothes. All he has to do is build our house and other things that do not seem fair. But he has to help three people build their houses because he is already building his. So he will be done before everyone else and his family will be safe.

Two Months Later

Jeff finished the house and went to work on some other person’s house. The school was built and Carolina and Henry finished their chores and went to school. I am cooking dinner and picking the apples at the local farm. The school is open all hours kids are allowed to go to school whenever, but they have to go to school for five hours at minimum.

When the kids came home they ate dinner, cleaned the dishes, and did their homework. Carolina had not as much homework compared to Henry. Henry had tons of homework. Carolina asks “Can I play with my friends from school’. I say ‘Yes you may and she rushes out the door’. Henry asks for a snack. I say ‘What do you want’. He says ‘ May I have some crackers’. I say ‘ For sure sweety’. And I go get some. I hand him some crackers that I have bought from the MarketPlace.

When Carolina gets home she says ‘I and my friends went to the farm with their mom and I got something for you, I picked this wonderful flower from the garden’. ‘ Smell it’, she says sweetly. It was the best smelling flower I have ever smelt. It was the best thing I have smelt since sliced bread. ‘I also have some eggs, milk, and fresh apples’ said Carolina. ‘Wow you were hard at work’, she said. ‘Yes I was.’ she says. ‘Well then, you better go get some rest’, I say.

‘What, no I want to see daddy’. ‘Daddy is coming home later tonight’. ‘You can see him in the morning, now go read your book’. ‘Yes mommy’, she says. She has to finish this book this weekend because she can not read on Sunday. Sunday is the day of rest for them, all they do is go to church. Even their dad is off on Sundays.

Henry went to bed later and finished his homework. He already finished his book this week and now he has to choose a different one.

Later That Weekend

It is Saturday and today is the day we get donuts and coffee at the bakery shop. Then we go to the playground and jump on the new trampolines. Today is Henry’s birthday so we are getting him a puppy and he does not know so don’t tell him! We are going to surprise him tonight. But I told the kids not to go home and if so tell me other than that follow my directions. They think that dad is at work but he is everything ready for tonight. He got

Cake, candles, puppy, and supplies. I am in charge of keeping them away from the house. His birthday is on the 27th of October. Which is three days away from Halloween and he was so excited. He was going to be a skeleton and his sister is going to be a princess. Their parents stayed at home and passed out candy and they went with their best friend Larry and Susan. They have two kids named Nora and Charlie. Charlie is Henry’s age and Nora is Carolina’s age. They have a dog named Jack, he is a poodle. Jack loves to play fetch and eats up pillows. He is only one-year-old.

Tonight

Happy birthday, Henry! Henry has the biggest smile on his face. You are 11 now! He eats dinner from his favorite place. Pizza Palace has the best food in town. All he gets is a cheese pizza but it is still good. He loves crackers too. When they got home he ate cake, it was chocolate with sprinkles. After they ate they came to open the presents. He always saved the biggest for last. His first present was a library card now that he was 11 he could check out as many books as he wants. He was only allowed to have one book checked out at a time. Now he could do whatever he wanted with his card. He was so thankful he had always wanted his own library card, and now here it is. The next present was a new pair of shoes, his old ones have holes in them. His next present was a piece of paper. It said you ‘Will be assigned a job from the mayor tomorrow please be at the town church at 8:00 am to have a job, if no one is there, no job for you. He was in shock. All he ever wanted was a job and here it is. Lastly, he opened the last box. The biggest box. The surprise of the year. He opened the box, he really didn’t want anything else. He was happy with what he had but he was still excited. He opened the box. Inside there was his favorite thing yet.  His own puppy! The dog kissed him on the cheek and jumped on him. He asks ‘ Is it a girl or a boy’. I say it is a boy. Yeah, it sure looks like it. He says. Now you have to take care of him, he is not our responsibility anymore.  Yes, mom, He says. You have your own schedule tomorrow we most likely are not going to see you so have fun. I will, he says.

Tomorrow

Henry is already gone. It is 7:30 and he will be a little bit early. So we are making breakfast. I am having bacon and Carolina is having cereal. We are supposed to church today but today we can’t because we have two people missing today it is just me and Carolina. Jeff is at work because one of the workers passed away. Now he gets paid more but has to work more. The worker ate something that was not food. The bus driver said if there was ever someone who passed he would come every month to collect and put it somewhere else. Also, he came to stay in the city. He will pick a house that was the best-built home. We weren’t worried.

Anyway, I had planned to go shopping for food and clothes for the kids. So me and Carolina had a mommy-daughter day. First, we are going to get food for our Halloween party with Nora and Charlie. Then, we are going to the clothes shop to buy some costumes for Carolina and Henry. Next, we are going to the playground and have some fun. Then we are going to have some lunch at her favorite place to eat. I love sushi. Lastly, we are going to go home! The only reason we are going excited to go home is that we figure out Henry’s job.

Later That Evening

When we finally came home there was Henry sitting on the couch. They asked him what his job was as soon as they walked through the door. He answers in a quiet voice. I am… Then he gets louder, the mayor’s assistant. They scream for joy. Being the mayor’s assistant is the best job in town. All he gets to do is fetch the mayor his drink or ask the chief for whatever he wants. You also help him decide things. Like where to put the new hair salon. You sit in a big throne or chair and ask for a few things. Wherever the mayor goes he goes. He gets all the luxury. There is one thing he is kind of upset about is school. He absolutely loved his teachers and friends. The good thing is that he can ride in a big car wherever he wants and have as many people on it. Henry had to take many tests and here is his story.

Henry’s Story

It is 7:00 and I just woke up. I made some waffles and ate it on the way. It only takes 10 minutes to get to the mayor’s office. I will arrive at 7:20 because I have to take a shower. When I get there the guards welcome me. As soon as I walk in they ask for my address, name, and picture of me. Then they lead me to a little private room.

In the room, there were 2 guards and the mayor. In that room, they showed him the mayor and where he would sit and a lot of other stuff. Then a guard took him to another room. Next, he handed him special clothes. Then they tested him. One was a checklist about his health and another one was about how long he has lived here, and questions about the streets and how to get around.  The last test was about school and your certificate that you graduated. When they were waiting for the results he knew he was going to make it because it was so easy, he decided to make the guards his friends because if you get on their bad they have too much power. One guy’s name was Mason and he was so nice. He has been my neighbor for 7 years. We would go out to eat sometimes he would play with them because he is only 3 years older. Now he sees someone familiar. Someone from the bus ride. I think that he was in front of me on the bus. He did not talk at all, nobody did. Hmm… Ohh he knows now he was in his class in third grade. He was nice but he definitely was not the nieces. He would be a kid that did not turn in his homework or was doing something wrong and got in trouble but he tried to be a showoff and show everyone how he is the best. Then everything changed when he met his girlfriend. She is so nice and pretty. Nobody knows how they met or if he bribed her to make him look good. The next thing we know is his grades are up and he is being nice to people so we are all happy. The other guard I don’t know, I have never seen him. Anyhow the mayor just walked into the room. Here we go. One of the guards said the rules. Like ‘ You have to be silent whenever someone is talking’. ‘For example, when the mayor is talking your lips are zipped, understood.’ ‘Yes sir’ Henry says. ‘ Also if we are having an agreement on something you don’t know about, agree and we will tell you later, understood.’  ‘Yes sir’ I respond. Now you have passed the tests so you are officially the mayor’s assistant. Now report back here tomorrow at 9:00. Your time working will be for six hours, from 9 to 2 pm. ‘Thank you, for all of your time today,’ says a guard. The mayor stands. I am so happy you are my assistant. Nobody could be smarter or more intelligent. On the way home he sees Carolina and mom walking home. He knew they wanted to see him and ask what his job was. So he tells the driver to hurry so they did not get any clues of what his job is. So he got home about 10 minutes before they did and that was about when my story ends.

So I was so impressed with all of this Henry did a great job and he will be on his own soon. Anyway, Halloween is tomorrow! Everyone was decorating their house and laughing with happiness. We decorated our house with a big skeleton in front of the house, lots of lights around the top, and lastly a lot of blow-ups like Jack from the Nightmare Before Christmas and Zeros’ grave.

Halloween

Tonight they went to put their costumes on and Carolina was going to be Sally from the ‘ Nightmare Before Christmas’ and Henry was going to be Jack. Their friends Nora and Charlie were going too. Nora was going to be Zero the dog and Charlie was going to be the mayor from the movie. That was their favorite movie for the season.I stayed home and Jeff and passed out some candy to the kids that came by.  The kids went to their friend’s house and played with them till 7:00. Then they went trick or treating. The party had food and dessert. It was delicious and the treats were even better. When we went trick or treating we were so tired. There were 200 houses in the neighborhood and we knew we could not get them all. We got 106 houses in counting. When we went home mom and dad were waiting for us. We hugged them and then we went to bed.

Today is Monday and today Carolina is going to school. She was so excited because today is November 1, 2020. She got to get one donut on the days that were the first, but only if she worked hard at school.

FOOTNOTE: We would like to point out that Hadie’s literary project is a work in progress.  We hope by publishing her work it will be an encouragement for her to continue her passion for creative writing,



	            

            


        


        
        

            

                
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Eight Hoosier businesses have been recognized by the HIRE Vets Medallion Program honoring job creators for investing in hiring for America’s veterans. Senator Mike Braun offered his congratulations to the businesses recognized and his support to the program which encourages hiring veterans.


“Our veterans have put everything on the line to ensure we can live in a safe and prosperous America, and businesses who go the extra mile to hire veterans should be applauded. I’m proud that several Hoosier businesses have been recognized in the HIRE Vets Medallion Program this year, and I thank them for the work they do to recruit and employ our nation’s heroes when they return home.” – Senator Mike Braun


Indiana Businesses Recognized by HIRE Vets Medallion Program:


    

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  • Vetrun in Henryville
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  • Brooks Construction Company in Fort Wayne
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  • Analytical Engineering in Columbus
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  • Career Learning & Employment Center for Veterans in Indianapolis
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  • Coulter, Inc. in Middlebury
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  • AM General in South Bend
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“Left Jab” And “Middle Jab” And “Right Jab” November 12, 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








	            

            


        


        
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