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USI, Evansville Communities Invited To Virtual Keynote By former Secretary Of Defense Leon Panetta

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Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, USI President, to assist in moderating Q&A session

Members of the USI community, USI alumni and local community members are invited to attend a virtual address by Leon Panetta, former United States Secretary of Defense, at noon CDT Thursday, October 29.

Panetta’s speech, “Challenges of Leadership in Democracy,” is part of the We Stand Together Speaker Series organized by the New Presidents Academy. As a member of the New Presidents Academy, Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, President of the University of Southern Indiana, will join Nora Roberts Miller, President of Mississippi University for Women, to moderate a Q&A session with Panetta following his presentation.

While online registration is not required, it is encouraged and allows attendees to submit questions for Panetta in advance. The virtual event is expected to conclude at 1:30 p.m. CDT.

Former White House Chief of Staff under Bill Clinton, Secretary of Defense under Barack Obama, and long-time congressman Leon Panetta co-founded The Panetta Institute for Public Policy with his wife Sylvia in 1997. He co-directed it with her until 2009, when he left to serve as CIA Director and then-Secretary of Defense. He returned to the Institute as chairman in 2013.

A Monterey, California, native and Santa Clara University School of Law graduate, Secretary Panetta began his long and distinguished public service career in 1964 as a U.S. Army intelligence officer, receiving the Army Commendation Medal. Upon discharge, he went to work in Washington as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senate Minority Whip Tom Kuchel of California. In 1969, he was appointed director of the U.S. Office for Civil Rights, where he was responsible for ensuring equal opportunity in public education, and later he served as executive assistant to the mayor of New York City. He then returned to Monterey, where he practiced law until his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976.

Serving his Central Coast district in Congress for 16 years, Secretary Panetta became a respected leader on agriculture, federal budget, ocean and healthcare issues. From 1989 to 1993 he chaired the House Budget Committee and won passage of the Hunger Prevention Act of 1988, Medicare and Medicaid coverage of hospice care for the terminally ill, and numerous measures to protect the California coast, including the creation of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

In 1993, Secretary Panetta left Congress to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget for the incoming Clinton administration. There, he was instrumental in developing the policies that led to a balanced federal budget and eventual budget surpluses. In 1994, he accepted the appointment as the president’s chief of staff and is credited with bringing order and focus to White House operations and policymaking.

Upon leaving the Clinton administration in 1997, Secretary Panetta joined with his wife Sylvia to establish and co-direct The Panetta Institute for Public Policy, based at California State University, Monterey Bay. Reflecting the Secretary’s ideals and personal example, the nonpartisan, not-for-profit study center seeks to attract thoughtful men and women to lives of public service and prepare them for the policy challenges of the future.

SOMEHOW IT’S WORKING

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SOMEHOW IT’S WORKING

GAVEL GAMUT By Jim Redwine

Less than one year ago 19 denoted the previous century and the end to one’s teenage years. If 19 had ever caused me any emotional response at all it was probably nostalgia for the bucolic of high school or, perhaps, of trepidation for adulthood. Otherwise, 19 was benign. I do not know why the Corona Virus is called COVID-19. Hey, I changed my major from physics to humanities during my freshman year of college after I got my first semester grades. I have long since left science to the upper half assumes. Therefore, I, and I suspect most folks, just repeat the current pandemic’s appellation as given to us by those with thick glasses and white lab coats.

But this column is not a lament for a lost opportunity to spend my life watching some Algernon race some Charlie in a maze match. It is an acknowledgment that in spite of ’Ole 19 the world is still turning thanks to a lot of dedicated people.

The list is almost endless and so I will not attempt to exhaust it. But every day I am amazed by the appearance of water from the tap, electricity through the lines, groceries on the shelves, education via the Internet and imaginative educators, medical care, police and fire protection, one-click banking, governmental services, road maintenance, trash pick-up, fuel supply, house construction, property repair and, of course, online shopping and delivery. You might have noticed that I have not mentioned cable news.

If I was brought to reality by my experience with college physics, I am absolutely blown away by the way our society has persevered in the face of ’Ole 19. Much as people regrouped after the Crash of 1929 or WWII and Korea or polio, AIDS, Vietnam, Oklahoma City, 9/11, the Gulf War, and Iraq we have carried on. As our first cousins, the British might say, “We are muddling through”, and it is said with justifiable pride.

Peg and I talk every day about how impressed we are that our lives can continue on due to the courage and sacrifice of so many complete strangers. We know we will eventually all win because so many of you refuse to give up. Thank you!

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AG Curtis Hill Advocating For Broad Protections Against Robocalls

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Attorney General Curtis Hill has written and filed an amicus brief in a United States Supreme Court case that will determine the scope of the protections of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
The TCPA, enacted in 1991, generally prohibits the use of an autodialer to make a call to cell phone users. At issue in the case, Facebook v. Duguid, is whether autodialers include any device that can store and dial numbers automatically, or whether autodialers are limited to devices that use a random number generator.
In his amicus brief, Attorney General Hill and 37 other attorneys general side with the plaintiff, Noah Duguid, and argue that the TCPA applies to all devices that store and dial numbers automatically. The case, Attorney General Hill said, is key to states’ ability to protect residents from intrusive, frequent and unwanted calls, including calls that threaten and scam people out of their money.
“Protecting Hoosiers’ privacy from unwanted telemarketing calls is one of the main functions of my office, and it’s a problem about which we are contacted every single day,” Attorney General Hill said. “Should our ability to limit these phone calls be diminished, Hoosiers will become even more vulnerable to privacy invasions, not to mention scams and fraud. Protecting Hoosier consumers is among my top priorities, and a favorable ruling in this case will be key in my mission to continue carrying out this responsibility.”
To narrow the definition of autodialers, as Facebook argues should be done, would harm states’ ability to protect consumers under the TCPA and would limit collaboration among states and the federal government to take action against abusive robocallers.
Attorney General Hill encourages Hoosiers to sign up for the Indiana Do Not Call List by clicking here and entering your phone number. Doing this will eliminate most telemarketing calls, but it will not eliminate all telemarketing calls. Under Indiana law, certain groups may still contact you. They include insurance agents, real estate agents, newspapers and charities, so long as these callers use their own volunteers or employees.

HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS

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October 25 – October 31

The Week in Indiana History
Harrison1908     Dedication ceremonies were held for the statue of President Benjamin Harrison in University Park in Indianapolis.  Harrison’s 11-year-old daughter Elizabeth assisted in the unveiling.  The ceremony followed a parade which drew thousands to the event.  Participants included Vice President Charles Fairbanks, Indiana Governor J. Frank Hanly, Former United States Attorney General William Henry Harrison Miller, and Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley.
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1922     Raymond Blackwell and William Bridges, two students on the Franklin College newspaper staff, held a high school journalism convention.  Over 250 editors and sponsors attended the event on the Franklin campus.  Subsequent meetings led to the formation of the Indiana High School Press Association, one of the strongest scholastic press organizations in the nation.

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1938     The “War of the Worlds” radio drama convinced many listeners that Martians had invaded the Earth.  The classic story by H. G. Wells was presented as a series of news bulletins that interrupted regular programming.  Many tuned in after the show’s introduction and grew alarmed as the announcer described the arrival of alien monsters.  In Indianapolis, a woman ran into St. Paul Methodist Church on Eugene Street during the Sunday evening service.  She said, “New York has been destroyed!  I believe the end of the world has come.  I heard it on the radio.”  Rev. Charles Lizenby then gave a short prayer and announced that those who wanted to leave could do so.  Several in the congregation departed as he continued the service.  A short time later, those members returned to say that it was a false alarm caused by the radio drama.

FDR1944     President Franklin D. Roosevelt, campaigning for his fourth term, made a stop in Fort Wayne.  He spoke from a special stage built next to railroad tracks at the crossing near Harrison and Pennsylvania Streets.  He said, “I have a conviction that the people of Indiana. . . know that I am the same Franklin Roosevelt who started campaigning 12 years ago. . . I wear the same-sized hat.”  It was Roosevelt’s last appearance in the state.  He died six months later.
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Statehouse1948     Renovations were completed in the House and Senate chambers at the Indiana Statehouse.  The $750,000 project included additional meeting rooms and offices, oak-paneled walls, plush new carpet, and new desks with red leather chairs.  Upgraded seating was also provided in the public galleries.
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50 YEARS AGO

1970     The Indianapolis Museum of Art opened at its new location at Oldfields, the Lilly family estate at Michigan Road and 38th Street.  Over 1,000 people witnessed the ribbon-cutting by Mayor Richard G. Lugar.  Indiana Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb told the crowd, “The museum will shine from this day on as the brightest light of art and culture in Mid-America.”

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      Test your knowledge about “Hoosier President” Benjamin Harrison.  True or False?

1.  Benjamin Harrison served in the Civil War.

2.  He served as Governor of Indiana.

3.  He was a United States Senator from Indiana.

4.  He was the first President to have electricity in the White House.

5.  He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Answers Below

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“I had an instinct to gravitate towards people who were smarter than I was, teachers that were nice people trying to do things in life that were constructive.”

– – -  Florence Henderson  (1934 – 2016)

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Did You Know?

     The Art Association of Indianapolis was founded in 1883  with an exhibit at the English Hotel on the Circle.  In 1895, a grant from real estate investor John Herron helped finance the purchase of property and construction of a building at 16th and Pennsylvania Streets.  The site was the former home and studio of well-known Hoosier artist T. C. Steele.  In 1906, the John Herron Art Institute opened in a handsome building designed by Arthur Bohn of the architectural firm of Vonnegut and Bohn.  In 1969, the name was changed to the Indianapolis Museum of Art.  The following year, the move was made to the new Krannert Pavilion on the Lilly Estate at 38th and Michigan Road.  The name “Newfields” was incorporated in 2017 to include the art museum and the entire campus of buildings and gardens.  The old museum building is now home to Herron High School.

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ANSWERS:  1.  True  2.  False        3.  True   4.  True   5.  False (His grave is at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis)

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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“Left Jab” And “Middle Jab” And “Right Jab” October 25, 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.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Bookkeeper/Receptionist
Kruse Dicus & Associates LLP – Evansville, IN
$30,000 – $45,000 a year
Payrolls, payroll taxes, sales tax and light bookkeeping which is some accounts payable and bank reconciliations. If circumstances require can be done remotely.
Easily apply
Oct 15
Secretary
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. 3.3/5 rating 22 reviews – Evansville, IN
Applicant must be available to work a flexible schedule including evening hours as necessary for coverage at different locations. Generous Paid Time Off plan.
Oct 19
Site Office Manager
Enerfab – Mount Vernon, IN
$18 – $25 an hour
Responsive employer
The ideal candidate will be responsible for administration and support of on-site new hires, time keeping, billing, purchase orders, data entry, and document…
Easily apply
Oct 22
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
Talley Eye Institute – Evansville, IN
$9 – $15 an hour
Talley Eye Institute is seeking an enthusiastic front desk receptionist to join our group. The Medical Receptionist manages efficient patient flow through…
Easily apply
Oct 19
Office Assistant – Dr. Sash
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating 5,325 reviews – Evansville, IN
Join the patient care team of Dr. Karl Sash, providing Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. This established practice, a part of St.
Oct 19
Receptionist
Pine Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center – Evansville, IN
Pinehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center. Pinehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center is a Long Term Care facility that understands the needs of their…
Easily apply
Oct 17
Office Assistant – OB/Gyn
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating 5,325 reviews – Evansville, IN
Vincent Medical Group – Partners in Women’s Health. Vincent at the Hospital for Women and Children in Evansville, Indiana, provides obstetrical and…
Oct 19
Administrative Assistant
Keller Williams Capital Realty (Rick MacPherson) 4.3/5 rating4,364 reviews – Evansville, IN
$10 an hour
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…
Easily apply
Oct 22
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
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
Medical Front Desk Registration and Reception
Mercy Urgent Care 3.5/5 rating 16 reviews – Newburgh, IN
Mercy Urgent Care has two (2) full time openings for an experienced Medical Front Desk Registration & Receptionist with a positive attitude.
Easily apply
Oct 21
Receptionist/Office Assistant
OnTime Service – Henderson, KY
$11 – $13 an hour
Looking for outgoing personality to answer phones and make calls to clients to schedule client appointments. Excellent phone skills is a Required.
Easily apply
Oct 22
Membership Front Desk- Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana – Evansville, IN
Hiring all shifts M-F with some weekend hours. Vincent Y is hiring awesome people just like you for Membership positions!*. Pay rate is $8.35 to $8.85 p/hr.
Easily apply
Oct 19
Overnight Front Desk
Planet Fitness – Glow Brands 3.5/5 rating 4,547 reviews – Evansville, IN
The Overnight Closer (Member Services Representative) will be responsible for creating a positive member experience by providing a superior level of customer…
Easily apply
Oct 20
Front Desk Receptionist/Payment Processer
Confidential – Evansville, IN
$10 – $13 an hour
Local well-established independent insurance agency located in Evansville, IN. We partner with over 150 insurance providers, allowing us to offer our customers…
Easily apply
Oct 21
Administrative Support Specialist
OneMain Financial 3.3/5 rating 1,504 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 20

Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting

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 The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26 2020, in the TIC Conference Room at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of: the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems (3) and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9). 

Beginning at 5:30 PM, the Board will call upon those who have completed and submitted a Request for Public Comment form and the regular meeting of the School Board will commence immediately following in the EVSC Board Room, same address. 

Adopt A Pet

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EPA Releases Guide to Assist Developing Countries with Solid Waste Management

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On the heels of the launch of the Trump Administration’s Federal Strategy for Addressing Global Marine Litter Strategy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first action item, Best Practices for Solid Waste Management: A Guide for Decision-Makers in Developing Countries. This document was created to share best practices with local decision makers in developing nations to improve their solid waste collection infrastructure. The guide covers a diverse set of important topics for city-level decision makers, including stakeholder engagement; waste management planning and economics; waste collection and transportation, prevention, minimization, and recycling; landfill design and operation; and energy recovery.

“The best way to keep our oceans free of waste and litter is to prevent it from entering waterways in the first place,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “The U.S. is a leader in waste management and this guide will help many of our partners improve their waste management practices.”

“When not managed properly, waste generated on land can reach waterbodies and contribute to the global marine litter issue,” said Assistant Administrator for the Office of Land and Emergency Management Peter Wright. “Research shows that as much as 80 percent of marine litter comes from land-based sources. This guide discusses the marine litter issue and provides best practices on how to prevent waste from entering the environment.”

The guide is designed to be easily navigable and includes case studies and examples of activities from around the globe; questions for decision-makers to consider when evaluating options for improving solid waste management; and key resources that identify useful guidance materials, tools, and studies.

To read the guide, visit https://www.epa.gov/international-cooperation/environmentally-sound-management-waste-international-initiatives

On Monday, EPA Administrator Wheeler released the Federal strategy with U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary Mark M. Menezes, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chairman Mary Neumayr, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (NOAA) and Deputy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Tim Gallaudet, and EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary Walker.

Five countries in Asia account for over half of the plastic waste input into the ocean: China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The majority of marine litter comes from land-based sources such as littering and the mismanagement of waste and the most effective way to combat marine litter is to prevent and reduce land-based sources of waste from entering our oceans in the first place. To tackle these issues, the U.S. provides a critical global leadership role in improving waste management and recycling.

U.S. actions to address sources of marine litter focus on building capacity, incentivizing the global recycling market, promoting research and development, and promoting marine litter removal.

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