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“IS IT TRUE” AUGUST 31, 2020

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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?
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IS IT TRUE that City Council President Alex Burton is floating the idea of moving  $250,000 from the Police Department budget into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund? …that President Burton also wants to take $250,000 from the Public Safety Tax Revenue fund and put it back in the Evansville Police Department budget? …we hope that this idea doesn’t turn out to be just another political “Bait And Switch” move?
IS IT TRUE that 5th Ward City Councilman Justin Elpers’s response to President Burton’s idea was extremely pointed? …that Mr. Elpers told Mr. Burton; “That your idea suggesting to re-appropriate money that intended for the Police Department to the Affordable Housing Fund Trust Fund is insane”?  …Elpers also commented “NO WAY”?
IS IT TRUE it seems like every day we are reading about murders, robberies, shootings, stabbings, and other lawless acts of violence in Evansville proper?  …many people feel it’s time that our elected officials look for additional ways to increase the Evansville Police Department budget in the order to put more boots on the ground?
IS IT TRUE that many law-abiding citizens are getting distressed over the number of shootings. murders, robberies, stabbings, and beatings that are happening in Evansville on a daily basis? …all we can say is thank goodness that we have outstanding law enforcement professionals that quickly apprehended the lawless thugs and throw them in the clinker?
IS IT TRUE that members of law enforcement officers are human and they make mistakes. …we know that the overwhelming majority members of law enforcement understand that carrying a badge carries a major responsibility and understands when to use force and when to use restraint? …we believe that they also understand that they know what one bad decision will unleash?  …we support members of law enforcement that are professional, dedicated, honest, caring, and enforce the law without prejudice? …those in law enforcement that don’t display the above traits should look for employment elsewhere?
IS IT TRUE the “Defund the Police” movement has been a great thing for companies that manufacture and sell guns?…3 million guns have been purchased by private citizens since March?…half of those sales happened during the last several months after protesters hit the streets and allow themselves to become a human shield for anarchists who are determined to loot businesses and burn down buildings?…the rate at which the FBI is currently doing background checks on private gun purchases is 176,000 per day?
IS IT TRUE that It’s obvious that outside groups and agitators are attempting to foment lawlessness and unrest to advance their own objectives to cause anarchy in America?  …we are a nation born of the revolutionary spirit of protest, coupling expressions of grievances against injustice with the desire to be free?  …we deplore the theft, looting, and the burning of businesses and historical landmarks caused by the random acts of lawless anarchists and thugs? …we believe that these lawless thugs should be arrested and their asses should be thrown in jail?
IS IT TRUE that ever since the “defund the police” movement discussions have taken hold in some large American cities violent crime has increased by well over 300% in many of those cities?

IS IT TRUE that since the coronavirus lockdowns began domestic abuse and violent crimes have been increasing in cities throughout American cities at alarming rates?… it been guesstimated that domestic abuse and violent crimes in larger U. S. cities have increased by over 400%?

IS IT TRUE we wonder that next time you have a problem that needs the help of law enforcement who would you call? …would you call a known convicted felon or a member of law enforcement?
IS IT TRUE we been told by several reliable sources that the two-term Democratic Vanderburgh County Sheriff, Dave Wedding voted Republican in the most recent primary election?  …it’s now rumored that in the very near future Sherrif David Wedding will be holding a joint press conference with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch to announce that he will become a Republican?
IS IT TRUE we consider Nick Laccarino the Vice-Chairman of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party be a rising political star?  …that he’s smart, personable and a hard worker?
IS IT TRUE we give five (5) cheers to TV Channels 14 credible job covering the Coronavirus news?
IS IT TRUE that the more we test people for the COVID -19 virus the number of viruses will greatly be increased?
IS IT TRUE it’s been reported that a confidential CDC document states that fully opening schools and Universities are high risks?  …this report has proven to be spot on?
IS IT TRUE we would like to thank Bailey Davis, Administrative Assistant for the Vanderburgh County Commission for sending us news articles in a timely manner?
IS IT TRUE we also would like to thank Kemberle Weightman for preparing and sending us the daily EPD activity report?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny!  When the 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 that the Evansville City Council should consider increasing the Evansville Police Department budget for 2021?
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HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS: 1964 – The Beatles Invade The State Fair

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August 30 – September 5

The Week in Indiana History
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Lillian Thomas Fox

1917     Lillian Thomas Fox died in Indianapolis.  Hired by the Indianapolis News in 1900, she was the first African-American to write for a white newspaper in Indiana.  A leader in the community, she was co-founder of the Indianapolis Women’s Improvement Club and a life-long activist for positive social change.
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1943    As a World War II “home front” effort, the Indiana Bell Telephone Company ran newspaper ads asking customers to refrain from using long-distance lines between the hours of 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm.  There was a need to keep circuits open for American servicemen overseas who wanted to call home.  “He can’t telephone any old time,” the ad said.  “His days are pretty well filled.”
1964     The Beatles, on their first wave of popularity in the United States, appeared live at the Indiana State Fair.  They performed in two sold-out shows, one in the afternoon in the Coliseum and one that evening in front of the grandstand.  The “Fab Four” had slept the night before at the Speedway Motel. Beatles
Bob Ross1983     The first episode of season 2 of “The Joy of Painting” was broadcast on Public Broadcasting Stations across the country.  The show, featuring popular artist Bob Ross, was produced at WIPB in Muncie, operated by Ball State University.  Ross would continue to record his programs there until the end of the series in 1994.
Musuem1999     Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new Indiana State Museum in White River State Park in Indianapolis.  To turn the first soil for the building, Governor Frank O’Bannon and First Lady Judy O’Bannon were assisted by 4th graders from Columbus, Terre Haute, Hammond, Muncie, and Indianapolis.  They were chosen because it is in the 4th grade that students study Indiana history.  The museum opened in May of 2002.
John Roberts2005     President George W. Bush nominated John Roberts to serve as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.  Born in New York, Roberts moved with his family to Long Beach, Indiana, when he was age 10.  He attended Notre Dame Elementary School in Michigan City and La Lumiere School in La Porte, where he was captain of the football team and graduated first in his class.

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You are invited to take a “Virtual Tour” of the Statehouse by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1.  How many serve on the Indiana Supreme Court?       a.  5   b.  7   c.  9

2.  In which county is Long Beach, Indiana?  a/ Newton    b/ Park            c/  La Porte

3.  Which of the following served as Governor of Indiana?  a/ Benjamin Harrison   b/ Robert D. Orr  c/ Lew Wallace

Answers Below

Hoosier Quote of the Week

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“Judges are like umpires.  Umpires don’t make the rules.  They apply them.  They make sure everybody plays by the rules.  But it is a limited role.  Nobody ever went to a ballgame to see the umpire.”

– – – United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts

Did You Know?

     When telephone users were asked to limit long-distance calls during World War II, most did not complain.  They were used to making adjustments and sacrifices in fighting the war from the “home front.”  They were already using ration stamps to buy sugar, meat, butter, shoes, and rubber.  Gasoline was tightly regulated.  The average driver was allowed only three gallons a week.  Automobiles were not produced during the war years.  Someone who had purchased a brand new 1941 model before the war had the newest car on the road for at least four years.  Many people started growing their own food.  There were thousands of backyard vegetable gardens in Indiana and beyond.  These “Victory Gardens” helped make up for much of the food which was being sent to troops overseas.

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Answers:  1.  a   2. c   3.  b

Lt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA award Taking Care of Main Street grants

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Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced 40 Indiana Main Street programs will receive $200,000 through Taking Care of Main Street. This is a new program providing operational support for Indiana Main Street organizations impacted by COVID-19.

“Main Street organizations are a lifeline for small businesses who are doing their best to survive the effects of this pandemic,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch. “Ensuring small businesses are able to survive requires a comprehensive approach. This funding can help bridge the gap.”

The goal of this program is to support Indiana Main Street organizations that provide leadership and services to the businesses and members, using the Main Street Approach, with special attention to organizations that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19.

“As we saw from these applications, most Main Street organizations are dealing with loss of funding from a variety of reasons related to COVID-19,” said Matt Crouch, Interim Executive Director of OCRA. “Since their leadership and guidance is a valuable tool for economic recovery, OCRA is grateful to provide this state assistance.”

Eligible expenses could include salaries, administrative fees, space/equipment rental or staff development and training. For more information, visit www.in.gov/ocra/3016.htm.

Below is a summary of how each Main Street organization plans to use the $5,000 funding:

Attica Main Street will use the funding to help with annual expenses to include board insurance, promotional materials, billboards, table toppers, Facebook advertising and website maintenance.

Auburn Main Street will use the funding for downtown business promotion, operational expenses and helping search for a new Executive Director.

Cambridge City Main Street plans to use the funding for ongoing efforts to support local businesses through promotions, town events and business owner engagement.

Columbia City Connect  will use the funding to cover salary expenses.

Crawfordsville Main Street Program, Inc. plans to use the funding for program manager and board training for long-range business adaptations to include innovative small business online promotion and visitor attraction, computer software upgrades and website improvements.

Decatur Main Street will cover payroll and utilities expenses with the funding.

Destination Huntingburg will use the funding to continue the 2020 work plans, as well as aid in 2021’s planned projects.

Develop New Albany plans to employ a part-time Program Coordinator.

Discover Downtown Franklin will use the funding to fund the five-year strategic plan and associated planner. Implementing a new strategic plan was a primary goal listed in Franklin’s 2020 work plan.

Downtown Angola Coalition plans to promote downtown businesses virtually through interviews and profiles as part of mini-documentaries. This funding will also help establish an outdoor downtown history museum where small plaques will be displayed with historical and human-interest stories.

Downtown Bloomington Inc. plans to use the funding for the organization’s main street insurance, membership software, communication software expenses, general office and media designer expenses.

Downtown Evansville EID will use the funding to allow the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District to move forward with an alley lighting and planting project. This alley connects a parking area to Main Street and will add to the downtown experience.

Downtown Goshen, Inc will use the funding to support and promote downtown businesses and help administer a Facade Incentive Program for Central Business District buildings.

Downtown Terre Haute will use the funding for salaries of the Office and Program Coordinator, as well as provide promotional help to local businesses who have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Experience the Heart of Kendallville plans to hire a professional consultant with Gibbs Planning Group to help the Main Street build organizational capacity through a thorough analysis of previous downtown planning efforts and conditions. As part of this service, Gibbs Planning will provide workshops for downtown merchants, including topics such as visual merchandising.

Frankfort Main Street, Inc. will use the funding to cover salaries and business training.

Greater Lafayette Commerce plans to develop a series of SMART workshops during Downtown Development Week, to help business owners recover from the pandemic. Additionally, they will develop and promote a Christmas scavenger hunt and Shop Small Saturday to help drive sales.

Greenfield Main Street Inc. plans to fund a portion of the new Executive Director’s salary and to update the downtown office space.

Heart of Rushville will use the funding to help with support from events that had to be cancelled. It will also be used to provide PPE, downtown lighting, and to purchase a blue tooth sound system, which will be used for special downtown events.

Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc. will use the funding to promote the downtown businesses and help supplement organizational operating expenses.

Kirklin Main Street, Inc. plans to use the funds to support downtown murals and other quality of place initiatives.

Logan’s Landing Association, Inc. plans to use the funding to assist with ongoing operating costs including payroll, taxes, insurance, telephone and utility bills, office supplies and postage.

Madison Main Street Program plans to update the Madison Main Street web page with a new space for  business materials, event and workshop plans and registrations, grant information and applications, real estate listings, sponsor and donor recognition, interactive maps for business locations and inventory, community press releases and staff and business training.

Main Street Brookville Inc. will use the funding to coordinate programming and provide technical assistance to help transition to an online platform by helping build a business’s website integrated with merchant services. In addition, grant funds will be used to help sustain operational costs.

Main Street Corydon will use the funding for salaries, PPE costs, office supplies, printing, social media marketing, activities, equipment rental, administrative fees and staff development.

Main Street Greensburg will use the funding to fund the salary of a new part-time assistant.

Main Street Richmond-Wayne County, Inc. plans to use the funding for operational expenses.

Main Street Shelbyville will use their funding to bridge a gap left by the loss of sponsorships, memberships and event income. The funding will help with continued promotion and facilitation of programming such as COVID-19 survival webinar with ISBDC, the Downtown Highlights series, and for the administration of the downtown grant programs.

Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, Inc. plans to launch a marketing message in the fall and will use the funds for the development of the campaign, hard costs for media buys and collateral costs. The campaign is focused on getting residents and visitors to return to the downtown.

New Castle Main Street, Inc. will use the funding to support operating expenses like marketing, administrative materials, postage, website maintenance, etc.

Noblesville Main Street will use their funding to support increased expenses for the farmers market. The market is their main event, with the largest profit margin, and funds the Event Manager position for the following year.

Manchester Alive plans to purchase equipment to help create interviews, videos and photos for social media and websites; to execute a downtown celebration and help supplement office support salaries.

Rediscover downtown Peru, Inc. will use the funding to expand the downtown façade Improvement Program and be able to continue marketing and advertising efforts.

Seymour Main Street Program will use the funding towards the Executive Director’s salary.

Streets of Monticello Association plan to use the funding for operational expense that include insurance, website maintenance, P.O box rental, staff training and purchase PPE for a variety of upcoming events.

The Heart of Lebanon will use the funding towards the Executive Director’s salary.

Uptown Project Inc. plans to continue to enhance downtown Francesville, support local business and create a mural.

Vevay Main Street will fund the director’s salary.

Wabash Marketplace Inc. will use the funding towards part-time employee’s salaries.

Warsaw Community Development Corporation will use the funds to create a downtown mural and other quality of place initiatives.

Evansville and Vanderburgh County Continue Important Reductions in Veteran and Chronic Homelessness

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  • Veteran households experiencing homelessness declined 28% from 2019
  • Chronic homelessness declined a further 11% in 2020 after falling 38% in 2019
  • Region’s households experiencing homelessness declined 6% from 2019  

EVANSVILLE, Ind., August 31, 2020—The Commission on Homelessness for Evansville and Vanderburgh County and the regional Homeless Service Council today announced the results of the 2020 Point-in-Time (PIT) count of homelessness for the region that includes Evansville and Vanderburgh County. This year’s results illustrate the community’s continued progress in reducing veteran and chronic homelessness.  

Veteran Homelessness – Veteran households experiencing homelessness declined 28% year-over-year, from 45 in 2019 to 32 in 2020.  In addition, our community has reported zero chronically homeless Veteran families with minor children for the past two years.  

Chronic Homelessness – The community continued to reduce the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness – from 35 in 2019 to 31 in 2020, an 11% decline – after recording a 38% drop the year before. Our region has reduced chronic homelessness by 71% since 2015. HUD defines chronic homelessness as someone who has experienced homelessness for one year or longer, or has experienced four separate occurrences of homelessness over the past three years that total one year or more.

Officials attributed these declines to the creation of housing facilities and programs dedicated to Veterans experiencing homelessness, and strategic investments in permanent supportive housing (PSH) facilities for the chronically homeless operated by ECHO Housing and Aurora.  Effective regional and local collaboration on strategies to prevent and end homelessness – and local adoption of Indiana’s Coordinated Entry system – also contributed to these reductions.

“As this year’s numbers demonstrate, Evansville is achieving real progress in our work to eliminate veteran and chronic homelessness,” said Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, President of the Commission on Homelessness. “Our significant reductions in both of these areas are a testament to the close coordination between our regional planning organizations, homeless housing and service agencies, emergency shelters, law enforcement, and healthcare providers.” 

In 2020, the number of households experiencing homelessness declined 6% year-over year, from 433 to 407. The number of individuals experiencing homelessness was largely unchanged, increasing 2% to 488 versus 477 in 2019, after increasing by 12% the previous year. 

Point in Time Count High-Level Results – 2015-2020

2020—488 individuals. 31 chronically homeless – down 11% from 2019 and, 71% since 2015.

2019—477 individuals. 35 chronically homeless.

2018—427 individuals.  56 chronically homeless.

2017—428 individuals.  56 chronically homeless.

2016—495 individuals.  77 chronically homeless.

2015—462 individuals.  105 chronically homeless.

About the Regional Point-in-Time Count

The annual Point in Time (PIT) count is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for metropolitan areas receiving HUD funding to address homelessness. Usually held on the fourth week in January, PIT counts the number of individuals experiencing homelessness who live in shelters or in places not meant for human habitation. This year’s PIT count began on the evening of January 22, 2020 and concluded early the following morning.  Our region’s PIT count is conducted by Aurora’s Homeless Outreach Team, volunteers, agencies and shelters, including the Evansville Police Department, United Caring Services, the House of Bread and Peace, Ozanam Family Shelter, Evansville Rescue Mission, the YWCA, and the Albion Fellows Bacon Center, among others.  

Our area’s Regional Planning Council on Homelessness – Region 12 – includes the counties of Knox, Daviess, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Posey Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, and Perry.

About the Commission on Homelessness

The Commission on Homelessness for Evansville and Vanderburgh County was formed in 2005 to direct and facilitate the implementation of strategic actions to prevent and end homelessness in our community. The Commission includes representatives of local non-profit and civic organizations, City and County government, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, the United Way of Southwestern Indiana, and homeless services and housing organizations, among others. Together, they provide leadership for local implementation of national programs and resources to address homelessness, including housing initiatives, coordinated entry and other community-wide homeless processes, homeless diversion and prevention programs and related matters.  For more: www.evansvillehomeless.org/ and www.facebook.com/evvhomeless/

I Talked To A Man Today

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                                                     I Talked To A Man Today
submitted by James Knauff
 I talked with a man today, an 80+-year-old man. I asked him if there was anything I can get him while this Coronavirus scare was gripping America.

He simply smiled, looked away, and said:

“Let me tell you what I need! I need to believe, at some point, this country my generation fought for… I need to believe this nation we handed safely to our children and their children…

I need to know this generation will quit being a bunch of sissies…that they respect what they’ve been given…that they’ve earned what others sacrificed for.”

I wasn’t sure where the conversation was going or if it was going anywhere at all. So, I sat there, quietly observing.

“You know, I was a little boy during WWII. Those were scary days. We didn’t know if we were going to be speaking English, German or Japanese at the end of the war. There was no certainty, no guarantees like Americans enjoy today.

And no home went without sacrifice or loss. Every house, up and down every street, had someone in harm’s way. Maybe their Daddy was a soldier, maybe their son was a sailor, maybe it was an uncle. Sometimes it was the whole damn family…fathers, sons, uncles…

Having someone, you love, sent off to war…it wasn’t less frightening than it is today. It was scary as Hell. If anything, it was more frightening. We didn’t have battlefront news. We didn’t have email or cellphones. You sent them away and you hoped…you prayed. You may not hear from them for months, if ever. Sometimes a mother was getting her son’s letters the same day Dad was comforting her over their child’s death.

And we sacrificed. You couldn’t buy things. Everything was rationed. You were only allowed so much milk per month, only so much bread, toilet paper. EVERYTHING was restricted for the war effort. And what you weren’t using, what you didn’t need, things you threw away, they were saved and sorted for the war effort. My generation was the original recycling movement in America.

And we had viruses back then…serious viruses. Things like polio, measles, and such. It was nothing to walk to school and pass a house or two that was quarantined. We didn’t shut down our schools. We didn’t shut down our cities. We carried on, without masks, without hand sanitizer. And do you know what? We persevered. We overcame. We didn’t attack our President, we came together. We rallied around the flag for the war. Thick or thin, we were in it to win. And we would lose more boys in an hour of combat than we lose in entire wars today.”

He slowly looked away again. Maybe I saw a small tear in the corner of his eye. Then he continued:

“Today’s kids don’t know sacrifice. They think sacrifice is not having coverage on their phone while they freely drive across the country. Today’s kids are selfish and spoiled. In my generation, we looked out for our elders. We helped out with single moms whose husbands were either at war or dead from war. Today’s kids rush the store, buying everything they can…no concern for anyone but themselves. It’s shameful the way Americans behave these days. None of them deserve the sacrifices their granddads made.

So, no I don’t need anything. I appreciate your offer but, I know I’ve been through worse things than this virus. But maybe I should be asking you, what can I do to help you? Do you have enough pop to get through this, enough steak? Will you be able to survive with 113 channels on your tv?”

I smiled, fighting back a tear of my own…now humbled by a man in his 80’s. All I could do was thank him for the history lesson, leave my number for emergency and leave with my ego firmly tucked in my rear.

I talked to a man today. A real man. An American man from an era long gone and forgotten. We will never understand the sacrifices. We will never fully earn their sacrifices. But we should work harder to learn about them..learn from them…to respect them.

FOOD INSPECTION REPORTS

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Food Inspection Reports 8-27-2020

AUGUST 2020 BIRTHDAY

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MISSY MOSBY

ANN WRIGHT TORNATTA

BRUCE UNGETHIEM

KEVIN KING

RICHARD MOSS

DEBRA HARRINGTON

MARK LUECKE

BROOKE BAYS

JULIE BYCZYNSKI

WARREN MILLER

KATH MORAN TRENTINI

AMY LEWIS

TERESA KEITH REINING

ANGELA HANCOCK

TIM TURPIN

RON RHODES

DEBRA HARRINGTON

FRANK ENDRES

TINA DENSLEY

KATHY WILSON

JOHN LUTZ

KELLY HENNING 

GINA GIBSON

STACEY GODBOLD

AL LINDSEY

RANDY DILLBACK

DAVID BOTHHAST

DEBBIE KERNEY

CHUCK KIRKPATRICK

DAVID BOTHAST

KATHERINE ELDDMEIER

LAURIE ROSENBAUM

CHRISTOPHER GRIFFITH

TODD BARSUMIAN

ERIC KNELLER

CRYSTAL CHITTENDEN

DEBBIE LEWIS 

STEPHANIE RILEY, JD

CASSANDRA WATERS BRUISE

Marilyn Young

Stacy Shourds Huffman

STEVE CANNON

JEN WOLFE

JEFF STANTON

TYLER RINEY

JIM NOLE

MARCY EARLY

BRISA SWEENEY

KAY THROPE BATES

CANTELL KENNDY

JAMES FULKERSON

CHANCE SIZEMORE

TERRI ROHNER

SCOTT ELLISON

STEPHANIE BRINKERHOFF

APRIL DAVIS

MARILYN CONDER

ANTHONY GARRETT

WESLEY WRIGHT

CINDY HIDERBRAANDT

LAURA MILES PORTER

MICHAEL COONEY

YVETTE RAVELLETTE WALTS

CYDI BURCH BYRLEY

JESS CREY MENDEL

DAVID SCOTT COKER

ANGEL RHODES

COENOLA NEWORLEANS

KENT WALKER

H C FARMER

SHEILA  DAVID CARTWRIGHT

JAN STRICKLEN

DIANA EBLEN

RONALD SMITH

                                                      MATT POKORNEY

                                                  Todd Fehrenbacher

                                                     Martha Ahlers

                                                 Charlotte Linton Nixon

                                                    Barbara Young

                                                     Diane Csukas

                                                     Matt Dillow

                                                      Lee Vowels

                                                      Andy Fischer

                                                     Charlie Butler

                                                     Japonia Kemp

                                                     Peggy Walker

   Hobart Scales

                                                   David Bunner

                                                   Wayne Askins

                                                   Jerry Paddock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 30, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

“With today’s 462 new positive cases of COVID-19, this last week has been our single largest week ever for new cases of COVID: 4,503. It brings our total number of cases to date to 48,032,” the Governor said. “That means we have to do better. With this number of cases we see more people hospitalized, we see sadly more people being lost. So please wear your mask, please make good decisions. This is a time when this virus is spreading aggressively.”

Case Information
As of 3 p.m. Aug. 30, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 48,032 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 462 of which were newly reported Sunday.

Seventy-nine of the newly reported cases were from children age 18 and younger, of which 13 were children ages 5 and under. The youngest is two months old.

“We have almost 80 of today’s cases being kids 18 and under,” the Governor said. “That’s a lot of school-age kids, so please be careful.”

Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear reported nine new deaths Sunday, raising the total to 930 Kentuckians lost to the virus.

“That’s nine more families who are suffering during this time,” said Gov. Beshear.

The deaths reported Sunday included an 82-year-old man from Lincoln County; a 66-year-old woman from Russell County; a 71-year-old man from Green County; an 80-year-old woman from Calloway County; an 83-year-old man from Harlan County, a 75-year-old man and an 87-year-old woman from Casey County; and an 82-year-old man and a 90-year-old woman from Fayette County.

“This being the single highest week for new cases: Do your best. We can’t be tired, we can’t give up,” Gov. Beshear said. “We have to bring it every week, because this virus is going to continue to take people we love. So, Mask Up Kentucky. Let’s beat COVID-19.”

Due to limited reporting on Sundays, some information is unavailable until Monday.

“What might be considered in Kentucky a ‘trifecta of holidays’ begins this coming Friday,” said Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Department for Public Health. “Enjoy watching the fillies on Oaks Day this Friday. Watch the Kentucky Derby, the 146th Run for the Roses, on Saturday. And, enjoy the entire Labor Day weekend. Just do it in ways that keep you and others safe. Stay Healthy at Home as much as you can. When you go out in public, please practice social distancing, wear a mask whenever you are near others, and wash your hands often. If we all do these things, we have a much better chance for safer, healthier fall and winter holidays with family and friends. These changes to our routines make an immense difference and save lives. Together, Team Kentucky can get through this.”

For additional information, including up-to-date lists of positive cases and deaths, as well as breakdowns of coronavirus infections by county, race and ethnicity, click here.

Kentuckians can also access translated COVID-19 information and daily summaries of the Governor’s news conference at teamkentuckytranslations.com.

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” August 31, 2020

“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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