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Baskin Robbins Gives Back To Hangers, EVSC Student Clothing Resource

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On Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m., Baskin Robbins of South Green River Rd. (Lawndale Shopping Center) will present Hangers, EVSC Student Clothing Resource with a check of $1,800.00 as part of the “Scooping for Students” fundraiser. Baskin Robbins, co-host and sponsor of the 9-years-old community event, designated a percentage of all ice cream sales from September 6 – September 11 to Hangers to benefit students in need of clothing and hygiene products.

Scooping for Students made the move from an in-person, carnival-style event to a completely virtual fundraiser this year, raising over $16,000.00 from community “tip jars”, competitive ice cream challenge videos, and social media campaigns.

“This year, having Scoop night in person was not possible. We wondered how a virtual scoop night would be received, and we were thrilled as we were scooped up in the arms of our community.

We are simply amazed at the response. Thank you, Scoopers!” says Dave Schutte, Director of Hangers.

 

Reginald O. Jones, Sr. Receives 2020 Sachem Award

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb presented Hoosier businessman, community leader and mentor Reginald O. Jones, Sr. with the 2020 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor, at a ceremony Friday.

“Reggie’s life is defined by his mission-minded mentorship and his unstoppable desire to help people maximize their potential,” Gov. Holcomb said. “He’s achieved great success by demonstrating that with limitless determination, a thirst for learning and with someone who believes in you, there’s no dream that’s impossible.”

“It’s remarkable to think of Reggie’s impact and his influence whether bring ingenuity and encouragement to entrepreneurs, or providing help and hope to the homeless through Wheeler Mission, or the work he’s done instilling character and values into Indiana’s youth, in helping them to grow to be responsible,” Vice President Mike Pence. “Reggie has made a profound difference.”

The Sachem is given annually to recognize a lifetime of excellence and moral virtue that has brought credit and honor to Indiana. Previous recipients include Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor (2017), Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame and world statesman (2006), and long-time businessman and civic leader P.E. MacAllister (2014). Jones is the fourth Sachem honoree named by Gov. Holcomb.

Born in Prichard, Alabama, Jones grew up in a small four-room home without running water and sometimes without food. Determined to make a better life for himself and his family, he set out to become a McDonald’s owner/operator.

After serving his country in the Army and working his way up the corporate ladder, Jones moved to Indianapolis in 1996 and purchased two restaurants located at 38th and Illinois streets, and 16th and Meridian streets. In the inner city, Jones saw poverty and people in need of hope.

Determined to be a catalyst for change by helping others find their path to success, Jones offered generous education scholarships to his crew members. He encouraged children to excel in education by creating an incentive program at Indianapolis Public Schools through which the students earned free bikes. Jones gave away more than 10,000 bikes over 20 years. His innovative approach became known as “McMiracle on 38th Street.” The McMiracle program went on to be mirrored in McDonalds franchises across the country, leading the Indiana Black Expo to give him the Rev. Charles R. Williams Excellence Award.

“Wired with gratitude, faith, humility and optimism, Reggie now pays it forward by making his communities a better place and inspiring others to achieve their dreams,” said Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA. “He is a role model in everything the Sachem represents – a lifetime of excellence and moral virtue. The world is a better place with Reggie in it.”

Today, Jones owns and operates four franchises around central Indiana through which he continues to give back to his employees and their communities. His dedication has led him to earn two Ray Kroc Awards, which honors the top 1 percent of McDonald’s restaurant managers from around the world, a regional Ronald Award for his outstanding contributions to customers and the community, and a Ronald McDonald House Charities Award of Excellence.

Additionally, Jones received a Certificate of Appreciation for Community and Business Endurance from the U.S. Department of Commerce, a Sagamore of the Wabash from Gov. Mitch Daniels, and has been honored by the NAACP.

As an adult, Jones returned to school at Martin University in Indianapolis where he graduated  Magna Cum Laude with his bachelor’s degree with dual majors of business management and marketing. He later went on to receive an honorary doctorate from the school.

“Most of the time students come to Martin University to help improve themselves, but even more so, improve opportunities for their families and help make their community better. Reggie is a living example of that,” said Dr. Eugene White, former president of Martin University. “Reggie’s legacy is one of service and dedication. He’s been a visible leader for the whole community to follow.”

Jones serves on the Wheeler Mission President’s Advisory Council, the Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund Committee, and the Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America Executive Board.

He and his wife, Tracey, live in Indianapolis with their two youngest daughters Rebecca and Regina.

A headshot is available for download by clicking here.

Sachem (Say-chum) background:

In 1970, Gov. Edgar D. Whitcomb introduced the Sachems, a group of business, industry, publishing, banking and legal leaders, who served as state hosts, welcoming visitors to Indiana and promoting the state’s culture and economy. The organization’s name came from the Algonquin term applied to village leaders, implying wisdom, judgment and grace.

Following Whitcomb’s term, the Sachem project was not pursued, and the organization dissolved in 1989. Whitcomb visited Gov. Daniels in 2005 to acquaint him with the concept. Gov. Daniels recreated the Sachem to underscore the importance of moral example; achievement alone without exemplary virtue does not qualify a person for this recognition.

Fifteen Sachem awards have been bestowed since the honor was revived in 2005:

2005: John Wooden—Legendary college basketball coach, teacher and mentor

2006: Rev. Theodore Hesburgh—Former president of the University of Notre Dame and world statesman

2007: Jane Blaffer Owen—Philanthropist and preservationist of New Harmony

2008: Bill and Gloria Gaither—Grammy winning singer/songwriter duo from Alexandria, Indiana

2009: Donald C. “Danny” Danielson—New Castle business and civic leader

2010: Carl D. Erskine—Civic leader and legendary baseball player

2011: William A. “Bill” Cook—Philanthropist and cofounder of Cook Inc.

2012: Ian M. Rolland—CEO of Lincoln National Corp.

2013: Don Wolf—Civic leader and CEO of Do It Best, Corp.

2014: P.E. MacAllister—Long-time businessman and civic leader

2015: Amos C. Brown, III—Radio host and civic leader

2016: None

2017: Eva Mozes Kor—Holocaust survivor; forgiveness and civility advocate

2018: Sammy L. Davis—Vietnam veteran, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

2019: Dr. George Rapp—Humanitarian

2020: Reginald O. Jones, Sr. —Businessman, community leader and mentor

Each Sachem honoree receives a specially designed sculpture. All Sachem recipients are selected by Indiana’s governor.

 

 

Food Inspection Report For Vanderburgh County

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Food Inspection Reports 9-24-20

LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” SEPTEMBER 26, 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 so8

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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ADOPT A PET

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Reggie is an adorable male pit bull mix. He is super happy & smiley. He also loves other pups. When you walk by his kennel he usually sits patiently for treats and head rubs! His adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt to inquire!

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Kentucky Supreme Court Pulls The Plug On Slots-Like Historical Horse Racing Machines

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Chris Otts reports for WDRB.com

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday pulled the rug out from the state’s $2 billion slot-like gaming industry in a surprise decision that some lawmakers say requires a legislative response.

The high court unanimously ruled that the slot-like historical horse racing system in use at three of the state’s five gaming venues does not constitute pari-mutuel wagering, overturning a Franklin Circuit Court judge’s 2018 ruling.

Casino gambling is illegal in Kentucky, but the state horse racing commission regulates games that look and feel like slots but instead offer wagering on old horse races invisible to the gambler.

The ramifications of the high court’s 7-0 opinion were not immediately clear, but the elected justices seemed to acknowledge that they were effectively putting the brakes on the decade-old industry, saying that only Kentuckians acting “through their duly-elected legislators” can legalize the games.

Gov. Andy Beshear had urged the Supreme Court to uphold the legality of the industry.

“Historical horse racing is an important part of Kentucky’s economy that supports jobs and contributes over $21 million to the state budget,” Beshear said. “We are working with various partners to find a path forward.”

The case centered on the precise definition of “pari-mutuel wagering,” which in general refers to bets players make among themselves (as in live horse racing) and not against the house (as in casino gambling).

The justices rejected the racetracks and the state horse racing commission’s more expansive definition of the term.

When people put money into the slot-like gaming machines to technically bet on old horse races invisible to them, the racetracks said, it doesn’t matter that those patrons aren’t betting against others at the same time or on the same old races.

But the high court disagreed, saying, “Emphatically, such patrons are not wagering among themselves as required by pari-mutuel wagering.”

Observers were surprised to see the judges so directly cross a booming industry.

Historical horse racing’s growth in Kentucky

Even as venues were closed for three months because of the pandemic, the slot-like racing industry continued to grow in FY 2020

Governor Announces State to Advance to Stage 5 of Back on Track

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he will advance the state to an updated version of the Stage 5 Back On Track Indiana plan and extend the state’s face covering mandate until at least Oct. 17.

Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.

“Indiana continues to experience steady health indicators as Hoosiers change their habits to wash our hands more, practice social distancing and wear face coverings. This allows us to continue to get Indiana Back on Track, and I urge Hoosiers to keep up their vigilance, especially as the days get cooler, so schools and businesses can remain open,” Gov. Holcomb said.

Gov. Holcomb has used data to drive decisions since the state’s first case of the novel coronavirus in early March and he continues to do so. The state continues to monitor and respond to an expanded set of metrics, including:

  • The 7-day average positivity rate
  • The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients statewide
  • The number of critical care beds and ventilators
  • The state’s ability to test all Hoosiers who are COVID-19 symptomatic as well as health care workers, first responders and frontline employees
  • Systems are in place to contact all individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and expand contact tracing
  • The number of positive cases per 100,000 residents

Under this adjusted Stage 5, face coverings remain required.

Organizers of events with more than 500 people in attendance will be required to submit a plan to the local health department that outlines measures to mitigate COVID-19.

Restaurants and bars that serve food may open at full capacity as long as six feet of space to maintain social distancing is in place. Customers must be seated at a table or counter.

Indoor and outdoor venues may open at full capacity with social distancing measures in place. Senior centers and congregate meal sites may open with precautions. Personal services and gyms and fitness centers may resume normal operations with social distancing safeguards and cleaning protocols in place.

Details and guidance are updated at BackOnTrack.in.gov and in Executive Order 20-43.

 

AG Curtis Hill Announces $60 Million Settlement With Maker Of Medical Devices

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today announced a settlement by Indiana, 47 other states and the District of Columbia with C.R. Bard Inc. and its parent company, Becton, Dickinson and Co., requiring payment of $60 million for the allegedly deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices. Under the settlement, Indiana receives just over $1.7 million.

Surgical mesh is a synthetic knitted or woven fabric that is permanently implanted in the pelvic floor through the vagina to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. These are common conditions faced by women due to a weakening in their pelvic floor muscles caused by childbirth, age and other factors.

Thousands of women implanted with surgical mesh have made claims that they suffered serious complications resulting from these devices, including erosion of mesh through organs, pain during sexual intercourse and voiding dysfunction. Although use of surgical mesh involves the risk of these serious complications and is not proven to be more effective than traditional tissue repair, millions of women were implanted with these devices.

The attorneys general allege that C.R. Bard misrepresented or failed to adequately disclose serious and life-altering risks of surgical mesh devices, such as chronic pain, scarring and shrinking of bodily tissue, painful sexual relations and recurring infections, among other complications.

“Companies have the legal and ethical obligation to provide accurate and truthful information to consumers,” Attorney General Hill said. “Whenever businesses fail to meet this basic obligation, we must hold them accountable.”

C.R. Bard and its parent company have agreed to pay $60 million to the 48 participating states and the District of Columbia. Although C.R. Bard stopped selling transvaginal mesh, the settlement provides injunctive relief, requiring both C.R. Bard and Becton, Dickinson and Co. to adhere to certain injunctive terms if they reenter the transvaginal mesh market.

Under the terms of the settlement, the companies are required to:

  • Provide patients with understandable descriptions of complications in marketing materials.
  • Include a list of certain complications in all marketing materials that address complications.
  • Disclose complications related to the use of mesh in any training provided that includes risk information.
  • Disclose sponsorship in clinical studies, clinical data or preclinical data for publication.
  • Refrain from citing to any clinical study, clinical data or preclinical data regarding mesh, for which the company has not complied with the disclosure requirements.
  • Require consultants to agree to disclose in any public presentation or submission for publication Bard’s sponsorship of the contracted for activity.
  • Register all Bard-sponsored clinical studies regarding mesh with ClinicalTrials.gov.
  • Train independent contractors, agents and employees who sell, market or promote mesh, regarding their obligations to report all patient complaints and adverse events to the company.
  • Ensure that its practices regarding the reporting of patient complaints are consistent with FDA requirements.
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