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Only 63% Of People Have Responded To The 2020 Census

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By Taylor Dixon
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Census takers across the country this week have begun following up with households who have yet to respond to the 2020 census.

So far more than 90 million households have responded to the census either via phone, mail or online and last month census takers had started gathering information door-to-door in some areas. Now 500,000 employees are checking with about 56 million households across the country on their responses.

The census determines how many seats a state will hold in Congress and how much funding they will receive for health care, schools, jobs, roads and bridges. For the first time, though, the census can be done over the phone or online as well as by mail.

Emails will be sent by the Census Bureau to people in communities with a less than 50% response rate urging them to respond to the census as soon as possible to ensure census takers will have less households to visit when collecting responses.

In a joint statement with the Centers for Disease Control, the Census Bureau laid out protocols for census takers to ensure everyone’s safety. Precautions include wearing a mask, social distancing, washing and sanitizing hands, and ensuring all interviews take place outside of a house. All residents are recommended to follow the guidelines as they talk to census takers as well.

In order to reach more people, the bureau has launched an advertisement campaign that will include 45 different languages. English and 12 others will be most used for print, television commercials, radio and other outdoor media while 21 other languages will be covered in print ads in newspapers, as well as 11 languages used for online search support.

The campaign began Aug. 3 and will run through Sept. 27. There has been $700 million in funding the public education and outreach of this project that will include more than 1,000 ads.

The 2020 census deadline to submit responses in Sept. 30, but the Census Bureau is urging everyone to get their responses in as soon as possible.

Taylor Dixon is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

DEATH LIST REPORT

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DEATH LIST 08-10-2020 TO 08-14-2020

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” August 16, 2020

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Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” August 16, 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.

ADOPT A PET

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Guy Fleegman is a 3-month-old male kitten from the “Galaxy Quest” litter! He can be adopted by himself, or with any of his remaining Galaxy Quest siblings. Kitten adoption fees are $60 and include first vaccines & deworming, spay/neuter, microchips, and more. Call/email VHS or apply online at www.vhslifesaver.org to inquire!

THE JOYS OF AUGUST By Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut

By Jim Redwine

www.jamesmredwine.com

(Week of 17 August 2020)

THE JOYS OF AUGUST

I got up at 5 a.m. this morning and smiled at that teenager who had to threaten himself to get out of bed for a 6:00 a.m. two-a-day football practice a few years ago. Ah, the joy of putting on cold, smelly, sweaty pads from the previous day’s 6:00 p.m. practice and stumbling over to the field to be greeted by Draculas disguised as coaches. “Hurry up! Git with it! We’re burning daylight here and it is already nearing 90 degrees.” This was the refrain from the Knute Rockne wannabes who had a vision of our high school team being immortalized in the pantheon of pigskin glory.

Actually, my senior year at Pawhuska Oklahoma High School our coaches devised three August weeks of three-a-day practices: full contact pads from 6:00-8:00 a.m. then skull practice from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. followed by limited contact and play drills from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Out of an overdose of humanity they only required wind sprints at the end of the evening session.

These pleasant memories arose early this morning after I heard that numerous colleges and several major conferences such as the Big Ten and Pac-12 had cancelled their 2020 football seasons due to ’Ole 19. My first selfish thought was why hadn’t that happened before my fellow galley slaves and I had to crawl out of bed before the sun got up. My next selfish thought was I sure hope the whole country’s football season is not lost. Peg and I are rabid fans of high school and college football, not so much pro. We have spent hundreds of enjoyable hours in front of a big screen TV sipping beverages and eating guacamole as we watch young men risk their bodies and psyches for our entertainment. And the best part for me is, no wind sprints. Getting out of bed at 5:00 a.m. does not cause the angst it did when I was sixteen but I am fairly sure my attempt at running forty yards now would not be pretty.

Our son and two of our grandsons played high school football but they have matriculated onto other pursuits. Still, we enjoy watching and cheering on other young athletes who have shown the character to endure the month of August and drill sergeants passing for coaches. Of course, each school and each parent and each athlete must have the right to decide these issues for themselves. And if Peg and I have to forego a season of football we completely understand and support whatever decisions others make. After all, for us it’s entertainment. For others it could be something else. 

Regardless, at least now when 5:00 a.m. rolls around and I am lying there wide awake I know all that awaits me is a cup of coffee. And instead of putting up with coaches who make Captain Ahab look saintly all I have to put up with are the prattling heads of cable news.

 

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Life Plan Business Solutions – Henderson, KY
$13 – $17 an hour
We are looking for a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Answer and direct phone calls.
Easily apply
Aug 4
Scheduling Specialist
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   471 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…
Aug 13
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Reis Tire Sales – Evansville, IN
Answering the telephone, checking customers out, preparing invoices, basic accounts payable & receivable, filing. Must have a valid drivers license.
Easily apply
Aug 11
Clerical Teachers’ Assistant
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 3.8/5 rating   61 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$10.14 an hour
The EVSC works diligently to ensure employees maintain the position that they are hired for but in some cases, transfers may occur in order to effectively serve…
Aug 12
Veterinary Receptionist
Greenbrier Animal Hospital – Evansville, IN
$10 an hour
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. The primary job of a receptionist in our veterinary clinic will be communicating with…
Easily apply
Aug 13
Front Desk
Eye-Mart 3.1/5 rating   10 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Benefits include 401K with match, paid holidays and bonus. Ability to work occasional long hours during busy times including weekends.
Aug 12
Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   471 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…
Aug 13
Office Assistant – Float Pool
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   5,274 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm / some shifts may be 7:00am – 4:30pm. Ascension Medical Group – Float Pool. Requires dependable transportation and flexibility.
Aug 13
OFFICE COORDINATORS
ResCare Residential Services 3/5 rating   6,013 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Are you the super-star multitasker type, strong in administration skills? Our affiliates include Brightway Community Living and A Place To Call Home, among…
Aug 12
Office Manager
Groups 4.1/5 rating   56 reviews  – Evansville, IN
The only thing harder than beating opioids, is doing it alone. Groups Recover Together was founded in 2014 to make treatment for opioid addiction.
Aug 7
Office Manager
Material Management Technologies LLC – Mount Vernon, IN
$12 – $18 an hour
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Prefer to have at least some past general business experience, including but not…
Easily apply
Aug 10
Administrative Assistant – Seton Harvest
Daughters of Charity Ministries – Evansville, IN
Julie Dietz, Seton Harvest Community Outreach Manager. Seton Harvest Board of Directors & Seton Harvest Core Group. High school graduate or the equivalent.
Easily apply
Aug 12
Receptionist (Evening hours)
Advent Veterinary Services – Evansville, IN
$7.25 – $10.00 an hour
Our hours are 7 days a week 8 am to 11 pm. Shifts are needed at all times. We are looking for a full time receptionist. We look forward to meeting you!!
Easily apply
Aug 13
Front Desk Team Member
Bob’s Gym & Fitness, LLC – Evansville, IN
$10 – $13 an hour
Bob’s Gym North will be the primary work location. Enthusiastically greets each members and guests promptly using the proper greeting for time of day to create…
Easily apply
Aug 12
YMCA Front Desk Member Associate – ASV location
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! Copy and paste to browser:
Easily apply
Aug 10
Lead Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   471 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…
Aug 13
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT- HENDERSON HEALTHPLEX
Owensboro Health 3.8/5 rating   166 reviews  – Henderson, KY
Responsible for a variety of clinical and administrative tasks related to patient registration, assessments, and scheduling while maintaining confidentiality,…
Aug 11
Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc.-Health First CHC – Henderson, KY
$10 – $14 an hour
Manage multiple incoming phone lines. Greets callers, answers routine questions, forwards calls and takes messages. May assist with making patient appointments.
Easily apply
Aug 12
Medical Back Office Administrative Assistant
Lifestance Health 3.9/5 rating   14 reviews  – Evansville, IN
The Medical Back Office Administrative Assistant is responsible for completion of medical services tasks in adherence with the department’s goals, procedures,…
Easily apply
Aug 7
Front Desk Agent
Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels 3.6/5 rating   4,747 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$9.50 – $10.00 an hour
Communicating with the guest and other staff of hotels. Giving the best service to guest. Dealing with daily front office operations at the front desk.
Aug 11
Receptionist
Therapy Brands – United States
Assist customers and their practices by managing their business phone lines and scheduling requests through efficient, friendly, and professional administrative…
Jul 31
Content & Administrative Specialist
Percepture – United States
$22 – $25 an hour
Remote work available
Please describe a content marketing or content development project you’re proud of. We are looking for an experienced Content & Administrative Specialist (CAS)…
Easily apply
Aug 13
Administrative-Project Management-Proofing – Must Have 20 Years Exp.
Company Confidential – United States
$15 – $20 an hour
Remote work available
Please send a detailed email stating why you feel that you are the right candidate for this position. We have a team member who started off at five hours per…
Easily apply
Aug 12

AG Curtis Hill calls on Gov. Holcomb and legislative leaders to hold special session focused on COVID-19

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today sent a letter to Gov. Eric Holcomb and leaders of the Indiana General Assembly calling for a special legislative session focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In a republican form of government, we do not govern by executive decree,” Attorney General Hill writes in the letter. “We govern by legislation, enforcement, and adjudication carried out by separately elected (and appointed) officials. The Indiana Constitution so divides government functions to prevent concentration of power and to facilitate public debate.”

The emergency used to justify hurried executive actions has now become a long-term issue that deserves the attention of the people’s representatives, Attorney General Hill adds.

“To be sure,” he writes, “COVID-19 remains a pandemic and a serious public health threat that all should take seriously, including wearing masks and practicing social distancing. But it has been such for nearly six months, which is enough time to re-engage ordinary mechanisms of republican government.”

Governance by executive decree has sent inconsistent and confusing messages to Hoosiers statewide, Attorney General Hill adds.

“Candidly,” he writes, “while Hoosiers at first mostly obeyed the Governor’s emergency orders, as those orders have endured, overreached, mutated, or proven impracticable, many citizens have begun to lose respect for them.”

Among those deserving clearer guidance, Attorney General Hill adds, are Hoosier parents, teachers and schoolchildren.

“The start of a new school year has crystallized the sense of insecurity and general weariness arising from governance by shifting executive decrees,” he writes. “To educate children, our public schools require clarity, consistency and affirmation of a constitutional process governing both finances and operations.”

The state’s co-equal branches of government must engage with one another for the sake of all Hoosiers, Attorney General Hill states.

“Press conferences from the Governor saying one thing, and letters from lawmakers saying another — neither of which has any legal force — produce only more uncertainty and anxiety for schools, students, parents and citizens about what the consequences might be in a few months of the decisions they make today,” he writes.

A special session, he adds, “is the only way to provide the full measure of constitutional government to which Hoosiers are entitled, ensure consistency in the law governing individual conduct and the operation of public functions, afford certainty in public funding for education and other important government missions, and, critically, restore public confidence in governmental leadership and constitutional governance.”

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Tarra Beth Eagleson: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Jacob Steven Wilkinson: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Richard D. Wilford: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Jeffrey Allen Graman: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Interference with custody (Class B misdemeanor)

Arthur Bradley Jr.: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Willie Lee Carter: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the blood (Class C misdemeanor)

Billy Ray Dillon Miles: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 4 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the blood (Level 6 Felony)

Kavylier Ann Coomes: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Scott W. Becker: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Amanda Roxbury: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Mark Alan Coleman: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)

Knaujha Keshay Phifer: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (A infraction)

Brandi Nichcole Wooten: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Brittany Ann Marie Molina: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Missouri Valley Conference Fall Sports Update

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Based on continuing uncertainty around the ability to play full-season league schedules safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the lack of a fall NCAA championship opportunity, the Missouri Valley Conference has announced the postponement of Conference schedules and championships in MVC-sponsored fall sports.

The decision impacts MVC sports that compete in their championship seasons in the fall (men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball).  The Conference will continue to evaluate options for conducting MVC competition in these sports and potentially participating in NCAA championships during the spring of 2021.

Plans for MVC-sponsored winter (men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track & field; women’s swimming and diving) and spring sports (baseball, softball, women’s tennis; men’s and women’s golf; and men’s and women’s outdoor track & field) are not impacted at this time.

The University of Evansville, in following the lead of the majority of conferences and universities around the country, is suspending all fall competition which includes the aforementioned men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country, as well as men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming/diving, and the non-traditional fall competitions for baseball and softball.

During the fall months, MVC student-athletes in all sports, including those at the University of Evansville, will be allowed to participate in athletically-related activities (e.g., nonconference competition, practices, strength and conditioning sessions, team meetings) consistent with institutional policies, public health guidelines and NCAA and Conference regulations.

The MVC COVID-19 Working Group consisting of athletics administrators, faculty athletics representatives, sports medicine personnel and student-athletes will continue to monitor the national and local landscapes and work diligently to develop protocols for a safe return to MVC regular-season and championship competition by the Conference’s student-athletes.

Statement from University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer“The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, officials and other members of the UE and Missouri Valley communities guided this difficult decision made by the MVC President’s Council and will remain the primary consideration in our decision making as we move forward.  There is nothing more that we want than for our fall sport student-athletes who are affected by these decisions to have the opportunity to compete during the spring semester, and we will strongly advocate for that opportunity both within the MVC and nationally.”

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