Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab†June 19, 2020
Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab†June 19, 2020
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 JABâ€Â 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.
Gov. Holcomb joins Jake Steinfeld in awarding fitness centers to Indiana schools
Governor Eric J. Holcomb and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld announced the three Indiana schools that were selected to each receive a $100,000 DON’T QUIT!® fitness center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC).
The NFGFC Review Committee has named Perry Meridian Middle School in Indianapolis, Martin T. Krueger Middle School in Michigan City and Southside Middle School in Muncie for demonstrating leadership in getting and keeping their students fit.
“Keeping Hoosier students focused on fitness and healthy living is key to letting them grow up and live fulfilling lives,†Gov. Holcomb said. “Wellness in all aspects is more important now than ever and we’re thankful to Jake for bringing the DON’T QUIT! Campaign to our state.â€
The NFGFC seeks to encourage and reward innovation in the field of youth fitness by awarding fitness centers to schools that use new and unique methods to promote student physical activity and wellness.
“This has been an extraordinary year. Even though COVID-19 impacted the school year, our DON’T QUIT! Campaign received an overwhelming response from schools around the great state of Indiana. We had many exceptional entries this year, but three schools really embodied our mission of building a nation of the fittest, healthiest kids in the world,†said Steinfeld. “We look forward to our DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center ribbon cutting ceremonies later in the year!â€
The NFGFC envisions a nation that—through innovation and a “DON’T QUIT!†attitude—boasts the fittest kids in the world. This year the NFGFC program will have completed 36 states and will make its way into all 50 states in the coming years.
Each fitness center is financed through public/private partnerships with companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Anthem Foundation, Wheels Up and Nike, and does not rely on taxpayer dollars or state funding. TuffStuff Fitness International provides all the fitness equipment, which is manufactured in the United States.
These state-of-the-art DON’T QUIT! Fitness Centers will be unveiled during ribbon cutting ceremonies this fall.
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Q&A Maggie Wallace
IUHoosiers.com recently caught up with rising junior swimmer Maggie Wallace.
In her second year with the Cream and Crimson, Wallace notched CSCAA All-America honors and earned two point-scoring finishes at the 2020 Women’s Big Ten Championships. She placed fifth, her highest career spot on the podium at the conference meet, in the 1,650 Freestyle with an NCAA B Cut time of 16:09.73 at Big Tens. She also scored a handful of points with a 14th-place effort in the 500 freestyle with an NCAA B Cut time of 4:44.78 in the same meet.
 Where are you at right now?
Home – Ocean City, N.J.
What is your major?
I am a graphic designer major. In the future, I would love to work with a clothing brand or a marketing corporation with a focus on creative branding work.
How are you interacting with your teammates?
I have been able to stay in contact with the team through our Zoom meetings and FaceTime.
How was the adjustment to online classes?
I thought it went really well! All of my professors were super helpful. Also, my coaches have been really supportive through this entire pandemic.
What gives you encouragement and motivation during this time?
My motivation has come from knowing that I, as well as the rest of the team, have a fresh start heading into next season. I am ready to get back to the grind and the conditioning in preparing for another run at a Big Ten title.
What is something you and your family are doing to pass the time?
We have been watching A LOT of movies.
What shows are you catching up on?
I am currently in the middle of watching “Communityâ€.
What are you most looking forward to when you get back to practice/competition?
I am excited to get back to the pool because of my new found motivation. I do not want to take anything for granted for the remainder of my career at Indiana.
What advice do you give to your fellow Hoosiers during this time?
My advice to the Hoosier faithful would be that this is bigger than us. If we all work together and stay apart, we can get over this and come back stronger than ever.
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Public Notice of Virtual Board Meeting EVCS
In keeping with the Executive Orders from Governor Holcomb and the most recent guidance from the Indiana Public Access Counselor, the Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet virtually to conduct the regularly scheduled meeting of the EVSC Board of School Trustees on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM.
The media and public can listen to the meeting by tuning in to EVSC’s radio station WPSR on FM 90.7 or stream live from the internet at: https://nkstreaming.com/WPSR-HD1/.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 584 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 41,438 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.
Intensive care unit and ventilator capacity remains steady. As of today, nearly 37 percent of ICU beds and nearly 82 percent of ventilators are available.
A total of 2,304 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 15 over the previous day. Another 187 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.
To date, 384,722 tests have been reported to ISDH. That total includes 10,701 new tests reported since Wednesday and 2,936 historical negative results from a lab that was recently connected to ISDH’s electronic reporting system. All positive results from this lab had already been captured and reported.
Any Hoosier seeking COVID-testing can obtain it through one of the state-sponsored OptumServe sites, regardless of whether they are at high risk or have symptoms. To find testing locations around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link. More than 200 locations are available around the state.