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Mackenzie McFeron Appointed To Serve On National SAAC Committee

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Nashville, Ill. Native Recently Completed Second Season At UE

University of Evansville softball player Mackenzie McFeron has been appointed as a member of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for a 2-year appointment, which begins on July 1, 2020, and runs through July 1, 2022.

McFeron will serve as the Missouri Valley Conference SAAC representative on the national committee.  Each Division I athletic conference appoints one representative on the committee.  McFeron is the second Purple Aces student-athletes to work in this capacity with SAAC.

“Mackenzie is a great student-athlete choice to represent the MVC and UE!  Her energy and passion for college athletics and her fellow athletes is tremendous,” Purple Aces head softball coach Mat Mundell exclaimed.

Along with her teammates, McFeron is no stranger when it comes to volunteering to help others.  The UE softball team paced the Evansville athletic department in community service hours in 2019-20 with McFeron ranking as one of the top 15 student-athletes in the department.  In total, she assisted in 21 different community initiatives including Toys for Tots, Susan G. Komen, Mesker Park Zoo, Cardio for Canines, and Chemo Buddies.

“We are proud of Mackenzie and her selection to the NCAA National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee,” UE Senior Associate AD and Advisor for UE’s SAAC Sarah Solinsky said.  “Mackenzie’s leadership and commitment will be extremely valuable as she represents the student-athletes of the Missouri Valley Conference and UE.”

The mission of SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.  McFeron will be responsible for serving as a leader and liaison between the national committee, the MVC, and the University of Evansville.

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” MAY 20, 2020

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” MAY 20, 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.

Office of Indiana Attorney General joins coalition supporting dismissal of case against Gen. Flynn

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The Office of the Indiana Attorney General this week joined a 15-state brief filed with a U.S. district court supporting the federal government’s motion to dismiss the case against Gen. Michael Flynn.

In response to the federal government’s motion to drop criminal charges against Gen. Flynn, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia appointed a retired judge to present arguments in opposition to the federal government’s motion. The district court additionally stated that it would invite other individuals and organizations to file amicus briefs addressing whether the court should grant the federal government’s motion to dismiss.

The 15-state coalition argues there was no reason for the court to issue this solicitation because it has no say in the federal government’s decision not to prosecute. “Simply put,” the brief reads, “the decision not to pursue a criminal conviction is vested in the executive branch alone — and neither the legislature nor the judiciary has any role in the executive’s making of that decision.”

The coalition contends that the district court should grant the motion “without commentary on the decision to charge or not to charge, because such punditry disrobes the judiciary of its cloak of impartiality.”

According to the brief, “the Court’s desire to assume the role of a prosecutor evinces a total lack of regard for the role that the separation of powers plays in our system. Before the federal government may deprive a citizen of his freedom, it must navigate a number of hurdles. It must find a law that the citizen violated, a prosecutor willing to press charges, a jury of other citizens willing to convict, and a court to uphold the legality of the prosecution. In other words, the judiciary is supposed to function as a constitutional check on deprivations of liberty — it is not supposed to remove constitutional checks on deprivations of liberty. But that is exactly what the Court would do by second-guessing the prosecutors’ decision not to continue pursuing this case.”

EPA Proposes First Ever Rule to Improve Transparency of Guidance

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As directed by President Trump’s Executive Order to promote transparency through improved agency guidance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its first-ever proposed rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.

“For the first time ever, EPA is proposing a rule that codifies procedures to ensure the public can engage in the development and review of agency guidance,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Historically, EPA has issued many more guidance documents than most federal agencies. Today’s action is a major step toward increasing transparency in EPA processes and ensuring that EPA is not creating new regulatory obligations through guidance.”

This new rule will significantly increase the transparency of EPA’s practices around guidance and will improve the agency’s process for managing guidance documents. When final, the rule will:

  • Establish the first formal petition process for the public to request that EPA modify or withdraw a guidance document; and
  • Ensure that the agency’s guidance documents are developed with appropriate review and are accessible and transparent to the public; and
  • Provide for public participation in the development of significant guidance documents.

On October 9, 2019, President Trump issued Executive Order 13891, Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents, to promote transparency by ensuring that all active guidance documents are made available to the public. A central principle of EO 13891 is that guidance documents should only clarify existing obligations and that they should not be a vehicle for implementing new, binding requirements on the public. Guidance documents can significantly impact the public and EO 13891 recognizes that these documents warrant a thorough review prior to issuance. In addition to today’s action, on February 28, 2020, EPA launched a new guidance portal that provides public access to agency guidance documents.

The proposed rule will be open for public comment 30 days after it publishes in the Federal Register.

Our Summer: Imagine Your Story

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Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library is excited to announce our annual Summer Reading Celebration – our very first all-virtual summer reading program – will begin on Saturday, May 23, and continue through Saturday, August 1!
This year’s theme, Our Summer: Imagine Your Story, celebrates every individual’s unique story and encourages all of our participants to imagine new possibilities.
Reading is the best way for anyone to learn no matter what age! Reading and sharing stories opens up new worlds and encourages new ideas.
As we continue to provide and expand our digital resources and services during the temporary closure of EVPL locations, we want to be sure everyone still has the opportunity to read and earn prizes by participating in our annual summer reading celebration.
Sign up now for a chance to win weekly prizes with grand prizes including giftcards to local businesses, a Mesker Park Zoo Family Membership, eReader, and more!

ADOPT A PET

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Kirby is 10 months old. She is a female brown tabby. She’s been living in foster care since January, and her foster parents describe her as “playful, loving, and eccentric.” She gets along w/ other cats (the other cats even groom her) and sleeps in foster parents’ bed at night! She loves catnip toys and scratches. Her adoption fee is $40. Contact the VHS Adoptions team at adoptions@vhslifesaver.org to set up a visit with her!

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Waqtiyo Ahmed: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Robin A. Ande: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Nicholas Joe Beamon: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony)

Ronald Fernandez Darrett: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)

Charles Gann: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)

Cassondra N. Banks: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony)

Logan Robert Nash: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Jennifer L. Underwood: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Johnnie James Williams: Stalking (Level 5 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)

Derek M. Hunter: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Aggravated battery (Level 3 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Chase Everett Carl Waeide: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Misty Dawn Cunningham: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer (Class A misdemeanor)

Philip Richard Wadlington: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Identity Deception (Level 6 Felony)

Ladonna Gail Atherton: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Jacob Dylan Humphrey: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Shawn Thomas Eaden: Stalking (Level 6 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Conversion (Class A misdemeanor)

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Receptionist
Danks & Danks – Evansville, IN
$11 – $15 an hour
This position will be primarily greeting our clients, answering the phone and assisting the Criminal Defense and Family Law attorneys with their files.
Easily apply
May 18
Receptionist
Danks & Danks – Evansville, IN
$11 – $15 an hour
This position will be primarily greeting our clients, answering the phone and assisting the Criminal Defense and Family Law attorneys with their files.
Easily apply
May 18
Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist
Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. – Evansville, IN
Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction and underground construction in North America and Canada, is seeking experienced…
May 18
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Virtual Consult MD – Evansville, IN
$10 – $12 an hour
Is seeking a motived, energetic and detail-oriented Medical Office Administrative Assistant with customer service and medical billing experience for our busy…
Easily apply
May 16
Director Front Office OEM
Doubletree Evansville – Evansville, IN
As a Director of Front Office you would be responsible for directing and administering of all Front Desk operations in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver…
Easily apply
May 14
Clerical Associate – Ortho Neuro Trauma Care Center
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   466 reviews  – Evansville, IN
We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our great staff of health care providers. The Clerical Associate (CA) coordinates daily unit functioning…
May 15
Director Front Office OEM
DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville 3.8/5 rating   4,340 reviews  – Evansville, IN
As a Director of Front Office you would be responsible for directing and administering of all Front Desk operations in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver…
May 15
Front Desk Receptionist
Neurosurgical Consultants 3.6/5 rating   9 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Surgical Office needing a front desk receptionist. Check-in, Check-out, answer multi-phone lines, post payments, team player, multi-task, knowledge of medical…
Easily apply
Mar 23
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
The Law Offices of Dax J. Miller, LLC – Evansville, IN
$12 – $14 an hour
Small law firm seeking confident self-starter. Position responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and scanning documents.
Easily apply
May 12
Data Processor – Part Time
MetroNet 3.5/5 rating   129 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
Telecommunication experienced desired, but not required. MetroNet has an immediate opening for an energetic; Part-time Data Processor in Evansville, IN.
Easily apply
May 11

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS, ANNOUNCES DRIVE-THRU TESTING CLINICS

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 481 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 28,705 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 remain steady. More than 41 percent of ICU beds and more than 80 percent of ventilators were available as of Sunday.

A total of 1,678 Hoosiers have been confirmed to have died of COVID-19, an increase of 57 over the previous day. Another 146 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record, following a correction to the previous day’s total. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

                                                       To date, 189,330 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 183,912 on Monday.

                        Marion County had the most new cases, at 145. Other counties with more than 10 new cases were Allen (22), Elkhart (48), Hamilton (11), Hancock (11), Hendricks (14), Johnson (13), Lake (61), Montgomery (12) and St. Joseph (32). A complete list of cases by county is posted at www.coronavirus.in.gov, which is updated daily at noon. Cases are listed by county of residence.

Hoosiers who have symptoms of COVID-19 and those who have been exposed and need a test to return to work are encouraged to visit a state-sponsored testing site for free testing. Individuals without symptoms who are at high risk because they are over age 65, have diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or another underlying condition, as well as those who are pregnant, live with a high-risk individual or are a member of a minority population that is at greater risk for severe illness, also are encouraged to get tested.

 To facilitate testing, ISDH will host four drive-thru clinics Thursday through Saturday in Shelbyville, Wheatfield, Brazil and Hammond. Each clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the addresses below:

 Shelbyville High School
2003 S. Miller St.
Shelbyville, IN

 Kankakee Valley Middle School
5257 IN 10
Wheatfield, IN

 Forest Park 911
Bonnie Geyne Miller Dr.
Brazil, IN

 Oliver P. Morton High School
6915 Grand Ave.
Hammond, IN

 

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