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Happy Valentines Day to All

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What is the real meaning of Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day, also called St. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. … At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day. It came to be celebrated as a day of romance from about the 14th century.

Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world.

Who is Valentine’s Day meant for?

Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family, and friends. Couples send Valentine’s Day cards and flowers and spend special time together to honor their love for each other

Valentine’s Day Is Not Only For Lovers?

Celebrate Is Differently! Generally, we consider Valentine’s Day as lover’s day or a day only meant for those who are in love. But, this is not true, anyone and everyone can celebrate this beautiful day in their own ways.

Is Valentine’s Day for couples?
about giving Valentine’s Day presents in your “work spouse” as well as your romantic partner. … After all, unlike Valentine’s Day, a couple’s anniversary is about only them, a day to celebrate their love and the life they share, which makes February 14 just another day to buy flowers, candy, and cards.
What should I do on Valentine’s Day?
The Absolute Best Things to Do on Valentine’s Day This Year
  • 1 Spend the night in a fancy hotel room. zodebalaGetty Images. …
  • 2 Take a dance lesson together. …
  • 3 Host a wine and cheese night. …
  • 4 Head to a museum. …
  • 5 Take a painting class. …
  • 6 Take a relaxing bath. …
  • 7 Sing your heart out at karaoke. …
  • 8 Plan a movie marathon.
Spending Valentine’s Day With Friends

 

Most people don’t associate Valentine’s Day with love so much as they do the hearts and flowers and red accents. … With some friends, you might give a card to say “Happy Valentine’s Day,” while with others you might go all out with a big party

6 Things To Do With Your Friends On Valentines Day
  • Impromptu Home Dance Party. Clear your living room floor, put up string lights, prep a playlist, pick up booze and snacks, and invite your friends over for an at-home dance party. …
  • Friendventure Day. …
  • Secret Valentine Exchange. …
  • Swap Meet. …
  • Tropical Pretend Staycation. …
  • Winter Getaway.

 

 

Holcomb Signs Next Level Agenda Bill To Hold Schools Harmless From ILEARN

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement after signing Next Level Agenda legislation SEA 2, which will prevent ILEARN test scores from having an adverse impact on teacher evaluations and school accountability grades in an effort to ease the transition to ILEARN.

“This legislation ensures that Indiana’s students, teachers and schools have the time they need to successfully adjust to the new ILEARN. I am grateful that the General Assembly unanimously supported my call to take action allowing educators to remain focused on helping Hoosier students succeed.”

 Visit the 2020 Bill Watch webpage to view this bill. The page will be updated as legislation makes it to the Governor’s desk.

 

Driving, Public Defender And Cancer Bills Advance In Legislature

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TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Legislation covering specialized driving privileges, indigent criminal defendants and colorectal cancer screenings advanced in the Indiana General Assembly Wednesday as lawmakers begin the second half of the session:

Senate Bill 39: Allows specialized driving privileges.

What it does: SB 39 would allow the court to approve specialized driving privileges for those whose driver’s license has been suspended.

What happened: SB 39 easily passed the Courts and Criminal Code Committee by a 10-0 vote. An amendment from Rep. John Young, R-Franklin, says the court could not send a notice to the BMV until after the defendant’s initial hearing was held, and then the court would advise the person of their right to seek specialized driving privileges. Michael Moore from Indiana Public Defender Council testified in support of SB 39.

What’s next: The bill now advances to the full House for action.

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Senate Bill 302: Defines procedure for criminal courts to determine if a defendant able to pay for a lawyer for his or her defense.

What it does: SB 302 would add standardization across the state to determine if a defendant would be able to pay for a public defender. A person’s ability to pay would be determined by assets and income among other factors. It would also allow the court to consider an individual’s ability to pay if they are eligible for aid from any need-based federal program.

What happened: SB 302 easily passed the Courts and Criminal Code Committee by a 10-0 vote with little debate or discussion.

What’s next: The bill now advances to the House.

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House Bill 1080: Changes the age for insurance policies to cover colorectal screenings from 50 to 45.

What it does: HB 1080 amends current law mandating coverage for colorectal cancer testing under accident and sickness insurance policies, health maintenance organization contracts and state employee health plans. The minimum age that coverage is required was lowered from age 50 to 45.

What happened: HB 1080 passed the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee Wednesday with a 7-1 vote. Sen. Mike Gaskill, R-Pendleton, was the lone no vote.

What’s next: The bill now advances to the full Senate for action.

FOOTNOTE: Lacey Watt is a reporter for TheStateHouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

Filing Student Aid Form Would Be Mandatory Under Proposed Legislation

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Haley Carney

TheStatehouseFile.com 

INDIANAPOLIS— High school seniors may soon be required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) under Senate Bill 223, which is now before the House Education Committee.

The committee met in the House chamber on Wednesday to discuss whether filing the FAFSA form should be mandatory. FAFSA is an online document where families provide financial data that is used when students apply for college aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study jobs, and loans.

Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, told the committee that she authored SB 223 because only 58% of Indiana high school students fill out the FAFSA, while it is as high as 80% in other states.

If she had been asked two years ago, Leising said she most likely would have not sponsored the bill. But last year when her oldest granddaughter was filling out the FAFSA, she realized how beneficial it was to her in getting scholarships.

After seeing how much it could help Hoosier families as they send their students off to college, Leising decided to author SB 223.

“The bill basically says that you will apply, your parents or family will apply,” she said. “If the family for some reason decides not to, the principal can waive that requirement. We’re giving kids and families the opportunity for assistance that I think will be well received no matter their income.”

Leising also noted that there are exceptions in the bill. Students from certain nonpublic schools, a parent of a student, an emancipated minor or the principal of the student’s school can all waive the requirement because of extenuating circumstances.

Lisa Tansel, the general counsel for the Indiana School Boards Association,  said her members understand the benefits for students and parents for completing this application, but they still oppose it because it places too much of a burden on school corporation officials.

“We have graduating classes of over 500 students and this bill is going to require the counselor, the principal to track down every student that doesn’t enter the data-sharing agreement,” she said. “We are just concerned about this particular mandate on public school officials.”

She said much of the conversation about the bill has been to get parents and students informed of how helpful the FAFSA can be, but most schools are already doing that, therefore it would not be fair to add this extra task.

John Garrison, representing the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, disagreed with Tansel’s argument and testified in support of the bill.

Garrison said that the commission passed a data share agreement requirement last year that provides every school with a list of all of the students who have or have not filed the FAFSA.

“What they do is log onto our system, click on three buttons and they get a full list of every single student in school and if they filled out the FAFSA or not,” he said. “The commission did this to avoid the burden of putting the issue on counselors scattering to chase down students who have not yet filled out the form.”

Garrison also noted that while this bill does technically require the FAFSA, anyone who does not want to share their information does not have to since there are ways to opt-out. He said the commission understands that filing is a personal choice that not all should be forced to.

The committee did not vote on the bill and has yet to set a date on when it will be heard again.

FOOTNOTE: Haley Carney is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

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.

Sterling Vandike Baylor Jr.: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)

Larry Allen Gray: Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)

Tarone Lamont Johnson: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer (Class A misdemeanor)

Amanda Marie Bueno: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Jeffery A. Fischer: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Jamaine Antoine Sanders: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor)

Shannon Fletcher: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)

Gary W. Pearson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Christy F. Biddle: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Nicholas Delmar Kelley: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Abronna Nichelle Robinson: Conspiracy Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Aiding Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (Level 4 Felony)

Deshawndrick M. Lockridge: Conspiracy Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Aiding Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (Level 4 Felony)

Zachary Tyler Young: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)

Aaron Jean Pfeiffer: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)

Shawn Dewayne Corsentino: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Spencer Gregory Franklin: Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

David A. Carney: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony)

Alden M. Westcott: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor)

Zachary Scott Shafer: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felony (Level 4 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Joshua Allen Morrison: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Eligibility Assistant – Vanderburgh County
Knowledge Services 3.1/5 rating   133 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Knowledge Services has a great opportunity for a strong Customer Service focused individual who wants to make a difference in their daily work life with the…
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Medical Receptionist/Front Desk
Evansville Primary Care 4/5 rating   9 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$10.00 – $14.50 an hour
This is a full time position, with hours of 7a.m.-4p.m., or 8a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Friday. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team!
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Feb 12
Office Assistant – Pediatrics
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   5,077 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Office Assistant – Pediatric Specialty Clinic – Full-Time, Days – St. Vincent Evansville Center for Children – Evansville, IN.
Feb 12
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Greer’s Flooring America – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. We are looking for a detail orientated outgoing personality to be the front door face…
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Feb 11
Administrative Assistant for Academic Advising
Ivy Tech Community College 4.1/5 rating   898 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Academic Advising/Academic Support, Administrative/Professional, Office/Clerical, Student Affairs/Student Services. Provide BANNER data entry when needed.
Feb 12
Front Desk Clerk (EVVAP)
Hampton Inn Airport 3.8/5 rating   7,396 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
The Front Desk Clerk/Guest Service Representative is responsible for contributing to customer satisfaction by providing courteous and efficient service…
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Feb 11
Administrative Assistant
Keller Williams Capital Realty (Rick MacPherson) 4.4/5 rating   3,893 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$8 – $12 an hour
Looking for a self starter executive assistant to help a busy real estate team. We will train the right candidate any real estate experience is helpful and…
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Feb 9
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…
Feb 12
Administrative Support Associate
Kings Great Buys Plus 3.3/5 rating   6 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$10 – $13 an hour
This position provides support for the controller and the administrative assistant. The administrative support associate is responsible for tracking, submitting…
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Feb 10
Receptionist
Adorable Pooches Palace – Evansville, IN
$7.50 – $9.00 an hour
Looking for a motivated and friendly addition to our team! Adorable Pooches Palace is a large facility on the East Side of Evansville that offers overnight…
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Feb 12
Front Desk Associate
Kings Great Buys Plus 3.3/5 rating   6 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$8.50 – $10.00 an hour
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. This position is a point of contact for customers, vendors, and partners.
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Feb 11
Administrative Assistant for Facilities Management and Planning
University of Evansville 4.3/5 rating   40 reviews  – Evansville, IN
The Facilities Department has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. Some of the responsibilities of this full-time position include:
Feb 7
Office Manager/Billing Manager
Evansville Chiropractic & Injury – Evansville, IN
$11 – $13 an hour
Send timesheets to HR for review. We are looking for an Office manager to organize and coordinate administration duties and office procedures.
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Feb 7
Receptionist
Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc.-Health First CHC – Henderson, KY
Applicant must possess excellent communication and computer skills, be detail oriented and proven ability to multi-task. On the job training provided.
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Feb 11
Receptionist – Atria Newburgh
Atria Management Company, LLC – Newburgh, IN
Creates and prints fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents when necessary. Answers incoming telephone calls in a cheerful and…
Feb 10
Administrative Assistant/Events Coordinator for the Office of the President
University of Evansville 4.3/5 rating   40 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Through planning of special events, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and influence celebratory events that are a hallmark of the 24th…
Feb 10
Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   460 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
Maintains positive patient oriented services in the provision of medical office services to the patient, family members, visitors and physicians in the office…
Feb 9
Receptionist/Inside Sales
Integrity Insurance Advisors – Newburgh, IN
$30,000 a year
Looking for a highly energetic, extremely organized, self-motivated person who enjoys people and isn’t afraid of a little phone sales.
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Feb 6
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Olsen & White LLP, Attorneys at Law – Evansville, IN
$15 – $20 an hour
Track hours, record activity in file minute sheets, and enter fees/time in billing program. Assist and support the attorney in all clerical needs.
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Feb 6
Front Desk Clerk (EVVAP)
Hampton Inn Airport 3.8/5 rating   7,396 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
The Front Desk Clerk/Guest Service Representative is responsible for contributing to customer satisfaction by providing courteous and efficient service…
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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Greer’s Flooring America – Evansville, IN
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ADOPT A PET

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Boots is a 1-year-old male! He was surrendered mid-January because his parents were divorcing. He has successfully lived with dogs, cats, AND kids! Boots’ adoption fee is $40 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 oradoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

ARSON ON KATHLEEN AVE

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   Today at 6:30am, the Evansville Police Department (EPD) was called to the area of the 2200 block of Kathleen Ave. A witness called to say they observed two juveniles lighting a fire on the porch of an abandoned home. 

  Shortly after arriving on scene EPD Officers located the juveniles and the fire was quickly put out by the Evansville Fire Department (EFD). Due to EFD’s quick response, minimal damage was done to the home.

Aces erase 22-point deficit in hard-fought contest

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UE falls by a 73-66 final to Loyola

 Facing a 22-point deficit in the first half, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team staged another furious rally, battling back to take a late lead before a 7-0 run pushed Loyola to a 73-66 win inside the Ford Center.

Leading Evansville (9-17, 0-13 MVC) was K.J. Riley.  The senior scored 28 points with 12 coming from the free throw line.  He added six assists and five boards.  Sam Cunliffe posted a 16-point outing while Evan Kuhlman added eight tallies.  Loyola (17-9, 9-4 MVC) saw Lucas Williamson record 20 points with Cameron Krutwig finishing the night with 14.

“We need to do a better job of doing our responsibilities on each possession.  We did a much better job of that in the second half,” Purple Aces head coach Todd Lickliter explained.  “I am very proud of how we fought back.  I do not want our guys to be discouraged.  They are doing what they should do and are competing every game.  There is something to be said for guys who never quit and I am proud of them for that.”

Loyola put on a shooting clinic in the early moments of the game, connecting on nine of their first ten shots on their way to a 23-7 lead in the first eight minutes.  Evansville had an early 7-4 advantage on a Noah Frederking triple before the Ramblers posted a 19-0 run.  Loyola did a nice job of spreading the ball around with six players scoring over that time.A basket by Evan Kuhlman ended the streak but the Ramblers pushed back with the next five points.  Their lead would reach as many as 22 points when a Lucas Williamson triple with 6:38 on the clock gave them a 36-14 lead.

Evansville continued to push through the adversity and their work paid off.  Trailing by a 44-24 tally with 3:20 left in the half, the Aces reeled off ten points in a row with Sam Cunliffe and John Hall hitting 3-pointers to open the stretch.  K.J. Riley finished it off with the final four points.  The Ramblers added a late free throw and went to the half up by a 45-34 score.’

Following their 9-for-10 start from the field, the Ramblers finished the half hitting nine of their next 20 attempts to finish the period shooting 62.1%.  The Aces also shot the ball well in the opening stanza, draining 11 out of 20 attempts to finish at 55.0%.

Using the momentum they gained from the final moments of the first half, the Aces continued to rally with Hall hitting his second from outside to open the scoring.  Following a Loyola bucket, back-to-back field goals from Cunliffe and Riley got Evansville back within six points – 47-41 – three minutes into the final period.

The lead for the Ramblers reached 10 points when they took a 55-45 lead with 14:39 left in the game before Evansville made a huge rally.  Over the next seven minutes, UE outscored the Ramblers by a 12-2 margin to tie the game up at 57-all.  The Aces held Loyola scoreless for a 4-minute stretch while scoring five in a row.  The scoreless streak ended with a Lucas Williamson basket before the Aces continued their rally.

Cunliffe added a nice jumper near the baseline before an and-one by Riley cut the deficit to two.  Artur Labinowicz would tie the game inside of the 8-minute mark when his putback tied the game.  Riley would put UE back in front when his free throw gave his squad a 60-59 lead inside of six minutes remaining.

Evansville held a 62-61 lead with 3:49 remaining, but a 7-0 run made the difference for Loyola as they put the game away with the rally.  The Aces added a few late free throws, but it was not enough as Loyola finished with the 73-66 victory.  The defense for UE excelled in the final 20 minutes, holding the Ramblers to a 9-of-28 showing from the field (32.1%).  That effort held Loyola to 47.4% for the game while the Aces finished at 51.2%.  UE’s defense forced a season-high 21 turnovers.  Both teams wrapped up the night with 30 rebounds.

A pair of road games await the Aces beginning with a 3 p.m. game on Sunday at Drake before UE heads to Carbondale, Ill. on Thursday, Feb. 20 for a 7 p.m. contest.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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