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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
State of Indiana to announce comprehensive addiction recovery network grant awards
On Tuesday morning, Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland will be joined by Senator Jim Merritt and healthcare leaders to announce award recipients of comprehensive addiction recovery network grants created under legislation authored by Senator Merritt and funded through appropriations to the Governor’s Next Level Recovery initiative to combat the drug crisis.
WHAT: Announcement of comprehensive addiction recovery network grant awards
WHO:
- Jim McClelland, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement, State of Indiana
- Senator Jim Merritt
- Ashley Overly, M.D., Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center
- George Hurd, Vice President, Community Behavioral Health
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
10:00 a.m. ET
WHERE:
Community Hospital East
1500 N. Ritter Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for October 22
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for October 22, 2019.
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Tuesday, October 21: Habitat for Humanity Luncheon at Indiana State University
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Indiana State University President Deborah Curtis
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will participate in a Q&A.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Hulman Memorial Student Union (Room Dede I)
550 Chestnut Street
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809
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Tuesday, October 21: Hamilton Center Awards Dinner
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22
The governor to speak at approximately 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Hulman Memorial Student Union (Sycamore Banquet Center, Room 222)
550 Chestnut Street
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809
Gabriela Macedo earns second MVC weekly honor
Senior names MVC Defensive Player of the Week
 In a weekend that saw her average 6.86 digs per set, University of Evansville redshirt senior Gabriela Macedo was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week. It is the second time Macedo has received the honor in 2019.
“Gabi has been working hard to get wins and she knows the more balls she digs the more chances we will have to score points,†Aces coach Fernando Morales said. “She does whatever she needs to do to put us in position to win matches and she is doing a great job.â€
Macedo increased her league-leading dig average to 5.79 per set as UE earned its first conference weekend road sweep since 2000. Macedo opened the week with 16 digs, three assists and three service aces in a 3-0 sweep at Southern Illinois.
She was even better on Saturday, registering 32 digs and two more aces at Missouri State. For the week, she averaged 6.86 digs, posting 48 over the course of seven sets. She had five service aces and four assists. Her season dig average is now 6th in the nation.
Her efforts helped the Aces earn their first MVC weekend road sweep since 2000. Next up is a home weekend when UE plays host to Drake and UNI at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Evansville takes on the Bulldogs on Friday at 6 p.m. before welcoming the Panthers at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
This Week at USI: Spotting “fake news”, educating teachers, and enjoying a poetry read
Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:
Events held throughout the week
USI to hold week of events promoting media literacy
The University of Southern Indiana will host events on campus from Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 in recognition of National Media Literacy Week. On Monday, October 21, students entering the David L. Rice Library will be encouraged to store their cell phones and create a “smartphone-free library†in order to raise awareness of media exposure and constant media access. Rice Library will also host a Facebook Live stream at 2 p.m. Friday, October 25 highlighting techniques to find credible news and academic sources. Read More
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 22
University of Southern Indiana to host “Teaching the Holocaust, Empowering Students†classroom training
The University of Southern Indiana and the Committee to Promote Respect in Schools (CYPRESS) will host the Echoes & Reflections professional development program, “Teaching the Holocaust, Empowering Students,†from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 22. in University Center Rooms 2217-2218 on the USI campus. Read More
4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24
Fiction writer and poet, Joe Wilkins, to present work at Griffin Center
The University of Southern Indiana will host fiction writer and poet, Joe Wilkins, as a part of the fall 2019 Southern Indiana Reading Series at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24 at the Griffin Center located on the USI campus. The event, which will feature a reading and reception for the author, is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and for signing. Read More
2 p.m. Friday, October 25
USI to exhibit woodwork of John McNaughton, art alumni
The University of Southern Indiana’s McCutchan Art Center and Pace Galleries will host two exhibitions of wooden sculptures and wood-media artwork through October 25, 2019. A free, public reception for the exhibitions will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 25. Still Kicking and Carving: John McNaughton features the work of nationally acclaimed artist and USI professor emeritus of art John McNaughton. The work in this exhibition is made up of meticulously fashioned, wooden sculptures and function objects, both big and small, with subject matter ranging from political commentary to personal struggles. Read More
3 p.m. Sunday, October 27
USI Chamber Choir, Women’s Choir to hold fall concert
The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir will hold their Fall Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 27 in the David L. Rice Library 2nd Floor Reading Room. Works by Sweelinck, Svilainis, Trotta and Luboff will be among the performed pieces. The concert is free and open to the public.
STUDENT EVENTS
A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations
can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.
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7:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2
18th annual Norwegian Foot March
The 18th annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side on Saturday, November 2. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender. The maximum of 500 participants will step off from the starting line beginning at 7:30 a.m. More Information
BREAKING NEWS: JOBS FOR SOUTHWEST INDIANA ANNOUNCES FALL ENDORSEMENTS
The Jobs for Southwest Indiana Political Action Committee (JPAC) announced their endorsements for the fall elections today.
JUST IN:  Southwest Indiana Chamber created JPAC in 1996 as a separate organization to support pro-business candidates for local and state offices. JPAC is a ten-member, bipartisan board co-chaired by a Republican and Democrat member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The members use long-established criteria and guidelines to determine support for candidates.
During this election cycle, the Chamber surveyed candidates in the Evansville Municipal races. The candidate responses to a pre-determined questionnaire can be found at www.swinchamber.com.
JPAC has endorsed the following candidates in contested races:
FOR MAYOR
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke: “Mayor Winnecke has been a true champion of business in Southwest Indiana and for the City of Evansville in his tenure in office. His leadership on our new downtown environment, the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Mickey’s Kingdom and the coming Deaconess Aquatic Center as well as his leadership on important regional and national initiatives such as the construction of the I-69 Bridge, has made a real difference in our region’s success. We continue our support of Lloyd Winnecke’s service as the Mayor of Evansville.”
FOR CITY COUNCIL
The City Council has authority over the regulatory climate of the City of Evansville as well as its budget. As the center of our region, Evansville’s prosperity and quality of life matter to our businesses, our citizens, and the greater region. JPAC supports elected leaders that ably represents the interests of their constituents as well as the needs of the larger community and welcomes candidate who demonstrates the skills to do both.
This year, Evansville is fortunate to have many worthy candidates who have stepped up to serve. JPAC continues its support of Missy Mosby, Jonathan Weaver, and Justine Elpers; each of whom has been receptive to the initiatives we find important for a thriving business environment. We believe the City of Evansville will be well-served by these individuals:
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL – AT LARGE (3 seats)
Ron Beane
Kaitlin Moore Morley
Jonathan Weaver
FOR EVANSVILLEÂ CITY COUNCIL
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL – WARD #1: Tim O’Brien
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL – WARD #2: Missy Mosby
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL – WARD #3: Zachary Heronemus
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL – WARD #4: Alex Burton
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL – WARD #5: Justin Elpers
Underage Drinking – The Social Media Impact: Town Hall Tonight
To be held tonight, Monday, October 21st, 6:00-8:00 pm
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, 200 S. E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Browning Room
Youth First, Inc. is hosting a town hall forum to increase community awareness on the effects social media has on the teen brain, especially when it pertains to substance use and its consequences. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2018, 95% of teens reported they have a smartphone or access to one and 45% said they are online “almost constantly.â€
 Moderator Dennis Jon Bailey, WIKY Morning Show DJ, will guide a panel of local experts to provide insight to parents, youth workers, and other adults who want to know how social media is impacting substance use.
 Panelists:
o  Dr. James Schroeder, PhD, HSPP – Vice President of the Psychology Program, Evansville Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
o  Lieutenant Monty Guenin – Commander, Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force, Evansville Police Dept.
o  Brittnie Hughes – Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS), Department of Neuroeducation, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
o  Katie Omohundro, MSW, LCSW – Youth First School Social Worker, Vanderburgh County
o  Lisa Hutcheson, MEd – Vice President for Policy and Programs, Mental Health America of Indiana & Director, Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (ICRUD)
Local teens will share the ins and outs of the most popular apps such as SnapChat, Instagram, and TikTok, along with advice about how adults can keep children and teens safe while online.
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Daily Scriptures for the Week of October 21, 2019
MONDAY
“Because of this oath, Jesus is the one who guarantees this better covenant with
God.â€
Hebrews 7:22 NLT
TUESDAY
“There were many priests under the old system, for death prevented them from
remaining in office.â€
Hebrews 7:23 NLT
WEDNESDAY
“But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever.â€
Hebrews 7:24 NLT
THURSDAY
“Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through
him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.â€
Hebrews 7:25 NLT
FRIDAY
“He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless,
unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the
highest place of honor in heaven.â€
Hebrews 7:26 NLT
SATURDAY
“Unlike those other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices every day.
They did this for their own sins first and then for the sins of the people. But Jesus
did this once for all when he offered himself as the sacrifice for the people’s sins.â€
Hebrews 7:27 NLT
SUNDAY
“The law appointed high priests who were limited by human weakness. But after
the law was given, God appointed his Son with an oath, and his Son has been
made the perfect High Priest forever.â€
Hebrews 7:28 NLT
Submitted to the City-County Observer by Karen Seltzer
USI gets over .500 in the GLVC with 1-0 win
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer pushed its record over the .500 mark in the GLVC with a 1-0 victory over Lewis University Sunday afternoon at Strassweg Field. The Screaming Eagles see their record go to 5-5-3 overall and 5-4-2 in the GLVC, while Lewis goes to 7-5-2, 4-5-2 GLVC.
USI won a rough and tumble first half when senior forward Eric Ramirez converted a penalty kick at the 17:31 mark. Both teams had four shots, one on-goal, and four fouls each. The goal was his team-best fifth of the season.
In the second half, the Eagles’ defense took over and finished off the shutout victory. USI junior goalkeeper Justin Faas completed a weekend shutout sweep by making three saves after facing eight shots.
The GLVC weekend sweep moves the Eagles from 11th to sixth in the league standings, percentage points out of fifth with four matches to play in the 2019 regular season.
USI hits the road next week for its final road trip of the regular season with visits to Truman State University Friday at noon in Kirksville, Missouri, and Quincy University October 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Quincy, Illinois.
The Eagles have a chance to reach the .500 mark against Truman State University (5-6-2, 4-5-2 GLVC), trailing the all-time series, 9-8-3, after the 0-0 double overtime tie last year in Kirksville. USI has had the advantage over the last six years, going undefeated at 4-0-2.
Quincy (7-6-0, 5-5-0 GLVC), also leads the all-time series with USI, 17-7-2, but the Eagles have had the upper hand over the last five years, going 4-0-1 versus the Hawks. USI won at Quincy last fall, 2-0, on goals by senior midfielder Sean Rickey and Ramirez.
USI falls 6-1 in dual against Charleston
University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis suffered a 6-1 loss to the University of Charleston (West Virginia) Sunday evening at the Charleston Racquet Club.
Senior Lauren Hambrock (Terre Haute, Indiana) fell in the first set of her singles match 6-2. She fought back taking the next set 6-4 before eventually falling 6-0 in the third set.
The bright spot for the Eagles was Junior Lauryn Thompson (Evansville, Indiana). Thompson dropped the first set of her singles match 6-4 but came roaring back with 7-5 and 6-3 set victories in the second and third respectively.
Freshman Chole Isaac (Fairview Heights, Illinois) and Thompson picked up another victory for USI 6-2 in the doubles.
Up Next, USI will travel to Martin, Tennessee for a dual against the Skyhawks of UT-Martin on Oct. 25-26.