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Curtis Hill Praises Court for Rejecting Argument That ‘Right to Try’ Negates Laws Against Marijuana Use

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First Church of Cannabis is foiled again

Attorney General Curtis Hill today praised a Marion Circuit Court decision rejecting an argument by the First Church of Cannabis (FCOC) that their case should be reopened in light of the Right to Try Act – legislation approved this year that allows terminally ill patients to try investigational treatments.

The court already had rejected the FCOC’s attempts to gain exemption from anti-marijuana statutes on the basis of religious freedom. This month, the small group of marijuana enthusiasts filed a Motion to Correct Error with the court seeking to keep alive their efforts to freely smoke pot.

The plaintiffs began calling themselves a church in 2015 in order to mock Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), which they opposed, and to argue for the right to use marijuana as a matter of religious liberty. On this basis, the group filed a lawsuit against state and local officials seeking relief from Indiana’s anti-marijuana statutes.

In July, the Marion Superior Court concluded that the “church” and its members cannot use “marijuana as a holy sacrament” or sell marijuana in their gift shop. This month – in response to the FCOC’s efforts to somehow use the Right to Try Act to its advantage – the court held its ground.

“Under the Right to Try Act, an ‘eligible patient’ means an individual that has exhausted all approved treatment options and is unable to participate in clinical trials and has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease or condition,” the court stated. “Indiana’s compelling interest in preventing more general use in the name of public health and safety exists even if the Right to Try Act may permit certain eligible residents of Indiana to use marijuana for narrow and limited medical purposes under the direction and supervision of a physician.”

Attorney General Hill said it’s high time the FCOC stop wasting the court’s time.

“The First Church of Cannabis is determined to twist legitimate legal protections into licenses to violate laws against the possession, sale and use of marijuana,” Attorney General Hill said. “These statutes are designed to protect the health, safety and well-being of Hoosiers statewide, and I appreciate the court’s steadfastness in defending their validity.”

Sweeney Set To Join Busy Southern Indiana District Court

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Sweeney Confirmed To Southern District Bench

August 29, 2018

Sweeney, who was nominated to the Southern Indiana District Court by President Donald Trump, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Tuesday. His confirmation will be sent to the White House where Trump will sign Sweeney’s commission, officially allowing him to assume the judicial office.

Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson is hopeful Sweeney will be able to start about mid-September. Although Sweeney has practiced in federal court, Magnus-Stinson said he will have to adjust from being an advocate to determining the appropriate decision under the law. He will also have to keep cases moving because the district has a high caseload per judge.

The Southern Indiana District has been designated a judicial emergency with the weighted filings reaching 821 per judge, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Currently, the court has five judgeships but is operating with three full-time judges and two senior judges.

Sweeney, who will fill the vacancy created when Judge Sarah Evans Barker took senior status in June 2014, will bring the court to four full-time judges. The other vacancy, created when Judge William Lawrence took senior status this summer, could be filled by James Hanlon, a partner at Faegre Baker Daniels. His nomination has been approved by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and is awaiting a vote by the full Senate.

A partner at Barnes & Thornburg, Sweeney is co-chair of the firm’s federal contracting, procurement and national security practice group. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Notre Dame Law School and clerked for now-retired Judge John Tinder at the Southern Indiana District Court and now-retired Judge James Ryan of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

For Sweeney, Magnus-Stinson offered the following advice: “Carefully listen to both sides, hire smart law clerks who can keep you up to the minute on the state of the law and enjoy it. It is a job of great variety, intellectual satisfaction, and challenges.”

The U.S. Track And Field Cross Country Coaches Association Released Its Preseason Regional And National Polls

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NEW ORLEANS, La. – where University of Southern Indiana Women’s Cross Country is tabbed third in the Midwest Region and 12th in the national poll.

Head Coach Mike Hillyard enters his 22nd season at the helm of the Screaming Eagles, leading the men’s team to 13 consecutive Great Lakes Valley Conference titles and 14 of the last 15 titles. The women’s team has compiled nine of the last 10 GLVC championships, including the previous seven.

The women’s squad returns 2017 NCAA Championship qualifier in senior Hope Jones (Cumberland, Indiana) after graduating five of the top seven runners in last year’s NCAA Midwest Regional team. Sophomore Jennifer Comastri (Indianapolis, Indiana) and junior Ellie Tjelmeland (Springfield, Illinois) hope to fill key spots in the 2018 campaign.

This year’s freshman class will feature many decorated distance athletes starting with Haley Barker(Boonville, Indiana), who is coming off three appearances at the IHSAA Cross Country Championships and two appearances at the IHSAA Track & Field Championships in her career at Boonville High School.

COACH HILLYARD QUOTABLE
“I never put much stock in national rankings, but it is a nice show of respect for our programs to start the season with both programs ranked in the top 12. National rankings don’t give you a bye and come with no guarantees. We will continue to prepare to the best of our abilities between now and December to make sure that we are ready when it matters.”

TAKE NOTE:

  • USI has been ranked a total of 59 times in the USTFCCCA poll, reaching as high as second
  • USI is the lone GLVC member ranked in the top 10 of the Midwest Region
  • USI started the 2017 regular season ranked 2nd, their highest ranking in the region before finishing 5th in the final poll
  • The women’s squad comes off a first-place GLVC Championship last year with 36 total points, 2 points ahead of second-place Bellarmine University
  • The Eagles also were the top GLVC finisher in the 2017 Midwest Regional last year with a fifth-place finish

FALL SLATE:
USI opens the season September 14 at Angel Mounds when it hosts the annual Stegemoller Classic. The Eagles are on the road for two consecutive meets–September 19 for the Greater Louisville Classic at EP “Tom” Sawyer State Park and October 6 for the Conference Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois–before hosting the Festival Year Fiasco October 20 at Angel Mounds.

The Eagles travel back to Louisville for the GLVC Championships November 3, before traveling to Hillsdale, Michigan, for the NCAA II Midwest Regional. The NCAA II National Championships are December 1 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and be part of the Division II Fall Festival.

Roar on the River is back this Labor Day Weekend!

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This Labor Day weekend, Roar on the River is back with nonstop racing action!

The Evansville HydroFest will host the American Power Boat Association’s Eastern Divisional Championships for 14 classes of Inboard Hydroplanes during Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd, 2018.

Admission cost for Evansville HydroFest is just $10 for the weekend,
with 12 and under FREE!

This year, Evansville will have its own local hydroplane driver, Jared Behrman!

Come to the Riverfront and enjoy all the racing festivities September 1 -2!

Click here for the schedule!

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Route Sales/Delivery Driver in Evansville, IN $42,000-$47,000 Full Benefits
SCHWAN’S 1,422 reviews – Evansville, IN
$140 a day
We’ve designed our trucks so that a regular driving license is all that is required. Once you are assigned your own route, typically at or before the 6 week…
Animal Caretaker
It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue – Evansville, IN
$8 an hour
Cleans and maintains kennel area of ITV Rescue Center in such a manner as to provide an odor free and low stress environment for the animals….
Mail, Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Exela Technologies 56 reviews – Evansville, IN
Verifying information on courier label and PacTrac labels are matching. Active participation in the onsite safety program….
Office Assistant
Hometown Lenders, Inc – Evansville, IN
$10 – $12 an hour
Duties will include, data entry, updating social media accounts, addressing mailers, daily office clean-up, occasional out of office runs to pick up supplies or…
Receptionist
Service Corporation International 363 reviews – Evansville, IN
Receives incoming telephone calls and assist callers with any questions or comments; Direct calls to appropriate team members and resolve calls when possible….
Real Estate Broker
DOUBLE DIAMOND REAL ESTATE – Evansville, IN
$100,000 a year
Have your own set of office keys – come and go as you please! Licensed Real Estate Broker (Preferred). No Desk Fees/No Monthly Fees/No Insurance Fees/No Office…
PT Receptionist
Ivy Tech 627 reviews – Evansville, IN
Answer general information telephone line and provide assistance as able. Perform clerical duties including data entry, document imaging, collating, mailings,…
Quality Inspectors
The PIC Group 223 reviews – Evansville, IN
Make independent judgments for subjective calls. Perform visual inspections, mechanical and functional verification of parts to ensure compliance to set…
Maid Services
Cinderella’s Side Job – Evansville, IN
$25,000 – $80,000 a year
Must be able to read, write, keep logs of mileage, hours worked, etc. Cleaning Residential & Commercial….
Housing Specialist
AIDS Resource Group – Evansville, IN
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work, Public Health, Human Services or related field required;…
Meter Reading Application Specialist III
Vectren 11 reviews – Evansville, IN
Develop and evaluate technical reports. Entry level programming skills. Moreover, these laws and regulations require that covered federal contractors take…
Office Assistant
Evansville Clinic – Evansville, IN
Promote our services online, by telephone and in person. We are an established company wanting to build community relations and build clients in the area….
Fulfillment Clerk
Lowe’s Inc. 27,980 reviews – Evansville, IN
The Fulfillment Clerk is also responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment by conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping store…
Front Desk Representative – Physician Office
St. Vincent Health, IN 146 reviews – Evansville, IN
The Front Desk Representative – Physician Office works in a customer service capacity providing administrative and clerical support to patients and customers in…
Payroll Manager, Human Resources – A18014A1
University of Southern Indiana 84 reviews – Evansville, IN
$45,000 – $55,000 a year
Knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting principles, payroll methods, data analytics, Department of Labor regulations, and/or federal and state tax…
Production Control Coordinator
SRG Global 189 reviews – Evansville, IN
Develop, Maintain, and review KANBAN System. Maintain plant WIP and Purchased part storage layout. Will be required to communicate with all levels of plant…
COLLECTIONS LEGAL ASSISTANT
Wilhite and Associates – Evansville, IN
Regardless of what mix of duties initially or eventually, in the context of a long tradition of a successful firm, a Legal Assistant at the firm is on the front…
Sandblaster- Heavy Equipment
Schaffstein’s Truck Clean – Evansville, IN
$14 – $19 an hour
Valid Driver’s License. Driver’s License (Preferred). Schaffstein’s Truck Clean is looking for a qualified Sandblaster for a full time position with vacation…
Kennel Attendant
Epperson Veterinary Services – Evansville, IN
Must be able to observe and recognize any issues. Epperson Veterinary Services is seeking a part-time Kennel Attendant to add to our growing team!…
Mixer Operator
Kerry 440 reviews – Evansville, IN
Whether it’s building sustainable solutions for consumers or building benefits and opportunities for employees, the main thread of the Kerry fabric is …
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
McCullough Land Improvements, LLC – Evansville, IN
$15 – $25 an hour
Class A CDL is a plus. 70% paid health insurance after two months, year round employment, paid holidays, paid vacation, shirts, SIMPLE investment matched at 3%…
Warehouse Worker
Utility Pipe Sales Company Inc. – Evansville, IN
$12 – $15 an hour
Clean driving history. Local wholesale distributor has an immediate opening for a warehouse worker….
Site Leader
The PIC Group 223 reviews – Evansville, IN
Perform visual, mechanical and functional verification of parts to ensure compliance to set specifications and quality standards….
Marketing Liaison
Horizons Home Care of Holiday Health Care – Evansville, IN
Must have a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance. At least 1 year of sales experience in healthcare field – preferred….
Residential Officer
Vanderburgh County Community Corrections – Evansville, IN
Vanderburgh County offers a rewarding career in the field of corrections that includes:. The Residential Officer positions maintain the safety and security of…
Field Service Technician
Konecranes 281 reviews – Evansville, IN
$20 – $25 an hour
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company standards. Associate’s degree or greater in Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical field, technical…
Supervisor
Royal Crown Bottling Corporation 18 reviews – Evansville, IN
$49,500 a year
CDL Class A (Required). Review and Training on the JJ Keller DOT driving compliance. Check out of Drivers in the morning, review loads for accuracy, ensure…

Troopers will be Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint this Weekend in Gibson County

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Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this upcoming weekend. The exact location and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint.

Troopers encourage all motorists to call 911 or the closest Indiana State Police Post when they observe another motorist that may be impaired. Be prepared to give a description of the vehicle, location and direction of travel.

The Indiana state Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.

ADOPT A PET

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Charlie is a 10-year-old male German Shepherd/Chow mix. He likes other dogs but not cats. He’s a calm well-behaved guy in his kennel and keeps it very tidy! His $110 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or www.vhslifesaver.org for details!

FJ Reitz Century Celebration

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September 1, from 6:30-8 pm on Reitz Hill there is a Century Celebration of the official birthday of FJ Reitz High School.

This elder in the city school league (dare I say patriarch?!? — shade to Central??) opened its doors 100 years ago on September 3, 1918…. unfinished but ready to go.
The event begins at 7:00.
Still rocking the Hill.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Railroad Switchman / Conductor
Road and Rail Services 102 reviews – Evansville, IN
$17 – $19 an hour
Valid Drivers License (Required). Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets…
Meter Reading Application Specialist III
Vectren 11 reviews – Evansville, IN
Develop and evaluate technical reports. Entry level programming skills. Moreover, these laws and regulations require that covered federal contractors take…
Payroll Manager, Human Resources – A18014A1
University of Southern Indiana 84 reviews – Evansville, IN
$45,000 – $55,000 a year
Knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting principles, payroll methods, data analytics, Department of Labor regulations, and/or federal and state tax…
Supervisor
Royal Crown Bottling Corporation 18 reviews – Evansville, IN
$49,500 a year
CDL Class A (Required). Review and Training on the JJ Keller DOT driving compliance. Check out of Drivers in the morning, review loads for accuracy, ensure…
Part Time Office Assistant
Happe and Sons Construction, Inc. – Evansville, IN
Job duties will be answering phones, accounts payable, entry of daily time for employees and other miscellaneous office duties….
Receptionist
Adorable Pooches Palace – Evansville, IN
$7.50 – $9.00 an hour
Greeting guests when they enter the building. Checking-in and checking-out guests. Various cleaning and maintenance, handling dogs directly and supervising play…
Title I Tutor – Westside Catholic School
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 42 reviews – Evansville, IN
$20 an hour
$20 per hour (Certified IN teaching license required)—NO BENEFITS. Ability to develop effective methods working one-on-one and in small groups with homeless…
Administrative Assistant
Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services – Evansville, IN
Answer, handle and direct phone calls and provide necessary follow-up while providing excellent customer service. Driver’s License (Required)….
Business Operations Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life – A18034A1
University of Southern Indiana 84 reviews – Evansville, IN
Master’s degree preferred in accounting, business, or related field with previously demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of office administration, or…
Switchboard Operator/Receptionist
Evansville State Hospital 23 reviews – Evansville, IN
$9.81 an hour
Answer incoming calls to hospital telephone Switchboard; Greet and screen visitors as receptionist to hospital….
Bagging clerk – Evansville North
Schnucks 774 reviews – Evansville, IN
Schnucks is a progressive, family-owned supermarket retailer with 100 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin – all managed from our corporate…
Assistant Property Manager
KP Rents – Evansville, IN
Rent Collection – Tracking rents and making deposits. Leasing – Screening potential tenants and executing leases….
PT Admissions Assistant
Ivy Tech 625 reviews – Evansville, IN
$9.75 an hour
Serve as a co-member of the enrollment team with back-up responsibility of data entry. Perform other clerical duties as assigned including coverage for other…
Delivery Specialist
Expressway Dodge 12 reviews – Evansville, IN
Field client calls after they have taken delivery to answer any questions about their vehicles. Become FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobile) certified on all our…
Detailer
Magna Motors – Evansville, IN
Must have a valid drivers license. Drivers License (Preferred). Here at Magna Motors we are looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to…
Full-time Custodian
Emcor 339 reviews – Evansville, IN
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Conduct basic cleaning activities in common areas, specialized areas (offices) and industrial areas….
Independent Consultant
Vision IV, Inc. – Evansville, IN
Moving pallets to heat treating operations. Supplies production lines with efficient flow of materials….
Lead Operator
Kerry 439 reviews – Evansville, IN
Whether it’s building sustainable solutions for consumers or building benefits and opportunities for employees, the main thread of the Kerry fabric is …
In Home Sales Expert
AT&T 30,544 reviews – Evansville, IN
A valid driver’s license and good driving record. Successfully complete a background check, driver’s license check and substance abuse testing….
Addiction Recovery Assistant (2nd shift)
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare 9 reviews – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
Applicants must pass the required criminal background checks, pass a drug screen, hold a valid driver’s license and qualify for Southwestern’s vehicle liability…
Driver / Inventory Control – 2nd Shift
Koch Enterprises Family of Companies – Evansville, IN
Driving a small company truck to pick up parts locally will also be required. Driver / Inventory Control Clerk -2nd Shift….
Customer Service Representative
HR Solutions, Inc. 37 reviews – Evansville, IN
$17 an hour
The Customer Service Representative is responsible for handling incoming sales phone calls, internet leads, and emails from customers looking for information on…
Warehouse Assistant
NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. – Evansville, IN
Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company truck and pass DOT Medical exam. Oversee the distribution of inventory, field assets, and fleet related…
Office Associate
Evansville Clinic – Evansville, IN
Promote our services online, by telephone and in person. We are an established company wanting to build community relations and build clients in the area….
English Tutor
Directors Languages. – Evansville, IN
$20 – $30 an hour
The candidate will be teaching to adults – both one to one and group classes. The candidate should preferably have 1-2 years teaching experience, and a Bachelor…
Support Technician
Mid America Clinical Laboratories 48 reviews – Evansville, IN
The Support Technician performs various technical and clerical functions, under the supervision of the supervisor or designee….
Drama Production Sponsor
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 42 reviews – Evansville, IN
It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran…