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Let Evansville Civic Theatre Entertain You In Your Own Home!

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 November 19, 2020

Staying in this weekend? Let Evansville Civic Theatre entertain you … in your own home!

This Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, Evansville Civic Theatre will present an online production of Jerome Bixby’s Man From Earth at 7:00 pm on the 21st and 2:00 pm on the 22nd. Tickets for the production, directed by Eric Jones, are available at evvcivic.org.

“At a time when so many in the community are focused on staying safe and healthy, Evansville Civic Theatre is proud to offer an option to stay home and be entertained,” Managing Artistic Director Kevin Roach said. “With Man From Earth this weekend, and both The Laramie Project and an original Christmas Radio Hour in December, we are committed to finding new, exciting ways to provide theatre throughout the winter.”

Mean From Earth tells the story of John Oldman, a history professor who unexpectedly resigns from his University. Upon hearing the news, his startled colleagues impulsively invite themselves to his home, pressing him for an explanation. But they’re shocked to hear his reason for premature retirement: John claims he must move on because he is immortal, and cannot stay in one place for more than ten years without his secret being discovered. Tempers rise and emotions flow as John’s fellow professors attempt to poke holes in his story, but it soon becomes clear that his tale is as impossible to disprove as it is to verify. What starts out as a friendly gathering soon builds to an unexpected and shattering climax.

Acclaimed science fiction writer Jerome Bixby, the writer of the original ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Twilight Zone’, originally conceived this story back in the early 1960s. It would come to be his last great work.

Evansville Civic Theatre will present the production via Showtix4u.

For more information on the production, or for tickets, please visitevvcivic.org.

FOOTNOTE: Members of the media seeking further information may contact Managing Artistic Director Kevin Roach at 812-425-2800 or by email atcontactUs@evvcivic.org.

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

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“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 s

AG Curtis Hill hosts productive discussion about mental health and law enforcement

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Attorney General Curtis Hill at a forum Thursday morning stressed the need to dig deeper into the psyches of both police officers and the citizens who interact with those officers. Understanding what prompts certain behaviors by police and understanding why some citizens are apprehensive about law enforcement can help foster healthier interactions between the two groups, Attorney General Hill said.

Attorney General Hill emphasized this point to begin a forum about the intersection of mental health and law enforcement. Several prominent health and law enforcement officials from Indiana joined Attorney General Hill at The Bridge Forum, titled “Beyond the Stigma.”

In his keynote address, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said the events of 2020 – from the COVID-19 pandemic to nationwide protests against police violence – have had detrimental effects on all Americans’ mental health. That includes police officers, who already encounter mentally taxing situations in their daily lives, Adams said.

Just as the death of George Floyd impacted communities of color, responses to that tragedy impacted the psyches of officers and their loved ones, Adams said. These events “viciously feed on one another” and can affect officer behavior, Adams said.

“Mental health is no different than physical health. We simply cannot separate the head from the rest of the body,” Adams said in his address.

Dr. Benjamin Chavis, a longtime civil rights leader who was an assistant to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., moderated a panel discussion about mental health and law enforcement. The panelists were:

  • Dr. Virginia A. Caine, director of the Marion County Public Health Department
  • Ryan Mears, Marion County prosecutor
  • David Certo, Marion County Superior Court judge
  • Jim Bontrager, Elkhart Police Department senior chaplain

During the panel discussion, Mears said “defunding the police” is not a good idea, and stressed that it is important to provide officers with the tools they need to more effectively respond to incidents in which mental health is a factor. Mears said the idea of “defunding the police” gives officers the impression that some citizens believe their services lack importance. This negatively impacts officers’ mental health, he said.

“We need the police now more than ever, but we need to make sure that we’re giving them the tools that they need,” Mears said.

Judge Certo highlighted the Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) program in Indianapolis, which allows mental health professionals to accompany officers who are responding to subjects with mental health issues. Judge Certo said Indianapolis is a national leader in this regard and added that the program shows that communities can use limited resources in an effective manner.  

Chrystal Ratcliffe, president of the Indianapolis NAACP, and Anthony Mason, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League, were special guests at the forum.

Otters President John Stanley to serve a one-year term as Frontier League Board President

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The Frontier League and the Evansville Otters have announced that Otters President John Stanley will serve a one-year term as President of the Board of Directors of the Frontier League in addition to his duties as the Otters’ organizational president.

Stanley’s term as the League’s president is effective immediately.

“I am thrilled and flattered to serve a term as Frontier League President during this challenging and exciting time in the Frontier League’s history,” Stanley said. “The League’s owners and directors are very motivated, as evidenced by the League’s recent expansions and partnership with Major League Baseball.”

Stanley is in his fourth year of leadership work with the Otters, which has included guidance during Bosse Field’s recent renovations and leading the franchise to being named the Frontier League’s Organization of the Year in 2019.

“John assumes the presidency of the league on the cusp of major realignments in professional baseball,” Otters Owner Bill Bussing said. “As North America’s largest independent professional baseball league, the Frontier League is poised to play a pivotal role. I can’t think of a more qualified person to assume the presidency than John, given his background in banking and athletics. He was instrumental in our merger with the Can-Am League in 2019 and now faces an even bigger opportunity.”

The news comes following the announcement that Rich Sauget Sr. is retiring as Frontier League Board President. Sauget is the third President in League history. He has held the position since November of 2003.

“It has been an honor to serve the Frontier League,” Sauget said. “I want to thank all of the players, administration, and other owners of the league, as well as all the Gateway Grizzlies family. My experiences and the relationships built during my tenure as President of the Frontier League have been some of my fondest in baseball. The future of the Frontier League and its partnership with MLB is exciting for the league and its teams. I’m confident the league will continue to reach new heights.”

“I have known Rich since I was five years old,” Frontier League Commissioner Bill Lee said. “Not only do I respect him as a business and community leader, but he is also one of my dearest friends. I cannot thank him enough for all the time, effort, and dedication that he has put into the League since he joined. He has been a leader in making the League what it is today, we are much better because of him.”

“Rich has been a highly respected leader in his community and the League for many years,” Stanley said. “His temperament, character, and business acumen are among a long list of positive traits that have made Rich an outstanding President for the Frontier League. I have thoroughly enjoyed our personal and professional relationship. I offer congratulations from all of the League members, for the many accomplishments achieved during his leadership tenure.”

In recent years, the Frontier League’s geographical reach has grown rapidly with three teams in Canada, and markets in Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland and St. Louis.

Going forward into 2021, the Frontier League will examine expansion opportunities with potential changes to the structure of MLB and MiLB, refine the partnership arrangement with MLB, develop safe strategies to conduct a 2021 season in this era of COVID-19, enhance the marketing of the League, and construct the rules and playing schedule for 2021.

“Everyone involved is extremely hopeful we can conduct a safe season for fans in 2021,” Stanley said. “Personally, the Otters’ staff and ownership are very anxious to have a new year to show off Bosse Field’s new features that we know our fans will absolutely love.”

 

EPA Awards $2.5 Million to the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs for Farmworker Pesticide Training

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 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP) to receive up to $500,000 annually to conduct pesticide safety training across the country over the next five years. With EPA funding, AFOP will administer this grant to provide occupational health and safety trainings to migrant and seasonal farmworkers in more than 25 states through a network of over 200 trainers.

“EPA is pleased to continue working with the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs as we work toward our common goal of protecting our farmworkers and their families,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Alexandra Dapolito Dunn. “This exciting partnership complements our Agricultural Worker Protection Standard perfectly and will develop national pesticide safety training, education, and outreach for farmworkers and their families in rural agricultural areas.”

“AFOP is delighted to continue working with EPA to provide pesticide safety instruction to the nation’s farmworkers. Together with EPA, we touch real lives by empowering agricultural workers with the knowledge they need to better protect themselves, their homes, and their families from pesticide exposure,” said AFOP Executive Director Daniel Sheehan. “Agriculture is ranked consistently as one of, if not the, most dangerous of occupations. Through EPA’s support, AFOP is able to help make that job a whole lot safer.”

As the recipient of the cooperative agreement, AFOP will continue to enhance safe working conditions for agricultural workers at local, state and national levels, with targeted outreach to low-income, low-literacy, and non-English speaking farmworkers.

Through its previous 2015-2020 cooperative agreement with EPA, AFOP trained 184,000 farmworkers and 30,000 children on pesticide safety. This work was made possible through EPA’s National Farmworker Training grant program which focuses on training educators to teach agricultural workers and their families how to reduce the risks from pesticide exposure. For more information, visit EPA’s Pesticide Safety Worker Cooperative Agreements webpage.

 

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Owensville Woman Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Methamphetamine

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Last night at approximately 8:45, Trooper Vennekotter stopped the driver of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee for failing to signal properly at the intersection of South Main Street and East Strain Street in Fort Branch. The driver was identified as Tara Leigh Crowley, 35, of Owensville. During the traffic stop, Crowley displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Crowley was transported to Gibson General Hospital where further investigation revealed she was under the influence of methamphetamine. Crowley was arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charge:

  • Tara Leigh Crowley, 35, Owensville, IN
  1. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated (Methamphetamine), Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Alex Vennekotter, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Trooper Jordan Lee, Indiana State Police

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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