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Corporate Recess – May 6
Holcomb Statement on Workforce Development Legislation
Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following after signing his Next Level Agenda legislation, HEA 1002, at Owl Manufacturing at Seymour High School today.
“When I talk to businesses across the state and around the world, the same challenge keeps coming up: finding enough skilled workers. I’m thrilled lawmakers advanced this legislation that will provide training and education opportunities for Hoosiers to develop the skills that lead to high-wage, high-demand careers.â€
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Visit the 2019 Bill Watch webpage to track which bills the governor has signed into law.
Gov. Holcomb signed HEA 1002, workforce development legislation, surrounded by students, teachers and staff at Seymour High School.
Gov. Holcomb tours Owl Manufacturing, a student-led business, at Seymour High School.
(Left to right) Sen. Koch, Rep. Goodrich, Gov. Holcomb, Rep. Lucas and Sen. Perfect gather as the Governor signs HEA 1002.
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Otters and Freedom Play to 4-4 Tie in Exhibition Game
The Evansville Otters and Florence Freedom had their first taste of competition Wednesday at Bosse Field, playing to a 4-4 tie in a 10-inning exhibition.
Wednesday was Education Day at Bosse Field with 1,303 students and teachers in attendance for the Otters’ first exhibition game of the franchise’s 25th anniversary season.
Florence started the game with two runs in the top of the first inning off Evansville starting pitcher Austin Nicely.
In the home half of the first, Evansville’s Ryan Long hit a solo home run over the left field wall to make the score 2-1 Florence.
Florence added another run in the top of the third with a solo home run, giving the Freedom a 3-1 lead.
The Freedom scored their fourth run in the seventh.
Evansville strung together a couple hits to add a run in the bottom of the ninth.
Florence finished the game with 4 runs, on 7 hits, and 4 errors. Evansville had 4 runs, on 5 hits, and 1 error.
The Otters will hit the road Thursday for an exhibition game from UC Health Stadium in Florence, Ky. First pitch is at 5:35 p.m. CT.
The Otters will open the 25th season celebration against the Southern Illinois Miners on May 10 at Bosse Field.
Senator Braun Honors Richard Lugar on Senate Floor
Senator Mike Braun took to the Senate floor to honor the legacy of Indiana icon Senator Richard Lugar, whose seat he now serves in.
Braun called Lugar “the greatest public servant to come from our state,” and told the story of the first time he met Lugar, and how that meeting inspires his service in the Senate today.Â
Watch Senator Braun remember the first time he met Lugar, and how his legacy inspires his service in the Senate:Â
Indiana’s Looze, Westphal Named to USA Swimming Coaching Staffs
Indiana University head swimming coach Ray Looze and associate head coach Mike Westphal were both named to USA Swimming coaching staffs for this summer’s upcoming international competitions.
Looze will serve as an assistant head coach for Team USA at the 2019 FINA World Championships in South Korea in July, while Westphal will be an assistant head coach for the American squad at the 2019 Pan Am Championships in Peru in July and August.
This past season, Looze and Westphal helped the Hoosiers win the men’s and women’s Big Ten Championships in the same year for the first time in program history. At the conference championships, IU combined to win 18 league swimming titles.
At the 2019 NCAA Championships, both teams earned top-10 finishes. The Hoosier men placed third overall for the second-straight season, while the IU women earned the team’s fifth-straight top-10, taking ninth overall. At the NCAA’s, the Indiana teams won a combined five swimming crowns.
For his efforts, Looze was named Big Ten Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year for the fifth time in his career. Looze has also been named Big Ten Women’s Swimming Coach of the Year five times and was the 2018 CSCAA Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year.
EVSC SEL Administrator Receives EVSC’s May Cause for Applause
EVSC Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Administrator Lori Schmidt is the May recipient of the EVSC’s Cause for Applause award. The award seeks to recognize individuals who go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities.
Schmidt, who also is retiring in May after 23 years of service, was nominated by two coworkers who talk about her devotion to students.
One coworker wrote that Lori and her staff always greet students warmly with embraces and words of encouragement, setting them up for a successful day. “Their hearts are always in it and their energy is infectious to those around them.â€
In addition to serving as SEL administrator, Lori taught special education for many years in the EVSC.
“As Lori approaches retirement, it is clear just how much she will be missed in the world of special education and neuroeducation as well,†wrote another coworker.  “She is selfless in her work, and always puts students first. She will be missed immensely by all who work with her.â€
Anyone can nominate an employee of the EVSC for the award. Deadline for nominations is the third Friday of each month. To nominate an EVSC employee, go to www.evscschools.com and click on About Us and see Cause for Applause under Community. Paper forms are available at the schools for those without access to the Internet.
Ivy Tech Evansville Cyber Security Students Place at Competitions
Ivy Tech Evansville students Jason Reese (Newburgh) and Matthew Martin (Evansville) placed sixth and Andrea Wall (Newburgh) and Nicholas Paladini (Evansville) placed seventh out of 140 students on 14 teams in the statewide Ivy Tech Community College Information Technology Challenge in Indianapolis on April 26.
Also last week, Ivy Tech Evansville teams took home national honors. One team comprised of Jason Reese (Newburgh), Josh Hill (Evansville), Matthew Martin (Evansville), and Sean Gross (Newburgh) placed 88th and the second team Andrea Wall (Newburgh), Nicholas Paladini (Evansville), Hart Wallace (Evansville) and Nicholaus Abate (Newburgh) placed 138th out of 627 teams in the spring season of the National Cyber League, an online puzzle-based, capture-the-flag style cybersecurity competition.
Ivy Tech is certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center for Cyber Security in education for two-year colleges and is one of the few two-year colleges to offer this program. To find out more about the Cyber Security/Information Security program visit https://www.ivytech.edu/cyber-security/ .
Clark Co. Judges Hospitalized After Overnight Shooting; Local Courts Closed Wednesday
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated.Â
Clark County courts are closed Wednesday as two local judges are hospitalized in Indianapolis following an overnight shooting. Clark Circuit Judge Andrew Adams is in stable condition and Circuit Judge Bradley Jacobs is in critical and stable condition after being wounded in the shooting early Wednesday morning.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Officer Genae Cook said Adams and Jacobs were wounded in a shooting in the parking lot of a downtown Indianapolis White Castle restaurant at 55 W. South St.
News reports say Jacobs is being treated at Eskenazi Health and Adams at IU Health Methodist, though spokespeople for both hospitals declined to confirm those reports.
The judges, both of whom were elected in 2014, were attending a judicial conference in Indianapolis when they were shot following a disturbance at a nearby bar. Cook said detectives found no evidence suggesting they were targeted because they are judges. Clark County Presiding Judge Vicki Carmichael, who is also in Indianapolis at the judge’s conference, said the incident “appears to be a random act of violence.”
Andrews presides over Clark Circuit Court 1, while Jacobs presides over Clark Circuit Court 2, both in Jeffersonville.
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush has visited with the families of both judges, according to a Supreme Court spokeswoman.
“Our judges across the state are heartbroken to learn of this violent act against our colleagues,” Rush said in a statement. “We send our prayers for a speedy recovery for both Judge Jacobs and Judge Adams and our love and support to their families and the Clark County community.”
The Indiana legal community is responding to the “terrible news” of the shooting. In a statement to Indiana Lawyer, Clark County Bar Association President Anna Murray said the the local legal community is tight-knit, and the injured judges are well-known.
“Our local legal community is shocked by what took place,” Murray said in the statement. “We are very concerned for their health and well-being. We all hope they have a full recovery.”
Todd J. Spurgeon, president of the Indiana State Bar Association, also offered “heartfelt support and prayers for the judges’ recovery.”
“I have appeared before these judges many times, and count them among my friends in this community,” Spurgeon, a New Albany practitioner, said in a statement released through the ISBA. “Although our justice system is generally adversarial by nature, we are one legal community, and at times like this we come together to life up our colleagues and their families.”
In a statement released through the Supreme Court, Carmichael, of Clark Circuit Court 4, said she “has spoken with fellow judges who were with Judge Adams and Judge Jacobs and she has been advised certain reports circulating about the event are inaccurate.” However, Carmichael did not specify which publicly reported details she believes are inaccurate, but instead “urge(d) caution until police provide details and/or make an arrest.”
“Judge Carmichael appreciates the outpouring of support and love from the members of the Clark County community,” the Supreme Court said.
Clark County courts will reopen tomorrow.
Eagles Playing for Tournament Spot this Weekend, USI Celebrates Senior Day Saturday
The University of Southern Indiana baseball team will be fighting for a slot in the upcoming Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament when it hosts conference-leading Maryville University this weekend for a three-game series. First pitch for Friday’s doubleheader is slated for 2 p.m., while Saturday’s single game scheduled for noon.
The Screaming Eagles also are celebrating Senior Day on Saturday. The eight seniors – second baseman Jacob Fleming; first baseman/designated hitter Jayden Beshears; right-handed pitcher Austin Gossmann; outfielder LaWan Rollins; first baseman Nathan Kuester; left-handed pitcher Chase Partain; right-handed pitcher Austin Krizan; right-handed Dalton Lewis – will be honored in a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, prior to the noon first pitch.
Coverage of the Eagles baseball games this season can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.
Bill Bowles Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Indiana State Police Laboratory Division
Forensic Scientist Bill Bowles recently celebrated his 40th Anniversary with the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division. Major Steve Holland, Commander of the Laboratory Division, presented Bowles his 40th Year Anniversary plaque yesterday while attending training in Indianapolis.
“The high regard that our laboratory system enjoys in the forensic science and criminal justice communities is due to the dedication and long-standing professionalism that our scientists, like Bill, have demonstrated over the years. We have been so very fortunate to have Bill within our organization for these 40 years and during this time he has set the standard for others to emulate going forward. He has been, and continues to be a valued member of our system,†said Major Steve Holland, Commander of the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division.
Bowles is a native of Berea, KY, and a 1967 graduate of Berea Foundation High School. He later attended Berea College where he received a bachelor’s degree, majoring in chemistry. Bowles joined the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division on April 9, 1979. Prior to joining the Indiana State Police, Bowles was a forensic chemist for the Kentucky State Police Eastern Regional Crime Laboratory.
Bowles was the very first person hired to work in the Evansville Regional Laboratory. Since the lab was still being built when Bowles was hired, he worked out of the Indianapolis lab until January 1980. The Evansville Regional Laboratory opened and started to receive evidence in March 1980. Bowles is the only forensic scientist from the original group hired still working in the Evansville Lab. “We can only hope Bowles will continue to process and exam drugs long enough to work in the brand new Evansville laboratory that is scheduled to be built in 2020,†said Major Holland.
Pictured below (L-R) Major Steve Holland, Commander of the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and Forensic Scientist Bill Bowles.