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Evansville Native Candice Dodson Named to Lead Educational Technology Association

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On May 6, Evansville native Candice Dodson, will begin as executive director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), which is comprised of educational technology directors and colleagues from the state departments of education of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Bureau of Indian Affairs, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Dodson currently serves as the Director of eLearning for the Indiana Department of Education. She has devoted her entire professional life to education; she is a longtime SETDA state member, a past SETDA Board Chair, and was the 2016 recipient of the SETDA Leader of the Year award. The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), in partnership with EdScoop, named her one of the Top 25 Innovators that changed education over the last 25 years in 2017.

In her new role, she will continue to champion SETDA’s tradition of state leadership and advocacy to leverage technology for all learners and ensure equity of access through policy and practices.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead SETDA as executive director. I’m truly excited about reimagining the impact of the SETDA community, serving and expanding the value of SETDA membership, and showcasing the importance of the SETDA voice on important issues facing public education,” Dodson said. “I want to focus on SETDA’s unique position to foster collaboration among our members, strategic partners, and other education leaders and policymakers in how technology can personalize and provide solutions for learning in today’s digital age.”

“Candice was a natural choice for SETDA Executive Director,” said Julia Fallon (WA), SETDA Board Chair. “Her enthusiasm and demonstrated leadership are highly valued by her SETDA colleagues and our partners, and we are excited to see where SETDA will go from here under her tenure.”

Dodson is a native of Evansville, a graduate of Central High School  and formerly was an educator and administrator in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. In the EVSC she served as a fifth grade teacher, media specialist, teacher of Gifted and Talented, an Integrating Curriculum and Technology Specialist (ICATS), and supervisor of Core Experiences. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University, a Master’s degree in education from Indiana State University; an administrative license from the University of Southern Indiana; and attended the Leadership Institute at Brown University in multiple years.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Mallory Anne Johnson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Lisa Renea King: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Damon James Welder: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Anthony Woodard: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)

David Leon Hedges: Domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old (Level 6 Felony)

Garland Wade Tallman V: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Jon Paul Arvin: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Jeffrey Louis Scott II: Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Ronald Wayne Haire: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Jason Matthew Bates: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

April Randall Johnson: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Robert Dylan Simpson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Eric M. Herring: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)

Kyle Anthony Johnson: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)

Youth First Honors Students and Educators at Annual Fundraiser

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 Youth First’s Passport to Adventure Auction, presented by Edward Jones, was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Evansville on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Guests enjoyed a live and silent auction, program and awards reception. The awards reception was sponsored by Deaconess Health System.

Young people and supporters who have benefitted from or advocated for Youth First’s programs and services were honored.

The Don Mattingly Youth First Award was launched in 2012 to salute young people who share his strengths. Don, an Evansville native, New York Yankees legend, and current Miami Marlins Manager, embodies many winning characteristics, including:

 

A Winning Attitude

  • A Commitment to Self-Improvement
  • A Strong Work Ethic
  • Overcoming Adversity in Life
  • A Commitment to Help Others Succeed

Each year, Youth First Social Workers and staff nominate young people who exhibit these qualities, and a committee of community leaders carefully reviews the applications. This year, the Don Mattingly Youth First Award was presented to middle school student Ian Simmons of St. Joe Catholic School and high school student Brittney Willis of Pike Central High School.

The Carol Lynch Award Honoring Advocates is named for Founding Board Member and past Board Chair Carol Lynch, who has championed the organization since 1998. Joely Yaser, a junior at New Tech Institute, was named this year’s winner. She has been a frequent and impactful spokesperson for Youth First ever since she benefitted from the support of her Youth First Social Worker at Thompkins Middle School.

The Steve Fritz Award Honoring Educators celebrates Youth First Champion and past Youth First Board Chair Steve Fritz, a long-time teacher, coach, administrator, and mentor in the EVSC. This award honors outstanding educators who value and champion Youth First programs and services. Dr. Shane Browder, principal of Plaza Park International Prep Academy, was named the first-ever recipient of this award.

Proceeds from the evening will be used to fund Youth First’s school social work services and prevention programs available to students and their families at no charge across 10 Indiana counties.

WHEN THE EASTER BUNNY COMES TO TOWN – ALWAYS ADOPT!

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Just ahead of the Easter holiday, the Vanderburgh Humane Society would like to remind the public to always adopt rather than buying bunnies from pet stores. VHS is currently overrun with rabbits, with nearly 30 up for adoption, and there is zero reason to buy one from a pet store when you can get a fixed and microchipped rabbit from VHS for only $50!

Why are there so many rabbits?

Rabbits are typically popular “gifts” for children around the Easter holiday. Most pet stores and farm supply stores sell baby rabbits and other small, cute animals to take advantage of this sales trend. Unfortunately, many people end up surrendering or selling these rabbits within months of purchasing them because they were not prepared for the kind of care and/or equipment that rabbits require.

Additionally, it is very difficult to determine the gender of young rabbits. Sometimes, through no fault of their own, sales staff at these establishments have no idea if rabbits are males or females and often send home pairs of opposite genders by accident. Since rabbits reach sexual maturity at anywhere from 5-8 months of age, many new rabbit owners end up with accidental litters that they must then surrender to shelters. Rabbit litters can have anywhere from 4-12 kits.

Female rabbits can get pregnant again within minutes of giving birth because they are induced ovulators. Rabbits’ gestation periods are roughly 30 days. This means that theoretically, if an unaltered male and female are kept together, they could produce 4-12 bunnies every month or so. This adds up, and quickly. Healthy and socialized rabbits can live for 8-10 years if properly cared for. This means that even if a rabbit is a gift for a child, it will live until they’re in college or even after depending on the child’s age. Parents need to be sure that they themselves also want a rabbit since the parent WILL end up taking care of the rabbit. Eventually, the kids will likely lose interest.

If your entire family is truly ready for a bunny companion, the VHS has almost 30 up for adoption right now. Bunnies like Dexter, pictured, who was part of a litter of 8 born to a “stray” pregnant rabbit turned loose outside.

Basic rabbit care

Apart from accidental litters, many rabbits are surrendered to shelters due to behavioral issues. Providing your rabbit with proper housing, exercise, and toys will keep it mentally stimulated and healthy, and help you avoid behavior problems.

 

Rabbits can be trained to use a litterbox.

  • They require several hours of exercise outside their cage every day.
  • Provide your rabbit with a box filled with soil or shredded paper to dig in.
  • Provide your rabbit safe things to chew on, such as phone books, cardboard boxes, timothy hay, or commercial chew sticks sold at most pet stores.
  • Spayed & neutered rabbits do a lot less spraying and are less territorial. All VHS bunnies are fixed in-house prior to going home.

In our culture, traditional housing for a rabbit has mostly been an outdoor hutch made of wood and wire mesh. Proper housing for a pet rabbit is an indoor cage at least 4 feet wide, 2 feet tall, and 2 feet deep. The bottom must be solid, because mesh or wiring can ulcerate rabbits’ feet. Never leave your rabbit outside unattended, even for a moment! Predators such as hawks, foxes, or even neighborhood dogs & cats could be watching closely nearby.

How you can help

If you are considering bringing a rabbit into your home and have done the research to determine that your family is ready for this social and inquisitive pet, then don’t shop: please adopt! The Vanderburgh Humane Society is the only animal rescue organization in the Evansville area that regularly houses and adopts out rabbits long-term. VHS also takes rabbits from smaller shelters as needed that don’t have the capacity to care for them.

Rabbit adoption fees at VHS are $50 which includes the spay/neuter surgery and registered microchip. You will also be adopting a rabbit that has been handled and socialized daily. VHS animal care staff are prepared to educate you on proper rabbit care, equipment, handling, and health so that you and your new companion can enjoy life to the fullest together. The shelter currently has rabbits of multiple ages, breeds, genders, and colors to choose from! Browse available rabbits at www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt.

 

“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB” APRIL 20, 2019

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

“RIGHT Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have two (2) commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.  Recently several of our commenters complained that the posts made by Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan are either too lengthy or off-topic.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan comments are mostly about issues of National interest.  Most of our IS IT TRUE columns are about local or state issues so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB”  column. They will be given exclusively to discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
If they decide to make any future posts on the “Readers Forum” or “IS IT TRUE” columns we expect them to stay on topic.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” twice a week.  Oh, “Left Jab” is the liberal view and the “Right Jab is representative of the more conservative view. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.
Any comments posted in “RIGHT JAB AND “LEFT JAB” column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer, our advertisers, our readers.

USI On The Road for Three-Game Series

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The University of Southern Indiana baseball team hits the road for a key Great Lakes Valley Conference three-game series when it visits the University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, Illinois. The three-game slate is scheduled for a noon doubleheader Saturday and single-game Saturday.

Following the USI’s three-game set at Illinois Springfield, the Screaming Eagles return home for a single-game Tuesday with Oakland City University at 6 p.m. The Eagles also have one final non-conference road game on the schedule and will cross the Ohio River to visit Kentucky Wesleyan College Wednesday at 3 p.m. for a second showdown between the two rivals.

Coverage of the Screaming Eagles baseball games this season can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
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Act as the Primary point of contact for CMO (contract manufacturing organizations). Maintain effective timelines for raw materials as the transport to various…
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Part-Time Store Associate
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Otters’ Girl Scout Night scheduled for June 15 at Bosse Field

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The Evansville Otters will once again welcome local girl scouts for a night at the ballpark, hosting Girl Scout Night Saturday, June 15 at Bosse Field.
Local girl scout troops are invited to enjoy a fun-filled evening at historic Bosse Field as part of the Otters’ 25th anniversary season. Girl Scouts can catch the Otters against the Schaumburg Boomers June 15 at 6:35 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for youth and $8 for adults. Registration for Girl Scout Night include a general admission ticket to the game and hot dog, chips and water for each person registered.
Registration form can be found online at evansvilleotters.com/promotions.
“This June, we are getting ready to love the outdoors even more! Girl Scouts is hosting the #gsoutdoors challenge to inspire people to get outdoors and explore in new ways!” said Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Director of Program Development Kara Messersmith. “And Girl Scout Night at the Otters is great way of achieving just that!”
Following the game, scouts can enjoy a team meet-and-greet, participate in a baseball clinic with players, and camp out overnight in the outfield at Bosse Field with breakfast provided the next morning.
“Girl Scouts Night at the Otters is a time for the scouts to challenge themselves and experience a unique camp out on the field after the game,” said Messersmith.
Scouts will also receive a commemorative Scout Night patch.
The payment and registration deadline for Girl Scout Night is Wednesday, June 12.

St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements for April 17, 2019

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Kristen Nunez and Stephen McKinney, Evansville, son, Stephen Bruce III, April 5

Kandice and Joshua Stanton, Evansville, daughter, Everlee Primrose, April 5

Taresa Martin and Calvin Stiff, Evansville, son, Calvin Amari Jr., April 7

Jamie Seib and Adam Scott, Evansville, son, Braxton Aaron, April 8

Kirstie Herring and Wesley Rodriquez, Evansville, daughter, Addilyn Grace, April 8

Alexia Medlock, Evansville, son, Taelynn James, April 9

Kelly and David Enriquez, Evansville, daughter, Camila Marie, April 10

Tessa and Kevin Chapman, Evansville, daughter, Eleanor Grace, April 11

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AG Curtis Hill hosts inaugural Youth Prevention Summit  

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today hosted the inaugural Youth Prevention Summit with a focus on prescription drug abuse. This event was designed to encourage students to use good judgment and skills learned through the Prescription Drug Safety digital course to make a difference in their schools and communities.

“Students from across the state are becoming more active in the fight against drug abuse,” said Attorney General Hill. “These young people are educated and engaged. They inspire all of us with their readiness to effect positive change.”

The Office of the Attorney General is a partner in the Prescription Drug Safety Network, a coalition dedicated to empowering Americans with the knowledge and skills necessary to make safe and healthy decisions about prescription medications. The Office of the Attorney General – along with Walmart and North Central Health Services — have provided funding to bring a digital education program to high schools in several regions of the state. The Prescription Drug Safety course, a digital interactive experience developed by EVERFI, is used in schools nationwide.

“The health and safety of our patients is a critical priority, and Walmart is committed to be part of the solution to the nation’s opioid epidemic,” said Gordi Lee, Walmart Health & Wellness Director. “We believe education on prescription drug abuse is a key part of the solution, and we are proud to support this program that teaches Hoosier students about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.”

The course is aligned with national health education standards and the recently updated Indiana Academic Standards for Health and Wellness. It uses an evidence-based approach to equip students with the tools they need to make informed decisions about prescription drugs. Through interactive scenarios and self-guided activities, students learn facts about drugs, how to properly use and dispose of them, and how to respond when faced with a situation involving drug abuse.

The Indiana Department of Education was represented at today’s summit by Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick.

“The Department stands ready to support state efforts to address the opioid crisis impacting our students and their families,” Superintendent McCormick said. “We appreciate being part of this process and acknowledge the importance of thoughtful solutions.”

Today’s event also included remarks by Addiction Specialist Brandon George, who is himself in long-term recovery.

The summit, attended by students who have taken the course, provided young people the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and discussions focused on drug disposal and storage; prescription drug myths and facts; and youth advocacy. The event concluded with a private tour of the Statehouse.

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