“READERS FORUM” APRIL 27, 2018
We hope that today’s “Readers Forumâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
HERE IS WHATS ON OURÂ MIND TODAY?
In the private sector when a person is accused of illegally taking funds from an existing business to pay personal debts, your arrested for misappropriation of funds.
In Evansville when a person is working at a non-profit business and is accused of illegally taking funds from an existing non-profit business to pay personal debts you’re let go and the former employer wishes you well.
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you that you are better off today than last year?
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Vanderburgh Superior Court Must Revisit Adoption Case After The Indiana Supreme Court Denied Transfer To Court of Appeals
Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawywer.com
Despite having already granted the adoption petition, the Vanderburgh Superior Court must revisit an adoption case after the Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to a Court of Appeals opinion that found an error in the trial court’s decision.
Justices Mark Massa, Geoffrey Slaughter, and Christopher Goff voted to deny transfer to In re Adoption of J.R.O. (Minor Child); J.O. (Father) v. A.T. and M.H., 82A05-1706-AD-01331, in which the trial court determined J.O.’s consent to his son’s adoption was irrevocably implied. The court reached that decision based on J.O.’s failure to file a written objection to the adoption.
But the Indiana Court of Appeals disagreed in November and instead found that J.O. satisfied the requirements of Indiana Code section 31-19-9-18 when his counsel entered oral objections during court hearings. J.O. did not appear at those hearings because he was incarcerated.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on a petition to transfer last month, and the majority justices denied the petition on Thursday. But Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Justice Steven David dissented, with Rush writing separately that “keeping (the COA’s) holding from making mischief in our trial courts requires more guidance, which this Court should provide.â€
“Naturally, the best practice is for the objecting person to file a written motion to contest the adoption,†Rush wrote. “If the motion is only oral, safeguards are needed.â€
Rush wrote she would have granted transfer to put three safeguards in place: ensuring the objecting motion is on the record, the parties are present or promptly notified, and the motion “is clearly reflected on the chronological case summary.â€
“Without these safeguards, records may be left incomplete and confusing, hampering effective appellate review,†Rush wrote in a dissent joined by David. “That serves no one’s best interest, so I respectfully dissent from the denial of transfer.â€
Hundreds Gather For Albion Fellows 21st Annual ‘Take Back the Night’ Walk
APRIL 26TH, 2018 
AMANDA PORTER EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
Now a local organization says it wants to do something about that. Albion Fellows Bacon Center is holding the 21st annual Take Back the Night event.
The goal is to make the night safe for anyone who has suffered from domestic or sexual violence. All different types of people are walking for several causes including sexual assault.
Hundreds of advocates, survivors, and supporters are saying enough is enough when it comes to these issues. They say this annual take back the night walk is not only another way to bring awareness to issues, but to also symbolically reclaim their rights.
Registration started at 5 p.m. and now at 6 p.m.-hundreds of people are walking from the Tropicana Events Plaza to the for Freedoms Monument.
People wanting to help or need support can visit Albion Fellows Bacon.
It’s not too late to come down to support the community—people can even donate a cellphone and win a prize, and enjoy local food trucks while supporting an important issue.
For regristation, visit Take Back the Night.
44News will have more details about how people are walking to take back the night to support a cause tonight.
Indiana State Police, DEA Partner To Collect Old Prescription Drugs
Hoosiers will have the opportunity this weekend to anonymously dispose of unused, unwanted prescription drugs while helping to address public safety and health issues.
On Friday, the Indiana State Police will host a drop off site 11 a.m.-1 p.m. inside the Indiana Government Center North public entrance in Indianapolis.
The drop off is part of a nationwide initiative called “Prescription Drug Take Back†which will take place Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The program––which seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs––is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Collection sites will be set up throughout the country for expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Needles will not be accepted as the program is only for liquid and pill medications.
The initiative addresses a concern with Americans flushing unused medicines down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, both of which are unsafe and hazardous, according to a statement by the Indiana State Police.
Additionally, the program aims to remove prescription drugs from home medicine cabinets as a majority of families and friends obtain abused drugs this way.
Drugs may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police post, except the Indiana Toll Road post.
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Jessica Huff Named To MVC Softball 25-Year Team
Huff Played At UE From 1998 Through 2001
  The 2017-18 season is a landmark one for the Missouri Valley Conference and for women’s sports. To help celebrate the 45th anniversary of Title IX and the 25th anniversary of women’s sports, the Valley is naming 25-Year Anniversary Teams for each of the Valley’s sponsored women’s sports.
Earning a spot on the list was University of Evansville legend Jessica Huff, who played for the Purple Aces from 1998 through 2001. The 2-time Easton All-American was also the conference Most Valuable Player on two occasions. Huff was named an All-MVC First Team player each year between 1999 and 2001 while garnering two spots on the MVC All-Tournament Team.
The top hitter in program history continues to pace the program history in several categories including career hits (254), runs scored (134), runs batted in (145), doubles (56) and total bases (405).
Team composition for each sport has been determined by a 25-person committee (two representatives from each MVC institution and a panel of five voters from the Conference office). The team composition includes years in which league teams competed under the MVC umbrella during the past 25 years (1992-2017) and does not include competition from the current season.
The Missouri Valley Conference was founded in 1907 and is the nation’s second oldest Division I athletics conference.  Women’s sports were incorporated into the MVC in 1992, having previously competed under the Gateway Conference banner from 1982-92.  In August 2017, the Conference announced its 2018 Hall of Fame Class, which featured three women (in the six-person class). A total of 22 women’s athletes, coaches and pioneers have been honored by the MVC as part of the Hall.
For softball, a total of 38 student-athletes were nominated, and the voting panel determined a ‘Top 10’ from a list of 25 finalists. The top 10 honorees are listed below, and the top vote-getter is denoted.
Women’s Softball (sponsorship from 1992-2018): 12 different institutions have sponsored women’s softball in the Conference during the past 25 years, including: Bradley; Creighton; Drake; Evansville; Illinois State; Indiana State; Loyola; Missouri State; Northern Iowa; Southern Illinois; Tulsa and Wichita State. Valparaiso also competes in women’s softball. Valpo joined the Conference for the 2017-18 season.
Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Softball 25-Year Team
Tara Oltman* – Creighton -Â 2007-10 -1-time NFCA All-American, 3-time MVC Most Valuable Pitcher, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team
Renae Sinkler – Creighton -Â 2007-10 – 1-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 2-time MVC Most Valuable Player, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team
Dani Tyler – Drake – 1993-95 – 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team
Jessica Huff – Evansville – 1998-2001 – Easton All-America Second-Team, 2-time MVC Most Valuable Player, 3-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team
Heather Stella – Illinois State – 1996-99 – 2-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 2-time MVC Player of the Year, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 2-time All-Conference First Team, 1-time All-Conference Second Team
Kara Nelson – Illinois State – 2007-11 – 1-time NFCA All-American Second Team, 1-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 2-time MVC Player of the Year, 4-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament
Barb Gaines – Missouri State – 1990-93 – 1-time NFCA All-American Third Team, 1-time MVC Most Valuable Player, 4-time All-MVC First Team
Lindsay Wood Stanford – UNI – 1999-2002 – 1-time NFCA All-American First Team, 1-time MVC Player of the Year, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 4-time All-MVC First Team, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team
Amy Harre – Southern Illinois – 2002-05 – 1-time MVC Pitcher of the Year, 1-time MVC Newcomer of the Year, 4-time All-MVC First Team, 1-time MVC All-Tournament Team
Erin Stremsterfer Civey – Southern Illinois – 1998-2001 – 1-time All-American Third Team, 1-time MVC Player of the Year, 3-time All-MVC, 2-time MVC All-Tournament Team
Youth First’s 20th Anniversary Emerald Gala Raises Record Funds
A record $342,000 was raised from the Emerald Gala Celebrating Youth First’s 20th Anniversary, held at Tropicana’s Riverfront Pavilion on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Nearly 500 guests enjoyed a live auction, program, formal dinner and dancing. The Emerald Gala, sponsored by Edward Jones, celebrated Youth First’s supporters and impact over the years and set the stage for the organization’s future endeavors.
The Passport to Adventure Preview and Awards Reception, presented by Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park, was held on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The event was hosted by Hot 96’s Claire Ballard. Guests previewed and placed bids on silent auction items, and young people who have benefitted from Youth First’s programs and services were honored.
The Don Mattingly Youth Award was presented to middle school student Alicia Phillips of Pike Central Middle School and high school student Michaela McGregor of Signature School. The Carol Lynch Advocate of Youth First Award winner was Ethan Barrera of Harrison High School/Virtual Academy EVSC. Toyota Indiana sponsored the Awards Reception.
Proceeds will be used to fund Youth First’s school social work services and prevention programs available to students and their families across southwest Indiana at no charge. Youth First would like to thank all of the generous event sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees for your support of these two 20thanniversary celebrations.
Otters’ Fan Fest set for this Saturday, April 28 at Bosse Field
The Evansville Otters will host Fan Fest presented by Action Equipment this Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bosse Field to kick off the 2018 season.