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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVIILE
Walmart Halts Anti-Shoplifting Program AG Criticized
ROB BURGESS for wwww.theindianalawyer.conm
An anti-shoplifting program that had been implemented by Walmart at 36 Indiana locations — including Beech Grove, Kokomo, and Lafayette — has been voluntarily discontinued by the company after Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill issued a critical opinion.
Hill’s office began its review of the Salt Lake City-based Corrective Education Company program after a request for a legal opinion by Tippecanoe County Prosecuting Attorney Pat Harrington.
Harrington reported his concerns that the CEC agreements employed by Walmart in Tippecanoe County were “private†agreements to relinquish law enforcement action, which Harrington believed to be inappropriate and contrary to law.
Ordinances have been passed in cities including Kokomo and Beech Grove in which stores such as Walmart can be declared “public nuisances,†and fined for calling the police too often.
Hill’s opinion, which included the cooperation of CEC and Walmart officials, determined that the retailer was offering to forgo contacting the police in exchange for suspects agreeing to enter their program.
“The privatized, non-adjudicative program sold to Walmart fails under the weight of a number of legal and ethical objections that have been raised,†Hill’s opinion concluded. “To Walmart’s considerable credit, this program has been disengaged statewide.â€
“To facilitate compliance with the program, a ‘personal coach,’ who is actually a CEC employee trained in debt collection and acting as such, is assigned to the suspect,†according to Hill’s opinion.
In Indiana in 2017, 1,225 suspects were determined not to be eligible for the program, 222 were deemed eligible and 213 of those entered the program.
In recent years, Walmart has found itself in hot water over its treatment of suspected shoplifting suspects.
Last September, District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson ruled Walmart must face a civil assault lawsuit filed after a worker at its Franklin store angrily pointed his finger in the face of a 79-year-old customer detained over suspected shoplifting. The claims against Walmart settled in February, according to court records.
Changes to senior leadership announced at USI
University of Southern Indiana president Linda L. M. Bennett has announced that Cynthia Brinker, vice president for University and Government Relations, will serve in the elevated role of senior vice president for Government Relations effective immediately. Brinker will work with the incoming president to coordinate a transition plan for government affairs responsibilities for the University. Brinker will serve in this assignment until her scheduled retirement on June 30, 2018.
Bennett has also announced the appointment of Kindra Strupp as vice president for Marketing and Communications at USI. She assumes her duties immediately and reports to the president.
As vice president for Marketing and Communications, Strupp will provide strategic leadership for University branding and licensing; marketing and advertising; University Communications-internal and external, including media relations, social media, public relations, and Photography and Multimedia; and Creative and Print Services, including graphic design, client services and the USI Copy Center. She will also oversee Athletic Communications; Web Services; Special Events and Scheduling Services; University Relations; and Alumni Relations and Volunteer USI.
“One of the first priorities for the new president will be to fill the government relations position and prepare for the 2019-2021 budget,†said Linda L. M. Bennett, USI president. “Vice president Brinker is well respected for her professionalism and persistence as USI’s government liaison. As senior vice president for Government Relations, Brinker will assist in a smooth transition at a critical time. Kindra Strupp has served as assistant and associate VP for five years, has made a significant impact on the University, and knows the operational landscape of the division she will now lead,†said Bennett. “These changes will help to ensure stability as we welcome a new president.â€
Strupp joined the University in January 2013 as assistant vice president for Marketing and Communications and was promoted to associate vice president for Marketing and Communications in July 2016. Prior to joining USI, she worked for Eli Lilly and Company, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, and served in corporate and executive communications, as well as international and domestic roles for several of the company’s well-known, marketed products. Additionally, Strupp was an on-air television anchor and reporter for WTVW and WEVV in Evansville. She holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and psychology from Indiana University.
Want to vote in the May 8 primary? Register by April 9
Staff Report
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS — With the primary election quickly approaching, there are a few tools to ensure that you are registered to vote.
“I urge all Hoosiers to exercise their right to vote,†said Connie Lawson, Indiana Secretary of State, in a statement. “Voting is one of our most precious rights as Americans – it’s how we make sure our voices are heard in government. Registering only takes a few minutes and can be done online at any time.â€
Hoosiers can register online at IndianaVoters.com, using the Indiana voters app, by texting “Indiana†to 2VOTE (28683) or in person at a local county clerk’s office or Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch.
To vote in the May 8 primary election, you must be registered by April 9.
The Indiana Voters app allows voters to confirm their voter registration, find their polling place, get directions to their polling place, see who is on the ballot, track an absentee ballot application or provisional ballot information, and contact election officials.
To be eligible to vote in Indiana you must be a citizen of the United States, be at least 18 on the day of the election, have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the election and not currently be in prison after being convicted of a crime.
Voter registration for the November general election will reopen after the primary voting, and to vote in then you must be registered by Oct. 9.
If you have questions, you can call the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE.
Automotive Skills Competition
Automotive Skills Competition
Friday, April 6; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus
Automotive Lab (Room 182); Surrounding classrooms
in School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
3501 N. 1st Ave., Evansville
Background: The annual Automotive Skills Competition will give 8 students (one senior, and one junior) from the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center, Heritage Hills, South Ridge, and Tell City High Schools the opportunity to compete with the knowledge they have learned in their courses in high school in 8 skills stations including alignment, no start, headlight issue, tire pressure monitoring, service manual look up, maintenance inspection, check engine light and an ASE style test. A panel of judges will determine the winners based on the completions of the skills contests. The remaining 100+ students in attendance will learn different aspects of automotive technology and industry opportunities, expectations and career paths, from area businesses in the automotive industry.
Itinerary
8:30-9 a.m.: Welcome presentations, Vectren Auditorium
9 a.m.: Competitions Begin in Automotive Technology Lab, Room 182
9-9:40 a.m.: First Training
9:40-10:20: Second Training
10:20-11: Third Training
11:20-11:40: Fourth Training
11:40-Noon: Fifth Training
Noon: Lunch in the Koch Student Center
12:30-1: Awards Presentations
Arts Council announces April 2018 Brown Bag Series line-up
 The Brown Bag Performance Series is a free program offered to the community by the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. The series runs weekly from October through April at the Arts Council’s BSF Gallery, located at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville. The Brown Bag Performance Series is every Wednesday at noon. Summer performances are once a month. It is encouraged to bring your lunch and a friend, and enjoy the free local performances. The Brown Bag Series is made possible in part by the Mesker Music Trust, managed by Fifth Third Investment Advisors. Below is the schedule for April 2018.
4/4/18 The Signature Singers under the direction of Henry Maurer will entertain and visitors will have the opportunity to view the exhibit by the Signature art students.
4/11/18 The Shepard Brass is the resident brass quintet at the University of Evansville. Come hear Dr. Tim Zifer, trumpet; Kevin Wilson, trumpey; Dr. Emily Britton, horn; Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz, tenor trombone; and Joshua Britton, brass trombone. The quintet will be joined by Ross Erickson on percussion.
4/18/18 Students from the University of Evansville will present a preview of their upcoming Schmidt Opera Series production of The Merry Widow. The opera will be on stage in the Wheeler Concert Hall at 7:30 pm on Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21.
4/25/18 B & B Entertainment will return for an encore performance. We enjoyed Chuck Blesch and Del Beasley and their music in January and look forward to hearing them again.Â
JUST IN: The University Of Evansville’s Outstanding Educators Of The Year Award Winners
The University of Evansville’s Outstanding Educators of the Year Award Winners For 2018 Are:Â
FJ Reitz High School John D. Carl, is the 2018 High School Teacher of the Year.
Helfrich Park STEM Academy Douglas R. Goodwin, is the 2018 Middle School Teacher of the Year.
Glenwood Leadership Academy Elementary School Teacher of The Year is Amber Santana.
Washington Middle School Michele Branson-Bopp, is the 2018 the Principal of the Year.
FOOTNOTE: The University of Evansville’s Outstanding Educators of the Year Award was presented on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.  In case of inclement weather make-up day for this event is Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Hwy 41 death investigation being treated as a traffic fatality
Around 7:40 on Wednesday morning, Evansville Police were dispatched to the area of Hwy 41 and Virginia for a person down. An officer arrived and found an unknown deceased male in a ditch approximately 10 feet from the southbound lanes in between Columbia and Virginia. The man had visible trauma that was consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
During the investigation, police learned of a 911 call that happened in the same area at 8:40 on Tuesday night. The 911 caller was a truck driver who believed he struck some debris on Hwy 41 north of Virginia. He was able to stop along the Hwy near the Lloyd Expressway. There was damage to his truck, but he did not file a report.
There were no other calls to 911 about a pedestrian being hit or any hazards in the roadway. Officers who checked the area did not see any signs of a crash or hazards in the roadway.
The truck driver provided his name and telephone number to the 911 dispatcher past night. Investigator s were able to locate him at a truck stop in Kentucky this morning. He has cooperated with police and is not suspected of any criminal action at this time. Crime Scene Technicians are processing the Hwy 41 scene and the truck as a part of the investigation.
The deceased male has not been identified yet. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call EPD.
Death investigation
The Vanderburgh County Coroners Office and the Evansville Police Department are investigating a death related to the incident in the 900 block of Independence Ave. The victim died at St. Vincent Hospital. Â I can confirm one death, however,
the identity of the victim will be withheld pending notification of family. An autopsy has been scheduled preliminary for tomorrow April 4th. Additional information concerning the ongoing investigation can be obtained from the Evansville Police Department as it becomes available.