St. Vincent Evansville birth announcements for January 23, 2018
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Amy and Zachary Spaetti, Evansville, IN, daughter, Vivi Ann, Jan. 14
Hayley and Seth Lindsey, Henderson, KY, daughter, Hannah Leeann, Jan. 15
Lindsey and Matt Schmittler, Fort Branch, IN, daughter, Ryelyne Rene, Jan. 15
Hope and Thomas Adcock, Evansville, IN, son, Thomas Lawson, Jan. 16
Rebecca and Lloyd Grigsby, Evansville, IN, daughter, Savannah Jade, Jan. 16
Tristyn Meeler, Evansville, IN, son, Rylan Carlisle, Jan. 16
Donna Sailer and Zahvell Madison, Princeton, IN, son, Zahvell Levay Jr., Jan. 16
Coral Kurtz and Blake Sales, Evansville, IN, son, Lucas Alexander, Jan. 16
Camille Owens and Brian Tyler Anderson, New Harmony, IN, daughter, Lorelia Sue, Jan. 16
Shawna and Thomas Watson, Petersburg, IN, son, William Alexander, Jan. 17
Alicia and Matthew Seits, Mount Vernon, IN, son, Dorian James, Jan. 17
Kacie and Brandon Gambrel, Evansville, IN, son, Rhett Michael, Jan. 17
Tatianna Burnette, Evansville, IN, daughter, Zymear Sahari, Jan. 18
Kusuma and Lee Tien, Evansville, IN, son, Jacob, Jan. 18
Derrica Fletcher, Evansville, IN, daughter, Paige Monae, Jan. 18
Kaitlyn McGee and Harrison Sherretz, New Harmony, IN, daughter, Esmae Rosalie, Jan. 18
Steffani and Luke Suter, Richland, IN, daughter, Rhealynn Michelle, Jan. 19
Christine and Adam Bradley, Evansville, IN, daughter, Jordyn Elizabeth, Jan. 19
Micheala Wobler and Derek Haas, Evansville, IN, daughter, Haydn Ellie, Jan. 19
Aubrie LeMay-Furlong and Korey McDowell, Evansville, IN, daughter, Kynlee Sue, Jan. 19
Jayla Campbell, Evansville, IN, daughter, Ajahya Jonae Nicole-Fyce, Jan. 20
Amanda and Nicholas Baylor, Evansville, IN, son, Warren Nicholas, Jan. 20
Jasmine Baity and Kyle Russell, Evansville, IN, son, Jayce Christopher Allan, Jan. 20
Carrie and Tony Figueroa, Evansville, IN, daughter, Grace Evelyn, Jan. 21
Holly and Jeffrey Bumpus II, Dixon, KY, son, Bryer Crew, Jan. 21
IS IT TRUE JANUARY 24, 2018
Senate Committee Passes Billing Legalizing Sale Of CBD oil
Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com
A bill that would allow Hoosiers to purchase a marijuana-derived product over-the-counter from any retailer is headed to the full Senate floor.
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee have passed Senate Bill 52, which would allow any person to purchase cannabidiol, or CBD, oil without a prescription or medical reason, if the oil contains no more than 0.3 percent THC. Purchasers would not have to put their names on a registry, but all CBD oil containers would have to be labeled and certified as having no more than 0.3 percent THC.
The original language of SB 52 allowed for the sale of CBD oil with zero THC, but based on a two-hour session of testimony last week, the bill passed Tuesday defines “zero THC†at the 0.3 percent limit. Additionally, an amendment to the bill would provide immunity to state contractor employees who test positively during a drug test but have legally purchased the oil.
Sen. Rod Bray, R-Martinsville, raised concerns about that amendment, questioning how employers would know when an employee tests positive for THC – the substance that causes the euphoric effects of marijuana – because of the legal use of CBD oil. The bill’s author and committee chair Sen. Mike Young, R-Indianapolis, acknowledged that issue did raise questions, but said he thinks it’s important for immunity to be available to employees abiding by the law. Bray suggested that issue could require further study to come to a more concrete answer to this question.
The committee passed SB 52 with a 7-2 vote, with Sens. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, and Eric Koch, R-Bedford, opposing it. The vote comes after Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill issued an advisory opinion last year that said CBD oil remained illegal in Indiana, despite legislation in 2017 that allowed the oil to be used to treat intractable epilepsy.
SB 52 now heads to the Senate floor, where it can be amended and passed.
REPRESENTATIVE HATFIELD VOTES YES FOR SUNDAY SALES
Representative Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville) issued the following statement after the Indiana House approved House Bill 1051, a bill allowing carryout alcohol sales on Sundays from noon to 8 p.m.:
“I am happy to endorse a bill that can be good for our convenience stores, our business revenue, and our citizens. Indiana is one of twelve states that bans alcohol on Sundays, and I am glad the legislature is making a positive change on our alcohol sales.
“These are the first steps toward bringing Indiana’s alcohol laws into the 21st Century. These changes, which are long overdue, reflect a public sentiment that believes our state should not be stuck with archaic laws that reflect thinking of the Prohibition Era, when they were first enacted.
“Considering the large margins of support that this proposal received in both its House and Senate versions, I would say that lawmakers are finally ready to follow the public’s wishes on this issue.
“This should not be the last move we make in this area. There is much more that can be done, and we should have the time and the will to do it.â€
Disney Dreams Come True For 48 Students Thanks To Cops Connecting With Kids
| Community: Disney Dreams are about to come true for 48 students thanks to Cops Connecting With Kids
Members of the Evansville Police Department and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will be taking 48 EVSC students on the trip of a lifetime on Tuesday. As part of the Cops Connecting With Kids program, they will team up with teachers for their 4th annual trip to Walt Disney World. The trip is funded through sponsorships and fundraisers. To date, the group has provided this experience for 118 students from Glenwood, Cedar Hall, and McGary. The group will depart from Glenwood Leadership Academy on Tuesday at 1:30 pm. There will be a send-off ceremony beginning at 12:30 pm. They will visit all 4 Disney Parks before returning home on Sunday. On the trip back to Evansville, they will visit the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Atlanta Georgia. |
Democrat William Tanoos Is Running For Indiana’s 8th Congressional District
Tanoos Whats To Restore Middle Class And Bring Good Paying Jobs To District
Terre Haute, IN – Several months ago via an online video, local attorney William Tanoos announced his candidacy as a Democrat for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District.
Tanoos currently works as a disability attorney, getting help to those most vulnerable. He pledges to take that spirit with him to Washington and work for the people of the Eighth District.
He said; “I’m running because I believe our middle class is what has made America the greatest country in the world for generations. It’s clear to everyone that those currently in Congress have lost their way. They no longer work for the working families in their communities, but instead for the special interests that have come to define Washington. I want to go to Congress to change that.â€
He also added that the “The American dream is not dead. Together, we can rebuild the middle class and support working Hoosiers who have proven to be the backbone of this great country,†said Tanoos. “That’s what families all around our state have valued and relied on for generations and we have no intention of letting it go without a fight.â€
Tanoos is an alumnus of South Vigo High School and Indiana University, where he graduated cum laude with concentrations in History and Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctorate from IU’s McKinney School of Law and practices law in the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Away from his practice, Tanoos is interested in film, writing, and spending time with his family. William and his family have been active members of St. George Orthodox Christian Church for generations. William and his wife, Katie, reside in Terre Haute with their beautiful 11-month old son, Jack, and Truman, the family dog.
Speaker Applauds Legislators For K-12 Support Bill
By Erica Irish
TheStatehouseFile.com
 INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers in the House passed a “top priority†measure to provide additional funding to K-12 schools Thursday.
Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, celebrated House Bill 1001’s passage as a victory for House Republicans.
“Our top priority for the House Republicans passed unanimously today with House Bill 1001, fully-funding local public schools this year and next,†Bosma said. “That was our very top priority.â€
Rep. Sally Siegrist, R-West Lafayette, describes her bill to fund K-12 schools. Photo by Bryan Wells, TheStatehouseFile.com
The bill, authored by Rep. Sally Siegrist, R-West Lafayette, is a response to the unexpected enrollment of 6,000 additional students in Indiana’s public schools.
“Under House Bill 1001’s provisions, not a single Hoosier student in the K-12 would experience a reduction in their tuition support,†Siegrist said.
Siegrist said these numbers were not accounted for in the state’s biennium budget last session, creating a $16 million shortfall in funding student tuition. Without a solution, schools experiencing growth could lose around $15 per student, she added.
Her bill includes a transfer of up to $25 million from the state’s tuition reserve fund in 2018. By 2019, that transfer limit would increase to $50 million.
The purpose of the $348 million tuition reserve fund is to assist in situations like the one Indiana schools now face, Siegrist said.
“This is an opportunity for all of us, on both sides of the aisle and from every walk of life, to stand shoulder to shoulder to shoulder to ensure education remains fully funded for every student in every school in the K-12 in Indiana,†Siegrist said.
House Minority Leader Rep. Terry Goodin, D-Austin, supported the initiative, but later questioned the bill’s overall assessment of K-12 funding.
“I don’t think every school corporation would agree their students are fully funded,†Goodin said. “I think there will be some questions about the actual growth of public schools.â€
Rep. Sheila Klinker, D-Lafayette, directed lawmakers to appreciate the wider impact this funding initiative may have on the public’s involvement in education.
“We’re hoping that this will encourage not only our students and our administrators, but also our young people—our best and brightest—to go into the education profession,†she said.
HB 1001 passed 96-0. Its counterpart, Senate Bill 189, is advancing in the Senate.
FOOTNOTE: Erica Irish is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
STATUS: THE HARMONY WAY BRIDGE
STATUS Of THE HARMONY WAY BRIDGE
by Dan Barton, Publisher Of The New Harmony GazetteÂ
Lora Arneberg has been acting as a liaison between Indiana Landmarks and The Economic Development Coalition of SW Indiana. She now heads a nine-member committee to reopen the Harmony Way Bridge. Lora recently responded to some questions from the New-Harmony Gazette regarding the progress of her efforts to bring forces to bear on this very important issue.
Ms. Arneberg indicated that the project is still moving forward and they are hoping to hold a public forum in the near future. Perhaps in March, she said. It will be an opportunity for the public to ask and get answers to questions about the direction of the committee and what progress is being made. Currently, they are working on legal issues and raising the matching funds for the Regional Cities money.
Lora stated that, with regard to repopulating the White County Bridge Commission, with only one Commissioner actively involved at the present, the Federal General Services Administration (GSA), that appoints new Commissioners, has not yet shown any solid movement. She said that they are still in contact though, and she and Indiana Landmarks, President Marsh Davis, are still working with several elected officials on that issue. The officials have all been supportive, she said.
The other idea that Lora and the new committee are working on has to do with developing some type of Port Authority instead of staying with the original Bridge Commission concept. This idea doesn’t seem to be fully developed at present, but she indicated that if the Port Authority idea is feasible they, “won’t need the [Bridge] Commission to transfer ownership [of the bridge].â€
Lora reiterated that she is, “keeping in contact with the GSA, so we have that base covered as a backup plan. We did finally make a good contact at GSA but they had been waiting for the appointment of their new Head and that just happened finally in mid-December.â€
It sounds like Lora and the Committee are moving forward according to the schedule she discussed with me back in December. It’s reported that she and the ad hoc committee are meeting weekly. It doesn’t look like Ms. Arneberg is letting the grass grow under her feet on this one. It’s a tough project but good reports have been coming into the Gazette. All we can do at this point is with her and the Bridge Committee the best and offer our support.
FOOTNOTE: Â The City-County Observer posted this article without opinion, bias, or editing.