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“READERS FORUM” JULY 2, 2017

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Whats on your mind today?

Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Would you join a positive and non-violent protest in support of the City of Evansville Police and Firemen receiving an increase in salaries and healthcare benefits?

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Opening Day At Ellis Park

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Opening Day at Ellis Park

Ellis Park live thoroughbred season kicks off this weekend. The season stretches from July 1ST to September 4TH. Ellis Park staff say this is the first day in a long stretch of races. Racing Secretary Dan Bork says, “Where for our first…

 

 

Federal Judge Blocks Parts Of Indiana’s New Abortion Law

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Federal Judge Blocks Parts Of Indiana’s New Abortion Law

IL for www.theindianalawyer.com

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked portions of a new Indiana law that would make it tougher for girls under age 18 to get an abortion without their parents’ knowledge.

U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker wrote in approving a temporary injunction that “when it comes to our children, while parents or others entrusted with their care and wellbeing have the lawful and moral obligation always to act in their best interests, children are not bereft of separate identities, interests, and legal standing.”

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky and the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana sued the state on May 18 seeking to prevent three provisions from taking effect on July 1 and arguing that they create “an unconstitutional undue burden on unemancipated minors.” Barker approved injunctions blocking all three.

One provision of the law would require a judge in most cases to allow parents to be informed that their daughter is seeking an abortion.

Barker, who was nominated to the federal court by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, had expressed skepticism about some of the law’s provisions during June 13 arguments on the injunction.

Their lawsuit contends those portions violate the U.S. Constitution’s due process and equal protection provisions, and the First Amendment.

“Judge Sarah Evans Barker’s ruling is an affirmation of abortion rights in Indiana,” said Betty Cockrum, President and CEO of PPINK. “PPINK encourages teenagers to have open and honest conversations with their family members, but we recognize that not every teen is able to do so safely. SEA 404 sought to silence our staff and prevent fully-informed conversations with our patients. It is blatantly unconstitutional and yet another example of politicians trying to make medical decisions for Hoosiers.”

Attorneys for the state argued in their brief opposing the injunction that each provision the suit challenges is constitutionally permissible. They also argued that they in part further the state’s interest “in protecting pregnant minors” and encouraging parental involvement in their minor children’s decision to have an abortion.

Gov. Eric Holcomb, who signed the law April 25, has called the measure a “parental rights issue.”

The plaintiffs argued that one of the new law’s provisions revises Indiana’s parental consent process in a way that violates minor girls’ due process rights. Under existing Indiana law, girls younger than 18 must either get their parents’ consent to have an abortion or seek permission from a judge through the so-called “judicial bypass” process. The girl’s parents are not notified of her bid for an abortion, regardless of whether that judge approves or denies her request, under current law.

But the new law would require the judge considering that request to also weigh whether the girl’s parents should receive notification of her pregnancy and her efforts to obtain an abortion, regardless of the decision on the abortion itself. It requires that the parents be notified unless the judge determines it would not be in the minor’s best interest for the parents to know — even if the court finds the minor is mature enough to make a decision independently on whether to have an abortion.

Betty Cockrum, the CEO and president of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, said when the lawsuit was filed in May that portions of the new law “will have a chilling effect on teenagers already dealing with a difficult situation.”

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill said in a statement Thursday that the challenge to the law is nothing more “than an attempt to give courts rather than parents the legal guardianship of children. When an unemancipated minor undergoes even the most basic medical procedures, the involvement of a parent or legal guardian is typically required. However, for the time being, Wednesday’s injunction essentially encourages a minor to go it alone through the emotionally and physically overwhelming procedure of aborting a human being. We will always support the authority of parents to know what is going on with their children and continue to defend Hoosier parents.”

The suit also challenges a new provision that adds a procedure physicians must follow to verify the “identity and relationship” between the minor seeking an abortion and parent or adult providing consent. The suit calls that a vague requirement which subjects physicians to criminal liability and violates the Constitution’s equal protection and due process clauses.

It also challenges a new provision that prevents anyone from aiding an unemancipated minor who is seeking an abortion. The suit says that violates the First Amendment because it will prohibit Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky from advising those minors “that they can travel to other states to obtain their abortions.”

The suit contends the new law “fails to comply with requirements necessary for a parental involvement statute to pass constitutional muster.”

“SEA 404 changes the judicial bypass process that has been upheld by the Supreme Court and compels silence from PPINK staff,” said Ken Falk, the ACLU of Indiana legal director in a statement Thursday. “The court found today that these provisions are unconstitutional, and that requiring abortion providers to verify legal documentation is a violation of the equal protections clause. No other medical professionals are expected to follow these vague rules before providing care.”

During 2015, 25 girls between the ages of 10 and 14 received abortions in Indiana, and another 219 girls between 15 and 17 also ended their pregnancies, according to a report from the Indiana State Department of Health.

Two From National Center For Veteran Studies To Speak At Annual VA Mental Health Summit and Workshop

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Two From National Center For Veteran Studies To Speak At Annual Mental Health Summit 

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the suicide rate among veterans has increased 35 percent since 2001. The VA examined death records of more than 55 million veterans from 1979 to 2014, revealing a sobering statistic that an average of 20 veterans committed suicide every day in 2014.

In an effort to improve care for veterans and their families, the local office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the University of Southern Indiana, Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center and several community partners, will offer the annual VA Mental Health Summit and Workshop on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. This free event for veterans and health professionals will begin at 8 a.m. CDT in the Health Professions Center at USI.

“In the past, this endeavor has been very successful in that we were able to pull together regional organizations that provide veteran-centered, recovery-oriented care to veterans,” said Joel Matherly, manager of the Veteran, Military & Family Resource Center at USI. “This year, we are expanding our horizons a bit in that we are also bringing in two experts from the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah to share their research during the afternoon workshop.”

Dr. Craig Bryan, executive director of the National Center for Veterans Studies, will speak on “Crisis Response for Suicidal Patients.” He received his PsyD in clinical psychology Baylor University, and completed his clinical psychology residency at the Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He served four years in the Air Force on active duty as the Chief of Primary Care Psychology Services and Suicide Prevention Program Manager at Lackland AFB, and deployed to Iraq in 2009 as the Clinical Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic located at Joint Base Balad (LSA Anaconda), Iraq. Dr. Bryan currently researches suicide, psychological health, and resiliency among military personnel and veterans.

AnnaBelle Bryan, the center’s director of education and outreach, will address the scientific advances and treatment options for victims of military sexual trauma. She served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years as a public health technician and executive officer at several military installations worldwide, to include a deployment to Iraq in 2009, where she was responsible for disease monitoring and health surveillance for over 25,000 military personnel and civilian contractors. Since her retirement from active duty service in 2012, she has been conducting research focused on military and veteran suicide prevention, PTSD, military sexual trauma and moral injury.

Their presentations will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. Free continuing education units will be available for afternoon attendees.

During the morning, from 8 a.m. to noon, there will be a resource fair and several presentations from regional experts. Topics will include access to VA and community mental health services, suicide prevention, the opioid epidemic, family support and services, and readjustment challenges from a veteran’s point of view.

To register, call 812-464-1989 or visit USI.edu/outreach/veterans/2017-mental-health-summit/.

Gov. Holcomb Statement on Passing of Ian Rolland

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement on the passing of Ian Rolland, a long-time business and civic leader in Fort Wayne, Indiana:

Ian Rolland was among the most talented businessmen Indiana has ever been able to call its own. His caring and generous spirit, his community leadership, and his work for educational equality define true civic virtue. All throughout his life, Ian was recognized for his integrity and actions that improved not just the lives of those in northeast Indiana, but our entire state. His passing is a great loss, and Janet and I extend our sincere condolences to the Rolland family and the entire Fort Wayne community. 

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS PRESENTS 4H SUMMER SMASH JULY 14 & 15 AT VANDERBURGH COUNTY 4H CENTER

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4H Summer Smash

July 14 & 15, 2017

Vanderburgh County 4H Center

Here Come The Monsters

 The largest monster truck show in the region is coming to the Vanderburgh County 4H Center in Evansville Friday and Saturday, July 14 & 15 with both shows beginning at 7:30pm. (CDT) This year’s show features some of the biggest names on the monster truck circuit. Featuring the world famous “BIGFOOT”, “AVENGER”, “BRUTUS”, “BOUNTY HUNTER”, “SCARLET BANDIT”, “RAMINATOR” and more!

Plus, Tim Dyson FMX is gearing up to amaze thousands of motorsports fans with their acrobatic freestyle daredevil stunts including several backflips which leave the audience holding their seats.

You’ll also see the famous “TRANSASAURUS” car eating and fire breathing transformer which weighs over 50,000 pounds and stands over three stories tall.

The ORIGINAL BIGFOOT monster truck will also be on display at the event In addition, one or two of the monster trucks will attempt a back flip.

Sgt. Smash Monster Truck rides, HADI Funsters face painting for the kids, and show merchandise will also be available to commemorate this memorable event.

On Saturday, July 15th Oreilly Auto Parts Cruise –N will take place from 1:00pm – 4:30pm.

Everyone who purchases a ticket will receive FREE Meet-N-Greet access! With Meet-N-Greet access, you get up- close to see the monster trucks, freestyle extreme motorcycles, talk to the drivers, take pictures and get autographs. Access starts at 5:00pm on Friday & Saturday.

SAVE $5.00 on each ticket NOW at all Oreilly Auto Parts stores

Tickets also on sale the night of the event at Vanderburgh County 4H Center
Ticket prices Day of Show: (All tickets include meet-n-greet access beginning at 5:00pm both nights)

Any advance ticket can be upgraded to a VIP General Admission Seat for only $5.00 more at the event $20 all Adult General Admission Grandstand Seats
$15 all ages 6-18

(FREE) for all ages 5 and under with the purchase of an Adult ticket

Summer Smash is locally produced as a fundraiser for the Vanderburgh County 4H Center.

Don’t miss the largest motorsports event of the year!

Get $4 Off for the 4th with our Star Spangled Savings!

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GET IN ON OUR JULY 4TH
STAR SPANGLED SAVINGS DEAL!

In celebration of Independence Day we are offering a $4 Discount on Tickets for Select Shows! For 4 Days only – starting Tuesday, July 4th through Friday, July 7th you can take a $4 discount off tickets for Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Gabriel Iglesias “FluffyMania”, or Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”! Now that’s one “Star Spangled Savings Deal”!

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