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Nine Organizations Receive $20,000 Grants to Support Arts Programming for Older Adults

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(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that nine arts organizations have received training and grant funding through Lifelong Arts for Arts Organizations, a program that promotes arts and creativity services for adults ages 65 and older. Nine organizations from around the state will each receive $20,000 to host programming for older adults, supported by the Indiana Arts Commission in partnership with the Family and Social Services Administration, and made possible by a grant provided by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in partnership with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy. 

 “We are proud to deepen our work in creative aging thanks to the partnership of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Aroha Philanthropies, and the Family and Social Services Administration,” said Miah Michaelsen, IAC Executive Director. “Meaningful, professional arts experiences are a proven tool to improve the psychological, physical, and emotional health of older adults, and it is a privilege to work with arts organizations to provide these benefits to Hoosiers.” 

 The organizations receiving funding, and the projects they will support, include:

 

  • The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. (Wabash, IN) – Senior Perspectives: Observational Art Class 
  • Iibada Dance Company (Indianapolis, IN) – Seasoned Feet 
  • South Shore Arts (Munster, IN) – Every Generation: Without Limitations 
  • Art Barn School of Art, Inc. (Valparaiso, IN) – Art Within Reach: Drawing and Creative Watercolor 
  • Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN) – Apple City Dance Project 
  • Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Inc. (Lafayette, IN) – Playback: Moving Through Our Memories 
  • Heartland Sings Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN) – Timeless Tunes for All Singers 
  • ArtMix Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) – Narrating with Colors 
  • The Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts (Michigan City, IN) – 2D Art and Design 

 

Fort Wayne Dance Collective will be working with the Renaissance Pointe YMCA on the Apple City Dance Project, which will provide 8-week dance sessions designed specifically for adults ages 55 and up. Each dance session will be focused on creating a welcoming and fun environment where participants will learn a variety of basic dance steps in different styles, while having input on music selection, and the chance to work as a group to create movement inspired by their lives.    

 

ArtMix’s program, “Narrating with Colors”, is an introductory painting class designed to combat social isolation and build community for aging adults with and without disabilities. Throughout the eight-week session, attendees will learn foundational painting skills while engaging in weekly group discussions about the story of their life. The culmination of the class will be a collaborative mural that weaves the artists’ stories together.

 

Participating organizations were selected through an application and panel process and have attended three days of training hosted by Lifetime Arts, a national leader in best practices of creative aging. 

  

Lifelong Arts for Arts Organizations is an expansion of the IAC’s portfolio of opportunities for the state’s older adults. The program joins existing programs for artists and aging services providers in partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. 

     

Biden Admin Forcing Medical Providers to Perform Gender Transition Surgeries Under Affordable Care Act, Attorney General Todd Rokita Lawsuit Alleges

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Biden Admin Forcing Medical Providers to Perform Gender Transition Surgeries Under Affordable Care Act, Attorney General Todd Rokita Lawsuit Alleges

Attorney General Todd Rokita is challenging a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule as part of a new lawsuit that seeks to force medical providers to perform surgeries and administer hormones to both children and adults for the purpose of gender transition.

“The Biden administration will stop at nothing to impose its radical transgender ideology on Hoosiers and all Americans,” Attorney General Rokita said. “These HHS bureaucrats are illegally weaponizing the U.S. healthcare system in this misguided quest. With our lawsuit, we aim to protect common sense, science and the rule of law — not to mention the physical and mental health of people experiencing gender dysphoria.”

The rule redefines the Affordable Care Act’s prohibition against discrimination on the basis of “sex” to include “gender identity.” The rule deems doctors guilty of discrimination for hewing to the scientifically grounded reality that males and females have different anatomies and physiologies that require different kinds of care.

In 2016, federal courts struck down as unlawful a similar rule sought by the Obama administration.

The Biden administration’s rule could cause significant damage to Indiana and the 14 other states that signed on to the lawsuit – places where medical providers have restrictions against performing gender-transition interventions on minors.

Covered entities found non-compliant with this new HHS rule risk the loss of significant federal funding — including the loss of billions of dollars in state Medicaid funding designed to assist low-income individuals. They also risk exposure to civil liability through private lawsuits.

The 15-state lawsuit — led by Tennessee and Mississippi — is attached, along with related court documents.

Indiana State Police Lieutenant Graduates from FBI National Academy

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Indiana State Police Lieutenant Edward Olibo graduated today from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

JUNE 7, 2024

Lt. Olibo was among a chosen group of law enforcement officers from departments across the United States to attend the FBI National Academy. Olibo has been with the Indiana State Police for nearly 25 years and is assigned to the ISP Criminal Justice Data Division.

Two hundred and one law enforcement officers graduated from the 290th session of the National Academy, which consisted of men and women from 46 states and the District of Columbia.  The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 24 countries, five military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at the ceremony.  Class spokesperson Thomas Sloan, from Round Rock Police Department, Round Rock, Texas represented the graduating officers.

FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other advanced-level staff provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have earned undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits many of the courses offered.

55,186 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.

Lady Blazer Karina Scott to play at Winston Salem State University

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VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University women’s basketball freshman Karina Scott (Noblesville, Ind.) announced earlier this week that she has committed to continuing her basketball and academic careers next year at NCAA Division II Winston Salem State University in North Carolina.

“I chose Winston Salem State because they have a great broadcasting program,” Scott said. “Stephen A. Smith from ESPN went there and he gives back and helps out broadcasting students. So I feel there will be great opportunities there for me to thrive in.”

“The Head Coach is amazing,” Scott added. “What she values and how she coaches her players is amazing. The campus is very lively and has lots of interaction, engaging and activities to do outside of school and sports. Also the area is beautiful.”

Scott was a frequent member of the Lady Trailblazers starting lineup this past season, being one of only two Lady Blazers to play in all 30 games this past season, along with sophomore Brie Miller (Bainbridge, Ind.).

Scott proved to be a big time option for the Lady Blazers from three-point range, leading the team with 73 three-point makes this past season, while shooting 35.6 percent from behind the three-point arc.

Scott really began to make a name for herself in the Blue and Gold early in the season when she had a stretch of six straight games where she scored in double figures.

Scott’s best game with the Lady Trailblazers came in February when she hit a career-high eight three-pointers to set a new career high with 28 points in VU’s 138-56 win over Shawnee.

Scott closed out her lone season at Vincennes University with 281 points, 93 assists, 71 rebounds and 45 steals, averaging 9.4 points per game.

Scott helped guide the Lady Trailblazers to a 19-11 record this past season, which saw the Lady Blazers reach the 2024 Midwest District Championship game for the second year in a row.

“My favorite memory from this past year would probably be when I started in my first college game on our home court,” Scott said. “And also my first time anchoring the news for Vincennes PBS.”

Scott joins Lady Blazers All-American Destinee Hooks (Indianapolis, Ind.) as the first two VU women’s basketball players to announce their plans for the upcoming season, with Hooks announcing last month that she will be attending the University of New Mexico.

“Academically, Vincennes University has given me a lot of hands on experience with broadcasting both in front of the camera and behind the scenes,” Scott said. Athletically, I was able to adjust to the speed and physicality of the collegiate level for the first time and understanding more leadership skills and quick playmaking decisions as everyone around me is quicker, smarter and more skilled than those at the high school level.”

Scott is set to join a Rams squad coming off of a 9-21 season, with a 2-16 record in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play under Head Coach L’Tona Lamonte.

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Karina Scott on her commitment to Winston Salem State University and wishes her good luck as she continues her basketball and academic career next season.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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USI Basketball announces walk-on additions for 2024

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Basketball announced the addition of three walk-ons for the 2024-25 season. Joining the Screaming Eagles to complete the 2024-25 roster are freshman guard Josiah Dunham (Evansville, Indiana), forward Luke Davis (Newburgh, Indiana), and Cayden Gehlhausen (Evansville, Indiana).

“We welcome three high-character local freshman, who will grow within our program over the coming years to become quality OVC student-athletes,” said USI Head Coach Stan Gouard. 

The Evansville Courier & Press Metro Player of the Year, Dunham joins USI after a record-setting career at Evansville Christian School. He averaged 24.2 points, 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.5 steals as a senior, earning Small School All-State selection.

The 6-foot-0 guard finished his career with 2,373 career points, ranking 18th all-time in the state of Indiana. He also named 2024 Hoosier Gym All-Star and first-team Hoosier Basketball All-State after leading ECS to regional and sectional championships.

“Josiah is someone that we followed and saw how much better he’s gotten,” said Gouard. “One of the things we try to look at when we recruit, obviously talent, but we really try to look at upside and how much better can they get along the way.  I think as long as a kid is willing to work, I think we’ve shown that we can help him get better, and Josiah is a worker.”

The Eagles add a pair of freshman forwards to the front court in Davis and Gehlhausen.

Davis, a 6-foot-8 forward, played alongside Dunham on the ECS championship teams, averaging a prep career-high 7.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game. During his four seasons at the ECS, Davis posted 5.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest.

Gehlhausen comes to USI from North High School where he was a three-sport athlete, earning letters in basketball, baseball, and track & field. The 6-foot-6 forward posted a three-year high 15.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game last season.

During his career, Gehlhausen averaged 12.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest for North, playing 57 games for the Huskies.

The Screaming Eagles reached the Ohio Valley Conference Championship post-season in 2023-24 marking the second-straight season since USI made the transition to NCAA Division I. USI appeared in the 2023 College Basketball Invitational during its first transition year.

USI Baseball has five named CSC Academic All-District​​​​​​​

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball senior outfielder Ren Tachioka (Japan), senior third baseman Ricardo Van Grieken (Venezuela), junior pitcher Gavin Seebold (Jeffersonville, Indiana), junior pitcher Carson Seeman (Auburn, California), and junior pitcher Tyler Hutson (Villa Hills, Kentucky) were named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District for NCAA Division I. The honor is the second for Tachioka, who also earned the honor in 2023.
 
To be eligible for the CSC Academic All-District Award, the student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with legitimate athletic credentials and at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale). They must have reached a sophomore athletic and academic standing at the institution and must have completed at least one full academic year at the institution.
 
Tachioka, a master’s candidate in business administration and a 2023 USI graduate with a bachelor’s degree in sport management, was named second-team All-OVC after batting a career-high and team-best .363 in 49 games and starts as a senior. He scored 43 runs and drove in 23 RBIs, while stealing a team-best 17 stolen bases The senior also batted .396 in OVC games with 11 stolen bases and 28 runs scored
 
The native of Saitama, Japan, finished his career ranked 21st in total bases (229); 30th in games played (152); 22nd in games started (152); 20th in hits (184); 11th in stolen bases (53); and tied for 10th in being hit by a pitch (26).
 
Van Grieken, a sport management major, hit .219 with 34 runs scored, 26 RBIs, and two home runs. He had a career-high four hits, three doubles, four RBIs versus Eastern Illinois University.
 
The native of Merida, Venezuela, finished his career ranked fifth all-time at USI in being hit by a pitch (35). He also concluded his career with a .244 batting average in 104 games, 101 starts, with 69 runs scored, 39 RBIs, three home runs, and 15 doubles.
 
Seebold, an individualized studies major, was named second-team All-OVC after posting a team-best 7-2 record in 16 games and 10 starts. He had a 3.93 ERA in 71.0 innings of work, striking out 58 batters. The Jeffersonville, Indiana, native threw a season-best 8.0 innings versus the University of Tennessee at Martin in the OVC Baseball Championship and helped USI to its first Division I post-season win.
 
Seeman, a business administration major, posted a 4-2 record and a 5.09 ERA in 21 games and five starts during his first season. He posted two saves with the second preserving the 2-0 win over top-seeded University of Arkansas at Little Rock in the OVC Baseball Championship. The Auburn, California, native struck out 34 batters in 46.0 innings of work.
 
Hutson, an engineering major, was named to the OVC Baseball Championship All-Tournament team after throwing seven scoreless innings to post a win over top-seeded University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He had a 1-4 record and a 4.40 ERA in 25 games and four starts, striking out a career-high 54 batters in 47 innings of work. The Villa Hills, Kentucky, native led USI with five saves out of the bullpen.
 
USI concluded the season with a 27-32 overall record and placed fourth in the OVC regular season with a 14-13 mark. The Eagles earned the fourth seed in the OVC Baseball championship, won their first Division I post-season game, and advanced to the semifinals with a win over the top-seed in the tournament.
 

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Senator Braun addresses members of Indiana National Guard before Middle East deployment

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Senator Braun stands for the national anthem with Major General Lyles, the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard

JUNE 6, 2024

Camp Atterbury, Ind.—On Friday, May 31st, Senator Mike Braun addressed soldiers from the Indiana National Guard 252nd Support Maintenance Company, as well as their families and friends, at their departure ceremony before the unit deploys to Kuwait.

Senator Braun’s remarks below.

“I am so proud of the strong National Guard presence we have here in Indiana. Our National Guard are called to action to serve the Hoosier state and the country at a moment’s notice. We cannot thank you enough for your service and sacrifice.”

 “The rigorous training and preparation you have endured has prepared you for this very moment. I owned a trucking and logistics company down in Jasper for many years.

I know just how important properly maintained vehicles are to an operation, and the dedication and expertise it takes behind the scenes to keep things running. As maintenance specialists, you are critical to mission success. You work hard every day to make sure every part of the operation runs flawlessly from the vehicles to critical equipment. As you prepare to deploy abroad, remember the importance of your contributions to our state and to our nation. Your work directly strengthens our national security and I am confident in your abilities to serve and make our country proud.”

 

“I would also like to recognize the families of our Guard. Many of you are with us here today. Our Hoosier military families are truly unsung heroes. Thank you for your love, support, and sacrifice for our servicemembers. Let’s have a round of applause for our Indiana Guard families who sacrifice so much to help our state. As your Senator, taking care of our servicemembers, veterans, and their families have always been top of mind for me. Thank you for answering our nation’s call and for being ‘always ready, always there!’  We will be praying for your safety overseas and look forward to welcoming you home.”

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