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 There could soon be a new plan to put a citizen commission in charge of redrawing legislative districts.
Indiana lawmakers are looking for ways to make the process less political.
Right now Indiana lawmakers redraw U.S. House, U.S. Senate and all legislative districts every 10 years, based on census data. But the system allows the political party in power to draw the maps to their benefit.
Last year, lawmakers created a special committee to study whether Indiana should move to an independent redistricting commission.
One proposal calls for a five-person commission made up of two republicans, two democrats and a fifth person selected by the other four members.
A plan could be taken up by the general assembly next year.
Legendary George Takei Speaks at Evansville’s Diversity Lecture Series
 The city of Evansville welcomed actor and social activist George Takei to Tuesday night’s Diversity Lecture Series at the victory theatre.
He gave his unique perspective on racism and equal rights during a special presentation.
Takei is known for his role on Star Trek, and as a fierce advocate for LGBT rights.
The speaker series is designed to raise awareness and understanding by having multicultural scholars and personalities share their insights with our community.
D-Patrick Donates Ford Pickup To EPD’s Crime Prevention Unit
 An Evansville car dealership hands out a generous gift to the Evansville Police Department. Just before noon, D-Patrick Ford donated a brand new truck to the department’s Crime Prevention Unit. The vehicle is loaded with public safety equipment.
EPD Sgt. Ted Karges says, “It will help us bridge a gap between the department and the community. It will let them know that we’re there for them and we’re working on their problems and trying to deal with crime on a day to day basis.â€
It will be used throughout the city, especially during community outreach events like National Night Out.
COA Rules That Negligent Hiring Claim Against Pizza Hut Can Proceed
COA Rules That Negligent Hiring Claim Against Pizza Hut Can Proceed
Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com
A negligent hiring claim against Pizza Hut can continue to move through Jefferson Circuit Court after the Indiana Court of Appeals found Tuesday that the trial court erred when it granted summary judgment in favor of the pizza chain.
On Aug. 24, 2012, Amanda Parker’s vehicle collided with the rear of David Hamblin’s scooter on State Road 62, knocking Hamblin into the road and causing Ralph Bliton to run over Hamblin with his vehicle. Hamblin died a short time later.
Dale Sedam, Kim Sedam and Bryan Norris, who are collectively representing Hamblin’s estate, filed a wrongful death suit against Bliton, Parker and Pizza Hut, which was Parker’s employer at the time of the accident. Parker was acting in her official capacity as a Pizza Hut delivery driver when she struck Hamblin. The estate managers later amended the suit to allege that Pizza Hut negligently hired, trained, supervised and retained Parker.
Pizza Hut and Parker filed a motion for partial summary judgment in March 2015 in Jefferson Circuit Court, arguing that the trial court should enter judgment in their favor on the negligent hiring claim because Pizza Hut had already admitted that Parker was acting within the scope of her work as a delivery driver when the accident occurred. Because of that admission, Pizza said it could only be held liable for negligence under the theory of respondeat superior. The trial court subsequently granted Pizza Hut’s motion.
Hamblin’s estate appealed, arguing that the Jefferson Circuit Court erred when it found that the estate could only proceed with the negligence claim only under the theory of respondeat superior.
The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed in its Tuesday opinion, writing that existing jurisprudence does not always preclude a party from pursuing both a negligent hiring claim and a negligence claim under the theory of respondeat superior.
In its appeal, the estate pointed to the decision 1907 case of Broadstreet v. Hall, 168 Ind. 192, 80 N.E. 145 (1907), in which the Indiana Supreme Court found that it was permissible for a jury to find a business owner vicariously liable for the negligent acts of his son and to find him liable for negligently trusting his son when he knew his reputation for recklessness.
Under stare decisis, the Court of Appeals wrote that it was bound to apply the Broadstreet decision to the negligence claims against Pizza Hut.
Further, the appellate court pointed to the Indiana Comparative Fault Act, which establishes that “in a jury trial, the trial court shall ‘instruct the jury’ to ‘determine the percentage of fault of the claimant, of the defendants, and of any person who a nonparty.’â€
“Under the Comparative Fault Act, it would be illogical to disallow a cause of action that could result in the allocation of additional fault to a tortfeasor,†the court wrote.
The appellate court reversed the Jefferson Circuit Court’s motion for partial summary judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.
The case is Dale Sedam, Kim Sedam, and Bryan Norris, as co-personal representatives of the Estate of David C. Hamblin, deceased v. 2JR Pizza Enterprises, LLC doing business as Pizza Hut #013413, Amanda Parker individually and as an employee of 2JR Pizza Entereprises, LLC, and Ralph Bliton, 39A05-1602-CT-296.
St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children Birth Records
St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children Birth Records
Yolanda and Cameron Frazier, Evansville, daughter, Judaea Amore, Sep. 16
Geneva Noble, Evansville, daughter, Kayelin Arlene, Sep. 17
Emily and Adam Shular, Mount Carmel, Ill., daughter, Anora Brinlee Ann, Sep. 17
Kati and Kyle Wellemeyer, Evansville, son, Nicholas James, Sep. 18
Sierra and Jacob Tison, Evansville, son, Levi Daniel, Sep. 19
Rebecca and Jonathan Hall, Evansville, son, Samuel Scott, Sep. 19
Melissa and Christopher Pond, Francisco, Ind., daughter, Anna Catherine, Sep. 19
Kila and Tyler Garrett, Allendale, Ill., daughter, Emmalyn Kay, Sep. 19
Allayni and Keath Wright, Patoka, Ind., daughter, Aiylah Jolynn, Sep. 20
Alexa and Chase Hidbrader, Fort Branch, Ind., son, Henry James, Sep. 20
Kayli Young and Charles Robinson, Mount Carmel, Ill., daughter, Zariya Rae, Sep. 20
Andrea Latham and Victor Ceja, Evansville, daughter, Victoria Ariel Rosalia, Sep. 20
Kelsey Taylor and Abe Zenthoefer, Evansville, daughter, Kailey Jean, Sep. 20
Joanna Hoehn and Travis Carson-Lambert, Evansville, son, River Paul, Sep. 20
Kaitlin and Nicholas Bebout, Harrisburg, Ill., daughter, Estella Kait, Sep. 21
Heather and Nick Shiever, Carmi, Ill., daughter, Nora Rae, Sep. 21
Trista Allison and Brent Tipton, Evansville, daughter, Zayleigh Jayde, Sep. 21
Catherine Bonds and Eddie Williams, Evansville, son, Kashton Blaze, Sep. 22
Alyshia and Jonathon Somers, Evansville, son, Liam Henry, Sep. 23
Jessica and Jessie Singleton, Evansville, daughter, Mya Ann, Sep. 24
Sarah and Jacob Bradley, Newburgh, Ind., daughter, Eleanor Elizabeth, Sep. 24
Kristian and Jordyn Clay, Henderson, Ky., son, Issach Isaiah, Sep. 25
Kira and Dustin Wires, Newburgh, Ind., daughter, Aubrey Kayte, Sep. 25
Kara and Kyle Messersmith, Evansville, daughter, Nora Ann, Sep. 26
AT&T CONTRIBUTES $10,000 TO HOLLY’S HOUSE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
AT&T* today announced that it has contributed $10,000 to Evansville’s Holly’s House in support of its “Think First & Stay Safe†child abuse prevention program.
Holly’s House, a nonprofit child and adult advocacy center, offers Think First & Stay Safe at no cost to elementary schools in five counties in Southwest Indiana. The program utilizes the curriculum developed by Child Lures Prevention and focuses on helping children understand the lures or tricks that are used by people who might want to hurt them. It also focuses on bullying and general safety lessons including emphasizing the importance of telling a trusted adult if they feel scared or unsafe.
“There is simply no greater priority than our children’s safety,†said State Sen. Jim Tomes, who joined AT&T and Holly’s House for the contribution announcement this afternoon. “And in this day and age of the internet and online predators, what Holly’s House is doing is even more important. It’s great to see AT&T supporting their efforts.â€
Since first offering the program in the spring of 2010, over 24,000 elementary school students have been taught how to “Think First & Stay Safeâ€. As the demand for the program has increased, the program’s staff has grown to include one full-time and two part-time prevention educators.
“This gift supports the growth of this critical program. It is essential to empower our children with accurate knowledge relating to their personal safety and how to react appropriately,†said Holly’s House Executive Director Sidney Hardgrave. “Think First & Stay Safe utilizes age-appropriate lesson plans to teach safety tools children may use for the rest of their lives. It is wonderful to know that AT&T joins us in our commitment to prevent child abuse.â€
“We’re proud to contribute to the crucial work of Holly’s House,†said AT&T External Affairs Director Pepper Mulherin. “It’s a good day when we can help address a community need, particularly one where children are involved.â€
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About Holly’s House
Holly’s House is a non-residential victims’ advocacy center providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in eight southwest Indiana counties. The mission of the organization is to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence. For more information, please visitwww.hollyshouse.org.
About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T
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Right to Life of Southwest Indiana Life Chain is Sunday, October 2
Right to Life of Southwest Indiana Life Chain is Sunday, October 2
On Sunday afternoon, October 2, at 1:30 p.m., Right to Life of Southwest Indiana will host the annual Life Chain. Life Chain is a silent prayer vigil to protect life and oppose abortion. In this our 29th year of public witness on behalf of rejected PrebornChildren; Life Chain will again fill sidewalks in over 1,500 cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada. It is an opportunity for people to unite in prayer and to stand up for the rights of the unborn. They will stand in honor of the more than58 million children whose lives have been lost to abortion in our country since 1973. Every year young women report choosing life for their unborn children over abortion after reading the signs and seeing the people praying at the Life Chain.
Supporters will line Green River Road sidewalks beginning at the Lloyd Expressway and going south. The Life Chain supporters will gather at Brinker’s Jewelers parking lot at the corner of Green River and the Lloyd Expressway for free refreshments and to pick up signs. Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes is the guest speaker and will present, “A Cry From the Womb.â€Free signs will be distributed beginning at 1:30 p.m. Supporters will line the street from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
According to Mary Ellen Van Dyke, Executive Director of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana, “Supporters of unborn babies and their moms will stand together respectfully and prayerfully to honor the sanctity of life. This year with all the attacks against the sanctity of human life, conscience and religious freedom and the federal funding for abortions in Obamacare, many prayers are needed.â€
SUPPORTERS OF LIFE WILL HOLD SIGNS THAT WILL SAY:
ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN
JESUS FORGIVES AND HEALS
ADOPTION: THE LOVING OPTION
LORD, FORGIVE US AND OUR NATION
ABORTION HURTS WOMEN
PRAY TO END ABORTION
LIFE—THE FIRST INALIENABLE RIGHT
DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD
The Life Chain follows a strict Code of Conduct, is peaceful, and urges all family members, young and old, to attend. Everyone who believes in the protection of unborn children and their mothers is invited to participate. The event will be safe, peaceful and legal. You may bring chairs and strollers. All ages are welcome and the Life Chain will be held, come rain or shine.
Right to Life of Southwest Indiana with 50,000 supporters protects life.  We exist to protect the right to life of innocent human life from fertilization to natural death.
USI Volleyball Opens Long Homestand
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Volleyball begins a six-match homestand Friday at 7 p.m. when it hosts defending Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division champion McKendree University at the Physical Activities Center
The Screaming Eagles (6-7, 1-3 GLVC), who are trying to stop a three-match losing streak, also host the University of Illinois Springfield Saturday at 3 p.m. at the PAC.
Live stats and GLVC Sports Network coverage will be available at GoUSIEagles.com. USI students can enter the raffle to win a $500 Campus Store shopping spree at each of USI’s home matches–the drawing is October 28 when the Eagles host Missouri S&T.
USI Volleyball Notes (9/27/16)
Farrell eclipses 1,000-dig mark. Junior libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) became the 11th player in program history to reach the 1,000 dig plateau for her career with her sixth dig in the first set against Truman State University last Friday. Farrell currently ranks 11th all-time at USI with 1,038 career digs.
Lost leads. The Eagles have been struggling to hold onto leads during their three match losing streak. USI lost a 7-4 lead in the fifth set in its loss to Rockhurst University, then lost early leads of at least three points in two of the three sets it dropped against Truman. The Eagles lost an 18-14 lead in the first frame of their three-set loss to Quincy University this past Saturday.
Scouting the opposition.Â
McKendree begins the week ranked second in the GLVC East Division with an 8-5 overall record and a 3-1 mark in GLVC action. The Bearcats went 1-1 in GLVC play last week, defeating Rockhurst in five sets Friday before falling to William Jewell College in five sets the following day.
Illinois Springfield opens the week with a 5-7 overall mark and a 0-4 record in GLVC play. The Prairie Stars, who visit Bellarmine University Friday, lost in three sets to William Jewell and Rockhurst last week.
Last year. USI went 1-2 against McKendree a year ago. The Eagles lost in three sets to the Bearcats in Lebanon, Illinois, before earning a four-set victory over McKendree in a win-or-go home match for USI to end the regular season. McKendree, however, got the better of USI in a four-set affair in the first round of the GLVC Tournament the following week.
The Eagles and Prairie Stars split the season-series a year ago. USI earned a three-set road victory over Illinois Springfield in the first meeting before losing a five-set heartbreaker at the PAC in the final week of the regular season.
Statistical leaders. Freshman outside hitter Mikaila Humphrey (Floyd Knobs, Indiana) continues to lead the Eagles with 2.84 points and 2.72 kills per set, while sophomore setterErika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) is averaging a team-high 9.43 assists per frame.
Farrell leads USI with 5.26 digs and 0.30 aces per stanza, while junior middle hitter Te’Ayla Whitfield (Fort Wayne, Indiana) is contributing a team-best 0.94 blocks per set. Senior middle hitter Amy Zwissler (Bloomington, Indiana) leads the Eagles with a .248 attacking percentage.
In the GLVC. Farrell’s 5.26 digs per set ranks second in the GLVC.
Red Hot Eagles Go North For GLVC Showdowns
Red Hot Eagles Go North For GLVC Showdowns
A red-hot University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer team goes back on the road this weekend in the Great Lakes Valley Conference looking to extend its five-match winning streak and the best start in program history. USI (7-1-0, 5-1-0 GLVC) is slated to visit Saint Joseph’s College (1-6-0, 1-4-0 GLVC) Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the University of Indianapolis (4-2-2, 2-2-2 GLVC) Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (CDT).
Live coverage of USI’s two-match road weekend, including live statistics and live video (Sunday’s match only), can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.
Week 5 Eagle Notes:Â
Eagles match best start:Â The Screaming Eagles are a red-hot 7-1-0 overall in 2016 and have tied the best start historically of 6-0-2 in 1982. USI made its only trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament in 1982.
Winning Streak:Â USI has won its last five matches, two matches short of tying the team record of seven set in 1990 and 1991.
Freshmen leading the way: Fifteen of USI’s 20 goals in 2016 have been produced by six freshmen. Freshman forward Eric Ramirez (Vincennes, Indiana) has jumped started the Eagles’ offense with six goals in his first seven collegiate matches, while freshman midfielder Sean Rickey (Columbia, Illinois) is second with four goals. Freshman midfielder Justin Brooks (Fishers, Indiana) is third with a pair of goals, while midfielder Adam Newman (Marion, Illinois), freshman defender Drew Albert (Eureka, Missouri), and freshman midfielder Morgan Kelly (Shelbyville, Kentucky) round out the freshmen goal scorers with one each.
Giving the Assist: Junior midfielder Kyle Richardville (Vincennes, Indiana) and freshman midfielder Sean Rickey (Columbia, Illinois) have four assists apiece to lead the Eagles and tie for third in the GLVC.
Ramirez close to having best freshman year:  Freshman forward Eric Ramirez has six goals through the first seven matches and is closing in on one of the best freshmen seasons in USI history. The six goals match the most by a freshman since Jeffrey McClure recorded six in 2008. The most by a freshman is nine by Eric Schoenstein in 1988 when USI won the GLVC Tournament.
Among the leaders: Freshman forward Eric Ramirez leads the GLVC and ranks 20th in the NCAA Division II with six goals. Junior midfielder Kyle Richardville and freshman midfielder Sean Rickey are second in the conference in assists, while ranking 24th nationally in total assists. As a team, USI is second nationally and leads the GLVC in assists.
Zehme between the posts: Junior goalkeeper Adam Zehme (Orland Park, Illinois) has won a career-high seven matches between the posts, while posting a 1.10 goals against average in 734:08 minutes of action. He ranks third in the GLVC with 36 saves.
This week’s opponents in the GLVC: While the Eagles were picked to place eighth in the GLVC this season, Saint Joseph’s was tabbed to place 10th and UIndy was forecast for second in the league by the head coaches.
USI has dominated all-time series with Saint Joseph’s:Â The Eagles have dominated the all-time series with the Pumas, leading 21-5-2. Saint Joseph’s took last year’s match, 2-1, after USI had gone 5-0-1 in the previous six matches.
Eagles look break losing streak with Greyhound:Â USI holds a commanding all-time series lead, 20-12-0, but has lost the last three matches with UIndy. The last time USI defeated UIndy was 2012 when it posted a 5-1 win on the road in Indianapolis.
The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer Team Goes Back Onto The Road
The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team goes back onto the road for a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference matches this weekend. USI (5-4-0, 2-4-0 GLVC) is slated to visit Saint Joseph’s College (0-4-2, 0-Â Â Â Â 3-2 GLVC) Friday at 5 p.m. and the University of Indianapolis (4-4-0, 3-3-0 GLVC) Sunday at 11a.m. (CDT).
Live coverage of USI’s two-match road weekend, including live statistics and live video (Sunday’s match only), can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.
Week 5 Eagle Notes:Â
Last weekend:Â The Screaming Eagles were 1-1-0 in the most recent home series. They lost a tough 1-0 decision to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, but bounced back with a 3-1 win over Lewis University to break a three-match losing streak.
Scoring goals in 2016: The Eagles have scored 21 goals through nine matches this fall, surpassing the 19 scored during entirety of the 2015 campaign. Senior forward Gabriella Korte (St. Louis, Missouri) tops the USI scoring leaders with 11 points on a team-high four goals and three assists.
Between the posts:  Senior goalkeeper Courtney Lofland (Indianapolis, Indiana) raised her record to 3-1-0 this fall after a 1-1-0 weekend. Lofland has a 0.75 goals against average in six matches and 360 minutes of action and had a share of two shutouts.
This week’s opponents in the GLVC: While the Eagles were picked to finish 13th in the GLVC this fall, Saint Joseph’s was forecast to finish last and UIndy was voted 11th by the league’s head coaches.
USI leads Saint Joseph’s in all-time series:Â USI leads the all-time series with Saint Joseph’s College, 11-10-2, after last year’s 1-1 double-overtime tie and have posted a 7-0-3 mark against the Pumas since 2007.
Eagles look to stay on track versus Greyhounds:Â The Eagles won last year’s match up with the UIndy Greyhounds, 1-0, but trails in the all-time series, 12-9-0. USI also trails in the most recent match-ups with UIndy, 6-3-0, since 2007.
UE Men’s Basketball Adds Silas Adheke
ADHEKE COMES TO UE AS A FRESHMAN
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has announced the addition of Silas Adheke to the Purple Aces.
Adheke received an initial eligibility waiver from the NCAA and is eligible to begin practicing with the team immediately. He is also eligible to compete this season but the plan is for him to redshirt in 2016-17.
“We are very excited to add Silas to our team. Our compliance and administrative staff worked very hard to help Silas become eligible to practice and play this season,†Simmons said. “Silas is an athletic player who is extremely versatile. He has great touch for his size and a very good knowledge of the game.â€
The 6-8 power forward is a native of Nigeria and most recently played at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tenn. He averaged 8.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game as a junior and helped his team to a 27-3 mark. The team was also ranked 19th in the nation by Maxpreps.