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New bill defining Child Advocacy Centers in Indiana law heads to Governor’s desk for signature

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INDIANAPOLIS — House Enrolled Act 1123, authored by Rep. Dale Devon (R-Granger) and sponsored in part by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) has passed through the Indiana Legislature with unanimous approval and bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. H.E.A. 1123 aligns Indiana with 41 other states and defines what a child advocacy center (CAC) is, what CACs do, and encourages the use of CACs when responding to reports of crimes against children. The Bill is expected to be signed by Governor Holcomb soon and, upon his signature, be effective July 1, 2024.

“This legislation writes into state law what communities across Indiana were already doing and continue to do during investigations of crimes against children,” says Jan Lutz, Director of the Indiana Chapter of National Children’s Alliance. “Representative Devon and Senator Messmer’s work on this Bill with our partners at the Department of Child Services clarifies the role of CACs, encourages the use of a multidisciplinary team, and ensures that critical information is shared between all parties — including CACs, the Department of Child Services, law enforcement, prosecutors, and healthcare professionals.”

Carolyn Hahn Kremer, Indiana Chapter Treasurer and Executive Director of The CASIE Center in South Bend said, “This Bill will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our work helping protect children involved in the most difficult circumstances.”

Senator Messmer, who sponsored the legislation in the Senate remarked, “This is a huge step in the ability to protect abused children in our state. I am honored to be part of making this happen!”

Emily Perry, Board President of the Indiana Chapter and Executive Director of Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Centers added, “H.E.A. 1123 protects our staff with the same civil immunity law enforcement, prosecutors, and medical professionals have and it allows CACs and MDTs to respond more effectively than ever before to reports of crimes against children. This Bill adds provisions for information sharing among professionals that have historically created hurdles in ensuring child safety.”

“Limited communication is the root cause of continued abuse, endangerment, and child fatalities. House Enrolled Act 1123 addresses communication barriers, addresses systematic failure, and fights for better outcomes for child victims of maltreatment,” said Tammy Lampert, Executive Director of the Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition.

“In addition to CACs, the Indiana Chapter is also recognized in state statute now,” says Lutz. “This legislation formally recognizes our method for determining what defines a CAC, their standards for operation, and the breadth and depth of services CACs provide beyond forensic interviews.”

Indiana currently has 26 CACs operating statewide along with five satellite CACs providing coverage for virtually every child in the state. Twelve CACs are accredited by the National Children’s Alliance, meaning they provide minimum best practice service supported by research and study and have been independently peer-reviewed. Regardless of going through the formal National Children’s Alliance accreditation process, all CACs in Indiana have been developed according to national standards.

 

 

AIR SUPPLY: THE LOST IN LOVE EXPERIENCE PLAYS OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA THIS FALL

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TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024, AT 10 AM

Evansville, IN – March 4, 2024 SureFun Entertainment and Old National Events Plaza announce, Air Supply: The Lost in Love Experience, is set to hit the Aiken Theatre stage on September 14, 2024! Fans can pick up tickets early starting March 6th at 10 AM during the venue presale by visiting social media.

Soft rock duo, Air Supply, was formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975 by Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock. The pair made their break into the music industry shortly after, touring as an opening act for Rod Stewart. After returning home from the Stewart tour, ‘Lost in Love’ was released in 1978 and soared to the top of the charts. It found its way to Clive Davis, founder of Arista Records, who offered Air Supply a record deal.

The band had a succession of worldwide hits including eight top-five hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. Songs like ‘Lost in Love,’ ‘All Out of Love,’ ‘Every Woman in the World,’ ‘The One That You Love,’ ‘Here I am,’ and ‘Even the Nights Are Better,’ became best-sellers, and melodies recognized across the globe.

Their albums Lost in Love, The One that You Love, Now and Forever and The Greatest Hits sold more than 20 million copies. ‘Lost in Love’ was named song of the year in 1980 and along with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies. The group relocated to Los Angeles in the 1970’s, has included many members, and flourished with Hitchcock and Russell remaining at the core. Air Supply was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association’s Hall of Fame in December of 2013.

Now, the group is celebrating 49 years of touring the world with The Lost in Love Experience making stops in the same number of cities on their 2024 tour. For more information about Air Supply visit www.airsupplymusic.com.

Ticket Information:

What:                   Air Supply: The Lost in Love Experience

When:                  Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 7:30 PM

Where:                Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708

Tickets:                Tickets start at $55.00 plus applicable fees and tax.

 

With Patience and Sincerity, Indiana Artist Pursues a 6,000-Year-Old Art Form

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Excerpt from an article by Mary Lee Pappas for Arts Midwest

“Urushi is most close to who I am,” says Indianapolis-based artist Nhat Tran, who has been creating abstract sculptural and 2D pieces with lacquer over the past two decades.

Nhat Tran guesses there are fewer than 10 artists in the United States making works in Urushi, a 6,000-year-old traditional Japanese art form of using lacquer. Born in Vietnam and living in Indianapolis, Indiana, she is among that celebrated few. “It’s not well-known especially in the US. It’s really rare, so it’s an important mission for me to introduce it to people,” she says.

Urushi is named after the Asian tree species, where the sap for the lacquer is derived. For millennia in Japan, it’s been used on an array of utilitarian and decorative objects like furniture, food bowls, Buddhist sculptures, and more because it’s water-tight, lightweight, insulates, and is durable lasting hundreds of years. Tran explains of the dark, translucent material, “the Japanese (historically) will put it on wood to make it shiny, protect it, make it more beautiful.”

An artist her whole life, Tran’s curiosity with Urushi became her calling about 25 years ago when she received grants from the Indianapolis Arts Council to study in Japan with master artists. “I have tried many things. Urushi is most close to who I am,” she explains of her immersion into the art form.

USI holding pep rally to celebrate Women’s Basketball OVC Champions

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The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball team is the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Champion, marking the first team conference championship in USI’s Division I era. USI defeated the University of Tennessee at Martin, 81-53, Saturday at the Ford Center to earn the OVC crown.

To celebrate the team and this momentous achievement, the University will host a pep rally at 9 a.m. Monday (March 11) in Screaming Eagles Arena. The students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to attend at no charge to help celebrate our 2024 OVC Conference champions.

Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the pep rally will begin promptly at 9 a.m., featuring remarks from Stephanie Terry, Evansville Mayor; Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, USI President; Jon Mark Hall, Director of Athletics; and USI Women’s Basketball coaches and players. The USI Cheer and Dance teams and Archie Eagle mascot will also be in attendance. The pep rally is scheduled to conclude at 9:45 a.m.

HOT JOBS

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Death List Report For Vanderburgh County

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Weekly Death Report Feb 5 to Feb11 2024

Hoosier History Highlights

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March 10 – March 16

This Week in Indiana History
Purdue March 10, 1874 Purdue University admits its first student.

March 14 is Pi Day! Pi Day was created to celebrate math and the concept of Pi. Pi is the ratio between the circumference and diameter of a circle. However, in Indiana, we like to celebrate Pi Day with a Sugar Cream Pie. Did you know Sugar Cream Pie is the unofficial Indiana state pie? The photo below is of a Wick’s Sugar Cream pie. Wick’s Pies have been in business in Winchester Indiana since 1944. Today they make 10,000 pies and over 30,000 pie shells during every 8-hour shift.

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State Song March 14, 1913 The Indiana legislature adopted the official state song, “On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away,” written by Paul Dresser from Terre Haute.
March 14, 1854 Thomas Riley Marshall, 28th Vice President of the United States, and 27th Governor of Indiana, born in North Manchester. Marshall
Madelyn Pugh March 15, 1921 Madelyn Pugh, television writer (I Love Lucy), born in Indianapolis.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken of the dome in the Indiana Statehouse.

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Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, contact us.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. What is the total enrollment at Purdue University in West Lafayette?

2. What was Paul Dresser’s name given at birth?

3. Finish the first line of the Indiana state song, ‘Round my Indiana homestead wave the__________,

4. How many United States Vice Presidents have been from Indiana?

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Board of School Trustees of the EVSC Meeting

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 The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet for the regularly scheduled Board meeting Monday, March 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Board meetings can also be observed by tuning to EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR or live streamed online at https://www.wpsrhd.com/. 

As published previously, the Board of School Trustees will also hold a Public Hearing to take public testimony from Vanderburgh County residents regarding the Additional Appropriation for 2024A General Obligation Bonds for the Bosse and Reitz Projects. 

Prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting, three members of the Board, along with district administrators, will hold a Town Hall beginning at 5:00 PM. This Town Hall is for Vanderburgh County residents to speak directly with Board members in attendance about issues involving EVSC schools. The Town Hall will be held in the Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Members of the public who would like to attend the Town Hall should register by completing the Town Hall Registration Form located on our website at district.evscschools.com 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

KIRTON SCORES TWICE IN 5-3 LOSS AT HUNTSVILLE

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Huntsville, Al.:  In his return from the ECHL, Scott Kirton made a tremendous impact, scoring twice and adding an assist.  However, it was not enough as the Thunderbolts fell 5-3 to the Havoc in Huntsville on Friday night.   The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Sunday, March 10th against the Pensacola Ice Flyers, puck drop at 3:00pm CT.

 

Kirton scored the first goal of the game, his 50th as an Evansville Thunderbolt, coming at 4:56 from Matthew Hobbs and Nick Prestia to give Evansville the first lead of the night.  However, an Evansville penalty turned the tide of momentum, as the Havoc scored on the power play for their first of four goals in less than six minutes to take a 4-1 lead, with goals from Dylan Stewart at 7:34, Alex Kielczewski at 9:04, Eric Henderson at 10:23, and David Thomson at 13:26.  The fourth goal resulted in a goaltending change as Brendahn Brawley was swapped for Ty Taylor. The change helped give the Thunderbolts a boost, as they shut down the Havoc for the rest of the first period and were able to get some pressure going in the attacking zone again.

 

The Thunderbolts’ best period was the second period, outshooting the Havoc 10-6 and scoring the lone goal, as Kirton scored unassisted at 15:24 to make it a 4-2 game.  The third period started strong as well, as Myles Abbate scored from Kirton only 26 seconds into the third period to bring Evansville to within only a 4-3 deficit.  Penalties ended their momentum however, as the Havoc scored another power play goal from Stewart at 11:23 to give the Havoc a 5-3 lead.  Despite gaining a 5-on-3 power play opportunity of their own shortly afterward, the Thunderbolts could not convert and were denied any further goals the rest of the way, falling by a 5-3 score.

  Kirton finished with two goals and an assist, while Abbate scored one goal.  In goal, Brawley made 11 saves on 15 shots before being swapped for Taylor, who stopped 24 of 25 shots the rest of the way.  The Thunderbolts and Havoc meet again on Saturday, March 9th at Von Braun Center.

 

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