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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, April 27th, 2023.
Later in the program, we have an excerpt from Hearabouts, Asian American Midwest Radio – done in collaboration with the IU Asian Culture Center and WFHB. More in the bottom half of our program.
Also coming up in the next half hour, we have some recent prison related news and announcements from the producers of Kite Line – WFHB’s public affairs program devoted to prison issues in the Midwest and beyond.
But first, your local headlines:
Monroe County Public Library
At the Monroe County Public Library meeting on April 19th, President of the Board Chris Harrison wished Human Resources Manager Kyle Wickemeyer-Hardy farewell as she retires, and thanked her for her work.
Next, Director Grier Carson gave his monthly report. He shared that they are intentionally starting the Southwest Branch with a smaller collection of available materials to check out. This will allow them to purchase more books in the future, and tailor the collection to the patrons’ interests.
Harris asked Director Grier Carson for an update on Indiana legislation that could impact libraries. Carson responded.
Next, Carson gave an update on construction at the Southwest Branch.
Board Member Kathy Loser shared that she has heard residents are excited about the new branch, and that they will be able to walk to the library.
Next, Harrison shared that they are accepting a donation to the Friends of the Library for the amphitheater and a labyrinth at the Southwest Branch. The amphitheater will be named the Hane Amphitheater by the Woods.
The board unanimously approved the donation and naming of the amphitheater and labyrinth.
The next Monroe County Public Library meeting will be held on May 17th.
Richland Bean Blossom School Board
At the Richland Bean Blossom School Board meeting on April 17th, Director of the Preschool, Heather Kensek introduced a presentation on a clothing and sewing unit two teachers held.
Preschool Teachers Alex Green and Stephanie Nemes presented on the projects they had their students make.
First, Nemes presented on her student’s projects origami and tie dying. She shared the skills that they learned along the way.
Next, Green shared that her class worked on crocheting and quilting.
Nemes said the conclusion of the clothing and sewing project is that preschool is the best.
The School Board thanked them for the work that they did.
The next Richland Bean Blossom School Board meeting will take place on May 15th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, we have an excerpt from Hearabouts, Asian American Midwest Radio – done in collaboration with the IU Asian Culture Center and WFHB. Today, we hear from Rebecca Valeriano-Flores who works in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. To listen to the full interview, visit wfhb dot org.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Hearabouts.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
