The Indiana Publisher

McClure comes to HSPA from Indiana University where she has served as assistant direc- tor for government relations and compliance for the last two and a half years. Prior to her time at IU, she was manager of gov- ernment relations for Hosparus Health and a practicing attorney. She lobbied the state legisla- ture on behalf of the university and Hosparus Health, success- fully shepherding a bill allowing Indiana to join an interstate nurs- ing compact through its passage in 2019. McClure was born with ink in her veins. Her mother, Mary Dieter, was a statehouse reporter for the Louisville Courier Journal for many years. McClure's father Tim brought the HSPA opening to her atten- tion, which she recognized as the leadership position she coveted. "I am thrilled to join the Hoosier State Press Association to vigorously advocate for newspapers across Indiana. I am deeply committed to the fourth estate and believe local journal- ism is vital to the health of our democracy," McClure said. The new position with HSPA isn't the only recent life news for McClure. She and her hus- band Mark Dunbar, a freelance writer who recently completed his first novel, welcomed baby Charlotte four months ago. The family shares its home with pets including two cats named after Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The Hoosier State Press Association Board of Directors selected McClure to lead the association after an extensive search that included more than 50 candidates. "We are excited to have Amelia join our team and to continue the legacy of the HSPA moving forward," said Larry Hensley, HSPA Board presi- dent and general manager with Gannett newspapers. "Her vision and desire to lead our organiza- tion will provide our members the resources to succeed in the future, and her commitment to protect our rights will endear her to all journalists in the state." One of the first things on the agenda for McClure is working on the state's public notice law. "We have a bill that addresses modernizing public notice in Indiana. That's going to be our big focus this session and my big focus initially," McClure said. Key looks forward to working with McClure as HSPA attempts to pass that legislation. "I hope to pass on informa- tion that will help her as HSPA's future executive director, but also expect to learn from her during the 2022 session," Key said. "I believe Amelia will become a great voice and leader for the state's journalistic community." Key will be in the Statehouse this January lobbying on behalf of newspapers for his 29th leg- islative session. He spent 13 years working as a reporter, edi- tor or general manager before earning his law degree from Indiana University's law school in Indianapolis. His bachelor's degree was in journalism from Butler University. "While we are sad to see Steve retire, we want to thank him for his years of dedication to not only HSPA and its mem- ber newspapers, but to the First Amendment and Indiana's right of free speech," Hensley said. Coming into her new role, McClure said she will be work- ing to meet the people at HSPA's 142-member newspapers. "I just want to talk to everyone. My plan is to Zoom with as many publishers as I can and then start meeting them, doing the drives and going out and seeing the newspa- pers and the towns that they're in," McClure said. "I really just want to get to know my members and what their thoughts are and start shap- ing a portfolio that's based on their immediate needs." McClure said she wanted to express her enthusiasm for and dedication to the job Indiana news- papers are doing. "They are soldiers on the front line fighting the good fight for our democracy," McClure said. "I'm extremely excited to be able to zealously advocate for the people that are doing the work and making sure that they continue to be able to do so in Indiana." Shelbyville community, Arthur continued to practice Law and served as City Attorney for Shelbyville from 1996-2000. Arthur was a member of the Shelbyville Lion's Club and from 1985-1991, served as a SCUFFY (United Fund) board member, Vice President (1988- 89), and President (1989-90). Judge DePrez began his current work as a Federal Administrative Law Judge for Medicare Hearings and Appeals in June of 2005. Beginning in the Miami Field Office, those who worked with him testified to the advice, guidance and kindness in laying the foundation and establishing the culture that is shared by those working there today. Arthur will be remembered for his knack of storytelling, his interest in history, and love for his country. He was a wise confidant to many and will be deeply missed. Arthur is survived by his wife, Cheryl DePrez; three children, Megan (James) Booth, Ashley DePrez (Paul Giese), and Chris DePrez; five step children, Teresa Gaskin, Gary (Cathy) Foreman, Jeff (Angel) Foreman, Bryan Foreman, and Denise (Brett) Isenhower; three grandchildren, and 12 step grandchildren; and three sib- lings, John C. DePrez, Jr. (Lee Marks), Peter (Pamela) DePrez, and Anne Nading DePrez. Funeral services were held from October 23 at Coral Ridge Funeral Home in Cape Coral, Florida. A memorial in Shelbyville is to be announced at a later date. education as well as K-12 public and nonpublic schools. "Patty was as multi-faceted a journalist as I ever worked with," Tolbert said. " ... She was capable of doing anything you asked her to do." When the Evansville Press ceased publication in 1998, Swanson was among a few of its staff members to join the Courier & Press. Because of the competitive spirit between the two newspapers, Swanson had trepidation about the move, but "it was such a surprise to her that everyone embraced her so warmly," Tolbert said. Swanson stayed on the Courier & Press education beat until retiring in 2005. A year later, after attending countless EVSC school board meetings during her career, Swanson decided she had the knowledge and ability to join the board herself. She ran for the board's at- large seat, saying her goals were to "restore confidence in the school system" and make its affairs more transparent. Boosted by a teacher's union endorsement and ample name recognition from her long career, Swanson eked out a victory in a five-candidate race. Her legacy in education is continued by her son, Paul, who is principal of an elementary school in suburban Washington, D.C. On Facebook, Paul Swanson said of his mother: "She lived a good life and experienced far more goodness and adventure than her 10-year-old self could ever have imagined." Page 12 December 2021 DePrez Continued from Page 3 Swanson Continued from Page 3 McClure Continued from Page 1

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