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Keitany crowned Region 24 Cross Country Champion in photo finish

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CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Vincennes University men’s and women’s Cross Country teams took part in the NJCAA Region 24 Championships Thursday afternoon hosted by Eastern Illinois University.

The day ended with a bang for the Trailblazers as sophomore runner Mathew Keitany (Kenya) completed a late race comeback to edge out the individual Region 24 Championship by one-tenth of a second.

VU’s men’s and women’s teams each were named the NJCAA Division Region 24 Champions, as Vincennes was the only Division I program competing, while Heartland Community College, Kaskaskia College and Danville Area Community College all had races competing for the Division II title.

The day began with the Women’s 5K race. The Trailblazers were quickly fighting an uphill battle after the Heartland CC racers got off to a quick start.

Sophomore Brittany Page (Freelandville, Ind.) paced the VU runners to come away with the Division I Individual Championship after crossing the line at 20:59.9.

Freshman Ada Peterman (Clay, Ill.) and sophomore Daisie Kinnett (Wheatland, Ind.) were the next across the line after a tough back-and-forth race with Peterman ending at 21:12.4 and Kinnett following closely behind at 21:14.7.

Sophomore Hope Laughlin (Olney, Ill.) and freshman Makenna Pruett (Montgomery, Ind.) rounded out the Trailblazers women’s race with Laughlin finishing with a time of 21:58.2 and Pruett ending at 22:54.8.

The Men’s 8K race closed out the day at Eastern Illinois with a fantastic photo finish with Trailblazer Mathew Keitany taking the top spot with a time of 25:42.8.

Freshman Isaac Stanford (Flora, Ill.) was the second Blazer across the line at 26:18.5.

Sophomores Ernest Momodu (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Ian Boit (Kimilili, Kenya) were the next VU runners to finish, with Momodu posting a time of 26:42.6 and Boit ending at 27:32.3.

Sophomore Reed Lawless (Kouts, Ind.) rounds out the VU top five with a time of 27:39.2.

Freshmen Elijah McCartney (Darlington, Ind.) and Sol O’Blenis (Amboy, Ind.) were close behind with a time of 28:20.5 for McCartney and 28:23.3 for O’Blenis.

Sophomore Trenton Faulkner (Wheatland, Ind.) and freshman Matthew Gray (Washington, Ind.) were next across the line with Faulkner ending at 28:42.2 and 29:04.9 for Gray.

Freshmen Brayden Green (Sumner, Ill.), Griffin Worzella (Martinsville, Ind.) and sophomore Kyle Baugh (Portage, Ind.) closed out the day for the Trailblazers with Green ending at 29:42.9, Worzella ending at 30:33.5 and Baugh finishing at 33:03.6.

Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls During Medicare and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

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The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is available to assist you with your Medicare questions.

Indianapolis – The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period began on Oct. 15 and runs until Dec. 7, 2022. This is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can make changes to their Medicare Advantage health and prescription drug plans that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

During Medicare open enrollment, you can expect to see plenty of advertisements promising the “latest and greatest” ways to save on your health plans and expenses if you’ll just “call right now!” While some choices may look promising on your TV or computer screens, not all plans are created equal, and some offers really are “too good to be true.”

The following tips will help you navigate Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment, find the plan that works best for you, and spot misleading or fraudulent marketing.

Don’t be pressured. 

  • There’s no such thing as a “limited-time offer” or “special discount if you sign up right away.”
  • You don’t have to decide after a single phone call or website visit.
  • Feel free to ask anyone calling you for their full name and contact information, company license information, or a copy of the plan. NOTE: Medicare and Social Security will never contact you by phone to offer a health plan.
  • You don’t need to provide your Social Security number (SSN), bank account, Medicare number, or credit card before you can see plan details or receive a quote for legitimate plans.

Do your homework. 

  • Read Medicare.gov‘s breakdown to learn more about what each part of Medicare covers and the difference between Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap), Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.
  • Keep in mind that not all the benefits you hear about on TV or see on the Internet may be offered by every plan or even be available in your local area.
  • Familiarize yourself with the rules those representing a Medicare health plan must follow.
  • Read the fine print of Medicare Advantage plans. When you hear something is “free” or “zero premium,” you need to exercise caution. While some plans may have “zero co-pays,” those could be limited to your primary care provider. If you see a lot of specialists, you may pay more out of pocket.

 Follow basic cybersecurity practices online. 

  • Beware of clicking on random Internet ads.
  • Know that some websites will change their colors or layout to look like a government site but aren’t actually affiliated with the government.
  • Use caution with unsolicited messages, texts, or emails.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help with your questions about Medicare. SHIP is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. All of SHIP’s services are offered at no charge to consumers. SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. The program is facilitated by the Indiana Department of Insurance and Administration for Community Living. SHIP is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state.

SHIP is staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer Medicare beneficiaries objective assistance in complete confidence. If you or someone you know needs help with their Medicare questions, call the SHIP helpline at 1-800-452-4800 or the TTY line for the hearing impaired at 1-866-846-0139. You also can find SHIP online at www.Medicare.IN.gov.

Consumers may also contact a licensed insurance agent for assistance when making purchasing decisions regarding Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Plans.

Distinguished IU Historian Padraic Kenney To Deliver Lecture At UE On November 4

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EVANSVILLE, IN (10/28/2022) The University of Evansville (UE) Department of History, Politics, and Social Change will welcome Padraic Kenney, PhD, for the twentieth annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture on Friday, November 4. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall, located on the second floor of UE’s Ridgway University Center. The event is free and open.

In the decades from 1974 to 2014, dozens of opposition movements around the world brought about real political change. But in the more recent past, resistance in Russia, Iran, Hong Kong, and elsewhere seems to have had little effect. In this lecture, Kenney will draw insights from successful revolutionary movements in Eastern Europe, especially in the 1980s, but also more recent social mobilization in Ukraine, to consider what political resistance is and why it can work. At the same time, though, he will consider how conditions have become less conducive to the success of resistance.

Padraic Kenney is a professor of history and international studies at Indiana University, where he teaches courses on global democracy movements and revolutions, communism, and Polish and Eastern European history. He is the author of six books, including Dance in Chains: Political Imprisonment in the Modern World (Oxford, 2017) and A Carnival of Revolution: Central Europe, 1989 (Princeton, 2002). In 2016, he was President of the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES). Before coming to Indiana University in 2007, he taught at the University of Colorado. He was educated at Harvard University, the University of Toronto, and the University of Michigan.

“Professor Kenney is one of the leading historians of Eastern Europe in the country and it is an enormous privilege to bring him to the University of Evansville to deliver the 2022 Fiddick Lecture and interact with students in class,” said James MacLeod, PhD, professor of history at UE and director of the Fiddick Memorial Lecture Series.

Kenney has said, “I want to understand how groups of people and individuals without power manage, survive, resist, and protest in hostile environments. I have been particularly interested in the dynamics of communist societies, especially Poland.” This makes him a particularly appropriate Fiddick Lecturer, given Tom’s lifelong interest in the history of Poland.

Thomas C. Fiddick, for whom the Fiddick Memorial Lecture is named, served as professor of history at UE from 1963 until 2002. In his 39 years at the University, he was a dedicated teacher, a productive scholar, and a tireless fighter in the cause of justice. His book, Russia’s Retreat from Poland, 1920: From Permanent Revolution to Peaceful Coexistence, is still considered to be the best book on this topic. Tom’s untimely death on the day of his retirement in 2002 stunned the entire UE community, especially his many former students. It was from the former students’ efforts in particular, with the support of Fiddick’s friends and the University, that the annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture was established.

“For twenty years, the Fiddick Lecture has been one of the best events of the year, as we get to celebrate the career of a truly outstanding faculty member here at UE,” MacLeod added. “Tom Fiddick was a brilliant scholar and an incredible teacher who made a life-transforming impact on generations of students.”

Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA Announce Grant For Healthy Homes

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IHCDA received a $4.7 million grant to increase Healthy Homes Resources Program

INDIANAPOLIS – Oct 28, 2022 – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced a grant to increase the Healthy Homes Resource Program through IHCDA.

“We are thrilled to have received this grant to better serve Hoosiers across the state,” Crouch said. “Addressing hazards such as lead paint and radon can be expensive fixes, and many Hoosiers can’t afford these costs – some upwards of $20,000. This grant will aid in helping Hoosiers update their homes, especially families with small children.”

IHCDA received $4.7 million through the  United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program. This new grant will supplement IHCDA’s Healthy Homes Production Grant. Both grant programs will be managed under the Healthy Homes Resource Program.

The additional funds will be used to target households with children under the age of six and will serve all 92 Indiana counties. The program will kick off in early 2023 and will aim to mitigate lead paint and radon interventions in 165 homes across Indiana.

In Indiana, 65% of homes were built prior to 1980, and nearly 20% were built prior to 1940, meaning many homes are in need of lead hazard reduction repairs.

Qualifications for the Lead Protection Program include:

  • You have a child under the age of 6 living in the home
  • You have a pregnant female living in the home
  • You have bare soil in the yard
  • You own or rent your home

IHCDA will work with a network of partners such as community action agencies, county commissioners, township trustees municipalities, weatherization networks and public housing authorities to refer potential beneficiaries to the program. IHCDA through its Healthy Homes Resource Program webpage, wil

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. Recalls Beef Shepherd’s Pie Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

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PRODUCT RECALL
PRODUCT RECALL

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. Recalls Beef Shepherd’s Pie Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

LONE STAR BAKERY, INC.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 – Lone Star Bakery, Inc., a China Grove, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 5,740 pounds of beef shepherd’s pie products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically copper wire pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.The frozen beef shepherd’s pie products were produced on April 1, 2022, with a use by date of Sept. 23, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 8-oz. carton packages containing “BOOMERANG’S BEEF SHEPHERD’S PIE” with “USE BY 092323” on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “Est. 31772” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributor and retail locations in California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that they received consumer complaints reporting entwined copper wire embedded in beef shepherd’s pie products with a use by date of Sept. 23, 2023.

There have been no confirmed reports of injury associated with consumption of this product, but FSIS believes the copper wire pieces could be sharp and possibly cause an injury. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ or retailers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and retailers are urged not to sell them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Kay Grimes, Corporate Attorney, Lone Star Bakery, Inc., at 210-648-6400 ext.646 or kaygrimes@lonestarbakery.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/

 

Volleyball heads To Valparaiso And UIC

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Two Road Matches On tap For Purple Aces

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Two road contests are on the schedule this weekend when the University of Evansville volleyball team visits Valparaiso and UIC.  Friday’s opener against the Beacons is set for a 6 p.m. CT start while Saturday’s match versus the Flames will get under way at 5 p.m. with both matches on ESPN3.

New Record

– On Oct. 22, Alondra Vazquez became the all-time program kills leader, breaking Jessica Kiefer’s record of 1,706

– Vazquez officially set the record in the first set of the home contest against Drake and has continued to add to her number

– Her current tally of 1,735 kills is 6th in MVC history

1) 2,293           Lily Johnson, Missouri State, 2014-17

2) 1,948           Lindsay Stalzer, Bradley, 2002-05

3) 1,919           Michelle Witzke, Missouri State, 1994-97

4) 1,779           Molly O’Brien, UNI, 2000-03

5) 1,773           Chris Rehor, Illinois State, 1985-88

6) 1,735           Alondra Vazquez, Evansville, 2018-

7) 1,725           Cheryl Berg, Indiana State, 1998-01

8) 1,732           Jenny Pavlas, Bradley, 1993-97

9) 1,720           Kate Galer, UNI, 1993-96

10) 1,709         Karlie Taylor, UNI, 2016-19

Top Ten Nationally

– With an average of 4.67 kills per set, Alondra Vazquez leads the MVC and ranks 9th in the nation

– Over the last six matches, Vazquez has upped her efforts even more, posting a mark of 5.39 kills per frame

– In the home win over Missouri State, Vazquez recorded 31 kills, just one shy of her career-high and the highest total for a MVC player in 2022

Continued Efficiency

– With her season hitting percentage of .360, Madisyn Steele ranks second in the conference and 60th in the nation

– In 11 league matches, Steele has seen her average rise even higher to .383

– Steele is third on the team with 1.83 kills per set and has recorded six or more in 12 of the last 15 contests

– As was the case with her hitting, Steele’s kills mark is also higher since the MVC slate began with her average standing at 2.07/set

Contributing In Every Way

– Despite hitting just .094 over the last five matches, Giulia Cardona has found other ways to have a positive impact on the team

– She is playing at the top defensive level of her career averaging 3.00 digs over the previous five contests while posting at least six digs in 10 of the last 11 matches

– Cardona recorded a career-high 24 kills in the road win at Indiana State, besting her previous mark of 23, which came in two contests against Bradley last season

Vincennes University And Vincennes University Jasper Offers Free FAFSA Help

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VINCENNES, Ind., October 27, 2022 – Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can seem complicated and time-consuming, but Vincennes University and Vincennes University Jasper will provide prospective students and their families on Sunday, Nov. 6, free assistance in filling out the application in one afternoon.

College Goal Sunday is a free event that provides hands-on help for students of all ages and families to complete and file the FAFSA form. The FAFSA is one of the most important steps in opening the door to financial aid. The Vincennes Campus College Goal Sunday starts at 2 p.m. (ET) in Room 132 of Updike Hall Center for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics in the SEM Learning Lab. The VUJ College Goal Sunday begins at 2 p.m. (ET) in the Jasper Campus Classroom Building computer labs.

The FAFSA is a student’s gateway to financial aid. The application is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and federal student loans at most colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA must be filed by April 15 to be eligible for Indiana financial aid.

Volunteers will walk individuals through filling out the form and answer students’ and families’ individual questions.

What Should I Bring?

Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parent(s) should bring completed 2021 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms, and other 2021 income and benefits information. Students who worked should also bring their income information. Students, 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their completed 2021 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2021 income and benefits information. Students and parent(s) are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at studentaid.gov before logging in to the event.

Attendees May Win A Scholarship From College Goal Sunday

Students may also win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Students who attend College Goal Sunday and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. The winners will be notified in the spring, and scholarships will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.

21st Century Scholars Benefit

21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship, and apply for college financial aid. Upon high school completion, Scholars who have fulfilled the commitment and demonstrate financial need receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for up to eight semesters at eligible Indiana public colleges or an equal dollar amount at eligible Indiana private colleges. To fulfill their pledge scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time, College Goal Sunday can help.

 

53rd Annual USI Juried Student Art Show To Be Displayed In McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries

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The University of Southern Indiana annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, a presentation of selected student artworks from the past academic year, is being held November 7 through December 9 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This year’s exhibition features 111 artworks chosen from over 280 entered.

The works are chosen by an expert in the field of art, invited by the Art and Design faculty for their expertise and understanding of undergraduate art works. This independent juror is brought in to assure an objective selection of artworks and awards and to provide an educational experience for students in preparation for professional careers in art.

The Fall 2022 juror is Brian Harper, an Associate Professor of Fine Art and Head of the Ceramics Area at Indiana University Southeast. He studied at Northern Arizona University and has exhibited in over 100 national and international exhibitions, including seven solo exhibitions. Harper is also the Founder and Executive Director of Artaxis Organization Inc. which promotes the professional pursuits of artists while providing a wide array of peer-reviewed artwork relevant to the critical discourse in contemporary ceramic art.

This year’s participating artists are Neil Ackerman, Nico Armeanu, Baylie Armstrong, Katherine Barnett, Candice Beck, Rich Bennett, Kiernan Bittner, Olivia Braddam, Aliese Branders, Payton Broshears, Hope Burdette, Dawna Camden, Jessica Casey, Sam DeVoy, Ella Dornburg, Emma Eaton, Spence Farmer, Paris Fithian, Luke French, Courtney Gardner, Emily Geisler, Danielle Goebel, Emma Goodrich, Hunter Greenwell, Sara Griffin, Alyssa Harlow, Elizabeth Harris, Claire Hays, Derek Helmer, Ryan Huck, Kara Jensen, Madison Jung, Rachel Kercher, Claire Kifer, Nicole Kobylanski, Addison Kurtz, Gabrielle McCarty, Katherine Medina-Martinez, Joshua Meredith, Amanda Meuth, Cheyenne Miller, Ashley Morris, Jerrith Morrison, Mollie Myers, Jenna Pajdo, Halie Peach, Conner Perry, Hannah Rasche, Bailey Roby, William Rodenburg, Al Sheets, Bralyn Shripka, Elizabeth Sinning, Bria Sisk, Brandon Skidmore, Shyanne Steward, Olivia Supper, Griffin Taylor, Violet Thomas-Cummings, Ryan Titzer, Shelby Trotter, Maliah White, Kylan Wilbourn, Rong Yang and Jade Young.

A reception for the exhibition will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 13 and will conclude with a 2 p.m. awards ceremony. Visit the Galleries website for more details. The MAC/Pace Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center, are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Eat, Drink & Be Scary – Halloween Fun Night

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UE Golfers Petrova And Borisova Earn MVC Recognition

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Duo Named MVC Women’s Golfers Of The Week

  ST.LOUIS – After leading the University of Evansville women’s golf team on a furious rally in the final day of the Braun Intercollegiate, Magdalena Borisova and Kate Petrova were named Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Golfers of the Week.

 In Tuesday’s final day of the Braun Intercollegiate, Borisova and Petrova helped the Purple Aces put forth a furious rally to come home in second place at Oak Meadow Country Club.  Both earned ties for second place in the final individual standings.

Borisova tied for the low round on Tuesday, scoring a 1-over 73.  Her first round on Monday finished at a 79.  Petrova matched Borisova’s 2-round tally of 152.  Following a 78 in the first 18 holes, Petrova lowered her score by four strokes to finish with a 74 in the final round.

This is the first MVC Golfer of the Week recognition for both student-athletes.

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