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Graduation Of The 82nd Indiana State Police Recruit Academy

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(Indianapolis, IN)-This evening, June 16, 2022, the 82nd Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter followed by a commencement address from Jerome Ezell, a retired Indiana State Police Major.

After the commencement address, the oath of office for the 18 new State Police officers was delivered by The Honorable Justice Christopher M. Goff, of the Indiana Supreme Court. Each new trooper was then presented their badge and official identification by Superintendent Carter and his staff.

Today’s graduation marked the culmination of 23 weeks of intense training which totaled more than 1,100 hours. Some subject areas of training included criminal and traffic law, de-escalation, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms, impaired driving detection, scenario-based training, and a host of other academic subjects related to modern policing.

Each graduating trooper will be assigned to one of 14 State Police Posts across Indiana. Once at their assigned district, the new troopers will spend the next three months working side by side with a series of experienced Field Training Officers. The purpose of the field training is to put to practical application the training received throughout the formal academy training. Upon successful completion of field training, the new troopers will be assigned a state police patrol vehicle and will begin solo patrol in their assigned district.

* Included below is a link to the graduation ceremony program which lists each new trooper’s name and their assigned district.

71st National Square Dance Convention® Kicks Off in Evansville June 22

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Evansville, IN – June 6, 2022 – More than 2,000 dancers from across the world will meet in Evansville for the 71st National Square Dance Convention® June 22-25.  The event will be held at Old National Events Plaza and theDoubleTree by Hilton Evansville.  It is the fourth time that Indiana has hosted this prestigious event, and the first time in convention history to be held in Southwestern Indiana. 

The convention will showcase five levels of square dancing, Social Square Dancing, Mainstream, Plus, Advanced, and Challenge.  In addition to square dancing, it will feature Rounds levels 2-6, Contra, and Line Dancing.  

Other activities include a pre-convention Grand Square International (GSI) Caller School to be held June 19-22 in the Locust meeting rooms at Old National Events Plaza.  Live music will be performed nightly beginning June 22 and features nationally known artists Ghost Riders Square Dance Band, Critter Du Jour, and Supertrad.  Two exhibition dance groups will provide entertainment as well.  The River City Riders from Oregon square dance riding steeds made from plastic barrels decorated to look like horses. The California Heritage Dancers bring the history of square dancing to life through routines representing the evolution of this uniquely American dance form while wearing colorful, period-appropriate outfits.  

The local community is invited to join the dancers, “Down by the River,” and experience the convention firsthand.  Members of the public may enter the Old National Events Plaza through the ‘Exhibit Hall’ Doors off Locust Street, sign in at Registration, and receive a visitor’s ribbon.   Members of the media may register at the Media Desk located inside the Exhibit Hall, and a convention representative will provide escort to the desired activity.  Interviews can also be arranged.  A full schedule of events is attached. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Schedule of Events

Yumei Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Siluriformes Products Imported From China

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PRODUCT RECALL
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Yumei Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Siluriformes Products Imported From China

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2022 – Yumei Foods USA, Inc., a City of Industry, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,370 pounds of imported Siluriformes products. The products were imported from the People’s Republic of China, a country ineligible to export processed Siluriformes products to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.The following products are subject to recall, regardless of the product date [View Labels]:

  • 13.051 oz. (370g) plastic packages containing “FISH FILLET WITH SPICY SOUP” Freeze Dried Technology Fish. No Preservative.
  • 12.35 oz. (350g) plastic packages containing “FISH FILLET WITH PICKLED SOUP” Freeze Dried Technology Fish. No Preservative.

The products do not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and wholesale locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered during a routine FSIS surveillance activity of imported products. China is eligible to import raw Siluriformes products into the United States, but not processed or ready to eat Siluriformes products.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that consumers may still be in possession of the product. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume 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 Jiazhuo Xie, Owner, Yumei Foods USA, Inc., at 626-270-5010.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) 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/.

 

Attorney General Todd Rokita Invites Hoosiers To Flag Their Property

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Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov today in honor of Flag Day to see if they are flagged for any unclaimed money. Flag Day is an important part of our history as a country. For most Americans, the flag represents pride, sacrifice, opportunity, strength, and freedom. 

“Making sure unclaimed property gets back to the rightful owners is an important part of our mission,” Attorney General Rokita said. “My office is committed to serving Hoosiers and protecting their individual liberty.” 

While all states administer unclaimed property programs, Indiana is the only one where the attorney general oversees this function.  

Last year, Attorney General Rokita’s Unclaimed Property Division returned $48 million to Hoosiers, and there are no signs of slowing down. 

So far this year, over $23 million has been claimed with more than $700 million just waiting for the rightful owner. 

Some property owners in the Unclaimed Property Division’s database include patriotic names and businesses, such as Red, White, Blue, Betsy, Ross, Stars, Stripes, and Wave. 

Hoosiers are encouraged to: 

  • Keep a record of all bank accounts. 
  • Indicate your interest in and awareness of all accounts by contacting the holder at least once every three years. 
  • Record all stock certificates and be sure to cash all dividends received. 
  • Record all utility deposits, including telephone, cable, and electricity deposits. 
  • Cash all checks promptly no matter how small. 
  • Update your address with all businesses when you move. 
  • Talk to loved ones about any safe deposit boxes you own. 

Once unclaimed property is in its custody, the Unclaimed Property Division conducts an aggressive outreach effort to locate the rightful owners or heirs.   

Individuals and/or businesses have 25 years in which to claim money once it is reported to the Unclaimed Property Division.   

Be sure to check IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to search your name, family or business.  

 

EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals

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Agency establishes new health advisories for GenX and PFBS and lowers health advisories for PFOA and PFOS

WASHINGTON (June 15, 2022) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s action plan to deliver clean water and Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. EPA also announced that it is inviting states and territories to apply for $1 billion – the first of $5 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant funding – to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants in drinking water, specifically in small or disadvantaged communities. These actions build on EPA’s progress to safeguard communities from PFAS pollution and scientifically inform upcoming efforts, including EPA’s forthcoming proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for PFOA and PFOS, which EPA will release in the fall of 2022.

“People on the front-lines of PFAS contamination have suffered for far too long. That’s why EPA is taking aggressive action as part of a whole-of-government approach to prevent these chemicals from entering the environment and to help protect concerned families from this pervasive challenge,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are also investing $1 billion to reduce PFAS and other emerging contaminants in drinking water.”

“Today’s actions highlight EPA’s commitment to use the best available science to tackle PFAS pollution, protect public health, and provide critical information quickly and transparently,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. “EPA is also demonstrating its commitment to harmonize policies that strengthen public health protections with infrastructure funding to help communities—especially disadvantaged communities—deliver safe water.”

Assistant Administrator Fox announced these actions at the 3rd National PFAS Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. 

$1 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

As part of a government-wide effort to confront PFAS pollution, EPA is making available $1 billion in grant funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help communities that are on the frontlines of PFAS contamination, the first of $5 billion through the Law that can be used to reduce PFAS in drinking water in communities facing disproportionate impacts. These funds can be used in small or disadvantaged communities to address emerging contaminants like PFAS in drinking water through actions such as technical assistance, water quality testing, contractor training, and installation of centralized treatment technologies and systems.

EPA will be reaching out to states and territories with information on how to submit their letter of intent to participate in this new grant program. EPA will also consult with Tribes and Alaskan Native Villages regarding the Tribal set-aside for this grant program. This funding complements $3.4 billion in funding that is going through the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) and $3.2 billion through the Clean Water SRFs that can also be used to address PFAS in water this year.

Lifetime Drinking Water Health Advisories for Four PFAS

The agency is releasing PFAS health advisories in light of newly available science and in accordance with EPA’s responsibility to protect public health. These advisories indicate the level of drinking water contamination below which adverse health effects are not expected to occur. Health advisories provide technical information that federal, state, and local officials can use to inform the development of monitoring plans, investments in treatment solutions, and future policies to protect the public from PFAS exposure.

EPA’s lifetime health advisories identify levels to protect all people, including sensitive populations and life stages, from adverse health effects resulting from a lifetime of exposure to these PFAS in drinking water. EPA’s lifetime health advisories also take into account other potential sources of exposure to these PFAS beyond drinking water (for example, food, air, consumer products, etc.), which provides an additional layer of protection.   

EPA is issuing interim, updated drinking water health advisories for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) that replace those EPA issued in 2016. The updated advisory levels, which are based on new science and consider lifetime exposure, indicate that some negative health effects may occur with concentrations of PFOA or PFOS in water that are near zero and below EPA’s ability to detect at this time. The lower the level of PFOA and PFOS, the lower the risk to public health. EPA recommends states, Tribes, territories, and drinking water utilities that detect PFOA and PFOS take steps to reduce exposure. Most uses of PFOA and PFOS were voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers, although there are a limited number of ongoing uses, and these chemicals remain in the environment due to their lack of degradation.

For the first time, EPA is issuing final health advisories for perfluorobutane sulfonic acid and its potassium salt (PFBS) and for hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) dimer acid and its ammonium salt (“GenX” chemicals). In chemical and product manufacturing, GenX chemicals are considered a replacement for PFOA, and PFBS is considered a replacement for PFOS. The GenX chemicals and PFBS health advisory levels are well above the level of detection, based on risk analyses in recent scientific studies. 

The agency’s new health advisories provide technical information that federal, state, and local agencies can use to inform actions to address PFAS in drinking water, including water quality monitoring, optimization of existing technologies that reduce PFAS, and strategies to reduce exposure to these substances. EPA encourages states, Tribes, territories, drinking water utilities, and community leaders that find PFAS in their drinking water to take steps to inform residents, undertake additional monitoring to assess the level, scope, and source of contamination, and examine steps to reduce exposure. Individuals concerned about levels of PFAS found in their drinking water should consider actions that may reduce exposure, including installing a home or point of use filter.

Next Steps

EPA is moving forward with proposing a PFAS National Drinking Water Regulation in fall 2022. As EPA develops this proposed rule, the agency is also evaluating additional PFAS beyond PFOA and PFOS and considering actions to address groups of PFAS. The interim health advisories will provide guidance to states, Tribes, and water systems for the period prior to the regulation going into effect. 

 The EPA’s work to identify and confront the risks that PFAS pose to human health and the environment is a key component in the Biden-Harris Administration whole-of-government approach to confronting these emerging contaminants. This strategy includes steps by the Food and Drug Administration to increase testing for PFAS in food and packaging, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help dairy farmers address contamination of livestock, and by the Department of Defense to clean-up contaminated military installations and the elimination of unnecessary PFAS uses. 

To receive grant funding announced today through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, states and territories should submit a letter of intent by August 15, 2022.

To provide the public with more information about these actions, EPA will be hosting a webinar on June 23, 2022 at 12:00 pm Eastern. Learn more or register for the event.

PFAS Strategic Roadmap 

Today’s actions achieve another key commitment as the agency implements the October 2021 PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Under the Roadmap, EPA is working across the agency to protect the public from the health impacts of PFAS. EPA has undertaken a number of actions to deliver progress on PFAS including: 

  • Issuing the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule to improve EPA’s understanding of the frequency that 29 PFAS are found in the nation’s drinking water systems and at what levels. 
  • Issuing the first Toxic Substances Control Act PFAS test order under the National PFAS Testing Strategy;  
  • Adding five PFAS to EPA’s contaminated site cleanup tables; 
  • Publishing draft aquatic life water quality criteria for PFOA and PFOS; 
  • Issuing a memo to proactively address PFAS in Clean Water Act permitting; and 
  • Publishing a new draft total adsorbable fluorine wastewater method. 

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Women’s golf announces three additions

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Trio to join UE team in the fall

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following a Missouri Valley Conference Championship in 2021, the momentum continues to build around the University of Evansville women’s golf program.  Pieces continue to fall into place for head coach John Andrews, who announced the signing of Destynie Sheridan and Ekaterina “Kate” Petrova to National Letters of Intent to play for UE beginning in the fall of 2022 while Grace Vandenburg will join as a walk-on.

 

“Destynie and Kate will help us right away with their background and experience,” Andrews explained.  “Kate has competed in tournaments representing her country throughout Europe while Destynie has won three state championships in her four high school seasons at North.  I believe that Grace’s best golf is in front of her.  We look forward to having all three ladies ready to go for the fall.”

 

Destynie Sheridan joins the Purple Aces following a championship career at Evansville’s North High School.  In her four seasons, the Huskies won three state championships while earning a runner-up finish in the other season.  That includes a championship in October of 2021 that saw her team win by 18 strokes.

 

Individually, Sheridan had several exceptional performances, including a 5-under 65 in September of last year to help North win its 10th straight IHSAA Sectional Championship.  Her efforts contributed to a team score of 274, which was the lowest sectional score in Indiana state history.  Her top finish at the state championship came in 2020 when scores of 76 and 78 tied her for 7th.  As a senior, her final tally of 155 put her a in tie for 15th on the way to the third championship in four years.

 

Ekaterina “Kate” Petrova comes to Evansville with a World Amateur Golf Ranking of 340.  The native of Moscow, Russia has had an exceptional career that includes a berth in the European Girls’ Team Championship.  Over the last two years, she has recorded two victories while picking up 12 top-10 finishes.

 

In July of 2021, she was medalist at the Russian Junior Tour – Gorki Golf Club.  Rounds of 65 and 72 gave her a 137, which was five ahead of second place.  At the end of September, Petrova was victorious once again, taking top honors at the Russian Cup.  The Russian Golf Association event was held at Gelendzhik Golf Club.

 

Vandenburg joins the program from Mishawaka High School where she made it out of the Penn Sectional as an individual in her senior season.

 

rio to join UE team in the fall

Trailblazer basketball hits the daily double after signing King twins

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The 2021 Region 24 Champion Vincennes University Trailblazer volleyball program added local North Knox defensive specialist/libero Mallory Rogers to the 2022 recruiting class.

Mallory helped guide the Warriors to a 20-9 record this past season, ending the season with 360 digs, 60 aces and 42 set assists in 84 sets, averaging 4.29 digs per set last year. Mallory also helped North Knox win the 2021 Robinson Invitational Tournament.

Rogers is a four-year letter winner at North Knox, was twice named to the Vincennes Sun-Commercial All-Area team and was named All-Blue Chip Conference this past year.

“Mallory was a phenomenal back court player for us,” North Knox Head Coach Tammy Meurer said. “When our opponent served or attacked in her vicinity, it was very difficult for them to score on us. Mallory embraced her position as libero and played with passion on the court. She approached practices with intent and it carried over to her stellar performances in our matches.”

“Not only was she an amazing defender, but she was also a very effective server,” Meurer added. “She could put the ball wherever I directed her to do so. I am confident that Mallory will be an asset to the Vincennes University volleyball team.”

“We’ve had a hard time this offseason finding back row defensive specialists who can serve receive on a really consistent basis and Mallory is someone who can do that,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “One of the other things that led us to Mallory was that she started out as a setter before becoming a libero, so now we have five different players that can do a little bit of setting this year, which is never a bad thing.”

“My philosophy that I have had since I began coaching at this level is that we try to look at the best local players first and then expand our recruiting out from that,” Sien added. “I always feel it’s best to do that so you can try to build as big of a local fan base as possible. We’ve done a pretty good job over the years of bringing in players from Knox, Greene, Gibson and Daviess counties, so we are always looking to add good local players.”

“Coach Tammy Meurer, whose daughter Madison played for us in 2016, reached out to us with a few players that might be looking to play in college,” Sien said. “Knowing that we were going to need some defensive specialists/liberos, we began looking at Mallory and she has got some really exceptional skills that we really like and that can be developed. We see quite a bit of potential, as a player and as a leader, in Mallory, which helped her stand out.”

Mallory is the daughter of Doug and Yvonne Rogers and her major at Vincennes University is still undecided.

The Vincennes University Athletic Department is excited to welcome Mallory Rogers to the 2022 recruiting class.

Former North Knox standout Mallory Rogers to join VUVB Trailblazers

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The 2021 Region 24 Champion Vincennes University Trailblazer volleyball program added local North Knox defensive specialist/libero Mallory Rogers to the 2022 recruiting class.

Mallory helped guide the Warriors to a 20-9 record this past season, ending the season with 360 digs, 60 aces and 42 set assists in 84 sets, averaging 4.29 digs per set last year. Mallory also helped North Knox win the 2021 Robinson Invitational Tournament.

Rogers is a four-year letter winner at North Knox, was twice named to the Vincennes Sun-Commercial All-Area team and was named All-Blue Chip Conference this past year.

“Mallory was a phenomenal back court player for us,” North Knox Head Coach Tammy Meurer said. “When our opponent served or attacked in her vicinity, it was very difficult for them to score on us. Mallory embraced her position as libero and played with passion on the court. She approached practices with intent and it carried over to her stellar performances in our matches.”

“Not only was she an amazing defender, but she was also a very effective server,” Meurer added. “She could put the ball wherever I directed her to do so. I am confident that Mallory will be an asset to the Vincennes University volleyball team.”

“We’ve had a hard time this offseason finding back row defensive specialists who can serve receive on a really consistent basis and Mallory is someone who can do that,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “One of the other things that led us to Mallory was that she started out as a setter before becoming a libero, so now we have five different players that can do a little bit of setting this year, which is never a bad thing.”

“My philosophy that I have had since I began coaching at this level is that we try to look at the best local players first and then expand our recruiting out from that,” Sien added. “I always feel it’s best to do that so you can try to build as big of a local fan base as possible. We’ve done a pretty good job over the years of bringing in players from Knox, Greene, Gibson and Daviess counties, so we are always looking to add good local players.”

“Coach Tammy Meurer, whose daughter Madison played for us in 2016, reached out to us with a few players that might be looking to play in college,” Sien said. “Knowing that we were going to need some defensive specialists/liberos, we began looking at Mallory and she has got some really exceptional skills that we really like and that can be developed. We see quite a bit of potential, as a player and as a leader, in Mallory, which helped her stand out.”

Mallory is the daughter of Doug and Yvonne Rogers and her major at Vincennes University is still undecided.

The Vincennes University Athletic Department is excited to welcome Mallory Rogers to the 2022 recruiting class.

 

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