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Eagles outlast Timberwolves in OT, 81-78 Henry, Cunningham combine for 45 in the win

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MIDLAND, Mich. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball outlasted Northwood University in overtime, 81-78, to start their road trip Saturday afternoon in Midland, Michigan. USI, which has won three-straight, goes to 5-2, while Northwood is 3-7 this season.

The Screaming Eagles started the game off on the right foot with an early 8-2 lead on an 8-0 run after spotting the Timberwolves the opening bucket. Northwood responded with a 9-2 run of its own to regain the lead, 11-10, near the midway part of the first half.

USI regained command in the final minutes of the first half, matching their largest lead of the half, six points, 27-21, at the break. Sophomore guard Tyler Henry (Brooklyn, New York) led the USI offense in the first 20 minutes by posting 11 points on three-of-five from the field, including two from downtown, and three-of-five from the stripe

In the second half, the Eagles quickly extended the lead to eight points, 32-24, on buckets by freshman guard Elijah Jones (Chicago Heights, Illinois), junior guard Jelani Simmons (Columbus, Ohio) and junior forward Jacob Polakovich (Grand Rapids, Michigan). The Timberwolves, however, were not done and rallied to tie the game, 57-57, with just over four minutes to play in the contest.

Northwood would go on to outscore USI, 49-43, in the second half with Timberwolves getting a three-point field from Arnold Ramelle with no time left on the clock to send the game into overtime.

Senior guard Trevell Cunningham (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) keep the Eagles going offensively in the second half, scoring 17 of his 21 points in the final 20 minutes of regulation. Cunningham was a blistering four-of-five from the field in the second half, eight-of-nine from the stripe.

In overtime, USI’s offensive shifted back to Henry, who scored nine of the Eagles’ 11 extra time points. Henry converted his only field goal, a three pointer, and a perfect six-of-six from the stripe to push USI over the top to get the win.

For the game, Henry posted a USI career and season-high 24 points by adding four points in the second half and nine in the overtime period. He finished the game four-of-10 from the field, three-of-six from downtown, and a clutch 13-of-15 from the line.

Cunningham joined Henry in double-digits with a season-high 21 points. The senior guard finished the game six-of-11 from the field, one-of-two from beyond the arc, and eight-of-nine from the line.

USI lost the battle on the glass, 46-40, but was led by Polakovich, who had a game-high 10 rebounds and reached double-digits on the boards for the fourth time this season.

COMING UP FOR USI:
USI concludes its visit to Michigan Monday when it visits 22nd/24th-ranked Grand Valley State University for a 6 p.m. (CST) contest in Allendale, Michigan. The USI-GVSU match-up is the second of five-straight on the road and the first ranked opponent of the year for the Eagles.

The GVSU Lakers are ranked 22nd in the NABC and 24th in the D2SIDA Top 25 polls after posting an 8-1 mark in November and December, including a win over the GLVC’s UIndy, 77-60. GVSU opened Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action 2-0 last week with wins over Purdue University Northwest, 81-76, and former GLVC member Parkside University, 80-69.

USI and GVSU have split the two meetings in the history of the programs in men’s basketball. The Eagles took the first meeting, 112-86, in the 2001 Disney Wide World of Sports Classic in Orlando, Florida, while the Lakers defeated USI in the 2007 NCAA II Midwest Regional at the University of Findlay, 90-83.

Following the conclusion of the 2021 calendar, the Eagles re-start GLVC action with trips to McKendree University (January 2), Lewis University (January 4), and Lindenwood University (January 6). The next USI game at Screaming Eagles Arena is January 8 when they host Southwest Baptist University.

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Gov. Beshear Says Fast-Spreading COVID-19 Omicron Variant Confirmed in Multiple Counties

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Gov. Beshear Says Fast-Spreading COVID-19 Omicron Variant Confirmed in Multiple Counties, Urges Masking in Schools and Workplaces

​​​​​​​Governor also provides updates on Western Kentucky storm response

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear urged rigorous masking in schools and workplace settings after testing confirmed the fast-spreading COVID-19 omicron variant in multiple Kentucky counties.

“This thing is going to spread so fast that any school that is not doing mandatory masking, any business that is not having their folks wear masks could see entire schools, entire shifts get infected very, very quickly,” Gov. Beshear said. “Folks I’m telling you: If we don’t make the decision to put back on that mask in these situations, it’s going disrupt everything we’ve worked so hard to get back up and going.”

The Governor said Gravity Diagnostics reported positive omicron tests Friday to the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). The positive tests were from patients in Kenton, Campbell, and Fayette counties.

In addition, wastewater testing by the University of Louisville and the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness detected the presence of the omicron variant in Jefferson County.

Dr. Steven Stack, a commission of the KDPH, said: “The omicron variant of COVID-19 is probably one of the most transmissible or contagious infections we’ve had in the last century at least. To put this into perspective, one person who gets influenza may infect one to two people. The delta variant really escalated COVID’s transmissibility, and one person with the delta variant might infect up to five other people under the right situations. Omicron now, it may be that one person with omicron may infect up to 18 or 20 other people.”

Key facts about the omicron variant:

  • It is much more transmissible than other variants.
  • It appears to take a much smaller amount of omicron to produce spread.
  • So far, omicron appears to cause mostly mild disease. South Africa and the United Kingdom, where there already is a significant spread, have not reported severe rises in hospitalizations. However, it is too soon to tell how Kentucky will fare.
  • Recent data suggests monoclonal antibody treatments may not be as effective treatment against the omicron variant.

The Governor noted that vaccinations and boosters are still the best lines of defense.

Key points on vaccines:

  • Three doses of the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) appear to provide very good protection against severe COVID disease and death.
  • Mild breakthrough cases appear more common with the omicron variant than the delta variant.
  • Currently, 62% of Kentuckians are fully vaccinated. Every eligible person 5 and older should get vaccinated as soon as possible. Those who have recovered from COVID also should be vaccinated.
  • Everyone 16 and older who is at least six months past receiving their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine should get a booster dose as soon as possible.
  • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently said the mRNA vaccines are preferred over the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Those who previously had the J&J shot are encouraged to get a Pfizer or Moderna booster dose.

The Governor also provided updates on the response to last weekend’s deadly storms that devastated areas in Western Kentucky.

“We are now one week, exactly, from the worst tornado disaster in our history,” said Gov. Beshear.

Other key updates provided:

  • The death toll from the storms now stands at 78. Gov. Beshear noted a discrepancy between the toll he is reporting and the 75 deaths reported by Kentucky Emergency Management and the Kentucky Department for Public Health. He said the difference is centered in Hopkins County and officials are working to resolve the issue.
  • There are no longer any people considered missing from the storm.
  • Gov. Beshear announced the state is adding 10% on top of the individual assistance for housing provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to qualifying storm survivors who were uninsured. The state funding will come from the Team Kentucky Fund. The Governor said the funds can assist with expenses over and above what the FEMA declaration covers by categories and that the funds cannot be used for the same expenses that FEMA is covering.
  • The Team Western Kentucky Relief Fund has received 105,370 donations pledging $19,777,726. To donate click here.
  • Six additional counties have been declared a disaster on Dec. 16, 2021: Christian, Hart, Hickman, Logan, Lyon and Ohio counties have been added and are now eligible for additional federal assistance.
  • FEMA assistance: Survivors may continue to apply for assistance by calling 800-621-3362, going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or using the FEMA App.
  • Already, more than 7,770 registrations have been validated for processing. To date FEMA has approved around $1.67 million in individual assistance.
  • As of this morning, Kentucky State Parks are providing housing and food services for 636 displaced Kentuckians and 188 first responders.
  • The state is housing approximately 944 Kentuckians between our parks system and hotels.
  • More than 10,000 insurance claims related to the storms already have been filed.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available

Individuals who became unemployed or those who are self-employed and had work interrupted in 14 Kentucky counties as a direct result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding and tornadoes on Dec. 10, 2021, are eligible to apply for DUA benefits through the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance. Those counties include Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren.

In order to qualify for DUA benefits, claimants in eligible counties must show that their employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the disaster and that they are not otherwise eligible for traditional unemployment insurance benefits under state or federal law. Affected individuals should visit the Kentucky Career Center website, kcc.ky.gov, or call 502.875.0442 to file their initial claim and get more information. The deadline to apply for assistance is Jan. 18, 2022.

After claimants apply for UI benefits, they should attend an in-person session at one of the following locations Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 21 – Dec. 22, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

  • 801 Chestnut Street, Bowling Green KY 42101
  • 56 Federal Street, Madisonville, KY 42431
  • 233 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  • 3108 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303
  • 1220 Eagles Way, Mayfield, KY 42066

Additional days and times will be available from Dec. 27 – Dec. 29 at locations that are still being finalized. Updated information will be communicated on the Kentucky Career Center website KCC.ky.gov and future press releases with detailed information. The administration will work with those who need help obtaining required documentation.

Braun, Rubio Introduce Bill To Strengthen Benefits For Children Of Veterans Affected By Agent Orange

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Marco Rubio introduced a bill to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Spina Bifida Program for children of veterans exposed to Agent Orange/herbicides.

“Many veterans are unaware of the benefits available for their children with certain birth defects due to their exposure to Agent Orange. I am proud to introduce this legislation which will ensure that these beneficiaries get the care and benefits awarded to them by law.” – Senator Mike Braun

“Our veterans made a tremendous sacrifice when they chose to serve our country. This legislation would help the children of Florida veterans, who were exposed to Agent Orange, and born with spina bifida, by making it easier for them to access high quality resources and care.” – Senator Marco Rubio

BACKGROUND

  • The OCC Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program Guide states, “This program provides services and supplies for enrolled beneficiaries for all covered medical conditions, not simply those related to Spina Bifida.” This assistance includes instrumental activities of daily living (i.e., cleaning a house or apartment, showering, cooking, etc.).

GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION DISCUSSES PUBLIC HEALTH STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE

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GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION DISCUSSES PUBLIC HEALTH STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE

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HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS: Santa Comes To The Statehouse

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December 19 – December 25

The Week in Indiana History
Walker

1867     Sarah Breedlove was born in Louisiana.  She went into business, and, under the name of Madam C. J. Walker, established a cosmetics company in Indianapolis.  She was hugely successful and became the first American woman to earn a million dollars.
interurban

1917     A full-page newspaper ad said, “Travel the Electric Way, There’s a train your way any hour of the day.“  The Union Traction Company provided convenient times every day to many cities around the state.  Indiana could boast that it had the second-largest interurban system in the country.
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100 YEARS AGO

1921     Governor Warren McCray invited the Ogden Northside Carolers to sing at the Statehouse on the day before Christmas.  Custodian Roy Couch had put up a 40-foot tree in the rotunda and decorated it with colorful lights, spangles, and holly.  A local reporter said the tree gave the Statehouse “a Yuletide appearance it has not seen since twelve years ago.”  The carolers ranged in age from 10 to 14 and were directed by Mrs. James M. Ogden.
santa1935     A 22-foot, 40-ton statue of St. Nicholas was unveiled at Santa Claus, Indiana.  The Lafayette Journal and Courierreported that “a thousand persons braved the cold weather and slippery pavements to come to the little village for the ceremony.”  The statue still stands in the festive community.
helms1957     Singer Bobby Helms from Martinsville ended a highly successful year in his career with the release of “Jingle Bell Rock.”  The song was an instant hit, along with “My Special Angel,” another big record for Helms in a year he also appeared on the Ed Sullivan network television show.
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50 YEARS AGO

1971     Santa Claus visited the office of Governor Edgar Whitcomb (pictured) at the Statehouse.  He was there to bring cheer to special guests of the governor.  They were the children of three Air Force pilots who were being held prisoner of war in Vietnam.  The governor, himself a POW during World War II, lit a Christmas candle as a symbol of safe return for all American service members imprisoned or missing in foreign nations.
ABE MARTIN SEZ:

   You never git what you want for Christmas after you grow up.

(Kin Hubbard, Abe Martin’s Almanack,Abe Martin Publishing Co., Indianapolis, 1909)

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

Indiana Department of Administration

Visitors are welcome at the Indiana Statehouse.  For more information, please contact the tour office.

NOTE:  The Statehouse will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 23 – 25.

(317) 233-5293
touroffice@idoa.in.gov  

Indiana Quick Quiz

The answers to this week’s quiz can be found in the left column.

1.  What was Madam C. J. Walker’s birth name?

2.  Who was custodian at the Statehouse in 1921?

3.  How heavy is the statue of St Nicholas in Santa Claus, Indiana?

Answers Below

HOOSIER  QUOTE  OF  THE  WEEK

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“Little do I know that I am starting on a strange trip around the world. . . that I will be captured by the enemy. . . that I will escape and be captured again. . . that I will be accused of being a deserter and returned to the U.S.A. with a name not even my own.”

– – – Edgar D. Whitcomb  (1917 –2016)

The above is an excerpt from the first chapter of Governor Whitcomb’s best-selling autobiography, Escape fromCorregidor, published in 1958

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Did You Know?

     The small town of Santa Claus, Indiana, in Spencer County, receives over 400,000 pieces of mail in December.  That is because people around the world send their cards to the Santa Claus post office in order to receive its unique postmark.  Each year, the holiday postmark is designed by a local high school art student.  This year’s mark, shown above, was created by Lily Vance, daughter of Joe and Andie Vance of Lamar, Indiana.  The special picture postmark has been a tradition at the Santa Claus Post Office since 1983.

ANSWERS:  1.  Sarah Breedlove     2.  Roy Couch     3.  40 tons

EPA Announces Intent to Strengthen Lead and Copper Regulations, Support Proactive Lead Service Line Removal Across the Country

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced that the agency will begin developing a new regulation to better protect communities from exposure to lead in drinking water. EPA is committed to using every tool available—statutory authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act, technical assistance, funding, and more—to protect all Americans from lead in drinking water. The agency will collaboratively work with local, state, and federal partners, to make rapid progress on President Biden’s goal to remove 100% of lead service lines, with a focus on prioritizing communities disproportionately impacted by lead contamination.

“Over the past year, I have visited with and heard from communities in Chicago, Flint, Jackson, and many other areas that are impacted by lead in drinking water,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “These conversations have underscored the need to proactively remove lead service lines, especially in low-income communities. The science on lead is settled—there is no safe level of exposure and it is time to remove this risk to support thriving people and vibrant communities.”

Today’s announcement is a key component of the Biden-Harris administration’s whole of government Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan, also announced today.

Following the agency’s review of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) under Executive Order 13990, EPA has concluded that there are significant opportunities to improve the rule to support the overarching goal of proactively removing lead service lines and more equitably protecting public health. EPA is announcing a two-prong approach to strengthen this regulatory framework.

Beginning December 16, the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions will go into effect to advance critical lead service line inventories that are necessary to achieve 100% removal of lead service lines. The agency plans to issue guidance—including best practices, case studies, and templates to help develop lead service line inventories—to assist its partners in implementation of the rule.

EPA will also develop a new proposed rule, the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, that will strengthen the regulatory framework. EPA intends to propose requirements that, along with other actions, would result in the replacement of all lead service lines as quickly as is feasible. EPA also intends to consider opportunities to strengthen tap sampling requirements and explore options to reduce the complexity and confusion associated with the action level and trigger level, with a focus on reducing health risks in more communities. The goal of these potential lead service line replacement regulatory improvements—coupled with non-regulatory actions—is to more equitably protect public health.

Additionally, EPA will allocate $2.9 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to states, Tribes, and territories to remove lead service lines. This 2022 allocation is the first of five allotments that will provide $15 billion in dedicated funding for lead serve lines replacements. In addition to the dedicated investment in lead service lines, the Law provides an additional $11.7 billion in general funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which can also be utilized for lead removal projects.

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