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Trailblazer Track and Field have good start to season at John Craft Invitational

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The VU Track and Field teams began their 2022 Indoor season Saturday and had a strong showing at the John Craft Invitational hosted by Eastern Illinois University.

Sophomore Kyle Stewart (Evansville, Ind.) took home the top spot in the Men’s Long Jump for Vincennes, finishing with a distance of 7.17 meters. Stewart would also place seventh in the Men’s 60 meter race with a time of 7.16 seconds.

“Kyle Stewart won the long jump and his distance qualified him for Nationals,” VU Track and Field Head Coach Marty Rogier said. “It was a very good early season performance considering he is learning a little different approach system and he has really not jumped into a pit since last season. I believe he has some really good jumps coming.”

Sophomore Trenton Faulkner (Vincennes, Ind.) also had a first-place finish, taking the top spot in the Men’s 600 meter race with a time of 1:26.78.

“Trenton’s time in the 600 was fast,” Rogier added. “That was an excellent run for his first meet. I am very excited about what he might do this season. He is a very versatile runner and could be successful in several different events.”

Faulkner was also a member of the Men’s 4000 meter distance medley team that placed second at 11:09.49 with sophomore Manamanya Opiew (Indianapolis, Ind.), Ernest Momodu (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Mathew Keitany.

Sophomore Damien Ross (East St. Louis, Ill.) also competed in the Men’s 600 meter race, finishing sixth with a time of 1:39.06.

Mathew Keitany placed fifth in the Men’s 1 mile race at 4:27.54.

“Mathew Keitany had his first track experience in the US and was very good,” Rogier said. “He has only been with us for a week and ran a fast mile to place fifth. Assistant Coach Tyler Steigenga and I are very excited about what his potential can be as he learns to race indoors. He is obviously very talented but has not competed indoors, which is a different style of racing than outdoors or road racing.”

Sophomore Mason Harmes (Borden, Ind.) finished seventh in the Men’s Shot Put after a throw of 12.20 meters.

“Our throwers set new PR’s which for the first meet was a pleasant surprise,” Rogier said. “Mason Harmes set a new PR in both the weight throw and shot put and Jaylen Rush set a new PR in the weight throw.”

Freshman Yamar Lyons (Kalamazoo, Mich.) rounded out the VU Men’s team member to podium with an eighth place finish in the Men’s 400 meter race with a time of 56.05.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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15 POWERFUL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. QUOTES

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Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights activist and champion of human rights, justice and equality. His powerful words continue to inspire, teach and shape individuals in the US and around the world.

    1. “The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.”
    2. “We want all of our rights, we want them here, and we want them now.”
    3. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
    4. “We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence.”
    5. “Here is the true meaning and value of compassion and nonviolence, when it helps us to see the enemy’s point of view, to hear his questions, to know his assessment of ourselves. For from his view we may indeed see the basic weaknesses of our own condition, and if we are mature, we may learn and grow and profit from the wisdom of the brothers who are called the opposition.”
    6. “Every man of humane convictions must decide on the protest that best suits his convictions, but we must all protest.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. waves to supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial 28 August 1963 on the Mall in Washington DC (AFP/Getty Images)
Martin Luther King, Jr. waves to supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial 28 August 1963 on the Mall in Washington DC (AFP/Getty Images)
    1. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
    2. “In spite of temporary victories, violence never brings permanent peace.”
    3. “We adopt the means of nonviolence because our end is a community at peace with itself. We will try to persuade with our words, but if our words fail, we will try to persuade with our acts.”
    4. “Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.”
  1. “With patient and firm determination we will press on until every valley of despair is exalted to new peaks of hope, until every mountain of pride and irrationality is made low by the leveling process of humility and compassion; until the rough places of injustice are transformed into a smooth plane of equality of opportunity, and until the crooked places of prejudice are transformed by the straightening process of bright-eyed wisdom.”
  2. “We must concentrate not merely on the negative expulsion of war, but on the positive affirmation of peace.”
  3. “The time has come for an all-out world war against poverty. The rich nations must use their vast resources of wealth to develop the underdeveloped, school the unschooled, and feed the unfed. Ultimately a great nation is a compassionate nation.”
  4. “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant.”
  5. “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., American Baptist Minister, led the struggle against racial discrimination in 1960s, inspiring supporters with the power of his rhetoric. He advocated the principle of non-violent protest, affirming that opposition should be tackled with compassion rather than aggression. Born on 15 January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, he was assassinated on 4 April 1968. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to non-violent struggle in 1964.

USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza I n Wild Bird In South Carolina

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The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild American wigeon in Colleton County, South Carolina.

Eurasian H5 HPAI has not been detected in a wild bird in the United States since 2016.  There was a case of HPAI (H7N3) in one commercial meat turkey flock in South Carolina in 2020 due to a North American lineage virus. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers the risk to the general public from HPAI H5 infections to be low.  No human infections with Eurasian H5 viruses have occurred in the United States. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses, including HPAI.

Anyone involved with poultry production from the small backyard to the large commercial producer should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds. APHIS has materials about biosecurity, including videos, checklists, and a toolkit available at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/dtf-resources/dtf-resources  

The United States has the strongest AI surveillance program in the world, and USDA is working with its partners to actively look for the disease in commercial poultry operations, live bird markets, and in migratory wild bird populations. APHIS Wildlife Services collected the sample from the hunter-harvested American wigeon, and it was initially tested at the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center (a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network).   The presumptive positive samples were then sent to APHIS’ National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) for confirmatory testing.

Since wild birds can be infected with these viruses without appearing sick, people should minimize direct contact with wild birds by using gloves. If contact occurs, wash your hands with soap and water, and change clothing before having any contact with healthy domestic poultry and birds. Hunters should dress game birds in the field whenever possible and practice good biosecurity to prevent any potential disease spread. Biosecurity information is available at: 
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/2015/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf.

In addition to practicing good biosecurity, all bird owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to State/Federal officials, either through their state veterinarian or through USDA’s toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593. Additional information on biosecurity for backyard flocks can be found at http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov. 

Additional background

Avian influenza (AI) is caused by an influenza type A virus which can infect poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl) and is carried by free flying waterfowl such as ducks, geese and shorebirds. AI viruses are classified by a combination of two groups of proteins: hemagglutinin or “H” proteins, of which there are 16 (H1–H16), and neuraminidase or “N” proteins, of which there are 9 (N1–N9). Many different combinations of “H” and “N” proteins are possible. Each combination is considered a different subtype and can be further broken down into different strains which circulate within flyways/geographic regions. AI viruses are further classified by their pathogenicity (low or high)—the ability of a particular virus strain to produce disease in domestic chickens.

The Children’s Museum of Evansville Winter Hours

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Special Winter Announcement
Our commitment remains to provide a safe and clean environment for play and learning. cMoe will be closed January 16-22 for our first winter shut-down week. If you can lend us a helping hand, please contact us at info@cmoekids.org for volunteer information. Parents, feel free to view our YouTube channel for kid-friendly activities to engage your children at home.
Winter Shut-Down Week – January 16-22
During the closure, our administrative offices and phone lines are still open for questions, bookings, and membership purchases. Please feel free to contact us at 812.643.2663 or via email at info@cmoekids.org.
Winter Hours of Operation (starting January 27)
Sunday-Wednesday: Closed
Thursdays – Saturday: 9 am- 4 pm
Brrr…its cold outside! So, make plans to include cMoe as part of your indoor winter fun. We look forward to welcoming you back on January 27. No coat required.
Friendly Mask Reminder
cMoe requires face masks for all guests and staff with the exception of children under the age of 2. This includes those who are vaccinated, as well. Help keep kids healthy… thank you!
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Supreme Court Issues Ruling On OSHA And CMS Vaccine Mandates

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Supreme Court Issues Ruling On OSHA And CMS Vaccine Mandates

January 17, 2022

By: Chad J. Sullivan and Lucero Tennis Kieffer

On January 13th, the Supreme Court issued opinions in companion cases concerning governmental vaccine mandates. Regarding the OSHA vaccine/testing mandates for private employers with 100 employees or more, the Supreme Court, by a 6 to 3 decision, stayed the OSHA vaccine mandate. The Supreme Court held that the parties opposing the mandate were “likely to succeed on the merits of their claim that the Secretary lacked authority to impose the mandate.”

The Supreme Court held that Congress had not plainly authorized the Secretary’s mandate regarding broad public health measures and distinguished this from other OSHA workplace regulations because “a vaccination, after all, cannot be undone at the end of the workday.”

In the companion case regarding the Health and Human Services vaccine mandate for Medicare and Medicaid facilities (the “CMS Rule”), the Supreme Court reached the opposite conclusion and lifted a stay of injunctions prohibiting the enforcement of the rule. Regarding the CMS Rule, the Supreme Court held the Secretary was granted authority for the rule within the language of the Medicare statute. The Supreme Court held that the Secretary was within the statutory authority in requiring that in order to remain eligible for Medicare and Medicaid dollars, the facilities covered by the CMS Rule must ensure that their employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. The key deadlines under this rule are now January 27th and February 28th.

Both of these opinions are only as to the stay of enforcement of the rules, not a final and ultimate ruling on the merits. Litigation in both cases will continue in the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court specifically noted that both decisions will terminate upon the denial of a writ of certiorari or if the writ is granted, upon the final judgment of the Supreme Court. The opinions also leave States free to regulate employees regarding COVID-19 vaccines, which some States may have already adopted or approved the OSHA plan.

Indiana Housing Dashboard

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If you haven’t had a chance to look at the Indiana Housing Dashboard mentioned in last week’s note, take a few moments to click around. In the meantime, here are a few tips as to how the site can help you learn about Housing in Indiana.

The first thing that pops up when visiting is a brief user guide which includes a video that highlights the many functions of the site. Continuing to the Dashboard’s front page, you will notice the four main data points (Population, Housing, Housing Availability & Jobs) at the upper left. In addition to viewing these statistics for the entire state, you may review them for each of our 92 counties, or even compare counties to each other or to the state as a whole.

Did you know that Hillenbrand, Inc. is the largest employer in Franklin County, or that the median salary in LaPorte County has increased nearly 14% over the past 10 years? A quick use of the comparison tool reveals that 69.1% of residences in Indiana are owner occupied, while those numbers are 77% and 61.8% in Lawrence and Vigo Counties respectively.

You can also use the Export Full Report tab to produce a 32-page in-depth report. In the screen shot below, you’ll see a screenshot of Johnson County, which showed that 27% of all homes were built after 2000, and that home prices have increased an average of 42% since 2019 with a median listing price of $304,593. Since 2010, the median rent there has increased by 22% with a median rent at $955 as of 2019.

All the data and statistics contained within will be continuously updated as new census and other data sources are utilized. All of the above and much more is available online 24/7 for individuals, housing providers, stakeholders and municipalities.
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Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the 83rd Recruit Academy

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ISP offering FREE Hiring Seminar at C.K. Newsome Center in Evansville

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 83rd Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.

Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, March 27, 2022.  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the 83rd Recruit Academy. The first 200 applicants to successfully pass all phases of the application process (Physical Ability Test, Written Examination, Oral Interview, Polygraph Examination, & Background Investigation) will be reviewed by the Superintendent for consideration of employment (Note: the dates for the Superintendent’s Review on the selection process timeline.) It is imperative interested applicants engage in the selection process early.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:

  1. Must be a United States citizen.
  2. Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date is December 15, 2022)
  3. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
  4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
  5. Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
  6. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

The current starting salary for an Indiana State Police Department Recruit is $1,615.39 bi-weekly during the academy training. At the completion of academy training, the starting salary is $48,000.00 a year. Effective July 1, 2022, an approved budget will increase the Trooper pay matrix.  This will impact the Trooper Trainee (proposed increase to $45,000) and First-Year Trooper salary (proposed increase to $51,000).

Recruits of the 83rd Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65.  The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service.  Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program.  Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following:  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

New Information:

Indiana State Police is gearing up to host its next Trooper Hiring Seminar on Saturday, January 29 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST in Evansville at the C.K. Newsome Center. The seminar is geared toward helping those with interest of joining the Indiana State Police. This is a no cost seminar designed to offer valuable insights on how to be successful in the selection process, answer questions and workout with Troopers. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with members of the Human Resources Division and additional Indiana State Police staff to better understand what to expect and how to best prepare for each phase of the selection process. Spots for this seminar will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Please respond quickly as availability is capped at 40 participants. Further instructions will be emailed once capacity is reached. Email ISPRecruiting@isp.in.gov to reserve your spot.

EPA Outreach Events for Students and Recent Graduates of Minority Serving Institutions

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EPA is hosting targeted hiring outreach events for students and recent graduates of Minority Serving Institutions between January 15 and February 1, 2022. The audiences for these hiring discussions include Native and/or Indigenous Peoples; Black and African American Peoples; Latino/a/x and/or Hispanic Peoples; Asian-American Peoples and/or Pacific Islanders. There will be a spotlight speaker for each session and EPA staff will host Q&A sessions during each webinar to help students understand how to apply to opportunities at EPA.

No registration is required. Simply go to https://www.epa.gov/careers/hiring-outreach-events to access each session.

Also, to provide increased opportunities for diverse employment at EPA, numerous Pathways and Entry-Level positions will be posted on the Federal Government’s hiring platform, USAJOBS between January 15 and February 3, 2022. These events are an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to receive valuable tips that they can immediately use when applying for positions in EPA.

In additional to the virtual events, EPA recently launched a new Careers webpage. Take some time to explore our latest tutorials, programs, employee spotlights and more!

We ask that you please share this information broadly with your networks and follow us on Twitter @EPAjobs.

Microsoft Teams Webinar Schedule

Black and/or African American students and recent graduates 

  • 1/18 at 3PM EST (12PM PST)
  • 1/19 at 3PM EST (12PM PST)

Native and/or Indigenous students and recent graduates

  • 1/25 at 3PM EST (12PM PST)

Latino/a/x and/or Hispanic students and recent graduates

  • 1/27 at 3PM EST (12PM PST)

Asian-American and Pacific Islander students and recent graduates

  • 2/1 at 3PM EST (12PM PST)
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