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South Bend Tribune: A quick and healthy start for HIP 2.0 

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Last July, in a comment about Indiana’s just-submitted proposal for expanding health care coverage to low-income Hoosiers, we urged officials to quickly move forward when and if approval came from the federal government.

“For Indiana residents without health care coverage,” we wrote, “there’s no time to waste.”

By any reasonable measure, the state’s launch of the plan dubbed HIP 2.0 has been quick. In the four months since Indiana’s Medicaid alternative was approved, some 177,000 Hoosiers have been enrolled. Combined with those in existing state programs who were folded into the revamped Healthy Indiana Plan, the total number of participants is at about 283,000.

Most of those currently enrolled — about 71 percent — are women. About 130,000 have incomes below 5 percent of the poverty level, and 90 percent of HIP enrollees make less than 100 percent of the poverty level .

In St. Joseph County, 10,893 were enrolled in the program as of May. That’s compared with the 2,499 enrolled in January, before the program was approved for expansion.

In an effort to reach even more Indiana residents, the state will start an ad campaign Monday to build more awareness of HIP 2.0 among the uninsured. The campaign, which includes radio, TV and digital media advertisements, will target hundreds of thousands of Indiana residents who qualify for the plan.

Indiana is receiving federal matching funds for the $2 million statewide effort. The projection is to enroll a total of 357,000 by the end of the year.

It’s easy to support such a goal in a state that regularly sits at the bottom of national rankings on a variety of health issues — infant mortality, smoking, obesity among them.

Even those who, like us, argued for traditional Medicaid expansion, should have no problem celebrating the growing number of low-income Hoosiers who now have health insurance. And getting behind the state’s new effort to encourage even more to join their ranks — the sooner the better.

 

UE Appoints Greg Rawski as Dean of UE Schroeder Family School of Business Administration

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Greg Rawski has been appointed dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration at the University of Evansville.

“We’re very excited that Greg Rawski, who has served as interim dean this past year, has agreed to become the Dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration,” says UE president Thomas A. Kazee.  “Greg brings a remarkable level of energy and vision to the position, and I’m confident that we’ll see great things happening in the Schroeder School in the years ahead.”

Rawski earned his Ph.D. and his M.B.A. in international business from the University of Toledo, and his B.A. in business administration from Bluffton University. He came to the University of Evansville in 2005 as an assistant professor of management, later taking on the position of associate dean in the Schroeder School of Business.

While at UE, Rawski has had a strong vision for a successful business program preparing students for their future in a global environment. Well-known for innovative and experiential learning in his classes, Rawski has connected students with regional companies including Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Koch Enterprises. His classes have performed community service projects benefiting 9-11 relief effort, tornado victims, the American Red Cross, and the YMCA. Rawski has been recognized as a Global Scholar, and has received the Exemplary Teacher of the Year award, the Berger Award for scholarship, and the Dean’s teaching and research awards.

“It is an honor to serve as the Schroeder Family Dean and continue our momentum,” says Rawski. Recently the Schroeder School’s accounting and finance programs were ranked number 1 in the nation among 500 small universities by Master of Finance Degrees. Our Schroeder school faculty are excellent teachers and our job placement rate is one of the best in the Midwest at 98 percent. Several of our students are starting careers with salaries over $50,000 in the market.”

To learn more about Greg Rawski and the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration at UE, visit www.evansville.edu/majors/business

IS IT TRUE JUNE 16, 2016

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IS IT TRUE that a well known democratic attorney whose law firm does millions of dollars of legal work for the City of Evansville is posturing to head a “Democrats for Winnecke” campaign?  …we predict that the voters will see right through that self serving effort?

IS IT TRUE that we over heard  a noted voice of years past from the good old boys political network express that he thinks Democratic Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken should stay home and bake cookies? …our response to him that if some of the men in elected office today would had stayed home and baked cookies the taxpayers of this community would be better off?

IS IT TRUE we encourage anyone to run for public office regardless of gender? …we were reminded last week by a Gail Riecken supporter that Evansville has never elected a female Mayor in our 200 plus years of existence? … we would like to point out to look at what kind of shape the good old boys political network have left us in over the last 200 years?

IS IT TRUE the next thing we will be hearing from the misinformed and outdated opinions of the yesteryear political network is that Mrs. Riecken is too old to run for Mayor?   …our response to them would be remember Ronald Reagan?

IS IT TRUE let the mayoral campaigns begin by talking about the real and important issues such as high taxes, street and side walk repairs, real costs of the Hotel and I U Medical school, political patronage, nepotism,  the practice of awarding no-bid contracts , water and sewer repair costs and excessive spending habits of Mayor Winnecke?

IS IT TRUE we wonder why the city water taste so bad?  …could it be that they don’t have the money to dredge round the water treatment plant?

IS IT TRUE we hear that Tropicana-Evansville is looking for a new Director of Operations?  …the powers that be would be wise to consider Tropicana Director of Marketing Stacy McNeill for that position?  …Stacy is well known and highly respected by people of this community?  …she has the skills and experience to take Tropicana to the next level?

 

GIA Diamond Graduate and Owner of Tracy Zeller Enterprises, Inc.

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Tracy Zeller is a lifelong Evansville resident. After graduating from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Tracy completed her Diamond Graduate certification through the Gemological Institute of America. In 2004, with nearly two decades of experience she opened the Tracy Zeller Jewelry showroom, offering the tri-state a unique jewelry shopping experience. With an unwavering commitment to the principles of trust, quality, value and integrity and by surrounding herself with a terrific team of people, Tracy has grown her business exponentially.

Tracy’s faith is an important part of her life. She is dedicated to a personal calling she describes as “live to give,” by fulfilling donation requests from numerous community and charitable organizations. In addition to financial contributions, Tracy gives generously of her time on various committees; specifically, she has served as President of Kiwanis and a Business Network International chapter, Board Member for Community Marriage Builders, Vice President and President of A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW), currently serves on the board of the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana and is a member of USI’s Accounting Circle. She also supports many local organizations including Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County, Leadership Evansville, the Vanderburgh Humane Society and Keep Evansville Beautiful, just to name a few.

Along with many fundraising events and speaking engagements throughout the year, Tracy is a regular guest on WFIE’s Ask the Expert segment with Mike Blake.  She is the jewelry spokesperson on Local 7’s Tri-State Professionals and Lifestyles programs.  Evansville Living magazine readers have twice voted her among the Best of Evansville.  Southwest Indiana Chamber recognized her three times in the last decade; as Entrepreneur of the Year, a finalist for the Small Business of the Year award, and most recently, as Businessperson of the Year.   The ANEW organization hailed her as a Woman of Action.  The University of Southern Indiana acknowledged her as an Alumnus in Residence and Distinguished Alumni; the Indiana Women’s Jewelry Association nominated her Entrepreneur of the Year. The Women’s Council of Realtors awarded her the Affiliate of the Year designation. Tracy was named one of the YWCA’s 100 Years / 100 Women and her business was nominated as an Indiana Small Businesses to Watch.  In addition, in both 2012 and 2014 she was honored as an ATHENA Award finalist.

From the Courier & Press Readers’ Choice Awards, Tracy Zeller Jewelry was awarded Gold for Best Locally Owned Store in 2012, 2013 and 2014, Gold for Best Jewelry Store in 2012 and Platinum for Best Jewelry Store in 2013 and 2014. The store also received the 2013 Business of Integrity Torch Award given by the Better Business Bureau.

In January 2013, Tracy and her team launched a free Community Calendar, developed and funded by the company, as a gift to the tri-state.  Also in 2013, Tracy Zeller Jewelry hosted and underwrote the first Tracy Zeller Open.  The all female golf event collected over $51,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Evansville Women Build.

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At-risk Girls Youth Outreach Program YMCA/EHA DIAMONDS Hosting 20 Year Reunion

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The Diamonds are hosting a 20 year reunion June 19th and 20th at the Holiday Inn North. June 19 activities begin at 7pm with a Meet and Greet and continuing June 20 with Family Fun skating at Skate World and 7pm dinner and dance at the Holiday Inn.

Former YMCA/EHA Diamonds from all over the country, Jeffersonville YMCA Diamonds and current YMCA Diamonds members will come together for weekend of fellowship, host a youth summit and fun.

The program began in 1995 by founder Calvin Turnley to assist at-risk girls living in the housing developments to graduate high school, increase self esteem, prevent teen pregnancy and learn to become self sufficient.

Those founding sisters, with the guidance and mentorship of India Davis created the name and acronym D.I.A.M.O.N.D.S.-Determined, Intelligent, Active, Mature, Outstanding, Nubian, Dedicated, Sisters. Bylaws were established, weekly meetings held, community service requirements, college tours and a mentor was assigned to each girl.

The YMCA and Evansville Housing Authority hired Karen Ragland as the first full time director in 1997. At that time, the program had 15 high school and middle school girls. To be a member the girls had to recite the Diamonds mission statement, perform monthly community service and maintain minimum 2.5 GPA.  The program had a 99% high school graduation rate.

Within 5 years of the program, it had grown to 150 high school, middle school, and elementary girls at six different sites. The YMCA staff over each group was Sherri Montgomery Diamonds II-middle school, Tracey Williams -Diamondettes, and Off-site Diamondettes staffs were Delia Flores, Kimberly Van Zant and Tiffany Boyd.

Through a partnership with University of Southern Indiana social work department, students completing their master’s degree could intern for the Diamonds program at the YMCA.  Deidra Stewart, a MSW intern, wrote a Healthy Choices/Healthy Relationships curriculum for the Diamondettes program.

The Diamonds program was in three elementary schools, Erie, Caldwell and Fulton housing developments and at the YMCA.

Many former Diamonds members have graduated college and or continuing their post secondary education. The young women have careers as entrepreneurs, teachers, nurses, behavior specialist, and psychologist. One former Diamond has her law degree.

The Diamonds 20th year reunion is made possible by corporate sponsors-YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc., Imprint Center, Inc., WEOA “The Pump 1400” and City of Evansville Youth Leadership Grant.

Volunteer Needed At ERM’s Meal Service

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We’re currently looking for volunteers to aid Executive Chef Charlene Roy in your ERM’s meal service program.  Volunteers will assist with meal preparation, meal service, donation intakes, and food inventory.  Assistance is needed Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Fill out an application here!

Daily Off Topic Forum June 15, 2015

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IS IT TRUE JUNE 15, 2015

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IS IT TRUE that Evansville Fire Department eliminated a Fire Inspector position and created a new District Chief position? …this move will cost the taxpayers about $8,000 more per year in salaries?

IS IT TRUE that the city’s motion to dismiss the former Fire Chief’ Keith Jarboe’s suit against Evansville Fire Department and the city will be argued in Federal Court on Wednesday? …every time we turn around the City is defending a needless law suit? …its about time we do a Freedom Of Information Request (FOIR) asking how much the taxpayers have paid for needless lawsuits during the last couple of years?

IS IT TRUE that the DMD Director without any approval from the City Council, purchased the old CVS building located at North Main and Columbia for a whopping $450,000? …he also purchased the Knotty Pine restaurant on North Main and Virginia at a handsome price and tore down the building and now the City has a vacant parking lot?

IS IT TRUE that it’s alleged that a well known pizza establishment located on North Main Street was planning to purchase the old Integra Bank branch located a crossed from the Pizzeria for an undisclosed sum of money? …the Director of DMD stepped in and purchased the location for parking? …Its alleged that that is exactly what the pizza establishment was planning to do if they purchased this property?   …if all this information is accurate, we would like the DMD Director please explain how this property transaction benefits the taxpayers of Evansville?

IS IT TRUE that a well known and highly respected attorney had plans to purchase property between Third and Fourth streets near the Lloyd Expressway? … that he considers this property to be the GATEWAY to downtown? … he made a fatal business mistake by discussing this project with a city official? …weeks after he shared his plans with the city official the ERC purchased the land right from under his feet at an extremely inflated price? …its important to point out that this particular parcel of land was on the market for a long time and suddenly the DMD Director shows up and purchases the land? …this transaction prevented a private entrepreneur from developing this property at no cost to the taxpayers? …the city razed the buildings on the property and now the taxpayers are paying to have a vacant lot to mow?

IS IT TRUE that the DMD Director and his ERC buddies seem to find money under the bed and in the couches while our infrastructure (sidewalks, streets, parks and sewers) of this city are crumbing all around us?

IS IT TRUE that with the Downtown Development Fund also known as the TIF is nearly broke (about $920,000 in the account) and the Jacobsville Development fund (TIF) has about $15 million in its coffers? … we suggest that consolidation of the two TIF’s may be in needed to pay for the downtown Hotel and IU Medical school?

IS IT TRUE that the DMD Directors land grabbing scheme on North Main may fail to produce the bike lanes, new sidewalks and paved streets if the move to consolidate North Main and Downtown TIF funds becomes a reality? …if this happens the taxpayers of this community will be stuck with all those worthless pieces of property purchased by ERC and Mr. Coures?

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