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Heartbeats For Heroes: Savings Lives One AED At A Time
The Heartbeats For Heroes Campaign Are Co-hosted By Margaret Musgrave and Nancy Drake
In the heart of Evansville, there’s a movement underway to ensure that our local heroes have the tools they need to protect and serve our community effectively. The Evansville Police Department, a dedicated force of around 150 officers strong is getting a much-needed boost in their life-saving capabilities through a private fundraiser known as “Heartbeats for Heroes.” This remarkable initiative aims to raise funds to equip the department with crucial Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and create a safer Evansville for everyone.
AEDs are small, portable devices that are nothing short of miracles when it comes to saving lives during cardiac emergencies. They can be the difference between life and death, and when it comes to our first responders, having access to these devices is absolutely vital. Currently, out of the 150 police cars operated by the Evansville Police Department, only 14 are equipped with functioning AEDs. This is a gap that Heartbeats for Heroes is determined to close.
The urgency of this initiative became all too apparent in May 2023 when an Evansville Police Officer experienced a major cardiac event while on duty. Thanks to the presence of an AED, his life was saved. It’s a stark reminder that our dedicated officers put their lives on the line daily, and they deserve every tool at their disposal to ensure their safety and well-being.
Each AED costs $1,650, and it’s our collective responsibility as a community to ensure that our local heroes have access to these life-saving devices. But we’re not doing it alone. The generosity of Diana Moers and the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office has set an inspiring example by donating a substantial $10,000 to this cause. Their support is not only appreciated but serves as a rallying cry for all of us to come together and make a difference.
The Heartbeats for Heroes fundraiser was recently. Â It’s co-hosted by Margaret Musgrave and Nancy Drake, who are committed to making this endeavor a resounding success. But the impact doesn’t stop there; donations will be collected through October 13, 2023, ensuring that every member of our community has an opportunity to contribute to this vital cause.
To make your contribution, you can send your donations to the following address:
Heartbeats for Heroes, PO Box 873, Evansville, IN 47706
Please make checks payable to the Deaconess Foundation.
FOOTNOTE: Â The “Heartbeats for Heroes” fundraiser isn’t just about acquiring AEDs; it’s about showing our support and appreciation for the brave men and women who protect us every day. Let’s come together, dig deep, and ensure that our Evansville Police Department has the tools they need to save lives and keep our community safe. Your donation, no matter the size, can make a life-saving difference. Join us in this heartwarming mission, and let’s make Evansville a safer place for all. Together, we can ensure that every hero’s heartbeat continues to protect our city.
USDA FOODS RECALL
Green Valley Foods Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. establishment, isecalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza products pounds of due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
Local schools receive state funding boost for safety upgrades
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2023) – Several Vanderburgh County schools recently received a combined total of more than $622,000 through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers.
State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville)Â said the funding is part of the state legislature’s significant investments this year in school safety, which totaled $29.8 million in state matching grants across 474 schools in Indiana.
“Before we can teach, we must first ensure that our students and teachers are safe in the classroom,” said McNamara, who also works as a school administrator.
She said funds can be used for a range of safety needs like support for resource officers and law enforcement officers in schools, equipment and technology, active-event warning systems, threat assessments, and student and parent support services programs. In 2023, McNamara authored a new law expanding the list of possible uses for the grants to include help covering the costs of much-needed technology upgrades, and to have better coordination with local government and law enforcement.
“Adding these resources and establishing safety plans in all of our schools is a worthwhile use of this money,” McNamara said.
Local schools receiving grants include:
- Annunciation Catholic School at Christ the King, $34,500;
- Annunciation Catholic School at Holy Spirit, $41,895;
- Corpus Christi School, $35,000;
- Evansville Day School, $50,000;
- Evansville Lutheran School, $27,921;
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp., $100,000;
- Good Shepherd School, $35,000;
- Holy Redeemer School, $40,914;
- Holy Rosary School, $35,001;
- Mater Dei High School, $40,000;
- Reitz Memorial High School, $50,000;
- Resurrection School, $35,000;
- Signature School Inc., $27,563;
- St. Benedict Cathedral School, $15,500;
- St. Joseph School, $30,000; and
- Westside Catholic School, $24,414.
According to State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville), Hoosier schools have received about $163 million in school safety matching grants since 2014.
“I think it’s great that we are investing in new technologies and better coordination between schools and law enforcement,” O’Brien said. “Different schools have different security needs, and these grants give them the flexibility they need to address their unique concerns.”
“Students and staff deserve to be a part of a learning environment where they feel safe and can keep the focus on learning,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “These grants provide funding for school resource officers, security systems and other improvements to meet the needs of individual schools.”
Carver Community Organization Plans 78th Annual Meeting Celebration
Carver Community Organization will conduct its 78th Annual Meeting on Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Deaconess Orthopedic Neuroscience Hospital’s Pavilion Room.
Tickets are now for sale at Carver, at 400 SE 8th Street, Evansville, IN. Tickets may be purchased by Oct. 10 for $50 each, or a table for $750. Email David Wagner, executive director at dwagner@carverorg.org for additional information. All funding will directly benefit the efforts of Carver in the areas of early childhood development, youth programs, family services and senior volunteerism and recreation.
This annual meeting, “Community Resilience,†will feature Carver Alumna Crystal Livers, founder of Crystal Clear Communications. Her organization provides consultation and public relations services for clients in a range of industries. Trained as a journalist at Indiana University Bloomington, Livers has practiced public relations for more than 20 years. Her experience includes more than a decade leading communications at Indianapolis Power & Light, where she served as the corporate spokesperson, managed media relations and led the communications team. She has extensive experience with external, internal and C-Level communications for top Indianapolis companies like Elil Lilly, Riley Children’s Hospital and Indianapolis Newspapers.
Learn more about Carver’s history at https://www.carverorg.org/history
Vincennes University Board of Trustees elects new chairman
VINCENNES, Ind., October 3, 2023 – Businessman Mike Sievers was elected Chairman of the Vincennes University Board of Trustees during its annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 2. In addition, Gayle Baugh ’24 was sworn in for a history-making second term as Student Trustee.
Sievers has served on the Board since 2006, and most recently served as its First Vice Chair. Sievers replaces John Stachura, who assumed the role of chairman in 2015.
“I am honored and humbled by the trust and confidence bestowed upon me by my colleagues on the Board of Trustees,†Sievers said. “Serving as the chairman of this distinguished university’s Board is a tremendous privilege, and I accept this responsibility with utmost gratitude and dedication. Together, we will steer our institution toward a future of growth, innovation, and academic excellence, all while staying true to the University’s mission and its commitment to ensuring higher education is affordable and accessible to all. I look forward to collaborating with the Board and the entire University community as we continue to shape the future of Vincennes University.â€
According to VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson, “On behalf of Vincennes University, I extend our congratulations to Chairman Sievers. His wealth of experience and understanding of our institution’s mission, values, and goals make him an exceptional choice. I am looking forward to this new chapter of his leadership.â€
Sievers is the founder of Sievers Construction Company, LLC and Sievers and Companies, which acquires, develops, and manages investment properties. Some of his most significant development projects include Fox Ridge Estates, Green Farms Estates, The Bierhaus Center, and the Vincennes Surgery Center.
Stachura, who was appointed to the Board in 2006, said it was the right time to pass the torch. He will continue to serve as a Trustee. Stachura thanked his fellow Trustees, Dr. Chuck Johnson, and the University community.
Johnson congratulated Sievers, commended Stachura on his service to the Board, and praised Baugh on her reappointment by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Baugh of Greencastle, Indiana, is the first VU Student Trustee to be reappointed to the Board of Trustees. The elementary and special education major will serve through Oct. 6, 2024.
Board Secretary J.R. Gaylor, Trustee Rick Schach, and Trustee Don Villwock also received reappointments from Holcomb. They will serve three-year terms through Oct. 4, 2026.
Much of the annual meeting in the Shake Learning Resource Center focused on reports and updates regarding the Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, VU Foundation, Alumni Association, and Instructional Services.
Academic and Student Affairs Update
Dr. Laura Treanor, VU Provost and Vice President of Instructional Services, provided an overview of 16 major initiatives and priorities within Instructional Services that cut across the university system. She highlighted dual credit organization and structure, distance education, hybrid and online learning development, Center for Advancement for Faculty Excellence, the Leadership Lunch and Learn Series, focus on inclusive practices, innovation efforts, and other vital areas that are key to the success of students, faculty, and staff and the University’s continued excellence.
VU Foundation and Alumni Association Update
The Executive Director of the VU Foundation and Senior Director of Institutional Advancement Kristi Deetz and Director of Development Leslie Kidwell presented an annual update of activities and advancements within the VU Foundation and Alumni Association. Deetz shared how the Foundation has seen an 83 percent increase in contributions since 2018, excluding large one-time gifts. The impressive growth is a result of a realignment that better supports the priorities of the University.
Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board Update
Student Government Association President Marissa Bradley and Campus Activities Board Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator Olivia Steward shared a summary of the student-led efforts of the groups. They explained how SGA and CAB serve current VU students, highlighting the engaging activities and unique events for students planned throughout the academic year.
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to use caution during National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthÂ
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Attorney General Todd Rokita wants Hoosiers to be prepared for cyber criminals.
“The world we live in relies more and more on technology every day,†Attorney General Rokita said. “This is making our businesses and even our schools vulnerable to these types of attacks. The best thing Hoosiers can do is educate themselves and stay on high alert.â€Â Â
Making sure your business has the appropriate cybersecurity controls has become a necessary step in today’s economy. The average cost incurred by a business from a data breach is now more than $4 million, and the average cost of a healthcare data breach has skyrocketed to over $10 million.
Cyber-attacks do not only affect schools and businesses, but they also affect individuals and can potentially destroy people’s lives by taking their hard-earned money.
To keep you and your family protected, Attorney General Rokita is sharing the following tips:
- Monitor your credit. Credit monitoring services track your credit report and alert you whenever a change is made, such as a new account or a large purchase. Most services will notify you within 24 hours of any change to your credit report. Most major credit cards now offer these monitoring services at no cost to the consumer.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert tells lenders and creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before issuing credit. You can place a fraud alert by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
SEN. BRAUN INTRODUCES INDIANA WILDERNESS AND RECREATION BILL
WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced S. 2990, the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act of 2023. This bill would designate approximately 15,300 acres to expand the wilderness designation in the Hoosier National Forest (HNF) and approximately 29,382 acres for the designation of a National Recreation Area (NRA) to serve as subunits of the HNF. The further intent of this bill is to maintain the natural beauty of the HNF and provide an opportunity for further public enjoyment of this national treasurer by current and future generations.
View the proposed forest boundaries on the USFS map here.
“Indiana is blessed with natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and history in every corner of the state. As an avid outdoorsman who knows the importance of conservation, I’m proud to introduce legislation that will specifically designate thousands of acres of forest for protection in Indiana to ensure it can be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations.â€Â – Senator Braun
The full bill text is available here.
Indiana Hosts Kentucky in Season-Opening Meet
BLOOMINGTON – It’s a new season for Indiana swimming and diving, one that will conclude at the 2024 Olympics.
The Hoosiers will open the campaign with a dual meet on Wednesday (Oct. 4), hosting Kentucky inside the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. Diving competition will kick things off at 10 a.m. ET with swimming to follow at 1:30 p.m. ET.
MEET INFO
Wednesday, October 4 • 10 a.m. ET (Diving)/1:30 p.m. ET (Swimming)
Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center • Bloomington, Ind.
Opponent: Kentucky
Live Results (Swimming):Â https://bit.ly/3a9t16V
Live Results (Diving):Â https://bit.ly/3jWYeCQ
Live Stream:Â N/A
OF NOTE…
2022-23 SEASON RECAP
Indiana swimming and diving had another championship season during the 2022-23 cycle. The Hoosier men won the Big Ten for a second-straight year and the fifth time in seven years before capturing a fourth-place finish nationally. IU’s women recorded a program-record seventh-place performance at the NCAA Championships. Divers Andrew Capobianco and Carson Tyler won individual NCAA titles on the 3-meter board and platform diving events, respectively, as IU men’s diving scored 104 points at the NCAA meet. Brendan Burns won a national title for a second consecutive year, this time in the 100-yard backstroke.
Fifteen individuals with ties to the IU swimming and diving program competed at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, totaling nine medals and four world titles. Ahmed Hafnaoui, entering his freshman season after training a season at IU, won titles in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle events and took silver in the 400.
HOOSIERS NAMED TO USA SWIMMING NATIONAL TEAM
Five swimmers with ties to the Indiana swimming and diving program were named to the 2023-24 U.S. National Team in September. The roster includes two members of IU’s current roster – juniors Mariah Denigan (a member of USA Swimming’s open water team) and Josh Matheny. Indiana Swim Club’s Lilly King, Annie Lazor and Cody Miller are also represented. All four of the pool swimmers specialize in breaststroke events.