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Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

There will be a community update meeting concerning the Monon South Trail on Wednesday, July 17, 5-6 p.m. at the Depot Railway Museum, 206 S. College Ave., Salem. Updates on the project and future plans will be announced.

The proposed 57-mile trail will stretch between the Clark/Floyd county border to Mitchell. It will connect with eight communities Clark, Washington, Orange and Lawrence counties.

In addition to the beautiful scenery that will be encountered along the trail, it has been reported that there will be connections to state parks, recreation facilities and other destinations.

The public is invited to attend.

Also, there will be a ground-breaking ceremony for the trail at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, in Borden.

Turning 65 soon? Retiring after the age of 65? These are just a few life events that can make you eligible for Medicare.

SHIP, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, wants to help people with Medicare, including people under 65 with disabilities, get more value from their health insurance dollars. SHIP provides consumers with free, impartial and confidential health insurance counseling regarding Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap), Medicare Advantage Plans, Long Term Care Plans, and finding help with prescription costs. We can also help you enroll in the program(s) of your choice. SHIP counselors can assist with low-income assistance applications, as well as referrals to other similar programs.

SHIP has more than 147 sites and over 463 trained and certified counselors throughout Indiana. Our counselors can assist you in person, by phone, or virtually. Look for a SHIP site near you at www.in.gov/ship/find -an indiana -ship -location.

SHIP offers presentations and educational events throughout Indiana. Look for a SHIP event near you at www.in.gov/ship/ship-presentations-and-events.

What else can SHIP do to help you?

Help you evaluate the various Medicare Part D, Medicare supplement insurance policies (Medigap), Medicare Advantage, and Long Term Care Insurance policies currently available in Indiana.
Help you enroll in the plan(s) of your choice.
Help with applications for assistance programs that help pay for uncovered Medicare costs.
Inform you of your rights as a Medicare beneficiary or health insurance policyholder.
Provide educational videos, webinars, materials, and brochures.
Educate you to understand Medicare, file claims, and appeal Medicare decisions.
Refer you to appropriate agencies where you can get help with other needs.
Provide speakers to make presentations to groups.

Learn more about what SHIP can do to help your transition to Medicare at www.Medicare.in.gov. You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn. Contact SHIP directly during standard business hours at (800) 452-4800.

July 9, 1941 Don McPherson, R&B singer Everybody Plays the Fool, born in Portland.

July 10, 1899 Nobel Sissle, jazz composer, singer, lyricist and playwright I'm Just Wild About Harry, born in Indianapolis

July 10, 1945 Ron Glass, actor Barney Miller, Frank's Place,born in Evansville.

July 11,1906 Harry Von Zell, radio announcer and actor The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, born in Indianapolis.

July 12, 1883 Lightning struck the science building at Indiana University. Fire destroyed the building and contents, which included university records and a 12,000 volume library.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in The Log Inn twelve miles north of Evansville and one mile east of US Hwy 41. The Log Inn was built in 1825 as a Noon Stage Coach Stop and Trading Post. They have been officially recognized as the oldest restaurant in Indiana.

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1.In what Indiana city will you find the Jennings County Courthouse?

2. What Indianapolis high school is named for the first casualty of the Boston Massacre?

3. In what Indiana city will you find the Culbertson Mansion?

4. Who was the youngest man ever to serve as Governor of Indiana?

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1. Vernon

2. Crispus Attucks High School

3. New Albany

4. James Brown Ray

He was not quite 31 when he became Governor n 1825.

"Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail."

George Ade, Acclaimed Hoosier Humorist, Playwright, and proud Purdue University alum

Did you know purple cone flower is an Indiana native plant?

June 24, 1901 Chuck Taylor, American Basketball Hall of Fame promoter (Converse All Star shoes), born in Azalia, Indiana.

June 24, 1971 President Richard Nixon visited Jennings County to help dedicate the placement of an historic marker indicating the birthplace near Butlerville Indiana, of his mother, Hannah Milhous Nixon.

June 25, 1888 Meeting at the new Auditorium Theater in Chicago, Republicans nominated Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana, to be their Presidential candidate in the upcoming election.

June 26, 1977 In the final concert of his career, Elvis Presley performed at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.

June 27, 1859 Heavy rains caused the collapse of a railroad bridge near South Bend. The Night Express train plunged into the water with 150 passengers on board. The death toll was placed at over 40 with many more injured.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Winamac at the Pulaski County courthouse.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. Name the famous horse from Oxford, Indiana.

2. How many counties were in Indiana at the time of statehood in 1816?

3. What city served as the first capital of the Indiana Territory?

4. Which Indiana Governor had the nickname "Bluejeans"?

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1. Dan Patch

2.15

3. Vincennes

4. James D. Williams

An honourable man is an honourable man, and a liar is a liar; both are born and not made. One cannot change to the other any more than that same old leopard can change its spots.

Gene Stratton-Porter, American writer and naturalist

Emily Bennett photographed with custom awards for the winners of the 2023 Governor's Arts Awards.

Artist Profile- Emily Bennett

Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Emily Bennett is passionate about creating sculpture specifically in steel and fiber, but her body of work is comprised of a variety of mediums and processes. Her work has been featured in over 45 galleries across 12 cities and 5 states, and in Fiber Art Now magazine.

Emily is also the 2023 Governor's Arts Award artist, which is presented to recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to arts and creativity in Indiana. The 2023 Indiana Governor's Arts Award winners and award artist were profiled in films directed and produced by William Bryant Rozier of Scrambled Eggs LLC. Zachary Vessels of TopSphere Media served as Director of Photography and the main editor of the films. You can watch Emily's film on our YouTube channel.

Now, Emily is a 2024-2025 visiting artist at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, hosting workshops for children and families looking to explore fiber arts. Learn more about Emily's work at her website, and join her workshops at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Attendee creation from the 2024 Creative Convergence pipe cleaner activity

Keeping Your Artist Website Up to Date

Having a website is great for artists to build an archive of their work, let their portfolios shine, and keep audiences updated on news. While it may require upkeep at times, your website is yours to evolve with you and your work and serve your best interest. Read tips about how to keep your website up to date in this Fractured Atlas Blog Post.

Resources For Indiana Artists

Grants for Arts Projects: Applicant Resources
When it comes to grant applications, there are many resources available to first-time applicants and other artists looking for tips. The National Endowment for the Arts provides webinars, office hours, application checklists and guides, and more for grant applicants. Learn more about how to apply to National Endowment for the Arts funding opportunities here.

Why Making Art is Good Medicine - A Conversation with Dr. Jill Sonke
Join a live conversation with Dr. Jill Sonke, PhD, Founding Director of the Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida, to discuss the impact that the arts have on overall health and well-being for everyone. Viewers can also learn about One Nation/One Project, a national arts and wellness initiative which Jill is co-leading as Director of National Research and Impact, designed to activate the power of the arts to repair the social fabric of our nation and heal our communities. Register for free at the Lifetime Arts website.

Accessibility in the Arts
Are you an artist with a project, program, or event accessible to the public? Physical and programmatic accessibility is an integral part of the planning and budgeting processes. Ensure that persons with disabilities will be able to participate in your offerings! Learn more about making the arts accessible to all.