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PRINTED CCO NEWSPAPER TO BE HATCHED TODAY

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 PRINTED  CCO NEWSPAPER TO BE HATCHED TODAY
The City-County Observer is a complimentary non-partisan daily online news publication that has grown extensively over 17 years. So far, 2020 has proven to be yet another huge year for the City-CountyObserver. We want to thank our advertisers for staying committed to our cause and for continuing to support us with their advertising dollars during our 17-year transition.
Over several months many of our long-time supporters have encouraged us to publish a printed edition. We have decided to publish a monthly printed paper starting today October 24, 2020.
When the COVID-19 virus allows local businesses to reopen without interruption we shall publish the CCO twice a month and when it’s feasible we will publish a weekly printed paper.
Distribution sites for our printed paper are also being currently assessed at retail and convenience store locations throughout Evansville and Vanderburgh County. Initially, the monthly printed edition of the City-County Observer will be distributed to the masses at no cost via hand to selected subdivisions in Vanderburgh County, in a link in the City-County Observer feature article and e-mailed to our many thousands of subscribers.
It’s also important to stress that we will continue to provide our readers with vital information concerning the business, political, social, educational, sporting, community, law enforcement articles for their reading pleasure. We also encourage you to send us “Letters to the Editor”, birthdays, engagements, weddings, birth, church and entertainment announcements, and academic and athletic achievements to citycountyobserver@live.com.
It’s important to point out that our first printed paper is considered to be a prototype or example of what our readers can expect future printed editions of the City-County Observer to look like.  We understand that Saturday’s printed prototype of the City-County Observer is just a beginning and you can expect future publications will be representative of the economic, educational, political, cultural, athletic, entertainment, and religious happenings in our thriving community.
Finally, our decision to launch a printed edition of the City-County Observer was because we saw an opportunity to provide the not-so-computer-savvy readers who enjoy reading a complimentary printed community newspaper with their daily cup of coffee early in the morning.
We would like to thank our advertisers, Sherry Wells, Dr. Marie Williams, Jim Staley, for their countless contributions provided to us in order to make this prototype a reality. We would also like to thank our friends at the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer newspaper for their contributions.

Commentary: Trump And Biden, The Rematch

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Commentary: Trump And Biden, The Rematch

October 23, 2020 
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By John Krull
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden dueled in two different debates Thursday night.

The president focused his attention on speaking to and reassuring the voters who already support him. He reaffirmed their paranoias and counted on their credulity.

John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com

Biden directed his attention toward persuading the relatively few undecideds in this race. He tried to talk to suburban Republicans and let them know that he was going to be their president too.

In short, the two candidates for the nation’s highest office devoted their evenings to talking to entirely different audiences.

It made for an interesting night.

It also made for a better debate than the last Biden-Trump tilt, which had all the dignity and intellectual substance of a dumpster fire. That was largely because the president showed up determined to ignore both the rules and basic decency.

The reaction to Trump’s performance in that first showdown was intense. Voters who were not already devoted to him came away from watching that debate convinced that the commander-in-chief could not control himself.

Trump showed more restraint this time around.

There were several reasons for that.

One was that NBC’s Kristen Welker did a better job of managing the action. When the president tried to jump in, filibuster or exceed his time limit, she stood her ground and kept talking to keep him from having a free pass.

Another was that the rules worked. Muting the microphones during the opening statements for each segment was wise and discouraged attempts to hijack the proceedings.

But the third was that the president came to the debate determined to observe minimal standards of decorum. He was on his best behavior for much of the night.

But it wasn’t enough.

Trump came into the night trailing Biden in national polls by anywhere from eight to 12 points. The president also is coming up short in key battleground states that he must – absolutely must – win in order to have any chance of being re-elected.

He needed a knockout.

And he didn’t get it.

Trump was sharper and more disciplined than he ever has been before – including in 2016. He hit Biden hard on the 1994 crime bill, trying to undercut the former vice president’s support among Black voters.

But the president undid whatever good he might have done by proclaiming that he’d done more for “the Black community” than any president, with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln.

That was one problem Trump had – he couldn’t get out of his own way.

The other was that Biden was stronger than he’d ever been before.

He hammered the president on Trump’s response to the coronavirus by saying, “I would shut down the virus, not the country.”

Biden pounded the president on the issue of corruption, noting that no one knows from whom Trump has taken money: “Release your tax returns or stop talking about corruption.”

And Biden emphasized that this election wasn’t about his family or Trump’s family but about suffering families all across America.

This is not to say that either man made viewers forget Martin Luther King or Ronald Reagan. A master class in oratory the debate wasn’t.

But even in that, there was a difference.

Under pressure, Biden, who has fought a lifelong battle with stuttering, often stumbled and searched for the right word.

Trump, on the other hand, seemed to struggle to find a coherent thought. When pressed, he responded not just with word salad, but chopped word salad – non-sequiturs strung one after another, stray white nationalist phrases and talking points tossed together in an incomprehensible mix.

That’s why he lost the debate.

And perhaps the election.

Trump tried to run as he did in 2016, as an insurgent, an outsider storming the gate.

But he has been the government for the past four years. It’s impossible for him to evade accountability for what that government has done on his watch – particularly given his determination always to dominate the spotlight.

He needed to make a case for his own record.

But he didn’t.

Joe Biden needed to speak to people who have yet to make up their minds.

He did.

Two different candidates with two different strategies.

One worked.

The others didn’t.

FOOTNOTE: John Krull is director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

The City-County Observer posted this article without bias, opinion, or editing.

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“Virtual College Goal” To Be Held At Ivy Tech On Oct. 25

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Financial aid professionals from throughout the area will be volunteering to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during the first-ever Virtual College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 1 p.m. (CST), Sunday, Oct. 25.

Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal Sunday said, “We hope all Hoosiers who have not filed already, take advantage of College Goal Sunday, file the FAFSA, and get one step closer to fulfilling their educational goals.”

Volunteers will answer families’ individual questions as needed. To attend College Goal Sunday, go to CollegeGoalSunday.org on October 25, and click the link displayed on that page to enter the virtual event. For the best filing experience, working from a computer/laptop during the event is highly recommended.

If an individual needs access to a WIFI connection, there are mobile hotspots located on the glass windows over the parking places near Door J at the Evansville campus, 3501 N. First Avenue. Individuals are welcome to come to campus, remain in their car, and participate in the event using the WIFI connections, said Casey Trela, Director of Financial Aid, at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville.

The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), no matter what college they choose to attend. The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and student loans at most colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA MUST be filed by April 15 to be eligible for Indiana financial aid.

Students should attend College Goal Sunday virtually with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parents’ should have available completed 2019 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms, and other 2019 income and benefits information. Students who worked last year should bring their income information as well. Students, 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their own completed 2019 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2019 income and benefits information.

Students and parents are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at studentaid.gov before logging in to the event.

Partnership Offers Offenders Real World Skills and Experience for Successful Reentry

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Indiana Correctional Industries, a division of the Indiana Department of Correction, today announced a new partnership with Gold Standard Truss, LLC to provide manufacturing training and work opportunities to offenders at the Westville Correctional Facility.

Indiana Correctional Industries (ICI) is dedicated to providing offenders real-world training programs that develop work ethics, skills, and abilities to support successful re-entry. Through its joint venture program, ICI develops partnerships with private sector businesses to manufacture or assemble their products within the walls and fences of the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) and perform services specific to each partnership need.

GST Equipment

Located in DeMotte, IN, Gold Standard Truss, LLC (GST) manufactures custom designed and engineered wooden roof truss and wall component systems. The Westville Correctional Facility partnership will manufacture products exclusively for projects within the state of Indiana.

IDOC’s mission is to “promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful reentry.” IDOC’s Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry (HIRE) program hosts events to develop employment opportunities for ex-offenders. When GST President Bob Kaper, Jr. attended a HIRE event at Westville Correctional Facility (pre-COVID), he immediately agreed to support HIRE. GST hired an ex-offender seven days later.

“We have always believed in second chances for anybody,” said Kaper, Jr. “We are blessed to be able to provide skills and work experience now and a job after release.”
GST Truss Equipment

According to the IDOC, approximately 97% of incarcerated offenders will be released back into their communities; with 36% returning to prison after three years.  “ICI is committed to offering offenders the best possible chance of successful reentry,” said ICI Chief Operations Officer Lloyd Arnold. “The more skills, experience and jobs we can provide, the better life will be for ex-offenders, their families, and our communities.”

“We are excited to work with GST,” said Westville Correctional Facility Warden John Galipeau. “Having the opportunity to develop a work ethic and gain experience can be life-changing for anybody; especially those who are presently incarcerated and want to learn skills in preparation for their future release and to secure meaningful employment.”

Visit this link for video and photographs of the manufacturing building and equipment recently installed on the grounds of the Westville Correctional Facility.

FOOTNOTE: Picture 1: Finish Roller – rolls over the truss joints to press the truss plates into the wood at each joint location on a roof truss.

Picture 2: Wall Panel Framing Table – Wall panels are built on this table. The top and bottom plates of a wall panel are placed on each end of the table. Wood studs are inserted at the proper location and the studs are nailed to the bottom and top plate of the panel.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY IN-PERSON VOTING LOCATIONS

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EPA’s List Of Approved SARS-CoV-2 Surface Disinfectant Products Passes 500

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now approved more than 500 surface disinfectant products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This is an important milestone for ensuring American businesses, families, schools, and other organizations have as many tools as possible to disinfect surfaces and protect themselves and their families against the novel coronavirus.

“Since the beginning of this coronavirus pandemic, the Trump Administration has worked to ensure that Americans have access to safe and effective surface disinfectant products to use against the novel coronavirus,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “With more than 500 products now on our list of disinfectants, Americans have a wide range of options to choose from to help protect themselves and their families from COVID-19.”

In early March, EPA released its initial List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2. This list began with 85 products and continues to be updated on a weekly basis. The list is searchable and sortable, comes with helpful tips on how to use disinfectants properly, and features frequently asked questions  to ensure correct product usage. EPA’s List N has received more than 20 million views and remains a valuable resource for the public.

The more than 500 wipes, sprays and other products on List N are expected to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 because they demonstrate efficacy against:

  • The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
  • A pathogen that is harder to kill than SARS-CoV-2.
  • A different human coronavirus similar to SARS-CoV-2.

When using an EPA-registered disinfectant, it is important to follow the label directions for safe, effective use. These directions include, but are not limited to:

  • Always follow the product label. This includes making sure to follow the contact time, which is the amount of time the surface should be visibly wet. Use disinfectants only at the concentrations specified in the label directions.
  • Keep disinfectants out of reach of children. Children should not apply disinfectants. Disinfectants can harm children’s health if used or stored incorrectly.
  • Only use fogging, fumigation, and wide-area or electrostatic spraying to apply EPA-registered products designed and labeled for use in this way. Unless the pesticide product label specifically includes disinfection directions for these application methods, it may not be effective when applied in these ways.
  • Do not apply disinfectants to skin, food or cloth face coverings. Do not mix disinfectants with other chemicals.

If an EPA-registered disinfectant from List N is not available, diluted household bleach can be used to disinfect surfaces. Users should closely follow the bleach dilution directions on the CDC’s website, including precautions.

Death List Report

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Death List 10-19-2020 TO 10-23-2020

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

“Left Jab” And “Middle Jab” And “Right Jab” October 24, 2020

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.

The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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