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“IS IT TRUE” APRIL 15, 2020
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
IS IT TRUE that the Small Business Loan Program is likely to run out of money today? Â …this is a great example when Washinton bureaucrats and politicians get together to plan for a pandemic?
IS IT TRUE at yesterdays meeting the Vanderburgh County Commissioners accepted and approved two (2) Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) COVID-19 Public Facilities Grants? …the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG) total is for $250,000 and will be used to remodel certain areas at the Vanderburgh County Jail in order to test, diagnose treat and quarantine new inmates who test positive for the coronavirus? …we commend County Commissioners Ben Shoulders, Cheryl Musgrave, and Jeff Hatfield and Sheriff Dave Wedding for being proactive in fighting the invisible and deadly COVID-19 virus?
IS IT TRUEÂ yesterday Mayor Winnecke made an announcement in front of the Civic center that he’s appointing a “Re-Opening The City Task Force”? ….the Mayor stated that the four areas of focus for this “Task Force” are: 1) Business Assistance 2) Workplace Testing 3) Quality of Life 4) Operating of City Government? Â …it looks like Mayor Winnecke is following the Governor’s lead concerning this issue? …when you mirror an extremely problematic issue of someone else and it backfires it could cause you major political problems down the road? …this is a developing story?
IS IT TRUE that 8,955 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus?  ..a total of 436 Hoosiers have died to date?  …as of today, 48,496 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 46,017 on Tuesday?  …that Indiana has around 7 million people?  …we can only imagine what the count of positive COVID-19 tests would be if the majority of the 7 million people living in Indiana were tested?
IS IT TRUE that many people are wondering why haven’t they heard from Lieutenant Governor Crouch during this crisis?
IS IT TRUE it was reported yesterday that at least 2,129 died in the United States from the COVID -9 virus? ….the number of deaths that were reported yesterday is the most COVID-19 deaths we had in one day?
IS IT TRUEÂ with the exceptions of renowned research scientists, immune system and infectious-disease doctors, medical school academics, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx and several other highly respected medical professionals there seemly is no shortage of people with little or no knowledge about the transmission of viruses making comments is astonishing?
IS IT TRUE that the answers on how to eradicate the COVID-19 virus from planet earth are in the hands of the scientists and not politicians?
IS IT TRUE we feel that we should point out to the overzealous public officials that 327 million people that live in the United States and a little over 2 million people have been tested for the deadly COVID-19 virus so far? Â …we wonder how many of 325 million people that haven’t been tested have the COVID-19 virus?
IS IT TRUEÂ the infection and death tolls from the deadly coronavirus are continuing to increase? …. over 625,000 Americans have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus and that over 29,000 have passed away so far? Â …among some deaths that have not been counted are some of the elderly people living in nursing homes?
IS IT TRUE it does appear that certain parts of our nation are beginning to gravitate to the peak of the curves for both COVOD-19 infection and death?…we are told that nationally we should start seeing lower infection and death rates over the next several months and if these projections turn out to be correct our death rates from COVID-19 virus should be drastically reduced by summer?
IS IT TRUE when the COVID-19 crisis is officially declared to be over with we predict that numerous Federal, State, and local politicians will attempt to take to full credit for eradicating this deadly virus from our universe? Â …that “Empty Wagons Make The Most Noise?”
IS IT TRUE over the last six months we have been approached by several people to do a printed edition of a Sunday paper? …when the City-County Observer first started publishing many years ago we produced a printed newspaper once a week for a couple of years and always made an honorable profit? …many years ago we decided to publish the City-County Observer online only and must confess that we saved a heck a lot of money by doing so?…for the last six (6) months we have been taking a serious look at producing a downhome non-partisan printed Sunday newspaper?  … we must confess that we were planning to launch a complimentary Sunday printed newspaper beginning May 1, 2020, but the COVID -19 virus has temporarily derailed our plans?  …this is a  developing story?
IS IT TRUE recently we reported that our current “CCO MOLE” membership count was  168 strong? ….over the last several days we signed up an additional 21 more “CCO MOLES” which makes our current “MOLE” count 189 strong?  …did we mentioned that 7 of the 25 new “CCO MOLES” work in the medical profession?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny! Â When the
The government fears the people we have Liberty?
IS IT TRUE our “READERS POLLS†are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s “Readers Poll†question is: Would you like to know if the City and County have any contingency plans to stifle any civil unrest caused by the economic hardship of the COVID-19 virus?
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Airlines And Treasury Reach An Agreement Over Multibillion-Dollar Relief
Airlines And Treasury Reach An Agreement Over Multibillion-Dollar Relief
Ten of the country’s largest airlines, including American, Delta, and United, are to receive a slice of the $25 billion Payroll Support Program.
By Claire Atkinson
Major U.S. airlines, roiled by the coronavirus pandemic, will be participating in the federal government’s Payroll Support Program, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Tuesday.
Ten of the country’s largest airlines, including American, Delta, and United, are to receive a slice of the $25 billion Payroll Support Program.
The airlines, which have been hit hard by border closures around the globe, had been working with the Treasury Department to secure relief to keep workers on the payroll. With the majority of their flights axed because of the lack of demand, several airlines have drastically cut staff hours, some have continued service with a single passenger and others have suspended routes.
Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines “have all told us that they plan to participate in the Payroll Support Program,” according to a statement from Mnuchin.
American Airlines said it had received a $5.8 billion package. The relief includes $4.1 billion in direct support, along with a $1.7 billion low-interest loan. American Airlines also expects to apply for a loan from the Treasury for around $4.75 billion, the Texas-based company said in a statement.
The airline also agreed to limits on stock buybacks, dividends, and executive compensation.
Southwest Airlines said it would receive more than $3.2 billion, consisting of more than $2.3 billion in direct payroll support and a low-interest loan of almost $1 billion.
“We applaud the quick action by the U.S. Department of Treasury to infuse liquidity into the economy and try to keep businesses open and people on the job,” Southwest Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly said in a statement.
Earlier in the day, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the Transportation Department would deliver $1.08 billion to California’s airports to fund their continued operations during the crisis.
Mnuchin said in a statement, “This is an important CARES Act program that will support American workers and help preserve the strategic importance of the airline industry while allowing for appropriate compensation to the taxpayers.”
Airlines have had some fiscal breathing room in past weeks from the slump in fuel prices and the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, which has prevented many from taking delivery of (and paying for) the new planes they had on order, but the industry’s fixed overhead costs are so high that even those circumstances could not offer a reprieve for very long.
“The cash burn rate at these fuel prices and with the amount of flying they’re actually doing is probably on the order of $8 billion a month for passenger flights,” airline industry consultant Robert W. Mann told NBC News.
Because tickets are often booked months in advance, those service obligations weigh on airline balance sheets, Mann said. “It’s all well and good as long as people continue to buy tickets. If the advance purchase revenue stream is interrupted if that stops all of a sudden, all that negative working capital rears its ugly head and you have a cash crisis.”
Oakland City University Partners With The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) By Launches Educational Advancement Research Network
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today announced the launch of the Educational Advancement Research Network (EARN), which connects individuals in the electrical construction industry with higher educational institutions for degree and certificate programs. The programs are hosted entirely online, allowing learners to progress on their own timeline.
“While our industry depends on hands-on skills like bending conduit and pulling wire, this program allows our contractors to advance further, with learning opportunities in project management, business administration, marketing, accounting, and human resources, among others,” said NECA CEO David Long.
The program is designed to give thousands of employees in the electrical contracting industry – from workers in the field to the front office – access to a strategic network of online education and training courses hosted by accredited colleges and universities. Many programs are offered on-demand and individuals can start taking classes right away.
NECA has initially partnered with Brandman University, Louisiana State University Online, and Oakland City University, offering a total of 17 certificate programs, with some providing additional college credits. The programs are curated specifically for individuals in electrical construction firms, allowing NECA members to offer opportunities for employees to grow, and for individuals to proactively expand their knowledge.
“We have carefully selected institutions that have a proven track record of delivering quality online education,” said Long. “We’re very proud to offer a program that will allow the many dedicated electrical contracting employees across the country to build their own career path on their own timeline.”Â
ABOUT THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
NECA is the voice of the $171 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA’s national office in Bethesda, Md., and 118 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development. Go to www.necanet.org for more information.
Gov. Holcomb To Provide Updates In The Fight Against COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health and other state leaders will host a virtual media briefing in the Governor’s Office to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana.
WHO Â Gov. Holcomb
State Health Commissioner Kristina Box, M.D., FACOG
Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett
Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy
WHEN: Â 2:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, April 15
Media RSVP
Please register HERE by 1 p.m. ET Wednesday, April 15. Late requests will not be accepted. One confirmation will be sent per media outlet. If you are confirmed to attend the event, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email.
Logistical questions can be directed to agray@gov.in.gov.
Media outlets that wish to broadcast the press conference live are encouraged to use the high-quality Livestream. The Livestream is also available to the public. Direct Link:Â https://livestream.com/accounts/18256195/events/9054752/player?width=960&height=540&enableInfoAndActivity=true&defaultDrawer=feed&autoPlay=true&mute=false
ETFCU Awards 10 $5,000 Ted Hitch Scholarships
Ten Tri-State high school seniors received a boost toward their college educations as recipients of Ted Hitch Scholarships, presented by Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union.
Each student will receive $5,000 toward freshman year expenses at the university of his or her choice. They were chosen by an independent panel from a pool of more than 100 applicants.
The 2020 recipients and their college plans:
- Luke Browning, Castle High School, Purdue University, Engineering
- Christina Butler, FJ Reitz High School, undecided, Biology / Human Biology in Pre-Med
- Mykayla Couchenour, South Knox High School, Vanderbilt University, American Studies
- Lucia Dahlquist, Castle High School, Indiana University or the University of Southern Indiana, German and English Literature for Secondary Education
- Emma Goebel, North Posey High School, Purdue University, Biomedical Engineering in Pre-Med
- Carson Herrell, Harrison High School, Purdue University, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Trenner Jones, North High School, Vanderbilt University or Purdue University, Engineering
- Klemmer Nicodemus, Ohio County High School, University of Louisville, Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering
- Abraham Stone, South Spencer High School, Indiana University, Marketing / Fashion Design
- Jordan Yates, Tecumseh High School, University of Louisville, Biology for Pre-Med
The scholarships are named in honor of Theodore “Ted†Hitch Jr., a longtime mathematics teacher at Bosse High School who championed education. Hitch served as manager/CEO of ETFCU for 28 years, from 1961-1989.
He passed away in 2016. Since the scholarships’ implementation in 1993, ETFCU has awarded more than $620,000 to 240 recipients. The award began with five $1,000 scholarships, increased to ten $2,000 scholarships in 2005, and increased again to ten $5,000 scholarships in 2015.
To be eligible, either the applicant or the applicant’s parents/guardians must be a member of ETFCU.
Applications are expected to have a minimum of 3.75 unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale, and the rigorous process includes submission of SAT and/or ACT testing scores, financial need, letters of reference, extracurricular activities, and an essay.
Men’s Basketball To Open 20-21 Season At Purdue
Teams Will Face Off On November 10 At Mackey Arena
 For the first time since 2005, the University of Evansville and Purdue University men’s basketball teams will meet on the hardwood. The schools will face each other on November 10, 2020 inside Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
It will mark the season opener for the 2020-21 campaign for the Purple Aces. The start time and potential television coverage will be announced at a later date.
This will mark the 15th meeting between the programs. In the last game, Evansville earned a 75-69 win over the Boilermakers at Roberts Stadium on December 3, 2005. Over the last nine matchups, the Aces have picked up five victories.
Of the 14 previous meetings, nine of them have been in Evansville with four taking place in West Lafayette. The 2004 meeting was inside Canseco Fieldhouse (now Banker’s Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis). UE is 5-4 in the nine home meetings and 0-5 in the other contests.
The Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission will have a meeting on April 17, 2020 at 9:30 am at Old National Events Plaza, Locust Meeting Room 2. Please see the attached documents for the meeting notice and agenda.AG Curtis Hill Secures $19.5 Million Equifax Settlement For Hoosier Consumers
Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that Indiana will receive $19.5 million under a settlement reached with Equifax following Indiana’s lawsuit against the company over its massive 2017 data breach.
Indiana was one of two states that opted not to participate in a multistate settlement in July 2019 — choosing instead to file its own lawsuit and ultimately negotiate its own settlement with Equifax, one of the world’s largest credit-reporting bureaus.
Indiana’s total $19.5 million settlement exceeds the amount received by any of the 48 states that participated in the multistate settlement, which distributed $175 million to participating states. The full amount of Indiana’s settlement provides restitution payments to Indiana’s affected consumers, minus the cost of administering those payments.
“We knew back in 2019 that we could get a better deal for Hoosiers than the amounts being discussed as part of the multistate settlement,†Attorney General Hill said. “In our own direct negotiations with Equifax representatives, we made sure to prioritize restitution payments for consumers affected by this preventable breach.â€
Hoosiers who may be eligible for restitution payments through Indiana’s specific case should watch for further announcements and follow a claims process to be outlined at a later date.Â
The Equifax data breach, which occurred from May 2017 through July 2017, affected approximately 147 million Americans, including 3.9 million Indiana residents. It compromised Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses and, in some cases, driver’s license numbers and credit card information. Indiana’s lawsuit notably contained allegations about Equifax’s failure to adequately secure consumers’ information; misrepresentations related to Payment Card Industry security standards; misrepresentations about the status of Equifax’s information security; failure to notify Indiana consumers in compliance with Indiana law; and failure to maintain reasonable security procedures.
“Equifax failed to adequately protect Indiana residents whose personal information was exposed by the breach,†Attorney General Hill said. “We have worked diligently to hold Equifax accountable and achieve the best possible resolution. Equifax has agreed to correct its security deficiencies and properly safeguard consumers’ information in the future.â€