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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS, ANNOUNCES DRIVE-THRU TESTING CLINIC

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 244 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 37,623 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

Intensive care unit and ventilator capacity remains steady. As of today, more than 38 percent of ICU beds and 83 percent of ventilators are available.

A total of 2,135 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 14 over the previous day. Another 181 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 309,503 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 304,263 on Sunday.

Hoosiers who have symptoms of COVID-19 and those who have been exposed and need a test to return to work are encouraged to visit a state-sponsored testing site for free testing. Individuals without symptoms who are at high risk because they are over age 65, have diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or another underlying condition, as well as those who are pregnant, live with a high-risk individual or are a member of a minority population that is at greater risk for severe illness, also are encouraged to get tested.

ISDH will host a free drive-thru clinic Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway, Merrillville, IN. To find other testing locations around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link. More than 200 locations are available around the state.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“IS IT TRUE” JUNE 8, 2020

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IS IT TRUE that for centuries violent and peaceful protests have brought economic, political, and social changes not only in America but in countries all over the world?  … sometimes these protests forced needed changes and sometimes not? …that social media has been a powerful tool in getting the message out to the masses in order to inform, organize, and motivate people to join a crusade?

IS IT TRUE over the last several weeks, we have witnessed peaceful and violent protests throughout America? …the death of George Floyd by the hands of several Minneapolis law enforcement officers was the tipping point that awakened America?

IS IT TRUE we support those who have taken to the streets to exercise their First Amendment rights to peacefully express their anger and sorrow about George Floyd’s death?  …we strongly opposed the discrimination and racial injustice shown to people of color?  …we also oppose discrimination of people of all races, color, creed, religion, and sexual orientation?

IS IT TRUE although we support peaceful protests we don’t support violent protests in which the protesters hurt people and burn and loot businesses?  …in fact, we strongly feel protesters who hurt people, burn and loot businesses and destroy personal property should be arrested and put in jail?

IS IT TRUE it’s obvious that the time for empty political promises and empty dialog to come to an end? … its time for elected officials, law enforcement officials, judges, civil rights activists, legislative bodies, community leaders, citizens, and clergy to sit down and have an open and pointed discussion on how to begin the long and challenging task on how to end the race, political, social, economic injustices while addressing judicial and law enforcement reforms?
IS IT TRUE we got a kick out of career politicians when are they talking to the masses about the race issues and political, social, economic, judicial, and police injustices? …it’s even more intriguing when career politicians masterfully try to convince the masses that they understand and feel their grief, they understand their economic plight and suffering caused by racial injustice and institutional racism? …did we say that some of these career politicians wear Brook Brothers clothes, are members of a private County Club, and enjoy extensive social perks and financial benefits by being a long term elected public official?
IS IT TRUE if people continue to conduct their personal business as they did in the past they could catch the deadly COVID-19 virus and may become very sick or even die?
IS IT TRUE several years ago Evansville city officials spent $14 million on the North Main corridor to provide off-street parking, created an up-to-date bike trail, installed new street lighting to improve security in that area, installed new sidewalks, planted trees and scrubs, replaced water-sewer and gas lines and repaved streets? … the reasons are given for this $14 million capital project are that it will generate economic development and improve the quality of life for people living in that area? …it’s been about two years since this project was completed?  …we invite you to go to the North Main corridor area and see what kind of new retail businesses that this $14 million dollar public works project has attracted during the last several years?  …we also invite you to personally tour the 500 to 700 blocks of East Franklin and East Michigan streets and you will see community poverty and blight at its worse?
IS IT TRUE it’s time for our elected officials to look for ways to improve the multi-racial impoverished and blighted Jimtown and Jacobsville area?
IS IT TRUE there are other multi-racial and impoverished blighted areas located in Evansville 2nd, 4th, and 6th City Council Wards that elected officials should begin looking at improving in the near future?  …once they do they will quickly realize that “E Isn’t For Everone”?
IS IT TRUE that City Council President Alex Burton, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Police Chief Billy Bolin, Sheriff  Dave Wedding, and a couple of citizens had a moment of silence and ceremony for George Floyd last Friday?…this event was thoughtful and meaningful during these uncertain times?…we wonder why wasn’t any County Council, County Commissioners or City Council (other than Burton) invited to attend this worthy community event?

IS IT TRUE that we been told that our elected officials may be considering increasing our taxes in 2021?…we wonder how on earth can elected officials even think about any tax increases during times like these? …we got a suggestion that most elected officials won’t talk about or considering doing is cutting budgets and laying people off?

IS IT TRUE there may come a time that allowing public employees to be able to retire near full pay when the private taxpayers who toil to pay the taxes that cover their pensions is a situation that may not be tolerated for much longer?
IS IT TRUE that it is a common practice for a County Assessor to quietly increase home values? …to protest these increases, the homeowner has to obtain a certified appraisal costing at least $300?  …that the cost of the protest will cost approximately the same amount of money as the increase in our property taxes?  …it is also a common practice by County Assessors that even if the homeowner pays the cost of the appraisal and wins, the very next year the County Assessor will increase the home values back to the original increase and then some?
IS IT TRUE that Perry Township Trustee Rick Riney has proven to be an outstanding public servant?
IS IT TRUE in 1998 the Teamsters Local 215 established a Taft-Hartley Scholarship Fund? …the Trustees of the fund are Chuck Whobrey and Rick Voyles as employee Trustees and two Employer Trustees? ..since 1998 the fund has awarded over $4 million dollars in scholarships to the sons and daughters of Teamsters members whose employers contribute to the fund? …we look forward to publishing what worthy students will be awarded this scholarship for this year? …the CCO gives five (5) cheers to the Teamsters  Local 215 for establishing the Taft-Hartley Scholarship Fund?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny!  When 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: If the election for the President Of The United States were held today who would you vote for?
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TODAYS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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City Council Meeting
JUNE 8, 2020
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA
12:00 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

06-08-2020 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2020-09 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 6/22/2020
F-2020-09 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2020-13 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 4326-4328 Washington Avenue Petitioner: Eastside Living LLC Owner: Eastside Living LLC Requested Change: R1 to R2 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Steven L. Bohleber, Bohleber Law
R-2020-13 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE R-2020-04 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2200 S. Tekoppel Avenue Petitioner: DMSF, LLC Owner: DMSF, LLC Requested Change: R1 to M2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jim Morley, Morley Corp.
R-2020-04 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2020-09 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2200 S. Tekoppel Avenue Petitioner: DMSF, LLC Owner: DMSF, LLC Requested Change: R1 to M2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jim Morley, Morley Corp.
C-2020-09 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, June 22, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Senator Braun’s Statement On Legislation To Help Small Businesses

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Senator Braun’s Statement On President Trump Signing Legislation To Help Small Businesses

PPP reform bill includes provisions championed by Braun

JASPER, IN – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun released the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to ease conditions on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses.  This legislation was championed by Senator Braun who worked carefully with Small Business & Enterprise Committee Chairman Marco Rubio. 

“I’m proud that President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reform bill into law, as I was an original cosponsor of the Senate version of this bill,” said U.S. Senator Mike Braun.  “This legislation will help restaurants and other businesses by extending the PPP loan use from two months to six, allowing companies to defer their payroll taxes, and lowering the threshold used on payroll from 75% to 60%, a change I advocated for to the Administration to help Main Street businesses across the Hoosier State.”

BACKGROUND

Trump signs bill to ease guidelines on coronavirus relief loans for small businesses.  “President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday to give recipients of government small business loans during the coronavirus more flexibility in how they spend the money. … The bill: cuts the share of aid recipients need to use on payroll to 60% from 75%, allows businesses to use the money for six months instead of two months, extends a June 30 deadline for companies to rehire employees, gives loan recipients a longer period of time to repay the loans and lets companies receiving loan forgiveness defer payroll taxes.”  (CNBC, 06/05/20)

Public Notice of Reconvening Emergency Meeting Of The Vanderburgh County Commission

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The Vanderburgh County Commissioners will reconvene its emergency meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in the Ballroom Meeting Rooms “BC” of the Old National Events Plaza at 715 Locust Street in Evansville, Indiana to receive information, deliberate, and act on emergency matters concerning public health.

  The meeting will be held in compliance with the guidelines of the CDC, ISDH, and Governor Holcomb’s Executive Orders regarding the COVID-19 emergency declaration:

  • No members must be physically present for a public meeting for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency 
  • Governing bodies may hold a public meeting by videoconference or by telephone conference if: (1) a quorum of members participate; and (2) any meeting is made available to members of the public and media 
  • Attendance will be limited to the first ten (10) persons, including participants, with a preference given to members of the media.
  • All persons desiring to attend will be subject to health screening for symptoms of COVID-19
  • No public comment will be allowed
  • The meeting can be viewed on the Vanderburgh County Commissioners’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Vanderburgh-County-Commissioners-310890699061752/

Hill’s Snappy Service by Pat Sides

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This small diner opened in 1941 at Main Street and Riverside Drive, not long before this photo was shot. It housed Hill’s Snappy Service restaurant, part of a popular Midwest chain that had begun to expand into Indiana cities in the 1930s. The building’s distinctive style and diminutive size contrasted starkly with the older, more traditional commercial structures surrounding it. Hill’s replaced a building that was damaged by the Great Flood of 1937, and the diner’s tiles and curves resembled the Art Deco style of the Greyhound Bus terminal at Third and Sycamore, which had opened two years earlier. Hill’s was already operating three other restaurants in Evansville when the location on Main Street opened.

PPE Available To Small Businesses, Nonprofits by Wendy McNamara

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by Wendy McNamara

Small businesses and nonprofits across the state that are resuming operations can go online to the Small Business PPE Marketplace to request personal protective equipment.

At backontrack.in.gov/ppemarketplace.htm, businesses with less than 150 associates can order Hoosier-made masks, face shields and hand sanitizer. These important resources are key to ensuring the health and safety of employees and patrons.

Already, more than 10,000 orders have been fulfilled, and additional orders can still be made online as the state prepares to ship more protective gear in the coming weeks. Eligible businesses include restaurants, retail sales, personal services, and offices. They must also be registered in Indiana with the Secretary of State’s Office, and need PPE to reopen and comply with workplace safety requirements.

The Small Business PPE Marketplace serves as a secondary source for these supplies, with businesses encouraged to seek out their own PPE first due to worldwide demands.

Hoosier small businesses and nonprofits provide our state with crucial goods and services. While many are eager to get back to work, appropriate safety measures should be followed to protect the health of employees and the public. Click here to learn more. 

Additionally, the Indiana Manufacturers Association started an online supply listing where Hoosier companies can order PPE for employees as they begin reopening. Those producing personal protective equipment can also be listed on the database. Visit www.indianamfg.com for more information.

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” June 8, 2020

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Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” June 8, 2020

“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.
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