May 23, 2020 at 2:57 a.m.
Classes to resume under guidelines
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Classes to resume under guidelines
The Industrial Maintenance Training Center at John Jay Center for Learning will reopen on a limited basis June 1.
But it will be under the state’s COVID-19 guidelines.
Face masks will be required, and social distancing will be necessary to the extent possible. Students will be seen by scheduled appointment only when it comes to labs.
John Jay executive director Rusty Inman noted that instructor Brian Flick is a COVID-19 survivor, having tested negative May 8. Instructor Ray Lufkin, who has pre-existing health conditions, has developed virtual labs for some of the skills.
“We are making every effort to make and keep the John Jay building, staff and patrons as safe as possible. Let common sense be your guide; if you don’t feel safe coming in to this building and performing the lab activities, that is OK. We will be here in the future, so come in when you feel safe,” Inman told those enrolled in the training.
Stainless
An Italian stainless steel processing company has announced plans to establish operations in Muncie.
INOX Market Service is expected to invest more than $15 million to build its North American headquarters in Muncie and create up to 101 jobs by the end of 2024.
The company plans to build and equip a nearly 140,000-square-foot facility.
Its business involves stainless steel slitting and forming operations.
Construction on the facility is expected to begin this summer with production starting in the spring of 2021. The company plans to reach full operational capacity by 2022, according to a press release.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will offer INOX up to nearly $1.2 million in conditional tax credits.
Delaware County Commissioners may offer additional incentives.
Test positive
More than 2,200 workers were tested at the Wilkesboro, North Carolina, plant and 570 were positive for the coronavirus, NPR reported Thursday. Tyson said a majority of the workers who had the virus didn't show any symptoms.
The outbreaks have happened despite Tyson temporarily closing parts of the facility for deep cleaning and worker absences related to quarantines and other factors, NPR said. The company says it plans to ramp up operations again this week.
This is the second time this month the Wilkesboro plant has temporarily halted operations.
New boss
Julie Thompson has been named the chief administrative officer of Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
She had served at the hospital in various capacities since 1984. A resident of Bluffton, she had been chief operating officer, chief nursing officer, director of case management and vice president of nursing over a period of several years.
Jettisoned
Walmart is going to discontinue jet.com, a website that it paid $3.3 billion for in 2016.
“Four years ago, Walmart made a pricey bet on its e-commerce future. It paid $3.3 billion to buy Jet.com, an e-commerce startup that it hoped would attract younger, affluent and city-dwelling customers and help it fend off Amazon’s rapid rise,” CNBC reported. “On Tuesday, Walmart announced it will discontinue Jet.com and phase out the brand.”
The giant retailers e-commerce sales grew by 37% last year but has not yet turned a profit.
Computer classes
Jay County Public Library will be offering classes in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in partnership with John Jay Center for Learning.
Word classes will be on Fridays from May 29 through June 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. Excel classes will be on Wednesdays from May 27 through June 17 from 3 to 4 p.m.
For more information, contact the library at (260) 726-7890.
Holiday closing
The Jay Meridian Convenience Care clinic at IU Health Jay Hospital will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. It will reopen Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Giving it back
CVS Health has announced in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that the company will return roughly $43.3 million it received in payments through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.
"As you know, CVS Health did not solicit these funds but received them as part of an automatic distribution by the Department of Health and Human Services," CVS president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said in the letter. "We have made the decision to return the funds and forgo participation in subsequent disbursements.”
CVS has continued to operate through the pandemic.
Half million
Indiana Michigan Power has announced an additional $500,000 in grants to community organizations to help provide services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Of that amount, $10,000 will go to Community and Family Services, based in Portland., and $18,000 will go to regional senior services organization LifeStream. Another $20,000 will go to United Way of Adams County.
ServSafe
A ServSafe training class at John Jay Center for Learning has been set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
That is subject to change depending upon COVID-19 related guidelines.
But it will be under the state’s COVID-19 guidelines.
Face masks will be required, and social distancing will be necessary to the extent possible. Students will be seen by scheduled appointment only when it comes to labs.
John Jay executive director Rusty Inman noted that instructor Brian Flick is a COVID-19 survivor, having tested negative May 8. Instructor Ray Lufkin, who has pre-existing health conditions, has developed virtual labs for some of the skills.
“We are making every effort to make and keep the John Jay building, staff and patrons as safe as possible. Let common sense be your guide; if you don’t feel safe coming in to this building and performing the lab activities, that is OK. We will be here in the future, so come in when you feel safe,” Inman told those enrolled in the training.
Stainless
An Italian stainless steel processing company has announced plans to establish operations in Muncie.
INOX Market Service is expected to invest more than $15 million to build its North American headquarters in Muncie and create up to 101 jobs by the end of 2024.
The company plans to build and equip a nearly 140,000-square-foot facility.
Its business involves stainless steel slitting and forming operations.
Construction on the facility is expected to begin this summer with production starting in the spring of 2021. The company plans to reach full operational capacity by 2022, according to a press release.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will offer INOX up to nearly $1.2 million in conditional tax credits.
Delaware County Commissioners may offer additional incentives.
Test positive
More than 2,200 workers were tested at the Wilkesboro, North Carolina, plant and 570 were positive for the coronavirus, NPR reported Thursday. Tyson said a majority of the workers who had the virus didn't show any symptoms.
The outbreaks have happened despite Tyson temporarily closing parts of the facility for deep cleaning and worker absences related to quarantines and other factors, NPR said. The company says it plans to ramp up operations again this week.
This is the second time this month the Wilkesboro plant has temporarily halted operations.
New boss
Julie Thompson has been named the chief administrative officer of Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
She had served at the hospital in various capacities since 1984. A resident of Bluffton, she had been chief operating officer, chief nursing officer, director of case management and vice president of nursing over a period of several years.
Jettisoned
Walmart is going to discontinue jet.com, a website that it paid $3.3 billion for in 2016.
“Four years ago, Walmart made a pricey bet on its e-commerce future. It paid $3.3 billion to buy Jet.com, an e-commerce startup that it hoped would attract younger, affluent and city-dwelling customers and help it fend off Amazon’s rapid rise,” CNBC reported. “On Tuesday, Walmart announced it will discontinue Jet.com and phase out the brand.”
The giant retailers e-commerce sales grew by 37% last year but has not yet turned a profit.
Computer classes
Jay County Public Library will be offering classes in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in partnership with John Jay Center for Learning.
Word classes will be on Fridays from May 29 through June 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. Excel classes will be on Wednesdays from May 27 through June 17 from 3 to 4 p.m.
For more information, contact the library at (260) 726-7890.
Holiday closing
The Jay Meridian Convenience Care clinic at IU Health Jay Hospital will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. It will reopen Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Giving it back
CVS Health has announced in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that the company will return roughly $43.3 million it received in payments through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.
"As you know, CVS Health did not solicit these funds but received them as part of an automatic distribution by the Department of Health and Human Services," CVS president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said in the letter. "We have made the decision to return the funds and forgo participation in subsequent disbursements.”
CVS has continued to operate through the pandemic.
Half million
Indiana Michigan Power has announced an additional $500,000 in grants to community organizations to help provide services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Of that amount, $10,000 will go to Community and Family Services, based in Portland., and $18,000 will go to regional senior services organization LifeStream. Another $20,000 will go to United Way of Adams County.
ServSafe
A ServSafe training class at John Jay Center for Learning has been set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
That is subject to change depending upon COVID-19 related guidelines.
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