Part 1:  Ray talks about the panic over the Coronavirus. Ray talks about the panic of people over common sense. The fights and hording in the grocery stores.

Part 2:  Ray continues with the hoarders and people taking more than they actually need without any regard for their fellow man that might be in need. This is a time when we need to work together and take care of our neighbors. We need to rely on GOD, not GOV.

Part 3:  Ray talks about humanity. He offers to get groceries, food, or anything else someone needs help with, just text him on the Dirigo Partners Text Line, and he will contact you.

Part 4:  Ray welcome HR PowerHour host Dave Ciullo and Peter Lowe, partner in Brann & Isaacson, in studio to discuss the Coronavirus and how businesses need to handle employment issues. Peter advises senior executives, superintendents, town managers and board members on governance, investigations, fiduciary duties, freedom of access, risk management, and personnel matters.  He negotiates employment contracts, non-competition agreements and severance agreements.  Peter has advised many organizations on strategies to reorganize their workforces.  He has also defended successfully scores of claims of discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge.

Part 5:  Ray, Dave and Peter continue the discussion about what not to do….panic. Common sense and compassion are the ways we get through this.

Part 6:  Ray welcomes Emily Spencer, former WLOB Intern, currently representing Waban as Director of Communications and Development and Executive Director, Neal Meltzer. They briefly discuss Coronavirus and how they are coping with this pandemic. Neal goes into detail about their program and the benefits to the community. Ray asks about the lifespan of people with disabilities. Neal addresses that question.

Part 7:  Ray, Emily and Neal continue with the discussion about Waban and the positive effects that it has in the community and development of mentally and/or physically challenged people.

Part 8:  Ray welcomes Trump 2020 Deputy Communications Director, Erin Perrine. They discuss last night’s Presidential Democratic Debate between Sen. Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders. All they talked about was what Trump was doing wrong with this pandemic and what they would be doing.

Part 9:  Ray just reiterates that this is not the time to panic. It is a time to look and make sure your neighbor is doing okay. He also gives Kudos to Governor Mills on her response to this pandemic and the steps that she has take to keep our state safe.

Part 10:  Ray takes a call about the remote learning that our schools will be having to do. Ray tells a story about his Freshman year at University of Florida. They talk about schools taking a long look at how they teach now and after the quarantine. Ray tells a story of a kid that had reached out to him several years ago out of Madawaska Maine.

Part 11:  Ray talk about the Federal Reserve making another emergency cut to interest rates on Sunday, which is unusual. It cut the federal funds rate by 1.00 percent to a range of 0-0.25 percent. Ray finishes up with this is not the time to panic. Be an example to your kids.

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