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Todays READERS POLL question is: Do you feel that we should pull the plug on the $57 million commitment to fund the IU Med School since Ivy Tech is no longer part of the project?

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Thomas J. Shetler Jr City County Observer 2016 “Outstanding Community Services Awards” Winner

We are pleased and excited to announce that Vanderburgh County Council member Thomas J. Shetler Jr has been selected as the fourth (4th) CCO 2016 “Outstanding Community Service” Award Winner” for 2016. Mr. Shelter is extremely well thought of in our community and he gives a great deal of his time and financial resources to help those in need.  He is considered to be the “Dean of  Conservative”  leadership in Vanderburgh County. politics.. In fact, Mr. Shelter is extremely focus when it comes to hold the line on excessive spending of our tax dollars.

Tom is married: to Gail A. (Folz) Shetler for 40 years. They have 7 Children: Becky Shetler Clark, married with 6 children, Natalie Shetler Pickerel, married with 5 sons, Alisann Shetler Elpers, married with 3 sons, John Freeman Shetler, married with one daughter, Martha Shetler Frounfelter, married with 2 sons, Mary Shetler at home, and the youngest is Thomas James Shetler, III a student at USI. A total of 17 grandchildren.  He and his wife are members of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Daylight.

His Business Experiences Are:

President, Shetler Moving & Storage, Inc (Evansville, IN)
President, Shetler Moving & Storage of Ohio, Inc (Cincinnati, OH)
President, Shetler – Derby Moving & Storage, LLC (Louisville, KY)
Director, Atlas World Group (Evansville, IN)

Mr. Shelter’s Extensive Community Service Resume 

Awarded Distinguished Service Award, Evansville Jaycees, 1979
Awarded Distinguished Service Award, University of Southern Indiana, 1979
Past member Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Club, 1980 – 2003
Past member Board of Directors, President, Evansville Kennel Club, 2000 – 2004
Past member Board of Directors, Evansville Chamber of Commerce, 2000 – 2010

Mr. Shelter’s Past And Present Political & Government Service Involvement Are:

Past member, President, Evansville Park Commission, 1972- 1975
Past member, President, Evansville City Council, 1976 – 1979
Past Chairman, Vanderburgh County Central Committee, 1984-1989
Past member, President, Evansville Board of Works, 2000 – 2003
Precinct Committeeman, Ward 5 Precinct 14, 2000 – present
Vanderburgh County Commission, 2005 – 2006
Vanderburgh County Council, member, President, 2006 – present

Mr. Shelter’s Education Background 

University of Southern Indiana, B.S. Political Science & History, 1976

So far the City County Observer 2016 “Outstanding Community Services Awards” are Vicki Hubiak President Of HR Solutions, Anne Audain six time Olympian and world record holder in the 500 meter race.and the extremely popular Sheriff of Vanderburgh County Dave Wedding

This years awards luncheon will be held at Tropicana-Evansville Walnut rooms A and B. The registration begin at 11:30 am, the event officially starts at 12 noon on November 2, 2016.  For reservations please call 812-774-8011.  Last years event was a sellout.

Project developers say the purchasing paperwork is signed and the financing is in place for construction to begin. The developers of the new 139 room Hyatt Place say time and location were key in their decision to develop.

The $18-million private investment won’t receive any city subsidy but is expected to impact the city’s future for years to come, “We know it creates jobs providing income to residents who need work, employee pay-roll taxes and of course property taxes,” said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke.

For years the properties that will be developed have been tax exempt — owned by non-profits but that will change, creating revenue from property taxes after the development is assessed, “This is going to be great for the city it’s also going to be great for our Convention and Visitors Bureau because of room taxes and those go into amenities throughout the community,” said Downtown Alliance Director Joshua Armstrong.

While some are concerned about supply and demand, Bob Warren with Evansville Conventions and Visitors Bureau says the Hyatt will be in high demand simply because of its location and connectivity to the downtown business district, “When you look at all of the business travel that’s in our market it’s probably one of the strongest elements of our tourism. People are coming in because we have universities, we have health care centers, we have strong manufacturing…a very strong business climate.”

The city currently attracts more than 4 million visitors annually bringing in over $500-million — the new hotel only to generate more revenue, “Our team at the CVB and our industry are working very hard right now to make sure that we are dominant when it comes to conventions and meetings and workshops, seminars, retreats…everything that we can house in this market we’re going to try to house,” said Bob Warren.

The sheriff says a mother was tricked into believing her daughter had been kidnapped and was being held for ransom.

The caller demanded money in exchange for her release.

The mother sent $2,000 via Moneygram and Western Union, and was planning to send more before the daughter called her and she realized it was a scam.

The sheriff says the suspects in these types of cases using emotion to get people to make rash decisions.

Authorities say if this happens to you, request to speak with the person allegedly kidnapped and call police.

The Institute for Global Enterprise is kicking off this year’s Changemaker Challenge competition.

College students got a chance to get inspired Monday and high school students will meet Tuesday.

The goal of the program is to get young people to find a problem they are passionate about and find solutions through collaboration.

At the competition in February, college students can win seed money to make their ideas a reality.