Adopt A Pet
Lily is a 2-year-old female black Lab/Shepherd mix! She was adopted from VHS twice, and then recently returned due to landlord issues. Her previous families say she loves toys and is completely housetrained! Lily’s already fixed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to go home TODAY for only $100! Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or at www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!
Attend the SCORE Evansville Fall Meet and Greet
Come join SCORE Evansville mentors and mentees for a community meet and greet. SCORE will provide hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks.
Ever thought about the following?
– How do I open or get started my own small business?
– How can I give back to the community and become a mentor to dedicated small business entrepreneurs?
SCORE mentors will be on hand to answer any of those questions in a casual enviroment.
Please join us!
Backstage Bar and Grill
524 Main St
Japan-Based Auto Supplier Growing Production in Madison County
Company investing $111 million and adding 114 new jobs to support Subaru production in Lafayette
Elwood – ELSA Corporation announced plans today to increase its automotive parts production in Indiana to support growth at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette. With its growth, the company plans to create a total of 114 new jobs to support increased production.
“The impact of Subaru’s historic investment in Lafayette is being felt across the state,†said Governor Mike Pence. “As Subaru launched production of the new Impreza last week, auto suppliers across the state like ELSA are expanding and creating quality new jobs for Hoosiers. In Indiana, we have built a business climate that attracts new investment and supports job creation, helping our automotive industry grow into the second-largest in the nation. More than 500 automotive suppliers like ELSA operate here, building cars and trucks used across the globe and helping Hoosier businesses add more than 161,000 new jobs in Indiana since 2013.â€
The company, which is a subsidiary of Japan-based Sakamoto Industries, is investing $111 million into a multi-phase expansion, which once complete, will expand the company’s operations to cover 686,000 square feet across multiple buildings on the company’s Elwood campus. In October 2015, the company completed construction of a 131,000-square-foot addition, and it will break ground this month on a second 63,000-square-foot addition. As part of its growth, the company is adding two production lines to produce fuel tanks, exhaust systems, air cleaners and air ducts for SIA, which assembles the Subaru Legacy, Outback and Impreza. ELSA plans to install new equipment over the next three years, allowing the company to double its production capacity to 1,800 automotive parts daily once complete.
Just last week, SIA launched production of the new Subaru Impreza, which was previously produced in Japan. SIA, which is Subaru’s only U.S. manufacturing facility, has invested $1.3 billion into its Indiana operations over the past four years and has added 1,400 new jobs since last November to significantly increase its production volume capacity and build the new Impreza.
“As Indiana’s automotive industry grows, so does ELSA,†said Kyle Bubp, accounting manager at ELSA Corporation. “Japanese automakers across the state are each ramping up production, and that’s put us in a position where we need a larger workforce to meet demand. We’re excited to be growing in Elwood, Indiana, where the perfect location and a great business climate make this the obvious choice.â€
Since launching its expansion, ELSA has already hired more than 80 associates within the last two months, outpacing its initial hiring goals. The company now employs more than 350 associates, who are part of Sakamoto Industries’ global team of more than 800 people. ELSA is currently hiring engineers, support staff and assembly technicians. Interested applicants may apply through the company’s website.
Founded in 1987, ELSA is a key part of Indiana’s automotive supply chain, supplying components for two of the state’s three Japanese auto original equipment manufacturers – Subaru and Toyota. In Japan, ELSA’s parent company earned $311 million in sales last year.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered ELSA Corporation up to $500,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s plans to create up to 83 new jobs by 2018. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Elwood will consider additional tax incentives at a meeting of the Elwood City Council this evening.
“I am very excited to see ELSA embark on another multi-million dollar expansion barely a year after their larger expansion,†said Elwood Mayor Todd Jones. “The addition of another 63,000-square-foot building and the new full time jobs that will result from this project are proof that Elwood is moving in a positive direction.â€
ELSA is the latest in a long line of Japanese companies that are choosing Indiana for their growth plans, following recent announcements from Japanese companies including M&C Tech Indiana in Washington, Consolidated Grain and Barge in Mount Vernon, Moriden America in Carmel, Aisin USA in Seymour, Ryobi Die Casting and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal in Shelbyville, Toyota Boshoku in Princeton and NB Coatings in Hobart. More than 45 Japan-based companies have committed to locating or expanding in Indiana in the last three and a half years, with plans to create more than 6,400 new jobs and invest more than $2.2 billion into the state. Among all U.S. states, Indiana has the largest amount of Japanese investment per capita.
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DNR Law Enforcement Outdoor Education Coordinators Honored by Purdue University
Purdue University’s Extension System has awarded their annual highest honor, “Friend of Extensionâ€, to the DNR Law Enforcement Division’s Outdoor Education Coordinators, Tim Beck and Chris Clark for 2016. This award is presented to people who assist the Extension System in reaching their goals and mission.
The award was presented during a luncheon on November 3, at Purdue’s Memorial Union.
Extension specialists, Natalie Carroll and Steve McKinley submitted in a nomination, “Tim Beck and Chris Clark have demonstrated exemplary teaching, outreach and engagement with 4-H Shooting Sports volunteers and State 4-H Extension faculty specialists.â€
“The impact of the Shooting Sports program and state team that Tim and Chris have developed goes above and beyondâ€, said Lt. Larry Morrison, Outdoor Education Commander. “The dedication and commitment demonstrated by these two to organize instructors and coordinate workshops is worthy of this prestigious award. I am very proud of their accomplishment.â€
“My sincere appreciation to Purdue University for recognizing the efforts of Tim and Chrisâ€, said Danny L. East, DNR Law Enforcement Director. “This is another example of the excellence to service provided by the DNR Law Enforcement Division personnel.â€
It’s Almost Election Day!
We are in the final push to Election Day.
Please come out and phone bank or canvas for our Local Candidates and our great State-Wide Candidates before Election Day, at Democratic Headquarters, 401 SE 6th Street, Suite 200. We need EVERYONE for Monday and Tuesday.
There are plenty of voters who haven’t voted yet, we have to reach them and make sure they vote!
We need you!
For more information or to sign up, please contact Cory Ray at cray@greggforgovernor.com or (812) 606-2332
After the Polls Close, join us at Party Central for our Victory Party!
120 NW Martin Luther Kind Jr. Blvd
Need a ride to the polls? Dave’s Taxi is providing free rides to and from the polls. Â Call (812) 205-8662 for more information, and to schedule an appointment.
Below is the list of Voting Centers. Â Remember, you can vote at ANY Voting Center you choose, from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
| LOCATIONS | ADDRESS | ZIP |
| 4-H Auditorium | Â 201 E Boonville New Harmony Rd | 47725 |
| Academy for Innovative Studies (AIS) | Â 2319 Stringtown Rd | 47711 |
| Bethel United Church of Christ | 3029 N. Green River Rd. | 47715 |
| Bethlehem United Church of Christ | 6400 Oak Hill Rd. | 47725 |
| Bluegrass Church Community | 14240 Petersburg Rd. | 47725 |
| Calvary Temple Assembly of God | 5050 N. First Ave. | 47710 |
| Caze School | 2013 S. Green River Rd | 47714 |
| Cedar Hall School | 2100 N Fulton Ave | 47710 |
| Fairlawn United Methodist Church | 2001 Parker Dr. | 47714 |
| McCutchanville Fire House | 9219 Petersburg Rd. | 47725 |
| Memorial Baptist Church | 605 Canal St. | 47713 |
| Methodist Temple | 2109 Lincoln Ave. | 47714 |
| New Bethel Southern Baptist Church | 4301 Broadway Ave. | 47712 |
| Northeast Park Baptist Church | 1215 N. Boeke Rd. | 47711 |
| Plaza Park School | Â 7301 Lincoln Ave | 47715 |
| Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center | 1901 Lynch Rd. | 47711 |
| St. James United Methodist Church | 3111 Hillcrest Terrace | 47712 |
| St. Paul’s United Church | 8701 Big Cynthiana Rd. | 47720 |
| St. Lucas United Church of Christ | 33 W. Virginia St. | 47710 |
| Washington Square Mall | 4801Â Washington Ave. | 47715 |
| West Side Christian Church | 1200 N Red Bank Rd. | 47720 |
| Zion Church Educational Building | 1800 S. Governor St. | 47713 |
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Mark Allen Geren Possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony
Kimberly Marie Saum Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony
Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony
John Edward Saum Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, Level 4 felony
Dealing in marijuana, Level 5 felony
Neglect of a dependent, Level 5 felony
Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony
Charles William Garrison Jr. Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Reckless driving, Class A misdemeanor
Kevin Shane Littlepage Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Zachary Scott Shafer Dealing in a counterfeit substance, Level 6 felony
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Archie Cornelius Smith Jr. Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman, Level 5 felony
IS IT TRUE NOVEMBER 7. 2016
IS IT TRUEÂ the health insurance plan for the employees of Vanderburgh County will renew on January 1, 2017? … the plan design will remain the same at renewal? …Vanderburgh County is fully insured by a private insurance company? … that the plan includes an onsite clinic, wellness programs, and chronic illness management? …that the Vanderburgh County plan will renew with a 0% rate adjustment for 2017? …the City of Evansville Health Insurance plan is self funded and is projected to be around $15 million in the red at the end of 2016? …we wonder why in the heck did the City of Evansville choose to continued to be self funded for 2017?
IS IT TRUE the most impressive grass roots campaign conducted on the local level was that of Sean Selby for District #1 Vanderburgh County Commissioner?  …Local GOP Party Chairmen Wayne Parke worked against Mr. Selby during the political caucus?  … Mr. Selby prevailed by winning with 65% of the caucus vote?  …the Courier and Press quoted that Mr. Parke now feels that Sean Selby “should run strongly in heavily Republican precincts outside the city.”  …Mr. Parke also said; I certainly think there’s a chance that he can win this race.”?  …we find Mr. Selby to be extremely smart, friendly and approachable?  …if hard work determines who will be elected to District #1 County Commission seat Mr. Sean Selby should prevail?
IS IT TRUE Mr. Selby’s opponent Ben Shoulders ran a lack luster campaign seemly based around his family  roots and employment with Old National Bank? …because of this his political platform seemly got lost in the mix? … we are told that Mr. Shoulders should had been more open and transparent related to an obvious conflict of interest issue concerning a fellow co-worker at Old National bank moderating the Pan Hellenic Candidate Forum he attended? …when Mr. Shoulders discovered that his fellow co-worker was the moderator of the Pan Hellenic Candidate Forum and didn’t ask her to recuse herself from this panel has hurt him politically? …we find Mr. Shoulders likable and smart?  …if he wins it shall be because of his family roots and not by his waging a smart and aggressive grass roots political campaign?
IS IT TRUE the race between Ryan Hatfield and Johnny Kincaid was extremely delightful to watch? Â …both candidates conducted themselves with class and dignity? Â …either candidate would serve us well in the State House?
IS IT TRUE the extremely hard working and well respected State Representative Holly Sullivan shall trounce her opponent?
IS IT TRUE the race between Carla Hayden and Zachary Heronemus was interesting to watch?  Mr. Heronemus door to door effort was seemly effective with the undecided voters?  …Mrs. Hayden door to door effort was adequate?  …we give a slight edge to Mrs. Hayden because of the “get out the vote” efforts by the local GOP that may generate enough votes she needs to get elected?  …both candidates are really nice people and either one would serve us well in the Vanderburgh County Court Clerk position?
IS IT TRUE the County Recorder race between current County Court Clerk Debbie Stucki and current Deputy Recorder Shannon Edwards was extremely low keyed? Â …we predict that Mr. Stucki is in the political battle of her career? Â …it’s common knowledge that Mrs. Stucki did an adequate job in running the County Court Clerk office? Â …it’s also well known that Shannon Edwards id doing an extremely good job as the current Deputy Recorder? …both are very nice people? …we give a slight edge to Shannon Edwards to be elected as the next County Recorder of Vanderburgh County?
IS IT TRUE the results of  County Corner race will be called early?  …that the popular Vanderburgh Deputy Corner Steve Lockyear will defeat his opponents handily?
IS IT TRUE the race between Stephen Melcher and Cheryl Musgrave for District  #3 County Commissioner is turning out to be a real political barn burner?  …Commissioner Melcher is low keyed and Mrs.  Musgrave is extremely aggressive and out spoken?  …Commissioner Melcher enjoys the support among Mayor Winnecke and his key supporters, the “Indiana’s Right To Life”,  local Fraternal Order of Police, Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding, S W Indiana Building Trades and area Veterans organizations?  …Mrs. Musgrave has the support of Builders Association, Area Reality group and the more conservative voters in the County?  …this race is extremely to close to call?
IS IT TRUE it looks like Angela Koehler Lindsey and Mike Goebel are odds on favorite to be re-elected to the Vanderburgh County Council At Large seats? Â …we predict that the other person to be elected to the County Council will either be Joe Kiefer or Nicholas Wildeman?
IS IT TRUE there are two positions to fill on the Judge Of The Superior Court of Vanderburgh County? Â …the Honorable Chief Judge Richard G D’Armour and the Honorable Judge Robert Pigman are running unopposed? Â ….by all rights they should be running unopposed because they both have done an outstanding job on the bench? Â …we urge you to give them a strong vote of confidence by voting for them on November 8, 2016?
IS IT TRUE that Susan Kirk is running unopposed for Vanderburgh County Treasurer office? Â …Ms. Kirk has done an outstanding job in this position? Â …Ms. Kirk is also extremely popular with Civic Center employees and the public alike? …she is also considered to be the “Dean of the Civic Center Politics”? …we urge you to also give her a strong vote of confidence on November 8, 2016?
IS IT TRUE the current members of the District #1 and District #3 the Vanderburgh County School Board are running unopposed?  …current school board members Terry Gamblin and Karen Ragland have been no more than rubber stamps for the Superintendent of Schools?  …School Board member Jeffrey Worthington has been a little more independent and out spoken against the Administration and could merit a complimentary  vote except for one thing?  …we are bothered by not knowing the reason why officer Worthington was abruptly transferred from the position of  Mater Dei High school liaison officer to a 3rd shift position with the EPD?
IS IT TRUE tomorrow we shall be doing overviews on the remaining races listed on the ballot?
FOOT NOTES: Todays READERS POLL question is: Â WHO ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE FOR PRESIDENT?
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