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Japanese Automotive Manufacturer Growing in Indiana, Creating 100 New Jobs

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Seymour – Aisin USA Manufacturing, a Japan-owned manufacturer of automotive parts, announced plans today to expand its operations in Jackson County, creating up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2018.

“Indiana is home to the largest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the nation because we are a state that works,” said Governor Mike Pence. “Here in Indiana, we have balanced our budgets, cut costs and taxes, and reduced burdensome regulations that stand in the way of growth, allowing job creators to add nearly 150,000 Hoosier jobs since 2013. Manufacturers, both large and small, are growing across the state, and we are proud to support companies like Aisin USA Manufacturing as we work together to ensure quality employment for all Hoosiers.”

The company, which is a subsidiary of Kariya, Japan-headquartered Aisin Seiki Co., will invest more than $99.9 million to expand its manufacturing operations at 1700 E. Fourth St. in Seymour. Aisin USA Manufacturing, which manufactures automotive components and systems, such as door frame components, latching systems, seating and trim molding, must renovate and purchase new equipment in order to accommodate design changes being incorporated by its customers. The company, which supplies parts for vehicles such as the Honda Odyssey, Chevy Traverse, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Rav 4 and Lexus models, plans to begin work on upgrades in late 2016.

Aisin USA Manufacturing employs more than 1,700 full-time Hoosiers at its Seymour facility and plans to begin hiring for manufacturing positions in 2017. Interested applicants can apply by emailing a resume to hr@aisinusa.com or by completing an application in person.

“Aisin USA is excited to expand and continue its operations in Seymour, Indiana,” said Jeff Nordman, executive vice president of Aisin USA Manufacturing. “Aisin USA was the first North American manufacturing facility for our parent company, Aisin Seiki, and we have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Seymour and Jackson County.”

Aisin Seiki, which is part of the Toyota Group, designs and manufactures automotive and industrial parts as well as lifestyle and energy products. The company is one of the top five global automotive suppliers, producing a variety of parts including transmission, brake, engine and IT units. Aisin employs more than 83,000 people across the world, including approximately 2,900 in Indiana. Including Aisin USA Manufacturing, Aisin has 10 companies in Indiana, including Aisin Drivetrain in Crothersville, Aisin Chemical Indiana in Crothersville, ATTC Mfg. in Tell City, ADVICS in Terre Haute, Aisin Logistics in Franklin, and INTAT Precision in Rushville.

“For nearly 30 years, Aisin USA has been one of our most important companies, and we obviously are pleased that they continue to invest here,” said Seymour Mayor Craig Luedeman. “This is great news, and we pledge our support to them.”

Today’s news comes on the heels of Governor Pence’s jobs and economic development mission to Japan in September 2015, where he met with executives of Aisin Seiki. Indiana is home to more than 260 Japan-owned business facilities that support more than 53,000 Hoosier jobs. Among all U.S. states, Indiana has the largest amount of Japanese investment per capita and is the only state with three Japanese automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) companies – Subaru, Toyota and Honda.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Aisin USA Manufacturing up to $500,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Seymour approved tax abatement for the first phase of the project last night at the request of the Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation.

USI Volleyball Tabbed For 5th-Place Finish In GLVC East

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USI Volleyball Tabbed For 5th-Place Finish In GLVC East

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Volleyball has been predicted to finish fifth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division in an announcement by the league office Tuesday.

GLVC coaches selected Lewis University and Rockhurst University as their choices to win the GLVC East and West Divisions, respectively, in their annual preseason poll.

USI received 70 points in the poll, two-behind the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, which was picked to finish fourth in the East Division. Lewis, the GLVC Tournament champion a year ago, received 12 first-place votes and 115 points to top the East Division selections, while McKendree University, the 2015 GLVC East Division champion, was second with 102 points and two first-place votes.

The University of Indianapolis was picked to finish third in the East Division with 101 points and two first-place votes, while the University of Illinois Springfield (42 points), Bellarmine University (38 points) and Saint Joseph’s College (28 points) rounded out the East Division picks in sixth, seventh and eighth, respectively.

Rockhurst, the 2015 NCAA II Midwest Region champion, was the unanimous pick to win the West Division with 120 points and 15 first-place votes, while Missouri University of Science & Technology (97 points) and Truman State University (90 points/one first-place vote) were picked to finish second and third, respectively.

Drury University (80 points) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (64 points) were picked to finish fourth and fifth, respectively, while Quincy University (59 points), William Jewell College (31 points) and Maryville University (27 points) rounded out the West Division predictions.

USI, under the direction of 12th-year Head Coach Leah Mercer ’02, returns five starters from a squad that went 21-11 overall and 10-8 in GLVC play a year ago. The Eagles finished fourth in the East Division last season and advanced to the GLVC Tournament for the 17th consecutive season.

The Eagles, who are looking for their fourth NCAA II Tournament appearance since 2010 and their first since 2013, are aided by the return of junior libero Shannon Farrell(Munster, Indiana) and junior outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana). Farrell racked up 575 digs a year ago, coming within 15 digs of Kayla Heldman’s single-season mark of 590, set in 2013; while Morris was third on the team with 2.84 kills per set a year ago.

USI begins the season September 2-3 when it competes in the Flagler Invitational in St. Augustine, Florida. The Eagles open GLVC play September 16 against William Jewell.

2016 Volleyball East Division Preseason Poll

  1. Lewis                       115 (12)
  2. McKendree              102 (2)
  3. Indianapolis             101 (2)
  4. UW-Parkside             72
  5. Southern Indiana     70
  6. Illinois Springfield      42
  7. Bellarmine                 38
  8. Saint Joseph’s           28

2016 Volleyball West Division Preseason Poll

  1. Rockhurst                 120 (15)
  2. Missouri S&T             97
  3. Truman State             90 (1)
  4. Drury                          80
  5. Missouri St. Louis       64
  6. Quincy                        59
  7. William Jewell            31
  8. Maryville                     27

 

 

Adopt A Pet

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Justin Scott Cullum Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony

Dennis Phelps Jackson Jr. Criminal trespass, Level 6 felony

 

Washington Middle School to Host Golf Scramble 

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As the weather starts turning nicer, golfers start hitting the links. Washington Middle School is giving those golfers a chance to play the game they love, plus support one of our local schools. Washington is hosting a golf scramble on Saturday, October 8, at Cambridge Golf Course in Evansville. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. and the scramble officially begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start.

Cost is $300 per team of four. Cost includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, and two mulligans for each player. Prizes will be awarded for the top four teams, last place, as well as longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin.

Individuals and companies also can sponsor a hole for $50.

All proceeds from the scramble will go to Washington Middle School.

To reserve a team or to request a hole sponsorship, visit Washington’s website at www.evscschools.com/washington or call 812-477-8983, ext. 22201.

Board of Public Safety Agenda

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AGENDA

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2016

Building Commission – Ron Beane Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin

Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly

~ Pledge of Allegiance ~

Business with Representatives:

 

A.  Jim Bush and Tropicana Representative to address events scheduled for Riverside Avenue:

  1. Rise Up and Run requests approval for “Jingle Bell Run” on 10 December 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.  Closing Main Street from NW 5th Street to SE Riverside Drive, NW 5th Street from Main Street to Locust Street, Locust Street from NW 5th Street to SE Riverside Drive, and Riverside Drive in both directions from NW 2nd Street to Shawnee Drive. *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  INSURANCE APPROVED. ***

2.   Evansville Rescue Mission requests approval of “Drumstick Dash” on 12 November 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.  Starts at E. Olive Street traveling west, north on S. Governor St., west on E. Sycamore St., northwest on NW 10th St., southwest on Vine St., northwest on NW 9th Street, southwest on Court St., northwest on Riverside Dr., u turn at NW 2nd St., u turn at Shawnee Dr., northeast on Court St., southeast to NW 9th St., northeast on Vine St., southeast on NW 10th St., east on E. Sycamore St., south on Governor St., east to end on Olive St.  *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  INSURANCE APPROVED. ***

 

Departmental Reports:

  1. Police Department – Captain Stephanie Cox
    1. The Evansville Police Department request approval to present a copy of the report from Lora Bennet on purchases made from the 2016 vehicle and equipment lease to the board members for review.
  1. Fire Department  -  Chief Connelly

1.  The Evansville Fire Department requests approval of change in Table of Organization in accordance with Fire Merit Ordinance Amendment G-2016-24.

  1. Building Commission – June Maples

 

  1. Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson

1.  Request approval for the following items:

Consent Section:

A.  Special Event Request

1.   FJ Reitz Instrumental Boosters requests approval of “Drill on the Hill” on 24 September 2016 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Closing the north side of Edgewood, east side of Lemke, north side of Hillcrest and west side of Marine. *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  INSURANCE APPROVED. ***

2.   WNIN requests approval of ‘WNIN Kid’s Fest’ on 17 September 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Closing Carpenter Street between NW 3rd St & Clark Street as well as Bond St between S 3rd Ave & NW 3rd St.  *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  INSURANCE APPROVED. ***

3.   Riverwalk Communities requests approval of ‘50’s Cruise-In Sock Hop’ on 16 September 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm.  Closing 6th Street between Cherry St and Oak St as well as Cherry St between Riverwalk Communities loading dock and 6th St.  *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  INSURANCE APPROVED. ***

4.  Christian Fellowship Church requests approval of ‘Hope for Uganda 5k’ on 29 October 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  Closing a portion of the roundabout, in the city jurisdiction, at Oakhill Rd, Hedden Rd  and Millersburg Rd.  *** BARRICADES REQUESTED.  INSURANCE APPROVED. ***

B.  Parking Permit

1.   AIDS Resource Group is requesting permission for Food Truck Vendor TBJ’S  Concession Services Faith Base Food Services to park on Vine Street, next to the entrance of the Old Courthouse Building parking lot -  just beyond the handicap parking spaces, during their previously approved 24th Annual AIDS Walk event on Saturday, Sept. 17th from 11am-2pm.

2.   Terri Dickman requests permission to park a class c motorhome on E. Delaware Street in the 2200 block area.  This land is an easement next to the street then a shallow ditch. Parking in this area poses no traffic obstacles and is not blocking any homeowner’s view. The neighbors around this easement have no problem with the motor home parking there.  CPO Padgett suggested this area for parking of the motorhome.

C.  Handicap Parking

1.   Resident at 639 S Benninghoff is requesting the handicap parking designation be removed as it is no longer needed.

D.  Taxi Cab Driver License

 

E.  Road Closure

1.  HYDROMAX Plumbing, Inc. is requesting permission to close Parrett St. in the area of 1167 Parrett St. on 29 August 2016, from 8:00am to 6:00pm.  Closure is necessary for installation of a sewer tap for Mominee Homes.

2.   Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center requests permission to barricade streets in Garvin Park for “Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights” from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning 24 November 2016 and ending 1 January 2017.  The hours will be 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.  The park will be open to the public during the day.

Additionally Easter Seals is requesting permission to close Garvin Park to “vehicle traffic” only on 3 & 4 December, 2016 and close to “all” traffic on 5 December 2016 from 7:00 a. m. through 5:00 p.m. and 7 January 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..  These closures are necessary for public safety due to large pieces of equipment used to set up/take down the 63 light displays.

OTHER BUSINESS:

  1. Approve claims.
  2. Approve the minutes from Wednesday, August 10th, 2016.

Announcements:

Next Meeting, September 14th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Adjourned:  ________________________

National Foods Producer Setting up Shop in Boone County, Creating 150 New Jobs

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Lebanon – Ken’s Foods, a national producer and distributor of dressings, sauces and marinades, announced plans today to establish operations in Indiana, investing $90.5 million and creating up to 150 new jobs by the end of 2018.

“Indiana businesses have created nearly 150,000 new jobs since 2013, and companies like Ken’s Foods continue to pick the Hoosier state for growth,” said Governor Mike Pence. “In Indiana, we have created a low-cost, low-tax business climate that is attracting job creators from across the country and around the world. The Hoosier state is the ideal location for manufacturing and logistics firms because of Indiana’s central location, infrastructure investments and hardworking Hoosier workforce, which together create a recipe for growth and job creation.”

Ken’s Foods, which is one of the largest manufacturers of salad dressings in the United States, will construct a 320,000-square-foot facility on Edwards Drive in Lebanon. The new manufacturing and distribution facility, which will be the company’s first in the Midwest, will improve distribution logistics and support the growth of Ken’s Foods product sales for both retail and food service. The 40-acre plot of land offers rail service and will provide the space needed for the company to potentially double its footprint in the future. The company currently operates three manufacturing facilities across the country, together producing more than 2,000 varieties of dressings and sauces under the Ken’s Steak House brand. The company also produces numerous private and chain label products for its food service and retail customers.

Ken’s Foods, which will break ground on the new facility in late fall, expects to be operational by the end of 2017. At full capacity, its Boone County operation is expected to produce between 150-200 million pounds of dressings, sauces and marinades each year for customers across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.

“While undergoing our site selection diligence, we found that Indiana has a very strong manufacturing base with a unique combination of advanced manufacturing as well as educated, knowledgeable workers,” said Bob Merchant, chief operating officer of Ken’s Foods. “Manufacturing now makes up over 30 percent of the state’s economic output, compared to 12 percent overall of U.S. GDP. Indiana has undergone major regulatory and tax structure changes over the last 10 years that has allowed it to maintain and grow its strong manufacturing base. This has really given the state significant competitive advantages over other surrounding states.”

Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Ken’s Foods was established in 1958 and remains a privately-held, family-owned business. The company also operates manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Nevada and employs more than 1,000 associates across the country. Ken’s Foods plans to begin hiring for all types of manufacturing and warehouse positions starting in the summer of 2017, and new jobs are expected to offer average salaries nearly 30 percent higher than the Boone County average wage.

“Ken’s Foods is a household name, with an outstanding product,” said Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry. “The addition of Ken’s Foods showcases Lebanon’s welcoming business environment and our city’s hunger for future growth.”

As an agribusiness, Ken’s Foods joins Indiana’s growing agriculture industry, which supports more than 107,000 Hoosier jobs and contributes an estimated $31 billion to the state’s economy each year. Indiana ranks second in the country for popcorn production, tomatoes for processing and ice cream production.

“Agriculture and agribusiness have deep roots in Indiana, and today’s announcement affirms that this industry will continue to help drive Indiana’s economy forward,” said Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, who also serves as Indiana Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Already this year, companies like DowDuPont, Blue Buffalo, Walmart, Krone North America and Pike Lumber have announced plans to locate or grow agribusiness operations in Indiana and create even more quality Hoosier jobs. We are excited to welcome Ken’s Foods to the state and look forward to being a key partner in the company’s growth and success here in Indiana.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Ken’s Foods up to $1,400,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $100,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. These incentives are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Lebanon approved additional incentives at the request of the Boone County Economic Development Corporation.

USI adds Dickson for 2016-17

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball announced the signing of transfer six-foot-nine forward DayJar Dickson (Washington, D.C.) for the 2016-17 season. Dickson is the third player to sign with the Screaming Eagles men’s basketball team for the upcoming campaign, joining six-foot-nine junior forward Julius Rajala (Helsinki, Finland) and six-foot-one junior guard Marcellous Washington (Lexington, Kentucky)
“DayJar (Dickson) gives us needed depth in the interior,” said USI Head Coach Rodney Watson. “He is especially good at running the floor and finishing at the basket.”

Dickson joins the Eagles after spending last year at Polk State College where he averaged 7.9 points and 7.0 rebounds in 32 contests. He also scored a season-high 23 points versus IMG Academy and grabbed 13 rebounds against TAAG Academy.

Prior to playing for Polk State, Dickson began his collegiate career at Niagara University in 2014-15. He played in 18 games during his freshman season, averaging 0.5 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.8 minutes per game.

Dickson attended Potomac High School (Oxon Hill, Maryland) where he helped lead the Wolverines to the 2014 Maryland 2A state championship.  He averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds during the championship season, but posted 10.2 boards and 3.5 blocks per contest during the tournament run.

The Screaming Eagles were 19-11 last season, 10-8 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, and return All-GLVC senior guard Bobo Drummond (Peoria, Illinois) and GLVC Freshman of the Year Alex Stein (Evansville, Indiana).

 

OTTERS TO WELCOME HOME LILLY KING

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The Evansville Otters will welcome 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lilly King home this Friday, August 26, at Bosse Field. King, winner of the Women’s 100 Meter Breaststroke and the Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay in Rio, willsignautographsandthrowoutthefirstpitchoftheOttersgameversustheSouthernIllinoisMiners. Autographsessionwill begin when doors open at 5:30pm and continue throughout the game; first pitch is at 6:35pm.

The Otters are home all week starting on Tuesday, August 23 and end the home stand with the home finale on Sunday, August 28. Tickets available at www.evansvilleotters.com or by phone at 812-435-8686 ext. 21.

Planting Seeds Together

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The mission of Wesselman Woods Nature Society is to create experiences that connect people with nature, motivating people to act on behalf of wild things and wild places.  A lot of those experiences happen either at the Nature Center and Preserve or Howell Wetlands, but our impact is not limited to those to places.  We strive to have a presence throughout the community, to take our mission on the road.  A great example of this is the partnership between Wesselman Woods Nature Center and Harper Elementary School.

Harper Elementary School is only a mile away from the Preserve, and we have a longstanding working relationship with their teachers.  Harper students regularly visit for field trips and invite us into their classrooms for educational outreach. First grade teacher Jane Elgin had expressed interest in adding on-site outdoor nature education options, so WNS staff was on the lookout for opportunities to make this a reality.

Gena Garrett, WNS Education Manager wrote a successful grant proposal to Serve Indiana  that resulted in Wesselman Nature Society and Harper Elementary School receiving a $2500 grant to build gardens at the school to attract wildlife and pollinators.  The project, however, was more than just Harper and WNS.  Donations and volunteer help made the final product bigger and better than we could have imagined.  Plants were donated from the University of Evansville native plant garden and by local Master Gardeners.  Twenty three community volunteers invested over 80 hours to put the gardens in place.   We were able to stretch our grant dollars further through the generosity of our partners at Lowe’s East, who sold us many of our supplies at cost.

What did we create together?   Four raised-bed gardens which will serve as an outdoor classroom extension, allowing students to experience nature and learn about native species in parallel with their established curriculum.   We created a place where children can experience nature every day.  We created a living laboratory where students can discover and explore out of doors.

The next phase of the project will provide educational signage for the gardens as well as a bubble rock fountain to increase the viability of the habitat. As further funding becomes available, the project may be expanded to include additional outdoor elements as indentified by the teachers at Harper. A goal of the project is for the gardens to be as low-maintenance and self-sustaining as possible, limiting the time the grounds crew and teachers need to devote to upkeep and allowing the focus to remain on education, exploration, and play in the habitat area.
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