YESTERYEAR: Ewing Lewis
The man standing at left is Ewing Lewis, a correspondent for the Evansville Courier early in the twentieth century. The newspaper sent him to the Mexican border to cover the U. S. government’s military operations against revolutionary Pancho Villa, who had led raids across the border onto American soil. Ewing’s task was to locate and interview soldiers from the Tri-State. Born in Evansville, he had attended Millikin Military Academy in Illinois before returning to the city to work at the Courier, where he became known for his human interest stories. His promising career ended prematurely with his unexpected death from pneumonia in 1918.
FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
Second Men’s Basketball Day Camp set for next week
Camp runs from Monday through Thursday
  Beginning on Monday, June 27, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team will host its second Day Camp of the summer, which goes from Monday through Thursday.
Campers will have three options for the camp. They may attend for the full day (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) or just the morning (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) or afternoon sessions (1-4 p.m.).
The Camp is for students in grades 1-12 and campers will focus on individual skill development, contests along with 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games. All campers also receive a t-shirt and basketball. Those who choose to participate in the full day camp will also receive lunch on all four days.
Cost for the full day camp is $225 for the four days while the cost to do either a morning or afternoon session is $105.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Monday and walk-ups are welcome. For more information or to sign up, contact Kavon Lacey at 812-488-2757 or at kl82@evansville.edu.
Japan’s Largest Steel Producer Adding Operations in Shelby County
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence and Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun joined executives from Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC), Japan’s largest steel producer, today as the company announced plans to establish operations in Shelbyville, creating up to 70 new jobs by 2021.
“Indiana’s business climate is attracting international investment, with 800 global corporations now supporting more than 150,000 Hoosier jobs across the state,†said Governor Pence. “Indiana is home to the largest Japanese investment per capita in the nation, and today I’m proud to welcome yet another Japan-based firm to the Hoosier state. Global firms like Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation continue to choose Indiana for growth and job creation because of our efforts to create an affordable, pro-growth economic environment while investing in our hardworking Hoosier workforce.â€
The new company, Nippon Steel & Sumikin Cold Heading Wire Indiana Inc. (NCSI), will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based NSSMC and will invest $50 million to construct and equip a 150,000-square-foot facility at 400 Northbrook Drive. Adjacent to another NSSMC operation, Indiana Precision Forge, the company will process cold heading steel wire used for fastener applications by the automotive parts industry, producing 39,000 metric tons annually and serving manufacturers across Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The company broke ground on the new facility today and expects to be fully operational by the spring of 2018.
“This facility is the first U.S. production plant for the NSSMC Bar & Wire Rod Unit, already operating in Thailand and China, and we are excited to be locating in Indiana,†said Hideoki Kimura, president of Nippon Steel & Sumikin Cold Heading Wire Indiana. “High quality wire is essential to producing nuts, bolts and other fasteners used in cars and trucks to ensure the highest levels of safety. We chose Indiana and the Shelbyville community for this investment because of the central location, established manufacturing industry and the skilled workforce available.â€
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Cold Heading Wire Indiana marks NSSMC’s fourth investment in Indiana, including Indiana Precision Forge, Seymour Tubing Inc., and IN/Tek and IN/Kote in New Carlisle. The company plans to begin hiring for administrative, customer service and sales positions in January 2017 and for manufacturing positions in late 2017. The company will lease office space at Intelliplex Business Park in Shelbyville until construction is complete.
Established in 2012 by the merger of Nippon Steel Corporation and Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd., NSSMC is the world’s second largest steel producer by volume, providing high-grade steel products for three main industries – automotive, resources and energy, as well as civil engineering, construction and railways. Headquartered in Tokyo, NSSMC employs more than 84,000 associates across the globe, operating nine research and development facilities and producing steel in 15 countries, including Japan, Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the UAE and the United States. In addition to NSSMC, several other Japanese companies are investing in Nippon Steel & Sumikin Cold Heading Wire Indiana including Toyota Tsusho, which has existing operations in Indiana.
“This project is a great example of the success a community can realize when all of the partners are working together for a common good,†said Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun. “Shelby County Development Corporation, the city, the county and the state have all worked well together in this instance to bring another quality development and employment opportunities for the area residents. The investment in our community by NSCI is validation of the positive business climate in Shelby County.â€
Today’s announcement comes on the heels of Governor Pence’s second economic development mission to Japan last fall, where he visited with representatives of NSSMC and the company’s joint venture partner, Toyota Tsusho. Among all U.S. states, Indiana has the largest amount of Japanese investment per capita with more than 250 Japan-based businesses. Together, they employ more than 53,680 Hoosiers and that number continues to grow.
Since January 2013 alone, nearly 40 Japan-based companies have committed to locating in or growing their operations in Indiana, with plans to create 6,050 new jobs in the coming years. Within the last year, Honda Manufacturing of Indiana in Greencastle announced plans to hire 100 new employees, NTN Driveshaft broke ground on a new facility in Anderson that will create 510 new jobs, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive announced expansion plans in Lafayette with plans to add 1,204 Hoosier jobs.
“Indiana is an ideal location for international investment, and specifically for Japanese businesses because of the strong relationship our countries share,†said Takashi Kusakabe, general manager of NSSMC Bar & Wire Rod Unit. “I want to thank Shelbyville and the state of Indiana, and specifically Governor Mike Pence and Mayor Tom DeBaun, for their support. We look forward to growing this partnership as we work to create more jobs for the people of Indiana.â€
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Nippon Steel & Sumikin Cold Heading Wire Indiana up to $475,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $140,000 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 Shelbyville will consider additional incentives at the request of the Shelby County Development Corporation.
Eagles Nolan to 2016-17 mix
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach Mike Hillyard announced that incoming freshman Austin Nolan (Evansville, Indiana) has signed a national letter of intent to compete for the Screaming Eagles in 2016-17.
Nolan, the brother of former USI standout Trent Nolan and son of USI and GLVC Hall of Fame member Jim Nolan, is a graduate of Reitz High School where he earned varsity letters in cross country and track & field.
A four-time All-SIAC honoree, Nolan finished 92nd at the IHSAA State Cross Country Championships last fall after posting three first-place finishes during the regular-season. Nolan finished his career ranked No. 2 on RHS’s all-time 5k list after winning the 2015 regional championship with a personal-best mark of 15:39.
“I’ve watched Austin grow up in our back yard here at USI and have always hoped that he would one day be a Screaming Eagle,†Hillyard said. “His progression over his last three semesters of high school has been tremendous.
“Like his dad, Austin is a late bloomer,†Hillyard continued. “He has the work ethic and race focus of a champion and has a fair amount of talent for the sport as well. We expect big things from him in the near future and are thrilled that he chose to continue his education and running career at USI.â€
Nolan joins a list of incoming freshmen that include Nathan Hall (Springfield, Missouri), Tyler Lowhorn (Palatine, Indiana), and Javan Winders(Mansfield, Tennessee). Hall, Lowhorn, and Winders signed NLIs during the early signing period last fall.
USI WXC/T&F signs Drone, Lawhorn
University of Southern Indiana Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach Mike Hillyard announced that incoming freshmen Leslie Drone (McLeansboro, Illinois) and Ashley Lawhorn (Frankfort, Kentucky) have signed national letters of intent to compete for the Screaming Eagles in 2016-17.
Drone is a graduate of Hamilton County High School (McLeansboro, Illinois) where she was a four-time state qualifier on the cross country course, a four-time state qualifier in the 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters on the track, and a member of three conference championship teams on the cross country course.
An All-State honoree as a junior, Drone finished 14th at the 2014 IHSA 1A Cross Country Championships. Additionally, Drone was the All-South Runner of the Year in 2014 as well as a four-time All-Conference and three-time All-South award winner in both cross country and track & field.
“Leslie comes from the same area in Southern Illinois where I grew up and she is a stand-alone athlete,†Hillyard explained. “What I mean by that is she hasn’t had any footsteps to follow. Everything that she has done has been out of her own pure love of competition.
“I believe that she will improve by leaps and bounds once she is exposed to a higher level of training and is surrounded by a large group of talented young women,†Hillyard concluded.
Lawhorn is a graduate of Franklin County High School in Frankfort, Kentucky, where she was a member of three state qualifying teams and four county championships.
A three-time All-State honoree on the cross country course, Lawhorn finished 19th at both the 2014 and 2015 KHSAA 2A State Cross Country Championships. She was a four-time All-County champion on the cross country course and a six-time All-County champion on the track, earning a combined six All-Region awards.
On the track, Lawhorn earned a pair of All-State accolades as a sophomore in 2014 after finishing seventh in the 800 meters and eighth in the 1,600 meters at the KHSAA 2A Outdoor Championships. She finished her career as a combined 10-time state qualifier in on the track.
“Ashley comes from a running family as both of her parents were collegiate distance runners,†Hillyard said. “With that being said, she comes from a pretty obscure high school program without a great deal of tradition.
“Much like Leslie, I believe that she will flourish in an environment where the level of training—and training partners—is much higher,†Hillyard predicted. “She is a tough racer and wants to be good. She will be a big part of our future success.â€
Drone and Lawhorn are the first two incoming freshmen to sign NLIs to compete for USI Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field in 2016-17.
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Governor Pence to Kick Off I-69 Major Moves 2020 Construction
Will also visit and tour Shepherd’s House in Fort Wayne
Governor Mike Pence will join state and local officials to kick off construction on 15 miles of Interstate 69 in Hamilton and Madison counties. The $92 million project, part of Governor Mike Pence’s Major Moves 2020 interstate widening program, will hit full gear in the coming weeks. Later in the day, the Governor will visit and tour Shepherd’s House, a transitional living center for men struggling with alcoholism and chemical dependencies, in Fort Wayne. Details below.
Wednesday, June 22:
2:30 p.m. EDT — Governor Pence to kick off for I-69 Major Moves 2020 construction in Hamilton and Madison counties
Community Room, IU Health Saxony Hospital, enter through door 4 and proceed to the second floor – 13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, IN
5:15 p.m. EDT — Governor Pence to visit and tour Shepherd’s House
Shepherd’s House – 519 Tennessee Ave., Fort Wayne, IN