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Eagles set to host Quincy, Truman State

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The University of Southern Indiana volleyball team returns to the Physical Activities Center to host Quincy University Friday at 7 p.m. and Truman State University Saturday at 3 p.m. in a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference matches.

 

Both contests will be broadcast on the GLVC Sports Network, which can be accessed along with live stats at gousieagles.com.

 

USI (8-2, 1-1 GLVC) opened GLVC play last week with a split on the road, falling in three sets to No. 13 Rockhurst University on Friday before sweeping William Jewell College the following day.

 

Senior right side hitter Erica Oberbroeckling (Westfield, Indiana) played a big role in USI’s win over William Jewell as she slammed down 15 kills and a .464 attacking percentage.

 

For the season, Oberbroeckling is tied with sophomore outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana) for second on the team with 3.03 kills per set. Senior middle blocker Abbey Winter (Germantown, Illinois) continues to lead the team with 3.09 kills and 1.59 blocks per set. She also has a team-best .397 attacking percentage.

 

Quincy (5-6, 1-1 GLVC) is coming off a three-set home loss to McKendree University this past Saturday after edging the University of Illinois Springfield in five sets in its GLVC-opener the night before. The Hawks shocked USI a year ago, taking a four-set decision at the PAC.

 

Truman State (6-4, 1-1 GLVC), which visits Bellarmine University Friday night in Louisville, Kentucky, swept Illinois Springfield Saturday after falling to McKendree in four sets the night before in Kirksville, Missouri.

 

The Bulldogs, who are the defending GLVC West Division champions, defeated the Eagles in three sets at the PAC during the 2014 regular season before ending USI’s year with a three-set triumph in the opening round of the GLVC Tournament.

 

The first 100 students attending Friday’s match will get a free Archie’s Army t-shirt, while USI students with a valid student ID can get a free combo meal (includes a hot dog, chips, and a bottled drink) from the concession stand.

 

Additionally, USI students can enter a raffle to win a $500 Campus Store shopping spree each time they come to a USI volleyball match. The drawing is October 23 when the Eagles host Indianapolis in their “Dig for the Cure” match.

 

All fans can participate in the Premiere Tan serving contest between sets two and three.

 

Adopt a Pet

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Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will have Executive Meeting

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).

Adopt a Pet

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King is a 7-month-old male pitbull mix! He is already housetrained & crate-trained. He’s a very silly, sweet, fun-loving boy. Remember, he’ll need plenty of toys & exercise! His $100 fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, & more! Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563!

TRACY SELECTED AS AN “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD” WINNER FOR 2015 BY CCO.

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The City-County Observer is excited to announce that Tracy Zeller owner of Tracy Zeller Enterprises has been selected an “OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD” WINNER FOR 2015. Tracy Zeller is a lifelong Evansville resident. After graduating from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Tracy completed her Diamond Graduate certification through the Gemological Institute of America. In 2004, with nearly two decades of experience she opened the Tracy Zeller Jewelry showroom, offering the tri-state a unique jewelry shopping experience. With an unwavering commitment to the principles of trust, quality, value and integrity and by surrounding herself with a terrific team of people, Tracy has grown her business exponentially.

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 October 26, 2015. Reservations for this event may be obtain by calling Mollie Drake Schreiber at 812-760-4233 or e-email her at mdarke07@yahoo.com. Deadline for registration is October 15, 2014. Last years event was a sellout.

So far the “Outstanding Community Services Award” winners for 2015 are: Vanderburgh County Commissioner Joe Kifer, well respected local Attorney Joe Harrison, Jr, Indiana State Auditor Suzanne Crouch and former Vanderburgh County Sheriff and 8th District Congressmen Brad Ellsworth, Dr. Dan Adams.

Professional Profile for Tracy Zeller A GIA Diamond Graduate and Owner of Tracy Zeller Enterprises, Inc.

Tracy Zeller is a lifelong Evansville resident. After graduating from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Tracy completed her Diamond Graduate certification through the Gemological Institute of America. In 2004, with nearly two decades of experience she opened the Tracy Zeller Jewelry showroom, offering the tri-state a unique jewelry shopping experience. With an unwavering commitment to the principles of trust, quality, value and integrity and by surrounding herself with a terrific team of people, Tracy has grown her business exponentially.

Tracy’s faith is an important part of her life. She is dedicated to a personal calling she describes as “live to give,” by fulfilling donation requests from numerous community and charitable organizations. In addition to financial contributions, Tracy gives generously of her time on various committees; specifically, she has served as President of Kiwanis and a Business Network International chapter, Board Member for Community Marriage Builders, Vice President and President of A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW), currently serves on the board of the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana and is a member of USI’s Accounting Circle. She also supports many local organizations including Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County, Leadership Evansville, the Vanderburgh Humane Society and Keep Evansville Beautiful, just to name a few.

Along with many fundraising events and speaking engagements throughout the year, Tracy is a regular guest on WFIE’s Ask the Expert segment with Mike Blake.  She is the jewelry spokesperson on Local 7’s Tri-State Professionals and Lifestyles programs.  Evansville Living magazine readers have twice voted her among the Best of Evansville.  Southwest Indiana Chamber recognized her three times in the last decade; as Entrepreneur of the Year, a finalist for the Small Business of the Year award, and most recently, as Businessperson of the Year.   The ANEW organization hailed her as a Woman of Action.  The University of Southern Indiana acknowledged her as an Alumnus in Residence and Distinguished Alumni; the Indiana Women’s Jewelry Association nominated her Entrepreneur of the Year. The Women’s Council of Realtors awarded her the Affiliate of the Year designation. Tracy was named one of the YWCA’s 100 Years / 100 Women and her business was nominated as an Indiana Small Businesses to Watch.  In addition, in both 2012 and 2014 she was honored as an ATHENA Award finalist.

From the Courier & Press Readers’ Choice Awards, Tracy Zeller Jewelry was awarded Gold for Best Locally Owned Store in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, Gold for Best Jewelry Store in 2012 and Platinum for Best Jewelry Store in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The store also received the 2013 Business of Integrity Torch Award given by the Better Business Bureau.

In January 2013, Tracy and her team launched a free Community Calendar, developed and funded by the company, as a gift to the Tri-State.  Also in 2013, Tracy Zeller Jewelry hosted and underwrote the first Tracy Zeller Open.  The all female golf event collected over $51,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Evansville Women Build.

Please take time and vote in today’s “Readers Poll”. Don’t miss reading today’s Feature articles because they are always an interesting read. Please scroll at the bottom of our paper so you can enjoy our creative political cartoons.Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

BREAKING NEWS: COUNCILMAN ADAMS NOW SUPPORTS LOANING “RAINY DAY” AND “RIVERBOAT FUNDS” TO BE USED FOR CITY OPERATIONAL FUNDS

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Dr. Dan Adams

Press Release – Wednesday – September 23, 2015

This coming Monday, the Evansville City Council will vote on the transfer of ~$ 8 million from the Rainy Day and Riverboat funds. These transferred funds will be used by the Administration to pay the City’s regular/routine bills.

Normally, the Rainy Day Funds are used for emergencies; the Riverboat Account is set aside for capital projects. Local Option Income Taxes and Property Taxes are used to fund City Operations. According to the Administration, a cash shortfall has occurred because the funds (LIT & property taxes) allotted for city operations have already been spent.

We all have been promised that when the second installment of property tax monies arrives later this Fall, the cash from the loans will be repaid. By State Statute, the loan must be repaid and returned to the Rainy Day and Riverboat funds by 12/31/15.

Previous transfers have been hidden from public view. It was never the intent of the City Council to interfere with the normal financial flow of the City’s capacity to conduct business. It was, however, our goal to inject a degree of transparency into the City’s financial management that allows you, the taxpayer, to understand how, when and where your money is being spent. We must make absolutely certain that Rainy Day and Riverboat Funds will not become a permanent source for City operations and that the police and fire pension funds are never invaded.

Since said transfers have become an apparent recurring issue as opposed to an emergency, I make the following recommendations going forward. The Administration’s bi-annual fund transfer request should go through the Finance Committee. Additionally, the transfer requests should be given to the City Council at least three weeks prior to the move over date of the monies.

This ordinance is the first step in providing you, the taxpayer, with full transparency regarding the Administration’s management of the City’s finances. Let me be clear! I support loaning the Rainy Day and Riverboat funds for operational purposes now. I fully expect the repayment of these loans when the Fall property tax installment is received. However, this transaction must remain transparent.

H. Dan Adams, MD MBA

PRESIDENT OF EVANSVILLE CITY COUCIL

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2015 Fall Festival Poster

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The Evansville Design Group, in cooperation with the West Side Nut Club, is pleased to announce the return of a limited edition Fall Festival poster design, paying tribute to one of our nation’s greatest festivals. Screenprinted by hand by local Burnt Prairie Print Shop on high-quality French paper, the 2015 poster pays homage to memories made at the festival throughout the years. A timeless design, the poster can be framed and beautifully displayed year-round.

The poster captures the classic carnival culture of family, food and friendship and the thrill of amusement rides and games.

Only one hundred posters have been printed. Posters will be available for sale at the EDG table at the Fall Festival, located in the median across from the Lost & Found. The cost of the poster is $25, and all proceeds will benefit three local non-profits: the West Side Nut Club Scholarship Fund, the Evansville Design Group, and the Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families, the 2015 Evansville Design Group’s “Design for Good” recipient.

For more information, please visit www.evansvilledesign.org and www.madeinevansville.com, or call Rachel Wambach at 812-431-6529 or Matt Wagner at 812-455-2180.

Subaru Announces Major Expansion in Indiana Following Governor Pence’s Japan Trade Mission

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Japanese-owned manufacturer investing $140 million, creating more than 1,200 Hoosier jobs

 

Lafayette – Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) today as the company announced plans to significantly expand its operations here, creating up to 1,204 new jobs by 2017.
“Last week’s meetings with government leaders and business executives across Japan have strengthened our economic ties with companies operating in Indiana and sparked momentum for job creation in the Hoosier State,” said Pence. “Subaru chose Indiana as the home for its only assembly plant outside Japan, and now the company is choosing Indiana once more. Last week, executives at Subaru’s parent company told us they are choosing to locate 1,200 new jobs in Indiana because of the long-term relationships we’ve developed and the business climate we’ve built, two things that we’ll keep doing to make sure Indiana remains a state that works.”  
SIA will invest $140.2 million to increase its production capacity by nearly 100,000 units annually. The company will upgrade its existing campus at 5500 State Road 38 East and purchase new machinery and equipment in order to support the expansion and meet the growing demand for Subaru vehicles in North America. Established in 1987, SIA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan-based Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and is one of only three Subaru assembly plants worldwide. SIA, which builds the Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy and Toyota Camry, is Subaru’s only production facility located outside Japan.

“SIA associates do an outstanding job of building superior quality into every vehicle, which has helped propel the Subaru brand to tremendous success in the North American market. SIA’s investment of approximately $140 million and the creation of over 1,000 new jobs at SIA over the next two years will enable SIA to build more Subarus to help meet the growing demand,” said Tom Easterday, executive vice president of SIA. “The substantial increase in production volume at SIA will also result in new jobs and investment by many of our suppliers across Indiana. We greatly appreciate the support of state and local government for this significant economic development project.”

This news comes on the heels of Governor Pence’s recent jobs and economic development mission to Japan last week, where he met with the president of Fuji Heavy Industries in Tokyo. SIA’s investment will be in addition to its $400 million expansion currently underway, which was announced in May 2013, dedicated to a new paint shop and an expansion of the engine assembly and stamping sections to enable SIA to begin Subaru Impreza production by the end of 2016.

SIA currently employs more than 3,800 Hoosiers and produces approximately 300,000 cars each year. The facility has built more than 4 million vehicles, including more than 2 million Subarus, since the start of production in 1989. The company’s expansion is also expected to spur growth of its direct material suppliers as well, including 28 located across Indiana.

“This news marks yet another significant investment in our growing community,” said Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski. “It’s a testament to our skilled workforce, positive business environment, quality of life and the company’s confidence in continued success here.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Subaru of Indiana Automotive up to $7,650,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $250,000 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 Lafayette and Tippecanoe County will consider additional incentives at the request of the Greater Lafayette Commerce.

“From the plans to build that were announced almost three decades ago to today’s word that new jobs and expanded production are ahead, Tippecanoe County has eagerly welcomed every step,” said Tippecanoe County Commissioner Tom Murtaugh. “We are grateful to be called home by this leading automaker.”

Indiana’s economic ties with Japan continue to grow. Among all U.S. states, Indiana has the largest amount of Japanese investment per capita and is home to more than 250 Japanese business facilities that employ more than 52,000 associates. Indiana is the only U.S. state that is home to three Japanese original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automotive companies, including Subaru. A full fact sheet on the economic ties between Indiana and Japan is available here.

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