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Oak Ridge Boys to perform at Aiken Theatre

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For more information,contact:
Chris Zar, Stonebridge Productions
(417)623-1800
chriszar@cableone.net

For Immediate Release:

The legendary Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage for one show only as they bring their limited tour The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show to The Aiken Theatre at The Centre on Wednesday, Nov 30th at 7:30pm.

It’s like two shows in one as the Oak Ridge Boys kick off this big show with their world famous four-part harmonies and string of hits that spans 3 decades. Toes will be a tappin’ to smash hits “Elvira” and “Bobbie Sue” plus many more award winning songs. Then, after a short intermission, the stage is transformed and it’s Christmas! The trees are decorated, the snow is falling and the Oak Ridge Boys treat you to Christmas favorites as only they can. From rollicking Santa songs to heartfelt standards, this limited tour is a family favorite for kicking off the holiday season!

Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them multiple Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades.

Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban comprise one of Country’s truly legendary acts. The Oak Ridge Boys’ string of hits includes the pop chart-topper Elvira, as well as Bobbie Sue, Dream On, Thank God For Kids, American Made, I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes, Fancy Free, Gonna Take A Lot Of River and many others.

Visit the Oak Ridge Boys at www.oakridgeboys.com and on Twitter and Facebook!

G.I. Joe and Lillie – a song that is not only a tribute to the great military folks of today, but more personally, to Joe Bonsall’s mother and father – has gone viral on YouTube. See what all the buzz is about at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lQk27hPzZs

TICKETS ON-SALE THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AT 10:00AM

Tickets ($32.50/$42.50) will be available at The Centre Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and charge by phone 800/745-3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

About SMG -Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to over 219 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Europe and the Middle East, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space, and over 1.5 million entertainment seats worldwide. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales, marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering company, Savor…Catering by SMG, currently servicing 117 accounts worldwide. For additional company information, visit www.smgworld.com

GBT-USA Job Opportunities in Evansville

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Please send a letter expressing your interest and your CV/resume to: hr@gbtholding.com

Link to Website to make application:

http://www.gbtholding.com/wordpress/?page_id=167

IS IT TRUE? Part 2 September 13, 2011

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John Kish

IS IT TRUE? Part 2 September 13, 2011

IS IT TRUE that Evansville’s former Whirlpool plant has landed a new tenant called GBT-USA that is a Netherlands owned start-up company in the USA that will be providing turbine blades for the wind power industry?…that the commitment at this time is to invest $3.5 Million to create 40 positions in what will essentially be a pilot manufacturing plant?…that if all goes well there is a possibility that an additional 400 jobs may be placed in Southern Indiana with a manufacturing based investment of $40 Million?…that it is quite impressive that this foreign owned company can create jobs for only $85,000 per job?…that in a country where the Obama stimulus plan has been called out for spending $278,000 to create each job that it claims to have created, GBT-USA is a bargain and a great opportunity for Evansville?…that the City County Observer congratulates the economic development team that worked to put together the $3.0 Million incentive package from the State of Indiana and the $647,500 of incentives from the City of Evansville to sweeten the pot?…that as we predicted earlier “The Future my friend is Spinning in the Wind”?

IS IT TRUE that one of the most interesting discussions at the Evansville City Council meeting last night revolved around the legal costs associated with the Arena Project?…that project manager John Kish in response to a question posed by City Councilman John Friend informed the entire council that he legal costs now total $1,663,453?…that when asked if this was typical and justified Mr. Kish responded with a resounding YES with a tone and demeanor that sent the message of “how could you even ask”?…that Mr. Kish supported that assertion by stating that the legal teams had produced 1,200 pages of work?…that a quick calculation results in a price of $1,386 per page?…that each IS IT TRUE that we write is about a 30 minute exercise and is about one page?…that by that metric each IS IT TRUE should result in a payment to the author of $2,772.42?…that one can only wish to be paid that much money per hour and to have someone think that it is a colossal bargain?…that if we are paying attorneys by the page or even paying for articles by the page that a rate of between $100 and $150 per page is much more typical of the going rate per page for authors and lawyers?

IS IT TRUE that the roster of law firms that were paid for doing work on the Ford Center project sounded like that list of contributors to the Weinzapfel for Mayor campaign?…that according to Mr. Kish that the lion’s share of the money went to the Indianapolis firms Bingham McHale ($1.4 Million) and Barnes and Thornburg ($115,000)?…that several well known Evansville firms were named as providers of legal services that were all under $25,000 each?…that we really wonder if there was any way that all of the legal fees could have been earned by Evansville firms?…that we wonder if this kind of bond expertise exists here?

IS IT TRUE that Mr. Kish also asserted that the target of 21% of contracts being awarded to Women and Minority businesses has been met and that a bonus has been earned was both applauded and met with skepticism?…that Councilman Dan Adams asked for a list of the businesses that are WBE’s and MBE’s and for a location of each business?…that Mr. Kish committed to supply this list to the City Council?…that we are absolutely riveted at the prospect of learning that WBE’s and MBE’s were successful bidders on $26.8 Million worth of the contracts let to build the Ford Center?

IS IT TRUE that Mr. Kish went through an example with respect to architects involved with the design of the Ford Center?…that Populous was the prime architectural contractor but that some local input was also hired?…that hiring local firms was alleged to have increased the cost?…that Kish sounded very concerned about stringing out payments so that all of the subcontractors are paid in a timely manner?…that we wish that Mr. Kish and the people that pull his strings were just as concerned for securing payment for Evansville based Klenck Construction?…that while he spoke of Bingham McHale (Indianapolis Law Firm) being paid about $500,000 to develop the RFP for the hotel as a sound investment a local business is now in a compromised position to receive payment for real work?…that this is profoundly disappointing?

Netherlands based GBT to set up manufacturing in portion of old Whirlpool Building

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Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels

September 13, 2011

News Release

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Sept. 13, 2011) – Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives from GBT USA, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of wind turbine blades, today to announce the company’s plans to open a facility here and create up to 400 new jobs by 2014 in southern Indiana.

The clean technology company, a subsidiary of Global Blade Technology, will lease and equip 45,000 square feet of space at Park41. The new office and manufacturing facility will house the company’s engineering design and consultancy offices and the production lines of wind blades, molds and tooling. In 2013, the company plans to build an additional facility in southern Indiana to manufacture composite rotor blades for wind turbine generators. The company projects to invest $17.6 million for leasing, construction and equipment costs at the two facilities.

“Indiana has been the nation’s fastest-growing wind power state, and it is now being reflected in the arrival of great supplier companies like GBT,” said Daniels. “We are thrilled to have earned the business of this outstanding international company.”

According to the American Wind Energy Association, Indiana increased its installed wind capacity ten-fold in 2009 and 2010, becoming one of the fastest growing states for wind power. With 2.4 percent of the state’s power provided by wind last year, Indiana is ranked 12th in the country for most installed wind power capacity, all of it in the last few years. It is estimated that the wind power industry created up to 2,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Hoosier state in 2010.

GBT USA plans to hire additional personnel in southern Indiana in phases with 40 new employees by 2012 and up to 400 cumulative positions filled by 2014. The new associates will be across the company, including manufacturing, engineering, logistics and customer service.

“GBT is capitalizing on an underserved segment of the wind energy market,” said Dan Oberle, general manager of GBT USA. “Evansville is an ideal location to serve the industry as it is centrally located to the massive wind farms of the Midwest and the flurry of offshore activity to the east and south.”

Founded in 2009, Global Blade Technology is headquartered in Wieringerwerf, Netherlands, with operations in India and the United States. GBT USA was incorporated in 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and focuses on designing and producing custom rotor blades for wind turbine generators for customers around the world.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered GBT USA, Inc. up to $2,800,000 in performance-based tax credits and up to $200,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. The city of Evansville is receiving a federal Community Development Block Grant from the state’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs for purchase of capital equipment for the firm’s new Evansville operations. Also, the city of Evansville is offering the company a 10-year Evansville Urban Enterprise Zone Investment Deduction and a loan through the Evansville Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) which is expected to be approved by the Evansville RLF Board later today.

“Once again, our diligence, collaboration, workforce development, and preparation have paid off,” said Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel. “Evansville had the right facility in the right location with the right infrastructure and amenities – and collaborated with the State to offer the right set of economic incentives – to entice GBT USA to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility right here in Evansville.”

Green jobs account for 1.7 percent of the state’s total employment, according to a survey by the Indiana Business Research Center and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. In June, Fronius, an Austrian clean technology company and fourth-largest solar inverter producer in the world, announced that it will relocate its North American headquarters from Michigan to Portage, creating up to 512 new jobs by 2016.

About GBT
Global Blade Technology (GBT) is an engineering company focused on wind rotor blades, including design, tooling, and manufacturing technology. GBT does fundamental process and materials research, mold production and advanced blade manufacturing systems. GBT was incorporated in the Netherlands in 2009, and boasts over 70 years of collective blade technology experience. The company is headquartered in Wieringerwerf, Netherlands, with operations in Vadodara, India, and Cincinnati, Ohio.

About IEDC
Created by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is governed by a 12-member board chaired by Governor Daniels. Mitch Roob serves as the chief executive officer of the IEDC. For more information about IEDC, visit www.iedc.in.gov.

Source: Indiana Economic Development Corp.

IS IT TRUE? September 13, 2011

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IS IT TRUE? September 13, 2011

IS IT TRUE that it has been widely reported that the economic development announcement that is bringing Governor Daniels out of Indianapolis has raised the hopes of laid-off people who build things all around Evansville?…that the farewell concert at Roberts Stadium attended by Mole #6 gave us all a hint as to just what this project may involve?…that Mole #6 would like everyone to get up and listen to Bob Dylan’s “Blowing in the Wind” and to hold that thought until the announcement is made one hour from now?

IS IT TRUE that the Evansville City Council was treated to another 10 minute speech on the much needed legislation regarding the details of just how one gets grandfathered in to “coop” athletic racing pigeons in the city limits?…that this time it was not a gang of pigeon heads that dominated a large portion of time in the Council meeting?… that this time it was two City of Evansville employees who smiled and rambled ad nauseum about where, how far, how often to clean the cage, and other details that are meaningless to all but a handful of people who live here?…that some things do not merit a pair of speeches before the City Council and that these racing pigeons are a perfect example of something that should be delegated to a committee?…that when the human cooing started the old movie line “they’re back” came to mind?

IS IT TRUE that the highlight of the meeting was as he always is another inquisition of Ford Center project manager John Kish by City Councilman and Chairman of the Finance Committee John Friend?…that some people have gotten so used to the “Battle of the Alpha Johns” that they are recording the interlude for later viewing?…that the biggest surprise of the inquisition last night was not a pleasant surprise at all?…that the biggest surprise came when Mr. Kish revealed that the demolition work done on the Executive Inn parking tower is contractually the obligation of Woodruff Hospitality LLC whose contract with the ERC to build a hotel was rescinded for non-performance?…that situation brought out questions regarding Klenck Construction, a locally owned business was going to be paid?…that Mr. Kish was adamant that the invoice for the work done by Klenck that was authorized by Woodruff Hospitality LLC would remain the responsibility of the shareholders of Woodruff Hospitality LLC even though the work was done on land now owned by the City of Evansville?

IS IT TRUE that Mr. Kish intimated that this may become a legal issue that needs to be negotiated by those two parties?…that Mr. Kish went on to state that Klenck Construction cannot legally place a mechanics lien on the property because it is owned by a municipality and that the legal precedent for his position is a 30 year old case involving one Mr. Bob Green and the very parking garage that was just torn down?…that all of this may indeed be the truth and that it may indeed be legal but in a situation where the City of Evansville clearly benefitted from the word that was done on its property under an agreement between the City of Evansville and the contractor Woodruff Hospitality LLC, it seems usury and disingenuous for the City of Evansville and the Evansville Redevelopment Commission to take advantage of what was a good faith arrangement that went bad?…that the little smirk on Mr. Kish’s face when telling this story was not appreciated by some of the viewers of the meeting of the Evansville City Council?

IS IT TRUE that we shall address more on the “Battle of the Alpha Johns” in IIT Part 2?…that we never want to see a competent local provider get caught in the middle of politics and hosed for payment on a big public project like the Ford Center?…that many friends, family, and sympathizers with locally owned businesses may just remember this SNEGAL hosing and hold it against the Ford Center?…that we hear that the amount is substantially less than 1% of the cost to build the Ford Center and even less than the legal bills paid to Indianapolis firms that all contributed to the Weinzapfel for Mayor Campaign?

VHS Pet of the Week: “Dixie”

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Greetings from Dixie! Dixie is an 8-year-old spayed Australian Shepherd Mix. Dixie is a very sweet girl who will do best in a home with children over the age of 5. She is a little on the chunky side and will need a family that will take her on lots of long walks to help keep her active and may be lose a few pounds. Dixie is completely housebroken and a very, very smart dog. She is not overly fond of other dogs and prefers to be the center of attention. Dixie would make a great companion for a retired couple looking for a laid back dog to take long walks with and just sit back and relax at the end of the day. For more information on Dixie and how to make her a part of your family, visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563.

Also, “Baby” is still available for adoption. She was a crowd favorite a couple weeks ago, so we just wanted to let our readers know that she is still there.

Arts Council Announces new Abstract Art Exhibition

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EVANSVILLE, IN – The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery entitled Abstract Art. A term used loosely to describe non-objective or non-representational artwork; abstract art can include both art that depicts a person, place or object, sometimes to a point beyond recognition, and artwork that depicts an idea or sentiment. Rather than being naturalism or realism, Abstract Art is the artist’s version of what he or she sees.

The exhibition will be at the gallery at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville from September 12-November 3. The public is invited to an opening reception for the exhibition on Wednesday (Sept. 14) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the gallery.

Exhibited in the show will be a variety of paintings, prints, mixed media work and sculpture. Among the regional artists included in the exhibition are: Sandy Schultheis, Cathe Hedgespeth, Sharon Harrison, Betty Farris, Richard Clouse, Penny McLeod, Joshua Dickman, Julieta Higgins, William Brown, Skip Kniese, Holly Rearson, Carolyn Weng, Jesika Ellis, Susan Petty, Les Miley, Carol Mathews, Connie McConaghy, Twila Black, Raisa Illarramendi, Shannon Bryant, Janice Greene, Sharon Harrison, Christopher Wilke, Heather Landry, and Bob Zasadny.

The exhibition is part of the art rotation series the Arts Council sponsors in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery throughout the year. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and other times by special arrangement. Admission to the Gallery is free and the public is most welcome to view the work of local artists.

Ford Center Job Fair

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Part-Time Positions

Evansville, IN – September 12, 2011 – In anticipation of the Ford Center’s Grand Opening a job fair is being planned for Saturday, September 24 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the CK Newsome Center. This event will be held in the Recreation Room and will be an Informational Session. The Ford Center job fair will provide the opportunity to meet with the directors & management involved in staffing for the Ford Center.

Positions available will be as follows:
Ticket Sellers
Concession Workers
Bartenders
Suite Servers
Wait Staff
Warehouse & Kitchen Personnel
Ushers
Ticket Takers
Guest Services

Download part-time employee application at www.thefordcenter.com.

Downtown Today: 9/13/2011

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Time 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Subject DESIGN REVIEW
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 9/13/2011 until 9/13/2011 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Reminder 15 minutes
SARAH @ 7825
Categories ROOM 318

Time 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Subject PTABOA
Location 301
Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 9/13/2011 until 9/13/2011 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
TIFFANY COLLINS @ 5269
Categories ROOM 301

Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Subject SUBDIVISION REVIEW
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 9/13/2011 until 9/13/2011 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Reminder 15 minutes
KATHIE @ 5228
Categories ROOM 318

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Subject ENFORCEMENT/TREATMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 9/13/2011 until 9/13/2011 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
CYNTHIA OWEN
Categories ROOM 318

Time 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Subject VANDERBURGH ALCOHOL BOARD
Location 301
Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 9/13/2011 until 9/13/2011 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
Scott Bedwell 812-882-1292
Categories ROOM 301

Time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Subject ELECTRICAL BOARD
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 9/13/2011 until 9/13/2011 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
LINDA PENDELETON @ 7880
Categories ROOM 318

Time 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Subject COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Location 301
Recurrence Occurs every Tuesday effective 9/6/2011 until 9/27/2011 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
KRISTIN @ 5241
Categories ROOM 301

Vanderburgh County Sheriffs Auction Transactions: 2008 – 2011

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Sheriffs Sale Transactions 2008 – present

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