Springfield
ECD: Schrader Electronics announces Springfield expansion
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Schrader Electronics today announced the company will expand its Springfield, Tenn. facility, located at 101 Evergreen Drive. The expansion represents an investment of $10 million and the creation of 76 manufacturing jobs.
“Tennessee offers the automotive industry a strong, competitive advantage with its network of suppliers and manufacturers, skilled workforce and central location. “I congratulate Schrader Electronics on its continued success in Springfield and offer my sincere appreciation to the company for its confidence in our state’s business friendly climate,” Hagerty said.
Schrader is a leading global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions for automotive and industrial leaders, delivering solutions that protect and perform. Schrader is a pioneer in tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), a vehicle safety feature that is now standard on all cars and light trucks sold in North America and growing in use globally, and is the leading supplier of TPMS sensors, valves, tools and training worldwide. Schrader is also widely known as the inventor of the industry-standard pneumatic tire valve ? the very same valve used on every motor vehicle in the world today.
“We are excited to be moving toward building all of our North American vehicle products here in Springfield. “Thank you to state and local officials for their help on this expansion, and we look forward to continual success in Tennessee,” Jared Smalley Jr., general manager, Schrader Electronics, said.
“Schrader Electronics has been an important part of the Springfield and Robertson County industrial community for more than five years. “Their decision to expand their operations in Springfield is a great endorsement of the Robertson County business climate and workforce. We look forward to working with their management team as they continue to grow,” Margot Fosnes, president and chief economic development officer, Robertson County Chamber of Commerce, said.
Interested applicants can apply in person at the Springfield facility.
Names of Madison Street fatal accident victims released
Head-on collision that occurred on Madison street
Clarksville Police have released the names of the accident victims involved in a fatal traffic crash on February 3. The driver of the GMC Sierra has been identified as Tyler J. Head, 20, of Springfield. Head died at the scene.
The passenger of the GMC Sierra has been identified as Lucas P. Haley, 19, of Springfield. Haley is in critical condition.
Rescue personnel at the scene of the accident
Vincent D. Clark, 31, of Clarksville, is in stable condition and has been identified as the driver of the Dodge Durango; his passenger, Denesha M. Clark, 26, of Clarksville has been released from the hospital.
The occupants of the GMC Sierra were not wearing seatbelts. The occupants of the Durango were wearing seatbelts. Madison Street, between Liberty Pkwy and the Crossland Drive extension was closed for approximately four hours.
The crash investigation is ongoing and the lead investigator is Officer Evon Parkes. Anyone with information can call, 931-645-8477.
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- Head-on collision that occured on Madison street
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- Rescue personnel at the scene of the accident
APSU, Volunteer State partner to offer teacher licensure programs
Teacher licensure programs at Highland Crest College Campus in Springfield beginning in January 2012.The program is a partnership between Austin Peay State University and Volunteer State Community College.
Students will complete the first two years of coursework through Volunteer State and earn the Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.). Upon completion of the A.S.T. degree, students will complete the next two years and earn a bachelor’s degree and teaching license through APSU. All courses will be offered at the Highland Crest Campus.
Beginning in Spring 2012, APSU will offer a master’s degree in reading at Highland Crest. Designed for licensed teachers with a minimum of three years teaching experience, this degree will prepare teachers to be a reading specialist for a school or district. Coursework is provided in face-to-face and online formats.
APSU also will offer a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) at Highland Crest beginning in Fall 2012. The M.A.T. provides opportunities for individuals who hold baccalaureate degrees to complete initial teacher licensure requirements and a master’s degree concurrently. The program is offered in a cohort format. Coursework is provided in face-to-face and online formats. Field experiences in public schools are required as part of the required coursework. At the end of the program, participants must either complete student teaching or teach on an alternative license and pass all required licensure exams to earn their teaching license.
Information concerning these programs will be provided at an open house from 2-6 p.m., Dec. 6 at Highland Crest. Representatives from both campuses will be available to answer your questions. If you cannot attend the open house, contact Phyllis Foley (VSCC) at 615-230-4828 for information about the undergraduate program. Dr. Benita Bruster at APSU is the contact person for the master’s in reading and can be reached at 931-221-6491. For information about the M.A.T., call Dr. Barbara Peterson at APSU, 931-221-6468.
Haslam, Hagerty applaud Electrolux expansion in Robertson County
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and ECD Commissioner Bill Hagerty joined with local officials on Monday, Oct. 10 in congratulating Electrolux Major Appliances North America (EMA-NA) on the company’s decision to expand its Robertson County manufacturing facility, a $5 million investment by the company creating 75 new jobs.
“I want to congratulate Electrolux on its decision to expand the Springfield facility and bring new jobs to Robertson County. “Our Jobs4TN strategy focuses on expanding existing businesses inside Tennessee because the majority of new jobs are created by companies already in state. This announcement represents the kind of growth we are seeing,” Haslam said.
The Springfield Electrolux factory has produced Electrolux and Frigidaire gas and electric freestanding ranges since 1974. The expansion will provide additions and upgrades to the existing facility, including a three-story, 21,000 square-foot addition with world-class laboratories and developmental facilities.
“Through the leadership of Gov. Haslam, we are creating a business-friendly environment that gives companies the confidence to invest and grow. “Electrolux’s expansion further illustrates how our state is a great place to do business and offers a highly-skilled workforce,” Hagerty said.
When the expansion is complete, Electrolux will add 75 new, full-time research and development, product development and purchasing jobs to its current 2,800 employees.
“This expansion brings with it a new day for the Electrolux Springfield factory. “We are excited to add to our Tennessee workforce and know that the upgrades and additions to our facility will continue to add to our success,” said John Terzo, vice president and general manager of cooking products for EMA-NA.
Robertson County Players present “Butterflies are Free”
The Robertson County Players will present Butterflies are Free, a romantic comedy by Lenard Gershe on September 22-24 at 7 p.m, and September 25 at 2 p.m. at Springfield High School.
Travel back to the “groovy” days of the 1960’s and visit with Don Baker(Joshua Webb), a young blind man who has just moved out on his own for the first time. Just when he thinks life may be settling down after his first love walks out on him, his free-spirited hippie neighbor Jill Tanner (Beth Britton) invites herself in to his apartment and into his life. For the first time, Don is living and experiencing freedom. That freedom is quickly interrupted when his over protective mother (Jan Hendon) drops in unannounced on Don and Jill.
Butterflies are Free is directed by Rusty Riddle and produced by Jan Wallace.
Tickets can be bought in advance at Holman Jewelers, Robertson County Chamber of Commerce, White’s Jewelers, The Life Center of Robertson County and online at www.ticketsnashville.com. Tickets are $9.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door.
MEDI presents monthly Business-to-Buyer Procurement Luncheon
MEDI of Western Kentucky announces its monthly Business-to-Buyer Procurement Luncheon, April 7th. Jennie Stuart Medical Center will be the keynote presenter for the one-hour luncheon.
The luncheon will be held at the MEDI Office, 1101A South Main Street, downtown Hopkinsville Kentucky, inside the US Bank Building. Business-to-Buyer Procurement Luncheons are concentrated efforts to present new business markets and opportunities to businesses. Be a part of the JSMC Procurement Luncheon and receive more information about how to start doing business with JSMC, learn about JSMC supply and service budget, and find out how to bid on high dollar contracts.
Listing of subcontracting categories may include:
Ø Building & Industrial
Ø Furniture & Furnishings
Ø Cleaning & Chemicals
Ø IT Solutions & Electronics
Ø Office Solutions
Ø Services
Ø Tools, Hardware, & Machinery
Ø Or Many other Trade Skilled Occupation
Registration is $15 per person and due by April 6. To register, email (nferguson@medisuccess.org). For more information, call Nadia Ferguson at the office at 270-885-8885. Business-to-Buyer Luncheons are every Thursday of the month.
Weather cancels Route 65 public design meeting
Due to inclement weather, the design public meeting regarding a proposed project on State Route 65 (US 431) from Old Highway 431 to Walling Road in Robertson County has been canceled. The meeting was scheduled forJanuary 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Springfield High School. The meeting will be rescheduled.
For more information on travel conditions across Tennessee visit www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or call 5-1-1 from any land line or cell phone. Travelers can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information or www.twitter.com/Nashville511 for traffic information in the Nashville area. Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for their destination.
TDOT brings ‘Between The Barrels’ to Coopertown Middle School
Monday morning, December 13, representatives of Tennessee Department of Transportation will travel to Robertson County’s Coopertown Middle School to give a “Between The Barrels” presentation. TDOT seeks to keep teen drivers safe during the course of the entire year. Utilizing its “Between The Barrels” Safe Driving Initiative, the department encourages the formation of good driving habits among those just learning to drive.
The presentation is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. and will be presented to 150 students at the middle school. “Between the Barrels” is an interactive safe driving program geared toward teen students just learning to drive. The goal of the program is to save lives by educating teens on the importance of always practicing safe driving habits, especially in highway work zones. TDOT will be joined by representatives from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car crashes are the leading cause of fatalities among teens in the United States. Nationally, teen drivers (ages 13-19) are at a four times greater risk for crashes than older adults and are involved in 15 percent of fatal crashes, but make up 6.7 percent of the total driving population. In 2008, 113 teens died in traffic crashes in Tennessee, down from 166 in 2007. Preliminary numbers show 96 teen deaths in traffic crashes in 2009. Already, at least 78 teens have died in traffic crashes in 2010.
For more information on Teen Driver Safety visit www.tn.gov/safety/pubsafety/teendriversafety.html.
For more information on the Between the Barrels program visit www.tn.gov/tdot/wzsafety.
TDOT, THP brings “Between the Barrels” to Robertson County teens
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is working to keep teen drivers safe. Friday, December 10, TDOT be in Robertson County at East Robertson High School to present “Between the Barrels” to 450 students. The presentation will be begin at 9:20 a.m.
“Between the Barrels” is an interactive safe driving program geared toward teen students just learning to drive. The goal of the program is to save lives by educating teens on the importance of always practicing safe driving habits, especially in highway work zones. TDOT will be joined by representatives from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
During the 2008-09 academic year, the successful TDOT “Between the Barrels” program reached students in more than 90 schools with the compelling visual message—“When it comes to driving, there’s no such thing as beginner’s luck.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car crashes are the leading cause of fatalities among teens in the United States. Nationally, teen drivers (ages 13-19) are at a four times greater risk for crashes than older adults and are involved in 15 percent of fatal crashes, but make up 6.7 percent of the total driving population. In 2008, 113 teens died in traffic crashes in Tennessee, down from 166 in 2007. Preliminary numbers show 96 teen deaths in traffic crashes in 2009. Already, at least 78 teens have died in traffic crashes in 2010.
For more information on Teen Driver Safety visit www.tn.gov/safety/pubsafety/teendriversafety.html.
For more information on the Between the Barrels program visit www.tn.gov/tdot/wzsafety.
Cabinet locks, Roman shades make product recall lists
The following is a listing of consumer safety product recalls notices issued by various federal, and/or state consumer safety agencies across the nation. Recalls.org gathers these notices and issues weekly consolidated reports for release to news services. These lists are published here in the interest of our readership and the safety of the general public.
The following listing is for the week of November 28 to December 2.
First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Locks
Cabinet Locks: The First Years® is recalling The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks sold nationwide from September 2008 to September 2010. The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items. This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. An America Red Cross logo and “cabinet swing lock” is printed on the package. “American Red Cross” is molded onto the front of
the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.
Consumers should contact The First Years at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.recalls.thefirstyears.com to obtain a $5 coupon.
Mylanta and Alternagle Products: Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals, Co. (JJMCP) is recalling,
from the wholesale and retail level, twelve MYLANTA® liquid products and one AlternaGEL® liquid product. JJMCP is conducting the recall in order to update the labeling for these products. JJMCP initiated the recall due to the presence of alcohol from flavoring agents was not noted on the packaging. The specific products involved are being recalled in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Consumers with questions should call our Consumer Care Center at 1-800-469-5268 (available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET and Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time.) For a complete list of the product recalled go to www.recalls.org.
Night Lights: American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. is recalling Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lites sold nationwide from May 2009 to September 2010. An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire. The recalled Forever-Glo® Cylinder Nite Lite is a cylinder shaped night light with a white base and clear top that plugs into the wall. Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall. The model number and manufacturer code are printed on the back of the night light.
Consumers should contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.amertac.com or www.recall-center.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Roman Shades
Blinds sold at Lowe’s: Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. is recalling Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold nationwide from 1999 to June 2010. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Lowe’s.
Consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for free repair kits at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers can also contact Lowe’s at (800) 445-6937 anytime or visit www.lowes.com.
More information on all above listed recalls is available at www.recalls.org.
