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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: MEET THE REAL GAIL RIECKEN

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MEET GAIL RIECKEN BY LAURA BLACKBURN

Gail Riecken has dedicated to her life to serving others. When Gail graduated from Indiana University, she gave up a lucrative career in the private sector to join the Peace Corps. While in the Peace Corp, Gail worked with poor families in the Dominican Republic. Early on in life, Gail knew serving others was her calling. Gail is dedicated to improving Evansville, growing jobs for working families, expanding manufacturing, rebuilding infrastructure, and completing city projects that will move our city forward.

Indiana House Legislative Accomplishments

Gail Riecken was named the 2014 Legislator of the Year by a nonpartisan group. Gail is known for reaching across the aisle to work with both parties and especially independents. Throughout Gail’s career she has united people, not divided them.

  • Financial Institutions Committee: Gail has worked to improve the financial stability of Indiana’s families. She authored a bill (now law) that provides incentives for Indiana’s families to save money.
  • Ethics Committee: Gail’s job was to investigate wrongdoing by fellow colleagues, including members of her own party.
  • Family, Children, and Human Affairs Committee: Gail co-sponsored the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Bill, co-authored a bill to increase health and safety protections for children in day care, and was the author of a bill to improve school bus safety, and co-sponsored a youth trafficking bill. All are now law.
  • Prescription Drug Abuse Committee: As a member of the committee, Gail was dedicated to reducing prescription drug abuse, which is a major problem in Indiana.
  • State Commission on Improving the Status of Children: Gail worked with legislators across the aisle to form this commission to develop initiatives and improve services to protect Indiana’s children.

A History of Improving the Evansville Community

Gail Riecken has been involved in Evansville community organizations for decades. She takes pride in serving her city and the people that live there. Gail has spent the better part of her life trying to improve the lives of others, her community, and the city of Evansville.

  • Pigeon Creek Greenway Advisory Board Member and Chair of Marketing/Education
  • Ark Crisis Prevention Nursery Co-Founder and Co-Honorary Chair of first Fundraising Campaign and Steering Committee Member
  • Church Membership Directory Committee
  • Local and State Child Abuse Prevention Board Member and Task Force Coordinator
  • Family and Children Services Board Member
  • Conrad Baker Foundation Director
  • Preservation Alliance Board
  • Original Evansville Preservation Commission Member
  • Evansville Dance Theatre Board President and volunteer Manager
  • HOPE of Evansville President
  • Riverside Neighborhood Association Co-coordinator
  • Citizens Against Rape in Evansville President
  • Welfare Board member

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.

Ashley Nicole Wolfe Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Ronald S. Simmonds Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Joseph Ariva Bob Kuhlenschmidt Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Angela Cuellar Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Melanie Ann Akers Battery, Level 5 felony

Domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor

Tara Nicole Thompson Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Battery, Class B misdemeanor

UE Swimming and Diving home on Saturday

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Following their first off weekend of the season, the Purple Aces swimming and diving teams are back at Wyttenbach Pool on Saturday afternoon to compete against Eastern Illinois.

 

Set for a 1 p.m. start, the event will be a long format with 16 events, including 100’s and 200’s in all strokes.

 

Last time out at the Indiana Intercollegiates, Ethan O’Rourke had the best day for the men and grabbed their top finish of fourth place in the 100 free.  He completed the race in a time of 47.82.  He was also strong in the 50 free, recording a finish of 11th with a time of 21.87.

He contributed to the top relay finish of the day for the men, teaming up with Cameron Wickes, Jared Stuphin and Prescott Marcy to take 6th in the 200 free relay.  Their time was 1:29.30.

 

UE’s top performer on the women’s side was Michaela Kent.  She recorded a pair of 5th place finishes in the 200 free and 100 backstroke events.  She swam a 1:59.77 in the freestyle race while her backstroke time finished at an even 59 seconds.  Mackenzie Harris had a strong race in the 200 free, swimming a 1:59.77.

 

On the boards, the Aces were strong in both the male and female events.  Cory Barnes took 5th place in both the 1 and 3 meter dives.  His scores finished at 227.10 in the 1-meter while his other score was a 251.17.  Courtney Coverdale registered the top finish of the day for the UE divers, earning third in the 3-meter dive.  Her score was a 265.95.  In the 1-meter, Coverdale was 5th with a final score of 244.75.

 

For her efforts, she was named the MVC Diver of the Week on Oct. 20.

Winter reaches 1,000th kill; but road woes continue for USI Volleyball

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University of Southern Indiana senior middle blocker Abbey Winter (Germantown, Illinois) picked up her 1,000th career kill, but the road woes continued for the Screaming Eagles’ volleyball team as it fell to host Drury University 25-21, 25-21, 25-22 in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match Friday night.

 

USI (17-8, 6-6 GLVC) led 16-11 in the opening frame, but a 14-5 Drury run to close out the first set gave the Panthers a four-point win and a one-set advantage in the match.

 

Drury (17-8, 6-6 GLVC) carried that momentum into the second set, where it jumped out to a 7-1 advantage. The Eagles answered with a 5-1 run to close to within two, but another Drury outburst, this time a 6-1 spurt, put USI into a 14-7 hole. USI trimmed Drury’s lead to two late in the frame before succumbing to the four-point loss and two-set deficit.

 

Following the intermission, the Eagles jumped out to a 12-9 advantage to open the third set. The Panthers, however, won the next seven points to steal the lead and momentum away from USI.

 

The Eagles closed to within two on several occasions, but that was as close as USI would get as Drury sealed the three-set sweep with a three-point win in the third frame.

 

Winter, who became the third player in USI history to record 1,000 career kills and 500 career blocks, finished with nine kills and a .333 attacking percentage to lead the Eagles offensively. Sophomore outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana) also had nine kills for USI, which slipped to 3-7 on the road this year—USI has lost its last four road contests and six of its last seven.

 

Sophomore libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) had a match-high 16 digs to lead USI defensively.

 

USI concludes its regular-season road schedule Saturday at 3 p.m. when it travels to Rolla, Missouri, to take on Missouri University of Science & Technology. The Miners (18-8, 9-3 GLVC) defeated Bellarmine University in five sets Friday night in Rolla.

 

While USI has struggled on the road, the Eagles are 8-1 this season at the Physical Activities Center and 6-0 on a neutral court. The Eagles play their final five matches of the regular-season at the PAC.

 

Sheriff’s Office Offers Halloween Safety Advice

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This Halloween the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will be closely monitoring the residential areas of Vanderburgh County outside of the Evansville City limits. Sheriff’s deputies will be watching for unsafe, mischievous and suspicious activity.

Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “The weather forecast for Halloween looks poor, with rain and temperatures in the low 50’s predicted. Motorists should reduce their speed accordingly and be mindful of headlight glare that could obscure their view of trick-or-treaters in the roadway.”

Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to visit the homes of people they know well and stay within their neighborhood. If trick-or-treaters are going to be meeting with friends to trick-or-treat in other areas, parents are encouraged to check the sex offender website for potential sex offenders in those neighborhoods. The sex offender web site for Vanderburgh County and every county in Indiana may be found on our web site at www.vanderburghsheriff.com.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will be paying special attention to the neighborhoods in which registered sex offenders live. Registered sex offenders who are on parole will be required to: place a sign on their door indicating that their residence will not be giving out candy, keep their exterior lights off, and display no outdoor Halloween decorations. The Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana Department of Corrections will be making increased random checks on registered sex offenders who are on parole to verify their compliance with all stipulations established for them this weekend.

Sheriff Dave Wedding offered a few additional safety tips to help insure this Halloween is a safe one:

  • Motorists should keep a careful eye out for kids who may be difficult to see and may run unexpectedly from in between parked cars and other places.
  • Trick-or-treating should be done with adult supervision and in groups.
  • Parents, if your trick-or-treaters are old enough to walk the neighborhood on their own, make sure you know their intended route. Provide them with a cell phone and make sure they stay within a familiar area.
  • Trick-or-treaters should never enter the home of someone who is not well known to them.
  • Costumes that do not include a mask or anything that might obscure the child’s vision are preferable.
  • Costumes should be constructed so that children can move easily and not create a tripping hazard.
  • Trick-or-treating should be completed before dark. Trick-or-treaters should have light colored/reflective clothing on and have a flashlight.
  • Parents should inspect all treats before they are eaten. Anything that is not commercially produced or appears to have had the seal or packaging tampered with should be discarded.
  • Homeowners who welcome trick-or-treaters should make sure their homes are well lit and that there are no obstacles to those visiting the home.
  • Homeowners should give commercially produced treats, gift certificates or other non-food related items (school pencils, stickers, etc).
  • If you find anything or see anything suspicious in nature, report it to the Sheriff’s Office via 911.

The men and women of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office hope everyone has a safe and memorable Halloween the year.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report

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Adopt A Pet

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 JuJu is a male Shepherd mix! He’s about 6 years old and has lived happily with other dogs, cats, and kids. JuJu likes car rides & knows some commands! His previous family described him as loving, gentle, & cuddly. His $100 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563!

Carson Tortoise and Trump Hare

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ST. MARY’S MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY OFFERS FREE MAMMOGRAMS FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY

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St. Mary’s Mobile Digital Mammography is coming to your community soon. Digital pictures can be magnified, adjusted and previewed to see certain areas that regular film cannot. There are fewer retakes and sharper images. Digital mammograms use less radiation, making them safer for patients.  All screenings include mammograms and education about breast health and early detection of breast cancer.

Participants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  • You must be between 35 to 40 years old to receive your baseline (or initial) mammogram.
  • Annual mammograms should begin at age 40.
  • It must have been at least one year since your last mammogram.
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance are accepted.
  • Assistance is available for those who qualify.

St. Mary’s received the “Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer” grant from the Greater Evansville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, and the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust “Power of  Hope” grant,  which helps fund the screenings.

To schedule your screening or for more information, please call St. Mary’s Wellness Center at 1.877.580.3883 or 812.485.5723.

Here is the Mobile Digital Mammogram schedule for November 2015.

  • St. Mary’s Breast Center, 100 St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh, IN

Wednesday, November 4th

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  • Tulip Tree Family Health Care, 123 N McCreary St., Ft. Branch, IN

Thursday, November 5th

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • CK Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut St., Evansville, IN

Saturday, November 7th

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • St. Mary’s Breast Center, 100 St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh, IN 

Wednesday, November 11th

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  • Patoka Family Healthcare Center, 307 South Indiana Ave, English, IN

Wednesday, November 18th

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)

  • Posey County Council on Aging, 611 West 8th St, Mt. Vernon, IN

Friday, November 20th

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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