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IS IT TRUE September 16, 2015

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IS IT TRUE here’s a possible explanation for the increase of labor costs that consumes 87% of the City budget? …Mayor Winnecke has added 187 employees since he took office 3 1/2 years ago? …there were 1341 City employees when he took office and now the City has 1528 employees?

IS IT TRUE that the City and County Councils set the legal purpose of appropriated funds?  …that for funds to be used for other purposes the Disbursing Officer has to get legal authorization?

IS IT TRUE that George Lumley appeared before the joint City/County Councils at the recent budget hearings where he ask and they clarified that the funds budgeted in the River Boat Fund were for residential demolition only?  That other funds were to be used for the related administrative expenses?

IS IT ALSO TRUE that Mr. Lumley appeared before the full City Council on August 24 where they confirmed that residential demolitions were the only allowable expense to be charged to the River Boat Demolition Account?

IS IT TRUE that Mr. Lumley appeared before the City Council Monday evening and presented copies of numerous claims charged to the account that were not related to residential demolition?

IS IT TRUE a claim by Morley and Associates for services rendered in inspecting cracks in the Helfrich Neighborhood pool in the amount of $536.25 was charged to the Riverboat Boat Demolition Fund?

IS IT TRUE  a claim by Altstadt Pluming for the installation of a water service to 2800 Riverside in the amount of $1275 was charged to the Riverboat Fund without explanation?

IS IT TRUE a bill from Morley and Associates in the amount of $2,017.50 for inspecting the commercial building at 1500 North Heidlebach Avenue was charged against residential demolition and taken from the Riverboat fund?

IS IT TRUE that bills for fencing at Miller Plating was $4,620.00 and Owens Block $2,275.00 was charged to the appropriation in the Riverboat Fund that was legally appropriated only for residential demolition?

IS IT TRUE that the Klenck Company invoice in the amount of $15,882.42, representing one day’s work to install a fence at the commercial flea market property at 1500 Heidelbach was charged as residential demolition to the Riverboat Fund?

IS IT TRUE that charges for the daily removal of garbage that is billed to property owners is paid out of Riverboat Fund but the income goes to other operations?  …although these amounts may be small, $240 each, they add up to huge monthly charges?  …that a month of August bill from R & R Hauling totaled $10,397.40 and every month these operating expenses are charged against the appropriation for residential demolitions while the collections for the billings are going somewhere else?

IS IT TRUE these claims cited and presented to the City Council are only a small a sampling that represent hundreds of thousands of dollars that were designated for residential demolition but have been illegally diverted to operating expenses each year?

IS IT TRUE that Mr. Lumley asked the Council to do something about this and we ask you to join him and ask your elected representatives what he or she plans to do about this illegal pilfering of our Riverboat funds for operating expenses and leaving large numbers of zombie houses in the neighborhoods?

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Adopt a Pet

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Pink is a 4 month old female calico. Her adoption fee is $50 which includes her spay, her vaccines, a microchip and a bag of food.

The VHS is open for adoptions and viewing Tuesday – Saturday from Noon – 6 PM. You can check out more animals on our website at www.vhslifesaver.org.

PARKS FEST GARVIN 2015

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Remember how FUN ParksFest was last year?

Didn’t get to attend?

Don’t miss out this year! It’s bigger, better, and what everyone will be talking about next week!

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Do you like FREE t-shirts? It’s not too late to volunteer!
Email andrea.adams@artswin.org for more information.

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Children’s Center for Dance Education is pleased to present an open call to photographers for a “Celebrate Dance” Photo Shoot! It is free for photographers to participate. We only ask that you register with our staff at any of the locations listed below in the schedule. We’ve given a 15 minute buffer time in between shoots for traveling and registration at each location, for your convenience. If you have any questions specifically about the event, please contact Reva Bourgasser at bourgasser1@yahoo.com or (812) 241-5272. Please see the schedule below and the addresses for each location.

Photo Shoot Schedule:
8:00am-8:15am: Photographer’s Registration and breakfast provided by Fountain View Mini Mart in Haynie’s Corner Art District
8:15am-8:45am: Alhambra Theatre Photo Shoot
8:45am-9:00am: Photographer’s Registration
9:00am-9:30am: Four Freedoms Monument and Riverside Photo Shoot
9:30am-9:45am: Photographer’s Registration
10:00am-10:30am: Greyhound Station
10:30am-11:00am: Photographer’s Registration
11:00am-11:30am: Old Courthouse Photo Shoot
11:30am-12:00pm: Children’s Center for Dance Education to register for a free gift for participating and take a tour of the studio

Locations:
-The Alhambra Theatre, 50 Adams Ave. Evansville, IN 47713
-Four Freedom Monument and Downtown Riverside, Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47713
-The Greyhound Station, corner of Third and Sycamore Streets, Evansville, IN 47713
-The Old Courthouse, 201 NW Fourth Street, Evansville, IN 47708
-Children’s Center for Dance Education, 5900 Vogel Rd. Ste. A, Evansville, IN 47715

Contact Information:
Children’s Center for Dance Education
childdance.org
adm.cc4de@gmail.com
(812) 421-8600

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 revised Mobile Digital Mammogram schedule for October 2015.

  • Gilda’s Club, 5740 Vogel Rd, Evansville, IN

Friday October 2nd

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday, October 14th

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  • St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital, 1116 Millis Ave, Boonville, IN

Friday, October 23rd

2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Community Health Fair, Berea Mennonite Church, 216 South Main St. Cannelburg, IN

Saturday, October 24th

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday, October 28th

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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 Monday, Sept. 14, 2015.

Brittany Danielle Deener Robbery resulting in bodily injury, Level 3 felony

Robbery taking property by force or threatening the use of force while armed, Level 3 felony

Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Theft, Class A misdemeanor

Leaving the scene of an accident driver fails to immediately stop at the scene, Class B misdemeanor

Morgan Lee Blair Robbery resulting in bodily injury, Level 3 felony

Robbery taking property by force or threatening the use of force while armed, Level 3 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Leaving the scene of an accident driver fails to immediately stop at the scene, Class B misdemeanor

Saul Lara Rivera Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Theft, Class A misdemeanor

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor

Sherry Faye Bline Domestic batter, Level 6 felony

Ethan Lee Ferguson Armed robbery, Level 3 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Julien Eugene Ford Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

John Anthony Munoz Jr. Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Michael Byron Hoover II Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Colton Wade Carter Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

William Douglas Harris Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Pamela Sue Day Theft, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Stephen Ray Buttrum Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor

Interference with the reporting of a crime, Class A misdemeanor

Charles Scott McHargue Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Leaving the scene of an accident, Class B misdemeanor

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report

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MAYOR WINNECKE DECLINES AREA VETERANS “CALL TO ASSEMBLE” INVITATION

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Attached is the e-mail sent to the “CALL TO ASSEMBLE” coordinator Denise Chaney from Mayor Winnecke’s Fundraising Coordinator Mandi Feagley.  We are puzzled why Mayor Winnecke couldn’t re-schedule his Traveling City Hall date and/or have his Chief of Staff to represent him at this event which historically is poorly attended.  We contacted Commander Mark Acker of the Veteran’s Council of Vanderburgh County the  hosts of the “Call to Assemble” event on September 23, 2015 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum for his response concerning Mayor Winnecke’s decision not to attend this event.

Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken has accepted the Veteran’s Council of Vanderburgh County invitation to attend this Historical event.

Soon as we receive a response from Commander Mark Acker of the Veteran’s Council of Vanderburgh County we shall post it. This is a developing story please stay turned.

ATTACHED IS THE E-MAIL FROM MAYOR WINNECKE FUNDRAISER COORDINATOR MANDI FEAGLEY

Hello Denise,

We received your invitation to participate in the “Call to Assemble” on September 23, 2015. Unfortunately, this event coincides with Mayor Winnecke’s Traveling City Hall which has been scheduled for some time. I’m very sorry that Mayor Winnecke will be unable to attend.

We appreciate you reaching out to us; please contact Matt Humm (cc’d), our campaign manager, with any questions you may have that are campaign-related.

Thanks again and have a great weekend!

Mandi Feagley
Fundraising Coordinator
Mayor Winnecke’s Re-election Campaign

ZOO SELFIE STICK

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Making your voice heard during the interim

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The Indiana General Assembly is a part-time Legislature, meaning that many of those who serve also have other occupations. From teachers to retired firefighters, the Legislature is made up of Hoosiers of all areas of expertise and all walks of life. Those varying backgrounds are important to ensure that we have a broad range of perspectives and firsthand experience when discussing different legislative proposals.

Each year, I work diligently to ensure that members of our community are adequately informed on the issues being debated at the Statehouse. However, did you know that a large number of the bills that are introduced each legislative session actually come from constituents?

In fact, my signature piece of legislation during the 2015 session was inspired by a local family who founded a Down syndrome support group in Evansville. After finding out during pregnancy that their daughter had Down syndrome, the family went searching for information. Unfortunately, what they discovered was that information was not readily available and what they did find was largely outdated.

As a result, they used their own experiences to help other parents in the area, both through a support group and by contacting me. By working together, we were able to develop a legislative solution to a problem impacting Hoosiers statewide, ensuring that parents everywhere have access to the important information they need.

The influence of every day Hoosiers did not stop there. Being a budget year –in a state where over 50 percent of the budget is dedicated to education– we spent a great deal of time this session focused on education matters. One bi-partisan bill, which I was particularly proud of, came about after over a year and a half of work by a group of diverse school districts across the state. They identified and provided direct input on the areas of education law which were unnecessary and restrict local leadership and control. Some examples include removing overly strict requirements on school improvement plans and performance based awards.

As you can see, input from Hoosiers like you is absolutely critical to the legislative process. Not only does it keep legislators accountable, but it also has the potential to become the next great policy initiative in our state.

In addition to the pre-session survey, which I send out each year, I will also be travelling the district this fall, holding seven town hall meetings to discuss issues which members of the community would like to see addressed. My first stop will be at the Spencer County Public Library on Monday, Oct. 5, followed by the Rockport Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Victoria National Golf Club on Saturday, Oct. 10.

In a district that spans portions of three counties, it was my intent that everyone has at least one town hall meeting conveniently located near their home. I invite all interested and concerned citizen to attend a meeting closest to you and look forward to seeing you there!

To view future town hall dates and times, please visit in.gov/h75. A postcard with additional information should also be in mailboxes soon! Together, we have made a difference before, and together, we will continue to do so.

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