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Breaking News: Gail Riecken Statement On Mayor Winnecke’s Handling Of Jack Schriber Sex Scandal
Gail Riecken Statement on Mayor Winnecke’s handling of Schriber Scandal
Evansville, IN – I have been asked to make a statement regarding Mayor Winnecke’s handling of Mr. Schriber’s recent admission to sexual misconduct with a 15 year old male student. I first will comment on the Mayor’s handling of this situation, and then talk about how we move forward to protect children in the future. While the timing of the leak to the press brings out the worst in politics, it also brings to light my concerns that the Mayor has not been transparent or truthful with the people of Evansville.
The Mayor said he was notified of the investigation as early as July. If it were left to the Mayor, the acknowledged molestation involving Mr. Schriber and the student would have never surfaced and Mr. Schriber could have been a city councilman. The Mayor was informed of the allegations before this past Sunday and Mayor Winnecke did nothing. Only when the story broke in the media did Lloyd Winnecke choose to say anything.
More questions should be asked of the mayor. His calculated answers that tip toe around the issue should not be allowed to stand.
While the Mayor acknowledges that he was informed about the investigation, does the Mayor expect us to believe that he was not informed about Mr. Schriber’s admission?
Even Tim Ethridge in the Courier and Press (October 24) stated: “It’s difficult to fathom that police officials who are the mayor’s direct reports did not give him all the information, considering all the intertwined relationships.â€
During his 2011 campaign the mayor wrote in his position paper on Public Safety, the Police chief will report directly to the Mayor’s office, creating an open, unfiltered flow of information. This direct communication will include frequent briefings…
Winnecke said he remained silent to let the police do their job, but nothing was done in the investigation after August 7th and Mayor Winnecke remained silent. Mayor Winnecke remained silent until the Courier and Press broke the story after voting had already begun. Why didn’t the mayor publicly or privately ask Mr. Schriber to suspend his campaign when he learned of his misconduct?
The mayor owes us an explanation as to why he and his campaign continued to have a relationship with Schriber after the Mayor acknowledges he had been informed of the investigation.
After Schriber confessed to the sexual misconduct with a student, there was continued support and collaboration between him and the Mayor’s campaign until the Courier and Press broke this story on October 20th.
This is not a political issue. It’s about credibility. The mayor has displayed a lack of transparency throughout his term – from a closed-door homestead tax meeting, playing a shell game with our finances, withholding hotel details, and now withholding from the public knowledge about a city council election. This election needs to be about the truth.
I called this press conference to assure you as Mayor that I will be open, honest and transparent. Action must be taken in order to prevent future abuses. I have been a long time advocate of children and their right to a happy, healthy childhood. I recently received the “2015 Friend of Children†award from the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy and I serve on the Commission for the Improvement of the Status of Children. I spoke to Superintendent Glenda Ritz earlier today, to ensure training is available for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. The training is called “Adults Protecting Children.†I will re-establish the Education Round Table to ensure that our children come before our politics. We have great schools and great teachers but the Mayors office always has responsibility to protect our children. As Mayor I will continue to advocate for the safety of our children.
Gail Riecken is running for Mayor of Evansville and is a former Evansville City Council-woman, Evansville Parks Director, and a current member of the Indiana State House of Representatives. She is a lifelong Evansville resident, has been married for 47 years, and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Breaking News: Gail Riecken Statement on Mayor Winnecke’s handling of Schriber Scandal at Press Conference
I have been asked to make a statement regarding Mayor Winnecke’s handling of Mr. Schriber’s recent admission to sexual misconduct with a 15 year old male student. I first will comment on the Mayor’s handling of this situation, and then talk about how we move forward to protect children in the future. While the timing of the leak to the press brings out the worst in politics, it also brings to light my concerns that the Mayor has not been transparent or truthful with the people of Evansville.
The Mayor said he was notified of the investigation as early as July. If it were left to the Mayor, the acknowledged molestation involving Mr. Schriber and the student would have never surfaced and Mr. Schriber could have been a city councilman. The Mayor was informed of the allegations before this past Sunday and Mayor Winnecke did nothing. Only when the story broke in the media did Lloyd Winnecke choose to say anything.
More questions should be asked of the mayor. His calculated answers that tip toe around the issue should not be allowed to stand.
• While the Mayor acknowledges that he was informed about the investigation, does the Mayor expect us to believe that he was not informed about Mr. Schriber’s admission?
o Even Tim Ethridge in the Courier and Press (October 24) stated: “It’s difficult to fathom that police officials who are the mayor’s direct reports did not give him all the information, considering all the intertwined relationships.â€
o During his 2011 campaign the mayor wrote in his position paper on Public Safety, the Police chief will report directly to the Mayor’s office, creating an open, unfiltered flow of information. This direct communication will include frequent briefings…
• Winnecke said he remained silent to let the police do their job, but nothing was done in the investigation after August 7th and Mayor Winnecke remained silent. Mayor Winnecke remained silent until the Courier and Press broke the story after voting had already begun. Why didn’t the mayor publicly or privately ask Mr. Schriber to suspend his campaign when he learned of his misconduct?
The mayor owes us an explanation as to why he and his campaign continued to have a relationship with Schriber after the Mayor acknowledges he had been informed of the investigation.
After Schriber confessed to the sexual misconduct with a student, there was continued support and collaboration between him and the Mayor’s campaign until the Courier and Press broke this story on October 20th.
This is not a political issue. It’s about credibility. The mayor has displayed a lack of transparency throughout his term – from a closed-door homestead tax meeting, playing a shell game with our finances, withholding hotel details, and now withholding from the public knowledge about a city council election. This election needs to be about the truth.
I called this press conference to assure you as Mayor that I will be open, honest and transparent. Action must be taken in order to prevent future abuses. I have been a long time advocate of children and their right to a happy, healthy childhood. I recently received the “2015 Friend of Children†award from the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy and I serve on the Commission for the Improvement of the Status of Children. I spoke to Superintendent Glenda Ritz earlier today, to ensure training is available for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. The training is called “Adults Protecting Children.†I will re-establish the Education Round Table to ensure that our children come before our politics. We have great schools and great teachers but the Mayors office always has responsibility to protect our children. As Mayor I will continue to advocate for the safety of our children.
Gail Riecken is running for Mayor of Evansville and is a former Evansville City Council-woman, Evansville Parks Director, and a current member of the Indiana State House of Representatives. She is a lifelong Evansville resident, has been married for 47 years, and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Balanced attack give Eagles 3-set win over UIndy
Freshman setter Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) racked up 39 assists, nine digs, and three blocks as the University of Southern Indiana volleyball team defeated the University of Indianapolis 25-20, 25-21, 25-17 in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match Friday night at the Physical Activities Center.
USI (15-7, 5-5 GLVC) used an 8-0 run in the opening set to turn a two-point deficit into a commanding 20-14 lead. The Screaming Eagles increased their lead to as much as seven points before settling on the five-point win.
Sophomore outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana) had four kills and a .667 attacking percentage in the opening frame to lead the Eagles, while senior middle blocker Abbey Winter (Germantown, Illinois) added three kills and two aces.
Morris continued her strong play into the second set, where she had four kills and seven digs. Sophomore libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) had 13 of her match-high 18 digs in the second set, while sophomore middle hitter Te’Ayla Whitfield (Fort Wayne, Indiana) had five kills and a .500 attacking percentage.
Whitfield had a pair of kills in USI’s 5-1 run that turned a 20-20 stalemate into the four-point, game-two win and two-set advantage.
USI carried that late momentum into the third set, where it won the first five points. Freshman outside hitter Mary Kate Byrnes (Chicago, Illinois), who came off the bench in the second set, had six kills and a .750 attacking percentage in the third stanza as USI cruised to the eight-point win.
Morris had a double-double with 10 kills and 12 digs to lead the Eagles, who defeated the Greyhounds (9-14, 5-5 GLVC) for the first time since October 22, 2011. Winter added nine kills, a .421 attacking percentage, and three blocks.
Peoples did a nice job of spreading the ball around throughout the match as five different players finished with at least six kills. Byrnes finished with seven kills and a .778 attacking percentage, while senior right side hitter Erika Oberbroeckling (Westfield, Indiana) had seven kills and eight digs. Whitefield chipped in six kills and a team-high four blocks.
As a team, the Eagles hit .231, with 42 of their 44 kills coming off of a set; while Indianapolis was held to a .106 attacking percentage.
USI will attempt to give Head Coach Leah Mercer her 200th career win Saturday at 3 p.m. when it hosts Saint Joseph’s College at the PAC. Mercer, USI’s all-time winningest volleyball coach, is 199-133 (.599) during her 11-year career with the Eagles.
The Pumas (7-14, 2-8 GLVC) enter Saturday’s match with USI on the heels of a five-set win over Bellarmine University Friday night in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sheriff’s Office Rescues Woman at Courthouse
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- On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 3:00pm a visitor to the Vanderburgh County Superior Court experienced what was initially thought to be a diabetic episode, but the woman quickly lost consciousness and went into cardiac arrest.
Responding sheriff’s deputies initially administered a glucose gel, but then deployed an automated external deliberator (AED) after the patient became unconscious. Deputies began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and administered multiple cycles of CPR and AED prior to the arrival of Evansville Fire Department firefighters.
The patient was later transported from the scene by American Medical Response (AMR) and is currently being treated in the intensive care unit at Deaconess Hospital. Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “There is every reason to believe that the quick actions of our deputies saved this patient’s life.â€
The woman had been attending the sentencing hearing of Mr. Conner B. Dant, who was recently convicted of Operating while Intoxicated Causing Death as a Level 4 Felony. Mr. Dant’s conviction stems from an early morning crash that occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Mr. Dant struck and killed the woman’s husand, Mr. Darrell Wayne Asbridge, who had been walking in the roadway of 4400 block of Upper Mount Vernon Road.
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Braun Intercollegiate to be held on Monday and Tuesday
For the final time this fall, the University of Evansville women’s golf team will be in action, playing host to the Braun Intercollegiate on Monday and Tuesday at Oak Meadow Country Club.
The teams will play one round of 18 each day with a shotgun start commencing the action on both days at 10 a.m. The schools in the event include: Butler, Eastern Illinois, Evansville, IUPUI, Indiana State, Lipscomb, Loyola, Northern Kentucky, SIU Edwardsville, Tennessee State and Valparaiso. Fans are invited out to the course to cheer on the teams.
On the second and final day of the Dayton Flyer Invitational earlier this week, it Maria Pickens and Kayla Katterhenry leading the way for the Purple Aces.
Pickens finished the second round with a score of 81, improving by five shots from her opening round total. She finished the tournament with a 167 and tied for 57th overall. Leading the women was Kayla Katterhenry, who also carded an 81 on Tuesday. Her final score of 158 put her at 18 over par for the two rounds. Katterhenry tied for 20th.
Second on the squad was Giulia Mallmann, who posted identical rounds of 83 to finish with a 166.  She tied for 50th. Pickens was third on the team while Maggie Camp took fourth. Camp lowered her round of 86 on Monday by four strokes, tallying an 82 on Tuesday. She completed the event with a 168. Madison Cheney was next up for the ladies, posting an 83 on her way to a final score of 174.
Carly Waggoner played as an individual and improved by nine shots between the first and second days. She totaled 85 strokes in the final round and completed the tournament with a 179.
Governor Pence Opposes Proposed Federal Mining Rule
Governor Mike Pence and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources submitted comments to the federal Office of Surface Mining regarding the proposed Stream Protection Rule. Intended to address issues surrounding mountaintop mining in Appalachia, the proposed rule would apply to coal mines in every state. In his letter to the head of the Office of Surface Mining, Director Joseph Pizarchik, Governor Pence wrote:
“Protecting our environment while producing the energy we need for a thriving economy is hard work and requires a careful balance. Here in Indiana, we know how to achieve that balance. We have been responsibly mining coal in Indiana for generations. In fact, Vigo Coal Company recently received the 2015 National Award for the Mid-Continent Region from youroffice recognizing the responsible approach Indiana takes as stewards of our natural resources.â€
In a separate letter submitted with the Governor’s letter, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said:
“The original intent of the rule was to address stream impacts in Appalachia from mountaintop mining. However, the concerns that exist in Appalachia do not exist in Indiana. The additional requirements imposed by the proposed rule place unnecessary burdens on Indiana’s coal industry. More resources will be expended to comply with the rule than there will be environmental benefit. Indiana does not have a history of the water quality issues that exist in Appalachia. Our geology is different from other coal producing regions, as is our topography.â€
Honor Flight – Meet and Greet 2015
At the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum
By Don Counts
The evening started with recognition of the many people that had worked so hard to make the Honor Flight happen. The Little Old Dam Band provided music during dinner for the Veterans and their Guardians going on the Honor Flight. Appreciation and Reflection was provided by State Senator Vaneta Becker, Dan Felker from Sterling Boiler and Brad Byrd anchor from WEHT/WTVW News. The Patriot Guard provided a Color Guard, escorted the Veterans to their seats, served their meals and conducted the Missing Man Memorial presentation.
There was much excitement and anticipation by the veterans from World War Two, Korea and Vietnam as they look forward to the Honor Flight. They were given a bag with their shirts and hats for the Honor Flight. There was so much history in that room that could fill volumes. As Will Rodgers said “All of us can’t be heroes, some of us have to stand on the curb and clapâ€
As the news release stated “Honor Flight of Southern Indiana is taking their 3rd trip out of EVV on an Airbus A320 filled with 70 Veterans and 70 guardians to Washington DC on October 24th, 2015. Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Honor Flight transports America’s Heroes to Washington DC along with guardians, to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. Of all the wars in recent memory, it was WWII that truly threatened our very existence as a nation and as a culturally diverse, free society. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 640 WWII veterans die daily. Our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out. Since 2005, nearly 140,000 veterans have flown on an Honor Flight. Veterans numbering 21,261 made an Honor Flight in 2014. The time to thank them is now & you can do just that by attending the Welcome Home Parade on October 24th, 2015. Parade begins at 8:30pm so come early to get a good spot.â€
Robert (Bob) Collier was an Army Air Corps Soldier. He had never been to Washington and had never been on a commercial aircraft other that a Cessna. He is so looking forward to seeing his monument. He said when he was flying into the Aleutian Islands the pilot said he would ring a bell when they got in site of Mount McKinley for them to fasten their seat belts. Bell was never rang the pilot said he about run into Mt McKinley and didn’t have time to ring the bell. He was a Radio Operator relaying maps and information from the mainland to the war and back again. He didn’t see any combat and served from 1945 to 1946. He was stationed on the largest of the Aleutian Island which was two miles wide twenty miles long. He said the warmest day there was 60 degrees, but it snowed the next day. He said winds were 80 miles per hour with gusts to 120 miles an hour. He said when the Honor Flight person brought him his photo he was asked is that you. He said with ears like that, yes it was me. He went to radio school in Madison Wisconsin and another in Detroit Michigan. He is 91 years old.
Robert Church a Navy Veteran and wife Celeste are excited and looking forward to the Honor Flight and getting to see his memorial. He has been to Washington but never saw the memorial. He served twenty-five years. He was a Chief Gunners Mate. He will be ninety-two in December, what a great early birthday present. He served as a Master of Arms, repairing weapons. During his career he served on seven ships, the Maddox, Hudson, Charley P Cecil, John W Meeks, USS Coney, Frederick and the Kitty Hawk. He served during World War Two in the Pacific and in Vietnam.
A good time was had by all.