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Mayor Winnecke’s Fund Raising Exit Strategy ?

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For the first time in modern day history that an Evansville Mayoral candidate has raised over $1 Million dollars.  Political fundraising reports indicates that Mayor Lloyd Winnecke has raised about $1.2 million dollars with about 13 days left in the campaign.

Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken  has raised less than $400,000 so far in her quest to be elected the first female Mayor in Evansville 200 year history.

When former Mayor Jonathan Winezapfel left office he was able to take with him around $750,000 to use for any future political activity as he deemed  necessary.

If Mayor Winnecke is defeated by Gail Riecken its predicted that he shall take with him over $1 million dollars of his surplus political war chest political with him as he leaves office?   Mayor Winnecke will also be able to use his surplus campaign contributions for any future political activities as he deemed necessary. once he leaves office.

Enjoy this political cartoon.

Daily Off Topic Forum October 25, 2015

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Leader of Reggio Emelia Education Approach to Visit EVSC

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3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26 – interview time (possibility for b-roll/photos earlier)

Culver Family Learning Center, 1301 Judson Street, Evansville

 

Background:  The Reggio Emilia Approach is an educational philosophy focused on preschool and primary education. It was developed after World War II by a teacher, Loris Malaguzzi, and parents in the villages around Reggio Emilia in Italy. Following the war, people believed that children were in need of a new way of learning. The assumption of Malaguzzi and the parents was that people form their own personality during early years of development and that children are endowed with “a hundred languages” through which they can express their ideas. The aim of this approach is teaching how to use these symbolic languages (eg., painting, sculpting, drama) in everyday life. The program is based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of the children through a self-guided curriculum.

 

The EVSC uses the Reggio approach in its pre-school classes and Amelia Gambetti has come to Evansville to share her knowledge with teachers in the EVSC, as well as individuals at Deaconess and at USI’s Children’s Center.

 

Amelia will start at Culver on Monday morning at 8:30. She will tour the early childhood classrooms there and she will spend the rest of the day until 3:30 meeting with a team of about 25-30 teachers from EVSC, Deaconess and USI children’s center.

On Tuesday the same schedule will occur, except she, and the same group of individuals, will be at Deaconess all day. And on Wednesday she, and the same group, will be at USI.

The same group of teachers will be with her all 3 days.

 

A public lecture is planned from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Deaconess Health Services Building. Preregistration is required because of limited space.

 

Contacts:  Amelia Gambetti, Reggio Emelia expert; Terry Green, EVSC Director of Early Childhood Education

 

Community: Safety Tips for Traffic Stops

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Every day in Indiana there are hundreds if not thousands of traffic stops that are performed by legitimate law enforcement officials performing their sworn duty. On a very rare occasion, a person impersonating a police enforcement officer comes to the attention of law enforcement and the public after performing a bogus traffic stop or falsely representing themselves as a public servant.

Indiana code 35-44.1-2-6 states: A person who falsely represents that the person is a public servant, with intent to mislead and induce another person to submit to false official authority or otherwise to act to the other person’s detriment in reliance on the false representation, commits impersonation of a public servant, a Class A misdemeanor. However, a person who falsely represents that the person is:

  1. a law enforcement officer; or
  2. an agent or employee of the department of state revenue, and collects any property from another person; commits a Level 6 felony

Remember, in Indiana, a law enforcement officer cannot make a traffic stop for a traffic infraction in an unmarked vehicle unless they are in full uniform. A law enforcement officer can make a traffic stop for traffic infractions in civilian clothes only if they are operating a fully marked police car.

The following are some tips if you are questionable about the person attempting to stop you:

 

  • Stop in a well-lighted and populated area
  • Lock all doors and only roll your window down enough so you can communicate (one or two inches)
  • Ask for the officer’s identification (even if they are wearing something that has “police or sheriff’ on it)
  • Do not leave your vehicle unless you are sure the person is a legitimate police officer
  • Call 911 and give the dispatcher your location
  • If you don’t feel you should stop, drive the speed limit, with the emergency flashers on to attract attention. Proceed safely to location where you feel comfortable or until you observe a second police car

 

 

OBAMA AND FBI

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Adopt A Pet

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This handsome guy is Ash, a 1-year-old black Shepherd/Lab mix. He’s very energetic and loves other dogs. He has gone to several local events recently and done well at all of them. Ash’s adoption fee is $100 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

Adopt A Pet

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 Gidget is a 4-year-old female black & white tuxedo cat! She likes other cats, and can be shy but very deserving of a good home. She nursed not only her own kittens, but another litter without a mom after them. Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Breaking News: Gail Riecken Statement On Mayor Winnecke’s Handling Of Jack Schriber Sex Scandal

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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.”
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

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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.”

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

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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.

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