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Everyone in Law school knows that Heather cheated ...

2007-02-03T22:26:00.000-05:00

Everyone in Law school knows that Heather cheated on her exams and pulled the race card when she got caught. In addition, both her current husband and ex-husband were men that were involved in seroious relationships and Heather schemed and manipilated to get them into bed. Let's not forget her bankruptcy either. No one in theie right mind should trust her with money or around their man. She is NO good and had to learn the hard way. Sorry for her LUCK!!! Oh and all of you that knew her in High School...grow up and realize that she is not that same little girl.

All I post is known by many - the problem is the o...

2006-06-15T12:02:00.000-05:00

All I post is known by many - the problem is the outcome of all this was pre-determined. So-called investigation, my foot!

Anonymous 9:38--you speak as though you have first...

2006-06-14T22:41:00.000-05:00

Anonymous 9:38--you speak as though you have first-hand knowledge of all these events, although you assert you are from the private sector. It seems to me you should be talking to the prosecutors instead of me. BTW--My post after the IG's report was made public does indeed raise questions about how grants are awarded in general and the need for a wider investigation of how grants have been awarded at the agency. I suspected the very problem you raise with Board members voting on grants for their own agencies.

You have completely misrepresented the IG's report...

2006-06-14T21:38:00.000-05:00

You have completely misrepresented the IG's report. And the IG's report is filled with errors in fact and misrepresentation of behavior and events.

Your bias has 'colored' your ability to listen so my thinking is why bother?

Heather is a bright, hard working young woman who was targeted for take down by subordinates who resented the changes she brought to the agency and by others who stood to gain politically by her removal.

You likely don't know how grants are awarded - but if I told you that board members vote on grants awarded to themselves what would you say? Do you know that grants and contracts are REGULARLY given to people known by the people making the decisions? This IS and HAS been standard practice.

There is no crime here - none at all by Heather. The only falsification of anything was Kate Gullen's travel reimbursement.

The IG's report doesn't say Heather falsified any reports. It is inaccurate for you to say it does. Apparently there are some original minutes and then a subsequent set of more detailed minutes, neither of which Heather created and both created months ago..nothing recently and certainly nothing created around the time of the investigation. In my work environment this happens frequently where we have an original document and a later version which is updated. We don't always go around to everyone's PCs and delete the 'old' original, incomplete version. Version control of documents is an ongoing struggle in all modern offices. Just because two version exist is NO SIGN of any wrongdoing. Not at all! If different version exist it is usually no big deal and easily explained to people who WANT TO LISTEN! Look, if Heather had falsified documents the report would have been VERY SPECIFIC about that...IT WASN'T AND SHE DIDN'T!

You will also note the IG's report mentions a subordinate putting expenses on their credit cards. If you'll recall the 'leaks' made to the media made a big 'hint' at a travel scandal associated with Heather. But there apparently was none so the IG, pressed to mention something in his report regarding Heather's travel, had to find something to mention. I heard that there were a handful of times in which a someone from the office put expenses on their credit card that were Heather's. I don't believe the person was asked to do so - just offered to do so. If you'll look closely at the report it doesn't say Heather made anyone do this. In fact, there is even mention about the person agreeing.....read more closely. I work on the private side and can tell you that I too have put expenses of those traveling with me on my cards..for the following reasons:
a) convenience - we're at an airport restaurant and want to get out quickly so we put everything on one card
b) for airline mileage - my personal credit card is associated with an airline and I get free mileage so I use it every chance I get to get those miles.
c) the person with me doesn't have a card or their card is maxed - this does happen
d) not every place accepts all cards so sometimes we have to dig in our wallets to find a card which is accepted

Her maternity leave:
Heather's maternity leave was 'expected' if you'll pardon the pun and was part of her agreement to take the job...so if you don't like it blame the administration, not Heather. Prior to her leave she worked 12 - 16 hour days for the 6 weeks leading up to birth - including working right up till her labor.

Also, while she was not in the office during her paid maternity leave she spent many hours during her leave working while also taking care of an nursing her little boy. Her email and blackberry records should support me on these points.

Let's talk about the ethics of bearing false witness...

I think the Inspector General's Report say's it al...

2006-05-31T15:42:00.000-05:00

I think the Inspector General's Report say's it all!!! Heather is a crook.

Not only that, but she isn't smart either, you'd have to be DUMB as heck to do what she is alleged to have done in the report. She was even bold enough to insinuate to the Marion County Prosecutor's Agency that future grants would be jeopardized if they did not agree to be the legal representative for McKenna Scam Operation. DUMB, DUMB, DUMB.

Falsifying reports, abusing subordinates by requiring they put her expenses on their personal credit cards, my god, she was only in office less than a year, with a portion of that on maternity leave, and she managed to concoct this grand scam!

Stop defending this crook, she had it made...31 years old, no personality, poor social skills, no management skills, dumb as heck, but in a job of a lifetime. But she blew it!!!! Plain and simple. Yes, may she did some good things in the past, but her present behaviour is what she is being measured by. (By the way, most criminals who are in prison did good things in their past, BUT...)

Now, what about the REAL Victims, Children of Incarcerated Parents.

I think the Inspector General's Report say's it al...

2006-05-31T13:24:00.000-05:00

Mike, his wife and child live in Greenwood as the ...

2006-05-19T15:08:00.000-05:00

Mike, his wife and child live in Greenwood as the paper and media reported. That is where they located when they came here from NO. The media doesn't always get their facts straight, but they did get that right.

Heather lives in Lawrence, she went to LC.

McKenna also lives with Heather and her husband!

2006-05-19T13:48:00.000-05:00

McKenna also lives with Heather and her husband!

What does his father being a Doctor have to do wit...

2006-05-19T13:45:00.000-05:00

What does his father being a Doctor have to do with anything?

McKenna's father is a doctor. I believe his famil...

2006-05-19T09:50:00.000-05:00

McKenna's father is a doctor. I believe his family is anxious for him to return to them and away from the hatred of this community. I heard that all the records he presented to the media and others clearly show that he was falsely smeared.

At Lawrence Central Heather played a significant r...

2006-05-19T09:42:00.000-05:00

At Lawrence Central Heather played a significant role in averting a race riot during a school assembly which was on the verge of getting out of control as a result of the Rodney King incident. Neither school officials nor security could calm the students. It was very scary. Heather took the mike and addressed the crowd of students. She made a powerful plea to them to show respect for each other and was able to do what no adult present was able to and that was to successfully appeal to everyone's reasoning and brought calmness to the situation.

Interesting to see how women in the community trea...

2006-05-19T05:55:00.000-05:00

Interesting to see how women in the community treat other women. Women are each other's biggest enemies. Women learn at a young age to compete against each other in a vicious way (unlike men who learn to compete for what they want in a manner which allows each to maintain respect). Frankly, I don't see a woman President in our future anytime soon as evidenced by the spewing women of this city.

People hear what they want to hear and see what th...

2006-05-19T05:46:00.000-05:00

People hear what they want to hear and see what they want as well.

I too know Heather, and belive me SHE is not playing the race card. Frankly, it is not part of her upbringing. I would say that Heather is a direct person and spoke directly to an obvious question regarding race. Her comments were taken out of context and look at by whom! The public slaying continues...

As to the Wellness Community comment - does the blogger and everyone else realize that Heather has two children. Her 11 month old has had a bit of a difficult time and frankly Heather had to make some choices regarding her time and priorities.

First, let me say that it is an act of a coward to...

2006-05-17T07:40:00.000-05:00

First, let me say that it is an act of a coward to post a comment as 'anonymous' - especially one which is an inflammatory personal attack, degrading and full of out right lies

Second, as someone who knows Heather and where she came from I am appalled that supposedly "intelligent" people are trying to use this tragic situation to further their own political agendas. This has little or nothing to do with Heather and more so to do with Republican-bashing.

I graduated from LCHS with Heather in 1992. I always admired her spirit. She was a very talented young woman. During one conversation, I remember asking her why she never joined the competitive show choir of which I was a member - she certainly was gifted enough. Her response was that our competition season over lapped the track season and running track was her ticket to college and by extension a better life. How many 16 or 17 year olds have to foresight to forgo their immediate wants for their long-term goals....she is someone to be ADMIRED not DISPURGED.

In four years of high school, during the Rodney King era in fact, I NEVER saw Heather play the “race card” that was so prevalently used in our school. It disgusts me that people would claim that her success is ONLY attributed to her skin color. We didn’t have that in common, but that didn’t change the fact that we were both driven and successful in our own right.

I send out my words of support to Heather and would wish that those who are small in mind would open their eyes and see the big picture…..

Go Bears!!!

Jennifer B
LCHS class of 1992

Guess where her husband works.....

2006-05-16T13:28:00.000-05:00

Guess where her husband works.....

Interestingly enough, McKenna is renting from Bill...

2006-05-14T04:46:00.000-05:00

Interestingly enough, McKenna is renting from Bill Mays at

Address:
148 E Market St, Suite 701
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-685-8403
Fax: 317-685-8407
Email: info@indyskip.net
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2006-05-14T04:45:00.000-05:00

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Excellent post. I followed this story closely, as...

2006-05-14T00:57:00.000-05:00

Excellent post. I followed this story closely, as Heather was on the Board of Trustees of my employer (The Wellness Community) for a while. She resigned a few months ago, and from I understand, her performance there was lacking, too.

Thank You Gary and TDW.

2006-05-13T17:21:00.000-05:00

Thank You Gary and TDW.

I found this info on McKenna on the Best of New Or...

2006-05-13T17:17:00.000-05:00

I found this info on McKenna on the Best of New Orleans website, which endorsed his candidacy for state representative. It reads:

We are impressed by a number of the candidates, but one stands out: attorney Michael A. McKenna. As state representative, he will work to improve teacher pay by modifying state tax exemptions so more money will go to our under-funded public schools. McKenna also will team with Murray (who has endorsed him) to help small businesses provide affordable health insurance to their employees.

McKenna recently worked as a law clerk for state Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Ed Lombard, and previously for Criminal Court Judge Arthur Hunter and Civil Court Judge Herbert Cade. A native of the Gentilly area who hails from a Seventh Ward family of educators, McKenna graduated from Jesuit High School, Xavier University and the Loyola School of Law. He is now making his first run for public office.

"I'm running because the city is not what I remember it was growing up as a kid -- that is safe streets, good schools and the opportunity to make a decent wage," he says. We urge our readers in District 96 to elect Michael McKenna state representative.

Thanks TDW for the insight. That should help answe...

2006-05-13T16:37:00.000-05:00

Thanks TDW for the insight. That should help answer your question Lori--he did come up from Louisiana last year, but it was not because of the hurricane but because of the prospects of business with Heather's agency.

McKenna ran for a Louisiana House seat last Februa...

2006-05-13T16:02:00.000-05:00

McKenna ran for a Louisiana House seat last February in a run-off. He came in second.

My understanding is that he moved here not long after the loss, and folks down there knew at the time that he was coming here to get a contract from a state agency.

McKenna and Heather's husband, Corey Smith, were close friends when they both lived in New Orleans. I'm not sure if that's where they met.

Hmmmm....someone posted that in the comment sectio...

2006-05-13T13:59:00.000-05:00

Hmmmm....someone posted that in the comment section on TDW. I wonder what this dudes background is.

That doesn't sound right. He had aleady set up McK...

2006-05-13T13:51:00.000-05:00

That doesn't sound right. He had aleady set up McKenna Consulting, LLC in Indiana before Katrina hit NO.

So, what do we know about McKenna? Did I read some...

2006-05-13T13:44:00.000-05:00

So, what do we know about McKenna? Did I read somewhere that he came up here from NO after Katrina?