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Gary Legends honors two in the city’s medical field

By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray During the recent Gary Common Council meeting, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson announced that it was “Doctor Day” for the Gary Legends and that they were fortunate to have individuals who have served the community from a medical perspective. They are Dr. Deborah McCullough and Dr. Michael A. McGee, MD. MPH, FACEP. Gary Legends is an honor presented by the city of Gary and SMDG, LLC. It was formed to acknowledge individuals who are current or former residents of Gary who have significantly contributed to the community.

Dr. McCullough has served the Gary community for over 35 years. Mayor Freeman-Wilson described her as a trailblazer throughout the state of Indiana who has earned a number of firsts in her professional endeavors.

The mayor said, “Dr. McCullough was born and raised in Gary where she attended Roosevelt High School. After graduation she at-

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he traveled the world, broke racial barriers, won numerous awards and mingled with Nelson Mandela, heads of state and even British royalty. At the end of her life, Ethel Payne, known to millions as “the First Lady of the Black Press,” died alone and with little money. In Mt. Glenwood Cemetery on the Far South Side, she has

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tended Howard University where she completed her undergraduate studies. She continued her studies at Indiana University's School of Medicine where she was the first African Amer-

ican female to complete and graduate from their school of medicine. Dr. McCullough continued her stellar journey and went on to be the first African American female to complete the

been buried in an unmarked grave for 25 years. For over two decades, visitors have been unable to find the final resting place of a trailblazer who lay in obscurity after living a life of extraordinary achievements.

It’s a sad ending to the life of a crusader and Black journalist who was White House correspondent for the Chicago Defender at a time when the nation’s highest office denied press credentials to members of the

Black Press. Few Black newspapers could afford to have a news bureau or a correspondent in the nation’s capitol, but for nearly forty years, Payne was in Washington asking tough questions that many journalists were afraid to ask America’s sitting presidents. Many of those questions were about integration and civil rights. Despite efforts by some White House officials, (Continued on page 3)

OB/GYN residency program at Cook County Hospital, known today as Stroger Hospital and the first African American female to practice OB/GYN in Northwest Indiana.

Over the past 35 years, Dr. McCullough has shared her passion for medicine and continues to provide quality healthcare to the women of Northwest Indiana via her own private practice "Renaissance Women's Center." She is a member of the North Shore Health Centers, organized as a mentoring program for girls whom she has followed throughout their adolescent, young adult and professional lives with much encouragement and financial support. For the past 10 years she has participated in a joint venture hosting "Lunch with the Doc," where she provides residents of Northwest Indiana with simple health remedies, education on health matters and preventative health ideas.

She is the owner of Bomani Stables where she supports EEU (Exceptional Equestrian University) in providing equine assisted therapy programs for special needs children and young adults. Dr. McCullough currently sits on the board of directors for Indiana University School of Medicine and is a member of numerous organizations where she shares many of her passions, but she indicates her most rewarding and most enjoyable experience is being a mother to her son Cameron.

The second Gary Legend is Michael A. McGee, MD, MPH, FACEP who was born and raised in Gary. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School and attended Purdue University where he completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Psychology.

Dr. McGee achieved a Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Illinois in Chicago, a Medical Doctorate from Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed his Internship and Residency in the Department of Emergency Medicine at New York University. Upon completion of his residency he worked as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory/Grady Medical Center in Atlanta.

Dr. McGee recently helped Northwest Indiana to establish a designated Level III Trauma Center in Gary. He is an appointed member of the Governor of Indiana’s Committee on Trau(Continued on page 2)

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City’s 2017 Budget Proposal summarized by Gary’s Mayor Right after the Labor Day Holiday, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson highlighted the changes for the city’s 2017 budget.

In providing this overview, Freeman-Wilson stated, “Last week, we proposed a budget to the Gary Common Council which is reflective of our discussions with employees, the public and members of the Council. Two years ago, police officers and firefighters expressed valid salary concerns. While we shared their frustration about their salaries, we understood that we could only afford to phase in raises. In 2015, we added $2,500; in 2016, we added $5,000; for the 2017 budget, we are proposing $2,500 additional dollars, which would result in $10,000 being added to the salary of public safety officers.

The proposal to fulfill the raise promises required us to limit our investment in other areas, however we believe it is important to value the sacrifice of public safety personnel and hope the council will agree.” The 2017 budget also proposes to purchase sorely needed police vehicles, fire apparatus and equipment. “The age and con-

dition of the equipment used by first responders is a grave concern. This budget responds to that concern.”

Similarly, Freeman-Wilson pointed to a proposed 10 percent raise for employees who make less than $40,000 annually. “We want to ensure that individuals who work for the city of Gary make a living wage. Many of the employees who make less than $40,000 are single parents and individuals who provide direct service to the public in General Services, the Park Department and the Maintenance Department. Some of these positions have not seen raises in decades. We believe that this proposal is one way to show our gratitude.” The city anticipates increases in the cost of insurance and will take every measure to provide quality health care to city workers and their dependents.

Also included in the proposal is funding to purchase heavy equipment that will assist in city services in the areas of snow removal, tree trimming and demolition.

While the budget proposal reflects the proposed utilization of dollars from the general fund, city staff

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson continue to look for funding outside of the general fund to meet the needs of residents. Recently, the city of Gary received over $4 million in County Option Income Tax Refund dollars. Over $3 million of those dollars were set aside for paving. Additionally, the city received a grant of $1 million from the Indiana Department of Transportation. These dollars will also be used for paving. Next

week, the city administration will propose uses for Local Development Agreement Casino Dollars to support city projects and services. Additionally, the city has worked hard to maximize the use of Hardest Hit Fund demolition dollars awarded by the State of Indiana and expect to receive more dollars for demolition.

Freeman-Wilson acknowledged the continued resource challenges that face the community. “We understand that a declining tax base and collection rate have an adverse impact on our budget.

That is why innovations like Public Safety Officers, combined jobs, and interdepartmental teams are so important. I also appreciate the

residents who maintain neighboring vacant property and volunteer for city-wide clean-up efforts in recognition of a legacy city plag-ued by the decline in industry.”

Freeman-Wilson reminded employees and the public that the Gary Common Council has the final word on the budget. She also recognizes that part of the budget discussion will include the consideration of the city’s hiring ordinance. “I look forward to discussing all aspects of the budget with members of the Gary Common Council and I have faith in the council’s ability to be fair and vigilant in their deliberations.”

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(Continued from page 1) ma and is a member of the Indiana Department of Health Trauma Task Force.

In addition, Dr. McGee supports various youth programs focused on violence prevention within the community and created a youth health awareness and violence prevention outreach program called Project Outreach and Prevention of Teenage Violence. He also has been a supervising physician for an Outreach Effort in Jamaica for medically underserved areas, multiple Health Care Fairs in Harlem, New York and a volunteer ringside physician for the NYPD Boxing Fundraisers.

Gary Legends are nominated by individuals in the community through the online submission form on TeamGaryIndiana.com. Two Gary Legends are selected each month, one male and one female. The contributions of Legends can vary from establishing sustainable organiza-

tions, personal and professional achievements, or simply by making the city of Gary a better place through individual altruism.

The Selection Committee consists of three individuals who have been members of the Gary community for a long period of time and who have also contributed to the city of Gary. They review the nominations and select individuals they feel deserve the honor of being inducted as a Gary Legend.

Making the decision is not an easy one and many aspects of the nominee are taken into consideration.

Nominations remain active throughout the current year in order for someone who has been nominated in previous months to still have the opportunity to become a Gary Legend.

Paper nomination forms can be picked up at the front desk of City Hall or can be mailed directly by calling (219) 881-1300.

MAYOR KAREN FREEMAN-WILSON gives remarks during the City of Gary’s 15th anniversary to honor the victims of September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. The ceremony held Friday, September 9 on the steps of City Hall. Members of the Gary Police and Fire Departments were also apart of the ceremonies, along with members of the community Choir. (Photo by Ted Brown)

THE WIRT-EMERSON Concert Choir performed during the ceremony to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony was held Friday, September 9 on the steps of Gary’s City Hall. (Photo by Ted Brown) 2

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Hometown Army hero never recognized for his service in Vietnam

By Louise Scott United States Army SP4 George Osborne from Gary was killed in action during his tour in Vietnam.

He sacrificed his life in 1967 for his fellow soldiers by covering a mortar round with his body to save them. His friend Robert Buggs believes it to be ashame and wrong that he never received any recognition from the city of Gary or any public entity for his service from his hometown.

SP4 George Osborne Buggs, his best friend, worked with him at Inland Steel. When Osborne told him he was volunteering to join the Army he tried

to talk him out of it because of the political climate and opposition to the war.

Two weeks before returning home to Gary, Buggs received a letter from Osborne expressing how they would party upon his return.

Before that could happen Osborne’s sister Lois Kemp notified Buggs of her brother’s death in the line of duty. Although Buggs was sadden and hurt by the loss of his friend, he has mostly been upset that he never received any recognition from the city of Gary for his military service and the sacrifice of his life.

George’s mother, Virginia W. Osborne received a letter from the United States Army Commanding General W. C. Westmoreland expressing his deep distress to learn of the death of her son. Westmoreland said, “I always have a feeling of close personal loss when informed of the death of members of this command who have died while serving their country here in Vietnam. I know that it must be especially difficult for you because of the fact your son was serving so far from home and family. Your son made the supreme sacrifice in the service of his country for the cause of freedom.”

His mother also received a letter

rangements for his award to be delivered to her by a representative of the Commanding General, Third United States Army.

Osborne received several awards for his service in the military. They included The Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnamese Merit Medal and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

He died November 22, 1967 in Vietnam as a result of a medal fragment wound received while carrying a mortar round which exploded while on combat operation. He was buried in Crystal Springs, Mississippi.

Buggs said he has contacted Congressman Peter Visclosky for assistance in honoring him locally. His name is engraved on the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. He said, “It is time that the city of Gary give SP4 George Osborne his just due for giving his life for his country ARMY SP4 GEORGE Osborne’s name appears on the Vietnam and his immediate comrades.”

The city of Gary and CongressWall in Washington, D. C. and his best friend Robert Buggs man Peter Visclosky were recently points to it while visiting the capitol city. notified of SP4 Osborne’s sacrifice. from Major General Kenneth G. public of Vietnam awarded her son Both have indicated that they will Wickham of the USA Adjutant posthumously the Military Merit look into his service and decide that the Government of the Re- Award. The government made ar- how and when they honor him.

GONE AND FORGOTTEN (Continued from page 1) Payne became the first Black woman to secure a press pass to cover the oval office.

In her personal life, Payne was known as a social butterfly, who at her Washington, D.C. apartment hosted a party that included Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat as guests. But when the parties were over and no one was around, Payne often faced a harsh reality that many Black journalists have encoun-

tered for decades. Despite the numerous bylines and global admiration, Payne was often broke and seeking help from donors to pay her bills and fund her trips for assignments. Her struggles are chronicled in a book by noted author James McGrath Morris, “Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Press.” The book was released in 2015.

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in her apartment, according to McGrath. A manager of the defunct Hecht’s Department store shipped her a truckload of furniture and gave her a line of credit.

It’s not clear whether Payne paid off the debt, but after reading about the financial woes that plagued her life, readers get a sense that money problems were as common as Payne’s many bylines. Though she had little money, Payne had a reputation of being a generous humanitarian and fierce advocate of the Black Press and America’s Black leaders.

On May 28, 1991, she died of a heart attack in her Washington, D.C. apartment. According to McGrath, a devoted friend Shirley Small-Rogeau found her dead on the floor. Payne’s closest friends wanted her funeral to be at the esteemed National Cathedral, the same place where similar services were held for many prominent individuals, including Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford.

Because the facility’s bishop John Walker, who knew Payne well, was no longer there when she died, surviving relatives and friends believed they had little chance of convincing the new clergy to allow them to hold

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Payne’s funeral. Instead, services were held at the Zion Baptist Church.

That’s where McGrath’s book ends. Last April, after a Crusader reporter wrote about Payne’s crumbling childhood home in West Englewood, the author told the Crusader that Payne’s resting place was at Mt. Glenwood. It’s the same resting place for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, founder of the Nation of Islam.

After an hour of searching for her grave near an old water pump, a reporter called the cemetery’s office, where a lady confirmed that Payne was six feet under with no marker.

Last April, McGrath tried to reach one of Payne’s nephews, who reportedly lives in San Diego, but those efforts have been unsuccessful.

Payne was born in Chicago in 1911. She was raised in a two-story house in the 6200 block of South Throop Street in West Englewood, a neighborhood that was populated by white residents before the Great Migration. Down the street, she attended Copernicus Elementary School (now Landford Academy). She also attended Lindblom Math and Science Academy, the same alma mater as ABC

Channel 7 anchor Cheryl Burton.

In her lifetime, Payne won numerous awards. In 2002, the U.S. Postal Service honored Payne on its 37-cent commemorative postage stamps. In 1973, she was the first recipient of the Ida B. Wells Distinguished Journalism Chair at Fisk University. In 1982, Johnson Publishing Company bestowed on Payne the Gertrude Johnson-Williams Award. That same year, she joined many prominent journalists on the National Association of Black Journalists “Hall of Fame.” The organization established the “Ethel Payne Fellowships,” for journalists seeking to do reporting in Africa, but the scholarships were discontinued after a decade because the money ran out.

Many young Americans do not know who Payne was and her contributions to the Black Press and Black America.

“She used her skills not to acquire power for herself, but to activate powers in others,” said James A. Joseph, who according to McGrath, gave the eulogy at Payne’s funeral. “In her work, she was simply not reporting the news. People in Africa, Asia and elsewhere have lost an authentic citizen of the world.”

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“TRUMPSPARENCY” As we move closer toward the 2016 presidential elections, the stakes are getting higher and the drama is increasing. This is clearly exemplified by the recent health crisis haunting the Hillary Clinton campaign. Donald Trump has been claiming for quite some time that Hillary Clinton is not healthy enough to be president. There have been all kinds of rumors about this, but recently, Secretary Clinton did have a really scary public health event. A videotape showed her collapsing and being helped into a limousine after attending a 15 year commemoration event for the 9/11 debacle. The image was shocking.

The press and others are decrying Secretary Clinton’s lack of “transparency,” because it took her at least a week to admit that she was ill. Allegedly, she found out that she was diagnosed with pneumonia on the Friday before the 9/11 event, but did not share this with the public until after she was filmed collapsing. As a result, people are once again accusing her of being less that forthcoming with the truth. They are wondering if this is the only health problem she has, considering the fact that she had been seen coughing during the previous week, a condition that she attributed to “allergies.”

It is really strange and unnerving that citizens are reacting so strongly to this situation. During the first President George Bush’s term, he actually collapsed during a dinner. He later recovered, but there was no great fallout. The second President Bush (“W”), collapsed after choking on peanuts. He ended up with bruises, yet, after a joke or two, discussion died down shortly after the event. People did not seriously question his ability to serve out his term, based on his health. Actually, people seem to expect that the president of the United States should be some type of perfect super human with no warts of any kind. This is unrealistic – anyone who plays politics is bound to have some dirty laundry that begs to be aired. So far, Secretary Clinton has admitted her errors, albeit after being confronted with the evidence.

Donald Trump, on the other hand, does not seem to know how to apologize. He also does not evidently know what “transparency” means. The Trumpster is as slick as a thousand eels, and no matter how ridiculous his actions are, supporters are willing to give him a pass. They applaud him because he points out Clinton’s dishonesty while totally ignoring what he has done. It is really amazing: he has the support of probably every white supremacist on the planet, openly admires a Russian leader with a less than democratic stance, refuses to attend the NAACP National Convention, refuses to share his tax information, has not shared any details about his health, is accused of discriminating against Blacks in his real estate businesses, and has openly mocked women, the handicapped, a Gold Star family, a Hispanic judge, and all Muslims, yet he gets away without being accused of a lack of transparency by supporters. Trump, after basically ignoring Blacks, did an about-face when criticized about this. He suddenly attended several basically all white rallies wherein he talked about the problems in the Black community saying that the community should choose him because “they have nothing to lose.” Incredibly, this condescending claptrap has been swallowed up by some Black leaders; especially certain preachers, even before he belatedly visited a Black church. Why can’t they see through this obvious dishonesty?

It is apparent that Donald Trump is about as transparent as a 20foot-thick lead wall. He has been caught in several obvious lies.

Remember, he was an ardent “birther” who refused to believe that President Obama was born in the United States. Apparently, his type of “Trumpsparency” does not matter to the emotional sycophants who are willing to overlook his obvious flaws. Black Americans, however, had better closely examine his actions logically, without emotion, in order to understand the underlying truths fueling his candidacy because the community stands to lose a lot if this is not done! A luta continua.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t believe Walgreens Dear Editor: Although there probably isn’t much we can do about it now, I hope the people of Gary aren’t buying Walgreens’ line they closed the Fifth Avenue store because it was “under-performing.” Sure, the company said more than a year ago it was closing 200 stores across the country in some sort of cost-cutting move. What they didn’t tell the public is how many of those stores are in predominantly Black cities or predominantly Black neighborhoods.

Over the last several years Gary’s population has stabilized, which should mean if there was a need for three Walgreens stores in 2007, there is still a need for three today.

I think most of us understand that stores in these neighborhoods might be a bit more expensive to operate because insurance costs are probably higher. I doubt though the difference in a Gary store insurance rate and one in Merrillville can be that far apart.

When I first heard the news about the closing, I just said “dang” and conceded I would have to drive farther to pick up my prescriptions. It wasn’t until a few weeks later that I talked to a relative who

lives in Chicago. He told me Walgreens closed two stores within two miles of his house. Both the stores were in Black neighborhoods. Maybe that sounds like business as usual to you but it makes me wonder of the 200 store closings how many are in the Black community.

In Gary, the last thing we need is another abandoned building. Sure, Walgreens will put up gates to keep vandals from breaking the glass or worse. The fact remains though that abandoned buildings do nothing to help neighboring property values. I don’t think it will be easy to get a new tenant in that spot anytime soon. So, the city gets the double whammy of losing a business and gaining an empty building. We need a city ordinance that forces businesses that are leaving the area, but staying in business elsewhere to find a replacement tenant or pay some sort of exit fine. The news tells us Walgreens isn’t in such bad shape that it was unable to expand.

Walgreens just bought the drug store chain Rite-Aid and that made it the largest drugstore in the country. Rite-Aid doesn’t have a strong presence in the Midwest and is better known on the East and West coasts. The company has more than 30,000 stores. It just doesn’t seem logical that Walgreens is expanding through acquisition, but shrinking in the Black community, does it?

As I said in the beginning of my letter, I am not sure there is anything that can be done about the

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stores that are already closed in Black communities across the country. I do hope though that some of our Congressmen and Congresswomen will take a look into this situation because it stinks to high heaven as far as I am concerned.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is a gossip column. We ask that items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documented facts gathered by the news-gathering personnel of this publication.

GOT SOME DOWN TIME SOUTH OF THE BORDER Must have been a slow week for Mexico’s president Enrique Pena Nieto cause why else would he take a meeting with the racist blowhard better known as Donald Trump. Apparently on the advice of his campaign team The Donald took his bloated butt south of the border for a meeting and press conference with President Nieto. As was the case with many of Trump’s events, the meeting lacked substance and there was no mention of The Donald’s trademark issues—

Enrique Pena Nieto the building of a wall between Mexico and the United States. In fact, during the press conference President Nieto seemed to have a hard time understanding what Trump was talking about and mind you, that had nothing to do with the interpreters. No, it just boiled down to Trump babbling ignorance. On the issue of deporting illegals the reigning champ is not George W. Bush, nope the reigning champ in the area is none other than Barack Hussein Obama. According to the record,

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will be interesting to see if they will be able to marshall the resources needed to post a win. Although there is a strong field of candidates running, if the support isn’t strong enough to push them to victory their effort will be in vain. That ought to about do it for the week.

Word reached Nosey that upon leaving the White House the first couple stands to walk into a major windfall. Now it’s true that with his presidential salary kicking in $400,000 a year not to mention his senate pension, clearly the Obamas ain’t strapped for cash, but it’s ‘bout to get better ya’ll. Saw the other day that one of the book publishers is offering to pay them somewhere between $20-$45 million a piece for the rights to their memoirs. That’s on top of the $10 million the President is sitting on from his previous books. Talk about cha ching! Cha ching! They’s about to sho nuff get paid. It’s worth it for all the hell they endured during his time in office. If everything works out, they will far exceed what Bill and Hillary and G. W. got for their book deal. Way to go Barack and Michelle.

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Donald Trump since 2013 the amount of deportations under Obama makes Bush look like a punk and Trump would need four terms as president to beat that record. Plus, Obama didn’t need to build a wall to get it done.

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Last week the Gary Precinct Organization voted to oust Willie Stewart as the organization’s chairman and replaced him with Lake County Assessor Jerome Prince.

The changing of leadership came about during a time when the Democratic party locally, statewide and nationally have a lot on the line and observers will be looking to see if the Democrats have what it takes to pull off victories on the state and national level. Like Prince, this will be County Chairman John Buncich’s first presidential election and

LaVetta Sparks-Wade all boils down to is her belief that there are a number of city department heads living outside of Gary and she has a problem with it, as we all should. In that case, she should just be up front and say that she has a problem with it instead of going after some low level employee that just so happens to be renting an apartment in Merrillville.

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IU Northwest observes World Bioethics Day October 19 Lectures explore themes related to this year’s common reading of ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ A full day of discussion and exploration in celebration of World Bioethics Day will take place at Indiana University Northwest on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Created by the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, the inaugural day will be observed with events throughout the world on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

The day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights by the 33rd Session of the General Conference of UNESCO on October 19, 2005.

Agenda

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This week the Gary City Council began holding their annual budget meeting to begin crafting the city’s 2017 budget. Word is the council’s Finance Committee Chairperson; Sixth District Councilwoman LaVetta Sparks-Wade is calling for the council to refuse to fund departments with employees who don’t live in Gary. Well good luck trying to do that. Much like the other legislation that Sparks-Wade has tried to get through—nepotism regarding board and commission and giving Gary residents applying for the Police and Fire Departments extra points on their entrance applications—this recent attempt isn’t likely to go anywhere. Sparks-Wade said she is asking department heads to provided a list of their employees, along with their address in order to uncover the culprits. Unless there is an employee struck by a case of guilty conscious and admits to living outside the city, this too is a waste of time. What this

At IU Northwest, activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium.

Registration starts at 8:45 a.m., and the day’s lectures begin at 9:15 a.m., with a discussion led by professionals from the local healthcare community, who will discuss “Bioethical DecisionMaking in the Healthcare Setting.”

At 10 a.m., IU Northwest Professor of Philosophy Anja Matwijkiw will present “Some Ancient Arguments on the Moral Status of Fetuses.” Following a break for lunch, Marc Rodwin, Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, will discuss “Bioethics and Conflict of Interest,” at 12:30 p.m.

The event will conclude with a film screening of “No Más Bebés,” a documentary about the involuntary ster-

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Get Involved ilization of at-risk women, and a discussion moderated by IU Northwest Throughout the academic year, the Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Monica Solinas-Saunders, at book will be integrated into classroom curricula, giving IU Northwest stu1:45 p.m.

The theme for this year’s World dents, faculty, and staff the opportuniBioethics Day celebration is “Hu- ty to reflect on the diversity of themes. man Dignity and Human Rights,” The community is also encouraged to which ties directly to the focus of IU participate also, and attend the free Northwest’s common campus read and public events that will be schedfor 2016-17, “The Immortal Life of uled throughout the academic year.

For more information about the Henrietta Lacks.” This event is the first of an academic-year long series book and the One Book … One of activities supporting the universi- Campus … One Community … ty’s “One Book … One Campus … reading initiative, including future One Community” reading initia- events and study materials, visit: iun.edu/onebook. tive..

Named a best book of the year by more than 60 media outlets, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” by Rebecca Skloot, tells a “riveting story of the collision between ethics, race and medicine; of scientific discovery and faith healing…” according to the author’s website.

Skloot tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, better known by scientists as HeLa. Lacks’ cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 and were sued to develop important advances in medicine, such as the development of the polio vaccine, closing, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, and more. Even THE COMMON CAMPUS read though the cells lived on and have been bought and sold by this year at IU Northwest is “The the billions, Lacks remains al- Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” most unknown, and her fami- by Rebecca Skloot, which supports ly can’t afford health insur- the theme for this year’s World Bioethics Day Oct 19. ance.

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Holcomb presents Kenyanna Johnson with Hoosier Hospitality Award Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb presented Kenyanna Johnson of Hammond with a 2016 Hoosier Hospitality Award for outstanding contributions to the tourism industry during a ceremony in August at the Indiana State Fair. Eighteen representatives of Indiana’s travel, tourism and hospitality industry earned the 2016 Lieutenant Governor’s Hoosier Hospitality Award for their high level of service in tourism-related jobs at hotels, restaurants, attractions and other destinations.

“Indiana has a well-earned reputation for Hoosier Hospitality and that is due in large part to the people we are honoring today,” said Holcomb.

“As I travel the state, I’ve experienced firsthand the impact these men and women have on the visitor experience. We are grateful for all they do to promote their destinations and the State of Indiana as a whole.”

Johnson is a casino operations supervisor at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. She’s been described as a leader, a role model and a positive influence on those who work around her. Her willingness to step in and assist, give counsel or offer words of support are part of the reason why she’s a “go-to person” at the casino. If

you ask Johnson, she’ll tell you she’s just doing her job. Her staff will say she’s doing far more than that. Johnson places the needs of her team and the company above her own responsibilities and does not hesitate, for example, to put paperwork aside to ensure that the casino floor is properly staffed or to step in and assist another department in need. Her selflessness and versatility were two qualities her nominator particularly emphasized.

Nominations for Hoosier Hospitality Awards are submitted by community members and destination patrons. Nominations are reviewed and winners are selected by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD). Outstanding service is a major factor in determining whether a person returns to an individual business or destination.

“These award recipients are living examples of Hoosier Hospitality,” said Mark Newman, executive director of IOTD. “Their daily encounters with guests and visitors make what we do at the state level that much more effective.”

The 2016 Lieutenant Governor’s Hoosier Hospitality Award recipients are:

LT. GOVERNOR ERIC HOLCOMB presents Kenyanna Johnson with the Hoosier Hospitality Award.

Susan Baxter, Comfort Inn; Diana Bennett, Fiber artist and quilt expert; Carlie Cripe, Shipshewana Trading Place; Lisa Critney, Holiday Inn Express & Suites; Emily Cron, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari; Janet Fields, Holiday Inn Express & Suites; Dan & Cyndee Gilmore, Cornerstone Retreat & Camp-

ground; Roger Hardig, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site; Jennifer Jenkins, WonderLab; Kenyanna Johnson, Horseshoe Hammond Casino (Lake); Sandra Johnson, Visit Indy (Marion); Alice McDougalle, Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Johnson); Yesenia Martinez, Hilton Garden Inn (Marion); Karleen Richter,

Strack & Van Til introduces curbside grocery pickup to NWI Northwest Indiana Grocery Shoppers Excited to See online ordering for Curbside Pickup Service From Instacart and Strack & Van Til Locally owned SVT LLC, who operates the grocery stores Strack & Van Til, Ultra Foods and Town & Country Markets, is rapidly expanding online ordering for curbside pickup to the residents of Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. In partnership with Instacart (www.Instacart.com), the fastgrowing retail delivery service, Strack & Van Til has been testing online ordering for Curbside grocery pickup in the company’s Schererville, IN store. The service has been so well received that SVT LLC is now extending Curbside pickup to eight more stores.

Customers who live, work and shop in the following communities now have the convenience to order their groceries online and schedule a curbside pickup: • Strack & Van Til locations: Schererville, Chesterton, Crown Point and Cedar Lake.

• Ultra Foods locations: Downers Grove, Wheaton, Highland and Joliet.

• Town & Country location: Valparaiso Customers who choose to shop Strack & Van Til, Ultra Foods or Town & Country market on Instacart will have their orders picked, 6

packed, and checked out by a store employee trained to meet Instacart’s strict standards for quality and excellence. Orders will then be brought out to curbside pickup at times scheduled by customers.

“Convenience is an important aspect of grocery shopping for many customers,” said Jeff Strack, CEO for the Strack and Van Til, Ultra Foods and Town & Country Market stores.

“Being able to provide our customers

the option to order groceries online and enjoy curbside pickup helps make a trip to the grocery store a little faster and easier. Best of all the service is very affordable. Instacart has a minimum order size of $10 and the fee for curbside pickup is just $1.99 for orders over $35 and $5.99 for orders between $10 and $34.99.”

Dave Osborne, General Manager for the Midwest markets at Instacart wants shoppers in Northwest Indiana and Chicago to try the service.

“We want to make it easy for customers to discover the convenience of online ordering for scheduled pickup at their local Strack & Van Til, Ultra Foods or Town & Country Market. New customers can open an account at www.Instacart.com. And the first pickup is FREE. We are also offering a $10 reward to Instacart users who refer a family member, friend or colleague to the curbside pickup service that will be credited to customer accounts once the person they have referred completes their

first order.”

With the expanded curbside pickup in eight stores and delivery service in two stores SVT is seeing their partnership with Instacart provide convenience and value to customers. In the coming months SVT plans to fully rollout Instacart service to all stores.

How Instacart Pickup works: Customers go online to www.Instacart.com or open the Instacart mobile app on their iPhone or Android device, select their city/store, add items to a virtual cart, and then choose an available pickup window and check out. A Personal Shopper from Strack & Van Til, Ultra Foods or Town & Country Market, depending on which store you order from, accepts the order on a smartphone, uses the Instacart Shopper app to guide them through shopping, and then packs and stages the order for the customer to pickup at their scheduled time.

Customers can visit https://www.instacart.com/faq for more information.

Down the Road Tours (Elkhart); Loren Schmierer, Stonycreek Farm (Hamilton); Janeen Sprague, Sprague Hotel Developers (Bartholomew); Rafi Wilkinson, Indiana Dunes Visitor Center (Porter); and Curt Witcher, The Genealogy Center, Allen Co Public Library (Allen).

Holcomb also awarded the Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award to Bill and Kathleen Oliver, owners of Oliver Winery near Bloomington.

The award is presented annually and is the highest tourism honor given by the State of Indiana. The award is named for the late Will Koch, long-time owner and president of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.

IOTD and the Koch family established the honor to pay tribute to Will Koch’s many meaningful contributions to tourism, business and society.

A video of this year's Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award can be found at: https://youtu.be/1XFeeaJyTU4.

In honor of the State of Indiana’s bicentennial, Holcomb and IOTD also awarded the Bicentennial Beacon.

Sandra Jackson and Janice McGuire are the recipients of this award for their unwavering service and volunteerism.

For nearly 40 years, these sisters have dedicated themselves to preserving the Levi Coffin House in Fountain City. The historic site was the home of prominent anti-slavery activists Levi and Catharine Coffin.

Before slavery was abolished, the home sheltered more than two thousand freedom seekers and became known as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad.

Janice and Saundra have tirelessly led a small group of volunteers, recruiting docents, and scheduling tours all for the sole purpose of teaching visitors about the lives and legacy of Levi and Catharine Coffin.

In 1965, the Levi Coffin House was named a National Historic Landmark and one of the History Channel’s top 25 historic sites.

The Bicentennial Beacon is awarded to a person or people who embodies the spirit of the bicentennial and serves as that special bridge that connects Indiana’s past to its future in the most meaningful of ways.

Residents urged to check contractors’ credentials before hiring The city of Gary urges residents to exercise caution when hiring companies to perform work at their homes or businesses. Residents are further urged to contact the city’s Building Department to check contractor credentials before entering into contracts or making payments.

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The Gary Building Department is charged with assuring safe renovation, remodeling and building construction in the city of Gary. The department is responsible for issuing permits to homeowners and contractors, inspections, licensing to do business in the city among numerous other tasks. Additionally,

the Building Department maintains an inventory of contractors that are licensed and bonded to do work in the city such plumbing, electrical and HVAC. General Business Licenses are maintained by the Finance Department.

As a rule, Building Commissioner, Florzell Hawkins says, “Contact the

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Building Department before contracting work with any business that does not have and office or a showroom.”

To contact the Building Department, call (219) 881-1377, Finance, (219) 881-1363, Zoning, (219) 881-1332 or visit www.gary.in.us. www.garycrusader.com

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Reflections of 9/11 remind us of the urgency for healing, change CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION

By Vernon A. Williams Observing 15 years since one of the most tragic events in the nation’s history, I couldn’t help but ponder the huge missed opportunity. With our nation under attack, the first reaction was our banding together as one to demonstrate pride, resilience and a fundamental faith in principals of democracy.

At that moment in 2011, there was genuine consideration to our getting past the superficial, philosophical, social and political influences that divide us; that we could join hands as brothers and sisters with the red, white and blue symbol of our resolve to stand as one nation.

It not only seemed believable at the time. It felt like a mandate – a prerequisite for our healing process after such a brutal assault.

However honorable those thoughts, and any related actions that accompanied them, the momentum to redefine ourselves as a nation was short-lived. Despite our

still being in serious recovery mode, our propensity to prioritize selfish pursuits far outweighed our will to change. We stood together as one for a moment, then retreated to the status quo.

These observations are not offered purely for the sake of lamentation.

Nothing is more pathetic than wallowing in the mire languishing in “what could have been.” No. I raise this matter to suggest that it’s not too late; that America still has an opportunity to create a monument to freedom that would be indestructible – a nation committed to applying its founding principles to all.

We are better than our behaviors sometime imply. And revolution doesn’t require unanimous participation – only that those on the right side of justice be more persistent.

This may be interpreted by some as wistful thinking – hoping for far too much in a country that seems to be increasingly divided. But rumors of the demise of hope in America may be premature. And there is some tangible evidence that change is a real possibility.

For example, efforts to vilify Colin Kaepernick for his protest of Black oppression backfired. Instead, his

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football jersey has become the top seller in the nation and support for his position is emerging from every corner – including fellow athletes and his own team ownership. With the barrage of critical social media in the beginning, who would have predicted such an outcome?

In another example, the vitriol of the GOP presidential candidacy may incite those predisposed to harboring bigotry, but has caused more thoughtful people of all races to reassess their personal perspectives, behaviors and courage to voice their commitment not to disassociate with extremism, hatred and discrimination. What was meant to spark race wars may have precipitated understanding.

Am I forecasting Utopia? Hardly.

But the outcome of the remainder of this year determines more than

simply who will occupy the White House. After all, democracy is structured with protective checks and balances.

Far more critical is the fact that the next few months will determine something of sustained, potentially irreversible impact – the fate of the soul of a nation.

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by Vernon A. Williams is a series of essays on myriad topics that include social issues, human interest, entertainment and profiles of difference makers who are forging change in a constantly evolving society. Williams is a 40-year veteran journalist based in Indianapolis, IN – commonly referred to as The Circle City. Send comments or questions to: vernonawilliams@yahoo.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) lieve, again in my opinion, that young Black boys and girls who see a firefighter who looks like them, and lives in the neighborhood will be impressed. Hopefully, they will be impressed to the point of wantiDear Editor: ng to be a firefighter when they It is great to see the kind of lead- grow up.

Ms. Sparks-Wade is absolutely ership Councilwoman LaVetta correct when she says Gary needs Sparks-Wade is exhibiting in her more residents with good-paying first term. The Sixth District city jobs like those becoming firefighters council member is leading a really will have.

The jobs pay just south of important cause to help ensure $50,000.

More Garyites with salthat more Gary residents get jobs aries like those will surely boost the in the city’s public safety areas – local economy.

The Equal Employpolice and fire. The Civil Service Commission just announced it is ment Opportunity Commission accepting applications for fire- regulations won’t let the city hire based on race. It does seem though fighters.

Too often in the past we have that the city could skirt the EEOC seen residents from nearby com- regulations by giving a preference munities get hired by the Gary Fire based on geography. Maybe for Department, and after a few years prospective public service employtake their newly acquired skills to ees, the city could establish a point another town’s fire department. It system with people living within a is a slap in the face to Gary that certain radius of Gary City Hall bethose people see the city’s fire de- ing given more points. There has to partment as good enough to hire be a way that can help ensure the them, pay them a handsome wage, new hires look like the majority of train them; and then they leave. residents in the city.

Hopefully, some of Gary’s better That is a true sign it is the paylegal minds will join Ms. Sparkscheck, not the city that they care Wade and her colleagues in finding about more. a way to get more city residents In my opinion one has to believe working as firefighters and cops. that people who were born and Such a move is long overdue. raised here would stay here if he or she were hired to work in the fire Chris Bradford department. We also have to be-

Sparks-Wade is truly a leader

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Retired Educator H. Theo Tatum to be honored

By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray Roosevelt’s graduating class of 1961 will host a celebration reception to honor H. Theo Tatum, their graduating principal for his many accomplishments as a renowned educator and citizen. The event will be held October 8 beginning at 11 a.m. at Indiana University Northwest Bergland Auditorium.

For many years, as principal of Roosevelt High School, Tatum not only raised the standard for academics, but also consistently maintained those standards for years. The program will include Tatum’s life highlights through reflections from family members, teachers and administrators.

The Committee in support of honoring H. Theo Tatum is comprised of Ronald Hanley, as Chairman, Bernard Watson, Richard Calloway, Ajac Triplett, Rev. Jerry Protho, Gerald and Myrna Irons, Chuck Hughes and Demetrius Harris.

The idea of honoring Principal Tatum came from the classes of 1966 and 1961. The two classes were concerned about the blight of education across the country and they knew Black America needed to do something. Classmate Steve McShane went to the archives on Principal Tatum at Indiana University Northwest and found that most of the photos and information on him was not identified. He tried to reach out to people, as well as Tatum’s family members who might have been able to identify people in most of his photographs. Tatum’s four children, all graduates of Roosevelt, are deceased.

Hanley said, “Recently during the class of 1966’s 50th reunion some of his family members were able to identify some of the people in his photographs, but the class wanted to identify more. We want his archives to shed light on how he was a respected man, along with his accomplishments because he was ahead of his time.”

Harbart Theodore Tatum was known as H. Theo Tatum throughout his life. Tatum was a Gary resident from 1925 and was an administrator in the Gary Public School System for 36 years. He retired in 1961, but did volunteer work in civic and educational affairs until his death June 16, 1983.

In addition to being the principal at Roosevelt, he was principal of Pulaski, Vice Principal and Director of Teacher Training at McDonogh High and Normal School in New Orleans, LA., Instructor in Principles of Education, In-Service Workshop for Teachers, School City of New Orleans.

He received degrees and postgraduate degrees from several institu8

H. Theo Tatum tions of higher learning throughout the country. He was valedictorian of his Charlton High School class, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wiley College, graduate of Columbia University, earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from Columbia University, as well as completed postgraduate stud-

ies at both Columbia University and the University of Chicago.

He performed general professional and civic services throughout the Gary community including being a member of the Gary Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Directors for the United Fund of Gary, former president of the Lake

County High School Principal’s Association, President of the Gary Redevelopment Commission, President of the Gary Goodwill Industries and Member of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Association of Mental Health.

There have been quite a few graduates of Roosevelt High School who went on in life to become very successful and highly recognized throughout the country and the world.

Even members of the committee to honor Tatum have significant accomplishments. Dr. Bernard Watson was assistant principal of Roosevelt in 1947 and was appointed to three boards by Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Jerry Protho went on to become a minister in the Gary community, Chuck Hughes, who was a member of Roosevelt’s basketball and football team, is the executive director of the Gary Chamber of Commerce. Gerald Irons went on to play professional football for the Oakland Raiders and the Cleveland Browns and Demetrius Harris was the organizer of the first Miss Black

Gary Pageant.

Hanley said the group is trying to bring light to how Tatum was respected as a man. He said, “He was a legend because of what he achieved as a man. We want to show what he has done in terms of education. We have been producing people like those who are members of the committee so we want to start a scholarship in his name. The theme of the celebration is The Man, The Principal, The Legend.”

Those confirmed to attend the celebration include Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, School Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Pruitt and the assistant to the School Superintendent, Dr. Cordia Moore. All three are graduates of Roosevelt High School.

In addition, members of his family will be attending and former members of his staff, as well as teachers will also be remembering him as a legend.

Should anyone want to share personal reflections regarding H. Theo Tatum or need further information contact Ronald B. Hanley (301) 868-3344.

IU Northwest celebrates multiculturalism on Sept. 29 Held during National Hispanic Heritage Month, dual events explore diversity and region culture with international guests and local artists Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs invites the campus and community to two unique celebrations of multiculturalism, diversity and the beau-ty of cultural exchange.

Rethinking Multiculturalism and Diversity: Current Challenges and Proposals for Change takes place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thurs-

day, Sept. 29 in the Library Conference Center, Room 105 ABC. Up to 50 students and faculty members from the Technological Institute of Monterrey (Mexico) join IU Northwest students in an exploration of the accomplishments of multiculturalism and the intersectionality of diversity. Students will share and reflect upon their experiences through collaborative thinking, with the help of speakers from both institutions and the community. This event is sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs, IU Bloomington Office of

Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (OVPDEMA), and the College of Arts and Sciences.

ALMA Borinqueña 2016 takes place at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 in the Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium.

The public is invited for the 19th annual evening of Puerto Rican history and culture, featuring music, songs, dancing and storytelling from local Puerto Rican artists and educators. Northwest Indiana is home to the state’s largest Puerto Rican population.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Minority Studies, Latino Studies Program; ALMA,

IUN Latino Student Organization; Financial Support, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, and the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW)-Indiana Chapter.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 as a celebration of the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestry is from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

For more information, contact Tierra Jackson at jacksoti@iun.edu or (219) 980-6596.

THE KING SOLOMON Lodge #57 Prince Hall Affiliation donated book bags and school supplies to 50 school children over a recent weekend. The successful event was spearheaded by Chairman Bro. Joe Williams, Vice Chairman Bro. Anthony “Dusty” Snowden and Committee Members Jake Swain and Bro. Tim Jones. Senior Deacon Robert Buggs, who is a member and participant gave kudos to young Bro. Williams and his team for their civic community initiative. “King Solomon Brothers are members of a global Masonic Fraternity that is deeply interwoven into the fabrics of cities and towns throughout the world as mentors and role models” said Bro. Buggs. (Photo by Ted Brown)

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How to Improve your Neighborhood Initiative offers rewards Councilwoman Linda BarnesCaldwell, 5th District announced on September 8, that her office would be sponsoring an Essay contest and an initiative for the property owners in her district. Both are aimed at improving neighborhoods in her district and ultimately throughout Gary.

The Essay contest is for students in the 5th through 12th grades who live in the 5th District and attend a

school in the city of Gary, Indiana.

To enter the contest students are asked to write a 4 or 5 paragraph paper on “How to Improve Their Neighborhood.” The essay must be typed and no more than one page in length when completed.

Students should submit their essay each month to Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell’s office at 401 Broadway, Suite 209, Gary, IN 46402. At the end of each month a

$50.00 or two (2) $25.00 gift cards will be presented to the winning student(s). The contest starts this month, September 2016 and runs through April 2017.

Councilwoman Barnes-Caldwell hopes to bring about a lasting change in how the residents maintain property and community with this second component. The initiative is for the property owners in the district. Residents who live in the 5th

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District will be judged on how well their property is maintained. As an incentive to encourage greater participation by residents, a $50.00 gift card will be presented to one (1) family at the end of each month.

Judging and awarding of gift cards will not start until next year from May through August 2017.

If you have more questions or need any additional information contact 5th District Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell at 219.881.1315.

Volunteers needed at Habitat for Humanity

FAMILY AND FRIENDS gathered at the Inns Brook Counrty Club in Merrillville, Indiana to celebrate the 59th wedding anniversary with Charles and Mae Frances White. They were married on July 20, 1957 in Portland, Oregon. The couple has two daughters; Chareice White and Chaunda White-Douglas and one grandson, Charlez Douglas. Also in attendance was a special cousin Ike Monday, also from Portland, Oregon. The surprise dinner party was hosted by their daughter, Chareice White.

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Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is beginning the Second block of our Field of Dreams at 18th and Adams, Gary, IN and is in desperate need of volunteers! The foundations are poured and walls need to be raised; with your help we can get this accomplished!

Habitat welcomes all volunteers who are willing to provide a hand.

We are also in dire need of skilled painters, carpenters, and licensed contractors who are willing to donate their time and/or materials. To

volunteer on this project or future projects, contact Bridgette Simmons, at (219) 923-7265 x 316 from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for additional details.

Habitat for Humanity is a Christian housing ministry that envisions a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity’s mission is bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking

By Effie Rolfe You still have value—regardless of your life’s journey and the challenges you’ve faced. Your life’s purpose and value is bigger than you could ever imagine. This message of worth should ring from every mountaintop, neighborhood and home for youth and adults. From

the womb to the tomb—we should forever be reminded that as long as you have a pulse you have purpose.

In previous weeks, I reminded you that human life always has value because God created man in His image and likeness (Gen. 1:27). Gary Hines and Sounds of Blackness’s chart topping single entitled, “Royalty” has lyrics that are right

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on point ‘Hold your head up high—keep reaching for the sky— you can take and you can make it.

You’re beautiful, powerful and wonderful…you are children of the King. We got a message from above, you ain’t no thug—if you never been told—it’s time for you to know that you’re royalty!’ This timely song has become today’s urban anthem for youth, people and Black America.

I believe if our youth heard these

words in the womb then Black on Black crime and so much violence that stems from a lack of self-confidence would literally be non-existent.

God loves you just as you are— right here and right now. 1 Peter 2: 9 states, ‘But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.’ Even in your mistakes or mis-steps—be grateful that your life has tremendous worth. Examine a $20 dollar bill.

How much is its value once its been stepped on, dropped in the mud, washed and gone through the ringer? What if it falls in the toilet? What if it’s wrinkled, torn and faded after being tossed around? Once you take that $20 dollar bill to the bank—its value is still no less than $20 dollars.

So you messed up—got caught up—it’s called life. I know in your heart of heart, you pray and you cry and hope that it will never happen again. Just like death is unavoidable—mess-ups are inevitable.

More importantly, you need to

know that in your weakest moment—God doesn’t love you any less. If you were totally perfect, chances are you wouldn’t be alive.

At one time, I honestly thought that when Christians accepted the Lord into their hearts—maturation and perfection immediately set in. I thought you literally morphed into the next step of perfection. But now I wonder if anyone can ever become perfect in this life at all. ‘For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing’ (Romans 7:19). Furthermore, Proverbs 4:16--18 reminds us ‘For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.’ God is just and merciful to forgive as long as we remain faithful and our heart and motive is to do righteously.

His strength is perfect, when I am weak. In other words, God loves to use messed up and imperfect people like you and me.

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CHURCH CALENDAR Walk/Run with Men of Trinity On Saturday, September 17 Trinity Baptist Church, 1831 Virginia St. is only "2 steps" from turning 100 years old and the Men of Trinity are sponsoring the Two-Step, Walk/Run at Three Rivers County Park, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 2800 Colorado St., Lake Station, IN. Vendors are welcome. For more information, contact Chelsea Whittington at 219-7123182.

Also, the Men of Trinity will present their music ministry during morning worship on Sunday, September 18 with Rev. Lawrence Robertson, Pastor of Christ Baptist Church bringing the morning message. Pastor Dwight A. Gardner is the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church.

Soup is served at Christ Baptist Church The public is invited to join in the celebration of a new ministry in town at Christ Baptist Church, 4700 E. 7th Ave., Gary, IN. The Soup Kitchen Committee will be serving a variety of delicious soups beginning on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sister Mildred Sutton along with other committee members will be waiting to serve guests. For additional information, call the Church at 219-938-5504.

Rev. Lawrence E. Robertson is the Pastor of Christ Baptist Church.

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Dr. Sharron Liggins to receive award at Edgewater Speakeasy Gala Recipients to receive the Commonweal Award for Personal and Professional Leadership and Commonweal Award for Institutional Leadership

food to tantalize an individual’s taste buds.

To really enjoy an ambiance only second to an actual speakeasy experience it is recommended that guests dress Black Tie optional or according to the event’s theme, which is “The On Friday, October 14, 2016, the Speakeasy."

Ambassadors for Edgewater will host The Mike LaBroi Band will provide its annual Speakeasy Gala. The event music to the Speakeasy Era and other will be held at the Sand Creek Coun- entertaiment geared towards the try Club, Chesterton, IN from 6 Speakeasy Era with their 7-piece p.m.-11:30 p.m. For over fourteen band. years the Ambassadors have hosted Each year two Commoneal Awards an annual gala to help raise much are presented, one to an individual needed funds. and another an institution.

These monies go a long way to proThe Commonweal Award for Instivide the financial support to assist tutional Leadership is being presentEdgewater to continue providing ser- ed to Ivy Tech Community College vices to persons in the community Gerald I. Lamkin Innovation & Enexperiencing behavioral health chal- trepreneurship Center. The Center lenges, including those who need through its programs like The Society help but have no way to pay. of Innovators celebrates and recogThe funds also assist Edgewater in nizes creativity and innovation its marketing and outreach efforts throughout Northwest Indiana. This that are aimed at removing the stigma award recognizes institutional leaderassociated with mental illness and ad- ship in promoting the common good diction. in communities faced with difficult Tickets are $125 per person or and longstanding challenges. $1,000 for a table of 10 at this year’s Dr. Sharron Liggins, Ed.D, MSA, gala, which will feature opp-ortuni- RN, is the recipient of the Comties for guests to play their hand on monwealth Award for Personal and the gaming tables and to bid in the Professional Leadership. Dr. Liggins silent auction. The even-ing would as the Regional Chair of the Regionnot be complete without flavorsome al Planning Council Continuum of

Care has been a true advocate and instrument in the efforts to end homelessness in Northwest Indiana. Dr. Liggins serves on numerous community boards where she puts her experience to work to the benefit of other agencies. This award recognizes longstanding contributions exhibited by individuals and individual acts of distinction, which illustrate the priority that the common good should hold over personal or parochial gain.

Over 250 business and community leaders throughout the Northwest Indiana Community, last year, attended our signature fundraising event.

This year’s major sponsors as of September 12, 2016 includes Haywood and Fleming Associates (Gold Sponsor), Indiana University Northwest (Partner Sponsor), First Midwest Bank (Partner Sponsor), Centier Bank (Partner Sponsor), Methodist Hospitals (Partner Sponsor), Hoeppner Wagner and Evans LLP (Supporting Sponsor), and Calumet College of St. Joseph (Supporting Sponsor).

For more information or to sponsor/attend the gala event, contact Janelle St. John at jstjohn@edgewatersystems.org or 219-885-4264 ext.

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Methodist Hospitals offering free prostate cancer screening

By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray Prostate cancer awareness month is about being aware and informed.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men in the U.S. Each year more than 29,000 men will die of prostate cancer according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. When diagnosed early the five-year survival rate is almost 100 percent. For this reason, Methodist Hospitals is offering free prostate screenings Monday, September 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Midlake Campus, 2269 W. 25th Avenue,

Gary and Wednesday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 200 E. 89th Avenue, Merrillville.

Screenings are for men ages 40 to

70, not under the care of a Urologist, who’s last PSA test was performed more than 6 months ago.

To register call 1-888-909-3627 or visit MethodistHospitals.org.

An Inflatable Prostate will be on display at the Southlake Campus in Merrillville during the screenings on Wednesday, September 21. The Inflatable Prostate is a giant inflatable standing prostate which provides a visual representation of the progression of Prostate Cancer along with simple and succinct explanations. The Inflatable Prostate is offered as an educational resource

by Sanofi Genzyme Oncology US.

Edgewater Behavioral Health Systems (also known as Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living) is a 501c3 organization focused on caring for the mental health and behavioral health needs of Northwest Indiana’s most vulnerable citizens. With an ac-

creditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Edgewater services are deemed to be of the highest quality, measureable and accountable. More than 3,000 men, women and children were cared for in 2015 alone.

St. Mary Medical Center to educate on arrhythmia Does your heart skip a beat? According to the American Heart Association, the average heart beats around 100,000 times a day.

Those with arrhythmia conditions where the heart beats too slowly, too fast or erratically are at greater risk for serious health conditions. The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke and other serious complications.

Join Electrophysiologist Samer Ajam, MD, for a discussion on the different types of arrhythmias from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the Auditorium at St. Mary Medical Center, located at 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., in Hobart. Guests should use the West Entrance.

To register for this free presentation, call toll free 1-866-8363477.

Keeping Kids Healthy and Fitness-Focused A critical step in curbing Indiana’s obesity epidemic is to instill a love of fitness and health in the next generation of Hoosiers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children get 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Data show nearly a third (32%) of Indiana’s 10- to 17year-olds are overweight. This puts young people at a greater risk of developing a wide range www.garycrusader.com

of other health problems.

The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) and Dunebrook are teaming up to host a free event for educators, youth workers, community leaders, parents and other caring adults to learn more about how to foster a health- and fitness-focused mindset in young people. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, September 21 in the meeting room of Dunebrook, 502 Wall Street, Suite

#105 in Valparaiso.

Ron Gaston, a certified Ignite Fitness instructor with more than 20 years in the field of fitness, will discuss how to create a fitnessfirst, healthy environment for kids.

Gaston says offering individual exercise routines for youth can help organizations be more inclusive and increase young people’s drive to succeed as they track their own progress. Those are lessons that can be applied to many areas

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of a child’s life for years to come.

Attendees will have the opportunity to be part of the presentation as Gaston demonstrates exercise routines that organizations can implement right away.

As part of IYI’s Youth Worker Café program, the forum and lunch are free, but reservations are required. RSVP at www.iyi.org/ywc. If you have trouble with the link, contact IYI Statewide Outreach Manager Debbie Jones via

email at djones@iyi.org. For more information about the café, contact IYI’s Northwest Outreach Manager Stephen Gill at sgill@iyi.org.

This café is a funded in part by Meridian Health Services. Youth Worker Cafés are designed to bring together local youth workers to build relationships and inspire collaborations that will benefit children.

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South Shore Roller Girls roller derby double header Proceeds to benefit Gary Life Education Initiative in Gary The public is invited to join the South Shore Roller Girls on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at their double header at Jean Shepherd Center at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN. The first bout begins at 6 p.m. when the South Shore Roller Girls’ Derailers face off against Illiana Derby Dames.

The next whistle begins the second bout at 7:30 p.m. when the South Shore Roller Girls’ Runaways battle the A Town Roller Derby.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; tickets may be purchased at the door at $10/adult or $5/children age 6-10. Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge.

Watching double the hits, double the blocks, and double the derby will surely double anyone’s appetite.

The food and drink at the concession stands provided

by Hot Diggity Dawg will

keep guests fueled to continue watching the tough ladies battle it out on the track.

For fans 21 years old and over, beer will be also be served from Misbeehavin Meads.

A portion of the proceeds will go to Gary Life Education Initiative. The mission of Gary Life Education Initiative Incorporated is to provide mentoring, essential and enriching life skills, college and career readiness opportunities to help students discover and live their purpose. To date, the organization has provided educational services to benefit 16,000 students and their families.

Founded in July 2013, South Shore Roller Girls (SSRG) is a Northwest Indiana’s premier women’s flat track roller derby league. We strive to improve individual athleticism, character, and community while promoting team unity. Our program provides training, instruction, and competition all geared to represent SSRG

at a local and national level.

We are dedicated to providing community outreach through events, activities, sponsorships, and volunteerism. We are a 501(c)(3) non-

profit corporation.

To learn more about the South Shore Roller Girls, visit www.southshorerollergirls.com.

CLEMENT ERVIN SR. AND Denise Peeples-Ervin were remarried after 39 years of marriage Friday, July 29, 2016 at Pentwater Barn, 11723 Maryland St, Crown Point, Ind. The couple said, “God has given us a second chance to do it over again! What a blessing!” Clement has been employed at Arcel-orMittal for 42 years. Denise is the owner of the only Black Salon in Merrillville. Nycee's F.I.N.E.S.T. Salon, 5880 Harrison in Merrillville since June 2002.

Make plans to attend the Fest In the First The annual Fest in the First will be held Saturday, September 17 from Noon until 6:30 p.m. on Lake Street in the Miller section of Gary.

Sponsored by the First District Precinct Organization and the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District the

event with featured a number of events gearing for children and adults. Activities include free face painting for kids along with clowns and arts and crafts. Lake County Sheriff’s Kid ID Unit will also be on hand to provide picture ID’s for students. Entertain-

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ment will be provided by the Emerson-Wirt 20 piece Jazz Ensemble, Wirt Drum line, McKinley Drum Line, Asia’s Dance Factory along with Will Miller and Jazz Band featuring “Smooth.” There

will be refreshments and much more. For vendor information contact Michael Chirich at 219. 938.2277 or Joyce Davis, Lake Street Gallery, 613 S. Lake Street, 219938- 4566.

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Governor, First Lady honor 2016 Indiana Olympians at Lucas Oil Stadium

PHOTOS OF GOVERNOR Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence honoring these Indiana Olympians at the Indianapolis Colts season opener can be found below.

On Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Indianapolis Colts season opener, Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence honored Indiana Olympians who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“We are so proud to have watched our Indiana Olympians compete on the world stage at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio,” said Governor Pence. “Each of these athletes’ heroic feats speak to the American spirit; tales of perseverance, strength, sacrifice and tri-

umph. But for all of their achievements, we are especially proud of the Hoosier-rooted hard work and compassion that shaped them along the way. We were grateful today to honor each of them with a Sagamore of the Wabash to mark their historic contributions to our Hoosier heritage.”

The Governor, First Lady and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb, along with the Indiana Olympians Association, Indiana Sports Corp and the Indianapolis Colts celebrated the Team USA

members at a private reception before the Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The First Lady, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, also honored each Olympian with an Indiana Bicentennial Commemorative Medal, a special memento to commemorate the state’s 200 years of history.

This year, Indiana alone sent 20 athletes to the Olympics, bringing home 15 medals. The following athletes took part in the ceremony.

• Amber Campbell – competed

in the women’s hammer throw (track & field) • Steele Johnson – silver, men’s synchronized 10m platform (diving) • Amy Cozad – competed in the women’s synchronized 10m platform (diving) • Jessica Parratto – competed in the women’s 10m platform (diving) • Michael Hixon – silver, synchronized 3m (diving) • Lee Kiefer competed in the women’s individual foil (fencing)

• Gerek Meinhardt – bronze, men’s team foil (fencing) • Amanda Elmore – gold, women’s coxed eight (rowing) • Lilly King – gold, women’s 100m breaststroke; gold, women’s 4x100m medley relay (swimming) • Cody Miller – gold, men’s 4x100m medley relay; bronze, men’s 100m breaststroke (swimming) • Blake Pieroni – gold, men’s 4x100m freestyle relay (swimming)

Indiana Fever extend WNBA record by clinching 12th playoff berth Register for the Fever Flash at FeverBasketball.com and Receive Exclusive Access to Fever Playoff Tickets The Indiana Fever (16-15) have clinched a berth in the 2016 WNBA Playoffs presented by Verizon, by virtue of a tonight’s win at Washington. It is the Fever’s 12th consecutive playoff berth and its 13th in 16 years. The Fever’s 12 straight appearances (2005-16) extend their own WNBA record and represent the third-longest active playoff streak among major American professional sports leagues (Detroit Red Wings, 25; San Antonio Spurs, 19).

The Fever’s 12-year mark is longer than any playoff streak in NFL or MLS history, and longer than only the Atlanta Braves (14) and New York Yankees (13) in MLB history.

Fans can now register at FeverBasketball.com for the Fever Flash newsletter and gain access to special playoff ticket offers. As the Fever advance to the playoffs, fans are invited to #WatchUsNow! A new WNBA playoff format debuts this season, with the league’s top two overall seeds earning a bye into the best-of-five WNBA Semifinals (Sept. 28-Oct. 6). Teams seeded 5th through 8th participate www.garycrusader.com

in first-round elimination games on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Winners battle the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds in secondround elimination games on Sunday, Sept. 25. Winners of secondround games reach the WNBA

the previous format, has reached the playoffs in 13 of 15 active seasons played by retiring superstar Tamika Catchings. Catchings, 37 and in the final days of her regular season career, has played in a WNBA-record 67

Tamika Catchings Semifinals (Sept. 28-Oct. 6). Semifinal winners advance to the WNBA Finals (Oct. 9-20).

Indiana, which reached the Eastern Conference Finals in five straight seasons and eight times overall under

playoff games, all with Indiana.

Final seeding, pairings, dates and times will not be determined until the conclusion of the regular season, Sept. 18. Below are facts about the Fever’s 11th straight playoff appear-

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ance: • The 2016 playoff spot means 13 postseason appearances in the Indiana’s 17-year history. The Fever reached the Eastern Conference Finals in eight of the past 11 years, with trips to the WNBA Finals in 2009, 2012 and 2015. Indiana won the WNBA title in 2012 with Catchings named the Finals MVP. • Stephanie White makes her second playoff appearance in as many years as a WNBA head coach. She reached the Eastern Conference Finals as a player with the Charlotte Sting in 1999, and reached the playoffs in each of the past four seasons as an Indiana assistant coach. Last year, she became the first rookie head coach in league history to guide her team to the Finals.

• Indiana’s 35 all-time playoff victories are the most in WNBA history. Catchings has played in every playoff game in franchise history, and is the league’s career leader in postseason points, rebounds, free throws and steals, is fourth all-time in playoff victories.

• Four players remain from the club’s 2012 championship team – Catchings, Briann January, Erlana Larkins, Jeanette Pohlen. Nine remain from last season’s Finals participant.

With the top three playoff seeds already clinched by Minnesota, Los Angeles and New York, Indiana enters the final week of the regular season in a tight race, hoping to secure a first-round bye and home court advantage with a No. 4 seed when playoffs begin.

The Fever are on the road Tuesday at Connecticut before hosting a pair of highly anticipated home games next weekend. Indiana hosts its annual Fan Appreciation Night presented by Sport Graphics on Friday, Sept. 16 against Minnesota (7:00 p.m.). The final regular season game in Catchings’ career is presented by Hoosier Lottery on Sunday, Sept. 18 against Dallas (4:00 p.m.). A special retirement ceremony is planned to honor Catchings immediately following the game.

A WNBA playoff participant in 11 straight seasons and 12 times since 2002, the Indiana Fever have reached at least the conference finals eight times in the past 11 years – including WNBA Finals appearances in 2009 and 2015, and a WNBA championship in 2012.

For single-game ticket information or 2016 season ticket information, visit FeverBasketball.com or call (317) 917-2528.

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