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Main Library to reopen and include cultural center By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray Gary library board member Robert Buggs says the reopening of the main branch of the Gary Public Library is set to take place by the end of March as “The Main Branch of the Gary Public Library,” but board member Jonathan Boose says the name will be “The Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.” Both are adamant that their names will be on the front of the building. The reopening of the library came about after its closing in 2012 due to financial problems. According to Buggs, the library at that time was operating on a $3 million budget to run the city’s five libraries. He said according to board members during that time, it was necessary for them to close the main branch and reopen it as a museum to save money. Acting as a concerned citizen Buggs said, “I asked the board during that time how were they going to do that, but never received an answer so with a group of concerned citizens we started a petition and received 5,000 signatures to save the library.” Buggs, now a member of the library board, said it will open as a library because that is what the citizens wanted and that is what the focus will be. But board member Boose says it will be a cultural center/library under the name “The Gary Public Library and Cultural

THE MAIN BRANCH of the Gary Public Library is slated to reopen in March. The building was closed in 2011 and plans were made to rehab the facility and reopen as the South Shore Cultural Center. After several years of controversy the current Library Board has reached a compromise and the building will house the library and a section dedicated to the city cultural influence. (Photo by Ted Brown) Center.” Boose said, “We don’t have money He said, “We already had the Steel City Buggs said when he announced the name for a full service library. It has to be a cul- Museum so now other board members are of the library he didn’t think it was a big tural center/library because we don’t want talking about a Michael Jackson display in deal to mention a Cultural Center also. He to sacrifice the other branches.” there as well. The library is not in the busi- said, “I don’t know why people are getting Boose said as a Cultural Center the board ness of making money. We have to make fi- hung up with Cultural Center. It is not the is looking at it as an Afro-Centric Center. nancial adjustments.” (Continued on page 6)

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(See Martin Luther King Jr. pullout section in this issue) GARY MAYOR KAREN FREEMAN-WILSON on Wednesday (January 14) filed for her slot in the race for the Mayoral primary at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point, IN. Freeman-Wilson is the first female mayor of Gary, and the only female African-American mayor in the State of Indiana. “We are headed in the right direction, and I would like the opportunity to continue on this path that is leading to Gary’s revitalization,” said Freeman-Wilson. At Crusader presstime Mayor Wilson had scheduled a press conference to make a HUD-related announcement. The election will take place the first Tuesday in May. (Photo by Carole Carlson of the Post-Tribune)

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NEWS

Gary Police Department Unveils New Squad Cars By J. Coyden Palmer The city’s police department recently purchased several new vehicles to replace those of an aging fleet. The new cars have improved technology, a sleeker look and in the long-run, could save taxpayers money. The police department showed off their new cruisers, Dodge Chargers last week during Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “This is a great way to start off the New Year,” said Police Chief Larry McKinley. “It is our goal to gradually add new vehicles to our fleet and phase out some of the older models as funds become available.” The new vehicles are all black with

a gray accent. They feature the “GPD” decal on the sides. Each car is fully loaded with a state-of-the-art, computerized dashboard, traffic radar system and LED lights. Later this year, the department will be adding even more vehicles to their fleet. Chief McKinley said there will be several Ford Explorer police versions coming sometime in the spring. The new Explorer model is popular with many large police forces in the area, including the Indiana and Illinois State Police. The Dodge Charger Pursuit has been redesigned, infused with world-class safety and security technology and pursuit-rated hardware, to go along with 370 horsepower.

GARY POLICE CHIEF Larry McKinley and Deputy Chief Thomas Papadakis are pictured with WLTH radio personality Natalie Ammons during an appearance to promote Law Enforcement Appreciation Day January, 9. During the talk show McKinley and Papadakis took calls from the community regarding a variety of public safety concerns.

FOUR 2015 DODGE Chargers have been added to the Gary Police Departments fleet of patrol cars. “This is a great way to start off the year,” said Gary Police Chief. “It is our goal to gradually add new vehicles to our fleet and phase out some of the old models as funds become available. McKinley said the department plans to add several Ford Explorers to the fleet next year. The all-wheel-drive (AWD) system new Pursuit police car is based on new cars. will allow for maximum tactical per- our new 2015 Dodge Charger.” McKinley and other city leaders formance, all-weather traction and said while purchasing new cars is alDodge received input from law ways something they try to decide fuel-efficiency. “Dodge has a strong police car her- enforcement officials and Dodge based off need and fiscal responsibilitage, and we are proud to offer a ve- brand’s 22-member Police Advisory ity, the facts were it was time to uphicle armed with modern muscle Board, when redesigning the new grade the city’s aging fleet. Older and cutting-edge technology to help vehicles. The new cars have better cars can get to a point where they law enforcement agencies perform gas mileage, something city officials cost more to repair than it is to just their duties,” said Tim Kuniskis, said they took into account when buy new ones, say city officials and President and CEO — Dodge looking to buy new vehicles. Gary the new cars can also improve officer Brand, SRT Brand and Fleet Opera- will be one of the first law enforce- morale and give citizens a sense of tions, Chrysler Group LLC. “The ment agencies in the area to have the pride as well.

Four represent Gary in Knight Foundation’s Knight Cities Challenge By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray If one of the four finalist from Gary is selected for the Knight Cities Challenge it could mean they receive a share of $5 million that could possibly help build, brand and promote companies or nonprofits to the city, adapt vacant spaces to serve as incubators for businesses, create a community orchard on a vacant lot where community members could produce and cultivate organic fruit or turn a former vacant restaurant into a soul food incubator. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced 126 finalists in the first Knight Cities Challenge, a national call for new ideas to make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. It is a $15 million project designed to jumpstart civic innovation across the United States. The challenge received more than 7,000 submissions. Finalists proposed a range of ideas: dinner parties that bring residents together to shape the future of their cities; competitive video gaming street arcades that reenliven public spaces and help establish the next NFL; master barbers partnering with professional landscapers to transform vacant lots; and a cycling journey that will cover all 2,600 miles of Philadelphia’s streets to 2

Nancy Schoon gather stories of the city. Submissions came from many public and government organizations, as well as design experts, urban planning organizations and individuals focused on making their cities more successful. In contrast to typical “urban renewal” projects, like tourism incentives and tax breaks for businesses, the finalists’ projects focus on fostering connections across economic divides, attracting new talent to urban areas, and creating a culture of civic engagement. Gary’s finalists are proposing unique projects like repurposing a va-

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cant former restaurant space into a soul food incubator and spurring creative industries by partnering artists and creative professionals with local entrepreneurs and organizations. They represent the top 2% of over 7,000 applications submitted. Each of the ideas focuses on one or more of three drivers of city success. They are Talent: Ideas that help cities attract and keep the best and brightest, Opportunity: Ideas that expand economic prospects and break down divides and Engagement: Ideas that spur connection and civic involvement. There are four finalist representing Gary. They are Nancy Schoon, Lori Berko, Ebony Tillman and Carol Brown. Nancy Schoon of Gary has a plan of bringing together creative industries by partnering artists and professionals with local entrepreneurs and organizations to promote companies and nonprofits. Schoon said she has various other projects in the works and her next as a finalist will focus on putting more into those projects and embellish on them. She said, “I’ve been involved in the South Shore Dance Alliance for some time now. I saw it as a great non-profit that deserved the right kind of promotions, but when there is no money for

Ebony Tillman the program there comes the problem.” Schoon says she wants the same things she’s done for South Shore to be done for other non-profits. She said, “I’ve learned over the years there are some incredible people in Gary and we need to help turn the city around. My idea is to build a positive brand one small business at a time.” An art director for over 30 years mainly in higher education, Schoon says she feels she has a good chance of winning. She said, “I think if I get my head wrapped around it and do well I stand a chance. I’m going to give it one

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heck of a try.” Ebony Tillman of Gary is one of the finalist who is trying to create a community orchard on a vacant lot where community members will be able to produce and cultivate organic fruit. Working with Master Gardner Robert Jones, Tillman said their plan is to hopefully purchase land from the Gary Park Department while also working with the Department of Green Urbanism for more space. She said the purpose of the parks will be to provide organic food in addition to a place for people in the community to engage conversation that involve issues of the day. Tillman said, “It will be a non-traditional place to talk about things happening in the community.” She feels her chances of winning are very good because her project is simple and durable. The other two finalist representing Gary are Carol Brown who has plans to turn a vacant restaurant into a soul food incubator and Lori Berko who also plans to turn vacant spaces in the city to serve as incubators for businesses that reduce blight and promote artistic expressions while creating cultural districts. Winners who will receive a share of the $5 million will be announced in spring of 2015. www.garycrusader.com

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NEWS

Frontiers 36th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Breakfast Saturday By Carmen M. WoodsonWray Atty. Clorius Lay and members of the Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. believe no event or award given in Northwest Indiana is as prestigious as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Breakfast sponsored by the Frontiers. The award’s name comes from part of Dr. King’s speech, “The Drum Major Award.” The 36th Annual Drum Major Award presented by the Frontiers is named from a pool of Marchers. To be named a Marcher a person has to have been in the

of the members there are six persons that are named as Marchers this year. Those named are Judy Ball Ph.D., Rev. Dwight Gardner, James Henley, III, Eugene Johnson, Deborah McCullough, M.D. and Rev. Mary Watkins. The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. was organized in 1952 through the idea of Yokefellow Member Robert Freeland. It was a part of the Frontiers International Service Inc. created by Rev. Nimrod Allen. Freeland came up with

Frontiers also present two others: The Gary Frontiers Award of Appreciation and the 2014 Yokefellow of the Year Award, which is the highest award a member can receive. Oliver Gilliam, President of the Gary Frontiers said, “For the past 36 years since the Dr. King holiday came into existence our club has given awards. Although Frontiers have Dr. King celebrations all over the country, we give awards honoring individuals who represent Dr. King’s struggle by working towards equality.”

James Henley, III Judy Ball Ph.D

uary. Since that time each year the Frontiers have named a Drum Major Award recipient. In addition to the Drum Major Award and Marchers Awards the

Rev. Dwight Gardner

Rev. Mary Watkins struggle for human and civil rights for more than 30 years. Through the recommendation

the idea of the Frontiers giving out Dr. King Drum Major Awards because he was so intrigued by Dr. King. The first award was presented to the late Congresswoman Katie Hall who is credited with authoring the bill for the Dr. King National Holiday recognized in Jan-

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Gilliam said he believes Dr. King was placed here for a cause. “There are those of us who can remember when Dr. King was going through the struggle. I believe

God planted him here for that purpose,” he said. Speakers during the breakfast will be Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Gary Common Council President Kyle Allen, Calumet Township Trustee Kimberly Robinson, Congressman Peter Visclosky, Chamber of Commerce President Chuck Hughes and Indiana University Chancellor William J. Lowe. The 36th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Breakfast will take place Saturday, January 17 at the Genesis Convention Center beginning at 8 a.m. Tickets are sold $250 per table. There are also prime tables sold at additional cost. For ticket information contact Atty. Lay at 712-1494.

East Chicago City Clerk Mary Morris Leonard Files for 2015 Run for Mayor The Committee to Elect Mary Morris Leonard for Mayor announced today that their candidate has taken another historic step on the road to becoming the first female Mayor of East Chicago. Leonard made history in 1992 when she became the first woman and the first African-American to win as City Clerk. Leonard made her intentions for City Hall clear on Wednesday by being the first to file for the office in the Lake County Board of Elections in Crown Point, Indiana. Leonard has served as the Clerk for the City of East Chicago for an unprecedented six consecutive terms. Under her leadership she has ensured that all court records and City Council documentation are accurate and concise, as evidenced by annual audits performed by the State Board of Accounts. The hallmarks of Mrs. Leonard’s tenure as City Clerk include running a highly efficient operation, recruiting a staff that reflects the diversity of the city, and maintaining a courteous and professional atmosphere. Leonard’s decades-long open door policy with the citizens of East Chicago has contributed to www.garycrusader.com

her high profile in the community. As a member of Greater First Baptist Church International, the East Chicago Branch of the NAACP, Operation S.O.S. (Support Our Soldiers), former Indiana Black Expo member and previous Board Secretary for the ALSE Clemente Center, Leonard has received numerous awards for her dedication and loyalty. Her willingness to give is evident in her work in these and countless other organizations. Her wide appeal and easy style, coupled with vast political experience make her the obvious choice for many. “It’s really very simple for me,” she said. “The people of East Chicago want something better and the resources exist. The key is to deploy those resources in a way that benefits the greatest number of citizens. I intend to leverage whatever capital I have to ensure that four years from now we have one East Chicago.” Many hopeful East Chicagoans braved subzero weather to show their support for Mrs. Leonard who seemed to take the temperature in stride as she flashed her characteristic warm smile: “I’m not bothered by the cold at all,”

Supporters join EAST CHICAGO CITY Clerk Mary Morris –Leonard after she filed her candidacy for Mayor of East Chicago. Morris, if elected with be the cities first female mayor. She announced her candidacy in October of 2014 and is seeking to replace incumbent Anthony Copeland. The campaign headquarters is she said. “I am bothered by ques- to outline a plan that creates real tionable priorities established by opportunities for a future rather located at 610 W. Chicago Avthis administration. East Chicago than temporary fixes designed to enue in East Chicago, IN. Visit the campaign website at www.residents deserve the right to earn distract from the real issues.” a living wage in their hometown. Mary Morris Leonard is the de- movingforwardwithmary2015.co East Chicago businesses should voted wife to retired East Chicago m. Volunteers and interested parhave a fair shot at competing for Police Sergeant, Walter Leonard, ties can reach the office by calling contracts. East Chicagoans of and the proud mother of four (219) 397-VOTE (8683). Eevery age deserve to feel safe. children: Vernon, Joi, Lyntoi and mails may be sent to movingforwardwithmary@gmail.com. We’re focused on moving forward Lakesha.

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL TWO MASSACRES AND DR. KING’S DREAM The 86th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated on Monday, January 19, though his actual birth date was January 15, 1929. Dr. King was a mighty, MIGHTY warrior who paid the ultimate price as a martyr struck down in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968, after advocating on behalf of striking garbage workers in that city. His death sent ripples of pain around the world among those who are sensitive enough to know that we are all connected on this little blue-green ball that we call home, and that it would make more sense to act humanely than it does to solve problems through violence. Violence is only a temporary fix at best! As we gear up to celebrate Dr. King, the world is reeling with the news of two horrendous massacres. Everyone is talking about the bomb attack on the satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, and the 12 individuals who lost their lives. In a related case, an attack on a kosher market, 4 others were killed and a policewoman in the suburb of Montrouge also lost her life. Altogether, so far, 17 people were killed in this spate of violence. This is ridiculously evil and aberrant behavior. There is no doubt about this. Interestingly, the second massacre was even more terrible than the Charlie Hebdo debacle. A whole town was razed in Nigeria by Boko Haram! Thousands of people were killed, and reports are coming in that there are too many dead to be counted. This is a tragedy of absolutely mammoth proportions, yet, in comparison to the Paris murders there is barely a peep from the mainstream media. Do Black lives count? There is a question as to whether or not they do based on the unbalanced attention given to the two mass murders. Unfortunately, even the disjointed media in Africa is not really helping to get the word out. African leaders are derelict in their duties - it is being said that an upcoming election is causing a certain head of state to drag his feet when it comes to dealing with the situation. So, if African leaders are not pushing the issue, why should we get upset when the white media does less than Black people think that they should do in covering this news? Millions spilled out into the streets in Paris in protest of the Charlie Hebdo tragedy, but that has yet to happen in Nigeria. The details of these massacres are shocking and appalling; the bigger issue, however, is the lack of conscience seemingly shown by people who are willing to slaughter people, innocent people, who hold differing viewpoints about the world. Freedom of speech and of the press was certainly disdained and ignored in the Paris slaughter, but the freedom to LIVE was equally ignored in Nigeria. It has been reported that 1.5 million people have been displaced by violence in Nigeria to date. The bottom line is that the level of world violence does not seem to be abating; in fact, it seems to be escalating. Ironically, most of the violence centers around religious issues! Religion is the excuse being used to slaughter people all over the world! This is a far cry from the dream that Dr. King had. Is his dream deferred? On the other hand, it is heartening to see the outpouring of support in the various incidents where victims are cut down by zealots, whether religious, law enforcement or otherwise. As said many times before, it is always darkest before dawn. It is very dark now and is getting even darker. There is light, though, at the end of the tunnel, as evidenced by the growing number of people who are beginning to see the value in human rights and decency and in the hypocrisy of bigotry. This is something to cheer about. The movie Selma, which was recently released, chronicles the struggle for voting rights in Selma Alabama and the protests connected to it led by Dr. King. It shows him in a varied light, including his insecurities as well as his power and fortitude. It is very apparent that he was truly a great man in that he was able to actually demonstrate that non-violence works and that it can bring people together. We salute him, and hope the time will come soon when his message will be understood by all. Happy Birthday Dr. King. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Poor Poor President Obama Dear Editor: We have known for a long time that no matter what President Obama does in this country, folks will criticize him for it, or worse. Last week we saw the senator from Kentucky giving his GOP Party credit for the country’s economic turnaround. He had the audacity to pat them on the back even though they tried over and over to block the moves the President made. Surely it won’t be the last time before he leaves office that the Republicans try to steal his thunder or poo poo a plan of his that works. I see the other day though that it is not just the Republicans in America. White people here and in Europe are blasting Mr. Obama because he didn’t go to France for the solidarity walk. After those men went into that newspaper office and murdered 12 people in Paris, all of France went into mourning. That is understandable. Then, a few days later all of the heads of state of the European countries came together in Paris for a solidarity walk against terrorism. Prime ministers and presidents from all over Europe showed up all with an estimated 1 million people. But that wasn’t good enough for some.

Before the sun went down on the day of the protest against terrorism, news organizations were talking about the fact that President Obama didn’t show up. I just don’t get that one. Since his first term as president, Mr. Obama has always been the first one to send aid to Europe or Asia or whoever needed it. Some here criticized him for that because they said he should make other countries help more. Now somebody half way around the world has a protest against terrorism and gets their shorts in a knot because Mr. Obama did’nt drop whatever he was doing for America and jet over to Paris. For what, is what I would like to know. I could be wrong but I don’t see how him being over there would have helped anything. If he had gone there somebody would say he was trying to steal the spotlight from the Europeans. Seems like no matter what poor, poor Obama does it won’t ever be the right thing for somebody.

not met publicly for months. Either it has decided to drift, or it is violating state open meeting statutes by holding secret consultations. Second, the RDA is content with building infrastructure only, with no genuine commitment to building up the region’s communities and people. It arbitrarily set aside local hiring ordinances in Gary, Hammond and East Chicago. It is not clear that this was (Continued on page 12)

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COULD SHOW SOME MORE LOVE Last week the mayor was asking folks to show the police some love. In observance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day citizens were called upon to do several things among them: change your profile on social media to an image or saying that

salutes law enforcement; â&#x20AC;&#x153;See an officer? Thank a police officer;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wear blue clothing in support of law enforcement;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Send a card of support to your local police department;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Share a positive story about a positive law enforcement experience on social mediaâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shine a blue light from your home or business.â&#x20AC;? While Nosey is sure that the men and women in blue no doubt appreciate the sentiment, what they would enjoy more is a raise in pay. Gary police continue to be the lowest paid probably in the state. It hard to keep the force fully staffed because as soon as a rookie finishes their training in Gary they go to another police department where they are paid more. So if you really want to show how much the police here are appreciated pay them more. Now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really showing some love.

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Kimberly Robinson that have expressed an interest in the position. Not only are they running in the caucus they have also signed up to be a candidate in

Awhile back our illustrious governor was telling folks that he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in running for president, he said just being governor was cool with him. Well apparently he lied cause lately he been doing a lot of stuff that folks who want to run for president do. He got the legislature to introduce a bill that allows him to fund raise for his campaign while we are paying him to run the state. Now there is nothing wrong with him running for president because he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair any better than the other members of his party who ran in 2012. If he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run the state surely he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to run the country and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only fooling himself and the other conservatives content to drink the kool-aid heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to sell. For him lying about running for president,

Gov. Mike Pence he could have just been upfront about the whole thing, cause when all is said and done we really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about him and what he does. That will clearly be demonstrated at the polls next election.

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City of Gary’s Marquette Park to be Honored at IPRA Awards of Excellence The City of Gary has been chosen as the recipient of a 2014 Awards of Excellence Award from the Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). Marquette Park will be the featured honoree. IPRA will present the award to Gary Parks Superintendent Lori Latham and members of her team at a special awards banquet at the IPRA State Conference in Michigan City on January 15, 2014. Located along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, Marquette Park is one of Northwest Indiana’s most admired and historic regional parks. The City of Gary, in collaboration with Hitchcock Design Group, pursued and secured a $28 million Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority grant to identify critical capital and operational improvements. After significant public involvement, a master plan was developed that identified initiatives that would enhance access and circulation within the 241-acre park, while also preserving and

strengthening its natural features. Implementation of the master plan involved restoration of the historic structures within the park and the addition of new recreational amenities such as walking paths, a special events area, a lakefront promenade, playground and a small boat launch to enhance user enjoyment. “Marquette Park is one of Gary’s greatest assets,” said Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. “We are humbled to receive this honor and invite residents and visitors to come enjoy the wonderful amenities that our park offers.” Each year, IPRA Awards of Excellence are presented to individuals and agencies across Indiana to honor their efforts - both personally and professionally in the field of Parks and Recreation. Winners are evaluated by their peers in the industry based upon a scoring system for quality of the project, impact on the community, creative solutions as well as other criteria.

For more information on the IPRA and the Awards of Excellence program, please contact the IPRA Office at 317-573-4035 or lnyeford@inpra.org. Visit www.inpra. org for general information.

The Indiana Park and Recreation Association founded 1916 is a state not-for-profit membership association dedicated to advancing the value of parks and recreation and those that provide it. Through its network of recreation

and park professionals, corporations, elected officials and organizations, IPRA encourages the promotion of health and wellness, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources.

State Of Indiana Will Hold Three Public Forums For Its Mbe And Wbe Disparity Study Public forums will be held in late January in Gary, Indianapolis, and Evansville to gather feedback from business owners, community leaders and citizens on the business climate in Indiana and to explain a study underway to measure the participation and availability of minority- and

women-owned business enterprises (MBE and WBE) in state contracts and procurements. A study team comprised of the State of Indiana Department of Administration Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Division, the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Hoosier Lot-

NWI Federation, IUN and IVY Tech announce Feb. 8 Jobs Matter-Jobs Sunday The Northwest Indiana Federation of Interfaith Organizations, Indiana University Northwest and IVY Tech Community College announced that the next Jobs Sunday will be held on February 8, 2015 in the Community Room on IVY Tech’s Gary campus located at 1440 E. 35th Avenue. Registration is at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. sharp. The new date of February 8 marks a change from the original date of January 18, 2015. “We are very pleased to partner with Chancellor William Lowe of IUN, Chancellor Thomas Coley and President Marlon Mitchell of IVY Tech Community College,” said Pastor Dwight Gardner of the Federation. According to both Pastor Gardner and President Mitchell, the Jobs Sunday event will reunite job seekers who attended the initial meeting at IUN to hear details about construction jobs at the planned $45 million Arts and Sciences Building to be built on the corner of 35th Avenue and Broadway in Gary, Indiana. “At our first meeting, over 400 people came looking for jobs. Be6

cause Gary has a nearly 40% unemployment rate, and the project’s cost is $45 million, we called it the “40-45” Jobs Sunday. This second meeting is to bring people together to hear updates on the project, to participate in breakout workshops for job readiness and training and to build solidarity among those who are unemployed,” said Rev. Gardner. “It’s a moral imperative to advance local hiring on this project.”∏ According to Rev. Cheryl Rivera, the Federation’s goal is to bring equitable job access and sustainable economic development to the cities of Northwest Indiana, particularly for those struggling with high unemployment and high poverty. “We applaud IVY Tech for taking the lead by lending themselves and their facilities to advance community engagement. We encourage those who came out for the first meeting to be there on February 8 for this next steps training.” For more information, contact Rev. Rivera at 801-4872 or President Marlon Mitchell.

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tery, Indianapolis Airport Authority and seven state educational institutions, including: Indiana University, Purdue University, Ball State University, Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana State University, University of Southern Indiana and Vincennes University; are conducting the study with the assistance of BBC Research & Consulting. The dates and locations are: GARY January 27, 2015, TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm (CST) Ivy Tech Community College, Multi-Purpose Room 1440 E. 35th Avenue, Gary

INDIANAPOLIS January 28, 2015, TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm Indiana Government Center South, Conference Center Auditorium 302 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis EVANSVILLE January 29, 2015, TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm (CST) Ivy Tech Community College, Auditorium 3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville “At these meetings, the study team will give a presentation describing the disparity study, including its purpose, methodology, and the study schedule,” said Ter-

rie Daniel, Deputy Commissioner for the State of Indiana’s Division of Supplier Diversity. “Disparity studies are a way for government agencies to examine whether programs are needed to assist small businesses and/or minority- and women-owned businesses in government contracting and purchasing.” Daniel said the last State of Indiana Disparity Study was commissioned in 2009 and completed in 2010. The State of Indiana is required by law to update its disparity study every five years. Persons interested in attending are asked to register at: http://www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe/2749.htm#Events

Main Library to reopen and include cultural center (Continued from page 1) focus. There will only be one little room that will display art. I like to get Cultural Center out of people’s mind. It may or may not be on the outside of the building.” Library Board President Mary Reedus said the board has not decided on a name for the main library as of yet, but it will reinstall the Steel City Hall of Fame back in it. Reedus said, “It will be the main branch of the libraries; we just don’t know if it will be a Cultural Center. We are working together and we are going to sit down and decide on this.”

According to the director of the library Diana Morrow, a resolution was passed by the board on January 31, 2013 naming the library “The Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.” Morrow said, “We voted and it’s not going to be a museum. The name currently on the outside of the building will be taken down and corrected. There will be cultural aspects throughout the library and we will enhance what we’ve done and do a little more.” Some of the things the library has planned are to build a larger more up to date theater room, enhance the Indiana Room to be

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much larger, build a community room that can be rented out and have a Wi-Fi lounge where patrons can come to the library on their lunch hours with their laptops and log on to the Internet. She said, “We are enhancing what we have. The construction of the building is set to be completed by the end of March, but we still will have to put everything back in place.” After speaking with the library’s director board member, Buggs changed his statement saying that the library will be named The Gary Public Library and Cultural Center. www.garycrusader.com

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4th annual Black Film Festival scheduled for the Glen Theatre The Glen Theatre, located at 20 West Ridge Road, and owned and operated by the African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc., will host its 4th annual Black Film Festival Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. The film festival will be hosted by Gary native and Hollywood actor William L. Johnson. Johnson

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is a graduate of Emerson School of Visual and Performing Arts. He has played major roles in numerous featured films and movie shorts. Among those joining him at the festival will be Reggie Gaskins, an actor, writer, producer and director, also from Hollywood. Four film producers and or actors will answer questions following the movies each night.

Dr. Sandra L. Barnes, a native of Gary who is a professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Tickets for Saturday are $15; the admission at the door is $20. Tickets may be secured from any of the sponsors. Tickets for both nights may be secured at Beautiful Things in the Village Shopping Mall in Gary. Combo tickets for both nights are $30.

The Gary Branch of the NAACP, Shed Light Ministries, Froebel Park Committee, KAAP, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – AKK Chapter and AKA Sorority – Gamma Psi Omega Chapter will host Friday night with an Opening Night Reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. The feature movie will be “The Cru.” Tickets are $20 and can be secured via members of the NAACP or by calling 219-9495565. The cost at the door is $25.

For additional information, contact Rep. Vernon G. Smith, Achievers Board Chairman, at 219-887-2046.

Bilco, DADS, KAAP and Brothers’ Keeper will join the Achievers in hosting Saturday night. The featured movie will be “Urban Love Story” followed by a documentary, “Gary, In: The Tale of Two Cities,” and a movie short, “For Better or Worse.” The documentary on Gary was filmed by

at 219-887-2046. THE COMMUNITY CENTER Development Corporation announces its 29th Annual Black and White Ball with Silent Auction, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Dynasty Banquets 4125 Calumet Ave. Hammond, IN from 6 p.m. to midnight. This year’s auction will have many items including tickets to sporting events. Tickets for the 2015 Black and White Ball are now available at $65 per person with tables of ten for $650. This year’s ball is for a worthy cause: the Ophelia Steen Family and Health Services Center (pictured).

We’re upgrading our infrastructure. For whatever the future demands. From replacing power lines to upgrading natural gas pipes, NIPSCO is making improvements throughout northern Indiana. So the only limits are their imaginations. NIPSCO.com/future

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DEGGANS’ DEN

THE NEW YEAR CONTINUES to surround us with sadness in the loss of Most Valuable People as we note the recent passing of W.L. “Lemon” ACOFF, SR., one of our former running buddies whom we quite often re-

…H&H, INC. AT THE PITS The Spaniels) on the VeeJay label of late local radio personality VIVIAN CARTER (Acoff is pictured on the left). Condolences to all of us in the

since the inception of this Big Event in 1986. One of last year’s most popular Marchers was retired Gary teacher and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sistah SADIE ETHRDIGE, who was applauded by several of her Xino (prospective Deltas) charges following the ceremonies. -DDSEEN-ON-THE-SCENE: Chi Towner SHARON NEAL, who cel-

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…JOINERS FIVE TRUMPETS ferred to as “that lil’ ol’ winemaker” because of his superior home brewing skills. A U.S. Steel retiree and former local school bus driver, he will be remembered by most as a member of the once popular Ebonites Mens Club and the Gentlemen Unlimited whose “after hours sets” are local legend. So many more of us, however, remember Acoff as a member of that barnstorming gospel group named for their founder as (Rev. MILTON) JOINER’S Five Trumpets, who were also recorded (before

loss of this MVP. -DDTHE 32nd RECIPIENT of the Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Drum Major Award will be named during the 36th Annual Memorial Breakfast, hosted by the Gary Frontiers Service Club, Saturday, January 19, from 8 AM in Gary’s Genesis Center. In addition, seven “Marchers” will be added to the illustrious list of 63 honorees who have received this designation

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…SHARON ebrates a birthdate January 18, showing out in the 1982 “Miss Zodiac Pageant,” a popular beauty competition hosted by former Globetrotter basket-baller FRED MARBERRY and YOUR PARAGRAPHER, in Merrillville’s Holiday Inn; retired Gary teacher and Chi Town Links, Inc. member MARSHA SULLIVAN welcoming daughter SHARMELL HUFFMAN and son-in-law and wrestling world super-star BOOKER T. HUFFMAN to a 2008 Links fundraiser; in 1985, members of Gary’s Helping Hands community service club (H&H, Inc.) hosting one of their popular late summer free-to-the-public bar-b-cues in their West 10th Avenue digs; in 1963, members of the Gary Roosevelt High School Lettermen’s Club taking a time-out on the Panther campus are, (Continued on page 9)

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Chuck Deggans’ Den . . . (Continued from page 8) l-r, front, secretary EZELL SMITH, treasurer JAMES THOMAS and prexy ROBERT LEEK and, top, veep

Michigan aboard The Spirit of Chicago tourist vessel were RUSSELL THOMAS, FAYE NICHOLS, JACKIE SIMS, JEN-

HICKS, LOU HOLCOMB, JAMES PROTHO, JOANNE GAMBLE, “First Lady” MICHELLE OBAMA and boxing legend MUHAMMAD ALI (Jan. 17); Motown Records’ SMOKEY ROBINSON (Jan. 18); Indiana Supreme Court Justice ROBERT RUCKER (Jan. 19); DONALD THOMPSON and SONIA CUBA (Jan. 20); WLTH-AM Radio’s DINAHLYNN BIGGS and KENNETH KINSEY of Gary’s famous Kinsey Report recording blues family (Jan. 21); and Rev. RANDEL S. DYER (Feb. 22). -DD-

DEGGANS’ DIG: (comedian BILL MAHER’s name for the combination of three major holidays into one gigantic celebration) “THANKHALLOWISTMAS!”

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…HICKS, DINAHLYNN AND JUSTICE RUCKER …THE IRONS’ (FOOTBALL) FAMILY WILLIAM GILLESPIE and FRED RUCKNER; gathered for a midnineties foto in the Glen Park home of family matriarch VENITA WISE SMITH are members of Gary’s foremost football family, center, mom MYRNA and husband GERALD IRONS, SR. (Maryland, Eastern Shores University-Oakland Raiders-Cleveland Browns) and sons, GERALD, JR (University of Nebraska), GRANT (Notre Dame University and Oakland Raiders) and

NIFER SEAY and LESLIE CAMPBELL-PRICE; Chi Town bikers “Silver Fox” and “Pipe Line” sneaking across the state line to Gary last August to join 123 other motorcyclists in putting-thepedal-to-the-metal in a fund-raising round-trip bike ride to Michigan City, hosted by The Buffalo Soldiers of Indiana (Mother Chapter), benefitting Gary’s Brothers’ Keeper center for homeless men.

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BIRTHDAYIN’ THRU HERE are: LINDA CALLOWAY, GLADYS GOODE and retired Gary gendarme JOHN GORE (Jan. 16); ADOLPH Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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CHURCH

Dr. Benjamin Leon newly installed pastor of 1st Tabernacle Church By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray It was only a week ago when Rev. Dr. Benjamin Alexander Leon was installed as the new pastor of First Tabernacle M.B. Church and now he is rolling up his sleeves and sprucing up the edifice with a coat of paint. A minister for over 35 years, Rev. Dr. Leon said First Tabernacle was not the first church that he has been associated with. He was the former pastor of Pullman Church of God in Christ and Central Church of God in Christ both in the Chicagoland area. One day after he was confronted at gun point on his way home from church it was then that he decided it was time for him to relocate to the Northwest Indiana area. Rev. Dr. Leon said, “I decided to

relocate to first work with St. Timothy Community Church for a while, but then I went to become a member of the Perlman Iglesias First Spanish Christian Church of Hobart where I was the assistant pastor for 12 years.” Rev. Dr. Leon acknowledged Rev. Jerry Protho, pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Gary for his help in guiding and supporting him and First Tabernacle through the process of the church accepting him as its pastor after the previous pastor resigned. He said, “I met him during the installation and he was very gracious and kindhearted man of God that I hope to get to know better.” Rev. Dr. Leon, while preparing for his first service, said it will be very special not only for him but for everyone in the congregation as well. He said, “It will be a special moment when I prepare to

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guest speaker. The church is located in “The Center” at 1845 West 37th Avenue in Gary, IN.

PASTOR JUAQUIN RODRIGUEZ, with Evangelist Gloria Smith, Rev. Bartolo Resto and the congregation of First Tabernacle M.B. Church pray during the installation of Rev. Dr. Benjamin Alexander Leon. preach the Gospel. I will acknowledge it as a gift from God and worthy to be celebrated in the life of the church.” Rev. Dr. Leon said he was drawn to First Tabernacle to become its pastor. “I was available so I prayed about it. There was an open door so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. His wife Joyce is glad that her husband has been accepted as pas- REV. DR. BENJAMIN ALEXANDER LEON and First Lady tor of First Tabernacle. She said, Joyce Leon were recently welcomed as pastor and first lady of First Tabernacle M.B. Church of Gary. “To God Be the Glory.”

The Rev. Curtis A. Lee will celebrate his 1st anniversary as Pastor of the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church located at 1095 Jackson Street in Gary, IN. Continuing to Preach God’s Word, 2 Timothy 4:2 is the theme for the weekend celebration, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. with Pastor Isaac Culver Jr. of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church as the guest speaker and presiding is Pastor Royce F. Thompson of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Gary, IN. On Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m., the guest speaker is Pastor Charles L. Emery of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, presiding is Pastor Hollis Mann of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Gary, and special guest is Pastor William M. Cruse of Village First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, also of Gary. The community is invite to attend the celebration. As a reminder, the church’s food pantry is open every 3rd Saturday of the month for food distribution from 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited! Emmanuel Baptist Church 3rd Anniversary On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Emmanuel Baptist Church will celebrate its 3rd anniversary at 9 a.m. Rev. Kurt Walton is the pastor and Rev. Charles Johnson is the 10

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GOD’S MISSION WILL TRAVEL, LLC…“GO TELL, (GMWT),” 9th Annual Foreign Missionary Journey to Ghana, West Africa Rev. Dr. Johnnae Gullett-Diaz, Minister and Foreign Missionary Leader of GOD’S MISSION WILL TRAVEL, LLC…“GO TELL, (GMWT),” announced recently that she and many other evangelists, missionary ministers, pastors and laymen will be traveling to Cape Coast Ghana West Africa September 11-20, 2015 to preach, spreading the “Good News of Jesus Christ.” GMWT will also assist financially with the building of a medical facility for the Consuming Fire Prayer Camp. A special event is being planned and prepared by the participants. The Prayer Camp and the Consuming Fire Church Ministry is under the pastor ship

of Bishop Paa Nii Walden and his gracious wife Gillian G. Walden and family. Bishop Walden has seven churches and they will all come together during the six days and nights Foreign Missionary Travel “GO TELL” evangelism experience. 2015 GMWT, welcomes: Missionary Johnnie Morris (Gary), Evalgelist Gayle Davis (Michigan City), Deacon D. Sanders, Pastor Robert Jones (Gary), Evangelist Taliba Broomfield (Atlanta) Rev. Deeryl Henderson (Merrillville), Minister Trevon D. James (Mishawaka), Rev. J. Mosby (Chicago) and Rev. Dr. Johnnae Gullett-Diaz. Dr. Johnnae welcomes others to join her on this 9th Annual Foreign Missionary Journey and/or financial contributions to the 2015 Foreign Missionary ($10,000) goal towards the building of the

The Crusader Newspaper Group is interested in our readers’ ideas, thoughts and opinions. Whether you’re in Chicago, Northwest Indiana or any part of the U.S. we encourage you to send a letter to the editor at crusaderil@aol.com. Please limit your letters to 200 words.

REV. DR. JOHNNAE GULLETT-DIAZ organizes these missions to Africa every two years and travels with other evangelists, missionary ministers, pastors and anyone else who wants to attend. Prayer Camp a Medical Facility the ministry, “is outside the walls garding advancing the Kingdom for purposes of medical fitness and helping God’s people one by through missions and needs help. one, winning souls for Christ Je- For further information contact and wellness. Rev. Dr. Johnnae Gullett-Diaz sus.” Rev. Dr. Johnnae believes Rev. Dr. Johnnae Gullett-Diaz, says that God’s mission for her in there is plenty of work to do re- M.S., Ph.D, 219-682-7102.

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Unity Hospice pays special recognition to director of clinical services Unity Hospice of Northwest Indiana recently honored Director of Clinical Services (DCS) April Donald, RN BSN, of Hobart, Ind., as 2014 shining star of the year (employee of the year). Donald has served as DCS at Unity Hospice for three years, where her responsibilities consist of managing clinical field staff and overseeing the delivery of hospice care. Donald came to Unity Hospice with prior management skills in nursing, including unit management, restorative nursing and staff development. To be recognized as shining star of the year, you must have been nominated as employee of the month at least once throughout the duration of the year. Monthly winners are voted on at the end of the year, and from those votes, shining star of the year is identified. Donald was selected among 11 other staff members to receive this honor.

her free time, she enjoys leisurely writing of which she has previously submitted her work to Writer’s Digest.

Donald began her nursing career as a license practical nurse (LPN), graduating in 2003 from IVY Tech – Gary, Ind. She later went on to receiver her Associates of Science in Nursing in 2010 and Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 2012 from Indiana Wesleyan University – Marion, Ind. “I go to bed thinking of my patients and wake up contemplating how I can make their lives easier,” expressed Donald. “My team goes above and beyond for me every day and I try to do the same. It is an honor to work with terminally ill patients and a gift to work with such an extraordinary team of professionals.” Prior to joining Unity Hospice, Donald worked as a professional chef. Born and raised in Northwest Indiana, Donald currently lives in Hobart with high school sweetheart and husband Walter and her 12-year old daughter. In

APRIL DONALD, Director of Clinical Services was recently honored as 2014 shining star of the year.

Founded in 1992, Unity Hospice is a full-service family owned and operated hospice and palliative care company committed to providing comprehensive care, support and education to people facing a life-limiting illness, their families and the community. Unity Hospice offers care of the highest quality by licensed and competent staff in accordance with laws & regulations and accepted standards of practice. With the dedication to make their patients’ final days comfortable, Unity Hospice provides an interdisciplinary approach to each individual and family, in which they go above and beyond everyday to meet their needs. For more information, visit http://www.unityhospice.com/.

Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey warns of heart attack symptoms pain, such as: ·• Pain in the back, shoulders or jaw • Shortness of breath • Abdominal pain or “heartburn” • Nausea or vomiting •Fainting • Unusual or unexplained fatigue, possibly for days Elderly people and people with diabetes may have no or very mild symptoms of a heart attack, so it’s

Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey in recent days has seen an increase in sudden deaths of men in their 50s who went to urgent care facilities complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain, which she determined to be a heart attack. Coroner Frey advises, if you have the following symptoms of a heart attack below, to call 911 for transport to the nearest emergency room as moments are critical in saving your life. Chest discomfort or pain This discomfort or pain can feel like a tight ache, pressure, fullness or squeezing in your chest lasting more than a few minutes. This discomfort may come and go. Upper body pain Pain or discomfort may spread beyond your chest to your shoulders, arms, back, neck, teeth or jaw. You may have upper body pain with no chest discomfort. Stomach pain Pain may extend downward into your abdominal area and may feel like heartburn. Shortness of breath You may pant for breath or try to take in deep breaths. This often occurs before you develop chest discomfort, or you may not experience any chest discomfort. Anxiety You may feel a sense of doom or feel as if you’re having a panic attack for no apparent reason. Lightheadedness In addition to chest pressure, you may feel dizzy or feel like you might pass out. Sweating You may suddenly break into a sweat with cold, clammy skin. 12

especially important not to dismiss heart attack symptoms in people with diabetes and older adults even if they don’t seem serious. “My sincere hope is that when an individual has symptoms of a heart attack, that they or their family call 911 for transport to the nearest emergency room for rapid diagnosis and treatment. Increasing an opportunity to save their life.”

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Merrilee Frey Nausea and vomiting You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit. Most heart attacks begin with subtle symptoms — with only discomfort that often is not described as pain. The chest discomfort may come and go. Don’t be tempted to downplay your symptoms or brush them off as indigestion or anxiety. Don’t “tough out” heart attack symptoms for more than five minutes. Call 911 or other emergency medical services for help. If you don’t have access to emergency medical services, have someone drive you to the nearest hospital. Drive yourself only as a

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last resort, if there are absolutely no other options. Heart attack symptoms vary widely. For instance, you may have only minor chest discomfort while someone else has excruciating pain. One thing applies to everyone, though: If you suspect you’re having a heart attack, call for emergency medical help immediately. Women may have all, none, many or a few of the typical heart attack symptoms. While some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest is still a common symptom of a heart attack in women, many women have heart attack symptoms without chest

(Continued from page 4) even legal. In a time of painful local unemployment (40% in Gary alone) we believe that the jobs it created employed many people from outside the local community. Case in point: the $165 million Gary airport expansion paid only 7% of the payroll to Gary residents. This lack of core city representation is also mirrored in the RDA administration. Every year the RDA receives $3.5 million from each of the cities of Gary, Hammond and East Chicago. The people’s money must be spent in the people’s interests. Before one single vote is taken on reauthorization of RDA and its funding, we call for a public legislative hearing in Lake County so that the real truth can come out. For three years our Federation has urged the RDA to make good on this by signing a regional community benefits agreement guaranteeing 30% of hours worked to citizens of our poorest and highest-unemployment zip codes, and providing funds for job training. Similar agreements have been

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signed all over the country for years, doing much good. The RDA has stonewalled our efforts. We are concerned that RDA development produces no benefits for our poorest citizens. In fact it creates a situation ripe for gentrification, where the privileged move in and push the needy out. We know that development will bring in new residents with their skills and assets, and we welcome them. But we will not remain silent while our neediest neighbors are sold down the Calumet River. If development doesn’t build the people, it doesn’t build the region. For further information please contact us or our Executive Director, Rev. Rivera at 219-801-4872, email rev.rivera@live.com. Sincerely, Rev. Dwight Gardner, President Rev. Charles R. Strietelmeier, Clergy Caucus Chair Northwest Indiana Federation of Interfaith Organizations www.garycrusader.com

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COMMUNITY Former U.S. Representative Katie Hall: Enacting Federal Legislation In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Written by: Junifer HallDaughter of U.S. Representative Katie Hall On Monday, January 19th, the nation will pause to remember the life and collective work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As one of America’s greatest orators and as a champion for civil rights- the enactment of a federal holiday in Dr. King’s name only was an unique challenge and accomplishment undertaken by the newly-elected U.S. Representative Katie Hall of Gary. For more than fifteen (15) years, beginning with Dr. King’s untimely death on April 4, 1968, there had been numerous accolades in various forms lauded on Dr. King’s accomplishments both nationally and internationally. The idea of a federal holiday in honor of this great American surfaced immediately after his assassination with U.S. Representative John Conyers (D-MI), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. However, due to a lack of support and strong opposition from various members of Congress, the legislation was repeatedly unsuccessful, primarily due to the proposed legislation celebrating Dr. King’s birthday on January 15th, regardless of the day of the week. In November 1982, then Indiana State Senator Katie Hall of Gary was elected to complete the unexpired term of U.S. Representative Adam Benjamin, Jr. in the U.S. Congress. As a newly elected Member of Congress, Former U.S. Representative Hall made the authorship and sponsorship of a bill to honor Dr. King a top priority- a task she had previously discussed with her husband, John shortly after moving to Washington, D.C. to begin her legislative duties at the Capitol Building. He encouraged his wife with a scripture, and I paraphrase- “We can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth us [me]: Philippians 4:13. Deacon-Attorney Hall encouraged Representative Hall by the following sayings‘the longest journey ever made began with the first step’ and the ‘tallest building ever built began with a blueprint’. Although Representative Conyers simultaneously introduced another bill to honor Dr. King in 1983- Congresswoman Hall discussed with her family ways in which to make her bill unique and distinguishable from that of Representative Conyers. Congresswoman Hall

Congresswoman Katie Hall relying on her past experiences in the Indiana State Legislature and in agreement with her daughters, Jacqueline and Junifer- decided her version of the “King Bill” should be as succinct and concise as possible. Therefore, Congresswoman Hall wrote the following words, “On the third Monday in January, a legal holiday shall be established in the United States of America to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” on a piece of white paper and dropped it in the box designated for ‘new bills’ in the House of Representatives. The proposed “King Bill” legislation became known as House of Representatives Bill H.R. 3345, with sixty (60) cosponsors, and was subsequently, re-introduced by Representative Hall on July 29, 1983, as House of Representatives Bill H.R. 3706, to accommodate additional lawmakers. As the proposed legislation to enact a federal holiday to honor Dr. King navigated through the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative Hall had successfully garnered the unwavering support of Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Former Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neil (D-MA), Former U.S. Representative Jim Wright (DTX), Stevie Wonder, postal workers, labor unions, and ordinary citizens throughout America. These individuals and organizations were of the opinion, the ‘3rd Monday in January’ would be cost effective in taxpayer savings and convenienceemployees would enjoy a three (3) day weekend. In order to ensure passage of House of Representatives Bill H.R. 3706, many organizations, elected officials, business leaders, entertainers, and others would travel to Washington, D.C. in order to lobby for the passage of the “King Bill”. After much debate and hard work, House of Representatives Bill

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H.R. 3706, was “called to the floor” of the House of Representatives for a vote, with Congresswoman Hall presiding over the legislative proceedings. Prior to the final roll call voteRepresentative Hall stated, “Mr. Speaker, the time is before us to show what we believe, that justice and equality must continue to prevail, not only as individuals, but at the greatest Nation in this world.” Representative Hall went on to state, “It is America’s turn to say thank you to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and it is our duty as elected Representatives to nationalize the tribute.” The “King Bill” passed the House with a vote of 338-90. Under the United States Senate leadership of Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy (D-MA), the chief sponsor of House of Representatives Bill H.R. 3706, the “King Bill” passed the United States Senate on October 19, 1983. Despite its success in the United States Senate- Representative Hall would often recount in her lectures on “How The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Bill Became Law”, the legal challenges filed against the “King Bill” led by Senators Jesse Helms and John East of North Carolina, along with other members of the Senate in the Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. The Senate opposition considered Dr. King a communist and not worthy of a national holidaythey did not want Dr. King elevated to the same national status as George Washington, 1st President of the United States of America. These lectures would often be attended by myself and my sister, Jacqueline. In later years, Representative Hall shared these stories with my niece, Kristina Nicole. True to his word, President Reagan often told Representative Hall, he would sign the “King Bill” upon its passage of both Houses of Congress. Representative Hall would occa-

JOYCE GILLIE CRUSE was the speaker for the 8th annual tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, January 11 at the Cathedral of Holy Angles. Gillie Cruse, a faculty member of Xavier University Institute of Black Catholic Studies challenged the audience to pick up the mantel of service he wore during his life. Troy Anderson did a recitation of King’s “I Have Dream” speech during the service that was attended by residents through Northwest Indiana. (Photo by Chris Roberts Gonzales)

THE 50-MEMBER Wirt Emerson Visual and Performing Arts Concert Choir performed during the 8th annual tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program was held Sunday, January 11 at the Cathedral of Holy Angles. The choir performed patriotic songs, classical hymns, spirituals and the civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome. Marion Lynn Boynes directed the choir. (Photo by Chris Roberts Gonzales)

HELP WANTED sionally lobby the President before and after Steel Caucus meetings at The White House. A fond memory of Representative Hall’s visits to The White House would be the serving of fresh lemonade and cookies at the direction of First Lady Nancy Reagan. President Reagan signed House of Representatives Bill H.R. 3706, into federal law on November 2, 1983, at a Rose Garden Ceremony, The White House, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Hall selected the Rose Garden due to its beauty and lavish gardens. U.S. Representative Hall’s mere idea conceived in the late Fall of 1982, is now celebrated annually, since January 1986, by millions of Americans, and in some form, in more than 100 countries around the world. As stated by Katie Hall Educational Foundation Chief Legal Counsel, Attorney John H. Hall, Ed.D.,LL.M., “The passage of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Law is an example of the advancement of American democracy at its finest hour by a quantum leap.”

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877-704-3773 LEGAL NOTICE stAte of indiAnA ss County of LAKe

in tHe suPerior Court of LAKe County CiViL diVision,room number four sittinG At GAry, indiAnA

in re tHe Petition for nAme CHAnGe of: AKeeLAH CHyrL muHAmmAd, Petitioner

CAuse no: 45d04-1412-mi-00018

order this cause is before the Court on the Petition for name Change filed by the Petitioner, AKeeLAH CHyrL muHAmmAd being changed from AKeeLAH CHyrL WiLLis. the Court sets this matter for hearing on the 11th day of march, 2015 at 9:00am. Petitioner is further ordered to provide proof of publication at the time of hearing. so ordered this 9th day of december, 2014

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LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR BIDDERS for Railroad Track Material- 2015 the northern indiana Commuter transportation district (niCtd) is seeking sealed bids from qualified suppliers to provide the track material listed below its operations in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and saint Joseph Counties, indiana and Cook County, iL. All bids must meet niCtd’s specifications as further described in the technical specifications of the bid Packet. material to be bid: #20 universal Crossover 115# re

bid form Packets, including specifications, are available between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, local time, beginning on thursday January 15, 2015 and thereafter at the following location: NICTD Attention: Randy L. Welch, Purchasing Manager 601 North Roeske Ave. Michigan City, IN 46360 Phone: (219) 874-4221 ext. 267/Fax: (219) 872-5841 Email address: randy.welch@nictd.com bid Packets are to be requested by either fax or email. your request should include the company name, address, phone/fax numbers, email address, and the individual’s name to respond to. information regarding this bid, including the results, can be found at niCtd.com. (Go to info then Purchasing) bids shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked as to the specific bid package: track material. All bids are to be submitted within an outer envelope. bids shall be submitted on forms contained in the bid package. bids shall be received at: Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Attention: Purchasing Manager 33 East U.S. Highway 12 Chesterton, IN 46304 bids will be received not later than 10:00 A.M., local time, Thursday, January 29, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. bids received after the above stated time and date will be returned to the sender unopened. bids must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by the instructions in the bid package. failure to do so may result in rejection of a bid. niCtd’s overall disadvantaged business enterprise (dbe) participation goal is ten and 56 (10.56) percent of the bid price. bidders are encouraged to make good faith commitments to meet or exceed the district’s goal.

stAte of indiAnA ss County of LAKe

LAKe suPrior Court, room 3 domestiC reLAtions dision sittinG At GAry,indiAnA

in re tHe mArriAGe of: tAnyA m CAbrerA Petitioner And

CAuse no. 45d03-1411-dr-0079

Pedro P CAbrerA resPondent

notiCe of summons by PubLiCAtion

Comes now the Petitioner, tAnyA m CAbrerA in person, pro se, and files Petition for dissolution of marriage, herein together with Affidavit of a competent person (s) showing that the Affiant has been unable to ascertain the residence or other address of the respondent, Pedro P CAbrerA, and desires service by publication. you are notified that you have been sued by the Petitioner in a proceeding for a dissolution of marriage. you are notified that the hearing on Petitioner’s Petition for dissolution marriage has been scheduled for the 24tH day of februAry 2015, at 1:00 p.m.. in the Lake superior Court, room three, domestic relations division, located at 15 West 4th Avenue, Gary, indiana 46402. said respondent must respond to the Petition for dissolution of marriage, in writing in person, or by attorney, within sixty (60) days after the first publication of notice, or judgment may be entered against the respondent as demanded in the Petition for dissolution of marriage on file in the office of the Clerk in said County and state, or said action may be heard and determined in the absence of the respondent and may result in a final judgment by default. in Witness WHereof, i hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Gary, indiana, this 19th day of noVember, 2014

mike brown Clerk Lake superior Court 12/27,1/3,1/10

niCtd reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technical defects if, in its judgment, the interests of niCtd so require. niCtd reserves the right to accept any bid within 90 days after the time of the opening of the bids, during which time no bid shall be withdrawn. michael noland General manager Publish date: January 12 & 19, 2015

this property was sold to Anita Zurawski on July 25, 2013. Any person may redeem this tract of real property. Components of the amount required to redeem: minimum bid $21,254.23. if not paid more than six months after the date of the sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. if paid not more than a year after the sate of the sale: 115% of the minimum amount. Amount paid after that exceeded the minimum bids plus 10% interest. reimbursement to Anita Zurawski for legal fees, cost giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with Auditors office on form 137b. for the actual amount required for redemption, the Lake County Auditor will the complete the to-date Costs. you may contact the Lake County auditor for the exact amount of redemption or for further information regarding the sale by phone 219755-3154. this real property has not been redeemed. in the event the real estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s Assignees is entitled to the reimbursement of additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and courts costs. the date of expiration plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and court costs. the date of expiration period if January 24, 2015 Anita Zurawski is entitled to receive the deed for this tract of real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date

Anita Zurawski NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD Pursuant the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-4.5 as the owner of record or a person with substantial interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: Anita Zurawski located at 509 east ridge road, Gary, in 46409 purchased a tax sale Certificate on the property listed below. you are hereby notified that a Petition for issuance of tax deed will be filed on or after January 24, 2015 on the following real estate: Location 3772 Maryland Street Gary, Indiana 46406 Description: 2nd HIGHLAND PARK ADD. L.11 BL.5 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-27-130-012-000-004 this property was sold to Anita Zurawski on July 25, 2013. Any person may redeem this tract of real property. Components of the amount required to redeem: minimum bid $5,301.59. if not paid more than six months after the date of the sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. if paid not more than a year after the sate of the sale: 115% of the minimum amount. Amount paid after that exceeded the minimum bids plus 10% interest. reimbursement to Anita Zurawski for legal fees, cost giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with Auditors office on form 137b. for the actual amount required for redemption, the Lake County Auditor will the complete the to-date Costs. you may contact the Lake County auditor for the exact amount of redemption or for further information regarding the sale by phone 219755-3154. this real property has not been redeemed. in the event the real estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s Assignees is entitled to the reimbursement of additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and courts costs. the date of expiration plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and court costs. the date of expiration period if January 24, 2015 Anita Zurawski is entitled to receive the deed for this tract of real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date

Anita Zurawski

Actin, inc. is seeking qualified Wbe subcontractors and suppliers to participate on various demolition projects within the City of east Chicago, indiana. opportunities are available in trucking, material supply, and debris disposal. interested parties should contact Lila Wever at lila@actininc.com .

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to : Joyce marie burnett, 2491 ranburn, Gary, in 46408 Pursuant the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-4.5 as the owner of record or a person with substantial interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: Anita Zurawski located at 509 east ridge road, Gary, in 46409 purchased a tax sale Certificate on the property listed below. you are hereby notified that a Petition for issuance of tax deed will be filed on or after January 24, 2015 on the following real estate:

Shirley Heinze Land Trust, Inc. 107 W 700 Valparaiso, in 46385 Phone: 219-242-8558 emAiL: land@heinzetrust.org

Location 3765 Virginia St Gary, Indiana 46409 Description: 2nd HIGHLAND PARK ADD. L.27 & BL. 7 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-27-131-005-000-004

Please run this legal notice weekly for three weeks and send the invoice and affidavit after the publication to the above address, Attn sara. note this is a new address for the Heinze trust. thank you.

nOTICE NOTICE OF: TAX SALE, PERIOD OF REDEMPTION AND INTENTION TO SEEK TAX DEED notice is hereby given that a Petition of issuance for tax deed will be filed by the Petitioner, shirley Heinze Land trust, inc. (Heinze trust), on or after september 4, 2015. the redemption period ends september 3, 2015, and the Heinze trust is entitled to receive a deed for the tract or real property if it is not redeemed by that date. on october 4, 2015, or as soon as petitioner can be heard, the Court will be petitioned for a tax deed to be issued the Heinze trust for the following property belonging to Centier bank, which was sold at the Lake County tax Certificate sale on september 3, 2014. STATE OF INDIANA Key number/ProPerty id: 45-13-09-200-010.000-028 LeGAL desCriPtion: Part of ne1/4 ne1/4 s.9 t.35 r.7 12.71Ac Address: 6190 s County Line rd., Hobart, in 46342 the Heinze trust purchased a tax certificate for this property. Any person may redeem the tract or real property. As of the date of this notice the tract or real property has not been redeemed. the Heinze trust or its assignee is entitled to receive a deed for the property if it is not redeemed within one year after the date of the sale ¬. the Heinze trust paid minimum bid of $689.44 for the tax certificate the amount required for redemption includes, but is not limited to; 110% of minimum bid up to 6 months after sale or 115% of minimum bid from 6 months to a year after sale; the amount by which the purchase price exceeds the minimum bid plus 10% per annum; all taxes; special assessments; penalties; costs; fees; attorney’s fees; title search; all as determined allowable pursuant to ind. Code 6-1.1-25-2. the Heinze trust is entitled to reimbursement of above costs and for additional taxes or special assessments on the tract or real property that were paid by it subsequent to the tax sale, plus interest. Contact Lake County Auditor for updated redemption amount. if the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any. NOTICE NOTICE OF: TAX SALE, PERIOD OF REDEMPTION AND INTENTION TO SEEK TAX DEED notice is hereby given that a Petition for issuance of tax deed will be filed by the Petitioner, shirley Heinze Land trust, inc. (Heinze trust), on or december 6, 2015. the redemption period ends december 5, 2015, and the Heinze trust is entitled to receive a deed for the tract or real property if it is not redeemed by that date. on January 5, 2016, or as soon as petitioner can be heard, the Court will be petitioned for a tax deed to be issued the Heinze trust for the following property belonging to empire tfi indy Holdings LLCP, which was sold at the Lake County tax Certificate sale on september 24, 2013. A one year extension of the redemption period was awarded by the court on december 5, 2014. Key number/ProPerty id: 45-13-09-100-008.000-028 LeGAL description: s.279.52ft of W.1558.4ft of n1/2 s.9 t.35 r.7 ex W.340ft 7.818 Ac Address: 6497 s randolph st., Hobart, in 46342 the Heinze trust purchased a tax certificate for this property. Any person may redeem the tract or real property. As of the date of this notice the tract or real property has not been redeemed. the Heinze trust or its assignee is entitled to receive a deed for the property if it is not redeemed within one year after the date of the sale . the Heinze trust paid $2134.77 for the tax certificate. there was no overbid amount. the amount required for redemption includes, but is not limited to; 110% of minimum bid up to 6 months after sale or 115% of minimum bid from 6 months to a year after sale; the amount by which the purchase price exceeds the minimum bid plus 10% per annum; all taxes; special assessments; penalties; costs; fees; attorney’s fees; title search; all as determined allowable pursuant to ind. Code 6-1.1-25-2. the Heinze trust is entitled to reimbursement of above costs and for additional taxes or special assessments on the tract or real property that were paid by it subsequent to the tax sale, plus interest. Contact Lake County Auditor for updated redemption amount. if the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015

COUNTY OF LAKE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SS CASE NO: 45C01-1408-MI-00108

IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: Petitioner

this property was sold to Anita Zurawski on July 25, 2013. Any person may redeem this tract of real property. Components of the amount required to redeem: minimum bid $11,676.89. if not paid more than six months after the date of the sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. if paid not more than a year after the sate of the sale: 115% of the minimum amount. Amount paid after that exceeded the minimum bids plus 10% interest. reimbursement to Anita Zurawski for legal fees, cost giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with Auditors office on form 137b. for the actual amount required for redemption, the Lake County Auditor will the complete the to-date Costs. you may contact the Lake County auditor for the exact amount of redemption or for further information regarding the sale by phone 219755-3154. this real property has not been redeemed. in the event the real estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s Assignees is entitled to the reimbursement of additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and courts costs. the date of expiration plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and court costs. the date of expiration period if January 24, 2015 Anita Zurawski is entitled to receive the deed for this tract of real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date

Anita Zurawski NOTICE OF HEARING

notice is hereby given that Petitioner stephanie Cardwell, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of name of minor to change the name of minor child from dwayne Hamp biddings to dwayne Hamp Cardwell. the petition is scheduled for hearing in the ______________Circuit Court on January 12, 2014, at 9:00 o’clock am,. Which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file a written objections on or before the hearing date. the parties shall report to

Date

Clerk of Lake Circuit Court

Stephanie Cardwell 5325 W 4th Avenue Gary, In 46406 NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD

to morCap real estate opportunity fund i LLC, 18300 Von Karman suite #710, irvine, CA 92612 Pursuant the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-4.5 as the owner of record or a person with substantial interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: Anita Zurawski located at 509 east ridge road, Gary, in 46409 purchased a tax sale Certificate on the property listed below. you are hereby notified that a Petition for issuance of tax deed will be filed on or after January 24, 2015 on the following real estate: Location 3800 Maryland Street Gary, Indiana 46406 Description: 2nd HIGHLAND PARK ADD. L.1 & 2 BL. 12 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-27-132-018-000-004

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD to : michael Hasenfang, 21336 butterfield Pkwy, matteson, iL 60443 Pursuant the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-4.5 as the owner of record or a person with substantial interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: Anita Zurawski located at 509 east ridge road, Gary, in 46409 purchased a tax sale Certificate on the property listed below. you are hereby notified that a Petition for issuance of tax deed will be filed on or after January 24, 2015 on the following real estate: Location 600 East Ridge Road Gary, Indiana 46409 Description: 2nd HIGHLAND PARK ADD. L.10 & BL. 2 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-27-131-005-000-004 this property was sold to Anita Zurawski on July 25, 2013. Any person may redeem this tract of real property. Components of the amount required to redeem: minimum bid $5,233.76. if not paid more than six months after the date of the sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. if paid not more than a year after the sate of the sale: 115% of the minimum amount. Amount paid after that exceeded the minimum bids plus 10% interest. reimbursement to Anita Zurawski for legal fees, cost giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with Auditors office on form 137b. for the actual amount required for redemption, the Lake County Auditor will the complete the to-date Costs. you may contact the Lake County auditor for the exact amount of redemption or for further information regarding the sale by phone 219755-3154. this real property has not been redeemed. in the event the real estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s Assignees is entitled to the reimbursement of additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and courts costs. the date of expiration plus 10%-15% per annum on examining and updating the title and court costs. the date of expiration period if January 24, 2015 Anita Zurawski is entitled to receive the deed for this tract of real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date

Anita Zurawski

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Year of the Black Quarterback By Omar Tyree NNPA Columnist African-American quarterbacks have come a long way in American football, not just to play and to start, but to win and win big. I remember watching my hometown Philadelphia Eagles in the mid- to late 1980s when athletic quarterback, Randall Cunningham, would only see action off the bench during the third down and 17 plays, with the hope that he would run around and make miracles happen. We had four major universities vying for the first NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Playoff Championship title, while starting three African-American quarterbacks and one Samoan. Alabama started a fifth year senior in Blake Sims out of Gainesville, Ga., second-ranked Oregon started the current Heisman Trophy winner and Hawaiian-born and raised Samoan, Marcus Mariota, third-ranked Florida State started last year’s Heisman Trophy winner and champion, “Famous” Jameis Winston out of Bessemer, Ala., and the fourth-ranked Ohio State started

Cardale Jones, a third-string redshirt sophomore from Cleveland, who stepped in for only one game after first-string starter J.T Barrette and second-string starter Braxton Miller both went down to season-ending injuries. And get this, all three Ohio State quarterbacks are African-American. That’s unbelievable. I’m old enough to remember when African-American quarterbacks were still not considered smart enough to lead their teams to championships. I even rooted against Doug Williams out of Grambling University when he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 9-0 NFC Championship loss to the Los Angeles Rams in 1980. What can I say? I was 10-years old and a huge Wendell Tyler, Vince Ferragamo, Billy Waddy, Jim and Jack Youngblood, Nolan Cromwell and the Los Angeles Rams fan that year. But when Doug Williams later led Washington to a 42-10 NFL Super Bowl XXII win over John Elway’s Denver Broncos in 1988 and became the first African-American quarterback to win it all, I rooted for him then, even though Washington

Omar Tyree was enemy territory for us Philadelphians. As a freshman in college that year, I finally understood how big of a deal it was for an AfricanAmerican quarterback to win it all. And I actually liked John Elway. He was one of my favorite quarterbacks of the 1980s and

ST. TIMOTHY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Gary, IN Church Service Officer (CSO) This position is responsible for the safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, members and all visitors. Duties/Responsibilities: • Open church as scheduled. • Secure the church by checking doors, lights and ground area on a daily basis. • Complete Daily Report • Assist members, staff and visitors as appropriate. Education/Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Must be able to work inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations. • Must be able to work varied shifts. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and the public. • One to three (1 to 3) years of previous experience as in security is preferred. • Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment. • Must be at least 21 years of age.

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90s. However, Doug Williams’ MVP performance and big win was about more than just playing football. His victory represented national pride in our AfricanAmerican race and culture, along with respect for our continued struggle to fight against stereotypes and discrimination as professionals competing at the highest levels of American society. So I rooted for Warren Moon in all of his record-breaking years with the Houston Oilers and the Minnesota Vikings with no championships. I rooted again for Randall Cunningham and his high-scoring, 16-1, Minnesota Vikings team in their disappointing 30-27 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFC Championship. I rooted for Kordell “Slash” Stewart in his years of doing everything in Pittsburgh. And I rooted for Steve “Air” McNair when his upstart Tennessee Titans lost Super Bowl XXXIV in a nail-biting 23-16 game against the St. Louis Rams. Until, finally, Russell Wilson was able to win it all for the Seattle Seahawks in last year’s 43-8 demolition of Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. On the college level, AfricanAmerican quarterbacks have had a lot more success, particularly over the past 20 years. Who could ever forget Tommie Frazier and his back-to-back championships for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in 1995 and 1996? What Peyton Manning was unable to do— bring home a University of Tennessee championship title, while quarterbacking the Volunteers from 1995-1998—was achieved by Tee Martin with MVP honors after an undefeated 13-0 season

and a 1999 Fiesta Bowl win over Florida State. Vince Young did the same for the Texas Longhorns in a classic 2006 Rose Bowl Championship win over the heavily favorite USC Trojans. Then we had Cam Newton, who led the Auburn Tigers to an undefeated season through the torturous SEC for a National Championship title over the highscoring Oregon Ducks in 2011. Newton won the Heisman Trophy, became the #1 pick in the NFL draft, and changed the way the quarterback position is now played at the professional level. Last year we had Jameis Winston, a quarterback just as big and as strong as Newton, who led the ACC’s Florida State Seminoles back to a BCS National Championship title by finally dethroning the mighty SEC school’s domination with another great game and a win over Auburn, mostly using his arm. And please don’t forget Charlie Ward, the all-athletic, 1993 Heisman Trophy winner and 1994 Orange Bowl Champion from Florida State, who eventually went on to play professional basketball for the New York Knicks. Or, the Florida Gators Chris Leak, who won the BCS National Championship Game in 2007 over Ohio State in the middle of early Tim Tebow excitement— who only came in for short yardage running plays or jumppasses at the goal line. So here we had it in 2015; Blake Sims, Jameis Winston, Cordale Jones and Marcus Mariota in the first 4-team, NCAA Playoff Championship series of FSU Division 1 football. Diversity is exciting, pulling millions of inspired people to the games for much more than just sports, but for cultural identification, pride and the continuous struggle to compete and win regardless of your race, creed, gender, economics or historical circumstances. That’s what makes sports so great an international equalizer. We all get a chance to line up and go for it. Next year, they all start over again with 0-0 records. Omar Tyree is a New York Times bestselling author, an NAACP Image Award winner for Outstanding Fiction, and a professional journalist, who has published 27 books, including co-authoring Mayor For Life; The Incredible Story of Marion Barry Jr. View more of his career and work @ www.OmarTyree.com

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