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Airport Authority Board approves B. Coleman Expansion (See page 2)

Candidates continue to evade issues of race in America (See page 7)

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Fate of Gary schools hang on referendum

By David Denson The fate of the Gary Schools will be determined on November 8. As Gary voters go to the polls they will be asked to support a referendum which would help to keep the doors open.

A series of measures have been tried to assist the school district, including bringing in a financial consultant to help streamline the district’s budget.

Last year Senator Earline Rogers sponsored legislation especially aimed at helping to stem the fiscal bleeding. Last year she had language put in the Senate budget bill allowing the Gary School Corporation to decide whether to have specialists to come in to help with the finances.

The board hired Jack Martin and Associates after interviewing three candidates suggested by the State Distress Unit and Appeals Board (DUAB). Martin has been working with the School Board to reduce the deficit and concluded that the only way to turn things around was through a referendum.

“On September 23 Martin presented a

deficit elimination plan to the Distress Unit Appeals Board and he laid out a plan that showed where they could reduce the expenses and the only plan that could get the Gary School System on solid footing was to pass a referendum,” said Rogers.

After Martin’s presentation Rogers said the chair of the DUAB stated that he hoped the citizens of Gary would get more involved in supporting the referendum and the state would consider that as an indication that the citizens wanted to maintain the Gary school system.

This isn’t the first referendum the school system has tried to get passed. Last year the measure was on the ballot and failed by eleven percent.

Rogers said that Martin suggested the referendum because he believed it to be that best remedy for the current situation.” He has to come up with a way to eliminate the deficit and put the Gary Community School Corporation on a sound fiscal path,” said Rogers.

Rogers said that Martin had suggested Senator Earline Rogers

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City backs study for Civil Rights Hall of Fame

By Crusader Staff Writer The City of Gary Common Council recently approved a grant for a feasibility study and business plan for the National Civil Rights Museum and Hall of Fame.

The resolution, sponsored by Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson was unanimously approved by the Council. The resolution authorizes the city to provide matching funds for the submission of a proposal to the U.S. Economic Development Administration to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan for the project.

The National Civil Rights Museum and Hall of Fame project began under the administration of former Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher and was part of a plan to bring tourism to Gary. Following Hatcher leaving office the project failed to receive support

from subsequent administrations. Freeman- Fame (HOF) Board in the developmental Wilson is the first mayor to have signed on process. in support of the project and she has as- According to Lamar Taylor, Secretarysigned a team to work with the Hall of Treasurer for the Hall of Fame Board, the

organization has applied for an $85,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Economic Development to conduct the feasi(Continued on page 3)

PROMINENT GARYITES Sister Peg Spindler and former Gary Mayor Richard G. Hatcher were selected to carry the torch marking the bicentennial anniversary celebration of the state of Indiana recently. The torch traveled through Gary on its way to Indianapolis on Sunday, October 9. Pictured l-r: Sister Peg Spindiler, Former Mayor Richard G. Hatcher, State Representative Dr. Vernon G. Smith, and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. (Photo by Ted Brown)

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Airport Authority Board approves B. Coleman Expansion Proposed plans could add up to five new hangars, increase airport’s general aviation capacity The Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) Authority Board on Monday approved the expansion plans of one of the airport’s two fixedbase operators, B. Coleman Aviation. The expansion could result in up to $20 million in investments over the next seven years and substantially increase B. Coleman’s footprint at the airport.

“B. Coleman Aviation has been a trusted partner in the growth of the airport for more than two years and we’re thrilled to approve their expansion plans,” said airport chairman Stephen Mays. “There are a lot of exciting things happening at the airport, and this is the latest in public and private sector investments that will help the airport grow.”

In November 2014, B. Coleman Aviation opened a $9 million, 52,000-square-foot hangar at the airport. The facility significantly increased the airport’s capacity for general aviation and cargo operations.

B. Coleman’s multi-phase expansion plans include a new, 30-year ground lease for property just north of the FBO’s current facility and the construction of up to five new hangars over the course of the next seven years.

The first phase of the expansion is set to begin within the next 12

months with the construction of a new, 40,000-square-foot hangar and a minimum initial investment of $5 million. Future phases would allow B. Coleman to develop four additional hangars with additional investments of $15 million. B. Coleman will begin paying rent on the ground lease immediately.

“In the past two years, our business at Gary/Chicago International Airport has grown significantly and we no longer have enough space to meet demand,” said John Girzadas, president of B. Coleman Aviation. “We are excited about the future growth prospects for the airport. Our plans to grow reflect not only where we think the airport is today, but where it is going in the future.”

During his presentation before the Authority Board, Girzadas noted construction of the new hangars will result in 50-70 construction jobs.

Long-term, the expansion will create up to 30 full-time positions servicing aircraft and managing the expanded facilities.

In recent years, Gary/Chicago International Airport has experienced significant growth. With the opening of B. Coleman Aviation, the airport added a second, industry-leading FBO. Gary Jet Center, the airport’s original FBO, has also increased its footprint with the construction of two new, LEED-certified hangars.

In June 2015, the airport completed a $174 million runway expansion.

The extended, 8,900-foot runway allows the airport to serve heavier planes flying to farther destinations.

Last month, the airport’s full capabilities were on display with the launch of the Indiana National Guard’s Slovak Shield 2016. Two C17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, loaded with four Black Hawk helicopters and Indiana National Guardsmen, and a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft fully-loaded with support equipment for the mission departed from the airport for a month-long joint exercise in Slovakia.

The scale of the Indiana National Guard mission reflected the airport’s growing capabilities and showcased the vast opportunities for the private sector.

At Monday’s GYY Authority Board meeting, the board also approved an agreement with Duff & Phelps for appraisal services of the airport’s fixed assets.

DESCENDANTS OF H. THEO TATUM gathered in IUN’s Bergland Auditorium on October 8 in celebration of the life of the renowned principal of Roosevelt High School. Laudatory remarks were given by some of Gary’s citizens whose lives were greatly influenced by Mr. Tatum. Among the speakers were Art Hoyle (left), Dr. Cheryl Pruitt (center) and his grandson, Dr. Randall Morgan (right). The theme of the reception was “The Man, The Principal, The Legend.”

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National Poll finds Blacks disapprove of Cops but they like Cops they know Despite a 4-1 approval among black adults, all American adults disapprove 54 – 38 percent of athletes refusing to stand during the National Anthem in protest of perceived police violence against the black community, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released today.

White adults disapprove of the protests 63 – 30 percent, as black adults approve 74 – 17 percent, the independent Quinnipiac (KWINuh-pe-ack) University Poll finds.

There is a similar racial split on police in general as whites approve 70 – 20 percent of the way “police in the U.S. are doing their job,” while black Americans disapprove 67 – 24 percent.

But blacks approve 68 – 25 percent of the way “police in your community are doing their job.” Whites approve 88 – 8 percent of their local police.

With 4-1 disapproval among blacks, all Americans disapprove by a narrow 50 – 46 percent of the “stop and frisk” police tactic. Whites approve by a slim 51 – 45 percent, while black adults disapprove 78 – 20 percent.

There is very little racial divide as all Americans say 73 – 21 percent that police should not violate civil liberties to prevent crime. Black adults defend civil liberties 83 – 13 percent and whites defend civil liberties 71 – 23 percent.

“There is a profound racial divide over athletes who refuse to stand for the National Anthem and deep differences over whether the police can be trusted,” said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.

“But no matter what race is surveyed, Americans believe police should not violate civilians’ civil liber-

ties to prevent crime.

“On the controversial tactic of stop and frisk, in which some believe civil rights are abused, voters are split.

“The message from Americans: The cop you know is the cop you trust.”

Among all American adults, 50 percent see police as friends, while 6 percent see police as enemies and 42 percent don’t think of police as friends or enemies. Among whites, 59 percent see police as friends, while 4 percent see them as enemies and 35 percent say “neither.” Among black adults, 27 percent see police as friends, with 12 percent saying “enemies” and 57 percent saying “neither.”

The “police you know” factor is seen in other questions as well: _82 percent of black Americans say “police in the U.S. are generally… tougher on blacks than whites,” while 11 percent of blacks say police treat everyone the same. _56 percent of blacks say “police in your community are generally… tougher on blacks,” while 36 percent of blacks say they treat everyone the same. _72 percent of black adults say “police in the U.S. generally use excessive force against minority suspects,” while 20 percent say police in the U.S. generally use “the appropriate amount of force.” _45 percent of blacks say “police in your own community generally use excessive force against minority suspects,” while 47 percent say police use the “appropriate amount of force.”

A total of 72 percent of all Americans say police brutality is a “very serious” or “somewhat serious” problem.

A total of 95 percent of black adults say police brutality is a “very serious” or “somewhat serious” problem. A total of 66 percent of whites say it’s “very serious” or “somewhat serious.”

City backs study . . .

(Continued from page 1) bility study. The city is matching a fund raiser for the Civil Rights the $12,750 the HOF is submit- Hall of Fame. ting for the grant.

In addition to housing memora“I think it is a good thing to have bilia from the civil rights and politthe city involved in the Hall of ical era, the National Civil Rights Fame project and it will be helpful Hall of Fame will also feature local in securing money as we move for- contributions to the Civil Rights ward,” said Taylor.

Movement in Gary and Lake The Hall of Fame Board has been County. involved in a number of projects Several years ago the organizaaimed at both fund raising and tion purchased the former Banmarketing for the project. Early on neker Elementary School for the the organization hosted a number project. of telethons to raise money for the There has been discussion about project. In recent years they have purchasing property closer to Inheld events featuring celebrities like terstate 94 and locate the Civil Bill Cosby and a host of national, Right Hall of Fame there to capipolitical and civil rights luminaries. talize on the tourist trade.

Recently the organization sponIf the feasibility study is successsored a luncheon where the scull of ful the HOF Board will apply for Nat Turner was returned to his funds from the U.S. Department family. The scull had been given to of Economic Development to Mayor Hatcher several years ago at fund the project. www.garycrusader.com

Only 10 percent of white adults say police brutality is something they personally worry about, compared to 57 percent of black Americans.

By a 67 – 25 percent margin, Americans say police should clear streets blocked by protestors, even if it means arresting protestors. Whites say clear the streets 70 – 22 percent.

Black adults say clear the streets 51 – 41 percent.

From October 7-9, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,391 adults nationwide with a margin of error of +/2.6 percentage points. Live interviewers call landlines and cell phones.

The survey includes an oversample of black respondents, weighted to their correct share of the population, for a total of 249 black adults with a margin of error of +/- 6.2 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia and the nation as a public service and for research.

Visit http://www.qu.edu/polling or www.facebook.com/quinnipiacpoll.

ICYMI: WTHR-TV Highlights Police Effort to Suppress African American Voters in Indiana Patriot Majority USA: "Raid of Indiana Voter Registration Project offices "partisan" and "violated numerous legal standards" Last week Governor Pence's State Police raided the largest voter- registration program in the state of Indiana and, in the process, stopped an effort to increase voter participation in the African American community.

WTHR-TV takes a closer look at the State police raids and the expansion of voter suppression efforts into even more counties across the state. The full article can be found online at https://www.wthr.com/article/voter-application-fraud-investigationexpands-to-more-indiana-counties. (Excerpts below) With one week out for the voter registration deadline, the Indiana Voter Registration Project says 45,000 African-American voters are in jeopardy of not being able

to vote because the forms they filled out have come into question because of this investigation. They might not find out until they show up to the polls to vote.

Patriot Majority USA released a second statement specifically about Tuesday's raid, calling it "partisan," and saying it "violated numerous legal standards, and even insinuated it may have been coordinated with Republican Secretary of State Connie Lawson.

"The raid by Indiana State Police

sought to intimidate the Indiana Voter Registration Project (IVRP) in numerous ways," the statement said. "For example, investigators seized personal cell phones not related to the investigation; prohibited videotaping of investigators' activities in the IVRP's offices; [and] prevented IVRP staff from contacting in-state legal counsel, and then demanded that a state trooper be present if staff members called an attorney, a clear violation of attorney-client privilege."

Evan Bayh for Indiana Campaign Reports Over $5 Million Cash On Hand More than $2.5 million raised in 80 days, additional $1 million to state party

Today the Evan Bayh campaign released its third quarter fundraising totals, reporting more

Fate of Gary schools (Continued from page 1) three different scenarios but of the three the only viable one was to sponsor a referendum.

She indicated that if it passes it would be for seven years and would be 4.5 percent per one hundred dollars assessed valuation. Rogers said the cost to the homeowner would depend on the size of their home, but she believed that the average amount would be about $70 a year for seven years.

If the referendum fails it could mean the closing down of the Gary schools.

“There were a couple of considerations on the part of DUAB that we may have to dissolve the community school system or consolidate it.

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Some kids would go to charter schools because of open enrollment.

You don’t have to go to a Gary school any more, and the student could end up going to school in Merrillville or Hammond. Either of those options would be without the Gary schools,” said Rogers.

“People in Gary needed to know the thinking of those in Indianapolis, and I think when we got that message and those that hear that message are saying we may not be in support of wanting to say yes to a referendum, but when they think about the consequences that might leave Gary without a public school system, okay then I’m for it,” said Rogers.

than $5 million cash on hand after raising more than $2.5 million since entering the race on July 13th. An additional $1 million has been raised into the Indiana Democratic Party for field and party building efforts.

“These resources will help us continue to spread Evan’s message of bringing Hoosier common sense and practical problem solving back to Washington,” said Bayh Campaign Manager Paul Tencher. “As we work together to share Evan’s vision and mission with each of Indiana’s 92 counties, these resources will be critical to ensuring that every Hoosier is motivated to use their voice and vote on November 8.”

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SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND FATE America’s origin is partially rooted in a desire of the settlers to break away from religious oppression meted out by the Church of England.

The new Colonists founded their society upon a platform of religious freedom, which became part of the fabric of the new society. Today, most Americans are proud to tout our religious freedoms, which is why it is so ironic that contemporary Americans are behaving so badly in this regard.

According to pundits, presidential hopeful Donald Trump is supported by a large bloc of right wing Christians. These same Christians stand behind a man who has said that he would ban Muslims from the United States. This is very paradoxical considering the freedom of religion underpinning American society.

Actually, there really is no real separation of church and state in America. Our holidays alone belie this fact: we celebrate Easter Sunday, and the entire Christmas season. These are clearly religious, specifically Christian periods with holiday activities that permeate the entire society, and where there is actually a marriage between religion and capitalism.

Now, since it is plausible to say that there is a Christian foundation to the United States, it calls us to examine whether or not we are really living by Christian principles. The main tenet of Christianity is Love: Love thy neighbor; do unto others as they would do unto you, etc. But if we look at what we have done since our nation’s inception, it becomes clear that we have NEVER really lived up to the Christian principles that the Trumpster camp is so proud to espouse. The founders came to this country, conquered the indigenous people through guile; enslaved Blacks and others, and proceeded to build a nation established on the principles of white supremacy. The atrocities that marked the history of America would cause the devil, himself, to blush.

The religious right that is so vocal in wanting to make America great again, is actually founded upon ideas that are actually antithetical to those principles taught by Christ. In this regard, they are against the ideas of Christ: they are ANTI-CHRIST. They celebrate hate, not love, bigotry not inclusion, and think that it is alright to go into foreign countries and take their resources by force. The current situation in America that provides the fodder for the presidential campaign has its foundations in this unchristian behavior; while Trump criticizes Hillary Clinton because of her husband’s indiscretions, he openly stated that we should have just gone into the middle east and taken the oil and left. How, in good conscience, can a so-called Christian take this stance? We must remember, however, that there is a precedent; the Bush administrations, both of them, did just this. In fact, the United States and her Christian allies have gone around the world, raping and pillaging, under the shadow of the American flag. And everywhere non-Christian behavior was the hallmark of activity. The truth of the matter is that it is quite possible that the world would not be in the situation it finds itself in today if America, supposedly the leader of the free world, had behaved differently; had behaved with integrity in line with Christian principles. But the fact of the matter is that it didn’t happen.

So we have a message to the current crop of presidential candidates, ALL OF THEM: we will not now or ever gain greatness if we continue to pursue anti-christic behavior on the planet. It just won’t happen.

And the most pathetic thing about the current situation is that there are so many Americans blinded by bigotry that they are willing to throw their support behind an obvious Anti-Christic individual who has openly said that his supporters would back him even if he shot someone in Times Square. The people, though, can make a difference.

As this campaign season comes to a close, those who want to hire a president who at least has some modicum of decency, though not perfect, had better eschew Donald Trump and his right ring “Christian” running mate, Pence. The World’s FATE depends upon making the right choice. A luta continua.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Velt report contained vital stat Dear Editor: Last week administrators at the Roosevelt College and Career academy presented a progress report to the state board of education. According to the charter company, Edison Learning, that is running ‘Velt, the school is steadily improving. However, there was one element of the report that in my opinion got short shrift. The administrators said suspensions at the school have dropped significantly. This year there have been 53 compared 84 a year ago.

Not only is the number impressive, but there are big implications with that number. Across the country there are calls for fewer suspensions at charter schools. The primary reason is when students are suspended the likelihood of their graduation is reduced. If they are suspended and the police are called into the situation, that likelihood drops even more. The Edison people are doing something right and should be applauded. We can’t have more of our children being set up to enter the school to prison pipeline.

We all know dropouts with few skills and even fewer employment opportunities have an increased risk

of winding up behind bars.

So what is happening at Velt is paying double dividends. The reduced suspensions also tie in with improvement test scores. With the students remaining in a learning environment, their chances of academic improvement increase dramatically. Staying in school also makes students feel better about the learning process because they are in a welcoming and supportive place, versus somewhere they are concerned about the least little infraction will get them bounced and interrupt their learning. Better test scores also improve their chances of entering some sort of post-secondary education program.

Based on the report to the state, it truly sounds like Edison Learning is doing a lot of things correctly at ‘Velt and the results are in the students, maybe other schools in our district need to look closely at the Edison model to see how they too can lift up our students, and improve their prospects for the future.

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witted thing I have heard in ages.

Sure, as they stand now the bus shelters are very blah, but putting up artwork is not going to help.

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DOING THE “TIGHTEN UP�

When Evan Bayh announced he was going to go after his old Senate seat political pundits all but hailed it as the second coming.

When Bayh left the Senate several years ago he took with him a high approval rating and a hefty war chest. That combination may appear to be almost unstoppable in the bid to recapture his old seat.

Well that was okay until the infamous Koch brothers entered the picture and began pouring millions into the race in an attempt to keep the seat in the GOP col-

ply instead of toughening out he instead chose the greener pastures of being a Washington, D.C. lobbyist. Although the race has tightened a bit, it appears that Bayh still has the edge.

-NoseyTIME TO BE ABOUT AFFIRMING SOME ACTION Got a few public works projects going on around town. The other day the state came through Midtown and paved a portion of Broadway, and at City Hall work is being done on repaving the parking lot. Because these projects are taking place in the Black community and being paid for with dollars from Black folk who live in the community, Nosey was curious to see how many Black folks are working on these jobs. When the state highway crew came through the other day there appeared to be an absence of color in the work force, however Nosey learned that there are some Blacks participating on the job. So far the contractor doing work on the parking lot at City Hall has yet to produce any one of color on the job. Hope that changes before the

was shaking his head as if to say to himself, “I can’t believe I’m up here defending this fool Trump.�

Since Trump’s latest embarrassment many in the GOP are distancing themselves from the Republican nominee like he has the plague. “Gov. Q’Tip,� however, has vowed to stand by his man.

Well as the old saying goes, “If ya make your bed hard ya gotta lay in it.

job is finished.

-NoseyTOO LATE NOW Mike “Gov. Q’Tip� Pence must be shaking his head daily wondering what he’s gotten himself into by agreeing to be Donald Trump’s running mate. Being in an adult relationship where you are the only one acting like an adult can be

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OCTOBER SURPRISE

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I guess the October Surprise that was sprung on Donald Trump last weekend shows who is the cry baby and who is the adult. If you still can’t tell, maybe this picture will help you out. HA, ha, ha!! Well Ol’ Trump, Nosey heard, better batten down the hatches ‘cause more is to come. But putting all jokes aside this is the dirtiest presidential election Nosey has ever witnessed. I’m so glad Hillary Clinton held her composure when Trump tried to do “tit for tat� and brought 3 women that he said had had an affair with Bill Clinton and one woman who said Hillary laughed when she defended a guy for raping her at 12 years old. By the way someone needs to tell Trump that Bill Clinton is not running for President.

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umn. Not only are they spending millions in Indiana, the conservative billionaires are dumping money in other Republican races across the country. They have brought a number of attacks that seeks to destroy Bayh’s Dudley Do Right image and want to equate his leaving the Senate to a dead beat dad who cuts and runs when things get tough. They im-

posed to reflect the neighborhood where each shelter is located.

Before the transportation corp. goes a fancy-shmancy, it needs to look at replacing the broken plexiglass at some of the shelters, as well as leaky roofs, and realigning some of them so they don’t tilt to one side, It would be great if the areas in front of all of them were kept free of debris.

The artwork probably sounded like a good idea at the time, but it amounts to the proverbial lipstick on a pig, Many of them will still be raggedy shelters no matter what kind of artwork goes on them. If it isn’t going to make the buses run more efficiently, or keep them clean

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and comfortable, artwork at the place you have to wait for the bus isn’t any help.

Sure for the first couple of weeks the murals or whatever goes up on the shelters will get a lot of oohs and awws, but after that crickets.

The same people will be at the same stops everyday. Not too long after the artwork goes up, those passengers will barely notice it.

Any money spent on by the transportation corporation should be spent on improved ridership. This piecemeal approach of adding art really isn’t needed. We need real improvements, not baubles.

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American Cancer Society recognizes NIPSCO employees for raising more than $87,000 The American Cancer Society recently shared that NIPSCO employees raised $87,000 in cash donations through their Charity of Choice campaign to support their mission to fight for a cure. Combined with a corporate donation of $50,000, the campaign raised a total of $137,000.

“The outpouring of generosity from NIPSCO’s employees is overwhelming,” said Mike Megyesi, senior market manager of community engagement for the American Cancer Society. “No matter which fundraising event someone from our office attended, we were extremely impressed with the passion displayed by their employees in the fight against cancer. We are proud to have been chosen as this year’s Charity of Choice and we look forward to a long lasting relationship with such an outstanding organization.”

“The American Cancer Society has been at the forefront of the fight to beat cancer and our employees really seemed to embrace what they do as an organization,” said Violet Sistovaris, executive vice president for NIPSCO. “It was evident from the beginning that our employees were going to go above and beyond to support that fight.”

NIPSCO employees, family and friends organized and planned a variety of fundraising events throughout their service territory including: organizing a Relay for Life event at the Valparaiso Service Center, holding a fishing derby at R.M. Schahfer Generating Station, a Family &

Friends Day/Walk, motorcycle ride, golf outing, clay shoot and more.

Since inception of the Charity of Choice campaign five years ago, NIPSCO employees have raised over half a million dollars to support organizations in their communities such as:  American Heart Association (2011)  Boys and Girls Club (2012)  American Red Cross (2013)  Wounded Warrior Project and other local veteran associations (2014)  Human need organizations (2015)

Approved Workers’ Comp rates results in huge savings for Indiana businesses Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Stephen W. Robertson approved a 9.3 percent reduction for Workers’ Compensation rates to be effective January 1, 2017. The approved rate decrease will result in savings of approximately $82.7 million dollars for Indiana businesses.

“We are proud that Indiana continues to produce some of the lowest Workers’ Compensation rates in the nation. With overall rates de-

creasing in 2017, Indiana intensifies its tradition of offering employers a welcoming and responsive business environment,” said Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Stephen W. Robertson. “The significant savings will help support Indiana businesses and encourage continued job growth for Hoosiers.”

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Northwest Indiana-based financial advisory firm rebranded Valparaiso-Ind.-based The Kotys Group Renamed Kotys Wealth Professionals in Rebranding Effort Valparaiso, Ind.-based The Kotys Group, one of Northwest Indiana’s most respected financial advisory firms, recently changed its name to reflect the company’s rebranding efforts. The company’s new name is Kotys Wealth Professionals, which more accurately communicates the firm’s approach to setting the standard for professional financial planning.

“We want money to be a tool for our clients to achieve their goals and desires, not a burden of respon-

sibility,” said Wes Kotys, owner and president of Kotys Wealth Professionals. “We have a very proactive approach to wealth management that includes a rules-based investment process geared toward growth and risk management. We put our financial knowledge to work to provide guidance, expertise and sound financial planning for our clients,” he added.

“But we also share a vision for clients to truly feel like family and know they are more than just accounts to us,” explained Sarah Kotys, CFO of Kotys Wealth Professionals. “We are seriously dedicated to developing long-term relationships with our clients, helping them

Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical costs associated with workplace injuries and provides wage replacement benefits to injured workers for lost work time.

About the Indiana Department of Insurance The Indiana Department of Insurance protects Indiana's insurance consumers by monitoring and regulating the financial strengths and market conduct activities of insurance companies and agents.

The department monitors insurance companies and agents for compliance with state laws to protect consumers and to offer them the best array of insurance products available. The department also assists Hoosiers with insurance questions and provides guidance in understanding how insurance policies work.

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CHUCK HUGHES, Executive Director of the Gary Chamber of Commerce, seems to be sharing a package of Chicago Land Popcorn with Speros A. Batistatos at the October General Membership Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce or maybe it is a tourist treat.

Mr. Batistatos, president and CEO of South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, was the guest speaker at the meeting held at the Gary SouthShore Railcats’ Administrative Building.

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achieve their goals and live out their dreams.”

Inspired by their shared passion for building an exceptional service model based on independence, conflict-free advice and unique portfolio management process, The Kotys Group was launched in 2007 as a wealth management firm dedicated to enabling clients to achieve true wealth. Fresh out of the gate, the group was focused on setting the standard for the industry.

“It has been an evolution of always working toward the best possible client experience, an attitude that has carried us to present day,” Wes added. The company operates as an independent Registered Investment Advisor, which they believe is the purest platform for wealth advisory services. “It puts us on the same side of the table, as a fiduciary, with every client relationship. And that’s the way it should be,” Wes stated.

And while the name has changed the entire team’s passion for the community, strong faith and entrepreneurial spirit remain. With its headquarters just 45 miles southeast of Chicago in Valparaiso, Indiana, the firm builds deep and genuine relationships with clients, delivers extraordinary service and helps clients achieve their dreams through true wealth management.

“Our dreams come true every time we help our clients achieve theirs,” Wes shared.

The company’s new branding efforts are apparent in more than just its name change. The firm has a new website at (www.kotyswealthpro.com) and other marketing materials and advertising will reflect the company’s new look and feel.

More information can be found by calling 877.465.6924. www.garycrusader.com

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Candidates continue to evade issues of race in America CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION

By Vernon A. Williams If America is this easily distracted, then Congress needs to pass a law that everyone voting age and older must prescribe to medications for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or risk jail time.

There’s less than a month to go before an election that will largely determine the fact of this nation for the rest of the lives of baby boomers and perhaps even younger voters. This is a turning point.

The nation is aghast over the latest in a long line of evidence that the Republican standard bearer is a nasty man with no respect for anyone – which just happens to include women. Indignation and shock is rampant.

Repugnant as that offense to humanity may be, there is a larger issue that’s dissipating from the national conversation; it is the nagging, repugnant dilemma created by matters of race in America. Racism trumps any

other discussion.

Hillary will talk about it in general terms when pressed. When Donald was asked what he would say when it comes to problems of race in the U.S. his response was loud and clear: “I say NOTHING.” And it was barely a beep on post-debate analysis radar.

Even Black Americans don’t seem overly disturbed about their lives not seeming to matter much in a contentious campaign season that has shed light on virtually every other phase of the nation’s political spectrum.

The PEW Research Center lists the Top 10 issues in election 2016. They are: 1. Economy 2. Terrorism 3. Foreign policy 4. Health care 5. Gun policy 6. Immigration 7. Social security 8. Education 9. Supreme Court appointments 10. Treatment of racial, ethnic minorities The half-full glass theorist would rejoice in the fact that race DID

IU Northwest Fall Open House scheduled for Oct. 25 Prospective students invited to tour campus, meet faculty, learn about college life Indiana University Northwest will host its Fall Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Savannah Center, located at 3400 Broadway in Gary, Ind. High school students, adult learners and other students of all ages and interests are invited to speak with faculty members, learn about campus groups and programs, tour the campus, and attend a financial aid presentation.

The Fall Open House will feature an academic and student services fair in the Savannah Gymnasium as well as campus tours. An Early Bird Campus Tour will be offered beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a reservation.

IU Northwest offers a wide range of academic programs and disciplines for Northwest Indiana students wishing to earn their Indiana University degrees close to home. IU Northwest’s academic units include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, and the School of Education.

IU Northwest is centrally located in the heart of the Northwest Indiana region, just a half-mile from I-80/94 at Broadway. www.garycrusader.com

Fall Open House is open to students and their families. RSVP by calling (219) 980-6991. Electronic registration is available online at https://www.iun.edu/admissions/open-house/.

political positions, what is the common denominator? Neither is advancing an aggressive agenda for change in race relations.

The closest Donald comes to addressing how he would help Blacks is saying that he is the law and order candidate and will restore police powers like “stop and frisk” – ruled unconstitutional in New York because it overwhelming targeted Black and Brown people with miniscule resulting arrests or prosecutions.

Not only is Donald not addressing the issue in a way that connects with Blacks, his posture fuels the flames of bigotry. Hillary may not be doing nearly as much as she could to push racial concerns to the forefront of the America’s political conversation, but her competitor is pushing in the opposite direction.

Vernon A. Williams make the list. The half empty theorist would lament, just barely. Either way, it’s important to add that footnote that these are the most important issues in the mind of registered voters surveyed – not the candidates.

In reality, Hillary accuses Donald of “normalizing’ what once was the fringe element of white supremacist philosophy in the U.S. Donald says Hillary is the bigot for patronizing African Americans and using terms like “super predators” to characterize criminals who happen to be Black.

So despite their broadly different

A Quinnipiac poll found that a majority of likely voters -- 59% -think that the way Donald talks appeals to bigotry. Some 29% of Republicans think that way and 72% of non-whites have the same view.

Donald’s attempts to broaden his reach beyond his core supporters have largely backfired and likely hardened views against him.

FOX right-wing commentator Bill O'Reilly asked the GOP candidate if Black Lives Matter was "a fuselighter in the assassinations of Dallas police officers." Donald replied,

"Certainly, in certain instances they are. They certainly have ignited people and you see that ... It's a very, very serious situation and we just can't let it happen."

Republican Vice Presidential running mate Mike Pence touts an even more dismissive view. He said, “I believe there's been far too much of this talk of institutional bias or racism within law enforcement. That police officers are human beings. In difficult and life threatening situations, mistakes are made and people have to be held to strict account. … we ought to set aside this talk about institutional racism and institutional bias.”

So let me get this straight. We don’t need to eliminate institutional racism and bias in America. We should just stop talking about it.

On racial matters, the GOP ticket is quintessential dumb and dumber.

CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION

by Vernon A. Williams is a series of essays on myriad topics that include social issues, human interest, entertainment and profiles of differencemakers 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.

About Indiana University Northwest As one of seven Indiana University campuses, IU Northwest leads the region as the premier, urban campus dedicated to serving the needs of nearly 6,000 students from the state’s most diverse and industrialized region. Committed to helping its local Northwest Indiana communities thrive, IU Northwest is best-known for providing a personal, quality and affordable education close to home.

IU Northwest positions its students to be leaders with more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional degree options available from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, and the School of Education.

The campus is also host to IU School of Medicine-Northwest, which actively involves students in research and local healthcare needs through its four-year medical doctorate program. For more information, please visit www.iun edu.

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Walgreens-Sponsored First Ladies Health Initiative Offers No-Cost Health Screenings In Gary On October 15 Local pastors’ wives stage citywide health day to encourage health and harmony in communities of color across northwest Indiana On Saturday, October 15, the First Ladies Health Initiative – a consortium of more than 160 pastors’ wives (First Ladies) from across the U.S. – will host the 3rd Annual First Ladies Health Day in Gary. Dozens of houses of worship across Northwest Indiana will turn the Genesis Convention Center into a “Health & Harmony center,” offering attendees no-cost medical testing and health screenings to detect or prevent systemic illnesses such as diabetes, hepatitis, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, obesity and certain forms of cancer. This year’s goal is to surpass 30,000 screenings for men and women.

“We are, again, happy to join Walgreens in hosting the First Ladies Health Day,” said Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. “We thank Methodist Hospitals, the First Ladies of Gary, and all of our neighboring communities for their support of this event that offers an array of no-cost health screenings to the citizens of Gary and Northwest Indiana. The church has traditionally served as a hospital for spiritual growth and healing; so, it’s a natural fit for our faith-based communities to expand their offerings to include health and wellness services. We invite Gary residents to come out on October 15th and take advantage of these health tests.”

In addition to the no-cost health offerings, the Gary event will feature inspirational speakers, including an “Ask the Doctor” segment, entertainment for children, and a music showcase of area gospel choirs. Free transportation will be provided for senior high-rise buildings, as well as area shelters for men and women. For details or to sign up for transportation, call 219881-1302.

The event is sponsored by Walgreens which, in 2006, collaborated with local pastors’ wives to develop a community-based program which confronts troubling health disparities head-on. The result was the First Ladies Health Initiative which has expanded tremendously — starting with the wives of 12 pastors in Chicago to 172 First Ladies from Chicago, Gary, Los Angeles and Orange County. To date, First Ladies Health Day is the nation’s largest of its kind, with nearly 200,000 medical tests and health screenings performed, and many lives positively impacted.

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John Gremer, director of Community Relations for Walgreens, summed up the corporation’s commitment to advancing health in minority communities. “According to the Center for Disease Control, minority communities are disproportionately impacted by illnesses such as hepatitis C, hospitalizations related to hypertension, and other critical medical concerns. We had to do something to move these communities closer to healthy. Our support of the First Ladies Health Initiative started when it launched; and, today, we continue to share a common mission of creating healthier communities.”

The First Ladies Health Initiative is sponsored by Walgreens.

Participating health providers for the Gary event include: Methodist Hospitals, Gilead, the American Heart Association, Boston Scientific, Breast Care Center, NeuroScience Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, and Ivy Tech Community College. “Methodist Hospitals is always looking for opportunities to collaborate with other organizations to improve the health of the families of Northwest Indiana,” said Raymond Grady, president and CEO, Methodist Hospitals. “The First Ladies Day in Gary is an excellent vehicle for reaching out to our faith-based community and we are happy to help the wives of our community’s pastors bring greater awareness of the importance of wellness and preventive health to their congregations.”

For more information and a complete listing of all participating churches and First Ladies, please visit www.FirstLadiesHealth. com; or call (312) 470-0270. Follow the action on social media using #FirstLadiesHealth.

about various illnesses; then, cul- Day, the largest health day of its minates with First Ladies Health kind in the nation. More informa-

tion is available at www.firstladieshealth.com.

About the First Ladies Health Initiative The First Ladies Health Initiative is held annually in metropolitan areas across the U.S., including Chicago, Gary, Ind., Los Angeles, and Orange County, Calif. Produced by Danielle Ashley Group and sponsored by Walgreens, it is designed to bring awareness to illnesses that disproportionately affect African Americans, Latinos and low-income communities; and increase first ladies’ participation in the Health Day. The program kicks off with a luncheon attended by nearly 200 pastors’ wives who receive information from medical professionals on how to educate their communities

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The Piano Lesson by August Wilson Opens the West Side Theatre Guild’s 20th Season The Piano Lesson is the fourth play in August Wilson’s Century Cycle. The play follows the Charleses, an African American family living in Pittsburgh in 1936, as they struggle over the sale of a precious family heirloom, literally and figuratively fighting the ghosts of their past.

The New York Times hailed THE PIANO LESSON as a “generous gift,” “emotionally sustaining great theatre,” and a “savory theatrical feast.” Time Out New York described the play as a “grand | drama” that “reaches operatic intensity.” And Back Stage called THE PIANO LESSON a “theatrical whirlwind.”

Directed by Mark Spencer, Assistant Director-Jennifer Mead,

Scenic Design-Ann Davis, andLighting Design-Guy Rhodes Starring Jonathan Floyd Moore as Boy Willie, Rose M. Simmons as Berniece, Darryl Crockett as Doaker, Brandon W.L. Hearne as Lymon, Robert L. Buggs Sr. as Wining Boy, Wirt-Emerson’s very own, Larry Brewer as Avery, IUN’s very own, Tyonne LaShea Green as Grace, and Banneker Achievement Center’s very own, Dontejah Hunt as Maretha.

atre at West Side.

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Tickets are $10.00 and can purchased on Eventbrite be at “https://goo.gl/t607rc” or reserved by call-

ing 219.390.WSTG (9784).

Door sales are $15.00 and very limited.

Performance Schedule: November 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, at 7 p.m. and 6th & 13th at 4 p.m., 2016, 900 Gerry St., Gary, IN 46406. Patrons are asked to use DOOR E. The play will take place in the intimate 120 seat the-

August Wilson

THE DINAHLYNN BIGGS Show and her radio friends The Brothers of the Blues, and The Count Lanier Show, all on 1370 WLTH Radio & Gangstaville Radio, presents a Free Kids City Wide Halloween Party Saturday, October 29, 3-6 pm at the Village Shopping Center, 3470 Village Court Gary, IN, near Beautiful Things. There will be Music, Prizes, Dance Contest, and Food.

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Gary Native and Champion Breast Cancer Survivor Drives Healing and Awareness with Free Concert Gary native Nikia HammondsBlakely and the Champion Promise Foundation will present "Heal Our Land: A Promise to Spread Love" free concert event at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 29 at

Miracle Temple C.O.G.I.C., 4709 E. 13th Avenue.

"Heal Our Land" is an unplugged worship event designed to spread messages of healing, forgiveness and social equality to all.

Along with the concert, they will present gifts and support to law enforcement and social activist groups.

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, during the

Fred Hammond releases new album Award-winning gospel superstar and producer Fred Hammond releases his much-anticipated new album Worship Journal Live September 30th on RCA Inspiration.

Recorded live from Houston, the 12 track album delivers an exquisite blend of all-new songs handpicked from Hammond’s soul.

Worship Journal Live is available everywhere music is sold.

The latest release is Hammond’s first live recording in 17 years and features the popular single “Father Jesus Spirit.” Filled with the dynamic ministry and acclaimed live musicianship that has made him one of gospel’s most popular and influential artists over the past 30 years, Worship Journal Live follows on Hammond’s most recent charttopping release I Will Trust (2014).

“This album is very autobiographical but I think my listeners will find a lot of the themes to be universal,” said Fred Hammond.

“We all struggle. We all worry. We all question our paths. We all need inspiration. Belief in our Lord and Savior and his ability to deliver us through all of that – that’s what I wish for my listeners to always carry with them.”

Maintaining a busy schedule throughout the rest of 2016, Hammond will bring his stellar live concert performances to fans across the country, with a national tour kicking off in conjunction with his new album’s release. Helming the Festival of Praise 2016 Tour, the starstudded annual tour he founded, Hammond kicked off the third consecutive year of the Festival of Praise Tour on October 1st in Seattle, WA, welcoming a revolving allstar artist lineup that includes Hezekiah Walker, Israel Houghton, Regina Belle, Karen Clark Sheard, Casey J, and comedian Earthquake. Running through December, Hammond plans to take the Festival of Praise 2016 Tour to over 50 cities, hitting Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta, New York, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Austin, his native Detroit and is scheduled to be in the Chicago October 22nd.

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event there will be free mobile mammography services available.

Nikia Hammonds-Blakely, 38, is a 22-year breast cancer survivor who discovered a lump in her breast when she was 16. Winning the fight against breast cancer has moved Nikia to share her story nationally and internationally. She is author of her memoir, "The Fight: Chronicles of a Champion" and released a single, "Champion."

For more information, contact details are on the upper left corner of the release.

CHURCH CALENDAR THANKSGIVING BASKET GIVE-AWAY The Chakula Ministry of Trinity United Church of Christ-Gary, 1276 West 20th Avenue, Gary, Indiana, will be having their annual Thanksgiving basket give-away. Sign-up for baskets will be Mon., Oct. 24 through Sat., Nov 5, 2016. Hours for signing up for baskets are Monday

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through Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 Noon and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Baskets are for Gary residents ONLY. Identification required are a valid driver's license or valid Indiana State I.D. and a utility bill or lease information, which must match I.D. ONE BASKET PER HOUSEHOLD. For more info, call Mrs. Jackson at 219-944-0500.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking

By Effie Rolfe

The way to change your life and impact the lives of others is to stop hiding behind fear. One word of encouragement could catapult someone into destiny.

You don’t have to be perfect to live in an imperfect world. Not only are you imperfect, so is the world and everyone around you. God doesn’t require perfection—He only wants availability for you to be about kingdom work and begin to walk into a spirit of excellence. So step into your greatness and out of fear—just get it done.

When you do what you have said—it really is the best.

What can you do…?

Do is the Best. That was one of my mother’s favorite quotes when I would try to convince her that I was going to complete a task. It was like yesterday when I would say, “Moma I’m gon’ do it.’ She would retort, “Gon’ is a good dog, but do is the best.” She knew that too often we make plans or say we’re going to carry out a project and it ends up in words only. Someone said planning is always better than the plan. When you plan you are actually putting forth the work and details involved to bring about the manifestation. As we move into the last quarter of 2016, concentrate on your goals and strategies to map out what is necessary to get from step A to step B. No need to wait for the ‘ideal time.’ It does not exist! So often, waiting for the perfect situation only prolongs one from making the necessary steps to accomplish the very goals and desires we want to achieve. I believe the underlying reason that people wait before initiating a task is

the fear of the unknown. Most people would rather live in a known hell than an unknown heaven and it is because of fear. Not only is it common to have fear, but also it’s good to have fear in that it causes an adrenalin rush to get the job done. So feel the fear and experience it, more importantly, you just can’t allow that fear to hold you hostage of what needs to be accomplished. Resolve that the fear of not accomplishing your goals must be greater than the fear of doing them.

Someone is waiting for what God has put in you to do. You hold the blessing, deliverance, courage and untold miracles for more than you could ever imagine. So do it, the worse thing that could happen is you fail to succeed.

C.S. Lewis said, “Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.”

No one is or ever will be exempt from mess-ups—it’s an integral part of life.

Often our talk is backed by little action, as if the words alone will take Effie Rolfe wings and self manifest. This only happens when your talk equals faith done to you (Matthew 9:29).” Any“…according to your faith let it be one who has ever done anything

probably didn’t accomplish perfection during the first trial run. In most cases, you have to fail your way to success. Winston Churchhill said, “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” Yes, timing is everything, but you can’t keep waiting and waiting until the so-called perfect time when EVERYTHING will be just right. Gandhi said “become the change that you desire to see.” Maya Angelou said, “Nothing changes unless you do…”

Let’s end this year in the spirit of greatness, favor and blessings. However, the only way to get what is rightfully yours is to get up and get out. I remember several fond memories of growing up in Arkansas, one in particular was when I failed to do a chore in a timely manner. When my mother said, “Gon’ is a good dog, but do is the best” she reminded us not to simply talk about it but to be about it. Just do it. Since life is so short, why continue to wait unnecessarily—weight broke the bridge down.

©Effie Rolfe is an Author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can contact her at effierolfe.com or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe. Listen to her show daily onurbanpraiseradio.org (2015 Stellar Award Winner for Best Internet Radio Station).

The Jiangsu Traditional Chinese Orchestra from Nanjing, capital of China’s eastern Jiangsu province, will be featured in a free gala concert on Monday, October 17, starting at 6 pm in Valparaiso University’s Chapel of the Resurrection, which is the centerpiece structure on its campus. Valparaiso University will collaborate with over 300 orchestral musicians from the following schools: 1. Highland High School in Highland, IN 2. Portage High School in Portage, IN 3. Wirt-Emerson Visual & Performing Arts High Ability Academy in Gary, IN 4. Wawasee High Schools in Syracuse, IN 5. Culver Academy in Culver, IN 6. St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, MI The gala concert is the culminating event of the 9th Annual Great Lakes Confucius Institute Music Festival, taking place from October 13 to 19. It will include more than 10 joint concerts at Valparaiso University and surrounding areas and will be presented by the visiting artists from Nanjing, as well as local student and professional musicians.

During the day on October 17, the Chinese musicians will give presentations and hold mini classes on Chinese music and musical instruments, which will give participating students an opportunity to try three different traditional Chinese instruments. Fifty of those

students will learn to play the famous Chinese song Jasmine Flower (茉莉花Moli Hua) on the Erhu (a two-stringed Chinese fiddle) and will perform it at the Festival Concert, which will culminate in the performance of both Chinese and American works by a joint symphony of several hundred musicians from the two nations, on both Western and Chinese instruments.

The troupe of 16 members from the Jiangsu Province Traditional Chinese Orchestra will be led by the internationally renowned Erhu master Mr. Zhu Changyao, the first Chinese soloist to give a recital at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Zhu will collaborate with Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra on Qiao’s Grand Courtyard Suite, which is composed by China’s most famous movie composer Zhao Jiping. The grand finale will be conducted by Maestro Liu Zhipei, Orchestra Director of the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in Hangzhou.

The Great Lakes Confucius Institute Music Festival is presented by the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University (CIVU) in collaboration with the Valparaiso University Department of Music.

Organizers of the Festival include Professor Jianyun Meng and Professor Bin Yu, Directors of the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University, and Professor Dennis Friesen-Carper, Director of the Symphony Orchestra at Valparaiso University.

Consistent with CIVU’s mission to teach the community about

America, and it has grown to become one of the largest cultural exchange events in Northwest Indiana and the Greater Chicago area.

Please contact Professor Jianyun Meng at (219) 617-3467 or via email at jianyun.meng@valpo.edu with questions or interview requests.

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China and bring people together through music, the Great Lakes Confucius Institute Music Festival has attracted tens of thousands of participants from both China and

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST-GARY 12 Year Anniversary Celebration PRESENTS

"HUMP DAY HOMILIE IE S " Octo ober 5, 2016 Rev. Neichelle Guidry

October 12, 2016 Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr.

October 19, 2016 Rev. Lawrence Robertson

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October 26, 2016 6 Rev. William E. Hall

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Crown Point gears up for some great Blues, Brews and BBQs The Crown Point Rotary Club will host its 12th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival and Fundraiser on Saturday, October 15th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Industrial Building located at 889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN. “This year will be the biggest year yet” said Crown Point Rotary member and avid Blues fan, Drew Halliar, “we have a terrific band line up this year, awesome BBQ and a beer

in the region.

garden with great local beer.” It’s a great chance to get the entire family out on a Saturday afternoon, listen to some great music, grab lunch and let the kids jump on the bounce houses.

Live music performances this year include Gerry Hundt | Ken Kinsey & Friends featuring Gerry Hundt, Ryan Frahm, Ralph Kinsey with special guest Nicole Jamrose | Jamiah on Fire & the Red Machine.

“We’re so pleased that these groups

Admission for this year’s event will be $10 for adults, children 12 and under are free.

This year’s event sponsors include: Edward Jones, Austgen Kuiper Jasaitis P.C., LGS Plumbing, Nipsco, Puntillo & Crane, Schepel Buick – GMC, Geisens Funeral Homes, Pace Realty, Peoples Bank, Liss Car Star, Strack and Van Til, just to name a few.

About Rotary

Jamiah on Fire

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will be here, it’s one of the best assemblies of Blues Music in the region, period” said Katherine Chariton, Crown Point Rotary President. “we’ve seen great success in the past, but the lineup continues to get better and better every year, and this year is the most exciting yet!”

Katherine noted that 100% of all funds raised will go to efforts that support charitable organizations “This event is one of our biggest

fundraisers which helps us help the community in so many ways. Funds raised will go to support groups like Imagination Library, Garden- Lake Street School, Centenial Clock Tower Trailhead, Crown Point High School Interact club, to name a few” said Chariton.

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Eddie Murphy is good in ‘Mr. Church’ with no jokes and even a tear or two

By Jody York Eddie Murphy, who reportedly hasn’t been in movies lately because he hadn’t been offered any roles, is great in “Mr. Church.” Murphy plays a cook for a woman named Marie, played by Natascha McElhone, who has been told she has six months to live but survives her cancer for about six years after her prognosis. When Mr. Church comes into the household, the lady’s young daughter, Charlie, played in her early years by Natalie Coughlin and then later by Britt Robertson, is upset, probably because she doesn’t know that her mother has cancer and because Mr. Church is Black and is infringing on their family unit. But before it’s all said and done, Mr. Church becomes a part of the family—and unfortunately, again toward the end, he turns out to be the only family that Charlie has.

It’s slow moving at first, but Mr. Church does just what he is supposed to do—cook meals for the mother and daughter. At night he leaves and returns in the morning to prepare breakfast. The mother is bedridden, and her late boyfriend, to whom she played his mistress, paid for Mr. Church to take care of her for only the six months.

But the six months rolls on and on, and Charlie learns to accept Mr. Church—even bragging about him to her classmates. Charlie and her best friend Poppy attend an elite school, at the behest of school administrators who awarded them both scholarships.

Time goes on, and the mother eventually passes away, but throughout their relationship, she calls Murphy Mr. Church and he refers to her as ma’am. Charlie eventually goes away to college, but still doesn’t know much about Mr. Church’s private life. The two of them have a brief “heart-to-heart one night when she pries, with Mr. Church adamantly telling her that this is the only thing that he has private—and what he does when he leaves her house is none of her business. This mystery about Mr. Church makes this role for Murphy even more appealing. He is fantastic as the sophisticated, dignified man who enjoys cooking and brings life into the home, even as he thoroughly enjoys his friends and life after 12

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hours. I find it interesting that Charlie just couldn’t be content NOT knowing what Mr. Church did after he left her home. It’s like an old saying to which I can’t accurately attribute the author—“You want my dreams, too?” (I think it’s the late Richard Pryor).

The film begins in the early 70s and spans about 15 years, until Charlie has to return back to Los Angeles, with only Mr. Church as a friend. She unexpectedly arrives at his door one day, pregnant and not finished with school.

But, in the same vein that Mr. Church kept his privacy, at first he doesn’t ask her a word about the father or the circumstances that have led Charlie to end up not as the writer that she set out to be. He lets her stay with him, with the promise that she won’t pry and that this is his home and his private life.

“Mr. Church” is a good movie, filled with food, jazz music, art and such good acting, even when Murphy isn’t saying anything at all. It is not all “kumbaya,” but it shows love all the way around for everyone in the household, even more so than Charlie could have imagined when she was young and so outspoken against Mr. Church being in the home.

“Mr. Church” was first screened at the recent Tribeca Film Festival and is based on a real friendship that the screenwriter Susan McMartin enjoyed with her family cook who became her best friend and father figure.

At first I didn’t think I would like it, as I imagined “The Help” and “Driving Miss Daisy” (which has the same director Bruce Beresford, with the Black person taking care of the white family. He does take care of the family, and some critics have panned it because of this relationship.

However, I enjoyed seeing Murphy in a non-comedic role, and it would be nice if he only returns to his music career and his backyard for a little bit and is offered more dramatic roles. “Mr. Church” is playing at theaters everywhere in the Chicago area.

Elaine Hegwood Bowen is the author of “Old School Adventures from Englewood —South Side of Chicago.” For information about her book, visit http://tinyurl.com/om4hvgo or email editor91210@yahoo.com.

EDDIE MURPHY GIVES a good turn as Mr. Church, in a return to the big screen after nearly five years. His character was that of a renaissance man-he could paint, play the piano and, of course, cook.

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Jackson’s 75th birthday bash prompts election countdown

By Chinta Strausberg There was standing-room-only at Dr. King’s Workshop Saturday, October 8 where the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. celebrated his 75th birthday party for nearly sixhours with tributes from many including Rev. Al Sharpton. Rev. Sharpton used the occasion to launch a 30-day election countdown with the Black vote being the deciding factor of who wins the Oval Office.

The four-tiered party, which included an 8 a.m. breakfast, a 10 a.m. live broadcast, a 12 noon press conference followed by a luncheon, was organized by the powerful Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown.

She called Jackson “an international icon, a Civil Rights legend, a man who has stood for over 50years fighting for social justice… fighting for you” and a man who is “trying to make this world a better place for you and for me.”

In the spirit of the movement,

ly given the voter ID schemes designed to decrease the Black vote.

“We are certainly trying to protect our right to vote. We see all over the country attempts to disenfranchise us and purge us from the voting booth.” He is going to Ohio where he says, “they have taken 200,000 off the rolls. We’ve got to protect the right to vote and we’ve got to get people out to vote.

“There is nothing more appropriate than today on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 75th birthday to have a 30-day countdown. There is a 30day countdown. He registered more Democrats than anyone…,” said Sharpton. He has launched a 30-day countdown beginning on Rev. Jackson’s Oct. 8th birthday.

Referring to African Americans, Sharpton said, “We will be the deciding factor in the battleground states.” The election, he said, “will be determined by the turnout of the Black vote. We not only got to show up. We have to stay up because we need lines to get pass

AFRICAN DANCERS PERFORMED to the delight of the honoree Jesse L. Jackson during his birthday celebration.

Rev. Al Sharpton, who was inter- these voter ID regulations.” viewed in the lobby of PUSH by Rev. Sharpton called Mrs. JackV-103’s Herb Kent, used the oc- son to the stage and announced casion to launch a 30-day election for the first time, his son, Jesse Jr., countdown where he urged all to is making his first public appearregister and come out in huge ance since his release from prison. numbers come Nov. 8th especial- Rev. Jackson’s children, Santita,

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS surrounded Rev. Jesse Jackson as he cut his several tiered birthday cake.

Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown organized the celebration.

Jesse, Jr., Jonathan, Yusef and have worked along side you for so ence in confirmation of appointJacqueline Lavinia, joined hands many years.” Quoting the bible, ments and passing legislation.”

Later, Rev. Jackson commented and sang happy birthday to the Clinton said, “For true wisdom, man of the hour. your days will be many and years on the upcoming election saying,

ALWAYS ON HAND to discuss the issues of the day, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s birthday was no exception, as he held a press conference to discuss the upcoming national election.

Via video, Democratic presiden- will be added to your life…. Your “It will be Doom’s Day or Dignity tial nominee Hillary Clinton wisdom is overflowing. You’ve Day. If we vote our numbers, it wished Jackson a happy birthday taught all of us a lot. Bill and I will be Dignity Day, if we don’t, it saying, “Thank you for your wish you many, many more pro- will be Doom’s Day. We have the friendship, your work and your ductive and healthy years.” power to make it Dignity Day…. compassion for people everyHe said one of the most imporwhere. Bill and I are so inspired by tant things on the ballot is besides (For more information and phoyour life-long commitment to the president is to see the senate tos on Rev. Jackson’s birthday go serving others. It is a true honor to turn back. “It will make a differ- to www.chicagocrusader.com)

IT WAS A PACKED house at Dr. King’s Workshop on Saturday, October 8, when people of all walks of life celebrated Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 75th birthday. (All photos by Chinta Strausberg) www.garycrusader.com

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THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS and the University of Illinois’ “Fighting Illini” in their second best showing for the season, came up short in the 34-31 loss on Saturday, October 8. Coach Lovie Smith is in his first year as coach of the “Fighting Illini.” The coach of Purdue University is Darrell Hazell.

Photographer Quinn Harris captured great action shots as seen on this page.

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