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Pence ignores Pardon & Parole Board directives Indiana Pardon & Parole Board unanimously recommended two years ago that Governor Pence pardon Keith Cooper Attorneys for a wrongfully convicted man who spent over a decade in a maximum security prison for a crime he didn’t commit filed a post-conviction petition in Elkhart County Circuit Court on Oct. 3, 2016 after Governor Mike Pence refused to grant a pardon despite the unanimous recommendation of the state’s Pardon & Parole Board. Keith Cooper, 46, with no prior criminal record, was wrongfully convicted of a 1996 armed robbery and attempted murder in Elkhart. At the time of his arrest, Cooper

was married with three young children and employed at two jobs. While wrongfully incarcerated, his young family was forced to sell all of their possessions, move into shelters, and eventually become homeless. Keith Cooper’s former prosecutor wrote Pence a letter urging the Governor to pardon Cooper, as did the Republican State Representative for the district in which the murder occurred. As Michael A. Christofeno, the former prosecutor wrote, “Justice demands that Mr. Cooper be pardoned. As an attorney I certainly understand Mr. Cooper’s procedural decision which allowed him to be released from prison but did not remove his conviction. Justice however should not be circumvented under this set of circumstances on pro-

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cedural grounds. We cannot undo the wrongful imprisonment of Mr. Cooper, but we can undo his wrongful conviction with a pardon.” On September 20, 2016, Mark Ahearn, General Counsel for Governor Pence, sent correspondence to Cooper’s legal team stat-

ing that Governor Pence would not consider Cooper’s request for a pardon any further until Cooper went to court again. Governor Pence’s first public statement regarding Cooper’s pardon petition occurred five years after the petition was filed and two years after the Indiana Pardon and Parole unanimously recommended that Governor Pence grant Cooper a pardon based upon actual innocence. More significantly, Gov. Pence’s response was sent the day after Cooper’s case was featured once again on the front page of the Indianapolis Star.

Cooper’s hearing was held before the Indiana Pardon and Parole Board in February 2014. The victims, Canell and Kershner, testified on behalf of Cooper at that hearing. As a result of that hearing, the Indiana Pardon and Parole Board made a unanimous recommendation that Governor Pence grant Cooper’s pardon based upon actual innocence. Shortly thereafter, the trial prosecutor who wrongfully convicted Cooper sent correspondence to Governor Pence urging him to grant the pardon. State Republican Representative David Ober also sent correspondence to Governor Pence requesting a pardon on Cooper’s behalf. Even Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate John Gregg has committed to issuing a pardon to Cooper should he be elected. In spite of all that, after two years, Governor Pence has failed to act on Cooper’s pardon petition. “The lack of courage displayed by Governor Pence is shocking. Governor Pence has an opportunity to provide a measure of happiness and closure to all the victims in this case - the victims of this tragic and senseless crime and Keith Cooper, a victim in his own right, who lost a decade of his life for a crime he did not commit,” said Elliot Slosar, Attorney for The Exoneration Project at the University of Chicago Law School. “Instead of using his executive power to change the life of an undisputedly innocent man, Governor Pence has decided to punt (Continued on page 2)

Improvements to rail line proposed The existing South Shore Line (SSL) provides a vital transportation link that connects Northwest Indiana to Chicago. The SSL proposes to expand the SSL from single track to double track between Gary and Michigan City and construct, signal, power, and platform improvements at five passenger stations. Representatives of the South Shore Line have been conducting a series of meetings

OFFICIALS FROM THE South Shore Line met with Gary residents recently to promote improvements that would shorten the commute between Gary and Chicago among other improvements.

with area residents to promote a plan to make improvements to the line. According to South Shore officials the planned improvements included time safety upgrades for a proposed Double Track NWI project. The $210 million project hopes to promote economic development in the region by adding a second set of tracks between Gary and Michigan City. The plan also calls for improvements to the boarding platforms of five South Shore Stations. Along with shorting commuter time to and from Chicago, the double track will also increase ridership. (Continued on page 3)

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Lake County gets its share for Infrastructure Improvements Projects will Improve Roads and Bridges, Make Communities More Walkable and Bikeable The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that Lake County will receive $1,150,000 in federal transportation funding to replace Bridge No. 65. Lake County was not alone with nearly $80 million being awarded to 64 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana. The funds were awarded for the construction of very specific projects submitted in an application months earlier to Indiana Depart-

ment of Transportion. These funds are earmarked for investment in local road and bridge improvements, as well as sidewalk and trail projects. Combined with local funds, almost $135 million is being invested in infrastructure in communities receiving funds. “Over the last decade, Indiana has demonstrated a commitment to investing in infrastructure that is nearly unmatched,” Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb said. “Modern roads and bridges keep commerce moving at the speed of the 21st-century economy and sidewalks and trails help create the sense of place that sparks vibrant communities which attract busi-

nesses and talent to the Hoosier state.” For the first time, INDOT has set aside a portion of the funds awarded, approximately $5 million, to sidewalk improvements in rural communities. The new sidewalk program for smaller communities is part of INDOT’s “Common Paths” initiative. Common Paths unifies and implements the agency’s transportation programs and policies regarding planning and design, including Complete Streets, bicycles, and pedestrians. Also, INDOT is investing $2.5 million each year improving crosswalks and other sidewalk infrastructure

along state highways in both rural and urban communities. INDOT dedicates approximately 25 percent of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year. Metropolitan Planning Organizations distribute those funds to cities, towns, and counties within the state’s larger urbanized areas while INDOT distributes funds outside MPO areas. Communities must pay at least 20 percent in local matching funds and meet other federal requirements to receive federal funding. For this latest round of funding, rural communities will design, develop and purchase land for

projects that would be bid during the fiscal year beginning July 2020. While the funds awarded now are dedicated to construction, INDOT will be financially participating in design, engineering, and right of way acquisition components of these projects. Rural communities were invited to submit project applications to INDOT for potential funding during a call for projects announced in March 2016. Stay Informed Motorists can learn about highway work zones and other traffic alerts at indot.carsprogram.org, 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.

Pence ignores Pardon & Parole Board directives (Continued from page 1) the issue to the next Governor of Indiana and inform Cooper that he needs to head back to the same court where he got wrongfully convicted in the first place.” As a result of Governor Pence’s inaction, a post-conviction petition was filed in Elkhart County Circuit Court. The current Elkhart County Prosecutor, Curtis Hill, is currently running as the Republican nominee for Attorney General in Indiana. Hill has publicly refused to give his position on Cooper’s pardon petition and it’s unknown whether he will fight the postconviction petition filed today by Cooper’s legal team. Cooper was wrongfully convicted of a 1996 armed robbery and attempted murder in Elkhart. Even though DNA testing of crime scene evidence – a hat left by the shooter – cleared him as a suspect, Cooper was still wrong-

fully convicted. His wrongful conviction was based on false testimony by a jail-house snitch and erroneous witness identifications that were manipulated by Elkhart Detective Steve Rezutko, who had previously been demoted for engaging in a pattern of similar misconduct. As Rezutko’s former supervisor put in a sworn statement, the detective “often put together extremely suggestive line-ups in order to push the witness towards his preferred suspect instead of letting the witness make an independent decision.” All the eyewitnesses against Cooper have since recanted their identifications describing how they were manipulated by Detective Rezutko into falsely implicating Cooper. Nona Canell, a victim and eyewitness, provided testimony in front of the Indiana Parole Board in support of Cooper’s pardon petition. In that hearing, Canell told the Pardon and Parole

Board, “If you want me to be happy, please give Keith Cooper his name back.” Notably, Michael Kershner, the crime victim who was shot back in 1996, also staunchly supported Cooper’ More sophisticated DNA testing conducted in 2002, five years after Cooper’s conviction, not only cleared Cooper of the crime, but pointed to a serial offender, Johlanis Cortez Ervin, who is now imprisoned in Michigan for a 2002 murder. Tragically, if Elkhart police had properly investigated the 1996 armed robbery and attempted murder of Kershner, Cooper’s life would not have been ruined and Ervin might have been prevented from harming others as well. For now Cooper is like any other felon––he has a record and must check the felony conviction box when he applies for a job. To add insult to injury Cooper will never receive compensation for being

wrongfully convicted because Indiana has no law to provide compensation for the wrongfully con-

victed or incarcerated. As long as he has a conviction on his record, he is unable to sue the state.

BEFORE KEITH COOPER was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned, Keith Cooper’s life evolved around his working, his wife and children. During a happier time in his life, Keith Cooper is photographed with two of his three children. 2

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Barbara Leek to seek First District School Board Seat Former First District School Board member Barbara Leek announced that she is seeking to represent the First District on the Gary Community School Board of Trustees. Leek says many citizens and employees of the school district have urged her to run for the seat and serve again. “After long thought and prayer, I decided to run in the election for a seat on the School Board representing the First District,” said Leek. “My primary concern is the education present and future of the district’s students and parents. I have been a parent,

aunt, grandmother and now great-grandmother of Gary school students, I can’t sit on the sidelines with my concerns and questions about our school system,” Leek continued. With close to thirty years in the Gary Public School System, as a middle school teacher and clinical social worker, Leek also is a part time instructor at Ivy Tech Community College. She continues to be active in the community’s dialogue about education as host of “Education Matters” on WLTH radio. “Teaching and learning are my

passion. I want all our students to receives the benefit of the “New 3rs”: respect, responsibility, and relationships,” said Leek. Academics, finances, facilities, funding, parental involvement, employee concerns, student support services are significant issues. Leek feels the current board has not communicated well enough about priorities, decisions, and the urgency of developing a financial plan for the district.

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“The 2016 legislation requires that the school district collaborate with Jack Martin, the state

funded financial advisor, and the city of Gary in order to begin to resolve very serious financial deficits. The current realities of low enrollment, half-used facilities, and underfunding demand open discussion and diligent, creative problem solving. The public has not received enough information about problems or possible solutions.” “I have decided that I can best use my knowledge and experience in serving again as the First District representative on the Board of Trustees of the Gary Community School Corporation,” said Leek.

Improvements to rail line proposed (Continued from page 1) It is estimated that the plan could cut commuter time significantly for those who commute to Chicago on a daily basis. The improvements will provide more travel options for potential riders. Currently it is estimated that 12,000 riders commute on the line daily and once the project is completed that number could increase to 25,000 daily. There are also plans for improvement to the train stations including new high-level platforms and the train station currently located at U.S. 12 and U.S. 20 to the East side of Lake Street in Miller. Gary officials are looking at providing an improved transit facility and may be replacing the Adam Benjamin Metro Center downtown. According to an analysis done as part of the update of the RDA’s Comprehensive Strategic Plan in August 2016, South Shore commuter rail expansion will have a transformative effect on Northwest Indiana in these additional areas: Construction of the West Lake Corridor and double-tracking the existing South Shore line from Gary to Michigan City will support approximately 2,000 construction jobs during the construction period from 2018 to 2022. And together, these to improvements to the South Shore system are projected to create about 5,700 permanent jobs in Lake and Porter counties by 2046. Station area development is projected to generate an additional $435 million in local property tax revenues for Hammond, Munster, Dyer, East Chicago, Gary, Miller, Ogden Dunes and Portage from 2018 to 2039. The economic activity generated by the commuter rail investwww.garycrusader.com

ments will produce additional revenue for the State of Indiana – more than 4 times the State’s annual commitment within 20 years. NICTD is applying for a federal grant to cover one half the construction costs. Assistance from the state will be sought for the other half of the funding. The NICTD plans to submit a proposal during the legislative session next year. Prior to submitting its application to the federal government, studies have been commissioned to review the impact the projects will have on the environment and will hold several hearing next year. NICTD officials say owners of property that will need to be purchased for the project will also need to be contacted. NICTD is in the process of conducting a series of workshops the first was held in the Miller section of Gary a number of citizens attended and were give information about the project. The next workshops are to be held in Michigan City, Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Michigan City’s City Hall, 100 E. Michigan Blvd. RDA is a development agency covering Lake and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana. They have been given four tasks by the state General Assembly: redevelop the Lake Michigan shoreline in accordance with the Marquette Plan; expand the Gary/Chicago International Airport; develop and support regional passenger rail and bus transportation; and enhance economic development Northwest Indiana. Since 2005, the RDA, Northwest Indiana communities, and for-profit and non-profit partners have invested or committed approximately $210 million toward these goals. This investment has directly

leveraged more than $540 million in additional local, federal and private funds. Overall, these projects have created or supported more than 2,000 permanent and construction jobs and had a total economic impact of more than $1.1 billion since 2006. The Northwest Indiana Re-

gional Development Authority was established in 2005 through a bipartisan effort including former Governor Mitchell E. Daniels, Congressman Peter J. Visclosky, key state legislators, and local elected officials, the RDA is a quasi-governmental development entity entrusted to make public

investment decisions within a regional framework for supporting catalytic infrastructure projects and inducing private sector investment. Years of successful results have made it a trusted and tested partner for growth in Northwest Indiana.

THE HISTORIC CENTIER Building received a new designation recently when AT&T Indiana completed the installation of fiber optic cables. This investment by AT&T will help in the marketing of space to companies looking to locate or expand in the area. Attending the press conference from l-r: Vance Kenney, Managing partner, 504 Redevelopment LLC; Karen Lauerman, president & CEO Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance; William L. Soards, president, AT&T Indiana; Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson; Kyle Allen, Lake County Commissioner, 1st District; Ron Brewer, president, Gary City Council; Richard, Director, External Affairs, AT&T; and Charles “Chuck” Hughes, Executive Director, Gary Chamber of Commerce.

GARY RESIDENTS CAME out Sept. 29 to attend a fundraiser for Bill Cook, who is seeking the first district At-Large position on the Gary Community School Board of Trustees. Supporters joining Cook from l-r: Martha West, Bill Cook, Glen’eva Dunham, president of the Teachers Union and Hank Dunham. The fundraiser was held at the North Gleason Park Golf Course.

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DUAL HONORS WELL DESERVED The City of Chicago is honoring three important pioneers in the Black community: Crusader founders Balm L. Leavell, Jr. and Joseph H. Jefferson, and entrepreneur with a capital “E” Herman Roberts. A ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 7, starting at noon wherein 63rd and King Drive up to 67th and King Drive will be named in their honor. People will gather at the Chicago Crusader office, 6429 S. King Dr. at noon, and move southward to 6500 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive for the street sign dedication. Afterwards, refreshments will be served at the Crusader offices. The Crusader Newspapers, are an important institution. The Chicago Crusader was first published in 1940 and celebrated its 76th Anniversary this year, and the Gary Crusader, first published in 1961 recently celebrated its 55th Anniversary. Both papers are committed to a mission of improving the lives and protecting the interests of African Americans. Balm L. Leavell Jr., co-founder along with Joseph Jefferson, passed away in 1968, and his wife, Dorothy Leavell, has been at the helm of both papers since that time. Joseph Jefferson provided significant support to Ms. Leavell in an effort to keep both papers alive. He passed away in 1984. The Crusader has been a viable staple serving Black communities and the pioneering efforts of Balm Leavell and Joseph Jefferson are definitely to be applauded and they deserve to be honored with their names placed on an honorary street sign in the community that they served. Herman Roberts was an entrepreneur from an early age. Roberts became the nation’s foremost African American hotel and motel owner. He is known best for the six Roberts Motels, a Chicago institution. His last motel was located on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. As a youth he was very ambitious. He shined shoes, had a paper route, owned a laundromat, earned a taxi license, and more. His Roberts Show Club was the epitome of Black refinement. Established in 1954 Herman introduced the South Side of Chicago to entertainers such as Sammy Davis Jr., Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington, Count Basie, Gene Krupa, and Sarah Vaughn. The Roberts Show Club was famous for its Mambo and Cha-Cha nights and infamous for its Jewel Box Revue. In 1960 on South Park Avenue, (now Dr. Martin Luther King Drive) on the South Side of Chicago Herman opened the first of six Roberts Motels. Herman Roberts Way, business acumen, and widespread support for, and from, the Black community makes him an obvious choice to be honored with a street named after him. He is sharing this honor with Balm Leavell and Joseph Jefferson. All three of these men have made significant contributions to Black people, and interestingly, they all had a great impact between 63rd and 67th and King Drive. TRUMP’S POT CALLING HILLARY’S KETTLE BLACK There is a popular saying about certain people who exhibit contradictory behavior: “the pot shouldn’t call the kettle black.” In other words, if you are doing something and accusing others of doing the same without being aware of your own foibles, you are, in essence, the proverbial pot calling the kettle black. This idea perfectly sums up the situation in the Trump vs Hillary Clinton skirmish. At almost every rally held by Trump, you can hear people chanting “Lock her up, Lock her up!” because of her emails debacle. Trump has nicknamed Hillary Clinton “crooked Hillary.” It is very interesting, however, that he seems to overlook the fact that he is crooked Donald. He has admitted to being “smart” by eluding paying taxes; he has been accused of mistreating and refusing to pay vendors that have done work for him; he has demonstrated shady practices regarding his “charities” where he has personally benefitted from monies donated to them; and has allegedly broken U.S. laws in an illegal trade deal with Cuba. These behaviors are just the tip of the iceberg. Anyone watching Donald Trump can see that he has demonstrated on numerous occasions that he is dishonest and untrustworthy. Too bad his supporters are not able to see this, and are poised to vote for this con man, which could determine the fate of the United States for years to come! A luta continua. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yes Gary belongs to all of us Dear Editor: There is no way to tell who saw us along Grant Street last weekend cleaning up that strip, and it is really unimportant. The key is that a couple hundred of us heeded the mayor’s call, and came out to do our little part to make Gary look better. Because of the number of people who volunteered the work went along rather quickly and the conversations were enlightening. I have to guess that there were some like me who met other Gary residents and learned some interesting things about what people are doing individually to help our city. I found a lot of people are clearing vacant lots, assisting elderly neighbors or volunteering with a church or other organization committed to improving the city. I came away with the clear impression that a lot of people feel the same way about Gary. That is regardless of whether we have been here for generations or just came to Gary a couple of years ago, we all know it will take a while for it to get to the point where everyone is proud and it is a

place people will talk about how great it is like was the case back in the 1950s and 60s. Another good take away from working on Grant is that once again we saw that when the mayor sends out a SOS students, senior citizens, business owners and everyone in between answers. On top of that the mayor always steps up and does what the rest of the workers are doing. She is never afraid to get her hands dirty, nor does she create the impression any work is beneath her. It is that kind of true leadership that gives me the confidence our city will always be on the road to improvement and never stagnant as was the case for so many years. Gary might not have all the bells and whistles and amenities of other communities in the state or in the region. Because we are lacking those things is no reason why our city can’t be the cleanest one in the region. It is a goal to strive for and one that most residents can make a contribution when necessary. Maybe all of us can’t participate, but undoubtedly most of us can.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is a gossip column. We ask that items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documented facts gathered by the news-gathering personnel of this publication. ANOTHER THING OF IMPORTANCE Going to the polls on November 8 is taking on a new significance, not only is there a presidential election at stake. This election may very well decide the fate of the Gary schools. Mired in heavy debt the school board is seeking to get a referendum passed that could solve the financial problem. A few years ago the board tried to get a similar measure passed with no success. This time things appear to be different. Due to the possibility that if the referendum doesn’t pass, it could mean the end of the Gary schools. This time around Nosey hears that the board is enlisting the help of the mayor and a number of city council members to aid in campaigning to get it passed. Word is there’s going to be a number of informational meetings for the public in

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hope of gaining their support. It may not be enough because from what Nosey hears this may be a tough sale. -NoseyTURNING THE PAGE Rumor has it the Gary Public Library Board is seriously looking at closing the Du Bois Library. Located in the midtown section of Gary the facility has not seen increased use since the closing of the Main Library and the news that it may be closing has upset a number of residents in the area. The library system has been involved in a number of cost cutting moves for the past few years. The closing of the library is said to be part of that effort. In addition to the pos-

Du Bois Library sible closing of the Du Bois branch, the board has already moved to close the Brunswick branch located on the city’s west side. This leaves Gary with only three libraries and ya wonder why Johnny can’t read. -Nosey-

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GONNA TRY IT ONE MORE TIME The city council is being asked to support a resolution authorizing a financial match for a proposal to the U.S. Economic Development Administration to conduct a feasibility study and development of a business plan for the National Civil Right Hall of Fame and Museum. Word is the resolution was introduced to Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and that it has the support of a majority of the council. That means that if the feds green light the study and the business plan, the project could be close to being a reality in the near future. In the meantime, the committee continues to plug along holding regular planning meetings and

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson other activities. -NoseyIN THE HOOD The recent spotting of a local construction company’s trailer on the lot of the former Sheraton Hotel has a lot of folks wondering what was going on. Many were hoping that it meant some new construction would soon take place on the lot. Well ya shouldn’t get your hopes up, the construction company is parking it’s trailer there while they make repairs to the city hall parking lot.

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Over 25 of NWI’s Top Female Industry Leaders Honored More than 750 people and over 300 businesses gathered to celebrate the achievements of more than 25 of NWI’s female leaders at the 2016 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet. Attendees included representatives from many corporate entities, as well as elected officials, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizers, and more. Twenty-two women received accolades in 11 different industry categories; one Influential Woman and one Up-And-Coming Woman. Also, six additional awards were distributed for overall winners, empowering business of the year, the Torch Award, and supporter of the year. The 2016 winners were selected from a pool of over 200 nominees. This year’s Overall Up & Coming Woman of the Year is Kristin Johnson of SecurMAR LLC, and the Overall Influential Woman of the Year is Leane Cerven of Northwest Indiana Bancorp/Peoples Bank. “The Influential Women alumni have impacted NWI region in many inspiring ways,” said Mary Ann Shacklett, Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO with Community Healthcare System and 2015 Influential Women winner. “Many of us are the first women in our organization that broke through the glass ceiling to reach the top management rung. We were able to achieve that status by working hard, proving ourselves, and making our companies more successful.” Additionally, throughout its history, Influential Women has donated over $80,000 to charities and nonprofits that are dedicated to assisting women and children.

WINNERS OF THE 2016 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana at the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet on September 29. More than 25 of the region’s top female leaders were honored and celebrated. There were more than 750 attendees and 300 businesses in attendance to present accolades to this year’s well-deserving winners. About Influential Women of NWI Every year, Influential Women of Northwest Indiana celebrates women who have achieved success in 11 different industry categories. Nonprofits are also selected to receive funding for important projects that make a positive impact on the community. 2016 Influential Women Award Winners Business Influential - Anita Marie Kozlowski - Screw Conveyor Corporation Up & Coming - Kathy Neary - Ivy Tech Community College

City Of Gary Community Development Bid Package available The Community Development Department is requesting bids for home rehabilitation at selected locations The rehabilitation work to be performed under the Department’s Senior Repair and Home Repair Program will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. These programs provide rehabilitation work on the homes of low to moderate income residents. Contractors submitting bids must be licensed general contractors, must have bonding and insurance and must be certified under the U.S. EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule for lead-safe work practices. Copies of licenses, bonding and insurance must be provided. ALL Bid Packages are available on Monday, October 10, 2016 and Tuesday, October 11, 2016 6

between the hours of 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ONLY. ALL Bid Packages are distributed in the Department of Public Works, 401 Broadway, 3rd Floor Gary, Indiana 46402. To receive a Bid Package, you must report to the Public Works Department. Bids will be received up to and including the time for the call for bids at the meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM. The Board of Public Works and Safety meeting is held at Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway, 2nd Floor in the Cleo Wesson Lounge. Bids may be submitted prior to the meeting at the Department of Public Works, 401 Broadway, 3rd Floor Gary, Indiana 46402. For more information, contact Public Works at 219-881-1310.

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Construction Influential - Teresa Iaquinta Matrix North American Construction Up & Coming - Jessica Vargas - Holladay Properties Economic Development Influential - Lori Tubbs - Commercial Advantage, Inc. Up & Coming - Lorri Feldt Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center Education Influential - Dr. Marsha King University of Saint Francis Up & Coming - Dr. Karen Bishop Morris - Purdue University North-

west Financial Influential - Karen Candiano - Eley-Graham Financial Advisory Services, Inc. Up & Coming Lauren Trumbo - St. Catherine Hospital Government Influential - Merrilee Frey - Lake County Coroner’s Office Up & Coming - Maria D’Ambrose - Newton County Board of Commissioners Health Care Influential - Lori Postma - Franciscan Alliance, Inc. Up & Coming -

Julie Bombacino - Real Food Blends Law Influential - Leane English Cerven - NorthWest Indiana Bancorp/Peoples Bank Up & Coming - Dana Zivkovich Zivokvich Law Offices LLC Marketing Influential - Kris Falzone - Purdue University Northwest Up & Coming - Kristin Johnson - SecurMAR LLC Non Profit Influential - Dr. Sharron Hightower-Liggins - Continuum of Care Network of NWI, Inc. Up & Coming - Mackenna Schon - United Way of Porter County Service/Tourism Influential - Polly Rossi - Meeting Achievements Up & Coming - Lydia Ramos Hammond Horseshoe Casino 2016 Community Leader of the Year – Sue Reed, Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2016 Overall Up & Coming Woman of the Year – Kristin Johnson, SecurMAR LLC 2016 Overall Influential Woman of the Year – Leane Cerven, Northwest Indiana Bancorp/Peoples Bank 2016 Empowering Business of the Year – Strack & Van Til 2016 Supporter of the Year – Ed Kasza, The Little Guys Home Technology 2016 Torch Award – Ellen DeMartinis, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.

USDA launches new Apprenticeship Program targeting Veterans Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced recently the start of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jobs program that will use the national apprenticeship system to hire new employees as agricultural commodity graders, a key role in USDA's mission to protect American consumers. The new program will also serve as a way to increase jobs for U.S. veterans. The program, piloted by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is a registered national apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job training with theoretical and practical instruction in the classroom and online. Apprentices who complete the paid training program will meet the qualifications for a position as a USDA Agricultural Commodities Gra-der. Although the program is open to anyone interested in a career in agriculture, Secretary Vilsack said he is proud the program offers veterans a path to success and hopes many will take advantage of the opportunity. "USDA is committed to supporting America's Veterans," said Secretary Vilsack. "Our new apprenticeship program will give them a chance

to join a talented pool of USDA professionals and leaders who ensure America's food maintains its quality and safety. If they are passionate about a career in agriculture, we want to help them achieve it." The new apprenticeship program is a collaboration between USDA, the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). DOL approved the curriculum and registered it as an official source for job training and VA approved the use of Veterans Benefits, which may include a monthly housing allowance and an additional stipend for books and supplies, for eligible apprentices. Many can also apply for separate benefits through the VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. AMS's Specialty Crops Program will hire apprentices who will receive 12 months of blended technical training on specialty crops inspection, grading and certification, and developmental training on professional skills, such as interpersonal communications and leadership. "Veterans, by their very nature, are always looking for opportunities to serve. This innovative apprentice-

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ship program allows more of our nation's veterans to continue their service out of uniform in the important mission of USDA," VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald said. Apprentices who complete the program will have achieved critical career milestones -- a nationally recognized DOL Apprentice Accreditation and skills and competencies for professional success. At USDA, the new apprenticeship program will also serve as the pilot for a new online interactive learning management system, which AMS will use to standardize training for all Specialty Crops Inspection employees. The learning management system will also deliver online training components and share real-time data with DOL and VA. USDA employs more than 11,000 veterans and since 2009 has provided more than $505 million in direct farm loans to help 7,416 veterans start, maintain or grow their farming operations. More information about the new apprenticeship program and other opportunities is available at www.ams.usda.gov/careers. www.garycrusader.com

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Stopping the violence demands action from the ground up CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION By Vernon A. Williams As a third grader at Garnett Elementary School in Gary, I wrote a letter to John F. Kennedy after watching television news one night and becoming concerned with the threat of war precipitated by the Cuban Missile Crisis. To my amazement, a few weeks letter, I found a letter in the mailbox that read “White House.”

ple…people do.” There is little or no compassion for victims and their families. So I wrote to President Obama. I shared how four of the seven male siblings in the Williams family were shot in innocent, unarmed circumstances. One of my brothers, Alonzo, was fatally wounded. Injuries suffered by my oldest, Willie Jr., left him a quadriplegic. Bernard and I were shot but fully recovered. President Barrack Obama receives more than 200,000 letters, e-mail messages and faxes arrive at the White House every day. A few hundred are culled and end up each weekday afternoon on a round wooden table in the office of Mr. Kelleher, the director of the White House Office of Correspondence. He chooses 10 letters, which are slipped into a purple folder and put in the daily briefing book that is delivered to President Obama at the White House residence. Designed to offer a sampling of what Americans are thinking, the letters are read by the president for personal responses. “We pick messages that are compelling, things people say that, when you read it, you get a chill,” said Kelleher. “I send him letters that are uncomfortable messages.” The ritual offers Mr. Obama a way to move beyond the White House bubble; to stay in touch.

Vernon A. Williams President Kennedy was thanking me for being concerned, assuring me that he was doing all he could to keep the peace. My principal, Gladys Johnson, made me read it over the intercom the next morning, then the library mounted it and put it on display in the window of the school library. The thought of writing a president never occurred to me again – until recently. One day I was pondering the quiet numbness that characterizes the reply of too many Americans when we hear about brutal, senseless murders and unending shooting victims. It donned on me how the appalling has become commonplace and how sad that is for any civilization. Even when the victims are the most vulnerable – the elderly, school children, young adults approaching the prime of their lives – if there is any outrage at all, it tends to be more of a whisper rather than a cry. And when the grieving and mourning of the moment dissipates, so does public intolerance. How insane is it for a nation to be preoccupied with international terrorism without requiring those vying for the highest office in the free world to focus on gun control? I know, the NRA fanatics shut it down with the callous theme: “Guns don’t kill peowww.garycrusader.com

FATAL SHOOTING VICTIM’S dad, Gregory Wilson, is committed to organizing community activities to protest senseless violence and to encourage outraged citizens to get involved in Indianapolis. streets in the city and it's as painful to- lions. Write to lawmakers. Organize your duty. If a Christian, you are day as it was then. We have so many rallies. Form a neighborhood watch. obliged to service. One person can unsolved murders in the Black com- Develop youth programs. Make make a difference. munity, I will be putting together a your church an advocate. Mentor a Please. Don’t just sit there. Do stop the violence event. We can’t con- youth. Hold local public officials ac- something. tinue to ignore the loss of life in our countable. Involve your organization community.” or professional group. Donate to a CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION "This is a crisis, and we must come scholarship fund. Conduct commu- by Vernon A. Williams is a series of together. While I have this pain, I nity forums. essays on myriad topics that include think I have something to do to honThe list of possibilities is endless. It’s social issues, human interest, enteror my son, and that's to speak out easy to dismiss it all rationalizing that tainment and profiles of differenceagainst this violence. We’ve got to you are too busy, or have no direct makers who are forging change in a stop this senseless bloodshed. Just like ties to the issue, or that one person constantly evolving society. Williams it was my son, it can be your son. So can’t change anything. One snow- is a 40-year veteran journalist based many others have lost their children. flake may be inconsequential. But in Indianapolis, IN – commonly reWe have to speak up. I have to make a enough combined can cause an ferred to as The Circle City. Send stand." avalanche. comments or questions to: vernonPlease don’t ignore the pleas of milIf you call yourself a patriot, it’s awilliams@yahoo.com.

President Barrack Obama I was surprised, gratified and humbled when President Obama chose my letter as one of the 10 to respond to personally. It affirmed my perception of the president being a compassionate and thoughtful leader. So many suffer and need to know their hurt matters. Most if not all of us know someone personally impacted by gun violence in America. For example, my friend Gregory Wilson’s 34-year-old namesake was shot and killed on the streets of Indianapolis where gun violence is escalating. Wilson laments, “It's been almost a year since my son was murdered in broad daylight, on one of the busiest Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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First Lady Karen Pence visits Ivy Tech Community College Culinary class Recently, First Lady Karen Pence visited Ivy Tech Community College to meet with students studying Culinary Arts. She visited students in a Basic Food Theory Class, where she donated Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation cookbooks and Indiana-

shaped wood cutting boards. The First Lady’s Charitable Foundation donated a total of 215 cookbooks and Indiana-shaped wood cutting boards to Ivy Tech culinary students. “It was such a pleasure to visit students at the Ivy Tech Culinary Center

this morning,” said First Lady Karen boards to the students means so much Photos from the First Lady’s visit to Pence. “To be able to donate cook- to me and the foundation board Ivy Tech Community College can be books and Indiana-shaped cutting members.” found below.

Every time you smoke, STUDENTS AT IVY Tech Community College Culinary Arts program received cutting boards shaped like the state of Indiana from Indiana’s First Lady, Karen Pence.

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INDIANA’S FIRST LADY KAREN PENCE is photographed with the Culinary Arts Instructor and students while visiting Ivy Tech Community College. During the visit she donated 215 cookbooks and cutting boards from the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation.

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Indiana’s 2016 College GO! campaign kicks off Lawrence North Scholars to Receive Assistance with Scholar Success Program Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers joined communities and schools a-cross the state in celebrating Indiana’s College GO! Campaign, which started Friday, September 30. It starts the last full week in September each year and continues through November, the annual campaign kicks off a full semester of efforts designed to help Hoosiers of all ages plan for education beyond high school. “College GO! gives Hoosiers the information and support they need to not only go to college, but to prepare them to complete college,” said Lubbers. “Whether you’re a high sch-ool student or an adult planning to return to college, there are specific steps you should be taking now to be on the path to college and career success.” The campaign kick-off event took place in the Lawrence North High School Theater on Sept. 30. Seventy senior 21st Century Scholars heard opening remarks from Commissioner Lubbers about the importance of preparing for college and view a presentation about the Scholar Success Program. Volunteers from the Commission for Higher Education were on site to

help students register and begin tracking their progress through the Scholar Success Program. The Scholar Success Program outlines a series of 12 activities all Scholars, beginning with the high school graduating Class of 2017, must complete to earn their scholarships. The activities were designed by an advisory group of educators, community leaders and business stakeholders in 2012 to help prepare Scholars with the skills and experiences they need to be successful in college and complete a

degree or credential. College GO! encourages students to complete practical college-readiness activities at each grade level, including creating a graduation plan, visiting college campuses and applying to college. Many Indiana colleges are waiving application fees during College GO!. Students and families can learn more about fee waivers, grade-specific activities and related collegeplanning resources at www.LearnMoreIndiana.org/campaigns.

Explore Ivy Tech at Go Ivy Day Learn more about Ivy Tech Community College at Go Ivy Day on Tuesday, Oct. 11! Prospective students (and parents) can get information about enrollment and programs from 9 a.m. to noon at all four Ivy Tech Northwest campuses: East Chicago, 410 E. Columbus Dr.; Gary, 1440 E. 35th Ave.; Michigan City, 3714 Franklin Dr.; and Valparaiso, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. Learn more about admission requirements and financial aid; tour campus; meet faculty, staff and current students; and explore programs. For more information, see www.ivytech.edu/goivyday. Ivy Tech Community College is the state's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. www.garycrusader.com

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking By Effie Rolfe Congratulations to former coworker and Radio Personality Angela Martin on her new release “You Are My God.” “I’ve been singing for years,” shared Martin, “But when I started doing radio, I didn’t sing as much. I’m gonna’ tell you that doing

radio that long, and talking for that long and not singing for that long— takes a toll on you. Now I’m going to be using my singing voice,” she said smiling. You Are My God is a beautiful praise and worship ballad that ushers you into the presence of God. According to Martin, being in God’s presence is how the melody was birthed. “I was in prayer, did some

bible study and went into worship,” said Martin. “When I went into worship, I was just telling God that He was my everything. ‘You are my God, You are my everything’ and the lyrics just started coming. Literally, the song was done in 20 minutes.” A lot of times we can make gods out of things,” explained the psalmist who continued, “I believe as human be-

ings, you’re gonna’ worship something. Some people worship their cars. They worship their home, children and you can worship your spouse. You can worship your career. You can be on your grind—trying to make money, moves and networking. Sometimes you will stop and think ‘did I even pray today?’ You Are My God is about making sure that we

keep Him in proper perspective. God wants more for you than you could ever want for yourself—trust me. He wants you to have it all, but He just wants to be first.” Earlier this year, the news of Martin’s retirement took the gospel community by storm as she graciously bowed out into retirement. Her stint of near(Continued on page 11)

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In observance of the 8th anniversary of the Glen, The African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc. will host its 9th Annual “Kings of Gospel” Concert on Saturday, October 8 at 7 p.m. in the Glen, 20 West Ridge Road in Gary. Dr. Vernon G. Smith, Board Chairman, said the event will feature some of the best male gospel singers in Gary. Among those scheduled are Bishop Norman Hairston, Charles Johnson, Dwight Edwards, Jason Anderson, Bruce Pearson, Rev. John Talley, Damien Johnson, David Gullett, Rev. Roosevelt Dixon, Booker Buckingham, Rev. Gregg Frazier, Sylvester Mabone, and Michael Curtis. Smith said the funds raised from this event are urgently needed to help pay for repairs for the theatre and to begin to accumulate monies in preparation for winter utility bills which for the theatre are quite expensive. He noted the Achievers are quite grateful to singers who are a part of this event. Tickets for the event are $15 and may be purchased at Beautiful Things, 3570 Village Court or from any of the participants. The cost at the door will be $20. For additional information contact Smith at (219) 887-2046.

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Annual Harvest Musical at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church The Anointed Voices presents their Annual Harvest Musical, Saturday, October 8 @ 6:00 p.m. with the theme "Enduring the Harvest," from Galatians 6:9. Special guests include: Erin Dilosa, P & W, Joshua Harrell, Worship Leader Tony Tidwell & Uncommon Favor, The Greater Harvest Youth Choir, True Holiness Choir and Divine Purpose Mime Ministry. New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1545 Waite St. in Gary, will open its doors at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to support this admission free musical. Rev. Royce F. Thompson, Sr. is the Pastor, Sis. Antionette Gaines is the Minister of Music and Sis. Cheryl Lear is the President. For more information, call the church office at 219-949-4279. Clothing Give Away at First Baptist Church The Bessie Griggs Mission Ministry will sponsor its 6th annual Bettye J. Eichelberger Clothing Give Away on Sat., Oct. 8th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Churc,h located at 626 W. 21st Ave., Gary, IN. This is a community outreach “Act of Love” that has serviced over 150 people in the city. Clothing items will be for all ages and will include (Continued on page 14.) 10

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Survivors of Domestic Violence get assistance with Phone Drive First Lady Karen Pence recently announced she is hosting a phone drive with HopeLine from Verizon throughout the month of October to assist survivors of domestic violence in Indiana. This is the third year the First Lady has participated in the initiative and, according to Verizon, the drive is considered to be one of the largest consecutive HopeLine collections in the nation. “HopeLine from Verizon is an incredible program, and I trust that these donations over the next month will make a noticeable difference for survivors of domestic violence a-cross the state,” said First Lady Kar-en Pence. “I am very grateful for the efforts of state employees. Last year they dropped off 1,367 phones in HopeLine boxes around the government center campus. I am looking forward to watching our pro-gress throughout the month of October as we continue to work together to make a difference and bring awareness to domestic violence.” The phone drive, launched in conjunction with domestic violence awareness month, will collect nolonger-used cell phones and acces-

IN SUPPORT OF Domestic Violence Awareness Month Indiana’s first lady Karen Pence (at podium) announces a phone drive that will collect old cell phones for any carrier that will be repurposed for victims of domestic violence. sories from any provider for survivors ronmentally safe way with proceeds tionwide. of domestic violence. Hope- Line pro- going towards the financial support of “First Lady Karen Pence’s drives are vides new phones equipp-ed with domestic violence awareness and pre- one of the most successful drives in the 3,000 anytime minutes to those in vention initiatives. nation and engages thousands of peoneed through participating domestic Since 2001, HopeLine from Verizon ple at a single time,” said John Granby, violence agencies, and give grants to has collected more than 11.4 million Verizon Great Lakes market president. agencies that assist survivors of domes- phones nationwide and has donated “The commitment of our partners tic violence. The donated phones are more than $29 million in cash grants makes it possible to support commurefurbished and recycled in an envi- to domestic violence organizations na- nity organizations that are on the front

line assisting survivors and their families.” Donation boxes will be located among Indiana’s state agencies as well as in the Indiana Statehouse outside the Office of the First Lady, Room 215, and the Office of the Governor, Room 206. Here are steps on how to donate phones through HopeLine from Verizon: 1. Erase any data from the phone and disconnect the device’s service with your wireless provider. 2. Remove any storage cards (microSD, etc.) and SIM cards from the phone, and be sure to include any travel chargers or other accessories that came with the device that you no longer need. 3. Turn off the phone’s power. 4. Make sure the phone’s batteries are installed in the phone. Please do not include any loose batteries. 5. Drop your phone and accessories in the HopeLine box outside the Office of the First Lady (Room 215), the Office of the Governor (Room 206) in the Statehouse, or in the boxes at each of your respective agencies.

A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking (Continued from page 10) ly two decades in the Chicago market spanned from WYCA 92.3, 1390AM and V103. Reflecting on her career, Martin shared, “I started with Richard Steele and felt so honored to work with a veteran. To be paired with a living legend was just a thrill. I gleaned from him all that I could. To have Richard Steele on my resume is monumental to me. When Lonnie (Hunter) and John (Hannah) came to the morning it was amazing. It was a joy—a family bond happened. We are still family to this day. I loved working with Tom Joyner—doing traffic on his show listening to him, Sybil and J Anthony—doing traffic on V103 was great to be a part of that national platform. None of it was better than the other. I really don’t compare, they are all different and they are all valuable to me.” Concerning her retirement, she emphasized, “I don’t do anything unless I’m led of the Lord. I was finished and it was time. There was nothing negative or wrong—I just felt it was time to do it. Whenever something comes to an end there doesn’t have to be anything wrong. So many people are not used to a happy ending—but it doesn’t have to be that way when you’re a Christian.” Martin continued, “When it’s time there will be several confirmations. It’s not from people because nobody knew. You just get alone with God and there are several other things that will bear witness and you will know. You will have peace in www.garycrusader.com

your spirit. Your emotions have nothing to do with your decision. This is a decision you make from your soul. It’s made by the spirit of God to your spirit.” Most people think that when you retire it means that you have to sit down and do nothing,” she said. Although, she is not sure of what is down the road, Martin shows no signs of slowing down. Musically, she feels there are more songs to share. “The gift was there, I didn’t pay as much attention to it. Since I’ve retired, my spirit is open to it. I’ve written several songs. I have more in the vault. The Lord impressed me to release this one. I don’t have a record label or nobody financed it. I just went to God and stepped out on faith. When you step out on faith— when you step out on faith all that you need is there.” In addition to singing, Martin’s passion for prayer continues, “It’s a wonderful experience when you are one with God. The whole premise of the prayer is to get women to connect with God one on one—you pray individually in a corporate setting,” she said. “Once you connect with God everything in life is going to work out.” Onederful Prayer is held every first Saturday of each month at the New Zion Upper Room Banquet Hall, 1950 W. 13th Street from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Martin is not sure of what’s is down the road. What’s next—it seems the sky is the limit. “I’m opened,” shared Martin,

©Effie Rolfe is an Author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can contact her at effierolfe.com or on

“Stay tuned.” You Are My God is available on Amazon.com and iTunes. Also, for more details visit Onederfulprayer.com

twitter.com/effiedrolfe. Listen to her show daily onurbanpraiseradio.org (2015 Stellar Award Winner for Best Internet Radio Station).

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Alzheimer’s Association offers education programs and dementia support The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers free education for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Topics range from the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia and how to identify the 10 warning signs to legal and financial planning and how to communicate throughout the various stages of the disease. “Education is vital,” said Brianna Saunders, Associate Director of Community Engagement. “Unfortunately, we do not have a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But, we can positively impact the journey through education, care and support.” On Oct. 20, the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting a one-day Caregiver Symposium for family members or professional caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Avalon Manner Banquet Center, located at 3550 US-30, in Merrillville. There is a $35 registration fee for family members and a $65 fee for profes-

search” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Jasper County Library, located at 350 S. Bierma St., in Wheatfield. In this program, attendees will learn about the latest research providing insights on how to make lifestyle choices that may help them keep their brain and body healthy as they age, and use handson tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. There are no fees to attend programs, but registration is requested by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. For a full listing of our education programs, visit alz.org/Indiana. The Association is calling on dedicated volunteers statewide to assist in delivering education programs as Alzheimer’s Association Community Educators. Volunteers help the Association better service Indiana communities by spreading awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving tips and connecting people with valuable resources. Contact IndianaVolunteer@alz.org for more information on how to get involved.

THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION is hosting its annual Caregiver Symposium on Oct. 20, and members in the community who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease are invited to attend this day packed-full of helpful information and access to resources. The Symposium will also be held in Fort Wayne on Oct. 19. The Association will host “DeThe following programs are scheduled for next week. “Effective mentia Conversations: Driving, Communication Strategies” will be Doctors Visits, Legal & Financial offered on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from Planning,” on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hobart from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at WestchPublic Library located at 100 Main ester Public Library, located at 200 St., in Hobart. Attendees will learn W. Indiana Ave., in Chesterton. to decode the verbal and behav- Attendees will learn to have honest ioral messages delivered by some- and caring conversations about one with dementia, and identify common concerns when someone strategies to help them connect begins to show signs of dementia. “Healthy Living for Your Brain and communicate at each stage of and Body: Tips from the Latest Rethe disease.

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Today, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 110,000 Hoosiers. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias amount to more than $226 billion annually.

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708 732 748 752 705 709 715 717 723

45-08-03-353-014.000-004 45-08-03-353-015.000-004 45-08-03-353-017.000-004 45-08-03-357-001.000-004 45-08-03-357-002.000-004 45-08-03-357-004.000-004 45-08-03-353-022.000-004

749 CONNECTICUT ST 755 CONNECTICUT ST 761 CONNECTICUT ST 801-15 CONNECTICUT ST 817 CONNECTICUT ST 825 CONNECTICUT ST 225 E 7TH AVE

45-08-03-353-030.000-004 45-08-03-353-033.000-004 45-08-03-353-034.000-004

732 PENNSYLVANIA ST 750 PENNSYLVANIA ST 752 PENNSYLVANIA ST

45-08-03-354-005.000-004 45-08-03-354-006.000-004 45-08-03-354-027.000-004 45-08-03-358-014.000-004 45-08-03-358-015.000-004 45-08-03-358-016.000-004 45-08-03-358-017.000-004 45-08-03-376-009.000-004 45-08-04-431-020.000-004 45-08-04-431-021.000-004 45-08-03-351-007.000-004

721 PENNSYLVANIA ST 725 PENNSYLVANIA ST 732-34 DELAWARE ST 800 DELAWARE ST 804 DELAWARE ST 808 DELAWARE ST 812 DELAWARE ST 737 DELAWARE ST 600 ADAMS 604 ADAMS 765-95 BROADWAY

45-08-03-351-010.000-004

762-78 MASSACHUSETTS ST

GARY LAND CO'S 11TH. SUB. ALL L.47 BL.3 GARY LAND CO'S 11TH. SUB. ALL L.42 BL.3 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.26 BL.92 CORRECTED PLAT OF MARSHALLTOWN ALL L.15 BL.6 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.38 BL.37 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.32 BL.37 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.28 BL.37 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.27 BL.37 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.2 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. L.3 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.4 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.5 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST. SUBDIVISION ALL L.6 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST. SUB. ALL L.13 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.14 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.16 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. LOTS 1,2,3,4 BLOCK 14 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. LOT 5 BLOCK 14 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. L.7 BL.14 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. W. 52 FT. OF L.40 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST. SUB. ALL L.32 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.28 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIVISION ALL L.27 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.6 BL.39 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.7 BL.39 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.32 BL.39 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.32 BL.15 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.31 BL.15 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.30 BL.15 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST. SUB. ALL L.29 BL.15 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.10 BL.40 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.40 BL.57 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.39 BL.57 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.17 BL.36 ALL L.18 BL.36 ALL LOTS 19,20,21,22,23,24 BL.36 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.25,26,27 & 28 BL.36 S. 10FT. L.29 BL.36

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ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST

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701-15 BROADWAY

GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST 1ST SUB. ALL LOTS 1 TO 4 BL.36

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717-23 BROADWAY

GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIVISION ALL L.5 BL.36 ALL L.6 BL.36

45-08-03-351-003.000-004

725-35 BROADWAY

45-08-03-351-008.000-004

700-34 MASSACHUSETTS ST

45-08-03-352-009.000-004 45-08-03-352-012.000-004 45-08-03-352-013.000-004

712 CONNECTICUT ST 724 CONNECTICUT ST 728 CONNECTICUT ST

45-08-03-352-020.000-004 45-08-03-353-016.000-004 45-08-03-357-005.000-004 45-08-03-353-023.000-004

756 CONNECTICUT ST 757 CONNECTICUT ST 829-31 CONNECTICUT ST 700 PENNSYLVANIA ST

GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.7 BL.36 ALL L.8 BL.36 ALL L.9 BL.36 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL LTS. 36 TO 44 BL.36 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.37 BL.37 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. L.34 B.37 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIVISION ALL L.33 BL.37 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.26 BL.37 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.15 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. L.8 B.14

45-08-03-353-024.000-004 45-08-03-353-025.000-004 45-08-03-353-026.000-004 45-08-03-353-031.000-004 45-08-03-353-032.000-004 45-08-03-353-035.000-004 45-08-03-353-036.000-004 45-08-03-354-003.000-004 45-08-03-354-004.000-004

704 PENNSYLVANIA ST 708 PENNSYLVANIA ST 712 PENNSYLVANIA ST 736 PENNSYLVANIA ST 746 PENNSYLVANIA ST 758 PENNSYLVANIA ST 760 PENNSYLVANIA ST 713 PENNSYLVANIA ST 717 PENNSYLVANIA ST

45-08-03-358-001.000-004 45-08-03-358-002.000-004 45-08-03-354-026.000-004 45-08-03-376-010.000-004 45-08-03-376-014.000-004 45-08-03-376-015.000-004 45-08-03-376-016.000-004

801 PENNSYLVANIA ST 805 PENNSYLVANIA ST 728 DELAWARE ST 741 DELAWARE ST 757 DELAWARE ST 761-63 DELAWARE ST 765 DELAWARE ST

GARY LAND CO'S 1ST. SUB. E. 73 FT. OF L.40 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.39 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.38 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.37 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.31 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.29 & 30 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.26 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.25 BL.38 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUB. ALL L.4 BL.39 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIVISION ALL L.5 BL.39 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.1 BL.15 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.2 BL.15 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.33 BL.39 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST. SUB. ALL L.11 BL.40 GARY LAND CO'S 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L.15 BL.40 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST. SUB. ALL L.16 BL.40 GARY LAND CO'S. 1ST SUB. ALL L.17 BL.40

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C.P.O. 16-64 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SALARIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GARY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2017. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Gary Public Transportation Corporation

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C.P.O. 16-61 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE GARY/CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY GENERAL FUND AND CUMULATIVE BUILDING FUND, OF THE CITY OF GARY INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Gary/Chicago International Airport

C.P.O. 16-65 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE GARY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Gary Public Transportation Corporation

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C.P.O. 16-62 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SALARIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GARY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2017. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Joe Van Dyk, Director of Redevelopment

C.P.O. 16-67 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GARY FOR THE GENERAL, LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY, PARKS, AND COIT FUNDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR. 2017 Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M. AND THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. C.P.O. 16-63 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING 2017 MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Joe Van Dyk, Director of Redevelopment CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. C.P.O. 16-68 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL, LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY, PARKS, PENSION, AND COIT FUNDS IN THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.O. 16-77 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COMMISSION OF WOMEN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FOR 2016-2017 Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, M. Celita Green, City Controller, Sharon Mark-Taylor, Director of Commission of Women CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.R. 16-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2977 (PENDING RESOLUTION 14-11) ADOPTED ON JULY 1, 2014 THAT GRANTED SUPERIOR TRUSS & PANEL, INC. AN ASSESSED VALUATION DEDUCTION (TAX ABATEMENT) OF REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 61.1-12.1 IN ORDER TO AMEND THE FORM SB-1 DATED MAY 14, 2014 AS ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED TO MODIFY THE COST AND ASSESSED VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS UNDER SECTION 4 AND THE DEDUCTION LIMITATION IDENTIFIED ON PAGE 2, ITEM C Sponsored by: Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, City of Gary, Ronald Brewer, President Common Council, LaVetta Sparks-Wade, Councilwoman 6th District CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON. SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) better life for all Americans, Obama’s eight-year adminit did not matter. Their de- istration, there has been a blame ceptive efforts were prac- finger-pointing game. Rather than working ticed throughout President Obama’s four-year term. with him to resolve issues, These opposing Republi- Republicans continue to do cans constantly spoke of nothing more than point how they must make him a and blame him for whatevone-term President. How- er they feel like. However, ever, that plan did not come on the hand of each finger pointer is a thumb pointto pass. As much as some Republi- ing right back to the true cans hated to see it, Presi- source of the problem. dent Obama won a second Some of them even have election. That meant anoth- the audacity to refer to er four years with him as President Obama as being President of the Untied weak. This man has enStates of America. Please do dured approximately eight not misinterpret my spelling years of evil, deceitfulness, because our states are far hatred, and ignorance. His from being “United”— it is calm demeanor has allowed what it is. Although Presi- his haters to mistakenly dent Obama won a second think that he is weak. term, the obstruction con- Nothing could be further tinues in an attempt to im- from the truth. The Presipede his progress. The latest dent is a strong, dignified outstanding issue concerns gentleman. He entered the the lack of their responsibili- position as President with ty to act on the President’s his head held high, standnominee to the Supreme ing straight and tall. There Court. We all know that it is is no doubt in my mind not necessary to wait until a that he will depart as he ennew President is elected. tered – “President Barack This is just another one of Obama, You Are A Man multiple acts of not working Among Men.” with and supporting the current President. John L. Shivers, Jr. Throughout President

CHURCH CALENDAR (Continued from page 10) dresses, slacks, pants, shirts, skirts, blouses, sweaters, tops, winter coats, hats, gloves, shoes, boots, etc. The church invites visitors to attend. The Images of Hope Classy Resale Shop is also

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