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Fate of Gary school hangs on referendum (See page 3)

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Calumet Township takes action to stop secession Files Lawsuit And Injunction Motion To Stop Town Of Griffith From Holding Secession Vote Calumet Township Trustee Kimberly K. Robinson recently filed a lawsuit and a motion for a preliminary injunction in Lake County Superior Court to stop the Town of Griffith from holding a Special Election on December 20, 2016 to vote on seceding from Calumet Township. Trustee Robinson said her office’s commitment to assisting families in need left her no choice but to take legal action to save the services the Calumet Township Trustee’s Office provides. Robinson says “Contrary to popular belief, the recipients are representative of all cities and towns within the Calumet Township Population.” Since 2014, the Township has provided relief to 17,944 residents in Calumet Township, without that help, many of its recipients would go homeless, hungry, and cold. The services include assistance with medical expenses, rent and mortgage payments, utilities, food, transportation, clothing/uniforms and education and job training. “Recent actions taken by the Town of Griffith and the Indiana Department of

Calumet Township Trustee Kimberly K. Robinson Local Government Finance threaten to cut poor relief funds by almost $1 million and also reduce funding for the Gary Community School Corporation, Lake Ridge Schools, Lake Station Schools, the cities of Gary and Lake Station Civil City funds and several other taxing districts,” said

Robinson. “We will continue to try to reason with the Griffith town leaders about the detrimental impact of their secession plan, but if that fails, we believe that we have strong legal standing in court for protecting the residents and taxpayers of Calumet Township.” Robinson proclaims that “as Calumet Township Trustee she was elected by the people and takes this responsibility to ALL constituents seriously and is preparing to fight all the way to the Indiana Supreme Court to protect the needy in Calumet Township, if we have to.” The Griffith Town officials contend that state law mandates townships to hold spending within 12 times the state average and argues the Calumet Township exceeds the average. Attorney Tony Walker, who is representing Calumet Township noted that an amendment to the state code enacted July 2015 requires the current year’s township assistance tax rate to be compared with the previous year’s when determining whether the township rate exceeds the 12 times limit. Since the DLGF’s certification dates are February 2016 and February 2017, the township further reduced it budget after its original submission. According to Walker, Griffith suffered no harm from having a special Election enjoined since the earliest it could rightfully

Attorney Tony Walker proceed with the vote for secession would be after the DLGF certifies the Townships 2017 tax rate in February. Griffith Town Council unanimously approved the resolution that the referendum will take place in December. The resolution (Continued on page 3)

National Black voter poll shows preference for Hillary Clinton WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the election only days away, a new national poll shows that Black American voters overwhelmingly plan to vote for Hillary Clinton as their choice for President of the United States. Their choice is influenced by concerns about high quality, affordable education, income inequality, jobs, the economy, race relations and racial justice. The National Black Voter Poll found a high degree of engagement by registered Black voters in the election, with 96% of respondents saying they will cast ballots. The same number said their friends also intend to vote. Nearly all respondents in the survey said they voted in both the 2008 and 2012 elections. Taken together, the data predict a high voter

turnout among Black American voters in the November 8, 2016 election and a strong preference for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump. A substantial majority (89%) indicated they will vote for Clinton, and two-thirds (67%) said they strongly favor Clinton. Another 23% declared “moderate support” for her. A slightly higher percent (74%) said they have “overall favorable feelings” for Clinton, compared to 2% who said they had favorable feelings for Trump. When asked “Do you think Donald Trump is a racist?” 84% responded, “Yes.” In contrast to feelings toward the current election year’s candidates, 90% of respondents said they have “overall favorable feelings” toward President Barack Obama. Findings are based on a national random sample of more than 900 voters from 22,000 telephone calls made between October 21 and 30, 2016 by researchers in a joint National Newspaper Publishers Association Howard University poll. This was the first

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national-level scientific study focused exclusively on voters who identify as African American, Afro-Hispanic or other Black identity. The goal of the research was to develop a profile of Black American voters in a year when race is believed to be a defining factor in the outcome of presidential and congressional races. The vast majority of respondents in the survey identified as Democrats. To the question “In general, do you think of yourself as Democrat, Republican, or something else?” 82% of respondents said “Democrat” and only 2% said Republican. Another 16% said they are either “Independent” or “Other” (9% and 7%, respectively). A large majority of respondents (87%) identified high quality education as an influence in their decisions, and a nearly equal percent (84%) pointed to concerns about college affordability as a factor. Other concerns shaping decisions were the (Continued on page 2)

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Endorsements for Gary School Board of Trustees Four of the seven seats on the Gary Community School Board are on the November 8 ballot. With the Gary School system fighting for its survival it is important that those seeking this position are aware of the tremendous responsibilities they are undertaking. They will not only have to work together for the sake of the school system, they will have the task of building relationships with the community stakeholders. The Gary Crusader recommends the following candidates for the Gary School Board of Trustees. At-Large Willie Cook Willie Cook will bring thirty-eight years of experience to the Gary School Board. As a classroom teacher, principal and administrator, Cook has the experience needed to lead the school system during these times of extreme difficulty. He will bring to the board the leadership needed to make the tough decisions and the visionary leadership that can make the school system better. Cook pledges to work with financial

advisors to avoid additional financial burdens on taxpayers. He also will strive to provide greater financial accountability and transparency by listening to all stakeholders before making decisions. Cook will work alongside fellow board members to ensure greater student success and earn the trust of the community by making the best decisions for students. First District Carlos Tolliver With over 45 years of experience in public service to Gary youth as a teacher, administrator, union leader and activist, we feel that Carlos Tolliver is qualified to represent the First District on the Gary School Board. We believe Tolliver will be an advocate for fiscal transparency and accountability and will protect tax dollars by eliminating waste and misspending. He will work to ensure there is a plan for First District schools and students’ growth along with administrator and principal accountability. He is an advocate of individual student growth plans, STEM/AP curriculum; science ca-

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reer pathways from 6th through 12 grades, improved performing arts and athletic programs, and a resolution to the Emerson and Nobel School issues. Second District Robert Campbell Robert Campbell, unlike our other recommendations is seeking a second term on the school board.

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During his first term, the majority of the votes he cast were with students in mind. Not only is he dedicated to student achievement and success; he often volunteers his time at several schools. Although his method appears to be at times unorthodox, his motives appear to be pure when it comes to the education of Gary’s youth. Fourth District Willie “Coach” Miller Miller has been involved in a number of activities that relate to the positive growth and development of Gary’s youth. As a parent he is actively involved with the Banneker Middle School P.T.A. and also volunteers as the school’s basketball coach. Miller also serves as an adjunct business professor at Ivy Tech College. If elected, he will advocate for the expanding of vocational programs in the school. Miller is also calling for expanding a dual credit

Willie “Coach” Miller program for all students and favors increasing local arts involvement in the schools. Miller is calling for after school programs to combat childhood obesity and will work to have old school buildings repurposed or demolished.

Heroin Deaths on the rise in Lake County Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey recently informed the community of an urgent issue. In the past 8 days her office has investigated 9 drug overdose deaths, 6 of those deaths are heroin related. If you or someone you know suffers from addiction, the Coroner’s office wants the public to know that help for recovery is available at local mental health facilities such as Regional, PorterStarke, and Edgewater in this area. Assistance is also accessible for people suffering from opiate addiction, Methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol are available at clinics along with medical care and counseling. These wrap around services truly save lives. Lake County Sheriff John Buncich has partnered with Coroner Merrilee Frey regarding this national epidemic. Uniformed patrol officers and about 90 percent of all other sheriff officers are prepared to respond to an opioid/heroin overdose with Narcan. Coroner Frey and her office continue to educate our youth of the dangers of heroin and prescription drugs by talking in the local schools and public meetings. Any organization or school can take advantage of the speakers available to make presentation on the heroin epidemic through the Coroners Office by calling 219-755-3265 to schedule a time.

National Black voter poll shows preference (Continued from page 1) economy and jobs (85%), race relations and racial justice (84%), and income inequality (82%). When asked about where they obtain their information about political candidates, nearly half (46%) said from local TV news, and another fourth (24%) said from cable stations. Approximately a fifth (18%) said they rely on black newspapers for information about elections. Revelations of new FBI probes into Hillary Clinton’s emails occurred in the midst of the research, prompting researchers to compare participant responses to candidates before and after this news. They found that favorable feelings toward Clinton rose slightly and those toward Trump were cut in half. The sample of more than 900 registered black voters was 70% female and 30% male. When considered alongside the 96% who 2

said they voted in the previous two elections and also plan to vote on Nov. 8, black women show they are at the forefront of social change and political history in the United States, by voting to elect the nation’s first black and now its first female president. A majority of respondents said they had attended college (73%), and were 56 years of age or older. Millennials between the ages of 1835 accounted for 11% of the sample. Those surveyed were nearly equally split between employed and notemployed (53% and 47%, respectively). Of those employed, 30% said they were federal employees, and 18% said they were union members. Of those not employed, 78% were retired and 22% were unemployed. Nearly half (48%) of respondents said they are married and most (84%) have a religious affiliation (a strong majority of those

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Christian). The research was conducted using social science survey methods at Howard University. Research findings, however, do not necessarily reflect the personal views of the researchers, the faculty or administration of Howard University, or the members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Principal investigators on the interdisciplinary Howard research team included Dr. William Spriggs, Department of Economics; Dr. Terri Adams and Dr. Rubin Patterson, Department of Sociology and Criminology; Dr. Lorenzo Morris, Department of Political Science; and Dr. Carolyn Byerly, Department of Communication, Culture and Media Studies. Principal liaisons from the NNPA included President and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis, and Chairman of the Board Denise Rolark Barnes. Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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Fate of Gary school hangs on referendum The fate of the Gary Community Schools is in the hands of Gary voters, those who have taken advantage of early voting and those who will be voting on Election Day. Faced with $75 million in debt, voters will be asked to support a referendum aimed at assisting the school system to retire the debt so that the system can begin to get on sound footing. The Gary Schools, much like public entities, have been negatively affected by the state mandated caps. With implementation of the caps the school system’s budget shrank from $111 million to $80 million in just under a year. As the system struggles to address these financial concerns the have looked at a number of ways to stem the tide. Among the ideas that have been discussed is supporting a bill that would allow the GCSC to release the school system from the debt as Gary Charter schools were allowed to do. Earlier this year Sen. Earline Rogers stepped in and sponsored

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legislation that resulted in the system receiving funds from the state. In addition to those efforts the state through the Distressed Unit Appeals Board brought in a financial consultant to aid in getting Gary’s fiscal house in order. The referendum is being viewed as the last chance the Gary Community System will get to solve the problems and state officials are watching to see if Gary residents are willing to step in and lend a hand. To be fair, there are vocal opponents to the measure that say if it is passed, it would mean higher property taxes for the city’s property owners. However, if it fails to pass, it very well could mean an end to the school system, as we know it. The Gary school system may be absorbed into neighboring districts and prove an undue hardship on the students and their parents. While the effect would not be felt immediately, over time it would have a devastating effect. Taxpayers, whether pro or con on the issue, would still be faced with

If there is no school system, no one will be willing to consider locating here. It can also affect the quality of our public safety, as workers in that field are also concerned about the children’s education and quality of that education. As the Gary schools continue to make academic progress, a sud-

den change can negatively impact that progress. It is time that we begin to take a realistic view of what is at stake. Anyone that utters platitudes such as “The children are our future” and does nothing to ensure that future is a hypocrite. We strongly recommend a Yes vote on the referendum.

Calumet Township takes action Sen. Earline Rogers paying taxes on a dissolved school system. Many of the opponents opposed it for other selfish reasons such as having no children in the Gary schools and therefore they don’t feel they have an obligation. It would also be a significant blow to efforts to grow and develop the city. As many are aware before a business considers moving to a city the first thing they inquire about is the quality of the school system.

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(Continued from page 1) also calls for the Griffith election to be conducted like Special Elections, which require a two-thirds vote. When questioned as to whether Town officials had sought another township to join if the referen-

dum passes, Griffith Council President Rick Ryfa said the town would have a year to petition surrounding townships to join them. It is reported that St. John, Ross and North are some of the townships being considered.

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LET’S TRUMP TRUMP It’s down to the wire for the upcoming elections in the United States, and this election season promises to be one of the most significant in recent history. We are looking at two presidential candidates who will have the opportunity to govern this country, determining its political and social destiny, for years to come. One of the strengths of a democracy is that of allowing every citizen a chance to have his or her voice heard. Unfortunately, this is also one of its greatest weaknesses. If we are dealing with an educated and informed populace, we can somewhat trust that the outcome of elections will at least benefit the greatest number of citizens. On the other hand, if we are dealing with a population that is literally clueless, a group of people who can’t name the sitting vice president or who thinks that President Obama was responsible for 911 even though he was not president during that time, we’re in trouble. This is the situation that we face today. Many of the current crop of young voters, for a number of reasons, can think no further back than a few years. They do not know about historical actions that actually resulted in where we are today. For example, a recent television interviewee asked some millennials questions such as “Who won the Civil War?” The majority of the respondents had no clue: one even thought that the war took place in the 1960s! This is extremely scary, and points to the notion that we are in big trouble because we have an electorate that is unaware of historical precedents. Many young and ignorant voters, along with older voters blinded by historical bigotry, are poised to make Donald Trump our next president. They ignore the fact the Trump has had exactly no political experience, has proven to be petulant and immature, and has as his favorite Biblical verse “an eye for an eye.” Donald Trump is not bashful about admitting his vindictiveness and is demonstrably small-minded. His supporters think that it is all right for him to be sexist, racist, anti-Muslim, and misogynist. There are Black people proudly poised to vote for him even though he has a long history of unfair and dishonest business practices to such an extent that he has had to appear in court because of them. Trump has the strong and open support of white supremacists such as David Duke, the Ku Klux Klan, and others of that ilk. He has vowed to enact a “law and order” strategy that is bound to negatively impact the Black community. And he has held up Russia’s Vladimir Putin as a strong and admirable leader. Moreover, many of the claims that Trump has leveled against Hillary Clinton can also be attributed to him as well. It has recently come out that he has an email issue wherein thousands were deleted for suspicious business reasons. The challenge that we have with the current crop of uninformed voters is that they cannot tell the difference between an America under Hillary Clinton and one under a Trump presidency. It is clear that Donald Trump leans toward fascism. These uninformed voters don’t understand what that kind of presidency would mean. It is ironic that Donald Trump has the last name that he has…to “trump” someone means to outdo, to win, to outplay, to outmaneuver, to go one better, to hold a trump card. Donald Trump has clearly demonstrated that he has a winning mindset. But just because a person has been shown to be a winner, does not ensure that the person is ethical or is good for the country. All indications point to Trump being one of the most unqualified and atavistic individuals to seek the presidency. He is indeed a wild card. A Trump presidency would probably be disastrous for the world at large. Because of this, we had better play our best hand in order to out-trump Donald Trump. If we don’t vote en masse against him, we could stand to lose quite a bit. And, by a longshot, should he win, we will probably witness a true downfall of America. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen! A luta continua. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Judge Grimes belongs on county bench Dear Editor: It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to go through a day without hearing or reading about the presidential election. I saw a poll the other day where more than 51 percent of the respondents said they will be happy when this election season is over. Count me among those ranks for sure. Donald Trump has made the election process a circus. With so few days left before the election, I suspect most people have made up their minds who they will vote for come November 8. With Mike Pence stepping down as Indiana governor to join Trump as a running mate, the doors to state politics are open to some very well qualified candidates. I believe I have seen a least one letter to the editor in the Gary Crusader supporting John Gregg for governor. I can wholeheartedly support that choice. One other choice I think voters, especially Gary voters should give the nod to is former city judge Douglas M. Grimes. Yes, I know Grimes is running as a Republican, and Gary traditionally goes with the Democrat. However, his opponent, the wife of the mayor of Hammond has no experience, especially when compared to the years of prac-

tice and judicial work Judge Grimes has behind him. There is no way she can claim that like Grimes she has handled more than 1,000 jury trials. More importantly, she cannot say that she is one of us. His opponent lives in Hammond and Judge Grimes is a Garyite. Grimes’ opponent says she wants the gig as it would make her the first female judge on the Lake Circuit bench. I have no idea how that factor trumps the reality that Judge Grimes would be the first African American to be a Lake Circuit judge. But if we leave race and gender out of the picture, we should look at the fact that Judge Grimes has been a member of the Gary Board of Education, has also been the city’s corporation counsel, as well as the attorney for the GaryChicago International Airport; and several other community-based organizations and causes. It is no secret that a disproportionate number of cases heard by the judges at the circuit court involve Gary residents. We need someone on that bench who recognizes that sometimes the defendants come from exceptionally difficult or trying circumstances. We need someone on that bench who knows and understands people. That is why Judge Grimes is the right choice. I have little doubt that because of his opponent’s lack of judicial knowledge and background, she will quickly resort to some rule book, rather than trying to understand the individual standing in front of her should she be elected. Judge

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Grimes has experience with cases, the court and most importantly with people. None of us should have any doubts that he will be a fair jurist. Right now, his opponent is aiming too high given her anemic credentials. Let’s all vote Douglas M. Grimes come November 8. Chris Bell (Continued on page 5)

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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.

Trump as her opponent cause there was no way that he was going to get the Black vote. We believe that she will be victorious on November 8 and when she gets to the White House she will show us some love.

coming to Gary has been at the forefront of criticism from foes of the Freeman-Wilson Administration. So it may have been gratifying to be recognized by his old boss because it don’t seem that he is getting any love from folks around here.

Nosey Nosey

WOULDN’T HAVE KNOWN IT

Dear Nosey, Please allow me to be your Roving community reporter. The Gary Community needs to reject the same Old soup that is being offered to us when it has been proven to be un-digestible in a prior serving!!! Note: Some people are opportunists and continue to run for Every office where they feel they can further their personal advancement. Just think about it… Why “these old timers” want to run for the Board of School

All throughout the presidential campaign pundits conceded that the Black vote would go to the Democrats. For many decades the African Americans have been loyal partly because Democrats have been supportive of many issues that are important to the Black

Sen. Corey Booker FINALLY GETTING SOME PROPS

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ministrative positions… failed at WLTH talk show host… always negative… continues misinforming the public; blowing up FB… inaccurate information… was elected president of teachers union by 6 votes and acted like a bully… another bitter old man who cannot accept retirement. Barbra Leek… She seems to want be an eternal board member! She was appointed; elected. Misused power of authority, routinely threatened employees.

wants revenge! James Piggee… Wow! Was forced to retire or be terminated from GCSC, tried to run last election, now he is back again, why? What about Mr. Buggs? He has run for everything pos-

During his recent visit to Gary Sen. Corey Booker made sure to give Gary Economic Director Bo Kemp a major shout out. Kemp who worked for Booker prior to Hillary Clinton community. However, in this campaign the party and its candidates failed to show some love when it came to spending money with the Black community. We are aware that Hillary Clinton raised a ton of money during the campaign but somehow a significant amount of those dollars failed to make to the hood. As a matter of fact Clinton was just about as tight with her money as Obama was with his during his two presidential runs. She lucked up in having Donald

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Carlos Tolliver Trustees other than looking for public perks? Now, who are ingredients in the Same Old Soup??? Carlos Tolliver… he practically inherited precinct committeeman, failed at the Township Board, failed at Councilman At-Large… failed at acceptance to GCSC ad-

Bo Kemp

Joe L. White Now she’s back again! Joe L. White … former mayoral candidate has sought to be a major player in the school district for years for personal gain, his plan failed now he

sible, finally on library board and doing poorly, and now he’s trying to become a school board trustee!!!! Com on people! Recognize the same old opportunists!!!! They have no solutions! It is obvious from their promises that they have little understanding of the role of a school board trustee… WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THE SAME OLD SOUP WARMED OVER!!!!!!!

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We sure need the Crusader Dear Editor: There are probably a lot of people in Gary, who like me, just refuse to rely on one source to get the news from. I just like to know what is going on in the world, but especially in my hometown of Gary. When it comes to that I can say thank God for the Gary Crusader. The Crusader week-in and weekout is the only news medium that tells me what is going on in Gary. Yes, the other papers we see here seem to think they are giving us news, but more and more it seems www.garycrusader.com

all they are providing is a crime scorecard. Of course, crime has a place in the newspaper, but there is a lot more happening in our fair city than crime. That is what makes the Crusader simply invaluable to Gary. I am asking everybody reading this letter to think about the last time you read of a crime story in the Crusader. Well please write a letter if you can remember one because I sure can’t. It is such a relief to be able to pick up the paper every week and know you will find out about what is going on in our neighborhoods besides who-shot-John. In my opinion sometimes the paper goes overboard with what is happening at city hall. The writers seem to think almost too highly of Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and the city council. I

tell you what though, even if I don’t agree with the story it is much better reading than another body found in Gary story. That is what the other papers load up on. I have been reading newspapers since I was a child and believe I have a pretty good understanding of how they work. I am not sure though, of why they do what they do, but it sure is tiresome to read about dead bodies every day. It also seems to me that when a big crime happens someplace else in the region it is a one or two-day story. The Gary crimes get reported over and over. Sometimes it seems like there is nothing new, but the editors I guess feel like they need to keep the crime in front of us. Those of us who have lived here awhile realize that only the Crusader is giv-

ing us the real Gary picture. Miss Dorothy is the publisher there and I have met her several times. She told me that Gary gets beat up enough by the other papers and she loves our city and will always work, and have people work to find the news we are not getting anyplace else. Just think if the people in Indianapolis and the other papers had that attitude. Many of Gary’s struggles would be easier, if not eliminated because people wouldn’t be viewing us as the Wild Wild West. We know though that that is not going to happen, and as long as they can there will be those who try to get people to look down on us. So again I say thank God for the Gary Crusader.

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Applications for Winter Assistance Begin Tomorrow NIPSCO connects customers with assistance programs Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), state agencies and other local organizations are partnering once again to help connect families that are struggling to pay their heating bills this winter with available assistance funds. Enrollment for the federal low-income energy assistance program (EAP) began on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. While NIPSCO has among the lowest residential gas bills in Indiana, payment assistance programs help give a greater sense of security to customers experiencing financial difficulties. “Winter temperatures can be unpredictable, so we wanted to start communicating with our customers and make them aware of the many assistance programs we have available,” NIPSCO EAP and program manager Kimberly Ferrell said. “These programs are in place to help families in need, and we strongly encourage them to reach out.” Assistance programs include: • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):

LIHEAP support is available to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Between Dec. 1 and March 15, Indiana utilities do not disconnect service to customers enrolled in LIHEAP who are behind on their bills. • NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Discount Program: The NIPSCO CARE Discount Program is designed to provide further gas bill reductions to LIHEAP-eligible customers. Once enrolled in LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program. • NIPSCO Hardship Program: For customers just outside the federal poverty guidelines for LIHEAP, the NIPSCO Hardship Program offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance to households between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level. NIPSCO customer care agents trained to help connect customers with available funds are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST at 800-4-NIPSCO (800-464-7726). Eligibility is based on income and family size. More information and a listing of agencies that help administer assistance programs can be

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found at NIPSCO.com/PaymentAssistance. The following information is usually required when applying for LIHEAP at an agency; however, be sure to contact the agency for the complete list of documentation you will need to provide:

• Indiana picture ID • Social Security cards for all household members • NIPSCO bill • Proof of residency • Proof of income Energy- and Money-Saving Programs

Improving a home’s energy efficiency can also make a big difference on utility bills, and NIPSCO customers have access to a wide range of programs designed to help manage energy usage. A full list of programs and tips to help manage energy use can be found at NIPSCO.com/SaveEnergy.

THE NEW OWNER of County Market Express, Mark Musleh, is joined by city officials, civic and community leaders, in addition to legislators and legislative candidates to celebrate the grand opening of his County Market Express store in Gary. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on October 29 at 2550 Arthur Street in Gary. Also, celebrated that day was the opening of a new Shark’s Fish & Chicken restaurant, which is adjacent to the County Market Express. From left to right: Mary Williams, Deanna Prince, John Gregg, Mike Brown, Linda Barnes Caldwell, Mary Brown, Robert Buggs, Mark Musleh (store owner), Pete Visclosky, Vernon Smith, Jerome Prince, Eddie Melton and Chuck Hughes.

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Double standards in the U.S. is just the American way CIRCLE CITY CONNECTION By Vernon A. Williams I’ve always believed that you should never say never. But it is my heartfelt commitment and intention never again to utter the phrase ‘double standards.’ At some point, we have to relinquish the notion that an idea, behavior, thought process or action is unusual after it becomes commonplace. Things that happen every day, or with startling consistency, can’t be called an anomaly – no matter how strange. So when Americans treat one kind of people a certain way - in stark contrast with the treatment of another, that’s technically not a double standard. There was never a true societal expectation or STANDARD for equal treatment and accommodations to all. In fact, the opposite has been the case throughout history – and not just with race. The disrespect of women in American society is so thoroughly woven in the culture that the nation is captivated by the prospect of a female president when some 80 nations today boast female heads of state. The double standard reference implies that there ever was or is a uniform standard in our society that dictates men and women be treated the same - share the same ambitions, entitled to the same privileges and rights, respected and viewed as equals. The truth is that there is one standard for men – and another for women. Not one for all Americans that is violated when not applied according to that phantom philosophy. Let’s tell the truth about this nation and its treatment of women. This column was written before the election because the veracity of its claims have absolutely nothing to do with the outcome. Whether Hillary Clinton manages to overcome the onslaught of personal and professional attacks against her character in the waning hours of the bitter 2016

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Vernon A. Williams campaign or contentious, brutish inexperienced Donald Trump pulls off the greatest upset in election history, it won’t change this fact. Like cockroaches so hard to kill, hatred, discrimination, prejudice and oppression will persist. President Obama laid it on the line in an interview on “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” this week. When asked what will her detractors use against her that will be reminiscent of the nonsensical “birther” movement against him. The president responded: “I think the equivalent will be charges that she’s moody, she’s being emotional, there’s something about her. When men are ambitious, it’s just taken for granted. Well, of course, they should be ambitious. But when women are ambitious, the question becomes “Why?” That theme will continue throughout her presidency, and it’s contributed to this notion that somehow she is hiding something.” Here are a few of the insults of women from the man who fought her to the end: • Speaking to a lawyer who needed to take a break to pump breast milk for her 3-month-old daughter, Donald Trump remarked, “You’re dis-

gusting.” • Of course he accused Fox interview Megyn Kelly of attacking him saying, “You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever.” • Speaking about journalist Arianna Huffington, he called her “unattractive both inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left for a man; he made a good decision.” • After New York Times columnist Gail Collins disputed Trump’s wealth claims, he wrote that she had “the face of a dog.” • Trump told a former contestant on his TV show “The Apprentice” that “it must be a pretty picture – you dropping to your knees.” • For women who expect men to help parent their children, Trump said, “There’s a lot of women out there that demand that the husband act like the wife, and you know, there’s a lot of husbands who listen.” • He advised that women who found themselves victimized by sexual harassment in the work place should simply find another job. • Trump said women who get abortions should receive “some form of punishment” and possible jail time. • He called outspoken Sen. Elizabeth Warren “goofy” and “a fraud” and insisted that her criticism of him played “the woman card.” • Trump called Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “an incompetent judge” and charged that “her mind is shot.” • In the now infamous tape recording leaked to media, the Donald boast of just “walking up to women and kissing them” without permission and “grabbing their (private parts)” whenever he wants. • He “fat shamed” former Miss Universe Alicia Machado calling her “Miss Piggy” (because of her weight) and Ms. Housekeeping because of her heritage. • His barrage of insults he hurled against comedian and talk show regular Rosie O’Donnell calling her “crude, obnoxious, and dumb.” • He said Olympic skater Katarina Witt was “wonderful looking while on the ice but up close and person, should could only be described as at-

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tractive if you like a woman with a bad complexion who is built like a linebacker.” • About the contestants in his Miss USA pageant, he remarked, “If you’re looking for a rocket scientist, don’t tune in tonight; but if you’re looking for a really beautiful woman, you should watch.” • Trump described his own daughter Ivanka as “voluptuous” and suggested, “If she wasn’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.” • It is disgusting and shameful that the media, political establishment, general public, right wing, so-called evangelicals and millions of everyday American voters would enable the candidacy of a man who said these things and apparently do much more to confirm his being a total

misogynist. This sordid chapter in the nation’s political history is closed, only after affirming that the truth is, there is no double standard. Second class treatment for women in America even in 2016, is the accepted norm…the American way. 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.

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Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum Pulitzer Prize winner Bret Stephens to present foreign policy outline for U.S. president-elect Nov. 13 Pulitzer Prize winning commentator Bret Stephens will discuss “A Foreign Policy for the PresidentElect” at 4 p.m. (CT), Sunday, Nov. 13 as part of Purdue University Northwest’s next Sinai Forum at the Westville Campus. The presentation will take place in the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex, located at 1401 S. US Highway 421. The doors open at 3 p.m. Sinai Forums present speakers who explore compelling, contemporary issues in a town hall style atmosphere; audience members have the

speak just five days after a new U.S. president is elected. He will examine the impact of the president-elect on foreign policy and will discuss rules to guide the next president in dealing with Middle East challenges. A foreign affairs columnist and deputy editorial page editor of “The Wall Street Journal” and former ed-

der.” The book makes the case that America has been retreating from the role of "world's policeman" in recent decades, which Stephens believes will lead to greater world problems. Purchasing Tickets Regular Season tickets are $75, (Continued on page 12 )

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship application now open Bret Stephens opportunity to pose face-to-face questions. Stephens, winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for commentary, will

THE IU DONS, INC. held its 46th Annual Education Banquet at the Genesis Center on Oct. 29. Students received scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000. Pictured from l-r: I.U. Dons Vice President Dwight Pointer; students, Davlan Miller, Emmanuel Collins, Aaliyah Byrd, Mario Newell, Chakari Neal, and Jicoby Crawford; and I.U. Dons Founder and President, Vernon G. Smith.

THE WINNER OF the I.U. Dons speech contest, Aaliyah Adams, with her father, Andre Adams.

itor-in-chief of the “Jerusalem Post,” Stephens will explore how the United States can strike a balance between inaction and over-commitment and the nation’s vital interests in the region. Stephens authored the book, “America in Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disor-

Interested Students Should Apply by Dec. 31, 2016 The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is now accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship at LearnMoreIndiana.org/NextTeacher. High achieving Hoosier students interested in teaching must be nominated by a teacher or school administrator and submit a student application by December 31, 2016. “Caring, committed and competent teachers in the classroom are the most important factors affecting students’ educational success,” Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers said. “This scholarship is designed to attract Indiana’s best and brightest to the teaching profession, preparing a new corps of Indiana teachers to educate future

generations of Hoosier students.” The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each year of college for students who commit to teaching in Indiana for five years after earning their degrees. To qualify for the scholarship, students must either graduate in the highest 20 percent of their high school class or earn a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT. To continue earning the scholarship in college students must earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year. Current college students are also eligible for the scholarship, but priority will be given to high school students. Further, college applicants will be held to the same eligibility standards as high school students (top 20 percent of high school graduating class and top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT.)

In its first year, 200 Next Generation Hoosier Educator scholarships will be awarded to students in a competitive process based on academic achievement, teacher nomination and an interview process. The Commission will review applications and select finalists by January 31, 2017. Finalists will be interviewed at eight regional sites across the state. The Commission is partnering with local community, business and education leaders to host the interview sessions. Students selected to receive the scholarship will be notified by April 15, 2017. Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma authored legislation that created the Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship, which received bipartisan support during the 2016 legislative session. Visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/NextTeacher for more information and to apply.

STATE REP. VERNON SMITH presents Antuonne Davis with the Patricia Tillotson Meritorious Service Award.

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Nostalgic Music from The Beetles & The Spaniels Forever An Evening of Nostalgic Music For Homeless Animals At The Opera House John Lennon said it best when he sang -- "All You Need Is Love!" Show some love and help the homeless and abused animals of Northwest Indiana as you enjoy the music of The Beetles and other great rock n' rollers by coming out to The Memorial Opera House on Saturday, November 5 for a nostalgic evening of live

music from 6-9:30 p.m. The doors of the historic venue -- 104 East Indiana Avenue in Valparaiso, IN -- open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m. Kicking things off with a concert set of timeless rock and R&B classics will be the iconic international vocal group, The Spaniels Forever. The historic harmony combo led by 82-year-old R&B Hall of Fame inductee Billy Shelton, will share stories and sing songs from rock 'n' roll's early The Spaniels Forever

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years before leaving the audience with their own #1 international hit, "Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight." But it won't be time to say "goodnight" until after Meet The Beetles -- one of the Midwest's most beloved Beatles Tribute acts -- perform two sets of FAB music, with each set depicting the music and look of a specific era of the Liverpool bands' career. Regional radio personality Tom Lounges -- currently heard interviewing top celebrities every week on the airwaves of Lakeshore Pu-

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blic Radio -- will co-emcee the event with the beautiful and charming Charlie Smith. Crowned "Miss Indiana" in 1964, Smith went to Hollywood where she appeared in several hit TV shows of the 1960s and in 3 of Elvis Presley's films. Charlie was also married for many years to Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mike Smith of The Dave Clark Five until his untimely passing. A dyed-in-the-wool animal lover, Charlie is the perfect co-emcee for this kind of event!

There will be a few very cool rock n' roll memorabilia items and other items being auctioned off at this family friendly event offering a nostalgic trip back in time, as two great performing groups rock out to help NW Indiana's homeless and abused animals. The tickets are $12.00 and $15.00 in advance, or $15.00 and $18.00 on day of show. A special group rate is available for purchases of 10 or more tickets. A $2.00 service fee is added to each ticket.

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Life Church International has a new church home By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray The members of Life Church International were overjoyed to finally have their own church home. With January 2017 marking their 7th year anniversary, their goal was to find a permanent church home. Over the years they have looked at a few different properties, but for one reason or another they were not able to solidify the purchase.

Delays.” At the end of church service some of the members of Rhema joined Life Church International. It was very emotional for Pastor and First Lady Howard because some of the members had been with Rev. Howard since the organizing of Rhema. Acknowledging the role that the Rhema church played, Rev. Bradley said, "Through much prayer, God answered. Thanks to Pastor Howard,

First Lady Howard and the Rhema Church family we were able to secure our new church home and since then there has been rapid growth at Life Church International.” Rev. Bradley continued by saying their new facility has allowed them to expand their ministry to impact the community. “Our plan is to open a new Christian School in August of 2017 because we currently have a daycare located at 5050 Vermont

MEMBERS OF LIFE Church International are overjoyed as new members join their church on its first day of moving in. Rev. Roosevelt Bradley, pastor of Life Church International said since its conception they had rented at the YWCA and at two other locations. He said, “We had prayed for several years for a church home so that we would be able to serve and impact the community more effectively. It had been a long time coming when they found their new church location, the former Rhema Inspirational Church of the Harvest. First Lady LaFonda Bradley said not only did God bless them with a place to call home, but one fully furnished from the front to the back, from the top to the bottom. She said, “All we had to do was walk in. If that weren’t enough, God blessed us with a school in the building and a beautiful dining hall. To God be the glory!” Life Church members marched into their new home located at 430 East Ridge Road in Gary on October 16 with pure joy and excitement in their hearts. They sang as they walked from their former location, the Glen Theater to the new location. At their arrival, they filled the church sanctuary. Mother Sister Ora L. Upshaw gave a few words and Youth Pastor Isiah Hunter led the church in prayer. The founder and pastor of Rhema Inspirational Church of the Harvest, George Howard, preached the sermon that day as a blessing to Life Church International. Pastor George was retiring and it was his last sermon in the church and the last day of Rhema Inspirational Church of the Harvest. His sermon was titled, “Delayed, But Not Denied: Divine 10

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Street that offers a Pre-K class for 3 and 4 year olds. We will extend this educational ministry with a new

Christian School that offers kindergarten through 2nd grade initially, then expand to other grades.”

PASTOR GEORGE HOWARD delivered his last sermon at Rhema Inspirational Church of the Harvest as they transition to a new season in their lives.

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Elder Melvin Drake speaker during Family and Friends Day at Unity Baptist By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray It was at least four weeks ago that God spoke to Elder Melvin Drake of Atlanta and told him that he should address one of his sermons on the issue of Friends. At the time he did not know that a longtime friend would be inviting him to speak. Rev. Jerry Porto, pastor of Unity Baptist Church is that lifelong friend and Elder Drake will speak to his congregation during their annual Family and Friends Day on November 13 at 4 p.m. in Gary. Elder Drake was born in Chicago but his family moved to Gary when he was 3 years old. A graduate of Roosevelt High School’s Class of 1968, he and Rev. Protho have been friends for over 56 years. He said, “He was always a good guy and I wasn’t surprised that God called him into the ministry.” When Rev. Protho asked Elder Drake to speak during Family and Friends Day he said it was an honor. He said, “I’ve never fellowshipped at his church before. This is my first

and Rev. Protho’s Roosevelt High School Class of 1968. Rev. Protho said this will be the first year that Unity has celebrated Family and Friends Day. It will give his friends the opportunity to hear classmate Elder Drake preach and see

how God changed him. Rev. Protho said, “This Family and Friends Day will be an outreach for those to give family and friends the opportunity to fellowship together that are not saved and have been away from the church for a while.”

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Elder Melvin Drake time. When God told me to speak on Friends I didn’t know why, but now I do.” While he is not the pastor of a church, Elder Drake said he is still involved in the day-to-day operations of his home church due to some

health issues. Elder Drake will be visiting Unity Baptist with his family members that live in Indianapolis, along with his sister who lives in Chicago. Also in attendance at Family and Friends Day will be members of Elder Drake

The mass choir of Trinity Baptist Church is sponsoring “An Evening of Praise” Saturday, November 12 beginning at 6 p.m. The concert by the mass choir invites all to come and praise with them through song. The church is located 1831 Virginia Street. Rev. Dwight Gardner is the pastor. Women’s Day Weekend at First Baptist Church First Baptist Church located at 626 W. 21st Ave in Gary, IN. is pre-

senting a Women's Day Week-End celebration beginning on Saturday, Nov. 12, with a special luncheon "Edify, Praise, Laugh" from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 13, worship services start at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker Denise Dillard, Chief Consultant for Government and External Affairs at Methodist Hospitals, Northlake and Southlake Campuses, will expound on the theme "Daughters of the King Empowered through Service, Praise, and Prayer." The scripture is taken from Proverbs 31:25. Everyone is invited to attend these annual festivities! For more information, call (219) 883-3216.

A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking Moody Radio’s Urban Praise and Effie Rolfe—Reaching the World On Tuesday, VaShawn Mitchell graced Moody Radio’s Urban Praise greeting nearly 200 fans and music lovers to celebrate his 7th CD release “Secret Place” Live from South Africa. The meet and greet welcomed nearly 200 gospel music industry leaders, artists and fans to the campus of Moody Bible Institute where Urbanpraiseradio.org the 24 hour online gospel station is headquartered which is a ministry of Moody Radio. This is one of the many efforts spearheaded by seasoned radio personality Effie Rolfe, who is also Program Director and Operations Manager of Urban Praise. Under her leadership, Rolfe has brought some of gospel music’s

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A list artists including Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Tasha Cobbs, William Murphy, Brian Courtney Williams, Bishop Paul Morton and more to the station, students and staff. “The goal is introduce gospel music’s finest as well as broaden the musical experience at Moody Radio,” said Rolfe. For more than 25 years, she has been sharing gospel music on broadcast media throughout the Chicago land area. She trail-blazed through several radio stations before landing at AM 1390 in 1991 to replace Rev. Milton Brunson of the famed Grammy Award Thompson Community Singers. As her popularity grew, the Voice of Inspiration also filled in during WGCI FM‘s Music of Love & Inspiration. A mainstay of urban gospel music, Effie later hosted V103’s “Get Your Praise On” for 7 years while maintaining Assistant Program Director and Music Director on WGRB AM. Denny Nugent, National Program Director of Moody Radio Network who hired Effie Rolfe spoke about the powerful Urban Praise online channel. “As Moody Radio has sought to increase its ministry outreach in this Internet age, we have looked for opportunities to create radio stations that reach new listeners using this new technology. Our parent organization, Moody Global Ministries, has an ongoing vision to reach audiences across the globe, across cultures and across genera-

Effie Rolfe tions, and our decision to launch Urban Praise perfectly fit that mission. Moody Radio reinforced its commitment to Urban Praise by bringing Effie Rolfe on staff to direct the programming, oversee the show hosts and guide the music format. Effie brought with her decades of experience in urban radio in Chicago, and given her love for the Lord and for gospel music, she has been an ideal addition to the Moody Radio team as she works with her team to guide Urban Praise into the future.” Under her leadership, the station

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received Stellar Award Internet Radio Station of the Year in 2015. “I never thought I’d be blessed to work at Moody, but this was God’s plan,” shared Rolfe. The station can be heard online as well as via the free Moody Radio and Tune In Radio apps available on iTunes or Google play store. “What an honor to work with an institution whose primary mission is to win souls for Christ,” shared Rolfe. Former Moody Radio General Manager, Roy Patterson, now Special Executive Assistant to the President’s Office of Moody Global recalls the genesis of the popular online station. “Urbanpraiseradio.org originated in a meeting with people who were basically unaware of the power of gospel music,” said Patterson who continued, “They weren’t against it, but had no idea of how this music could blatantly point people to Christ and provide hope and healing. They trusted me to gather music and lay out a format. We played the hits: vintage Shirley Caesar, stomping Kirk Franklin, irrepressible Yolanda and Fred “the worship leader” Hammond to name a few. Initially, we were seen as the new kid on the block when it came to the Moody Radio Network. And then something amazing happen—we began to double and triple the number of listeners.” Patterson credits Gospel music and it’s unstoppable resurrection power as one of the rea-

sons for Urban Praise’s tremendous success. “Its relatable and gives hope that no other music provides originating from a people who have been downtrodden, ridiculed and denied that still has a song that the angels can’t sing. Finally, we also have great teaching laced throughout the day from Tony Evans, Crawford Loritts, Debbie Adebayo & Singles Pleasing The Lord, Dr. Deena Marie Carr & Finance According To Your Faith and more.” The Urban Praise on-air host exclaimed, “Having Effie Rolfe as Program Director has raised the profile of the station. She brings a level of professionalism and networking that is unparalleled and is an inspiration to staff and listeners. Moody Radio is fortunate to have her insight and connections. I call her the queen of gospel radio. She is humble, yet committed to glorifying the Lord in song,” expressed Patterson. “We have an amazing on-air team including DeAndre Patterson, Ashanti Pettaway, Karen Fletcher, Calvin Robinson, Tinakka Johnson, Cassie Blakely, Tracy Haney, Jho Rhoiney and Tara Jenkins, “ shared Rolfe. “It’s great working with believers to advance the kingdom. God has me here for a reason and the assignment is perfect.” Author of The K(N)ots Prayer Journal, Effie is also a weekly columnist for The Chicago/Gary Crusader Newspapers. Tune in weekdays from 10a to 1pm to hear her on urbanpraiseradio.org

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Patient Saved by Impella Device and Heart & Vascular Team Within a few minutes after the heart stops, brain and the heart muscle are deprived of oxygen and valuable nutrition, causing irreversible damage. Hence the saying Time is Muscle and Brain. On August 29, 2016 Quinn Hochstetler, 55, was at work in Merrillville pouring concrete when he began to feel light-headed, so he decided to take a break and get some water to see if he would feel better. Shortly after, Quinn passed out and was unconscious. Ryan, Quinn’s co-worker, immediately began CPR while his supervisor, Rich, called 911. Emergency medical personnel arrived and continued life support on Quinn while he was being transported to the emergency room at Methodist Hospi-

to preserve his brain functions intact in spite of the cardiac arrest,” said. Dr. Mihas Kodenchery, Interventional Cardiologist. Impella is the world’s smallest heart pump, and is smaller than the width of a pencil. It can be inserted percutaneously (without surgery) through a small hole in the leg, up through the aorta into the left ventricle, which is the main pumping chamber of the heart. The Impella offers Protected

QUINN AND WIFE TALIA reunite with ICU nurses that helped stabilize his condition–Mikel Boyles, Barbara Boese and Barbara Givens, and Critical Care Director Shelia Cook. determined to be safe and effective for the treatment of elective and urgent high risk patients. The highly qualified heart and vascular specialist at Methodist Hospitals work together to provide the highest level of patient care. With the

goal of providing the best cardiovascular care in NWI, the most advanced medical procedures are used to expertly diagnose and treat even the most complex cardiovascular conditions. Methodist Hospitals offers the very latest technologies, in-

cluding five Cardiac Catherization labs at two campuses and a state-of – heart Electrophysiology Lab. The highly qualified heart and vascular specialist at Methodist Hospitals work together to provide the highest level of patient care.

PICTURED WITH THE Impella Technology at the Celebration of Life Event from left to right is Quinn Hochstetler, patient, and Dr. Mihas Kodenchery, Interventional Cardiologist. tals Southlake Campus in Merrillville, Indiana. The emergency room staff at Methodist Hospitals quickly discovered Quinn was in cardiogenic shock, a condition in which a weakened heart isn’t able to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. He was stabilized in the intensive care unit and transferred to the Cath Lab and Dr. Mihas Kodenchery, Interventional Cardiologist, was called. The cath lab team was activated and the Impella device was utilized to keep his heart pumping. He was also initiated on hypothermic brain protection protocol (Quinn’s body was cooled to a low body temperature to minimize the brain damage from cardiac arrest). “We are always looking for new technology to provide better outcomes for our patients. Impella is a mechanical pump that assists your heart and helps your heart pump blood when your heart is too weak. Quinn’s episode was caused by inflammation of the heart from a viral infection, rendering it as a weak and ineffective pump. After receiving temporary support from the Impella heart pump device and supportive treatment, he has fully recovered, without having to insert any stents or permanent devices. We were also able www.garycrusader.com

PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) support when performing complex angioplasty and stent procedures in advanced heart failure and heart disease patients. Impella 2.5 is the only FDA-approved percutaneous hemodynamic support device

QUINN’S MOTHER MARILYN, wife Talia, Quinn, Ryan Strauch – the friend that administered CPR, and supervisor Rich Fitzsimmons, who called 911.

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