Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 August 1988 — Page 8

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People in service not ‘ignorant clods ’

On Parenting BY ETHEL McCANE

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Dear Ethel, I am a member of the U.S. Army and serving our country proudly. I read your article in July 2, 1988 edition (Got The Old Army Blues), which was quite offensive to me. The person writing referred to us service members as “ignorant clods” and our uniforms as “stupid looking.” I would like to take this time to personally thank you for the comments you shared with this misinformed person! It is difficult to believe that we have people who enjoy their freedom, referring to us in this manner. Ignorant clods...1 would think not. Here are just a few facts for that reader (who I assume is a black person): * Brigadier General Norris Overton (retired) United States Air Force was raised and educated in Indianapolis. During his career, he was recognized by several national manazines, including Jet and Ebony, for his accomplishments and contributions in the Air Force. * Lieutenant General Julius W. Becton, Jr. (retired) commanded one of the largest units in the United States Army. * General Daniel “Chappie” James (deceased) was one of the first blacks to be promoted to fourstar general in the United States Air Force, and commanded one of the most highly confidential missile sites in North America. IGNORANT CLODS OF THIS COUNTRY??? Again, thank you Ethel and God bless you. SENSITIVE At Keeping the Peace, Johny P. Terry Sergeant First Class, USA APO New York Dear Sergeant Terry, Your letter says it all. I don’t think it could have been made any more plain. Keep on keeping the faith and the peace. ♦ * *

Dear Ethel, My 18-year-old daughter is living with this guy who just got out of prison. She works and puts all of her money in the household or on this man. He treats her just like dirt. I have seen bruises on her (which she tries to cover up with make-up). She says that he just needs to be loved so he can get a handle on being back out in society. I say he’s a scum-bag. Of course, what I say doesn’t even phase her at all. What can I do...besides sit and cry with her when she comes over all beat up and everything? Angry Mom Dear Angry Mom, Being recently released from prison doesn’t give a person a license to mistreat folks. However, your daughter will have to discover that for herself. Let’s hope that discovery comes soon! Many times allowing yourself to be “dogged out” is actually a manifestation of low self-esteem. Besides building up that selfesteem and constantly encouraging her to re-evaluate her life-style, there is little you can do. Even if you seek legal recourse, if she, as the victim, refuses to press charges, you may just be wasting time. If she is really staying with this man out of fear, I am enclosing some material for seeking help for battered women. Even in this effort, she must cooperate fully.

“On Parenting” will not appear during the month of September. Ethel McCane, author of the column, has the month off to complete a training course.

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IPD officer dies; * -t death penalty sought

Indianapolis Police Officer Matt John Faber,. 24, died Aug. 23 at 7:27 p.m. in the intensive care unit at Wishard Hospital, where he had been since Aug. 14, when he was shot in the back with a handgun. Fred C. Sanders, 44, a fourthgrade teacher at St. Luke Catholic School, will be charged with murder in Faber’s death. Marion County Deputy Prosecutor Dave Cook said the prosecutor’s office is seeking the death penalty in the case. “Shooting a police officer, especially in the back, is what the death penalty is for,” said Police Chief Paul Annee, who said he would “agressively” pursue that sentence. A court hearing to request bond reduction, was scheduled today, but was postponed pending official filing of the murder charge. A group of about 60 Sanders’ friends, students, and their parents attended the hearing to support him. Police say Faber was shot when he responded to a call about Sanders’ dogs running loose. A disagreement between Sanders,

OFFICER MATTHEW J. FABER

Faber, and two other officers followed at Sanders’ hou$e at 2698 Arthington Blvd. The police said Sanders ran into the house, and they force their way in to subdue him. IPD investigators say Sanders shot Faber with a 12-gauge shotgun as he was getting up from the floor. Sgt. Kent L. Knapp and Patrolman Larry Fender then fired six shots at Sanders, wounding him in the chest, left leg, right ankle, and left hand. Sanders was treated at Wishard and sent to the county jail.

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one page. A time will be designated for the contest so that children will not miss too much of the other activities, said Johnny Williams of the games and activities committee. Picnic organizers stress that the day’s events are not solely for children. They encourage all parents and guardians to take part in activities with their children. "The Indianapolis Recorder’s Back-to-School Parade and Picnic theme is ‘Education Trains the Mind.’ This statement implies that we as parents should stress the universal knowledge needed by our children, and provided by a,sound background in our lives,” said Jim Sawyer, picnic chairman. “The parade and picnic is an opportunity for us to get our children on track for the future,” he continued. “It is a chance for parents to take an active role in the educational lives of our children.” The Recorder picnics began in the 1930s as a way to reward the newspaper’s carriers. The annual events ended in the early 1970s. This is the first year the picnic has been resurrected and tied in with education. “The whole intent of this is to encourage kids to have a positive attitude and fun attitude toward learning,” said Eunice Trotter, Recorder editor and publisher, and co-chair of the event. Event officials expect 10,000 or more to come out and enjoy the festivities.—K.L.—

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Marion County (Indianapolis) is one of four counties in which surplus commodities will be distributed to the needy on Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to Vincent J. Smith, executive director of Community Action Against Poverty of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. (CAAP). The products—butter, powdered milk, flour and cornmeal—are donated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and cannot be sold or exchanged. The commodities are distributed under the auspices of the Indiana Department of Human Services. Eligible households will receive the commodities based on the total household income and guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget. The ‘income guidelines are: Head of Household age 59 and under Household size followed by annual income 1 —$8,655; 2 — $ 1 1,595; 3—$14,535. (For each additional member, add $2,940). Head of Household age 60 and older 1—$10,386; 2 — $13,914; 3—$17,442. (For each additional member, add $3,528). Due to the increase in requests for homebound deliveries and jess product, Smith said CAAP must restrict the number of deliveries. Program requirements are: 1) A person living alone with a medical or physical condition that restricts them to their home. 2) A two-member household with one spouse confined to the home due to a medical condition, and the other person confined due to not being able to leave them alone. The definition of a medical or physical condition is confinement to a wheelchair, or oxygen, bedridden or other that does not permit a person to leave their home. Homebound deliveries are made after the public distribution and based on the amount of leftover product. Therefore, there is no guarantee that all requests can be met. Smith suggests that homebound recipients and those who do not qualify for delivery use'a third party system. That requires that they: 1) Send a signed note requesting someone pick up the product (please write name of the person). 2) Send a piece of identification for yourself with the person. 3) The person picking up the commodities must show their identification at the site. 4) The person picking up must sign their name and the name of the person they represent to receive the All Marion County sites are listed | y 0W * ! by zip code and will open at 8 a.m. j Amazing Oatolll Fra® Eligible recipients are urged to use i Clip & Mail Ad the site closest to their residence, j Th “ i,eSare: 412.1 | O J Gotnsi, Dtst. Grace United Methodist Church, J 5130 W. I6TH ST., SUITE 104R 4110 E. New York Street; Holy i INDPIS., IN46234 Cross Catholic Church, 125 N. { Oriental; Near Eastside Multiservice J nami ! Center, 2236 E. 10th, and Tenth ■ addmss. .. Street Baptist Church, 3429 E. 10th J i 46202 i J Citizens Multiservice Center, 601 ! * WI ,,r r- 1

E. 17th Street; and New Bethel Baptist Church, 1512 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Street. 46203 Greater St. James Baptist Church, 835 St. Paul Street; New Garfield Baptist Church, 2940 E. Minnesota; Teamsters Local No. 135, 1233 Shelby; and Teamsters Local No. 716/193, 849 S, Meridian. 46205 St. Peter Claver Center, 3110 Sutherland; Robinson Community Center, 4602 N. College; Womack Memorial CME Church, 4401 Carrollton; Community Action Against Poverty, 2441 N. Meridian; Planner House, 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street; and United Northwest Community Organization, 1100 W. 30th. 46218 Brightwood Community Center, 2410 Station Street; Church of the Living God, 2502 E. 38th Street; and Edna Martin Christian Center, 1970 Caroline. 46219 UAW Local No. till, 431 S. Shortridge Road, and Calvary Temple, 2901 N. Post Road. 46221 Mary Rigg Nieghborhood Center, 1917 W. Morris Street. 46222 Municipal Gardens (WESSC), 1831 Lafayette Road; and Steel Workers Local No. 1150, 218 S. Addison. 46224 Chapel Rock Christian Church, 2020 N. Girls School Road. 46225 Concord Center, 1310 S. Meridian Street; and East Street Church of Christ, 1909 S. East Street. 46226 1BEW NO. 1048 & 1504, 6501 Massachusetts Avenue; Lawrence Community Center, 5155 N. Shadeland; Shiloh Bapitst Church, 3801 Forest Manor; and Northview Church of the Brethren, 5555 E. 46th. 46241 Wayne Township Trusee, 5401 W. Washington Street. 46260 Christ Church Apostolic, 6601 Grandview Drive. Commodities will also be made available to residents of Boone, Hamilton and Hendricks counties. Additional information is available '-by calling 927-5705, 927-5722 or 927-5764. If you are still j OVERWEIGHT j • it's NOT your fault.

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