Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 September 1978 — Page 2

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Eastside neighborhood declared‘Good neighborhood-for good'

A program to “reawaken” an east side residential neighborhood in Indianapolis was annouced by Thomas R. Creasser, II, President, Eastside Community Investments, Inc. Creasser said the Home Ownership Program is designed to encourage the purchase of single family homes in the Highland-Brookside neighborhood. Identifying Highland-Brook-side as the area bordered by 1-70 to the north and west, Sherman Drive to the east, and Washington Street to the south, he said that there are more than 9,200 dwellings which are “ideal for moderate and middle income family occupancy." “We are trying to stem the onslaught of urban blight which has spread into other areas of Indianapolis.” Creasser emphasized. The program is designed to rebuild the area by increasing the number of owner occupants in the community. “With moderate and middle income families investing in the area, we can revitalize our neighborhood, rebuild the tax structure, and expand the cooperation of lending institutions and real estate brokers," Creasser added. Eastside Community Investments is a non-profit community development corporation which helps the implement contracts for the Office of Economic Development. Washington. D.C., and other governmental and private sources. During 1977, ECI was one of

only seven community development corporations in the country that received planning grant funds from the Community Services Administration. The Home Ownership program was established through three contracts from the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development. Deputy Mayor Joseph Slash said that the program was an example of tax dollars being used to regenerate the lifestyle of older Indianapolis. “It is conceivable," he said, “that with -an increase in permanent occupants in High-land-Brookside, the investment by the City of Indianapolis in the program will be returned many times over by the addition of increased property tax revenues.” GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. FOR GOOD. “As our theme, ‘A Good Neighborhood. For Good’, says, Highland-Brookside is an excellent neighborhood in which to live. However, it has been the victim of misunderstanding and misperceptions,” said Creasser. “People think the near east side is an unsafe place in which to live; an area with substandard schools. In actuality, Highland-Brookside is no more unsafe than many other areas and the concept that older neighborhoods are more dangerous is not true." Creasser said Highland-Brook-side has a lower pupil teacher ratio than suburban Wayne Township schools. Citing data from the Indian-

apolis Police Department, Creasser pointed out that there were 2.5 robberies per thousand in the Frank Sector where Highland-Brookside is located, compared with 5.31 in the Adam Sector, which includes the Meridian - Kessler area. (Estimated population for the Frank Sector is 76,462, Adam Sector is 76,754.) In order to “reawaken” High-land-Brookside, a variety of communications devices will be used, including billboards, bumper stickers, brochures, and slide presentations. REAL ESTATE AND MORT - GAGE LENDERS INCLUDED “The reawakening process requires an educational program directed not only to the home buying public, but also to the real estate and the mortgage lending communities. We have found that many in the commercial sector are unaware of the profit potential in High-land-Brookside,” Creasser said.. “We are pleased that our initial contacts with both have yielded positive reaction. Bob (Robert W.) Matthews, president of McClain Matthews Realty, has pledged the support of his company; and Terry Chappelow, president of Indianapolis Mortgage Bankers, is in full agreement with our efforts." ECI: FOCAL POINT ECI will act as a focal point for home purchasers, real estate agents, and lenders. Promoting a “home line” phone number to the ECI offices, ECI will counsel prospective home

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buyers as to the availability of homes in the Highland-Brook-side area, caller's home requirements, and financial qualifications. Using listing and sales information from the real estate community, ECI will inform the caller of homes and the name of the listing real estate company. ECI will also call the appropriate company and relay the name of the customer for follow-up. ECI will aid the home buyer in finding mortgage loans from both local and out-Of-town financial institutions. According to John Eaglesfield, housing finance manager, plans are underway to provide families moving into the HighlandBrookside area with lower than

market interest rates for home mortgages. The Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board are implementing these programs through local home mortgage sources. The Home Ownership Promotion is one of four primary development programs of ECI. A commercial revitalization of East 10th Street was announced earlier this year. Another neighborhodd project is Paint-Up, Fix-up, which provides incentives for residents to make home improvements. ECI is also planning the development of at least two industrial sites on the near east side to attract new industries and create new jobs in the area.

Letters mailed to 6,000 freshmanDillin’s busing plan accepted

While Federal Judge S. Hugh Dillin awaits appellate decisions on his “master plan desegregation” order to Indianapolis Public Schools, he simultaneously appended an order mandating busing of high school freshman, effective when school begins Tuesday. According to the comprehensive ruling,* pupils will be transferred from (10) inner-city schools which they would have attended under orginal assignments into four districts. The students are given choices of attending a school in the four districts created by the court order-providing enrollment in the schools remains between 40 and 60 percent. Dillin’s ruling last week, parallels a recent order by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, demanding he approved a desegregation plan tor racial balance within IPS boundaries. He previously had rejected a variety of desegregation plans. His ruling will not involve any cross-district assignments such as busing city students from the inner-city to suburbian Marion County.

It wasn’t learned how long it will take IPS administrators to transfer and enroll the 6,000 freshman involved by school’s opening Tuesday.. Letters were sent to in coming freshman informing of the transfer assignments weeks ago. Meanwhile, more than 3,500 Indianapolis teachers were told moments before taking a strike vote during a special meeting Sunday, teachers had been awarded a new contract for the coming school year. The new contract was said to have been designed to include an approximate seven percent pay increase across the board. Accounts from IEA spokespersons expressed the new pact was to be ratified by mid-week. It will mark the first time IPS teachers have began the school calendar in five years with a signed contract.

EDUCATIONAL SHARE: Principles in the Cosmo Knights Inc. annual scholarships award program Saturday included [from left] Sam Vaughn, scholarship committee chairman; Mrs. Phyhs A. Carr, accepting for Angela D. Carr; Donna Biggerstaff, James

H. Smith, Cosmo president; Bernetta Carr, Mrs. Alma Mickey, accepting for granddaughter Tracie Wood, and Ted Jarrett, club treasurer. [Recorder photo by Marcell Williams]

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SCHOLARLY SET: Another gathering of Cosmo Knights' scholarship presentation program participants includes [from left] Sam Vaughn, Mrs. Phylis A. Carr, James H. Smith, Donna Biggerstaff, Terry Biggerstaff

Charles Wharton, William Cur, Bernetta Carr, Mrs. William Carr, Mrs. Alma Mickey and Ted Jarrett. [Recorder photo by Marceil Williams]

Cosmo Knights liberal with ‘grants for grads'

Saturday, August 26, was ‘Awards Day” as far as Cosmo I Knights Inc. was concerned as members made their annual | presentation of scholarships. Funds for the grants are [derived from the club’s golf [tournament held in July each year. Eligible candidates are recent Indianapolis area high school graduates meeting requirements for entry into an accredited institution beyond the 12th grade level and former recipients having a financial need. Awards Saturday went to: Tracie Lee Woods, Arsenal Technical High School graduate headed for Purdue University * School of Science; Bernetta C. j. Carr, a previous recipient who’s switching from Ball State University to Indiana-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Angela Denise Carr, Scecina Memorial High School graduate enrolled at Morgan State University, and Donna Biggerstaff, Tech graduate entering Indiana Central University. Since Trade’s already at Purdue, her award was accepted by her grandmother, Mrs. Alma Mickey. Also on campus is Angela Carr and her mother Mrs. Phylis Can* was more than happy to “stand in.” Mr. and Mrs. William Carr showed up with daughter

Bernetta and Terry Biggerstaff accompanied daughter Donna. The Scholarship Committee consists of Dr. Ruben White, local dentist; Don Gellegar, dean of boys, Broad Ripple High School; Dr. Stanley

Warren, Black History professor, DePauw University; Cosmo Knights members Charles Wharton, Albert Booth and Steve Phillip, Walter Cain, Samuel E. Vaughn, chairman and James H. ‘Smith, club president.-30-

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The Mayor’s Benefit Tennis Tournament, co-sponsored by radio station WTLC, will be held September 9 and 10. Fred McCoy of State Farm Insurance and Ms. Alyce Meadors of Cummins Engine will serve as co-chairpersons. The Mayor’s office announced tournament proceeds will be donated to the Mayor’s Black History Month Committee. Mixed doubles competition will highlight the two day event. The entry fee is $25. Among the participants will be representatives of the local television and radio stations, members of the Indiana Pacers

and leaders of the Indianapolis business community. The master of ceremonies will be Mrs. Barbara Boyd of WRTV. This year’s grudge match will feature Mayor William Hudnut and Dr. Garrett Benjamin, Pastor of Second Christian Church. Robert Hill is tournament coordinator. Prospective entrants should contact the Mayor’s office at 633-6141 for information and applications. Express your opinions “ r«N THE EDITORIAL PAGES, ‘OF THE RECORDER TOD^Y

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