Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 April 1997 — Page 7

SATURDAY, APRIL 19,1987

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‘The Family’ hoops it up

Rachel and Racquel Simpson and Christy Neal Last weekend’s blusteiy 30 degree winds could not chill the talent of the unstoppable team of Rachel and Racquel Simpson and Christy Neal. Coached by the twins’ father, Joe Simpson, the girls went under the name of “the Family.” The Family went 7-0 and emerged as champions of the girls “Young Guns” division of the NBA/NBC Hoop it Up three-on-three tournament.

Indiana’s unemployment rate down slightly

(AP) — Indiana’s unemployment rate for February was down slightly from the month before, state officials said Friday. February’s jobless rate of 2.8 percent was well below the national rate of S.3 percent. The state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate was down from the 3.5 percent in January, the Department of Workforce Development said. “Indiana experienced a 1.2 percent growth rate in non-farm payroll over the past year,” department commissioner Timothy Joyce said. “Several industries have grown or remained steady during this time period.” According to the state’s monthly survey of Indiana employers, payroll employment in February totaled 2,791,000, an increase of 33,400 over the February 1996 total. Manufacturing employment totaled 671,300 in February, an increase of 3,000 from January but 2,900 less than in February 1996. Motor vehicle manufacturing accounted for 90,700 Indiana jobs, just 100 more than a year ago. Construction employment totaled 117,500 in January, an increase of 3,300 from February 1996. Service producing jobs totaled 1,997,100 in February, 11,100 more than in January and 32,600 more than February 1996. (AP) — The parent company of Indianapolis Power and Light said last Thursday it will spend more than $400 million to buy back about 12 million common shares tendered under a recent Dutch auction offer. Ipalco Enterprises Inc. said the shares it expects to buy, for $32 each, represent about 21 percent of its 57 million shares outstanding. About 12.5 million shares were tendered at or below $32> Ipalco said it expects the repurchase will have a proration factor of 95 percent on those shares. As a result, the company’s outstanding shares will be reduced to about 44.5 million. In a Dutch auction, a company sets a price range within which stockholders can tender shares. The highest price necessary to acquire *11 die shares becomes the purchase {Mice. Ipalco said in February that it

February’s Jobless rate off 2.8 percent was well below the national rate off 5.3 percent.

would buy back as much as 12 million shares for $29 to $34 a share. Shares of Ipalco rose 37.5 cents to $31.125 last week on the New York Stock Exchange. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Tokheim Corp. posted profitable results for the first quarter on Thursday, the first time it had done so in six years. The Fort Wayne-based maker of gasoline pumps said the $100,000 profit for the three months ended Feb. 28 was due to increased sales and progress in its consolidation with Frenchbased gas pump maker Sofitam International. After preferred dividends, the result was a loss of 3 cents per common shares. It compared with a loss of 13 cents per share, or $700,000, for the year-ago period. Sales rose 85 percent to $92 million from $49.5 million. This was the first full quarter including the results of Sofitam. Sales typically slow for gas dispensing equipment during the quarter as service station construction drops during cold weather, said Douglas K. Pinner, Tokheim’s chairman and chief executive officer. WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — DePuy Inc. said last Thursday that its French subsidiaiy has purchased controlling interest in the surgical instrument maker Landanger-Camus group for about $124 million. DePuy, a Warsaw-based maker of orthopaedic devices, signed an agreement with French-based Landanger-Camus on Fd>. 28. Under its terms, DePuy has purchased 1.94 million shares at an average price of $63.85. The shares amount to 90 percent of the capital in the French company. DePuy is preparing a tender offer for the remaining shares The price for the stock may change, depending on an audit of Landanger-Camus, DePuy said. Ipalco buying back up to $401 million of stock.

BRIEFS Continued from A1

Government. For ticket information call Minnie Vance, 6372147 (after 3 p.m.) or Ethel McCane at 545-0353. Don’t ffall prey to phony fund-raisers As part of of a national educational campaign, dubbed “Operation False Alarm ” — which is being conducted by attorney generals across the country and the Federal Trade Commission to target fraudulent badge-related fund-raising solicitations — Indiana Attorney General Jeffrey Modisett earlier in the week cautioned Hoosiers not to fall prey to fund-raisers who falsely claim to be associated with local law enforcement agencies. Where is she? The Indianapolis Chapter of Indiana Black Expo is presently accepting applications for the 1997 “Miss Indianapolis Black Expo” Pageant. Young ladies between the ages of 14 and 23 will compete in two divisions, junior and senior. They will attend classes and workshops designed to build self confidence and self-esteem culminating in a talent showcase, queen’s coronation and scholarship awards. The pageant will be held June 15. For more information call Valerie Jones, recruitment director, 382-9446 or 5492103. Walk America WalkAmerica, a series of walks held throughout the United States to raise money to help prevent birth defects and infant morality and improve the health of babies, will be held April 27 at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler University. Critical blood shortage worsens Central Indiana Regional Blood Center announced earlier in the week that the critical blood shortage has actually worsened. Currently the Blood Center ' has orders from local hospitals that cannot be filled- The inventory of the most common blood types is currently at zero. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information call 927-1613.

Fingers. 10 Toes. 10 Ways to have a healthy baby. 1. TAKE a multivitamin with 400 meg of folic acid daily... women who consume adequate amounts of the B vitamin folic acid as part of a healthful diet, even before they become pregnant, may help reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects. 2. HAVE a medical checkup before pregnancy to identify health risks. % 3. GET vaccinated for hepatitis and rubella before you conceive. 4. ACHIEVE your ideal weight prior to pregnancy. Being over- or underweight can cause problems during pregnancy. 5. KNOW your family health history. 6. GET plenty of exercise. Don't drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs.. 7. GET treatment for problems like diabetes, epilepsy and high blood pressure. 8. EAT a balanced diet to get nutrients that are essential prior to pregnancy. 9. AVOID exposure to toxic substances. 10. DON’T eat undercooked meat or handle cat litter.

COMPLETE tCTIC CARE

Dr. Kenneth Ackles, Sr., CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN X-Ray-Therapy Automobile Injury Medicaid Welcome All Insurance Accepted The Atkinson Building 3231N. Meridian Suite $02 Indianapolis, IN 46208 Office Hours By Appointment Phone (317) 926-4623

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