Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 October 1998 — Page 4

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THE INOIANAPOUS RECORDER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23,1998

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“Our message is that the level of violence in Indianapolis is not acceptable,” said U.S. Attorney Stewart, “Law enforcement -federal, state and local- have joined together in a way these probationers haven’t seen before, and we will do everything within our combined power to reduce the violence.” According to U.S. Attorney Stewart, offenders have only two choices. They can either continue to commit drug and violent crimes or they can stop. In an effort ito deter offenders from returning to illegal activities the IVRP offers information about agencies and programs-such as job training, education and substance abuse

treatment-aimed at helping offenders make the right choices. Prosecutor Newman pledged to once again pursue legislative changes to correct what he refers to as a “loop-hole” that allows felons to possess guns in Indiana. “We will ask the legislature to make the state law consistent with federal law,” Newman said, “Convicted felons should not have guns, anytime or anyplace. We will also propose that anyone who uses a gun to deal illegal drugs will face up to an additional five years in prison, even if they have a valid permit to carry a gun. Currently the sentence enhancement is up to the discretion of a judge.”

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dition, the administrative and finance offices plan to conduct business in a more efficient manner with other departments, furnishing faster service to the citizens of Indianapolis. Indy Parks administrative offices will be in the City County Building,23rd floor. Indy Parks phone numbers will not change and service to the residents will be uninterrupted during the relocation. Information may be obtained by contacting Indy Parks at 327PARK or visiting their web-site at www.indygov.org/parks. Hospital effsrs woUnoss classos St.Vincent Hospitals and Health Services will offer four wellness classes to the public from November 12 thru November 17. Classes to be held are: Surviving the Holidays: A Workshop for Parents at St. Vincent-designed to provide an outlet for people to come and talk over ways to get through the holidays and begin the new year feeling more in control; Cholesterol and Fat Facts at St. Vincent—giving insight in good and bad cholesterol through the study of diet, exercise, weight loss and medication in cholesterol management; and Asthma Education at St. Vincent—aimed at recognizing asthma symptoms, what happens and what to do during an

attack. For information on dates, times and locations contact 317-338-2273 or toll free at 800-633-7378. Pre-holiday shopping spree Get a jump on the holiday rash with The Indianapolis Recorder Women’s Auxiliary on November 14 in Gumee, D. The fee is $25.00 round-trip and a non-refundable deposit must be paid by October 31 to guarantee a seat The balance must be paid by November 7. The bus will leave from 46th and Allisonville Rd., in the Osco parking lot Boarding time begins at 6:00 a.m. and departs promptly at 6:30 a.m. The bus will leave Gurnee at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Louise Goggans at 549-3231 or Barbara Sebree at 872-7959. Prayer vigil held The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis held a prayer vigil for Darrell Odom, Jr. and Jermaine Miller, last Tuesday at the Georgetown Commerce Park. The two 22-year-old men were the 140th and 141 st victims of violent death in the Indianapolis area this year. The two young men were discovered by a security guard, shot to death in a parked car on October 16.

NNPA News

International

Republic of Congo president visits D.C. President Pascal Lissouba of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), who was forced into exile by an alleged coup d’etat in October 1997, visited Washington, D.C., Oct. 5-9. He made several appearances and met privately with members of Congress and Executive Branch officials including, Congressional Black Caucus members Donald Payne (D-N.J.), William Jefferson (D-La.), Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.), Harold Ford Jr. (D-Tenn.) and Earl Hilliard (D-Ala.), to discuss the Congo’s current political situation. He hopes the CBC will take the lead in applying pressure on the State Department to officially declare that a coup d’etat did take place in the Congo and not a “civil war” that ended constitutional government there. He believes the U.S. government’s involvement will encourage other Western governments — such as the United Kingdom and Canada — to show their support. Namibian women fight for child support WINDHOEK (AIA/GIN) — The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) in Namibia is fighting to change child support laws to -y force delinquent fathers to provide for their offspring. According to LAC, 47 percent of fathers forced to provided assistance stop supporting the child within a month of birth. The LAC says the country’s Maintenance Act is weak and contributes to the high numbers of men who do not meet their financial obligations. The court cannot order someone who is unemployed — but has substantial assets —to pay. Automatic adjustments to maintenance payments cannot be made according to inflation. And, payments are made to the court instead of directly to the recipient or into a bank account From January to September, 900 child support cases were reported in Windhoek. Nationally, last year’s total was 1,170.

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Sheriff Jack Cottey.

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★ Record number of deputies on patrol. ★ Expanded curfew sweeps. if Bolstered anti-drug, anti-gang efforts. ★ Increased drunk driving task forces.. ★ Indiana’s first automated system warning crime victims of offenders’ transfer or release.

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★ McGruff’s classroom programs combatting child abuse, drugs and gangs. ★ Eddie Eagle gun-safety awareness program. ★ American Legion “Safe Kids” ID Project. ★ Cottey’s Kids Camps for at-risk youth.

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★ New “Senior Watch” program. ^ ★ Crackdown on inmates illegally receiving Social Security benefits. ★ “Turn Off the Violence” church project. ★ OASIS, AARP presentations on fraud, con games and personal safety. ★ Handicapped parking and shopping center patrols.

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