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Office, located in Planner House Building 2, also distributes food stamps and neces-

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ouse celebrates 102 years Ernie Walker, director of workplace ice to Indianapolis resi- development, said he helps employers find ncy reaffirms its commit- qualified employees, and assists with in

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the doors of Planner House in November “We’re trying to take the people from 1998, if was a very sad feeling through welfare to work," said Sears, most of the African-American commu- In August, Planner House opened its nity,” stud William R. Sears, executive doors for first grade children, and will dtrectoty’‘Flanner House is something that offer second grade classes in the fall. Each we havh in heritage that African Ameri- morning, the students recite “Lift Every cans foil very strongly about.” Voice and Sing” and the “Pledge of AlleThe agency was having severe finan- giance.” cial problems before Sears came on board. “Planner House enables parents to work Since that time. Sears, 58, has imple- and know that their children are in a safe merited programs to further the center’s environment,” said Frances Malone, dicommunity development efforts. He said rector of the child development center.’’ Planner House programs include senior The agency “also helps with the developcitizen activities, GED classes, child care and workforce development training. The Marion County Family and Children’s 8«e PLANNER, Page A4 Soulful sounds Kevon Edmonds serenades the ladies at WTLC’s women’s expo 2000. For more see story on C6 (Recorder Photo/Ronn

William R. Sears, Planner House Executive Director, and first grade children in one the center’s classrooms. Racial remarks, gun threats exchanged at pizza place By FRED MERKERSON aadBARATOMUIT

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exM cheese. Instead, the two allege employees’of the pizzeria delivered threats, racial slurs and pulled out guns during an altercation which has left them seeking litigation. , Kelly Tucker, 31, and Shalliese Strode, 29, reported that employees of Jack’s Pizza, 5616 Georgetown Rd., verbally threatened and intimidated them last week after they came to the facility to express dissatisfaction with a pizza they had received. But a spokesman for the pizza chain told a vastly different account of the encounter. Tucker said the visit to the business was due to an unidentified worker, who told them they wouldn’t be getting another pizza and to call another location before hanging up on them. Once they arrived, they wanted to know the identity of the person they had been talking toon the phone and said they weren’t satisfied with the pizza or customer service. The man responded by telling them they would be banned from the stdfe. < Tucker and her cousin then expressed further dissatisfaction and requested die manager’s name and work schedule to file a complaint. At this time, reports indicate that racially derogatory remarits began to be exchanged. “My breath was taken away,” said Strode. “I felt degraded as a Black woman. The names that they called us were brutal. People who work in their capacity, , whether it be a restaurant or store, should know how to handle a diverse society. They didn’t.** Tucker agreed, adding, “It’s a shame that a customer has to be treated like that. They acted like racists.” The exchange came to brief standstill when Tucker attempted to use the pizza parlor’s phone to call police. She alleged that one of the employees threw her keys,

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. The “Willing 2 Wait ” Rally encouraged students from . Indianapolis Public Schools to say “no” to sexual activ- I ity. This week, high school freshmen witnessed presentations by adults and their fellow peers who support abstinence. “We use high school aged teens that actually go into the schools to talk to (students) about abstinence and peer pressure,” said Andrea Nolcox, a “Willing 2 Wait” program coordinator. . vw' “Teen-aged pregnancy is a huge problem in our city,” said Mayor Bart Peterson, who talked to students about the consequences of their actions. “Our teens need role models, and sometimes they don’t get (guidance) at home,” said Cheryl Shelton, — f „ another program coordinator for “Willing 2 Wait.” ShalliMe Strode and KaNy Tucker aaek litigation aa The program was established four years ago by IPS, a qj poor cuatomer eervlce. (Recorder Photo/ Rod Rom) Sm RALLY, Page A4

Tavlor Honors ■ WBWwwe March to

A year-long campaign by Richmond, Ind. Sanitation and street department employees to win a voice on the job has enlisted the support of a veteran of the historic 1968 Memphis strike which won that right for sanitation workers there. That worker campaign for union recognition drew Martin Luther King, Jr. to Memphis, where he was later killed by a sniper. Taylor Rogers, a sanitation woriter who helped organize the strike, will

be the keynote speaker at the rally following the march through downtown Richmond. The event, to take place at noon on April 1, will focus on the city’s atoittistMtiM iofta#*

aestowork The march will begin at 10th St and E. Main. Buses will be leaving from Indianapolis at 9:45 that morning at 151 S.*East St Those wanting to reserve a seat should call AFSCME at 632-1432.

If you have not received or have questions about the census call the local census office at (317)226-44Q2 or visit the census web page

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MCHD to conduct •ypMIU survey In response to the current syphilis epidemic, the Marion County Health

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vey in the community during the month of April. Health outreach workers will he out in community from 1-7 p.ra., surveying residents about their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors as they relate to

syphilis.

Interviews will be conducted throughout the community in the 46205, 46208, an 46218 zip cpdes. Information gleaned from the survey will helpthe Health Department know Sir-—'*™*-*'

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