Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 June 2000 — Page 2
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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
FRIDAY, JUNE 9,2000*'
WE SALUTE OUR GRADUATES
ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATES Celebrate that special moment in a lifetime by sending a message of congratulations in the pages of The Indianapolis Recorder Salute tat tic &laMa£200C The Friday June 23rd edition of the Indianapolis Recorder will pay special tribute to the graduating class of 2000. Our specially designed pages will feature a photograph of your graduate, their school and a 4 LINE MESSAGE FOR only $40.00. RECOGNIZE YOUR ACHIEVER Issue Date Friday, June 23rd, 2000 Photograph and Copy Deadline - Friday, June 16th at 3 p.m. Send $40.00 check or money order, your name, address, telephone number and your 4 line message to: The Indianapolis Recorder Graduates 2901 N. Tacoma Ave. Indianapolis IN 46218 Of fice (317) 924-5143
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Rodeo, family celebration part of Black Expo' In conjunction with Indiana Black Expo’s 30th anniversary year, a family celebration and rodeo was held last weekend at Bush Stadium on West 16th Street. The large crowds enjoyed cowboys from all' 7 over the country that participated in the various events. The summer celebration will continue nexf' month and will include a UniverSoul Circus at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. (Photo/Curtis Guynn) '
opment. “Because we believe that a mind is a terrible thing to waste, we have continued to provide funds for this program. As a result of our support, we know that some talented young person will be able to earn an education by attending one of the historically Black colleges and universities supported through this program.” Links to celebrate fathers The Circle City Chapter of Links Inc. will host its annual Celebration of Fathers Jazz Brunch on June 10th at the Hyatt Regency downtown at 10:30 a.m. This years celebration will highlight outstanding men from the Indianapolis community that exemplify leadership and service with a global connection. The following men will be honored: Rev. Frank Alexander, Dr. Jonathan Ngagba Lengar and Rev. Anderson Sanders. The annual brunch will also highlight outstanding young artist from Indianapolis area schools. The Broad Ripple Jazz Ensemble will be the featured entertainment. For additional information on this event, or for tickets call (317) 923-5123. Ball State director resigns Brenda Greene, director of Ball State University's Office of Multicultural Affairs at Ball State University^ has accepted a position at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Greene, who had been at Ball State since 1987, said the new position as assistant to chancellor for diversity and multicultural affairs in North Carolina was hard to refuse. In her new position Greene won’t work directly with students as she did at BSU. Instead she will serve as university liaison and leader for a realm of multicultural and diversity issues. Sheriff reports 7th year of reduced crime ’ Recent FBI stats have showed that Marion County's crime reduction. arrest and clearance rates have surpassed national trends. Overall crime in Marion County Sheriff Jack L. Cottey's jurisdiction
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BRIEFS Continued from A1 dropped for the seventh consecutive year in 1999 and the department's arrest and clearance rates far surpassed national averages. According to figures, homicides dropped in 1999 by 32 percent, rapes were down 19 percent, burglaries were off by seven percent, larcenies were reduced by 39 percent and auto thefts fell one percent. Despite slight increases in robberies (up 7 percent) and aggravated assaults (up 8 percent), Cottey said overall crime in the sheriffs jurisdiction was down 24 percent when compared to 1998. 6th annual fun fast for kids Center Township Trustee Carl L. Drummer annually sponsors a grand festivity which will be held on June 24 this year. Oyer the past few years, hundreds of people have attended this event, and more are expected to attend this year. The event will be held on the 800 block of Massachusetts Avenue from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be games, food, treats, informative booths, entertainment, guests celebrities and more. To ensure a successful event, sponsors are seeking support in the form of donations from community oriented businesses. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Larkins, (317) 6333610, ext. 273, or Iris Roberson at ext. 211. Indianapolis Urban League celebration On June 23, the Indianapolis Urban League will hold its 9th Annual Ebony & Ivory Benefit Celebration Dinner Gala in the Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St. The 800 or more guest will enjoy fine dining and entertainment, presentations of scholarships to outstanding local area students and the League's annual salute to outstanding families. “Achievement Matter” is the general theme for this year's event which will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person and $600 per table of 10. Deadline for RSVP is June 12. Call the IUL office at (317) 639-9404 for information. Summer Food Program The Christamore House MultiService Center announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under, or persons more than 18 who are determined to by a state or local public education agency tobe mentally or physically disabled and who participate in a public or nonprofit private school program established for the mentally or physically disabled. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The Christamore House located at 502 N. Tremont will provide breakfast and lunch from June 12 - Au-
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State health officials are enlist- :! ing the help of Black ministers andj: j church leaders for an HIV preven-^j tion effort targeting Indiana’s mi-v nority communities. £ The clergy are being recruited!;; for a training seminar featuring the!;; Balm in Gilead Inc., a national;;; group that works through churches!;! to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in£| the Black community. J*! The seminar will be June 27-29^1 inlndiatrapolis. .... ,v, Although AIDS is the fflArtirfr! ©tie 'cause of death for Black men;!! and women ages 25 to 44, many ! Blacks are reluctant to discuss the epidemic, said Trevor Bradley, the state’s HIV prevention coordinator for minority communities. He said the training seminar's goal is to encourage ministers and clergy to openly discuss the HIV/ AIDS epidemic with their brethren and to tap churches as a way to disseminate HIV prevention information and treatment opportunities. Attention: Those seeking job training Crooked Creek Multi-Service Center offers a wide range of services that benefit those in need. Some of these services include counseling, employment readiness and placement. These services address the problems of financial need and unemployment by insuring that individuals are properly prepared for the workforce. The current program assists individuals in finding employment in food service, environmental services and health information services. Area businesses are supporting this endeavor. No high school diploma is needed. Call Jeanny or Peggy at Crooked Creek multi-Service Center (317) 293-2600. A call for volunteers Children’s Bureau of Indianapolis needs 100 volunteers to help distribute pamphlets and raise funds for Project Safe Place at Safe Place Saturday on June 24. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a breakfast and instructions for all volunteers at the Children's Bureau Family Support Center (located at 16th and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street). Volunteers will then man a Marsh Supermarket site from 10 a.m. to I p.m. Teen and adult volunteers are welcome! Volunteers will receive an event T-shirt. For more information or top sigh up, call Camela Rosner at (317) 6345050 ext. 212.