Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 June 2000 — Page 3

FRIDAY, JUNE 16,2000

BRIEFS Continued from A1 in the company’s latest policyholder dividends program, which was approved by the State Farm Mutual board of directors. Policyholders will receive their dividend by check or a credit to current Customers’ accounts over the next renewal cycle beginning this week. Dividends are a one-time return of premium based on recent financial results. State Farm doesn’t plan for dividends when setting prices, but returns money to customers when financial results are better than anticipated and business conditions permit. State’s IMPACT program works to help thousands off Hoosiors Indiana once again is gearing up to help more Hoosier families move toward economic success. Since the inception of Indiana’s welfare reform efforts, the goal of making work pay better than welfare has brought about a reduction of SS percent in people receiving cash assistance due to employment. This renewed effort is a $30 million initiative that will combine efforts by local offices of the Division of Family and Children (DFC) and by private contractors to move people into jobs. DFC’s IMPACT program is leading the effort. IMPACT stands for Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensi ve Training, a part of DFC within IndianaFamily and Social Services Administration (FSSA). Some of the funds will be used directly by DFC, but IMPACT will selectively purchase important services like job training, job readiness, transportation, drug treatment, services to victims of domestic abuse and job placement. Distribution of funding will depend on decisions at local DFC offices throughout the state, based upon local community needs. To ensure payment, service providers will have to help people get and keep jobs. Contracts will be for the 2001 federal fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. They will complete evaluations of the proposals by June 16 and notify bidders of awards or rejections on Aug. 23. They will execute the contracts beginning Oct. 1. Lugar, Hill seek support for health insurance program Indiana Republican U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar and Democratic Rep. Baron Hill are asking the Hoosier delegation to sign a letter requesting congressional appropriators to protect Indiana’s fundi ng for a program that provides low-income children with health insurance. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP or CHIP) was designed so that states that implemented a successful signup program would be awarded with additional funds to extend health care coverage to even more lowincome chi Idren. The reward funds would come from CHIP money that was not spent in other states. O’Bannon praises Class off 2000 Gov. Frank O’Bannon recently thanked teachers and parents for proving they can measure up. Though the Class of 2000 is the first to shoulder the ISTEP+ test as a graduation requirement, this year’s seniors graduated at the highest rate in Indiana history, the governor pointed out. More than 90 percent earned diplomas. “Some people were predicting you and your classmates wouldn’t be able to pass this test because of the higher standards we’ve set for you. Some people still claim our students and our schools are not making progress,” O’Bannon said. “But you proved the doubters wrong. The Class of 2000 has proven something I’ve always believed —that you are smart enough and determined enough to aim higher.” O’Bannon also announced the state will commit an extra $2 million for this year’s seniors who sti II need help to pass the exam.

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Funds to improve workers’ reading The state is investing more than $400,000 to help Hoosier workers improve their reading and other basic skills. Gov, Frank O’ Bannon recently announced. More than 1,100 Hoosiers.are expected to benefit from the workforce literacy grants being awarded to 22 organizations across Indiana, the governor said. Through its Office of Workforce Literacy, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) provides grants each year to upgrade skills in basic literacy and math, problem-solving, criycal thinking and team-building. The grants are to train adults who are currently employed as well as those seeking employment. Ex-NAACP director and CEO dies Kweisi Mfume, president and CEO, of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), said the recent tragic death of Earl T. Shinhoster in an Alabama traffic accident is “a profound loss for the NAACP and the larger civil rights community.” Mfume said: “Earl was one of the NAACP leaders who made this organization work. He was a part of the NAACP family for all his adult life and he will be missed.” Shinhoster, who lived in DeKalb, Ga„ was fatally injured in an automobile accident Sunday in Macon County, Ala., near Tuskegee. Mfume named Shinhoster director of Voter Empowerment, a national registration and education program last November. During his 30-year NAACP career, Shinhoster held a number of senior administrative positions in the NAACP. He was served as acting executive director and CEO from February 1995 to February 1996.. Indiana DOC recaivas award > The Indiana Department of Correction was named the “Hall of Fame" Agency by the Indiana Department of State Personnel at the recent annual recognition program. This prestigious honor is given to the agency who is dedicated to and has trained its employees concerning affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and the Americans with Disabilities Act issues. According to State Personnel, the Department of Correction continues to excel in its affirmative action efforts with facilities having a near 100 percent submittal rate. Cultural tourism confference set Leam why and how arts, heritage and cultural assets will be key to the success of Indianapolis’ growing visitor industry at the IRT, 140 W. Washington St., on June 27. This half-day conference is designed to increase understanding of cultural tourism and its impact on business. The cost is $25 per person. Mayor Bart Peterson will make opening remarks following the 8 a m. registration and continental breakfast. For more information call the Arts Council at (317)631-3301. ‘Movies in the Parks’ schedule After 20 years, Indy Parks and Recreation is bringing movies back into neighborhood parks. “Evenings of free movies shown in city parks will provide inexpensive entertainment for both teens and families,” said Mayor Peterson. “We especially hope that families will take advantage of several or all of the movie nights.” The following list includes all of Movies in the Park scheduled for this summer. Dates are subject to change in the case of inclement weather. Monday, June 19, Arsenal, 1400 E. 46th SL Monday, June 26, Rhodius, 1001S. Belmont Monday, July 10. Watkins, 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Friday, ^ July 14, Northwestway,5253 W. 62 Street Monday, July 17, JTV Hill,

1806 N. Columbia Ave. Monday, July 24, Thatcher Park Monday, July 31, Ellenberger Park American Dairy Association to celebrate ice cream month July is ice cream month! Celebrate with an ide cream sundae Friday, July 14, at the 11th annual American Dairy Association Ice Cream Social on the Circle. More than 400 gallons of ice cream will be scooped up into delicious sundaes for only $2 for adults and $1 for kids. All proceeds will be donated to the Kiwanis Club of Me- 1 ridian Hills’ ’Terrific Kids’’ program. Come and enjoy celebrity scoopers, roving clowns, balloon artistry and ice cream from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the northwest quadrant of Monument Circle.

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Speed Changes You Tour On Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 at Four Winds Resort & Marina, Boat Sales Inc., will be hosting the third stop on the Baja Speed Changes You Tour, sponsored by Baja Marine Corp. and Mercury Marine. The Baja Speed Changes You Tour promotes boating safety and family fun on the water. The tour will travel to 16 cities ranging from Bloomington, Ind., to Stevensville, Md., to Houston in June and running through September. Boating safety seminars will also be conducted to ensure that the waters are as safe as possible this summer. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. If you have further questions, contact Paige at (940) 891-1281. Correction Mike Patton photographed Tina Turner and Gloria Reuben, who both appeared on the frontpage of The Recorder dated June 2.

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