Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 April 2002 — Page 2
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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
FRIDAY, APRIL 5,2002
I M P O R T A N T
Your Metropolitan Planning Organizatidti(MPO) wans you to know that a proposed amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan is going before a Public Hearing of the Metropolitan Development Commission on April 17th. Amendment plans and exhibits can be examined in Rooms 241 and 1841 of the City-County Building, 200 E. Washin^J^ffowntown Indianapolis. For more information, see our classified ad in today's paper.
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DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO: • High Expectations and Standards for Student Achievement and Success • Shared Accountability • School Staff Empowerment • Positive Climate for Learning • Respect for Diversity • Appropriate Alignment of Resources • Facilitation of Parental Involvement • Collaboration with Business and Community • Continuous Improvement
Paid for by the Alfred L Finnell. Jr for IPS School Board Al-Largt Committee. Nancy Showaher and Mary Ann DicUnon. Co-Cham
sociation will meet Thursday, April 4, in the Eagle Library’s Community Room, 3325 Lowry Road, at 6 p.m. The Eagledale Neighborhood Association Business Alliance will meet Tuesday, April 9, at Club Mecca (formerly Eagle Bowl) in the Eagledale Plaza, at 6:30 p.m. For more information
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on both meetings, please call Pam Cole at 328-1584.
Roving patrols to continue County and local law enforcement agencies, in cooperation with the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership, will continue to conduct roving patrols throughout April. This project, DUI: Taskforce Indiana, is a year long statewide project aimed at reducing alcoholrelated crashes, deaths and injuries. The following dates and times have been scheduled for patrols during this month: April 6, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. April 12-13,10 p.m. to 4 a.m. April 18,10 p.m. to 4 a.m. April 26, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Mays to be honored
William G. Mays, president and founder of Mays Chemical Co., will receive the prestigious Spirit of the Prairie Award along with the Hulman-George family, Chris Schenkel and Will Shortz. The recognition pays tribute to those who have made great contributions to Indiana’s quality of life. Honorees will receive their awards during the 2002 Conner Prairie “Spirit of the Prairie Awards Dinner” Thursday, April 11.
BMV offers
convenience
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles has a hassle-free way to get you out of the mess so many people find themselves in at the BMV. BMV’s Express Rapid Renewal System is convenient, is always open, and anyone with Internet access can use it. The Web site is
www.bmv.IN.gov/bmvexpress, To use the Express Rapid Renewal. ail you need are the following: your license plate number, automobile insurance information, Social Security number and a major credit card or debit card with MasterCard or Visa logo. There is a 50 cent per registration processing charge. License plates or renewal stickers usually arrive in the mail in five business
days.
Corrections In the March 29 issue of The Recorder's religion section story on the first sermon of Larry Smith, some of the information was incorrect. Smith is a minister. and First Free Will Baptist Church celebrated its 122nd year anniversary.
O’Bannon signs bill into law
Despite the State’s financial woes, Gov. Frank O’Bannon approved a bill Tuesday that establishes clearer guidelines for landlords and tenants. The new measure requires landlords to provide basic living requirements such as hot and cold water, heating and ventilation and sanitary systems. In return, tenants are expected to keep their premises clean and avoid damaging or destroying the property. The bill is authored by state Rep. John Day, a longtime tenant advocate.
Rep. Carson announces 10 scholarship recipients
Special to The Recorder
WASHINGTON — Rep. Julia Carson, D-Ind., has announced 10 recipients of the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses (CBCS) Scholarship. “I am thrilled to award these outstanding students for their determination, and hard work. Each recipient has set an example for their peers, not only for their efforts in the classroom, but in their communities as well,” Rep. Carson said. “It is an honor for me to salute their diligence and motivation.” Any graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited college or university, or any full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA is eligible to apply for the scholarship. All applicants must reside, attend school, or have attended high school in Indiana’s present 10th Congressional District, represented by Rep. Carson. The recipients for the CBCS Scholarship for the 2001-2002 academic year include: • Paula Pettis-Garrett, a freshman social work major at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
(IUPUI). • Kristian Gibson, a freshman at Indiana University, pursuing a degree in biology. • Alicia Walker, a freshman at Indiana State University, pursuing a degree in nursing. • Crystal Adams, a freshman at IUPUI, pursuing a degree in computer science. • Ronelle Keglar, a freshman at Alabama A&M University, pursuing a degree in elementary education. • Sabrina Reed, a doctoral candidate at IUPUI, pursuing a degree in optometry. • Joshua Smith, a freshman at Alabama State University, pursuing a degree in theater arts. • Jennifer Hubbard, a freshman at Prairie View A&M University, pursuing a degree in chemistry. • Shawn Parker, a senior at Harvard University, pursuing a degree in psychology. • Shayla Griffin, a freshman at Spelman College, pursuing a degree in computer engineering. To receive at CBCS application, contact Rep. Carson’s district office at (317) 283-6516. Applications for the academic year 2002-2003 are due by May 1,2002.
Carson becomes a General
in the fight for women’s health
U.S. Representative Julia Carson (D-Indianapolis) participated in two events that underscore her commitment to the
battle against breast cancer and heart disease.
On March 25, Congresswoman Carson took part in a Mammogram and Heart screening at the Marion County Health Department to promote the importance of regular precautionary screenings to reduce the high rates of breast cancer and heart attacks. That same after-
noon, Carson joined Alicia Thompson, women’s basketball player for the Indiana Fever, and Indianapolis Postmaster E. Lynn Smith to discuss the U.S. Postal
Service’s Breast Cancer stamp, which was first offered for sale in 1998. On the following March 26, Carson teamed up with Y-Me Director Debbie BucklerMelton. and representatives of
Wishard Hospital and the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to discuss the importance of breast cancer awareness and the practice of receiving regular mammograms. They also announced the BMV’s new breast cancer awareness license plate. $25 of the $45 annual fee for the license plate will go improved access to breast cancer screening, diagnosis. and treatment for all Hoosiers. “Cardiovascular diseases and breast cancer are the leading causes of death of women each year”. Congresswoman Carson said. “But many of these lives could be saved if more women realized the importance of regular check-ups and screenings. I know first-hand the importance of taking care of , yourself and living a healthy lifestyle after almost having a heart attack myself in 1997.”
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