Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 June 2002 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, JUNE 7,2002

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cuts and higher telephone rates to customers. Efforts to split the company aim to boost competition in the local phone market according to IURC officials. IURC is expected to issue a final order later this year.

Center Township Fun Fest Center Township will be holding its 8th Annual Fun Fest for Kids from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 in the 800 block of Massachusetts Avenue. Fun for the entire family will top the agenda of the day.

There will be games, food, treats, informative booths, guest celebrities, entertainment, contests and much more. Organizers of the fun fest are inviting both participants and sponsors for this event. For more information or inquiries about sponsorship, call Teresa Larkins at (317) 633-3610, ext.

The Domestic Violence Network of greater Indianapolis

“Hear Our Voices” A lilt r.ir\ t t lchr.uion and anthology <>( hope for sur\Ivors of domeslic abuse.

MtImImW* RmbmRt has carried a numbing stigma of isolation, fear and shame.

ftarlM tafe afepnaf MlMa of those strugging to break the cycle of abuse - in all its emotional complexities - have been minimized by a mainstream that only views abused as victims.

invites those committed to breaking the cycle of abuse to apeak to this generalization - to express through essays and poetry inner Journeys that so often have restorsd empowerment and transformed fear into the will to break free. Througi these voices of the abused, formerly abused, friends and family, employers and co-workers of the abused, our community

con better understand the brood landscape that is domestic abuse, the diversity of those cougit in its power, and moat importantly the inspiring

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IUL dinner will foster diversity On Friday, June 28, the Indianapolis Urban League will hold its 11th Annual Ebony & Ivory Dinner Celebration & Gala Benefit in the Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St. In keeping with the mission and services of the league, this festive fund raising event will bring together people of all races and backgrounds. The theme for 2002 is “Celebrating Diversity-Celebrating Achievement”. The 800 or more guests will enjoy fine dining and entertainment and the league's annual salute to outstanding local families. This year’s event will begin at 6 p.m. Pianist George Middleton will provide entertainment for the evening. Tickets are $60 per person and $600 per table of 10. This celebration is open to the public. Deadline for the RSVP is June 21. Call the Indianapolis Urban League office at (317)693-7603.

Summit for Hispanic/Latino issues The Indiana Association for Community Economic Development and the Purdue Cooperative Extension are again partnering to present the 2nd Annual Statewide Summit on Hispanic/Latino Issues. This event wil| take place on June 11-12 at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. On June 11, registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the opening plenary session starts at 8:30 a.m. Workshop topics will focus on the following areas: housing, cultural compe-

tency, economic development, public safety, health, establishing local cultural centers, local government’s best practices, employment, and education. The conference is designed to continue the statewide dialogue started last year when the first summit was held. It is especially for local officials, community development practitioners, social service providers and others who are working or living in a community experiencing new Hispanic neighbors. Legal clinic has new sessions The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic partners with a

variety of i^on-profit service providers to present a practical series designed to empower individuals to improve their lives. The classes are free and include a free meal. It is not necessary to attend all sessions but repeat attendance is encouraged as each workshop presents new information. The workshops are held at Oasis of Hope, 1701 E. 25th St. Topics for June include: June 10: “Non-Violent Discipline of Children,” Jan Link; Catholic Social Services June 17: “Increasing and Stretching Your Money Muscle,” P.D. Willis-Walton June 24: “Social Security,” Mike Malast, SSA

Take advantage of your debit card

(NAPSI) — Has this eyer happened to you? You swing by the grocery store, grab what you need and get in line for the checkout. Then it hits you—there’s no cash in your wallet, and you left your checkbook at home. Why run the risk of getting caught with a light wallet? Consider using a debit card for your purchases instead—you’ll be glad you did. With a debit MasterCard, you have the same control over your expenses as with your checkbook, but with greater convenience and a better handle on your purchasing habits. In fact, the trend is catching on. According to a study conducted by Shifrin Research Inc., 87 percent of debit cardholders believe that debit is safer than cash, and almost 90 percent agree that debit cards are faster and easier to use than checks. Debit cards offer several other advantages over cash and checks including giving you greater control over your spending habits. With cash, it’s hard to keep track of the amounts you’re spending from month to month. There’s no

automatic record of where you bought the items and how much you paid. This can pose a tremendous problem if you’re trying to stick to a budget or looking for ways to change your purchasing habits. With a debit card, transactions show up on your checking account statement with vendor information, which helps you track and manage your spending more effectively. Moreover, you can use your debit card to pay your regular bills automatically, so you never miss a due date. A cable bill, for example, can be paid on a specific day every month, so you don’t have to remember to put a check in the mail. With debit, you’re paying right out of your checking account, so it’s important to record these transactions in your account register. And, each time you use your debit MasterCard to make a qualified purchase through June 30th, you’ll automatically be entered into the MasterCard SunStakes Sweepstakes. You can also enter by mail. The grand-prize winner will drive away in a 2002 GMC Envoy. See MasterCard.com for details.

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Andrea Morehead & John Stehr Late news in central Indiana has a new face: Andrea Morehead joins John Stehr for the Nightbeat, Weeknights at 11pm on Channel 13.

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