Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 January 2003 — Page 7

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2003

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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Indiana chief justice delivers state of judiciary speech

By BRANDON A. PERRY Staff Writer

Judge Randall T. Shepard, chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, gave a state of the judiciary speech to the governor and members of the General Assembly this week. Shepard’s message focused on positive gains the court has made in three areas, including education, assisting families threatened by the economic downturn and building a better workforce and a more diverse economy. “In the last year,” Shepard said, “we in the judiciary have been doing more than ever before to provide education in a field where we have a unique capacity to contributexivic education.” Shepard cited many efforts on behalf of the justices and their staff to bring students and adult citizens to a clearer understanding of the law and legal process. Over the last year, according to Judge Shepard, public hearings were used as tools for educating the public, and every hearing of the Supreme Court and select sessions of the Tax Court and Court of Appeals are being shown on TV. Judge Shepard also discussed efforts by the court to help those who don’t speak English understand

the legal system. Remindinglisteners that supportingstrong families is a “central mission of the Indiana judiciary,” Shepard mentioned the Supreme Court’s statewide family initiative, which, he said “seeks to develop a coordinated approach to dysfunctional families w ho frequently bounce from one courtroom to the next (in Porter County one group of 115 families had generated 443 different cases.) In regard to the state’s struggling economy, Shepard said that refashioning the state's judicial system will play a big role in helping improve the state’s economic environment. He said steps have been taken statewide to reduce spending. For example, rules that have made it easier for jurors to serve, he said, have reduced the economic costs associated with mistrial. In addition, the computerized statewide case management system and the supreme court’s emphasis on mediation as an alternative to litigation has also saved the state much needed funds. Finally, Judge Shepard stated that the system used to pay the state's judges and prosecutors “is broke and need’s fixing.” He asked the Legislature to update the process by which it provides compensation to prosecutors and judges.

PeyBack FoundaMon awards $100,000 in grants

The PeyBack Foundation distributed $100,000 in grants to community agencies in 2002. The foundation, a private non-profit corporation, was established by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in 1999 to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by assisting programs that provide leadershipgrowth and opportunities for children at risk. The foundation has donated more than $400,000 since its inception in 1999. Requests for grants are accepted from agencies and organizations actively advancing the welfare of disadvantaged children in Indianapolis, New Orleans and Tennessee. All requests for financial assistance are given careful consideration by the PeyBack Foundation Resource Council and judged on the unique merits of the individual agency, its goal and mission. Each organization must complete a PeyBack Foundation grant application to be considered. The deadline for the 2003 grant cycle is Feb. 1.

2002 grants went to: Assistance League of Indianapolis - $7,500 Day Nursery of Indianapolis - $5,000 T.O.U.G.H., Teens: Organized, Unified, GoalOriented, Helpful (Indianapolis) - $2,500 The Oaks Academy (Indianapolis) - $8,000 Jireh Sports (Indianapolis) - $10,000 Emerald Youth Foundation (Knoxville, Tenn.) - $10,000 Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana (New Orleans) - $7,000 Indiana Youth Institute (Indianapolis) - $5,000 Police Athletic League (Indianapolis) - $5,000 AYS Inc. (Indianapolis) - $5,000 Shepherd Community (Indianapolis) - $5,000 Child Advocates (Indianapolis) - $3,000 Indianapolis Institute for Families Inc. - $5,000 The SOPE Project (Knoxville) - $5,000 CASA, A Child’s Voice in Court Inc. (Knoxville) - $3,000 Desire Street Academy (New Orleans) - $9,000

Volunteers te provide free lax service

From Feb. 1 through April 12, volunteers trained by the IRS and the Indiana Department of Revenue will offer free assistance for those who can’t afford professional tax serv ices. The assistance is provided to those with low to limited income, individuals with disabilities, and non-English speaking and elderly taxpayers. Eligibility to receive assistance is determined on a ease-by-case basis by the VITA v olunteer. Individuals should bring the following items: copies of last year’s tax return; Social Security cards for all persons on the return; the Lex package received this year and/or the label; W-2 forms; interest and dividend statements; Form 1099 SSA from the Social Security Administration; real estate property' tax receipts; and other documents showing in-

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come. Patrons should call their local library branch in advance to determine if space is available or appointments are required. VITA times and locations are: Brightwood Branch, 2435 N. Sherman Dr., Fridays and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Children’s Museum Neighbors’ Center, 3000 N. Meridian St., Mondays 5:30 - H p.m. College Avenue Branch, 4180 N. College Ave., Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. and Fridays 3 - (i p.m. Eagle Branch, 3325 Lowry Road,Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. East Washington Branch, 2822 E. Washington St., Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m. Planner House Branch, 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 pan. (e-file only) and Fridays 10:30 a.m. - noon Fountain Square Branch, 1 oti(>

Virginia Ave., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Glendale Branch, (iioi N. Keystone Ave., Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Irvington Branch, 5<>25 F. Washington St., Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nora Branch, 8B25 Guilford Ave., Thursdays noon - 3 p.m. and Saturdays 10:30a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Shelby Branch, 2502 Shelby St., Thursdays and Saturdays noon - 3 p.m. Spades Park Branch, 1801 Nowland Ave.,Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Warren Branch, 9701 K. 21 St St., Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wayne Branch, 198 S. Girls School Road, Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - noon

George and Bettyann Mendenhall George Parker Mendenhall and Betiyunn Tunsiill Mendenhall will he celebrating their ?()th Wedding Anniversary on January 24th, 2003. They became high school sweethearts after first meeting at Cnspus Attacks High School, and are Attacks High School Alumni (1951) To celebrate this grand occasion, George and Bettyann’s four children will host a dinner-dance to honor ihcir parents. Ihe celebration will be held Saturday, January IKth. at the Holiday Inn on the Bay in San Diego. California. Guests from all over the country have been invited. Please join us in sending well wishes to George and Bcttyann Mendenhall on this momentous occasion Any comspoademctM cma be Meat to: P.O. Bos 40109, Sou Diego, Calif. 92104

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ship between the 11 chapters. International adoption seminar Learn about international adoption at a free seminar sponsored by Bethany Christian Services, to be held Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. at their office on 5650 Caito Dr. This seminar will offer detailed information about the process of international adoption and will give participants a window into the many options and opportunities that international adoption provides. Registrations are requested but not required. Register by calling LuAnn at 800-723-6784. t United Way workshop United Way of Central Indiana is offering a Maximizing and Living with Technology in the Workplace Workshop Jan. 21 from 9 - 11 a.m. at 3901 N. Meridian St. The workshop will be led by Damon Richards, Port-to-Port Consulting. Participants will learn a process for introducing software and hardware into the workplace, the roles of volunteers, staff and consultants and continuity of operations planning. The cost is $20 per person. Contact (317) 921-1271 or 1274, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.uwci.orq/ nptrain1b.htm for more details. IBE Youth Video Institute classes Indiana Black Expo's Youth Video Institute kicks off its spring semester of classes on Jan. 29. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Students between the ages of 13 and 19 are encouraged to apply. For more information call (317) 925-2702 or visit www.ibeonline.com.

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