Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 June 2003 — Page 4

PAGE A4

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2003

IMPORTANT

llv Mrlii)|M)lil,in ri.innitn’ ((MI’Oi invites your input on pnijiiiseil .imendments tu the .MI(M J()O r ) Inili.m.ipolis Region,il li.inspDit.iliim Impiovenienl I’rogr.mi iIRIII’i the IKIII’ ilix uinents ledei.ilh lunded tr,insport.ition improvements in iimincnded l"i oui region over ,i three vimi perRid. \ i iiinplete i It 'si upturn ol the proposed .imendrnents .tppe.irs in lod.ivs leg.tl \iilu ev Review mwl i nnimentsm,tv he made through |ulv H lor mine inloim.itmn, i .ill 11" 'iliM.

Ini mine inlinni.itioii no li,ins|)(iil,ition pi,Hilling AiToO i .ill 127-') MJ (ii v isil vvvvvv iinlvgi ivmg indv iii|ii i

IMPORTANT

Hie Mclropolil.in I’l,tuning Org,ini/,tlioniMPO) inv ites your input on the dr,lit.!(104 .’01 in liuli.in.ipulis Region,il Ir.msport.ition Improvement Progr.im dRIII’ 1 . I he IRI IP din unients leder.tllv lunded tr.insportation improvements rei omniended.li ii mir region ovei ,i three-ve.tr period. •\ (omplete listing ol the dr,ill s proposed projects is .iv.iil.tble ior vour review thiough |ulv t! ,il v.inous nielro|iohl.in locations, lor more inloriii.ition, see our leg.tl Not ue in todays p,i|)ef.

loi more inlorni.tlion on ii.insjioil.ilioii jil,inning, i ,i 11 l27- r )|42 in visit vvvvvv.iiulvgov.iirg in(lvni|>o.

COLEMAN ► Continued from Paqe 1 their own. Some also fear the hirth parent trying to kidnap the child. Kamrath acknowledged that it does happen, but rarely. “It happens less than one percent of the time,” she stated. Kamrath encourages parents who choose to do a transracial adoption to adopt two children of another race, so that child will not feel alienated. She also encourages parents to live in an area that has a school or church with someone of that same race. Kamrath made it clear that these suggestions were not mandatory. But said many adopting families move into more diverse environments for the benefit of their child.

COMMUNITY LEADER OF THE WEEK

Name: Ison B. Harris Hometown: Indianapolis Education: B.S. in mass communications, master in community psychology from Martin University Current Position, Title or Volunteer Function (s): Unit director of Wheeler Boys & Girls Club Company or Organization: Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis How Long: 3 years as employee, followed by three years as a volunteer. Memberships: Association of Boys and Girls Club Professional, and the Academy of Boys and Girls Club Professional.

NBA Robin Run Village Apaitment & Garden Homes • Adult Day Centre • Robin’s Nest Child Cere • Home Health Care Robin Run Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center • Alzheimer's Unit A long walking path circles the outer edge of the 70 rolling acres on Indianapolis’ northwest side known as NBA Robin Run Village. The lifestyle of this friendly community is enhanced by the several lakes for fishing, tennis courts, horseshoe pitching stakes and garden plots. NBA Robin Run Village includes individually owned garden homes and apartment-style living The huge apartment building - with its imposing clock tower, is the hub of the activity for the village. Several meeting rooms, a woodworking shop, indoor bowls, a library, general store, beauty parlor and bank are all conveniently located lor all residents. NBA Robin Run Village is a community of active persons who enjoy a variety of leisure time activities including a swim in the indoor pool, line dancing, exercising in the new fitness room, and activities in the quilting and sewing room. Entrance Fee - The NBA Robin Run Difference Apartment resident pay an entrance tee an important guarantee: When your apartment is vacant and reoccupiad, 75% of the original entrance fee is returned to you or your estate. In short, your retirement savings nest eggs can be preserved, regardless of how long you are a resident at Robin Run Village.

Let 'j be Neighbors at.

NBA

( jV»UAG* y

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday by appotntmant only Sunday by appointment only

(317) 293-5500 5354 West 62nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46268

Isll

Ison Harris, unit director of Wheeler Boys & Girls Club.

Honors or awards for service: Volunteer of the Year (2000) from Wheeler Boys and Girls Club. What is it that you do to help people in our city? I try to help by providing positive support as an adult role model. What inspired you to become active in your community? Black men are viewed under a negative light in our society. My family, past coaches and my mentor, former director Dr. Ralph Dowe, showed me the importance of giving back and supporting my community. I feel it’s very important for young people to have positive role models. What has been the most en-

All 6-Pack 7*Up Or RC 12 oz Cans

couraging and fulfilling aspect of your service work? I just enjoy working with kids and helping them develop future endeavors. What challenges have you faced while serving our community? I had to follow in the footsteps of a legend such as Dr. Dowe. In addition, developing relationships within the community has been a challenge. Within the next five years what changes would you like to see in your community/neighborhood? I would like to see more focus on eliminating our current crime issues and drug problems. If you would like to nominate someone to be featured in this column, callThe Recorder at9245143, ext. 324.

TEEN

Prices Effective Through Wednesday, June 25, 2003

► Continued from Paqe 1 than for all other illicit drugs combined.” The admission rates in Indiana for marijuana, ages 12 and up, increased 283 percent between 1993 and 1999 -the second largest increase in the nation. Not only can marijuana lead to addiction, but it can also cause a list of health, social, learning and behavioral problems during a teen’s most vital time of development. “Teens lose out on adult functions when engaging in the use of drugs at an early age,” said Flora Wilsker, community liaison at Pathway Family Center. Marijuana usage decreases inhibitions and impairs judgment. Research shows that marijuana is addictive and regular users who abstained for just three days experienced withdrawal symptoms, including drug cravings, decreased appetite, sleep difficulty and weight loss, aggression, anger, irritability and restlessness. “I stopped, for no apparent reason. I started to find myself abusing the drug and saw it becoming an everyday habit,” said the unidentified woman. Research shows that parents are the most influential when it comes to their teen and drugs. I n Indiana during the 2002 school year, 20 percent of high school seniors reported use of marijuana within the last month. To help teens and parents to understand the seriousness of the problem and to get advice on how to control the substance abuse Pathway Family Center, a non-profit organization, has launched a speaker’s program called “I’ve Been There” which has been funded by a grant from the Drug-Free Marion County. This program is free to all organizations and provides a parent, teen professional talk. “Hearing from parents and teens first hand about their experience with drugs can have a great impact on parents and teens who are just beginning to face the same problems," said Pathway President and CEO Terri Nissley. “Parents often tell us that they just don’t know how to handle this situation and we can provide information that will help them.” To receive helpful hints about drug and alcohol abuse among teens, call Pathway Family Center at (317) 585-6953.