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Inside This issue NEW CONTENT Empowering with Technology Prayer March Breaking Through the Barrier

EVERY MONTH • From the Alderman • Mission and Vision • Photographs • Contact Information • Transitions

CITY’S MISSION STATEMENT “The City of Evanston is committed to promoting the highest quality of life for all residents by providing fiscally sound, responsive municipal services and delivering those services equitably, professionally with the highest degree of integrity.”

VISION STATEMENT “Creating the most livable City in America.” We in the FIFTH WARD will do our best to help fulfill both of these.

From the Alderman… The April meeting began with Ms. Karen Perry, from the American Cancer Society, sharing information about a study her organization is doing that will be beneficial to African Americans. She wanted to introduce herself and ask for other referrals in order to provide information on early detection, treatment and education about cancer. Officer Kevin Champion, our Problem Solving Team Officer, provided an update on police activity in the ward since the last meeting. There remains a great deal of concern about the number of shots fired in the area and the amount of police presence. During the daytime hours there is a great presence, but the residents feel that it is also needed in the evening. We plan to have the Chief of Police speak at the May meeting so he can share his plans for the summer and for ongoing support in the “hot spots” of the ward. The evening’s main presentation was given by Mr. Kevin Brown, J.D., the Program Manager of the City’s Youth and Young Adult Division. Mr. Brown explained what the Division is about and how they are working with youth and young adults

in ways that encourage them to be productive, engaged citizens. He presented the plan for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, explaining how his team was really encouraging our youth to attend the workshops held at ETHS, to apply for summer employment online, and to show up for the job fair, held this year on the 20th and 27th of April. The City anticipates there will be about 260 jobs available and Mr. Brown and his staff are working on expanding that number by asking area businesses to each hire one Evanston youth. He asked residents to tell their children; grandchildren; neighborhood children; friends’ children; children from their church and any other children they might know or see, about the Summer Youth Employment Program.

Together We Will Get It Done! Download past Newsletters on the City Website http://www.cityofevanston.org/government/city-council/ 5th-ward-alderman/index.php

EMPOWERING YOU WITH TECHNOLOGY – WEBSITE DESIGN, WEB ANALYTICS & MORE

5TH WARD WATCH Save the Date Sunday, May 19, 2013

Sherman United Methodist Church Women’s Day 2013 to be held at 10:30 am. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Jamell Meeks, of the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago.

The ISBE Technology team is the tech branch of the Institute for Student Business Education at Northwestern. We provide web solutions for businesses in and around Chicago. Our solutions include sleek website design with WordPress, web data analytics with Google Analytics, site mobilization and social media strategy. As students, we are able to offer services, catered to our clients, at accommodating prices. The Tech team’s main goal is to empower individuals through technology. Our meetings are open to the public and begin with tutorials on a tech related topic. We also host educative events where either a tech member or guest speaker presents on a topic suggested by the community (that’s you!). So let us know what you want to learn on twitter: @ISBE_TECH. Check out our site www.tech.nuisbe.org for more information. Te(a)ch – Technologize - Activism

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Screening of “Alice’s Ordinary People” at the Shorefront Legacy Center 6pm. 2010 Dewey

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Evanston’s 4th of July Parade and Festivities. Celebrating “Evanston: 150 Years Young”.

City Council Meetings Most First and Third Mondays City Chambers second floor – 8:30 pm. Meetings are aired live on Cable T.V. Channel 16.

5th Ward Meetings 3rd Thursdays of every month Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center. Meetings start at 7pm.

CONGRATULATIONS Mayor’s Summer Youth Job Fair! There were 627 student applicants, aged 14-18, applying for the nearly 260 jobs offered by the City of Evanston as well as other local employers. For those not employed by this job fair, other opportunities will be identified for them to consider. YWCA on their second annual Stand Against Racism event, held on April 26, 2013 along Ridge Avenue and Church Street. Over 45 groups, and countless individuals, stood along these routes, many with signs, in support of this movement. Evanston North Shore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on their 39th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefit.

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TRANSITIONS

Community Services for extensive list, visit: www.cityofevanston.org

City Staff Contact 847-866-2700

5th Ward Committees Beautification Jacki Brownlee Beverly Dyer Winston Hunt John Leineweber Housing/Community Development Daniel Garrison Anna Renée Ross Louis Weathers Brian Miller Debi Mabie Fundraising Renee Black Brian Miller John Leineweber Sharline Payne Hospitality/Volunteerism Dorothy Headd Brenda Devance Lois Wedlow Patricia Poster Muffy McCauly Gwen White Beverly Dyer Quality of Life/Safety/ Environmental David Dickson Carliss Sutton Jeff Masters Newsletter/PR Editors: Anna Renée Ross, Bernie Bates, Barbara Blades, John Blades, Cheryl Brown Submissions: Janet Alexander Davis Layout: Dino Robinson Photos: James Davis Printer: Generation Copy

Other Services Fleetwood-Jourdain Center 847.448-8254 Hispanic / Latino Outreach 847.866.2959 Landlord Tenant Ordinance 847.866.2925 Legal Assistance 847.475.3703 Minority Bus. Asst./MBE Coord. 847.448.8078 Permits / Block Party 847.866.2922

Jessie Beaird Sr — leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Carolyn (Darrin), of California, Donna, of Chicago and Yolonda, of Georgia; one son, Jessie G Beaird, Jr., of Evanston; 19 grandchildren; 25 greatgrandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mamie Jackson, of Chicago and Lorine Isaac, of West Memphis, Arkansas; two adopted sons, Robert and Johnathan Jones; one brother-in-law, Louis (Linda) Foster; one sister-in-law, Dianne Aiden, of Evanston, IL; and a host of other family members and friends. Patricia Maupin Harris — leaves to cherish her memories two children, Mark Allen, of Evanston and Julie Renee, of North Chicago; grandchildren, Christopher, of Vernon Hills, Charice, of Evanston, Jonel, of Arizona; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Willie L. Marshall — leaves to cherish his loving memory his step-children, Maggie, of Albany, NY, Harold, of Evanston, IL and Rita, of Evanston, IL; brother, Joe (Phyllis) Marshall, of Evanston, IL; sisters, Mattie Young, of Chicago, Lallis Marshall, of Evanston, IL and Dorothy Kennedy, of Skokie, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Ella Ruth Massie — leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Vernon, Virgil Jr. and Carl; two daughters, Donna and Pamela; two brothers, Ernest and Alvin; cousin, Billy Williams; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two nieces; and a host of relatives and friends.

Youth Engagement Coordinator 847.448.8049

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Daisy Bryant McGee — leaves to celebrate her extraordinary life and cherish her loving memory her 10 children, Paul, Brenda, Sandra, James Jr., Kathy, Pamela, Duane, Creed, Kim and Kevin; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest Garry, of West Memphis, AR and Samuel Jackson, of Memphis, TN; one sister, Earnestine Tucker, of West Memphis, AR.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Daisy will be missed by all. Colletta Angel Giles Sullivan — departed this life on April 6, 2013, leaving to cherish her loving memories, her husband, Charlie W. Sullivan; mother, Glenda Minter (friend Joseph); her aunts, Darcella and DEDE Giles; her uncle, Herman McCord; brothers, Darrell McCord (Sharon) and Tony Giles (Linda); her children, Kenneth Kelly, LaToya Kelly and Antonio Roach; her extended family, daughter, Stephanie Sullivan and son, Steven Sullivan; grandchildren, Sarah, Erica, Josh, Kayla, Ashton, and Autum; nephews, Kevin, Martez, Terell, Brandon, and Ryan; nieces, Monique and Brittany; In-laws, Bishop C.B. Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, Ricky, Ronnie, Anthony, Jeff, Novletta, and Connie; she loved you all so much. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Eva McCord. Macie Jenkins Williams — leaves to cherish her memory a loving daughter, Jeanette (Williams) Rice; 12 grandchildren, Lanell, Lashawn, Jasmine, Cornell, Keith, Tevin, Brittany, Jonathon, D’Andre, John, Jordan and Tawanda. She is also affectionately remembered by her loving nieces; nephews; close friend, Mrs. Janie Cooley; and other relatives and friends.

Block Clubs BROWN NEIGHBORS

Lynne Greene, [email protected]

CHURCH STREET VILLAGERS Cindy Levitt, 847-491-9765

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: Carlis Sutton, Second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at Bethel A.M.E. Church

COMMUNITY AWARENESS: Mrs. Theola Murphy, 847 -864-2857

DARROW NEIGHBORS:

Meagan Novara, [email protected]

FIREMAN’S PARK NEIGHBORS: Barbara Blades, [email protected] Matt Doherty, [email protected]

GARNETT PLACE NEIGHBORS: Robert Taylor, [email protected]

GREY NEIGHBORS:

Eleanor Lord, 847-475-1456, [email protected]

HOVLAND NEIGHBORS:

Pat Smith, 847-408-8398, First Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. Mt. Carmel

PRAYER MARCH AND ANTI-GUN ANTI-VIOLENCE RALLY A Prayer March and AntiGun & Anti-Violence Rally is being planned for June 22, 2013 in support of Evanston youth. Carolyn Murray, mother of the slain Justin Murray, who was shot on Nov. 29, 2012, is organizing this event and encourages the entire Evanston community to participate. The Prayer March will begin at 11:00 am in the parking lot of Faith Temple Church, located at 1932 Dewey Ave in Evanston, and will walk to the Evanston Township High School Football Field, located approximately one mile from Faith Temple Church, where the Rally will begin at 12:00 pm. Participants will include families affected by gun violence; students

and youth of all ages; anti-gun related organizations; political officials; and clergy. Various non-profit groups, neighborhood churches and other youth-based organizations will be present to hand out information about programs they’re offering for the summer. This event is all about our Evanston youth and their concerns for their own safety in our community. Although the Prayer March and Rally revolves around the dire threat that gun violence plays in our community, the event will be upbeat and motivational, providing our youth an opportunity to voice their concerns and needs. Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend and show their support of our youth.

Want to help with the Newsletter? Any and all positions are available at any time. [email protected]

HARTREY BLOCK CLUB: Charlene Payne, 847-866-8119, Monthly meetings

SHOREFRONT

LAUREL BLOCK CLUB:

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Samuel Headd, 847-866-8578

LEMAR BLOCK CLUB: Russell Dumas

Shorefront collects, preserves, and educates people about Black history on Chicago’s north shore

MAYFAIR NEIGHBORS: Todd Smith, 847-309-5630, Meet as needed

THE HILL GROUP:

Muffy McAuley, 847-475-5120, [email protected], Meet as needed

Legacy Center: 2010 Dewey Ave., Room 205 Evanston, IL 60201 [email protected] 847.864.7467

SMITH PARK NEIGHBORS: Patricia Widmayer, [email protected] Meets monthly

Hours: Thurs. - Fri. by appointment Saturdays 9-2

WEST END AREA BLOCK CLUB: Sandra McZier, 813-503-1192 Meet 2nd Tuesdays

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BREAKING THROUGH THE BARRIER By: Ina Sherman, CADC, Chapman Center, NorthShore University Healthsystem

In 2008, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that of the 23.3 million people who were chemically dependent, less than ten percent actually received help from health care providers. Why do so few addicts and alcoholics actually seek and receive the help that they need? The answer is complicated because of the nature of the illness, the attitude of our society toward the disease and the limited options available for treatment to some groups that actually want and need help. Probably the biggest barrier to treatment is the stigma attached to being labeled an addict. People are afraid that they will lose the respect of their families and their communities if they admit that they cannot control their own use. With the job market as tight as it has been, people are also concerned about maintaining their present jobs and the loss of future opportunities if time taken for treatment becomes part of their employment record. Those without jobs or health insurance might assume that the cost would be prohibitive. Mothers, who are the primary caretakers of their children, are concerned about the time away from their families and perhaps about losing their right to continue in that role in the future. And some people

just don’t know that help is available either in a local treatment center or at twelve step meetings nearby. Because we live in Evanston, we are lucky to have many local resources available. So, if addicts can get past the stigma and their own resistance to change, they can call Alcoholics Anonymous (312-346-1475) and speak to someone who can direct them to meetings in the area, and who can sometimes connect them with people in their neighborhood who are sober and eager to help newcomers. There is treatment available at some agencies and through therapists whose fees are based on a “sliding scale” so the cost is adjusted to accommodate most budgets. For those who have a job or daytime responsibilities that they are reluctant to forgo, the Chapman Center at Evanston Hospital (847-570-3100) is beginning a night time substance abuse program that might better fit their work or parenting schedule. So, if you or someone you know needs and wants help - it might only take a phone call or some online research to find a solution which might be life changing. The barriers are not as difficult to overcome as one might imagine!

The Shorefront Legacy Center featured two lectures during the last month. Evanston native and poet Parneshia Jones, read from her soon to be released book Vessel from Milkweed Press. Parneshia is part of the Affrilacian poetry group, touring the country at various poetry events.

Andrew Dolinar presented his research on “Sundown Towns” and his work interning under author James W. Loewen who penned Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism. Both presentations generated great discussions.

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Happening West Aldermen Grover, Holmes and Tendam with ETHS and NU students on Student Government Day at the Civic Center in the Council Chambers. Photo courtesy Jane Grover

Council Installation and reception on Monday, May 13, 2013 Photos by James Davis

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