SAINT ANTHONY OPENS CLINIC AT MARTIN LUTHER KING LEGACY APARTMENTS

BRANDON MARSHALL OF THE BEARS WORKS OUT WITH PICCOLO BULLDOGS

CELEBRITIES FIRE UP ROBERTO CLEMENTE STUDENTS AT OPENING DAY RALLY

Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard was on stage at Roberto Clemente High School ringing the bell officially opening the new academic year. Tony Sculfield of WGCI-FM radio was whipping students into a frenzy of excitement in the Clemente auditorium. J’Marcus Webb of the Bears and Jimmy Butler of the Bulls greeted arriving students. Alderman Latasha Thomas and State Representative Cynthia Soto added official presence but were light-hearted as they welcomed the students, urging them to take school seriously and study hard this year. Beautiful pop singer J’Lyn entertained students with musical numbers.
  
Then, it was time for class and the school year had begun.

600 & 700 BLOCKS OF LONG AVENUE CELEBRATING END OF SUMMER WITH BIG PARTY

Neighbors and children living on the 600 and 700 blocks of North Long Avenue celebrated summer in the city with a joint block party. Alderman Emma Mitts and Minister Louis Farrakhan were special guests at the block party.
  
Organizers thank Genie’s Liquor & Grocery, Super Low Foods, Bargain Foods, Sharks Fast Food, JJ Fish, and Daddies of Shorties for their generous donations to making the block party a success.

Meet Samuel Gaddy, Jr. WEST SIDER SAYS HE IS EXCITED TO HELP PEOPLE GET ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

  Minister Samuel Gaddy, Jr., is positive, enthusiastic, and downright excited about helping his clients obtain credit and purchase the cars they need. In fact, his favorite saying is, “Get Excited!” He believes a life without excitement is a life not worth living.

   Samuel Gaddy, Jr., was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago. He grew up in Lawndale, Garfield Park, and Austin with his mother Sarah Walker, two sisters and four brothers.

   In the late 1980s, Samuel was introduced to the automobile industry. In 1989, he started as a car porter at James Jeep/Eagle. In 1991, he was admitted to the Chrysler Five Star sales course.

   Samuel is committed to everything he does and that includes his family. Five years ago, he married his life partner, Condie, and they have two children, Deonte and Tierra, whom he treasures. He and his family are members of True Way of Life World Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Willie Benson III. Samuel was licensed to preach the Gospel in October 2010. He and Condie serve as Special Assistants to the Pastor.

   In July of 2012, Samuel took a step on a new journey in his career by joining the sales staff of RightWay Automotive Credit. Samuel’s enthusiasm drives him to go the extra mile in helping his clients achieve their goals and be totally satisfied.

   Samuel specializes in helping people coming to RightWay with no credit or challenged credit. If you meet the minimum requirements, Samuel can help you obtain an automobile loan and, in most cases, will help you drive home the same day.

    For information on obtaining an automobile loan, call Minister Samuel Gaddy at RightWay Automotive Credit, 1648 North Cicero Avenue; 773/664-0053 or email sgaddy@rightway.com.

   Call Sam Gaddy and get excited about driving!

Mt. Pilgrim Primative Installs A New Pastor

Commissioner Barbara McGowan attends Outreach Event

Commissioner Barbara McGowan, Vice President of the Metro. Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, meets with vendors & contractors during the MWRD’s Outreach Event at The Univ. of Chicago. More than 200 vendors & contractors participated in the event focusing on fair procurement policies & practices. McGowan chairs the Affirmative Action Committee.

PAUL SIMON CHICAGO JOB CORPS CENTER GRADUATES 141 STUDENTS ON NATIONAL COMMENCEMENT DAY

On August 24, the Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, 3348 South Kedzie Avenue, joined 124 Job Corps Centers across the nation in the second National Commencement Day ceremonies, launching thousands of graduates into rewarding vocational careers in hundreds of trades. For more than 50 years, the U.S. Job Corps has been preparing young people ages 16-24 for successful, high-paying careers in trades.

This program of the U.S. Department of Labor is a partnership with unions and the business community. Industry leaders teach courses and open doors for apprenticeships and job placements. All instruction provided by the Job Corps is at no cost to students. In addition, all Job Corps participants must earn high school diplomas or GEDs. This, too, is provided at no cost on 125 centers in all 50 states. Students who wish to live on campus stay free of charge in dormitories. Meals are also provided free and students earn a modest stipend while attending class. Following graduation, free job placement assistance is available.

The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center is located on a beautiful campus secluded from the noise and bustle of the city. It offers training to more than 300 men and women at all times studying nine trades: Carpentry, Painting, Bricklaying, Material Handling & Distribution, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Office Administration, Computer Service & Repair, and Graphic Design. Students are completing course work and starting jobs each week and new students are arriving on campus.

Each Job Corps campus offers its own menu of courses and students are transported to centers across the country offering the training they desire. Tours of the Paul Simon Job Corps Center are conducted every Friday morning. No reservations are required. For information on the Paul Simon Job Corps Center, course offerings, and admission procedures, call Beth Allen at 773/890-3131.