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March 1, 2023
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Post Pandemic Truth Searching MIKE BUDER How do we navigate the future? A challenging question and most of us have our own thoughts. We now live in the information age where a lot of good and bad data is at our fingertips, literally, at the touch of our phone or laptop. We just need to filter through it to determine what is good and what is bad. People of different professions have different perspectives and concerns on this question too, be it psychiatrists, economists, small and large business owners, landlords and even Realtors. And let us not forget the politicians whose perspectives and agenda can largely be driven by which side of the isle they are on. I always try to look at things objectively and take the positive approach, no matter how difficult and complicated that might be. Let’s consider the phrase “New Normal”. What exactly is “New Normal”, what of it will remain in the future and what will fade away? This rhetorical term was stated by the same politicians and news networks over and over. Their messages have been mixed and convoluted at best. Wear a mask, wear double masks, don’t wear a mask, eating inside vs eating outside, same household gathering, not gathering, singing in church ok, singing not ok, I could go on and on. One message remained constant – Wash your hands! And isn’t it rather disturbing that we actually need to have that sign in our public restrooms? Having been bombarded with all this conflicting information the last 3 years, these very same politicians now tell us that after certain dates we can forgo masks, distancing and capacity restrictions (provided you are vaccinated) because everything after these dates will be fine! REALLY? People have been scared to death.
We are terrified for anyone to see us sneeze or cough for fear of alarming them – is it an allergy, a cold, or is it the dreaded COVID? I have watched certain states lock down way longer than others. My radar and red flag go up when politicians start offering bribes, incentives, and lottery ticket opportunities to take the vaccine. When I look closely at pictures of politicians and celebrities getting the vaccine, I am not convinced the jab really went in. Call me suspicious but all this gives me reasons to pause. Admittedly, I have many questions and doubts, one being if the vaccine is so effective, why are those that got vaccinated so concerned about being with people that have not? Aren’t they protected with an annual vaccine and boosters? What about the potential serious side effects or even mortal consequences? Are there longterm side effects? These are just a few questions that are swirling in my head. My Christian faith and my way of thinking on this goes along with my always having to be honest and straightforward. These are “my” opinions, and anyone that knows me or has worked with me knows that my client’s best interest is always first and foremost in my agency relationships. If a client cannot accept my candor, then I am not the Realtor for them. I do my best not to judge others for their opinions and hope they would return that effort when I state my truths. Thank you for reading… If you’re looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 10 (708) 418-4444, E-mail: mikebuder@remax. net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com or Facebook Friend request Mike Buder: your comments are always welcome.
by Janice R Newman I’ve been struggling with accomplishing my goals for my personal, business, career, health, and spiritual life. It seemed like there were roadblocks and struggles in every direction. Then one day, I heard in the distance a large street plow coming. It’s doing its job to PLOW through the SNOW, ice, and sleet to clear the roads to make them easier to maneuver. I felt in my soul God saying to me P.L.O.W. through the S.N.O.W. I questioned what that meant. Then it came like a bolt. It’s P: pray and praise; L: listen; O: obey; W: walk and work; through the S: situations; N: negativity; O: obstacles and objections; and W: weaknesses and warfare: with God’s help. For me to accomplish the plans and purposes God has implanted in me, I need to PLOW to remove the SNOW that was preventing me from action. Then God put in my heart to remember that God cannot be defeated. “If God is for us, who is against us?” (Romans 8:31), “but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26 NIV). How do we implement PLOW to remove the SNOW? First, we must PRAY to and PRAISE the Lord. Just talk about what’s concerning you and praise the Lord for all things, the good and the bad. Second, we must LISTEN. Sometimes we need to be quiet and pay attention to what we hear. Third, we must OBEY what we heard. Children don’t always want to listen to what their parents say, but those instructions are vital to our success. Lastly, we must WALK and WORK out the
plans, instructions, and details. Work the plan and the plan will work. Do not be afraid to walk, work or stumble. FEAR stops most movement. God does not say there will be no bad SITUATIONS, NEGATIVITY, OBSTACLES/ OBJECTIONS, OR WEAKNESSES/WARFARE. SITUATIONS, good and bad, are apart of life. When situations arise, we must draw on God’s strength as we cannot do this alone. God never promised easy. God does say He will provide us the strength, courage, peace and love to get us through SNOW. We must fight off and dismiss NEGATIVITY in comments, thoughts and reactions that will throw us off focus. Negativity comes from ourselves, others around us, and the world. OBSTACLES/OBJECTIONS need to be removed out the way. Think of the large snowplow that has to go around all the vehicles and trash cans but does not stop until the job is accomplished. We all have WEAKNESSES and WARFARE battles to overcome. God equips us with HIS armor and strength so we can defeat and remove what’s against us. By using the power given to us by God, we can pray, praise, listen, obey, walk and work our way through to accomplish what the Lord has planned for us. Plans to prosper us and not to harm us, to remove and break through the situation that will arise, fight negativity, overcome obstacles and objections, remove our weaknesses and warfare to be victorious. Janice Newman, MA www.ywhynot.com
Indiana American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Announce $10,000 Donation to Urban League of Northwest Indiana Indiana American Water today announced the American Charitable Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, and American Water’s General Counsel Jim Gallegos have made a total donation of $200,000 to the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement, including a $10,000 donation to the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. The funding will enhance the ULNWI’s efforts to help close the equality gap for African Americans and other historically underserved groups throughout American Water’s national footprint. “The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement, supporting impactful initiatives and programs that help to prepare future leaders of tomorrow,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We remain committed to strengthening our inclusion, diversity, equity and equality principles by supporting organizations such as the Urban League, which helps uplift and empower those they serve. This donation is particularly meaningful as we celebrate Black History Month in February.” Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality and social justice. The Urban League spearheads the development of social programs, public policy research and advocates for policies and services
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that close the equality gap. “Indiana American Water’s donation to the Urban League of Northwest Indiana will further enhance our efforts to assist clients in securing education and inclusion, diversity and equity opportunities,” said ULNWI President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Allen McCloud. “Education translates into them being able to identify opportunities that improve the quality of life for their families and become more informed on ways to support our local economy. It’s a win for everyone.” Originally established in 1945 as the Urban League of Gary, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana works to promote, encourage and enhance services to improve social, educational, and economic conditions of African Americans and other minority groups in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties. “We are committed to northwest Indiana and to making it a better place to live and work for everyone,” said Indiana American Water President Matt Prine. “Giving back and being a good neighbor to our partner communities is a core part of who we are as a company, and we’re pleased to lend support to the Urban League’s efforts here.” Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has donated to worthy causes and organizations in communities served by American Water. Being a good neighbor and steward of the environment has always been central to the mission of American Water.
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