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Volume 1 No. 7

June 15-30, 2011

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INW Fathers to Few, One father is Changing more than a hundred the Lives Schoolemasters of Many

One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters ~George Herbert, Outlandish Proverbs, 1640

~George Herbert, Outlandish Proverbs, 1640

Their black shirts and matching baseball caps emblazoned with the initials “F.B.I.” seem out of place, at first, along the hallways of SC Johnson Elementary School. But the men who wear these unusual uniforms now have a special place in this elementary school environment.

For some time, SC Johnson Elementary had the highest rate of discipline actions in the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). Students were frequently sent to the principal’s office for disciplinary infractions; the number of blue slips issued at the school continued to rise. The principal found herself in a disciplinary chokehold, unable to perform the other duties of her position due to the pressing management concerns.

Teachers and administrators alike felt that something dramatic must be done to bring order out of the disciplinary disarContinued on page 6

William Ford, the father of two children, is one of 25 volunteers in the Fathers Being Involved (FBI) Program at S.C. Johnson Elementary School.

A Salute To Fathers

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Bishop Kirby honored for 30 years Several hundred people attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church’s 30th Anniversary Banquet to honor Bishop L. Kirby and his family, May 20, at the Miracle Center, 1100 Grand Avenue. St. Paul is the oldest African American church in the state. Dr.Julius Scruggs, president of the National Baptist Convention USA, was the keynote speaker for the event.

Left photo: Pastor Joe Thomas of New Brighter Day Baptist Church, Kenosha WI, brought people to their feet when he sang the Sam Cooke hit, “A Change Is Gonna Come”. Far right photo: Pastor Duane Sleet, First Baptist Church, Far Rockaway, NY; Dr. Julius Scruggs, President of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.; Honoree: Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby and Dr. Renee Sartin Kirby.

Upper photo: Pastor Doug Aldrink, Racine Christian Reformed Church; Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby; Mrs. Joyce Smith; Mrs. Aldrink, Dr. Renee Sartin Kirby, and Former Mayor of Racine, Jim Smith.

Right: Lillie Diggins and daughter Andrea Hoskins, both members of St. Paul.

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Longtime Agency That Helps Small Minority Businesses Loses Funding From City Above: Alderman Q. A. Shakoor II listens attentively to the testimony from the public about CEDCO’s successes. Below: Alderman Greg Helding, right, speaks to Mayor John Dickert during the council session.

Debbie Embry, above, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, talks with George Stinson at a recent Racine city council meeting, as Phil Hill, of Diversified Security Solutions, looks on.

Embry was attempting to make one last effort to keep the doors of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO), Inc open.

CEDCO is a private, not-for-profit, community development financial intermediary. The company was founded in 1996 with the collaborative efforts of the Racine Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the City of Racine to encourage and promote minority entrepreneurship. In 2008, CEDCO expanded its programming to support the efforts of minority businesses in Kenosha and Southeastern Wisconsin.

Since their inception, the agency has relied heavily on the city to provide them with funds in order to operate. At the recent council meeting, the group, led by Alderman Michael shields, tried desparately to be funded $25,000, in order to keep their doors open a little longer.

However, Alderman Greg Helding, who is president, argued that funding CEDCO would mean that the city would be taking dollars from other groups that provide the same service, but more effectively.

“Saying yes to one is saying no to one or more others,” said Helding. Embry said she is a strong advocate for the concept of CEDCO and believes once the agency takes the necessary steps to reform itself, it will return to the successful program it once was.

Photos by Kenneth Lumpkin

Bishop Eddie Long Settles Out Of Court For Sexual Misconduct Allegations Lawsuits brought by four young men who accused a Georgia megachurch pastor of sexual misconduct have been resolved, attorneys for both sides said Thursday, bringing a quiet end to a blockbuster legal complaint that targeted a powerful national religious leader.

Both sides declined to discuss terms of the deal, other than to say the civil suits in state court would not go forward against Bishop Eddie Long, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

The four young men had alleged Long abused his spiritual authority and coerced them into sexual relations with gifts including cars, cash and travel when they were 17. One

suit also claimed Long had sexual contact with one of them during trips he took them on in the U.S. and abroad. Long denied the allegations, and federal and state authorities didn’t investigate because Georgia’s age of consent is 16.

Still, the scandal tainted the reputation of Long, who over two decades had transformed his suburban Atlanta congregation of 150 into a following of 25,000 members and an international televangelist empire that included athletes, entertainers and politicians. The 58-year-old husband and father of four has championed strong families and been an outspoken opponent of gay marriage.

Plaintiffs’ attorney B.J. Bernstein said Thursday “we can confirm that the matter has been resolved” but would not elabo-

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rate. Phone calls to the young men were not returned.

Barbara Marschalk, an attorney for New Birth Missionary Baptist, confirmed the suits had been resolved and said they would likely be dismissed by Friday.

Church spokesman Art Franklin issued a statement late Thursday saying: “After a series of discussions, all parties involved have decided to resolve the civil cases out of court. This decision was made to bring closure to this matter and to allow us to move forward with the plans God has for this ministry.”

“As is usually the case when civil lawsuits resolve out of court, we cannot discuss any details regarding the resolution or the resolution process, as they are concontinued on page 5

E E FR Tyell Morton!

Obama prospects might hinge on voter registration

Kid looking at possible 8 years jail time for senior prank.

Rushville, Indiana (The Weekly Vice) - Tyell Morton, an 18-year-old student at Rushville High School now faces up to 8 years in prison after he allegedly placed a blowup doll in the girl’s restroom as a senior prank.

According to Indiana State Police, Morton was arrested after school security cameras captured a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt entering the building with suspicious packageand then leaving without it.

Unsure of the package’s content, school officials evacuated the entire school and called in the Indiana State Police Bomb Squad.

The package was later discovered to be a blow up doll that had been placed in the girl’s restroom as a senior prank.

Police weren’t laughing, however, and arrested Morton on felony charges.

“It’s not right. It was a senior prank,” said Morton as he was led away to jail. “I didn’t hurt anybody. I didn’t intend to embarrass anybody. What did I do wrong?”

Morton’s attorney thinks the possible eight year prison sentence is excessive, stating that if Morton had brought a gun to school, he would only be facing a class D felony which allows for up to three years in jail.

“I’m facing eight years jail time…. years for a doll,” Morton complained.

Morton, who reportedly has no prior entanglements with the law, will miss his high school graduation and has been banned from school property.

Bishop Eddie Long

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fidential,” Frank said in the statement. “This resolution is the most reasonable road for everyone to travel.”

Much of Long’s appeal was based on a prosperity gospel - featuring his own lavish lifestyle - and his macho appearance, accented by the muscle T-shirts he often wore in the pulpit.

The TV preacher’s ministry was threatened in September when Spencer LeGrande, Jamal Parris, Maurice Robinson and Anthony Flagg sued Long in DeKalb County state court. The Associated Press does not generally identify people who claim they are victims of sexual abuse or misconduct, but Bernstein said the four consented to making their identities public.

Two of the men who brought suit alleged that Long groomed them for sexual relationships when they were enrolled in the church’s LongFellows Youth Academy, a program that purportedly sought to guide teens through their “masculine journey” with lessons on financial discipline and sexual control. Two other young men - one of whom attended a satellite church in Charlotte, N.C. - made similar allegations.

Flagg, who enrolled at the academy at age 16, said Long chose him as a “spiritual son” after learning of the young man’s challenges growing up without a father. Flagg moved into another minister’s home after being arrested on an assault charge when he was 18. The lawsuit alleged Long would visit, crawl into bed with him and the two would engage in sexual acts.

Robinson said his mother enrolled him in the LongFellows program when he was 14. Long started lavishing attention on him the following year, and a church employee soon rewarded the teen with a Chevy Malibu, the lawsuit said. The two began engaging in sexual acts after an October 2008 trip to New Zealand.

Parris, who said his father had not been active in his life, said Long encouraged the teen to call him “Daddy” and later used biblical verses to justify the alleged abuse.

Long denied the allegations in court motions, saying that he often encouraged his flock to call him “daddy” as a term of respect. He acknowledged giving gifts to the plaintiffs, but said he often provided his church members with financial help. During

In 2008, Barack Obama tapped into a record of nearly 15 million voters who cast ballots for the first time, a surge in registration that may be difficult to replicate next year.

Recent voter registration data shows that Democrats have lost ground in key states that Obama carried in 2008, an early warning siren for the president’s re-election campaign. While Republican numbers have also dipped in some states, the drop in the Democrats’ ranks highlights the importance of the Obama campaign’s volunteer base and the challenge they could have of registering new voters.

“When you look back at 2008 there has to be a recognition that it was a historic election, a historic candidate, a historic moment in time and potentially some type of a ceiling – I’m not sure there is ever a hard ceiling -- in terms of voter registration,” said Democratic strategist Chris Lehane. He said the political map in 2012 will likely look more like it did going into the close contests of 2000 and 2004, which hinged on swing states like Florida and Ohio, respectively, than in 2008, when Obama won traditionally Republican states like Indiana and North Carolina.

Obama will have to re-ignite the passions of some Democrats who had high hopes going into his presidency and may be ambivalent about him now. Wisconsin is one of the states with Republican governors who have tried to reduce the number of early voting days and required photo IDs, a move that we know will disenfranchise poor and minority voters. Polls have shown some political independents drifting away from Obama since 2008, meaning Democrats need to register and turn out more Hispanic and black voters, college students, and women.

While Democratic registrations ballooned prior to the 2008 election, the numbers have declined in several important states since that time.

If Racine plans to make a difference in upcoming elections, I would strongly suggest that we start early registering new voters. It is imperative that we do not wait until the 2012 presidential election to get out the vote. A good time to start is now, getting ready for the April 2012 general election. That’s when candidates like myself, Donnie Snow, and Q. A. Shakoor II will be running for re-election. Also there is strong possibility that Sherrie Lawson, who lost in her first bid for Alderman, will make another attempt to run.

Why a national search now?

The City of Racine wants to do a national search to hire the next Police Chief, a switch from how it was previously done. The City of Racine, did not do a national search when the current police chief was selected; the city didn’t do a national search when the current fire chief was selected; and the city did not do a national search when looking to hire the person for the top position in the City of Racine, the City Administrator.

When the current police chief was hired, there were only one person in the police department that was said to be qualified and the city Police and Fire Commission decided there was no need to look further locally, regionally or nationally.

Now, it is reported that there are two internal qualified candidates; both are minorities and the rules and the process has changed. Why the change at this point is incomprehensible; it is reprehensible, truthfully.

It is easy to bend the rules, change the job description, and amend laws and procedures when it benefits what we want, what we like, and what fits our approval.

But, when and where we do that happens sets a precedence and therefore the same rules should apply regardless of the circumstances.

At a time when unemployment is high in the city, it would be better to hire internally, especially, with two qualified internal candidates that have consistently exhibited leadership, high ethics and job competency. Why spend an estimated $50,000 unnecessarily for a national search? Additionally, lodging and flight transportation would be required for potential candidates which would raise the taxpayers expense even more.

These two qualified candidates have a proven love and loyalty for the Racine Community. This quality is not something that an outside candidate possesses or necessarily acquires over time.

At the very least, before embarking on a national search, why not approach the selection process this way: compare Chief Wahlen’s experience, training, and education, prior to him becoming chief, with the two current internal candidates. If nothing more, this will help vet what they are missing and what this city needs in its next police chief.

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FBI Continued from page 1 ray.

This chaos gave birth to the Fathers Being Involved program (F.B.I., for short). Starting in January of 2010, thirteen men identifying themselves as members of the F.B.I. began popping up in the cafeteria and on the playground. Their presence was immediately felt.

The program started as a bridge between the classroom and the office.

“F.B.I. Guys”, as they are affectionately called within the school walls, were there to provide an alternative route for students having a difficult day to return to the classroom (and in doing so, bypass the principal’s office).

A typical F.B.I. interaction would go something like this: A teacher has identified a student who is unwilling or unable to abide by the behavior expectations outlined in that classroom. This teacher then calls for an F.B.I. two-man team to pick up the student from the classroom. The F.B.I. team proceeds to talk to the student about his or her behavior and work towards a solution that everyone can agree on. More often than not, this student – who otherwise would have been sent to the principal’s office and missed valuable instruction time – is allowed to return to the classroom due to the assistance of the F.B.I. team.

However, the F.B.I. volunteers do more than patrol the hallways. They are helpful hands in the cafeteria, assisting students (particularly the young kindergarteners) to create a low-mess, low-incidence lunchtime. They play with students on the playground, organizing fun group activities and other encouraging beneficial exercises. If a student has had a particularly rough day, the next group of volunteer dads is sure to check up on them to encourage them to continue their acceptable behavior. But the reality is that the greatest impact the F.B.I. teams have at SC Johnson is simply their presence within the school as positive male role models for students who might not receive that positive picture outside of the school.

In its first full academic year at the school, the initial group of thirteen has grown to an impressive group of twenty-two dads, uncles, grandfathers, and concerned citizens who volunteer in the school, many of them weekly. And their hard work has not gone unnoticed.

The F.B.I. Guys have been featured in the Racine Journal Times on numerous occa-

sions. Recently, the F.B.I. program at SC Johnson received the honor of being named the Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC) “Program of the Year.”

More importantly, SC Johnson is no longer the school with the highest discipline rates in the district. And for the first four months of the 2010-2011 school year, SC Johnson was not even in the top 5 schools with discipline issues. Ask individuals at the school and they will tell you: the F.B.I. was a strong factor in the school’s recent disciplinary success. Not only do the data tell the story of success with the program, but students have begun to ask for F.B.I. Guys by name, and teachers have begun to rely on these individuals to support their classroom

instruction.

But with all of this success, the mission of the program remains the same.

William Ford, one of the original volunteers of the program and a driving force behind its success, always reminds the dads that, “You don’t have to have any special qualifications or abilities. You just have to show up.” All of the F.B.I. Guys approach their volunteer work with the same level of humility.

Some F.B.I. fathers have students at the school and recognize the experience as a chance to be involved with their own youngster; others, like Al Berry, have adult children who never attended SC Johnson Elementary School.

However, he, too, sees the benefit of such a program: “Spending two hours a day

with a young student is an investment in the future, which will pay immeasurable dividends. We all can invest.” All of the dads, whether they have a relationship with a student prior to entering the building or not, recognize that young students need structure and consistency. The F.B.I. program – specifically, the dads who dare to make a difference – is that structure and consistency for so many students.

The F.B.I. Guys are ever active in the community. Look for them walking in the Fourth of July parade in Racine.

Mr. Ford hopes that “[all the dads in the program] will be there. This is a time to show the community that we do care about the future of our children and to ask them to come along side us and volunteer.”

On this Father’s Day, it’s important to note that, like these individuals who are currently involved in the program, everyone can show up. These F.B.I. Guys, these volunteers – the fathers, relatives, and community members – are doing it every day. Let’s have more of the F.B.I. in our schools. Do you have what it takes?

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON TROLLEY FARE INCREASE Belle Urban Transit System – City of Racine WI Notice is hereby given that a public hearing opportunity will be provided by the City of Racine Parking and Transit Commission in Room 301 of the Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin at 4:30PM on June 30, 2011 for the purpose of discussing an increase in fares for special summer Trolley Bus Service.

A.No persons, families, or businesses will be displaced by this action.

B.There is expected to be no significant environmental impact upon the urban/service area by this action.

C.This action is in conformance with comprehensive land use and transpor¬tation planning in the area.

At the hearing the City of Racine Parking and Transit Commission will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic, and environmental aspects of the action.

Interested persons may submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations with respect to said action.

Additionally, written comments will be considered if sent to City of Racine Parking and Transit Commission, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine WI 53403

by June 29, 2011.

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SHEPHERD’S GUIDE St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 1120 Grand Ave. Racine, Wis.

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Above: Rev. Lawrence Kirby II is overwhelmed with emotion during Second Baptist Missionary Church’s Pentecost Weekend Celebration, June 10-12. Right photo: Bishop John R. Bryant, presiding Prelate of the Fourth Episcopal District and Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, provided the keynote address, while Rev. Mark Freeman, pastor of Second Missionary Baptist church looks on. Middle photo: Racine County Supervisor presented a proclamation to State representative Robert Turner and welcomed him to Racine County on his birthday.

Below: Bishop Bryant and Pastor Freeman are joined by local and guest ministers.

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Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday NA Meeting 6:30 PM Community Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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Christie Turner’s Birthday Celebration Above Photo: Christie Turner along with her husband and sisters celebrated her birthday on Saturday, June 11 at Gerald’s Smokehouse.

They ate good food, danced, enjoyed complimentary drinks and watched the DSD Stepper’s show as a part of the evening fun.

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S. C. Johnson 5th grade students pose for cell phone pictures with a staff member.

Left: Davion Banks received his diploma from the school’s principal.

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Photos of the week!

Right: photographer Kenneth Lumpkin captured an artistic stepper moment from the balcony of Gerald’s Smokehouse at DSD Steppers’ set hosted

by Donnie Snow, Derrick and Sheronda Glass, Saturday, June 11.

Below: Lumpkin photographed Tehgan Adams, 3. He finds the best part of attending his brother Tarence Banks’ graduation at S.C. Johnson Elementary School last week was the cake served afterwards.

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Craig Brown, Odie Jones, and Minister Johnny Ford gained the bragging rights to having the best tasting BBQ at the 2nd Annual Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church’s Bar-B-Que Cook-off held on the church grounds Saturday, May 28. The winner was judged on taste, texture, sauce, and over all likeabilty.

Jones cooks in a hand made cooker that was constructed from an old oil drum. It is designed to hold the flavor and smoke in a confined area.

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MOOZ-LUM June 14 on DVD from CodeBlack Entertainment

by Sandra Varner Racine Insider Entertainment Columnist

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through right now with the reaction to the proposed Islamic cultural center that is to be built in lower Manhattan (NY).

Better Mus Come is a political thriller set in 1970’s Jamaica. It traces the roots of Jamaican political violence, which played itself out, tragically, when almost 80 people were killed (2010) in just a matter of days in the Tivoli Garden section of Kinston, Jamaica, the capitol city. I play a character called “Prime Minister” that is based on a real prime minister by the name of Michael Manley who served two terms in Jamaica so I’m very happy to be involved, particularly with these up and coming filmmakers, Qasim Basir (Mooz-lum) and Storm Saulter (Better Mus Come). It is exciting to play such radically different characters as well.

In Moozlum, I play a

Mik e Ty son

Faith and sacrifice shape the story of an African American Muslim family in MoozLum, centered on a families struggles between cultural identity, conflict and ignorance.

Receiving rave reviews on the film festival circuit in 2010, Mooz-lum tells the story of Tariq (Evan Ross of “ATL,” “Pride”) a young man challenged to find his own passion for a faith that he feels has abandoned and ostracized him from his peers.

Hard pressed by his father’s zealous pursuit of perfection, Tariq slowly begins to peel away his emotional shell, revealing an untold trauma that shakes his family to the core. Roger Guenveur Smith (“American Gangster,” “Get on the Bus,” “Do the Right Thing”) is uniquely brilliant as Tariq’s stoic father, Hassan, whose stern and unrelenting beliefs make it next to impossible to be the husband his wife desires.

Safiyah, Tariq’s mother, well-suited to the acting range of Nia Long (Are We There Yet?, Big Momma’s House), gifts the plot with an indelible arc. Her aching portrayal of a mother caught between religious obligations and intuition is the cornerstone of Mooz-lum, an illuminating story, disrupted by the events of September 11.

I spoke at length to Roger Guenveur Smith on the eve of a Mooz-Lum premiere and on the heels of Better Mus Come, another film in which he stars. We talked about his work with director Spike Lee and many of the roles he has chosen, often setting him apart as one of Hollywood’s most intriguing character actors.

Sandra Varner (Talk2SV): You have been busy with a string of projects, these two films in particular, Mooz-lum and Better Mus Come. What do you have to say about them?

Smith: The Muslim piece traces the story of a young college man --a black American man-- who is Muslim, grew up in a very strict household and is dealing with the consequences of the events of September 11th. I play his father. Evan Ross plays my son and does so very well. Nia Long plays my wife and there’s a very interesting role played

by Danny Glover. The story is remarkably topical considering what

we’re going

very strict Sunni father; in Better Mus Come, I play a politically left learning prime minister.

Talk2SV: I have always described you as intriguing. By your own definition, what makes Roger Guenveur Smith so intriguing?

Smith: I don’t know if Roger Guenveur Smith is an intriguing as you might think.

Roger Guenveur Smith is simply an artist who is attempting --by any means necessary-- to get his art out into the world. I feel very blessed when I’m able to collaborate with other artists, particularly with the young folks that I’ve collaborated with here. It gives me the same sense of excitement as I had twenty years ago when I was working with another up and coming filmmaker by the name of Spike Lee. Talk2SV: Ah yes, tell me more…

Smith: We did a film called Do the Right Thing, which continues to resonate for another generation of filmgoers. My first love, however, is really the stage. If I’m able to work in collaboration with film artists on interesting television projects, that’s great. But, where I really come from is the stage and that’s where I continue to return to every season.

Recently, I was just at Purdue University to perform Frederick

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Douglass Now (one of Smith’s acclaimed one-man shows). I’ve been doing Frederick Douglass material since I was an undergraduate student at Occidental College. Douglass is someone I can continue to grow with; he lived to a ripe old age and was such a prolific writer, such a prolific speaker. His words, his thoughts, his actions, are still exemplary for our current moment. Even Glenn Beck (politically conservative radio host) had to acknowledge the brilliance of Frederick Douglass.

In Theaters, Hangover 2 Breaks Box Office Records!

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson costars in the highest grossing R-rated comedy, Hangover 2 in a way you would never expect, possibly setting the stage for another “boys night out.”

Hangover 2 runs 110 minutes, with few surprises. This time around, Stu’s wedding to a young, innocent, unsuspecting fiancé is nearly canceled by her disapproving father, rescuing the simple plot.

More intriguing is the Bangkok, Thailand backdrop that adds to the high jinks of their exotic, helter- skelter, racy adventure.

Read the full story at www.Talk2SV.com

SHEPHERD’S GUIDE Greater Mt. Eagle Greater St. Luke’s Baptist Church Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School • 9:00 AM Sunday Worship Service • 10:45 AM Bible Study (Wed.) • 6:00 PM Word of Life (Youth Program) (Thur. ) • 6:30 PM

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Gospel Mission Ministries Lebron James on Losing to the Mavs: God Says It's Not My Time Miami Heat forward LeBron James tweets that God said it's not his time to win an NBA title after losing the 2011 NBA Finals to the Dallas Mavericks.

Shortly after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals, Heat forward LeBron James took to Twitter to explain what happened.

"The Greater Man upstairs knows when it's my time," James tweeted. "Right now isn't my time."

James finished with 21 points, four rebounds, six assists and six turnovers in 40 minutes in Game 6, as the Mavericks closed out the Heat, 4-2.

James, 26, is now 0-for-2 in NBA Finals trips. He also lost in the 2007 NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His Finals averages: 17.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists. For the postseason, James averaged 23.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists.

Bad sleep means bad marriage says study

SeArChinG ToGeTher MiSSionAry BAPTiST ChurCh Rev. Willie Riley, Senior Pastor 262.633.4421

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A new study of married couples suggests that when wives have trouble falling asleep, the quality of their relationship with their husband suffers.

The longer it took women to drift off, the study found, the more likely both partners were to report negative interactions with their spouse -- such as feeling ignored or criticized -- the following day.

The same wasn't true for the men, however. The researchers found no relationship between the amount of time it took a husband to fall asleep and the couple's interactions the following day. So why didn't the husbands' sleep affect next-day interactions, too?

"There is some evidence to show that women tend to be more communicative and expressive in relationships and men may be more repressive," says the lead researcher, Wendy Troxel, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. "After a bad night of sleep, women may be more likely to express irritability or frustration, whereas men might be more likely to withhold that."

Research on sleep problems such as insomnia has tended to focus on the individual who is directly affected, Troxel and her colleagues note. But, they add, their findings suggest that sleep problems should perhaps be viewed -- and treated -- in a broader context that takes into account the patient's relationships and social interactions.

"Sleep doesn't occur in a vacuum," says Lauren Hale, Ph.D., a sleep expert and associate professor of preventive medicine at Stony Brook University, in New York.

"It's embedded in the social world, and particularly relevant to one's romantic relationships."

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Spectators screamed for groups performing at last year’s Juneteenth

This year’s Juneteenth expected to be a huge success this weekend On Saturday, June 18 from noon to 8 p.m., the City of Racine will host its exciting annual Juneteenth celebration at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601-21st Street. It is where constituents, community residents, leaders, and dignitaries will gather to celebrate the liberation of our enslaved African ancestors.

Juneteenth is an increasingly observed holiday when persons of African descent across the country celebrate and reflect upon Black freedom, liberation and achievement.

The topic of this year's event is "It’s A Family Reunion.” It is centered around never giving up hope. It’s a legacy our enslaved ancestors left. It was this legacy that produced Black heros in the civil rights era. There will be gospel music, dancing, poetry, bands, and good food.

Comments will be made at the opening ceremony by Donnie Snow, Director of Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services, Mayor John Dickert, City of Racine Mayor, James Ladwig, Racine County Excutive, Gloria Rogers, President of the NAACP Racine Branch, and Robert Turner, State Representative.

The annual event is being sponsored by: City of Racine, Community Action Agency, Racine Economic Development, La Tapatia, Racine Basketball Club, Johnson Bank, Insider News Wisconsin, Tom’s Garage, Searching Together Baptist Church, Wayman AME Church, Starlight Outreach Ministries, Changing Lives Ministries, and United Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

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Jennifer Hudson to Release Weight Loss Memoir

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Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson is set to release a tell-all memoir chronicling her dramatic weight loss, according to USA Today.

The 29-year-old “American Idol” finalist, Grammy winning singer and Academy Award winning actress shed nearly 80 pounds, reducing her dress size from 16 to 6 over the past year, with help from Weight Watchers.

“I have to throw my clothes up on the canopy of the bed because I don't have any space in the drawers or the closet,” Hudson said of the wardrobe revisions forced by the weight change during an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in February. ”I've taken over the bedroom, the guest room, and now I'm throwing stuff on top of the canopy.”

Her book, which has yet to be titled, is scheduled for release early next year by Dutton Publishing, a Penguin Group USA imprint.

The memoir will not only detail Hudson’s journey to drop the pounds, but her experience “growing up in an environment where healthy living was not a priority,” according to a Dutton press release.

“Hudson wants to inspire anyone coping with weight issues, share some of her own best tips for losing and maintaining weight loss, fitting in exercise and keeping it fun and much more."

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Make Every Dollar Count The beginning of the end of the national recession may be in sight, but financial experts say a full recovery is still a long way off. People should be cautious with their money and look for ways to reduce their spending. This includes health care costs. Stretching health care dollars is

now more essential than ever.

“Until the economy bounces back, people will be looking for ways to cut costs wherever they can,” said Dr. John Fallon, Chief Physician Executive at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). “But when it comes to our health, we have to be smart about the decisions we make, including how we select and use our health care plans.”

Whether you sign up for a health plan through work or on your own, being a smart consumer is key. Carefully evaluate all the options available to you to find the best care for your money.

Compare available plans during open enrollment periods Carefully compare all available options during annual open enrollment periods (often in the fall); sticking with the same plan doesn’t always make sense. If you don’t anticipate needing to see the doctor frequently, it may be worthwhile to select a less expensive plan with higher co-pays or a higher deductible. Most health plans have formularies listing pre-approved drugs. Often, drugs are added (and sometimes dropped) annually. Remember to check formularies annually for medications you need. Staying informed — and keeping on top of selection deadlines — can save you headaches and cash.

Compare additional incentives. Many plans offer discounts for health club memberships, smoking cessation, weight loss programs and preventive screenings.

Discounts may even apply to accredited complementary care providers you visit, such as a dietitian, chiropractor, masseuse, or acupuncturist. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers this through the Living Healthy Naturally Program.

How to Pick a Plan Health plans are never one–size–fits–all.

To choose wisely, evaluate your specific needs.

Who needs coverage? Are you single or married, or do you have a domestic partner?

Do you have children who need coverage?

What are your health needs? Let’s say you’re healthy and rarely need to visit the doctor.

You may benefit from a plan that couples lower monthly premiums with a higher deductible, the amount you must pay personally before insurance provides any coverage. If you have chronic illnesses requiring frequent care like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease, a no-deductible policy might be a better choice.

Are your current doctors in the network? Call or check online for which health plans your doctor accepts.

Do you pay a lot monthly for prescription drugs? A plan that has prescription drug coverage — or lets you opt out of it — may offer considerable cost savings.

Some plans have tiers (groupings) of co–pays (set fees) for medications.

Generic drugs are least expensive. Brand name drugs are grouped into increasingly expensive tiers. For example, a 30–day supply of tier–one generic high blood pressure pills may cost $10; tier-two brand name pills may cost $20; and tier-three brand name pills may cost $30.

Once you find the right plan, follow these tips to save on costs: 1. Investigate health savings accounts. If you’re under 65 and have a high-deductible plan, you can put a portion of pretax dollars into a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for eligible health expenses, thus lowering your tax bill. Unused HSA funds can roll over and accumulate year to year. Alternatively, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered only through employers holds pretax dollars for eligible health or dependent

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expenses. FSA funds not spent by yearend are forfeited. If you already have an FSA, remember to submit 2009 claims for reimbursement by March 31, 2010.

2. Stay in network. Use doctors and specialists in your health plan’s network.

Out-of-network care drives up your share of the health care bill. If you’re unsure if a provider is in your plan’s network, simply give your plan a call or check online.

3. Save on prescriptions. Always ask about generics, lower-cost brand name medications and over-the-counter options.

Generics, which can be as effective as brand name counterparts, come on the market frequently (and big chains like Kmart, Sam’s Club, Target, and Wal–Mart price hundreds of generics under $5 for a 30-day supply). Find out if lifestyle changes

— more exercise, better diet, stress reduction — might lower dosages or erase need for some medication. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before making any medication changes.

4. Dial a help line. Find out if your plan has nurse help lines to advise you on whether you should see a doctor or can self-treat using simple remedies like fluids, fever-relievers and rest. For example, members who have a plan under BCBSMA can call experienced nurses staffing the 24–hour Blue Care Line. Often a call can save an unnecessary trip to the hospital or doctor’s office — and your co-pay.

Ask your plan what resources may be available to you.

5. Participate in wellness programs. Hit the jackpot with healthy choices.

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