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President Obama Seeks ‘Long Term’ Partnership with Africa By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) – President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the federal government and private U.S. companies are investing $33 billion in Africa – $12 billion in new commitments – as part of an overall plan for his administration to strengthen its relation with the world’s second-largest continent. Speaking to nearly 50 African heads of state and top officials at the U.S.-Africa Summit at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the nation’s capital, Obama said: “As president, I’ve made it clear that the United States is determined to be a partner in Africa’s success – a good partner, an equal partner, and a partner for the long term. Although this is the largest gathering of African leaders ever convened by a U.S. president, China has had several such conferences and has a strong presence in Africa, building infrastructure and making loans, without attaching the United States’ concerns about
Dr. Jewel Prestage First African-American Woman To Earn Ph.D In Political Science Dies at 82
Dr. Jewel Prestage
The first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D from a department of political science in the United States has died. She was 82 years old. Dr. Jewel L. Prestage served as chair of Southern University’s Political Science Department for 18 years. According to officials at Southern University, she became the nation’s leading catalyst for the development of African-American Ph.D.’s in political science. Her husband of 60 years, Dr. James L. Prestage, was chancellor of the Baton Rouge campus from 1982-1985. Baton Rouge campus Acting Chancellor Flandus McClinton said, “Dr. Jewel Limar Prestage devoted many years of her life to Southern University. She was a loyal and devoted graduate of Southern University. In her capacity as faculty member, department chair and dean, she directly influenced the lives of countless students and left a remarkable legacy which we are proud and privileged to witness, See PRESTAGE, on page 3
democracy or human rights. Offering an indirect contrast to China’s presence in Africa, President Obama said, “We don’t look to Africa simply for its natural resources; we recognize Africa for its greatest resource, which is its people and its talents and their potential. We don’t simply want to extract minerals from the ground for our growth; we want to build genuine partnerships that create jobs and opportunity for all our peoples and that unleash the next era of African growth. That’s the kind of partnership America offers.” President Obama announced five steps that he said will “take our trade with Africa to the next level.” 1) Work to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); 2) Provide $7 billion in new financing to promote American exports to Africa as part of the “Doing Business in Africa” campaign; 3) Partner with Africa to expand electricity, a requirement See OBAMA, on page 2
As the conference gets underway this week in Washington, a look at some of the African heads of state in attendance.
It’s Time For Mosquito Protection By: Johnny Morgan BATON ROUGE, LA – With more than 60 species of mosquitoes in Louisiana and mild temperatures most of the year anytime is a good time to be bitten, said LSU AgCenter entomologist Kristen Healy. But right now is an especially important time to be on the lookout for these pesky predators. “July through September is when mosquitoes tend to be most active in the state,” Healy said. With the first case of West Nile virus recently reported in Caddo Parish, precautions need to be taken to reduce the chance of being bitten, she said. West Nile has been in Louisiana for about 12 years and is here to stay, Healy said. Eastern equine encephalitis virus is another mosquitotransmitted disease. But it is a
rare illness in humans, with only a few cases reported in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Most persons infected with EEEV suffer no symptoms, according the CDC website. How-
ever, severe cases involving encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills, and vomiting. Also new to the U.S. this See PROTECTION, on page 2
Office Of Debt Recovery to be Fully Operational Within Three Years, Secretary Of Revenue Reports to Oversight Board BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Office of Debt Recovery (ODR) is on schedule to be fully operational within three years, Secretary of Revenue Tim Barfield reported to the state Cash Management Review Board on Thursday. ODR will be a highly automated, efficient, and centralized debt collection office that provides collection services for state agencies. It will include a suite of debt collection tools and will work with the Office of the Attorney General and outside collection agencies to perform collection services. ODR was created by the Louisiana Legislature to assist state agencies in collecting overdue debts determined to be “final debt” after exhausting all administrative and legal due process. Housed in the Louisiana Depart-
ment of Revenue, ODR will use new tools to identify and collect final debt payments on behalf of those agencies. Implementation is progressing quickly, largely using LDR’s existing human and budgetary resources. “Looking at the states with state-of-the-art centralized collection operations, this implementation will be completed at See BOARD, on page 2
2-Year Anniversary Of The Bayou Corne Sinkhole
BAYOU CORNE, LA - The anniversary of the Bayou Corne sinkhole is here two years later. On August 3, 2012, the sinkhole opened up in Assumption Parish, triggered when a salt dome, operated by Texas Brine, failed. Approximately 150 homes were evacuated, and most of these residents never have returned to the area. The sinkhole continued to grow, and the incident gained interest from environmental activist Erin Brockovich and the national media. Scientists pointed to a nearby abandoned salt cavern run by the Texas Brine Company.
Now, the massive slurry seems to have stabilized, but monitoring of the sinkhole still continues. Recently, some seismic activity has been detected a few times within the past month in the area. Most residents have settled with Texas-Brine, but some chose to stay behind. A spokesman for the company released a statement today, saying that there has been significant progress made in the last two years, but they understand the frustration felt by many residents. He also said that there are no immediate safety concerns posed by the sinkhole.
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SCOTLANDVILLE CLASS OF 76 During the weekend of July 18 - 20, Kenyana Coates, Joshua Glover, and Jasmine Harris select fresh vegetables to purchase at the Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market in South Baton Rouge. Assisting the customers is Lisa Gray, Assistant Manager of the RSMFM...See Page 3
2014; there were over 45 members of the Class of 1976 alumni and along with 8 of their outstanding former teachers as Special Guest... See Page 2
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Remington College invites parents to bring their kids in for free back-toschool during its Sixth Annual Cuts for Kids event. Remington College cosmetology programs will provide FREE haircuts to kids 17 and under. ...See Page 5
AENEAS WILLIAMS AT HALL OF FAME Aeneas Williams knew how he wanted a football career that almost didn’t start to end. Still, it’s hard to believe he could have imagined it ending where it did Saturday night — with his induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame...See Page 6
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Class of 1976 Female Student in attendance at the Reunion (Left to Right) First Row: Kneeling Debra Womack, Teacher-Gracie Perkins, Myrna Rowley, and Darlene Freeman. Second Row: Veronica Robillard, Cynthia Bethley, Addie Houston, Elaine Bradford, Janice Myles, Carolyn Norman, Debra McKee, and Patricia Fugler. Third Row: Freda Griffin, Sharon Natt, Lisa Carter, Cathy Trask, Elnora Belin, Penny Barrow, Stephanie Morris, Jacqueline Williams, Jacqueline McClendon, Constance McNeely, and Carlette Phillips
BATON ROUGE, LA - During the weekend of July 18 - 20, 2014; there were over 45 members of the Class of 1976 alumni and along with 8 of their outstanding former teachers as Special Guest: Mrs. Ida Matthews, Mrs. Lee Ethel Gray-Patty, Mrs. Gracie Perkins, Mr. Leroy Carter, Mr. Major Harris, Mr. Carl Porter, Mr. Leroy Poydras, and Mr. Allen Spears. There were also numerous alumni students from other classes attending. Friday night was a joyous
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“ALL WHITE” affair during which they were honored and surprised with an original Class Song written by classmate Grady Jarrett of which the music and singing was done by one of our own local talents and professional artist Mr. Charlie Singleton (known as the guitarist, falsetto singer and keyboardist of the 80’s group “Cameo”). Saturday the reunion continued as the class enjoyed a picnic with family and friends of the class. Both of these activities were held at the beautiful and spacious home of Mrs. Wilma Jarrett (mother of classmate Grady Jarrett). They culminated their reunion with a spirit-filled worship experience at New Jerusalem Faith Fellowship church; pastored by classmate Rev. Donald Montgomery. The reunion class gave a sizable donation to the Youth Ministry of the church. Lastly, reunion classmates enjoyed fellowship and brunch together after church. The SHS Class of 1976 gives a special “Thank You” to Michael Jarrett; brother of Grady Jarrett
Class of 1976 Male Students in attendance at the Reunion (left to Right) Front Row: Byron Richardson, Jesse Richardson, Donald Montgomery, (Center) Teacher –Coach Carl Porter, Mark Kaufman, Wendell Patrick, Stanley Stampley, Randell Henry, and Steve Thomas. Back Row: Leo Kaufman, David Butler, Jimmy Douglas, Marvin Morgan, Grady Jarrett, Jerry Scott, Everrett Brown, Roderick Betts, and Kenneth Spann
Special Guest Teachers & Staff in attendance at the Reunion (Left to Right) Seated: Ivory Porter, Gracie Perkins, Lee Ethel Gray-Patty, and Ida Matthews. Standing: Coach Carl Porter, Coach Leroy Carter, Coach Allen Spears, and Coach Major Harris
along with the Class of 1978 for assisting with hosting and helping them celebrate; Mr. James & Mrs. Connie Armstrong for reunion logistics rentals, and Mr. Adolphus White for reunion professional photos. Mr. Steve Thomas and Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson-McClendon, members of the Class of 1976
assisted likewise. The Scotlandville High School Class of 1976 38th Reunion Coordinators is a classmate Mr. Grady Jarrett and Ms. Debra McKee. Quote to the Class of 1976: “Failing to Prepare is Only Preparing to Fail”, from: Coach Carl E. Porter.
After the president’s speech, on-stage interview with Takunda Chingonzo, a 21-year-old wireless executive in Zimbabwe, illustrated the complexity of relations in Africa. Chingonzo said, “I’m working on my third startup – it’s called Saisai. We’re creating Zimbabwe’s first free Internet-access network, hence liberating the Internet. So in our working, we came to a point in time where we needed to import a bit of technology from the United States, and so we were engaging in conversation with these U.S.-based businesses. And the response that we got time and time again was that unfortunately we cannot do business with you because you are from Zimbabwe.” He continued, “…And I understand that the sanctions that we have – that are imposed on entities in Zimbabwe, these are targeted sanctions, right? But then we have come to a point in time where we as young Africans are failing to properly engage in business with U.S.-based entities because there hasn’t been that clarity.” Obama said, “Well, obviously, the situation in Zimbabwe is somewhat unique. The challenge for us in the United States has been how do we balance our desire to help the people of Zimbabwe with what has, frankly, been a repeated violation of basic democratic practices and human rights inside of Zimbabwe. “And we think it is very important to send clear signals about how we expect elections to be conducted, governments to be conducted – because if we don’t, then all too often, with impunity,
the people of those countries can suffer. But you’re absolutely right that it also has to be balanced with making sure that whatever structures that we put in place with respect to sanctions don’t end up punishing the very people inside those countries.” The U.S. has a diplomatic presence in Harare and, like the European Union, has been moving toward normalizing relations with Zimbabwe. President Obama said technology will forever alter how countries in Africa and elsewhere around the world are governed. “The reason the Internet is so powerful is because it’s open,” Obama explained. “…And what facilitates that, and what has facilitated the incredible value that’s been built by companies like Google and Facebook and so many others, all the applications that you find on your smartphone, is that there are not restrictions, there are not barriers to entry for new companies who have a good idea to use this platform that is open to create value. And it is very important I think that we maintain that. “ Now, I know that there’s a tension in some countries – their attitude is we don’t necessarily want all this information flowing because it can end up also being used as a tool for political organizing, it can be used as a tool to criticize the government, and so maybe we’d prefer a system that is more closed. I think that is a self-defeating attitude. Over the long term, because of technology, information, knowledge, transparency is inevitable. And that’s true here in the United States; it’s true everywhere.”
Obama from page 1 for economies to flourish; 4) Help African countries trade with one another and 5) Do more to empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs. Most of the government funding will come from existent U.S. development banks and therefore will not require new spending approval from Congress. The United States does most of its trading in Africa, primarily in the energy sector, with just three countries – South Africa, Nigeria and Angola. “Our entire trade with all of Africa is still only about equal to our trade with Brazil – one country,” the president stated. “Of all the goods we export to the world, only about 1 percent goes to SubSaharan Africa. So we’ve got a lot of work to do. We have to do better – much better. I want Africans buying more American products. I want Americans buying more African products.” Obama said, “I’m pleased that in conjunction with this forum, American companies are announcing major new deals in Africa. All told, American companies – many with our trade assistance – are announcing new deals in clean energy, aviation, banking, and construction worth more than $14 billion, spurring development across Africa and selling more goods stamped with that proud label, ‘Made in America.’”
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Board from page 1 least 25% and as much as 50% faster,” Barfield said. “ODR has already implemented its electronic debt registry, significantly expanded use of an existing collection tool, implemented two new collection tools and has begun collecting debts,” Deputy Secretary of Revenue Jarrod Coniglio said. Collection tools already in use by ODR include LDR’s state tax refund offset; financial institution data match (FIDM) that allows it to identify and levy final debt payments from the bank accounts of debtors who have exhausted their due process; and a federal vendor payment intercept program that allows ODR to collect final debt from payments owed to companies doing business with the federal government who have exhausted their due process. Already, 281 of 340 (82%)
financial institutions have signed up for participation in the FIDM program, which are estimated to cover over 90% of deposit accounts in the state. A request for proposals (RFP) for the automated collection system is currently being developed. “Today, we’re working with manual processes, but will issue an RFP in mid-August to develop a fully automated case management system,” Coniglio said. “The automated system will be fully scalable, and will allow ODR to increase its workload with a minimum of additional human resources.” Please contact Byron Henderson the Press Secretary at 225.219.2691 or by e-mail at Byron.henderson@la.gov for more information.
Protection from page 1 year is chikungunya, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes now being tracked in this country, Healy said. “Chikungunya has been common in Asia and Africa for more than 60 years,” Healy said. “This past December, it showed up in the Caribbean for the first time. And it was recently found in Miami and Palm Beach counties in Florida.” Normally about 20 imported cases of the disease are
treated in the U. S. each year from people who have traveled to Asia or Africa and brought it back, she said. This year so far, there have been over 250,000 cases in the Caribbean and 250 cases in the U.S., which is a 10-fold increase over past years, Healy said. “We believe that this year someone returned with enough of the virus in their body for a mosquito to transmit it,” Healy said.
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ering all children. the citizens of the nation must the CDF Action Council, build- demand that our leaders free our ing on the best practices in states children from the false ideological and lessons learned about children and political tugs of war among falling through the bureaucratic those who put excess profits ahead cracks of Medicaid and SChiP, of children’s lives. strongly urged Congress to enact how well did Congress protect the All healthy Children Act, children in 2007? Not well enough: S. 1564/h.r. 1688, introduced 276 Members of Congress had by representative Bobby Scott good CDF Action Council Con(D-VA) in the house and Senator gressional Scorecard scores of 80 Bernie Sanders (i-Vt) in the Sen- percent or higher, and 198 of those ate. the measure would provide had stellar scores of 100 percent. comprehensive benefits including But 231 members scored 60 percent dental and mental health, simpli- or lower—a failing grade from our fied bureaucracy, and a national school days. eligibility plan for families up to Whether Members of Congress 300 percent of the federal poverty are liberal, conservative or modlevel. We thank the 62 house co- erate; Democrat, republican or sponsors for their support. how- independent, children need all of ever, we regret that neither a single them to vote, lobby, speak for and house republican nor any other protect them. Adults need to listen (NAPSi)-here’s an alert worth Senator joined them to push for carefully to what candidates say paying attention to: According to coverage for all children. they will do for children and famithe American Diabetes Association the CDF Action Council strongly lies and, once they are in office, (ADA), learning your risk for type 2 supports long overdue health cov- we need to hold them accountable. diabetes could save your life. erage for everyone in America as Please thank your Members of ConDiabetes is a serious disease that soon as possible—because children gress with scores of 80 percent or strikes nearly 21 million children cannot wait. As SChiP comes up above and let those with scores of and adults in the U.S. it is named again for reauthorization in early 60 percent or below know you are the “silent killer” because one-third 2009, we hope every Member of dissatisfied with their performance. of those with the disease--more than 6 Congress will insist on covering And please convey that same mesmillion--do not know they have it. every child and pregnant mother sage to each presidential candidate. For many, diagnosis may come now by enacting and adequately We must demand that our leaders seven to 10 years after the onset of funding the provisions of the All commit to children as a condition type 2 diabetes. early diagnosis is healthy Children Act. of our vote. critical for successful treatment and Specious claims that we could delay or someMobile of the not find Coates, the money—$70 billionand Jasmine MarianHarris Wrightselect Edelman PresiKenyana Joshua Glover, freshis vegetables tocan purchase at prevent the Red Stick complications such as heart diseases, over five years—to all dent of the Children’s Defense Fund Farmers’ Market in Southcover Baton Rouge. Assisting the customers is Lisa Gray, Assistant Manager of the RSMFM. blindness, kidney disease, stroke and children is belied by that amount and its Action Council whose Leave amputation. spent in eleven months for tax cuts No Child Behind® mission is to that’s one reason the ADA holds for the top one percent of richest ensure every child a Healthy Start, the American Diabetes Alert® Day, Americans and in seven months a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe a one-day wake-up call to inform the for the iraq War. We do not have Start and a Moral Start in life and American public about the seriousa money problem in America: We successful passage to adulthood have a priorities and political will with the help of caring families deficit. it is time for all adults to and communities. protect the health of our children.
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August 3-9, 2014 Declared National Farmers Market Week
Baton Rouge, Louisiana August 3-9, 2014 was declared “National Farmers Market Week” by USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and the declaration was made by anof official proclamation ness diabetes, particularlysigned when by Vilsack. This the it is left undiagnosedyear andmarks untreated. 15th Annual National Farmers the day is held on the fourth tuesday Market Week recognizing the of every March. important that on that day,role people arefarmers encourmarkets play in the agriculaged to take the Diabetes risk test, tural and food economy. While either with paper and pencil or online. many people enjoy the benefits the risk test requires users to answer of their local farmers markets, seven simple questions about age, this is a way to bring additional weight, lifestyle and family history-attention to those who do not all potential risk factors for diabetes. frequent these markets, and let People scoring 10 points or more are us all show we support our local at afarmers high riskmarkets. for type 2 diabetes and are encouraged to talk with a health “It’s important to support care professional. your farmers markets because An 54 million it’s estimated a great way to buyAmerifresh, cans have pre-diabetes. thosevegewith Louisiana grown fruits, pre-diabetes haveand blood glucose levtables, dairy meat products elsamong higher other than normal but not high things. It’s a way to enough to beourdiagnosed with type visit with local producers and 2 diabetes. support the local economy, not early intervention via lifestyle to mention all the added health changes such as weight and benefits of buying freshloss food,” said Mike Strain, Commissioner of Agriculture for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. The Red Stick Mobile ment, the judiciary, criminal justice, Farmers Market operates seacivil service and other related fields. sonal markets in the food desert The La. Justice Hall of areas of North and South Baton Fame chose Curtis because he Rouge. A food desert is an area distinguished himself as a leader where affordable and nutritious and combat to the state of Land Line Soldier (225) 356-0703 food is difficult to obtain, espeLouisiana and the nation. He has cially for those without access Cell Phone (225) 235-6955 also received the Humanitarian to an automobile. Food deserts GSRASAC E-mail: Goodshepherdbapt@bellsouth. Service Medal with a Bronze Star usually exist in rural areas and net Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am – 8 pm low-income communities. Some while serving in the LANG. The other 2014 inductees research links them to diet-reto the Louisiana Justice Hall of Good Shepherd Substance Abuse lated healthCenter problems in affected Fame includedIntensive Honorable E. Pete / Inpatient populations. The Red Stick MoOutpatient Therapy Adams, Honorable Marie Corinne bile Farmers Markets operate on For Drugs, Alcohol, Anger Management “Lindy” Boggs (posthumously), Wednesdays at the Scotlandville Sheriff Brown, HonorableRev. Donald Library, Britton, 7373 Scenic Highway 2873 Andy Mission Drive MA, LAC David Burton, Sheriff Sid Gau-Clinical from 9:00AM- 11:00am and Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Director treaux and Honorable Fredericka Star Hill Baptist Church, (225) 315-0740 BishoptheHarris Hayes, Overseer “Ricky” Wicker.
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The Historic Magnolia Cemetery Board of Trustees hosted the 152nd commemoration of the Battle of Baton Rouge with a reenactment of the event Saturday, August 2, from10 a.m. to 11 a.m. under the oaks at the cemetery. “This event provide a powerful lesson from history, reliving the 1862 Battle of Baton Rouge on the very grounds on which it was fought,” said Trustees Chair Chip Landry. The program remembers the 1862 Battle of Baton Rouge and honors those who perished, both Union and Confederate. The Foundation for Historical Louisiana, Historic Magnolia Cemetery Board of Trustees, BREC and Rabenhorst sponsored the event. The event featured a color guard, canon firings, wreath laying, “Taps,” a vocalist and civil war enthusiasts in period dress. Special guest speaker and Civil War historian Robert Seal of Bogalusa, gave a short lecture entitled, “The Ill-Fated History of the C.S.S. Arkansas.” The event was free and all ages are welcomed to attend. A tent, chairs and bottled water were provided. The cemetery is located at 422 N. 19th Street. In addition, brochures and literature about the battle and other historic topics was on display. The Historic Magnolia Cemetery Trustees are also expanding their efforts to create various educational signs, computer applications, and historical information to enhance Civil War historical tourism. The Battle of Baton Rouge took place on August 5, 1862 on the grounds of Magnolia Cemetery. Louisiana seceded from the Union on January 25, 1861. On May 29, 1862, Union troops led by Brigadier General Thomas Williams began the Federal Oc-
cupation of Baton Rouge. On August 5 at 4 a.m., Major General John C. Breckinridge and his 2,600 troops from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky entered Baton Rouge and began fighting Union forces. The Confederate army forced the Union troops back toward the Mississippi River. In order to recapture Baton Rouge, the Confederates needed their iron-clad ram, the C.S.S. Arkansas, to destroy all the Union ships on the river. The Arkansas, however, suffered engine trouble and was burned and set adrift by its crew four miles upriver from Baton Rouge. Unharmed, the U.S.S. Essex and four other Union gunboats bombarded the Confederate troops until they withdrew and marched out of Baton Rouge that same day. Among the soldiers that fell was Brigadier General Williams and A.G. Todd, halfbrother of Mary Todd Lincoln, President Lincoln’s wife. Magnolia Cemetery was established in 1852. Following the war, due to a poor economy, Magnolia Cemetery fell into disrepair. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Civil War Discovery Train, the cemetery is receiving stewardship thanks to FHL, the Historic Magnolia Cemetery trustees and the Baton Rouge Recreation and Parks Commission. The Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) was founded in 1963, and is a membership based, non-profit, education organization headquartered in the Louisiana’s Old Governor’s Mansion. FHL is a partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C. For more information call (225) 387-2464 or go to www.fhl. org and the Foundation’s Facebook page.
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Pastor and First Lay Appreciation Day at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The members of Open Faith Ministry would like to invite the public to a very special Pastor and First Lady Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 3pm. Reverend Michael J. Chenier and First Lady Libby Chenier of the Open Faith Ministry Church will be honored on this day. The theme of the event is “In the valley of Decision” Joel 3:14 and will be held in the center which is behind the church at 2111 North Street. Special guest speaker will be Apostle Xavier Madison of My Father House Church. If you should need further information, please contact Deaconess Carla Warner at (225) 328-6943 or Minister Genette Smith at (225) 505-7131.
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Invest in Your Imagination By Dr. Creflo Dollar All human progress was born out of the imagination. Progress came because of someone’s ability to see things differently from the way they were. The only way humans can see the past or the future—unaided—is through their imagination. Without imagination, man would be completely limited. I’m sharing this information about the imagination because I want you to understand how meditating on God’s promises and using your imagination can lead to great success in life. When you meditate on the Word—which is spiritual—that Word is digested in your spirit. And when you imagine a thing, something is taking place in your heart. Your mind and your heart are working in concert to create images. They’re connected by the bridge called the imagination. I did this years ago when I was a 24-year old young preacher. We were trying to obtain the building on our current property that we now call “The Chapel.” When the building went up for sale, nothing in the natural favored us being able to purchase it. We were a young, small church, and we didn’t have enough money. So when it went up for sale, I got a picture of the building and put it on our refrigerator and around the house. I would prayer over that picture, look at that building, meditate on scriptures, and then close my eyes. I did that over and over again until one day, when
I closed my eyes, I could vividly see the building—the windows, the colors and vertical shapes Dr. Creflo of the windows, the Dollar steeple, the sides of the building, and so on. Then one day I saw myself opening the door to the building! Uh-huh, look out now! Now, I’m carrying the image around on the inside of me and waiting on the Holy Spirit to show me what to do. Nothing can be restrained from you when you have an image on the inside of you! (Genesis 11:6). To make a long story short, we ended up doing owner financing, we got in the building with a $2,000 a month note, and soon paid that thing off! A lot of people think, “But what about the money? Where’s the money going to come from?” Listen, don’t think about the money! Once you get the vision, nothing shall be restrained from you! Your lack of vision on the inside is what’s stopping the reality on the outside. Start seeing yourself with what you want by first meditating on God’s promises and using your imagination to create an image on the inside. When you meditate on God’s Word, you’ll begin to see yourself as Jesus already sees you. I don’t
care if you’re raking leaves right now; if you’ll get a vision of billionaire status, you’ll be a billionaire raking leaves! If you can see it, God can cause it to happen. If you can get it in your imagination, you can get it in your life. It is not in the realm of impossibility. It’s all about priority. What do you choose to invest in? Make meditating in the Word a priority. Stop using your imagination to conjure up images of bad things happening. Invest in your imagination and conjure up images of good things transpiring in your life. I declare that when you do, you’re going to love life, and you’re going to see good days! (1 Peter 3:10). Praise God! “This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success” (Joshua 1:8, AMP). My popular As a Man Thinketh teaching, outlines how to have good success and make your way prosperous. You can literally build your healing, your business, your prosperity, your marriage, or anything else you need in life. How? Just make a commitment to consistently meditate on God’s Word, and use your imagination to develop an inner image of God’s precious promises coming to pass in your life. It all begins with changing the way you think!
The Prayer, A Love Story Triple Award Winning Book Takes Home Top Honors Unlock A Life of Miracles, Unconditional Love and Answered Prayers FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA (Christian News Service) -- Johann Press, publishers of The Prayer, A Love Story written by Jacqueline von Zwehl, the nations’ leading faith-based relationship expert, announced today that The Prayer, A Love Story took home top honors in two recent book awards. The Prayer, A Love Story was just named Gold Medal Winner in the 2014 IBPA Ben Franklin Awards, one of the nation’s most esteemed publishing awards. The Prayer, A Love Story took home the Gold in the Inspirational category. “We could not be more excited,” stated Christopher Varn from Johann Press. He continued, “Jackie (Von Zwehl) has certainly proved herself to be one of the nation’s top literary authors out of the gate. We look forward to her next three books she is scheduled to write over the next couple of years.” The Prayer, A Love Story was also just named as the top NonFiction Narrative in the 2014 International Book Awards, another crowning achievement. “I knew that I had to reach the hearts of people, whose life journey was like mine, yet make the reading as entertaining and easy as possible, while relating to the inner soul,” said author, speaker, relationship expert and life coach Jacqueline von
Zwehl. She added, “As entertaining as the book is, it has a strong spiritual, Christian message that if you let God control your life, you need not worry about anything.” The Prayer’s Advanced Review Copy (ARC) was also a Silver Finalist in the “Christian Inspirational” category for the 2013 U.S.A. Best Book Awards. Jackie’s award-winning book can be found wherever books are sold or go to www.greatbooksite. com. You can follow Jackie’s weekly and monthly inspirational postings including her famed column “Gifts For The Soul (available free for publishing) at www. jackievonzwehl.com.
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Red River Bank Purchases Building on Essen Lane ALEXANDRIA, LA.— Red River Bank is pleased to announce the purchase of an existing building at 5063 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge, near Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Formerly the Teche Federal Bank building, the current site became available due to the recent merger of Teche Federal Bank and Iberia Bank. “Red River Bank is committed to serving the financial needs of the people in the greater Baton Rouge area, therefore, we are strategically placing banking centers in convenient and accessible locations to meet those needs,” says Joanie Montelaro, Red River Bank Baton Rouge Market President. “We plan to establish our 6th banking center here on Essen Lane in Baton Rouge, with an opening set for January 2015.” “This purchase furthers Red River Bank’s mission to create
a great banking experience for our customers by combining a convenient branch network with great technology and experienced, trusted bankers,” says R. Blake Chatelain, President and CEO. Red River Bank is the seventh-largest community bank headquartered in Louisiana, with approximately $1.4 billion in assets, 20 banking centers and 27 ATMs. The bank serves six parishes, spanning from Shreveport to Baton Rouge with headquarters in Alexandria. Founded in 1999, Red River Bank offers consumer and commercial banking, mortgage lending and investment services. Additional information can be found at www.redriverbank.net. For additional information, please contact Evelyn Jones, Marketing Director at ejones@ redriverbank.net or by calling this number 318-561-5903.
BUSINESS Consumers Wal-Mart Holds Supplier Have Saved Of Diversity Forum in D.C. A$9Total Billion On Local Manufacturers and Service Providers Come Together to Learn about Working with Retail Giant
Remington College BR Campus Offers Free Back-toSchool Haircuts in August Remington College “Cuts for Kids” program sends kids back to school looking and feeling their best - all at no cost BATON ROUGE, LA Remington College invites parents to bring their kids in for free back-to-school during its Sixth Annual Cuts for Kids event. Throughout the month of August, Remington College cosmetology programs will provide FREE haircuts to kids 17 and under. Event dates are Friday, August 1 - Friday, August 30 and to schedule an appointment: call the Remington College School of Cosmetology at 225-291-4660. Walk-ins are also welcome. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and the college is located at 4520 Sherwood Forest Blvd., Unit 001 in Baton Rouge. During Cuts for Kids, Remington College will also be collecting school supplies - pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. Anyone
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PUBLIC NOTICE Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Overall Goal FY 2015 - 2017 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport announces its proposed overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal of 9.19% for Federal Fiscal Years 2015-2017. The proposed goals and related methodology are available for inspection during normal business hours through August 8, 2014. The Airport and U.S. Department of Transportation will accept comments on the goal through August 21, 2014 at the following addresses: Mr. Jason Wilson Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive, Suite 300 Baton Rouge, LA 70807-8020 jwilson@brgov.com Tel: 225-355-0333 Fax: 225-355-2334 U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (S-40) 400 7th Street, S.W., Room 9410 Washington, D.C. 20590 Tel: 800-532-1169 Fax: 202-366-7538
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“Begin with the end in mind and die empty. … Begin with the end in mind and die empty,” Williams emphasized early and often during his acceptance speech. “It all starts at home, and it couldn’t begin without the foundation. It started with Lawrence and Lillian Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana.” That solid foundation was another major theme of Williams’ 25-minute speech, which officially concluded a career that saw him earn first-team All-Pro honors three times and play in eight Pro Bowls while intercepting 55 passes. Those numbers validated his
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CALIF. -- Serena Williams looked healthy and played sharp in her first tournament since defaulting during a doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon. The top-ranked player stopped worrying and started having fun again, beating Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-2 in a second round match at the Bank of the West Classic on Wednesday night. At Wimbledon, Williams tried to play through a viral infection that caused her to lose her equilibrium during the doubles match. On Wednesday night, encouraged by a large crowd, Williams fought through a tough first set before she found her legs and took control of the match with a big second set. ‘I thought I played well,’’ Williams said. ‘’I’m on the right path, I’m excited and I’m looking forward to my next match.’’ In the quarterfinals, Williams will meet the winner of Thursday’s match between fifthseeded Ana Ivanovic and qualifier Carol Zhao, a Stanford sophomore playing in her first WTA event.
Williams casually deflected questions about her health, preferring to bring the conversation into the present. ‘I’m still taking it a match at a time,’’ she said. ‘’It worked out. I was feeling fine. I made some silly errors early because I was not on my toes enough.’’ Pliskova managed to hold her serve most of the first set but did not have an answer once Williams found her own serve. ‘I knew she’s a player that is tough to break so it was important to me to be super focused on my serve,’’ Williams said. ‘’She served well and I tried to hang in there and get some break points.’’ She finally managed to reach break point in the 12th game and took control from there. She was successful on all three break points she had. Williams took some time off after Wimbledon and vacationed in Croatia before returning to the U.S. for the hardcourt season. She said she has been working hard in preparation for a run at the U.S. Open.
Market Week from page 3 1400 North Foster Drive from 12:30pm-2:00pm. On Thursdays, the markets operate at the Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley street from 8:30am- 10:30am, and the Leo S. Butler Community Center, 950 East Washington Street from 12:00pm- 2:00pm. Year round markets are operated on Thursdays at the Pennington Biomedical Center, 6400 Perkins Road from 8:00am- noon and Saturdays at the Downtown Market, 5th and Main Streets, also
from 8:00am- noon. The Red Stick Farmers Market accepts Louisiana Purchase Cards, Senior and WIC coupons, as well as cash, credit, and debit cards. Call 225.267.5060 for more information. For a list of local farmers markets in your area, go to the LDAF website at www.ldaf. la.gov. For more information about the FMNP, go to the website or call 985-345-9483.
Premiums from page 5 ing approximately $4.1 billion on premiums in 2013, for a total of $9 billion in savings since the MLR program’s inception. The report shows that since the rule took effect, more insurers year over year are meeting the 80/20 standard by spending more of the premium dollars they collect on patient care and quality, and not red tape and bonuses. If an insurer did not spend enough premium dollars on patient care and quality improvement, they must pay refunds to consumers in one of the following ways: • a refund check in the mail; • a lump-sum reimbursement to the same account that was used to pay the premium; • a reduction in their future premiums; or • if the consumer bought insurance through their employer, their employer must provide one of the above options, or apply the refund in another manner that benefits its employees, such as more
generous benefits. The 80/20 rule, along with other standards such as the required review of proposed premium increases, is one of many reforms created under the health law helping to slow premium growth and moderate premium rates. Combined with the savings consumers are receiving from tax credits on the Marketplace and the new market reforms, including the prohibition of pre-existing condition exclusions and charging women more for insurance than men, the 80/20 rule helps ensure every American has access to quality, affordable health insurance. To access the report released today, visit: http://www.cms.gov/ cciio/Resources/Forms-Reportsand-Other-Resources/index. html#Medical Loss Ratio For more information on MLR, visit: http://www.cms.gov/ CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/ Health-Insurance-Market-Reforms/Medical-Loss-Ratio.html