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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Held at ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge Jewel Newman Community Center Community Outreach

Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs Launches Community Living Program in Baton Rouge Goal is to keep seniors or adults with disabilities at home and independent, says GOEA Director Louisiana is joining 20 other states in offering the federally-funded Community Living Program through its Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) network to assist individuals who are at risk of nursing home placement, announced the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs Director, Dr. Jay Bulot. Dr. Bulot said the state program, titled “Louisiana Answers…for Living at Home”, will be piloted this year in East and West Baton Rouge, Ascension, East and West Feliciana, Iberville and Pointe Coupee Parishes. “Our mission is to help individuals and caregivers find the supports they need to stay at home before they delete their savings,” said Dr. Bulot. With nearly $2 million in funding from the U.S. Administration on Aging, and in collaboration with the Capital Area Agency on Aging, the program targets older adults, adults with disabilities, adults with Alzheimer’s or related dementias and their caregivers. “We help adults who do not qualify for Medicaid remain independent and find more options for their care,” said Capital Aging and Disability Resource Center Project Coordinator Tracy Thompson. “When someone is struggling, they need to call us.” According to GOEA, there are as many as 20,000 adults with dementia and more than 66,000 older adults who could utilize the program in the greater Baton Rouge/Florida Parishes area. “We offer a seamless information, assistance, referral and follow up process,” said Ms. Thompson, Capital ADRC. “Just make the call. We’ll do the rest.” The program also hopes to help educate caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s or related dementias learn some everyday skills to enhance the good work they are alSee living program, on page 4

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Pictured from left to right are Carl Slaughter, Senator Sharon Weston-Broome and Metro council member Ulysses Addison standing and Mrs. Mary O. Walker seated who is 107 years old.

BATON ROUGE - The community residents attended the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Jewel Newman Community Center. This year the attendance was great and local and state community leaders were on hand. Metro council Dis-

trict #2 member Ulysses “Bones” Addison, Senator Sharon Weston Broome, and Joe Jenkins standing in for Representative Avon Honey, who was unable to attend See thanksgiving dinner, on page 2

Over the past decades three volunteer groups have been created in Baton Rouge to provide an opportunity for employees, retirees and their families to give back to the community: ACE (Ambassadors Committed to Education) Volunteers work with students at a number of area schools to encourage math and science learning through tutoring and hands-on activities. ExC!TE (ExxonMobil Community Involvement Through Employees) Volunteers assist local non-profit organizations with projects to raise funds and/or provide direct services to the community. EMCOT (ExxonMobil Community Outreach Team) Volunteers spend time working in the classroom and with local community groups to improve the quality of life around our northernmost facilities. TEAMS (Teachers and Engineers for the Advancement of Math and Science) Early-career engineers are paired with area math and science teachers to bring everyday relevance to these

subjects in the classroom. Company management was a driving force behind the founding of Junior Achievement in Baton Rouge more than 50 years ago and employees continue to be part of its success today. ExxonMobil has consistently been the largest corporate contributor to the Capital Area United Way, providing funding for its 49 health and human services member agencies. Now in its 18th year, ExxonMobil’s “Science Days” at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum brings North Baton Rouge students into the museum each fall, showing them that math and science can not only be fun, but lead to lifelong careers. (The company also funded the ExxonMobil Space Theater at LASM.) ExxonMobil helped found and has consistently supported North Baton R o u g e N e i g h b o rh o o d s United. This group consists of local neighbors, businesses and industry working together for North Baton Rouge. Annual events include “Trash Bash” See outreach, on page 3

NROTC Prepare for 100-Mile Run to New Orleans for the Bayou Classic

BATON ROUGE - Members of Southern University’s Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps are inviting the public to come out and cheer or jog along with them when they conduct their annual State Farm Bayou Classic run from the Baton Rouge campus to the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The officers will begin the nearly 100-mile, two-day run at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27 at the Felton G. Clark Activity Center and complete the run in time to deliver the game ball before the coin toss at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the 36th State Farm Bayou Classic pitting Southern against Grambling State University. “The Naval ROTC’s ‘Red Stick’ battalion looks forward each year to the Bayou Classic Spirit and Motivational Run,” said Comdr. Eugene Martin, executive office, Naval ROTC Unit at See classic run, on page 2

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Southern University’s Naval ROTC’s ‘Red Stick’ battalion runs the game ball into the Louisiana Superdome before the 34th State Farm Bayou Classic in 2007. This year, runners will carry the Bayou Classic game ball nearly 100 miles from Southern’s Baton Rouge campus through six parishes into the Superdome and present it to the head referee just minutes prior to the 1 p.m. kick-off.

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UpStage Theatre Company’s summer musical Mahalia!, will be presented November 21 at 7 p.m., at the Louisiana State Police Academy Auditorium, located at 7901 Independence Blvd... See Page 6

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BR Donation to Area Food Banks A member of the Louisiana Army National Guard participated in the “Real Men Read” program at East Iberville School in St. Gabriel, La., Nov. 19.... Page 8

A local Baton Rouge group joined the fight against two global epidemics – hunger and obesity – by participating in the Lose For Good campaign. As local Weight Watchers members lose weight, they’ve also been collecting food to donate...See Page 3

IRS to Return $2.4 Million

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for Louisiana and Mississippi taxpayers who are due to receive a combined $2.39 million in the form of 2,445 refund checks that were returned to the IRS by the U.S. Postal Service ...See Page 4

Managing Your Heart

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims the life of one American every 37 seconds according to the American Heart Association’s 2009 Heart and Stroke Statistical Update. CVD includes an assortment of diseases ... See Page 7

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THOUGHT FOR tory and recount the THE WEEK: We raise story for this season, our voices in grateful like “Squanto and the praise. Miracle of ThanksH A P P Y giving” by Tommy THANKSGIVING Nelson. The story of During these Pocahontas will give days of ingratitude, children a better unwe must find ways derstanding of the cirto encourage thankscumstances surroundMARGE giving. ing Thanksgiving. LAWRENCE 1) Move beyond 6) Plan a Pilgrim the “Turkey Day, “ the scavenger hunt of sorts name little ones often in your home to teach give Thanksgiving, and teach what they had endured. Obthe children what it really jects such as dried corn, small means to be thankful. pumpkins, pine cones, a toy 2) Have children and boat, small Native American adults in the family to write a figures, etc. can help in the hunt list telling what makes them to drive the point home. thankful. 7) Tell a story to reinforce 3) Develop an awareness of the importance of gratitude in all that God has given by hav- our lives. Testify, share, act out ing a sense of real contentment praise. for whatever comes our way. 4) Share some history for Love, all family members to hear. 5) Read about the his-

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BATON ROUGE - The Ladies of the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge attended a Candlelight Tea on Sunday, November 8, at the Highland Porch given by Mrs. Doris Brown, wife of the 100’s president Dr. Adell Brown, Jr. This was an opportunity for the wives and ladies of the 100 membership to get acquainted and develop strategies for support the mentoring programs of the 100. Greetings and occasion were provided by Doris Brown; get acquainted and ice breakers were conducted by the hostesses, LaJoyce Brown, Janet Brown, Connie Sibley, Kathy Victorian, and Johnell Rogers. Other in attendance included: Effie Carter, Glenda Llorens, Stacy White, Patricia Smith, Gail Grover, Lucinda Johnson, Barbara Morris, Sarah Spland, Gloria Butler, Quinesha Morgan, Deadra Hughes, Tracy Wilson and Eloise Morgan. The ladies of the 100 was treated to an evening delectable dishes and royal tea and. Adele Trinee Brown also assisted in making the evening a success.

SU’s Irvin Elected President of International Board of Directors BATON ROUGE - Dr. ValaRay Irvin, Director of the Southern University Counseling Center, has been elected President of the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.’s Board of Accreditation. Dr. Irvin has been involved with IACS since 2003, first serving in the role of representative for the Southern Region before becoming Vice Chair in 2008. Dr. Irvin received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern University and her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She became (Left to Right) Effie Carter, Glenda Llorens, Stacy White, Patricia Smith and Gail Grover - – Photo by Fred Sibley

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Marine Corps pride and show our commitment to Southern University’s values of education and personal development,” Martin said. The unit will exit the campus via Harding Boulevard, continue on to Scenic Highway, then turn onto Airline Highway and head to New Orleans. They See classic run, on page 3

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Our Lady of the Lake College Commemorates 85 Years of Service and Recognizes Award Winners

Baton Rouge Residents Lose For Good; Donate Over 4,400 Pounds to Area Food Banks A local Baton Rouge group joined the fight against two global epidemics – hunger and obesity – by participating in the Lose For Good campaign. As local Weight Watchers members lose weight, they’ve also been collecting food to donate to area food banks, including the Baton Rouge Food Bank to help their neighbors in need. Within seven weeks, the group lost 8,881 pounds, and collected 4,434 pounds of food. “The Lose For Good campaign provides a chance for folks to adopt a healthier lifestyle, reduce their weight and help someone in need,” says Margie Moore, Weight Watchers Territory Manager. “Some members have brought in food donations equivalent to their weight loss so they can make sure their loss is someone else’s gain.” Food banks across the nation are reporting that the

demand for assistance has increased as much as 40% this year, leaving many food banks unable to fill their shelves and help those in need. On a national level, for every million pounds Weight Watchers Members lost between August 31st and October 17th, Weight Watchers pledged to donate $250,000 dollars – UP TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS – to two hunger fighting organizations – Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger. Early estimates show that Weight Watchers has reached its donation goal by losing approximately four million pounds across the country. In addition, Weight Watchers staff and members participated in more than 3,300 voluntary food drives in meeting rooms throughout the country where they collected and donated an estimated two million pounds of food to local food banks.

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Mary Pat Thevenot, class of 2007 and Patricia Hidalgo Amoroso class of 1951, who are mother and daughter, were featured among ’85 Who Made a Difference,’ 85 of Our Lady of the Lake College’s outstanding alumni celebrated during a luncheon on Saturday, November 7, 2009.

Baton Rouge, LA - Our Lady of the Lake College recently concluded a year-long celebration of 85 years of service to the community with an Anniversary Luncheon on November 7, 2009 at Boudreaux’s. The luncheon included the presentation of the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Franciscan Impact Award. This luncheon also featured “The 85 Who Have Made a Difference,” saluting alumni who have made an impact and touched thousands of lives in the Baton Rouge region and beyond. Distinguished Young Alumni, Jason Kutinac Kutinac graduated in May of 2006 with a Bachelors Degree in Health Service Administration. He currently serves as the

Cardiopulmonary Director at St. Elizabeth Hospital, previously working at OLOLRMC for 5 years as a Supervisor in the Respiratory Care Department. He is an active member in the American Association for Respiratory Care and has received the organization’s “Department of Excellence” award. Kutinac, who is currently the President the OLOL College Alumni Association, is involved with the Children’s Miracle Network and helps staff Camp Inspiration every summer for children with asthma. He is very active with various community walks including the Asthma Walk, Heart Walk, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and he helped raise funds for the Relay for Life.

From left to right: Distinguished Young Alumni, Jason Kutinac, currently Cardiopulmonary Director at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana; Franciscan Impact Award Recipient, Sister Mary Michaeline Green, who served 32 years as superintendent of Catholic schools for the greater Baton Rouge area; and Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Wanda Raby Spurlock, an associate professor of nursing at Southern University and A&M College who is a leading expert in the care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Photos taken by Greig Oliver

Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Wanda Raby Spurlock Dr. Spurlock, DNS, RN, BC, CNS, first became licensed as a registered nurse after completing the nursing program at Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing in 1976. Later she pursued a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University, a Master’s in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Science from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. She currently holds board certifications through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Gerontological Nursing Practice and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, and has presented at numerous research conferences. Wanda was selected as a faculty participant of the Geriatric Nurs-

ing Education Institute funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and administered by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Her service to others is demonstrated through extensive volunteerism with communitybased organizations serving the special needs of persons with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. She began volunteer work through the local Alzheimer’s agency over 12 years ago, serving on the Patient and Family Services Committee, later chairing this committee, and serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. She currently serves on the Education Committee of the Alzheimer’s See award, on page 7

Outreach from page 1 and “Meet Your Neighbor Day.” ExxonMobil was a major underwriter of the Mary Bird Perkins “Early Bird” mobile medical clinic in 2006, which provided more than 4,500 free cancer screenings to area residents last year, alone. Following Hurricane Gustav, ExxonMobil was quick to respond with a $1.5 million contribution to the American Red Cross and the United Way, helping to spur the recovery process.

In 2008, the company was recognized with Volunteer Baton Rouge’s Outstanding Corporate Volunteerism Award for its long-time partnership with Habitat for Humanity, having provided funding and labor for a total of 13 homes for low-income residents. Another house will be sponsored by ExxonMobil in North Baton

Rouge next year. Each summer, the company funds more than 20 internships at a variety of non-profit agencies – many of whom are represented here tonight. This year, ExxonMobil will sponsor LPB’s “Sid the Science Kid” program, bringing science learning concepts to young students, parents and

teachers across Louisiana. Next week, the company will launch a new volunteer partnership with LRCE (LA Resource Center for Educators). TEAMS (Teachers and Engineers for the Advancement of Math and Science) will partner ExxonMobil engineers with math and science teachers across Louisiana.

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SBA Expands ‘e200’ Initiative to More Cities, Adds Focus on Native American Business Owners

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it will expand the Emerging 200 (e200), an executive-level training initiative for small business owners, in 2010. The initiative will continue in 10 cities that have participated in the past, and expand into 12 communities with an emphasis on Native American business owners. “Over the last few years e200 has been a catalyst for expanding opportunities for many promising small businesses in underserved communities – in particular those who have been most impacted by these tough economic times,” SBA Administrator Karen Mills said. “Graduates of the program have increased their

revenue, created jobs and helped drive local economic growth in their communities. SBA’s commitment to not only continue, but expand the program, will build on this success and provide even more entrepreneurs in underserved communities with the support, resources and skills to succeed.” The expansion of e200 to Native American communities coincides with the President’s appearance before Tribal Leaders on November 5th in Washington, DC, during which he promised that the Administration would work with the Native American community to build economic prosperity. As the President acknowledged that some of the reservations face unemployment

of up to 80 percent and roughly a quarter of all Native Americans live in poverty, he stated his commitment to being “full partners in the American economy … so [their] children and … grandchildren can have an equal shot at pursuing the American Dream.” The expansion of e200 is part of the Administration’s pledge to achieve these goals. Since its inception, e200 has identified business owners across the country who show a high potential for growth in underserved markets—and provided them with the training, networking, resources and motivation required to expand operations and create jobs. To date, more than half of the businesses that participated

in e200 have seen an increase in revenue, and nearly two-thirds have created new jobs. Entrepreneurs who have completed the training have secured over $9 million in new financing for their businesses. Increased confidence in applying for government contracts among trainees has resulted in over $1.3 million awarded to participating small businesses. The nine-month training includes approximately 100 hours of classroom time per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced mentors, attend workshops and develop connections with their peers, city leaders, and financial community.

Walmart Opens Neighborhood Market in Mandeville New store offers customers big savings with grocery format MANDEVILLE, LA – Walmart opens its first store in Mandeville Nov. 20, with a 39,000-square-foot Neighborhood Market by Walmart designed to offer a quick and easy shopping experience on a full line of groceries, prescriptions and household products. Doors to the new store will open at 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 20, following a 7:30 a.m. ceremony. The store is located at 3009 East Causeway Approach

and serves as the anchor of the redeveloped Mandeville Square shopping center, near Mandeville City Hall. “We can’t wait to welcome Walmart to Mandeville,” said Jean Champagne, chairman of the board for the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to see continued economic development and new jobs come to our community. People shop at Walmart because Walmart provides good value and gives customers what they want, and I think this smallersized store will be embraced by this market.” Designed as a convenient family shopping center, the Neighborhood Market by Walmart will provide the local community another destination for groceries at the Walmart value

price. The store will carry a full line of groceries, including fresh produce, frozen foods and dairy products. Maxwell’s Market of Baton Rouge has leased space in the meat department to provide fresh seafood, USDA upper choice steaks and beef and other specialty meat items. A full-time butcher from Maxwell’s will cut meat on site and assist customers with their selections. For those on the go, the deli offers hot rotisserie chicken, freshly prepared sandwiches, hot dogs and pizza by the slice. The deli also offers a wide variety of meats, cheeses and freshly prepared side dishes. Customers can pick up cakes, assorted pastries and breads in the bakery. Within the store will be a Starbucks Café providing free wireless Internet access and

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IRS Seeks to Return almost $2.4 Million in Undeliverable Refunds to Louisiana and Mississippi Taxpayers

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Musical Appreciation for Reverend Andrew Chears and The Songbirds By Carolyn Gee BATON ROUGE - Promised Land Baptist Church located at 7234 Plank Rd., Rev. Perry Wrights, will host a musical concert on Sunday, November 29, 2009 starting at 6:00 p.m. Local artists such as The Gospel Determina-

tors, Lighthouse Seniors and Voices of Distinction will perform. Special guests will be Rev. Andrew Chears and The Songbirds from Mississippi. Everyone is invited to come out and be a part of this worship experience. For more information, please call 358-7772.

Verity Gospel Music Group Lands 26 Stellar Award Nominations Donald Lawrence and Hezekiah Walker Both Nominated in Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, CD of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year Categories New York, NY – Verity Gospel Music Group amassed 26 nominations for the 2010 Stellar Awards. Donald Lawrence was nominated in nine categories; Hezekiah Walker & LFC was nominated in six categories and newcomer Crystal Aikin received 4 nominations including “Female Vocalist of the Year”. Hezekiah Walker & LFC’s masterful SOULED OUT, which was produced by Donald Lawrence, was nominated for CD of the Year, Song of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year and landed Hezekiah Walker

& LFC received nods for Artist of the Year, Choir of the Year and Contemporary Choir of the year. Donald Lawrence & Company’s virtuosic LAW OF CONFESSION landed nominations for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, CD of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year, Producer of the Year, Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year, Recorded Music Packaging of the Year, and Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year for “Let the Word Do the Work.” Crystal Aikin, first season winner of BET’s Sunday Best, is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year. “We are ecstatic and congratulate all of our nominees,” said James “Jazzy” Jordan, executive vice president, Verity Gospel Music Group. “To be acknowledged by fans and SAGMA members as being See Stella Award, on page 8

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Former Weekly Press Writer Catherine Carter Dead Services set for Friday, Saturday By Donald Lee So we are always confident that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Therefore, we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. This passage of scripture is taken from Second Corinthians 5:6-9. And the 20th verse says Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. It is with these passages of scripture that I begin to talk about a dear friend and sister in the faith, free-lance writer Catherine Carter of Fort Worth, Texas, who — on Saturday, Nov. 14 — went home to be with the Lord after a

battle with colon cancer. Carter formerly submitted inspirational columns which were published here in The Weekly Press. Sunday morning, as I was here in Beaumont getting ready for Sunday service, I received a phone call from Kathy Ford, Catherine’s twin sister, calling from Fort Worth. Kathy, who I didn’t know at the time of the call, introduced herself to me and told me that she was honoring her sister’s request to call a list of friends who she knew would want to be there for her family. Needless to say, I was shocked and saddened that Catherine, 45, was gone yet honored that in her last days she made it a point to include me on that stellar list of friends, people who were immensely blessed of the Lord to have known her and to have been called friends of hers. What I want to share with with her surviving family members, her friends and her fans — people who followed the columns she used to write in La Vida NewsThe Black Voice and those who enjoyed reading her book “Poetic

Testimony” — is that Catherine Carter was absent from the Lord and present with us, when she was here. As the scripture states, when we’re here in this earth, wearing these earthly suits (that we call “bodies”), we are absent from the Lord in heaven. We — those of us who have crowned Jesus Christ as both our Lord and Savior — are citizens of heaven, but we are absent from heaven because we’re here in this land (in the world) serving as “ambassadors for Christ,” and we’re representing heaven here in the earth. Understand, too, that when Catherine gave up the ghost (that is, when her spirit and soul separated from her earthly suit, her body), immediately when she closed her eyes in this world, they were opened in heaven, in the presence of the Lord. So, the revelation here, for those of us who may not understand what happens at the point of death, is that Catherine is now absent from her fleshly body and is now (right this moment and throughout all eternity) in the Lord’s presence, doing what she

did best here in the earth — worshiping and praising her Lord and Savior and her heavenly Father. She’s, right this moment and throughout all eternity, living in bliss — a joy that can’t possibly be comprehended through the natural mind. And it is for that reason that those of us who loved her and are left here to honor her memory and what she stood for (which was sharing the Good News of reconciliation through Christ Jesus) should be happy. Remember how the scriptures (Second Corinthians 5:8) tell us that “we are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” If anyone doubts how she feels in eternity, let that scripture comfort you. She’s well pleased to be present with her God and heavenly Father. And while she was here, she took great care to nurture relationships. “My mom was definitely a family oriented person and nothing came above family See carter, on page 7

Upstage Theatre Presents an Encore Performance of Mahalia! a Gospel Musical Due to the overwhelming success of UpStage Theatre Company’s summer musical Mahalia!, an encore performance will be presented November 21 at 7 p.m., at the Louisiana State Police Academy Auditorium, located at 7901 Independence Blvd. Mahalia! is a two-act inspiring musical that celebrates one woman’s triumph against incredible odds. As the world’s most beloved gospel singer, the audience will witness Mahalia’s life and career from her child-

hood in New Orleans to her rise to a life of wealth and international fame. LaNea Wilkinson stars as Mahalia and brings to life some of her greatest music, including “Move On Up a Little Higher,” “Precious Lord,” and “Sooner Will Be Done.” Other cast members include Dominique Martez, Brookielle Boddie, Ursaline Bryant, Shea Stephen, LeManda Jackson, Nia Vaughn and making his stage debut is Rev. Fred Jeff LaNea Wilkinson

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Church Directory Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. - Hebrews 10:25

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Good Shepherd Full Gospel B.C. The People’s Church 2865 Mission Drive • Baton Rouge, 70805 • Telephone (225)356-5873 Bishop H. Hayes, Pastor Hour of Power 12 Noon Each Wednesday Sunday School 8:00 AM Church Service 9:00 AM Lord’s Supper 2nd Sunday 6:00 PM Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 PM Sister/ Brotherhood 6:00 PM You Will Be Blessed Under The Anointed Man Of God

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Heritage Search Ministry Pentecostal Church 4313 Airline Highway (located in the Metro-Aire Shopping Ctr) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807 • Phone: (225) 355-1045 Mackie C. Allen, Pastor Paul Hammock, Apostle and Overseer Order of Service Sunday School...................9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship................11:00 a.m. Monday-Prayer...................7:00 p.m. Wednesday-Praise and Worship.............7:30 p.m. Friday-Bible Study......7:30 p.m. “Where your inheritance is amongst the Saints”

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Schedule Mission Statement: NewChurch Hope Baptist Church is a family of baptized believers who worship the Lord our God in spirit and in truth, teachSchool the saved Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 AM Sunday - 9:30to AMreach the lost and minister to the needs of others, while encouraging one another through s Supper -3rd Sundays Prayer Service - Wed. @ 6:00 PM acts ofLord’ love and living in obedience to Gods Word Bible Study - Wed- @ 7:00 PM

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M. D. Anderson Offers Guidance on Choosing Tobacco Cessation Products Consumer reviews and top-doc’s picks to help you kick the habit HOUSTON- Whether you smoke three cigarettes or three packs of cigarettes a day, kicking the habit is difficult. Various nicotine replacement products are on the market to make quitting easier. But which product is right for you? Experts from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are here to help. “Quitting smoking is a wonderful thing to do for yourself and your loved ones, but it can be really hard without help,” said Jennifer Irvin Vidrine, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Health Disparities Research at M. D. Anderson. “A great way to reduce withdrawal symptoms while you are trying to quit is to use some sort of nicotine replacement therapy.” Quitting smoking is one of the absolute most important things you can do to improve your health. It significantly reduces your risks for cancer and other diseases, such as heart and lung disease. M. D. Anderson experts share the lowdown on nicotine replacement products. Patches The patch gives you a steady stream of nicotine that helps cut down on the highs and lows of nicotine withdrawal. Side effects: Some people with sensitive skin can develop a skin rash when using this product. Moving it to a different spot on your body each day usually helps. Gum Gum is a great way to keep your mouth busy without a cigarette. It gives you small doses of nicotine when you need it. Gum and lozenges also are good for people who are habitual about when they smoke cigarettes. Side effects: The most common problem with the gum is that it is often misused. You need to chew the gum, tuck it between your cheek and gum, and let it sit for a while. If you don’t chew as directed, your body won’t get the full dose of nicotine. Lozenges Lozenges came onto the market after the gum to help people who have trouble using the gum correctly. It is great for habitual smokers to indulge in while having a cup of coffee or to soothe themselves during a stressful moment. It also is for people who aren’t thrilled about the idea of having to tuck the gum between their gum and cheek, which can leave an unsightly bulge. Side effects: Although easier to use than the gum, the lozenge can leave a film in the mouth. It also can leave users

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and making sure that everybody was happy,” said Latisha Ware, Catherine’s 26-year-old daughter. “Even when she was in the hospital this last couple of months, instead of being concerned about herself, she was moreso concerned with how everybody else was doing and making sure everybody else had what they needed.” Ware is also thankful for the bond between her mother and her 8-year-old son, Michael. “There was no bond thicker than hers and Michael’s. They were inseparable,” Ware said. “She didn’t let anyone mess with her baby. The day before she passed away, she was fussing at somebody for messing with her baby.” Kathy Ford said Catherine was not just her sister and friend, but something more. “She was my best friend,” Ford said. “The things that I needed to go to her for, she was always there. She was always there for anyone, especially young people. She inspired them with the mes-

sage that nothing was impossible to them. A lot of them called her ‘Mama.’ She was always good with people. Nobody was a stranger to her.” Catherine was a member of Great Commission Baptist Church, 7700 McCart Ave. in Fort Worth. The Rev. Douglas E. Brown will deliver the eulogy at her funeral. The wake was Catherine is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Spencer’s Funeral Home, 4000 Miller Ave., and the funeral was at 12 noon Saturday at Great Commission Baptist Church. The Rev. Donald Lee is founder and pastor of Kingdom Living Christian Center, a multi-ethnic, Word of Faith ministry in Beaumont, Texas. Lee also is former columnist and copy editor of The Advocate and co-host of The God Factor with Guy Brody on KQXL 106.5 FM (www.thegfactor.org). He may be reached at (225) 7732248 or pastordonjlee@yahoo. com.

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other news La. Guardsman Helps School Promote Reading Louisiana Army National Guard participated in the “Real Men Read” program By Sgt. Michael L. Owens Louisiana National Guard State Unit Public Affairs Representative CARVILLE, LA – A member of the Louisiana Army National Guard participated in the “Real Men Read” program at East Iberville School in St. Gabriel, La., Nov. 19. LANG Guardsman Capt.

Lance T. Cagnolatti, a St. Gabriel police officer and two male teachers read to first, second and third grade students as part of an effort to teach kids the importance of reading. Although the program was originally designed for male kids, East Iberville School has allowed its female students to participate.

ST. GABRIEL, La. – Louisiana Army National Guardsman Capt. Lance T. Cagnolatti reads to a groups of students at East Iberville School in St. Gabriel, La., as part of the “Real Men Read” program that teaches kids the importance of reading. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Michael L. Owens, Louisiana National Guard State Unit Public Affairs Representative)

Stella Award from page 6 among the best in Gospel music this year is a great accomplishment.” The total list of Verity’s nominees is: ARTIST OF THE YEAR Donald Lawrence Hezekiah Walker SONG OF THE YEAR “Back II Eden ” (Donald Lawrence & Company) “Souled Out” (Hezekiah Walker) FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Crystal Aikin GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR Donald Lawrence & Company Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Shari Addison Crystal Aikin CD OF THE YEAR

The Law of Confession (Donald Lawrence & Company) Souled Out (Hezekiah Walker) CHOIR OF THE YEAR Hezekiah Walker & LFC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Donald Lawrence CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR Donald Lawrence & Company TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Donnie McClurkin CONTEMPORARY FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Crystal Aikin TRADITIONAL FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Shari Addison CONTEMPORARY CD OF THE YEAR Crystal Aikin (Crystal Aikin) The Law of Confession (Donald Lawrence & Company)

“I believe that every kid, male or female, should understand the importance and power of reading,” said Janet Hammonds, a reading specialist at East Iberville School. “Real Men Read” encourages and improves literacy, provides mentoring opportunities and demonstrates the importance of students achieving everything they can. The program recommends that men of all walks of life come and read to students for one hour a month. “We really enjoy having the volunteers here at the school,” said Hammonds. “The kids are very attentive and enjoy this learning experience. This is what education is supposed to be like.” For more information contact: Public Affairs Office at (866)-275-8176 or by e-mailing to la.pao.list@ng.army.mil.

Souled Out (Hezekiah Walker) TRADITIONAL CD OF THE YEAR Shari Addison (Shari Addison ) URBAN INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR “Let The Word Do The Work” (Donald Lawrence & Company) CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR Hezekiah Walker & LFC INSTRUMENTAL GOSPEL CD OF THE YEAR Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Ben Tankard) RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR Deitrick Haddon – Revealed (art direction:Chris Fieldman) Donald Lawrence – The Law of Confession (art direction:Denise Trotman) For More Information, Contact Verity Gospel Music Group Publicity: Kymberlee Norsworthy/ 212-833-6640 or Kymberlee.norsworthy@sonymusic.com.