Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 2 November 1995 — Page 7

The Muncie Times, November 2, 1995, Page 7 ►COMMUNITY FOCUS Black Expo lays groundwork for ’95 Kwanzaa

Complaints have reached us about the debris and broken glass on Whitely streets, especially around Highland Avenue anjl Macedonia Street. Please^ let’s care about our neighborhood by not littering.

❖ ❖ ^ The Muncie Chapter of Indiana Black Expo is busy preparing for this year’s Kwanzaa celebration. This will be the fourth annual Kwanzaa observance in Muncie. It will also be the first with a weeklong agenda. The cultural holiday is celebrated by over 15 million people worldwide Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. One of the additions to this year’s event will be the King/ Queem Kwanzaa ’95 .Contest for those ages 12 to 16. Any young person interested in being a candidate should fill out the form shown here or pick up a copy at The Muncie Times office, 1304 N. Broadway. There will be more information about Kwanzaa in coming issues of The Muncie Times. ❖ ❖ ❖ On Nov. 18, at Willard and Madison, near New Hope Baptist Church, 3$,000 pounds of food will be distributed to needy families, senior citizens and will also replenish existing food banks, said Adrian Leavell, founder of Love Productions Ministries. The food will be brought here by Feed the Children, which contributes to every state o in the nation and 60 other countries. Leavell said to make this happen requires $5,400 locally. If you would like to volunteer, you should call Leavell at 287-9789 and leave your name and number. If you would like to make a financial contribution, you should walk into any First Merchants Bank branch and tell the people there you would like to make a donation to Feed the Children. ❖ ❖ ❖

King/Queen Kwanzaa ’95 Contest Requirements As a contestant you are eligible to represent your cultural heritage as a youth with the ability and determination to work tor a bright future. Determination ot the winner is made upon completion of these requirements: • A 400-word essay on ‘How / Will Practice the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. 'The essay may be typed or neatly written and will be judged on content, neatness, spelling and punctuation. •An original poem on any subject that has to do with being a positive African American, such as sharing, faith, talent, kindness, love, etc. Poem should contain at least 50 words. • Creativity. • You are also required to get a minimum of 25 patrons. A patron may donate any amount, but not less than $1.00. • You are required to meet all deadlines. All materials, essays, poems and patron lists must be turned in with all donations. Fill out registration form and leave it in|esignated box. AH materials listed and monies ..must be turned in by Dec. 1,1995, atjhe Muncie Times office, 1304 N. Broadway. The phone number is 741-0037 - Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm. The winners will be notified by phone no later than Dec. 17,1995. Prizes include an exquisite African crown headoress, $50 cash, a Muncie Black Expo T-shirt, |nd other items. Also, fdur‘(4) runner-ups will receive a Muncie Black Expo T-shirt.

King/Queen Kwanzaa '95 Contest Registration Form Fill out and leave this registration form at The Muncie Times. Pick up your patron list at The Muncie Times and read carefully the requirements. Name Age Date of Birth Parents’ Names Address City State Zip Phone School Church FOR OFFICE USE:

Vasilis Makris, M.D., P.C. Diseases and Surgery of the Eye 288-1935 3300 W. Purdue Avenue

I heard that there is a link between high blood pressure and cataract formation. Is that true?

i^y-il There are very large epidemiological studies going on in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The population of the city is constantly monitored by a group of scientists to test certain hypotheses and prove them right or wrong. News data fom the Beaver Dam Eye Study is suggestive that hypertension is linked to an increased risk of a certain type of cataracts, called posterior subcapsular cataracts. This study was started in 1987 and the data showed that there was a 40% increase in the odds of a posterior subcapsular cataract in people with hypertension, compared with people who were not hypertensive. The study took into account other factors, such as drinking and smoking, and adjusted the results for those factors. There have been no plausible explanations offered as to the link between high blood pressure and cataract formation, but it appears that there is some increased frequency of cataract formation involved. 288-1935 • 3300 W. Purdue Avenue

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