Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 21 December 2000 — Page 19

The Muncie Times, December 21, 2000, page 19

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Compiled by Hurley C. Goodall Vesper services will be held Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the Phyllis Wheatly Branch Y. W. C.A. in charge of the Kollege Klub. Miss Luella Green, of Marion, will speak. A program and style show will be presented at Calvary Baptist Church Thursday evening, March 18, under the direction of Miss M. L. Henry, Mrs. Della Jones, Miss Gladys Sims and Miss Dorothy Smith. Following is the program: Solo Madaline Board Solo Willie Foulkes Solo William Board Reading . Mrs. Della Jones Solo Buster Phillips Reading . Albert Lampkins Duet Mrs. Albert Lampkins and Mrs. Nelson Douglass

5010.. Mrs. Alice Douglass Selection ... Spiritual Four Quartet Solo Mrs. Lois Wright Selection Quartet of Union Baptist Church Solo .... Harold Haywood 5010.. . .Mrs. Lucille Board Solo Mrs. Dunn Reading Mrs. Mary Kersey Selection .. Rose Bud Trio ModelsJuanita Smith, Miss Alice Findley, Miss Clementine Rouse, Miss Ora Wilson, Miss Marie Johnson, Miss Marjorie Scott, Miss Mary Sims, Miss Bertha Smith, Miss Rosaline Davis, Miss Eva Wynn, Mrs. Parvel, Mrs. Ethel Hall, Mrs. Jane Taylor, Mrs. Guy Roberts, Bert Jackson, David Cloyd and Mr. and Mrs. Foster Goatly. Persons taking part in the style show are asked to meet at the church

Tuesday for rehearsal. Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Shaffer Chapel A. M. E. Church in charge of the Busy Bee Club. A St. Patricks tea will be given Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Naomi Jefferson on East First street, under the auspices of Trinity A. M. E. Church with Miss Alice Findley in charge. The Rose Bud Sewing Circle of Shaffer Chapel A. M. E. Church will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Barcellia Day on East Fifth street. The Whitely Starlight Band will meet Friday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of Miss Mary Peck on North Turner street. The Shepherd Boys’ League will meet Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Ida Ford

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on East Highland avenue. Miss Muriel Walker has returned to her home on Inlow Springs road after spending a few days as the guest of Miss Josephine Williams, of Economy. A program has been arranged by the Phyllis Wheatly Club to be presented at Trinity A. M. E. Church Sunday, March 19, teas will be served in the basement free.

The Beau Brummel Boys will meet Wednesday evening at their club home on East Russey street. An election of officers will be held. The Consioerate Club will meet this evening at the Beatty’s Blue Bird Hall on East Highland avenue. From the Muncie Morning Star, Friday, March 10, 1938.

Domestic Violence: Don't Make Excuses, Make It Stop

(NAPSI)-Many families may be able to enjoy a happier holiday season if they take steps to reduce tensions and defuse potentially volatile situations before they start. Some people believe that domestic violence increases during the holiday season. However, statistics show no clear increase or decrease at that time of year. However, domestic violence does continue to affect all facets of our society, regardless of race, education or

financial standing. To help people in healthy relationships sort through problems that can occur during the holidays and throughout the year, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) offers these tips. However, if you are in an abusive relationship, please get help. • Use negotiations and fairness. Seek mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict, accept any changes and be willing to compromise.

• Use nonthreatening behavior. Think before you say something. Why add stress to your loved ones' lives when you can speak and communicate in such a way that feels safe and comfortable? • Share responsibilities. With the holidays come added responsibilities. Make family decisions together. • Remember your economic partnership. Make your money decisions together as you plan your shopping so that everyone

benefits. • Trust and support your loved ones. As your friends and relatives converge, they may bring with them conflicting thoughts and ideologies. Be respectful of others' dreams and beliefs, rights and feelings. • * Communicate openly and truthfully. Accept responsibility for self-acknowledging past use of disrespect and/or violence, admitting being wrong. • Respect your friends and family, and yourself. Listen non-

judgmentally. Be emotionally reaffirming. Understand and value others' opinions. If you are in an abusive relationship, NCADV urges you to get help by contacting a domestic violence program or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 - 800-799-SAFE. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.ncadv.org. In addition to joy and love, the holidays can bring stress which needs to be dealt with properly.