Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 17 July 2003 — Page 12

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Felicia Lasley

The vivacious Gloria Whigum-Davis, now Felicia Lasley was born a carpark inspector in October 14, 1986 in Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Indiana. Her She attended father is Felix Lasley, a kindergarten at School 113 postal service worker. Her and elementary school at mother is Muncie native, Susan Roll (School 68). Her

favorite subjects were Math and Spelling. Her favorite book was the Cookie Monster in the Sesame Street series “that turned its body into different letters and taught you your ABCs.” Lasley got her junior high school education at Arlington Woods and Howe Middle Schools. Her favorite subjects were English and Math. Her favorite book then was “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and she was on the A/B Honor Roll. “The only time I fell off the honor roll was in 5th grade,” she said. During junior high, Lasley sang in the school’s gospel choir, played softball and volleyball, and was in the computer club. For the past two years Lasley has been a student at Broadripple High School. She has maintained her A/B Honor Roll status

throughout and had a GPA of 6.6 on a 8 point scale. She sang in the school’s Contemporary Gospel Choir and was a member of the Kiwanis Educating Youth (KEY) Club. Lasley also played for the Varsity Tennis Team. This coming fall, she will be going to Warren Township High School for her 11th grade. Lasley grandparents, Ray and Minnie Sanders live in Muncie. “I come to Muncie during every school break to help them around the house,” said Lasley. This summer, Lasley is also writing stories for the Muncie Times Newspaper. “I took Journalism and Mass Media in high school and also wrote for “Riparian”, the school’s newletter,” she said. “I’m grateful and thankful that I had this privilege. It’s not everyday that you get this opportunity and I thank Ms Foster for

allowing me to help around.” Lasley goes to True Vine Holiness Tabernacle of Pastor Wade Sloss in Muncie and Recovery Tabernacle of Pastor Doug Sloss in Indianapolis. She sings in the choir and is in the youth group. “My mother is the major influence in my life. She showed me that you can raise a child in a single parent home and still do a good job. She worked and made sure I got everything I needed,” Lasley said. “My stepfather, Tyrone Davis, on the other hand, taught me patience, money management and how to prioritize and organize my time.” Lasley said she will most definitely be going to college where she wants to major in physical therapy with a minor in journalism.

State Attorneys General reach lead poison warning pact

INDIANAPOLIS, -Indiana is part of a nationwide agreement aimed at educating and warning families about the risk of lead paint exposure during repainting and other home renovation work, Attorney General Steve Carter recently announced. The agreement, reached between 50 states and jurisdictions and the National Paint and Coating Association (NPCA), requires paint manufacturers to affix warning labels on paint cans and provide

consumer education and training, alerting consumers to the hazards of lead paint exposure and how to avoid it. “We believe that meaningful warning labels will substantially reduce the number of lead poisoning cases, especially relating to children.” Carter said. “This agreement will help educate people about the potential dangers associated with a home improvement project.” While lead paint has not been manufactured or

sold since 1978, it still presents a serious health risk to adults and, especially, young children who are exposed to dust or occupy homes during renovations. The agreement requires a lead exposure warning on the side of the paint can, as part of the manufacturer’s surface preparation instructions, as well as an abbreviated warning either on the top of the car or on a separate ‘sticker’ where the warning is less likely to be obscured after the paint is used. The

NPCA has also agreed to fund and provide consumer education and training courses on lead-safe renovation and repainting to homeowners, contractors, landlords and housing workers. Also under the terms of the agreement, NPCA will develop discount programs for safety equipment. Several state attorneys general met in October with representatives from 10 major paint manufacturers to begin negotiations.

Lead poisoning stemming from inadequate surface preparation prior to repainting affects children from all social and economic backgrounds. Whether repainting a rented apartment, or installing a brand new kitchen, it is important that families take proper precautions. To learn more about working safely with lead paint, consumers should call the Environmental Protection Authority’s Lead Information Hotline at 1800-424-LEAD (5323)