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This story hits close to home as both these women reside in Kokomo, Indiana!
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Call for Churches in the area to help distribute THE REPORTERNEWSPAPER in Lima - beginning April 1st. Need a contact person from every church to determine how many papers need to be dropped off each week. The cost of the paper is 50 cents. Call Alberta Shurelds 419-227-1770 with your count. The paper will be delivered each Sunday morning for your members. This is a great way to keep the community connected to events across the state and the nation. Articles about your church events or social group are also encouraged to be included in the paper. THE REPORTER is published in Akron, Ohio by William Ellis, Jr.
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President Obama has presented his Budget Proposal. Check it out and form your OWN opinion...and let's talk about it on the show!
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget
Ohio is taking the lead in the advanced notion of early intervention regarding those with developmental delays, including those on the Autism Spectrum. If you missed the important details of this interview - click on the Podcast of April 18th. There is even the opportunity for you to have your doctor placed on a list of those who will be offered additional training in early diagnosis that could make life easier in the lives of children with delays.
To find out more; click on the link for the website hosted by the Great State of Ohio!
Dan Farkas
Project Manager
Autism Diagnosis Education Pilot Project
(614) 846-6258
dfarkas@ohioaap.org
www.concernedaboutdevelopment.org
www.ohioaap.org
Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please!
How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents
How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents
Author Perry Tuttle says there are somethings that are just different from one culture to another, and he believes we all have a natural curiousity about how other cultures live, think, dress, eat - and how much what they do is within our same experience. His book "What White People Want to Know About Black People But Are Afraid To Ask" examines the differences, similarities and actualities of this important question. He joins our discussion on Sunday, March 28th.
On February 7th, we connected with Clarence E. Freeman who's book: The Light-skin Trigger: The Black Woman's "Kryptonite" sets a tone of frank talk and straight forward communication about the world we now live in.
He outlined "the 4th monkey philosophy": remember "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil?" Freeman says "Acknowledge no evil" is the one that should most concern us.
Find out more about this author by clicking on the book/link below!
On January 10th you met Martin Levin author of "We Were Relentless: A Family's Journey To Overcome Disability". He told us of the painful and eventually triumphant journey of a son, born 3 months premature, declared profoundly deaf who became a motivational speaker and personal trainer. Their story may give you the strength you need to keep believing in your children. For more information on this fascinating story, click on the book below.
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Author Shane Ellison exlained how we can take charge of our health in 30 days with 10 lifesaving supplements for under $10.00! His book Over the Counter Natural Cures is being touted by some to be "the health insurance America needs." Also known as "the people's chemist" Ellison teaches people how to inexpensively lose fat, build muscle and boost energy by triggering their own hormone intelligence.
Want to get a head start on the interview? Check out his website! Click on his book - that'll take you there at warpspeed!
On Sunday, December 20th, you had a chance to hear author, consultant, and motivational speaker Bruce Painter who told us why we should NOT give freely, but intelligently, instead. His top-selling book The Giving Zone explains how we might be giving our children too much. Many listeners called in during this exciting interview to address their concerns, thoughts, and positive comments on this subject. Bruce gave us a lot to think about as we consider the way we are raising our children and our desire to teach them to be caring individuals instead of "criminals" who measure themselves and others by the amount that can be given to them. For more information, feel free to contact Bruce - we'll be talking to him again on Soul of the City very soon.
Lima City Councilman Jesse Lowe II updated us on projects going on across the city including Drugs Bring Death, which incidentally celebrated its Third Year anniversary in March!
Over 70 men participated in the Men's Day luncheon at Independence Elementary - a great start for an ongoing initiative.
If you'd like to help with this very worthwhile project, contact Jesse through the website at www.drugsbringdeath.us. Monetary donations made be made at any Lima Superior Credit Union location, or contact them through the mail at PO BOX 33, Lima, Ohio 45802.
___________________________________________On January 17th We spoke to local organic guru Jessica giving us a look at growing beneficial plants and using them to create our own personal products, including lotions and shampoos - and she will introduce us to healthy coffees and chocolates! Gotta like that!
Rosalind Sedacca, CCT who works with families undergoing the challenges of separation or divorce through her Child Centered Divorce System. She offers a unique service for families who struggle with "How do I tell the kids about the divorce" with a Storybook guide that can be customized on the internet for your family.
The Podcast of this interview is available on this page now!
Her websites:
www.howdoitellthekids.comand
www.childcentereddivorce.com
offer valuable and practical information that can help you through this tramatic time in their lives.
I guarantee this to be one of the most important interviews you will hear all year.
http://www.raisingafather.com
Arjun sen is a father first, then a businessman and consultant. Those things did not follow that order just a short time ago. He was the guest on Soul of the City Sunday, November 22nd. His book; "Raising A Father" can be purchased at the link above or click on the book cover to be taken to his site. Arjun's daughter, Raka asked him 3 questions he couldn't answer.
Who is my best friend?
What is my favorite restaurant?
What is the best thing you and I have ever done?
Sadly, he didn't know the answer to any of those questions - his shame led him to ask more questions:
Why is it that men go after power and glory more than spending time at home to watch their babies grow?
Why do men only measure their livs by money, promotions, the size of their offices and the kinds of cars they drive?
Why is it men never stop to thik what matters in the long run?
Why is it that men invest all their time in a company that is sure to let them go one day?
Why do men not invest time ni their daughters, instead, who will never fire them?
I enjoyed the interview very much, hope you did, too!
The Ohio Benefit Bank is a program set in place by Governor Strickland to help close the gap for struggling Ohioans. Using unclaimed funds, Benefit Bank Counselors can guide you through the paperwork in record time; paperwork that will demonstrate what benefits you and your family may be eligible for without even knowing. Banks are located across the state; visit their website at http://www.thebenefitbank.com
Ohio is one of only 7 states that offer
this service to its residents.
In St. Marys, Ohio, the Benefit Bank is located at the Regent Theatre, 105 West Spring Street. You can sign up for Food Stamps, Medical Services, and more - Even Register to Vote!
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Learn about the latest information affecting African American Families in NorthWest Ohio by reading the Soujourner's Truth Newspaper.
Visit them at http://www.thetruthtoledo.com
The NAACP continues the struggle for Civil Rights across our nation, learn how you can be a part of the Plan for Progress. The NAACP is non-partisan, and embraces all races, creeds, colors and religious choices. Keep yourself informed by viewing their page at http://www.naacp.orgor subscribe to an RSS feed for more up to date information!
I'd like to share with you some of my favorite photos!
My daughter, Desi Wright is an actress and the orignial Kewpee "De-wicious" Doll!
My Son, TJ owns his own Photography Business in St. Marys called Photographic Memories!
I've met some pretty great people!
Denise Brown, sister of the late Nichole Simpson
Rev. Jesse Jackson
And our Governor; Ted Strickland!
If you know of an interesting guest you would like to have featured on Soul of the City, please email the information to me and I will contact them to set up the interview. Soul of the City is here to give you the information you want to know!
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