THE VOICE 2.0 - January 2019

MT ENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | THE VOICE 2.0 Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church

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1501 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Dayton, OH 45402 Pastor Cory J. Pruitt Website www.mtenonbaptistlive.org Sunday School – 8:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 A.M. Mount Enon Youth Church – 9:30 A.M. Daily Prayer Line – 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. (Dial 937-265-4344 – Ext. 101, Enter Code 502801253#) Listen to Mount Enon Every Sunday 12-12:30 PM on WGNZ – Soul of Dayton – 98.7 Watch Dayton Spiritual TV, Digital Channel 992 Tuesdays at 3:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:30 AM Weekly Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 9:30 AM and 5:45 PM Weekly Bible Study Wednesday – 11 AM and 6:30 PM Saturday – 11 AM MT ENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | THE VOICE 2.0

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MT. ENON’S VISION STATEMENT

MOTTO Our motto is "Because We Care, We Share". We share our love, resources, and faith with all. We are a Christian family and invite all to become children of God in the fullest way by receiving the teachings and gift of salvation.

MISSION Our Mission is to maintain the general design of the Church as outlined in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. To extol and magnify Christ and His teachings: To promote the spiritual and moral welfare of its members. To advance the Christian faith and religion: To enforce good order: To aid the needy and suffering within the sphere of its influence both within the congregation and

The vision of Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church is to: EXALT the Lord through worship, EVANGELIZE the Lost through relationships, EDIFY, EDUCATE and EMPOWER the Laity through discipleship and to ENCOURAGE the Laborers through fellowship.

Because we are a striving congregation in Dayton, Ohio, which has been called and commissioned to become a group of believers in whom the Lord will be well pleased by developing each member as true disciples of Jesus Christ: We will LOVE the Lord according to Deuteronomy 30:1516 We will LEARN the Word according to Deuteronomy 17:18-20 We will LIVE the Word according to Joshua 1:8 and We will LEAD the World through the Word according to Acts 1:8 We are challenged today, to get involved, and take responsibility, and we must understand that we are ambassadors of Christ and of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church. We decree and order that all Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church would experience a greater move of God in their lives because they submit to live by God’s biblical order to win Lives to Christ.

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“God can do anything; you know far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” (Ephesians 3:20) Pastor Cory Pruitt

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THE VOICE 2.0

Contents

Volume I, Issue 3 January 2019

Ministry Voice -Vanessa Givens

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Youth Voice- Johnnie Freeman

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Community Voice – Andrea Foy 10

Editors-in-Chief – Pastor Cory J. Pruitt – Andrea Foy Managing Editor – Lois Foy

Member Voice – Lois Foy

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Contributors –

Fun and Games

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Voice Reprint

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Resolutions

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Senior Voice – Glennia Gilot

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Recipe

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Sis. Judith Dammons Sis. Andrea Foy Sis. Lois Foy Sis. Glennia Gilyot Sis. Vanessa Givens Bro. Johnnie Freeman

The Mt. Enon Magazine is produced monthly.

Pastor Pruitt, “Our Shephard” MT ENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | THE VOICE 2.0

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FROM THE EDITOR

Materials for inclusion are due on the 15th of each month and are subject to approval by the Editorial Board. Not all submissions are guaranteed to be included.

Publishing Schedule Next Deadline Jan 15th,

Uploaded Online – Feb, 1st

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Starting a new year can be exciting! It's a new beginning; it's a time to set new year's resolution and starting good habits, leaving bad ones behind. On the flip side, the new year can also cause a sense of anxiety and uncertainty as you don't know what the future may bring.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,� declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (NKJV) Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. (NIV) Isaiah 43:18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. (NIV) Psalm 20:4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. (NIV) Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (NKJV) MT ENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | THE VOICE 2.0

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Ministry Voice MISSION AND EVANGELISM MINISTRY

Mission and Evangelism Ministry Board Representative The Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church’s Mission and Evangelism Ministry (MEM) is expanding. As a part of this expansion, all Ministries, Boards, Classes, etc., needs a representative on the Mission and Evangelism Ministry Board.

The responsibility of the MEM Representative will be to help develop churchwide Mission and Evangelistic strategies; to help develop the MEM yearly Calendar; to convey Mission and Evangelistic ideas from their Ministry to the MEM Board and the MEM Board to their Ministry; All Presidents, Chairpersons and Ministry Leaders, as soon as possible, please identify who will be the Mission representative from your group and give their contact information to Vanessa Givens, Mission and Evangelism Ministry Chair or Edna Dudley-Baldwin, Mission and Evangelism Co-Chair. You may also place this information in the Mission and Evangelism mailbox located in the Church office.

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Youth Voice

Boy Scouts Troop 75 With close support from senior leadership of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church, the troop has been on multiple exciting monthly outings since its inception in May of this year. Recent events include: In the month of December, scouts will have the opportunity to visit the Neil Armstrong Museum and participate in an overnight rock-climbing experience. ❖ Troop 75 meets monthly at 6pm on the first and third Mondays. ❖ For information regarding enrollment in Boy Scout Troop 75 (Ages 13-18), or coordination of events, please email: B. Keith Johnson, MD 75Scoutmaster@gmail.com ❖ Find out more about the Scouts, follow and support them by liking their Facebook Page.

https://www.facebook.com/SCOUTS75/

Cub Scouts @Cricket Holler during Cubquest earlier this year.

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Community Voice

(photo courtesy of http://www.i-riderta.org)

The Mt Enon Missionary Baptist Church has partnered with The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, formerly known as the Miami Valley Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Dayton to bring more transportation opportunities to the Dayton

community through Project Mobility.

As a “safety-net” and for eligible riders who have a disability that prevents them from making some or all of their trips on fixed route buses, the RTA offers a shared-ride, door to door (origin-to-destination) service called Project Mobility.

Project Mobility service operates in the same areas and during the same days and hours as the fixed route bus. (iriderta.org.)

Pastor Cory J. Pruitt announced the partnership to the congregation in December. The church will receive a new vehicle sometime in the summer of 2019. While many entities apply each year to partner with RTA and most of those other partnerships, include rehab centers, healthcare centers, etc. Mt Enon was the only church in Dayton to receive this opportunity for 2018.

Former Dayton City Commissioner, Idotha Bootsie Neal, who is a member of Mt Enon, is spearheading the mission says, “This give us thousands of opportunities to be a part of a team that is changing lives, 1 ride at a time.”

Stay tuned to THE VOICE 2.0 for more information as we prepare for a new opportunity to serve the Dayton community!

Andrea Foy Editor

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Member Voice Historical Perspective - Growing Up Black and Christian in Bearden, Arkansas James H. Cone James Cone describes the origin and development of his theological perspective of religion growing up in Bearden, Arkansas. Cone remembers Bearden because it is the community where he first discovered himself as black and Christian, living through the era of Jim Crow (ix). Cone stated “I attended segregated schools, drank water from “colored” fountains, saw movies from balconies, and when absolutely necessary greeted white adults at the back doors of their homes.”

The Christian part of my identity was shaped primarily at Macedonia A.M. E. Church. Every Sunday and sometimes on weeknights I encountered Jesus through rousing sermons, fervent prayers, spirited gospel songs, and the passionate testimonies of the people. Jesus was the dominant reality at Macedonia and in black life in Bearden.

The people walked with him and told him about their troubles as if he were a trusted friend who understood their trials and tribulations in this unfriendly world. They called Jesus “the Lily of the Valley and the Bright and Morning Star, “the Rose of Sharon and the Lord of Life, a “very present help in the time of trouble.” “Church people often shouted and danced, clapped their hands and stamped their feet as they bore witness to the power of Jesus’ Spirit in their midst.

Building them up where they were torn down and propping them up on every leaning side.”

Jesus became a significant presence in my life. At home, church, and school, at play and at work, Jesus was always there, giving it meaning and purpose and bestowing hope and faith in the ultimate justice of things. Jesus was that reality who empowered black people to know that they were not the worthless human beings that white people said they were.

Not all people in Bearden were Christians; The Bluespeople The bluespeople in Bearden drank corn whiskey and boogied slowly and sensually to the deep guttural sound of the raunchy music at the jook joints every Friday and Saturday night. The sounds of Bessie Smith, Muddy Walters, and Howling’ Wolf took center stage as they belted out the lowdown dirty blues in songs like “I Used to Be your Sweet Mama, and Hoochie Coochie Man, and Somebody in my Home.”

Unlike the church people, the bluespeople found the Sunday religion of Jesus inadequate for coping with their personal problems and the social contradictions they experienced during the week. As church people soothed their souls with the song “Lord, I want to Be a Christian in My Heart,” the people at the honky-tonk transcended their agony by facing it with stoic defiance or as James Baldwin called it, “ironic tenancy, I got the blues, but I’m too dammed mean to cry. ” Sometimes sharp tensions emerged between the celebrants of Saturday night and those of Sunday morning. But each group respected the other, because both knew that they were seeking, each in its own way to cope with the same troubles of life.

Lois E. Foy, Historian and Educator.

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FUN AND GAMES

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THE VOICE-REPRINT GOING UP YONDER Reflecting the Life of Major Lamar Nimock. (from his Obituary, January 10, 2015) Major Lamar Nimock unexpectantly went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Carthage, Mississippi on February 25, 1925, the fifth child or ten children born to the union of the late John and Euna Nimock. He was preceded in death by a brother and six sisters.

Academically, Major L. Nimock made preparations for his station in the world of work. He earned a BS degree from Tougaloo College in Mississippi; MS in Public Health, North Carolina School of Public Health, Durham, North Carolina; Advance studies locally in Counseling and Guidance. He held a teacher’s license to teach in the secondary schools of Ohio.

He united with the Mt Enon Missionary Baptist Church in January 1955 under the leadership of the late Reverend Thomas D. Howard where he served diligently in many capacities over the years. He was a former member of the Male Chorus, Church Clerk, and regular attendee of the Men’s Sunday School Class. He also served as Trustee and Office Manager for the church which is the largest primarily Negro religious congregation.

Major L. Nimock enjoyed working in settings of which accords challenge, pleasure, self-satisfaction, and opportunity.

For 30 plus years he managed the Dayton Office of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, His tenure included job placement interviewing, job placement testing; management of a special youth placement division; job placement counseling; and surveys/seminars with employers to determine skill training needs and employer demands for various occupations.

Major Nimock believed in interaction and involvement with people. One of his innovations was the establishment of the Dayton Youth Opportunity Center (Job Placement Office) as an intern station for Wright State University Master Degree Counseling students to perform practicum as a phase of their course requirement. Other involvement was a special arrangement with the Dayton Board of Education and City of Dayton for the Neighborhood Youth Corps (NYC) students to use the Youth Opportunity Center as a worksite to provide meaningful work experience for disadvantaged youths in the youths in the NYC program.

During the early ‘60’s, Nimock established his own Real Estate brokerage firm and avocationally spent time freelancing in all phases of real estate including financing and remodeling. He taught and trained salespeople.

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During the mid-‘70s Nimock established his own construction firm and had it incorporated under the laws of the state of Ohio. In this endeavor, Nimock experiences included carpentry work, estimating, financing, remodeling, and people-topeople involvement.

For more than 30 years Nimock operated a small tax preparer service for individuals and small businesses. He owned. He owned a self-service car wash which provided good customer service. Many contacts were made for real estate sales and house remodeling while clients were processing their cars.

Major Nimock was well-known in the Dayton community and was active in numerous community organizations.

Major leaves to ever cherish his memories: Two loving and devoted sisters, Mary D. McKee and Claire Meeks, both of Detroit, Michigan; sister-in-law, Agnes Nimock, Dayton, Ohio; devoted cousin, Mildred McKee, also of Dayton, Ohio; a host of nephews, nieces; special friends, Eddie Dudley, Anna Whatley, Dewey Nolan, Bobby Davis, and many, many friends, too numerous to name, including the Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church.

Personal testimony by Andrea Foy. God is good! What a difference a year makes. Last January 2014, I found myself sitting under the 3rd St balcony with other Winter-born (Jan-Mar.) members, trying to decide who to nominate to celebrate for our summer birthday celebration. I suggested Major Nimock only because I knew he was born in February; I had no idea how accomplished he was in the church and in the community.

Thankfully, we did choose him, and I still remember his face at the July birthday celebration, when he came in, and we led him to our booth. It was decorated with his pictures. Later in the event, Sis. Virginia Hawk saluted him on the stage of the Major L. Nimock Gymnatorium by reading his accomplishments. He then surprised us all by not only speaking but by singing! Mr. Nimock was the only living member of the church that day that was celebrated. While we did not win the decorating contest, we did win the money contest with Mr. Nimock’s contribution!

Major Nimock’s philosophy was that management is not measured by bigness and the size of staff but lies within one’s ability to organize, direct, evaluate, delegate and motivate staff so as get the highest quality and quantity of production with the greatest degree of efficiency.

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Healthy Voice

We asked over 1,000 Americans how they plan to live healthier in 2019. Here are their New Year's resolutions.

Americans plan to diet, eat healthier, and quit smoking in 2019. Elaine Thompson/AP • • •

INSIDER polled 1,102 people about the New Year's resolutions they plan to make in 2019, many of which were health-related.

The most popular health resolution people made was to lose weight, specifically by eating healthier and exercising more.

A small percent of those polled hope to quit smoking in the new year, and plan to try several methods to achieve this goal.

Despite the low success rate of New Year's resolutions, people continually make plans to eat less, workout more, and the like in hopes of living a healthier life. This year is no exception.

INSIDER recently polled 1,102 people about their 2019 resolutions, and the majority of respondents want to make healthrelated changed in the new year. INSIDER also asked respondents how they plan to achieve these goals.

From losing weight via a specific diet to quitting smoking cold turkey, here is how Americans plan to live healthier lives in 2019.

Many people resolve to eat healthier or diet in the new year Of the 1,102 people surveyed, 473 said their resolution was related to eating healthier or dieting. When asked which diet they were likely to follow, the top answers were a low-carb diet, calorie restriction, the keto diet, a low-fat diet, and eating less meat.

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These are the diets people want to try in 2019.Shayanne Gal/INSIDER Though these methods may seem like surefire ways to lead a healthier life, they come with drawbacks and may not lead to the desired results. Low-carb and low-fat diets, for example, can backfire if people substitute restricted items with calorie-dense and nutrient-poor options.

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Although it wasn't one of the top five methods, WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) was also a popular choice among soon-to-be dieters. Founded in 1963, this program helps people lose weight and gain healthy habits using a points system.

That is not to say it is without flaws. As INSIDER previously reported, WW is run by coaches rather than medical professionals. As a result, the advice is not custom to your health needs and is not always medically supported.

Additionally, because of the program's broad rules, it is still possible for followers to chose low-nutrient foods over nutrientdense options.

395 respondents plan to make exercise or activity part of their New Year's resolution The second most popular health-related resolution was to exercise or be more active. When respondents were asked how they plan to achieve this, the majority said they would "work out three to four times per week." (This was followed closely by "go to the gym more often.") Provided each workout lasts 38 minutes, this goal meets the US government's exercise guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity a week.

This is how people plan to exercise more in 2019.Shayanne Gal/INSIDER

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Many people simply want to start working out in the new year, either by joining a gym or exercising one to two times a week. While this is an admirable goal, is it also a lofty one. According to the New York Times,65 percent of all people who begin an exercise program end up dropping out in three to six months.

Read more: 13 tips to help you get back into a fitness routine In order to avoid being part of the 65%, implement strategies that will help you stick to your new workout routine. In an interview with Health, celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson recommended holding yourself accountable by scheduling exercise time or enlisting a workout buddy.

"You want a reason not to have to do it because it feels uncomfortable," Anderson said. "Being accountable makes it happen."

Signing up for a class or workout out with friends holds you accountable for your exercise.

Thomson Reuters But not all respondents plan to be resident gym dwellers come January 1.

A large number — 37% in total — plan to use fitness trackers in an effort to live healthier. Although these can be effective tools, they are not perfect.

As INSIDER previously reported, fitness trackers aren't always accurate for counting calories burnt. In fact, some are off by as much as 93%.

A small number of people hope to quit smoking in the new year Though not as popular as dieting and exercising, quitting smoking is a goal for 80 respondents. Of those, 37.5% plan to gradually reduce their cigarette use throughout the year. While taking gradual steps may seem like a fail-proof system, there are actually a number of drawbacks to this method.

This is how people plan to quit smoking in 2019.Shayanne Gal/INSIDER In an interview with Everyday Health, Pat Folan, the director of the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control, says quitting cold turkey, which 33.8% of respondents plan to do, is actually a better option.

"Cutting back is not recommended because people may experience cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and these unpleasant symptoms may discourage them from fully committing to quitting," she said. "Setting a quit date is more effective and actually easier for most smokers who are trying to quit."

Read more: How to quit smoking, according to scientists

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The third most popular method to quit smoking — e-cigarettes — also may not be as effective as people think. According to a July 2018 study from the University of California, San Francisco, people who use e-cigarettes as a method to quit smoking often end up becoming dual users. In other words, they smoke both cigarettes and e-cigarettes. This brings on other health issues, including breathing difficulty, as the study found.

The JUUL is a brand new electronic cigarette made by the vaporizer company, Pax. Claimed to be designed to get smokers off cigarettes and onto a safer alternative, the company’s main motivation is being questioned. Instead of helping smokers quit, the JUUL has attracted a younger crowd, not previously involved with cigarettes. This has created a second wave of nicotine addiction, getting kids of mostly high school age hooked on nicotine.

It is fact that the amount of cigarette smokers in our nations has decreased significantly since their heyday in the 1950s, but it may be inappropriate to claim that nicotine addiction has fallen as well. A senior at Ipswich High School who wishes to stay anonymous stated, “Nobody really smokes cigarettes anymore, but a lot of people own JUULs.” Although their negative health effects are still unknown, even if they cause no harm, they still contain a high percent of nicotine. Each “JUUL Pod” contains five percent nicotine by weight, which is the equivalent to one pack of cigarettes. That is incredibly high, especially when you put into perspective that one pod is only seven-tenths of a milliliter, and can be finished in only 200 puffs. All of this means that using a JUUL can spark a nicotine addiction very quickly.

If developing a serious nicotine addiction wasn’t enough of a deterrent, the fact that the JUUL is a very new product means that its long-term side effects remain unknown. The school nurse at Ipswich High School, Marnie Stasiuk, was not familiar with the JUUL but was well read on vaping. When asked about the possible long-term side effects of using a device, such as the JUUL, she stated, “introducing any foreign substance into your lungs is never a good idea, and doing so can increase your chance of lung disease, cancers, and even death.” Still, many high schoolers think they are safe because it’s just vapor, but even the company behind the JUUL states on their website, “no tobacco or e-liquid product should ever be considered “safe.” Overall, negative side effects from using the JUUL are inevitable, and inhaling foreign substances is never a smart choice.

The main question that everyone is asking is, why use a JUUL? When we asked the same student that question, he responded, “it’s mainly because of the headrush you get.” This “headrush,” more commonly known as a buzz, is nicotine’s effect on the body. Although some people may enjoy this feeling, the effect is short lasting and seems to not worth it. After using the JUUL for a few days, your body will develop a tolerance to nicotine. As your tolerance builds, your body demands more nicotine

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in order to achieve satisfaction. Then, after extended use, you will not even feel a buzz. Rather, you will obtain a dependence, and your body will require nicotine in order to function properly. Knowing these facts, it is incredibly surprising that kids continue to use the JUUL, completely free of worry.

The JUUL has swept over the country, creating a whole new group of nicotine addicts. Although the JUUL’s negative side effects may be unknown, it is fact that inhaling foreign substances into your lungs makes you more susceptible to disease. The use of the JUUL for non-cigarette smokers is simply pointless, and there is no buzz worth your life.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb singled out vaping giant Juul on Thursday for what he called an epidemic of high school students using e-cigarettes.

Gottlieb pointed the finger at Juul a day after the Food and Drug Administration ordered the vaping giant and four other brands to submit plans to discourage teen use of their products within 60 days.

In an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box," Gottlieb said much of the teenage use of vapes or e-cigs is being driven by Juul. "I think we need to acknowledge that," he said.

In response, a Juul spokeswoman said the products are intended for adult smokers only, and "no minor or non-nicotine user should ever try JUUL." "Our packaging includes a prominent nicotine label and clearly states for adult smokers," she said. "We are committed to preventing underage use of our product, and we want to be part of the solution in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of young people."

Gottlieb told CNBC the FDA will soon publicly release new data showing the proportion of high school teenagers using e-cigarettes has "reached nothing short of an epidemic."

Sales of Juul products have skyrocketed, helping the company capture a 72 percent of share of the market, according to Nielsen data. The San Francisco-based company sold $1.29 billion in vape kits and nicotine pods during the 12 months that ended Aug. 11 — more than half of the $2.31 billion for the entire category, according to Nielsen data cited by Wells Fargo analyst Bonnie Herzog.

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On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration ordered Juul and four other brands — Vuse, MarkTen, blu e-cigs, and Logic — to submit plans to discourage teen use of their products within 60 days.

Their products, available in sweet flavors, are popular with young people who can hide the sleek devices from parents and teachers.

Gottlieb said Thursday the agency hasn't heard a direct response from any of the manufacturers, but when they do respond, he will "hear them out over the next 60 days before we take action."

"I'm keeping an open eye to see what the manufacturers are willing to do," Gottlieb said, adding he has "strong support" from Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar.

Gottlieb previously served as a senior policy advisor for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President George W. Bush.

In 2016, more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes over a 30 day period, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC cautions that nicotine exposure can harm adolescents' brain development.

The FDA in March made good on a promise and issued a formal notice of proposed rulemaking for maximum nicotine levels for traditional and e-cigarettes. The agency, at the time, said it was seeking input on what that level should be and guidance on whether to implement that new standard all at once or gradually.

Gottlieb said Thursday the agency has long commended e-cigarettes for their potential to move adults away from combustible products. "But it cannot come at the expense of hooking a whole generation of kids on to nicotine and eventually onto tobacco products," he said. https://www.cnbc.com

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Senior Voice

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Safe Winter Driving Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice.

Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. This sheet provides safety information to your residents to help prevent motor vehicle injuries due to winter storms.

The three P’s of Safe Winter Driving: PREPARE for the trip; PROTECT yourself and PREVENT crashes on the road.

PREPARE Maintain Your Car: Check battery, tire tread, and windshield wipers, keep your windows clear, put no-freeze fluid in the washer reservoir and check your antifreeze.

Have On Hand: flashlight, jumper cables, abrasive material (sand, kitty litter, even floor mats), shovel, snow brush and ice scraper, warning devices (like flares) and blankets. For long trips, add food and water, medication and cell phone.

Stopped or Stalled? Stay in your car, don’t overexert, put bright markers on antenna or windows and shine dome light, and, if you run your car, clear exhaust pipe and run it just enough to stay warm.

Plan Your route: Allow plenty of time (check the weather and leave early if necessary), be familiar with the maps/ directions, and let others know your route and arrival time.

Practice Cold Weather Driving! * During the daylight, rehearse maneuvers slowly on ice or snow in an empty lot. * Steer into a skid. * Know what your brakes will do: stomp on antilock brakes, pump on non-antilock brakes. * Stopping distances are longer on water-covered ice and ice. * Don’t idle for a long time with the windows up or in an enclosed space.

PROTECT YOURSELF * Buckle up and use child safety seats properly. * Never place a rear-facing infant seat in front of an air bag. * Children 12 and under are much safer in the back seat.

PREVENT CRASHES * Drugs and alcohol never mix with driving. * Slow down and increase distances between cars. * Keep your eyes open for pedestrians walking in the road. * Avoid fatigue – Get plenty of rest before the trip, stop at least every three hours, and rotate drivers if possible. * If you are planning to drink, designate a sober driver.

U.S.Department of Labor

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RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR Take 12 months.

Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness, hate, and jealousy.

Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.

Now cut each month of the 28th, 30 or 31 different parts but don’t put make up the whole batch it once.

Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.

Mix well into each day with one part of faith, one part of patience, one part courage, and one part work.

Add to each day one part hope, faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.

Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation, and one good deed.

Season the whole with a dash of good spirits, a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play, and a cupful of good humor.

Pour all of this into a vessel of hope.

Cook thoroughly over radiant joy, garnish with a smile and serve with quietness and unselfishness and cheerfulness You’re bound to have a happy new year.

Author Unknown.

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1501 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Dayton, OH 45402 Website Www.Mtenonbaptistlive.Org 937-222-0867 Pastor Cory J. Pruitt

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