Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 30

J' 0 COLUMNS 2D Saturday, April 20, 1996 Lansing State Journal Stranger's kindness is remembered PEOPLE IN WORSHIP It's been 40 years for Ascension Forty years ago this month, Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansing sponsored a new congregation in East Lansing. At 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, the East Lansing congregation will celebrate its 40th anniversary as Ascension Lutheran Church, 2780 Haslett Road. Roy Schroeder, pastor at Ascension, will preach on "We Are the Body of Christ." Schroeder has been pastor for almost 25 years.

The congregation met for the first time April 15, 1956, at Bailey School, East Lansing. Groundbreaking took place Nov. 11, 1956. The present church building was dedicated in 1974. Family Life celebrates the big 3-0 something you might want to pass along to your readers.

Recently, I moved into a house that has two smoke detectors. The red lights were on, so I assumed they were working. My nephew was visiting and suggested that we check the smoke detectors just to make sure they were functional. It had never occurred to me. He built a small bonfire in an aluminum pie tin and held it under the detectors.

There was no response. We inquired at the hardware store and learned that smoke detectors last only 10 years and then they need to be replaced. I've told several people about it, and they have all said, "I didn't know that!" I'll bet a lot of your readers "didn't know that" either. I hope you will print this letter. D.C.

in Carlsbad, Calif. Dear D.C: Count me as another one who didn't know that. We checked with the Chicago Fire Department's Fire Prevention Education office and learned that instructions from Underwriter's Laboratories, the company that tests electric appliances to see if they meet certification standards, determine when to replace electric and battery-operated smoke detectors. Usually, it is after 10 years for the electric ones and after five years for battery-run detectors. As with all electrical devices, the Underwriter's instructions for smoke detectors should be read and understood BEFORE the device is installed.

They should be kept on file and reviewed periodically as long as the detector is in use. Dear Ann: When I was growing up, it was considered proper to leave a few bites of food on one's plate. Does that rule still hold? Canon City, Colo. Dear Canon: I don't know when you grew up, but a clean plate is always a compliment to the chef or the hostess. Have a problem? Write to Ann Landers, Creator's Syndicate, 5777 W.

Century Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Her column appears daily. v' Ann Landers the least he could do and was glad for the opportunity. Unfortunately, I neglected to get his name. During the 50 years that have passed, I have thought of that man often and wished I could tell him how much his act of kindness meant to me and Mary.

I hope he will see this letter in the paper and know that the soldier and his bride he helped on that rainy day outside of Buffalo never forgot him. James in Riverside, Calif. Dear James: What a heartwarming story! too, hope that the Good Samaritan sees your story. If I hear from him, I will let you know. Dear Ann Landers: I just learned Co-founders Warren and Char Bolthouse will be honored at a pair of events today marking the 30th anniversary of the founding of Family Life Radio.

In 1961, the Bolthouses produced "Teen Time" on a Jackson station. By 1965, they were producing 20 hours of weekly programming for Christians, hosted by Warren Bolthouse. At Easter 1966, thev set up a nonprofit Warren and Char Bolthouse Pizza may do a prostate good corporation with a board of directors, which later became Family Life Radio. In 1968, a down payment was made on their own radio station, WUNN (1 1 10-AM) in Mason. Anniversary rallies will be held at 2 p.m.

and 7 p.m. today at Mt. Hope Church, 202 S. Creyts Road. Tickets are required.

Call 676-2488. Visions of Mary discussed Dr. Courtenay Bartholomew, professor of medicine at the University of the West Indies, will talk about the blessed Virgin Mary at 7 p.m. today at Saint Martha's Church, 100 W. Grand River Okemos.

He will discuss his book, "A Scientist Researches Mary, The Ark of the Covenant." His talk is sponsored by the Marian Peace Center of Lansing. Evangelist at Calvary Dear Ann Landers: I have enjoyed reading the random acts of kindness letters in your column and hope you will print mine. It will warm the hearts of many readers who served in World War II. On May 5, 1945, after returning from 49 successful combat missions, I married my college sweet-' heart, Mary. The wedding went well, and we took off to spend my two-week furlough in Buffalo.

Along the shores of Lake Erie, it often rains, and on that particular day, it began pouring a virtual cloudburst! Halfway to Buffalo, a tire went flat. I pulled over on the shoulder and started to jack up the car when another car pulled over. A man got out and approached me. He saw my uniform with all the service ribbons and said, Get back in the car. You've done enough for the rest of us.

I want to do this for you." Needless to say, I gave him no argument. When he finished changing the tire, I thanked and tried to give him some money, but he wouldn't accept it. He insisted it was TODAY'S CALENDAR The daily calendar is published as a free service to our readers. To have your event listed, mail orbring it to Today's Calendar, Lansing State Journal (120 E. Lenawee Lansing, MI 48919) one week before the date of publication.

Each day's item must be in writing. Forms for Today's Calendar listings are available in our lobby. Events must be held by nonprofit organizations and open to the public. SPECIAL INTEREST Bharatiya Temple of Lansing: Yogameditation seminar by Bhu-pendra S. Sonej, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

today and 8-10 a.m. Sunday at 955 Haslett Road; free. Registration required, 332-4944. Scrabble Club No. 213: Three games, prizes and refreshments 11 a.m.

today at Friendship Manor, 200 Friendship Circle; $2. Info: Doris, 351-0816. Lansing Everett Bullpen Club: Sportscardmemorabilia show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Lansing Everett High School; free admission. 224-6630.

Meal Patterning Seminar: Chris Johnson, exercise physiologist, will teach a personal nutrition program for long-term weight control that allows you to eat more and lose weight, 1 a.m. today at The Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah East Lansing; $40person. 484-1101. Friends of the Lansing Public Library: Family FunFest with storytellers, jugglers, puppet show 1 0 a.m.-3 p.m. today at 40 1 S.

Capitol Ave. 325-6412. Cl 11 II 1 1 Lf ill il-i ITEB Sgt. Bilko(PG) Fri. Sat.

7:00 9:00 7:30 ALL SEATS $2 SISKEL EBERT 'T5RB1MT! ERrOTTMNG!" Miks Reynoldi, AP RADOBIM CUPS it's unlike Qll1hilckc, Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES "This is one to see!" Dr. Joy Browne, WOR RAD PC S5. cximt IWTHIMBSi! i The Rev. Michelle Haarer, evangelist, will speak at 1 1 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sunday at Calvary Assembly of God, 3006 W. Jolly Road. She graduated from Central Bible College in 1993. She has been an evangelist since she was 19. Volunteers honored The subject at Thursday's dinner was volunteers.

It was the annual recognition dinner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish for the Regional Parish Social Ministry, Catholic Social Services St. Vincent Home Inc. Those given certificates are Margaret Beahan, St Johns Student Parish, East Lansing; the Rev. Mark Dehetre, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish; John Fiero, St. Gerard Parish; Rhett Johnston, St.

Casimir Parish; Marietta Wahl, St Therese Parish; Ellen Weaver, St James Parish, Mason; Rosemary Sullivan, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish; Mary K. Riley, Holy Cross Parish; and St Gerard ParishTHoliday Dinners. family violence Naomi Haines Griffiths, executive director of Parents and Chil- 1 dren Together of Alabama, will speak at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Pilgrim United Methodist Church in St. Johns.

She is the keynote speaker at "Building Bridges To the Future," a conference about preventing family violence. Five workshops will focus on child abuse and neglect, domestic vi- olence and substance abuse. A resource room will have new materials. Call 224-4662. Bryant Stamford Body Shop risk of prostate trouble.

This is because both are loaded with cheese (and often are loaded with meat), and cheese and meat are very high in fat saturated fat, in particular. Research suggests that a high-fat diet (also high in saturated fat) may be a key factor in promoting prostate cancer. Population research tells us that societies where saturated fat intake is high (the U.S. and Europe) have a much higher incidence of prostate cancer than societies where saturated fat intake is low (Asian countries). Animal studies report that a diet less than 20 percent fat stops prostate tumors, from growing.

Prostate cancer cells are prevalent in older men. This has been known for a long time. Lately, because of greater attention paid to the prostate problem, we have discovered that as many as one-third of isssUSSHK i mm ivy younger men (possibly as young as over 30 years of age) may have prostate cancer cells. But just because the cancer cells are present, doesn't mean they will grow, and doesn't mean they will become lethal. The PSA (prostate specific antigen) test is a blood test which can tell if your body has prostate cancer cells.

It's recommended that men over age 50 undergo this test yearly. Younger men should have medical exams regularly, including a rectal examination which can reveal a large prostate. It's also a good idea to be on the lookout for warning signs. Frequent urination, especially at night may be caused by an enlarged prostate pushing on your bladder. If urine flow is weak or interrupted, an enlarged prostate may be squeezing your urethra (the drainage tube leading from the bladder).

Talk to your doctor about these and other possible warning signs. The bottom line is, go low-fat, have regular exams and be on the lookout for trouble. Bryant Stamford is an exercise physiologist at the University of Louisville. Questions? Write to Body Shop, Gannett News Service, co The Courier-Journal, 525 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.

If you can't beat em, steal him. I--, emuirannnpiniiPfsenMPUiY Sat 12:45 3:00 (5:15 $3.00) 7:30 9:50 (TODAY'S TIMES) iS IS jjMfUd- Poetry set to music Two area congregations will join Sunday to present a unique program. "The Mystic Trumpeter," featuring the poetry of Walt Whitman set to music, will be presented at 3 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 200 1 E. Grand River Ave.

It has been planned by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing and Plymouth's Expressive Arts Series. Tickets ($5, adults; $3, students and children) will be sold at the door. Among those taking part are Bruce Oelschlager, organist; Richard Illman, trumpet; Cnris Grapentine, baritone; the Rev. Norman Naylor, reader; Mary Beth Grim, reader; and Lora Aborn, composer. Qi jUESTION: I am interested in 'results of research that eating lasagna and pizza helps prevent prostate cancer.

I realize this may be a joke, but I am curious if there is anything to it. I would also like your opinion about the PSA test for prostrate cancer. ANSWER: You probably have heard news clips about the risk of prostate cancer being less in men who regularly eat products containing tomatoes, and specifically tomato sauce. Lasagna and pizza contain tomato sauce, and therefore it's not hard to imagine someone on TV telling you, tongue in cheek, to eat pizza and lasagna everyday as a way to avoid prostate cancer. Here's the lowdown.

Recent research has found that men with high amounts of the carot-enoid lycopene in their diets had a much reduced risk of prostate cancer. Tomatoes contain concentrated amounts of lycopene. The best way to get lycopene from tomatoes seems to be from cooked tomato sauces, possibly because the tomatoes in such sauces are cooked in oil which may help release the lycopene. Unfortunately, eating lasagna and pizza too often notwithstanding the tomato sauce would quickly backfire and increase your 921 WEST MALI DRIVE 321-1550 K3.25 ALL SHOWS BETWEEN 00 ANO WORM. WBW DAY FAMILY THING pa-i Sat 6:45 9:15 UP CLOSE PERSONAL pg-h Sat.

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She also is a budget counselor in the New Focus Program and volunteers in the Chnstian Services office. The South Church of the Nazarene will be recognized as Church of the Year. The South Church congregation has offered continued sup- Rort for the ministry of Christian Services churches, the Teddy Bear hnistry to serve homeless and displaced children, and the New Focus Budgeting Program to families in need. Do you have something to contribute? News about upcoming speakers, special volunteers, successful fund-raisers is welcome in this column. Call Karen Douglas at 377-1063, Sheila Schimpt at 377-1261, or write: People in Worship, Lansing State Journal, 120 E.

Lenawee Lansing, MI 48919. Karen Douglas' regular People, Etc. column runs in this space Sunday through Friday. STEVE MARTIN SGT BLLKO Correction In an attempt to eliminate errors, we made an error in the April 4 Now Read This column. The cost of the two humor books that people are asked to find errors in is $15.95 each, including shipping and handling.

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