September 9,2004 - North Dallas Gazette
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September 9,2004 - North Dallas Gazette
Garland Branch NAACP Pays Tribute to September 11 Victims Page 5 Rules Steve Harvey's Crib Give Away 2004 Black America Decision 2004 (Taming The Tax and Inflation Demon) Page 3 From God Page 7 Page 5 Visit Our Website At tviuiv.MONTheGazette.com A Division of tMON ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ R R p p o r t u n i t y News, Inc. Wilumc XIII, Number XXW'I September 09 - September 15,2004 '' (Nio r t ft a:> a C C a s ' TV e e ^ C y ^ a p e r of C ft o i c e '* SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE Coffin County Salutes Caify Patterson Photos and story by E. Dewayne Gibsonjr. O n the Homefiront: The AnCentre of Piano's final exhibition of the summer will feature the abstract paintings of Harry Lewis "Without Irony," August 3 through September 4. The Plaza gallery will also feature "New Begiimings," selected works of local artists. For more information please contact Scott White at 972-490-0903. Collin County Community College showcases "Exhibition One: The Faculty," Aug 30 Sept. 13 at The Arts gallery located at the Spring Creek campus. An arts reception will be held at 6 pm, Sept. 7. Lunch and Learn Series for seniors includes fi^e lunch and workshops on health insurance and RX plans. The workshops will be every Wednesday in September in Allen and every Thur<;dny in September in ,V; RSVP, inuiitaiaU-ij uL 214-269-1164 as seating is limited. Tlie Piano Symphony Orchestra presents In Remembrance, September 11, a tribute to American history, featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy." The concert is September 11, at 8:15 pm at the Charles Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets range from 88-860. For more information call Alice Hobbs at or 972-473-7262 visitwww.planosymphony.org. African American Museum's Third Fridays starts Sept. 17 with extended hours and special attractions. The Blacken Blues Theater will present the play E-Love by Willie Holmes on Sept. 17. Bring the entire family to enjoy art and history activities. Walk-A-Thon sponsored by Collin Count>' Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members, Top Achievers andT. Davis ISD will be on Sept. 18. To help fight the obesity rate of children in North Texas, all are encouraged to participate. Area businesses are invited to set up vendor booths for a 825 rental fee. For more information email tjavMKfcpendcnsdioakaishDaoam INSIDE Home Front ^ C<numuiilt>' CaletuUr 2 Commualty Spoilifbt 2 Truth CUnlc 3 The County U M * Builnets Service Directory . . • • 4 Arte & Enterulnmcot ^ Cweer Opportunity * Church Happcnln«t <A> SbterTarpley 7 Church Directory 7A B Minority Saturday, September 4th 2004 was unanimously a n d officially proclaimed Carly Patterson Day in Allen, Texas. T h e 16-year-old U . S . Oljinpic G o l d Medalist was h o n o r e d with a parade, a celebration rally a n d m u c h fanfare. Signs, posters a n d p h o t o s were posted all arovmd the cities that make u p Collin County. T h e Gold Medal Celebration started with a parade a n d ended with a Celebration Rally Program at t h e Allen High School gymnasium. A host of dignitaries traveled to be in attendance b e a r i n g kind w o r d s a n d proclamations. Patterson received proclamations from Mayor Stephen Terrell of t h e C i t y of Allen, t h e Collin County Commissioners Court, Senator Kay Bailey Carly's Mother, Carly, and Coach Hutchison, U.S. Representative Ralph Hall, State Senator Florence Shapiro, and State Representative K e n Paxton. T h e champion received 6 p r o c l a m a t i o n s from local and national officials, the Mayor's including Excellence Award, the oSicial City of Allen Flag, the official State of Texas Flag a n d the official U n i t e d States Flag. State S e n a t o r F l o r e n c e Shapiro proudly said, "It's a great d a y in Allen, Texas. T h i s is the flag that flew over t h e State Capital the day you won." State Representative K e n Paxton said, "When someone yells o u t *We love are you Carly', they speaking for all of us. You o n e of a kind, are internationally, a n d we love you." Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson commended us Gold Carly Puge 2 Boycott Hypocrisy By. Jomea Clingman W'hen I heard the _^dvcrLi^t--nicni o n a Black-owned radio station in C i n c i n n a t i , O h i o , I simply shook m y head in exasperation a n d s h a m e . The ad touted the upcoming Procter a n d Gamble Ohio Football Classic, a game featuring two Bluck colleges, Grambling and BethuneCookman. Although I have written a b o u t the righteous struggle for h u m a n rights taking place here in Cincinnati, citing t h e National Baptist C o n v e n t i o n agreeing t o b r i n g their $ 2 1 million c o n v e n t i o n in r e t u r n for c h u m p c h a n g e a n d silly perks, a n d t h e so-called G a m b l e " ) Anyway, the game Black football game a n d t h e was taken to Cleveland last image it projects, I just h a d to year (2003) a n d is being shlf^ fife* J9fw wfju^We wixh Joroijig^ h»ck t o Cincy in all of you across the country. September 2004 despite t h e boycott - o r should I say " t o T h i s really takes the cake. A little b a c k g r o u n d is spite" the boycon?; o r could a p p r o p r i a t e . A Black m a n it b e to "break" the boycott? brought the football game to Take your pick. Cincinnati b u t decided it was T h e Cinciiuiati Enquirer best t o allow P r o c t e r a n d wrote: " C i t y officials a n d G a m b l e to co-opt it. You may c o r p o r a t e executives say not know it, b u t P & G is in they have a golden charge of m o s t things in this m a r k e t i n g opportunity t o w n , including t h e Black when Cincinnati will host a Family R e u n i o n a n d t h e college football game, p r o National U n d e r g r o u n d baseball a n d football games Railroad F r e e d o m Center. and t h e armual Oktoberfest (I can hear s o m e on the same weekend." Cincirmati Blacks now. " U h " T h e events, t h e weekend oh, Jim's in big trouble now; of S e p t . 17 t o 1 9 , are he said s o m e t h i n g a b o u t projected to bring 750,000 Procter a n d g o d ... I m e a n people t o the city a n d p u m p Blackonomics Page 6 Piano's 2nd Annual Black Family Technology Day CCCCD ANNOUNCES 2004 *LIVING LEGENDS P L A N O — T h e 2 n d A n n u a l Black Family Technology D a y targeting Piano's D o u g l a s C o m m u n i t y in east P i a n o is p l a n n e d for S e p t e m b e r 2 5 t h at t h e C C C C D - S p r i n g C r e e k C a m p u s from 8:30 A M - 12:30 P M . T h i s event is o p e n to all a n d h a s been designed t o illuminate t h e benefits of having a stronger technology-focus within the socio-economically challenged c o m m u n i t i e s . W i t h the t h e m e of "Living in a n Analog world, d o m i n a t e d by Digital i n p u t s - M a k i n g t h e Transition!," local businesses a n d corporations along with c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s s p o n s o r a d a y of e n l i g h t e n m e n t a b o u t technology in a n effort to bridge the digital information gap that exists in m a n y families. Last year's inaugural event w a s a d a y filled with m o t i v a t i o n a l s p e a k e r s a n d enthusiastic engineers from the sponsoring companies, computer-based scavenger hunts, and *how-to' informational sessions for parents. CoUin C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y College District ( C C C C D ) is annoimcing the 2 0 0 4 Living L e g e n d s for Collin C o u n t y — Professor John a n d D r . Myrtie Hightower of Piano, G e r r y Ruschhaupt of M c K i n n e y a n d D r . Erwin a n d Elisabeth Pink of Frisco. Tlie college will formally recognize these individuals on Nov. 13 at a ceremony underwritten by Baylor Regional Medical Center of Piano at the college's Spring Creek C a m p u s in Piano. T h e tribute n o t only salutes the pillars of the conunimity b u t also paves the way for the future leaders of Collin C o u n t y through a scholarship e n d o w m e n t fiind for outstanding students. Living Legends debuted in 2 0 0 3 , and t h e late Gladys H a r r i n g t o n , credited for starting Piano's first library, was t h e first recipient. In its second year, the tribute has expanded to include five honorees fi-om throughout Collin County. According to Cindy Bauge, with t h e T h i s year's event will build u p o n t h e concept thai Opportunity Black Fantify Ihch Day Paga 3 News -The Gazette Living Legend Page 4 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (@Spring Record Number of Blacks Attend GOP Convention By. George E . Curry, NNPA Editor-in-Chief W A S H I N G T O N (NNPA) - T h e 167 Blacks attending last week's Republican N a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n in N e w York represented the largest bloc of AfricanAmerican delegates to ever attend a G O P convention. "This dramatic increase in African American delegate participation is a remarkable showing for the Republican convention, a n d it will be interesting to see whether it filters into the voting booths come November," said Joint C e n t e r for Political a n d Economic Smdies President Eddie N . Williams. " O u r polling since t h e 2000 election has indicated some increasing support for Republicans a m o n g younger Afincan Americans, although as shown in t h e 2 0 0 2 midterms, this generally has n o t translated into m o r e votes for the GOP." Blacks at this year's convention were 6.7 percent of the 2,509 total delegates, surpassing t h e previous record of 6 percent set in 1912. "After 1912, the Republican Party changed its rules, allocating delegates to states, and it has taken 9 2 years for black representation to exceed the 1912 level," t h e Joint C e n t e r for Political a n d Economic Smdies said in its report, "Blacks a n d t h e 2004 Republican National Convention." In 1996, the 52 Black delegates were 2.6 percent of the total delegate count. Record Number AA at GOP Page 3 2nd Annual Neighborhood Leadership Conference T h e City of Garland is homeowner associations, city pleased to sponsor the 2004 eniployees, members of the Neighborhood Leadership business community, faithConference, themed based organizations and "Building Neighborhoods of policymakers interested in Choice." The event will be building and maintaining held on Saturday, October 30, healthy, vital neighborhoods are invited to spend a half from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This year's keynote speaker day exploring and learning will be Dr. Elise M. Bright about topics that impact the of our who is an Associate Professor livabiljty at the Institute of Urban neighborhoods. T h e cost is Studies, School of Urban and S15 per person. This Public Affairs, University of includes breakfast, lunch Texas at Arlington and the and conference materials. author of Revivmg America's With 3 paid registrations, a Forgotten Neighborhoods: fourth person may attend for Investigation of Inner City free. Revitalization Efforts. T h e Education Tracks are: The conference will once 1) Neighborhood Website again be held at The Atrium Forum 2)Small Sparks 3) at the Granville Arts Center, Neighborhood Revitalization 300 N . Fifth St., Garland, Models 4) It Takes a T X . The doors will open at Village...To Build 7:45 to receive materials and Community 5) Building for a continental breakfast Strong Neighborhoods: How sponsored by the Garland do policy makers and city Chamber of Commerce. employees fit in? The luncheon is sponsored T h e general session will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a by Garland Power & Light. welcoming message from Register early to reserve your Mayor Bob Day. space. For more information Neighborhood and please call 972-205-3864. PLANO COMMUNITV FORUM 23ni ANNUAL AWARDSTO FEATURE GUEST EMCEE SMOKIN' KEVAN BROWNING T h e Piano Community Forum presents, "Building Community Legacies and Education" at their 23rd Annual Awards Banquet, Saturday, September 25, 2004 at SouthFork Ranch Ewing Ballroom in Parker. The Silent Auction begins at 6:30pm with dinner and awards at 7pm. Guest emcee is 94.5 KSoul radio personality, Smokin' Kevan Browning. The Piano Community Forum Awards Banquet will recognize the 2004 Martin Luther King Scholarship Creek Parkway) recipients and award honorees for their outstanding community, civic, business and youth contributions in the Piano community. This year introduces a new award category, the Educator Award, for outstanding contributions in education. The signature sponsor for the 2004 Piano Community Forum Awards Banquet is Dr. Pepper. For more information call 972.260.4208 or 214.682.8364 Piano, Texas 75074 i>jiirii;iiiiiiu'iHiMii[jiiH- u s Gold Carly Page 1 Patterson by saying, "We want you to know how your sportsmanship has inspired us." VISA USA, who sponsored and supported Patterson and the US Olympic Team presented her with a prepaid gift card in a black Kate Spade wallet. NBC5 started tracking Patterson's success before she went off to Athens, Ron Isbell who is a big fan of Patterson's. Isbell attended the entire three weeks of Olympic Games in Athens, which made this his fifth time attending the Olympic Games. Patterson who has been on the National Team since 2000, won two Silver and one Gold medal in the Athens Games including the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal - All Around, the first U.S. woman in 20 years to win this award since Mary Lou Retton, the 2004 Olympic Silver Medal Balance Beam, and the 2004 Olympic Silver Medal -Team.. "Carly is self-disciplined and very grounded...I don't think she really understands the bigness of it [being a US Gold Medalist] yet," says Patterson's mother. Patterson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but currently resides in Allen, Texas with her and sister. "I'm proud to say that I live in Allen," said Patterson. She attends private school in Piano and after finishing high school, Patterson wants to further her educadon and eventually become a dental hygienist. She says she attributes commitment, dedication, and hard work as the keys to her success. North Texas Job Corps Center O u r M i s s i o n is to provide a safe a n d healthy living a n d l e a r n i n g e n v i r o n m e n t that teaches eligible young adults employability and social skills that p r o m o t e l o n g t e r m self sufficiency. Cheryl Jackson unth Ron Isbell holding a photo from Athens, Greece. Greece for the Olympic Competition. The news team presented a slide show of candid performance photos at the celebration. Patterson began participating in gymnastics at the age of 6. She has 10 years of experience under her belt and a lengthy track record of victories and has traveled all over the world competing and winning gymnastic competitions. Patterson is a member of the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA) under the tutelage of her Olympic Coach, Evgeny Marchenko. "This is the most exciting day in my life," said her coach at the Celebration Rally. After the Celebration Rally, the Gold Medalist signed autographs at McDonald's and at Bank of America in Allen. "It's great to-be so close t o . ^ G g l i i Medalist," said Eligibility Requirements: Carly and Allen Mayor Stephen Terrell DEPRESSED AGAIN? The D e p a r t m e n t of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical C e n t e r of Dallas is conducting research sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health on cognitive therapy for depression. Treatment is free. The synnptoms of depression include: • Depressed or sad mood • Loss of interest in activities • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too m u c h • Feeling slow^ed dow^n • Feeling tired or having low^ energy • Feeling guilty or worthless • Changes in weight or appetite • Difficulty concentrating If you have experienced these synnptoms more than once in your life, are drug fi-ee and not currently in psychiatric treatment, please call the Psychosocial Research and Depression Clinic at 214-648-5351. SOUTHWESTERN • B e age 16 - 24 • B e from a h o m e that is c o n s i d e r e d lo^v i n c o m e • B e from an area that h a s c o n d i t i o n s that prevent y o u from getting a n e d u c a t i o n or a job • B e able to benefit and c o m p l e t e the vocational a n d a c a d e m i c training • A d h e r e to our Zero Tolerance Policy for v i o l e n c e a n d drugs For more information, contact the Job Corps Admissions Office @ 1 800 460-2072 The center is operated by the Cube Corporation for the U.S. Department of Labor/ETA www. Cubecorp.com 1701 N. C h u r c h Street McKinney, Texas 75069 p h o n e (972) 542-2623 (fax) 972 547-7700 Around The Town Ongoinc EyeCare America will be launching a campaign urging seniors to call the tollfreq Seniors EyeCare Help Line: 1-800-222EYES (3937), which is intended to remind the senior community about the value of sight. T h e free eye care program is available all year round. For more information, visit www.eyecareamerici;. org. Collin County e m e r g e n c y preparedness hotline: 972-548-4114. You can also visit www.co.collin.tx.us Interactive Children' s M u s e u m at Valley View Center- a hospital fancasyland, a miniature grocery store, a farm, a "Jungle Impressions" exhibit complete with rain forest, arts and crafts, Mon-Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Saturdays 11 ani-6 pm and Sundays noon6pm. Children 2-10 years $4/ Adults $3. Call mortgages and financial 972-386-6555 literature for first time Job seekers can attend homebuyers is available by For weekly meetings held by appointment only. more information please TeamNetworking Collin County. TTie nonprofit, contact 214.413.1739. business-to-business group T h e Dance Academy of oversees several chapters, Pathway of Life Church is group meetings from 11:30 registering! Classes are am-1 pm every Tuesday at held every Saturday from Blue Mesa Grill, 8200 10:15 am to 2 p m . North Dallas Parkway in Children ages 4 to adults Piano. N o reservations are are welcomed to learn required and more ballet, tap, jazz, modern, information is available lyrical, hip hop and musical theater. For more online contact P.I.P. Productions the information Chapman or distribution of the new Cylinda multi-station show. T h e Denise Upchurch for more Valder Beebe Show is details at 214-275-7284 announcing T h e Valder S e p t e m b e r 11,2004 Beebe Show broadcasts on NAACP-Garland Branch Garland, Texas'KXVI F M will host its 14th Annual "The Bridge Network" each Freedom F u n d Banquet. Sunday, 6-7PM. Keynote speaker will be Minister Shaun Rabb, General Infonnation 4 news T h e U r b a n League of veteran F O X r e p o r t e r / a n c h o r — K D FW Garland Community Service Center offers TV-Dallas/Fort Worth. For limited financial assistance more information contact for utilities, rent and Gwen Daniels at 972-381mortgage for local residents. 5044, ext 5 Other services offered September 12, 2004 include housing counseling The Mesquite Arts focusing on reverse Center will host an artist mortgages, default reception for Dean Corbitt Sponsored By: (G) sae ( at 2:30 pm. Come enjoy wine and cheese with the artist. Call 972-216-6444 for more information. S e p t e m b e r 17S c p t e m b e r 19, 2004 Kohl's presents Children Helping Children Auction Party and Junior Singles Tetuiis Tournament. The kick-off party and silent auction will begin at 6:30 pm at T h e Westin Galleria Dallas. T h e two-day- tennis tournaments will be held from 8 am-5 pm both days and will be played at High Point Tennis Center in Piano. For player, sponsor or other information contact Suzanne Harrison at 214-456-8360. S e p t e m b e r 25, 2004 The United Negro College Fund 2004 Walk/Run for Education will be in Dallas at the Lake Cliff Park located at 300 E. Colorado Blvd. T h e walk-athon will provide fun for the entire family including: 5K Fun Run, 5K Fun Walk, 1 mile Kiddie Walk, College Fair, Step Teams Exhibition, health Screenings as well as fun, food and entertainment. For more information contact 972-234-1007 S e p t e m b e r 25, 2004 Celebrating Sistafiiends is an empowerment Sista Circle focusing on helping women grow, prosper and soar professionally, spiritually and emotionally. T h e circle offers a safe place to share and find solutions. T h e circle meets every 4th Saturday at 7 pm Support Groups Healing Matters Grief Support Group meets the fourth M o n d a y of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Medical Center of Piano classrooms. This is a pregnancy loss support group for anyone who has lost a baby to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, newborn death or SIDS. There is also a share group for those pregnant again following a loss. For information call 972-5191588. Divorcee are meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Fellowship Bible Church N o r t h , 850 Lexington, Piano. Call Bob Hornstein at 972-783-8800 C.I.T.Y. Family Center, a non-profit agency, is offering free parenting groups the last Thursday of each month. Located at 1947 Ave. K.; Bldg. A, Suite 100, Piano. Contact Libby D o r n , C.I.T.Y. Family Center 972-424-4626 Volunteer Opportunities Come join the City of Piano to celebrate the 25th Annual Piano Balloon Festival. Volunteers will work 3-4 hour shifts Sept. 17th19th, receive a threeday- admission pass, a parking pass and a free T-shirt. For more information visit www.plano.gov Volunteer at your local libraries Literacy for Life program in Piano. Teach an adult to read, one-on-one tutoring for those with ESL. For training information contact Angela Funai at 972-941-7175. Proud To Be An Active Partner In The Community & Page 2 • September 09 - September 15, 2004 • Minority Opportunity Nevus - The Gazette ih'^rl, .It iLz-ii \U i.\ I fit (ru:* It^.^iiin Editorial The County Line - ^ THE TRUTH CLINIC The Outer Loop Black America Decision 2004 (Taming The Tax and Inflation Demon) routes with citizens. T h o s e town hall meetings will b e held: T h e Outer Loop is a future 1944 t h e b u r d e n of taxes money that could b e used t o east-west thoroughfare north shifted t o t h e individual ( 4 5 take care of their food, of U S 380, which is designed shelter and % t o 33%) and the gap has clothing, grown ever since. In 2002 46 education. to connect 1-35 to U S 7 5 . T h e report concludes that, percent came from F o r t h e past two years, a n d only 8 "Despite t h e dramatically individuals Collin C o u n t y h a s b e e n percent from corporations. lower t a x b u r d e n in 2 0 0 4 conducting a corridor study of tax cuts, This is just one indicator of b e c a u s e and we have been meeting the two-class tax system that Americans still spend more places the b u r d e n of taxes o n on taxes than they spend o n with citizens a n d city food, clothing a n d medical the middle class. councils t h r o u g h o u t t h e T h e tax laws that created care combined." county to receive their input. I n 2 0 0 4 , A m e r i c a n s will this dilemma are cloaked in Three corridors have been well crafted legal complexities work 6 6 days to afford their studied. T h e corridors are and are used by self-serving federal taxes a n d 3 6 more politicians to lead days t o pay state a n d local about 5-6 times as wide as a uninformed citizens down a taxes. O t h e r Categories of road would b e a n d this primrose path of false facts s p e n d i n g a n d t h e days of project is many years away. indicating the rich are paying labor required to pay the bills However, as cities grow this extra high taxes, t h a t are; housing and household will b e a planning tool for operation (66 days), health corporations are being stifled by taxes a n d the economy is and medical care (51 days), them t o preserve t h e being u n d e r m i n e d by high food (31 days), transportation necessary right-of-way taxes that discourage (31 days), recreation (22 before a n o t h e r 100,000 clothing and in business days), investment people move into the area. expansion. accessories (14 days), saving After receiving input T h e t r u t h is if y o u a r e (5 days) a n d all other among t h e millions of expenses (44 days). concerning environmentals, Over t h e years tax reform individuals that earn less that topography a n d a lack of 575,000 per year fi-om wages has been the political game of disruption t o residents, t h e t h e n y o u a r e paying a Democrats a n d Republicans. commissioners' court disproportionate share of the With each "reform" measure selected Corridor A which is coimtry's tax burden. Tliat passed by congress taxpayers along with the negative effects soon discovered t h a t only the southern corridor. of inflation is why our larger sjTnptoms h a d been treated. Recently, engineers have paychecks are buying far less Taxes a n d inflation still come back with five possible t h a n o u r p a r e n t ' s smaller devastate o u r lives. Taxes routes within that corridor. t h e young worker h o b b l e paychecks d i d a generation from their first paycheck. T h e s e routes can b e viewed ago. According to T a x Sales taxes diminish o u r under the Outer Loop link at F o u n d a t i o n , a non-profit purchasing power. Property www.collincountytx.gov. organization d e d i c a t e d t o taxes rise b u t education still Beginning in September, disseminating information suffers. we will have three town hall Many people fail financially and facts t o raise the public's meetings t o share those "tax consciousness". T a x because they are conditioned Freedom D a y in 2004 was to focus o n how m u c h they celebrated on April 11 based earn instead of h o w m u c h At t h e recent on government data. Tax they keep. Btack Fdmify Tick Day Paa* 1 Freedom D a y is defined as political conventions m a n y the day when Americans have promises were m a d e for engineering a n d science is earned enough money t o pay reducing the tax b u r d e n b u t fun! T h e opening session off their total tax bill for the few specifics were provided. will b e kicked-ofif b y M s . What counts is t h e a/teryear. Brittany G . C h a m b e r s a after-inflation M o s t wage earners have taXf purchasing c / o / / a r s . T h i s teen spokesperson from become so acclimated t o t h e 2004 subde thiever>' of withholding is w h a t d e c i s i o n North Carolina. Ms. they a r e n o t aware o f t h e should b e about. hiehlv — Cnumbt heav>' load they carr>' keeping liiitail taiiiiiiiL'iiis In esteemed within h e r h o m e the government bloated with I'oliiK-- " M i n i rhL'tiii/L-tli-.L-Diii state as a p h e n o m e n a l orator a n d motivational speaker. Editorial D e p a r t m e n t ! P u b U s h e r ' s Office; She will b e followed b y a Phone; (972) 516-2992 Phone: (972) 516-2992 panel discussion comprised Fax: (972) 509-9058 Fax: (972) 516-4197 of sponsor representatives Email: publisher@monthegazette.com Email: editor@monthega2ette.com whose remarks will focus on " H o w t o increase m y Entertainment Department! Sales D e p a r t m e n t : Technical I Q " . Break-out Phone: (972) 509-9049 P h o n e : (972) 509-9049 sessions will b e held in Email: entertainment@monthegazette.com Fax: (972) 509-9058 which middle school aged Website: w w w . M o n T h e G a z e n e . c o m Email; opportunity@monthegazette.com children will c o m p e t e in a Robotics Competition By: James W. Breedlo\-e A funny thing happened as I traveled down t h e road toward the great American d r e a m of prosperity a n d financial independence. I, like many young graduates, fresh o u t of school a n d thoroughly indoctrinated with the hard work ethic, got a good j o b a n d looked forward to" climbing t h e ladder of success through promotions a n d pay raises each year. T h e money was coming in b u t as t h e years went by it seemed like t h e more I m a d e t h e further behind I fell financially. O n e day it dawned o n me that I had r u n headlong into t h e tax and inflation d e m o n that was constantly gobbling u p any gains shown o n m y paycheck. I discovered, after carefiil research, that several generally a c c e p t e d myths h a d biased m y views of financial success; a primar>' one being that America had a fair a n d uniform t a x system. T h e truth is we d o not have a fair tax code. I n reality there is a dual tax system-one for the rich and one for alF others. Over the years, under t h e calculating scheming of congress a n d t h e executive branch, the tax burden has been transferred ft-om those w h o can most afford t o pay to those less able to pay. Tax policies o n c e geared t o nurturing a n d encouraging middle class growth are now dividing the nation into two classes—the haves and havenots. In 1936 17 percent of the government's revenue came from individuals a n d 18 percent from corporations. By 1 9 4 2 as America g o t invi^lved in World W^ar II, ooifpomtiona Vfctc paying 42 percent of the revenues and individuals 2 2 percent. In Where E)o You Want To Go Today? tegJvThe G a z e - i i - l : •^''•"••^•-•" \ t HVIUti fl ^H,t llAl I n-i HliMAHIISl'll l.AHl AHI> Al I t H f-llkrHHf t AUtl ft4t Slilll 11 6100 A v e n u e K, S u i t e IDS • P i a n o , Texas 75074 Jim StaffWriters Monica Thornton DanyeU S. Taylor Bochuni publi»hcr Thurmati R. Jones Contriburing Writers AfftifttW t " P u b l i s h e r Katrina Timmons-McPhcnon Lakeesha Joe Vivian FuUeriovt Brandy Jones Jennifer Berry Keisa Simmens-Jimmenon Lisa Morgan production Robert Booker Ms. Fee Dupree f^^Hfcrion/PhTHhution DaziJ L. W'tiite Mgr. Rclifi°"«^MarKfi'*"y Editor Shirley Demus TarpUy Photoyraphy Shauna Benoit Frank Lott EikamiD«ta^K"PnacherBciy"GAKin,jK Patrick "{^"Johnson Advisory Board: John DudUy John Highiovxr Myrtle ffightoaer Frtd Motet Annie Dickson CtalStorki Ben Thomas WiUie Watiley Coo' RodriguezAnderson B.J.WiUiams Denise Upchurch g^^^ Simpkins. . Advisory Board Committees; Pubik ReUuiotis Program I^fltcy nanning and Impktnaitiuon Ccdl Stnfa, QunmtscM Development Anoit DickioD, CHAIRKSSON Qiiolity Asturame Business GrotL'lh MjnkHiihiwtr.CHAiRratsoN Referral c«TRodricua M B Dudkr, OuJtuiJuos BaTbotnu Distribution! Heather Jenkins Annie Dexter hUiih Rock Kimherh- Roberts Brad McMiUon MON-Th* Gantt9 M»umti no rwponsibilrty for untoliclfd mrtwial and rwfv— thtright to tdit w>d iruiti* ipproprtat* ravWont. Is the sky clearest on the day it is most blue? While you ponder that thought wc would like 10 •nnounce that Minority Opportunity News. Inc., formerly « Dallas based renaiaawice community tabloid, founded in 1991, has relocated to Piano, •ftxaa and changed our name to MON-The Gazette. In addition to movIng our offices to Piano, our editorial coverage has also shifted to encompass Dallas' Northern Corridor. The Northern Corridor is clearly the fastest growing region in "ftxas. if not in America. MONThc Gazette believes that the engine to continue this, growth is the airport expansion in McKinncy, which is the largest and most visible of many area opportunities. As always, and true to tradition, MON-The Gazette will be there carving a world of opportunity for those seeking to provide quality services. Should you dare to expand your quest for economic parody ouuide the southern region or just want to know what is going on up north- Think of MON-The Gazette as your paper of opportunity! M0NTh9 Garttft tormalfy Minority Opportunttf N9w$, was foundMJ Juty, 1991 ,by Jim Bochum and Tbumian R. J O D M I'isit ihirlVvlKsiiv At tvu.tc.M<>\ •••aaaatt «• Tliuraday, September 9,2004 6.30pm Open House 7.15 Meeting begins >Xfeston City Hall Tliursday, September 16,2004 6.30iwn Open House 7.15pm Meeting B^jns AnnaHi^Schod After citizen input, all routes will be reevaluated. Keep in a m i n d that t h e final r o u t e could be one of the proposed routes, a combination of the proposed routes or even none of the proposed routes. Once routes are reevaluated a citizens c o m m i t t e e will b e formed t o seek the donations of intended right of way. Collin County is not out to construct another LBJ ASAP. O u r objective is t o establish a route that is citizen fiiendly so that, again, as cities grow and plan they will have some idea in regards t o zoning and setback requirements. Once construction does begin it will consist of a two-lane county type asphalt road laid down in sections a n d , over time, as " T h e r e have been so m a n y p e o p l e w h o have t o u c h e d my life a n d inspired m e t o excel in m a t h a n d science. Although I c a n never repay t h e d e b t , I c a n d o my. best t o p a s s t h a t w ^ p i r a t i o n , o n t o others,'* said D r . Dannellia G l a d d e n G r e e n , founder of this event. Although it's t h e first of its kind in Piano, there a r e other cities a n d states with similar T e c h n o l o g y D a y programs. T h e r e is a national Black Family Technology Awareness Week, f o u n d e d by t h e Career Communications G r o u p , h e l d a n n u a l l y in February. T h e N a t i o n a l Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) while y o u n g e r kids will c o n s t r u c t their versions of .host local a n d r e g i o n a l programs fulfilling this robots with Lego's. mission while Alpha K a ppa Older youths will engage Alpha Sorority I n c o r p o r a ted in c o m p u t e r s i m u l a t i o n s . Parents a r e encouraged t o (AKA) has Technology a n d Black Family as a t t e n d with their children t h e elements of its national a nd a n d will participate in a local p r o g r a m thrusts. tutorial on building Area s p o n s o r s include webpages and other C i s c o S y s t e m s , R a ytheon software literacy training. S y s t e m s ' Black E m ployee With a projected N e t w o r k ( R A Y B E N ) , Texas a t t e n d a n c e a r o u n d 2 0 0 , the Black 2 0 0 5 Piano Black Family I n s t r u m e n t s ' E m p l o y e e Initiative (TITechnology Day is growing B E I ) , t h e m e t r o plex as it was designed t o b e a catalyst for addressing t h e c h a p t e r s of N S B E a n d tough issue of s o c i o - N o r t h Carolina A & T State (NCA&TSU), economically challenged University t h e C h i Z eta Omega youths a n d their access t o of A K A , a n d information at t h e e n d of C h a p t e r SAGEsse Consulting LLC. an internet line. ( C o u n t y Commissioner Joe J a y n e s ' e m a i l a d d r e s s is jjaynes@collincountytx. gov.) I ' d l i t i o a Moil rhi.-(iiizL-lU-.t:(iiti Sponsors will have t e c h n o l o g y demonstrations, provide engineers t o lead activities, a n d have d o n a t e d n e w computers, calculators, PDA's and other t e c h n o l o g y goodies for give-aways. T h e C C C C D c a m p u s at Spring Creek is the host facility. " L a s t year's event w a s great and Texas I n s t r u m e n t s always wants to b e at t h e forefront of increasing t h e exposure of technology in any c o m m u n i t y , " said Taiwan Barksdale, T I University Relations Manager. "Raytheon has a long history of being a g o o d corporate citizen a n d providing resources to close technological g a p s . O u r ongoing c o m m i t m e n t to B o w m a n M i d d l e School a n d other area p r o g r a m s makes o u r s p o n s o r s h i p of this event a natural fit," said D a v i d A n d e r s o n of Raytheon. Following t h e opening session, there will b e t h e robotics' workshop, technology demonstrations a n d break-out sessions for children a n d parents. T h e p r o g r a m will conclude with t h e p a r t i c i p a n t s in t h e robotics' workshop presenting their work for all t o see a n d the judges t o a n n o u n c e the winners. -^ Racord NumlMr AA at GOP Pagm J In 2 0 0 0 , there were 85 African-American delegates (4.1 percent). I n addition t o the regulars, there are 123 Black alternate delegates t o the 2 0 0 4 convention, u p from 76 in 2000. States with t h e largest proportion of Black delegates are Louisiana (15.6 percent), Michigan (13.1 percent). Minority nw(^ii=ciU'.inn, Thursday, September 2,2004 6.30pm Open House 7.15pm Meeting b ^ i n s First Baptist Church of Prosper growth occurs, the necessary right-of-way will already b e in place t o expand t h e road w h e n needed. At that point, cities will have already armexed those areas a n d will b e taking t h e lead regarding road expansion. T h e commissioners court has also began a corridor study for t h e Outer L o o p for east of U S 75 which will eventually tie into Rockwall County. W e have b e e n meeting with Rockwall County Commissioners who are seeking a route t o tie the Outer Loop into I30. Later we will b e meeting with Kaufinan County Commissioners to discuss extending the route to 1-20. It is essential w e get started on this, especially in the Melissa-Anna area. With t h e growth rate of those cities it will n o t b e long before rooftops will block any potential route. Please feel free t o attend the meetings a n d also let m e know your questions and concerns. Opportunity Maryland (10.3 percent) and N e w York (12.7 percent). Some states showed substantial increase, including Florida with 13 Black delegates, u p from four in 2000; Louisiana from o n e to seven, M i c h i g a n went from three t o eight and N e w York is u p from seven delegates in 2000 t o 13 this year. Xetus - Tlte Gazette • September 09 Despite t h e progress in Black G O P n u m b e r s , t h e Joint C e n t e r reports t h a t there is a big gap in t h e Black leadership and participation rates i n t h e two maJ9r political parties. "Black p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n the major parties national convention is strongly Democratic," t h e Joint Center report observes. September IS, 2004 • Page 3 Business Directory To Advertise Call 972-509-9049 The Business of Diversity is Paved with Awareness and Action The sixth annual Diversity-The Focus, "A Working Conference" will be held at the Center for Community Cooperation in Dallas o n September 16, 2 0 0 4 , from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. T h e t h e m e is: T h e Business of Diversity. The conference is presented by T h e Bridge Into T h e 21st Century, Inc., Allstate Insurance Company, Center Operating Company, T X U , Oncor, Sir Speedy Printing 4102 (Oak Lawn) location, * a n d Diversity Living Magazine. O u r city a n d nation have m a d e valiant efforts in t h e area of race relations. However, this continues to be a work in progress. While in t h e 20th century, A m e r i c a and other countries were marked by war and issues related to race. N o w in the 21st century, we are plagued by t h e i s m s racism, classism and war. The Business of Diversity is paved with awareness a n d action. K n o w l e d g e is power, therefore by providing t h e a n n u a l conference and forums during t h e year, persons can increase their educational awareness a n d actions. T h e actions, we hope will result in an increase in respect and tolerance. Keynote speakers include E d Rankin, C E O of People Solutions, Inc. T h e company is a leading provider of human resource management consulting and outsourcing services. People Solutions was recendy n a m e d as one of the fastest growing companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Ed is a m e m b e r of t h e Dallas Assembly and the Texas C o u n c i l for t h e D e v e l o p m e n t a l Disabilities. Mike Cano, the General Manager of Al Dia, a product of T h e Dallas M o r n i n g N e w s will speak on the Cultural Mix at t h e conference. H e helped l a u n c h t h e publication a n d oversees the sale, circulation, m a r k e t i n g a n d finance departments for Al Dia. C a n o h a s viewed t h e world through his lenses as a photographer a n d reporter. H e served as regional director of the National Association of Hispanic Publications a n d on t h e advisory b o a r d of t h e Orange County Salvation Army, Hispanic C h a m b e r of C o m m e r c e and other organizations. Speakers will include Ramona Logan, Reporter, N B C 5; T o m Lazo, P r e s i d e n t , Lazo Technologies; Martin Burrell, t h e A m e r i c a n Tribute to September A With its 2004 tlienie "Paying Tribute to the Americans Slain on September 11, 2001," the Gm-land Branch of the NAACP highlights an event and date now significant to America's history and future. Honoring the victims, the organization will host its 14th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on September 11, 2004 at the Granville Arts Center. Carrying on the legacy of the innocent Americans killed on that tragic day, the op«iing ceremony will b e ^ with a patrioticpresentation of colors. Tiie>Vest Mesquite High School ROTC wiU present the Americanflagand the Texas flag followed by a recording of America the Beautiful," by the late Ray Charles. Special guest and keynote speaker Shaun Rabb of Fox 4 News will speak to guests about the patriotic meme of the night. The annual Freedom Fund Gazette Publisher: Make Your Money Count Where are the Minority businesses? W h y d o n ' t we have s o m e w h e r e we c a n go that understands o u r n e e d s a n d strives t o m e e t those needs? Well, e a c h week M O N - T h e G a z e t t e p r o m o t e s just that. In o u r p a p e r there are several Airlines Center; and T o d d Wagner, known for the famed Broadcast.com, a n d C o Executive P r o d u c e r of the n e w Star Search, hosted by Arsenio Hall may make an appearance. Presentations will include Linking Diversity to C o r p o r a t e C h a n g e , focusing o n persons who work h u m a n resources, supplier diversity, m a n a g e m e n t a n d areas that bear the responsibility for t h e success of professional development programs. Learn strategies that can lead to positive change from the top and beyond. Other presenter's workshops will highlight Race, Ethnicity and SelfIdentification. The interactive sessions will address issues about cultures, education, religion, and war. This is an opportunity to learn how t o use dialogue, art, role-playing and leadership skills as a pivotal c o m p o n e n t t o building a more inclusive you. T h e Bridge Into T h e 21st Century, I n c . is a non-profit volunteer organization founded t h e intent of with addressing the challenges of diversity with e d u c a t i o n . F o r ticket information call Jackie Ladapo at 214-467-0393 Garland B r a n c h NAACP Pays MON-The advertisements for different services provided by minorities for t h e c o m m u n i t y , b u t h o w m a n y of u s a r e truly spending our dollars with " o u r " people? We as a people need t o c h e c k ourselves a n d start aiding o n e a n o t h e r if we ever h o p e to dispel the "crabs in a b a r r e l " stereotype. Stop paying the o t h e r m a n a n d start spending our money with t h e b r o t h e r m a n . After all, are we n o t o u r Brother's Keeper? H a v e we forgotten w h a t it was like t o strike o u t o n o u r own? Let's n o t get beside o u r s e l v e s a n d forget that everyone h a s to start somewhere, so R T while we are here why not help o n e a n o t h e r in the process? 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Garland NAACP Page 7 R.S\ I ' nt inliiir('"iithpkiM»w.e(»m 2ri(l iiixl 4lli Tiit^tti)) ill KI'INCII IcxaN I Jiiid tV Caitle In l-rlitco y\^» I're.slon RoAd. lrlM.-n Page 1 Living Legends college's Board of Trustees and Foundation, the selection committee chose the individuals who best exemplified the college's core values of Learning, Service and Involvement, Creativity and Irmovation, Academic Excellence, Dignity and Respect, and Integrity. "The honorees have truly had a profound impact on Collin County. All five of them have in their volunteered communities for more than 50 years, and they show no sign of stopping. They are exceptional people and great examples for our young scholars." Cary Israel, the college's president, encouraged and friends, family colleagues of the honorees to join in the celebration of these Living Legends. today!!!! I N S U R A N C E 11 V i c t i m s Banquet is a national NAACP program that each regional, state and local branch is encouraged to host in an effort to spotlight the community it serves as well as area youth. Rewarding Gariand area youth for academic excellence throughout their high school careers; the branch awards a scholarship to the two African-American seniors (one male and one female) with the highest GPA while attending one of the seven high schools in the Garland Independent School District. This year 14 scholarships wUl be provided to students pursuing higher education at an accredited college or pursuing a trade at a vocational school. Additionally, the banquet pays tribute to community leaders and organizations dedicated to improving the pobtical, educauonal, social and economic status of to offer, b u t to actually consider doing business with someone that knows where you are coming from. 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T h e event kick off will be at 7 p.m. its That's right, b a c k . . . 9 7 . 9 T h e Beat will qualify listeners to become finalists for the 97.9 T h e Beat C r i b 7 finalists Giveaway. from t h e 97.9 T h e Beat promotion will choose a mailbox during halftime of t h e 2004 State Fair Classic football g a m e . One of the mailboxes will have t h e deed t o t h e grand prized house! On September 2 5 , 2004, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., listeners will be invited to a block party located at Victorian Forest Subdivision in Pleasant Grove. T h e site is located near the intersection of Scyene a n d J i m Miller Rd. Listeners will be able to view the G r a n d Prize— Homes A n e w Berry house valued at $150,000 which will include house accessories a n d m o r e . Other activities will include; exhibitor booths, food, beverages and lots of prizes! The event targets families 12-54. At least 65,000 participants are expected to attend this year's State Fair Classic. T h e event will be hosted by Steve Harvey from 9 7 . 9 K B F B ' T h e Beat,' Al Wash from ALW Entertainment, Calvin Berry from Berry Homes and U P N 2 1 . For more information v i s i t www.979thebeat.com or contact Koshina Tabasuri, Promtions Coordinator at 972-3345417 KENNY "BABYFACE". E D M O N D S A L O N G WITH MARY J. B L I G E , A S H A N T I , MISSY ELLIOT, E V E , M O N I C A , M U S I Q , BRANDY, JAMIE FOXX, R E V E R E N D R U N , WYCLEF JEAN A N D R U S S E L L S I M M O N S U N I T E FOR HISTORIC RECORDING Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Tracey Edmonds, Russell Simmons and Jonathan Lewis announced today that the star-studded recording of the 1970's hit "Wake Up Everybody" would be released on September 21, 2004. "My wife Tracey and 1, along with Russell Simmons and Jonathan Lewis, want to help make a change in this country," stated Edmonds. "This song is the spirit of the country and all these arusts have the will to change it, empower the young voters and create a movement for people to vote and change the current administration," added Edmonds. All proceeds from Wake Up Everybody will benefit America Coming Together (ACT). ACT is America Coming Together (ACT) who is working to register and mobilize voters to support progressive candidates at all levels of government. ACT is building the largest voter mobilization efifort in history. The first recording of its dme, "Wake Up Everybody" features a wide variety of today's hottest hip-hop, R&B and rap stars. Among the standout performances are Missy Elliot, Jamie Foxx, I Vs/f On I \\, h.\iif .ll tvtviv.M<>\'Hu'<ni:< lit .iftni Jadakiss, Fabolous, Jaheim, Faith Evans, Claudette Ortiz (City High) and Nate Dogg, with Floetry, Ben Jelen, Bilal, Akon, Bonnie McKee, DJ Quik, Ellie Lawson, Jon B, Julia Fordham, Kristine W, Marques Houston, MC Lyte, Omarion (B2K), Raphael Saadiq, S5, and Wyclef Jean providing backup vocals for the chorus. "I'm excited about the 'oneness' and people becoming less selfish and more selfless," added Reverend Run of Run DMC. "The more we come Don't Miss the Denton Blues Fest Sponsored by Denton Black Chamber of Commerce on Fri. Sept. 17 and Sat. Sept. 18! T h i s y e a r ' s D e n t o n Blues F e s t i v a l will have a new a t t r a c t i o n for t h e y o u t h , " I t ' s C o o l to Stay in S c h o o l W e e k e n d " of w h i c h all p r o c e e d s will b e n e f i t t h e Y o u n g M i n o r i t y E n t r e p r e n e u r s Institute. Bobby Blue Bland Mike Jones PaulWaU D e n t o n B l u e s Fest & "It's C o o l to S t a y i n S c h o o l Weekend" L i n e - U p for Fri. 9/17/04 a n d S a t . 9/18/04 Rap Concert Fri. 9/17/04 4:30 -6:00 pm Young Papa, WAR, Tx Coalition, & Lowdown 6:30- 8:00 pm Bill Will 8:30 -10:00 pm Play -N - Skillz f. (Krazy-Bone and Adina Howard) 10:30 -12 midnite Mike Jones & Paul Wall It's Cool to Stay in School Weekend Fri. 9/17/04 Mike Jones & Paul Wall - alcohol-free event, kid 4:30 - 12 midnite safe Hosted by Greg Street of K-104 Blues Festival, Sat. 9/18/04 3:00- 4:00 pm Ray Sharpe/Dave Milsap Band 4:30 - 5:30 pm UPALLNIGHT Blues Band 6:00-7:00 pm Blues Boy Willie 7:30-8:30 pm Pops Carter & the Funkmonsters 9:00 -10:00 pm Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King 10:30-11:30 pm Bobby Bland It's Cool to Stay in School Weekend Sat. 9/18/04 Bobby Blue Bland, Smokin Joe Kubiak and 3:00 - 12 midnite Bnois King,Pops Carter and The Funkmonsters, & many more Hosted by Kaye FuUylove of KKDA 730 AM Admission is $10 per person. Both events will be held at the North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton,TX 7620L For more information call 940-565-9015 or 972-347-3252 or visit the website at: www.Dentonbluesfest.com I'icr II Sponion: Dentoo Record Chronicle, V%1U Fargo, Millet Bc«r, Budwnaa, UNT-Equity & Divervity Dcpt., GDAC, tJKTPrctidcm's Office,Texas Bank. Tier III Sponsors: Point Bank, Classic Lincoln Mercury, Inwood Bank, Denton Comm. BabuFace Page 7 nospiul/Prcsbytctian, NuithBlar Bank, Demon Councy Coniu:cdoti,TWU, Denton Municipal Electric, Denton Area Tcacben Credit Union, Convention & Visiton Bureau, Petcrbill Motors,The Barber Shop - Dwaync Peder«on Minority Opportunity \eujs - The Gazette • September 09 - September 15, 2004 • Page ^ SEE-YOU-AT-THE-POLE FESTIVAL 2004 ALL NATIONS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays Yoga classes, 10:00 a m & a d u l t E S L / L I F T classes, 7:00 p m Thursdays, 7:00 p m Adult Spanish class offered. All Nations U M C Dr. Clara Reed, Pastor 3415 East 14th Street Piano, T X 75074 972-424-8500 CHRISTIAN CHAPEL OF CME TEMPLE FAITH CHURCH evening services. Greenville Avenue C h u r c h of Christ Minister S.T.W. Gibbs, HI, Pastor 1013 S o u t h Greenville Avenue R i c h a r d s o n , T X 75081 972-644-2335 HOLY T E M P L E COGIC Tomorrow & Sunday, September 10 & 12, 2 0 0 4 , 3:30 p m 93rd C h u r c h Anniversary Holy Temple C O G I C Elder Raymond Jones, Pastor 1110 Avenue H Piano, T X 75074 972-424-9911 N o w T h r o u g h September 14, 2004 Enrollment for the Institute For Christian Growth. For more information call Rev. Leon Moore @ 972-329-5030, Ext. 2 8 September 19, 11:00 a m Annual Men's Day P r o g r a m , for information call Rev. Johnnie Bradley @ 972-329-5030, Ext. 26 Mesquite Friendship B C Rev. T e r r y M . T u r n e r , Pastor 2 2 3 2 Franklin Drive Mesquite, T X 75150 972-329-5030 Garland's second annual festival to kick off National SeeYou-At-The-Pole Week will again be a benefit for the local Boys & Girls Club, as provided by the Salvation Army. ALL. proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club of Garland, a community outreach service by the Salvation Army which provides affordable after-school activities, summer day camp and much more to the young people of our city with an emphasis on character development. As an organization committed to bettering the lives of children, the Garland Kiwanis Club likes to promote programs like the Boys and Girls Club. With such a wonderful alternative, no child should be left home alone after school. Kiwanis Club of Garland, Blachonontics ••"*••"••--• Career ODDortunities stablished Art gallery looking for exceptional salesperson to leadlcreate sales forces and to sell art in corporate environment. Fax your resume to 214*752,5589 or e-mail it to stephaniegallery.com (972) 606-3261 SEEKINCi An Energetic I'elvphone Sales Associate for (^lassiCed and Small Business A c c o u n u . Must have: Ejqterlcnce, sales skills, good people skins, the ability to close. Part-time (aprox.20 lu^ per week). Houriy pay +coinml»sion + bonuses CaU: 972-606-3891 (ask for sales manager) Fax: 972-881-1646 Email: opportunltyra,montbcgazettc.com F-T ACCOUNT EXECIJTIVE KWRDFM is looking for coiKlidaics who have been successful in outside sita. A commitment to the prognmming and the mission of KWRDis criucal. PrevioiK radio sales experience b not ncce:uary. If you're inlcrcsicd in this powtion sr For more information call 214,752.5588 CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS Piano POLICE HOTLINE (972)941-7299 'i||l.' (972)941-7402 FIRE H O T L I N E 24 HOUR CAREER INFORMATION HOTLINE (972) M l - 7 1 1 6 Homa Pa0»: www.plano.gov # % FAX {«72) M1-7239 * A A / EOE /ADA E a r n 50% Commission Join o u r National Team selling custom i m p r i n t e d items to Local Businesses a n d Organizations. High volume sales d u r i n g holiday season. Fax resumeAetter to store Management Opportunities Hobby Lobby is a leader in the Arts & Crafts industry with 335 stores located in 27 states. Candidates must have previous retail store management experience in "one of the following:" 972-889-2786. e^Th M O N - The Gazette Supermarket chain. Cmft chain Ma&s merchant, Dnjg chain Building supply chain Benefits include: • AJI Stoma Closed on Stmd&yl • • • • • • • Competitive Salaries Paid Vacations 401K Plan Medical/Dental Life Insurance Merchandise Discount Flex Spending Plan 214-561-9662. is looking for community writers and reporters. Pay on a contract basis or by the hour. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE E m a i l y o u r r e s u m e t o editor(«)monthegazette.com K WRD'FNt is J subsidiary of Salem CoiiHmiiiciilions. an equal ..(.'[KiFitiftiijcmi^owr or fax to 972-516-4197. Qualified candidates who are self-motivated and top performers must apply online. Leave a message at 9 7 2 - 6 0 6 - 3 8 9 1 • www.hobbvlobbv.com wJthKWRD-FM. Pletse fax an inirodudion letter itong whh t reftiin; to bd^) b/ell at Fixge 6 ' September 09 - September IS, 2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette First prize is a S50 gift card!!! Team-In-Training will host the snow cone booth, and various items will be raffled, in addition to receiving donations on site (cash/checks/sports items/educational items/nonperishable foods). Bring the whole family for an evening of music, fun, great food and cool refreshments in the shade of beautiful OneEleven Ranch Park, located at 2121 East Brand Road, north-east of Highway 190 (by Firewheel Golf Course). For more information, see the Kiwanis web page at www.garlandkiwanis.org, and follow the link to See-You-AtThe-Pole Festival 2004, or call Jana Edwards at 972-8240482. Black people coming to this t o w n , gleefully spending their millions, in t h e face of that desperation and partying o n t h e graves of those often unnamed " u n a r m e d black m e n " as t h e newspaper article stated. By the way, t h e o n e to w h o m they referred was n a m e d Timothy Thomas. A n d as if that were n o t enough to upset t h e most ardent football fan, according to the commercial I heard, we n o w have T o m Joyner a n d Ludacris coming to entertain the people at the football game. W h y is this significant? C a n y o u say C o m p USA? C a n you say Pepsi Cola? D o you r e m e m b e r those boycotts, or should I say those threatened boycons? T h e C o m p U S A fiasco was discussed ad nauseam on t h e T o m Joyner show a few years ago, a n d Black folks were asked n o t to shop there until " w e get some answers." JBlack folks c o m p h e d , a n d t h e "answer" came in t h e form- oi--\hc>~ usual apolog>', advertising dollars for a Black agency, and some discount coupons for t h e aggrieved parties to come back to C o m p U S A and spend our money. T h e Pepsi boycott, called by Russell S i m m o n s o n behalf of Ludacris (Simmotis said h e called it because of Pepsi's doublestandard, when they fired L u d a c r i s a n d hired Ozzy Osbourne. However, t h e resulting concessions were for Ludacris and Simmons.) T h e answer to that failed attempt to stand u p to a c o r p o r a t e giant was t h e promise of a few million dollars from Pepsi, to b e given over a period of a few years, to t h e L u d a c r i s Foundation. O f c o u r s e t h e usual apology was d e m a n d e d as well as the reinstatement of Ludacris in the Pepsi ad, the former of which is highly overrated a n d t h e latter of which never happened. I n t h e immortal w o r d s of M i k e T y s o n , " T h a t was 'ludicrous.'" ' Black icons who solicited and/or benefited from Black support of boycotts, .albeit, short-lived boycotts, now come to will Cincinnati a n d break a boycott called by those w h o s u p p o r t e d t h e m in their efforts. You gotta love it, brothers and sisters; you just gotta love it! James E. Clingman, an adjunct professor at t h e University of Cinciimati's African American Studies department, is formtr e d i t o r of t h e C i n c i n n a t i H e r a l d Newsp,^.ex ._an<t4B f o u n d e r of t h e G r e a t e r Cincinnati African American C h a m b e r of Commerce. H e h o s t s t h e radio p r o g r a m , "Blackonomics," a n d h a s w r i t t e n several books, including: Economic Empowerment or Economic Enslavement - We have a C h o i c e ; Blackonomics; and the recently published Black-oKnowledge-Stuff we need to know. Clingman's books are available at his Web site, www.bIackonomics.com. H e can b e contacted there or by telephone at 5 1 3 / 489-4132. t: Page I millions of dollars into t h e M o n d a y s , 6:00 a m - 7:00 regional economy, they said. am MOORE'S CHAPEL Cincinnati has been trying H o u s e of Prayer C.O.G.LC to overcome t h e stigma of the 2001 riots that followed Christian Chapel C M E LITTLE FLOCK a White police officer's fatal September 19, 4:00 p m Temple of Faith C h u r c h BAPTIST C H U R C H s h o o t i n g of a n i m a r m e d District Musical D r . Jerome E. M c N e i l , Black m a n who fled police, Jr., Simdays @ 6:30 p m September 2 0 - 2 4 , 7:00 plus a n economic boycott Senior Pastor imposed by Black activists We n o w have S u n d a y p m Nighdy 14120 Noel Road by the shooting." angered Evening Services, come M c K i n n e y District Holy Dallas, T X 75240 T h e article went o n to say, worship with us Convocation, h o s t e d by 972-239-1120 "Procter & G a m b l e Co. a n d Moore's Chapel C O G I C , F e d e r a t e d Department Little Flock Baptist Elder Willie Wilson is t h e FAITH & POWER Stores I n c . , t h r o u g h its Church pastor. Elder Jessie Owens is L a z a r u s M a c y ' s store MINISTRIES Rev. Louis E. L a u r e n t , t h e Superintendent and g r o u p , a r e a m ong Senior Pastor Sister Audine T u r m a n is t h e c o r p o r a t i o n s c o n t r i b u t ing O n G o i n g Revival, 7:30 704 East Aimee Street District Missionary. t o support t he S I . 6 million pm P.O. B o x 9 0 3 (Mailing M i s s i o n a r y T u r m a n will g a m e a n d three days of Life Changers Revival Address) speak on T h u r s d a y night. events leading u p to it. Changing from one stage to Forney, T X 75126 Procter & Gamble's the next. 2 1 4 - 3 2 5 Special guest speakers will 5400,000 contribution 7 0 2 1 M E S Q U I T E include Bishop Johnson o n allows t h e company to a d d Faith & Power Ministries FRIENDSHIP B A P T I S T M o n d a y night; Evangelist H . its n a m e to the Ohio Classic Apostle James Turknett CHURCH L. Bean on Tuesday, title this year, spokesmen 2 1 2 0 N . St. A u g u s t i n e Wednesday and Friday said. Road nights 2nd & 4th Sundays All those events combined At Bruton in Suite 126 Blood pressure screenings c o u l d b r i n g as m u c h as Dallas, T X 75227 available after 1 1 : 0 0 a m Moore's Chapel C O G I C $72.7 million into t h e local 972-329-1358 service Elder Willie Wilson, Pastor economy, a c c o r d i n g to a 306 N . C e d a r Drive study by t h e University of G R E E N V I L L E September 1 1 , 7:00 p m Allen, T X 75002 Cincinnati's C e n t e r for AVENUE C H U R C H O F Brotherhood M u ^ a l . 972^7^7-9693 Economic Education. As I CHRISTalways say: It's always a b o u t S e p t e m b e r 12,'"8:00 a m MOUNT O U V E the money. And I ain't m a d 3rd S u n d a y of E a c h a n d 11:00 a m , after each C H U R C H O F P L A N O at t h e m for taking o u r Month worship service money, especially when we Free blood pressure F R E E prostrate screening T h e r e are n o w two Sunday willingly a n d graciously give screening in t h e gym after it t o t h e m anyway. H o w for cancer, available for m e n M o r n i n g Services! m u c h of that S72 million 40 years and older Church Happ^ningM Pagm 8 will come from Black folks reveling at t h e football game? H o w m u c h of it will go t o Black folks via ('(intact Marketing m advertise in mir career opportuniiy section ')72-50<)-')()4') I\ix or Hmail copy for business ownership in t h e quote: \\\\: 972-50')-^)05H; Hmail: opptirtunity'i/montheguiicltc.com tourism industry? It's n o t enough that there ROUTE PERSONS is real desperation a m o n g Black people in this city Needed For: OarlaniUMei>i]ulte PUno/Kichardaoa/ who have been consistently N. t)aIlaW I'urmenivlUe/ WyUe/ and continuously McKlnaeyf Allcn/FriutW LnriavlUc/ Ocntoiiy Dmlla* Arema marginalized and Salary Negotiable Call underserved by their elected officials a n d t h e corporate "suit." P l e a s e leave a m e s s a g e ! N o w we will wimess more p with the assistance of Avalon Media, the Garland Emergency Corps, Forklift Doctor, TruthPursuits, Team in Training, Free Motion, and several other businesses are sponsoring the event, which will be an evening music festival (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM) at One-Eleven Ranch Park. Aside from the fantastic free concerts by Committed, Weak the Mighty, Unshaken and Sunset70, The Kiwanis Club will hold a youth talent show. For an S8 entrance fee, young vocalists will have the opportimity to showcase their talent, while contributing to an excellent cause. Entrants will sign up on the spot, and must provide a C D accompaniment track or sing a'cappella, as all performances must be limited to 3 minutes. Leeal Notices NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CTxDOT) CONTRACTS Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received byTxDOT until the dateCs) shown below, and then publicly read. CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) Dist/Div: Fort Worth Contract 0747-04-057 for TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION in TARRANT County will be opened on October 15, 2004 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Plans and specifications arc available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for thcTxDOT Prequalified Contractor's list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div OfTices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prcqualification information toTxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalificaiion materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contractCs) are available fromTxDOT's website at www.dot.statc.tx.us and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. NPO: 14130 State Office Consu-ZMaint. Division 200 E. Riverside Dr. Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: 512-416-2540 Dist/Div Officc(i) Fort Worth District District Engineer 2501 Southwest LP820 Ft Worth, Texas 76133 Phone: 817-370-6500 Minimum wage rates arc set out in bidding documents and the rates will be pan of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. \ isit Oiii \\ih\in-.ll iviviv.MOX I hfdazctfL'.i Church News RULES FROM He cares for you, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 (KJV) 6) Reach Up! For Heavenly 1) mike Up! Decide to have things and thank God that He will a good day and thank God you reach down for yotd. My father said woke up. "This is the day which to reachforthe moon and if you fall the Lord hath made; we will rejoice among the stars you have done well. and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 "Trust in the Lord with all thy (KJV) heart; and lean not unto thy own 2) Dress Up! The best way understanding. In all thy ways to dress up is to put on a smile; and acknowledge Him and He shall thank God that you can smile direct thy paths." ProveHts 3:5-6 became a smile is an ine:^>ensive (KJV) way to improve your looks, "...for the Lord sees not as man see; for man looks on the outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 KJV 3) Shut UplStop talking so much! Learn to say nice things about people; learn to listen and thank God that you can hear what is being said. It has been said that God gave its two ears and one mouth, therefore He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction." Proverbs 13:3 (KJV) 4) Stand Up! For what is right and good. Learn to stand for something or you will fall for artything; and thank God that He has given you the power to choose. "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." Galatians 6:9-10 (KfV) GOD Remember God answers "KneeMail" Picture of The Week (L to R) Pastor Reynolds Waod of Trinity Prayer Chapel (T.P.C.) in McKinney, tvith his guest speaker. Dr. Richard Hanner, Pastor of Redeemed Comtnunity Church in Dallas, just before T.PC.'s night of Holy Ghost Service. Teaching and Revival The Thetne for the night tvas "Overcoming Racism and Culture" Picture of the Week (L to R) POMtor Reynolds Uhod of Trinity Prayer Chapel (T.P.C.) in McKinney, urith his guest speaker. Dr. Richard Hanner, Pastor of Redeemed Community Church. 7) L^ Up! Your prayers to God and thank God that He listens. And that He is willing to help you. "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6 (KJV) 5) Look Up! To the Lord and trust Him. And thank God that for Email: starpley@wt.net Office: 972-516-4191 Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 Fax: 972-516-4197 LetMON-Ths Gazette help your church accompiish the Prayer of Jabtz, "Enlarge our lerruory to expand oppommitUs that may impact in such a mry that tve touch more liveifor God's ^ory. Let us do more for Him." Page 5 BabyFace together, the more strength we have and I am very excited t o see all these people coming together for this great cause," concluded Reverend Run. A full C D with bonus tracks including "Give Peace A Chance 2004" by Yoko Ono, "Revolution" by B e n Jelen, "Why? What's Goin" On?" by the Roots, "Fear," by Lenny Kravitz, "Stop T h e Fighting," by Ellie Lawson, "HellTo Pay," by Bonnie Raitt, "Freedom," by Jurassic 5, "Get It Together," by Seal, "Raise This Land," by Freckles featuring Res a n d Mystic, 'Time in Babylon," by Emmylou Harris, "This Land Is Your Land," by Everclear, "Right on Time," by OAR, "The Wind," by Matt Nathanson and "Change The World" by Babyface and Eric Clapton, will b e available in stores throughout the country on September 2 1 . T h e C D will also include a full length D V D that will give viewers a glimpse at the historic recording of the chorus and individual performances. "The message of this song is timeless and especially meaningful in today's world," stated Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, producer of Wake U p Everybody. "This will b e a recording event destined to make history and certain to affect change in the November election," concluded Edmonds Garland NAACP Page 4 Garland residents. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Garland branch of the NAACP. Taking great strides to reduce me inequalities suffered by the minority community in Garland, the branch has been fighting for equal educational opportunities and civil ngnts since its inception. T h e Garland Branch of the N A A C P serves Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. For more information please call 972-381-5044. C^hurch D i r e c t o r y Peel Be't^er Now. KHVN H E A V E N . PZ. Uplifting, Inspirational Music DavStar Deliverance Ministries Our Services: Sunday Tuesday Sunday Scbocri: 10:00 B.III. Midday Service: ll:O0a.in. P r a y e r Service: 7:00 p . m . Service: 7:30 p.ai. sponsored by: The Touch MinistT? • Women in Tninsition (WIT) Website: www.tbetouchminislry.com • Phone: 972-769-8826 Soutliliiik l l o t i l • 16110 N. (ciUriil Ixprcs-^Hav • Piano. I \ Chiiitlan Methodist Episcopal Charch 1113 I A n . PbiKxTX 75074 (072)423-4090 R«v. Janm E. Lsrry. Pailor Sumtey Sctiool: Sunday Worahip Sarvlca: Wsdnesday NightCommuntty BltH* ClaM: 0:30 A.M. 11:00 A.II. 7:30 P.U. Church Directory Page 9 C^hurch Directory jj i f " 9 I ^^^^^ DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FEUOWSHIP 'A SpirituaJ Oasis for a Thirsty Hbrld" Isaiah G R E ENVILLE LVENUE CHURCH O F CHRIST SS:1 ^54Jlk^ SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM 972-437-3493 Itov.LasfeWSnMv 1010-1020 Scxith Shemran Strro* • Ridiardson, TX 75081 New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas 1013 S. Greenville Avenue • Richardson, TX 75081 972-644-2335 (Office) • 972-644-9347 (Fax) www.GrccnviIleAvenucC3iurchofCbrist.org (Wel»ite) SCHEDULE OF SERMCES Sunday Service Morning Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 am 9:00 am Sunday School Sundtfy Wednesday Service Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Brotherhood 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm Singles Group 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:45 pm Wednesdt^ Dr. Robert E. Price, Senior Pastor A Praying Church Family " W a t c h m e n o n the Walls" 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) 9550 S h e p a r d R o a d D a l l a s , T X 75243 w w w . n m z b . o r g (Website) • n e w n i z b c @ a o l . c o m ( E m a i l ) Thursday - Early M o r n i n g Worship . . . . 7:45 a m - Bible Class 9:30 a m - M o r n i n g Worship 10:30 a m - E v e n i n g Worship 6:00 p m - Prayer S e r v i c e 7:00 p m - Bible Class 7:30 p m - Bible Class 11:00 a m (Quality childcare available Dally In the Development Center affurdable fee, call 972-644-0134 or 972-644-8719) MINISTER Associate Mimstcrs o r> • ¥TT Ben Myers S. T. W. GibbS, III Patrick Worthey Elders Ray Christopher • Harlee Glover Fred Green • Raymond H a r t David Phillips, Jr. • Johnie V. Rodgers, Sr. Friendship Baptist Church Mt. Olive Church of Piano 740 Ave. F Piano. Tx 75074 ^72 633 551 1 mocop740.<i a o l . c o m iDr. C. Paul McBride, Pastorj Schedule of Services: Sunday Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Serving the Piano Community for 11 Years Sunday Wonhlp s a i l l am Sunday School 9:45 am W>dri«iidoy niphtt: 7:15 pm Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. UBIM Mt. OMve Churcli of Pt«w School of BibUcal Studies s*» Seifieaier: AutfuM 2004 Wednesday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study 4396 Main Street The Colony, Texas 75056 (972) 625-8186 website: www.fbc-online.net "The Church with a Vision" Visit OurWlhsii. .It i,i,iL.MO\rh.(.u:.ii...i'n, Sam A ^twM %Mea«y WWW MOCOPORG Rodto Broodcost: KGGR1040AMMon.-Fri. 10:25-10:30 a m Dorrwigos 8 & 11 a m sorvkdo Tioducido Domlngos 6:30 p m servicio en Espancri Pvt«nP«4«y Minority Opportunity Nexvs - The Gazette • September 09 - September 15, 2004 • Page 7 This Page Elite Sponsored by: JKfezx^s Religiovis Hall of Fame JVtvisevim 5551 s o u t h H a m p t o n Koad in D a l l a s • O p e n : Ut a . m . to 5 p . m . • M o n d a y t h r o u g h I r i d a v • I ' h o n c 214-40S-S135 • liniail AbK»4S'« iiol.coni Church Happenings - ^ O i u r c A Happenings Pagu 6 September 26, 3:00 pm Early Morning Worship Pastor's Anniversary with Service @ 8:00 am & regular guest speaker Bishop K. D. Sunday Morning Worship @ Davis, Sr. from Sixth Avenue 11:00 am BC in Corsicana, Texas September 24, 7:30 pm New Cornerstone BC First Aimual Women's Rev. D. R. Watson, Pastor Conference. The theme is 1808 West 10th Avenue "Princess With A Purpose." Corsicana, T X 75110 Guest speaker will be Co903-874-6226 Pastor Carlotta Hairston of Miracle Temple in Lancaster, September 11, 7:00 pm Texas. Donation will be $ 15 8:30 pm per ticket. Childcare Praise Choir Musical provided. September 19, 10:00 am * Founder's Day Service @ the South Fork Ranch. For more information, please call Nakela Prude @ 972-4373493, Ext. 100 September 25, 8:00 am Guest speakers will be Pastor Pat Willie of Open Door Worship Center in Allen, Texas; Pastor Linda Skinner of Covenant Pastors North Dallas Community of Allen, Texas; and Evangelist Bobby Stringer of Bible Fellowship Rev. Leslie W. Smith, Open Bible Church in Piano, Texas. Donation will be $20. Pastor/Teacher 1010-1020 South Sherman Childcare provided. Street Richardson, T X 75081 For more information, 972-437-3493 please call 972-633-5511. Mt. Olive Church of Piano Rev. Sam Fenceroy, Pastor 740 Avenue F Piano, T X 75075 972-633-5511 OAK CLIFF BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH September 15 — December 29, 6 : 1 5 - 7 : 1 5 pm Eight consecutive Wednesday night's of MT. HEBRON BAPTIST Sexplosion in Marriage CHURCH Conference for Husbands Mt. Hebron Christian and Wives. Joe & Ramona Bailey will be the instructors. Academy Now enrolling K - 3rd Childcare provided Grades. Call 972-272-8095 Direct questions to Matt for more information. Anderson @ 972-228-1281, Mt. Hebron Baptist Ext. 4169 Church Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Rev. Leonacd, Leach, Pastor Church 901 Dairy Road Dr. Anthony Evans, Senior Garland, T X 75040 Pastor 972-276-5218 1808 W. Camp Wisdom NEW C O R N E R S T O N E Road Dallas, T X 75232 BAPTIST C H U R C H 972-228-1281 T H E O P E N D O O R W O R S H I P CENTER Directing Mankind to God timm^ J m u Christrllic Open Door Service Location & Time Allen Heritage Center 100 East Main Street Allen, TX 75013 Sunday Evenings d 6:00 pm Pastors Jeff & Pat Willie M.iiliiKj A t l d r o s s : P. O. Box 2401 McKiniu-y, TX 7M)70 PtKHic; 2I4-733-21>(>I I r i L i i t lhi'()|icni)<Kifiii'(:()fii( . r . t i i i ' t Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Churcli n 1308 W i l c o x Street, M c K i n n e y TX P a s t o r C h a r l e s S. W a t t l e y SECOND MISSION BAPTIST C H U R C H September 19, 3:00 pm Amiual Youth Day with guest speaker Bishop K. D. Davis, Sr. from Sixth Avenue BC in Corsicana, Texas Second Mission Baptist Church Rev. L. L. Polk, Sr., Pastor 909 South 5th Street Corsicana, T X 75110 903-872-1462 135 Pemberton HUl Road Dallas, T X 75217 214-398-4166 THE INSPIRING BODY OF CHRIST CHURCH Sign Up Now FREE Computer Training classes by Dominion Training & Support Center For more detail and information, please call Rev. C. Greer @ 214-7609575 or Email: Rnorag@aol.com 11, 8:00 am The 5th Annual Sister to Sister Fitness Festival, a (5k) walk/race, will be @ Kiest Park in Dallas, Texas. Honorary Chairpersons are Debbie Denmon of "Good Morning Texas;" Co-Pastor Renee Hornbuckle of Agape Christian Fellowship Church; First Lady Cheryl Wesley of Antioch BC; and Dr. Rickie G. Rush, Senior Pastor of the Inspiring Body of Christ Church. Corsicana, Texas Zion Traveler's Baptist Church Bishop Richard Pritchett, Pastor 3702 Hatcher Street ; Dallas,TX 75215 jjl 214-428-2283 ' ' Special guest will be Lucinda Butler with her atomic workout session and Vern Thomas, Personal Fitness Trainer. Registration is only $20 for walkers and rimners. There will be a special children*s area that includes clowns and face painting. For mammogram appointments, please call 214-648-7421. T h e Inspiring Body of Christ Church (IBOC) Dr. Rickie G. Rush, Senior Pastor 7710 Mondays, 7:00 pm Monday School ZION TRAVELER'S BAPTIST CHURCH September 12, 3:00 pm Annual Fam^ily and Friends Day with guest speaker Bishop K. D. Davis, Sr. from Sixth Avenue BC in South Westmoreland Dallas, T X This Saturday, September 75237 972-572-IBOC (426 S C I K I y o u r c l i i i i ' d i iiiiiii>iiiic't.'iiiciils t u c t i i l o r if iiititithL-^K^L'tiL-.L-tMii o r l a x l o 9 7 2 - 5 1 6 - 4 1 9 7 c / o l^hurL-h ll:i{>l>ciiiiir;s. l>L-:itllini.-v :iri.- l - r i d a y s hi:l'orc i n i b U c u i i i m t l u i c . (.VION-Tht- <ia/t,'llc is p u b l i s h e d e a c h T h u r s d a y . ) ^^^rtM^^'^^^oAy of Christ Church 7ntS..Weiimb'«WRii Phone:9mMn 'ax:972-709'3m All Nations United S Methodist Church 4- Sunil.u'NL'u.rv"iM'i.iiti, iibiiMfii, i2:^iipm. M e n s i;:iir)UMii|': I liJ.lv ":iHlpiii Pn4f*% Mit4u ^ tf^4 K/UdOe: xvww.ibocjoy.org Dr. Oaru M. R»md 5eR*or/Wtor Hi:'lllA?sIV A 4 I S S I O N A R V iJAi»ris'i- <;IIIJU<;II SI NDAV Ac:n\Tru--s 8:30 mm - S u n d s y S c h o o l • 10:00 a m - W n h l p Services -MONL)A\ 6i30 p m - MlaakKW • 7K>0 p m • B r o t h e r h o o d WHUNtSDAV 6i00 p m - T e a c h e r ^ M c c d n c tUw.AJC.lkvnM,ar. 7t00 p m - Prayer & M k h v e d i Leawm SAriRDAY 6 7 t O \ \ V b - . U t AM-IMIC • f>ulh<s. TX -"IJOV 2 I 4 - l s 2 - l S s J (I'hont;) • J U - K 2 - * . " " * * <h«!») lOrtX) a m t h r u 1:00 p m %MthActMika Little Flock Baptist Church Dr.B^rljiffUt* Hispanic Miniatrita 'Christian by Faith, Diverse by Design" SifKlBy 8;45am SdidaySchod Stfiday 8:45an Es&doBNcoEnEspeM Stndv IftOOm Wont^>SaiKt 972-424-8500 WW. 6:l5(ini Prayer Meefing www.aUnatlon8umc.org 3 4 1 5 E. 1 4 t h S t . Piano, TX. • 7 5 0 7 4 (Tree .Vnjwcjv Pioi'idcil t-'ar .liics 4 ami Cm/vy) Other ministries include: "English As A Second Language' and "Spanish As A Second Language" Classes. T'emvfe christian oJTaitfi CfiajyeC C,'M.!E. Cfiurcfi Pastor Louis E. Laurent Internet Broadcast: www.krgm.com (Men - Fri @ 12 Noon) A Place W h e r e a "Taste of t h e Word" is G u a r a n t e e d Sunday School 9:30 Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 Sunday Night Service 6:30 Ibesday Night Brotherhood 7:00 WDdnesday Prayer Meedng/Bible Study.... 7:00 am am pm pm pm "Where Jesus is the Main Attraction" 7(14 !•:. A i i n c i - S t n - c l • T . O . 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