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^i!j Volume XII, Number VII '' 9s[^o r t fi 'JD a C f a s ' 'W e e /<:C y 'Paper of Choice'' February 20 - February 26,2003 SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEYAND MESQUITE Mesquite NAACP Newly Lessons for Today 100 Elected Officers Plan to Years After Du Bois' Increase Membership 'Souls of Black Folks' By. Ron Walters and by laws that forced On the Homefront: By: BCUKU (i. Alcundcr Mesquite NAACP braixh and Blacks into a new The Mesquite Chapter of tfie communit>' stning." The theme of Black subordinate status. NAACP has a strong Sample food from the The new' team of officers are History Month is taken this Levering writes that Du background of members best area restaurants at the 15th ready to mo\'e forward and year from the observance of Bois at first had hesitated to working for the benefit and amiual Taste of Piano, March 3, work toward their goals, wtiich the 100th anniversary of the criticize Washington, as betterment of their community, 2003, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, at include completion of the famous book by Dr. W. E. B. some of the radicals like and to that end a newly eleacd Southfork Ranch. Enjoy the food Brid^^'ard Cemetery Memorial, Du Bois,The Souls of Black William Montoe Trotter in group of officers are dedicated and increasing branch Folks. Wliat strikes me while Boston, Ida B.Wells Barnett and fun while supporting Piano to continuing their success. membet^hip bv 15 percent by reading David Levering and others had. But at last ISD's Outstanding Students VClth the installation of new the end of 2003. Lewis's outstanding work on he could not hold back. His Scholarships Awards Program. officers on ftbruary 17, 2003, The newly deaed officers for Du Bois is the parallel book, The Souls of Black Presented by: The Piano Mr. Rodney Harmon, the MesquJK Chapter are: Mr. between 1903 and today. Du Folks, was his attack on the Independent School District, Prcsidait, said, "We are alnady Rodney Harmon - Preadent, Bois' book partly emerges conservative movement of Piano Chamber of Commerce, making plans and setting new- Mrs. Constance I^iis - 1st Vice from his conflict with his day. 99.5 the WOLF, and The Dallas goals to increase siqiport fix3m President, Mn;. Denae Booker T. Washington over Morning News. Advance Tickets: more Aftican-Americans in the Upchurdi - 2nd We Pitsident, what kind of education S15/adult, S8/grades K-12. Call ccHnmuni^'." Today, we are living in Mrs. Donna ^Xllite- Secretary, would be best for progress one of the most Taste of Piano Hotline: Mrs. Denise Upchurch, Mr. Reginald Hopkins - of the race. Washington newly elected second vice conservative periods of 469.752.8009 for tickets and Tieasurer. thought that Blacks would history, with the gains won derails. president, said of the Mesquite The Mesquite NAACP was need "practical education" Chapter, ">X'e encourage strong in the Civil Rights In honor of Black formed in 1993. Branch to obtain a vocation. His Movement under attack participaiion by all themeeting s are hdd evm' third view of the vocational status History Month, 'The King community. Adults work along every day. I have just Center, Education is Freedom Mesquiti- lh-ani.l! \AACPl^esident of Blacks was consistent learned that Princeton with >«ung people to make dK Mesquite NAACP Page 5 with the emerging needs of Foundation', and 7-Elevcn, Inc. Rodney Harmon taking Oath of Office University and industrialists in the North have partnered to make Dr. for skilled, passive labor. Du Massachusetts Institute of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have Bois, on the other hand, was Technology have decided to A Dream" speech available in its Local Organization Prepares one of the "new Negroes" in change their summer cntirct\'. Includes a four-page a new century who wanted programs designed to introduction penned by Coretta swift race advancement attract Black students to the Scott King, describing the hours based on liberal arts study of math and the leading up to Dr. King's speech, Youth for Success collegiate training. His view sciences, opening the programs to all. They are .it counters in 7-EL'vcn was thai the so-called fearful that cons«rvative ,nie supplies last. "talented tenth" would provide the leadership for legal organizations, such as Free tax assistance for the Center for Individual all ages provided by AARP, blacks to achieve equality in mainstream America. Rights, will sue them. Just a Mondays from Februarj' 3 to few weeks prior, the April 14, at the Mesquite Public president of the United Ubrary, 300 W. Grubb Drive, At a deeper level, this States announced that he 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. First well-known conflict was did not support the version come, first served basis. shaped by the power of a of affirmative action used at Interested individuals should conservative movement that the University of Michigan. bring a copy of last year's return in the late 19th Century had George Bush regarded the and required paperwork (VC'-2 fostered the famous doctrine award of points for race as a forms, 1099 forms, etc.)- of "separate but equal" in factor in admissions as a the 1896 U.S. Supreme McKinney Symphony "quota" and promoted the Court decision in Plessy v. "percentage plans" adopted Orchestra presents the Ferguson as part of the by California, Texas and internationally renowned 'The general attempt to reconcile Florida which all have Chamber Orchestra Kremlin', the white North and white eliminated affirmative February 21, at First Baptist South, but at the expense of action in college Church on Louisiana Street. Tliis blacks. As a result. Blacks admissions. is their only stop in North Texas, were driven out of power in as part of their 2002-2003 the South, literally, by However, the Harvard American tour. For more terroristic methods, such as University Civil Rights the rise of the Klan Klux information: 972.562.9276. Project has confirmed a Klan night-riders, who Garland Civic Theatre recent U. S. Civil Rights drove Blacks away from the fund raiser presents "Grand Commission report that polls; lynchings, which were Night", February 20-22, at the denounced the percentage Plaza Theatre, 521 West State, at high tide with nearly 100 (Left to Right) Founder Frances Griffin-Brotvn pictured with Students Brittany and Brandy I'iggins, and Board Blacks murdered each year; Garland. For more information ,nembers Paula Parker and Sonja Harrison at a 2002 debutante ball. Club Generation SuCCeSS Page 5 Lessons Page 4 call: 972.205.2790. Volunteers needed in Piano, McKinney, Allen and Frisco for the Area Agency on 'Minority' Aging, as they plan a training session in Collin County in Programs Keep Us March. After completing a 36- hour training course, volunteers Fighting Over 15 Percent are Texas Department on Aging, By. James Clingtnan Certified Long Terra Care Isn't it amazing that we You have probably heard Ombudsmen. No previous continue to fall for the games the term "economic experience required. Training is people play on us? In inclusion" being bantered free hours worked arc flexible. Cincinnati, Ohio, my about lately, so here's another hometown, a disparity study Call Lisa at 1.800.272.392 L question while we're at it. Who (Croson Study) stated very is doing the including? Who clearly that Black people and INSIDE are they including? How does other groups had been a public project, or one discriminated against via city Home Front funded with public dollars, contracting opportunities. come under the authority of a VCTiat happens? Well, the city White contractor or developer council voted to implement a Community Spotlight . .2 who, in turn, has the right to "race-neutral" program, laced "include" a certain percentage with a few small percentage of "minorities?" Why is it that goals, to make up for past Community Calender ..2 White men, for the most part, discrimination. Mind you, the are always the ones doing the problem was based on race, "including" and "minorities" but the solution was race- are always the ones being neutral. Profile included, to the tune of an We have all sorts of average of 15 percent of the "minority" programs thai call pie? for goals, aspirations, goods Car Review * African American History Honorees, "Celebrating the Year of the Man" What about the 85intentions , hopes, wishes, and (Left to Right) Mr.John H. Deianey, Deacon Ricky .McXeal, Rev. Uonard O. Uach-Pastor of Mt. Hebron Baptist percent of the contracting, the have encouraging words Church in Garland, Mr. Dale H. Long, Deacon David lyons, Mr. Charles Chester, Rev. Anthony Wilson, Rev. employment, the development attached to them. However, Art & Entertainment 8 & 9 Roosevelt A. Griffin-Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Garland, Deacon Robert Clark, Deacon Ralph and the tourism dollars? Who they all center on a relatively Anderson, Mr. Merrill Balandere, and Deacon Chester Johnson gets that? And, what entitles small percentage of a Garland NAACP Annual Winter Ball Page 2 them to get it? Church News 1** Blackonomics Page 7 Mon-TheGazette 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (@Springcreek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 Phone: 972,516.2992 Fax: 972,509.9058 Email: [email protected] •^ Community Spotlight Garland NAACP Annual Winter Bali Page 1 Garland NAACP Annual Winter Ball Piano's Sweetheart's Ball 2003 piano Mayor Pal Evans presents a proclamation to each of the presidents of the organisations who helped make the Sweetheart's Ball a success. (left to right) Julius Chambers, President of Omega Psi Phi -Alpha lota lota Chapter;\\endy Phynes, President of Links, Inc.-Plano Sorlk .Metroplex Chapter;Barbara Simphins, President of Piano Community Forum ROM Wmiams and Mayor Pat Evans Starting at Front, Counter Oocktuise' Doug Howie, Au Hourie, Louise Dai.'is,Jim Davis, Rose Jones, Owen Jones, Ehx-in Terry, Rev. Charles Terry, Don McKnight, Evelyn McKnight Startiiiii from Back, Ckiutiier Clockwise-Evan Storks, Cecil Starks, Mary McKimie, Lafayette McKinzie, Shirley TapUn Frank Henson, Sharon Henson,Anify Coney, Greta Cttney, HemtanJohnson.XtineasaJotinson Rev. Leonard Ijtach (center) and wife, Sharun Leach (left) with BJ. Williams, President of Garland-SAACP Around The Town On-going Museum and Wildlife Sanctuar>' children and adults. reservation and event sy-stem in Garlan present a health selection. 2:00 p.m 6606 Learn how to be free of all presents 'Here's Looking at You!' February 22 sponsorship contact Budi care seminar on "Foot Ridgecrest, Dallas. your credit card debt, at the A new 2,000 square-foot award- 'One Day Only!', a short play Kurniawan at 972.241.8250. Problems" at 12:00 noon, at March 1 Douglass Community Center, winning interactive traveling festival, 8:00 p.m. at the For festival time and activities Central Library, 625 Austin Alpha Phi Alpha 111 i Avenue H, Piano. exhibit at the Heard Museum Mesquite Arts Center Black Box contact Joe Phumpong at Street. Call 1.800.422.9567. Fraternity, Inc Xi Tau Classes held every Tuesday, sees nature through different Theatre, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. 214.370.4760. NAACP-Garland Branch Lambda Chapter hosts its 7:00p.m to 8:30p.m, Receive a eyes, to explore what is known A one-time performance of seven February 24 and Youth Council Executive premier fundraiser 'The financial game plan and about human and animal vision short plays will be the result of 24 McKinney Storytelling Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.- Alpha Legacy Celebration', at workbook, and a certificate of and to understand the ongoing hours of work by actors, writers, Guild presents "Animal Stories," Women's Actiut>- Center, 713 Adam's Mark Hotel, 400 completion and SI0.00 upon quest to discover what animals directors and technicians. Tickets at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Foote Austin Street at Glenbrook. Olive Su-eet, Dallas, 6:00 p.m. graduation. Contact Flora actually see. Open Monday - are 810 adults, S8 students, Chapel of Chestnut Square General membership meeting to midnight. Black-tie event Kynard at 214.496.9756. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seniors and STAGE members. Historical Park, on the SW and Youth Coimcil will sponsor includes cocktail reception, Cost; S29.95. Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Call corner of McDonald St. (Hwry 5) Black Histor\' program at 7:30 dinner, live musical The Arts Gallery at Collin Admission to exhibits and 214.731.8650 for more and Anthony Street. Free p.m. entertainment by soul jazz County Community College, grounds: S8 for adults, S5 information. admission, donations accepted. February 27 artist Jonathan Butler. Call Spring Creek Campus, children 3-12 and senior citizens. The Collin County For more information call Adah Garland NAACP Youth 972.729.5598 for tickets. displays works by students and Admission to grounds only: $5 Republican Party invites you to I^ah Wolf at 972-548-7186 or Council Black Hisior>' Program, Heaven's Crop professionals. Visitors and new adults, 33 children 3-12 and the 35th Annual Lincoln Day email eflatf^t/ attbi.com. "Having Our Say Through the Scrapbook Event, 8:00 a.m. - artists are welcome. For senior citizens. For more Dinner "2002 An Election to SMU School of Engineering Years:The African American Life 6:00 p.m., at Resurrection more information call: information call: 972.562.5566, Remember", at the Piano Neuvorking Event, at the Piano in Song, Word and Dance", 7:00 Lutheran Church, 1919 972.881.5154. Open Mon-Fri or visit www.heardmuseum.org. Centre, Spring Creek and Jupiter Centre, Spring Creek and Jupiter p.m. at the Garland Women Independence Parkway. 8a.m.-9p.m., Sat lOa.m.- March 1 through April 6 Roads from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Roads, 6:00pm-9:00pm. For Activities Center, 713 Austin Proceeds support families 2p.m. Texas Area Artists exhibit Keynote Speaker is Michael current and prospective graduate Street. grieving the loss of a child to Fefemary 1-28 "Pigment of the Imagination" in Reagan, eldest son of Ronald students, alumni, faculty, and Heritage Farmstead miscarriage, stillbirth, and/or Kaleidoscope 2003, the Main Gallery. Monday Reagan. S50.00 Individual corporate professionals. Museum History Lecture 6:30 early infant death. Contact: featuring the art of Mary through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ticket/SlOO.OO VIP/S750.00 - Presentations by SMU faculty pm at Heritage Farmstead TX Moms of Tiny Angels at Griffin, Janet Shaw, Steve (Mondays until 9 p.m.), 85000.00 Table Sponsorships. and industry- leaders. To RSVP Museum, 1900 West 15th, Piano. 972.346.2165, or visit: Simicik and Irish Yopp will be Saturdays 5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. Call For more information call Ashlea email: Linda DeWeese, local history www.txmomsoftinyangels.org displayed at Piano Municipal 972.216.8122, or 972.216.6444. Quinonez at 974.242.2122 or gradprogramsfa engr.smu.edu, or buflf, will talk about intricacies of Center, 1520 Avenue K, February 20 visit www.collincountygop.com. coniaa Ms. Rie Watts at 214- Victorian mourning traditions March 4 during February. These The Junction - Americana Trout Lily Tour, at the 768-1403. and superstitions pre\'alent in the Atrium at the Arts Center award-winning artists create in music (folk, blues, jazz, country) Spring Creek Forest Preserve, February 25 19th century. Admission: 83.00. Ribbon Cutting, 300 North the media of watercolor and by a variety of artists at the Piano Garland, 10:00 a.m., 1770 SPCA hosts its annual February 28 Fifth, Garland, 5:30 p.m. Call collage. Exhibits are available Station, east of the DART Holford Road. Hosted by the "Neuter Scooter for a Nickel", in Garland Symphony 972.205.2785. for viewing Monday through Downtown Piano Station, from Society for the Preservation of association with Spay Day USA. Orchestra is joined by U.S. Coast Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7pm to 9:30pm. Admission: 810 Spring Creek Forest. Call Both Dallas and McKinney Guard Woodwind Quintet in March 5 E^elMruary 1 - Mardi 15 per person at the door. For more 972.205.2750. clinics will be able to schedule concert, 8:00 p.m. at the Flood Awareness In celebration of the information contact Jim Wear at February 23, 2«B 150 surgeries each. To spay your Performing Arts Center, 300 Seminar presented by the Chinese New Year, the City of 972.941.5202. Multi-Cultural Festival, male cat for just a nickel, call North Fiffii Street. For tickets City of Garland in Piano presents an art exhibit Fd)niary21 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.. Market 972.562.7297, ext. 15 call 972.926.0611. parmership with the Federal featuring four Chinese artists CLUB GENERATION Place in Old East Dallas, 3915 (McKinney,) or 214.651.9611, In honor of African Emergency Management at the Courtyard Theater, SUCCESS'" presents "Where Bryan St. This is the first of six ext. 133 (Dallas). Cats must have American Heritage Month, Association and the National 1509 Avenue H.The exhibit is We Come From, Who We Are, festivals held by Mulii Ethnic proof of vaccines, or get them at Vickery Meadows Elementary Flood Insurance Program, free, and is part of the City of Where We Are Going", a Education and Economic time of surgery for additional School kindergarten classes 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Cit>' Piano's program. celebration of Black history, Development Center. Event is cost. present songs about Dr. M.L. Hall Council Chamber, 200 February I - Aprfl 30 7;30p.m. at Piano West Senior free. Free booth space for Baylor Medical Center and King, Jr., a dance by five/six North Fifth. Call Heard Natural Science High School, 5601 W. Parker. 55 qualified vendors. For booth Nicholson Memorial Library grade girls and a musical 972.205.2170. SpoKsord ^. Worih Mks ^eekljj Paper of Choicel UON-lheGmlle Sales: Editorial: Administration: 972-606-7351 972-516-2992 972-516-2992 Email: opportunity ^monthegazette,com Email :editor(anionthegazette,com Email: puhlishetiflmonthegazette^com Page 2 • February 20 - February 26, 2003 • Mon The Gazette MH Editorial Profile THE TRUTH CLINIC Community Leader Upclose: A Black Phoenix Living Memorial Denise Upchurch of' Although future goals of being my daughter. She Mesquite is taking on new for the Mesquite branch are volunteered, and she sat During the course of orchestrated pogrom. The highways, emptied by roles and responsibilities to be discussed with the up in the roster with some 18 hours on May 31- total property loss was suburban drift, and rebuffed and is continuing to forge board, she said they are dignitaries," Upchurch June 1, 1921, the City of estimated at 1.5 miUion by officials at every turn, the her way ahead as a woildng toward holding a said. "And when she goes Tulsa erupted, fueled by a dollars; a staggering amount neighborhood finally community leader. And health fair sometime in to Miami for the ACTSO firestorm of terrorism and in 1921. The human toil was succumbed to the bulldozer. MON-The Gazette is June. She said the Junior national competition she violence perpetrated by a estimated at upwards of 300. proud to announce that Youth Council will be will be in meetings with white mob hell bent on All that remains of the one of her new roles is as a working with them on the other presidents and ethnic cleansing. Entire One observer who visited magnificent vision and member of the paper's projects. officers, so she has to Black neighborhoods were Tulsa following the entrepreneurial Advisory Board. Upchurch said she will learn leadership destroyed, more than one conflagration could hardly determination that created Upchurch is hopeful be working heavily on qualities." thousand homes were describe the scorched "the Negro Wall Street" is a that her involvement in the education, and is Having relinquished burned to the ground, landscape. He stated, "in single gentrified block of community, particularly in chairperson for ACTSO, an her role as president of the leaving over 9,000 people terms of sheer brutality and Greenwood Avenue, the area of education, will educational program run Mesquite branch, homeless. willful destruction of life and surrounded by new urban- help her be a productive through the NAACP, Upchurch said she now property, this stands without renewal projects, a new member of the board, and designed for students in has time to take on other In all, some 40 square parallel in America." Not one university complex, a duck she said she is willing to grades 9-12. Students are activities, such as the blocks were laid to waste white person was ever pond and a new cultural serve in any area she is allowed to perform in up to advisory board. She also including the city's thriving arrested or charged for the center that houses a jazz needed. three categories, from plans to run for a position Black commercial Tulsa Massacre. museum. One of her major roles science to art, and each year on the Mesquite school Greenwood district. has been with the Mesquite they have the opportunity board, hoping that her Dubbed the "Negro Wall The president of the This monthj the nation Branch of the NAACP, to compete at local level, involvement with ACTSO Street," Greenwood was an Tulsa chamber of commerce celebrates Black History. where she served as and go on to the national and other educational economic powerhouse. furnished news associations And Dr. M. L. King is in the president for six years, and competition. projects will help her win The rigid segregation of the across the country with a spotlight with parades and was recently elected 2nd Although NAACP votes. Other projects time forced Tulsa's Blacks press release stating, "The banquets being held to honor vice president. On Monday, membership is not a Upchurch is working on to create their own business s>'mpathy of the citizenship the struggle for human February 17, she and four requirement, Upchurch include raising funds for district. However, the white of Tulsa in a great wave has dignity that he lead and other newly elected officers encourages the students to the Brickyard Cemetery in Tulsa business owners gone out to the unfortunate eventually died for. His were installed in the join, as it gives them Mesquite, a burial ground began to feel resentment. law-abiding Negroes who name is emblazoned on Mesquite branch. avenues for information and for the first African- American residents in The successful Black became victims of the bad thousands of streets, schools, "The installation involvement, particularly at Mesquite. And she is Greenwood community advice of some of the lawless buildings, community evening went well," said leadership level. trying to help African- was undermining their leaders, and as quickly as centers, parks and bridges Upchurch. "Our branch is Her eleven year-old American contractors be downtown businesses. possible rehabilitation will throughout the country. And active, but we're in daughter, Jasmine, is aware of the bond Strained race relationships take place and reparations there is a movement to have a transition mode right now involved with the NAACP, program involved in the between whites and blacks made." national monument erected with the installation of new and is serving as president officers." of the Junior Youth Council. freeway construction in and the heightened jealousy in Washington, D.C. These Mesquite, she is a new Even with an active "She's been involved over the thriving "Negro But the reality of celebrations and monuments board member of the NAACP branch, Upchurch with me since the Wall Street" which was rehabilitation and restitution are great symbols to the Mesquite Chamber of said they would like to get beginning," said Upchurch. giving Blacks a sense of never materialized, Tulsa's indomitable Black spirit, but Commerce, and would more people involved and "We're a family of leaders, independence and selif- white leaders secretly plotted something more than like to join the Heart aware of the responsibility two of my sons were determination was a to do precisely the opposite symbolism is needed Association, "And I think of the NAACP. involved in office with the festering keg of dynamite. of their promises. A that would be enough," youth council." The alleged encounter conspiracy of silence evolved, A more fitting monument "If you want to have an said Upchurch. between the Black key documents disappeared, to honor Black America and active branch, you have to But she said she keeps shoeshine boy and the and white business and its heroic Black martyrs work hard," said Upchurch. herself at a distance from She added that her w^hite elevator operator was political leaders worked would be to create working And with B.J. Williams, her daughter in her role as husband, Charles, has president of the youth simply the match to ignite feverishly to sweep the replicas ofTulsa's "Black Wall president of the Garland been very supportive of Branch, as a friend, she said council, so she can learn the her, especially when he it. massacre beneath the carpet Street" in urban she has a strong person to qualities of a leader by realized this is what she is of history. communities across the look to. having to be a leader. meant to do. The Greenwood nation. These dynamic "The Garland Branch "When she went to w "I wouldn't ' and businesses were some of the The Executive Welfare memorials, ris'ing like a is like a mentor branch, B.J. Houstonjast year, she was-. j;:Quldn't do this unfess my finest in the country; hetelsj— Commkt&e—ia -^fgfr—of^rahoemy-from "•they^aafe . WiUiMUMWANillW^ volve d," drflg' stoTres,- reuw^w^^^^TOwOTO'iwnci^^woiilc^u^Tl livi^^^WHmcH^^' awes(^U|^MS^4-«Jaii^ earoaiMrilMMiMMihr^'^^ S' Upchurch said. her own recognition outside she said. grocery stores, theaters, no money for aid, nor accept to the African-American men banquet halls, recreation any donations to reconstruct and women, who, in spite of facilities, a hospital, the Negro District. The the blatant inequalities of a churches, newspapers, a winter of 1921-22 found separate but equal nation Black bus line, schools, and close to 1,000 terrorized accomplished the Denise Upchurch Joins MON- professional buildings that Black Tulsans with nothing unimaginable; transforming housed doctors, la\\7ers, but tents to protect them dreams into reality. dentists and realtors. All from the cold and snow. The Gazette Advisory Board were destroyed—turned Black America, it is time Mrs. Denise Upchurch serve on the TAKS Upchurch has five into a surreal wasteland. The Black community of to do it again. It is past time. was born July 17, 1953, in committee, and she is children from a previous F*r months, Blacks had to Tulsa attempted to revive Las Vegas Nevada. Her serving as Education Co- marriage: Venecia Buhl- watch in silence as whites Greenwood during the '30s James W. Breedlove family moved to chairperson with the 2002- Bates -age 28, married paraded Tulsa's streets and '40s without the Comments or opinions Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003 Texas State NAACP with 4 children, Clarence wearing clothing and promised help. But, less than may be sent to the writer at: and then to Texas. After She is a 2003 Board Buhl -age 25, Captain in jewelry stolen during the a decade later, dissected by jaydubub @swbell.net graduating from Mart High Appointee to the Mesquite law enforcement, Jason School, she attended Dallas Buhl - age 21, in United Baptist University. States Air Force, stationed Upchurch was employed in Turkey, Joshua Buhl - ? with Southwestern Bell, age 21, outstanding ie^j^The MOZ NMcni W%W«t student and football player A. PTttp Rndalpb Awvd where she met her husband, ^t HVmn ft ANO OAllAS. HICHAHH.SUI^ (iAHtANII AHIN MCHINNI yANIIMISniini ftn tifi4«nf• fci Jwiufcm for twenty years (1977- #7 with Kansas State 6100 Avenue K, Suite 105 • Piano, Texas 75074 1997). She left to spend University, and Joseph VhainnaP Emeritus Advisory Board: more time with their Buhl -age 20, Airman Jim Bochum Vmmian R. Jones daughter. Jasmine. She is Leader in the United Staffftriti^ John Dudley Williemdey John Hightotoer Coty Rodriguez- States Air Force. EubMcr Fe&ia Coleman now a Licensed Loan Thurmaii R.Jones Mynle Highunoer Anderson Cheryl Jjcksm Fred Moses B.J.WUliam Officer for Carteret She is currently Qflks-Maaaser Tobavia (T(^) Hicks Annie Dickson Denise Upchurch Mortgage/Investor, and married to Charles CjTithia Elliot Brandy Jones Cecil Siorks Barbara Simpkins, ministers as a spiritual Upchurch, and they have Jacqueline R-rri' Williams BenTTumas motivational speaker. an eleven year-old Saody Mien Contributing Writ^p Advisory Board Committees: She was appointed by daughter. Jasmine, who is Vice President NlHi'>P«' Sales and •Ui'nit'j numum Chamber of Commerce, and Lakeesha Joe Public Relations Program Policy Senator David Cain and 2003 Advisory Board president of the Junior Planning and Development Michael T.Caesar Belinda Alexander Texas State NAACP Member with MON-The Youth Council of the Skauna Benoit Implementatwn , Annie Dickson, Relipious/.MarkgtinE EdiWr Cecil Siarfcs, CH.*iRFhRso\ CHAIRPERSON President, Gary Bledsoe, to Mesquite NAACP. Photography Gazette. Shirley D-TarpUy ShawtaBenait Business Grotvth Program Creation Deborah Kellogg Referral and Manning Janice Deans Maggie YBarra Jolui Dudley, CHURPtRiON Frank Loa f^fi^ ngpartmcnt! 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E-mail: invite you to Enjoy a Listeners count on Mike to chairman® Fantastic Program! pierce the public relations collincountygop.com Lessons Page 1 racism in getting into graduate school, but because Store Management North Texas Job Corps Center 'plans, saying they were affirmative action has steered Opportnities reshaping higher education them to institutions where by re-segregating Black and they fail to do well. How Hispanic students into less then, does he explain the Hobby Lobby is a leader selective institutions. more than 80 percent in the Arts & Crafts Enrollment figures show graduation rate by Blacks industry with over students loosing places at from such institutions? 300 stores located the University of in 26 states. California-Berkeley and Finally, Bush has- just UCLA, and slightly fewer released his budget proposals Candidates must have loses at Rice University in and we find that he would Texas. Before affirmative previous retail store raise the defense budget by management experience in: action was eliminated in more than 19 percent and cut Celebrate Black History Month these states, Black students poverty programs, reducing • supermarket chain were 6.7 percent of the community services funding • craft chain freshman class at Berkeley, for dispossessed now 3.9 percent; and Rice • mass merchant neighborhoods by 25 saw a 46 percent drop in • dmg chain percent. This new brand of Black student enrollment. • building supply chain compassionate conservatism looks like the old Reagan Benefits include: This Plessy-style conservatism to me. Supreme Court, with We are experiencing deja • All Stores Closed on Sunday Clarence Thomas in the vu all over again. But where • Competitive Salaries lead, is poised to do a job will the challenge that Du • Paid Vacations on the Michigan case and Bois launched in The Souls •401K Plan we can expect a 5-4 of Black Folk and in his • Medical/Dental Recognizing decision to restrict activism come from today? • Life Insurance affirmative action in higher • Merchandise Discount education. • Flex Spending Plan Ron Walters is Distinguished Leadership Now comes Stephen Qualified candidates who Scholar, director of the are self-motivated and top African-American Cole, a professor at State African American Leadership University of New York- Institute and professor of performers must apply Sionybrook, who argues in government and politics at online. a soon-to-be-released book, the University of Maryland- Increasing Faculty College Park. His most www.hobbylobby.com Achievement '^Diversity, that there are so recent book'^rs- "African rl *nrrn r^ i—r^r»- ».--.^-^- - -few Black professors, not American Leadership," with HOBBY^ because they experience Robert Smith. ^SSSSfi BE A FUyER I PLAy TEJTAS TWO STEP! Get into the game with Texas Two Step. It's fun and easy to play! Just pick 4 out of 35 numbers from the top of the playslip and one Bonus Ball number from the bottom, JACKPOTS START AT $200,000! /Texas TM ^^'v Two*step; TEXAS LOTTERV Owtf nkh of iNtoiing a pflM #) T«xti Nm Si^) n t In 32. Mutt be 18 ysara o( agtoroMvtoptnhiMikMKyVckal. O2003 Ttsu LOHMY Commisiian. Page 4 • February 20 - February 26, 2003 • Mon The Gaxette i Club Generation Success Page 1 Mesquite NAACP Page 1 School. I have only good things to say about this club," Mrs. Hamilton said. Local Organization Prepares Rita Adefope works with CGS as a mentor to young single parents. She said they have helped young ladies obtain their GED and have Youth for Success helped prepare them for college. Adefope added that Frances Griffm-Brown inspires the children and parents to succeed by letting them know that she believes in them. CGS President, Mrs. Paula Parker, said," Frances' passion and love for helping kids drives the whole program. She calls the kids her 'Kings and Queens', and that is how they are mentored, as royalty, from class studies to getting ready for our Debutante Ball." Parker, whose daughter Lauren MEstpdiEKA4CPQgkeTsjiviult^tori^Dotaui\\late-Secvaary,DeniseU^ is president of the Piano West \£,I^xbieyHanrKn'PtvsideiA,Consttmcel\m^Ist\X,R^inakihhpkht^Tivaaur^ chapter of CLUB GENERATION SUCCESS™, said CGS is the Monda>' at ihe branch office, 309 North Cain and Tejcas State NAACP most positively uplifting group for Gallow^', at 7:00 p.m. For more I^Vesident, Gary Bledsoe to serve on titt young people that she has ever information call the branch at TAKS committee. Ujxrhurch is seen. 972288.0281. serving as 2002-2003 Education Co- John Jones, CGS board member, Mr. Rodnej' Harmon, President, Chairperson with the Tejcas State works with "A Few Good Men" & Chaiipei^csi of Educatkjn; Bom Martii NAACP,2003 Board Appointee to the "A Few Good Women," a division Mesquite Chamber ctf Commerce, of CGS that offers individual 26,1968, Harnion has been a manber mentoring to members. of the NAACP for twia jtare. He woita and 2003 Advisory Board Member "CGS offers a great advantage for with the Department of Justice, and has with MON-The Gazette, ^K has five any young person of any race or worked in law enf(xi:emeni for tiie past childitn fixxn a piwious marriagt, culture, not just those economically 14 y^ean (military, cit>' police and federal Veneda Buhl-Bates, Clarence Buhl, challenged or at-risk," said Jones. cMTecrions). He is also puisuing a Jasco Buhl, Joshua Buhl and Josejii Myrtle Hightower, who is also a degree in Business. Harmrai has been Buh. CLUB GESERATIOS SUCCESS Board Mentbers- CGS board member, speaks hi^y married to Jtdie for 14 yieais, and ihey (Left to Right) Paula R. Parker, Frances Griffin-Brown, Doris Young, IWndy Phynea, Lucy Allen Mrs. Donna ^Tiite, Secretary: White of the club and its founder. hare three duidrenjlbrj-n (ISXTevjn is a Dallas native, and graduated frcMn "Frances Griffin-Brown is a (9)andDesarrEe(14). Pranldin D. Rooseveh High Sdiod. By: BeUnda G. Alexander members. This is a diverse group." "As club members, we get help with wonderful person and Club Seven years ago, teens in Piano She said her members are the school and college. My application to Generation is a club whose time Mis. Constance D. Paris, Isi Vice She leceiwaJ her BA in Psychology at were crying out for help. They 'cream of tfie crop.' college has already been accepted. has come. I congratulate Mrs. President, Chairperson Bricl^-ard Texas Woman's Universit>^ in DentorL were faced with academic and "VC^en the>' attend college fairs, We also learn about respeCT and good Brown for taking the time out to Cemetery' Project: Bom January 4, VChite has been enpkiyed at CTX social challenges, and they our kids get primary consideration. self-esteem. And CGS also helps the work with the kids and commimity. 1962, ftttis has been a member of the Mortgage Companj' for ten years, wanted their concerns heard and This has taken on a life of its own." needy in African and Haiti. I am CGS has made all the diflerence to NAACP for 18 months, joirmig it to wheie she is Assistant Vice President of addressed. Piano resident, CGS board member, Mr. Sam proud to be a member of this club" many students regarding grades, serve as chairpersoo for the histaical Loan Servicir^. She is an active Frances GriflSn-Brown, ansvvercd Frenkil, said he first became involved Chris Thomas (not related to credibility, morals and everything Brid^'ani Cetnetery, a forgotten burial member of Hamilton Park United their cries and founded CLUB with CGS about four years ago Sherry), 16, has been a CGS that is important for a young ground for die fir« AfricanrAmerican Methodist Church. White live in GENERATION SUCCESS™. through Frito-Lay, as a guest member for two years. Chris said he person to succeed in life," said rcsidenis of Mesqime. ftiris wxjrks fir Mesquite with her dau^ter, Jordan, CLUB GENERATION speaker. He was so impressed with first heard about CGS after getting Hightower. ihe City of Mesquite as Senior Housing and son Adam. SUCCESS™ (CGS) is designed the young people from CGS that he into a litrie trouble at Williams Griffin-Brown reciprocates the Counsefor for the Housing to reach teens in grades 6-12, wanted to be a part of their success, School. respect toward Hightower, At. R^jnakl Hoj^dns, Treasurer teaching them valuable life skills and he has now ser\'cd on the board Dqsartmeni, and is curTCnil>'pursuing a Hc^kins has been a member c^ the "After attending a meeting, I was acknowledging her role in degree in Management. She was and discipline in a positive and for two years. verj- impressed by Mrs. Brown. This Mesquite Branch NAACP since 1999, facilitating a good relationship for nominated by Texas State Senator nurturing environment. It is a "CGS teaches young people how club pushes you to reach for higher CGS with the Piano Independent aiKi has been treasurer since 2001. complete program that addresses to look for, and get a job, and then levels in grades and standards for School District. David Cain to serve on the de%'elapmetu Hc^^dns is ownet^^iartner of Hc^kins committee fir the Texas Assessment of everj' aspect of the members' how to behave in order to keep a job. personal success," said Thomas. "1 In celebration of Black Histor>' & Associates CPA firm in Dallas. He lives, leaching them to confront It is a delight to help youths be more am currently in the band at Piano month, on February 21, 2003, at Knowledge and Skills (JAKS). Rais is graduated fiom Cairo H^ School in and overcome problems and successful," said Frenkil. East and play three instruments. I am 7:30 p.m., CLUB GENERATION married to I^onald G. ftris, and ihey Illinois in 1970 (National Honor challenges socially, academically, Piano East High School smdent, good with math and sometimes help SUCCESS™ presents "Where We ha\'e thrse chikiren, Chloe, Ellioti and and in the work force. CGS also Sodet\-/Who's Who in HS), earned a Sherry Thomas, has been a CGS others with their studies. My future Come From, Who We Are, UTiere Andrew. RS. in Accounting fiom Northern works with the parents to help member for three years. Seventeen plan is to major in music. CLUB We Are Going", at Piano West them with parenting skills and GENERATION SUCCESS™ is Mrs. Denise Upchuidi, 2nd Vice Illinois UnK-ersitj' in Ddfalb in 1974, year-old Thomas said, "It is a good Senior High School Theatre, 5601 arxi has been a CPA since 1981. He is encouraging them to be more club. Mrs. Brown helps us prepare great, the name speaks for itself" President: Bom )ul>- 17, 1953, West Park Road. Admission is FounderVBoard Member/Workshop involved in their children's lives. for college while working to help our S5.00 per person for children and Upchurdi has served with ^ Mesquite Alphonso and Deirdre Hamilton Leader ofllie SHELTER PROJECT, And what started out as a club community. On January 20 we gave arc proud parents of CGS graduate adults. NAACP for eight >'eais, aixi servi^d as uith a handful of members has the elderly an MLK breakfast at the Nicole, who now attends Texas president for six of those jtars. She was INC and has been a member cf the grown into a flourishing 'safe- Collin County Community Center. Women's University at Denton, and employed at Souihwestem Bell (1977- National Association of Black place' for teens. It was my honor to be CGS hostess is also a Dallas Mavericks' Dancer. Inforinatlon coatained in this story is 1997), when; she met her husband, Accountants since 1979. Hopkins has "it started out small but it has for this celebration.'' "Mrs. Brown is wonderful. She will (he cop)xlghl and trademark of CLUB Qjaiies Updiurdi. 'Ilieir ele\'en->'ear been an active memba- of Hamilton grown much greater," said Thomas said she is proud that work hand in hand wiili the young GKNERATION SUCCESS'". Please dd dlai:^er. Jasmin, is President of the Va^ United Methodist Churdi sirxe Griffin-Brown. "Although our CGS helps it members in many people to help them succeed. Tliai is direct related inquiries to 'CGS: 4120 Mesquite N.AACP Junior Youth ,1981 He has been marned to his higji membership was initially areas, teaching tlieni to give back to what bhc did for our daugliicr Kicolc KlrkwaJi>^C?«U,i''««0'13t7StW3.orcaU CoundL Upchuith is a Licensed Loan leiiiootsweietheart, Chfltyl, (br 27 years, African-Americans, we now also the community. during a tough last year of Hi^ and they have two SOTK, Dedric and have Hispanic and Caucasian 972.867.4574 or visit www.clubgs.org Officer for Cartertt Mortgagelnvestor. r She was ^jpoirued b>- Senate David Charles. Know The Dream. Each year, Februar)' is honored as Black History Month. 7-Eleven and the Education is Freedom Foundation have partnered with The King Center to offer 7-Eleven customers a free one-of-a-kind brochure. The brochure features the complete text of the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963. Included in the momentous keepsake is a special letter of introduction written by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, detailing the events leading up to Dr. King's famous speech. Drop by a participating 7-Eleven store and pick up a commemorative brochure for you and your family. Brochures available during the month of February, while supplies last. © 2003 7-Eleven, Inc. M6n The Gazette • February 20 - February 26, 2003 • Page 5 WE SHARE THE SAME APPRECIATION FOR FREEDOM, EOUALITY AND DIGNITY. WE^LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE." N, -^ f Your Texas State Farm Agents are proud to join you in the celebration of Black History Month, saluting the spirit and achievements of those who worked for freedom, equality and dignity for everyone. STATE FARM IS THERE. TM statejarmxom^ State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois 04/02 > Page 6 • February 20 - February 26^ 2003 • Mon The Gazette Blackonomics Page 1 particular project; that 15 percent and White folks, not "minorities." I business capacity to perform even if (a little more in some cases) is never learned about a Chinese person they were given a greater percentage." designated for a so-called minority swimming or walking across the Ohio While it's true there are far too few group. Now check this out. The River, or a Latino person, or a person Black businesses whose annual receipts designated minority group, from India or Pakistan participating, are far too low, that fact makes the case sometimes comprising as many as either by running from slave-catchers for more "access" to opportunity, five or six indi\'idual groups, or helping slaves escape. That being information, education and capital. It collectively, often has greater the case, why then are "minorities" the makes the case for Black businesses to numbers than the so-called majority- focus of the Freedom Center's form partnerships, mergers, and that is given the right to "include" Economic Inclusion Program? alliances to capture a larger share of minorities in public projects. And where is the rule that says the proverbial pie. It makes a case for Does this make sense to you? White men and women must always be those in control to spend some of that Does it make sense for Black people the ones who determine how much 85 percent on the things that will to, first, allow ourselves to be called everyone else will get? The same thing enhance the opportunities for Black "minorities," and then allow a applies when it comes to other business development. (Maybe that's group of White men to dominate minorit>' programs. Black people are what George Bush means by that and control our tax dollars to the the ones who were discriminated nonsensical term "affirmative access," point that we end up fighting for 15 against, but everyone else has stepped no doubt following in his father's percent? Why are we competing up to get the benefits of our pain and footsteps, or missteps, when he coined with other groups for the suffering. We're gettin' played, y'all! the term, "a thousand points of light.") "minority" share of our tax dollars While we are scrambling to get Brothers and sisters, let's stop fighting and allowing the other 85 percent to our share of the 15 percent allotment, over a share of the 15 percent set aside escape into the hands ofVCTiite men? others are getting the 85 percent for "minorities," and start fighting for Maybe we should look at the without the slightest problem. And to more of the 85 percent. percentages of population or the make it even worse, Black people have aggregate number of "minorities" in to comply with so-called minority set- James E. Clingman, an adjunct various areas, and base our aside regulations and horrendous professor at the University of economic inclusion efforts on that. "certification" programs to get a share Cincinnati's African-American Studies Once again, I draw your attention to of such a small piece of the pie. How department, is former editor of the my hometown. We are building the can you call me and treat me "special" Cincinnati Herald Newspaper and National Underground Railroad and make me jump through five hoops founder of the Greater Cincinnati Freedom Center for more than to get a contract, while White men African American Chamber of Si00 million. The "goal" for don't have to jump through any hoops, Commerce. He hosts the radio minorit>- inclusion is 25 percent. yet they get the lion's share of public program, "Blackonomics," and is the The Black population is nearly 50?/o funds and development opportunities? author of the book, "Economic and Hispanics and Asians comprise They keep our attention diverted Empowerment- or Economic between 5 percent and 7 percent. toward 15 percent and they get away Enslavement-We have a Choice." He First of all, the last time I read with 85 percent in the process. can be reached at (513) 489-4132, or my history, the players in the I can hear the detractors now, saying, by e-mail at Underground Railroad in "What about the fact that Black people [email protected] Cincinnati, Ohio, were Black folks do not have the professional and Church Happenings ALL NATIONS UNITED Piano Area Interfaith will be meeting at Finance Management workshops are being METHODIST CHURCH the church conducted the last Thursday of Feb., March TmttJMyt, 7:00 p.m. and April. There was one the last Thursday Divorce Recovery Support Group- February 21 in January, and if you missed it you don't Wherever you are in the separation Communit>' Fun Night - Join us for an want to miss the next one. Call the church process or however many years it's been' e\'ening of fun. Refreshments will be office for more information or Qte-register since the divorce, come receive ser\'ed. Free and open to the public. so that you can receive a workshop packet support, teaching in dealing with the Following the Communiiy Fun Night, the at the next meeting, many issues, and help from a youth of the church will host a lock-in professional in the area. through Saturday at 4 PM. Workshops will be conducted by professional financial advisors and TunJays & Thmiiap. 7:00 p.m. You don't want to miss either one of attorneys. English as a Second Language (ESL) these events! Free and open to the public Classes- Strengthen your English! Mrtuay 27. 7:00 p.m. Visit our website at Ftbnmy20, 7:00 p.m. Financial Management Workshop II - Church Happening Page 10 new DARI fare structure effective Harcli \ M] 114,511 ER Visits. Single-Ride Fare :f.uMh.,.^i< r^.i>,.r^j Old Fate New Fare 1 tocal Service (ixkicies local buf x\6 svoo S1.25 minor ^yuhdjustdieiils to DART Rail service plus 1 commuter 41,332 inpatients. rail2one on ^Irtniiy Railway Express} te routes Hdfcli ] Premium Service (includes kxal and S2.00 S2.25 express bus wrvlce, DART On-Cail and Effective March 3, all connecting bus routes serving DAElT Rail service, plus 2 commuter rail LBJ/Skillman Station (60,488,569, S83) will have latei on the Tilniiy Railway Express) modified timetables to reflect current route Reduced Fare' J0.50 S0.50 deiouR. Routes senfing Westmoreland Station (438,445,518,548,549,568,574) will follow 16,323 Birttis. Par«tr«ns»t - Demand Response w.oo S2.S0 Van/Sedan Service siightl)f modified routes when leavlfig the station Paratrjindt - Eligible riders on FREE FREE to improve operational performance. Otfier bus busandrffll'*' routes with adjusted schedules are: 19,26,29,76, 183.205.302,311,358,350,463,475.513,519, Child (under age 5 wirh patci adult) FREE FREE 13,079 Surgeries. 522,550,566.567 and 573. .. . _ . Prepaid Mtilti-Ridt Fare Old Fare New Fare 1 Look onlir>e at DART.org for details on trip Monthly Pass planning, bus route schedule adjustments or pick • Local (includes local bus and DART S30,00 S40.00 up new customer timetables dated March 3 at Rail service, pits 1 commuter raH DART Transit Centers, on trains or buses or at One Hospital. zone on theTfffiity Railway Express^ either of our DART Stores in downtown Dallas. • Premium (rcbdes loci! and express S60,00 $70.00 bus swvjce; DART On Mon The Gazette • February 20 - February 26, 2003 • Page 7 Car Review Arts & Entertainment Silverado Steps Up Its "Laffin Out Loud Performance With The Lord!!" well-meaning busy body. combines unique, She's the queen of thought provoking Christian Comedy. perspectives on And this Sunday, various topics, and February 23, 2003, has landed her Sister Cantaloupe numerous TV delivers her comic appearances. message regarding drugs Don't miss this to the congregation at laugh extravaganza, at Mt. 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Several engine choices are performance and The grille is smoothly available for the Silverado, capabilitYi making it integrated into the front ranging from a 200- harder for the competition end, and the chrome horsepower 4.3-liter V6 to a to catch up. bumper offers larger, 285-hp 5.3-liter V8. A five- The Silverado is the first recessed fog lamps. New speed manual transmission full-size pickup to offer an body-side moldings look is standard on regular cabs optional - Bose audio smooth and add protection, "with the V6 engine, with an system and XM SateUite and restyled tail lamps optional four-speed Radio. And for comfort, a complete the contemporary automatic (standard on new dual-zone heating design extended cabs), featuring a and air conditioning Also available is tow-haul mode ^ that system with manual and Quadrasteer, a four-wheel- improves shifting automatic climate control steering system offering performance under heavy has been added, allowing low-speed maneuverability, loads. The maximum towing the driver and front high-speed stability, and capacity with the 5.3-liter passenger to adjust the significantly reduced V8 is 8,400 pounds (8,600 temperature to their own turning circle. Combine this pounds on Quadrasteer- comfort levels with a unique Z60 high- equipped models). The Silverado driver now has a central information center that refjorts (?ti?,.as many-as"^,-^,, system functions, including new service indicators for "Ice Possible" and "Door Ajar." A memory sub system remembers seat and mirror position preferences, and battery- rundown protection automatically turns off the lights and lamps after 10 minutes. For safety, the Silverado comes with a dual-stage airbag system that deploys with varying levels of force depending on the crash severity, while the passenger sensor will deactivate the passenger- side airbag if it detects the presence of a child. 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School District Career Oooortiinities Purchasing Department Fax or Email copy for quote: "Sealed bids will be received In the Pl^o ISD Purchasing Department, 6600 Alma Drive, Piano, TX 75023, then publicly read as follows: Fax; 972-509-9058; Email: opportunity ((monthegazette.com RFP# 3415 - Web Site Design - 3/18/03 fa 2:00 pm RFP# 3416 - Moving Services _ 3/4/03 r« 2:30 pm Bid# 3417 - Concrete Projects - 2/28/03 'a 10:00 am */L Bid# 3418 - DriUTeam Supplies - 3/12/03 (a 10:00 am \ Bid# 3419 - Microscope Repair - 3/12/03 (a 2:00 pm For a listing of enturi RFQ#3420 - Photography Services Piano East Senior High- 3/10/03 3:00 pm Current Business RI'Q#3421 - Photography Services Piano Senior High School-3/10/03 To 3:30 pm Opportunities with the staffing partners RFQ#3422 - Photography Services Piano West Senior High SchooI-3/10/03 % 2:30 pm City of Allen go to RFP#3424 - Graphic Artist Services - 3/11/03/ fa 2:30 pm www.ci.allen.tx.us/ Now hhingJbrWzrehoiise! 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Bid specifications may also be RRE HOTLINE (972)941-7402 W;dnesda\',Thureda>-, Friday 6pm-6am S7.40 picked up at the office of the 'l||l.' 24 HOUR Piano ISD Purchasing Department, 6600 Alma Drive, Piano, TX 75023. CAREER INFORMATION HOTLINE Walk-ins welconie 6100Ave.K, Suite 117 (972) 941-7116 Monday - Friday Piano, TX 75074 For additional information contact: Horns Pag«: wwnv.planotx.org Raymond Weaver, Purchasing Manager, 469-752-0285. FAX (972) 941-7239 9-llamand l-3pm 972-881-9898 P AA / EOE /ADA E.O.E. Employer Page 8 * February 20 - February 26, 2003 • Mon The Gazette Dark Blue Yo landa Adams Set in Los Angeles in April 1992 during the week of the Rodney King trial, the film features Kmt Russell To Appear At NextStage as Sgt. Eldon Veny jr., a tough, fiery LAPD veteran who was "raised up to be a gunfighter by a family of people, like Vanessa Williams lose connection, for non gunfighters." Along with his rookie and Wynonna Judd. It was inspiration. Their input and parmer (Scott Speedman), he leads the im-esrigarion of a racially awesome. He's the kind of approval really motivated robbery^-homicide. Ving Rhames plays their boss, a by-the- book deputj' who keeps a close e>'e on the aggressive Perry's definition producer who pulls stuff out encouraged of justice. Sensing corruption, he threatens to end Perry's intimidating of you that you didn't know me as a actions on the L.A. streets. Starts February 21,2003 you were capable of." writer." Yolanda also had high praise Gods and Generals for the duo Jimmy Jam and Based on the book Gods and Terry Lewis, who helm the Generals, this prequel to 1993's ethereal "Open My Heart," Gettysburg, a TNT TV movie, "Wherever You Are," and the features much of the same cast. Set disc's feel-good closer, just prior to and during the Civil "Already Alright," all which War, it's the true story of the they co-wrote with Yolanda. batdes of Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorville. The story centers on Confederate General Stonewall Jackson "Coming from the gospel (Stephen Lang); Robert DuVall plays General Robert E. Lee. world and being able to work December 27,2002 — Los Angeles/New York; one week Academy with them was a dream come AwardsHiualifyiiig run; February 21,2003 — expands wider true," she says. "They provided leadership and gave me the leeway necessary to develop the songs. They wanted me to bring material to them so that I wouldn't NTheKnow.com and Texas Stardom, invites you out to attend the Ultimate Upscale Networking experience, where you can unwind in a elegant setting and network with some of Dallas finest urban professionals and business owners. Listen to the IJU!4JftiaQBl On Stage at sultry sounds of Jazz, brought to you by, Majik Touch* Complinientar>- food and beverages will be served throughout Next Stage the evening. 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Hebron will continue with •Fee-Based Financial Planning Rano,TX 75074 weekly tutoring, but will be Deacon John Worthington Gibson, affiliated in Minnesota. preparing students specifically in •Retirement Planning a renowned writer, with full Deacon Gibson has two pending FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST grade 3 for the TAKS test each •IRAs 'Annuities 'Pensions support and praise from Dr. C. publications; A Sparrow Has Wings CHURCH OF ALLEN Wednesday. The test is March 4. Paul McBride, Senior Pastor, the and Higher Heights. These two February 23. 4:00 p.m. This is free and open to the public. •Insurance • Investments staff and congregation of novels are based on the history of Black History Program- "This Tutoring is conducted in all Friendship Baptist Church in The Tuskegee Airmen. Far by Faith-A Celebration of subject areas; however, tutors are Colony, is putting on another African-American Music, Dance, specialized in Chemistry, Algebra, Individuals / Professionals / Small Businesses "free" play for the church and and Poetry" This dramatic Algebra I, English, Writing, and mil Merit Drive, Suite 1500 communit>'-at-Iarge. presentation will feature excerpts Reading. Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 3:30 from James Weldon Johnson's Dallas,TX 75251 /AXA FINANCIAL pm, HAVE A UTTLE RESPECT God's Trombones, and musical Tel.: (972) 455-9040 Building Futures Mareii 7. 8 FOR SISTER REBECCA, a tributes to legendary gospel Fax: (972) 455-9116 Spring Break Teen Summit & comedy play hosted by the Drama greats! Email: [email protected] Department at the church will be I-ock-In, Theme: The Teen Years- presented. The play that occurs in In the Meantime Tbc named rcgMcred reprMcncicivt and mvesDnmc advnof represenuiivc otTcn secunues pruducis Refreshments will be served and (ovicts diTOu^ AXA Adviton, LLC (212-314-4600), memtwt NASD and SIPC, a broker- the late 60's to early 70's with the Check-in March 7, 6:30 p.m. - immediately following the service. dealer and tovetimciii advuor and u an ageni ofThe Equitable Life Aiiiuance SiKieiy of the U.S. lead character Rebecca Lee 7:15 p.m. (NT, NY 10104). Refolered representativts also oHcr vanablc and uaditional life irnuianec and •uuiuily pioducti of Ei^uble, and ovei 100 other companies chruugh an insurance brokcnige inheriting a restaurant from her Check-out March 8, 10:00 a.m. affiliate- late employer Vince Franconis. Fellowship B^nist Church Registration- $10, To register The problem is that nobody is John WOson, III, Pastor call, 972-278-4621 totally convinced of that, or they 200 Belmont St. "Checks should be made question the reason why Vince left Allen,TX 7S002 payable to Gariand NAACP Youth 200?v/ Rebecca the restaurant. Rumors Council abound from her friends and her FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Meals served Friday evening and HEALTHCHECK! enemies. The warning is that at OF RAAilLTOX PARK Saturday morning. February 22, 9:00 a.m. eleven o'clock p.m. Vince's brother John Worthington Gibson WE NEED YOU HELP! Leu will arrive to claim the Career Workshop- "Steadfast in For more information Join your friends at MINORITY OPPORTUNITY NEWs:r/?e restaurant, either lawfully, by I am looking forward to the comedy Unsure Times"-First Baptist concerning any of these events, call Gazette and support "HealthCHECK© 2003". A com intimidation or by force. HAVE A LITTLE RESPECT FOR Family Life Center-Workshop will 972-276-5218. Whether a fact or a rumor, SISTER REBECCA on Sunday, include seminars, career munity initiative to heighten awareness, provide February 23, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. in counseling, resume and cover resources and information to improve your health and Rebecca who was recendy "saved" ML Hebron B^nist Church the main sanctuary of the letter tips, and interviewing the health of your family! It's time to take your health must now decide whether to have Leonard Leach, PastM" Friendship Baptist Church, 4396 techniques. Please bring your seriously. faith in God or give up what she 901Dair>Rd. Main Street, The Colony, TX resimie and cover letter! knows is rightfully hers. Her faith Gariand,TX 75040 If you have a health fair planned or want to plan one... leads her to stand on the scripture. 75056, 972-625-8186. Make we want to know about It and spread the word certain you arrive early because if Galatians 5:1—STAND FAST February 23. H.-OOa-tu. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH across the community. So help us help you, support past attendance is an indicadon, therefore in the liberty wherewith Church Aimiversary "HealthCHECK® 2003"! seats will be hard to find. Bvry lit & 3rJ Tuefday, '^:!5 p-m.-8:I$ p.m. Christ hath made us free and be The Singles Ministry of Shiloh Thought of the week: "Mahatma E-MAIL OR FAX US YOUR INFORMATION TODAYI not entangled again with the yoke February 23 Baptist Church is sponsoring a Gandhi once WTOte that there were E-MAIL: [email protected] of bondage. Male Chorus in Concert- single's fellowship, providing seven sins in the world; wealth FAX: 972-509-9058 Christ United Methodist Church, positive life enrichment HAVE A LITTLE RESPECT without work, pleasure without Piano, TX conscience, knowledge without opportunities, support, and FOR SISTER REBECCA is a interaction with other singles comedy that guarantees that you character, commerce without morahty, science without humanity, Mm Baptist Chunii cfHamflton F^ii; within the context of the Christian will have fun watching the "would Dr. GT^DTJ' Hister, Soiior ftistor Faith. be" entrepreneur maintain her worship without sacrifice, and politics without principle." 300I^hiIlipsSL Light refreshments served. composure in the midst of Richanfeon,TX7S081 numerous obstacles. For more information, contact Rebecca is modeled after Deacon You are Special! For more information concerning Minister Daniel Shaw at 972-291- Gibson's older sister and the Sister Tarpley these events, call 972-235-4235 0449 or email "intellectual wino" in the play is [email protected]. modeled after his father. Email: [email protected] Pager: 214-833-1639 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST Born and raised in Columbus, CHURCH Ohio, Deacon Gibson has been Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 Shiloh Bapdsi Church Fax: 972-516-4197 February 23, 3:00 p. m. Isiah Joshua, Jr., Pastor writing for approximately 30 years. Annual Black History Program- He has written more than 17 1310 Ave. I Let MON-The Gazette help your church For more information, please call scripts, novels, plays and accompliih ihe Prayer ofjabez, "Eniarge our Plano,TX 75074 Urriwry to ixpond opportutiicies tliat May impMt 972-625-8186. screenplays. He has presented in iiiih a viay that u-v touch more lives for God's three other "free" plays (.Marching glory, l^-i us do more for Him." ST JAMES CAie CHURCH to Glory, Playboy Comes Home Friendship Baptist Church Febrmry 23. 3:00 p .m. and December 25thJ at the church Friendship Baptist Church C. Paul McBride, Pastor Black History Program & Silent in recent past. He is a graduate of 4396 Main St. Auction-Benefiting the Building Anderson University, Anderson, 4396 Main Street The Cdony.TX 75056 Fund- Youth Multipurpose Room Indiana and attended Christian The Colony, Guest Speaker- Pastor Isiah Joshua Theological Seminary in Texas 75056 MACEPONIA BAPTIST of Shiloh Baptist Church, Piano, Indianapolis, Indiana, (972) 625-8186 CUUBQH TX Deacon Gibson has written and Dr. C. Paul February 22, 9KM}a.m.-10:30 a.m. Following Morning Worship- All Men's Prayer Breakfast conducted dramas, musical plays, McBride, Pastor you can eat chicken spaghetti did drama workshops and dinner, S4 per plate conferences for churches, February 23, 4:00 p.m. "The Church with a Vision" community theaters, high schools Black History Program-Specials For more information, contaa and colleges in Indiana, Schedule of Services: Guests include St. Andrew's Ralph Evans at 972-548-4248 California, Texas and other Sunday C.O.G.I.C. of Denton, TX and (day), or 214-544-3911 (evening), southern states. Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. more or send donations to: Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m. Ralph Evans Thirty-seven scripts were written Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. For more information, call 972- 801 Canal St. for a radio soap opera "Becky's Tuesda>'-Earfy Bird Bible Study 6:00p.m. 436-2011 McKinney, TX 75069 Place" .for an organizadon called EvaiingVRyship{lstSunday) 6:00 p.m. Just Us Media Production Macedonia B^;nist Churdi St. James CME Church (JUMP) and aired on station Wednesday T.J. Denson, Pastor Thomas E. Jagours, Pastor KERS at California State Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. 702 S. Mill SL 1003 Thockmorton St University. One play was changed Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Lewisville,TX 75057 McKinney, TX 75069 into a TV pilot for an NBC Evening Bible Study Mt. Olive Church of Piano Saint Mark Missionary A Church Called to Unite the Body of Christ 740 Ave. F #303 Baptist Church Piano, TX 75074 1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney Tx A Non-denominational Church for all Nations Pastor Charles S. Wattley Pastor Sam Fenceroy Minister Gloria Fenceroy Standard Announcements Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship Sen-ice 10:45 AM Sunday Men & Women Ministry 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. Leadership Meeting 2nd Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. - Nursery Facilities Available - Manias Enrichment & Singles Ministry 4th Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Wednesday Z Deliverance from Issues Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. z Mid-Week Service Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood. Mission Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus if & Young Adult Ministries Youth Bible Study Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM For More Information Call Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men's Chdr 972.542.6178 Wednesday 7PM Mid-Week Service Radio Broadcast Station 1040AM-KGGR M-F 10:25-10:30 AM www.saintmarkbc.com Thursday 7PM Mass Choir I [email protected] For More Information: (972) 633-5511 or E-Mail For more information call (972) 423-6695 slfenceroy(« aol .com www.shllohbapti8tchurch.org Mon-TheGazette 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (%Springcreek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 Phone: 972.516,2992 Fax: 972.509.9058 Email: Editor(g;monthegazette.com Page 10 • February 20 - February 26, 2003 • Mon The Gazette ^^^.^-^ ^iifiriif -'iiaiataML.w^^'^%^*^ ^AAJlAStfitftiifaArfU^fcAA il^Bjiii Vi Tl