Volume XXII, Number XXIII June 28 - July 11, 2012 Irving ISD honors eight COVER STORYat the District’s First Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Visit Us Online at www.NorthDallasGazette.com 2012 North Texas Juneteenth Golf Tournament Results the 2012 inaugural #105, PHA. texas A&m north texas Juneteenth University-Commerce Golf tournament took athletics was the major place this week at the mH sponsor for the event. Wright Park municipal First place finishers golf course in Greenville. were Clinton Hobdy and the tournament was or- Slack Brown with a 69. ganized by Phalconstar Second place finishers Communications and the were Ronnie Poteet and Akin Ayodele et Club, a fundraising Jerry Deaton who shot a See HEALTHCARE, Page 9 arm for Beehive Lodge Ray Williams Sammy Morrone and Johnny Courns See JUNETEENTH, Page 3 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter blends Are Black women the key to history and grotesque in this thriller! lowering suicides by veterans? For more information see pg. 10 www.northdallasgazette.com By CAmeRon SeARCy, nation: Black women. leading factor in the high NDG inteRn When a soldier returns rate of depression suffered At a time when sui- home from war, they often by returning soldiers. Un- Dallas’ plan cides by military veterans face a difficult struggle to fortunately, these dispir- are surging, the U. S. De- adjust to civilian life. the ited veterans too often be- to steal partment of Veterans Af- psychological effects of lieve the only solution to COMMENTARY fairs is seeking help by ex- warfare, coupled with the life after war is suicide. our land amining a group with the difficulty in expressing By RoBeRt PitRe port and votes for the 2012 lowest suicide rate in the their inner turmoil, are a See SUICIDES, Page 8 Fighting the monster Capital Bond Program. called disenfranchisement they allege this will pre- has been on the agenda of serve and restore streets Fireworks at the Cotton Bowl African Americans since and other related assets, post slavery days. With protect lives and property Featuring firewor- the City of Dallas´ of- every new step we take for from flooding and promote ks from inside the his- ficial independence equality and justice we are economic development to toric Cotton Bowl, Day celebration. Hi- often slapped in the face continue and grow the tax metroPCS Fair Park ghlights will include a with a social, moral or even base. the bond amount Fourth will offer fun patriotic program fea- blatant disregard to the Dallas is seeking is $600 for all ages from 4:30 - turing the Dallas Wind Win a 1 night stay for simple fact that we are all million. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Symphony, live mus- 2 @ Embassy Suites - equal and deserve the same that’s right, Dallas is July 4, at Fair Park ic, reduced admission Dallas Galleria - rights as our White coun- seeking $600 million dol- terparts. Unfortunately, yet lars that will be shared (1300 Robert B. Cul- to Fair Park´s muse- details at lum Blvd.). Presented ums from 4:30 - 7:30 again, the City of Dallas throughout virtually all dis- seems to think that we do tricts in Dallas. this is their by Friends of Fair p.m., kids activities, Facebook.com/North DallasGazette.com not matter as they are seek- Park, the free event is See FIREWORKS, Page 5 ing to gain community sup- See STEAl, Page 3

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Angela Blair ited ViP tickets are avail- Louisiana Superdome main including JET, able) at https://angelablair- Stage, on Bet’s Bobby EBONY, Ess- Come out to see the celebrities as Blair brings a june29th-es1.eventbrite. Jones Gospel Show, Super ence and many award-winning singer and message hope one to do- com/?srnk=1. Bowl 46 in a tribute to the more. She is actress Angela Blair in con- mestic violence survivors, Angela Blair, a native late Phyllis Hyman and also a noted ac- cert at “An evening with one of her many philan- of Dallas, is an award-win- other shows throughout the tress and pro- Angela Blair and Friends,” thropic causes. ning singer, actress and country. ducer with rol- sponsored by AB entertain- DFW doesn’t want to songwriter. She has re- Her first CD, It’s All es in hit stage ment on June 29th at miss this one night only ceived countless honors in- About Love is currently plays, comedy Sandaga 813, 813 exposi- performance of Dallas’ best cluding, texas’ Female Vo- available on CDBaby.com. series and Leap tion Ave (near Fair Park). singers and performers. calist of the year, one of Blair has shared the stage of Faith, star- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guests will surely be UK’s Greatest Voices with many great artists like ring Steve ma- with a lavish buffet for pleased with the vocal you’ve never Heard, the mary J. Blige, Black eyed rtin, as well as guests, exciting giveaways, styling of Blair and Friends 2005 Kraft Gospel talent Peas, Alicia Keys, Aretha a philanthropist comedy and so much more. as she sings tracks from her Search Grand Prize Winner, Franklin, Beyoncé, LL supporting dia- American idol contestant debut CD, It’s All About sponsored by Essence, Cool J, Albertina Walker, betes research, George Huff will also per- Love (CDBABy.com). Kraft Foods & Sony Urban earth Wind & Fire and ending domes- form along with interna- tickets are on sale now, music, during the annual more. tic violence to tional jazz saxophonist $25 – Presale, $30 - at the Essence music Festival. She has graced the name a few. Keith Anderson, plus other door and $50 – ViP (Lim- Blair has performed on the pages of several magazines

years. nationally, the aver- some form of udents and hel- Shakeela J. Hunter age college student gradu- financial aid to ping them stay ates with about $25,000 in help pay for in school,” Hu- the University of texas fore they earn their college loan debt. the average debt college, and nter said. “my at Arlington (Ut Arlington) degree. load for Ut Arlington stu- two-thirds hold hope is that they announced the appointment the initiative is part of dents, however, is about at least one job will get a qual- of Shakeela J. Hunter, for- Ut Arlington’s ongoing ef- $18,800. About two-thirds while attending ity education merly of the University of forts to ensure student suc- of Ut Arlington students college. and graduate illinois at Urbana-Cham- cess. it also follows a 2011 borrow money to pay for Hunter hel- with as little paign, as the University’s texas Higher education Co- college. ped launch debt as possible. first director of student fi- ordinating Board rule direct- the addition of a student Ui’s Universi- i want them to nancial literacy. ing general academic institu- financial literacy director is ty Student mo- be educated ab- Hunter will help shape tions to offer students train- among the many initiatives ney manage- out finances be- the University’s new Student ing in personal financial lit- the University has under- ment Center in fore they ever money management Center, eracy and provide students taken to help students afford the Student Fi- have to worry which is aimed at ensuring the knowledge and skills their college education. Ut nancial Serv- about their cre- that students have the oppor- they need to make important Arlington has not increased ices office in 2010 to assist omy dipped into recession, dit score.” tunity to learn how to man- financial decisions. tuition and fees or room and the university’s 70,000 stu- students whose parents had Hunter earned her under- age budgets and debt,save, Concerns about college board for the 2012-2013 ac- dents with their personal fi- lost jobs struggled to keep graduate degree in finance prevent identity theft and costs and student debt loads ademic year. About two nancial needs. She recalls current on tuition payments. plan for retirement – all be- have increased in recent thirds of students receive how, as the national econ- “i’m passionate about st- See HUNTER, Page13 Debra Austin ds have served as a huge nesses more effectively and hours. they are given the regular basis to think, create wake-up call for many busi- efficiently while balancing structure and discipline on a See AUSTIN, Page 5 in good economic ti- versely, in bad economic ness owners to get their act their professional and per- mes, business owners want times, they want to mini- together – to become more sonal lives. to aggressively grow their mize their losses and not focused, effective and “We’ve seen an amaz- lose what they strategic,” said Austin. ing response from business $69* DIVORCE ’ve work-ed so “While it’s always more ad- professionals who are long and hard visable to work on the leaky ready, now, to take steps to Criminal Defense Family Cases to create. roof or foundation when it’s gain that balance. 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STEAL, continued from Page 1 Founded 1991 effort to correct issues devel- and vice-chair of the eco- community in .com opers and Dallas officials ig- nomic Development Com- Dallas has co- nored when land was pur- mittee, has already said to ntinually been P. o. Box 763866 • Dallas, texas 75376-3866 chased from African Ameri- landowners that his interest redlined. th- Phone: 972-516-4191 cans in and around the State is not to help us. He said that ey make it thomas area. they refused he can create his legacy in difficult for us 2000 national Winner Fax: 972-509-9058 A. Philip Randolph Award For excellence in Journalism to create infrastructure – District 8 from the develop- to get loans to plumbing and sewage ers and not from the existing create African tPA drainage – for the area, landowners. this is the man A m e r i c a n which grossly decreased the we elected to represent us owned busi- Publisher’s Office: land value and forced and yet he is turning his back nesses, to su- [email protected] African American home and on the landowners. the pport our co- landowners to sell their land home- and business owner mmunity and and property for little or associations voiced our com- to thrive. this Sales Department: nothing. When they started to plaints about not receiving despite their [email protected] build on the land purchased adequate funding for infra- indications for pennies on a dollar they structure. However, Atkins they want us Editorial Department: did not make the necessary has shown that his alliance is to thrive, me- changes needed and now with developers. the money anwhile our [email protected] Dallas is seeking to use the the City of Dallas is seeking district suffers Robert Pitre bond money to repair or cor- to put into the bond election from a high Online: rect those issues. for improving our infrastruc- unemployment rate. if the $5 (DARt) is planning to start www.twitter.com/nDGeditor the problem that i am ture needs is approximately million for basic infrastruc- its Blue Line construction having with the bond pro- $5 million for basic infra- ture is increased to $10 mil- from the Ledbetter station to www.facebook.com/northDallasGazette gram is that African Ameri- structure around the Unt lion to develop the 600 plus Unt Park and Ride station can home- and landowners in campus area. acres of land, then we would in 2013 with a targeted com- Website: the area around the Univer- they want to keep our be able to create thousands of pletion of 2015. this is a www.northDallasGazette.com sity of north texas (Unt) property values extremely jobs, housing, commercial $250 million project and the campus, which is located on low so they can come back in and other needed opportuni- $10 million basic infrastruc- Houston School Road now and buy our land for little or ties in the area. the City of ture would benefit this proj- STAFF University Hill Road, are nothing. they did it in the Dallas’ and Atkins’ plan is to ect as well. being excluded from the pro- State thomas area and the keep our property value i encourage everyone in Chairman Emeritus Editor gram. it seems like Dallas is areas around Fair Park. Dal- down. African Americans Dallas but particularly in Jim Bochum Ruth Ferguson seeking to have a repeat of las is one of the few cities in own three-fourths of the land District 8 to go to find out 1933 – 2009 the State thomas area. they the United States that has a in front of the Unt campus more information on this VP of Digital & will not allow us to receive large percentage of African from Camp Wisdom up Uni- new bond program. you can Entertainment Marketing Published By basic infrastructure and they American landowners with versity Hill (formerly Hous- visit the Capital Bond web- Brandy Jones-West Minority Opportunity News, Inc. are attempting to corner us hundreds of acres of land ton School Road) to West site at http://2012bondpro- and tell us who and what can within the city limits. But Wheatland Road. gram.dallascityhall.com/ for Contributing Writer Production be built on our property. Dal- they want to deny us loans the City of Dallas is try- more information on the Jackie Hardy Sharon Jones-Scaife las has an opportunity to de- and the opportunity to build ing to keep our property val- bond program. Ivy N. McQuain velop 600 plus acres of land on our own properties. We ues low so they can use part Mr. Robert Pitre is a Special Projects Manager Jacquinette Murphy around the Unt campus already had water and gas of the $40 million dollars in businessman and concerned Terri Schlichenmeyer Edward Dewayne area, of which the majority but when they built the six the bond for acquisition of citizen in Dallas’ District 8. Nicole Scott “Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr. of landowners are African lane road in front of Unt land around Unt. the same Editor’s note: Council- Alvin Starks American. they did not include the nec- $10 million we need would man Tennell Adkins was con- Don Willis General Manager, National Sales this is blatant disenfran- essary waste water system or also benefit 400 plus acres of tacted but could not provide John E. Banks-Morgan chisement. our Dallas City sewer lines because they land in the City of Lancaster. a response to the Mr. Pitre’s Editorial Writers Councilman tennell Atkins, wanted to limit the ability for We would have over 1,000 concerns prior to our print Religious/ Ivy Carter Marketing Editor who is chair of the mayor’s landowners to develop their plus acres of land that will time due to final council ses- Ruth Ferguson Shirley Demus Tarpley task Force on Southern Dal- properties. benefit the Unt area. Dallas sion before the July break. Nicole Scott las economic opportunities the African American Authority Rapid transit Assistant to the Publisher Emily Cox NDG Intern Kendria Brown JUNETEENTH, continued from Page 1 Advisory Board: Advisory Board 71 and third place trophies berto Romero enterprises, were awarded to Danny Wright Park Golf Course, John Dudley Committees: Jones and Brent money Daugherty tax Service – Myrtle Hightower Public Relations Planning Fred Moses who finished with a 72. Joy Chenault, Primerica – and Implementation Annie Dickson Prize sponsors for the tom Chenault, Sam’s Cecil Starks, CHAiRPeRSon Cecil Starks inaugural Juneteenth event Southern eatery, office So- Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral included Shenaniganz of lutions, Free Discount Coty Rodriguez-Anderson John Dudley, CHAiRPeRSon Rockwall, Steve & Jan Pharmacy Cards, Clarissa’s B. J. Williams Program Policy Development Reid, CCS Fashion & Gifts, LF Graphco, Red- Denise Upchurch Annie Dickson, CHAiRPeRSon Footwear, ACn technol- Box movies, Pete Haay- Barbara Simpkins, ogy – Cecilia Aguirre and en’s Allstate insurance, ADvISORY BOARD SECRETARY Quality Assurance Country market natural & Aerobic Water and Country myrtle Hightower, CHAiRPeRSon Coty Rodriguez essential Foods. “Competi- market natural & essential tion for prizes was very Foods. North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility for tight,” says Ray Williams “We were really ple- unsolicited material and reserves the right to edit and one of the event organizers. ased with the success we make appropriate revisions. Stan McKee Takes a Swing Stan mcKee took home had in Greenville,” said The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority a $100 cash prize for Clos- paid party day at Shenani- other sponsors in- Johnny Courns with the et Opportunity News, was founded July, 1991, by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jones est to-the pin, while Danny ganz of Rockwall. “We had cluded Dicks Sporting Club. Jones won an all expense a lot of fun,” Williams said. Goods, mcDonalds /Al- June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Leave the pets at home this Fourth of July 3rd Annual Clean Air the Fourth of July is a leave them in the car. it’s far Action Day Set for July 7 time to celebrate our coun- too hot this time of the year, Weekends may mean a speed by avoiding quick ac- try’s freedom with family even in the evenings, and a two-day break from the office celerations and hard braking. and friends. But while we’re pet can suffocate in a matter for many, but in the height of Tackle weekend chores - enjoying the festivities, food of minutes. Leaving the car ozone season the region never Pursuing energy efficient and fireworks, it can be windows partially open gets a break from the risk of home improvements; switch- stressful and potentially haz- doesn’t provide enough air, high ozone levels. For the first ing to compact fluorescent ardous for our pets. but could allow your pet to time, the annual Clean Air Ac- light bulbs; using an electric, even though you may be stolen, to escape or get tion Day falls on a Saturday, hand or alternative-fuel lawn- want to share the excitement hurt trying to get away. and north texans are ready to mower; confirming vehicle of picnics, pool parties and never use fireworks do something extra for clean emissions and sa-fety inspec- pyrotechnics with your pets, around pets. exposure to lit air. tion is current; ensuring regu- they’ll be safer and happier fireworks could result in se- For the third year, north lar vehicle maintenance such confined safely at home in vere burns and/or trauma to texans will join in taking ac- as tire pressure checks and oil quiet and familiar surround- the face and paws of curious tion for clean air between 7 and filter changes are up to ings. pets. even unused fireworks a.m. and 7 p.m. July 7 and log date. By planning ahead and can pose a danger. many commitments at www. air- Explore North Texas - following the tips below, you types contain toxic sub- northtexas.org. Whether wee- Buying local or in more walk- can ensure that everyone in stances, including potassium kend plans include entertain- able areas where less driving the family, including those nitrate, arsenic and other ment and fun, chores, errands, is required; choosing enter- with fur and four legs, enjoys heavy metals. work or all of these, clean air tainment and dining in areas this independence Day. never leave pets outside choices can be part of the mix. where less driving is required. Loud, crowded fireworks unattended. even in a fenced there are nearly 20 different From big to small ef- displays are no fun for pets, yard, panic can lead a pet to ways individuals can reduce forts, the common goal is so leave them at home in a escape and get lost, or be- ozone-causing pollution on awareness, which leads to calm, sheltered and escape- come injured while trying to This Fourth of July will be happier for you and your pets if you leave them July 7 and beyond. action – awareness of the cur- proof part of your house. seek safety. safe at home during the holiday festivities. (Photo: Jonnie England) there are clean air rent air quality to protect make sure they have their fa- make sure that your pet loud noises such as thunder, Keep your pets away choices for how north tex- health and awareness of vorite toys to play with, and is always wearing identifica- he’ll react the same way to from alcoholic drinks, sun- ans: strategies that reduce ozone- put on some soothing music tion and has been mi- fireworks. Consult your vet- screen, insect repellent and Get from place to place - causing pollution. to help block the sound of crochipped in case he does erinarian in advance for citronella candles, all of Carpooling; riding mass tran- the region is making neighborhood noises. Don’t get lost. ways to reduce your pet’s which can cause severe ill- sit; bicycling; walking; calling progress in improving air take them along with plans to if your pet normally fears anxiety. ness or worse. for a low-emitting taxi or lim- quality, but much more work ousine; using vehicle-ap- must be done to reduce ozone proved biofuels; choosing a levels, protect the health of Women's hearts and vitamin E Two clean vehicle option if pur- north texans and preserve the chasing a new vehicle. economic vitality of the re- women exercise outside Drive when more air- gion. improving north texas’ Vitamin e may not be oxygen. At massachusetts seconds) body. Being physically ac- friendly travel options do air quality requires action the way to prevent heart General Hospital, re- in heart failure, the tive, controlling your we- not meet needs - Combining from the public and private failure. Researchers looked searcher Claudia Chae: heart can’t pump enough ight and not smoking can trips; avoiding idling; main- sectors and residents. at about 10 years of data on “Antioxidant therapy blood to the rest of the help to prevent it. taining consistent driving nearly 40,000 women who with vitamin e at a dose of had healthy hearts at the 600 international units start, to see if the antioxi- every other day did not re- dant would live up to its duce the overall risk of in- billing about removing po- cident heart failure in ini- tentially damaging forms of tially healthy women.” (9



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AUSTIN, continued from Page 2 Hot Rods and Harleys fundraiser an action plan and then re- business owner, manager valuable insight on how to for Garland’s VFW Post 5076 ceive on-going accountabil- and marketer in a highly move my agency into the our veterans are the Harley-Davidson and texas starts at noon, ending at 4 ity to stay on track. volatile industry, i con- future with confidence." "Working with Debra stantly need to adapt and Austin said the process backbone of our history. Show events for the VFW p.m. the entry fee is $15.00 Austin as my business find solutions to new chal- doesn’t tell business owners they fought devastating Post 5076 on June 30, from per vehicle or motorcycle. coach has had an immediate lenges. Debra’s coaching how to run their businesses. battles so that we might 12 - 4 p.m. at1334 West All proceeds are given to and positive impact on my keeps me on track, helps me it gives them the skills to have the freedom America Centerville Road in Gar- the VFW Post 5076 of Gar- business,” states Jared understand how to manage figure it out for themselves. enjoys today. many came land. land, texas. more info at Rosckes, owner of the Jared my time to grow my busi- “We empower business back from these battles in- Registration opens at www.DallasHD.com. Rosckes Agency, a property ness and still have a balance owners to solve their own jured or to be buried, some 10:30 a.m. and the show and casualty insurance with my personal life. A big problems and seize their never come home. company. “Debra con- milestone for me was to be own opportunities,” she the public is invited to stantly challenges my per- able to break down major added. “they are the ex- honor these great men and "I Buy Houses - spective and forces me to problems into manageable perts. i just give them the women at a fundraiser coor- CA$H in 7 days!" think out of the box. As a pieces. She has given me in- tools.” dinated by the Dallas 469-522-9000 www.SweetAppleREI.com FIREWORKS, continued from Page 1 Healthcare Education carnival games, "dancing texas Discovery Gardens, will feature Bellagio-style available. water" shows and more, all and texas museum of Au- "dancing water" shows cho- Alcoholic beverages, Introducing The College leading up to what will be tomotive History. See mu- reographed to six songs in- glass bottles, fireworks and of Health Care Professions! among north texas´ largest seum schedule below for cluding Stars and Stripes firearms are not permitted fireworks shows! details. Forever, over the Rainbow, on Fair Park grounds. the fireworks show will throughout the after- yellow Rose of texas, Strollers, coolers and pets be synchronized to music noon, Fair Park Fourth Aaron Copland´s Hoe- are not permitted inside with recommended seating goers can hear live music down, Jarabe tapatillo the Cotton Bowl. inside the Cotton Bowl. including Dallas band (mexican Hat Dance) and Admission is free. the Visitors may begin entering Quiver from 6:30 - 8 p.m. irish Jig at 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, City of Dallas charges $10 the Cotton Bowl at 8 p.m. at At 8 p.m., the Grammy- 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. for parking within the gates Gate D. (Handicap entrance nominated Dallas Wind For the safety of visitors of Fair Park. Parking will 
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June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Bilingual reading campaign launches Murphy City Secretary moves to summer reading academy same position to Richardson the Read Conmigo ently hesitate to read to their thors, to win a Kindle Fire for Long-time City Secretary Her tenure at murphy con- bilingual literacy campaign, children at home. However, their home (and the chance to Aimee nemer has submitted cludes on July 25, but told the sponsored by infinity Auto studies show that bilingual have their winning manuscript her resignation to the murphy Council she will remain tuned insurance, announced a new reading is equally effective published as a Read Conmigo City Council and is preparing in to the City’s progress. “i campaign to help parents at maintaining and improv- book). A jury will select con- to assume the same position in look forward to seeing, hear- Richardson on July 30, accord- ing, and experiencing your prevent children's summer ing reading skills and edu- test winners in August, right ing to City manager James successes in the future and i reading skill loss. Read cational levels,” said Al- before back-to-school. Fisher. wish you all the best. i know i Conmigo has created a list berto m. Carvalho, Superin- the free Read Conmigo “Aimee is one of those rare leave you in good hands with a of summer reading tips for tendent of miami-Dade Summer Reading Kit is avail- individuals who makes every- solid city staff in place,” she families: County Public Schools. able at select infinity Auto in- one around her better. Her pos- said. 1. make sharing books “Re ad Conmigo is an ex- surance locations all summer itive attitude, her incredible nemer was recently together a consistent part of emplary corporate initiative long (visit www. readcon- work ethic, her vast storehouse named municipal Clerk of the your family fun this sum- that provides valuable re- migo.org/summer to find a lo- of knowledge, and her sense of year by the Lone Star Chapter mer. sources to parents and cation near you where you can humor all make her an ideal of the texas municipal Clerks 2. Set a good example teachers on the frontlines.” pick up a free Summer Read- co-worker, and we will most Association. She earned certi- by reading your own books the Read Conmigo ing Kit). certainly miss all of those fication through the texas mu- in front of your children. campaign has distributed “As we celebrate Read traits,” he said. nicipal Clerks Certification 3. Create a summer read- them along on summer trips more than 200,000 free bilin- Conmigo’s one-year anniver- the City Secretary is one program at the University of ing list with your child. many and outings together. gual reading books given to sary, infinity Auto insurance is of a few City employees who north texas, and is one of only are appointed directly by the 19 clerks/city secretaries in schools and libraries offer lists 8. encourage your child to parents, children, teachers and proud to join forces with City Council, and who report texas to hold a master munici- by grade level. keep a “Summer Reading schools across America. A School Boards, teachers, par- directly to that body. pal clerk certificate through the 4. Read aloud to your Journal” and write about the complete list of reading tips ents, community leaders and in her letter of resignation, international institute of mu- child, and have them read books they read. and resources for parents is your local infinity agents to nemer thanked the Council nicipal Clerks. aloud back to you. 9. Praise your child upon available and updated regu- help prevent summer reading and pointed to the seven years the Council will be asked 5. Let your child select completion of a reading as- larly during the summer at loss and promote reading at in murphy as filled with “many to formally accept her resigna- books and topics that are espe- signment or a reading chal- www.readconmigo.org. home,” said Greg Fasking, learning experiences that have tion at their July 3 meeting. cially of interest to them. lenge during the summer. Parents participating in the Vice President of Consumer allowed me to be successful nemer leaves the City with 6. 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www.NorthDallasGazette.comArts & Entertainment Community Spotlight Flower Mound athletes win Technology Consortium Partners with Cedar TollTag Triathlon in Lewisville Valley College for $565,363 job-training grant more than 120 people based Playtri Rac- competed in the inaugural ing. the City of tolltag triathlon, held June Lewisville pro- 17 at toyota of Lewisville vided on-site sup- Railroad Park. the event, or- port for the event. ganized by the Greater “i support Lewisville Kiwanis Club, community events raised more than $7,000 for such as this one Court Appointed Special Ad- because it show- vocates (CASA) of Denton cases a phenome- County. nal park, brings “We were pleased to raise visitors to our a sizeable donation for community and CASA, and that was only provides funding possible because of our won- texas-new mexico Power for CASA – an derful event sponsors,” said and LPL Financial Services. agency that helps many chil- Kiwanis spokeswoman Don- Production services for the dren in Denton Cou-nty,” said na Barron. race were provided by Dallas- Protow owner mike Green. TWC Commissioner Ronny Congleton (far left) presents a $565,363 Skills Development Fund grant check to representa- this timed sprint-style tives from Cedar Valley College and the partnership businesses. Pictured left to right: TWC Commissioner Congleton; event included a 500-meter 2012 TollTag Traiathlon Dionna Burkins, The McGraw-Hill Companies; Brenda Jaquez, The McGraw-Hill Companies; Connie Martinez, Work- open swim, 11-mile bike seg- Official Results force Solutions Greater Dallas; Dr. Jennifer Wimbish, President of Cedar Valley College; Larry Hall, Qnet Information ment, and 3.1-mile run. the Services; Faye Siggers, The Paper Plate Inc.; State Rep. Helen Giddings; Sam Pierre-Auguste, Qnet Information Services; Men Gregory Wright, Nsync Services Inc.; and Barbara Wright, Nsync Services, Inc. Photo courtesy Cedar Valley College field consisted of 87 men and 1 Cole Fugate, Flower Mound 56:09 40 women, with racers from 2 Aaron Patel, Fort Worth 57:51 Flower mound posting the A technology consortium include the Wilkins Group stallations, computer applica- 3 Jon Meyers, Dallas 58:27 tions, project and sales man- top times among both men 4 Zachary Terrell, Burleson 59:55 has partnered with Cedar Val- inc., Qnet information Serv- and women. Cole Fugate ley College to provide job ices, nsync Services inc., the agement, and safety in order to completed the cou-rse in 56 5 Archie Salters, Denton 59:57 increase employees’ skills and 6 Sergio Ramirez, Frisco 1:01:42 training using a $565,363 Paper Plate inc. and the mc- minutes and nine seconds to Skills Development Fund grant Graw-Hill Companies. expand the businesses’ cus- 7 Austin Ullrich, Dalla 1:02:24 tomer base. Course training in- claim the men’s title. mallory from the texas Workforce the grant will be used to tyler finished in 1:18:11 to 8 Phil Ecob, Dallas 1:02:29 cludes lean management, data- Commission (tWC). the busi- custom train 461 new and in- place as the top woman. Both 9 Zac Sartin, Dallas 1:02:48 nesses partnering in the grant cumbent workers in cabling in- crossed the finish line more 10 Miles Dunning, Oklahoma City 1:02:53 See COllEGE, Page 11 than 90 seconds ahead of their nearest competitors. Women “An event like the toll- 1 Mallory Tyler, Flower Mound 1:18:11 tag triathlon is valuable to 2 Brenna Farren, Dallas 1:19:53 the city because it showcases 3 Jenn Bodnar, Plano 1:20:20 our park and brings visitors to 4 Sandy Haras, Roanoke 1:21:47 Lewisville,” said City Coun- 5 Michelle Beckley, Carrollton 1:22:42 cilman R. neil Ferguson. 6 Alicia Loran, Allen 1:23:37 Sponsors of the tolltag 7 Denise Flint, Flower Mound 1:23:48 triathlon were north texas 8 Laura Hatfield, Wylie 1:24:10 tollway Authority, Protow 9 Katie O’Grady, Argyle 1:25:43 Wrecker, Bicycles Plus, 10 Haley Smith, Allen 1:26:21 mixed media Creations, Family Promise celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting over 60 people at- tended the Grand opening of Family Promise of irv- ing, a faith-based non- profit ministry that sup- ports families who are ex- periencing homelessness as they search for new jobs, undergo job training, and obtain permanent housing. the new location officially opened their doors on may 13 and re- ceived their first family on June 13. 1986. 80% of the families ment in which families can the ministry is affili- who complete the program stay together and give the ated with the nationwide have secured permanent assistance they need to be- Family Promise, which housing. their mission is come self-sufficient. began in new york City in to provide a safe environ- June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 Community Calendar Visit www.NorthDallasGazette.com and click on Community Calendar for more events! Commissioner Elba Garcia attends ribbon City of Dallas Community Emergency Response Team To cutting for Parkland community facility Participate In ‘Formidable Footprint’ Tornado Exercise on June 22, Dallas Cou- foot health clinic was a joint the City of Dallas with community and faith- national disaster exercises. nty Commissioner elba Gar- project between Parkland Community emergency based organizations from in the wake of recent tor- cia joined Grand Prairie Hospital and the City of Response team (CeRt) - across the United States nado outbreaks, Dallas of- mayor Charles england, Grand Prairie, and is the 12th sponsored by the Dallas that are participating in the fice of emergency man- members of the Grand community oriented primary office of emergency Formidable Footprint – A agement and CeRt offi- Prairie City Council, the care clinic opened and oper- management will join national neighborhood cials noted the timely im- Parkland Hospital Board and ated by Parkland in Dallas over 300 Community exercise beginning at 8:30 portance of the upcoming other elected officials at the County. the state of the art emergency Response a.m. on Saturday, June 30. event. ribbon cutting ceremony for health center is expected to teams, neighborhood As- the three-hour tabletop “the severe storms the new e. Carlyle Smith, Jr. handle over 40,000 patient sociations, Disaster Ani- event will focus on a tor- and deadly tornados that Health Center in Grand visits annually. the clinic mal Response teams and nado scenario and is part continue to across the na- Prairie. will be open to serve patients local governments along of an on-going series of the new 33,000 square Commissioner Elba Garcia on July 2, 2012. See TORNADO, Page 10

SUICIDES, continued from Page 1 the Center for Disease sight into how they handle this concept is not exclu- gling with the psychologi- home. this approach by hope. the history of Black Control and Prevention adversity while facing sive to Black women, it is cal issues of war is not experts would likely result people in America has (CDC) reports Black challenges, by studying the a core value within the comparable with the lives in a more apples to apples shaped the women to as- women commit suicide at behavioral patterns of community. the idea the of Black women outside comparison. Ultimately, sume the roles of serving a rate of less than 3 per Black women. Although military can take aspects of the military and it is a quite the struggles faced by as the backbone of their 100,000. on the opposite this concept is an ambi- Black female culture and a stretch to compare the Black women and soldiers family and community. end of the spectrum, white tious step in the right di- “cut and paste” to fit their two groups. differ greatly. While admirable of the males account for the high- rection of assisting our sol- objective is perhaps opti- Perhaps a better ap- Perhaps the military government to recognize est number of suicides of diers, the same ambition mistic to the point of being proach is to analyze the may derive a few key les- the strength of Black any other group in the faces a significant road- unrealistic. coping mechanisms uti- sons by studying support women, these qualities country. According to the block to success. Black Another factor not lized by former prisoners amid the Black female likely cannot be simply CDC their suicide rate was women are molded from taken into account are the of war or studying the community, but it may emulated because they rep- 25.96 per 100,000 men an early age to provide one atrocities of war soldiers in brain patterns of soldiers prove to be in vain as those resent a skill acquired over from 2005 to 2009. another with emotional and combat face on a day-to- who have fared better psy- characteristics might not a lifetime. experts are seeking in- spiritual support. While day basis. A soldier strug- chologically after returning translate as easily as they

Domingo Garcia has been in training to serve in the US Congress for the last 25 years. From his service as a Texas State Legislator to his tenure as a Dallas City Councilman to his service as a civil rights leader, Domingo has the necessary quali cations to represent the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on a national level and to interface our local urban issues with the issues facing our nation. No other candidate in this race has his range of experience, his knowledge of the issues, or his skills at problem solving.

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8 | June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Cover Story Irving ISD honors eight at the District’s First Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

By: JACKie HARDy, standing athletic accom- introduced each honoree. Akin was an all area football player for the MacArthur Cardi- NDG ContRiBUtinG plishments. Being that it All inductees received a nals in the late 1990's. He played collegiately at Purdue Uni- WRiteR was the first year, we did Hall of Fame plaque and versity where he an All Big Ten selection and was twice named not receive an enormous jacket with the iiSD Hall of Big Ten Player of the Week, as well as receiving the team's Ki- on June 16, irving inde- amount of nominations and Fame logo. Plaques will be wanis Citizenship Award. In 2002 Akin was drafted by the pendent School District we expect that not to be the displayed at the high school Jacksonville Jaguars and played in the National Football (iiSD) held it’s first Athletic case moving forward,” ex- where each athlete played, League for several teams. Besides Jacksonville, he also played Hall of Fame induction plained Jones. in addition to the irving iSD for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. Ceremony at Jack Singley the committee selected Athletic office. iiSD offi- He has been recognized as Jacksonville's nominee for Walter Peyton Man of the Year, the Drew Brees Mental Toughness Academy located at 4601 eight honorees as their inau- cials indicated the district Award and Miami's Community Co-Man of the Year. Akin con- north macArthur. Accord- gural group of inductees will eventually erect a Wall tinues to support MacArthur High School by sponsoring an- ing to nancy Jones, Hall of and the athletes included: of Honor at irving Schools nual scholarships to MacArthur graduates and by speaking at Fame Committee member, Akin Ayodele; Cedric Stadium showcasing indi- Akin Ayodele the MacArthur Senior Breakfast each year. this was an initiative started Colby; Alan Lowry; David vidual plaques in their by Superintendent Dr. Dana Rose, and Deeanna honor. Cedric was captain of the highly ranked MacArthur wrestling Bedden. Williams. Also honored “We look forward to in- teams which captured back to back state championships in 1996 the event marks the were coaches Bob Harrell ducting more deserving and 1997. After suffering a life threatening injury, Cedric re- first of many iiSD will host and mike Farda, and Dick nominees in years to come. turned to the mat to lead the Cardinals to their first state cham- as a part of their goal to Lear a community member. A good portion of the com- pionship. He had a record of 48-2 and was state champion his junior year. His senior year he returned and posted a 51-0 sea- honor and recognize the According to the iiSD munity has deep roots here son, capped off by another state championship. He was named achievements of iiSD ath- Hall of Fame committee, in irving and it was great to the Outstanding Wrestler in the State of Texas. He later wres- letes, coaches, administra- the eight honorees reflect see all the supporters of the tled for Brigham Young University. tors and other contributors the true meaning of compet- district come out and con- Cedric Colby - Athlete throughout the history of itiveness, sportsmanship, gratulate all the inductees the district’s athletic pro- and drive to be an inspira- who’ve made a difference Coach Farda led the Nimitz Viking football team for twenty-six grams. this year iiSD tion to the thousands of irv- in irving iSD,” stated Bed- years. During his tenure the Vikings qualified for the playoffs chose to honor former foot- ing iSD students involved den. eleven times and won 159 games and several district champi- ball, wrestling and softball in athletics every year. “Besides my family and onships. He won many Coach of the Year honors and the foot- athletes, along with two ”in irving iSD, we’ve my kids this was the great- ball/soccer field at Nimitz is named Coach Mike Farda Field in coaches and one commu- had a number of excep- est highlight of my life. We his honor. In addition to being head football coach, he served as the Nimitz athletic coordinator and oversaw the development nity member. tional student athletes over are the first ones and they of many outstanding programs at Nimitz. Coach Farda passed iiSD created a Hall of the years. We are proud to can never take that away away in 2010. Fame committee composed recognize these eight ath- from us,” adds David Rose, Mike Farda - Coach of seven members who met letes, coaches, and contrib- former football player for After coming to Irving High as head football coach in 1961, Bob and reviewed the nomina- utors. Part of the goal of the irving High School and Harrell led the Tigers to the 1962 district championship, which tions. Hall of Fame is to connect 2012 Hall of Fame recipi- included a stunning victory over defending state champion Wi- “the choices were diffi- the past with the now and ent. chita Falls High School, which had not lost a district game in cult because the stories build for the future,” com- For information on how seven years. He then served Irving ISD as Athletic Director for were so inspiring. i believe mented Dr. Dana Bedden, to nominate someone for the next sixteen years. He oversaw the openings of MacArthur the committee worked very Superintendent. next year, visit iiSD’s web- High School and Nimitz High School while serving in that ca- hard on selecting candidates During the ceremony, site at www.irvingisd.net pacity. He also served our country during World War II. Coach that represented the spirit of Athletic Director Joe Bar- then choose the Athletic Bob Harrell Harrell passed away in 2002. iiSD through their out- nett and a family member menu page. Coach and Athletic Director David was an outstanding running back for Irving High School No one exemplifies support for Irving ISD more than Dick Lear. from 1974 to 1976. He earned all City, All Metro and All He has supported youth as well as high school activities for Greater Dallas awards, while playing for the Tigers. He had 5 many years. He has helped numerous teams with fundraisers games in which he rushed for over 200 yards. He held the IISD and has employed countless students in his Sonic Restaurants. rushing record until 1999. David also spent many years coach- He has been more than generous in his support of teams all over ing IBFA teams and was instrumental in the careers of many the City of Irving. He remains active in his support of the stu- future Irving ISD football players. He remains active in the dents and programs in Irving ISD. Nimitz High School Booster Club

Dick Lear David Rose - Athlete Community Support Deeanna was a three year letter winner in volleyball and softball Alan was a standout athlete at Irving High in the late 60's. He at Nimitz High School during the 1996-1998 seasons. She was went on to an outstanding playing career at the University of an outstanding catcher as well as going undefeated as a high Texas and helped lead the Longhorns to the 1970 National school pitcher. She hit the home run that sent the Lady Vikes Championship and three Southwest Conference Champi- to the state tournament her senior year. She went on to play onships. Alan went on to a stellar coaching career that contin- softball at Navarro College and at the University of Texas. She ues today. He coached at several universities and several teams led the Lady Longhorns to the Big XII Championship and broke in the National Football League. NFL teams he coached in- several University of Texas records. clude the Dallas Cowboys. He is still active as a coach with the Tennessee Titans.

Deeanna Williams - Athlete Alan Lowry - Athlete June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Arts & Entertainment Check out Arts and Entertainment Calendar on www.NorthDallasGazette.comCar Review The Kolajé with Ava hosting launch NDG Gossip: Is J. Lo’s boyfriend gay? parties for new radio show By KenDRiA BRoWn, you would think someone money of the Hollywood NDG inteRn like J. Lo would turn even a life. this sounds like one Dallas native Ava Pick- • 10 p.m – until on June of two and a project man- gay man straight. two many divas in charge. les-traylor is ready to let the 28 at the Club iniquity, ager for a major telecommu- Ain’t it funny how you Smart is alleged to be Lopez and the younger world know her radio show 10821 Composite Drive, nications firm. “We’re not can be with one of the most using ms. J. Lo for her fame Smart have been together –The Kolajé’ with Ava – is Dallas. Call 972-323-1100 just another radio show.” beautiful women in the and fortune. for less than a year. the place to go to listen to to get information about over the past two world, and still manage to these accusations are And although there and discuss the hottest top- prices. months, traylor has hosted mess it up! this never coming from Joshua Lee were rebuttals about Smart ics in lifestyle, news and en- • 7 – 10 p.m. on June 29 shows on such hot topics as ceases to amaze me. tertainment. at Absinthe Lounge, 1409 S. open relationships, should Ayers, who has worked being gay, a picture is worth traylor is hosting three Lamar Street, in Dallas women be privileged to use the lovely J. Lo has with Casper. Ayers has a thousand words. you be parties this weekend at ven- • 6 – 10 p.m., June 30 at a man’s last name, and a more than beauty and body, tweeted about Casper’s ho- the judge. ues around Dallas to help the Brickhouse Lounge, tribute to the nation’s sol- in which she has her career mosexuality and gold-dig- is there an envious spread the word about her 2525 e. Arkansas Lane in diers. and money to show for it. ging ways with Lopez. Ayers who makes these two-hour show, which airs Arlington; $10 cover charge For more information She may not have any prob- Ayers provided a photo of claims, or is the picture re- on the internet’s Fishbowl after 8 p.m. for men and about the radio show and the lem getting men, but the Casper at least feeding into ally proof of Casper’s al- network, 1 - 3 p.m. every after 9 p.m. for ladies. launch parties, go to tray- their behavior in the rela- the perception of homosex- leged homosexuality. Fur- Saturday (http://www.fbrn. “We’re bringing some lor’s Facebook page or con- tionship is a different thing. ual tendencies. thermore, how should J. Lo us/ava.html). local flava to Dallas and tact her at thekolajewith- J. Lo’s recent boyfriend, Casper is said to be a respond? tell me your Here are the details for reaching a global audience,” [email protected] or 972- Casper Smart, is accused of closet homosexual after J. thoughts. this weekend’s events: said traylor, a single mother 891-5023. being gay. that’s right, gay. Lo for the glamor and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter blends history and grotesque in this thriller! By KenDRiA BRoWn, While out trying to even while serving the ing, especially if you find it does not add to the vigor- someone who would like to NDG inteRn avenge his mother’s death, presidency, Lincoln is ac- mediocre. ous nature of the vampires. see former US president Lincoln learns the perpetra- tively seeking out vampires other than that, there a the vampires, what you Abe Lincoln casted in a dif- Benjamin Walker plays tor who killed her is a vam- for death, while trying to bunch of vampires being could say, give life to the ferent light and being Abraham Lincoln in Abra- pire. they ensue in a deadly secure the national freedom hunted and strategies em- movie. known for something other ham Lincoln: vampire battle which almost suc- issues presented in this 19th ployed to kill them off. i would give these than his “freeing of slaves” Hunter a twisted portrait of cumbs Lincoln, until he is century context. Lincoln’s However the historical movie 2 out of 5 stars. i - his secret vampire life. the 16thU.S. president’s rescued by Henry Sturgess childhood friend, William themes woven into the plot would recommend it to life. the film accounts for a (Dominic Cooper). Johnson (Anthony mack- ie), contributes to defeat of the vam- SAVE THE DATES pires encountered in this horrific and gruesome thriller. Dick Gregory’s if you are into the whole gory, th gruesome, blood- 80 sucking behavior of Birthday Celebration vampires, then this film is for you. you June 29, 2012, 7p.m. may find that the horror in this film is Harwood 609 Restaurant the only reason why you are en- and Jazz Club gaged in the film 609 North Harwood St, Dallas young orphaned Abraham Sturgess trains Lincoln to and enticed to know the Lincoln who through exten- kill vampires, and so his outcome. 18th annual sive training, grows to be a journey to hunt them be- Viewing in 3-D may at vampire hunter. gins. least make the film interest- Cheryl Smith’s Don’t Believe the Hype TORNADO, continued from Page 8 Celebrity Bowl!a!thon tion and our local area il- our community should of community and neigh- lustrate the ongoing need dangerous weather strike.” borhood residents during June 30, 2012 to be prepared and prac- the Formidable Foot- and following a disaster. ticed before the next warn- print series of neighbor- the internet-based USA Bowl ! 10290 ings are posted,” said Cas- hood exercises are specifi- training is free of charge sandra Wallace of the Dal- cally designed for local or- and all community-based Composite Drive, Dallas las office of emergency ganizations such as Com- groups are welcome to management. “the Formi- munity emergency Re- participate. For additional dable Footprint series sponse teams (CeRt), exercise and registration gives the Dallas CeRt Fire Corps and faith / com- information please go to: Call 972.572.0088 program an opportunity to munity based organiza- www.FormidableFoot- For tickets, to register team or for sponsorship opportunities test and review our capa- tions that work to support print.org www.dontbelievethehype.org bilities so we can support the disaster caused needs 10 | June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette Do you have a upcoming event? Send information to: [email protected] www.NorthDallasGazette.com Sports/Market Place DFW Non-Profits to receive funding through NNPA joins the #INTHEBLACK efforts ‘Like My Community’ Facebook campaign to highlight Black spending power Liberty mutual insur- ance: mary Crowley Cancer grams and services.” assistance to families with Bet networks has part- consumer audience to raise ance, one of the nation’s lead- Research Centers, the mira- Large, three-dimensional battling cancer, to help re- nered with several organi- awareness and create a ing auto and home insurers cle League of Frisco, and the Facebook “Like” buttons lieve strain and stress during zations including national sense of urgency around the with eight Dallas-Fort Worth Samaritan inn. 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African American Communitytm Project.’ this Dallas Black Dance theatre, to prominently identify the vides safe, loving homes and prise, Burrell Communica- media has the unique ability is a Facebook-based cam- Dallas Lighthouse for the nominated Like my Commu- specialized services for chil- tions, essence Communica- to reach the African Ameri- paign to provide $100,000 in Blind and Family Resource nity causes. the installations dren who have been abused, tions, GlobalHue, inner can consumer base directly support to local Dallas-Fort Center of north texas. this are located at the Allen Pre- abandoned, or neglected. City Broadcasting Corpora- and is an important resource Worth non-profit causes. year’s seven non-profit nom- mium outlets; Firewheel • north texas Food Bank tion, KJLH Radio, Johnson in identifying and establish- Seven organizations identi- inees are new to the Like my town Center in Garland; the – Distributes donated, pur- Publishing Company, na- ing trends within the black fied by Liberty mutual’s local Community Project. north east mall in Hurst; and chased and prepared foods tional Association of Black community. #intHe- employees will vie for resi- the Liberty mutual Dal- the Stonebriar mall in Frisco. through a network of 1,000 owned Broadcasters, BLACK aims to amplify dents’ votes on Facebook, las-Fort Worth area branch each of these worthy or- feeding programs in 13 north nielsen, Radio one, tV the value of engaging with the top three charities offices nominated this year’s ganizations also are featured texas counties. one, Reach media, Steve African Americans through each receiving $30,000 and causes for their tremendous in a short video on the Like • this Side Up Family Harvey Radio, theGrio, black targeted media and the four runners-up each impact on the local commu- my Community Dallas Face- Center – Aims to strengthen and the Root to create a agencies. earning $2,500. Dallas-Fort nity. “our local Liberty mu- book page, offering a behind- the family unit through inten- history making black media African Americans rep- Worth residents can cast one tual employees and agents are the-scenes look at each cause tional fun, connection and ed- and marketing consortium. resent over 42 million vote daily for their favorite committed to helping cus- and the people they serve or ucation at one great location. the consortium is strong consumers, product causes from June 25 through tomers protect their cars and missions they accomplish. • Wilkinson Center – A launching a revolutionary talkers and brand influ- August 20 at facebook. homes, and are equally pas- Dallas-Fort Worth Like poverty rescue and preven- #intHeBLACK campaign encers with a buying power com/libertydallas. An addi- sionate about this community my Community nominees in- tion agency for the working to encourage increased in- of nearly one trillion dollars tional daily vote can be cast as a great place to live and clude: poor that offers hope, inspira- vestments in the African annually. By 2015, African by texting “LmDAL” to work,” said Jeremy Hohn, • Family Gateway – Pro- tion, and the basic necessities American consumer mar- American buying power is 61698 and selecting the pre- area manager for Liberty mu- vides transitional housing and and tools to empower its ketplace while helping estimated to gain by 35 per- ferred cause. Liberty mutual tual insurance, the nation’s comprehensive services to clients to become self-suffi- companies reach the cent hitting $1.2 trillion, up will announce the winners in eighth-largest auto and home families with children in Dal- cient and improve their lives. African American audience from $913 billion in 2008. late August. insurer. “the Like my Com- las County experiencing more than 100 Liberty more effectively. African Americans are this marks the second munity Project received over- homelessness. mutual sales and customer the consortium will use mega consumers beating year Liberty mutual insur- whelming support from the • Frisco Family Services service agents serve the auto its collective resources and out all other ethnic groups ance has presented the Like Dallas-Fort Worth commu- – Serves the families and in- and home insurance needsf o strength to speak to the ad- in the consumption of auto- my Community Project in nity last year, and we look dividuals of Frisco and sur- greater Dallas-Fort Worth res- vertising community and See POWER, Page 15 Dallas-Fort Worth. in 2011, forward to raising awareness rounding areas by providing a idents from eight local offices area residents chose the fol- of these inspiring causes and safety-net to support their in- in Arlington, Las Colinas, lowing organizations to re- engaging with the local resi- dependence. Frisco, Highland Village, ceive $30,000 in funding dents to provide much needed • Heroes for Children – Keller, mcKinney, Plano and from Liberty mutual insur- funds to support their pro- Provides financial and social Rowlett. Irving hosting small business forum in August the Greater irving-Las Baseball legend and current Chris Wallace, President and the businesses in our commu- Colinas Chamber of Com- Ceo & President of the texas Ceo of the Greater irving-Las nity thrive. At Citi, we are merce has been selected by the Rangers, nolan Ryan, will dis- Colinas Chamber said. "i committed to growing our Governor's office of eco- cuss his experiences as an en- would like to thank Citi for communities through support nomic Development and trepreneur, baseball player and their Platinum Sponsorship, of small and medium-sized tourism to host the Governor's club owner as the keynote whose support has allowed the businesses." 2012 north texas Small Busi- speaker at the Forum's lunch- region's small businesses to the Small Business Forum ness Forum on August 2 at the eon. Chuck morgan, Senior obtain world class training at is a joint program of the Gov- irving Convention Center at Vice-President of Ballpark en- minimal cost. there are other ernor's office of economic Las Colinas. tertainment, and public address sponsorship opportunities ava- Development and tourism, the the Governor's north announcer for the texas ilable, including booths in the texas Workforce Commission texas Small Business Forum Rangers Baseball Club, will business expo for businesses and the local host organization. will provide a series of semi- join Ryan to facilitate an inter- who want to be a part of this you may register to sponsor or nars with a focus on helping view during the Forum. great event." attend the August 2nd Forum small businesses grow their "the Chamber is incredi- Steve LaFredo, a Director by clicking the link below or revenues; as well as, a business bly honored to have been se- of Business Banking for Citi visiting the Chamber's website expo and networking opportu- lected by the Governor's office stated, "We are proud to be a calendar at www.irvingcham- nities with business leaders. to host this year's Forum," part of this event that will help ber. com.

COLLEGE, continued from Page 7 base marketing and sales strat- “our Skills Development From the program’s incep- priated $48.5 million to the egy. those trained will include Fund grants serve everyone tion in 1996 through 2011, Skills Development Fund for customer service representa- well,” said tWC Commis- Skills Development Fund the 2012-13 biennium. em- tives, distribution associates, sioner Representing Labor grants have created or up- ployers seeking more informa- and telecommunications equ- Ronny Congleton. “Workers graded more than 266,000 jobs tion about the Skills Develop- ipment installers and repairers. get the specialized training throughout texas. the grants ment Fund may visit the tWC Upon completion of training, they need and the communities have assisted 3,790 employers website at http://skills.texas- the workers will earn an aver- benefit from a more highly with their customized training workforce.org. age hourly wage of $18.19. skilled workforce.” needs. the Legislature appro- June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette |11 Community Calendar Visit www.NorthDallasGazette.com and click on Community Calendar for more events! Through September 23 Through December 8 Family Movie- Alvin & July 6 July 14-15 July 29 Sandy Lake Amusement New Life Skills Certifi- the Chipmunks: Chip- Ledisi R&B Perform- Discovery Days: Discover Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Park in Carrollton. Admis- cate program for African wrecked at Plano Public ance at the majestic the- Underwater Wor-lds at the Tour at Verizon theatre at sion is $2 and children Women each Saturday Library System- Parr Li- atre at 8 p.m. info: ticket- museum of nature & Sci- Grand Prairie at 7:30 p.m.; All under 3 years old is free morning from 9:45 a.m. to brary, 6200 Windhaven master. com ence in Fair Park; info: ages; tickets starting at $80; (see family coupon for free 12:30 p.m. at the Audelia Parkway in Plano at 2 p.m.; 214.428.5555 info: axs.com FRee; info: 972.769.4300 admission online) and Branch Library located July 10-22 coupons for rides are $.50. 10045 Audelia Rd. (at Dallas Summer Musi- July 22 American Idol Live! 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July 4 famed African-American Ken Savage & the Best dance/ disco, get ready to Wednesday and Friday at info: cityoflewisville.com the Plano Symphony or- abolitionist, Union spy and Kept Secret: From the ides party 7 – 9 p.m. at Firewheel 11 a.m. at the museum of or 972-219-5012 chestra along with the Underground Railroad op- of march in the 70's, to the town Center in Garland nature & Science in Fair Plano Civic Chorus and the erator. 6:30 p.m. at current tower of Power - a Park; info: 214.428.5555 Patriotic Pops Chorus pres- Lewisville Public Libary June 29 great horn section has always August 5 ent this 4th of July concert New Edition with El De- added excitement to any at 3 p.m. at the eisemann Life in the Deep Ocean at Through September 15 Barge at Verizon theatre July 13 great rock song. if you like Center for Performing Arts museum of nature & Science Shark Dissections on Sat- in Grand Prairie at 8 p.m.; Silver Rail is a variety classic R&B and great Funk- at 2351 Performance in Fair Park part of Shark ex- urdays at 1 p.m. at the mu- tickets starting at $54; info: band performing 7 – 9 you should the show 7 – 9 Drive, in Richardson. info: hibition - Dive to the darkest seum of nature & Science axs.com p.m. at Firewheel town p.m. at Firewheel town Cen- 972-473-7262 or plano- depths of the oceans to dis- in Fair Park; info: Center in Garland ter in Garland symphony.org cover the animals that call this 214.428.5555 strange world home. 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June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com AVENUE F CHURCH July 11, 7 p.m. July 1 & 8, 9:30 a.m. ROCKBRIDGE CHURCH SHILOH MBC IN PLANO and worship God for His bless- OF CHRIST IN PLANO Come to our Wednesday’s Bible Join us and experience the joy July 1 & 8 ings. Study to learn more about God’s of praising and worshipping Join us in Prayer with Pastor at July 1 & 8, 8 a.m. And 11 1100 Business Parkway, Mondays – Fridays Word and help us to praise and God to the fullest at Story ele- 8:30 a.m. and stay for Worship a.m. Suite 1007 Call 972-423-8833 for AFFeCt, worship His holy name. mentary School, 1550 edel- Celebration at 10 a.m. Join us in our morning Wor- Richardson, TX 75081 inc. or email: Dr. Tim othy Wilbert, Sr. weiss Drive, Allen, tX. We Timothy Jones, Lead Pastor ship times and stay for our [email protected] for Senior Pastor will praise God for His bless- 21 Prestige Circle Sunday School at 10 a.m. counseling services, resources 4215 N. Greenview Drive ings. Allen, TX 75002 WORD OF LIFE CHURCH and assistance for job readiness Irving, TX 75062 214-383-9993 July 11, 7 p.m. OF GOD IN CHRIST and training programs for indi- 972-257-3766 July 11, 7 p.m. www.rockbridgechurch.com you’re invited to our midweek viduals. For couples we offer www.biblewayirving.org you’re invited to our Wednes- ______Service as we worship and Early Prayer services for marital relationships ______day night Live in the Joycie _ praise God. Join us in prayer early in the and for ex-offenders we offer turner Fellowship Hall on Bel- Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. morning at 5 a.m. on monday programs for getting back into CHRIST COMMUNITY mont Drive. Also, come to our SAINT MARK MBC Senior Pastor – thursday at 1-661-673-8600, the work force. CHURCH IN Corporate Prayer and our Kidz IN MCKINNEY 920 E. 14th Street Code # 142219 and please put RICHARDSON Zone (an environment to equip Plano, TX 75074 your phone on mute. Prayer July 5, Noon children to grow and to show July 1 & 8, 9:30 a.m. 972-423-6695 will change people, things and Come to a “Between Jobs Sup- July 11, 7:30 p.m. God’s love.) Join us in our education min- www.smbcplano.org situations. port Group” meeting at the Chris- Come to Bible Study as we go Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed.D. istries, stay for our Worship ______tian Works for Children, 6320 further in and deeper down into Senior Pastor Celebration at 10:45 a.m.; and July 1 & 8, 9:30 a.m. LBJ Freeway, Dallas, tX 75240. God’s Word and we give Him 1550 Edelweiss Drive you’re invited to join us for our THE INSPIRING BODY Join us for Sunday School with Call 972-960-9981 to register. all of the glory and praise. In Allen for Sunday Friends and Family Day as we OF CHRIST CHURCH minister Greg mason and Morning Worship. fellowship, worship and praise teachers for the adult class and July 7, 7:30 a.m. July 14, 11 a.m. Admin. Building Address God. July 1 & 8, 7:30 a.m. for the children class; then stay Join us for our Ladies Prayer & Ladies you are invited to our Is 200 W. Belmont Drive Join us as we worship, honor for morning Worship at 11 Breakfast meeting at the iHoP, Women of Wisdom meeting as Allen, TX 75013 July 14, 12 p.m. and magnify God’s Holy a.m. as we honor and praise 933 n. Central expressway, we study and discuss God’s 972-359-9956 All Senior Citizens are invited name. God for His goodness. Plano, tX 75075. Come fasting, Word. Call the church for de- www.theship3c.org to our Double nickel (55 and if you can, and have a thirst for tails. ______above) Luncheon @ the new- July 2 & 9, 7 p.m. July 3 & 5, 7:30 p.m. righteousness. everyone is wel- Dr. Terrence Autry, Senior some Center on Amscott Street Come to monday School as we you’re invited to our School of come. For details call Sis. misty Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in mcKinney. Activities in- study the Word of God, wor- the Prophets as Pastor Voss; Rockwell at 214-244-1142 or Sis. 701 E. Centennial Blvd. OF HAMILTON PARK clude lunch, bingo and door ship Him and praise His Holy who is also a prophet, bring the Deadra Pete at 469-667-5865 Richardson, TX 75081 “First Church” prizes. Come and bring a name. Word of God; and we worship Brother Ramon Hodridge, 972-991-0200 friend. if you are homebound, Pastor Rickie Rush and praise His Holy name. Minister www.followpeace.org July 1, 6 p.m. we will deliver to you. Please 7701 S. Westmoreland Road 1026 Avenue F ______Join us for the J. Lee Foster call 972-542-6178 no later than Dallas, TX 75237 July 10 & 12, 7:30 p.m. Plano, TX 75074 Choir’s FRee Concert featuring the Friday, (July 13th this 972-372-4262 Join us in our Gift Stirring 972-423-8833 FELLOWSHIP the instruments of Praise, the month) before the luncheon www.ibocjoy.org night as Saints of God bring www.avefchurchofchrist.org CHRISTIAN CENTER Angels of Praise and others as and leave a message with your ______God’s Word and reveal their ______CHURCH IN ALLEN we praise and worship God and name, address, phone number God-given talents. “The Ship” encourage saints of God. John and how many meals you need. VICTORY BIBLE Dr. Gregory E. Voss, Senior BIBLE WAY 4:23 Dr. Charles Wattley, Senior CHURCH Pastor COMMUNITY Monday – Friday Dr. Gregory Foster, Senior Pastor INTERNATIONAL, 2765 Trinity Mills Road BAPTIST CHURCH 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pastor 1308 Wilcox Street (VBCI DALLAS) Building 300 theShip3C’s Prayer Lines for 300 Phillips Street McKinney TX 75069 Carrollton, TX 75006 July 8, 9:35 a.m. those that are in need are 972- Richardson, TX 75081 972-542-6178 July 1 & 8 214-514-9147 you’re invited to our Sunday 649-0566 and 972-649-0567 or 972-235-4235 www.saintmarkbc.com you are invited to a Life trans- School at 9:35 a.m. and to stay they may be submitted via email www.fbchp.org ______forming Service that will for morning Worship at 11 a.m. to: [email protected] change your life as we praise

14 | June 28 - July 11, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory The Lord Is Not In It the Lord intervened come in the soft, gentle and told elijah that He was whisper. it is sometimes coming to talk to him. difficult to recognize it as “And he said, Go forth, However, God did not tell the Lord because He shows and stand upon the mount elijah how He was going to Himself in such subtle before the LoRD. And, be- reveal Himself. it was up to ways. hold, the LoRD passed by, elijah to tell whether God As Christians we need and a great and strong wind was in the situation that to be able to discern when rent the mountains, and was about to take place: God is actually a part of our brake in pieces the rocks “And after the earth- situation. only then can we before the LoRD; but the quake a fire; but the LoRD avoid being deceived in LoRD was not in the wind: was not in the fire: and thinking God is not behind and after the wind an earth- after the fire a still small our projects. Ask God for quake; but the LoRD was voice. wisdom in knowing when not in the earthquake: 1 And it was so, when He is involved in it. Kings 19:11. (KJV) elijah heard it, that he God’s Word gives us so "i don't believe that wrapped his face in his much enlightenment and God is in it," i was told by mantle, and went out, and precious promises that we a friend. A situation had stood in the entering in of may trust and cling to. John arisen in which a friend of the cave. And, behold, 12:26 (KJV) states, “if any ours was about to engage in there came a voice unto man serve me, let him fol- something she felt that God him, and said, What doest low me; and where i am, Mr. & Mrs. Ismael (Maria) Herrera with their 1st grandchild, Ismael was leading her into. Later, thou here, elijah?” 1 there shall also my servant the truth of the situation Kings 19:12 & 13 (KJV). be: if any man serve me, that He will meet their portunity to read His Word; suffered and face daily. Ask was revealed and our friend We often think God is him will my Father hon- every need. Pray for their for happiness; for strength God to carry them in the made a bad mistake. God in our grand projects only our.” peace beyond understand- for the weak; for healing shelter of His power, of His was not in it. to discover that He is not. Ask God to lift up our ing; for good health; for for the wounded; for a spe- love, and His protection. elijah was in a crisis in We may also assume be- Christian brothers and sis- basic life needs of food, cial touch upon their lives may the blood of Jesus his ministry. God had just cause of the success or vis- ters in Christ who are so clothing, and shelter; for as their very lives are often cover them, cover us all, corrected him about his ibility of a situation that faithful to follow Him in fellowship with other in danger because they are and keep us for that won- perspective of his situation. God is in it. He may, in countries where they are Christians; for protection Christians. derful day of redemption to if any man needed a touch fact, be in the project. persecuted for doing so. from harm and evil; for op- God loves these pre- which we look forward. from God, it was elijah be- However, God's ways are God has promised to honor portunities to share the cious people and as Chris- Pray for God’s church to cause he was in such dis- not always highly visible. them for believing in Him Gospel and witness God’s tians our heart should ache live and prosper in every tress he wanted to die. Sometimes He chooses to and standing in faith. Pray love in action; for the op- over the things they have land. Marvin Winans featured guest at celebration the public is invited tical Jurisdiction. the speaker is Pastor marvin tinues on thursday night Finally on Sunday at to join attend the celebra- events will be held at L. Winans. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.- Guest 3:30 p.m., the speaker is tion of installation for Saintsville Church of God night at 7:30 p.m. mother Speaker Bishop Charles Presiding Bishop J. neaul mother Pia Haynes in Christ at 2200 S. Willie mae Rivers will e. Blakes Sr.. He is the Haynes of texas north- Williams as the 6th Juris- marsalis Ave. on monday, serve as the international Presiding Bishop and east 1st ecclesiastical Ju- dictional Supervisor, De- June 25 - Sunday, July 1. Supervisor officiating and Chief Apostle of the risdiction and General partment of Women texas on monday night at installation Speaker. Church of God in Christ, Board member of northeast First ecclesias- 7:30 p.m. the featured the celebration con- inc. CoGiC, inc.

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Sixteen-year-old when spying on others. ble heroine of this book, 13- the new book What the Dog Regan heard that training a But training a service dog year-old Grace. the sweet and By terri Schlichenmeyer Said by Randi Reisfeld (with service dog might help with means that you have to let him grief-stricken young character NDG Contributing Writer HB Gilmour), a pooch learns college admissions, but Grace go eventually, which was an- will steal your heart as she to “Speak!” all too well. figured that her older sister other loss Grace could barely both warms it, and breaks it in your best friend is the best Grace Abernathy ab- wouldn’t follow through. She stand to think abou t. She two. listener in the whole world. solutely could not understand never did before. needed Rex to stick around. if the same old summer you can scream, cry, com- how her sister, Regan, had At the shelter, Regan liked She was starting to like what reading fare makes you want plain, and your bestie just sits moved on so easily. Didn’t she the fluffy white malti-poo. the furball had to say. to flea, then here’s a book there quietly and takes it all in. care? She wanted a purse puppy, and And then Rex stopped you’ll need to collar. For 12- He doesn’t give you advice it wasn’t all that long ago Grace didn’t much care. But saying… to-18-year-old dog lovers and you don’t want, he never that Grace and Regan’s father when she heard a dirty, mangy there’s no way around it: teens who crave a good story, changes the subject, and if you was killed while leaving work. pooch say, “Pick me,” Grace and his tail was like a baseball “What the Dog Said” is aw- What the Dog Said is some- talk about guys you like or Grace remembered rushing to couldn’t believe her ears. bat but he seemed to like fully darn cute. thing to fetch. teachers you don’t, your secret the hospital like it was practi- the dog talked! Grace, even if she didn’t want Author Randi Reisfeld What the Dog Said by is safe because your best cally last night. it still hurt so Rex was his name and he him butting into her life. He gives young readers with pets Randi Reisfeld, with HB friend would never share those much. So why was Regan was a scruffy mutt. 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