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I^ige 2 • May 27 -June 02, 2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette .(/ (t,>. l\.h:,i, If tv>vn.M(t.\th,' ftttAAtt^M* ^MAtftttt iAttft*a^^^^k***A^^^*«M d Editorial THE TRUTH CLINIC Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Fifty Years After Brown Black Education Lags Fifty years ago on May 17, Reading achievement Centennial Place Elementary Cards: Wliich One Should You Pick? 1954 the United States among African Americans School in Atlanta, GA is 91% The new Medicare law that medicines you currently take, pay for prescription drugs in Supreme Court issued a climbed substantially African American and 79% was signed into law in and include how much you pay 2004 and again in 2005. Also, momentous decision known throughout the 70s and 80s, low-income and is in the top December 2003 makes major each month for each prescription you will not have to pay a fee as Brown v. Board of and the achievement gaps 10% of the entire state of changes to the nation's health drug. Then, as you learn more for your discount card. While Education of Topeka, Kansas between them and White Georgia in reading. Delaware insurance program for people about the different Medicare- you have money on your card, leads the nation in reading that forever changed students narrowed by age 65+ and some persons with approved discount drug cards you will have to pay a low America. gains for African Americans. approximately 50 percent. But disabilities. The most important that are available in your area, copay (5%-10%) each time in the 90s, progress stopped Studies have shown that While the Brown decision part of the law is a new benefit find out which cards offer the you use it. If you use up the addressed the inequities of an and those gaps began to communities that have to help people in Medicare with best discounts on the drugs you 8600, the card can still be used institutionalized "Separate widen. The patterns for significant educational their prescription drug costs. need. for discounts. But Equal" educational mathematics achievement improvements are This assistance will go into system its impact over the were similar with significant characterized by: (1) clear Here are some important facts If your drugs are already eflfect in two stages. The first years was far reaching and progress made until the early goals and standards, (2) for you to consider: covered by Medicaid, you can stage begins in May 2004 when sent Shockwaves throughout 90s, then a gradual reversal of curriculums aligned with the ' You can only get one not get the discoimt card. If you can sign up for a discount the social and political those gains. The White-Black standards, (3) instilling high Medicare discount drt^ card at a you have drug -coverage from landscape of America. gaps are currently expectations in students, (4) card to help with some drug time. an employer or the federal Brown was the genesis of approximately 10 points wider quality teachers versed in their costs. This is a temporary • If you already have a different government, you carmot get the Civil Rights Movement than they were a decade ago, subject matter with superior program that phases out when discount card, you can keep that the special low income features that challenged the dormant representing about a year's teaching skills, (5) and a close the second stage of assistance, a card. You can also get a Medicare of the discount card. Medicare drug benefit, goes conscience of our nation and worth of learning disparity. partnership between the discount card. Use whichever Medicare-approved into eflfect on January 1, 2006. gave us the Civil Rights Act The Education Trust's fact school, parents and one gives you die best deal. discount drug cards may be Once this begins, the discount of 1964. Jack Greenberg, sheet substantiates the community. • If you are in a able to save you mon Garland Serves as Model Page t landfill. The new landfill, which provided to citizens. The City Is the sky clearest on the day it is most blue? service center, Garland has will replace the unregulated and of Garland has set an example While you ponder that thought we would like to announce that Minority Oppottunily News, Inc., been providing Indore with unsanitary dumps that are as a customer service-focused formerly a Dallas based renaissance community tabloid, founded in 1991, has relocated to Piano. TVxas assistance in improving its scattered throughout Indore, organization and helped train and changed our n.me lo MON-The Gazette. 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As riways. and tn.e — have offered advice to their Garland officials have cities will present the results of to tradiUon. MON.-mc Oazette^be there carving . worid o opporturmy for th^ seckmg to Indore colleagues to help th^m improved the ability of the their work at a final workshop provide quality aervices. Should you dare to expand your qu« for economic parody outs. Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • May 27 -June 02, 2004 • Page J I isn (h,i XWhsitc U uiLif .»ro\//..(KK-i'»*''""' «•• ^«*i -- ^ Big Thing* Page J team. Bianca also finds time she has lots of energy," said of her efforts into playing to do volunteer work at the Brenda Marshall-McClure. the violin. Ms. McClure Forum Retirement "All of the activities that she's said that her daughter was Community and at Lover's involved in help her to It's Time afraid that Lane Methodist Church. channel that energy." she would With Bianca's Bianca is one very talented not be able busy schedule, young lady. In addition to To Get to keep her she is still able playing the violin, which is grades up if to keep her her expertise, she also plays she was grades high the piano,'the cello, and the enough to be a viola. She is self-teaching Scratching I involved in member of the herself on the guitar and too many National Junior would like to learn to play the extra Honor Society. clarinet and the saxophone. These games wilt close on June 30,2004. You have until activities so The McClure she chose "I would like to make December 21,2004 to redeem any winning tickets for these games. family attends the violin as playing the violin my career church at the her main someday," said^Bianca. "If Potter's House focus. that doesn't work out, singing where Bianca In addition is my backup plan." uses more of to playing in In the fall, Bianca will be a her talents to the ninth grade student at Booker Bianca plays Jbr the Christian sing with the Game #304 (S5) Game #327 |$2| Game #347 ($5) advanced Chamber of Commerce T. Washington High School, church's praise Frontier Fortune Break The Bank Luck Of The Draw orchestra at at the Omni Hotel which is also an arts magnet team. "Overall Odds are 1 in 3.C 'Overall Odds are 1 in 4.94 "Overall Odds are 1 in 3.59 her school, Bianca also plays school. child is active and the violin in the Dallas 'This String Ensemble of the Greater Dallas Youth "0 L?v mm Orchestra where she is the Public Meetings Concert Master (first chair player). The youth orchestra The Regional Transportation Council of the Game #364 ($2) Gamef375lS7) Game #386 ($2) may be appearing on KERA North Central Texas Council of Governments welcomes the Bingo Witd7's Weekly Grand the first week of June. public to comment at the following meetings: 'Overall Odds are 1 in 3.96 'Overall Odds are 1 in 3.49 'Overall Odds are 1 in 4.56 Because of Bianca's MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2004. 6:30 P.M. excellent skills as a violin Addison Conference Center player, she has been invited 15650 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001 to play at many events that TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2004,1:30 P.M. include the VIP Reception Dallas West Branch Library for former Los Angeles 2332 Singleton Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75212 Game f3S5 (S20; Game*413(S2} Lakers basketball player TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2004, 6:30 P.M. * $1,000,000 Winter Green Magic Johnson, the WoMan Intermodal Transportation Center "Overall Odds are 1 in 2.72 'Overall Odds are 1 in 4.34 to WoMan Extravaganza 1001 Jones Street, Fort Worlh, Texas 76102 with T.D, Jakes Ministries, and the City of Irving MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD activities. Your comments will help set transportation policy for the region! New Ozone Standards: Transportation Implications "I enjoy playing the violin because it is challenging and Long-Range Planning/Projects I learn quickly," said Bianca. Freight Bottleneck Study Update/Trans Texas Corridor "You don't see a lot of Regional Rail Corridor Study/Regional Transit Initiative African Americans playing classical music." Short-Range Planning/Projects Every day for at least two Partnership Programs - New Transportation Funding Opportunities Rallrpad Crossing Reliability Partnership Program (Draft List of SCBHICB OFFS hours, Bianca has to — Ttlll LIITCIT — dedicate time to playing her Recommended Projects) instrument. However, now • Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) Program of Transit You can claiin orizes ol up to $5S9 at any leias UnerY retaifer Prizes ol M or more are redeemable al that she is more confident Projects (presented at the Fort Worth location only) any one ol ttie statewifle Feias loitenr Claioi Centers or by mail. that she is able to keep her Modification of the 2003-2004 Unified Planning Work Program Questions? Call the Texas Lottery Customei Service Une I grades hiah, she also PJPWP) and th* Draft 2004-2006.UPWP at 1-B00-37-LOTTQ (1-800-375-688B). ded- For special accommodations due to a disability or for additional into.-mai.on, picase ^tr^e, N'CiuJ.iig schoo IS voiieyoail team, call Lynn Hayes at (817) 695-9281. Reasonat>le accommodations will be made. j On-going Job seekers can attend www.givelife.org. 214.410.7090. May 29: Three Day pregnant again Collin County weekly meetings held by Through May 31 Through June 20 Blinds, 2809 S. Preston following a loss. For emergency TeamNetworking Collin The International The Nasher Sculpture Road, Frisco, 10 a.m. - 3 information call preparedness hotline: County. The nonprofit, Library of Poetry has Center continues its p.m. 972.519.1588. 972.548.4114. You can business-to-business announced $58,000 in special exhibitions June 1 DivorceCare meets at also visit group oversees several prizes to be awarded in program with "Medardo A Beka Book Home 7 p.m. each Tuesday at www.co.collin.ix.us. chapters, with the Collin the International Open Rosso: Second School, curriculum and Fellowship Bible Interactive Dallas County group meeting Poetry Contest. Deadline Impressions." This is the text-book sale, 10 a.m. - Church North, 850 Children's Museum at from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. is May 31, contest is free. first major Medardo 12noon, and 2p.m. - 4 Lexington, Piano. Call Valley View Center - a every Tuesday at Blue Send one original poem, Rosso exhibition in the p.m. Free admission. At Bob Hornstein at hospital fantasyland, a Mesa Grill, 8200 North 20 lines or less, any US in 40 years. Rosso the Piano Centre, Spring 972.783.8800. miniature grocery Dallas Parkway in Piano. subject and any style to: played a key role in the Creek and Jupiter Roads. C.I.T.Y Family store, a farm, a "Jungle No reservations are The International Library birth of modern For more information Center, a non-profit Impressions" exhibit required, and more of Poetry, Suite 19919, 1 sculpture. 2001 Flora contact Mickey Pierce at agency, is offering free complete with rain information is available Poetry Plaza, Owings Street, Dallas, 75201. 877.223.5226. parenting groups, the forest, arts and crafts. online at Mills, MD 21117. Poet's Call 214.242.5100. June 5 last Thursday of each Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 name and address should www.teamnetworking.co May 27 The SPCA of Texas' Pet month. Located at p.m., Saturdays 11 appear on the top of the m 5th Annual Piano Grief recovery program 1947 Ave K.; Bldg A, a.m. - 6 p.m. and page. Enter online at: General Information Forum, with Dr. Rusell Suite 100, Piano. Sundays noon - 6 p.m. www.poetry.com. hosts its next free meeting The American Red Hulse, Nobel Laureate in Contact Libby R. Children 2-10 years Through June 6 June 5, at 1 p.m. 362 S. Cross has announced that Physics, and nationally Industrial Blvd. Dallas. Dorn, CITY Family 84/Adults 53. Call all blood levels are low. O Texas Area Artists will acclaimed speakers and Support Groups Center: 972.424.4626. 972.386.6555. Negative and O Positive hold an exhibition in the entertainers. Be prepared Healing Matters Grief Volunteer Interurban Railway blood types are at a 4- Main and Chamber for a "Thrill Ride for Your Support Group meets the opportunities Station Museum, 901 hour level, other blood Galleries of the Mesquite Mind," at the Marriott fourth Monday of every The Piano Animal E. 15th Street, Piano, types are at less than one Arts Council/Center, Hotel at Legacy Town month at 7:30 p.m. at Shelter need Historic Downtown. day supply - well below 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Center, Piano. Visit: Medical Center of Piano volunteers over 16 From 1908 to 1948, the two day optimal "Pigment of the www.planoforum.org, or classrooms. This is a years old to wash and this was a station on supply needed to serve Imagination 2004" is the call 972.508.2626 for pregnancy loss support walk the animals, help the Texas Electric the community. The annual awards exhibit for details. group for anyone who has with clerical services Railroads' Interurban American Red Cross is the members of Texas Are May 29 lost a baby to miscarriage, and customer service. Line. Monday - Friday urging people to schedule Artists. M-T 8a.m. - 9 American Red Cross ectopic pregnancy, Foster homes are also 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. an appointment to give p.m., W-F 8 a.m. - 5 Blood Drive at the stillbirth, newborn death, needed while Saturday 1 p.m. r 5 blood. Call 1.800.GIVE p.m.. Sat 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., following times and or SIDS. There is also a permanent homes are p.m. For special tours LIFE, or visit Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Call locations: share group for those call 972.941.2117. found for animals. Call 972.578.7510. Sponsored Qy: Proud To Be An Active sac^ Partner In The Community & I\ige 4 • May 27 -June 02, 2004 • Minority Opportunity Neivs - The Gazette Visit Our IVLh.siti .It ILILIL-.MOX i hi'(>ii^itli\i.t>in MMi iM •a^MMft ttftflitt l*AA*i i.AAA«kM - -•3;.-;^,^.- — \f..,rAf Business Directory Buying a House for the First time? TDI Schedules HUB Forum for June 17 AUSTIN - The Texas consulting, encouraged to attend." There's Help Available Department of Insurance personnel/employment There is no charge to attend (TDI) and four other state consulting, financial services, the forum. For more First time homebuyers in revised by HUD (Housing and by providing financial agencies will be seeking attorneys, and auditors. information, contact Rose Piano may be eligible to Urban Development.) assistance to help with the qualified new vendors of IT "This will be a good Esparza in TDI's Purchasing receive up to 510,000 Demonstrated credit down payment and closing equiphient, office supplies and opportunity for HUBs engaged Division at 512-475-1998 or financial assistance for down responsibility. costs of purchasing a home," professional services at the in IS services to learn of by e-mail at pajTnent and closing costs, Purchase of a home within said Ms. Monroe. "Classes are Historically Underutilized contracting possibilities with [email protected]. through grant programs the Piano Cit>' limits. scheduled monthly, on a Business (HUB) Forum in state agencies," said Texas Attendees may register administered through Piano's Must be a first time Saturday, and you only need June. Insurance Commissioner Jose online at Neighborhood Services homebuyer only. This is defined to attend one of the classes. We TDI will host the forum Montemayor. "We need to see https://wwwapps.tdi.state.tx.u Department. as not having owned a home in use instructors who are from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. who's out there and all s/inter/asprooi/general/hubreg "I encourage persons who the last three years, or, being a certified by the Texas on Thursday, June 17, 2004, at qualified vendors are /registration, asp are purchasing that very displaced homemaker who Department of Housing and the Department's Community Affairs as special first home, to call me previously owned a home with headquarters in the William P. u N D I N c; so we can discuss their a spouse, or lived in a home Homebuyer Education Hobby Jr. State Office eligibility and help them owned by the spouse. Providers. Spanish-language Building, 333 Guadalupe, achieve their goal," saidTerrie Purchaser has no more than materials and translators are Austin. DIVERSIFIED FUNDING NETWORK Monroe, Piano's Community SI5,000 in cash. available." Also participating in the IMMEDIATE CASH FOR: Development Coordinator. Mandatory attendance at a Applications are taken on a forum will be the Secretary of ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (COMM'L. MEDICAL, CONSTRUCTION) The primary' criteria one-day First Time first-come, first-served basis, State, State Board for LUMP SUM CASH FOR: BL'SLNESS NOTES, PRIVATE MORTGAGE NOTES guidelines include: Homebuyers Class, held at with grants issued based on Educator Certification, Texas ANNUITIES. STRUCTURED SEITLEMENTS, ETC. Income that is less than Piano's Municipal Center. The availability of funding. Higher Education 80% of the median income class is offered monthly. For information on the Coordinating Board and Texas 817-354-0927 yww.dlversiriedfiindinenetworlt.coni for the area. Ms. Monroe can "The First Time Cit>''s First Time Homebuyers Department of Housing & help with this determination, Homebuyers Class is designed Program, and to find out more Community Affairs. There will which is based on income by to increase home ownership about purchaser eligibility, be two panel discussions A I R O N family size. The income limits among low-to-moderate contact Ms. Monroe at during the forum, as well as are annually defined and income first-time homebuyers 972-941-7665. state agency booths and Full and Professional Service vendor presentations. 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In planning, a newly constructed product variety' Kroger pharmacy; and an FTD TuaiiJay* ttvough Fridays ¥ Avaiafale from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Kroger Signature store will Signature stores have to offer," affiliated floral shop. 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Whitfield, the first African culture and history. information on the 19th Texas Black The A&ican American Museum, a If you would like your organization to be listed in our upcoming American 1999 PRCA World "We have been promoting the Invitational Rodeo, call (214) 565- Smithsonian Institution affiliate, is Juneteenth calendar fax your announcements to care of Editor at Champion AH-Around Cowboy culture and history of African 90266, ext. 315. For more supported, in part, by funds from the 972-516-4197 and 1999 PRCA World Champion Americans for nearly 30 years, and information on the African American City of Dallas Office of Cultural or email editor^a.monthegazette.com Calf Roper, and Tommy Cook, Affairs, Texas Commission on the we are delighted to have the 'Texas Museum, call (214) 565-9026, ext. Deadline date is June 8th for all announcements 1999 PRCA Steer Wrestling Buffalo Soldiers' on the program for 303. Arts and National Endowment for Finalist, competed in the Texas another year," Robinson said. Season sponsors for the African the Arts, a federal agency. Black Invitational Rodeo during Tickets are S5 for reserved seats American Museum are AT&T, Admission: their pre-professional days. and SI5 for box seats. They can be American Airlines, Bank of America, Admission to the African American In addition, the "Texas Buffalo DEPRESSED AGAIN? purchased at www.ticketmaster.com Blockbuster Entertainment, Bussey Museum is free except for groups of The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Soldiers" will establish an or the African American Museum Trucking Company, The Dallas 10 or more. authentic military compound and located at 3536 Grand Ave. in Fair Morning News, ExxonMobil, KFC, Hours: Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas is camp chuck wagon near the barn Park, Sponsors for this year's Rodeo Kimberly-Clark Corporation, State Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon - 5 p.m. conducting research sponsored by the National area and provide a living history are WFAA-TV, Coca-Cola, The Fair of Texas, WFAA-TV and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Institute of Mental Health on cognitive therapy for reenactment to bring the largely Dallas Morning News, Budweiser, Wyndham International Hotels and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. depression. Treatment is free. The symptoms of untold story of "Buffalo Soldiers" Weils Fargo Bank and the State Fair Resorts- Closed Mondays and some depression include: to today's youth. of Texas, Radio One, Comcast, The Corporate partners include; holidays Six regiments of African • Depressed or sad mood Dallas Weekly and Rolling Out Albertson's, Allstate Partners, Ben E. Group Tours: • Loss of interest in activities American troops were authorized Magazine. Keith Company, Carlos and Parnell, Tours may be scheduled for groups by Congress in 1866 for service in Founded in 1974 as a pan of the' M.D., P.A., Charlie and Rozene of 10 or more.To schedule a tour, call • Difficulty* sleeping or sleeping too much the West. This opened a new Bishop College Special Collection, Pride Enterprises, Coca Cola (214) 219-2049. • Feeling slowed down chapter in American military the African American Museum Botding Company of North Texas, Memberships: • Feeling tired or having low energy history and afforded former slaves became an independent, nonprofit Colonial Insurance, DCTV, Dallas By joining the African American • Feeling guilty or worthless to play a major role in the organization in 1979,TTie Museum is Mavericks, Frito Lay Inc., Guaranty Museum, members will receive • Changes in weight or appetite settlement of the West. 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The city I am referring to, boycott was called, out came the the majority Chamber of of course, is Cincinnati, where Black folks, with their smiling faces Commerce, one from the Black Blacks boycotted primarily because on brochures, saying, "We're on the Chamber of Commerce, one from of police violence against Blacks. Move," while subliminally the National Underground Railroad Looks like snubs, flags, holidays, suggesting to the world that Freedom Center, one from, of all and bus seats carry more weight for everything was all right in this city, places, a local funeral home, all led some Black folks in Cincirmad than and Black people were as happy as by the "vice" mayor of this city, had do the lives of five of their brothers, pigs in slop. Ofcourse, this massive the temerity to ask Black people because this boycott has resulted in PR campaign was done to stop the from across the country to bring , an even more dastardly brand of boycott; it was done in return for their money to a city where Black violence against Blacks: Economic deals and perks given to Blacks people are grossly mistreated. Go "violence committed by Blacks who had their hands out and were figure. against Blacks. obviously willing to do whatever " Everyone has to answer to his or James E. Clingman, an adjuna the mayor and Mister Charlie told her own conscience. That is, if they professor at the University of them to do. have one. So this is for information Cincinnati's African American The • latest scene in this only. I want both sides of the story Studies department, is former editor tragicomedy features five Black to be told. My conscience will not of the Cinciimati Herald Newspaper folks going on a mission to cajole allow me to be silent about the and founder of the Greater the National Coalition of Black murders of five young men, however. Cincinnati African American Meeting Planners (NCBMP) into I will continue to tell their story Chamber of Commerce. He hosts believing this is a "new" city and because they cannot, and just as the radio program, "Blackonomics," that it is living up to its contrived vigorously as I work for economic and has written several books, "most livable" status. 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Please direct any questions pertaining to CAREER INFORMATION HOTUNE Phone: 972-221-5668 (972)»41-711« To e-mail resumes go to website the above project to NTTA Engineering Dept. at Horns Psgs: wwnv.plano.gov www.westsidebaptistchurch.coin ff\ FAX (»72)»41-7239 214-461-2061. 802 BeUaire Blvd.-LewisviUcTX 75067 'AA / EOE /ADA Lcpal Notices ..iKti opp(irtiinii\ si.\.lion ')7Joi )'»-<»() i<» |.\,>^ ,,r Ijii.til ..otn |nr uunU-: I-a.\; '»7:!-Si>'»-im^Si 1-iiiail; t>p|-H»riuiiu\.( ni'>luhcya/cilo.ciHil NTTA NTTA NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY Right-of-Way Acquisition Services - Request for Qualifications Design Engineer Services - Request For Qualifications The North Texas Tollway Authority (the NTTA), intends to issue a Request for Qualifications The North Texas Tolhvay Authority (the NTTA), intends to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to enter into an agreement with a qualified independent firm to provide right-of-way services (RFQ) to enter into an agreement with a qualified independent firm to provide design engineer in the acquisition of real propert>- for the Eastern Extension of the President George Bush Turnpike services for the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge and approach roadway. and other KVTA Facilities. To be considered, potential proposers must submit a Letter of Request, requesting a copy of To be considered, potential proposers must submit a Letter of Request, requesting a copy of the the RFQ, which must also contain the name of the proposer, a contact person, and an address RFQ, which must also contain the name of the proposer, a contact person, and an address to which to which the RFQ may be sent. The NTTA will send only one copy of the RFQ to each the RFQ may be sent, The NTTA will send only one copy of the RFQ to each proposer. proposer. Letters of Request for a copy of the RFQ, will be accepted by fax at (214) 528-4826, or by mail Letters of Request for a copy of the RFQ, will be accepted by fax at (214) 528-4826, or by mail or hand delivery to: NorthTexas Tollway Authority, 5900 W. Piano Parkway, Suite 100, Plano,Texas, or hand delivery to: North Texas ToUway Auihorit\', 5900 VC' Piano Parku-ay, Plano,Texas, 75093 75093, Atm: Ms. Kalhi Shekon. Leners of Request will be received until 8:00 a.m. June 10, 2004. Atm: Ms. Kathi Shelton. Leners of Request will be received until 2:00 p.m. June 10, 2004. Potential proposers should note that the NTTA will hold a Mandatory Pre-proposal conference Pbtennal proposers should note that the NTTA will hold a i\landator>' Pre-qualification at its administrative oflSces at 5900 West Piano Parkway, Suite 100, Piano, Texas, 75093 starting promptly at 8:00 a.m. on June 10,2004. Proposers must have a representative in attendance at this conference at its administrative offices at 5900 West Piano Parkw-ay, Suite 100, Piano, Texas, conference to have their Statement of Qualificatioiw considered by the NTTA. 75093 starting promptly at 2:00 p.m. on June 10,2004. Proposers must have a representative iri attendance at this conference to have their Statement of Qualifications considered by the NTTA Statements of Qualifications are due to the NTTA on or before 1:00 p.m. on June 24, 2004. Statements of Qualifications are due to the NTTA on or before 1:00 p.m. on June 25 2004. Any requests for additional information regarding this notice of inviurion should be sent in writing Any requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be sent in to Mr. David W. Clarke, P.E., General Engineering Consultant at the above address, or by email to writing to Mr. Da\id W. Clarke, P.E., General Engineering Consultant at the above address or dclarke^ tta.org. by email to dclaiice(a;ntta.org. Page 8 • May 27 -June 02,2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I i.Mt Our Wchsili 1/ iviLiv.M()\ Ihidaulli-. Church News WHERE IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE? Church Happenings Before a blessing comes, there has and a hiding place. to be a preparation—if you expect to When you are talked about, lied on, Al JFN COMMtMiry CHURCH CQMMUNmf L-NTTARLAX Golden Gate MB Churdi get God's blessings, there is scorned, and misused things won't WedmttJ^ ffi^ @ &45pm Pastor Vincent T. Parter something that you must do—instead bother you in the secret place. You Discover Your Purpose in Life: You SMMdaf.H>yja/a30Mm 1101 Sabine Street of putting your trust in man, put your can't have inner peace unless you are are invited to study the "Purpose Guest spcaka at Communiry Unitarian Dallas, TX 75203 trust completely in God. in the secret place, under the shadow Driven Life" Universalis! Church will be Susan Madison of 214-942-7474 fnrst Unitarian Churdi of Dallas. Susan is Sunday, Elder Philip U'7»w of Love of the Almighty. Childcarc is provided VCTien trouble, sickness, and Dircawr of Pastoral Care and Aduh RE of Chapel COGIC and my pastor brought disappointment comes; when your Satan has different bait that he will For more information, pleaK call First Church, Her sermon tide will be a powerful and thought provoking friends turn their backs on you, if you 972-390-2746 "Keeping die Sabbath - In NewVt'ays." try to defeat you with. Just let him do 3rdSmm4L^^EMekM»mA message that ignited the entire dwelleth in the secret place, you are all of his big talking and stuff, but I There will be concurrent religious Allen Communitj' Church Free blood pressure screening in the congregation with praising and dwelling with God and God is want you to realize that the only education fc»^ youth. Nursery and chiktcare Rev. Dave Jenkins, Jr. are jJTONided g>-m after evening services. worshipping for God. litis is not an dwelling in you; your strength is then power Satan has is the power you give Senior Pastor Heft PKMtiMMj For more information, call 972-644- uncommon occurrence because my made perfect in your weakness. God him. He Is a defeated foe. Let him 1501 South Jupiter Ages 2-5, has begun pre-registration for the 2335. pastor has been send his fiery darts to harm you, but AUcn.TX 75002 Fall of 2004. a when he sends them, don't accept 972-390-2746 For more information coniaa Anne Smiih Greem'ille Av'cnue Church of Christ AUnbter S. T. W. Gibbs, in. Pastor leacher/preacher them. God's truth is your shield. His at 972-424-8989 on Tuesday through 1013 South Greenville Avenue of the \Xbrd of truth will stand, it will hold under any ALL NATIONS UNITED Thursday. Richardson,TX 75081 METHODIST CHURCH God for a long condition. He shall cover you with Cofnmunit>' LX' Churdi 972-6*4-2335 time and his His feathers and under His wings shall fuiu 2 (^ &I5 ptK 2875 East Paiixr Road messages from thou trust; His truth shall be your Prayer Service, the theme is Plano.TX 75074 HOLY TEMPLE CHLUCH OF God cause you shield and buckler (armor.) Ask God "Supplication" 972-424-8989 GOD IN CHRIST to think, to cover you; He will cover, you if you Tutfdayt and TburtJayt Vaeatimi BibU Sehmmi. CORNERS-TONE dwell in the secret place with Him. Yoga classes, 10:00 am and adult Jmmt J-4. 7:00 pm -8.-4Spm evaluate and act BATTIST CHURCH ESLOJFT classes, 7:00 pm, learn and Theme: Recei\-ing God's Promises. upon what God In the secret place God is your fimtl-AiiparI3.6e30am-&3t>pm sharpen English skills. Place: Douglas Communit>' Center has sent refuge (shelter) and your fortress ThuruLzyt, 7:00 pm Summer Da>' Camp, grades K dirou^ 6. A Chrisiian emironmcnt, fLm-SUcd day camp For more information please contact especially for (stronghold.) No evil will befall you, Adult Spanish class offered. Learn with two daih- Miacks, crafts, fidd trips and Holy Temple COGIC you. Hovxvur, and sharpen Spanish skills. neither shall any plague or noisome much much more. @ 972-424-9911 what was pestilence (disgusting or dangerous) Summer Day Camp, June 7 - Jufy 3A, June 27-Ji^ 1,2004 2004, Monday - ThunJay Holy Temple COGIC unusual is that Picture of the Week thing or person come and disturb you, Vacation Bible School. Everyone is Summer Day Camp, 1st through 6th Pastor Ra>Tnond Jones the message that Graduate Christina Carletta Jones surrounded by her when you are in the secret place. welcomed; classes for adults, v-outh and grades. Reading, Smess, visual arts, children 1110 Avenue H he prepared to "it is of the Lord's mercies that we dad, Kenneth Edward Jones, Sr. and her "Granny," Mrs. crafis, music, theater and special field bring, wasn't the Omiact the churdi for more infcxmati ^! II if ^ I NORTH DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP G.REENVILL E /\VENUA E VJHURCH OFC HRIST "A Spiritual Oasis far a Thirsty Mbrld" tsaiah 55:1 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: R^ 8:00 AM- 9:30 AM* 11 :30 AM 9 72-437-34 93 Itov.bBdBWSlT^ 1020 Sooth Shemran Slreet • Richardson, TX 75081 SaniorPcBtar.. . www.ndcbf.com f^..j"-j:-k.^.-. New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas 1013 S. Greenville Avenue • Richardson, TX 75081 JNC ^}l.^^Jo/fii i!^-i/ur/{'//('(' Sunday Service 972-644-2335 (Office) • 972-644-9347 (Fax) Morning Worship www.GreenvilleAvenucChurchofChrist.org (Website) 7:30 am & 10:30 am 9:00 am Sundav School SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday - Early Morning Worship .... 7:45 am Wednesday Service - Bible Class 9:30 am - Morning Worship 10:30 am Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm - Evening Worship 6:00 pm ^/ol/jf : l\(f/)li-sl ()////ri / Brotherhood 7:00 pm Wednesday - Prayer Service 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm - Bible Class 7:30 pm 1701 \V. lelKTion St., Grand Prairie. Texas /.'»n">1 Singles Group 7:00 pm Dr. Robert E. Price, Thursday - Bible Class 11:00 am mv^ Market loop. Suite M, Southlake, Texas lumi Bible Study 7:45 pm Senior Pastor (Quality childcare available Daily in the Development Center l)enn\ I). Davis, Servant A Praying Church Family affordable fee, call 972-644-0134 or 972-644-8719) "Watchmen on the Walls" MINISTER Associate Ministers Ben Myers S.T.W. Glbbs, III Patrick Worthey 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) 9550 Shepard Road Eiders Dallas, TX 75243 Ray Christopher • Harlee Glover hnir Morning Worship Scriitt' Fred Green • Raymond Hart :m A.w. 9.-flfl A.M.. loifKi A.M. AfiH ii-.r. AM. www.nmzb.org (Website) • newmzbcvfl aol.com (Email) David Phillips, Jr. • Johnie V. Rodgcrs, Sr. ^ Friendship Baptist Church' Mt. Olive Church of Piano Dr. C. Paul McBridc, Pa«tor 740 Ave. F Piano. Tx 75074 972 633 5511 mocop740'/aol.com Schedule of Services: Sunday Serving the Piano Community for 11 Years Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. us Sunday School Classes Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 8 & 11om Morning Worship Sunday School 9:45 am 11:00 a.m. W*dnMday nlghtt: 7:15 pm Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. ,ulami«hU Tuesday Va^onUmlQbfuthiuxmi Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mt. Oltv« ClHinii of Plwio School 01 BIMIcalStiMllM WWW.MOCOfOflG Wednesday New SemMlen AnCmi 2004 ^ta(^ SfOOdcoft: Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. KOeit 1040 AM Mon.-Frl. 10:25-10:30 am Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study 4396 Main Street DominoM 8 & 11 am setvtcio TfOdudcJo The Colony, TexM 75056 Domnooi 6;30 pm wrvtcio 0n Esporx}! (972) 625-S1S6 ^vebfite: www.fbc-online.net fm^m% r«ir» y "The Church with a Vision" ,,ll.>, -. it u-..-. \Uf\ lht ^^^m MM This Page Elite Afezvs Religiavis Mall of Fame Atusevim Sponsored by: 5551 South Hampton Road in Dallas • Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday through Friday • Phone 214-405-S335 • Email Abr648(« aol.com SAACP Mourns Loss Page 1 Chicago Tribune's first black NAACP Honors Actors, Hosts at Dinner competitors have benefited ffom columnist. While writing for the the training and mertforing the Tribune, Jarrett also began a BEVERLY HILLS, housing and work. landmark decision. Smiley Educator Theodore program provides. 30-year association with Calif. CAP) -- Talk-show "As one who said the situation in Alexander, who won the Anana Kambon, National Chicago ABC-TV WLS, where was he produced some 1,600 shows host Tavis Smiley and beneficiary of American Director of NAACP ACT-SO W.E.B. Dubois Education said: "Vernon Jarren's devotion and commentaries. In 1983 Dennis Haysbert, who the struggle education Award, oversees integration to African American youth was Jarrett moved his column to the plays the president on the that leaves much to programs in Los Angeles unquestionable. We must honor Chicago Sun-Times, where he Fox TV series "24," were Thurgood be desired. schools. Haysbert serves as a his memor>* by ensuring that our ser\'ed on the editorial board and worked until 1994. In 1975 among those honored at an Marshall and role model both as an actor words and deeds continue to "One can promote ACT-SO as the tool for he was one of 44 founders of annual awards dinner held those argue and for the positive establishing an equitable society the National Association of by the National Association brilliant legitimately character he plays in the TV for children of color in America. Black Journalists, serving as its for the Advancement of lawyers that our thriller, said Stasia Anything less would be a president from 1977 to 1979. Colored People. waged on my disservice to his memory-." In 1990, he was inducted into schools are as Washington, head of the Los A grandson of slaves, Jarren the National Literary Hall of The Roy Wilkins behalf ... it's segregated now Angeles chapter of the graduated from Knoxville Fame at the University of Freedom Fund Dinner humbling as they ever NAACR College in Tennessee and arrived Chicago's Gwendolyn Brooks Center. took place Tuesday in and it have been," he "And you have Tavis in Chicago in 1946 after fleeing honor of the 50th said. "I pause the racially-charged atmosphere The National Association for challenges Smiley," Washington said of of Jim Crow. He was quickly the Advancement of Colored anniversary of the U.S. me now to do in using the the PBS talk-show host, who hired as a reporter for the People (NAACP) is the nation's Supreme Court's decision some word also hosts a radio program Chicago Defender and on his oldest and largest civil rights in "Brown v. Board of significant 'resegregated' on public television and is a first day, covered a race riot. He organization. Its half-million was a co-founder of the "Negro adult and youth members Education," the historic work to live because that frequent guest on many Talk »hotu host Tavis Smiley Ncwsfront," the nation's first throughout the United States ruling that heralded the up to the would suggest other news programs. "Fifty black daily radio broadcast, over and the world are frontline official end of segregation award," Smiley said. at one point we had full years ago we couldn't do any WJJD-AM in Chicago, from advocates for civil rights, social not only in education but Though much has been integration. Clearly that was of the things that Tavis is 1948 to 1951. justice and equal opportunity under law. also in areas such as accomplished since the not the case." doing. In 1970, Jarrett became the Church Happenings Page 9 Janie Johnson. Early Morning Worship Service (a, 2:1-2. Rev. Leslie W. Smith, Pastor/Teacher please call Rev. C. Greer @. 214-760- Refreshments served by Washington 8:00 am and regular Sunday Morning May 30. 2004. 3:00 pm Service 302 Centennial Blvd. 9575 or Email: Rnorag@aol,com UTTLE FLOCK Mutual Bank (Parker & Independence Worship (a. 11:00 am A reception honoring Rev. & Mrs. RichardsonTX 75081-5057 Mondayt, 7:00 pm BAPTIST CHURCH Branch) RSVP no later than May 28, Tonight. May 27, 7:00 pm Smith will follow the service. 972-437-3493 Monday School SunJayt 9 6:30 pm 2004 Ministers in Training The public is invited to share in our We now have Sunday Evening For more information, call 214-924- Jnnt 1-4. 2004 special event. THE INSPIRING The Inspiring Body of Christ Services, come worship with us 0177 or 214-289-4802. RHEMA 2004 For more information, please call BODY OF CHRIST CHURCH Church (IBOC) June 9- 11, 2004 Bobbie Fontenette % 972-964-3343 or Sign Up Sow Dr. Rickie G. Rush, Senior Pastor Little Flock Baptist Church Living Water Bible Church Vacation Bible School 972-241-6151 (church) FREE Computer Training classes by 7710 South Westmoreland Rev. Louts E. Laurent, Senior Rev, Charles & Rev. Vera Hughes, June l4, TBN Taping, arrive ^ 6:15 pm Dominion Training St Support Center DalIas,TX 75237 Pastor Pastors Pastor Sam will be the guest speaker .Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church For more details and information. 972-572-IBOC (4262) 704 East Aimee Street 5900 Baywater Drive for TBN; other guests include Dr. Rev. Cecil Smith, Sr.. Pastor P. O. Box tOi (Mailing Addresi) Piano, TX 75093 Anthony Evans and the Awakening 11611 Webb Chapel Road ScntI yoiir church anniuiiiccinciits U* Forney, TX 75126 469-467-6797 Band. Dallas, TX 75229 editors tnonihi:t;a/ciu*.coin «>r fax to M72-.S 16-4197 c/ti (•liiircli 214-325-7021 972-241-6151 HappcniniTt. DcaillincH arc l-Viilays iH-'forc ptiliticatinn ilatc. Mt. Olive Church of Piano (.MON-llic (iii/ctic is published cachlliursilay.) LIVING WATER BIBLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Sam Fenceroy, Pastor NORTH DALLAS CnMMtJXm May 29. 2:00 pm through 5:00 pm 2nA & 4th Sundayi 740 Avenue F BIBLE FELLOWSHIP FREE Women's International Blood pressure screenings available Piano, TX 75075 ThurtJayt. 7:00 pm • 8i30 pm Network (WIN) Quarterly Meeting ALLEN COMMUNITY CHURCH after 11:00 am service 972-633-5511 Support Group—Healing Past W.O, Haggard Ubrary, 2501 Coit Wounds Discover Your Purpose in Life, Road, Piano,Texas Mesquiie Friendship BC MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH Held in Youth Library, Room D204 come study the "Purpose Driven life" WIN is a premier faith-based Rev.Terry .M.Turner, Pastor Entire Month of May. 8:00 am Service For more information, conuct Tera networking group connecting women each Wednesday Night starting at 6:45 pm 2232 Franklin Drive Because of their dedicated service McFarland at 972-437-3493, Ext. 111 in business and ministry. Workshops Mesquite.TX 75150 and strong leadership, Mt. Pisgah Satnrdayt, 10:00 am • 11:30 am Child care is provided for Saturday, May 29th meeting 972-329-5030 Baptist Church Family proudly A refresher course in Spanish in Bldg include: Decorating on a Shoestring Church Services announces, and they will celebrate the 1010, Room D218 Pattor Dave Je&Uni, ]r, Budget, Mary Lynch; The J50.00 Sunday: Bible Snuty a 9:30 am MOUNT OLIVE 32nd Pastoral Appreciation for Rev. & For more information, contact Aniu Investment Challenge, Washington SnadayWorshipft Children *> Church a 11:00 am Mrs. Cecil (Joyce) Smith, Sr. Our Jarrell at 214-364-0330. Mutual Bank; How to Start a Travel CHURCH QF PLANQ WMneiday: Prayer & Bible Study/\'ou(b Group (a 6:45 pm theme for this special appreciation is "A rtJt Business, Motivational Speaker, Ivery Thtrt art now two Servant Endeavoring in a Labor of 1501 South Jupiter, AUen.TX • 972-390-2746 Bradley; Introduction to Yoga/Tai'chi, SynJay Morning Strvicei! .North Dallas Community Bible Love," Scripture Reading: I Timothy Fellowship A Nn* Cnmniiaity: Teaching, TouduncTnmsforming UvM for ChrUt Visit our wtbstte at wi*w.alleacommumt)'.com J Sims Chapel Baptist Church The Fellowship of Love The^^^Af^'****^Body of Christ Church (Sharing Love, Saving Souls and Changing Lives) All Nations United Sunday Services htUas Texas 75Z37 Methodist Church Early Morning Worship: 8:00 am Phone: 9mn-4262 Fax: 972-709-5888 Sunday School: 10:30 am i Mid-Morning Worship: 11:30 am Bible Study Sunday Servicev. 7:?0 am, l[i:0(.i am, 12:50pni. Wtdnasday Sight Litv (ft, 7:30 pm .Mundtiv School; 7:pm ^ 317 Parker Drive • Garland, TX 75040 Men'b 1 elkn\>hip:Iridav7:00pm W- RgvvrtndA. Louit Phone: 972-276-0014 • Fax: 972-276-2444 Fallmon, III, S«nior Potior Mbbsite: witnv.SiTnsChapel.org pA^tei 1£iUi* ff 1S»4Ji TOeiMU.' wtinv.ibocjoy.org Dr. Otttt M. Ittxd HI'/rilANY MISSIONAUV Sanior I\uior Hispanic Ministries OwenwoocC HAi'i'is'i <:iiijuc:ii "Christian by Faith, Diverse by Design SIM)A\ ACIiVMIl S Sinfiy B:4Sam Stnd^Stfnd United Methodist Church 8:30 am - Sunday School • KhOO am-Wwihip Services 3415 E. 14th St. !451John West Road Dallas, TX. 75228 MO.NDAV Sinliy ft«am EauloGUooEnEspaM Piano, TX, • 75074 214-328-5421 OwenwoodLMC(a;SBCGlobal.net 6:30 pm - Mlaaiona • 7:00 pm • Brothcriu>od SuR^ KUnm Moitfi^Sinlca \\l,D\l.^iy\\ 972-424-8500 "i lult'r \('H- Miiiiii;^cini'til" Kn.A.K.HMyam,Sr. 6KW pm -Teacher^ Meedng Tuesday 7:0Cpn Prayer Meetng www.allnationsumc.org I know tin jihiiis I \\n\v Uir >«iii. sii\s llic |.i> SaaiarPmUr 7KM) pm - Prayer & Midweek LcMon (Inc Xiirsi'iv Piin-itliJ Inr.lfics 4 unj I'lutcr} SiNDAV WORSHIP SJ;RMCI: - 10:30 AM 67Ul\VchsUr AvcnttL- • t>;iU}ii., fX 7S21W SATl HOW iOiOO am thru IrfM) pm AotiT Si NDAV SCHOOL - 9:30 AM ^M-l-li-l-S^J (I'h.im-) • 2l-l-('*2-6'?<»t (lax) Other ministries include: "English As A Second Language' :il>(-iliiiiiy I' >.ht;;tiib;il.ni't f l-^tii^iil) Youth Activitie* Communitj In Prayer -WMneiutny -12 Noon VSednesday Bibk Study - 6 JO PM and "Spanish As A Second Language " Classes. T'empfe ojTaitk Saint Mark Missionary Little Flock ^^ Baptist Churcii Baptist Church christian Cfiapef C.M.^, Cfiurch 1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney TX Pastor Louis E. Laurent Pastor Charles S. Wattley Internet Broadcast: www.krgm.com (Mon - Fri (a 12 Noon) A Place Where a "Taste of the Word" is Guaranteed 'W^^ 10:45 am .. 6:30 pm Tuesday Night Brotherhood .. 7:00 pm Wednesday I^rayer Meeting/Bible Study. ,.. 7:00 pm "Where Jesus is the Main Attraction" 704 !•:. Aimcc Street • 1*.<). Ikix *H)^ • lomcy, Texas 75126 Phone: 214-325-7021 Sunday Worship Experience Fax: 214-37I-S922 or 214-'?72-213S 8:00 am & 10:45 am Email: theswonlcuts(a yahoo, com Sunday Wednesday Bible Study Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm - Nursery Facilities Available - New Life Fellowship of Hamilton Park Dr. Jerome E. 14120 Noel Road Wednesday McNeil, Jr., Pastor Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. 8219 Bunche Drive • DaUas,TX 75243 Dallas, TX 75254 972-671-1096 Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus Blihop Miller E. Johnson Jr., Senior Pastor 972-239-1120 (OfTlcc) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) For More Information Call [email protected] (Email) 972.542.6178 ,\ i*lacc ol -New HeKinninKS. . . II (ioriinhiuns ^-.l" www.saJntmarkbc.com Sunday Moralnf Bible School 9:15 tt.m. IU;illli\ lit!Miiniiii:\ ( hjlil i)i\rlopi 8tmarkmiBsionajydaol.com Morning Wonhlp Service 10i30 •.m. Evcnlnit Worataip (Agape Hour) Firtt Sunday 6t00 p.m. •n2 4(M-MI2 Wedneaday Night Prayer Meeting and Evening Bible Study 7:15 p.m. Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (@Spring Creek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 Phone: 972,516,2992 Fax: 972.509,9058 Email: [email protected] Page 10 • Mt^ 27 -June 02,2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gaxetta I IS,I On, w, i,.,t. It iimi_ \tn\ n,i <,u,, If