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1 Sam McPherson Receives WAR STORIES EXHIBIT Chairman's Award BRINGS LIVING HISTORY TO By: Felicia Coleman would receive the Chair Manhattan College (BMC). STAR SPANGLED FOURTH Sam McPherson recently man's Award? No, our • What did you want to be as received The JC Penney Chair department was not consid a child? Mihtary Jet Pilot. CELEBRATION man Award, the highest award ered for this award in the past. • What changed your mind/ Garland, Texas, - History was a Browning Automatic On the Homefront: for managerial excellence. To My manager nominated me how did you get interested can be retold in books and Rifleman. His imit served in qualify for the Chairman's and the committee approved in this particular business? movies, but visitors to France, Germany, Austria and On Saiurday, June 29, J002, brin| the cndrt Garland's Star Spangled Czechoslovakia. He says he was family out for The Kerits^ Farmslcad Award the department stores the selection. In the mid sixties the Air Force Fourth will experience history blessed to come home alive and Muwuni Summer Concert! The Men of Note must rank in the top 15 percent Where are you from origi Academy did not feel I was Cborns of the TOMTI North Chapter Kill per- through those who lived it. in one piece. of 1,075 JC Permey department nally? I was Born in South qualified for the Air Force, they fiHin barbenhc^ ic.\e music at the fann- Veterans who fought in "If a cat has nine lives, I stead, located at 1900 W. 15th, in PUna The stores and exceed expectations said my test indicated I was Carolina, and relocated to World War II, Viemam, Korea had 18," says Williams, now 76. concert begins at T:}Op.in. Groundi will ofm with outstanding team effort good at electronics and tele New York City. and Desert Storm will share "I used to never talk about it. at T:00p.m. The Victorian House can be and dedicated customer ser\'ice. toured from 7:00p.m. -*:}Op.m. The Haric)- What bought you here to communications. I went to the their experiences at the War But people want to know our MOK-The Gazette interviewed Owncn Group of Allen will bring their Dallas, Texas? Corporate Army instead, was trained and Stories Exhibit July 4-6. Visitors stories to know the facts." Hark} Davidsons to the ^unds. Other Sam McPherson, focusing on his relocation with JC Permey. became a specialist in commu will get a chance to ask the vet Williams has shared his Klivities uiU include \uier rcfiistratioii, child family, community involvements ftngerprisEin;:, HcriEagr Farmstead Museum How Inn^ have you lived in nications. erans questions and see their stories with school groups and and goals. ioformatioa, cnA sales, a chair manage, \Vhat were your dreams keepsakes and memorabilia. veterans groups. jewelr)' sales, and drink sales. General Gariand resident Thomas Zane Laurini was a B-24 admission is S3.tlO for seniors, and Herita^ as a child? To have a big Farmstead -Members admission is S2.0U. • What is your position office with a window and Williams was 19 years old in navigator stationed in Italy. He Admission for children aftes 4-12 is oal)' at JC Penney? Sy-stems be a leader in my specialty. January 1945 when he landed flew 50 combat missions all Sl.OO. For more information contact Hcrita^ in France with the 26th over Europe, and continued in Development Manager. Did you ever think that Farmstead Museum at {Tl) SSI-0140. Combat Infantr>' Division. He • What are your duties you would be in the See WarSories page 3 position that you are in The City of AUeo imiies ytxi Ui its anmial on the job? I Manage Allen US.A. Celebration on Saturday, June Corporate Operating Sys today? Yes, I had a mom, 29, 2002, located at Allen Sution, from tems Team. dad, sister and a favorite T:30p.m. •10:30p.m. Beftinninn with live school teacher that told cnlertainmenl from the .Ukti Smphony, this • How long have you kid frictidh ev«ii will include a Kids .\rtTent, been working for JC me I was destined to be a Publishers Warned to Kids Zone, and Bounce Houses. The fire Penney? 34 l/2years leader and to succeed at works begin ai 9;J0p.m. Vendors will be sell whatever my dreams were. ing food and drink. For mon information • How and why did you CMitact UM AoderMS at (972) T2T-0159. begin to work at JC Along with a belief that Look Behind "Black Penney? After a military ' • ' put me here to make The Ciis' of McKinnrv wrlccnit" \<-\\ ic m in toiumunics- vvojld a bettej- place Leadership" Mr-Mi CcMraOM at -r Hi f u tions, I'wanted to do office before I leave. Park. The evvni will be frum ):Wp.m. • Sam and Carrie McPherson Oy. Hazel Trice Edney 10:M^m. and will include a fireworks show, work. • Are you married? Yes, to Among the most respected Hst entcrtainmem and bands, kids zone, \!.S~\.. Carrie, a childhood sweet NNPA Washington Correspondent political scientists in the • How did you feel receiving Dallas, Texas? Twenty one Boxing Team Exhibition, aMP tent, and food heart. She could not resist JACKSONVILLE, Fla. nation, Walters says there are and drink t-endors. For mure information gc the Chairman's Award? I years in Piano. a guy with the big dreams (NNPA) —"Black leadership," three main kinds of leaders. to tt'W'u .forevrrfrteusa.org or contact Kent have received numerous - What college did you at a term that is all but cliche in Kramer or John Hick at (214) 544-0500. I had. The character of each is awards during my career, how tend? CUNY (City University America's socio-political dis dependent upon the resources ever this is the most presti Bring the Kids out for a Toy Shun at llano ofNewYork). • How long have you been cussions, is too often misused behind it, he says. A consensus Centre, 2000 E. Spring Crtdi Parkway, on gious. I can't imagine any • What was your college maj married? 37 years. and misunderstood to the leader is able to gain resoiwces Sunday, June 10, 2002, from 10:00a.m. - award that would give me or? Computer Science. • What does your wife do for detriment of Black people, says from the Black and White com- S.'OOp.m. The show nill include comics, toys, greater satisfaction. University' of Maryland politi mutiities, such as the Rev. Jesse cards, and collectibles. Thai's iust part of * Your degree is from which a living? She has a home- cal science professor, Ronald Jackson, Walters says. what yttu will find at this special Toy Show. • Did you ever think that you university? Borough of See McPherson page 3 Admiuion ii FREE! For more inforautiao Wahers. A patemahstic leader oper contact Ben Stesxni at (9'2) 5*^213, or at "We've had a lot of people ates predominately in the ben a hoUyvoodi3(p(uan or wil WWWJHBS^ aroimd in the last decade who WDudexpo.com. White community, such as speak for Black people who Republican Secretary of State Vou're invited to the All-.\mericao Fourth of happen to represent the wrath Colin Powell. And the July Celebration at High Point Pari, in IT'S "HATS OFF TO of Whites, who happen to have autonomous leader doesn't Ptano. For more information call the Piano been given enormous mega head an organization, he heads Parks & ReootiaD Dqanmcota (971) »4].-:50. phones in terms of television himself. This category includes AMERICA" AT GARLAND'S time and newsprint time and comedian and activist Dick The City of (iarland salutes .•Vmerica and its all sorts of lime, and behind national heroes as it hosts the 2002 Star Gregory, Walters says. Spangled Fourth "Hats Off To America." a STAR SPANGLED FOURTH 2002 them are the kinds of people But, with Black people in fivfday extraiagama in downtown Garlaal who want to do us wTong," high positions inside America's featuring music, food, crafts, and DoaftDp Walters told members of the cateriaiomeDt for all agtft. Free ptiktng and tributors, offers a lapel pin system of government, there's GARLAND - Garland salutes Kid's Camp will include pony National Newspaper Pubhshers DART Shuttle Transponation a\-aiL*lc at America and our national heroes as rides, face painting, sand art, and designed by renowned artist M.K. still not enough "demand for Garland High School, located at 310 S. it presents the other terrific enter Shannon to those who donate S25 Association, which includes accountability" from the com Garland Avenue, and Williams Stadium, 51{) 3002 Star Spangled tainment especially or more. "Friends of the Festival" publishers of more than 200 munity, Wahers says. He points Stadium Drike. The City of Gariand needs Fourth "Hats Off for kids. Featured pins and t-shirts will also be avail Black-owned newspapers. out how in the mid 1990s, your help in funding the Star Spangled this year is the Rad able at the festival. During the Fourth. If >t)u donate S2i or more, jou will To America," a when there was the largest Hatter, well-known event, Star Spangled 4th staff "And if they call them «cei»t a Star Spangled Fourth l^wl pin five-day extrava ganza in histori for his interactive members will randomly select peo Black leaders and they've given number of Black cabinet offi designed by renowwd artist .MK Shannon them the kinds of resotirces cials in history, seven, imder and available only to Friends of the Festivid! cal downtown art in helping pa ple wearing the pin and award For more information or to make a dtmation, Garland featur trons make unique, them with a 825 event card that are useful, then they can the Clinton Administration, plctie call (972) 205-3S37. ing music, food, one-of-a-kind hats. redeemable for food or carnival do harm without actively step there were "six million people crafts, and non Children and rides. ping on the playing field thrown off of welfare with an stop entertain the young-at-heart In its 14th year. Garland's Star because these people are doing uncertain future" and disparate On Satutxlay. July 6,2002, the City of Piano ment for all ages. can create their will host a Christian Concert for hi^ school Spangled 4th, has won numerous it for them. So we ought to be incarceration rates among The event begins own hats, which awards, including the highly covet youth. The Life Teen Concert, al the Rano July 3rd, with a arc made from very careful of this conftision black youths and adults sky Amphitheater. For more information caU ed Gala Award for Best sneak preview of recycled materials. Fair/Feitival from Special Events about who is a Black leader. rocketed. (972) 5TJ.9J83. The hats begin as the spectacular Magazine and the Grand Pinnacle Look behind them at their It is these kinds of issues midway, contin paper bags donat Award for Event of the Year from resource base," Walters says. that should spark a creative ues July 4-6 with ed by local gro the International Festivals and "When we do that, we will find cers. They arc first painted and tension between the system nationally recognized entertain Events Association. the kind of influences that real ment, fantastic fireworks and s>7i- then embellished at die "hat bar" and the community. From this INSIDE crolites, local and nauonal ardsans featuring ribbons, glitter, feathers, 'ITie celebration runs 4 p.m. to ly don't mean Black people tension, a call for accountabili and crafters, and concluding on beads and other goodies. Also not midnight July 3rd (carnival sneak (any good]." preview), 10:00 a.m. to midniglit ty should emerge, Walters says. Sunday, July 7th featuring the car to be missed are the many tempt Wahers was keynote speak He notes that this is where the OD the Homefront 1 nival only. ing treats found at the Food Court, July 4th, noon to midnight July 5di, 10:00 a.m. to midnight July er at a "Leadership Breakfast" Black community often falls Western-swing legends, Asleep and the wide variety of arts and Commuiiit>- ^dil^t • •- 6th, and noon to 10:00 p.m. July during the armual NNPA con short. at the >X'heel bring their blend of crafts at Crafters Square. 7th (carnival only). Admission is vention in Jacksonville, Fla. country, blues and swing to the Sponsors of this year's events "As a community, we have Editorials ' free, and free parking and DART Black newspapers are a primary Main Stage on Thursday, July 4th. include The Dallas Morning News, shuttle transportation is available no sanctions. We have the Inspiration ' Opening for Asleep at the VtTieel Dr Pepper, FOX 4, Gariand at Gariand High School, 310 S. source used by people to deter power of sanction, but we don't will be country and tejano arusi, Economic Development Partner Garland Avenue, and Williams mine Black leadership. Yet, exercise sanction," such as Rick Trevino. Friday, July 5th, ship, Garland Power & Light, Stadium, 510 Stadium Drive. readership of Black newspa deciding not to re-elect a per Strvtegy ' brings Christian music artists Interceramic, kdfi 27, Kroger, 94.9 Reserved seating tickets for pers by Black people is relative son, Walters says. "We don't .Mercy Me and Sonic Flood to the FM KLIT, 96.3 KSCS, Memories Ethnic Note* * Main Stage performances will be ly low in the 175th year of the exercise our sanctions because Main Stage. On Saturday, July 6th, 96.7, Jerry Rejnolds' Prestige on sale at event ticket booths, Black press, Walters points oiu. we don't have the discipline. get ready to boogie dou-n with the Ford, Raytheon, Reed Expositions, Kroger*s at Shiloh Road and Slate "I don't know how people MMlness ^ return of KG and the Sunshine and Texans Credit Union. Highway 190, and Gariand City We have to ask some very Band and their opening act, Morris Additional support is provided by Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street. Tickets talk about Black life without tough questions, and I don't You &Ybur Money ^ Day and the Time. Dazzling fire Cooper Concrete, Holiday Inn are S8 and will go on sale Jime 10. reading Black newspapers, see enough of that." works and sjTicrolites follow the Select, R-Deka Engineers, Rental For more information, please without listening to Black Main Stage performances each Another reason Black peo Capitol \^tch 5 Ser\'ice Corporation, and Williams visit the Star Spangled Fourdi web radio," says Walters, who also is night. All performances are fixe, ple are not exercising Uieir Funeral Directors. site at http://www.ci.gar land, tx.us an NNPA columnist. He says On The Move * however, the public is strongly power is because they are not "Friends of the Festival," a or call (972) 205-2749. he consistently reads at least 10 encouraged to bring lawn chairs, new sponsorship program devel involved enough to hold any- Arts & Ent. ^ blankets, or cushions for seating. 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It's the 7th Annual Allen TEE-OFF A NEW FEATURE FOR USA Celebration GARLAND'S STAR SPANGLED FOURTH GARLAND, Thursday, July 4, 2002. Saturday, June 29 • 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.* Allen Texas, June 14, Garland City Council members Jackie Station Park Feagin, Michael Holder and Mark Monroe are among the celebrities scheduled to play in the PARKING available at Allen High School central and Fie?d House tournament, along with Fox 4 News personali parking lots. Shuttle available for those parking at Lowery Freshman ties John Hammarley, Sara Sidner, and Marc Center and Green Elementary School. Fein. • 2002-Add some Firewheel at Garland rests on 600 rolling, Featuring a patriotic performance by the Allen Philharmonic Symphony and the Allen Civic t beautiful greens wooded acres, criss-crossed by creeks. It was Chorus. Picnic baskets encouraged, select refreshments and snacks available on grounds. Event to the red, white estabhshed in 1983 with one course, and with admission and entertainment is free. Other activities include: and blue of this the addition of the new Bridges Course last Children's arts and craft tent sponsored by the Allen Arts Alliance - open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. year's Star year, is now a 63-hole facility. Firewheel has 419 2^S^^^^^^^ Spangled Fourth Bermuda tees, fair\yays and Champion Kid Zone features a variety of games and inflatables for a $5 wristband charge - "^^ celebration. The Bennuda greens. Garland's golf park has hosted open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. City of Garland is hosting a Celebrit>' Golf such prestigious events as the Texas State Open, Kidprint Event includes ceramic tiles for children to make a custom handprint that will Tournament at Firewheel at Garland, the largest PGA Tour Qualifying, and U.S. Open become part of the permanent plaza decor for the conomunity-built playground project. Tiles municipally-owned golf course in Texas. Qualify-ing. cost $35 each and support playgrotmd construction costs- tent open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. "We're excited to be adding this spectacular Garland's spectacular Star Spangled Fourth event to the Star Spangled Fourth line up," said celebration follows the tournament, beginning For more information, call the Special Events Hotline 972-727-7553 Cindy Vochatzer, the director of Community- with an interactive hat parade through down Relations for the Cit>' of Garland. "We hope this town Garland at 5:00 p.m. The main stage will tournament will give our citizens yet another feature the Garland Symphony Orchestra at opportunity to have a memorable Independence 6:30 p.m., followed by RickTrevino at 7:30 p.m. Day." A performance by Asleep at the Wheel and a Forever Free - McKinney July 4th Playing levels range from S125800 to S800 fireworks show complete the day. for an indi\'idual player. The S800 level receives To learn more about participating in the Fireworks Celebration four playing spots, a sponsor sign at a hole, tournament, please contact Don Kermedy at along with eight reser\'ed seating concert tick (972) 205-2797 or Shelley Franklin at (972) Greetings everyone! ets, stage recognition, and four VIP passes lo the 205-2807. We are proud to bring you a celebration that you evening Star Spangled Fourth event hospitality can bring the entire family to and celebrate family, freedom and fun area. Each player in the July 4th scramble will with us. We look forward to seeing ya'U there. receive a shirt, cap, golf balls and lunch. Each hole will feature a contest for even more prizes. July 4th - Thursday Tee-ofif is at 8:30 a.m. at Firewheel at Collin County Youth Park 2 PM- 11:00 PM Garland, 600 West Campbell Road on Parking: 85.00 Main Events Vintage Aircraft Flyover / Veterans Reception Live Entertainment beginning at 2:00PM Preferred for Opening and Closing with the popular local band Inside Out Mark David Manders Ma.x Staltings Kevin Deal good reason. Haley Nelson McKinney Civic Chorus KidsZone - Interactive Activities beginning at 2:00 PM Barney and Me Boxing - Exhibition beginning at 3:00 PM Food & Drink Vendors Fabulous Fireworks - Choreographed expedite your SBA application to Fireworks show If you see a bigger future for your Our largest one yet business, you have good reason to help you get a faster response. So Contact: Kent Kramer or Kun Kramer, count on Compass. As a Preferred when you need long-term financing, Professional Sports Marketing 214-544-0500 SBA Lender in Texas, Compass can our SBA specialists are ready to help.
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As the political campaign my and the market as they are their integrity that the program comes from the heart. pool and brought little The truth is, I didn't know, season leading to the November with the batting averages, field prohibits pitching any particular Butler was working in his Stephanie up to the deck. Her he told her. But when my legs elections begins. Blacks should goal percentages, and rushing financial services. garage in a small town in face was blue, she had no pulse were blown off in the war, I was get a clear message to all the statistics of sports stars. Of course, there is no sure Arizona on a hot summer day and was not breathing. all alone in a field. No one was political candidates. The econo Rev. Jesse Jackson and the way to predict the economic when he heard a woman's Butler immediately went to there to help except a little my must be put on the highest Rainbow/PUSH Coalition are ftiture. But what is certain is that screams coming from a nearby work performing CPR to revive Vietnamese girl. priority. attempting to address this prob millions of workers are now fac home. He began rolling his her while Stephanie's mother As she struggled to drag me The U.S. stock market lem with the One Thousand ing the grim realities of unem wheelchair toward the house but telephoned the fire department. into her village, she whispered in wrapped up its fifth straight Churches Connected economic ployment. And if unemployment the dense shrubbery wouldn't She was told the paramedics broken English, Its okay. You can week of declines on Friday with hteracy program. By banding continues to rise as expected, allow him access to the back were already out on a call. live. I will be your legs. Together major market indices closing at together, congregations are tr>'- the economy will become a door. So he got out of his chair Helplessly, she sobbed and we make it. Her kind words their lowest levels since late last ing to leverage the same con potent pohtical issue. and started to crawl through the hugged Butler's shoulder. brought hope to my soul and I year. sumer power they wielded in Investors have lost confi dirt and bushes. I had to get As Butler continued with his wanted to do the same for A Morgan Stanley Bank fighting for jobs and rights in the dence in both Corporate there, he says. It didn't matter CPR, he calmly reassured her. Stephanie. There are simply representative said the U.S. 1960s - but this time to gain bet America and Wall Street because how much it hurt. Don't worry he said. I was her those times when we cannot economy could slip back into ter access to financial services of recent scandals involving When Butler arrived at the arms to get out of the pool. It'll stand alone. recession later this year because and end what Jackson refers to dubious stock recommenda pool there was a three-year-old be okay. I am now her lungs. There are those times when of slowing consumer demand. as "economic apartheid." tions, questionable accoimting girl named Stephanie Hanes Together we can make it. we need someone to be our legs, There's a 40 percent chance that In a recent poll by Princeton and illegal insider trading. lying at the bottom. She had Seconds later the little girl our arms, our friend. U.S. Gross Domestic Product (a Survey Research Associates, Black workers who have measure of the total goods and 45% of respondents said they bought into the concept of services produced in the econo would be more likely to try retirement privatization better Strategy my) growth could turn negative financial ser\ices if they were pay close attention to the lessons some time in the second half of sponsored by their church. And of these latest financial scandals. this year. The estimate of GDP companies are eager to peddle Do you really want to place your growth has been reduced to 2.7 their wares to such receptive financial future in the hands of Faye Wilkins and Her Many Roles percent in 2002 and four per audiences. Some firms, includ companies like Enron, Arthur Faye Wilkins is president of enough, and did so when she She said that several times a cent in 2003 and the figures may ing Citicorp, Intuit and Freddie Andersen, Tyco, and ImClone? The Wilkins Group, a private worked at Baylor Medical year, the company holds events be revised downward again. Mac, have signed on to work When they loot the system, and telecommunications and sys Center in the otthopedics for employees that include fish Morgan Stanley's assess with One Thousand Churches. your Retirement account is tems integration firm. For four department. She said tfiat it was frys, dirmer parties during the ment was supported by a report Some ministers are equally worthless who can you turn too? years she has been a member of holidays, and picnics. To show from the Anderson School at the cautious, not because ministers Have the Enron employees been the Dallas Area Rapid Transit further support for her employ Universit>' of California warn don't recognize the need the made whole? district board of directors. ees, they attend each other's ing that rising interest rates and program seeks to fill, but While it is a stretch to Former mayor, Ron Kirk, church regularly. skyrocketing home prices could because Jackson's involvement believe that average citizens are approached her and asked her if When not working, Ms. choke off any recovery and tends to raise doubts. Some say able to wade through the myriad she could join the board. She Wilkins enjoys playing golf, dump the world's biggest econo he forfeited his moral leadership reports to unearth the tell tale said that Mr. Kirk influenced reading and attending concerts. my back into recession. with last year's revelations that economic statistics they can her by saying that the board For fun she used to write poetry, While economic growth cer he fathered a child in an extra focus on simply determining if "needed some fresh ideas." Ms. but she now enjoys traveling, tainly is desirable, there is no marital affair and neglected to the economy is rising or falling. Wilkins represents the residents however, with her work load, guarantee that all citizens will report how much one of his non Is your paycheck buying as of Collin County, areas of time for travel is hmited. Her share in its benefits. We saw in profits had paid the mother. much as it used too? Are you Dallas, Cockrell Hill and Glen favorite vacation spots are New the economic boom of the '90s Also, personal rivalries may be able to pay your bills on time? Heights. She said that her duties Orleans and Puerto Rico. She thai the rich got richer and the hindering the recruitment drive. Are you belter off today than as chairwoman of the project said that she never travels any poor got poorer. Two years after the program was you were two years ago? management committee takes further than Puerto Rico launched. One Thousand There's a great need today Black America stay focused most of her time averaging out Faye Wilkins because she doesn't want to be for money-management skills, Churches has only attracted during the upcoming political to almost fifty hours a month. too far from the United States. about 100 members. especially among African Amer media bUtz. There will be many "Right now, the board discusses an exciting experience but the Ms. Wilkins said that her icans, who are a third less likely It's unlikely Jackson or his issues, but it is still the economy DART'S light rail extending hours were brutal, so she left grandmother and mother set the than whites to be homeowners group will make money from that matters. from North Central to Spring nursing and went in to real foundation for her and have or stockholders and who often this venture, other than through Comments or opinions may Creek Parkway, wjth completion estate, and now works at the played a major role in her life. are targets of predatory lenders. donations from participating be sent to the writer at jay- due December '19," sad Ms. Wilkins Group. "They taught me to be honest," Wilkins. Blacks need to be as famiUar companies. Still, many ministers [email protected] 'The \X''ilkins group was she said "and to work hard. When she was 11 years old, founded by her husband, Tom That's what I'm passing on to she was involved in a severe car Wilkins. Her two children, my kids." McPerson Community Forum, Board of • What do you eujoy doing in' accident. Tttat R'^'hfen*'^e"" daughter ToirfTka ^aifd son from Page 1 "'Directors-PVaWcal Tafcifr fict^ your spare time? Playing ^olf' decided she would go into Ronald also work at the compa- healthcare when she was old nv. based Health and Nutrition ucation and previously in with my wife and friends, business, and takes good care Commimit>' Relations for the wat.ching movies with my family. City of Piano. of me. • If you could change any • Any other organizations? War Stories • How many children do you thing about your life, what Thursday, July 4: 11:00a.m.- Publishers Church Family Ministry, pro have? Two beautiful girls, Janet would it be? I am satisfied from Page 1 noon: Korean Conflict Veterans from Page 1 moting building healthy fami 12:30-l:30p.m.: Desert Storm and Regina. with all the things I have been lies through Godly relation Veterans one accountable, Walters says. • What are their ages? 36&31. blessed with. the Air Force reserves after He pointed out that only 13 per ships. World War II ended. Despite his 2:00-3:00p.m.: Viemam Veterans • Are you involved with your • What advice would you give cent of Black people belong to own exploits in the 450th Bomb 3:30-4:30p.m.: World War II community? I have been • What are your goals for the to someone who is trying to civil rights organizations, per future? After retirement, to Group, Laurini credits civilian Veterans involved with the community, make it in the business haps due to a lack of new lead work with my wife in her busi support for the war effort. Friday, July 5: 12:30-l:30p.m.: school, city for the 20 years I field? Put God first in your ership. As a result, the leader ness, and play lots of golf. "Civilians back home could World War II Veterans ship of rank and file African- have been in Piano. Currendy I life, your family second, then 2:00-3:00p.m.: Korean Conflict • If you were not working for n't buy sugar, they couldn't buy Americans in the corporate and am Chairman of PISD Multi- find something you enjoy tires for their automobiles, they Veterans JC Penney, what would you government world is also low, he Ethnic Committee, Officer and doing and never let anyone couldn't buy shoes. They were 3:30-4; 30p.m.; Viemam Veterans be doing? I would be in busi says. Walters pointing out that Member of TTie Piano deter you from success. building war materials, jeeps, Saturday, July 6: 11:00a.m.- ness myself. only 17 percent of Black men in airplanes," says Laurini. "When noon: Desert Storm Veterans America work in profession a bomber was shot down, we'd 12:30-1:30p.m.: Viemam Veterans al or managerial class on their send two more to replace it. We 2:00-3:00p.m.: Korean Conflict jobs while only 24 percent of wore the enemy down.What Veterans Black women are included in destroyed the Nazis were the 3:30-4:30p.m.: World War II those categories. "We have to civihans who backed the war Veterans. include strong leadership and fei^^The GazetteZOOZKadonlWInn ?M effort." For information about the A. PMii. Random Awwd leadership succession," Walters [Founded IWl 11 SIHVING PIANO DAI I AS. mCHAROSON. GAHLANO. ALIEN. MCKINNCY ANO MfSQUIlf For EaoMhoca in Jounutttm "We wanted to honor the War Stories Exhibit and Gar says, pointing out Benjamin T. 6100 Avenue K, Suite 105 Piano, Texas 75074 people who have risked and land's Star Spangled Fourth cel Jealous, executive director of the ebration, go to www.starspan- rhairman Emeritus Ayyigni^ent Editpf Advisory Bo^rd: given their lives for our coun NNPA Foundation and Denise try," says Star Spangled Fourth gledfourth.com MOW-n» G«»r»(onnilty W^/iofffv CJpporttintfy New. w«» tounded July, 1991.by Jim Bochum and Thurmin R. Jon«« The Gazette 'June 27'July 4, 2002 • Page 3 Ethnic Notes Wellness The Buffalo Soldiers The 2002 Young Women's "We Can, We Will!" Health Summit By: Tobi Hicks Florida Mountains, near Black soldiers fought in Deming, New Mexico. Washington's army during Weapons were fired and then the War of Independence, used as clubs. In the center of and served with Andrew the melee Corporal Clifton Jackson at New Orleans in Greaves fought like a cornered 1815. Late in 1861, Colonel lion and managed to shoot and T. W. Higginson took com bash a gap through the swarm mand of the First Regiment ing Apaches, permitting his of South Carolina Volun companions to break free ... By: Tobi Hicks participants with time to register and possible impact for the Summit's teers, the first Black regi Corporal Greaves was awarded The 2002 National Young get to know each other. All partici take-home messages. Young women ment in the service of th. the Congressional Medal of Women's Health Summit sponsored pants will convene to dinner, a setting will play a critical role in carrying the United States. Honor. by the U.S. Department of Health of summit ground rules, and an Summit's health promotion messages and Human Services Office on On Jime 28, 1866, an The conditions under opening presentation. home through their involvement in Women's Health will be held in The second full-day will opien new or continuing projects to pro Act of Congress authorized which the Buffalo Soldiers Washington, DC, July 3lst ihrou^ with a plenary* session, followed by mote women's health in their families the creation of six regiments measure of respect. fought while pursuing the August 3rd. moderated sessions for y-outh, par and communities. of Black troops, two of cavalry In 1875-76, while still under Apache are described in a letter Goals: ents, and mentors on identifying ke>' Sponsored Mentors: and four of infantry. These troops the command of Colonel Hatch, from Colonel Hatch to GeneraJ To foster the dc\'eIopment of health and social issues for each In order to respond to the needs went on to play a major role in the the 9th Cavalry Regiment was Pope, "...the work performed by community' based health awareness group and skill-building on commu of the young women and to develop a programs through the efforts of nication, presentation, and taking history of the West as the "Buffalo these troops is most arduous, support system to foster future com transferred to the New Mexico young women, mentors, parents and action on these issues within your munity-based health promotion Soldiers." District. Two companies were sta horses worn to mere shadows, local community groups. Using edu family and community. activities, the Summit will also On September 21, 1866, the tioned at Fort Bayard, one at Fort men nearly without boots, shoes cational sessions that develop skills, The third ftiU-day will include include a track for mentors, like the 9th Cavalry Regiment was acti McRae, two at Fort Wingale, and clothing. foster intergenerational communica educational sessions for young yoimg women and parents, mentors vated at Greenville, Louisiana, three at Fort Stanton, one at Fort That the loss in horses may tion, and share critical health infor women on nutrition, ph>-sical activity, will be selected from around, the mation, the Summit will strive to alert nation via a competitive application under the command of Colonel Union, one at Fort Selden, and be understood when following the body image, eating disorders, and yoimg women to positive self, family overweight; mental health, self- process. The mentors' role will be to Edward Hatch. The 10th Cavalry one at Fort Garland. In New Indians in the Black Range the and commimitv' health promotion esteem, and discrimination; promot serve as the primary contact person Regiment at Fort Leavenworth, Mexico, the Buffalo Soldiers par horses were without anything to activities - leading to greater health ing community health; life after high for the sponsored attendees through Kansas was under command of ticipated in campaigns against eat five days except what they nib consciousness and b-'tter health deci school; dating, family, and communi out the Summit and in their subse Colonel Benjam in Grierson. Viciorio, Geronimo, and Nana. bled from pinon pines, going sion-making among individuals, fam ty violence. Concurrent sessions will quent efforts to develop and promote ilies, and communities across the be held for parents on: parents as health projects after the summit. Fpr more then 20 without food so long was nation. models - healthy eating and physical Mentors will play an important role years, the 9th and 10th nearly as disastrous as the * Objectives: activity; working with mentors to sup in maintaining the momentum and Cavalry Regiments served fearful march into Mexico of •To convene young girls, parents, port youi^ women; family and com fostering future action in their com on the frontier from 79 hours without water, all and mentors from across the nation munity violence, and community munities. Montana to Texas, along this by forced marches over to discuss health issues facing young involvement. A special session will be Sponsored Parents: the Rio Grande in New - inexpressibly rough trails ... women and girls, their families, and offered for mentors to provide train Parents will also be selected via a their communities. ing and guidance around their role as Mexico, Arizona, ^ It is impossible to describe competitive application process, llie •To provide, disseminate, and dis mentors at the Summit and ways to application process is open to all par Colorado, and the the exceeding roughness of cuss health information that will support young women and their fam ents, regardless of whether or not they Dakotas. They built forts such mountains as the Black promote healthy lifest>ies. ilies after the Summit. The third full- have a daughter attending the and roads, strung tele Range and the San Mateo. •To promote positive images of day will close with a performance on Summit. Sessions will be designed to "Dispelling the Myths" - an interac graph lines, protected The well known Modoc Lava young women and girls in the media share important health information and commimitj-. tive performance addressing critical with parents as well as to provide railroad crews, escorted beds are a lawn compared •To foster the development of strong heattii issues facing young women, skill-building oppormniiies to stages and trains, protect with them." (Hatch to Pope, intergenerational and intra-family their families and communities. improve communication between ed settlers and cattle February 25, 1880) communication skills between 'l"he fourth half-day will ofter parents, young women, and mentors. drives, and fought Chey On September 18, 1879, young women, parents, and men young women an opportunity to Parents will play an important role in tors. enne, Arapahoe, Kiowa, troopers from Companies B, share past and current home projects maintaining the momentum and fos • To support the maturation of young tering fuwre action in their commu Comanche, and Apache C, E and G of the 9th to promote health and healthy behav women and girls into leaders iors in their communities. The half- nities. warriors, among others. Cavalry were ambushed by through skill building and the for day will close with a plenary session For more information contaa Dangers such as cholera Victorio, War Chief of the mation of mentoring relationships and allow time for an optional site Reem Ghandour, M.P.A., Presi and rabid wolves some- Warm Springs Apaches, at between young and older women. visit in the afternoon. dential Management Intern, Div. of •To establish a network for interac limes look more lives than Las Animas Creek in the Sponsored Attendees: Policy and Program Development, at tion, information and communit>' Young women will be seleaed in Phone: (202) 401-9546, Fax: (202) Indian warfare. Black Range of New Mexico. action for young women and girls. Bi^alo soldiers in Sydney, \ewYor/z, in t/ic year 1911 two age groups, 12-14 and 15-17, 401-1001, or Email: RGhandour The Plains Indians Conflicting reports put the Format of the Summit: from throughout the nation accord ((iosophs.dhhs.gov. Or contaa Frances began to call the Black In 1877, a scouting party number of troopers killed at The Summit will last for over ing to the applications received. Ashe-Goins, R.N. M.PH., Director four days, beginning on July 31st cavalrymen "Buffalo Soldiers" from Fort Bayard commanded by either five or six, along with either Sponsored anendees will include Div. of Poicy and Program Devel through August 3rd, 2002 and will and the troopers accepted the title Lt. Henry Wright, with SL; men of two or three Navajo scouts. both new and returning young opment, at Phone: (202) 205-2628, bring together young women, par Fax: (202) 401- 4005, or Email: and wore il proudly. To be associ Company C and three Na\?ajo' Several troopers were awarded women and girls in order to achieve ents, and mentors from around the both continuity between previous FAshe-Goins@osophs. dhhs.gov. ated with the fighting spirit of the scouts, was surrounded by a party Congressional Medals of Honor, nation. 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George Bush pro Also, it would "mobilize GOP poses to spend S200 million a base, reach out to Hispanics, year in subsidies to Fannie Mae unions and Afiican Americans." and Freddie Mac to help The plan also intends to "grow" 400,000 families with the down the Hispanic constituency and payment and closing costs on a "improve" the African American home and to provide tax credits support for Republican candi to encourage home builders to dates. It also suggests that the build homes for 200,000 low- sentiments expressed by Charles and moderate income families, Rangel, ranking Black Demo all by 2010. This plan, targeted crat on the Ways and Means to minority home buyers, is Committee, should be opposed. designed to increase the number Rangel called Clinton, "the last j^Prtci^ SAVE $1.20 LB. WITH CARD of homeouners to 5.5 million by elected president of the United Kraft Lays Baby that time. 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The Gazette 'June 27-July 4, 2002 • Page 5 On The Move Legal Notices 972-606-73511 Help Wanted 972-606-7351 The Success of Fax Ad Copy to 972-509-9058 for "Quote" Fax Ad Copy to 972-509-9058 for "Quote" NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TBxas Department of Public Safety Chris Arnold TEXAS HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS C»urf«>y Smnri€f fntt*ctior> in the broadcasting business, Mr. Arnold has covered 13 Super Sealed proposals for highway improvement contracts will be received by Bowls, 2 Olympics, 14 NBA finals, 8 Vl'orid Series, 12 Final Fours, 14 the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) xmtil the datcCs) Texas Department of Public Safety NBA AU Star Games, 23 World shown below, and then publicly read. District: FORTWORTH Contract Championship Fights in Boxing, 0902-00-088 for VMALL SIGNS in TARRANT County, etc will be is currently accepting applicants for the position of amongst other events. Chris said, opened on August 07, 2002 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Trooper Trainee. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years "My favorite interview of all time was with Muhammad Ali. He whis of age, a U.S. citizen and have a minimum of 75 semes pered a dirty joke in my ear after we Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding ter hours from an accredited college or university. The took a picture that still cracks me up proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor's required semester hours may be substituted with 30 today." list, at the applicable State and/or District Offices listed below.Bidders months of Law Enforcement experience (as a Police Chris added, "It's hard to must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days OfBcer/Jailer and'or Correctional/Prison Guard) or 30 choose, but if I could have a differ prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a projea.Prequalification ent job it would be acting." He said months of active military duty. materials may be requested firom the State Office listed below.Plans for he enjoys what he does because he enjoys being aroimd the people the above contractCs) are available from TxDOTs website at (Skip Murphy, Nanene Lee, Sam \vww.dot.state.tx.us and from reproduction companies at the expense of Recruit School starts September, 2002 Pumey, the Wig, Throwdown Sam the contraaor. NPO: 6806 Chris Arnold and Alicia Speeds) he works with. For more information call: 214-861-2354 or see our Although Chris is a pan of the Web Page: www.txdps.state.tx.us By: Felicia Coleman media, he hates the media. "I don't State Office Chris Arnold was born in like the media because it's a Dog- South Carolina on September 19, Eat-Dog sort of thing," he said. "I Construction Division 1958. After his father completed think journalists should focus more 200 E. Riverside E>r. service in the U.S. Air Force, he on getting the correct facts together moved his family to Oklahoma City, than competing to see who gets the Austin, Texas78704 Administrative Assistant OK where Chris lived as a child. information first. The different sta Phone; 512-416-2540 Chris was influenced by all of his tions need to stop competing and Must have minimum 2 years experience working with African- teachers and his parents, Bill and get the information straight first and District Office(s) American and Hispanic youth ages 10-17, type 60 wpm, must Anita Arnold. Chris said "My moth then broadcast the story." be proficient in MS Word, WordPerfect 8 and Power Point, er told me to never, ever forget Chris is also involved with the FORTWORTH DISTRICT excellent decision-making, communication, organizational, where I came from, and who helped community. He speaks at sports and writing skills, mandator^'. Must be able to function inde pave the way to get me there." banquets and schools, and visits DISTRICT ENGINEER Having wanted to study jounal- convalescent homes. In his spare 2501 Southwest LP 820 pendently. Dependable, good appearance. Bilingual a Plus. ism since childhood, Chris became time he said he does absolutely Ft Worth, Tx 76133 Salar>- Range: S20,000-S23,000. nothing. "I just go with the flow. I do involved in broadcast media at the Phone: 817-370-6500 age of 14. With a bigger interest in workout a lot but working out is like Send Resume To: West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. sports, he began sports broadcast eating to me", Chris said. His advice ing in college. He was also a DJ at to anyone who wants to be success- Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates Positive Directions Programs the college campus radio station. He ftil is to be prepared. "A job is what will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be dis 8200 Brookriver Dr., Ste. N-704 attended the University of you do to get paid. A career is some criminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or nadonat origin. Dallas,TX 75247 Oklahoma where he received a thing that you enjoy doing. It's not a degree in Journalism. destination, but it's a journey. There In 1980, at the age of 20, Chris are twists and turns," he added. took a trip to Texas for a DJ posi "Don't work for the money but tion, but the position was not avail work because you enjoy what you able. However, Chris was offered a do. If you worit at what you enjoy doing, even if it's at the bottom, you Office Cleaning Person Needed position as a sports broadcaster, and will eventually make it to the top hesitantly took the position. From and make money." Small company needs office cleaning person. Must have office cleaning there Chris' career began to thrive, with a position at K104 and as a Chris' mono came after the equipment to clean office one day per week. Must have references and be dependable. sports caster on Charmel 8. He later death of a close fiiend, "life is too became a sideline reporter for the shon. Do all the things you ever Call Office Manager: 972-606-3891 and leave message. Dallas Mavericks. Since he has been wanted to do." i, - ---n-—Tr-ri_jj!r'i"T~r"','" • 1:J lah .nsfn-j^ji -.M II ONE event! ' Seven new FIVE explosive days g - • North Dallas to Richardson July 1,2002 of entertainment! 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Thursday, July 4 BslBBp at the Wheel Rick Trevino MercyMe For reserved concert seating tickets, event card purchases, and festival facts, check out our website at: www.starspangIedfoui-th.com or call 972-205-2749 Saturday, July 6 KC and the Sunshine Band Morris Day ond the Time City of Garland thanks its Star Spangled Fourth Sponsors *QPL 0 CO*IFANT Ol TUM <^^ MB^ HATS OFF TOA^CmCA/ Page 6 •June 27-JuIy 4, 2002 • The Gazette Morris Day Chayanne Quad C Theatre Appearing at Garland's se baila asi' (1989 MTV video Star Spangled July 4th Festival award), 'Provocame' (#1 all over the Presents After making a name for himself Ac trio is knou-n for with "Fishnet," world), and 'Completamente as one of pop's most ver a single that soared to the Enamorado' (#1 in the US and bally pretentious vocal R&B No. 1 slot shortly after Latin America markets). Shakespeare's ists in the '80s funk outfit its release. the Time, singer Morris A third album. Danger Last year saw Chayanne climb Day embarked on a solo ous, was released in 1992. new heights in Europe, as he "Titus Andronicus" career that began u-jth WTiile recording throu^ the became Spain's certified number June 19th Quad C Theatre, Tlie cast of "Titus Andron the release of 1985's late '80s and early '90s, Day one album bestseller. He has sold Color of Success. also appeared in several fea part of Collin County Com icus" brings togfcther a wide col over 800,000 imits in that country Daydreaming, his ture films ~ including play munity College District, will lection of talent from past and alone, and is expected to soon readi second attempt, appeared ing himself in Prince's auio- present "Titus Andronicus," an current Quad C students. These bii^raphical epic Purple Rain. the 1 million mark. in 1987 and featured the early, experimental tragedy by talents include Michael Urie and Morris Day is appear Chayanne. 'i"he name alone is production work of ex- Elsewhere in Europe, William Shakespeare. The play's Heather Hill (both anend school Time members, Terr>' I^wis and ing along with KC and the Sunshine synonymous with stardom. I'or over Chayanne has also reaptxl great suc many savage incidents relate a in New York), Suzuya Bobo, Jimmy Jam. Together they managed Band. Call 972-205-2749 for Ticket 15 years, the Puerto Rican singer, Information. cess: in Italy, Prance, Holland, story of revenge and political Brian Hostenske, M. Bridget to reproduce some of the funk>' flair aaor, and dancer has captivated mil Sweden and Turkey. Even more strife. In this most fierce of Dougherty, Candice Patton and Thursday. lulv 4 Friday. July 5 Saturday, lulv 6 lions of fans all over the world. And amazing, thanks to his latest soap- Shakespearean dramas, the great Samantha Telia of Piano, Sherric (Jarland Symphony Patriotic Tribute Salute to War Veterans now he is set to continue doing it opera, "Provocame," Chayanne is Roman general Titus Andronicus Wollenhaupt of Lewisville, Orchestra Mercyme Morris Day and the Time bigger and bener than ever. reaching audiences in regions such returns home victorious from a Theodore A. Breaux from Fon RickTrcvino Sonicflood KC and the Sunshine Now, Sony Music will be as Eastern Europe, the Baltic Asleep at the Wheel Fireworks Band long war with the Goths, during Worth, Melanie Fairiight, Rachel releasing 'Greatest Hits,' a compila nations, the Middle East, Cyprus, Fireworks Fireworks which all but four of his 21 sons McMahan and Stephen Perkins tion of the greatest hits in Romania, Russia, Indonesia, Greece Jiave died. In keeping with the of Wyhe, Craig Peugh, John Chayanne's prolific and versatile and the Philippines. tradition of sacrificing a prisoner Puddington and Bryan Ryan of career. Ever since he began with popu to thank the gods for victory, Dallas, Brian Smith from Allen, 'Greatest Hits,' however, is Titus kills the eldest son of Katelynn Waldschmidt from The All New lar boy band Los Chicos in the eariy more than just another "best of 1980s, Chayanne (born Elmer Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Coppcll and Collin Ware of '^ ^ ^.jcompendiuiii. i'uiioiitf ilic i^racks. Figuerua Arte) has been destined Vowing revenge, her chance Fairview. ./ comes soon when the Roman ' that make up the pn)duction, there for greatness. "Titus Andronicus" will be m m emperor Satuminus (to whom are three brand new songs, including Following his solo debut in presented by the Quad C Theatre Proudly Presents Titus is loyal) takes her for a the first single, "Y tii te vas," penned 1988, Chayanne soon became a at Collin County Community wife. Alternating conspiracies by famous singer / songwriter force to be reckoned with in the pop College, in the Black Box escalate, plimging the country Hollywood Enterprises Franco de Vita. Producers/ com music industry. He starred in several Theatre, 2800 E. Spring Creek into war and taking the lives of posers Donate and listefano con Latin American soap operas and Parkway, Piano 75074. Perform Titus and Tamora's remaining International Talent Search Tour 2002 tribute the album's other new songs, movies that consolidated his heart ances are June 25-29 at 8 p.m. children. "Quisiera Ser" and "Torero" respec throb status and, in 1998, answered with matinees on Jime 29-30 at The Show begins ... BE THERE!!! tively. Hollj-wood's call when he played the "Titus Andronicus" is being 2:15 p.m. All tickets arc 85. Thursday, June 27th Set for a simultaneous world lead role in the film "Dance With co-directed by Gail Cronauer Monies collected fit>m ticket sales wide release - with editions in will benefit the Theatre Farmers Doors open 7:00 p.m. • Showtime: 8:30 Me," along with Vanessa Williams. (Dallas) and Joanne Zipay, Eimjpe, Latin America and Asia - Since then, Chayanne has skillfiilly founder of New York's Judith Fund which provides scholarships 'Greatest Hits' also boasts two hot combined his acting talents wvh his Shakespeare Company. Tom for theatre students. Caution: tiiis remixes of hits 'Salome' and 'Baila explosive singing abilities. Hull (Dallas) will be design the production contains mature themes and violence. For tickets, season Baila,' which were both #1 in radio Now, in support of 'Greatest set with the lighting designed by subscriptions and other informa Location: For More Information: and sates, as well as dance favorites Hits,' there will be a worldwide con Craig 'Yo' Erickson (Richardson). www.hol lywoodenterprises.com tion call the Quad C Theatre Box in duos everywhere. cert tour that will take Chayanne to Sandra Snyder (Piano) designing 3304B W. Camp Wisdom or call the Hotline: Office at (972) 881-5809. And of course, no greatest hits Europe, Latin America, the the costumes and make-up. The Dallas (817)355-50Q4 collection of Chayanne's best would Caribbean and the USA. Also, show will also contain fight cho NOTE: ATDD information reography by Sarah Rcmers- be complete without some of his Chayanne lias made two new video line for deaf patrons is available berger (Dallas). early smashes, such as 'I'iesta en clips for the songs 'Y tu te vas' and at (972) 881- 5950. America' (one of the songs that .75J:ENTP njWNKS aDd_Praft JiTT 'Torero.' spinning the ViheeU of St*«lr D I Smuh launched his solo career), 'Tu pirata Grammy-nominaied, multi- II U th« SUB' *nd the FUce Ihjl Set the Sljgt for Such Tilint u: soy yo' and 'Tienipo dc vals.' million album seLer Chayaimc is set Strvc H*nty, Ccdnc The EnterUum. and Riiuldo lUy. Rounding up the hits are the to astound music lovers all over the THtRl Win HI HlSDRlDSOt IKM lARS IS (. ASH & I'RJZtS C.IM S AUA\ 11 AltlNt. I !• TO THt GRAND riNALE! recent 'Candela,' 'Tal vez es amor,' world. And 'Greatest Hits' is the per- laN-TheCajtette 'Dcjaria Todo' (#1 on the Billboard fea way to celebrate a one-of-a-kiiul Fair Park Museums to Host • 'luui bufptitl: charts), 'Volver a nacer,' 'Este rimio star and his music. •ivc R«c«rd», Stmy t*tm^, Ma*amm, Def iim, mnd W«rn«r Bnrtlwn. annual Educators' day Dallas, TX. Metroplex-area educators arc invited to dis cover the countless educational opportunities available at Fair Park Museums. The Second Annual Educators' Open House Bass Performance Hall SMIRNOI^F is set for Saturday, August 17 from 9am-4pm. On Stage Educators will receive seven CPE credit hours, free admis June, 2002 Events MUSIC sion to host institutions, transportation aroimd the Fair C^-E N IT R E Grounds, and a chance to win a night at the Hilton Hotel or at The MagnoHa Hotel in Dallas. Lunch will also be provided, GREATER TUNA but arrive early because space is limited. Thursday June 27, 2002 - 8:00 pm June-August 2002 Educators can register on site August 17 at any host insti Friday June 28, 2002 - 8:00 pm tutions: African American Museum, Age of Steam Railroad Saturday June 29, 2002 - 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm NextStage Van's Warped Down From the Museum, American Museimi of Miniature Art, The Dallas Sunday June 30, 2002 -2:00 pm, 7:30 pm Tour Mountain Tickets: 817-665-6000 June 28 July 20 Aquarium at Fair Park and Dallas Zoo, Dallas Historical at Grand Prairie: Society/Hall of State, Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Chris Isaak and WiUie Nelson Dallas Opera, The Science Place, Texas Discovery Gardens, SOUSA FOREVER! NataUe July 27 Thursday July 4, 2002 - 2:00 pm June-Aug. 2002 Merchant The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Futiue. Tickets: 817-665-6000 July 3 Educator's Open House is sponsored by Bank of America Chayanne Weezer Incubus August 3 and Dallas Family will provide a special guest speaker. LVCINDA WILLIAMS July 4 July 4 For more information contact Todd Crump at 214-421- Fridav July 5, 2002 - 8:00 pm ^ Melissa 3466 ext. 202 Tickets: 817-665-6000 Jewel Barry JVlanilow Etheridge The Dallas Museimi of Natural History is located at 3535 July 19 July 5 August 9 Grand Avenue in historic Fair Park. The Museum is open 7 ROBERT EARL KEEN USHER days a week from I Oam-5pm except on Thanksgiving, Saturday July 6. 2002 - 8:00 pm Phil Lesh and Friends July 6 Lenny Kravltz Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission to the Tickets: 817-665-6000 July 31 V.I Guevts Museum is: Adults - $6.50, Sr. Citizens (55+) - 85.50, Brooks & Dunn August 15 Students (13-18) - $5.00, ChUdren (3-12) - $4.00. Children RRVCE WOOD DANCE COMPANY July 13 Saturday July 13, 2002 - 8:00 pm Joe Striani & Ves imder three are admitted free. Museiun members are always Tickets: 817-665-6000 Dream Theater Berlin August 17 > admitted free. July 14 July 31 Rush The Dallas Museum of Natural History in association with the Smithsonian Institution is funded in part by the City THE WIZARD OF OZ Jeep World Augusi 19 Tuesday July 23,2002 - 8:00 pm Marc Anthony Outdoor of Dallas Office of Culttiral Affairs and the Texas Commission Wednesday July 24, 2002 - 8:00 pm August 17 Festival Ozzfcst 2O02 on the Arts and is supported by the Microsoft Corporation lluirsday July 25, 2002 - 8:00 pm July 20 September 8 and the Jimior League of Dallas. American Airlines is the oflB- Friday July 26, 2002 - 8:00 pm cial airline of the Museum and The Dallas Morning News is *;«ri,rdav Ju^V 27> 2002 - 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm Ticketmaster Ticketmaster the official sponsor. For more information, call the Museum at (214) 421-DINO (3466), ext. 200 or visit the Museum^s 972-647-5700 972-647-5700 website at www.dallasdino.oi^. 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Free mammo information call 817-455-7932 or 817- South Dallas Cultural Center. For more at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Hotel, 400 Olive Street, Dallas basketball tournament that annually grams, free prostate exams, free screen 303-7932. information call 214-939-2787. 214-720-2224. (Downtown) from 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.. brings the world's top amateur basket ings, free immunizations and other June 14-July 26 Presented by The Omicron Gamma ball players to Dallas. This year's event health related information. Bring the June 3-July 19 June 28 Gamma Chapter and The Bridge will feature men's junior national teams entire family. Free popcorn, balloons SMART (Summer of Math, Arts Portion Jones Artistical Flow, artis IR8- Infrared Photography Exhibi Builder Foundation of Omega Psi Phi (ages 22 and under) from Mexico, and face painting for kids. Time; 10 and Recreation Technology) Camp for tically bringing you vibes from the soul. tion. Intriguing Infrared photographs on Fratemil}' Inc. Proceeds will benefit the Yugoslavia, Croatia, Puerto Rico, a.m.-2 p.m. at Loving Fellowship Baptist Brought to you by the Artist. Starting students ages 3-5 and 6-12 years of age. display at Bath House Cultural Center Ronald .McN'air Scholarship Fund. For Germany, Ukraine, and a team from the Church. For more information call 972- June 14&28 and July 12 & 26 at 8 p,m.- The camp will be divided into three ses from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more informa more informarion call 940-498-9412. continent of Africa. The tournament will 780-0150. 10 p-m. Location: South Dallas Cultural sions and will include Lego Discovery tion call 214-670-8749. be played July 4-7 at Southern labs, educational and fiin filled field Center. Price: 55.00. For more informa June 30 tion call 817-446-8555 or 817-979-8496. Methodist Univcrsit>'s .Moody Coliseum July 20 trips. The cost is JlOO/sesaion with each June 28 Toy Show at Piano Centre, 2000 E. and July 9 at Reunion Arena. For more Praise Fest 2002. Come out and additional child at $75/scssion. For more June 28 "Out to Lunch" Concert Series. Spnng Creek Parkway from 10 a.m.- 5 information call 214-346-7308. experience a spiritual breakthrough as information contact Froswa Booker- Features different musical groups and p.m. Cards and collectibles are jusi pan we Praise the Lord in song, dance and Ethics Class for CPA's-Held at Drew, Community Center Director at performers every Friday afternoon. of what you will find at this special Toy July 6 spoken word. Experience the fullness of Piano Centre, 2000 E Spring Creek 214-421-5221 exl. 122 or Amie Sudds, Grammy Award winning Bravo Combo Show. Admission is free. For more infor Usher Evolution 8710 featuringFait h God's Love. The free event will be at Parkway, from 9 a.m.-l I a.m. Basic-2 will be performing. For more informa Athletic Director at ext. 117. Proceeds mation contact Ben Stevens at 972-578- Evans, Nas and .Mr. Cheeks. The event Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church from will help fund student scholars. hour board approved ethics course. tion call 214-744-4819. 0213 or email Ben aibenitj hoUj^woodex- will be at Smirnoff Music Coitrc at 7:00 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call Required every 3 years. For more infor po.com or visit www.hoUywood p.m. Ticket prices arc $27.00-555.50. 214-421-1800. mation contact Values Based Manage June 28'June 30 June 3'Jufy 19 expo.com For more information caU 2I4-37J-8000. Summer Camp at the African ment, Inc. at 214-553-8255 or vbmfeair- South Oak Cliff (1972) 30th Class July 23 July 28 American Museum. Kids ages 8-12 can mail.net Reunion, Get acquainted night at 'Top of June 30-Juiy 1 July 12'August 24 the Cliff' on Friday, June 28. Main event Junior Players presents a summer participate in a fun learning environ Finley and Friends 2002 Golf -Meet .-Mice Wonder, who is going to June 28 is on Saturday, June 29 at City Place. production of William Shakespeare's ment, and improve their reading skills Outing will take place at Stonebriar have a musical adventure of a lifetime comedy, As You Like It. The production A Marriage Encounter Weekend Church services on Sunday, June 30. 575 while learning about the history of fash Country Club. It will benefit the Make A cooked up by the Rogers and Eastman will feature 25 students from 13 area for couples living in Piano and sur single or 5150 double. For more informa ion and the contributions that African tion call 972-304-1962 or 972-227-6334. Wish Foundation of North Texas. For team.The event will take place at Jubilee high schools at 8:15 p.m. at Samuel American designers made to the fashion rounding areas. TTie event is sponsored more information call 972-450-WISH, Theater at 8:15 p.m. Price: $ 15-525. For Grand Park Amphitheater. For mo^e industry. Price is J200 for museum by Dallas-Fort Worth Lutheran June 29 more mfonnation call 817-338-4411. information contact Kirsten Brandt members per session, 5250 for non Marriage Encounter Couples. All hus July 4 James at 214-526-4076. Free Legal Workshop. Legal museum members per session. I^ocation: bands and wives, regardless of religious All American Fourth-High Poini July 13 backgrounds, are welcome to register. Services of North Texas will be providing African American Museum at Fair Park. Park. Call the Piano Parks and Ma\-s Dancer 02-03 Auditions. For An advanced registration fee of 545 is a special community workshop and July 24-July 28 For more information call 214-565- Reaeation Department at 972-941-7250. an application and other information required. For more information call 972- intake clinic regarding a variety of legal Wanda Sykes, a regular from 9026. visit the website at wu-w.dallasmaver- HBO's "The Chris Rock Show" will be 780-0920 or visit the website at problems that affect the support and vis ick5.com at Addison improv. Show time is 8-30 www. LMEdfw. org. itation of children. The event will begin June 7-December 10 at 9:30 a.m. at 1515 Main Street. For p.m. Price: 512.00. For more informa Fort Worth Slam's Spoken Word more information call 214-748-1234. tion call 972-404-0323. . Cotnmunity Calendar Sponsored by South-western Bell Telephone Your friendly neighborhood global communications company.^" Southwestern Bell Page 8 'June 27-July 4,2002 • The Gazette