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NAACP Dallas Branch President, "Madea's Family Reunion" Bob Lydia, Seeks Re-Election Written, Directed and Produced by Tyler Perry By: Felicia Coleman lems they ask for help on. Some together with a common goal. people are over sentenced, they "In 30-60 days, there will Novembe3r 23 is a big need legal advice and we help be an open session with us, On the Homefront: day for Mr. Bob Lydia, working on strategies we know President of the Dallas NAACP we have to deal with such as Niivcmbcr I,Texas Moms of Branch. He wil find out if he education, housing, homeless Tiny Angels hosts its 2"" Annual retains his seat as President in citizens, and the juvenile justice Silent Auction and Dinner the NAACP President's elec system," he said. Fundraiser. A nonprofit organiza tion. There was a Judicial tion providing support to hospi Lydia inherited the office in Candidate Fourra open to the tals and churches for families March 2002, after the death of public on Thursday, October who have experienced the death NAACP President Victor 24. of a child through miscarriage, Smith. "It was critical that we have stillbirth and'br early infant During his tenure with the Bob Lydia Seeks Re-Electoin this meeting, because our judi death. Resurrection Lutheran NAACP, Lydia has organized a cial system is very important," Church, Piano. For details and Prison Committee, which com- them." Lydia said. "On the day of ticket information, please visit mimicates with prisoners who Lydia believes that people General election, one of our our website at http:.7wwTv. stress that their civil rights have need to be punished but they plans is to drive people to the Ltmomsofdnyangels.org or con been violated. Lydia said, "We also need rehabihtation to polls. Also we arc going to mon tact darladcan ';gitxmom- have prisoners whose civil rights become law abiding citizens. itor the trouble precincts where softinyangeIs.org. have been violated by them not Lydia plans to work with people being shifted fi-om one Country at Heart Craft being able to talk to loved ones. African American Leadership place to another to vote." There are a number of prob on similar issues to come Show, November Ist through See Bob Lydia Page S ? f # • November S"^*^. Friday 11 am- SYNOPSIS 6pm, Saturday I0am-6pm, This show started its tour in September 1999 in Chicago ViannCj a woman who Sunday 1 Iam-4:30pm. At Piano Candidates Face-Off and Meet the Voters at has seen her share of pain, Centre, Spring Creek and Jupiter and is scheduled through fall of 2000. moves in with her 78 year-old Roads. A selecrion of handcrafted grandmother, Madea, in Garland NAACP Election Debates This comedy is a story of treasures ...Traditional, Country, order to escape her verbally a woman fighting to hold on to Victoria & Southwestern. Following is the debate: abusive husband. Soon after Candidates Face-Off and Meet the her husband, not knowing that Clothing, Toys, Dolls, Florals, From the panel: Do you her departure, she is hit with Voters at Garland NAACP he has moved in with her sister Candles, Furniture and more. support the President's position of divorce papers. Election Debates The motto of this show is "We Free hand crafted quilt drauing. a preemptive strike on Iraq? By: Monica Thornton Fight So Hard to Hold on to When Madea (played by 85 adults, 54 seniors, Free for 12 Manny Molera; This At electoral debates spon the Tilings that God Himself, Mr. Perry) takes sick, the years and under. For more infor- country has a proud position of sored recently by the Garland is Trying to Tear Apart". Mr. family comes to her rescue, mativin cull tJ0O.7b3.'J52t) only auackinii when wc are in clear Branch NAACP, Pefli^q-^tip i^d Perry calls this the show and inciwding Vianne's youoger The Allen Early Childhood und present danger. The President Libertarian part>' candidates took character (Madea) that he has sister, Maylee. However, PTA will meet Friday, Ko\-ember hasn't shown that. But I support advantage of the opportunity to the most fun with. It is Maylee casually strolls in and 8, from 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 at our right to reserve the right to meet widi voters, while Repubhcan wrapped in a million and one annotmces that she is getting Christ the Servant Lutheran strike when needed, unilaterally. Part\' candidates were conspicuous laughs and has been called the married to Viarme's ex-hus Church, 82 i S. Greenville Ave. John Davis: We have to by their absence. perfect follow-up to "I Know band. This month's program will focus stop being the world's bully, and Manny Molera, I've Been Changed". After an explosive argu on sibling rivalry, with a speaker tiie world's pohceman. We used Democratic part}' candidate for ment at the dinner table, from die Dallas Association for force in Grenada in '86, Iraq in '91, When it started its tour, U.S. House of Representatives lisher of MON-T^e Gazette mod- Vianne realizes that she has to Parent Education. Nursery avail Haiti in '94, Cosova in '96, and this show played only five District 3, said that he and John crated the debates. Jones fielded let this man go. Even though able for ages 0 months - 5 years, Sierra Leone in 2000. You wonder select cities. It was at this time Davis, the Libertarian candidate questions for the candidates from they are divorced, he still has with reservations. Contact Jenn why people around the world don't that the show streaked its have been the only two showing up the panel, comprised of NAACP her in his heart. No sooner Terry at 214.496.8995, or email claim as the one to see in for other debates. officials, and Evelyn Malone, WTiler like us. AECPTA&hotmail.com. 2000. See Tyler Perry Page 8 "I guess Sam Johnson for Garland Journal News, and Panel; In light of corpo doesn't think it's important enough from the audience. rate scandals, corporate executives Garland Civic Theatre's or worth his time to show up," said The first debate featured have been able to invoke the 5"^ Children On Stage will present Molera of the Republican incum the U.S. Congressional candidates, amendment, but a 22-year-old "Huckleberry Finn" on bent. Manny Molera and John Davis, going before a judge with crack November 9 and 10 at the PAC, Thurman R. Jones, pub with Sam Johnson absent. See NAACP Page 6 300 North Fifth - 2:0t) and 7:30 Craig Watkins pm on the 9^1, and 2:00 on thelOlh. For more information and tickets, call 972-205-2790. The "Tony Express" Pulls Into Town Announces McKinncy Theatre at lie, an absolute lie. Rick Perry is McKinney Square Meal presents a liar and the agents are liars," Community an Egj-ptian melodrama, Mr. Sanchez stated. "Mummy Dearest," Friday and In a I^rcdo Times article, Saturday evenings through Hector Berrellez, former DEA November 16. Doors open at Justice Initiatives Agent and CO star of Rick Perry 7:00 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 commercial, said "We never said p.m. Seating is limited. 213 E. Sanchez had anything to do Louisiana St. Admission: 512 with his death. But the direct for Dallas County adults, SU) senior citizens and link is that his bank was facili children under 12 years. Dinner tating the drug money launder is available at additional cost. For ing for the man who killed Kiki DA's Office more information call 972-548- Camarena." 6900. Governor Perry's spokes Dallas, Texas- Craig Watkins Dallas County Distria Attorney. person Ray Sullivan disputed is a native of Dallas Texas. Mr. "I think we've got it," a cclebraio- the Laredo Times article saying Watkins graduated from David W. r>- Watkins said as election results "It implicates him in making Carter Hijih School, received his were announced. INSIDE bad choices and assisting in bachelor degree in Political Although a newcomer to pol helping a drug cartel get its Science from Prairie View A&M itics, Watkins is no stranger to Tony Sanchex makes four stops in Dallas. money back. The ad linked the University, and his Juries understanding law enforcement On the Homefront 1 By: FeUcla Colenum of Texas. Sanchez bank to the drug cartel Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan issues and educating others in Democratic gubernatorial "I think he (Governor not directly to the killing of the Uni\'ersitj' School of Law. He is a legal etlucs. Watkins' experience Editorials .3 candidate Tony Sanchez made Perry) is a disgusting human agent." member of the State Bar of Texas as Assistant Felony Public four stops in Dallas Saturday, being. He has no morals. There The 'Just Say No To and licensed Texas attorney. Defender, Assistant Dallas Cii\- Inspiration 3 October 26th, with 100 or more are no lines of decenc\' that he Sanchez' ad came after a pohti- Watkins is admitted to practice in Atiorney Prosecution Division, * supporters at each stop. Tony won't cross. He is totally a dis cai ad from Sanchez with the Unted States Courts for the Assistant District Attorney Tarrant V- i-k • -i Sanchez was joined by former gusting human being. I will tell Governor Perry being pulled Northern District and before the County and Adjunct Professor at Karen Dunning 3 Q^^^^^^, p^ Richards. The you what, I have no respect for over by a law enforcement offi United States Supreme Court. He El Centro Jr. College and r • iii_^ u X rallies focused more on educa- him at all", Mr. Sanchez said in cer. Former Governor Ann has litigated numerous criminal University of Texas at Arlington ^^>™ Watch 5 jjyjj than the latest campaign response to Rick Perry's latest Richards had a message for ^pd civil cases. Craig Watkins' pri- has provided a strong foundation _. commercials. ad campaign. The ad put out by Governor Perry, "I think we're vite practice in Dallas, Tlic Law and understanding of the critical lyter Perry 8 Ms. Richards told support the Governor Perr>' campaign, going to tell our governor to just Firm of Craig Watkins Attorney at issues facing Dallas Count>'. l^w, has a primarj' focuses on ers that Mr. Sanchez is the only 'Just Say No To Sanchez', get on down the road." Increasingly the distria attor criminal cases. Car Review 8 candidate focused on teaching alleges that Mr. Sanchez savings Mr. Sanchez said, "I know ney is expected to lead in the pre children rather than teaching to and loan in Laredo laundered why he ran this ad because he is On March 12, 2002, Dallas vention of crime by helping the -^ & Entertainment .8 & 9 test millions of dollars for Mexican going to lose the campaign. He's County voters overwhelmingly community strengthen itself. drug dealers who killed DEA The campaign television got a couple of more days in the nominated Watkins to become the Watkins has oudined bold new agent KiKi Camarena in 1985. Chureh diiv^tory 10 ^ds are causing Texans to ques- office and that's it. Get on down Democratic Part>''s candidate in Community Justice Initiatives that "1 think Perry is trying set up a tion who to believe and wonder the road." the November general election for See Craig Watkins Page 4 who will be the best governor link and there isn't one. It's a 610 0 Avenue K • Suite 105 • Piano, TX 75074 Experience the Luxury
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THE TRUTH CLINIC Brothers and sisters lend me your ear. This is something you all must hear. Lessons From The Beltway Sniper Saga Do we not realize that people died for us. So why in the 90's (or 2002 ?) someone must shout and fuss. By James W. Brecdlove the sniper's gun. It was a Don't be angry with me In fact the white male per Bushmaster XM-15, a legal For this is a test to see, At 6:04 p.m. on October 2, ception was so deeply ingrained civilian facsimile of the military How many people I can trouble 2002 the beltway sniper shot in the collective consciousness M-16, available in gun stores So our voting power can more than double and killed James D. Martin, a that the investigators had initial for more than two decades. and convince them to be the first in line, 55 year old program analyst ly based their search on this and get off their tired behinds. with the National Oceanic and premise. While Eric Hickey had It was reported that John My people please listen to me. Atmospheric Administration, in written in his 1995 study that Muhammad obtained the To cast your vote is simple and free. a Wheaton, Marvland parking serial murderers also included weapon through a dealer or pri Just get off the butt and go to the voting poll. lot. blacks, Hispanics, Asians and vate purchase in Tacoma, It is very important that we all take a role. women it took the sniper saga to Washington. Loopholes and This was the beginning of a make the nation acutely aware short comings in die nation's Our ancestors who could not write. frightening terror campaign that serial killers can be of any gun-control laws permitted Signed their names with a proud X. that had the residents of metro race, creed or religion. Muhammad to obtain the gun Now we can read and WTite but choose politan Washington, D.C. area even though he was legally to sit around looking baffled and perplexed. in a state of constant fear for Of course, with the specter barred from owning firearms. Life is just not that easy for us to stay so lazy. over three weeks. The last per of 9/11 still fresh in the nation's The law is so lax that Our rose colored glasses must be a htde haz>'. son killed was Conrad E. memory the sniper was specu Muhammad has been in posses Let's do the right thing Johnson, a 35 year old bus driv lated to be conneaed with al sion of possibly five firearms, and be among the ones to sing, er, shot on October 22"" while Qaeda terrorists. But intelli according to court records. Yet that old Negro hymn "We Shall Overcome" standing in the doorway of his gence officials have indicated with dozens of people being Not someday but today, so on that note! bus in Silver Spring, Mar\-Iand. this is a free-lance operation and killed every day by sniper like Let's GET OFF OUR BLTTS AND VOTE. there is no evidence that either actions, America finds it impos sible to enact and implement During this period ten peo suspect is cotmeaed to terrorist Peggy Jones meaningful background checks ple were killed and three seri organizations. Even though and baUistic finger printing. ously wounded, each by a single John Mohammad had convert long distance shot fired by a ed to Islam authorities have not phantom sniper. The \'ictiras been able to make his religious Serial killing is not a new appeared to have nothing in s>'mpathies a part of any motive phenomenon by any means. It common; race, class, gender, for die killings. seems to be the outlet of losers Most of us Want age, or religion. They shared who become empowered by the one thing; a random selection What was the impact of the use of a gun. In addition, to jus lo be in the sniper's line of fire. media and the wild speculation tify- murder and terrorism diey the Same Fruit that they spewed on the public? employ God, revolution, or The terror ended on Was the constant barrage of some ideology to give their October 24, 2002 with the profiling by "experts" just cause meaning. Have we not arrest of tw^o suspects, John harmless reporting? Virtually all learned anything from the Freedom to do what is right without fear. Allen Muhammad, a 44 year of the news outlets carried sto exploits of serial terrorists such old Persian Gulf war veteran ries that alluded to the t\'pe of as Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles As Bob Dylan said "You're gonna serve somebody". We can't always choose whom and teenager Lee Malvo,17, an killer the police should be look Manson, David Bcrkowitz, and we serve, but wc may have freedom in our hearts when we work and live with the illegal immigrant from Jamaica. ing for. Ted Bundy? confidence that doing right will be rewarded, that mercy may be granted when we make mistakes, and fear only when we act wickedly. Why don't we don't we feel But as people in the Almost ever\'thing the pro Charles A. Moose, the black tree today? Washington metropolitan area filer "experts" put on the air police chief, who led the mulii- begin breathing a collective sigh waves over the past three weeks jurisdictional task force investi There is a constitutional requirement that law makers, law enforcers and judges not gating the sniper crimes makes a of relief, America must pause has turned out to be wrong. exceed their jurisdiction. The Republican Party platform supports this requirement. and reflect on the lessons this sound point when it comes to Perhaps there is a real possibili When there are no limits on government power, there is no end to the atrocities saga has placed before us. ty that the media generated pro terrorism. He said that police files and the dispersal of tainted work takes persistence, team which may be justified "for the good of society." A republic is a government of The two suspects arrested information (like die white van work and community support governments. Wc first govern ourselves, then familiesj neighborhoodSj cities and were black males. The common investigators initially focused but almost always depends on finally the nation. Government is restrained by the constitution, and the people are myth believed by most was that on) contributed to the suspects chance. *Td like to think it's all restrained by morality in their hearts. serial killers were always white ability to evade detection for so skill, moxie and brains. But it's males. ( Common crime long. Is it possible that wimess- mostly luck." Sufficient resources to pursue our important goals stercot>'pes are blacks are rob- es were being pre-disposed to focus on the hypothetical killers bcri, middle easterners are Comments or opinions may "Baby Boomers" are being targeted for a Marxist type of looting called bombers, Hispanics are* car instead of the real killers? be sent to the writer at "socio-economic leveling". What is not considered is that while in their prime wage thieves, and serial killing is the solq proviOEe of white males) e_irning years, they are also caring for aging parents, aging houses, grown up chil- Then ,1 who arc not making ends meet, and trying desperately to plan a way to s\ir^ge i -. .*.'.•.- N--- *• ement. Money taken from people against their will clM'WllP4PilV''blessii?pS the recipients. Involuntary charity only fuels resentment and hostility. We must pull Inspiration together as a people to cheerfully help those who can not help themselves and kindle a flame of enthusiasm under those who are unwilling. Some of you may not like! GET OFF Others may feel it's right! We are all better served when folks spend their own money, choose their own For me to be straight forward charitable giving and when rewards are proportional to the effort or investment and say GET OFF OUR BUTTS AND VOTE. personally made. Republicans are some of the most giving people you will ever OUR Someone must take a stand. meet, and generously support widows, orphans and the infirm. They love to organize Everyone will not always be a fan, charity, but heartily oppose what they perceive as organized robbery. and more of us should demand , diat we GET OFF OUR BUTTS AND VOTE. BUTTS I hate to see my people continue down that same old road We will «lso find more prosperity when we begin to remove obstacles from the path Sitting on their butts like big fat toads. of manufacturing and agriculture in the U.S.A., when foreign trade agreements arc Let's stop being so complacent, fair to both sides, and when our wealth is measured in resources rather than debt. AND VOTE and fill out our voters registration. We must re-examine our assumptions about how wealth is created. Then we can change our terrible situation By Pcgg\- Jones When we GET OFF OUR BUTTS AND VOTE. Peace to live in ways that are pleasing to us.
Peace is not the absence of conflict. Our body would not move without opposing muscles. In Hebrew the»word for peace "Shalom" literally means "destroying the source of chaos." Peace is when we can depend on the orderliness of our existence, jfei^TheGa 1002 A.PMiplbntalpli>Wwd or trust that God is good and that all things work together for good to those who l/JIff.fJJ.il-yJll SIHVINOriANO OAIIAS. HICHAIWSUN CAHIAND. AttIN MCKINNIY ANO MFSQUITl to !•!•**•• In Jn iwilrii love Him and walk according to His purpose and calling. 6100 Avenue K, Suite 105 • Piano. Texas 75074 ChiirtpaiL&nPiillis Advison' Board: • Jim Bochum Tkurman R. Jotui John Dudley So what do we do about war? Applying principles of personal self defense, we do not SnffWriiew John HigiUiT^xr Clin' Rodri^iuz- Fdkia Coliman MvTik Highicnscr Andinaii ask for trouble, but we must at all times be alert and ready lo defend ourselves and Tobavia (TobQ HKks Fred Moses B.J.WiHiams our loved ones. When harm comes to others, we can't just hope it does not come to CyMisbfr Branify Jones Thumian R.Jon$9 Attttii Dickson Barbara Simpkins, our house. We work together to stop the assailant outside the gates. Jacqudim Pmy W^iam Cecil Swris Ben ThoTKj'i "Surely salvation is nigh them that fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land. Monica Thomion Ad\isorv Bfi^rf^ Comminees: Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Laktisha Joe Puhlii: Rehnotts Prognim Riiicy Cynthia Elliot BditidaAUxandtr Truth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Planning and IkvehpniitU Yea the Lord shall give that which is good, and the land shall yield her increase," ShaunaBmcm Impleniituaiion Annie Ihtrksuti, Ccd! Surb, CiL\iB?usM)s Psalm 85:9-12 Photography Guest Columnst, Karen Dunning, a resident of .Garland ' Shiiunj Bcmni Business GroK'ih Deborait KeSi^ Referral Program Creation .MicAoWTCoMor Mt^ieYBana John Dudky; CHAinreKsos and Banning Frank Loa Siln PfparttP""' Editorial Department: Quality-Assurance Goals Commitue Phone: (972) 606-7351 iMmle Highicmtr, (972) 516-2992 CHAIRPIRSON Fax: (972) 509-9058 Fax: (972) 516-4197 CMJ-Rodripicz Email: tiK4*«bel'nct Email: mon-editaswbcll.nct BeiTbconts ttOH-fht Gaiette aisumw no responsibilityfo r unsolicited material and reservesth e ff^ to edit and make appropriate revisions. , Is the sky dearest on the day it is most blue? While you powJer that thought we would like to wmounce (hat Minority Opportunily News, Inc., formerly a Dallas based rtnai»tnce commimity taHoid, founded in 1991, has relocated lo Piano. T^xas and changed our name to MON-TV Cawtte. In addition to mov- ing our offices to Piano, our editorial coverage has also shifted to encompass Dallas' Northern Corridor. 1)K Northern Corridor is deariy the fastest growing region in Ifcxas. if not in America. MONThe Gazette believes that the engine lo conttnue this, growth is the airport expansion in McKinney, which is the largest and most visible of many area opportunities. As always, and true to tradition MONThe Gazette will be there carving a worW of opportunity for those seeking to provide quility services. Should you dire to expand your quest for economic parody outside the sottthem region or just want to know what is going on up north- Thiok of MON-The Gazette as your paper of opportunity! WON-rhfl (UMtte lOfTOtly Umortty Opportunity W»w«. wu tounded July, 1991,by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jone»
The Gazette • October 24-October 30, 2002 • I^ge 3 fy against the Defendant because Craig Watkins From Page 1 of their relationship. By prescrxing the 911 tapes the District Attorney can use the tapes as evidence against the Defendant in lieu of the complaint testimony. Restitution for All Drug Offenses: Watkins will require that upon a plea of guiltj- or a convic tion, the convicted individual will be responsible for reimbursing the local Police Department for the expenses associated with the drug test. Because of the Fake Drug Scandal with the Dallas Police Department whereby Hispanic's were wrongfully prosecuted for drug cases when the substances seized in the arrest were not Drugs, he wil! implement for the Dallas The Dallas Couniy District Couniy District Attorney's Office. Attorney's Office instituted the As DA, Walkins Initiatives focus on policy of not accepting drug case Prevention, Prosecution, and until the seized drugs have been Reformation. tested. Currently, the expense for 2 liter Coke' Assorted PREVENTION focuses on these tests has been placed on local preventive measures that lower the Police Departments. •Banquet Dinner •Midielina's Entree crime rate and strengthen commu Rape Kit Test in State 8.6-12 oz.. Assorted ^•^•*'^ '^2- ^"^^^ nities. These preventive progras will Database: Watkins will require all come in llie form of Communit>' rape kits to be placed into theTexas Justice Initiatives. 'Budget Goornid Entrees 'TotWs Party Pizza Database in an effort to apprehend 8 oz^Xisorted I3.5"2y o/., Assorted Absent Student Assistance offenders. Currently, the District Program (ASAP): ASAP is a pro Attorney's Office does not test all gram that identifies and prosecutes rape kits where there is no known truant juveniles and their parents, suspect against the Texas Database and identifies sanctions and pro of convicted rapists. grams that will support and facili REFORMATION tate the juvenile's participation in The lead Prosecutor should the educational system. not only be in the business of pun Abused Children Review- ishing criminals he should also be Team; The District Attorney's concerned when the re-enter our Office will work closely with exist communities. In an effort to ing programs to deliver services to reduce recidivism, we will imple abused children in an attempt to ment the following programs. fmd solutions to the problem of Misdemeanor Diversion child abuse. Program: Many times young indi Outreach to High Risk viduals make costly, bad decisions Neighborhoods: An initiative de such as simple theft and shoplifting signed to provide emergency out crimes, not thinking of the conse reach services to citizens in high quences. Watkins will require that crime drug infested areas. The pro Ofifenders who commit non-violent gram participants strive lo identify class A or B misdemeanors under drug areas and provide assistance to the age of 25 with no criminal his the various law enforcement tory be given the option of a con authorities in eradicating them. viction or diverting their sentence PROSECUTION. The DA's once they complete 1 year of pro Office will lead in developing pro grams proscribed by the Distria grams in areas throughout Dallas Attorney's Office. These programs County. Qualified staff that is moti will include life skill courses, vated to seek justice for all will vig G.E.D. programs, restitution, com orously prosecute criminals. munity service, and other pro Xy^tl Prosecutorial Task Force: grams deemed appropriate. Crimes Watkins will establish a DWl Task such as DWI's, Family Violence Force comprised of experienced Assaults, and Simple Assaults are Prosecutors devoted to trjing all major crimes and will not be DWl ^^ye^et foe tQiL '^'^'^ maiort- included in the Misdemeanur i| of BHpn cases are misdcmc;tnor<;. Diversion Program. Assistant District Attorney's with System of Healthy Options little or no experience are given the and Release: A series of initiatives responsibility' of prosecuting these designed to pronde a voice for cit cases; usually against more experi izens to express the impact of enced Attorneys. crime in their community and pro Preservation of Q11 Tapes for vide specific information to deci Family Violence Cases: Watkins will sion makers regarding defendants' implement a policy of preserving arrested in their neighborhoods. 911 tapes related to family violence EmpIojTnent Placement for complaints. The District Attorney's Ex-Offenders: The District Office does not preserve 911 tapes Attorney's Office will work directly mt I . V ,4 related to family violence com with probation and parole depart plaints. It is a cormnon occurrence ments in an effort to seek employ li that complainants by the time the ment for ex-offenders thus reduce case is ready for trial refuse to testi the rate of recidivism f riday, Nov. 1 8:0iiD am -, 8:00 pm LET'S CREATE A NEW PATH \ i VOTE FOR DEMOCRAT MICHAEL A. JOHN Del Monte FOR $ JUDGE Bananas Golden Ripe! I PRODUCE r ^',;;4*U WITH PREFERRE1D CARD _ .•. lbs. ML.
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*LErS MAKE OUR COURTS A PLACE WHERE ALL CITIZENS, \acnHS AND ACCUSED ALIKE CAN GET JUSTICE AGAIN. *I WILL RESTORE CONFIDENCE, BALANCE AND FAIRNESS TO THE 282ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT. *I AM THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB OF JUDGE BECAUSE I HAVE WORKED AS A PROSECUTOR AND AS A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. • I ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT TEMPERAMENT FOR THE JOB. • EXPERIENCED • QUALIFIED • THOUGHTFUL JUSTICE FOR AU
Endorsed by: Cllizsfts for • QuaMatf Judiciary Stonewall OamoaaU Political Cor)9re$« of Afrlcin American Women (DalUs) Metquite BAR Auodotion MICHAEL A. JOHN I WANT YOUR VOTE! VOTE FOR FAIRNESS!
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PagQ 4 • October 24-*^ctober 30,2002 • The Gazette Capitol Watch Congressman Johnson: Congressman TXU Average Billing and the online TXU Honrie Energy Advisor are just two ways TXU helps us control our energy bills.' Sam End interest-free loans g]Johnso n to the government and some who don't use special ized. Calling for an end to "huge tax breaks. Under AMT rules, the lax- interest-free loans to the gov Upon purchasing ISOs, payer has now prepaid 350,400 ernment," U.S. Congressman people were automatically of taxes, which amounts to an Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) thrown into AMT Some say it interest-free loan to the govern proposed new legislation, H.R. was not wise for companies to ment. Johnson's bill rectifies the 5398. grant ISOs, with all their com- situation. The bill would fix a portion "Getting in early on incen of the alternative minimum tax tive stock options was an (AMT) problem for those who > employee's dream in Texas' purchased incentive stock Telecom Corridor in the 1990s. options (ISOs) from their H However, the heav\'-handed tax employer. Johnson's measure on incentive stock options would allow taxpayers to apply ^H...... tx-^?.'''^^^B turned people's personal finan their pre-paid ISO taxes under cial situations into something AMT against up to half of their W^fWIf w-orse than Nightmare on Elm regular income tax liability. Street. My bill helps fix that," Many taxpayers have prepaid said Johnson. thousands of dollars of taxes "I want to thank the nimier- with little abihty to use those - .—-aiSBitj ous constituents who brought credits, this issue to my attention. Tliis "In essence, people are bill would not have been possi floating the government a huge "r UMMMj^^^H ble without their help," said interest-free loan. This has got Johnson. (To read constituent to stop," said Johnson. "The plications, to middle managers reaction to Johnson's bill, please AMT was never meant to be a and rank-and-file employees see "Constituents Laud Sam system that forced families to who did not routinely use tax Johnson's AMT Bill.") Several prepay taxes with little expecta professionals and financial plan residents and employees of the tion of ever being able to use ners to manage their affairs. Yet, Third District contacted the their accimiulated credits. My this problem has occurred, and Congressman, urging him to bill fixes that problem so that Johnson wants to see people get remedy the problem. the families who have put sec their money back. Fellow Ways and Means ond mortgages on their homes, Under the current AMT Members Congressmen Richard cashed out retirement savings, scenario, if an employee exercis Neal (D-Mass), Wally Herger sold assets and struggled to es an ISO to buy 2,000 shares at (R-CA), and Bob Matsui (D- work out payment plans with SIO a share, the employee pays CA) arc original cosponsors of the IRS can get on with their S20,000 for his stock. If the the bill. lives," said Johnson. market price is SI00 per share, "This AMT-ISO situation The alternative minimum the S90 spread produces demonstrates once again why we tax was created to prevent high- SI80,000 of paper gain, also should repeal the AMT alto income individuals from using called a 'phantom gain,' that is gether, but this particular prob special tax breaks to pay litde or coimied for tax purposes that lem deser\'es attention now" said no taxes. The AMT is a paral year. At a 28% tax rate, the tax Johnson, the highest-ranking lel tax system that requires on the 5180,000 gain would be Texan on the Ways and Means Take control of your home energy bills year round with TXU Energy. taxes to be calculated twice, 550,400. If the price of the Committee. TXU Average Billing takes your summer electric costs and spreads using different rules each timej stock fell from 5100 to S25, the This measure builds on leg the higher of the two tax bills stock would be worth only islation introduced by Johnson them throughout the entire year. The online TXU Home Energy must be paid. But for various 550,000, which if sold, would earlier this Congress, H.R. 275, Advisor lets you do an energy audit of your home to identify ways reasons, the AMT reaches more not cover the taxes due on the that would repeal the AMT on to control costs. TXU Energy. More choices. More control. people each year, including paper gain that never material- individuals some moderate-income people For Information, log on to www.txuenergy.com or call 1-800-242-9113.
Bob r • • !:l^e{/r Xoml Jvlen... He c^M.iii.i-ivvi i..uL iht: Why casty^ur vote for tntf • ^ NAACP \vill monitor the trou I am ihc only qualifled candidate with integrity: ble precincts to prevent elec • Superior knowledge of the law - proven record tion day mishaps. Disirici Court Judge fw 4 years - Mr. Lydia's vision with the lop 30% NAACP is to increase mem Dallas Bar Poll - more bership, create programs for favorable voles than opjio- young people to stay in school, ncnl for "impanial" and have more scholarships avail "judicial temperament aiid able and to increase awareness demeanor" of the Dallas Branch. He said, • Proven inicgriiy - stood up "We need things done here in to Dallas County Polilical Power Brokers Dallas. I want to collaborate ' in Compliance with and negotiate with community Judicial Campaign Fairness CensumerProtectlen groups. I hope to be victorious Act - unlike opponent so thai I can come out with an • Opponent Jenevein on trial "Prottaclna more natural gas anti agenda." lor judicial misoinducl - cruHe ell means cheaper enerair wUIful misconduct found bills tar Texas censamers. lobs Election for NAACP October 17, 2002 President is held every two ' Opponent Jcncvcin spent lor Xenas workers, money in the years in even numbered years. in excess of S55.tKK) in cam Tetas buaaet ana a aneilty On November 23, 2002, voting paign funds on legal defense eaueatlen tor lenas school chliaren." for Dallas Branch NAACP ' Opponent Jenevein accepted President will be at 2726 Soutli excessive campaign ccMilributions Under my leadership, Texas continues to lead Beckley Dallas, Texas 75224. the nation In crude oil, natural gas and propan For more information call 2!4- C^eck il oat.. JBd thea rote your cofisdence. t's Omr ihf public look back their courtrooias. production. 941-1207 or visit www. I authorized regulatory changes that reduce naacp.org and click on the link Si^ CouH-At-Law No, 3 CoamlsslOB since 19991 "45 leaaers. we must have the courage M Mw jum)iiHint8Wiwr}.u& te appreciate ana celebrate, premoti ii»»*i* * ICMMK r™«. :wi.ar«.t»l)iH*l4f ••^\- ban woikaaextFBmelj/ Shona Sculpture and ana aavecate en behall el the wiae Reproductions and More! naraweaMBfiasoM raeordafacblayamam aiverslty that Is Texas." If you are looking for Ittsttrtag that Tattas Has Since taking office, the Commission has more something special DEPRESSED AGAIN? The Department of Psychiatry at the University of abuttilaataBannf, daaa tfr than doubled its business with women and Look for us in Deep EUum Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas is ana water ana that wa minority-owned companies without the use conducting research sponsored by the National eeatlaue te apea the Hears of quotas or set asides. Institute of Mental Health on cognitive therapy for ettoclttslaa te the aMe Under my leadership, the commission has depression. Treatment is £ree. The symptoms of ONarsHvetear state, lam promoted more women and minority depression include: cetmaemtSmtthavethe employees into management positions, • Depressed or sad mood clear ylsleaaeeaeautr the expanded its minority employee recruitment • Loss of interest in activities tutare efearchaaalaBaml efforts and created paid internships for • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much ihmamic state," college students. • Feeling slowed down • Feeling tired or having low energy While chairing the Texas Alternative Fuels • Feeling guilty or worthless "Msmemeaetawartlthe i Council. I arranged for Prairie View A&M • Changes in weight or appetite Ilmfemher2eo2elec0ettt I ^ University to participate in the development of^ • Difficulty concentrating ask Wr year sttppert" the nation's first original equipment If you have experienced these sjonptoms more than manufactured propane-powered van. once in your life, are drug free and not currently in psychiatric treatment, please call the Psychosocial 2546 Elm St. Dallat. Tx 75227 Research and Depression Clinic at 214-648-5351. 314 753-5588 Gallery Hours TUesdav-Saturday iia.m.to6p.m. visit michaellwliliamsxom for more infofmcrtion SOUTHWESTERN POUTtCAL AD FVUD FOR BY THE FRIENDS OF MtCHAEL L WILLIAMS The Gazette • October 24'October 30, 2002 • Page 5
i ^MaaMflMMfl MUfe NAACP/rom Page 1 1000 troops. Get rid of all the drug Secondly, Watkins said laws that are creating the likes of "we've had the technology' for years cocaine charges isn't allowed to. prohibition. And I would allow peo to test the drugSj but in Dallas we Are there any changes you would ple the right to self-defense, when didn't do it." make so that corporate executives we have gun laws allowing people to Moderator Thurman VOTE cannot use the 5"^ amendment carry arms we have less crime. Jones asked Watkins what can be before a congressional commit Molera; The economy - done to have the District Attorney's Dr. Harryette Ehrhardt tee? real teeth and insight into corpora office establish belter relationship Molera: Invoking the tions, to reinstate investor confi with the minority communities and for Dallas County Judge 5"^ amendment is a constitution dence. We need to attract new busi to gain a level of trust. Watkins said al right. We need to see at all lev nesses to the area and stimulate the he would start with community- els that it is accessible, and going existing economy and balance the based initiatives. Early Voting before a congressional committee budget. And public education - "If you ha\e someone who should _be the same. I am very better pay for teachers, and more is willmg to go to community meet Oct. 21, 2002- strong on getting corporate emphasis on science, math and ings from the District Attorney's crooks behind bars if the evi civics. office they can then go back to the Nov. 1, 2002 dence is there. The 5"^ amend office with the issues," he said. "We ment is not to be used to avoid The next debate turned need to look at a lot of issues that prosecution. But if not being able into a question and answer for the are disproporuonate in the Black Election Day to invoke it is happening to the Dallas County District Attorney commiuiity. I'm just going to have extent that you're talking about, candidate Craig Watkins, who cur to build your trust." Nov. 5, 2002 we may need lo invnka legisla rently is a practicing attorney in pri To build this trust and ture. vate practice. Incumbent Bill Hill have eflective prosecutions, Watkins was absent from the debate. If said '"we need to hire graduates Davis: livuryune has the elected, Watkins would be the first coming out of imiversit>' that are same constitutional rights to African American to hold the scat committed to being prosecutors." invoke the 5^'^, I was not aware H Ai^RY E in Dallas County history. , In closing, Watkins said that sometimes you caruiot, that's In his opening remarks, that this race is about progress. unconstitutional. If ejected I Watkins said that the District "Wii can keep the status would look into the situation you Attorney's office is antiquated, with quo here, or we can move forward," described and see how to the department only getting com he said. "1 think we can do a lot straighten it up. puters three years ago. here in Dallas County." EHRHARDT Audience question: I "As a result of us not worked on nursing home issues. changing, we have a lot of smart In what was to have been FOR DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE In the 1970's federal law took defense attorne>'s getting people the final debate of the evening, only over nursing homes. In the off, and then innocent people go to one of the three candidates in the I980's it returned to the state. jail," he said. "We need to ensure race for Texas State Senate in the AS DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE, Dr. Ehrhardt intends to concentrate her Since then conditions have dete fairness for all." ne\vly redrawn District 2 showed efforts on these issues: riorated. Do you support return Watkins continued that as up. Democratic incumbent, Stale to federal level? District Attorney he wants the Representative David Cain, spoke I TERRORISM AND NATURAL DISASTERS: Dr. Ehrhardt believes her Molera: There are still a office to'be the leader in preventing with tlic pane! and audience with lot of laws on the books. I've spo crime, have an effective prosecution case and confidence, seemingly first priority must be to see that Dallas County has the best and most ken with AARP about this, and program, and implement a recla unperturbed by the absence of effective emergency preparedness plan to deal with catastrophes, congressmen and women are mation program for people sent to Republican candidate Dr. Bob disasters and terrorism. cognizant of what's going on. I'm jail, so by the time they have fin Deuell, and Independent candidate not in support of federal govern ished their sentence they can be Robert Parker. I AIR QUALITY: Dr. Ehrhardt plans to take a pro-active role in cleaning up ment taking over, seeing as there reformed. Questions from the panel are already laws on the books, He is particularly appalled and audience went as follows; the air in Dallas County. In addition to this being a life threatening Issue, it but I do support making sure by Dallas County's low conviction Panel: Understanding that is also chtical that Dallas County not lose S1.3 billion in federal highway local government is more rate of drunk drivers. Watkins said affirmative action is not a handout, involved. that new prosecutors are trained in but a hand up, are you in favor of funds because we have failed to meet air quality standards. Davis: The purpose of DWI cases, and the District positive affirmative action? government is to protect your Attorney's office needs to put tliese Cain: We've worked hard I JOBS: Dr. Ehrhardt believes that the Dallas County Judge can provide life, not run it. Responsibility for prosecutors to task to get a higher on positive affirmative action, and unique leadership and build effective coalitions that will result in an nursing homes is up to the indi conviction rate. I'm for all people Hctiins equal vidual. It seems the more the fed "We need to send a mes rights. improved business climate, reduced layoffs and new jobs. eral goverrmient takes over, the sage to Dallas County that you Panel: If re-elecicdj what worse things get. I would not can't drink and drive," said Watkins. programs would you sponsor to V HEALTHCARE: Dr. Ehrhardt and the medical community believe that the restore it back to the govern Asked by the panel what cover pupil education programs quality of Dallas County's private and public medical services is dependent ment, I'd get federal government he thinks tlic two biggest mistakes and teacher salaries? out of health care altogether, on Parkland Hospital remaining on the cutting edge as a teaching hospital made were in the recent police drug Cain: We need to not rest that's your responsibility. scandal, he replied "we have poor on salaries until we're up to the and as a world-renowned trauma center. Dr. Ehrhardt intends to ensure Panel: What are your Hispanics going to prison over this. national average. And it is impera that Parkland has all the resources necessary to continue to excel. top three priorities? The first thing I would have done as tive that the State picks up more of Davis: To withdraw District Attorney would have been Potittcal Ad Paid for by Citizens for Ehrhardt. John Ehrhardt, MD, Treasurer to go on television and say sorry." See Claiiand Page 7 PO Box 14096e> Dallas. TX 75214 214-821-2511 w\\f\v,harryette.com
Page 6 • October 24-October 30, 2002 • The Gazette Ixoni Garland Page 6 disgusting. And Uicy'll be coming ity to make sure our taxpayers systemic problem is at the back that some of those campuses arc will be his partners, he will be part here to tell people they're at the money is used wisely. We can't end, and we need to address it up not getting the funding, but it needs of the community. the budget. I am not for changing «Tong stations. This time we will afford the voucher system, it will front. to come. "I'm excited to have part our current school formula, have poll watchers. cost hundreds of millions of dollars, Audience: What can we Moderator: What will the of Garland to represent. I think the which some colloquially call As far as what the world and to what end? We're making do to make sure the historically big issue be tliis session? people of Garland need lo see what 'Robin Hood.' But the truth is it's sees, we have to do the best we cim, progress, our kids are doing better. Black universities get the same Cain: Insurance, patient we can do, and I know tliey'U be a basic formula to ensure e\'ery wc can't let people tell us our vote These people do not want the pub funding as historically white uni care, proper reimbursements for happy." school gets the basics. doesn't count. lic schools to be excellent or they versities? doctors. They're tough issuesj but Panel: In light of PanehWhai is your aware wouldn't push this issue. Cain: Some in my district they're also life and death issues. Farmer's Insurance, do you sup ness of security against terrorism? Panel: ^liat would you do arc private, and I've worked hard In closing, Cain told the port legislature, or is it your view Cain: We're not as ready to help prevent the over proportion witii Texas. There's no question panel and the audience that if they that they can cherry pick what as we should be. I am on the of Blacks in jail? ihey offer? preservation board, where we Cain: A lot of it starts with Cain: I think certain employ the Capitol police. I don't programs we've talked about. basic insurance needs lo be avail want to restrict die public from Education is first. We need a system able to everyone, regardless of their Capitol, but we do need to to track who our dropouts are, and credit rating. Wc need to have to step up security. where they go. something to cover basic needs. Panel: There's been a lot If kids don't go to school Audience: In light of of discussion in the last legislature ready to learn in kindergarten, State funding of education, would on the use of vouchers for private they're not going to want to learn. you support to encourage a pool education. What is your position on We need to do a better job at early for teachers to gel better insur the use of vouchers, and what education, and nutrition. ance rates? impact do you think it will have on We also need to work on Cain; Absolutely. We've public education? mentoring programs in the com been looking into this to see if we Cain: There's no doubt munity, 1 don't believe in writing can get a larger pool of teachers. that a voucher system will divert anyone off. i\loderator:Whai can we funding from public education. All We also have a real prob do to clean up the air? of us have the right and responsibil lem u-ith drugs at an early age. Thi^ Csin: It's a regional problem. I'm in real hopes that we can get something going. We took significant steps in dealing with electricity and coa! plants, and we need to do* something about kiln plants. I would not like to see us get into where we can only run machinery and drive trucks at certain times, it can be punitive and cosdy to the econo my. Audience: Iowa passed a law two years ago making English the only language. Here in Texas we're having an influx of immi gration. Vdiai future do you tliink English has? Cain; First, English CRAIG WATKINS should be the official language. I think al! our children need to be DEMOCRAT FOR fluent in English. But I also think they ought to be bi-lingual, even multi-lingual. Around here in DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'WHPt Garland, we even ha\'e a strong VOTE Asian community. Our country is ^J:.H , • J[ built on us coming together to a NOV. 5, 2002 common goal. Because Tony Sanchez wants to serve alt the people of Texas. Audience: What can be Lin's MAKE ACIIANG!:.\NUATTiiKSAMr.nMK....HISTOKV Knrly VotinR(>ctolHT2i • Smcnilwr t. L'OO:; Tony Sanchez deeply caies about the people of Texas, his mitive land. He knows ihdi done to prevent a recurrence of the government is paralyzed with inaction, Be he cannoi understand why. That is why the eleaion controversy of 2000, he is going lo do something a!x3Ui it. He warns to help the millions of children without when we had the entire world JUSTICE FOR ALL I health insurance. He wants to help the thousands of homeowners who cannot afford the watching the liypocrisy? VOTE FOR CR.'\IG WATKINS ' insurance rate hikes. He warns to change public education so Texas can again be proud. Cain: I think it's an He wants to serve you, not himself. aberration. I got concerned when Dalla.s C(mnt> District AUorney people went to the early voting Till-: PEOPI.KS" FROSI-.CITOR This November 5th, the reasons are clear. Vote for Tony Sanchez for Governor. polls and x-oted for Ron Kirk, but someone else's name came up. I'ld.Ailv. I'aUl ill!' 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The Gazette • October 24-October 30, 2002 • Page 7 From Tyler Perry I*a(te 1 housewife and he a Arts & Entertainment gardener and cx-convict; that when it's right, it's right. than she lets him go, she real Although grandma Madea has izes that her hurt has consumed a few things to say about their mo$t of her life and she needs budding rclatic>nship, including 2002 Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodso Tour to change. Fair Park "You Can Do Bad All By Bobby, a hired handyman Yourself," she eventually (and boarder) lives with the Music Hall encourages it. grandmother, and he immedi Later, a shocking family ately makes it known that his is Oci-Dec. 2002 Saturday, November 9^ interested in Vianne. Much to secret is revealed which allows Vianne aiKi Maylee to come to their reluctance, the>' start to Fort^Vbrth Dallas BaOels's 2002-0} ternis With their family's daiijj Mesquite Resistol Arena spend time together and soon- Season • DK. 2.5 - 27 181S ilodco Drive, BCcsqidtc, TX realizc that, e%xn though she past. Only then are they able to was? once a rich suburban forgive one another and move on with their lives. x:oo pm & 8:00 pm (Prc-AodAo Entertalanmt B
The Civil Ri^tsAct of 1964 and the Votii^R^ts Act of 1965 passed under Democrat Pnsklent Coasy Ihwaw • Ikt Hwby Lyivlon Johnson were based on ki^ui^ proposed by Reptiilicans in 1960 Thou^ Democnts rwiMilnliMw Pcta• KafcUyfhM coniiolledboth Houses of Congress by wide maxgixK. they wen unsble to p\ enough Democnt IttOMcuaMttm votes to pass civil xi^ for Afiican-AmencaM. Without strong sxippoit of B/^^licans tn Bnic««bo^ CMglWkr JMCttX bnhOMn VkCwaih^ Con^i^'^ o^ ^''^' '•'' * '•'- <^^^i> ngiiii acts of the 1960s woiJdnothcm bicorm im ^m%dl SQ(«HeHlt As demonstrated by its platform and voting lecoxd, the Democnt Paxty opposss tchool prayn; Uaymikt TonVbDv JttakMikM ndlB^MT MA&ioltei educatvittl choice and chantible choice, but supports same-sex maxxiigM and partiaUnith lirtt llmcMuw ibortions - all positions opposite to those heUby most Afiic
The Gazette • October 24-October 30, 2002 • Page 9 Fax Ad Copy to 972-509-9058 for "Quote Church Happenings AIJ NATIONS UNITED years-old (Km mttst pre-register for KELLER SPRINGS BAPTIST of Joy, bell choir of First United 506WUCOX SHILOH MISSIONARY BAP METHODIST CHURCH babysiiling.) To pre-register, call CHURCH Methodist Church of Hamilton McKimiey,TX 75069 TIST CHURCH 972-424-8500 by Oaober 30. Sunday-, November 10, 10:45 Park For more information call 972- Shiloh Missionary Baptist Saturday, November 2 Event is free and open to the a.m. - Tickets- 535 per person/565 548-0097 Church presents Health and Women's Health Forum -9:00 public. A free zvill offering will be col 'Super Soul' Worship Service- per couple Fimess Outreach Ministry! a.m.-]:00 p.m. lected. Sponsored by the Singles Ministry Registration Deadline- Remaining Event ^ Registration atid continental Position available: Director Guest Speaker- Rev. Marcus December 10 OWENS CHAPEL C.O.G.I.C. Golf- November 16 breakfast is from 8:30a.m - of Music Ministry D. King, pastor of Singles and For more information, contact Two Tiays of Celebration! (Firewheel Golf in Garland, TX) - 9:00a.m For more information, contact Families at Friendship-West Lisa Bryant at 972-99&-6282 or e- Friday, November 1, For more information, please Panel Discussion- featuring us at 972-424-8500. Baptist Church Musical guest - mail 7:30p.m. call 972-423-6695, or visit our Dr. Kalrina Lee, OB/GYN; Univesity of North Texas Gospel Sunday, November 3, 4:00 website at Willowbend Women's Center; All Nations United Choir "Voices of f*raise" Keller Springs Baptist Church p.m. Nutritionist Diane Miurphy; U.S. Church Theme- "Standing on His Larr>' J. Sanders, Pastor Superintendent Jesse Owens Department on Aging; Nurse Dr. Clara Beed, Pastor Promise" (Proverbs 3:5-6) 3227 Keller Springs Rd. and wife, Dorothy Owens will be Shiloh Baptist Church Practioner Lois Hopson, and 3415 E. 14*" St. CarroUton,TX 75006 celebrating 15 years at Owens Isiah Joshua, Jr., Pastor Piano, TX 75074 Chapel 920 14"* Street Author Carol Kepner. Satuid^ Deoonbo-14, ~^ pm. Topics Include: Keller Springs Singles Guest Speakers- Friday- 5iEft_QUTSEaCHlL Nutrition,Hormone Superintendent Nelson Gatlin of HP BAPTIi Ministr>' will be celebrating the Suada>', November 10,4 p.m. Send Annoucements to: Replacement Therapy (HRT), Sulphur Springs, TX Christmas Season with a Holiday Friends & Family Day, Guest Breast Cancer information , How Sunday- Superintendent J.B. Please send your church November 10, 11:00 a.m. Extravaganza at the Renaissance Speaker Rev. Elder Bean to Get the Most from your Visit Hotel Dallas North Hotel Baldwin of DaUas,TX Annual Men's Day Tuesday -Friday, November announcements via email or with Your Doctor and The impact (635&Midway). For more information, call Fellowship w-ith Day Springs 12-15, 7:30 p.m. fax to: Care of Church that Spiritual Well-Being Has on Baptist Church, 3:00 p.m. 972-548-1491 Theme- "Standing on His Church Revival, Guest the Physical Self Friendship Baptist Church Promise" Dircaory Speaker- Rev. Elder Bean Owens Chapel C.O.G.I.C, On-site registration and C.P. McBride, Pastor Special Guest Speaker- Rudy Fax:972-516-4197, 4396 Main St. 1220 South Chestnut babysitting for children up to 6- v., KRKB 105.7 Quiet Storm The Colony, TX 75056 New Outreach C.O.G.I.C. McKinne>-,TX 75069 E-mail [email protected] Musical Guest- Golden Bells Eddie Seals, Pastor and copy [email protected]
Group, formed by Pastor Jonathan loans and other services offered by do, even if it's a hobby, and let's God Out." We had better change Blackonomics Weaver of the Greater Mt. Nebo banks. Assure, via the thousands of support these members in their those kinds of attitudes in our A.M.E. in Hyatlsville, Md., is members in the collective, that our business endeavors. By circulating churches and get on with taking The Business of the Black Church where we should begin our work to people are treated fairly by an our dollars among our fellow mem care of our business, after we take bring some sense of economic par industry that makes billions of dol resources within the churches they bers first, we all become empowered care of God's business, of course. By James Clingman ity to our people. lars from Black consumers. That's attend. Now I am not saying through the empowerment of the what economic empowerment is all churches should, willy-nilly, give church. Because the more we have James E. Clingman, an adjunct profes One thing I am sure we can agree In my hometown, Cincinn-apa- about. And what better place to sor at the University of Cincinnaii's of collected resources to members, as indi\iduals, the more we have as on is that the greatest example of thy, Ohio, I hear a great deal of accomplish it than in our Black African-American Studies dcparunem, some of whom may simply be tak a collective body - the church. pooling our resources is demon complaining from our brothers and churches,' Additionally, when we is former editor of the Cincinnati ing advantage of a particular Is this making any sense? It seems strated every Sunday in our church sisters about banks not lending to build these churches let's seek out so simple to me. I know, I know, Herald Newspaper and founder of the church's benevolence. I am saying Greater Cincinnati African American es. People work collectively for us fairly and so on and so forth. You and use Black developers, contrac that our church leadership should there are a lot of egos in the church, Chamber of Commerce, He hosts the common goals, and they pool their know the story. Well, I say our tors, insurance agents and other rethink their mission by revisiting a lot of jealousy and a lot of other radio program, "Blackonomics," and is dollars to support their church and churches should do what Weaver Black professionals. (Why do I have the procedures of the fusl-centtu-y "issues," which are completely con the author of the book. "Economic its programs. ITiat's simple eco did: Form a collective group of to even say that? It should be a no- church and getting back to the trary to what church is about. But, Empowerment or Economic nomic empowerment. Churches do chiu:ches and take advantage of our brainer) Let's get to know who principles of Koinonia. as Dr. Michael Grant once told me, EnsJavemcnt-We have a choice." it every Sunday. leverage when it comes to bank attends our churches and what thev "E.G.O. is an acromTn for Ease A very practical agenda for Black Why can't we do it on the other churches should include steward six days of the week? ship seminars, forums for members As long as I have been writing about who have their own businesses and Buying lasting rebtionships and studying this phenomenon, I for those who may want to become have yet to figure that one out, but entrepreneurs; and our church Helping peopte tultU their let's concentrate on this positive leaders should always do every Godgiven potentiaf notion of economics in our church thing they can to empower the es. Every church probably has men members collectively. There are and women who own businesses. many examples around the country AiN OF LIFE frfTERNAT10f4AL CHURCH Each church more than likely has from which we can take lessons, members who have talents or hob although too numerous to men bies through which they could cre tion, I will note one excellent Fountain of Life International Church is a multi-cultural family of ate some level of income for them- example. The Collective Banking Christians dedicated to building an intimate relationship with K^vetL^ If the memlMra .oi. uur Qpf^ ^nrf CUlp.y?P.h9 lasting relationships with each other. Out of churches made it a jwactice to uti keiler Springs such quality relationships, we are committed to encouraging lize the goods and sendees of their every member to discover their unique God-given potential, and fellow members, the church would Baptist Church be stronger collectively, and the Singles Ministry through the co-operative support of the whole body and training individuals in the church would from Godly leadership, equip and release God's people into have more to give back to the whatever realm of sen/ice God has for them. church. The Singles Ministry of KelUr Springs Makes a lot of sense doesn't it? Bapiisi Church, Kill be having a So why don't we sec more churches 'Supvr Soul' tvOTship serviee on Bach Sunday promoting this brand of empower Sunday, Not: lOlh iqi 10:45 am in the Prayer Meeting 9:30 am KSBC ianctuary. ment? It is a known fact that the Worship Service 10:00 am 2nd/4th Suodavs Black church is, as Willie Sutton The Rev. Marcus D. King, Pastor of said, "Where die money is." It is Singles and Families at Frietidshtp-Vthi Evening Worship 6:00 pm common knowledge that Black Baptist Church m Dallas will be the guss: 2nd / 4th Wednesdays churches deposit billions of dollars speaker. Couples Fellowship 7.-O0pm into banks every Monday morning. Each Thursday It is also common knowledge that Musical guests tvill be the University of l^terLC•.^o^s 10:00 am Sorth Texas Gospel Choir 'Ibices of many of those same church mem Praise'. The theme is 'Singles: Standing po h> t«am itaK fit*' itHH^^ bers cannot go to those same banks on His Promise'taken frvrti Proverbs 3:5- and get loans for which they quality'. 6. Kelkr Springs Baptist Church is locat We also know that many of the indi ed at 3227 Keller Springs Rd.. Carrollion. vidual members of churches strug Rev. I^rry J. Sanden u the pastor. riiiiailj •iiHatiiniii'^iir gle every day to make ends meet. 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