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Your Paper, Your Opportunity... Visit Us Online at www.NorthDallasGazette.com Congresswoman Johnson facing two challengers for District 30 re-election The race for the Dem- ing until May 25. ogy, which she joined in ocratic nominee for U.S. Rep. Johnson is seek- 2010. Rep. Johnson’s po- Congressional District 30 ing re-election for a posi- litical ads spotlight her Representative features tion she has held for 10 work on the House Trans- incumbent Rep. Eddie terms. Throughout her portation and Infrastruc- Bernice Johnson, attor- tenure she has served on ture Committee where ney Taj Clayton and State numerous committees, she has served since her Rep. Barbara Mallory including being the first election to Congress in Caraway. The primary African-American on the 1992. DFW Airport and MC Lyte election is May 29, but House Committee on Sci- early voting is still ongo- ence, Space and Technol- Eddie Bernice Johnson See JOHNSON, Page 11 See FESTIVAL, Page 9 Actress Tae Heckard of BET's The Game Is Marc Veasey a closet Republican? participating in “Register To Speak Out!” NDG View las the finger pointing is at it’s stand for when it comes to the For more information see pg. 10 highest and the primary mud- issues impacting the African www.northdallasgazette.com All too often political slinger is Marc Veasey, a cur- American community he campaigns devolve into finger rent state representative vying claims to represent? How can pointing. This occurs across for the Congressional seat for he claim to stand with the Editorial: the political aisles and even the newly formed Congres- community given his ties to within the same political par- sional District 33. The district the payday lending compa- Domingo Garcia is the ties. It often confuses regis- includes neighborhoods from nies, which are robbing low- COMMENTARY tered voters trying to deter- both Dallas and Tarrant coun- income families with no ac- right choice for CD-33 mine who they can trust. In the ties. cess to credit? NDG View CD-33 is the first dis- current political cycle in Dal- Marc Veasey What does Veasey really See vEaSEy, Page 16 trict of its kind: featuring Political elections are communities in Tarrant always interesting. In any and Dallas County. The CityArts Festival returns to Fair the NDG Staff election, the good, the bad district encompasses large and even the ugly shows African American and inte- Park for Memorial Day Weekend wishes your up and the issues often take grated neighborhoods in a backseat to candidate the City of Fort Worth. It Returning Memorial the world’s largest collec- highlights will include two family a safe mudslinging and bicker- then extends east to in- Day weekend May 25 - 27, tion of 1930s art deco ex- outdoor films Friday and Memorial ing. Integrity loses center clude part of Arlington and CityArts Festival presented hibit buildings, art and Saturday night with 60s- stage and residents of em- then further east to include by Big City Crushed Con- sculpture. Free and open to themed dance parties; an in- Holiday! Our battled districts are lost in part of Grand Prairie, part crete will offer a spectacular the public, CityArts Festival door culinary showcase fea- next issue is the shuffle. In Dallas the of Irving and the north Oak spread of activities and en- will feature ARTFEST, turing demos and tastings winds of change have once Cliff area of Dallas (Lone tertainment for families and which returns to its tradi- by some of Dallas’ most June 7, but tweet again come with the cre- Star Project, 2012). This art aficionados alike to tional outdoor setting with famed chefs and mixolo- ation of a new district, includes the Stockyards as enjoy against the backdrop art by nearly 150 renowned gists; unique children’s ac- us for info Congressional District-33, well. Typically, the DFW of historic Fair Park, a na- juried artists. @NDGEditor. commonly known as CD- metro area was an expand- tional landmark featuring Other holiday-weekend See artS, Page 13 33. See GarcIa, Page 3 INSIDE... People In The News… 3 People In The News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 Community News ...... 5 Cover Story ...... 9 Arts & Entertainment ...... 10 Business ...... 11 Classifieds ...... 12 Career Opportunity ...... 13 Adriana Blanco Church Directory ...... 14-16 Michael Walker Yvette Hollingsworth Sister Tarpley ...... 15 See Page 2 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com

Michael Walker an accolade in his career your face.” and breast cancer sur- which has allowed him to ex- The first single vivor Marsha Johnson. In “Convert from a listener, event is slated to take place at pand on his talents. While from the CD, Let’s addition, attendees will to a participant, and become the Crowne Plaza Dallas Walker is a professed fan of Do It, was released be treated to a free CD a fan.” Market Center Hotel, 7050 jazz guitar genius George to the public on May autographed by Walker, a The above-mentioned Stemmons Freeway, in Dal- Benson and the mellow Nor- 8. In addition, on this free buffet, and door slogan is the heart of smooth las. man Brown, listeners of the day, an interview prizes. jazz guitarist Michael Walk- During the event, Walker CD will instantly connect segment for the CD For tickets to the con- er’s existence as a musician. will perform singles from the with Walker’s distinct sound. with Stafon Harris- cert, contact Rico Carter For more than 20 years, nine-track release. The open- Walker said A Smoother You Jackson was pre- at 214-263-6209, Troy Walker has played Dallas- ing act for the show is Dallas’ allowed him to mix his life- miered on YouTube. Butts at 469-682-9535. area events and venues as Quentin Moore. The singer, long love for blues and his Admission into Tickets can also be pur- part of his band, Chill Factor. songwriter, and musician pro- fancy for R&B into a collab- the event is $15. A chased door the night of These days, he is flying solo duced A Smoother You, and oration that is settling on the portion of the pro- the event. To purchase A with his latest release, A co-wrote two of the CD’s ears. ceeds from the CD Smoother You, visit Smoother You. tracks with Walker. “This CD is totally will benefit Fashions www.michaelwalkermu- To celebrate the unveiling Walker’s release is a me,” said Walker, who is For The Cure sic.com or www.cd- of his CD, Mike Walker En- compilation of smooth jazz founder of Mike Walker En- (www.fashions- baby.com. Become a fan! tertainment will play host to tunes intertwined with ele- tertainment. “A Smoother You forthecure.org), a Connect with Walker via a release party and concert ment of his musical origin of is a happy-feeling CD. It 501 (c) (3) nonprofit on Facebook and on Twit- from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. begin- blues. The Newport, Ark., na- makes you feel good. It is organization founded ter @michaelwmusic. ning Saturday, May 26. The tive said A Smoother You is happy and brings a smile to by Rowlett resident

Adriana Blanco Siemens Scholarship. She wants to be thods that don’t harm the en- It was in her role as TWU an electrical environment.” TWU’s new student re- TWU Campus Activities CAB president that she was gineer and im- It is this drive to succeed gent is determined to be a Board (CAB), vice president responsible for bringing poet plement “green” that caused Blanco to want to leader who makes a differ- of the TWU Student Govern- and author Maya Angelou to electricity in be the TWU student regent. ence both in her university ment Association, vice presi- the Denton campus in March. third world cou- “I want to continue to and professional career. dent of UNT’s Society of “I wanted to ‘reach for ntries. make a difference at my uni- Junior Adriana Blanco is Women’s Engineers and as a the stars’ to bring a dynamic, “Having ele- versity and learn how the TWU’s first Hispanic and TWU student orientation nationally known speaker to ctricity is so im- system works, so I can be a first, first-generation student leader. She is a member of campus to show our students portant to the de- good advocate for students regent. She is enrolled in the Who's Who Among Students what CAB could do,” Blanco velopment of co- and do what I can to make TWU and University of in American Universities and said. “I learned so much mmunities that TWU even better,” Blanco North Texas dual degree pro- Colleges, the TWU National from making the initial con- have nothing,” said. gram in engineering and Society of Collegiate Schol- tact with Dr. Angelou to co- Blanco said. “I Gov. Rick Perry ap- math, majoring in math at ars and the UNT chapter of ordinating her visit with believe that there pointed Blanco to a one-year TWU and electrical engi- Eta Kappa Nu – the honor so- TWU staff. It is an experi- are many ways term as the TWU student re- neering at UNT. ciety for Electrical Engi- ence that I will never forget.” we can help peo- gent, which will expire May Blanco is a student leader neers. She also is a recipient Blanco’s determination ple in need get 31, 2013. She is replacing at both TWU and UNT. She of the TWU Presidential to make a difference extends access to elec- Christina Wagoner of Car- has served as president of the Scholarship and the UNT to her future career plans. tricity using me- rollton.

Risk team at Wells Fargo,” as a regulator with the Federal She earned an M.B.A. from from the State University of Yvette Hollingsworth said Mike Loughlin, chief Reserve System with roles at Syracuse University and a New York Institute of Tech- Wells Fargo & Company head of Operations Compli- risk officer and head of Cor- the Federal Reserve Banks of bachelor of science degree nology. recently named Yvette Hol- ance and Financial Crimes porate Risk. “Given the inten- San Francisco and New York Compliance & sity of the current regulatory as well as the Board of Gov- Risk Manage- environment, it’s absolutely ernors. Her industry experi- ment for Barclays critical that we maintain a ence includes a variety of sen- $69* DIvOrcE Corporate & In- strong compliance team, and ior compliance/anti-money vestment Bank, Yvette has demonstrated that laundering (AML) roles for criminal Defense Family cases will begin her she has the values, depth of financial institutions includ- • DWI / Suspended License • Divorce / Annulment new role on June knowledge and experience to ing Barclays Corporate & In- • WARRANTS Removed ¥ • Child Support / Paternity 1, 2012. She suc- effectively lead regulatory vestment Bank and Citigroup, • Custody Modification ceeds Tim Marri- compliance for our com- where she served as manag- • 24 Hour Jail Release ¥ • Restraining Order nan, who an- pany.” ing director and regional head • Occupational license, felonies nounced his re- As chief compliance offi- of AML Compliance for the • Protective Order tirement late last cer, Hollingsworth will be re- Markets & Banking North • Protective Order • Name Change / Adoption year. Hollings- sponsible for ensuring that all American division. • Misdeamenor/Felonies ¥ • Domestic Violence worth will be areas of the company meet Hollingsworth previously based in San compliance management re- served on the Supervisory Easy Payment Plans Francisco, Cali- sponsibilities and abide by all Committee of the Federal Re- fornia and will applicable laws and regula- serve Credit Union, as vice report to Caryl tions. Her team will continue president of Administration law Offices Of vincent Ndukwe Athanasiu, exec- to provide independent over- and Operations and as a utive vice presi- sight of business-based com- member of the Board of the dent and chief pliance management activi- New York Chapter of the Na- 214-638-5930 operational risk ties. tional Black MBA Associa- 817-277-0196 (Metro) lingsworth chief compliance officer in the Corporate Risk Hollingsworth has exten- tion, and currently serves as a officer. Hollingsworth, who group. sive experience in compliance Board member and Vice 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 409 • Dallas, TX 75207 most recently served as man- “We are delighted to wel- and risk management, having Chairman of INROADS New Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization aging director and global come Yvette to our Corporate spent approximately 10 years York/New Jersey Region. ¥ If you qualify. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case. 2 | May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed

garcia, continued from Page 1 Founded 1991 ing tale of two metro areas a part of the legislative team American elected officials percent over the 17.7 percent .com that remained as separate that worked to create single- are losing their edge for hispanics. from the other as possible. member districts in Dallas in being the proverbial freedom District 110 – Barbara P. O. Box 763866 • Dallas, Texas 75376-3866 Now with the creation of an effort to increase minority fighter for their districts. it Mallory-Caraway, wife of Phone: 972-516-4191 CD-33, residents of Tarrant representation. During his seems the African American former Mayor Pro Tem and Dallas County must find tenure Garcia shepherded candidates have let their Dwaine Caraway holds a 2000 National Winner Fax: 972-509-9058 A. Philip Randolph Award For Excellence in Journalism common ground in an numerous bills to help stu- communities down while not seat in a district where only elected official who under- dents receive a quality col- embracing hispanics either. 39.4 percent of its residents TPA stands the needs of each are African American. The community. other 47.5 percent is his- Publisher’s Office: With 11 candidates vying panic. [email protected] for the spot to represent the The economic recovery combined residents, who in the African American stands out to represent the community is still slow to Sales Department: African American voice the get going and African Amer- [email protected] best? Unfortunately, it does icans continue to lag behind not appear that Fort Worth other minority groups. Un- Editorial Department: State Representative Marc fortunately, African Ameri- Veasey, an African Ameri- cans continue to dominate [email protected] can, is ideal. Rather, Dom- the unemployment rates and ingo Garcia, a Dallas resi- African American politicians Online: dent, attorney and business- have seemingly done noth- www.twitter.com/NDGEditor man is the answer. ing short of delivering empty Who is Domingo Garcia? promises that gain momen- www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette What do you get when tum during the election you combine integrity, com- process. in this current elec- Website: passion and a regard for all tion process for the new CD- www.NorthDallasGazette.com people? You get a candidate 33, which ends May 29, who understands the impor- Planning during Rev. Jesse Jackson's historic presidential cam- African American candidates tance of the community they paign: (L - R) The Late Rev. E. K. Bailey, Rev. Jackson, Ar- are campaigning to merely Staff serve. You get a candidate mando Gutierrez,and Domingo Garcia decrease the gaps that con- who cares for the people. tinue to plague the African Chairman Emeritus Editor You get a candidate who lege education. he is pas- The once predominantly American community. Yet, Jim Bochum Ruth Ferguson fights for the equality and sionate about every child’s African American districts disparity still lurks in these 1933 – 2009 justice regardless of socioe- ability to learn. With his are now becoming a highly communities, and now Staff Writer conomic status. You get, leadership, the Texas legisla- hispanic community. The African Americans are the Published By Latrisha McDuffie what many of the newly ture passed the Top 10% district is made up of 61 per- second largest minority Minority opportunity News, inc. formed Congressional Dis- Rule, which increases Afri- cent hispanics of voting age. group. Contributing Writer trict 33 call a great leader, can American and hispanic Unfortunately, only 39 per- Garcia has been success- Production Jackie Hardy Domingo Garcia. students’ ability to attend cent of those voting age per- ful at working with leaders Sharon Jones-Scaife Jacquinette Murphy Garcia is an attorney and Texas public colleges and sons are citizens. African and residents in both the Nicole Scott businessman who grew up in universities. Garcia has Americans are 25 percent of African American and his- Special Projects Manager Don Willis Dallas. he understands the worked tireles sly to improve voting age residents. panic communities to in- edward Dewayne issues impacting both his- law enforcement interaction According to the Texas crease prosperity opportuni- “Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr. Editorial Writers panics and African Ameri- with citizens and the protec- house of Representatives ties for both. While his plat- ivy Carter cans throughout the metro tion of civil rights of minor- website, the numbers show form mirrors many of the General Manager, National Sales Ruth Ferguson areas. Garcia graduated from ity groups. African American elected of- candidates of the CD-33, his John e. Banks-Morgan Nicole Scott Texas Southern University The issues Garcia plans ficials are no longer leading desire to include all minori- Religious/ Thurgood Marshall School to champion in Washington, predominately African Am- ties, especially African Am- NDG Intern Marketing Editor of Law in houston and D.C. include job creation in erican districts. Representa- ericans and hispanics shows Shirley Demus tarpley Kendria Brown serves the less fortunate res- the Dallas/Fort Worth com- tives Eric Johnson, Stefani his ability to see beyond the idents of West Dallas. munities, resource sustain- Carter, helen Giddings and division simmering between Assistant to the Publisher Theater Critic his political career ability, helping small busi- Barbara Mallory-Caraway the two races. emily Cox Rick elina started in 1988 when he was nesses, fixing the embattled have all lost considerable The key to any political elected to the Democratic Fort Worth and Dallas inde- strength in numbers of strategy is the development National Committee serving pendent School Districts, African American voters. and implementation of a well Advisory Board: Advisory Board eight years. Garcia has ser- availability of affordable col- in each congressional thought out campaign, which John Dudley Committees: ved Dallas residents several lege for all students pursuing district in which these repre- is executed once elected. For Myrtle Hightower times. in 1991, he was higher education, protecting sentatives won, the numbers far too long Dallas African Public Relations Planning Fred Moses and implementation elected to the Dallas City health Care Reform, ensur- are surprising: American politicians have Annie Dickson Cecil Starks, ChAiRPERSON Council. During his four ing equal rights for all citi- District 100 – Eric John- over promised and under-de- Cecil Starks years of service, Garcia be- zens, reforming immigration son – African Americans ac- livered. Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral came the first Latino ever laws, protecting our country count for 38.9 percent of res- The numbers don’t lie. John Dudley, ChAiRPERSON Coty Rodriguez-Anderson elected to Mayor Pro Tem and its borders and taking idents, whereas hispanics hispanics are now the ma- B. J. Williams Program Policy Development Denise Upchurch for the City of Dallas. he has the fight of financial equality are 46.5 percent. jority in once predominantly Annie Dickson, ChAiRPERSON Barbara Simpkins, fought for the rights of mi- for everyone to Wall Street. District 102 – Stefani communities. African Amer- ADviSoRy BoARD SeCRetARy Quality Assurance norities at a state level. in Let’s not forget Garcia’s Carter – hispanics outnum- ican political figures have Myrtle hightower, ChAiRPERSON 1996, he served as a Texas endorsement by Senator Ro- ber African Americans by al- done little to reach across the Coty Rodriguez State Representative, where yce West. however, does most 20,000 residents or by color line to include hispan- North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility for he served on the Criminal this mean he is the right can- at least 15 percent more than ics and vice versa. For CD- unsolicited material and reserves the right to edit and Jurisprudence and Judicial didate to capture the African African Americans. 33 candidate Garcia, he make appropriate revisions. Affairs Committees. American vote in CD-33? District 109 – helen plans to bring together just The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority Garcia is passionate in African American public Giddings – is one of the few two counties for the greater Opportunity News, was founded July, 1991, his pursuit of justice for not officials have failed us districts where African good, but also both races in by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jones only hispanics but for With the shift in each Americans still possess a his fight in Washington. African Americans. he was district it appears African strong presence with 65.5 May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Cedar Hill ISD families celebrate success Par For The Course A Tournament that brings Foodies with Methodist Charlton Family Challenge and Golfers Together to End Domestic violence The celebration to con- pressure, high cholesterol, Garland’s Mayor Ronald lunch and a swag bag. Entry to In 2010, 136 women in For more information or to clude the Methodist Charl- and smoking — according Jones invites golfers and food- the dinner is included in the fee. Texas were killed by an intimate sign up your team or purchase ton Medical Center Heart to the 2010 National Re- ies to the 8th Annual Par for Golfers and foodies are in- partner or ex-partner. There tickets go to www.newbegin- of the Community Family search Corporation Con- the Course Golf tournament at vited back for more action dur- were more than 193,000 re- ningcenter.org or e-mail devel- Challenge with Cedar Hill sumer Health Report. the Lakes Course at Firewheel ing our “Evening with Tres ported family violence incidents opment@newbeginningcen- Golf Club and to a gourmet din- Chefs,” at The Spring Creek in Texas alone. ter.org ISD was filled with stories “As a hospital serving ner featuring live music and Church 2660 Belt Line, Gar- of success. Student Casey the community, our goal is three gourmet chefs at the land, Texas, where world Martinez shared how she to combat those risks with Spring Creek Church in Gar- renowned chefs will create an Bring this ad in for 25% off lost weight during the chal- tools for prevention,” he land on Friday, June 1, 2012. authentic gourmet meal served lenge and how much she says. “The Heart of the Funds from these two events with an open bar. Tickets for the your general wellness exam. enjoyed preparing meals Community program is a will go to support the New Be- dinner can be purchased sepa- with her family. Her broader initiative of Me- ginning Center’s shelter, educa- rately and are $75 per person mother, Cecelia Martinez, thodist Health System to tional programs, and transitional The evening will feature says being involved in the provide programs and housing. music, a live and silent auction program was a blessing in services that focus on tak- “Our shelter has been oper- as well as a question and answer disguise. Through screen- ing care of the heart.” ating at capacity for more than session with the chefs. Golf ing offered during the chal- “We are excited about a year now,” said Executive Di- tournament awards will be pre- lenge, her mother was diag- being involved in this rector Jennifer Morrison. “With sented during the evening event the increase capacity come in- with trophies awarded to the nosed with high blood pres- pilot project with creased expenses. A successful lowest scoring team in each sure. Martinez said her own Methodist Charlton Med- event means we can help more flight as well as several others. cholesterol dropped by 30 ical Center,” said Dr. families rebuild their lives. Additionally, fun awards will points. Desiree Alexander Chanda McGhee, director Mayor Ronald E. Jones, is also be presented in the evening enjoyed the accountability of Student Support and the Honorary Chair and a to players who sink the most 25% off of the program and learned Community Services at founding member of New Be- balls in the water, play in the a lot of helpful information. Cedar Hill ISD. “We are ginning Center. He and other sandbox too often, and even a (New patients ONLY) Guest speaker for the thrilled that Methodist elected and city officials will prize for the individual who event, Michael Sorrell, Charlton facilitated this host teams in this 18-hole golf knocks one to many in the 1901 W Irving Blvd, Irving TX 75061 president of Paul Quinn program that will help tournament. The entry fee for a rough. Raffle prizes will include (972) 259-6900 four-person teams is $600 or an a variety of items and entertain- College, shared his story of families develop a health- www.molinamedicalcenter.com surviving sudden cardiac ier lifestyle.” individual entry is $160, which ment packages for families and includes, 18-holes, a cart, boxed couples. arrest and the importance of heart health. “I survived because my heart was healthy and I led a healthy lifestyle,” he says. Earlier this year, Meth- odist Charlton teamed up Surprised?prised? with students, parents, and faculty at Cedar Hill ISD for the family-focused, 12- $50 or less ccoversovers allall youryour week Heart of the Commu- nity Family Challenge pro- children forfor oneone year.year. gram. The goal of the program was to help families make lifestyle changes that bring them greater health CHIP covers prescriptions,ions, dentistntist visits, eyeglasses, and wellness. Participation and more. See if you may qualify.qualiify. Apply online or in the program included call 1-877-543-7669. health screenings, interac- tive quizzes, exercise Family Size classes to get them moving, 123456783 4 5 6 7 8 nutrition, and health educa- (Adults + Kids) tion. Yearly Up to Up to UUpp to UpUp tot UUpp to UpUp to UUpp to UUpp to Family Income The program was built $22,340 $30,260 $38,18038,,1180 $46,10046,100 $54,02054,020 $61,94061,940 $69,86069,860 $77,78077,780 around family participation, Before Taxes and participants were re- warded with financial in- www.CHIPmedicaid.orgaid.org | 1-877-1-877-KIDS-NOWKIDS-NOW centives. Students, siblings, parents, and even grandpar- ents took part in the program. Methodist Charlton Pre- sident Jonathan S. Davis, FACHE, says the program addresses the top three health risks in the hospital’s service area — high blood

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May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Huston-Tillotson University’s Class of 2012 Earns A Place in History The Huston-Tillotson University 2011-2012 aca- demic year culminated with Be smartsmart withw youryour time and money ey for youryour firstfirst twotwo years.yearars. the conferring of degrees EarnEa n an associate ssociate degreedegree and youryouur “core”“core” coursescourses areare during May’s Commence- guarguaranteedanteedd to trtransferansfer to public universitiesuniversities statewide.statewide. ment Convocation for the largest graduating class Actually,Actuallyy, it’it’ss lotslots more.more. TransferableTransferabble crcreditsedits areare justjust a smallsmmall partpart ofof thethe s DallasDallas under President Larry L. CommunityCommunity College experience. . Our students loloveve thethe e Earvin's administration. smallsmall classes,classes ses, high-tech labs and nd top professors.professors. More than 2,500 family YouYou will, too. members and friends at- So much h for so little. tended the early morning, ThisThis isis collegecoll lege youyou can afford.afford. TakeTake one coursecourse for for 5 $135$135 outdoor ceremony full of or go full time for less than $600 0 a semestersemester.. WithWith sevensevenn pomp and circumstance for campusescampuses throughoutthroughout the metrometro areaarea offering day,day, evening,evening,ing, the 130 members of the weekend anda online classesclasses,, a DCCCDDC CCCD campuscampus isis Class of 2012 that also in- near youryour work or home. cluded two honorary degree Pictured left to right are Dallas residents Jasmine C. Stone (biology), Porshé T. Revely (sociology), Russell L. Bouyer (business administration), Tiffany D. Hood (mathemat- recipients. Terry S. Smith ics), Brittney S. Glenn (psychology), Levi L. Chaney (business administration), and Bri- and James R. Wilson both anna L. Smith (education). Bouyer graduated with cum laude honors. received the honorary Doc- tor of Humane Letters de- Glimmer of Hope. The so- nance loans. RegisterR now. gree. Philip Berber offered cial vendor and non-govern- He recounted his failures SummerS I begins June 6. words of encouragement to mental organization (NGO) and blessings that moved SummerS II starts July 9. the graduates as the keynote helps lift women and chil- him into his current position speaker. dren out of extreme poverty that provided the back- GetG info: www.dcccd.edu/summer12w Berber founded a series in Ethiopia. To date, A Glim- ground of his "Future Favors of start-ups during a 20-year mer of Hope has helped to the Bold" message with entrepreneurial journey that impact more than 2.5 million three key points of encour- led to the establishment of lives in rural Ethiopia by agement: "Life is full of his current venture. He sold constructing more than challenges and set BrookhavenBroookhaven s Cedar ValleyValley s Eastfield s El Centro his Internet brokerage com- 4,000 water projects, 335 backs...but it's how you re- Mountain ViewView s North Lake s RichlandRichlaand s DallasTeleCollegeDallasTeleCollege Onlinenline pany CyBerCorp to Charles school buildings, 170 health spond to them that will make Schwab in 2000 to form, facilities, and distributed IT ALL BEGINS HERE.ERE. along with his wife Donna, A more than 17,000 micro-fi- See claSS, Page 11 Grady Yarbrough U.S. Senate DEMOCRAT 2012 DEMOCRAT

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By Jacquinette D. pants can sing-a-long and merce. According to Jack- be awarded onstage during Murphy win prizes. The locations son, this event has been in the Saturday concert. NDG Contributing hosting the karoke singing the making for about two The current sponsors of Writer completion include Real years and will yield a three- the event include: Wal- Time Sports and Entertain- fold benefit for the area. greens, 7-Eleven, Dr Pepper, Peace! Love! and Sol- ment, the MCM Grandé “As the chamber, we are Bank of Desoto, Mac Haik Jazz 2012! Hotel and FUNDome, and also the Desoto Convention Ford in Desoto, Southwest The City of Desoto and the recently revamped But- and Visitors Bureau. It is our Mobile Advertising, Smooth the DeSoto Chamber of tons Place. goal to make Desoto a desti- Jazz R & B 105.7, Real Time Commerce will partner with The SolJazz Spotlight nation city for arts and music Sports and Entertainment, the Desoto Independent Concerts is scheduled for lovers. We want to establish Gemstone Management and School District (Desoto ISD) June 4-7 at the DeSoto Am- Desoto as the place to come Consulting LLC, Cedar to host its inaugural 2012 phitheater in the Town Cen- for this music SolJazz Festival, a 10-day, ter. The outdoor shows are and arts festival multi-venue arts and music free and will feature diverse in this area,” entertainment festival from artists performing, including began Jackson. June 1 to June 10. Brannon Barrett and An- “With the cal- “The goal for the cham- thony Lewis. The concerts iber of talent ber is to host the biggest con- are scheduled from 12 – 2 that we are hav- cert series in the DFW p.m. daily. ing this year, it Metroplex that will brand the Also planned is a shot- will put Desoto city of Desoto as the 'enter- Doug E. Fresh gun celebrity golf scramble on the map like tainment mecca' of the Best 1. Guests will enjoy drink Walk for Diabetes Preven- on June 8 at the Cedar Crest the Essence Southwest area,” said Tesi J. specials and good music. tion will be shared with the Golf Course in Dallas along Festival in New Irving, the communications They can win t-shirts and American Diabetes Associa- with a Comedy and Casino Orleans.” coordinator for the event. other special prizes to be an- tion and DeSoto ISD Schol- Night hosted at the Hilton Though this One of the major events nounced. arship Fund. Participants can Garden Inn in Duncanville. is the first year, will consist of SolJazzy – A Walk for Diabetes Pre- register online, a minimum For those who enjoy according to themed happy hours sched- vention and a health fair is donation of $10 is requested. Sunday brunches and jazz, Jackson and Irving, the event Crest Golf Course and uled to commence at part- scheduled for June 2 at Now for those who think they are invited to attend the is also designed to shape the Chili's. nering venues which include Zieger Park in Desoto with they really missed their call- closing SolJazz Rejoice perspective of Desoto as a For a complete list of Breakfast Brunch at Button’s tourism district. sponsors, more details on the Place on June 10. The tickets “Our target audience for 2012 SolJazz Festival, to are $20 presale and will in- this event is all of Texas, register for the golf scram- clude live jazz, gospel and Louisiana, Oklahoma and ble, obtain the event sched- dance performances. Guests Arkansas. We anticipate ab- ule, or purchase tickets, will sip on mimosas, deli- out 10,00 people coming to please visit http://desotosol- cious food including deserts the area for this festival,” jazzfest.com/ or contact the for those with a sweet tooth. said Jackson. “With people Desoto Chamber of Com- According to Tesi J. Irv- coming, we will have new merce at 972-224-3565. ing, the main event of the money coming into the area. fest is the 2012 SolJazz Sat- Businesses and gas stations urday. “We will have Grand- will be hopefully beaming master Dee, Doug E. Fresh, with customers. It is truly Rachell Ferrell, Cameo, economic development in its Pieces of a Dream, MC Lyte, purest form.” Brannon Barnett and the The patronage of the Buster Brown Band at the event throughout the city is DeSoto Eagle Stadium. The also expected to accumulate North Dallas Gazette concert starts at noon and the the funds to eventually build Prize Winners! doors will open at 10 a.m.,” a tourism and convention congratulations to the shared Irving. The tickets are center. “It is our goal to put winners of our MEMPHIS $40 and are available at the 'heads in beds' and to bring ticket drawings: Williams Chicken location new tourists to the area this carla F., cyyura D., on Pleasant Run, the Dallas year and for them to come and Patricia J. Explosion Lou-nge and on back over and over for years also to the winners to at- Cameo the event website. There will to come,” Jackson stated. tend Desoto Jazz Festival: be a vendor expo on site as Irving also indicated the Sheree W. and Jackie F. the New Buttons Place, Spinderella of the group ing in life and should be on well. event will serve as a scholar- Chili’s, Holiday Inn Express Salt-n-Pepa. She is a spo- stage, the SolJazzy Karoke The idea of a multi-day ship fundraiser for students you can still WIN two tickets and Suites, MCM Grande kesperson for the American contests is the chance to concert and tourism event is in DeSoto ISD. “We are still to the Festival at Hotel Fundome, and Coa- Diabetes Association and prove it. Scheduled daily the vision of Cami Jackson, accepting applications from www.Facebook.com/ ch’s Corners as a kickoff to will be on-site to sign auto- from Sunday June 3 – the current president of the students at this time, so NorthDallasGazette, click on the this 10-day festival on June graphs. Proceeds from the Wednesday June 6, partici- DeSoto Chamber of Com- please apply.” Students will Festival icon under the cover photo May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Arts & Entertainment Check out Arts and Entertainment Calendar on www.NorthDallasGazette.comCar Review “Register To Speak Out!” voter ORGANIZER, continued from Page 5 registration campaign kickoffs off May 31 Yeah, you need to organ- again next month. ize, but your mess may as Pick up a copy of the 8- Syndicated radio per- Out.org, the site provides initiative in 2008 after notic- well be a mountain. Leeds Minute organizer, and you’ll sonality Vincent “Heart- links and resources to read ing I was surrounded by says that it needn’t be over- see a lot about de-cluttering break” Tucker announced about the issues, where to peers that didn’t care to vote whelming, though. Clutter your home. You may think the relaunch of the Register vote, supporters of the cam- but complained about the can be tackled in three easy that isn’t going to help your To Speak Out! voter regis- paign plus provides the abil- government and the issues steps, and you can do it in business any, but admit it: tration campaign beginning ity to register to vote using a that faced the country. With Thursday, May 31. As a reg- secure voter registration my partners Charles “City” mere minutes. messy here, probably messy istration partner of the coun- widget powered by Rock the Gbadebo & CJ Johnson, Before you get started, there. try’s largest non-partisan Vote. we’ll do our part to once try to understand how your And neither has to be that voting organization Rock Previous and current again educate north Texans office got this way in the first way. Author Regina Leeds the Vote, Register To Speak supporters of the Register and express the importance place. 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10 | May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette Do you have a upcoming event? Send information to: [email protected] www.NorthDallasGazette.com Sports/Business Opportunities JOHNSON, continued from Page 1 DART have been benefici- For more information ton discusses three key is- Tonika, Clayton is the fa- also helping veterans re- aries of her efforts in rep- visit http://www.ebj2012. sues: creating jobs in Dis- ther of three, including a turning to the private sec- resenting the district on com/index.htm. baby son. tor. this committee. Clayton is a 35-year- Barbara Mallory Car- Rep. Mallory Caraw- Recently President Ba- old attorney with the Dal- away became well known ay’s husband is Dwaine rack Obama issued an en- las firm Fish and Richard- in Dallas as a radio an- Caraway, the Dallas Ma- dorsement on behalf of son. His website features nouncer on the popular yor Pro Tem and council Congresswoman Johnson a video spotlighting his Gospel radio station, member representing Dis- stating she “is a tireless reasons for running: the KHVN Heaven 97 before trict 4. When former champion for all of the future of his family and serving on the Dallas City Mayor Tom Leppert step- 30th’s middle and work- his nephew, who like him, Council. She is currently ped down in anticipation ing-class families.” is “a product of the public serving in the Texas Ho- of his U.S. Senate race, If re-elected Congress- school system.” The video use of Representatives, Caraway served as Interim woman Johnson pledges also spotlights aspirations District 110, which in- Mayor. Taj Clayton to continue her focus on for the citizens of the Barbara Mallory Caraway cludes sections of South- Read more at http:// strengthening educational South Dallas community, east Oak Cliff, South Dal- served in Congress. She www.barbaramallorycar- opportunities for all stu- families facing foreclo- trict 30; providing quality las, Pleasant Grove and promises to be accessible awayforcongress.com/. dents, despite income le- sure and small business education to all students, Seagoville. and “approachable” if The Democratic nomi- vel. She will defend the owners. He also pledges despite their parents fi- Her campaign has fo- elected to serve the con- nee will square off against current Clean Air Act, de- stronger support for Presi- nances; and utilizing the cused on the premise it is stituents of District 30. against Travis Washing- spite the State of Texas’ dent Barack Obama if untapped resources avail- time for change. Her web- She has called for a ton, Jr., the Republican on-going battle with EPA. elected to serve in Wash- able in the community to site video makes subtle new Marshall Plan for nominee in the fall elec- And she will continue to ington. The video closes stimulate business and references to ethics con- America that will focus on tion. Washington does not champion healthcare re- with his campaign theme, economic development. cerns Rep. Johnson has bringing jobs and protect have an opponent in the form and access to all “I’m running for you.” Married for 11 years to faced in recent years and from future layoffs police, Republican primary. Americans. On his website Clay- his college sweetheart the longevity she has teachers, firemen while

ClASS, continued from Page 6 all of the difference; do what lessons learned to those of stated. "Being engaged in a pur- Berber concluded. Arts and Bachelor of Sci- you love and love what you several of the graduates. Berber also recalled the poseful, meaningful way Huston-Tillotson Uni- ence degrees in 15 areas of do; and be in service to oth- "Keep believing in yourself. words of the late Steve Jobs, will fill your heart and some- versity, Austin’s oldest insti- study. ers, and, so you will be in Never give up on yourself, co founder of now Apple times, more than you know, tution of higher education, is Visit www.htu.edu for service to yourself." He and never, never, ever give Inc., who encouraged gradu- will touch, or inspire, or help a historically black univer- more commencement high- compared his challenges and up on your dreams," he ates to love what they do. someone along their path," sity, offering Bachelor of lights.

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

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Rocking Tour at American mortal World Tour with today’s society, took a look at or more em- Sandy Lake Amusement against the backdrop of his- #1350; tickets available at Airlines Center at 7 p.m., Cirque du Soleil at toric Fair Park. Fair Park’s where jobs and the National ployees usually Park in Carrollton. Admis- Ticketmaster.com June 8 tickets are $25-$99 @ American Airlines Cen- sion is $2 and children under six museums will offer re- Ticketmaster.com ter, tickets are $50 - $150 opportunity are Basketball As- have about 1.4 Yo Gotti Road to Riches 3 years old is free (see fam- duced admission at select @ ticketmaster.com slim to none. It s o c i a t i o n percent of mi- May 31 Tour performing at 9 p.m. ily coupon for free admis- times during the festival. 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ARTS, continued from Page 1 Advertising Account Manager Needed Immediately tivities and family-fun tion of Asian Art and other Must be shows; art classes for adults prominent organizations will Attention Suppliers of Goods, • A good telemarketer and teens with take-home be on site with a variety of Services and Construction • Willing and able to cold call effectively crafts; Art Cars by “cartists” hands-on fun to keep young • Have reliabletransportation from Texas and beyond; re- ones content and creative. In Review Competitive Opportunities at • Skilled in MS Wordand Excel duced admission to Fair addition, the CityArts Craft www.bidsync.com • Able to demonstrate good people skills • Able to work in Plano and surrounding areas Park’s museums at select Area within the Prudential www.garlandpurchasing.com times; entertainment on mul- Children’s Area will feature Interested candidates should email resume to tiple stages; shopping at Cit- different crafts every two 972-205-2415 [email protected] yArts Marketplace; “danc- hours such as unique pony- ing water” shows at the Es- beaded American flag key planade Fountain; and more. chains, paper bag box kites, “As a Dallas-based com- jewelry making, and paint- GRAPHIC ARTIST pany with offices near Fair ing from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 Small Community Newspaper Park, we have a long-stand- p.m., 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and ing fondness for our neigh- 3:30 - 6 p.m. Saturday and looking for a partime boring historic landmark,” Sunday. student graphic artist. said Trey Brown, vice presi- Free and open to the dent of Big City Crushed public, CityArts Festival Prefer student (intern) that's Concrete. “We’re thrilled to will run Friday, May 25, available on a per project basis. be back sponsoring CityArts from 6 -10 p.m.; Saturday, Festival for a second year. May 26, from 11 a.m. - 10 Must have knowledge of It’s a huge and diverse event p.m.; and Sunday, May 27, that’s fun and affordable, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Activ- Quark and Indesign software. and it brings the community ities will take place outdoors Work will be done together over a special holi- along the Lagoon, Cotton day weekend.” Bowl Plaza and the Prome- at company office. The Prudential Chil- nade at Fair Park (1300 Must be professional and dren’s Area will be chock- Robert B. Cullum Blvd, Dal- full of arts and crafts, inter- las 75210). Parking will be dependable. Fax resumes to: active activities and family- available at gates 2, 5 and 6. 972-509-9058, or email to: fun entertainment. With the The City of Dallas charges help of Dallas nonprofit Big $10 to park within the gates [email protected] Thought and Dallas artist of Fair Park. Food for Jennifer Kindert, kids can thought: Alcohol-consuming make a wallet or small purse guests should ride DART’s from leather generously do- Green Line Rail to the Fair nated by Fossil. Other Park or MLK, Jr. stations. unique activities will include Celebrate Memorial Day butterfly crafts with the Dal- weekend at historic Fair Store Management las Holocaust Museum, jel- Park! For more information Opportunities lyfish crafts and origami dol- and the latest schedules, go Hobby Lobby is a leader phins and whales with Sea to cityartsfestival.com. Also, in the Arts & Crafts Shepard Conservation Soci- like CityArts Festival on industry with 351 stores ety, plus Dallas Summer Facebook and follow @Cit- located in 28 states. Musicals, the Crow Collec- yArtsDallas on Twitter. Candidates must have previous retail store management experience in one of the following: Supermarket chain, Craft chain, Mass merchant, Drug chain, Building supply chain

ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED Must be willing to relocate.

If you are interested in working in the Benefits include: • All Stores Closed on May 29, 2012 Democratic Primary as Sunday! an election judge the precincts below • Competitive Salaries • Paid Vacations need judges. Judges are paid $8.00 per • 401K Plan hour and are paid an extra $15.00 for • Medical/Dental • Life Insurance pickup and return of the election sup- • Merchandise Discount plies. • Flex Spending Plan Qualified Candidates who are self motivated Contact the Dallas County Democratic and top performers Party at [email protected] or must apply online. call 214-821-8331. www.hobbylobby.com

May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com AVENUE F CHURCH 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morning Worship. Join us in our Education Min- Pastor Rickie Rush May 27 OF CHRIST IN PLANO TheShip3C’s Prayer Lines for Admin. Building Address istries, stay for our Worship Cel- 7701 S. Westmoreland Road You are invited to a Life Trans- those that are in need are 972- Is 200 W. Belmont Drive ebration at 10:45 a.m.; and Dallas, TX 75237 forming Service that will May 31, 12 Noon 649-0566 and 972-649-0567 or Allen, TX 75013 you’re invited to join us for our 972-372-4262 change your life as we praise Come to a “Between Jobs Sup- they may be submitted via email 972-359-9956 Friends and Family Day as we www.ibocjoy.org and worship God for His bless- port Group” meeting at the to: [email protected] www.theship3c.org fellowship, worship and praise ______ings. Christian Works for Children, ______God. 1100 Business Parkway, 6320 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX May 23, 7 p.m. Dr. Charles Wattley VICTORY BIBLE Suite 1007 75240. Call 972-960-9981 to You’re invited to our Wednes- ROCKBRIDGE CHURCH Senior Pastor CHURCH Richardson, TX 75081 register. day Night Live in the Joycie 1308 Wilcox Street INTERNATIONAL, ______Brother Ramon Hodridge, Turner Fellowship Hall on Bel- May 27 McKinney TX 75069 (VBCI DALLAS) Minister mont Drive. Also, come to our Join us in Prayer with Pastor at 972-542-6178 1026 Avenue F Corporate Prayer and our Kidz 8:30 a.m. and stay for Worship www.saintmarkbc.com Plano, TX 75074 Zone (an environment to equip Celebration at 10 a.m. ______972-423-8833 children to grow and to show Timothy Jones, www.avefchurchofchrist.org God’s love.) Lead Pastor SHILOH MBC IN PLANO ______21 Prestige Circle May 25, 7 p.m. Allen, TX 75002 May 27, 8 a.m. BIBLE WAY COMMUNITY Join us for Friday Night Live 214-383-9993 And 11 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH for single and saved individuals. www.rockbridgechurch.com Join us in our Morning Worship You will be blessed ______times and stay for our Sunday June 2, 9-11 a.m. Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed.D. School at 10 a.m. Men, you’re invited to join us Senior Pastor SAINT MARK MBC Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. for our Men’s Fellowship event. 1550 Edelweiss Drive IN MCKINNEY Senior Pastor Call the church for details. In Allen for Sunday May 27, 9:30 a.m. 920 E. 14th Street Dr. Timothy Wilbert, Sr. Plano, TX 75074 Senior Pastor 972-423-6695 4215 N. Greenview Drive www.smbcplano.org Irving, TX 75062 ______972-257-3766 www.biblewayirving.org THE INSPIRING BODY ______OF CHRIST CHURCH

CHRIST COMMUNITY May 28, 7 p.m. CHURCH (Formerly Come to Monday School as we EIRENE study the Word of God, worship CHRISTIAN FELLOW- Him and praise His Holy name. SHIP)

May 27 Join us for the new rules for Love, Sex and Relationships, call the church for time and details. Dr. Terrence Autry, Senior Pastor 701 E. Centennial Blvd. Richardson, TX 75081 972-991-0200 www.followpeace.org ______

DAYSTAR DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES

June 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Visit Helen’s House Tuesdays and Fridays (exceptions are bad weather and holidays) to receive, to give, to comfort and to fellowship. The give-a-way of food, love and household items is given freely to all those who could use a little touch. Pastor Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing 635 W. Campbell Road Suite 210 Richardson, TX 75080 972-480-0200 ______

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH IN ALLEN “The Ship”

Monday – Friday 14 | May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory A True Friend ing your frowns with a smile. time. See them for what they trust in Him, it A friend that appears when- really are—true friends are becomes acti- ever there is a need; surely Angels sent by God! vated. We As I was growing up in you must know that God --Author Unknown begin to com- high school, there was a fa- planted that seed. Jesus is a friend that municate with vorite saying that we use to These seeds God has sticketh closer than a mother, Him. He fur- say and write in our year- planted here on earth cannot father, sister or a brother. He ther explains books. “True friends are be measured by earthly said that if we are children of this relation- like diamonds, precious, worth. They were planted God, then we can hear God's ship in the fol- rich and rare. False friends deeply in your friend’s heart voice, read His word and lowing para- are like autumn leaves, by God’s love placed here obey Him. ble: they’re found everywhere.” from the start. “He who belongs to God "I tell you Have you ever found a Value those friendships hears what God says. the the truth, the true friend who makes your and the love. Honor your reason you do not hear is man who does heart glow? Someone that is friend decisions and never that you do not belong to not enter the wonderful and you’re hon- try to make their dreams God." -- John 8:47 sheep pen by ored and proud to know. A your revisions. Respect their One of the great myster- the gate, but Sister Tarpley and others at the flag pole in front of Carrollton’s City friend that you laugh with feelings and never make de- ies of the universe to most climbs in by Hall on May 3, 2012; the group meets the first Thursday of each and even at times you cry mands. Hold their love logical mind is how God can some other month to pray for world leaders and God’s guidance. with. A friend who loves tightly in your heart and your communicate with six billion way, is a thief you when you don’t know hands. people on the earth at the and a robber. The man who But they will never follow a that we will not be fooled by why? Never be angry if you same time. enters by the gate is the shep- stranger; in fact, they will another shepherd's voice. A friend that just seems don’t talk to them each day. It is one of those myster- herd of his sheep. The run away from him because It is only when we are to understand you and who For a heart can love you even ies people must let go of be- watchman opens the gate for they do not recognize a dull of hearing that we mis- loves you no matter what from far away. Trust in cause our "hard drive" would him, and the sheep listen to stranger's voice.” -- John takenly hear another's voice you do. A friend who you friendship, give a piece of crash if we had to explain his voice. He calls his own 10:1-5. and follow it. Sin can create think of day and night, that your heart; this is how and understand this mystery sheep by name and leads The Shepherd is always a poor frequency in our com- shows up when the time is friendship was intended before we believed and them out. When he has representative of Christ. munication with the Shep- just right. from the very start. trusted in God. It is as brought out all his own, he Sheep are representative of herd. Keep your frequency A friend that shares all Hold their memory in though He places a computer goes on ahead of them, and God's children. Knowing the free of static (sin) today so of your ups and downs and your heart and your mind; chip in each human and his sheep follow him be- Shepherd and His voice al- that the Shepherd can lead that you smile with, replac- continue to love them all the when we place our faith and cause they know his voice. lows us to have the assurance you and go before you.

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May 24 - June 6, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 15 Church Directory www.NorthDallasGazette.com veasey, continued from Page 1 Normally, a candidate’s tions. grants and their children. pecially when his child re- for play attitude if he is elected questioned our endorsement of family is off limits, but it would Veasey seemingly does not Did we mention Veasey ceives the perks of a lobbyist to Congress. But what we can Marc Veasey’s opponent, Do- be impossible to share the com- care for the poor, children of has the support of his political wife. tell is that it’s time to say no to mingo Garcia. Their reasoning plete picture of Veasey’s candi- immigrants or anyone who opponents? Yes. Since 1996 he Veasey voted against a politicians and political candi- was because we did not cast a dacy and leave out his wife’s cannot afford private schools, has received almost $40,000 in $3,000 pay raise for teachers dates who push false agendas light on why we think Veasey’s lobbyist activities. During his luxury cars and other perks of funding from Republicans. and against compensation for to win the votes of minority candidacy was not a good fit career Veasey has been ques- being wealthy. He has voted for While Veasey is a strong voting retired school employees. The voters. It’s time to take a stand for Congressional District 33. tioned if his wife’s lobbying several Republican-backed leg- Democrat on primary focused people that teach his child are against elected officials and in- Hopefully, we have educated agenda with various major cor- islations including taking funds issues, he is a true Republican not deemed worthy to earn a cumbents who say one thing the community on Veasey’s porations’ cause a conflict of away from the Temporary Aid at heart and has voted more living fit to feed their families. and do another time after time. record, which contains ele- interest. He simply replies she for Needy Families (TANF); he than a few times to support Re- He voted to cut the top 10 per- Yes, Veasey has received ments he would rather not be is not registered. However, she also voted against new pro- publican-back legislations. cent rule at the University of his desired coveted endorse- made public. has accepted monetary consid- grams and services for low-in- We often wonder how any- Texas, which will severely im- ment from the right wing lean- It’s time to expose the dou- eration from the companies she come families; and against a one with children could vote pact low-income students. ing major daily papers in Dal- ble take and undercover voting represents. These are the same professional out-of-state ath- against educational advance- We could go on and on las and Ft. Worth but at what practices of people who claim companies, which he happens letes tax that would pay for at- ments or anything that im- about Veasey’s inability to de- price to the community? Who- they represent minority dis- to support via his voting re- risk youth programs. It would proves the quality of education cide if he is a banker, Republi- se interests will he protect, the tricts and their residents. It’s cord. We invite Veasey to ex- appear he does not believe job for all children. Apparently it can or a true politician who minority community or those time to vote NO at the polls for plain his wife’s activities as a training programs or health does not bother Veasey, a father cares about the community he who they often favor – the Re- business as usual and no to lobbyist and if his vote is in- care are necessary or should be of one son, to vote against claims to represent. We cannot publicans? Marc Veasey for District 33. deed autonomous of her ac- accessible for illegal immi- other children’s education es- tell if Veasey will take his pay The Lone Star Project Bible Way Community Baptist Church Avenue F Church of Christ 4215 N. Greenview Dr. • Irving, TX 75062 1026 Avenue F • Plano, TX 75074 972-257-3766 972-423-8833 www.avefchurchofchrist.org The place where Jesus Christ is Lord and the Word of God Transforms lives Early Sunday Morning...... 8:00 am Sunday School ...... 9:35 A.M. Sunday Bible Class...... 9:45 am Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship...... 10:45 am Wed Bible Study ...... 7:00 P.M. Evening Worship ...... 3:00 pm Wednesday Bible Class ...... 7:00 pm Daily Radio broadcast: KGGR 1040 & 102.5 FM 10:00 A.M. - 10:25 A.M. Ramon Hodridge, Minister Radio Program @ 7:30 am on Dr. Timothy J. Wilbert, Sr. KHVN 970 AM Sunday Mornings Senior Pastor www.biblewayirving.org Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

Serving the Plano Community for 127 Years Founded 1884 920 E 14th Street Plano, TX

2012 Theme: Serving the Savior, Seeking the Sinner Isiah Joshua, Jr. and Sustaining the Saved Pastor Worship Times: 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Mid-week: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Service: Every 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 10:45 a.m. AWANA: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact Information: 972-423-6695 www.smbcplano.org

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