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N'olumc XII, Number XXXM " :\; o r I h ',n a i i a > ' '\V c c A: / V 'P a p c r of C h o i c c " September 11 - September 17,2003 SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE Universoul Circus Celebrates 10th Anniversary with "Soul in the City" ATLANTA - The pagcantrv', Soul in the Cit>' tickets are now phenomenal growth, commitment single ring circus, with a seating clapping of the audience. At artistry and magic of center ring on sale at Ticketmaster by calling to excellence, and spectacular capacity imder the big top of UniverSoul Circus, everybody under the big top comes to life 800-277-1700. Group sales 2,600, is made up of gets down." like never before when the are available by calling 800- approximately 150 Soul in the Cit>' features 13 316-7439. Dallas Showtimes: performers from aroimd the acts, including clowns, On the Homefrom: UniverSoul Circus production of Soul in the Cit>' roUs into Dallas Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.; All world. The circus, dubbed aerialists, elephants, and rare The world's most famous brass at Vi'ynnewood Village Shopping Tuesdays thru Fridays, 10:30 "Cirque Du Soul" and "Hip white lions. Performers hail ensemble, Canadian Brass, will a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Hop Under the Big Top" by from around the world: South kick off Piano Symphony Center (401 Wynnevvood Saturdays, 12 noon, 4:30 Orchestra's premiere season at the Village) parking lot, Sept. 12-21. the national media, will America, Africa, the p.m., 8 p.m. Simdaj-s, 1 p.m., Eisemann Center, 2351 Dallas native, Shuckey Duckey present 891 shows in 2003. Caribbean, Asia, North 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Ticket prices Performance Drive, Richardson, is back for his 2nd year as the "Soul in the City is a America and Europe. for ail weekday 10:30 a.m. September 13 at 8:15 p.m.Tickets: smooth and dapper Ringmaster special blend of circus, Graciella, from Brazil, floats shows: SiO. All other shows S20, S27, S38, S44, S60. Tickets of Soul in the Cit\'. Character concert and tent revival - all just like a butterfly hi^ above range from S14.50 to S30. can also be purchased for the actress Patrice Lovely and the combined with a healthy dose the ring in her aerial ring act. A Opening Night gourmet dinner at multi-talented Soulman bring an UniverSoul Circus, the of pure fun for the entire former actress in her native the Renaissance Hotel, including added dimension of song, dance only African American family," said Cedric Walker, coimtr>', the beautiful Graciella an invitation to the post-concen owned circus in the World, is president and chief executive has the distinction of being a reception with Canadian Brass, and comedy as the Ringmaster's S50 per person. Call the Piano sidekicks. The trio, along with an renown for its amazing light officer of UniverSoul Circus. part of the overtiu^e during the Sxinphony Orchestra box office at amazing cast of performers, team show, impeccable sound "Soul is not a color; it's an opening of the circus. The Pizza 972.473.7262. up to deliver non-stop system, and positive messages experience. We all have soul. Posse, from South Africa, Seniors Active In Learning entertainment from start to - all delivered in an intimate If you enjoy clapping your provides a glimpse back at the (SAIL) at CCCCD begins Sept. finish. Soulman's song and one-ring big top.The intimate hands and singing along, you popular slapstick comedy made 15, register now. SAIL is an dance imitation of R&cB Legend seating allows performers the Dallas Native Shuckey Duchey Makes Triumphant will enjoy our circus." famous by the Three Stooges. educational program operated by James Brown will leave fans opportunity to interact with Return as Ringmaster Parade Magazine raved: "It When the hi-jinks end, it's pizza and for individuals 50 years of age breathless. iVliss Lovely stands the audience, shaking hands, showmanship. In 2003, rocks, it amazes, it teaches kids dough and high comedy and older under the sponsorship of center ring for an imforgettable hugging and signing autographs. UniverSoul's two touring units positive values - and it's packing ever>'where. Caribbean Flava, CCCCD Continuing Education. finale that is sure to bring UniverSoul Circus is will travel to 50 major markets them in...The tent almost rocked with Stilt Walkers and Umbo For more information about SAIL audiences to their feet. throughout the United States. The call 972.985.3788 or visit celebrating a decade of from the swa\ing, dancing and Soul in the City Page S www.ccccd.edWce. Better Breathing Club at Assured Healthcare, September McKinney Continues to Position Itself for Garland Remembers The Many Lives 16, 7-8 p.m., 5072 W. Piano Economic Development in Southwestern Area Road P:\r\:\y •.^ 9-,> 1 (1(1 V )•,,-,-;, ." .i Lost On September 11th And Pays iii^. Construction To Benefit Residents, Future Businesses TfibuteJ^u^^he^Armed Forces, Local controiimg puiniunary t.ll^ca'^c, Question: How can manage the construction of Phase I roads may also be constructed as breathing exercises, Iccnurvs and McKinney bring new of FM 720. Funded by the City for part of the agreement. (A map of Police and Local Fire Departments demonstrations. Refreshmenis businesses here when its key nearly S8.9 million. Phase I the area and future roads is serv'ed- growth corridor along SH 121 includes work for four lanes from attached.) In return, McKinney HFV Ad\isor>' Board meeting, needs roads to attract them? Hardin Boulevard to Ridge Road. will refund impact fees to September 16 at the Dallas Urban Solution: An agreement between Estimated completion date is set for McKinney Ranch as businesses League. 4315 S. Lancaster Rd. the City of McKinney and summer 2004. Phase II construct facilities within its (across from N'A Hospital). Food McKinney Ranch, LTD will construction of FM 720 will be property boundaries. and beverages provided. jumpstart economic development fix)m Ridge Road to Custer Road. City Manager Larr>' Robinson Committees will be formed to with a unique public-private The Phase II FM 720 project is said the project builds off the continue awareness, prevention parmership approach within the included in Collin County ' s 8229 momentum started with the REC and possible solutions to the Regional Emplovment Center Bond package that voters will study undertaken by the Cit>- a STD,'HrV/AIDS epidemic in the (REC). consider in the Nov. 4 election. If few years ago, and two earlier African American Community. If The agreement, approved by approved, the County and Citj' of agreements with another you have any questions contaa Cit\- Council in July 2003 and McKinney will split die cost of the developer. " It is a win-win Thorn Brownlee, Jr. Parkland signed this week, has McKinney Phase II construction. situation for the developers, the Project Director at 214.266.1741. Ranch donating right-of-way and McKinney Ranch will also fund city and the taxpayers", he said. " McKinney's Third Annual Fall building portions of four major and build two-lane sections of The roads will be in place to Festival, at the McKinney thoroughfares viithin the Ridge Road, Stacy Road, FM 720, attract new businesses to Community Center, Friday, community 's southwestern and Collin McKinney Parkway by McKinney, bringing jobs and tax September 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. region, known as the REC, in the Jan. 1, 2007. All four lanes of most revenues. Much of this can be Petting zoo, pony rides, a bounce next four to six years. of these roads are expected to be done without up-front funds from house, face painting, games, prizes Initially, McKinney Ranch will completed by Jan. 1, 2009. Other Local residents pay tribute to the Garland lattice Department Photo courtesy „ McKinney (El Dorado Taking MATAH to the Next Level CCCCD Celebrates Hispanic exit). Call 972.542.0046 for more By. lames LLC and MATAH Investment Club guru, who spoke on the topic, "ITie information. CUngman LLC. (That's right. You can invest in Power of Commitment," and v\e Heritage Month During the weekend heard from MATAH's new vice The ArtCentit: of Piano will MATAH) NX'e then moved to the Collin County Community music from Spain and Central and ofAug.22,2003,Ihadthe formal part of the meeting with a president, Charies "C.J." Johnson, feature works by contemporary College District is celebrating South America beginning at 11:30 Iranian artists in A Breeze ftt)m the honor, privilege, and welcome and libations from Anthony who shared strategies for taking Hispanic Heritage Month with two pleasure once again to serve as a.m. Gardens of Persia: through Phillips (Philadelphia) and Brother MATAH to the next level. Gaston special events Monday, Sept. 15 and master of ceremonies for the Heru and his queen, Sister Gloria; Armour, from Chicago, Juanda This special fair will also offer October 18. Includes Saturday, Oa. 4 at the Spring Creek helpftil information for all adults annual .MATAH conference, which Pastor Joseph Parks, from Winsion- Honore, of Los Angeles, and Ashiki Campus, 2800 Spring Cieek Pkwy. approximately 90 works by Iranian was held in Philadelphia, the home who want to make a life change but Salem, N.C., gave the invocation. We Taylor, ft^m Atlanta, all MATAH in Piano. artists, including more than 20 of the Ken Bridges' family. As many then issued a challenge to the regional sales reps, shared insights are not sure where to start or which women. Works were chosen in of you know, Ken was one of those MATAH to move to the next level on their particular areas of Fiesta Day kicks off Hispanic direction to take. Whether you are collaboration with Iranian curators killed during the sniper attacks in and after that, as they say, "It was expertise and how they have helped Heritage Month Monday, Sept. 15 a single mom or struggling family, from the Tehran Museum of the VC ashington, D.C., area; he was on!" grow the MATAH Network in their with activities beginning at 11 a.m. CCCCD offers the education you Contemporary An and Tehran also a co-founder of the MATAH Dr. Therman Evans, a minister respective regions. and running through 6:30 p.m. get a better job. You can Arts University. Downtov^n Piano Network, along witli his parmer, Al and medical doctor, gave one of the We heard two gifted ministers, Tables will be set up in the Atrium also learn about community NXellington. Jocelyn Bridges, Ken's displaying information about at tlie corner of 15th Street and best speeches I have ever heard. This Carroll Johnson, Bibleway, resources and support and attend "queen," and all of the Bridges brother is outstanding, and if you LULAC, ESL classes and free seminars. Children are Avenue K. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 Baltimore, and John Mendez, children were in attendance as well, ever, and I mean ever, have an Winston-Salem Ministers' interesting items from our welcome to come play games and a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. For more not only to celebrate the life and opptirtunitv" to hear him speak, you Conference, are absolutely sold on international smdents. CCCCD enjoy snacks. information: 972.423.7809. legacy of Ken Bridges but also to should defmitcly take advantage of it. MATAH's One Church-One v\ill celebrate with a pot-luck lunch Collin County Community kick off a new era in MATAH's Evans talked about bees and Channel Program, founded by of traditional Hispanic foods and the College District serves more than revolution and evolution. They, squirrels and how they, with their Father George Clements. They day will close with poeu-y readingb- along with hundreds of other 38,000 credit and continuing INSIDH miniscule brains, have enough sense look everyone to church as they Another special date to mark on conscious, loving, and determined to take care of themselves in an education students annually and emphasized good stewardship via your calendar is Samrday, Oct. 4. brothers and sisters, were there to orderly fashion. He admonished us offers more than 100 degree and Home Fnmi .1 the MATAH Network. Their CCCCD will host its annual Back take MATAH to the next level. to do the same for ourselves. I'm certificate programs in a wide message, along with Evans' to College Fair in conjunction with Ctnninunti> CjJewWr J telling you, this brother threw down message, should be heard by evcrv- range of disciplines. In addition, MATAH IS a distribution Dia de la Comunidad (Communitv" the gaundet in a big way. VCTien tlie minister in die country, especially the CCCCD is a partner to •R«n Writing SeoYiwr J channel thai makes available more Day) frxim 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The than 100 products and services of tapes and CD's are available, you just our Black ministers. business, government and computer lab will have inlbrmaiion which 90 percent arc pn>duced by have to get them. Tom Pope, the powerful, indusirj', providing customized TVuih Cainlc ' and access to Hispanic websites, people of African descent and is Other speakers included Jackie informative, and fearless radio talk training and work force PWnTyuth '^ designed to promote economic Mfl>'field, founder and president of show host heard on the there will be tables on campus witli development. consciousness and re-dircct more of Compro-Tax, a brother who has Powernomics Kaditi Network, also information on financial aid, ESL, For more information about the AH & Kn»*rt»innKn» 5 our vast consumption spending to created franchise opportunities for lauded MATAH and tlirew out the admissions, health issues and college fair, contact Tracey businesses owned by people of some 90 (and counting) caveat tliat talk is cheap. 'Hie real Hispanic-owned businesses, llieR- Flenikeil at 972.377.1671 or for VMntT l>p[H»rtunit> * African descent. cnirepreneurs. We were graced with test. Pope shared, is what we do will alst> be a book dnve and piiiata- information about Hispanic breaking contest. The CCCCD Sklvr'nurpky Column ' The conference kicked off" with an uplifting message fi^m Brother when we lea\'e the conference. Tom Heritage Month events, contaa meetings of tfie MATAH Holdings John Raye, television legend and sales Guitar Ensemble will perform Lisabeth Lassiter at 972.377.1627 .-'A* Blackonomics Page 6

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Fall 2004 Minority Academic Institutions (MAI) w Undergraduate Student Fellowships • Home & Buaness Det-w, Open Date: 08/27/2003- Close level students in environmentally Eligible students will receive provides up to 517,000 per year of • Water Cooters • Crocks ^^1 . Date: 11/20/2003 related fields of study. The deadline support for academic ' Carry cut IV Jtcr Summary: The U.S. for receipt of pre-applications is their junior and senior years of support and up to S7,500 of • ftaiei Teik" ' ''..•Ai.muni \l-.iit... Environmental Protection November 20, 2003. Subjea to undergraduate study and for an internship support for a three- ' Cuslom-U': . .1 uii-i Ai^Uimiiiii \\ • Agency (EPA) is offering availability of funding, the internship at an EPA facility month summer • Suiie 20i} • Allen ~ Minority Academic Agency plans to award during the summer between their period. Institutions Undergraduate approximately 15 new junior and Applicable Category(s): Fellowships for bachelor fellowships by July 23, 2004. senior years. The fellowship Grant "Fellowship Armouncements Middlekauff Ford FALL 2004 EPA Minority Academic A SPECIAL SEMINAR INVITATION 4400 W. Piano Pkwy. • Piano TX, 75093 Prtmertca Financial Services Institutions (MAI) Fellowships for cordially invites you to attend an educational seminar Salutes: Graduate Environmental Study YOUR FAMILY'S open Date: 08/27/2003 - Close new fellowships by July 23, 2004. w\en Hewitt Date: 11/20/2003 Master's level students may receive FINANCIAL FUTURE Summary; The U.S. support for a maximum of two WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The#1 Environmental Protection years. Doctoral students may be Date: September 22, 2003 Sales & Leasing Consultant Agency (EPA) is offering supported Time: 7:00 P.M. For 5 Consecutive Years Minority Academic for a maximum of three years, Location: 7240 N. Dallas Pkwy, Piano, TX 75024 (972) 403-3000 Institutions Graduate with funding available, under Speaker: Charles R. King, PFA. PFS Fellowships for master's and certain RSVP: (877) 265-5030 New Car Sales & Leasing doctoral level students in circumstances, over a period of Invited by: Robb & Stucky (Community Room) environmentally related fields of four years. The fellowship program Seating is limited. To ensure space for you, please RSVP immediately. study. The provides up to 537,000 per year Please present this invitation upon arrival. (972) 985-3600 deadline for receipt of pre- of support. NAjtual fund prospectuses for each fund discussed will Oe availabte at the senwiar. The applicalions is November 20, Applicable Category(s): prospectus describes m detail the fund's obfective, investment policies, risks, sales ctiaiges and "A Name You Know, A Name You Can Trust" 2003. Subject Grant/Fellowship Announcements fees. 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Teen to "produce and perform" a group with the "Women of Grace'* as t jch of us lu> ccrittiii fiiuiiciiti guab vvc want lo Graffiti Magazine and Writer's writing assignment with their peers. they celebrate their j^hi«\einlife - a comfonabtc lining for our family, Educational Additionally, select students will have home ostner^liip. advanced educaiion for our Ser\'ices (Vt^S) are preparing to the opportunity to write for Teen Annual Women's Month children, and linjncial indepeiukiicc when v,e retire. give students more summer fiin in Graffiti Magazine on the celebrit>' beat Most ptople. hoM ever. ne\ er attain ihcir tinaiic-ial the fall with and receive free mentoring and career ob^-ctives bci:ame they fail lo develop a reasonable development with a WES author. Theme: "Women Transformed plan to achieve them. And because everyone's Saturday, September 27,2003 Proceeds from "Putting It On by the Truth" Qohn 8: 31-32) financial objcciivcs arc unique, each individual's pljn must be distinctively diffcreni, 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Paper" will benefit Teens Reaching I*atricia Ashlej' Center for Community \rncnc;ui General Career Distribution Group offers Teens, Inc., a non-profit group Awards Luncheon: Samrday • Sq>tember 27, 2003 • 11:00 am Cooperation dedicated to voicing the concerns of an exciting new sysiem to help people determine 2900 Live Oak, Dallas, Texas today's teens and acting to improve Guest Speaker: lisa Autr>' of Eirene Chrisiian Fellowship • Dallas, TX their family's financial objectives and develop a plan Admission: $49.00 their futures. Donation: S10 per person to realize ihcm. It's called "A Plan for Life," and it's Shirley A. Graham - Agent a free service, w ith no co:il or oblitjation Sponsors: Writer's Educational II44N. 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Late Good Latimer on the north edge Central Expressway, Piano. General Information 5 p.m. You can also arrange for DISD, the Cit>- of Dallas, and area registration 8:00 a.m., (520), of Deep Ellum. Free. Tuesday - 972.422.2500.Travel back to the The University of Chicago special tours. 972.941.2117. Chambers of Commerce invite runwalk begins 9:00 a.m. Pre- Saturday 10-5p.m. Call simple days of farm life years ago Graduate School of Business is September 4-13 local professionals to "Tell a rcgistration - 515 at www.spca.oi^. 214.821.2522, or at this unique venue that features seeking minority professionals from Garland Civic Theatre presents Student ^"hat You Do For a Living" Prc-dasb packet pick-up 9/15 - infoi^^ thecontemporary.net. a farmer's market, a petting zoo, Dallas to apply for its MBA "Sweet Charitj'" at the Granville at the 6th Annual Career Exposure 9/17 at Run On. Call Support Groups children's games, pony rides, and program. On Oa. 17 and 18, a Arts Center, 5th and Austin Streets, Forum and College Fair, at the 972.231.8260, or 214.821.0900. Healing Matters Grief a country st>'le party facility. select group will be provided free downtown Garland. A 12-time Dallas Convention Center. Proceeds benefit the SPCA of Support Group meets the fourth Interactive Dallas Children's travel, accommodations, experience Tony Award Nominee, romantic, Designed to expose thousands of Texas. Monday of every month at 7:30 Museum at Valley View Center - a simulated class, a faculty urban musical comedy featuring youth grades 8-12 lo a wide varict>' Genealogy- Friends of Piano p.m. at Medical Center of Piano a hospital faniasyland by roimdtable, dinner with Professor the hit songs "If My Friends Could of career paths, colleges and Libraries hosts it 'Military and classrooms. 'litis is a pregnancy Presbyterian Healthcare, a Robert Fogel, and social events with See Me Now" and "There's Gotta universities. Sign up at Courthouse Research All Day loss support group for anyone Kroger Foods miniature grocery current students. Selection based Be Something Better Than This". vvww.caapco.org, click on Career Workshop.' Learn how to use who has lost a baby to store, a farm, a "Jungle on a brief application and an essay. Directed by Kyle McClaran. Call Hxp. Contact Julie Joseph: military-, courthouse and miscarriage, eaopic pregnancy, Impressions" exhibit complete Application deadline is September the box office for times and prices: 214.293.7282. immigration research. Donations stillbirth, newborn death, or with rain forest, arts and crafts. 12. Contact Allan J. Friedman, 972.205.2790. September 13-14 accepted. At the Gladys Harrington SIDS. There is also a share Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., executive director of September 11 Nurture with Nature at Library, 9a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Call group for those pregnant again Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and communications: 773.702.9232. A Beka Book Home School Stonebriar Center, Frisco (Preston 972.783.8484, or visit following a loss. For information Sundays noon - 6 p.m. Children The International Library of curriculum and text book sale. Free and 121) as Avcda pampers www.rootsweb.com for more call 972-519-1588. 2-10 years S4/Adults 83. Call Poetry announces that 558,000 in 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and 2 p.m. to 4 shoppers with stress relie\'ing details. Overeaters Anonymous meets 972.386.6555. prizes will be awarded in the p.m. For more information contact massages, hair styling September 27 at 7 p.m. Mondays and Sistuh, Sistuh, Sisiixh, a non International Open Poetry Contest. Mickey Pierce: 877.223.5226. consultations, makeovers, and "Putting It On Paper" ~ A teen Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays profit organization, will provide Deadline is September 30, 2003, A new Book Club meets at the soothing tea. 11a.m. to 6p.m. writing seminar, Sam - 5p.m, at Pitman Creek Church of life skills workshops Saturday's, and free to enter. Visit McKinney Memorial Public Saturday and noon to 6p.m. Center for Community Christ, Room E112, 1815 W through December 13, 2003, www.poctry.com for details. Library, 101 E. Hunt Street, 7 p.m. Sunday. Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, 15lh St. Call Rita at 972-123- from 10:00-11:30, with the goal Duck Creek Park, Garland, a 3.1 - for an introductory- meeting. For September 14 Dallas. Includes workshops, 3620. of empowering women with mile loop running through a adult readers, free. Topic at the Nationals' Miss Teen Dallas, at manual, breakfast, lunch. For 16-19 Volunteer opportunities informational sessions on topics wooded area, and is part of a larger initial meeting include: meeting the Piano Center, Jupiter Road and year olds who aspire t a career in the The Piano Animal Shelter limes; reading list; selection such as self-esteem, finances, trail that runs through Audubon, Spring Creek Parkway, 4 p.m. Local literary field. Select students will need volunteers over 16 years requirements, and book club computer literacy, obtaining Gatewood and Greenbrook parks. pageant for young ladies, ages 6-23. have the opportunity to wTitc for old to wash and walk the etiquette. Contact Lisa Bailey, employment and goal setting. At See native wildlife and plants such Admission 510 Call 800.454.3420 Teen Graffiti Magazine. For animals, help with clerical Public Services Librarian, at St Phillip's School and as redbud and plum trees. for more information. additional information call Ann services and customer service. 972,547.7305 or Community Center, 1600 Numerous nature paths wander off September 19-21 Fields at 1.877.842.6686, or \isit: 972.578.7510. And here's a Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas Texas into the woods and creek bottom. lbaiIey{u;mckinne>iexas.org. Piano Balloon Festival, Oak www.writersed.com. Limited friendly reminder that there are 75215.214.421.5221 ext.122. Picnic areas and small fishing September 11 - October 5 Point Park, on Spring Creek seating. thousands of pets at shelters Heritage Farmstead, 1028 ponds. Access the trail at Duck Piano Repertory Theatre Parkway between Jupiter and Through October 4 needing homes, or consider 15th Street, Piano, Creek Drive and O'Banion Road presents "Stage Dot>r," at 1509 Parker Roads. 54 per person. 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Page 2 • September 11 - September 17, 2003 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I i\if Our lit /»v//i- .If ivwiv.M()\ I hi (mriiti'.citm i Editorial THE TRUTH CLINIC The Plain Truth Cheiyl Small-Town Man Forms Business The High Price Of Pride And Arrogance Jackson In a recent speech Senator its pride at all costs. The initial refused to send troops or funds on Christian Foundation Robert BjTd lamented "No lies are modified to support the for the occupation of Iraq more is the image of America newest lie. VC'e went to \\"ar in without the U-N. playing a own lawTi company". Thus, Deliverance was the best one of a strong, yet benevolent Iraq to destroy terrorism. Now significant role in the Artis Jackson, owner of AJAX Lawn and Fence Ser\ice investment of my life. Not peacekeeper. We flaunt our we continue to fight terrorists in peacekeeping mission? AJAX Lawn and Fence was born. only did I grow up in this superpower status with several foreign countries to If the United States is to Service, is my husband, and Jackson explained... "One of church, but my pastors. arrogance. We treat U.N. prevent confronting them on regain its moral authority for this is his story. AJAX Lawn my first contracts was with Apostle Robert and Bishop Security' Council members our homeland. The war was world leadership it must admit and Fence Service is a Middlekauff Ford in Piano. I Minnie Hawthorne are also like ingrates. Around the declared over on .\iay 1 but that it has made a terrible company that was birthed from bought a truck there and the my father-in-law and mother- globe, our friends mistrust us, Americans continue to lose mistake in Iraq, and accept the one act of giving. Jackson owner Ric Middlekauff and in-law!" our word is disputed, our their li\'es at a rate of one a day. temporary humiliation of grew up in McKinney, Texas General Manager Earl Hudson He added that he learned intentions are questioned. America is pa\ing a high price recognizing the U.N. and the and as a kid, worked with his treated me like a son. Ric gave as a kid that giving is where it Instead of reasoning with for flaunting its pride and nations it previously denigrated father's lawn service. Having is at. Before that investment, those with whom we disagree, arrogance with no reasonable as hill parmers in the Iraq post never thought about owning I worked four jobs at one we demand obedience or return on its investment. war mission. his own business, Jackson was time. I worked for the City, employed with the City of threaten recrimination. We More American soldiers ha\-e When leaders appear most two pizza companies, and I Allen for over 8 years. say that the United States has died since Bush declared the sure and arrogant they generally worked delivering Unfortunately, one day the the right to turn its firepower war over than during the war are mistaken and make newspapers every day. I was tides turned when a horrible on any corner of the globe itself. The brash American decisions based on passion and barely making ends meet. storm blew the roof off his which might be suspect in the egotism is costing nearly S4 emotion without the proper Since that investment, God church and Jackson knew he war on terrorism. We assert billion a month just for the deliberation that could save took a country boy from had to do something to help. that right without the sanction troops, and billions more to line them from gross absurdities. McKinney and blessed me He told me that he was going of any international body. As a the pockets of the war hawks. But too many Americans and my company, which has to quit his job and give his result, the world has become a Terrorism has shown no signs betray their obligation to be expanded to include close to retirement money to the much more dangerous place." of abating. TTie bombing of the independent citizens by turning 20 employees. I am living in church. I was devastated. I Ariis Jackson U.N. headquarters in Baghdad a deaf ear and a blind eye to the a house that I never dreamed Tlic American pride and thought, "What are we going to claimed the lives of 23 irresponsibilit>' of a president I could own and God keeps arrogance goes beyond any do?" I was not working and me tailored clothing that I international aid workers and who continues to bring blessing me daily. I know that sane legitimacy. Our middle what about the kids (we have could not afford and he gave the bombing of a mosque in dishonor to the high office that life is not about just the eastern policy assumes that we two sons). We met with our me wings to explore other Najaf killed more than 100 he has sworn — in the name of material things, but I am have the right to determine pastors and they told us areas for my business. My worshipers. God — to uphold. thankful that God has who leaders should be and everything would be fine and company's primary business is allowed me to enjoy them. what t\'pe of government America's arrogance knows Yes, Mr. President, freedom is that God was going to bless us. commercial cleaning, fencing, nations should have. They can no bounds. Just sL\ months ago worth any price. But the high mobile car washing and lawn One act of giving secured me have self-determination as the Bush administration was price being paid for egotistical On April Fools Day, 1996, ser\'ice. I am proud because and my family's future, and I long as it coincides with humiliating the U.N. and most pride and arrogance is Jackson handed in his letter of our company is really built on dare anyone else to try it." American objectives. The of the member nations by delivering nothing but resignation. Immediately upon a Christian foundation. I For more information Israeli Palestinian peace plan publicly characterizing them as destruction. This is the time to receiving his retirement check, donated my retirement money regarding AJAX Lawn and was based on this false irrelevant and unnecessary- for make amends. Is there he gave it to his pastor. because I felt like I owed God Fence, email us at premise and has guaranteed our pre-emption policy. Now something wrong with White Once again I asked, "Now and I love to give. God he has Ajax_Cleaning(fj: msn.com or many more years of turmoil, we stand \irtually alone, naked, House speechwriter pens that what are you going to do?" He been good to me. Giving the call (214) 734- 2552 for a misery, pain and suffering. groveling and begging the same prevent WTiting the words "I've replied, "I am going to start my money to my church, DayStar quote. History has validated the nations for assistance to clean made a mistake and I'm sorrj'?" biblical admonishment "Pride up the mess that We created. Throw out the hawkish cabal goes before destruction and a But we take the arrogance one that has used you for their Opinion-Editorial haughl)^ spirit before a fall." step beyond credibility'; we are selfish interests. Hezikiah No one would have predicted demanding that the nations sought redemption for his Laubenberg Advises on Constitutional Amendments send help while America retains arrogant mistakes, humbled a year ago that the Bush On Sept. 13, 2003, Texas (ASF) from a portion of the when doctors spend less on Empire would start to unilateral authority over its himself, and saved his nation.' voters will have the opportunir>' principal of the PSF. Because liability insurance. When crumble so hard and so disposition. You can do the same for to vote on 22 amendments to of the dynamics behind excessive damages are quickly. Most empires have Is it really a surprise to America. the state's constitution. As your receiving foundation school limited, more doctors and lasted decades or centuries. anyone that other countries state representative, I would fund payments, public schools hospitals can stay in business, Bush''^ ha^; cvcled in in^t ci few mth viv.Ki,. .-.-.iiifn.-; ..-u r^^ lamesW. Breedlove ,, , , like to point out those will iiot. necessarily receive thereby improving huiiJicu i.ia\b. i'luu^, - ,.a, Commeati oj,.i^^iw^,.g^'., amcndmenib which I more money when \hc accessibility'to our health care Yet the administration after evaluatmg this absurd be sent to the wnter at: personally believe are Available School Fund is systerh. seems intent on maintaining American offer have flatlv w'\\'w. truthclinic. com important to our district- increased. The legislature has Vote YES on Proposition Propositions No. 4, 9, 12 and already accounted for the cost No. 13. It will permit 13. of textbook purchases, counties, cities and towns, Vote NO on Proposition No. discounting proponents' call and junior college districts to Where Do You Want To Go Today? 4. This amendment establishes establish a tax freeze on Publisher's Office: Editorial Department: special conservation and resident homesteads for the Phone; (972) 516-2992 Phone: (972) 516-2992 reclamation districts and disabled and for the elderly Fa.x: (972) 509-9058 Fax:(972)516-4197 empowers developers to build and their spouses. Tax parks and recreational facilities increases are particularly hard Email: publisher^ monthegazette.com Email: editorfS monihegazetie.com with tax dollars. Public funds on persons with fixed Entertainment Department; would be used to create an incomes, and this Sales Department: Phone: (972) 665-0170 amenity tliat ought to be amendment will protect Phone: (972) 606-7351 Email: eniertainment((i monthegazetie.com privately funded. Other homeowners who are Fax: (972) 509-9058 political subdivisions, such as disabled or 65 years of age Cft Website: www.M0nTheGa2ette.com Email: opportunit\frt motiihegazetie.com municipalities and counties, older from increases in these currently have the abilit>' to taxes, allowing them to address parks and recreation remain in their homes. This is needs. Conservation and true tax relief reclamation districts should It is crucial that we have a Y focus on water and li^TheG 3 z et t e large voter turnout to decide • / / a > -u' r r K I y •'' • conservation issues and allow smviNii riANo. nAitAs mCHAttasOM. GAHLAMO. ALUM. MCKtNMtr 4N0 MIsouit these important issues. Take the more appropriate entities to 6100 Avenue K, Suite 105 • Piano, Texas 75074 for the money. We must vote do their good work. advantage of convenient early OiainnaiL^merims Ai sijinnu-ntJIditer Advisory Board; "no" to safeguard the voting now through Sept. 9, Jim Bixhum Ju^iUihiu J\iry - Miliums John Dudley Wi^ie Whiiley Vote NO on Proposition No. Permanent School Fund or vote during the general John Hightinxr Coiy Rodriguez- 9, which will allow the investment for future election on Sept. 13, 2003. £]M&lur SlaffWritert Mmi: Higkwxr Atidcmm Legislature to raid the generations of school children. Rep. Laubenberg is sening ThurmoR R. Jenes AIi'Mii-j Thnr)i!oti FrcdMiisa B.J.Tillijms Annie Dicksm Dtnisc Vpchurch Permanent School Fund's Vote YES on Proposition No. her first term in the Texas Quality Control -Manaeer Columnist^ Cecil Storks Barbara Simpkim, principal to pay for excessive 12 to protect healthcare in House of Representatives as a Ben Thomas government now and in the Janki Deam AH^BLM'BIWDSHXHWCI' Texas. This amendment will member of the 78th Cheryl Jackson future. This amendment will rein in non-economic/non- ProductJon Advison.' Board Committees; Legislature. She represents allow the State Board of medical damages in medical District 89 in Rockwall and Rc^n Booka Public Rcljiiom Pribram l^Hcy Education or the legislature to Ldkiiiha Ji>e Ptiinriing and [kvehpmem malpractice cases. Medical Collin Counties, and serves BclinJj Alexander determiiie the amount V^pe Presidgni National Implettmitcuion Annie Dickson, costs and economic costs are as Vice Chair of the Public SalCT apA Marketing Cecil Scarks, Cit\!RptRs*.>s distributed from the Photography CllMRnjliUN not limited. It will make Health Committee and on Michael T Cmar Biisitms GrotL-ih Permanent School Fund (PSF) medical care more affordable the Local Government Ways Shaunci Bemt Pn^ram Cimnon Referral to the Available School Fund for patients and employers and Means Committee. Hgligious/Mflrtf^g Editor Frjvk Lon John Dudley, CKynnufstw and Planning ShtHey [kmus Tarplcy Eckvard Hnxxync "Pna.:heT Ba\" Gibson. Jr PuiHik "PJ"Joimion Qiialin-Assurance Goals Comminee McKinney Page 1 with. VCIM Parmers, L.P., North and increasing the City's tax Muile Hi^iujwer, Texas Athletic Complex at Craig re\'cnuc. In 2000, the City of Cartoonist CnyRpatMts the City." Ranch, and the McKinney McKinney and the McKinney Coiy Rodriguez McKinney Ranch will benefit HrjJ MMillini Community Development Economic Development Brt2ttJ\- 7''"'i from die agreement by receiving MON-Ttit Gantte assunws no responsibihty lor urwolidted matenal and reaervw the right to edit and make appropriate revisions. reimbursement from the Giiy for Corporation for a 65-acre soccer Corporation undertook a detailed road construction and the complex and use of adjacent land use study of the area to set acceleration of the sale of their Softball fields. As part of the the stage for development and Is the sky dearest on the day it is most blue? property to businesses wanting to agreement, the private dcN-elopers developed a plan to attract While you ponder ihal thought we would like fo announce ihat Minority Opportunity News, Inc., locate in McKinney. McKinney agreed to build portions of fivene w businesses to the area. These formerly a Dallas based renaissance community tabloid, founded in 1991, has relocated to Piano, Texas Ranch representative J. Martin roads in the area. projeas were bom out of that and changed our name lo MON-Thc Gazette. In addition to mov- ^ Sanchez said he was pleased to be a FM 720 construction will work. WTien SH 121 fi-ontage road ing our offices to Piano, our editorial coverage has also shifted to =^, part of tliis project. " This area enhance the Cit>-'s efforts to attract new businesses to the Regional construction is complete in 2006, encompass Dallas'Northern Corridor. The Northern Corridor js -=-= .aa. along 121 will be the epicenter of commercial expansion in the next HmploiTTient Center, but it will also it is anticipated that businesses clearly the fastest growing region in Texas, if not in America. four to 10 years, " he said. "By improve circulation for residents in will be attracted to the REC MON-The Gazette believes that the engine lo continue this ^^ in\'esting now in roads, McKinney the area." FM 720 is a major route because of its location and growth is the airport expansion in McKinney, which is the largest ^; Ranch is pr(»gressing in its ability to that conneas Frisco and McKinney because its infrastructure will be and most visible of many area opportunities. As always, and tnie • draw businesses who are ready to ", Mr. Robinson said. " h will also primed for development and accessibility'. This area is currently 10 tradition MON-Thc Gazette will be there car\ing a world of opportunity for those seeking lo anchor themselves in the middle of help motorists driving south some of the fastest growing connect efficiently with SFi 121."' seeing the beginnings of the provide quality services Should you dare lo expand your quest for economic parody outside the The Regional Employment anticipated growth with southern region or just want to know what is going on up north- communities in the nation." This is tlie second public-private Center, in southwest McKinne>', businesses such as Wal-Mart, the Think of MON-The Gazette as your paper of opportunity! partnership that the City has was envisioned 15 years ago h\' Citj- TPC Golf Course at Craig MON-Tbt CrtH, fonnaify Minonty Opportunity f^ews. was founded Juty. 1991.b|f Jim Bochum and Thumian R. Jones developed in tlie last three months. leaders as a major employment Ranch, and the North Texas In May, the City finalized a deal disu-ict, bringing high qualit\' jobs Athletic Complex.

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No circus is moving to their own beat as they "Denise LaSalle" Plays Blues Bash with beautifully designed native complete without the Elephants, dance and prance with a be\y of Unlike so many other blues She got to know blues musicians Meanwhile, LaSalle continued costumes, will amaze as they go a as presented by Tyrone who was UniverSoul Circus Showgirls. vocalists who just re-interpret and began giving her songs to them, writing songs and sitting in with low as they can go under a blazing material given to them by until one day a Chess Records blues musicians around the limbo stick. , Denise LaSalle is a executive stopped by at Mixer's Chicago clubs. seriously talented . Lounge, where LaSalle was working LaSalle's first big hit came about Twisted Sistas is comprised of Although her soul blues style has as a bar maid. He listened to one of in 1971 when her 'Trapped By a four super flexible young ladies strong urban contemporary Thing Called Love" broke on the from Mongolia and South Africa. \ it>^ overtones at times, it's best to radio in Chicago and then Detroit. This contortionist act is quite the think of LaSalle as a modern-'snake attire. Their body what she is. She writes funny Records in 1975, cutting three songs full of sassy attitude and it's albums in three years until the label twisting performance is truly mind bending. Returning to the circus A»1 an attitude she carries with her was sold to MCA. After MCA on-stage. Off-siagc, LaSalle dropped her because of the label's for the 10th year is the legendary accommodates all autograph "difficulty in promoting black acts" King Charles Unicycle Troupe, <^X^^^P' seekers and gladly obliges at that time, she continued from New York City. Imagine journalists and radio disc jockeys. performing as much as she could in playing basketball while peddling Chicago and Memphis. In 1980, a The Jackson, TN-based LaSalle a 10-foot high unicycle. It's slam- was raised in Belzoni, MS, (also Malaco executive called to ask her dunks and hip-hop at a frenetic home to Joe Willie 'TineTop" to write a song for Z.Z. Hill. A Perkins some years earlier) but she positive relationship with the pace. She bounces and flips a mile got started singing in local company was quickly developed, high on a single rod. The act is churches around Leflore County. which resulted in LaSalle recording Anatolie, from Russia. The trick is She was born July 16, 1939, as 11 discs for the label, including as stunning. Take a plexy-rod Denise Craig. Growing up, she Lady in the Street, (1983), Right about 2.5 inches wide and 15 feet Place, Right Time, (1984), Ij>ve listened to the Grand Ole Opr>- long. 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IV.v/f Oin W'i'hsiii- At ivwiv.M()\ntc(.ii:*'tti\in}n Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • September 11 - September 17, 2003 • Page 5 Blackonomics Page 1 God continue to bless you and your James E. Clingman, an adjunct had not planned to speak, but we family. professor at the University of were all very happy he did. Thanks Last but not least, there is my Cincirmati's African-American for the booster shot, Tom! sister, Jocelyn Bridges. I will not even Studies department, is former editor I don't have enough space to tell attempt to describe what I felt when of the Cincinnati Herald Newspaper you everything that took place at she spoke at the end of the and founder of the Greater North Texas the conference, nor do I have the conference. Ken is smiling and Ken's Cinciimati African American space to cite everyone who love still flows through you, my sister. Chamber of Commerce. He hosts participated. Suffice to say that it Your strength and continued the radio program, "Blackonomics," was certainly inspiring and determination to go on are indicative and is the author of the book, Job Corp refreshing to be in the midst of such of what the MATAH is all about. You "Economic Empowerment or love, consciousness and have decided to take it to the next Economic Enslavemeni-We have a understanding of what we must do level, and we must do no less. Take it Choice." He can be reached at (513) to take our brothers and sisters to to the next level. Get involved with 489-4132, or by e-mail at the next level. As I sat and listened, MATAH! [email protected]. I wondered, as I usually do, why "Success Lasts a Lifetime" more of our scholar warriors, our entertainers, our business owners, and our national opinion leaders do TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION not speak out in support of such a NOTICETO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED Answer these 4 questions: natural economic strategy, the same TEXAS HIGHWAY LMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS strategy every other group uses to get ahead in this country: Sealed proposals for highway improvement contracts will be received by theTexas 1) Do you want training that will assist you with redirecting a greater portion of our Department ofTransportation (TxDOT) until the date(s) shown below, and then spending toward one another. While publicly read. obtaining a GOOD job? I have to assume we are all reading the same economic book, I guess CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE CONTRACT(S) they're just on a diflferent page— Disi/Div: Dallas 2) Do you want the opportunity to get a GED or HSD? and that's all right. We all need one Contraa 0196-07-024 for IJ\NDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT in DAUAS Count>- another. will be c^jened on Oaobcr 08, 2003 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Finally, there are three more Contraa 0281-03-042 for UPGRADE AND INSTALLTT^AFHC SIGNALS in persons I must mention. First, on a DALLAS County, etc will be opened on 3) Do you want the opportunity to get your drivers' sad note, we lost another strong Oaober 09,2003 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. MATAH brother during the Contraa 0918-45-460 for REPLACE BRIDGE ANT) APPROACHES in DALLAS license? conference. Billie Joe Smith, known County will be opened on Oaober 08, 2003 at 1:00 pm at the State OfBce. as the "Big Guy," died in Toledo, Ctmtraa 1047-0^058 for REPLACE BRIDGE ANT) APPROACHES in DiALLAS Ohio. Like Ken and Brother Sepet, County will be t^jened on Oacrfjcr 09,2003 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Billie Joe died on his way to 4) Do you want to reside in a drug free and safe Plans and specificaDons are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and freedom. Please pray for his family. applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Coniraaor's list, at the applicable State environment while completing your career training? The other person I must note is a and or DisL'Div Offices listed below. Bidders must submit prequalification information man's man, a conscious brother, a • to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a propea. hiimble, charitable, loving, family- Prequalification materials may be requested &x)m the State Office listed below. Plans oriented Black man with a heart as for the above contraa(s) are available fromTxDOTs website at www.doi.siate.tx.us If you answered YES to any of these questions big as the outdoors. MATAH and &um reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. Chairman Dr. Waller P. Lomax NPO: 10817 Job Corps is the program for you. received the Ken Bridges Legacy Lifetime Award for his State Office Constr./Mainl. Division commitment, support and 200 E- Ri\erside Dr. dedication not only to MATAH but Austin, Texas 78704 also to his family, his business and Phone: 512-116-2540 to his people. I could write an entire To get involved or for more information, column on this brother, but I will Dist/Div Office(s) simply say, "Thank you, Dr. Dallas District contact The Business & Community Liaison, Lomax, for your generosity, your Distria Engineer grounding and your understanding 4777 E. Hwy 80 Mr. Renaldo Williams @ 972-547-7873 of'To whom much is given...' May Mesquite, Texas 75150-6643 Phone: 214-320^100 Minimum w^age rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be pan of the "Providing eligible young adults skills for • contraa. 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Page 6 • September 11 ' September 17, 2003 • Minority Opportunity Nexus - The Gazette Visit OiirW'chsile At lvu.'w..\t<>\'nnj(iuzctle.coni Church News They Told The Truth Church Happenings he smiled and waved at everyone. CELEBRATE YOU ALL NATIONS UNfTED For more information, visit the By this time, I parked, then, You are worth celebrating. You Dawn of a New METHODIST CHURCH Day Christian Kingdom walked into the restaurant. are worth everything. You are registration table in the auium. Tueviajis & Thmdayt, 7^pm Apostle Cal\-in Brown, Pastor I placed my order and while unique. In the whole world, there a»>fcr3-5 En^ish as a Second Language Class Prophetess Debra Brown Marriage Retreat -Sign-i^ going on waiting for my order to go, I is only one you. There is only one Spanish for Chuidi Leaders 3200 South Lancaster now- In the August 7th through unconsciously started looking person with your talents, your Cost- S25 Total cost S225 per c»uple For more information, call 972-424- Dallas,TX 75216 around the restaurant. The place experiences, and your gifts. No For more information, call 972-644- August 14th issue of our 8500. 972-274-9739 was "clean as a whistle" as my one can take your place. You have 2335 newspaper, I ran a story that All Nations United Methodist Cathy Johnson and her two father use to say. I am happy to immense potential to love, to Greemille Avenue Church Church of Christ daughters had sent to me say that the restaurant is a place care, to create, to grow, to OF HAMILTON PARK Dr. Clara M. Reed, Pastor Minister Shelton where I know the food was good sacrifice, if you believe in yourself September 21. Afier 1030 am concerning an incident that 3415 East 14th Street Gibbs, m, Pastor happened in the Taco Cabana and fresh; and I saw that the and with God's help! Plano.TX 75074 VUhnb^ Service Taste of Fiist Chtsch 1013 S. Greenville Avenue Tex-Mex Patio Cafe that Mr. re^r^'urant wa^ clean. I didn't ask Celebrate you. Begin now, start 972-424-8500 For more infonnation, call 972-235- Richardson, TX 75081 Johnson's (Cathy's husband and anew, and give yourself a new 4235. 972-644-2335 Brittany's & Chelsea's father) birth today. You are you and CHURCH First B^tist Church manages. that's all you need to be. You are of Hamilton Pari; temporary, here today and gone September 27, Z-00 pm CHURCH OF GOD Briefly to bring you up to Vickie winans, Grammy Award Dr. Gregor>' Foster, Senior Pastor date, one of the workers came tomorrow. But today, today can Nominee, to perfbnn! Re\'. Anthony Foster, Co-Pastor 300 PhiH^w Street Sq>temberI4,SMpm out of the store shouting be a new beginning, a new thing, Tickeis-Presale $27 a new life. At the door $32 Richartlson,TX 75081 The Holy Tabernacle Sanctuary expletives, complaining that Mr. Choir presents their Annual Concen You have the freedom to be To purchase tickets or for more 972-235-t235 Johnson had a "cleaning bug." information, contact Willene Luper at For more information, call 817-457- "Mrs. Johnson smiled and yourself, your true self, here and 214-808-5086 FRlEXDSHlPBAimST 2223. playfully chided; "My husband now. Nothing can stand in your Carver Heights Biqjtist Church CWyRCH Holy Tabernacle Church of God "loovwes" a clean store doesn't wsy. You are never given a wish Rcv.TjIer Carter, Pastor Sefaeinber20. IZ-OOpm • 4:00 fm in Christ Superintendent Robert L. he?" without also being give the power Rev. Daryl Carter, Co-Pastor Chmdi Picnic & Funfly D^ to make it true, however, you may 2510 East Ledbetter Drive September 2S-26, 7 pm • 9 pm Sample, Pastor Recently, I had a meeting near have to work for it. Dallas,TX 75216 3rd Aiinual Women of Woriip Choir 2801 East Loop 820 South the restaurant that he manages Workshop F6rtWorth,TX 76119 Michael Johnson Just be who you are, calm, clear 214-371-2024 at Piano Road & Forest Lane in SlO-Donadon and bright. Ask yourself, "Is this North Dallas; I stopped by at to see Mr. Johnson's recent "city Septetaber28, 4:00pm what I really want to do?" Do it CHRISTLV^ CHAPEL approximately 11:30 am, just inspection sheets, but I believe 3rd Annual Wbmen of \forsh?) Choir BAPTIST CHUltCH only when you talk to God and CME CHURCH MiKicaJ prior to the rush lunch hour, just that he passed the entire ^^HBMPLE OF FAITH" SMember 13, 9M> the answer is yes. For more infonnadon, email Women of Grace Prayer Breakfast to witness for myself what inspection with flying colors. I Septetttber 11, tot^n (^ fbcwow[ahomiail,com. September23 T.-OOpm-9:00 pm prompted Mrs. Johnson to write wish Mr. Johnson managed a Friendshqi B^tist Church Visit Center of Hope Women's WORDS HAVE MEANING SecuringThe Shield Prayer that is being the story. store either near my home in Dr. C. Paul McBride, Pastor Shelter Did is a word of achievement, held at the diurch. This prayer service wiB CaU 972-735-S077 for more As I drove up to park, I saw- Carrollton, or closer to my ofRce cover all law enforcement officers, 4396 Main Street Won't is a word of retreat, information Mr. Johnson walking around in Piano. I would certainly be a depanments and agencies. TheColon>',TX 75056 Might is a word of bereavement, September 27, IlMam outside the restaurant and frequent visitor at his store. Can't is a word of defeat. For more information contact Ms. 972-625-8186 Glenda Rouse, Prayer Coordinates at 972- Awards Luncheon looking closely at the area where Thanks Mr. Johnson, for the Ought is a word of duty. 422-7660 Women of Grace will celd)rate their pride and care that you show your Try is a word each hour, Annual Women's Month the large outside receptacle Christian Chapel CME, Temple of CHURCH OF CHRiyr holds the trash. It was as though customers. Readers, I suggest Will is a word of beauty, Theme: "Women Transformed by Faith Church .W Simtiay of Each Month the Truth" he was inspecting the area to that you stop by the Taco Cabana Can is a word of power. Free blood pressure screening in the gym Dr. Jerome E. McNeil, Pastor SeptemberM 10:45am make certain it was clean and Restaurant at Piano Road & 14120 Noel Road after evening services Women of Grace Celebration Senice Email: starpley^^wt-nei For more infonnation on times & room, presentable. Satisfied that Forest Lane to enjoy some good Dallas, TX 75254 Keller Springs B^tist Church Pager: 214-833-1639 call 972-644-2335 everjthing met his inspection, food and a clean place to eat. I 972-239-1120 Rev. Larr>- J. Sanders, Sr., Pastor Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 September 13-14 he was going inside the don't think you will be 2003 Men & Boys Retreat 3227 Keller Springs Road restaurant and I spoke to him, as disappointed. Fax: 972-516-4197 DAWN QF A NEW DAY Aduh S50 CarroDton.TX 75006 CHRISTIAN KINGDOM Youth $40 972- 735-8077 Let MO\'-The Gazelle help your chunk (Includes tiansponaticm, meals and T- •iccompiish the l^'ncyer ofJiAtz, "Enlarge our OaikP-JOam & 6:45 fm UTTwry to expand opportunities thai may impact School of the Prophets shin) Church Happenings Page 8 in luch a Kay that ui* touch mart Iwts for God's For more information, call 214-375-. Feel Better Now. ^cry. Lit US do mort for Him." 4225. 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New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas . ///•' i/.^'/(}//// (^.)pericfiC( Sunday Service Morning Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 am ()//// \A)ah/i-s/ {j/iKrc/f 9:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Service 1701 \V. Icfterson Si., Grand Prairie, Texas T.iO.il Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm (972) 264-1483 / (972) 2e:i-5935 METRO Brotherhood 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm Sunday 280") Market Loop, Suile .iOO, Soulhlake, Te\a§ 76092 Singles Group 7:00 pm Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. (817) 442-jOH\ (5646) / (817) 410-8990 METRO Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. Bible Study 7:45 pm Pastor Robert E. Price - Nursery Facilities Available - 1001 NexlStagc Drive, Grand Prairie, Texa§ 7!)0')0 A Praying Church Family Wednesday "Watchmen on the Walls" Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. Dennv D. Davis, Servant

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Friendship Baptist Church Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Olive Church of Piano 920 E. 14th Street Piano, TX Dr. C. Paul McBride, Pastorl A Church Called to Unite the Body of Christ 740 Ave. F #303 Schedule of Services: Piano, TX 75074 . Sunday ? A Non-denominational Church for all Nations Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. Z o Sunday School Classes H 9:30 a.m. X m Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. > m Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. (/> O Pastor Sam Fenceroy Minister Gloria Fenceroy Standard Announcements Tuesday O Sunday School 9:30 AM Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. c Worship Service 10:45 AM Men & Women Ministr\'lst & 3rd Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Wednesday H Leadership Meeting 2nd Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Marriage Enrichment & Singes Ministry Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. 4th Mondaj-s 7:30-8:30 PM Evening Bible Study Deliverance from Issues Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM Mid-Week Service Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission Youth Bible Study Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM 4396 Main Street & Young Adult Ministries The Colony, Texas 75056 Tuesday 7PM Btble Study & Men's Choir Radio Broadcast Station 1040AM-KGGR (972) 625-8186 Wednesday 7PM Mid-Week Service I M-F 10:25-10:30 AM Thursday 7PM Mass Choir website: www.fbc-online.net For More Information: (972) 633-55 U For more Information call (972) 423-6695 or E-Mail slfenceroy^aol.com "The Church with a Vision" J www.shllohbaptl8tchurch.org Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • September 11 - September 17, 2003 • Page 7

i^flMMH MM Back Page Texas NAACP President Church Happenings Page 7 For more information, call 972-985- Dennisat8l7-l30-0211 w Doris Scales at Send VKur church 1364. 972-355-1395. MP!6-liy"' c/o Church Sepumber, 14,8.-00 am & Happenings. Deadlines are voters to vote against Proposition systemically discriminated against 740 Avenue F 802 BeUairc Bhd. 11:00 am Senica LewTS\ille.TX 75067 Fridays before publication 12 calling it an anti-democratic in employment and do not have the Piano.TX 75075 date. (.\U)N-Thc C.azctte is Mr. Tim Shaw uiil present a shon film 972-221-5668 proposal that attempts to deny same business opportunities. This on prostate cancer 972-633-5511 published each Thursday.) Texans adequate access to courts, problem is heightened when Sepltmber 21, d^ &00am & exacerbate discrimination jury inadequate jurj' economic damage 11:00 am Servkes NORTHP/MJAS awards and diminish the rights of awards a"e granted to African Free prostate screenings for men 40 Bmi.F.Ff^U^WSHlF Texans in other areas such as Americ ins because they are based and over September 14, 11:30 am • 1:00 pm ]om us at one of our discrimination, sexual on discriminatory salaries or Free glucose and cholesterol checks Mamage Class for married couples business income. Texas Legislature fun, relaxed and inspiring services. harassment, toxic torts and other 2iul&4thSiiruiays and individuals to learn more about has passed other legislation to areas of the law. Proposition 12 Blood pressure screenings available marriage! limits justified awards to citizens address any problem with awards after 11:00 am service Location: Sherman Stn»;i Campus, who are victims of sexual assault, against physicians, but Proposition Ermillment for Fall Semester 2003 b 1010 S. Sherman Street, Room D222 S^rut^ /'lUhf - Terry Hufntmt Ue those who have lost limbs or a 12 encourages such problems by underway—The Institute for Christian For more information, call Eldred 3350 E Md>fWy Rtmi. Arlui^tud.TcJiiu76014 variety of other injuries that cause making it easier for professionals to Growth. McClean 972-437-3493, Ext. 110 (BI7) J57-WII Of afwwajapwf ••*"!' mental anguish and emotional place limits on non-economic jury Classes currenth' in session North Dallas Community Bible distress for extended periods of awards. For more information conc^ming this Fellowship CMMrui^VMrthAenvttlcs S«rvie.:. ^xfi (• iii'w;*: frsvmi for Ml Kqu class, contact Rev. Leon Moore at 972- Rev. Leslie \V. Smith, Pastor Son ^0041J30s^C£Tvk-es 329-5030, ext. 28. SM»4f«Mrt OymnMiuni Texas NAACP President 302 Centennial Blvd. NM POWEAhouw iw KxM FMfems W«7aipm' Mesquite Friendship Baptist Richardson TX 75081-5057 Church 972-437-3493 UMng t F(WK% Atmoaprare Condemns Texas A&M University Rev. Terry M. Turner, Pastor 2232 Franklin Drive SHILOH AUSSIOX.\RY for Failure to Diversify Mesquite,TX 75150 B.APTIST CHURCH Texas State Conference of that appropriately considers race, 972-329-5030 Eiiery Itt & 3rd TueuLty, NAACP Branches is greatly yet Texas A&M decided to eliminate 7:15 pni-8:15pm disappointed by Texas A&M's one of few administrators, Daniel MT HEBRON The Singes Ministrj- of Shiloh Baptist continued efforts to discriminate Hernandez, who actively sought to BAPTIST CHURCH Church is sponsoring a single's against African Americans. Both diversify- the university. The Texas September 20,2:00 pm • 9:00 pm fellowship, providing positive life the University of Texas and Rice NAACP plans to refer the matter to Unity Bltx-k Pan\- Expk«ion-"Thc enrichment opportunities, suppon, and University have chosen to follow the General Counsel and President Mount", along with Primcra Assemblca interaction with other singles within the the Supreme Courts's ruling to Mfume for the consideration of De Dios Church will host a da>- of context of the Christian f^ith. Li^t activities including a car wash, puppet adopt an affirmative action policy potential litigation. refreshments served shov\', domino tournament, gospel jazz For more information, contact gruup, and more! Hot dogs & Minister Daniel Shaw at 972-291-0449. Texas NAACP President Rallies hamburgns will be served. September 19-20 Keller Springs baptist Church For more information, call Richard Brotherhood Retreat, cost is S40 v^ith a (Ihirsuing The Person, The Presence Against Texas Redistricting Efforts Shipley at 972-276-5218. 510 deposit required ASAP. Shiloh I\>lo Shirts available. and The Po-wer of God) Texas Stale Conference of representative who also oppose Civil Saatniay$,6J0pm The Summit continues to win souls Fore more information, contact Bro. NAACP Branches opposes the Rights. There are currently 16 for Chnsl! Bring a friend! Jay Taylor at 972-712-7667 Sunday .Morning Bible Studies: 9:00 am actions taken by the Texas members of the United States House Wid»etiiays,7M)pm Shiloh Missionary' SIUK13>' Morning Worship: 10:45 am Legislation and Texas officials to of Representadve from Texas who Children's Minisiry-AW'.-VS'A-Gtades Baptist Church .Mondii>- Night Discipleshtp: 7:00 pm diminish African American voting have faithfully sought the inclusion of Rev. Isiah Joshua, Jr., Pastor K-5 Crhe name AVt'ANA.^ is taken from Wednesday Night Pru>n- & IVaise: 7:00 pm ri^ts. In particular. Congressman NAACP effort, a few being Bill 920 East 14th Street Tom Delay who voted against Civil Radiif, RoyceWest, and Rodney Ellis. II Timothy 2:15 and literally means Piano, TX 75074 (Childcare A\-aUablc E:ich Ser\-ice) Ri^ts Acts in the Texas Legislature With the votmg rights of African Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed.) 972-423-6695 and in the United Slates Congress is Americans being threatened, justice AWANA is an international program. leading an effort to continue electing will not be allotted to all. September 14, 8.-00am & U-JOam TRINITY PRA\-ER CHAPEL Senior Appreciation Day- Communit>- September 21, 600 Ml and church memben 55 and older First Annual Women's Trugram - Tribute to 911 Page I and remarks were presented by Mt. Hebron Baptist Church "Women in Leadership" I^rry J. S Council Member Jim Dunn. Today, September H, 2003, at Rev. Leonard Leach, Pastor For more infonnation, call 214-544- Sr. Pastor Noon residents gathered at the 901 Dairy Road 1886. historic downtown Garland Square. Garland, TX 75040 Trinit>- Prayer Chape! Also, last year Garland residents 3227 KcUer Springs Road • CarroUton,TX 75006-1206 972-276—5218 Rev. Re>'nolds Wood, Pastor gathered on the downtown square 406 N.Tennessee Phone: 972-735-8077 • Fax: 972-735-8087 to honor those who died and those McKinney.TX 75069 Email: Intixtf kctlcrsprin^s.org who survived the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Mayor Bob CHURCH OF PLANO Website: www.kellcrsprint;s.org WESTSIDE BAPTIST Day welcomed the many citizens Tueuiays & Thundtrft, who were lined up on all sides of the 9:O0am-Z-00pm square. The invocation was Mothers' Day Out Program for ages 2 September 13, 9:00 am - Z-OOprn All Nations United presented by Ronald E. Jones, months to 4 years of age. Phonics, 6th .Annual Commurutv- Health Fair- Assistant City IVlanager. Tlic crowd number?, COIOTB) •htpas & other eariy peQUt p#S^ P*?^'r^ Bducauoo. Heart f" Methodist Church listened to patriotic songs childhtx>d skills v^ill be offered. & Stroke Info, Blood t^res^ure Checks. performed by local artists and music For enrollment package & registration Massage Therapj', aivd mcffel by Rowlett Hi^ School Band. fees contact Sister Seretha Dawkins at Location: Christian Communir. 972-633-5511, between 9:00 am and Action Center, 200 S. Mill Street, Linda Jaresh and Terri Dunn 2:00 pm. Lcv^is\^lle,TX 75067, were coordinators for this year's Honald E.Jones giving tfw invocation 972-221-1224 observance. Special Guest Speaker October29-31 For more infcnmadon call Jacqueline at last year's 9111 Observance. Vision Summit 2003 Conference was Slate Representative Joe Driver, Photo courtesy of garlandonline.cont

Sims Chapel Baptist Church Services Dr. aara M H^d Ih. Uvrt Affl'^-k Senior nutor Hispanic Ministries The Fellotvship of Love Sunday Evenings Only a 6:00 pm (Sharing Love, Saving Souls and Changing Lives) TRUTH on Tuesday Bible Study Night (a 7:00 pm 'Christian by Faith, Diverse by Design

Sunday Servicet LecKfar.atiieStjJ, Early MuriiiHji VViirshifi: H:00 ant The Rhema Life 3415 E. -i4th St. Sunday Schw>l: 10:30 am Sam :45aT, Sjxl3)5crod Piano, TX. • 75074 Miii-Mornirxg Warship: 11:30 am Fellowship Church EsajtJoBticoEnEspanO Bible Study 1310 Avenue I (g 14th Street IUv«md Sinday IIHlOam 972-424-8500 W«ilti«aday Sight Livn a 7:30pm Piano, TX 75074 fwnwW.niiHiii, Tuesday 71Xlpm f^Ueeong www.allnationsumc.org lw>Mir J17 Parker Drive • Garland, TX 75040 RuivrtniJ ft, Luuit Phone: 972-276-0014 • Fax: 972-276-2444 214-544-7727 (Phone) Raised to Walk in the (Free S'ursery Provided For Ages 4 and Under) Pallarsan, til. TangelLT fl aol.com (Email) Netvness of Life Romans 6:4 Senior Pailtir Website: ivww.SimsChapel.org Other tiiinistries include: "Fnglish As A Second Language' and "Spanish As A Second Language" Classes. DflvStar JL Hamilton Park United Doltverance M>nUtrl<;s T'empfe ofTaith %\ Methodist Church Our Services: Sunday Tuesday ristian CfmpefCM.^. Cfmrcf^ Sundnt School: IO:OU «.ni. Vvi^ti Strike: 7:00 pjn. MkkUySmicc: 11:00 >.in. Scrvkr: 7 JO pjn. <^undav School Sponsored hv: The Touch Mlnistrv • Women in Transition (WIT) 8:30 am - 9:30 am Website: H^w.theiouchm)nislrv.coot • Pbonc: 972-769-8826

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Wednesday Service Chrbtian MelhodtsI Cpkcopa) Chireh 6:30 pm I1IJIA>«. PlamxTX. 75074 i>>72)42J-*OW R*v. JanM £. Laity. Paikir 'Where Jesus is the (Childcare Available Main Attraction" Rev. Derrick Wrighl Each Sunday) Sunday School: 0:30 A.M. (Senior Pastor) Sunday Worship Kxperiencc Sunday Worship Servlc*: 11:00 A.U. 8:00 am & 10:45 am W«dnMdsy Night- 7:30 P.M. A Christian Community of Faith Communily Blbl« Clas«: Wednesday Bible Study Called by God to Make 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pni ^ Disciples for Jesus Christ. New Life Fellowship of Hamilton Park Dr. Jerome E. 14120 Noel Road McNeil. Jr., Pastor Dallas, TX 75254 11881 Schroeder Road 8219 Bunche Drive • Dallas, TX 75243 972-671-1096 Dallas, TX 75243-3656 Reverend Miller E. Johnson Jr., Senior Pastor »)72-2.t9-l 12I» (OfHco) • 972-2-^')-5925 (Fax) templeoffaith_cme(a sbcglobal.net (Email) Phone: 972-235-4633 • Fax: 972-235-5713 A Place o! New Hc^innines. . , II Corinthians >:I"" Sunday Morning Bible School 9:15 a.m. ni.;,ifi,. 1^ nin„i„os ( hiUi l)o\clopmeni ( eiHor Email: hparkum(«'aol.com .MuminH Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Website: wvvw.hparkumc.org livening Worship (Agape Hour) First Sunday 6:00 p.m. t)72.404-Mi: Wednesday Night Prayer .Meeting and Lvening Bible Study .... 7:1$ p.m.

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