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SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, IRVING, MCKINNEY, MESQUITE, CARROLLTON, LEWISVILLE, FARMERS BRANCH, THE COLONY, FRISCO, DENTON, AND OTHER CITIES IN METROPLEX Your Gateway to Dallas, No rth of Trinity River ^ www.il^OiVTheGazette.com People In Black Lawmakers In Piano City Council Adopts Drought Ordinance Revisions Line For Key Posts At its November 13, 2006 changes to the ordinance based The News Democrat in the House. meeting, the Piano City on some of the things that we Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Coimci! adopted Ordinance have learned" said Jimmy During the 2006 Homecoming celebration festivities, Prairie (D-Calif.), the presumed speak No. 2006-11-15, a revised ver Foster, Director of Public View A&M University named the er of the 110th Congress, has Works. Architeaurc and An building for campaigned on his behalf. In the previous ordi distinguished alumna, NatheI>Tie nance Piano prohibited Archie Kennedy, class of 1959. "If they accede to that much Known for her uncompromis power, it would truly be the real outdoor watering between ing integrit>' and drive, Kennedy ization of the kind of dream the hours of 9:00am and made historj' when she graduated we've been waiting for since the 7:00pm. The prohibited as the first black female in Texas civil rights movement," said timeframe has been with a degree in architectural engineering and again when she Ronald Walters, a University of amended to add two addi became the first black female to Maryland political science pro tional hours of watering in the state to become licensed as a professional engineer. fessor and a former political time, thus the new prohib A native of Conroe, Texas, Kennedy, is the founder, presi strategist who is black. ited outdoor watering dent and chief executive officer of Nathclj-nc A. Kennedy and times will be 10:00am - Associates, one of Houston's leading engineering consulting But, said Walters, that is a big sion of the city's Drought firms "if." The appointment of Contingency and Water 6:00pm. Designated watering The naming ceremony featured a presentation of the key to Millender-McDonald is less cer Emergency Plan passed last days, according to zone, have Leadership of 5 House Panels^ Majority the city of Prairie View, Texas by Mayor Frank Jackson, a tain than those of some of the May. Changes to the new ordi not been changed. greeting from U.S. Congrcsswoman Sheila Jackson Lcc, a Whip's Job Could Go to Caucus Members others, and Hastings faces a nance include provisions for Questions regarding founda Texas Senate proclamation from Senator Rodney Ellis, and a AP steep uphill climb in his bid for foundation maintenance, tree tion maintenance and tree irri plaque presentation fi^m the Prairie View A&M class of Three days after workers broke ground for the 1959. the intelligence post because of irrigation, power washing, gation were among the most Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the Mall, When asked what the building dedication meant to her, past ethics problems. extended watering times and common calls received by the Kennedy stated that "My family and I were truly touched by the Congressional Black Caucus is preparing to new enforcement procedures. city during the hot summer this honor— I went through every emotion fix)m delight and break new ground of its own. On top of all that, Black months. The new ordinance pride, to feeling downright self-conscious because of the won Five of its members are poised to take the Caucus members, who tend to "This past summer has derful things being said." clarifies that drip irrigation for helm of key House committees when Democrats be more liberal, migjit find it proven to be a real learning assume control of Congress next year: John hard to push their traditional experience and so we made Piano Drought Page 6 CityView, a national discre social agenda. Conservative and tionary housing investor led by Conyers Jr. (Mich.) of Judiciary, Alcee L. Chairman and former HUD Hastings (F\&.) of intelligence, Juanita moderate "Blue Dog" Secretary Henry Cisncros, recently MiUender-McDonald (Calif.) of House Democrats, whose numbers are promoted Richie L. Buder to part nearly equal to those of Black King Family ner. Previously, Buder served as Administration, Reps. Charles B. Rangel (N.Y.) regional manager for the Texas* of Ways and Means, and Bennie Thompson Caucus members, have vowed Northeast and Southeast regions. (Miss.) of Homeland Security. to counter agendas that they Dedicates New Crypt He will continue to work in that Another member. Rep. James E. Clyburn deem too liberal. capacit>', as well as contribute to the CityView strategic team. (S.C.), is slated to be named majority whip, Rangel, the likely chairman of Coretta Scott King, MLKRest Together bodies. Butler has an extensive record in which would make him the third-ranking Black Laiumahers Page 6 real estate de\'elopmcnt and rede "It is altogether fitting velopment projects throu^out the that Martin and Coretta United Slates. As parmer, he will serve on CityView's govrmancc and inx-csiment comminees. are here in this place, just "Ha^'ing ser\-ed as regional manager for the company has Piano Fire Station 11 as their spirits are together been a phenomenal opportunity to link our capital plus business for ail of eternity," said model uith great urban builders and developers," Buder said. Christine King Farris, "And now as partner, I look forward to contributing further to Begins Operation Martin Luther King Jr.'s CityView, and build on its reputation as a national instimtional investor with the imique goal of creating woikforce housing." The City of Piano and Piano Fire sister. "Martin and Buder completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Rescue are pleased to aiuiounce the open Coretta are fi-ee at last, Methodist Univ-ersity and graduated fit)m Har^-ard Univcrsit>' ing of the City's 11th fire station located at united forever in God's with a master's degree. His ourcnt civil involvements include 4800 Los Rios Drive. Fire crews moved love." the Downtown Dallas Board of Dircaors and the Real Estate Coimdl Board of Directors, as well as a recent appointment to into Fire Station 11 Thursday evening and By: Ernie Suggs In what was one of the coldest the Urban Land Institute's prestigious Uiban Development are now responding to emergency calls On April 3, 1968, Coretta days of the season, himdreds of Mixed Use Bronze Council. from the new station. Fire Station ll's Scott King kissed her husband people - common folks and dig coverage area includes the northeast parts goodbye before he flew to nitaries - braved the weather to Author Eric Pete reads from of Piano east of U.S. 75 and Spring Creek Lady Sings the Cruels at Black at 9 a.m. For more informa Memphis to organize a march. pay their respects to the Kings. Images Book Bazaar on Saliuday, Parkway. Housed at the station is a fire engine tion on Station 11, contact An assassin's bullet would ensure Among the several hundred November 25 at 2:00 p.m. staffed with four fire personnel. Lieutenant Peggy Harrell at that it would be the last time she people attending were U.S. Rep. Eric Pete is one of contempo The formal dedication ceremony for Fire (972) 941-7421 or peggy- would see the Rev. Martin John Lewis, civil rights leader rary fiction's rising stars. Luther King Jr. alive again. Having an intense love of read Station 11 will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 [email protected] the Rev. Joseph Lowery and his ing from an early age, Eric was On a blustery Monday after wife, Evelyn, activist Dick unknowingly building the founda noon 38 years later, the two were Gregory and Bishop Eddie tion for what was to come. united spiritually when the King Long of New Birth Missionary Eric's first novel. Real for Me, UN FUes In More Aid To family unveiled a blinding white Baptist Church. Former Aflanta has been the featured selection of crypt that would house their many book clubs across America King Family Page 7 and reached #1 Bestseller status Hundreds Of Thousands Of at various bookstores. His second released novel was the Dallas Morning News bestseller Someone's In the Kitchen, which further estabUshed Eric in Flood Victims In Horn Of Africa Piano Residents Invited To Dialogue the literary arena. His third novel. Gets No Love, was fea By truck, donkey cart and on tured in King Magazine and made the bestseller list of sever With Collin County Judge Elect al stores including Karibu Books. His fourth release Don't foot, thousands of Somalis who Get It Twisted garnered critical acclaim as well as national have already fled fighting and Keith Self, November 29, 2006 bestseller status. His current release is the emotionally intense drought in their homeland are Lady Sings the Cruels. Eric also has short stories featured in Newly elected Collin the anthologies After Hours from Plume Books, Twilight trekking ft-om flooded refugee County Judge Keith Self Moods from Flowers In Bloom Publishing and the upcoming camps to drier ground in north will host a community On The Line. east Kenya as United Nations reception on Wednesday, Black Images Book Bazaar is located at 230 Wynnewood agencies rush in emergency sup November 29, 2006, VUlage plies for up to 1.8 milhon people 7 pm, Davis Library Dallas. For more info call 214-943-0142 or visit hit by the worst floods in years www.blackimages, com. Programming Room, in the Horn of Africa. 7501-B Independence "Health and sanitation remain Parkway, Piano. INSIDE a serious concern," UN High Piano citizens are invit Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) eye and skin infections are ed to attend the recep People In The Newa spokesperson Jennifer Pagonis told a news common. UNICEF [UN tion affording them the oppor "Our rapid county growth Community Spotlight .... briefing in Geneva today of the Somalis in the Children's Fund] and other tunity to meet County Judge requires a nimble, responsive Community Calendar .... Dadaab complex, where the agency has already agencies are bringing in vac Elect Self, who will respond to coimty government in order to stay ahead of that growth while Op-Ed flown in five planeloads of rehef supplies since cines and other supplies to any questions and/or concerns Simday. "The general health of the population combat the spread of disease," they may have in an informal recognizing that our cities are Buslneu Service Directory has deteriorated due to the conditions, lack of she added. town hall format setting. in various stages of develop Art» & Entertainment.... food and sleep and difficulty in accessing med A Boeing 747 jumbo jet "I believe that open govern ment." Career Opportunities .... ical care. chartered by the UN World ment is vital to representing the The duties of the County Judge include the adoption Sister Tarplcy "Latrines throughout the camps have been Food Programme (WFP) land citizens and I intend to contin flooded, contaminating standing water and ed today in Nairobi, Kenya's ue to seek out citizen inputs," and administration of a budget Church Happening! posing a serious health risk. Fever, diarrhoea, Aid To Africa Page 6 said County Judge Elect Self. Judge Elect Keith SeffPOge 7 Church Directory 7&8
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Op-Ed The Hate Of A Nation Trent Lott; Record Of A Racist By. George E. Curry - become Senate Minority Whip tion, and our children will be agree with the American public Simpson was a 'unifying symbol NNPA Columnist as a story of redemption and the beneficiaries;" that this was an ill-considered of all races.' Black people didn't After expressing support four vindication. - In 1994, he voted to termi project," said Murdoch, whose decide that. Black people didn't years ago for Senator Strom An Associated Press headline nate federal funding for the News Corp. owns both Fox think that up. Black people did Thurmond's pro-segregation proclaimed, "Sweet King Holiday Commission; Broadcasting and publisher n't even believe that. Who was 1948 presidential campaign, Silly me, I actually thought Redemption: Republicans - In 1995, he criticized Rep. HarperCollins. "We are sorry for he unifying, and to what end?" then-Senate Majority Leader we were finished with O.J. return Lott to Senate Bermie Thompson, any pain that this has caused the Trent Lott went on Black Simpson. Black people only got mad at Leadership." The New York Mississippi's lone African- families of Ron Goldman and Entertainment Television to For some strange reason, I O.J. after the trial for being black Times called it an "unlikely American member of Nicole Brown Simpson." repudiate himself, calling his believed white people were just long enough to get their study in professional redemp Congress, for seeking FBI doc comments insensitive, repug fresh out of hatred and loathing That Rupert Murdoch is one support for him playing the race tion." To its credit, the Los uments on the death of civil nant and inexcusable. for Orenthal James Simpson. I funny AustraUan. card during his trial. That served Angeles Times noted that Lott rights leader Vernon Dahmer also beheved black people were This is the same Fox network to only further disappoint white Lott was apologizing for hav has "a credibility problem on finished being angr>' at O.J. for that has introduced .us all to people. ing said at Thurmond's 100th issues of race." -•-^'in 2001, he was the only playing them like a fool during quality programming like birthday party, "I want to say Mary Jo Kane, a sport sociol In describing Lett's noxious U.S.; Senator to vote against his murder trial at subsequent "When Animals Attack". this about my state. When ogist at the University of comments, some outlets were President George W. Bush's acquittal, (actually, very few Murdoch canceling the O.J. Strom Thurmond ran for presi Minnesota said, "Up imtil that especially timid. For example, nomination of Roger Gregory, black people got played, but I'll book and TV interview had dent, we voted for him. We're point (Simpson) had been the Associated Press gingerly an African-American, to the get to that in a minute)- nothing to do with taste or con proud of it. And if the rest of the accepted in white American's described them this way: "At Fourth U.S Court of Appeals. cern for the families of Nicole homes like no other black ath country had followed our lead, Was 1994 really that long Senator Strom Thurmond's In acknowledging to Ed Brown Simpson and Ronlet e had ever been accepted. So we wouldn't have had all these ago? 100th birthday bash, Lott had Gordon that he had been Goldman. After all, the TV spe one could make the argument problems over all these years." 1994 was when we first asso saluted the South Carolina sen wrong to vote against the fed cial was supposed to air on the that he was one of us, quote ciated Mr. Simpson with mur When interviewed on BET by ator with comments later inter eral holiday honoring Dr. final three nights of the unquote ... the minute he gets der, following the gruesome Ed Gordon, Lott, in an unsuc preted as support for Southern King, Lott said: "I'm not sure November sweeps. None of into a jam of his own making, June 12 stabbing death of cessful attempt to save his segregationist pohcies." we in America, certainly not Fox's fall shows have found an what does he do? He falls back Senate leadership position, said Nicole Brown Simpson and Although Lott denied being a white America and the people audience and the network has to on the race card. So you really he was wrong to have -voted Ron Goldman in posh racist on BET, his record in the South, fully understood wait until January for new aren't one of us when it gets asaiiist establishing a Dr. Brentwood California. Up until arguably supports such a con who this man was, the impact episodes of "American Idol" down to it, you are one of Mamin Luther King Jr. federal then he was just a grinning ex clusion. Both Fair.org and he was having on the fabric of and "24". them." holftay and said that he now football player who couldn't MediaMatters.com, media this country." make it in sports commentat What Murdoch was referring favors affirmative action "across As Ralph Wiley pointed out, monitoring groups, have Trent's Linda Chavez, a leading ing, but pitched cars for Hertz to was the firestorm of criticism the board." He said, "As major O.J Fooled himself. He fooled a civil rights record posted on conservative, didn't buy that and appeared in some Naked that Fox received over their ity leader, I can help move an lot of rich and powerful white their sites, pointing out: one. Gun movies. O.J. was acquitted tasteless sponsoring of Simpson. people. But he didn't fool very agenda that Would hopefully be - In 1981, Lott filed a "friend "Sorry, Senator, that state of the double murder in 1995. I'm thinking that criticism came many black people. Black peo helpful to African Americans of the court" brief opposing the ment reflects willful ignorance. almost exclusively from white ple can smell phony through a and minorities of all kinds and I found out this week exactly IRS's decision to terminate Bob No one who lived through the folks. television set. all Americans." how long memories run in Jones University's tax exempt civil rights era can fail to these United States, at least White people hate O.J. They Black people weren't cheering The groveling didn't stop status because it prohibited appreciate the social transfor •when it comes to hatred. hate him more than Ted Bundy, for O.J. when the verdict was there. "I'm trying to find a way interracial dating; mation that occurred through Jeffery Dahmer and Son of Sam annoimced. They were cheering to deal with the understandable For reasons that escape near - In 1982, Lon voted against the efforts of Rev. King and all rolled into one'. for a black face beating the judi hurt that I've caused," he told ly everyone on the planet, the extension of the Voting other civil rights leaders. White people revile O.J. cial system. They were cheering Gordon. "I obviously made a (insert the word money here), Rights Act; "Sen. Lon's problem is not Simpson so much because he for the late Johnny Cochran. mistake, and I'm going to do O.J. recently armounced that - In 1983, he voted against that he didn't understand what fooled them. He hoodwinked TTiat's why black people weren't everything I can do to admit he was releasing a book with creating a national holiday to Rev. King was fighting for, but and bamboozled them. O.J. surprised when O.J. went back that and deal with it and correct the ludicrous title of "If I Did honor Dr. Martin Luther King that, at that time, he was on fooled white people into behev- to being super-white after he got it. And that's what I hope the It".The preposterous book was Jr.; the other side." to highlight Simpson "theoriz ing that he was one of them. off. And that's why we really people will give me a chance to - He voted against the Civil If Lott was sincere when he ing" on how he would have From his days at USC on, didn't care whether he wrote a do." Rights Act of 1990, a measure said he favors affirmative killed his ex-wife and her Simpson spent all of his time stupid book or not. We were all And what has Lon done to that reversed five Supreme action "across the board," friend "if" he had committed convincing white people that he set to watch the interview on "correct it?" Court rulings that would have there could be no better time the murders. If this- was not was "different" from all the Fox. Nothing. On the NAACP made it more difficult for people than now to prove it. If he's crazy enough, O.J was schedule other black people. He had little But white people aren't Legislative Report Card for the of color to win job discrimina not sincere, we should see to give a two-part interview or no use for black folks in his through with O.J. yet. And \09th Congress Qan. 4, 2005- tion lawsuits; Trent Lott for what he is: a Nov. 27 and Nov. 29 on Fox, life. that's why whenever he pops his Dec. 22,2005), Lott received an - In 1992, he spoke to the politician willing to say any with the book to be released on One of my favorite journalists huge head out from now until "F," voting in favor of issues Council of Conservative thing to regain power. Nov. 30. of all-time, the late Ralph Wiley, the day he dies, white people supported by the NAACP only Citizens, a successor to the George E. Curry is editor-in- summed up the O.J. situation will make siu-e he feels the hate 5 percent of the time. At least that was the plan White Citizens' Coimcil of the chief of the NNPA News Service like this: of a nadon. until Fox owner Rupert Instead of contrasting Lotl's 1960s, saying "the people in this and BlackPressUSA.com. 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i Email Entertainment News And Events to Entertainment^ MonTheGazette. com Nick Cannon & Joy Bryant In 'Bobby': "Dreamgirls" Star Jennifer Young Actors Gain Hollywood Clout Hudson Signs Deal With J Records Jennifer Hudson, former on you is huge," Cowell told And Political Perspective "American Idol" contestant and Hudson on yesterda>''s episode By: Kenya M Yarbrougb sees Bobby Kennedy as the last out of the film than the film itself. break-out star of the forthcom of "Oprah." "I heard your ver Today, the story of the assassi hope to cement the social change "It wasn't until I saw the film for ing Dreamgirls film, recently sion of 'And 1 Am Telling You I'm nation of U.S. Senator Robert F. of the times after the loss of the first time that I got hit over the inked a deal with J Records. Not Going' today, and I would ^^^H'^JI Kennedy comes to the big President John Kermedy and Dr. head with a couple of things," Hudson joins fellow "Idol" like to be the first to eat a mas screen, this time brou^t to audi Martin Luther King Jr.; quite a Bryant said. "One of the messages alums Fantasia, Ruben sive dose of humble pie. Because ences as a labor of love of contrary role to those audiences of the film is that when Bobby Studdard, Carrie Underwood there are good performances ^^H actor/writer/director Emiho are accustomed to. After the and Taylor Hicks, who are all and occasionally there are „ -^s.'.^ V comedic character roles he mas signed to J as well. extraordinary performances. tered in "Underclassman" and Hudson, who was voted off That was extraordinary, Jennifer, "Roll Bounce," not to mention "American Idol," withstood and I feel very proud for you. I ^^B his very funny improve show public ridicule from the show's feel we had a very small part in "Wild N Out," it's seemed a lead judge and executive pro what's happened in your life, and t'-f^p^^^H tough pill to swallow to accept ducer Simon Cowell. However, please thank me when you get Cannon in such a film and such Cowell recently revisited his your Oscar." a role, but the young actor pulls original criticisms of Hudson's Production of Hudson's debut off the vulnerability and humility star power. albim is expected to begin in of the character. "Now I feel my criticism has January, following the release of Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and "I've admired Stokley probably had a significant part Dreamgirls. Eddie Mmphy, hits theatres Carmichael and listened to Dr. in your career, because the buzz Dreamgirls, which also stars everywhere on December 25. King's speeches, but even right at home, my grandparents would tell Audio Bible Could Be The Next HoHday Hit me about that time. And the char all-star "Bible Experience" also 1990s, helped develop such TV acter was so well written - every Kennedy died so did the idealism features Blair Underwood as shows as the sketch comedy Estevez. The film chronicles the scene and every word that he and the innocence of a nation; the Jesus, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Judas series "In Living Color," a shooting of the popular senator spoke meant something," he con hope for a better future, and the and Angela Bassett as Esther. show with a mosdy black cast on June 6th, 1968, and centers tinued. "I just took that in. I took coimtry got spun into this age of It is currently among the best- that also propelled white around 22 people who were at the balance of the anger of w^at cynicism and distrust of the gov selling audio books on the mar comedian Jim Carrey to star the Ambassador Hotel where he was going on at the time and the ernment. I always thought of ket. 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Zondervan, clears barely 60,000 Its success has led "Bible and campaign volunteer who explained that they got a lot more November 23. The 21-hour Bible a year. Experience" producers to start Experience, based on Today's The retail chain Family work on a more ambitious Old New International Version of the Christian Stores also reports Testament for next year. Vocal Mavericks Take 6 Soar Into Fall-Winter Christian holy book, is read by a that "Bible Experience" is the Is the "Bible Experience" who's who Black Hollywood fastest-selling audio Bible it has going to be on your shopping With A Plethora Of Amazing Projects stars, including Denzel ever stocked. list? Do you think it's a good County (12/23). the renowned Greg Philliganes Washington as Solomon and idea, or should people leave the Fans unable to serving as Musical Director. The Samuel L. Jackson as God. 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Lawmaker Says He Will Introduce Bill To Reinstate Military Draft AP had a draft: and members of between age 18 and 42; it went United States does not have can't do that without a draft," Americans would have to sign Congress and the administration nowhere in the Republican-led enough people in the military. "I Rangel said. up for a new military draft after thought that their Idds from their Congress. think we can do this with an all- He said having a draft would turning 18 under a bill the communities would be placed in Democrats will control the voluntary service, all-voluntary not necessarily mean everyone incoming chairman of the harm's way," Rangel said. House and Senate come January Army, Air Force, Marine Corps called to duty would have to House Ways and Means Rangel, a veteran of the Korean because of their victories in the and Navy. And if we can't, then serve. Instead, "young people Committee says he will intro War who has unsuccessftilly spon Nov. 7 election. we'll look for some other option." [would] commit themselves to a duce next year. sored legislation on conscription At a time when some lawmak Rangel and Graham appeared couple of years in service to this Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y.> in the past, has said the all-volun ers are urging the military to send on "Face the Nation" on CBS. great republic, whether it's our said Sunday he sees his idea as a teer military disproportionately more troops to Iraq, "I don't see Rangel, the next chainnan of seaports, our airports, in way to deter politicians from puts the burden of war on minori how anyone can support the war the House tax-writing committee, schools, in hospitals," with a launching wars. ties and lower-income families. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. and not support the draft," said he worried the military was promise of educational benefits "There's no question in my Rangel said he will propose a In 2003, Rangel proposed a Rangel said. "I think to do so is being strained by its overseas at the end of service. mind that this president and this measure eariy next year. Although measure covering people age 18 hypocritical." commitments. Polls have shown about seven administration would never have he said he is serious about the pro to 26. It was defeated 402-2 the Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Soutfi "If we're going to challenge Iran in 10 Americans oppose rein invaded Iraq, especially on the posal, there is littie evident sup following year. This year, he Carolina Republican who is a and challenge North Korea and statement of the draft, and offi flimsy evidence that was present port among the public or lawmak offered a plan to mandate military colonel in the U.S. Air Force then, as some people have asked, cials say they do not expect to ed to the Congress, if indeed we ers for it. service for men and women reserve, said he agreed that the to send more troops to Iraq, we restart conscription.
Piano Drought Page 1 equipment as long as a portable Insteac' of a citation, violators not be unlocked until a fee is water use under control, which is mary water source, remains 16 foundations and trees may be water tank is used as the source will see a small blue flag placed paid to the city. Similar provi one of our primary goals during feet below normal and the used as often as deemed neces of water. in the ferotJid out by the water sions have been made for those a drought response stage," states recent rains have had very littie sary by the property owner Another significant change in meter and .i door hanger will be who irrigate manually. Water for Lorrie Reeves, Water Education effect in making up for the lack (except between the hours of the new ordinance is the way that placed indicating a water viola domestic (i.e., indoor) use will Coordinator for the city. of rain this past year. 10:00am and 6:00pm). enforcement will be handled. tion hi occurred. not be turned off due to water Even though North Texas has An information hotline The new ordinance also pro The process has gone from a For 1 ie with automatic restriction violations. received some rain lately Stage 3 detailing Piano's water use vides contractors the opportu municipal penalty process to an spnrv ;ms, the irrigapon "This process will be far more restrictions remain in place. The restrictions has been activated nity to use power washing administrative fee process. systf bcked off andj^ll effective in getting irrigation lake level at Lavon, Piano's pri at (972) 769-4338.
Black Laxutnakers Page 1 to each other. It was a nightmare." Ho led him in 1989, long-standing legal debts, which, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, going to happen, and I believe Ways and Means, which he For Pelosi, the decision of and later removed him according to his most recent are vying for the chairmanship. it's going to happen," he said. called the "most important and whether to appoint Hastings as fron h. When Hastings financial statement, amounted to She is already under fire for her The caucus was founded in most powerful" committee, said intelligence chairman is some chall^- . decision in federal between S2.1 million and 57.35 decision to support Rep. John P. 1969 by 13 members who conservative Democrats need thing of a headache. Hastings is court, . ^ge, Stanley, Sporkin, million last year. Hastings listed Murtha (D-Pa.) as majority joined forces to address African not worry. haunted by accusations that, as a ruled in his favor and remanded assets worth less than SI5,000 in leader, despite ethical issues in his American concerns, according "I'm excited to participate in a judge, he accepted a $150,000 the caSe to the Senate. The the statement, filed in May. past. to its Web site. In the recent kinder and gender Congress," he bribe in exchange for a lenient removal was eventually upheld. Pelosi's office declined to com Black Caucus Chairman midterm elections, its member said. Congress under sentence in a perjury case. One political hurdle for ment on Hastings's possible Melvin Wan (D-N.C.) said the ship grew in number, to 42, and Republican leadership "was a Hastings was acquitted of Hastings to overcome in chairing appointment, except to say that Hastings decision should be a in diversity, with a Jamaican heavy blow... to me personally," bribery and perjury charges by a such a sensitive panel as the intel he and Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D- done deal. "The leadership told American, a Muslim and a he added."... People not talking jury in a criminal trial, but the ligence committee stems from his Tex.), a member of the us a long time ago that it was Buddhist joining its ranks.
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When did look into the history of our ances Please join us for an Appreciation clothing for adulK and children, and ACHIEVERS FOR he first come to Texas; who are tors, to understand where we get Celebration for Toni Nelson, Minister new toys for children. COMMUNITY of Music for Miracle Temple Church of some interesting people that he met our values, morals, and talents For more information call Pastor Deliverance in Dallas @ the Luxury I read in Parade magazine, "If along the way? I would tell him from; we are truly a litde bit of each Debra Jackson @ 214-476-8188. December I, 7pm Inn off of 35 (North West Highway & you had one day with someone how we, as his heirs, are proud of one of them. For a great time and a way to help Regal Row.) his courage and our name. I would Fellowship of Believers Aiinistries who's gone, who would it be? Please write or email me and For more information and how you our community, join us at our What would you do? Pondering ask him the history of Nicodemus, Bishop Gregory Crawford Annual Christmas Gala; @ tell me who would be the person can help and donate to this apprecia- Founder and Senior Pastor Kansas. Brookhaven Country Club - The this since September, my mind that you would pick and why? I tion call Minister Cheylon Brown @ 501 Wynnewood Village, #423 Grill, 3333 Golfing Green, Farmers hasn't changed. Being a family I would ask, Wiley Baker, almost would love to print some answers 940-597-4603. Dallas, TX 75224 Branch,TX 75324. There will be a history buff, I want to talk to my the same questions with a few that I get. 214-372-3624 Community World Outreach dinner, dancing, and an auction; great grandfathers, Every day should be International Ministries GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST proceeds to benefit PACE Nicholas Demus and Wiley Thanksgiving for each of Pastor L.Tarpley, Overseer 526 Compton Avenue CHURCH Community Fund. Festival Attire. Baker from Mexia,TX. us; however, a special time Irving, TX 75061 December 2, 8 am For more information and tickets My paternal great grand is set aside to thank and 972-986-5552 You are invited to our First Annual call Lillie Lawrence @ 972-492- father Nicholas Demus car honor God, I want to leave Golf Tournament % Lark Park Golf 2651. ried the slave master's this prayer by Samuel F. FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST Course in Lewis\Tlle. Registration is name "Means" until 1867 Pu^ with you: S85 and includes green fees, cart, range PACE December 9, W a*n — 2 ptn balls, lunch and door prizes. For more Patricia Hempstead, Pretideat when news reached Texas "Oh, God, when I have You are invited to a dynamic and information, call Kim Teamer @ 972- RO. Box 112721 about the Proclamation food, help me to remem inspired Christian Finance Meeting on 317-1260. GwrroUton.TX 75011-2721 that freed the slaves; two ber the hungry; when I Budgeting, Credit Repair & 972-236-1337 years after it was signed. have work, help me to Restoration, First Time Home Buying, Grace Mi8sionar>' B^nist Church The story that has passed remember the jobless; and Investments and Retirement Rev. Maurice A. Flo>'d, Pastor THEPOTTER*S down througji generations when I have a warm home, Planning; limch will be served. "But 1602 College Avenue HOrSROFniMJAS Lcwisvilie.TX 75067 is that, being a proud fami- Picture of The Week help me to remember the my God shall supply all your needs December 13, 7pm according to His riches in glory by 972-436-6131 Please join us for Man Talk - "A ly man and a traveling At Mrs. Ula Turner Bakers'7Sth Birthday Party tvith homeless; when I am with ChrifeiJesus"Philippians4:19. Reserve Man & His Estate." This is a Q & A Preacher, Means, the slave, immediate famify & cousin; (L to R): Front, TJ. Baker, out pain, help me to yourrfpot by calling 972-359-9956. KFPPiAiir.fnKr. Session for Men hosted by Chris refused the master's name. Jr., Mrs. Baker. CamiUe Baker. Middle Row: Mark remember those who suf PRODUCTIONS ;f- Howell, a broadcast personality, And remembering the Baker, Cynthia Baker Okqfor, and Jennifer Baker, fer. And remembering, November 25, 3:30 and 700 pm Back Row: Cousin Charles Jones, and Tony Baker, Sr. Fcllowthip Baptist Church of Allen inspirational speaker, and author of story about Nicodemus help me to destroy my Rev.W.L. Stafford, Sr., M.Div. We present "Lau^ThatTm-key Off!" "Man Talk - (The Book) The Hard This is a post-Thanksgiving, clean and and his encounter with Jesus (St. exceptions. The paternal side of my complacency and bestir my com Senior Pastor Things Men Never Talk About." 200 Belmont Drive comedy event for adult fellowship; @ John 3), Means decided to take family were older (my father, Lloyd passion. Make me concerned Man Talk is FREE and open to Allen, TX 75013 The Plaza Theatre, Downtown enou^ to help, by word and deed, all men - fi-om homeless men to the name Nicodemus and David Demus, two years older than 972-359-9956 Garland, 521 W. State Street, Garland, millionaires. No registration is declared his name to be Nicholas my mother, was the youngest child those who cry out for what we take TX 75040. Comedians include Jason required. Demus; thus generations of Texas of Deacon David & Ida Rutherford for granted." FEIJ^WSHIP OF BELIEVERS Earls, Ms. Vickie, Linda Stogner, John MINISTRIES (POBCO Lewis, Cleto Rodriguez and Marcus Demus' were bom. Demus; my mother, CedeUa Baker The Potter's House of Dallas Email: [email protected] December 16, 6i30pm Wiley. Doors will open at 3:00 pm for I would ask Nicholas Demus, Demus, was the third child and the Bishop T. D. Jokes, Senior Pastor Office: 972-516-4191 You are invited to our 4th Annual the Matinee Show and 6:30 pm for the what was going through his mind oldest dau^ter of James & Maggie 6777 West Klest Blvd. Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 Holiday Musical. Our theme is Evening Show. Call 1-866-666-8932 when he decided to change his Smith Baker. At family reunions, I D6Uat,TX 75236 "Indescribable Praise." It will be @ for tickets. 214-331-0954 name; where was he bom; whcrt have leamed about the Baker's Fax: 972-516-4197 did he original come from; and (Wiley's mother, Rhoda, his mar Let MON-The Gazette help your IGng Family Page I The left side of the new crypt when they met. We fulfilled our wiio were his parents? How did riage to great grandmother, Mary church accomplish the Prayer of Jabez, he leam to read and write; was he Ann Hall Baker, etc.) "Enlarge our lerritory to expand opporiuni-Mayor Andrew Young hosted the reads: mother's wishes." a slave before he came to Texas or I know some people would pick ties that may impact in such a way that weceremony . "Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 Yolanda, Martin UI and touch more lives for God's glory. Let us do did he come to Texas as a free Monday's dedication was the - 1968 - Free at last, Free at Last, Bemice saluted their parents others, perhaps an individual that more for Him." culmination of Coretia King's thank God Almighty I'm free at with a poem they composed and longtime wish to be buried with last." recited together - each alternat Judge Elect Keith SeffPtige 1 dams and other infrastructure. ities of the county as the elected her husband at the King Center, The ri^t side reads: ing stanzas. and the assessment and collec In the process of providing stewards. the facility she built to honor "Coretta Scott King 1927-2006 "After 38 years of being apart, tion of property taxes from the such services to the county the "I will work to focus our him. -And now abide Faith, Hope, the peacemaker and the peace citizenry to pay for the services County Judge and the County county spending on those core When she died in January of Love, These Three; but the great keeper are together again," funded in the budget. Such Commissioners Court, over county functions that serve all cancer at the age of 78, Coretta est of these is Love. 1 Corinthians Yolanda King said. "We see county services include the pro which he presides, conduct the our citizens," said County Judge King was placed in a temporary 13:13." them on the other side, standing vision of county courts, law business of the coimty by provid Elect Self. "I look forward to a crypt in front of her husband's, "It is so humbling that they are on the mountain top. Father enforcement, jails, hospitals, ing an effective governing lively discussion with those citi which had been on an island in now side by side," said Bemice saying, Coretta, I have been health services, the mainte administration, contracting for zens of Piano who join us on the middle of the King Center's King, the youngest King child. waiting for you. We have one last nance of county roads, bridges, services and overseeing the activ November 29." reflecting pool. "Like they were in the beginning march. A march to glory." Church Directory T'emyk ofTaitk Christian Cfiapef C.M.(E. Churcfi Faith way Fellowship Mt. Olive Church of Piano "Where Jesus is the Main Attraction" Baptist Church 740 Avenue F Plono, TX 75074 972-633-5511 Of Hamilton Park WWW.MOCOP.ORG Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 am 8219Bunch6 0r. Dallas, TX 76243 Wednesday Bible Study -12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm Church Office: (972)792-0239 Pastor's Offlce: (972) 792-0240 Serving the Piano 14120 Noel Road • Dallas, TX 75254 Service Times Community for 13 Years 972-239-1120 (OfTice) • 972-239-5925 (Fa\) Sunday School: 9:45AM Dr. Jerome E. Morning Worship 11;00AM McNeil. Jr. Pastor templeofl'[email protected] (Email) Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM Sunday Worship lliitliln lic FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALLEN St. Luke A.M.E. Church (aka - SLAME) ^^^gll^l^ Pastor W.L. Staflford Sr., M.Div "Where we slam dunk the devil and serve up Jesus" Wednesday Night 521 W.Aveoue E Garland,TX 75040 972.487.9703 I^^H "A Ministry that i* on the Move for Christ" .^ 7:15 pm Email: slamechurch@aoLcom Sunday Tuesday Taitori Sam Sr' QCma Tencercy lt:4Si.m. Cbartli School T:ISp.ai. Blue study 9:45 •.m. Praltt & Wonhip tO:lSB.iii. Warship KxpeHcncc <;qll Pastor Som on! "Vision & Truth Live" Come experience the Worehip Atmosphere at Fellowship, you will never be the Munc. Wcdnetday 6:30 p.m. Pr«y*r Service Radio Broodcost: KWRD 100.7 FM Sundays 9pm - 10pm 200 Belmont Drive • Allen, Texas • 75013 Tfaunday 7:00 pjR. Cbarcfa School 7:M pjn. Cboir Rchesnal HFftB PASTOR SAM DAILY ON: "TRUTH MADE SIMPLE" Phone 972-359-9956 • www.fbcofaUen.org KGGR 1040 AM MONDAY - FRIDAY @ 5:25pm - 5:30pm *If you need a ride to worship with us, please call the church. Reverend Charles E. Franklin, Pastor EMJt r tll.Mi'illK [QQQ[^m "A SpiritualI Oasis for a Thirsty Mbrid" Isaiah 55:1 Saint Mark Missionary SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: Baptist Cliurcli AM 8:00 AM • 9:30 • 11:30 AM 1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney TX 972-437-3493 Pastor Charles S. Wattley DhLBdeWSnAK '010-1020 South Shenrxin Street • Richardson, 1X75081 SmorPstor www.ndcbf.org New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas Sunday Service Morning Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 am 9:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Service Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Brotherhood 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm Sunday Singles Group 7:00 pm Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. Dr. Robert E. Price, Bible Study 7:45 pm Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. Senior Pastor - Nursery Facilities Available - A Praying Church Family "Watchmen on the Walls" Wednesday Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) 9550 Shepard Road Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus Dallas, TX 75243 For More Information Call 972.542.6178 www,saintmarkbc.com • [email protected] ,yww.nnizb.org (Website) • newmzbcc* aol.com (Email) Itsil Oi/rUi'**'''*' Al tvxviv.MO\"nn' Forming An Investment Page 4 accounts. Require two signatures established Betterlnvesting mem annual conference, and a sub hers should contribute to cover to withdraw fiands from savings bers will happily offer you advice scription to Betterlnvesting The^^'^^^Body of Christ Church periodic eiqienses, such as annu and have two signatories, prefer and even share copies of their Magazine. Other educational 7710S.WespnorelandRl al club and individual dues to ably the president and the treasur bylaws that you can amend to materials will also be available to Dallas Texas 75237 Betterlnvesting, money to pay er, on the checking account, but your own. There are also work you as a member. For more infor Phtme: 972-5724262 for 972-709-3888 for pdst^gej photocopying, edu allow either the ability to write a shops offered by local chapters on mation, go to www.benerinvest- •.I'.n.j.n- ^oi^iic^; *.30 .liii,, lihlu am. 12;riilpm, cational materials, and comput check for small amounts—coordi how to imderstand stocks, an ing.org. er software for keeping track of nating schedules to cut an S80 Monday School: ";pm the club's investments. Collect check may not be worth the has EBENEZER WORSHIP CENTER Men's Fclknvslup: I lid^y 7:00pm these membership dues annual sle. ly in one lump sum and never And finally, select a broker. "\Vi^ tin" / ivitiii Storus in iioii's lltJif^U" 2WA( SVMUB f Kmi4 lM4iu: www.ibocjoy^otg take them out of the monthly Whether it's a discount broker or t 1 investment fee, which is stricdy an online broker, they will tell you SUNDAY 10:00 am: Sunday School Hen Washington Baptist Churchy Inc. for purchasing stock, says which forms and requirements 11:00 am: Morning Worship 3901 Ffisco Avtnue Edwards- are needed to open your invest M SufKlay School: 0:30 A.M. Friendship Baptist Church Sunday Worship S«rvico: 11:00 A.M. Dr. C. Paul McBride, Pastor] Wednesday Night- 7:30 P.M. Community Bltale Class: Schedule of Services: Mocedonio Ministries Sunday New Life Fellowship Church of Rowlett Early Morning Worship 702 S. Mill Street • LewisvilJe, TX 75057 *1^ Bishop Miller E. Johnson, Senior Pastor 972^436-aOII 8:00 a,m. New Worship Home Sunday School Classes •We Choow Love to Nourish and Cherish One Another" 7401 ^er Road • Rowlett, TX 75088 John 13:34 & Ephesions 5:28-29 9:30 a.m. T 972-463-4964 TJ. Denson, Pastor I iNtiW Itt.tKiimini'^. . . II ( :.irinttii:>ii< Morning Worship Saturdoy: Infarceuory Prayer @ 7:00 am Sunday Life Bible School 9-30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Sunctoy Services: Sunday School ig) 9:30 am • Marnmg Wonhip @ 11:00 om Sunday Life Celebration Worship Service 10:45 a.m. First Sunday: Ingredients for Life 4:00 p.m. Mortdoy S«rvice: Men's Group & Women's Group Bible Study l§ 6:30 pm Wednesdays: Life In The Word Prayer Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service: family Bible Stucfy @ 6:30 pm and Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tuesday If You Do Only One Thing for Your Family This Month . . . Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. . . . Make Sure They are Protected in case of an Emergency. Wednesday THE Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. To help you take care of this important Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Resfland responsibility, we are offering a FREE SIMPLICITY Evening Bible Study sm Simplicity Planner preplanning guide. PLAN" 4396 Main Street CaU 972-238-7111 today! The Colony, Texas 75056 (Don't wait until it's too late to make your final wishes known) (972) 625-8186 website: www.fbc-online.net Schools are starting; students are college-bound, and people are joining the workforce. We wish you good health and prosperity. Now do '*The Simplicity Plan" for family security and peace of mind. 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