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Garland United Hosts First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church: Community Forum To Address A Church on the Move Alternative Education Placement By: Rhae Shawn Buford the education process and to By: Lisa Morgan staple at SMBC for nearly but to this man of God it Garland United hosted discuss ways to prevent child On a recent Sunday, Rev. three decades, his was divine guidance. On the Homefront: its first community forum on placement in alterative schools. Isaiah Joshua, Jr., Senior "One Friday evening, one November 22nd at the Garland John W. Washington, The Piano Chamber of Pastor of Shiloh of the teachers that taught Alternative Education Center Assistant Superintendent, Commerce Women's Missionary Baptist Church across the hall, asked me (GAEC) to address concerns by Student Services & Division Luncheons are and the entire church what I was going to do for citizens about alternative Community Relations for held monthly at the family recognized the work the weekend, I told her education placement. GISD reviewed key sections of Gleneagles Country Club and the accomplishments Saturday I planned on Garland United is a joint Senate Bill 1 of the Texas Law from 11:30 - 1:00. The cost of the church over the last mowing the yard, and that project of the Garland Police Code, which formally is 820.00 at the door for Department, establishes 120 years. Sunday was church day members and $25 for non- Carver Alumni Under Pastor Joshua's and I would be at church alternative members and guests. For Programs & education leadership, the church has all day," said Pastor Joshua. more information or to Services, schools. Mr. experienced phenomenal make reservations please "She suggested I go to Negro Washington call the Chamber at 972- growth. In a time when Shiloh, and she told me it Business and highlighted key 424-7547. Reservations some church pews remain was a church here in Piano, Professional sections of will not be accepted after 12 unfilled, the SMBC pews well that Sunday morning I Women's Chapter 37 of noon on Friday, December are packed, and the facility intended to go to my Club, Inc. and the bill, which the NAACP 3rd. is overflowing with Pastor laaiah Joshua Jr. church, Macedonia in deals with law excitement and a buzz of Garland and order. From Friday, December introduction to Shiloh in the Lewisville, but what she Branch. 3 through Sunday, activity. words of a modern man said just stuck with me and M r Carol Washington December 5th, the Piano Rev. Joshua has been a would appear coincidental. A Church on tfie Move Page 2 Montgomery, stressed the Centre will present Back to a geometry importance of Grandma's Attic A Crafters teacher and the Garland Village & Interior We Need a Good Whuppin' the project ISD Code of Marketplace. The show is coordinator, Conduct, open Friday 11am ~ 6 pm, By. Jamce CUoEniAii a cassette tape I bought four piece of communication to our stated that the Richard Heihes, Principal, Garland which Specifies Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and No doubt you have years ago, right after that last people. I then bought several mission of Alternative Education Cent^n- offenses that Sunday 11am - 4:30 pm. memories of your "presidential selection." copies of the tape and gave Garland United is "to mobilize lead to placement m an Admission is S3 adults, £4 parents giving you what It was recorded by an elder them to otbi^rs. people to be concerned about alternative school setting. we called a whuppin'- You seniors. Free under 12 whom I love and highly respect. No one loves Black people the negative issues in the Parents are required to sign probably thought they were years. For more information His name is Kwa David more than Kwa David, but I community." this synopsis of education mean and didn't love you, call 800-783-4526 Whitaker, of Cleveland. The know he'd rather whup us than The purpose of the first forum board policies and laws fi-om right? Your parents, on the to see someone else do it. So, The Arts of Collin presentation on the tape is tided, was to explain the law that Senate Bill 1 every year. other hand, probably felt "The Wake Up Call." I am how about another one, Bro? County Commission, Inc. established alternative schools, Garland United Hosts Page 6 terrible, too. telling you right now, you must (ACCC) is accepting I don't believe there has ever Even though you deserved get a copy of this brother's been a time thai Black people in applications from Collin that whuppin' they didn't want discourse. this country have been so Covmty residents interested to see you hurt, and they surely Brother Whitaker recorded his dysfunctional, so apathetic, so Kweisi Mfume Resigns in serving on one of the didn't want to be the ones to insightful, enlightening, and gullible, so afraid, so irresolute, following committees: inflict the pain. It's the same prophetic words in November so unconcerned, so lemming ACCC Advisory way today with us as adult 2000. He experdy weaved the like, and so willing to capitulate as NAACP President Committee, Public Black people. Gore/Bush election scenario into to the whims and desires of By: George E. Curry and Hazel The board learned of the Outreach Committee or the Our elders, which I have an easy-to-understand football every other group, while Trice Edney -NNPA Ncw« Service decision in a Monday night Technology Committee. ofiBcially joined, as of August , analogy, explained what position turning our backs on the WASHINGTON (NNPA) - telephone conference call and a staff meeting was called at Additional information and love us and do not want to see Black folks are in vis-a-vis the interests and needs of our own Kweisi Mfume, the president and us hurt, but they need to give U.S. political system, and told us people. chief executive officer of the national headquarters in an application packet can be National Association for the Baltimore for 9 am Tuesday, found on the Arts of Collin us a good whuppin* every now how to win, despite the system In Cincinnati, I see Black Ad\'anceraent of Colored People, three hours before the news County website or by and then. being stacked against us. folks selling their souls to an has resigned, effective Jan. I, after conference. calling 214-495-5801. In my frustration, not only W^en I first heard it, I called inept, corrupt, and biased nearly nine years as head of the Sources say Mfume's decision after the voting irregularities in nation's largest and oldest civil The Piano City Council Kwa David and thanked him for political administration. I see to resign is unrelated to a recent the 2004 election, I pulled out rights organization. disclosure that the Internal accepts nominations for turning out such a fantastic Blackonotnics Page 5 At a news conference Tuesday at Revenue Service is investigating "Volunteer of the Month" the NAACP's headquarters in whether the NAACP violated its on a regular basis. The UNT honors barrier breaking Baltimore, Mfume said: "For the federal tax exempt status last deadline is the first of every SBC positions gain last nine years I've had the honor summer when Board Chai.-man month and the final alumni with honorary degrees and privilege to help revive and Julian Bond gave a speech highly selection is made by the restore the nation's oldest and critical of President Bush at the Demon- In the summer of 1954, doctoral national hearing on largest civil rights organization. organization's annual convention Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern and student A. Tennyson Miller became the first The people I have met along the in Philadelphia. the Deputy Mayor Pro Tern. African American to attend the North Texas *Meet the Press' way and the lessons I have learned The IRS has su-ict prohibitions For more information visit Stale College (now the University of North WASHINGTON- The Southern Baptist have been invaluable, but sadly for on tax-exempt groups the city's website Texas). A year later, a lawsuit filed by Joseph L. me, the time has come to set sail participating in partisan politics. Convention's positions on racial and chart a new course." www.ci.plano.tx.us Atkins paved the way for Afiican American reconciliation and the family received an Bond says he was exercising his Dennis Hayes, the NAACP's First Amendment ri^l to free The Allen Rotary Club undergraduates to enroll at North Texas. unexpected hearing Nov. 28 on NBC News' Nearly fifty years ago, Miller and Atkins general counsel, will serve as speech at the time, not meets every Wednesday at "Meet the Press." interim president and CEO, until a participating in partisan politics. initiated the university's non-violent integration 12 Noon at the First SBC executive Richard Land and Jerry successor is picked, probably by "My decision to move on and paved the way for thousands of African Methodist Church on South Falwell, pastor of Thomas Road Baptist next summer. He served in a should be seen for what it is; Americans to pursue their college education at similar capacity after the another chance to seek another Jupiter. For more Church in Lynchburg, Va., a Southern Baptist information, call Randy UNT. resignation of former Executive challenge, and another chance to In December, UNT plans to conclude its church, joined Al Sharpton, a well-known civil Director Benjamin L. Hooks. make a difference," Mfiime said. Sandifer, 972-396-1118. or yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary of rights activist who sought the 2004 The NAACP, established in It is widely known that Mfume Grif Moore, desegregation by recognizing these two barrier Democratic nomination for president, and 1909, claims a membership of is considering a run for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. The next 972-972-727-9945. breaking alumni for their contributions by Jim Wallis, founder of Sojoiu-ners magazine. 500,000. It has 2,200 adult branches and 1,700 youth and competition for a Senate seat in awarding them honorary doctoral degrees during During the program, which focused on college chapters. Maryland will be in 2006, when the 2004 fall university commencement Paul S. Sarbancs completes 30 INSIDE religion, politics and moral values, the show's Although he is officially ceremony. host, Tim Russert, noted while the four resigning, a board source says years in the Senate. It is not yet Home Front UNT's fall commencement speaker will be Mfiime, who signed two 4-year known whether Sarbanes will panelists might be interested in finding seek re-election or retire. Community Calendar National Public Radio's Senior Correspondent "common ground," there are differences in contracts with the organization, Juan Williams. Williams is considered one of the was not offered a third contract by "With one Black with a funny C(„nnjunlty Spotlight viewpoints and he wanted to see "just how the 64-member board of trustees name fObama Baraka, D-Ill.] nation's leading journalists. profound they are." Truth CUnlc He also is the critically acclaimed author of headed by Julian Bond. joining the Senate, I guess he Then on the screen appeared a carefully However, Mfumc, who earns figured another one with a funny "Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary" BudneM Service Directory excerpted section of the "Article on the nearly 5300,000 a year, will be name can win, too," a NAACP and "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Art! & Entertmlnment Family" &«m the SBC's Baptist Faith and retained as a paid consultant for source joked. Years, 1954-1965." six months, allowing him to In his autobiography, "No Free Cat«r Opportunity g Williams also led a team of veteran reporters in Message statement of beliefs: "... A wife is to maintain his salary and benefits Ride," written with Ron submit herself graciously to the servant until his successor is selected. Church H«PPeningi ....8.9410 the production of a new book, tided " My Soul Stodgjiill, the former five-term Look Back in Wonder: Voices of the Civil rights leadership of her husband.... She ... has the Mfume's resignation caught Congressman from Baltimore Sifter Tarpley 5 God-given responsibility „ , ^ „ ,« some NAACP insiders by surprise. Experience.' Barrier Breaking Page 6 KuMisi J^fume Resigns Page 3 Church Pi««**"^ 8.9&10 ** Meet the Prewa Page JO
Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 6200 Ave K, Suite 105 (@Spring Creek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 Community Spotlight A Church on the Move Plage 1 of not only how he came to him on the right I decided to go to ShJloh Shiloh, but also how he has church was a family church dreamers, visionaries cause path. that morning. I called grown in Shiloh and the and it provided a number of things to happen, dreamers Shiloh is a church asked for directions and I works that he has been activities for my children to can see that it can happen, with its own identity, came that Sunday, and the ordered to do by God for be involved. That's what I but visionaries are the ones it is a church seeking following Sunday, and the the people of God. was looking for and that's to make it happen," said the Lord's heart and Each member, what I found at Shiloh, it Joshua. this is reflected in ministry, lay always felt like home," said "Prayer was the key, after everything from organization, etc, has Franklin-Lone y. lots of prayer, I asked for walking through the its place, and The original Shiloh God's leadership and doors of the church observing the Sunday Baptist Church, which is guidance, and then I started and being greeted by worship service now referred to as the forming committees," said the Deacons and provides an excellent chapel, has a small Pastor Joshua. Deaconesses at the illustration of how all sanctuary in comparison to "It was the people on the welcome table, to the the independent the spacious sanctuary in building committee that musicians, choir, pieces work together the new building. The really made things happen children, and to present the church congregation grew and got it going," said parishioners who all worship experience. so much and so quickly that Joshua. exude an aura of Greta Franklin- the chapel sanctuary which "It was incredible, from sheer love and peace. Loney, a member of was built to hold 200 was getting the building going, Joshua has made it a the choir and lead often overflowing with more to getting the financing point that the church Shiloh Deaconess Mary McKenzie coordinator of the than 300 people. together, to the decorating, serves its members community. interior decorating The membership is now they all worked to make it and the community. It is evident that Pastor committee, and somewhere near 2000. happen," said Pastor His administrative insight Joshua lives his open-door member of the "The men would stand-up Joshua. serves as guidance as the policy. He is accessible and strategic planning along the walls of the Rev. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. to church seeks to gain a available to the members. committee, has been sanctuary for the service, so his congregation, also clearer understanding of the The shepherd remains in Roy Smith Minister of Music a member of the that the women and the known as Principal Isaiah needs of its members and its sight of his flock. Sunday after that, and I church for about 14 years. children could be seated," Joshua, Jr., to his students have been at Shiloh ever Her family's journey to said Pastor Joshua. in the McKinney MON-The Gazette has a Special Promotion for business persons who want to since." the church was because of a "God gave me the vision Independent School of a new church. I walked get those profits moving In the right direction! "I joined the church dear family friend's District, recently retired Hotu tvould you feel if you had the opportunity three weeks after visiting recommendation that they out and I looked across the from the school district, so to go for the "Gold."... but you landed on the Silver? and I was an associate attend the church. street, where we are right he can dedicate more of his Contact MOiV-The Gazene minister here for 14 Relocating time to being a Marketing Department at: Phone: 972-606-7498 years," said Pastor Joshua. from New servant of the "Ironically, my friend. York it was Lord and taking DEPRESSED AGAIN? Nana, has never attended important to the church to yet The Department of Psychiatry at the University of here, she was a member of her for her another level of Texas Southwestern Aledical Center of Dallas is a different church and was and her family growth. conducting research sponsored by the National going to visit Shiloh that to have a In addition to Institute of Mental Health on cognitive therapy for depression, l^atment is free. The symptoms of Sunday she invited me, I church home. his many spiritual depression include: "We visited accomplishments, believe that was God's • Depressed or sad mood way of placing me where Shiloh and Joshua also holds • Loss of interest in activities he needed me to be a then we went a Master of • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much servant of His," said on to visit Education degree • Feeling slowed down Pastor Joshua. other in school • Feeling tired or having low energy churches, but administration • Feeling guilty or worthless Many have learned in • Changes in weight or appetite we kept from Texas Sunday school and church Youth of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church praising God • DifBculty concentrating about the all-presence and finding Woman's If you have experienced these symptoms more than all-being of God. ourselves back at Shiloh now, and I could see a new University. The once in your life, are drug free and not currently in Obedience and time and time again, so we church sitting here on the combination of his psychiatric treatment, please call the Psychosocial faithfulness are the key joined as a family some 14 land," said Pastor Joshua. knowledge, experience and Research and Depression Clinic at 214-648-5351. words that come to mind years ago," said Franklin- "There are visionary expertise coupled with his , U^rt-niniT to Pa«rnr Jft^feiia .„.Loriey. ,,^^, people and there are l»i I ll^tK faith in God have placed , tart«^pl'i'n his_peryonal,,st5ry "I hked the, |)ac5,.tJaat the SOyrHWESTERN Around The Town
Ongoing the third Thursday of each 75074. For more information, be displayed Wednesday, Nov. information please call 214- Humanity in conjimction Eyecare America urges month at the Allen Public log on to the Piano City web 20 - Sunday, Dec. 12 at THE 752-5588. with other sponsors will seniors to call the Seniors Library, located at 301 site at ARTS gallery located at the December 4 host a Youth Community Eye-care Hotline: 1800- Century Parkway. For more www.planochamber.org. Spring Creek campus, 2800 The City of Allen will host a Service Event from 1 pm- 222-EYES (3937). The information, please call 972- General Information E. Spring Creek Parkway in Holiday Craft Bazaar at the 6 pm restoring the help-line is intended to 727-0195. The Urban League of Piano. The gallery is in room Joe Farmer Recreation Thornton House in the remind the senior Collin County emergency Garland Community Service A175. For more information Center, 1201 E. Bethany in historic Douglass community about the preparedness hotline: 972- Center offers limited financial about Creative Components Alien. Doors open at 10 am. Community. All youth value of sight. The free 548-4114. You can also visit assistance for utilities, rent or other shows at The ARTS Admission is free. For more groups are welcome. For eye care program is the web at and mortgages, for local Gallery, visit their website at information call 214-509- more information please available all year round. www.co.collin.tx.us. residents. Other services www.ccccd.edu/THEARTSG 4110. contact Gwyneth Walter For more information, Teen Graffiti Seeks Good offered include housing allery/ . December 4 at 972-964-7425 or email visit Students who take school counseling focusing on December 2 Eastfield College annoimces G wenyth. Walters@mci. co www.eyecareamerica.org. seriously. Who knows— you reverse mortgages, default Come join Eastfield College its Adjunct Faculty m orT. J. Johnson at 972- The African Chamber could be Teen Graffiti's mortgages, and financial in an Educational celebration Recruitment Fair on 612-1395. of Commerce DFW Scholar Student of the Year! literature for first-time home of various holiday traditions of Saturday, December 4th, frt)m Support Groups chapter hosts weekly For contest rules and more buyers is available by cultures and religions 9 am to noon, in the "Healing Matters" business luncheons every information visit appointment only. For more throughout the world from 10 Admissions Lobby. Current Grief Support Group Wednesday from 12:00 www.teengraffiti.com, call information, please contact am - 6 pm in the Admissions pay rate is S35.77 per contact meets the fourth Monday PM - 1:00 PM, at the 972-496-9457 or email 214-413-1739. Building, Room hour. Eastfield College is of every month at 7:30 Farmers Market [email protected]. The Dance Academy of 135.Admission is free and located at 3737 Motley Drive p.m. at Medical Center of Resource Center, 1010 S. Jobseekers Pathway of Life Church is open to the public. Contact in Mesquite. For more Piano classrooms. This is Pearl Street in Dallas. Job seekers can attend registering! Classes are held the SPAR Office at 972-860- information contact Eastfield a The luncheons feature weekly meetings held by every Saturday from 10:15 7185 for more information. College Human Resources Pregnancy loss support Guest speakers, TeamNetworking of Collin a.m. to 2 p.m. Children ages 4 December 3 Office at 972-860-7630. Find group for anyone who has networking, technical County. The non-profit group to adult are welcome to learn There will be a Holiday Tree more information on the web lost a baby to miscarriage, assistance and referrals. oversees several chapters, ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, Lighting Ceremony at 7 pm in a t ectopic pregnancy, For more information group meetings firom 11:30 hip-hop and musical theater. the new Allen Civic Plaza www.eastfieldcollege.edu/HR/ stillbirth, newborn death please call 214-670-5880 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday For more information contact There will be surprises, fim Index.html or SIDS. There is also a PIP Productions, at Blue Mesa Grill, 8200 Cylinda Chapman at 214- and morel For more December 4 share group for those distributors of the new North Dallas Parkway in 275-7284 ext. 117. information, call the Special The Dance Academy of pregnant again following a multi-station show. The Piano. No reservations are November 20 - December Events Hotline at 214-509- Pathway of Life Chiuch will loss. For more Valder Beebe Show, required and more 12 4811. offer a free demonstration information, call '972- announces The Valder information is available Collin County Community December 4 class on Saturday December 519-1588. Beebe Show broadcast online. College District (CCCCD) The Stephanie Ward Gallery DivorceCare meets at 7 on "KXVI FM The 4. All forms of dance will be The Piano Chamber of students will showcase Presents: Au Natural A p.m. each Tuesday at Bridge Network" each demonstrated. For more Commerce offers a weekly "Creative Components" photographic exhibit by Steve Fellowship Bible Church Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 7 information please call networking opportunity called which features the work of Pickett. There will also be a North, 850 Lexington, p.m. Cylinda Chapman at 214- "Business Interchange" every CCCCD visual arts students Wine and Cheese reception. 214-275-7284 ext. 117. Piano. 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Page 2 • December 2 - December 8, 2004 • Minority Opportunity Netus - The Gazette I isii (ii4i- Wiftsitf . li ictvtc..M()\"J'hi(iiiziiU-.i iiiii Editorial -^ National THE TRUTH CLINIC Black Caucus Grows in Congress Spends Your Money Like It's Theirs By: James W. Breedlove projects that are secretly added House-Senate agreement. The Numbers but not Power Congress reached final to the legislation. Some provision, apparently slipped WASHINGTON (NNPA) are not so optimistic, given the Opportunities for agreement prior to their members of Congress and into the bill at the last minute, -With the world's fixation on wider context of Repubhcan cooperation between holiday recess on a S388 government officials have tried would allow staffers of House the Republican victories in the control in the White House and Democrats and Republicans billion omnibus spending bill to call attention to this fiscal or Senate Appropriations recent U.S. elections a fact, Congress. will be "slender indeed," Ifill that funds 13 government mismanagement, but have had Committee to look at IRS tax possibly significant to no one The GOP gained four seats in predicted, "unless some departments and other littie success in curtailing the returns of any American. outside the Black community, the Senate and three in the Republicans become domestic agencies for 2005. greed of most of their colleagues "The invasive IRS measure is has been glossed over - there House, bolstering their The bill highlights decreased who believe they have a divine typical of last-minute additions disenchanted with the are four more African- dominance in Congress and domestic spending caused by right to taxpayers' money. to spending bills. Taxpayers blatant power grab." Americans in Congress. making it the sixth Republican- But even that is "not much soaring budget deficits and Legislators swear through have littie to be thankfijl for, as The U.S. House now counts majority term. out of control costs related to their crocodile tears that there members of Congress have (for Democrats) to pin their among its ranks Gwendolynne the Iraqi war and isn't enough money to fully fund helped themselves to the whole "The Democrats are in the hopes on," Ifill said, since, Moore (D-Wisc), Al Green coimterterrorism programs. senior prescription drugs, hog this Thanksgiving", said minority and because they're in "those Repubhcans may be (D-Texas), and the Rev. Congress is supposed to education or imiversal health Tom Schatz of the Citizens the minority, and the afiiaid of the retribution that Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) and pass the appropriations bills care programs, but they readily Against Government Waste. Republican leadership controls the right wing will be able to on the Senate side, Barack everything that happens in the by October 1 of every year to find millions of federal tax Other examples of this exact." Obama (D-Ill.), now the only House so closely, it doesn't give cover federal spending dollars for their pet projects. underhanded legislation Despite the increase in African-American in the Democrats much say," said requirements, excluding Most of these pork-barrel perks include the Patriot Act, Black representation on Senate and only the third Black David Bositis, senior analyst at entitlement programs such as have not been authorized Medicare prescription drug Capitol Hill, issues there since Reconstruction. the Joint Center for Political Medicare and Social Security. through the legislative process bill, the energy bill, the important to the' African- and Economic Studies. It rarely meets this deadline, and are simply inserted into the intelligence bill and the defense "It's the one shred of good Americans like joblessness, and in six of the past seven omnibus bill without public authorization bill. These pieces news we have and we have to Because the CBC is failures in the pubhc school years has had to patch hearings or open debate. of legislation authorize more grab on to it," said Emira comprised of Democrats, system, economic parity and together huge "omnibus" bills Normal Congressional rules than SI trillion of spending, yet Woods, co-director of Foreign Bositis said, "The Republicans racial criminal injustice could that place all unfinished require that bills be available for collectively they were available Policy in Focus at the Institute are going to do things the way likely be ignored, both Bositis budget bills, as well as a host reading at least three days prior to members analysis less than for Policy Studies. they want to and the and Ifill agree. Congressional Black Caucus, of imrelated congressional pet to a vote. Unfornmately, these 48 hours total prior to final The new additions raise the "(Blacks) should expect pork projects into one even with their additional rules are routinely overridden, voting. numbers within the some frustration," Bositis package. niunbers, are not going to be lea\'ing only a few hours to read This budgetary charade has Congressional Black Caucus said. (CBC) from 39 to 43, which able to do much about it." The frequency with which bills that are thousands of pages been common practice for The ability of African- Congress has reverted to the CBC Chairman Rep. Elijah in length. Under revised decades and negates the budget 'The Repubhcan Party feels Americans to mobilize has omnibus alternative confirms congressional rules the omnibus Cimmiings (D-Md.) has called protections that are supposed itself impervious to challenge," been "imdermined, especially what Ronald Reagan stated in bill cannot be debated or to safeguard taxpayers' money a "tremendous achievement." said Sherrilyn IfUl, associate since Republicans own the his 1988 State of the Union amended once it comes out of and ensure fiscal efficiency and professor of law at the "I think this is the largest the South, which continues to be address when he warned that House-Senate negotiations. accountability. CBC has ever been," said CBC University of Maryland School the place where the majority the budget process was Vice Chairwoman Rep. of Law, "(and) they will pretty The number of pork projects "If Congress cannot make of African Americans live," terribly broken and in has skyrocketed from 2,000 six the easy decisions by Corrine Brown, D-Fla. "I'm much write their own ticket." Ifill said. desperate need of a drastic years ago to 10,656 in the 2004 eliminating unnecessary pork- excited about the future They have already begim to "African-Americans are overhaul. budget according to CAGW. barrel earmarks, there is very direction of the CBC." do so. Earlier this month. continually being forgotten." However, it is easy to see The 2004 pork projects were 13 littie hope for social security or 'This is the body that is most House Republicans rewrote a Congresswoman Brown why congresspersons on both percent more than the 9,362 in tax reform," Schatz of the attentive to domestic policy Republican-crafted rule said, however, that even with sides of the aisle like the the 2003 omnibus bill. It is CAGW concluded. "A critical and foreign policy relating to requiring indicted leaders to the majority Republican omnibus process in spite of expected that the 2005 total will part of rooting out wasteful the African-American step down, to protect Majority Congress the CBC would their public denials and go out top 11,000— a new record. The spending is to consider and .community and the African Leader Tom Delay, who faces still wage effective campaigns of their way to circumvent the total cost of this pork in fiscal debate appropriations bills world," Woods said. possible indictment for prescribed legislative budget on behalf of their 2004 was S23 biUion. The separately, in a timely marmer, "Having additional members campaign finance violations in process. constituents. projects are so numerous and and placing a cap on pork and having a U.S. senator in Texas. carefully scattered through the projects" "We've had a Republican Citizens Against their ranks will do a lot to Senate Republicans voted to legislation thai not even Government Waste (CAGW), Congress spendthrifts love generate attention on key broaden Majority leader Bill majority for 10 years now but Congressional aides responsible a private non-partisan omnibus bills but it is apparent issues, especially from the Frist's powers in awarding the CBC will always remain for the programs know what all organization, noted that every they do not mind throwing media, but also to get greater comminee assignments, a whip the conscience of the has been stuffed into the bill. year lawmakers use the fiscal caution to the wind and congressional action on certain that may be used to prod Congress and the country." omnibus appropriations bill as The 2005 Omnibus Bill putting their own special issues," recalcitrant Democrats and l-.mail (^oiiinicnis lo their personal ATM. They probably would have gone interests before the interests of But other political analysts Republicans into action. J'
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ggggg,-^— ^^^^ 10 Tips for Is a Community College for You? Community College Freshmen 1. I'rufesM^rs are only himuiii. 'nieyaic not iHit to gel thdr stuJimts, altltuusJi « A Look at Schools Close to Home ma)' f"^! ^^ thiit at times. Talk to than— By Jcnalfer Berry that tan m^&uz a trctiu^rulouH diffcrcoL'c. several campuses that cover choose. They also have The other two DCCCD Piano is the schooKs 2. Sctufcnts should not panic if dic}'do Back-to-school fever is in the entire city and Academic Enrichment campuses are Cedar Valley workforce development not baw itieir books by t!ie first day of das*. the air, and throughout No «ie acmallj- uses tfK book on the firat surrounding areas. Eastfield Programs such as Global and Mountain View both training site. At Preston dfl>-, Usualh- the tunc is span going over the Dallas, thousands of high ojurse syllabus and \'ariuus niJes, College, which opened in Studies and Honors. located just south of Dallas. Ridge in Frisco, the focus is 3. 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There Prospective students may including dance and theater. guidiirK-e w-ill K.- invalu-ihk. college. 5. tici UTA Jvvti in a dub or oiKanization Associate of Arts to Transfer are no dorms, but there are apply for admission online. Spring Creek also has student 01 the colkgc campus. Students who are Some will be going to Degree programs. apartments nearby. Another highly successful housing available in on- 3cth« in camjJiLs activities teud ni be more four-year schools, but many sik.i:i:ssful in their studies. There are also a variety of Another DCCCD campus community college district in campus apartments. ft. Students who are [banning to iramfer others will tap into the to ii timr-year toUt-sc or unii-ersity should sports and clubs for students is Brookhaven which is the area is Collin County For those who are interested start planning early. Ihcy fJmuld taJfc U) resources of the community to be involved in. The school located in the Farmers Community College District, in community colleges but live [heir adwsors and be sure to comt^etc the colleges in the Dallas area. ncQcssKry papenvoik as soon as possibk. In offers many student services Branch area. The school gives which serves the North Dallas too far away to consider addiiion, talking to a rcpKseufath-e at the T^ese provide a relatively instituiKX) the student i^ uiuisterring to wil] including a health center and students a chance to work on area. With six campuses and CCCCD or DCCCD, there is makf die pivtc'e^s go sniootlily. inexpensive, quality online discussion groups and the student newspaper, TTie neariy 40,000 students, it is a Grayson County College in 7. Stwnctimcs students experiente education close td home. difficult)' adiusting to the (.trilege iife«>ie, classes. Brookhaven Courier. They very popular option among Denison. They have two ".hcxhcr they aiv living on campus tic For those who are interested aanmuling from home. Most coininiinit)' Richland College, located have a Special Services recent hi^ school graduates campuses, the Main Campus colleges kviU ofler counseling seniccs to in attending a community in the center of North Dallas Department that assists living in Piano, Allen, Friscoj and the South Campus, and Mudoits lot little oc no charge, A couitoclor college, there are many can be a guod nrsinirce for ovcr\^h<;lmcd and home of the students in a variety of ways and McKinney. they have residence halls for freshmen. options to choose from and H, Use the coRege wcbaiic. On the Thimderducks, offers a vast and offers career coimseling. The Central Park Cgmpus those who do not want to DCCCD website, students can itgisier for the odds are that there is a array of choices for students, The school also has a variety in McKinney is focused on commute. The atmosphere is dosses, make pa>-iiients. and plan thc^ campus in very close credit sdieduie online. Soracdmes entfre academically and socially. of majors to choose from, the school's allied health and welcoming toward freshmen, courses can be taken on die IntSmet. proximity to home. 9. ViTicihcr tnuvsJcrrinB to a diS»ent Tliere are eight academic including a new nursing public services programs. The with a Residence Hall culle}{e Of applying to a citnununity college The Dallas Community divisions, each with at least program and a thriving Courtyard Center for Orientation and Howdy Party for the first time, start xhe piipcrwork carty. College Distria consists of It miikcs life much sim(^. five majors from which to theater program. Economic Development in the day before classes start. 10. Enwf Representation Debate Continues in Piano City Council members got geographicaUy defined districts "The words are a littie folly to change." with details on the rest of the Fifty-eig^t of Texas' singje- a dose of opinions on Tuesday elect their own representative. strong, but single-members are Single-member district town." member districts required November 23 from residents Piano's eight council members a wacky idea from all the supporters are not indicting A Texas Municipal League voters to cast ballots only in during public hearings on are now elected at-large, or evidence 1 can see," said current council members, said study showed most of Texas' their district. proposed city charter citywide, though half are Stovall, who is leaving office in John Myers, who testified at a 290 cities with more than Residents get their next say changes. On the matter of required to live in specific May and has taken a vocal role Nov. 8 meeting. He believes 5,000 people residents an '*at- on charter changes at a public tweaking the city's districts. opposing single-member Piano's council should rt^ect large-by place** system. Cities hearing scheduled for Dec. 7. constitution, speakers went While Councilman Steve districts. the city's growing diversitj'. using at-large systems are The gathering will take a strai^t to the issue looming Stovall believes dividing Piano "It leads to more expensive "I think will see much greater becoming a "significandy roundtable tbrmat at Piano large: changing how council into single-member districts is government and worse citizen participation," Myers smaller maigin" than the past. Station in downtown Rano, members represent residents. a "wacky idea" for local government like our friends to said. Texas had 37 at-large cities, starting at 6 p.m. Council Some advocate a shift to elections, some people say it's the south in Dallas. The "A lot of people are active in 131 using at-large-by place, 48 members hope the hearing single-member districts, time to adopt a single-member approach we have is so their own neighborhood with a combination of at-laige will settle what should go on where voters from plan. successftil, it would be great association but not intimate and sin^e member districts. the charter ballot. Christ-Based Weight MajaagemsntjGxaup, Loses 2,000 Lbs In 7 Months ! Lewisville- Weight \aisrr 16 pounds respedlfttfcly^ in ReBiarl»bly,.;di*;nng. i^ not andyiigestivc dfgcnefiatitm For more iftt* enhanced skin one week. 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MMiM Garland United Hosts Page 1 get the other foot on the right placement, some possible Washington strongly path." solutions were offered to TWC Helps Young Adults encouraged parents to not only With an average of nearly 240 compensate for this issue. sign, but to read this elementary to high school age David Larrick Smith, a information. students per month, she stated substitute teacher, suggested that a new curriculum be Get a "Reality Check" "If a teacher has done that irresponsible parenting is a developed as a possible everything in her power major cause of student AUSTIN - The Texas education needed in order to the "Reality Check Budget solution to the breakdown in including filing the necessary placement. Workforce Commission's make that happen is the goal Calculator," visit the social structure. paper work to correct a child and "These are good kids... .It's the (TWC) Labor Market and of the Reality Check Budget www. texasworfcforce. org is unsuccessful, she has the right parents that are ihe problem," "Teachers have to be parents, Career Information Calculator," said TWC The Texas Workforce to remove the child from the she expressed. teachers, and psychologists Department (LMCI) has Executive Director Larry Commission is a state agency classroom," he Referring to because .. .we can't get the developed the "Reality Temple. "TWC's Labor dedicated to helping Texas stated. lack of parents to do it," Mr. Smith Check Budget Calculator," a Market and Career employers, workers and The Code of consistent offered. brand new no cost Web site Information Department is communities prosper Conduct lists 29 reinforcement School Board Trustee, Linda of positive Griffm also pointed to a designed with young adults committed to helping young economically. For details on offenses that lead to child placement values, disconnect between what in mind. This online budget adults make smart career TWC and the services it including college graduates are taught plaimer features a choices through a range of offers in unison with its in an alternative education school respect for and the skills and knowledge career guidance and network of local workforce multimedia flash player for up to 60 days. adults and an needed in the classroom. introduction . with vivid mentoring programs designed development boards, call Mr. Washington unwillingness "College curriculum should be colors, graphics and to help them succeed." (512) 463-8556 or visit indicated that the to make sure changed so that teachers are messages to give young For more information on www. texasworfcforce. org. prevalent forms of their children equipped when they finish adhere to the adults a clear understanding student school, which is not the case, Code of today." of what it takes to survive on Reality Check offers users misconduct in a real-life budget. GISD that lead to Conduct. Garland United was alternative In an effort conceived out of a conversation Reality Check offers a three real-life budget scenarios: placement include to correct this between Carol Montgomery quick glimpse of a realistic • Get a Reality Check: Users make lifestyle choices to possession of problem, she and Officer Wendy Sheriff of budget scenario. Young plans to the Garland Education Center determine what standard of living they want to achieve, drugs and alcohol, people can benefit instandy Carol Montgomery, Teacher about improving the lives of including monthly expenses such as rent, utilities, car, continuous Garland Alternative Education personally go African Americans in their from the realistic clothing and more. Reality Check determines the necessary misbehavior, Center and Coordinator of Garland to churches community. comparison of various annual income, as well as sample careers matching this reckless speech United Co-sponsors and parents* careers, salaries and salary. and assault. groups to talk A total of six open forums are about this issue. scheduled to be held and will e]q)en5es found on the Web • Future Salary: Users enter a dollar figure of the salary Washington directed the Garland resident, Annie cover such topics as trust in the site. With Reality Check, the they want to earn and Reality Check offers suggested participants to the state website Dixon, who helps raise her criminal justice system, seeds are planted in their career fields' and education levels needed to meet that www.tea.state.tx.us for more information. grandchildren suggested that understanding cultural minds to start planning for salary. Officer Wendy Sheriff, a alternative schools establish differences, economic their futures. • Career Direct: Users choose a career, and Reality School Resource Officer for the PTA4ike meetings to solicit development and growth and "Getting young people to Check estimates a salary depending on the city. Tlie Garland Alternative Education greater involvement from housing affordability. see the link between the program then lets users pick lifestyle-related expenses and Center and a member of the parents. lifestyle they desire and the arrive at a balanced budget. Garland Police Department, She was told that parents are explained that alternative schools only required to meet with the principal when a child is placed 77M pgrfact 2400 Pag* 4 are positive environments not perform their best on the possible solutions and negative ones. at the center. preparation for the test. SAT exam, here are some avoid being stuck in a rut. "People don't understand. "The bonom line is that Only recently did the strategies that co-authors • Simplify things. Reduce We're not a prison. We do parents from all backgrounds College Board Black and Anestis suggest: the information that you'll respect the kids when they come don't have time to focus on their kids," shared Garland Alternative • Map out the problem. have to process by applying over here." acknowledge that it's Education Center principal, possible to boost your Solving a problem requires simplification theorems. She explained that many students have improved their Richard Heikes. chances of success by that you keep the problem • Connect to knowledge. grade point averages and despite He also added, "The real and the goal in your mind. studying for the SATs. Recall relevant theorems, the small campus very few fights problem is that we still have Although a one-night By mapping out the meanings, and other occur. She also explained that children having children. For cram session probably problem, you can create a concepts that relate to the the kids are treated extremely example a 15 year old with a 15th month old and a 3 month won't raise your chances spot in your working problem at hand. well and receive more memory for the problem personalized attention. old child that lives with her of doing well, experts will • Look for alternatives. grandmother." "The teachers don't know why say there are things you and the goal or solution, Consider different the kids are sent here so they Despite challenges with can do to prepare. • Analyze the problem by approaches to mapping, engaging parents more to Officer \Wndy Sheriff, Student -come here with, one foot on good Itmstmrve Officer, GartUnd breakmg it apart, mto analyzihgl^ patteim nnoihg, ground and we try to help them prevent alternative education Alternative Education Center your mind work much relevant pieces. You can do or applying'pf6cedures'"'t6 more effectively by simply this mentally or on paper. the problem. paying attention to some • Find patterns and use • Think logically. Use basic tasks that it "inductive reasoning" to deductive reasoning to performs continually to make generalizations from draw specific conclusions solve the problems you specific examples. Seek from general theorems. encounter," says College unique word patterns in • Check your work. Verify Hill SAT Coach and co sentences, and fill in the the results of your thinking author of "McGraw-Hill's missing pieces based on against the original SAT I" Christopher patterns. Try to look for a problem situation and Black. variety of different kinds of assure yourself that the To help students patterns to explore all solution works
Barrier Breaking Page t the south to desegregate. Teachers Association from 1974 The ceremony will take place Due to the lengthiness of the to 1997. For his civic and Saturday December 18 at Utigation, he worked for and professional accomplishments 12:30 pm in the UNT received his undergraduate from the Texas Legislative Black Coliseum located on Highland another university. However, he Caucus presented him with the Street at North Texas returned in 1967 to earn a "Outstanding Texan Award" in Boulevard. master's degree at North Texas. March 2001. The pivotal case of Sweatt v. Atkins served as a public UNT will award doctor of Painter in 1950 made it school teacher from 1963 to humane letters degrees to Atkins possible for Miller and other 1974. He went on to be a field at the ceremony and African Americans across the representative for the Texas State posthumously to Miller. state to apply for admission to professional and graduate You are invited to attend the opening reception for school. Miller applied and was accepted into the North Texas Lost in a Dream education doctoral program. BFA Exhibition by Shauna Benoif After earning a North Texas doctoral degree in education. Saturday, December 4 from 7-10pm Miller became a champion of Exhibition Dates: December 3 - December 23 desegregation of Texas public Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1 2-6 schools and the protection of African American teachers Free refreshments provided (tips are appreciated) against discrimination. He worked as a principal in Premier Port Arthur until 1967, when he accepted a position as Photo Gallery integration specialist with the 1551 E. Spring Valley Rd. U.S. Office of Education. MUler diedin 1993. Suite #121 Atkins, with help of his family Richardson, Texas 75081 and the NAACP, mounted a (one block East of Piano Rood- legal challenge that abolished Look for "Photography") segregation at North Texas and made the university one of the 972 - 889 - 0181 first colleges or imiversities in vvww.premierphotogallery.com MON-Jhe Gazette has a Special Promotion for business persons who want to get those profits moving in the right direction! How would you feel if you had the opportunity to go for the ''Gold''... but you landed on the Silver? Contact AfON-The Gazette Marketing Department at: Phone: 972-606-7498
Page 6 * December 2 - December 8, 2004 • Minority Opportunity Nevi^ - The Gazette ilKsiii-. li iciviv.MOX'ntvduzvlti'.coni Email Entertainment News And Events to EntertainmentfaMonThe Gazette. ( Sam And Ruth Bussey Folk Art Gallery Opens DALLAS- The Afiican enable the Museum to prepare a Bobby Alexander, Professor, The inaugural exhibition for this "The Texas Kid" Watson, Rev. J.L American Museum is fireeexcep t American Museum held a permanent space for the Billy R. University of Texas, Dallas and a new space is entided The Souls of Hunter, Isaac Smith, the Reverend for groups of 10 or dedication ceremony for the Sam Allen Folk Art Collection, one of one time grant fix)m the Ford Black Folk celebrating the 100th Johnny Banks and Frank Jones. more. Hours are Tliesday - and Ruth Bussey Folk Art Gallery the largest in the country. The Foundation. anniversary of the classic book The exhibition will rotate pieces Friday, 12 noon - 5 pm, on last Saturday. Collection was started in 198^ with Other donors have included Dr. widi the same tide by Dr. W.E.B. fit>m the permanent collection Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm Simday, The Bussey's made a significant a major gift fixjm founding trustee Regenia Perry, Retired Professor of DuBois. every six months. A series of 1 pm - 5 pm and closed anniversary gift to the Afiican and community volunteo" Mr. Billy Art History, Virginia The show features work by programs has been planned to Mondays and some holidays. American Museum for operations R. Allen. Commonwealth University, Mr. some of the household names in complement the exhibition and a Tours may be scheduled for and facilities enhancement. Mr. Over the years, the Collection has Kent Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Robert African American folk art, teacher's packet is also available. A groups of 10 or more. To Bussey is a successful businessman grown to somewhat over 500 Decherd, Mrs. including Clementine Hunter, portion of the collection may be schedule a tour, call (214) 219- and owns Bussey Trucking objects, supplemented by major Sallye Griffith, Dr. and Mrs. David Butier, Mose ToUiver, viewed on the Museum's website 2049. For more information Company in West Dallas. gifts fix)m Warren and Sylvia Lowe Donald R Janak and Dr. and Mrs. Lonnie HoUey, sister Gertrude at http://aamdallas.oi^ please call The Bussey's philanthropy will of Lafayette, Louisiana and Dr. Robert F. Ryan. Morgan and Texas artists Willard Admission to the Afiican (214) 565-9026. Radio One Offers the Metroplex Two Reasons to Celebrate Radio One Dallas will host two pm. The event will feature live gift pack. Toy and Coat donations December 11 at 7pm at the Nokia donations will benefit the Steve Jingle Jam will be hosted by Christmas Parties one given by performances fi-om national and will benefit Aids Arms, Family Theater in Grand Prairie. The and Mary Harvey Foundation, Steve Harvey, DJ Big Bink, the KSOC FM 94.5 K-Soul regional artists AZ YET, Hi-Five Gateway and Spirit Food party will feature national and Aids Arms Inc., Family Gateway Action Jaxon, Headcrack Supa which is 94.5 K-Soul's largest and the KSOUL House Band. Ministries. regional recording artists and Spirit Food Adinistries. K Keynote and Miracle. Toy and Coat Drive of the year Tickets for the event are Smokin' Kevan and Lyrme including Juvenile. with more than 1,500 people available through 94.5 KSOUL Haze will serve as hosts for the Tickets for this event are fi-ee FALL INTO THLSL HITS expeaed to attend. radio giveaways and various party. and are available throu^ station This party takes place Friday station events. Bring a toy or coat For the younger music lovers, giveaways and events as well. Each \Vi:i K oi I)i;<;i:MitHK 2 - DiiCKMUi-K 8 December 10 at the Dallas for the Christmas drive and 97.9 The Beat will host its 3rd ticket holder needs to bring a toy Top Ten Movies Top Ten Video Rentals Ballroom inside the Galleria at 8 register to vnn a special KSOUL Armual Jingle Jam on Saturday donation worth S5 or more. Toy (boxofficeonline.com) DVD 1. National Treasure 1. The Terminal right) have been forced thing Bob fights these 2. The Incredibles 2. Elf to take on civilian days is boredom and a 3. Christmas With the Kranks 3. Harry Potter And The The Incredibles identities and retreat to bulging waistline. 4. The Polar Express Prisoner Of Azkaban 5.TTie SpongeBob SquarePants The movie follows the suburbs. Itching for action, 4. Unstoppable Movie the adventures of a Today they the sidelined superhero 5. Stepford Wives family of former live as mere 6. The Chronicles Of Riddick gets his chance 7. Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason superheroes mortals and when a mysterious 8. Finding Neveriand 7. Shrek 2 rediscovering the true lead all-too- communication 9. Ray 8. The Clearing source of their powers ordinary summons him to a 10. After the Sunset 9. Sleepovcr - in one another. Once lives with remote island for a 10. The Day After Tomorrow one of the world's top their topsecret assignment. Top Ten CD's (Billboard) R & B/Hip Hop masked crimefighters. children... YHS Now, with the fate of 1. Eminem, Encore 1. The Terminal Bob Parr (AKA Mr. who go out the world hanging in 2. Destiny's Child, Destiny Fulfilled 2. Elf Incredible) fought evil of their way the balance, the family 3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, 3. Harry Potter And The and saved lives on a to appear must come together Crunk Juice Prisoner Of Azkaban daily basis. "normal." and once again find the 4. Snoop Dogg, R&G (Rhythm & 4. The Day After Tomorrow But fifteen years Helen (a famous former As a clock-punching fantastic in their Gangsia):The Masterpiece 5 Shrek 2 5. Chingy, Powerballin' later, he and his wife superhero in her own insurance man, the only family life. 6. Stepford Wives 7.JaRule,R.U.L.E. 7. The Chronicles Of Riddick 8. Fabolous, Real Talk 8. Man On Fire Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 9. New Edition, One Love 9. White Chicks lO.Various Artists, Now 17 10. Garfield The Movie p 1 u m p i s h , grey as her attacks of self- opinionated, doubt sorely test her sometimes relationship with .iDar'cy. inappropriate And just when it seems Bridget? that the waters couldn't get With the entry any more choppy, Bridget's of the leggy former boss, womanizing threat, Bridget's heartthrob Daniel Cleaver pink clouds (Hugh Grant) sails into begin to turn view. In this follow-up to the worldwide hit, we find Bridget (Renee Zellweger) where we left her: blissful and besotted in the arms of gorgeous Get in the spirit of the season at the Piano lawyer Mark Darcy (Colin Christmas Parade! • S«tufday, December 4 in Downtown PMino, beginning at Firth). 9 a.m. Mark is accomplished, • planochristmaspara(ie2004.com • 972.424.4714 fferf Line to Downtown Hano Station supportive and tolerant of (nearly) all of Bridget's Bring the kids to see "Cartoons on Paradel* tiny jealousies; why • Saturday, December 4 in Downtown Dallas, beginning at 10 a.m. wouldn't every woman in • Walch the parade from the streets for (ree or reserve London, including Mark's bleacher seats. This event benefits Children's Medical new long-legged, drop- Center Dallas. •childrensparade.com • 214.456.8383 dead-gorgeous, I-always- FtdorBtue Line to Convention Center Station, Union Station. West End say-the-right-thing-at-all- Station. Akard Station or St. Paul Station, then walk over to Commerf St. times intern, want to lure him away from the MAKE-^V^H. ^^^ Dallas Holiday Wish Celebration ^—^ makes children's dreams come true! • Saturday. December 11 at Dallas City Hall Plaia, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-The Gazette • Benefiting the Malce-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas, this charity event is DALLAS capped off by a spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Photographer's •northtexaswish.org/calendar.asp THEATER Work on Exhibit ffvd or fiiw Una to Convntion Contar Station CENTEP KMbeHyGmk PRESENTS The iJublic is invited to Jingle all the way to the finish line! • Tuesday. December 14 at Dallas Convention Center, attend the opening HaM A. beginning at 6 p.m. reception for Lost in A • This event has something for everyone—the Merry Dream a BFA Exhibition by Mile Fun Run, 5K race and much morel • carterbloodcare.org • 817.412.SSDO MON-The Gazette's own Ked or Biua Umo to Convomtioa Catttar Station A CHRISTMAS 2oo4 photographer Shauna Tackle game day traffic! Benoit. • Saturday, January 1. 2005 at Fair Park The event takes place on • DART Cotton Bowl Shuttle is the most convenient CAROL Saturday December 4 from way to the game, and your S4.50 Premium Day Pass COTTON gets you there from anywherel BY CHARLES DICKENS DIRECTED BY JONATHAN MOSCONE 7 - 10 pm at Premier Photo B©WL • sbccotlonbowl.com ADAPTED BY PRESTON LANE AND JONATHAN MOSCONE Gallery in Richardson. fted or Blue Line to Cityplaca Station, than hop Refreshments will be on the Cotton Bowl Shuttia ON STAGE THRU DECEMBER 24 provided. Catch the new look Mavs in their quest 'If this show doesn't take the bah out of your humbug, nothing will." The exhibition will show for an NBA title! •Star-Telegram from December 3 through • Regular season continues at American Airlines Center December 23. Regular • nbacom/mavericWs • 214.747.6287 DART Hail special event service to Victory Station gallery hours are Tuesday - (look for any train displaying the word "DART' in Call Today! 214.522.8499 Sunday from 12-0 pm.For ftt overhead destination signs) more information please WWVir.CltC^inf ^.^rg Tickets also available at www.tickets.com call 972-8809-0181 or visit ARTS DISTRICT THEATER I 2401 FLORA STREET O JACK EVANS www.premierphoto n^^ gallcry.com. mmw «m»*Mo««««s ASS£!5«l?«te. **tilC!£'** "g*
lisil Our Website At ivivtv.M()\ 1 tuduzelte.cmu Minority Opportunity Netoa - TJte Gazette • December 2 - December 8, 2004 • Page 7 Church Happenings **--^ Car Review ALL NATIONS Foundation. The event will children of parents that are UNITED be held at the Lake Pointe incarcerated. Come or call 2005 Chevy Equinox METHODIST Church, 1729 Gross Road, to find put how to get By: E. Dewayne Gibson Jr. simultaneously. forward or backwards CHURCH Mesquite,TX 75149 involved. The Equinox comes in 4 The sliding rear seat can be adding extra passenger Tuesdays & Thursdays For questions and For more information, Models: the LS comfort or cargo room. Yoga classes, 10:00 am reservations, please call please call Ms. Carolyn Front Wheel Drive, The OnStar safety and & adult ESL/LIFT 214-320-4800 or 972-285- Johnson @ 972-235-6432 All >3CTieel Drive; security package comes LT Front Wheel classes, 7:00 pm 6361. in the LT model. The Drive, All Wheels XM satellite radio with Thursday, 7:00 ptn Coalition of Churches in Drive. The 120 channels is optional. Adult Spanish class Christian Stronghold Prison Ministry Equinox has a 3.4L Fuel economy is 19/25 offered Baptist Church Rev. Isaac Johnson, V-6 engine, five- mpg. The car is Rev. Hal Johnson, Pastor Coordinator speed electronically moderately priced All Nations UMC 1720 Gus Thomasson P. O. Box 225863 controlled automatic moved nearly 8 inches around 525,000. Dr. Clara Reed, Pastor Road Dallas, TX 75222-5863 transmission, electric power 3415 East 14th Street Dallas, TX 75228 972-235-6432 or 214-632- steering and 185 horsepower Church Directory Piano, TX 75074 214-320-4800 6519 with 210 Ib.-ft of torque. 972-424-8500 The 2005 Chevy Equinox COALITION OF FAITH AND POWER boasts the longest wheelbase Feel Better NOVGT. BETHANY CHURCHES IN MINISTRIES (112.5 inches) and largest MISSIONARY PRISON MINISTRY Now through December 8, door openings in its class of BAPTIST CHURCH Now through 7:30 pm Nightly compact SUVs. December 1% 2004 December 23, 2004 Join us in celebrating our The compact SUV has an KMVN on-demand all-wheel-drive Christmas Play We will continue working 9th Church Anniversary. system, which allocates HEAVE fi.PZ. The public is invited to towards our Christmas Our theme is "A power to the front wheels join us at our exciting and project, "Gifts to our Manifestation of Fruit." during normal driving Uplifting^ Inspirational Music spirit-filled Christmas Brothers in White." conditions but seamlessly play. For more On-Going Mentor Program Faith & Power Ministries transfers power to the rear information call Mechelle Our host church. True Apostle James Turknett, wheels if front wheel slippage DavStar Tucker at 214-352-3552. Lee Baptist Church, 3907 Pastor is detected. Bertrand Avenue, Dallas, 2120 N. St. Augustine The Equinox also boasts Deliverance Ministries Bethany MBC TX 75210, 214-421-9435 Rd, Suite 126 several safety and Our Services: Sunday IXicsday Rev. A. K. Haynes, Sr., where Rev. Donald Parish Dallas, TX 75227 convenience features. SuDcU)' School: 10:00 ft.m. Prayer Service: 7:00 p-ni. Senior Pastor is the Pastor, is working 972-329-1358 Pretensioners along with Midday Service: 11:00 Lm. Service: 7:30 pjn. 6710 Webster Avenue with a mentor program for intelligent dual-stage air bags Sponsored by: Dallas, TX 75209 Church Happenings Page 9 help reduce movement and The Touch Minbtr> • Wonieii In TVansMoa (WIT) airbag-induced injury in the Website: H-w-».lbetouchniinistry.com • Phone: 972-769-8826 214-352-3552 Lesal Notices event of an accident. S(mthf»rk Hotel • 1600 .N. Central F.xprcsswny • IMaiio, I \ Rear seats are equipped BETHEL BIBLE I- i.\ I'l !• 111.Ill <-'\^\ li>r 1.111.'1^ lis ''".",: ill'' "ii'^x, l-.iii.iil i'|>i'"MiuiiK " iiii'iiili-.-i;.i/. u. with the LATCH (Lower FELLOWSHIP TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Anchors and Tethers for CHURCH Children). When the rear Chrbtian Methodfat Episcopal Chircfa December 12, 2004 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS seat positioned completely 1113 I Av«, PISIMTX. 75074 («72) 423-40Q0 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS Christmas Play forward, the Equinox offers Rev. iuam £. Lairy, Pastor December 31, 2004 Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by 68.6 cubic feet of cargo TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read. space. The rear seatback is Watch Night Service Sunday Scfwd: S:30 A.M. For more information split providing the option of CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/ Sumtey Worship Sorvlc*: 11:00 A.II. on the above events, carrying two passengers and BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) long cargo items WQCkiMday Nltfit- 7:30 PML please call the church @ CoiTununlty BIU* Clms: 972-492-4300 Dist/Div: Fort Worth Contract 6124-35-001 for ROADSIDE MOWING in TARRANT County will be opened on January 12, 2005 at 1:00 pm at Career ODoortunities Bethel Bible Fellowship the State Office for an estimate of 8356,377.10. Dr. Terrance Woodson, Senior Pastor Plans and specifications arc available for inspection, along with bidding Email conv for quote: Fax: ')72oOO-Q05S; Hmai!: opportuniuit/ nionthcga/.ctio.coni proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prcqualified Contractor's list, at MMHin appUcaM«>mHW«MM Dist/Div OBlMM'MwMl Uriuwi -IftaiiirtiMfater -> - W^ CarroUtoia,j;X 75007- - -ti^ijers must auEgntt'PIW|UHUyication inforiflauon ro TxDOT at least 10 days Recent Journalisin Graduate? 972-492-4300 prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalification PLANO, TEXAS materials may be requested &om the State Office listed below. Plans for the POLICE HOTLINE above conlract(s) are available fromTxDOT's website at www.dot.sute.tx.us Piano Trying to Get Your Foot in The Door? (972) 941-7299 CHRtSTlAN and &oin reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. NPO: 14979 FIRE HOTLINE Community Newspaper seeking Part Time STRONGHOLD 'MM.' (972)941-7402 Writer to cover Community Events. BAPTIST CHURCH State Office 24 HOUR Consir./Maint. Division CAREER INFORMATION HOTUNE Must be familiar with AP style. December 4, 5:00 pm 200 E. Riverside Dr. (972) 941-711S You are invited to be our Austin, Texas 78704 HoitM Pag*: www.plano.gov Bilingual English/ Spanish a Plus. Phone: 512-416-2540 ff\ FAX (972) 041-7239 guest at our Annual Please call 972-606-3890 Benefit Banquet and Dist/Div OaiceCs) 'AA / EOE /ADA Silent Art Auction Fort Worth District and leave a message. featuring paintings by the Dismct Engineer 250i Southwest LP820 SEEKING • Amazingly Gifted SCDC Ft Worth, Texas 76133 An EocTxctic Tclephoac Saka AaMdaU for Youth Artists. Guest Phone: 817-370-6500 ClaMtflcd and Small BuriiMH Acconnrt. Mutt bxvc: Eipericnce, «aJc* tUQi, good speaker is Lorenzo S. Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be pc(qife tkUb, (be ability to doM. Part-time Littles, Dallas Director of (aproz.20 tin per week). Houriy pay Small Company part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated the Enterprise against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. +coauiilMiofl + biMiuAes CaU: 972-606-3891 Needs Administrative Assistant (ask for &aies manager) Fax:972-881-1646 16 to 20 Hours per week Email: opportualtyi^monthcgazctte .com Must have knowledge of: lUXBT ROUTE PERSONS Microsoft * QuickBooks * Excel Needed For: Software package NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAYAUTHORITY GarlandyMesquite/Plano/ Richardson/N. Dallas/ • Day Hours FaroQcrsville/ Wylic/ A'""'./ '"'• Design Engineer Services - McKinney/ AUen/Frisco/ • Must be Organized Lewisville/ Denton/ Dallas Areas • Must be Self-Starter Request for Qualifications Salary Negotiable 972-606-3891 Voice Mail Call (972) 337-0100 leave message The North Texas ToUway Authority (the NTTA) intends to issue a Request for Please leave a message! Qualifications (RFQ) to enter into an agreement with qualified independent firms to provide Fax Resume to 972-881-1646 design engineer services for the Eastern Extension of the President George Bush Turnpike. F-T ACCOUNT EXECirmi To be considered, potential proposers must submit a Letter of Request, requesting a copy of the RFQ, which must also contain the name of the proposer, a contact person, and an KWRD-FM is looking for address to which the RFQ may be sent. The NTTA will send only one copy of the RFQ to candidates *tw have been TISEO PAVING COMPANY each proposer. successful in outside sales. A 419 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150 comrratment to (he prognunnittng Tel: (972) 289-0723 Fax: (972) 216-5637 Lcners of Request for a copy of the RFQ will be accepted by fax at (214) 528-4826, or by mail or hand delivery to: NorthTexasTollway Authority, 5900W. Piano Parkway, Suite 100, snd the mission of KWRD is www.tiseopaving.com Plano,Texas, 75093, Attn: Ms. Rene Shelton. Letters of Request will be received until 2:00 critical. Previous radio sil» p.m. December 9, ;2004. experience is not iKces«ary. Performing Concrete Street Potential proposers should note that the NTTA will hold a Mandatory F^e-qualification If you're intcrvsied in tWs position Paving in the Metroplex Area conference at its Board Room at 5900 West Piano Parkway, Suite 200, Piano, Texas, 75093 \*ith KWRD-FM. We Accept Subcontracting Bids For All starting promptly at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2004. Proposers must have a Pbsc f« an introduction letter representative in attendance at this conference to have their Statement of Qualifications Public Works Project in the Dallas Area considered by the NTTA. aion^ with < resume to Easy Ezeil« We Are Accepting Applications for 214-561-9662. Concrete Mixer Drivers and Heavy Statements of Qualifications are due to the NTTA on or before 1:00 p.m. on NO PHONE CAIXSPUASE January 13,2005. Equipment Mechanics KWRD-FM is a subsidiai) of Salem Any requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be sent ConBninicalk)n&, an equal Equal Opportunity Employer in writing to Ghaleb Sunna, P.E., at the above address, or by email to gsunna(£tintta.org. oppoiTunity employer
Page 8 • December 2 - December 8, 2004 • Minority Oppot^unity News - The Gazette I isil <},tt Mlbxitc ,lt iviL>w.MO\"rhv(iii:illc.if>ni Church News Church Happenings NAMES & TITLES OF CHRIST (CON'T.) Church Happenings Page 8 H^^mipleCOtHC a celebration of Worship and raPttRMVntttAVRMfm Blder Rajinond Joneit Praise. Guest speaker will be and thou shalt know that I the and washed us from our sins in His CHURCH OF CHRIST l^astor Rev. Don Hayes. LX3RD, I am thy Saviour and thy own blood . . . (Revelarion 1:5) n 10 Avenue H Redeemer, the miphtv One of Jacob, PRINCE OF PEACE: For unto 3ni Sunday of Each Mtmth Celebrations will be held at asaiah 60:16) us a child is bom, unto us a son is We have a FREE blood Piano, TX 75074 the church, and the Doral MORNING STAR: I, Jesus have given: and the government shall be pressure screening in the gym 972^24-9911 Tesoro Hotel and Goif Resort. sent mine angel to testify unto you upon His shoulder: and His name after evening services. For more information, This is the 4th instaUment of these things in the churches . . . and shall be called . . . The Prince of Each Sumiay, 4:00 pm please call 940-320-5364. precious names to help you get the bright and morning star. Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) through your trials and (Re\'eIation 22:16) PROPHET: And He said unto Fall Worship Training Classes LTITLE FLOCK tribulations. This tsjeek I tvill do NAZARENE: And He came and them. What things? And they said for all areas of worship BAPTIST CHURCH Morse Street EC "M's through the R's." dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it unto Him, Concerning Jesus of performed during service in the Stimiays @ 6:30 pm Rev. A, R. Stokes, Pastor MAN OF SORROWS: He is mi^t be fulfilled which was spoken Nazareth, which was a prophgt main auditorium. We now have Sunday 921 Morse Street despised and rejected of men; a by the prophets. He shall be called a mighty in deed and Word before God plan of sqpxtws. and acquainted Nazarene. (Matthew 2:23) and all the people: (Luke 24:19) December 4, 2004 Evening Services, come Denton, TX 76205 with grief. .. (Isaiah 53:3) ONLY BEGOTTEN SON: No For Moses truly said unto the fathers, Youth @ Heart Banquet worship with us. 940-320-5364 MEDIATOR: For man hath seen God at any time; the A prophet shall the Lord your God December 5-8, 2004 there is one God, and one raise up unto you of your brethren . , Year-End Revival Little Flock Baptist Church MX HgBfiON mediator between God . (Aas 3:22) and men, the man Christ Rev, Louis Laurent, Pastor BAPTIST CHURCH REDEEMER: For I know that Greenville Avenue C of C Jesus. (1 Timothy 2:5) my redeemer liveth, and that He shall 704 East Aimee Street
NORTH DALUS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP "A Spiritual Oasis for a Thirsty World" Isaiah 55:1 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM Dallas Overcomers Church 972-437-3493 "Where Clirist Sers the Captives Frec.'^ Dr.LesfieWSmUx 1010-1020 South Shermon Street • Richordion, TX 75081 SensorPoitar WWW.ndcbf.org P^M y/iv 1 oicsi Lane. Suite 45(JA New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas and FlwiD a Aiidelia Road Sunday Service Dalla.^. TX 75243 Morning Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 am 972-808-9300 (Phone) 9:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Service Pastor Gabriel, Deaconess Maxine and all DOC members Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm invite you to come for a life changing experience. F Hherli td 7:00 pm Rei^ular Weekly Sertiees Missions 7:00 pm Singles Group 7:00 pm Dr. Robert E. Price, Bible Study 7:45 pm Senior Pastor A Praying Church Family Christ's Birthday Celebration "Watchmen on the Walls"
214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) 9550 Shepard Road Sew Year Celebration Dallas, TX 75243
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Friendship Baptist Church Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Olive Church of Piano 920 E. 14th street Piano, TX I Dr. C. Paul McBride, Pastor I 740 Ave. F Piano, Tx 75074 972 633 5511 mocop740:fj aol.com Schedule of Services: Sunday Serving the Piano Community for 11 Years z> Early Morning Worship z 8:00 a.m. z o C9mi Sunday School Classes X Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. m 8& 11 om Morning Worship •n Sunday School 9:45 om 11:00 a.m. S m WMnesdoy nights: Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. (/} 7:15 pm o -n Tuesday cO VmhnSamlfhfiah»u0P9 Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. J3 Mt. Otfw Clwrcii €0 nmo ? SclKMil of BMkal StMdtoft WWW.MOCORORG Wednesday -i Nmk S«inesler: Augml 2004 Radio Broadcast: Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. X KGGR 1040 AM Mon-Fri. 10:25-10:30 am Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study Sunday 9:45AM Sunday School Monday 4396 Main Street 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission Domingos 6 & 11 am servfcto Inducido & Young Adult Ministries CtominQCK 6:30 pm ser\Acio en Esporxsl The Colony, Texas 75056 Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men's Choir (972) 625-8186 Wednesday 7PM Mid-Week Service I Thursday 7PM Mass Choir website: www.fbc-online.net Posf ors Ptdre y For more Informatton call (972) 423-6695 "The Church with a Vision" www.shllohbapttstch urch.org DiMSaKtiM
Minority Opportunity Netvs - The Gazette • December 2 - December 8, 2004 • Page 9 Thisi'aKc Elite T^euos Religious Mall of Fame Aluseum ^pOnS()rCU hy: -^SSI South llamplon KoacI In Dallas • Open: \U a.m. lo S p.m. • Monday (hrouHh l-riday • I'hcmc 214-405-SllS • Hniail Ahr64H'« aol.ioii
Meet the Press Page 1 Christ loved the Church and is Land he was still "fighting Church Happenings to respect her husband and to always going to put his wife's your convention" to keep civil Church Happenings Page 9 serve as his helper in needs before his own.'" liberties for all people. North Dallas contact Ms. Christene managing the household...." Land told Russert that his "What I wish I had time to MTt QLIVE CHURCH Community BC Howard % 214-922-0000 Russert asked Land if his own wife, who has a Ph.D. in say, is that there are three- OP PLANO rMOCOP^ Dr. Leslie W. Smith, "vision for America" was marriage and family therapy, quarters of a million African December 4, Pastor St. Paul UMC families where the wife had to has worked outside the home American Southern Baptists 'lOtOO am - liOOpm 1010-1020 South Dr. Sheron C. Patterson, have her husband's since the family's yoimgest now," he said during the BP The public is invited to "A Sherman Street Senior Pastor permission to work outside daughter started kindergarten. interview. Testimonial Tea" hosted by Richardson, TX 75081 1816 N. Routh Street the home. "That is an individual decision In commenting on the MOCOP's Women of the 972-437-3493 Dallas, TX 75201 "It's my vision for Christian that should be made within program. Land noted that Word ministry. 214-922-0000 families," Land said. "That was families. I don't think that the Sharpton was trying to "race For more information, RESTORATION ,law has anything to do with our mutual choice." bait," accusing Land and all please call Elder Barbara TRIUMPHANT THElNSriRING •k,'* responded Land, In fact, a few years ago one of other Southern Baptists of Sullivan® 972-633-5511 CHI2KCH BODY OF CHRIST president of the SBC's Ethics Land's SBC colleagues told being opposed to integration December 5, 3i30 pm CHURCH (maCA & Religious Liberty Land his wife shouldn't be and still wanting to strip many Ml. Olive Church of Church Anniversary Sign Up Now Commission. working outside the home. He Americans of their civil rights. Piano (MOCOP) December 26, 2004 FREE Computer He commented in the said he told the individual in Yet Land said he was taught Youth Day Explosion Training classes by "Christian love" it was "none Pastors Sam & Gloria interview that Russert at home that racism was not December 31, 2004 Dominion Training & of his business." only wrong but also sinful. Fenceroy, Servants seemed to be implying that Watch Night Service Support Center. For more "I supported the civil rights 740 Avenue F, Suite 303 because of the Southern He said those who take issue information and Baptist Convention's with the article on the family movement," L^and told Baptist Piano, TX 75074 Restoration Triumphant registration, please call have a beef with the Apostle Press, noting Martin Luther 972-633-5511 statement on the family, Church Rev. C. Greer @ 214-760- which Land helped draft, Paul, not Southern Baptists. King Jr. is a personal hero. Elder Mavis Adams, 9575 or Email: "We were going to try to "We could have been accused Land said he watched King's MT. PISGAH Pastor [email protected]. impose our understanding of of plagiarizing the Apostle 1963 speech at the Lincoln MISSIONARY 1101 Stonewall Drive Mondays, 7:00 pm the family and our Paul," Land said, adding, "The Memorial on television when BAPTIST CHURCH Garland, TX 75043 understanding of the biblical statement came straight firom he was 16 years old. Monday School with Decembers, 10:00 am 972-202-8975 Holy Spirit Bible teachings about husbands' Ephesians chapter 5." King "took Christian Mt. Pisgah MBC will host Teachings. and wives' relationships on morality into the The SBC adopted the article a Retirement Celebration ST. PAUL UNITED the culture. in 1998 because the family is in marketplace," Land said, December 27-31, 7:00 pm Service to honor Rev. Cecil METHODIST CHURCH "This is a theological crisis, Land said, explaining it explaining he learned from Week of "Building The Smith for 32 years of December 9, statement about our is common for Baptists to issue King's speech that to Kingdom of God." The service. 6i30 pm - 8:30 pm . understanding of the biblical confessions of faith when a "philosophically say racism is public is welcomed to join For more information, Mission Get Married (ideal for the family and for crisis is at hand. wrong and sinful is not us for these inspiring contact Ms. Rachel Charity 2004 Show % Brooklyn Jazz i marriage," Land told Baptist "It was time for Baptists to enough; I have to be proactive services. @ 214-621-6719 Cafe, 380 W. Seventh Street, (Press the day after his Meet remind themselves and tell the in resisting the evil that is !the Press appearance. "We world what we believe the segregation." Dallas, TX. 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