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By. Eric Mayes of his or her race or gen- Party defeating a woman, PA der, insist they are simply to face another as his backing the best candi- opponent’s running mate. Sarah Palin’s speech last date. That slate of candidates week at the Republican Race and gender have made Black women one of National Convention been volatile issues in this the most discussed demo- evoked mixed reaction presidential election cycle, graphics of the campaign among Black women, which has seen a Black season. Polls show that the who, rather than backing man secure the nomina- vast majority intend to either candidate because tion of the Democratic See REPUBLICAS. Page 12 See RICKY RAYS, Page 9

Get your blues fix at the Blind RISD to Implement New Anti-Bullying Program Lemon Blues Festival this weekend For more information see pg. 10 From staff reports working cooperatively on has been used in England RTime seeks to teach www.northdallasgazette.com tasks, and expressing real since 2002 with impres- social behavior and skills A little common cour- gratitude to each other sive results. RTime was to students from tesy and social develop- along with other kind introduced at three pilot Kindergarten through 6th- What Has ment goes a long way for words. campuses in RISD during grade. The lessons elementary students in This is how a new anti- the first week of classes, learned are then reinforced Happened to the Richardson ISD. Imagine bullying program called Bukhair, Mohawk and by teachers and adminis- COMMETARY seven year olds from all RTime works, and RISD is Springridge Elementary trators throughout the Black Republicans? ethnicities, economic and the first district in the Schools. week. social backgrounds greet- United States to imple- Using just 15 minutes of “This is the most By Harry C. Alford make speeches and order PA Columnist ing each other warmly, ment the program, which class time each week, See BULLYIG, Page 6 their staff to recruit aggressively. The times are quite It was RNC co- different now. Gone are Chairwoman Pat Holy Month reignites the days when the Harrison who came to Chairman of the the 2000 National Black commitment to service Republican National Chamber of Commerce Committee (RNC) annual convention and By Joshua C. Johnson along the walls and the would make deliberate asked our participants to Special Contributor ladies wearing head outreach efforts within give the Republican scarves dawned in colorful the Black community. Party a try. Former The morning started African garb, but those Former chairs Jim Chairman Ken Mehlman calm and one couldn’t who truly benefited from Gilmore and Ken came to our annual event help but notice the scrip- Saturday’s events wore Mehlman would aggres- in 2005 along with Lt. tures in Arabic posted anything but. sively attend events, Governor Michael See RAMADA, Page 11 See BLACK GOP, Page 12 INSIDE... People In The News…

People In The News ...... 2 Op-Ed ...... 3 Out of Africa\Health ...... 4 Community News ...... 5 Education ...... 6 Cover Story ...... 9 Arts & Entertainment ...... 10 Business Service Directory ...... 11 Career Opportunity ...... 13 Church Happenings ...... 14 Dr Pamela Thompson Dee Marshall Anita Renee’ Johnson Sister Tarpley ...... 15 Church Directory ...... 14, 15 & 16 See Page 2 People In The ews

online columnist with ing, " "choosing to live, " tions) and the Georgia Dr Pamela Thompson Divorce360.com., a web- and "empowering minds. " School of Professional site dedicated to helping Based on her experiences Psychology where she Dr. Pamela Thompson is lem-solving, decision- those contemplating, going at the prison, she co- received her M.A. and a psychologist-turned-pro- making, and communica- through, or adjusting to authored a chapter on Psy.D. in clinical psychol- fessional life coach spe- tion skills. divorce. She is also a con- "Mood Disorders in ogy. She completed her cializing in: (a) perform- Dr. Thompson has tributing writer for Pink Incarcerated Women " in a clinical internship at the ance enhancement (e.g., catered significantly to the Magazine online. textbook entitled Health University of Tennessee academic, physical fitness, Christian community, pro- Dr. Thompson has Issues Among Incarcerated (Memphis Consortium) public speaking); (b) viding services for adult owned Building Bridges to Women. and her post-doctoral fel- assertiveness training males and females, mar- Better Lives, P.C. since Psychology is a second lowship at Metro State (including personal and ried couples and adoles- 2004. Prior to owning and career for Dr. Thompson. Prison for Women. She has professional boundary-set- cent females. In support of operating her private prac- Previously, she worked in been licensed to practice ting); and (c) healthy this population, she is a tice, she worked as a psy- public relations in various psychology by the state of development and enhance- member of the network of chologist at Metro State capacities for Mayors Georgia since 2002. ment of relationships (e.g., providers associated with Prison for women in Andrew Young and In her spare time, Dr. professional team-build- two nationally syndicated Atlanta where she oversaw Maynard Jackson. Her last beautification and recy- Thompson has enjoyed ing, family, male-female). radio shows: “New Life the mental health assess- position with the City of cling efforts. She is a playing competitive ama- She has helped approxi- Live” and “The Dave ment of some 50 new Atlanta was Executive native Atlantan educated at teur tennis for 10 years, mately 100 clients a year to Ramsey Show.” In addi- inmates a week and facili- Director of the Atlanta the University of Georgia long-distance bike-riding, clarify their thought tion to her work with tated several groups on the Clean City Commission where she received her ballet dancing, jogging, processes and life’s vision clients of all faiths and subjects of "forgiving where she focused her B.A. in journalism (con- traveling, reading, cook- while strengthening prob- backgrounds, she is an yourself, " "emotional eat- efforts on neighborhood centration in public rela- ing, and playing Scrabble. Dee Marshall A Book, Raise The Bar, Achievers Women Of ty servant, she sits on the The “D” Factor, E Page Power, Newark Women’s Board of Directors for 221 and The Conference, New Jersey both the YWCA Central A sought-after speaker, ues and discover their Entrepreneur’s State Parole Board New Jersey and Public career and business passions. Her challenge Roundtable. Offender Reentry, Allies New York. In coach, TVOne Makeover to women is seek mean- Marshalls’ speaking Howard University John addition to her work in Manor Life Coach Dee ing and purpose for your and coaching credits H. Johnson School of the community, Marshall is the founder life, develop yourself span from the larger con- Communication, Strive Marshall’s professional of Raise The Bar, LLC a personally and profes- ference circuit to National Job Training memberships include the coaching, training and sionally and strive for women’s ministries to Initiative any many International Coach development practice continuous growth. College and University more. Federation (ICF) New dedicated to helping She is the producer of campuses. In 2006 she Marshall not only has a York Chapter, American women achieve their “Women Raising The was a featured guest passion for inspiring, Society of Training & career and life goals and Bar” a themed develop- coach for Essence motivating and challeng- Development (ASTD), realize their full poten- ment conference for Magazine Women Who ing women to be their National Association of tial. Her practice focus is women and creator of Are Shaping The World. ing through Women For best, she is an active Female Executives life skills and soft-skills, other Raise The Bar, In the same year she Hire career events; her member of First Baptist (NAFE), and National helping individuals to LLC brands The began career coaching keynote addresses Church of Lincoln Sales Network New self-discover, clarify val- Women’s Network, Raise hundreds of women pass- include Progressive Gardens. As a communi- York/Jersey Chapter.

Ms. Johnson currently Anita Renee’ Johnson holds a BBA in Accounting, MS in Taxation and has Anita Renee’. Johnson cially savvy. It is estimated penned a workbook $69* DIVORCE was destined to be an expert that 90% of women will Financial Management for speaker in financial man- retire in poverty. These Small Businesses. Criminal Defense Family Cases agement for women. numbers outranged her so Ms. Johnson teaches at • DWI / Suspended License • Divorce / Annulment Knowing and understand- much she decided to focus the Sacramento City ¥ • Child Support / Paternity ing the function of money her efforts towards assist- College and University of • WARRANTS Removed • Custody Modification has given her a wealth of ing women by opening The Phoenix • 24 Hour Jail Release ¥ knowledge. Noble Meadows • Restraining Order It is important that every- • Occupational license, felonies An entrepreneur since Foundation, created to one receives sound finan- • Protective Order 1993, she has consulted assist women with finan- cial knowledge to become • Protective Order • Name Change / Adoption over 500 individuals in cial literacy through class- financially savvy. • Misdeamenor/Felonies ¥ • Domestic Violence managing their finances. es. A well-recognized entre- Ms Johnson turned her Ms. Johnson has won preneur in the Central Open On Weekends Easy Payment Plans attention to assisting several awards including Valley of California, Ms. women with finances; after Business of the Week, Johnson has committed Law Offices Of Vincent Ndukwe seeing countless women Business of the Year, Chamber of Commerce, herself to the education of not making the grade man- Madam CJ Walker Inland Tax Consultants, various audiences in basics aging their finances as well Entrepreneur Award, Who’s Toastmasters, Chairman of of financial management; a 214-638-5930 as seeing her own family Who of Women Executive the Advisory Board for a subject often terrifying for 817-277-0196 (Metro) members suffer financial and Business of the Year- Capital Power Credit everyone. ruins, led her to create a Northern California while Union, and radio host of Ms. Johnson has devel- 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 409 • Dallas, TX 75207 curriculum that will allow serving as President of the oped a series of Financial The Anita R. Johnson Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization women to become finan- Sacramento Black Financial Report. Management courses. ¥ If you qualify. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case. 2 | September 11 - September 17, 2008 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed

Where Do You Want COMMETARY 2000 To Go Today? Poverty: Beyond Breaking News Publisher’s Office: The political hoopla has Phone: (972) 516-2992 obscured a critical new data Fax: (972) 509-9058 release about poverty. As [email protected] the respective political camps debated their agen- Sales Department: das, there is evidence that people at the bottom of the Phone: (972) 606-7498 economic spectrum are still Fax: (972) 509-9058 scratching their way toward [email protected] survival, and that, despite proclamations by President Editorial Department: Bush and Republican can- Phone: (972) 516-2992 didate McCain that the US economy is strong, the real Fax: 1 (261) 569-4191 deal is that nothing has [email protected] improved for the poor.The US Department of Census Website: www.orthDallasGazette.com released data on August 26 that showed that one in eight Americans live in poverty. The numbers are larger for people of color, with one in four African American households expe- 1100 Summit, Suite 101 • Plano, Texas 75074 A sale sign is displayed in front of a home in an older neighborhood in Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Aug. riencing poverty, and more 25, 2008. Sales of existing homes rose 3.1 percent in July, surpassing expectations, as buyers snapped up Chairman Emeritus Assignment Editor than one in five (21 per- deeply discounted properties in parts of the country hit hardest by the housing bust. (AP Photo/Danny Jim Bochum 972-606-3890 cent) of Hispanic house- Johnston) Published By Assistant Editor holds experiencing poverty. brothers and sisters trying lars for minimally funded cient value for the workers Minority Opportunity ews, Inc. Ruth Ferguson The differences are simply to make it and finding sur- Pell grants. whose efforts keep our Assistant To Publisher Publicist a function of income and vival a basic challenge. A To criticize this Higher economy alive. Health care Rosie Roberts Cheryl Jackson household status. While woman wrote that she spent Education Act, my col- is the tip of the iceberg, Office Manager Contributing Writers a year at an HBCU but can- leagues say, is to bite the with data woefully insuffi- Paul Hailey White families had an aver- Production Jacquinette Murphy age income of $54,000, not get a transcript because hand that feeds too many cient because they fail to Joshua C. Johnson Tessa Howington Randon Knighten African-American families she has not paid her out- HBCUs. The fact is that our capture the burden some standing bill. She did not nation can only prevent families take on when they Special Projects Manager Theater Critic had an average income of Edward Dewayne Rick Elina $33,000, and Hispanic fam- return to school because an poverty by investing in edu- simply try to pay their share “Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr. Photography ilies had an average income aging parent required her cation, and heretofore, our of a health care premium or Account Executive Patrick “PJ” Johnson of $38,000. care, and when the parent investments have been a co-payment. Laquisha Buchanan Faye Tsai Ronald Coleman Some cities had stagger- died, she lost any inheri- scant and insufficient.The Unemployment is another Religious/ Edna Dorman ing poverty rates. In tance she might have hoped Census data would suggest part of the challenge fami- Marketing Editor Intern Detroit, for example, a third for because an older sibling that we have invested in lies face, with too many Shirley Demus Tarpley Toi Pearson of the people are poor. staked a better-documented health care. The number of being shrugged off so Cleveland is another city claim. Family challenges people who lack health care forcefully that they don’t Advisory Board: Advisory Board with extremely high pover- left her homeless and she is has dropped by about a mil- turn up in the data. Thus, in John Dudley Committees: ty. Invariably, the cities looking for a chance to lion, with 47 million lack- a period when economic Myrtle Hightower Public Relations Planning with high poverty are Black complete her education. ing health insurance in growth has been robust, the Fred Moses and Implementation and Brown, old and young, She is a victim of family 2006, and 45.7 million poverty level has not Annie Dickson Cecil Starks, CHAIRPERSON drama, but also of an econ- lacking health insurance in dropped. This is the story Cecil Starks and also industrially aban- Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral doned. When there are turn- omy that cannot embrace 2007. This may be that may have been swal- her, and a higher education described as commendable, lowed in the middle of the Coty Rodriguez-Anderson John Dudley, CHAIRPERSON around efforts, they are B. J. Williams snagged up with the politics system that will close doors but it may also be described political rhetoric. If poor Denise Upchurch Program Policy Development of race, class, and some- unless she is properly as a political sleight of people could organize, they Annie Dickson, CHAIRPERSON Barbara Simpkins, times gentrification. Every financed. hand. Because of changes would offer a compelling ADVISORY BOARD SECRETARY Quality Assurance number represents an urban She won’t be properly in Medicare rules, a million statement about the ways Distribution Myrtle Hightower, CHAIRPERSON tragedy, but the news cycle financed in the current cli- or so more people, mostly poverty data has been Integrity Distribution Company Coty Rodriguez has not taken us past the mate, yet this young, bright, children, get a break. But ignored in favor of so- MON-The Gazette assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material and reserves the right to edit and make appropriate revisions. numbers.The macroeco- focused black woman our health care system still called breaking news. nomic story of poverty and deserves a place at the edu- fails to deliver for many joblessness is compelling, cational and employment working Americans.Our Julianne Malveaux is but the microecoomic story table. The higher education monthly data on employ- President of Bennett College is heartbreaking. act does not have room for ment and unemployment for Women. I get email daily from her – it barely has the dol- suggest that there is insuffi- EDITOR’S OTE: The orth Dallas Gazette has recently conducted research on Wells Fargo Bank and their lending practices within the minority community. 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PA over 25 years, ends ''40 years of misunderstand- Italian Prime Minister ing''. Libya was occupied Silvio Berlusconi has by Italy in 1911 before signed an agreement to becoming a colony in the pay Libya $5 billion and 1930s. make ''complete and As a goodwill gesture, moral acknowledgement Italy also returned an of the damage inflicted on ancient statue of Venus, Store Hours: Libya by Italy during the the headless ''Venus of Tue. - Thu. 10:30 am - 9:00pm colonial era''. Cyrene'', which had been Fri. - Sat. 10:30 am - 10:00pm ''In this historic docu- taken to Rome in colonial Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00pm ment, Italy apologizes for times. its killing, destruction and Rome and Tripoli have repression against spent years arguing over Phone (972) 867-2000 Libyans during the colo- compensation for the Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, right, and U.S. Vice President nial rule,'' Col. Muammar colonial period. Libya Dick Cheney shake hands during their meeting at Chigi palace, Fax (972) 867-2050 Premier's office, in Rome, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. Cheney's visit to Gaddafi said. will be the first African e-mail: [email protected] Berlusconi said the country to be compensat- Italy is part of a tour that also took him to Georgia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan. Over the weekend he addressed a conference of global website: www.rickraysbarbeque.com deal, which sees the ed for crimes commited business and political leader and issued a strong rebuke of Russia's money being released during colonialism. actions in Georgia last month. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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The Young Leaders Board of the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas is proud to announce that it raised $3,577.79 in in- kind and cash donations through its inaugural Back-To-School Supply Drive. The event benefit- ed the children of the YWCA After School Club. The YWCA Young Leaders Board originally set a goal of $1,000 to provide school supplies for the YWCA After school Club in Irving, but their required supplies for School supplies were Leaders Board plans to the wonderful outpouring the school year. They delivered to students prior make this project an annu- of donations allowed the were also able to purchase to the tax-free weekend, al charitable event and group to provide every needed supplies for the when many parents seek hopes to bring in even school-age child with a YWCA After School Club out school supply deals. more in donations next backpack filled with all of programs. The YWCA Young year. Black Cinematheque Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Richard Wright From staff reports the brutality and racism of Whitman, he added, "Not and the American expatri- indelible mark on African encourage students of his Southern childhood - until the sun ceases to ate community in Paris in American letters, indeed, American Literature, Black Cinematheque his father deserted the shine on you will I disown the '50s. This biography on the American imagina- Black Studies and 20th Dallas and SDCC join the family, his uncle was you." Wright played an urges us to take a fresh tion. This film biography Century American nation in honoring the lynched and he often went important role in many of look at the often-neglected demonstrates Wright's History to revisit Wright's 100th anniversary of hungry. Wright's indelible the important social work of Wright's exile life-long belief that work with fresh enthusi- award winning author, portrayal of Bigger movements of his time. years including The Long "words can be weapons asm and deepened under- Richard Wright's birth Thomas in Native Son The film follows his jour- Dream and his champi- against injustice." It will standing. with a film entitled and his own autobiogra- ney through the Chicago oning of Pan Africanism RICHARD WRIGHT: phy Black Boy lay bare black cultural Renaissance and the newly emerging BLACK BOY Friday, the tragic connection of the '30s, the nations of Africa and Asia. Sept. 19, 2008, 8:00 PM, between racism and pow- Communist Party during By the time of his mys- South Dallas Cultural erlessness, despair, and the Depression, the witch- terious death in 1960 at Center, 3400 S. Fitzhugh self-destructive violence hunts of the McCarthy era age 52, Wright had left an Street , Dallas, Texas in many black males. 75210. Suggested dona- Wright overcame a tion is $5.00 or pay what childhood of poverty and you can. For information oppression to become one the public should call of America's most influ- Marilyn Clark at 214- ential writers. His first 426-1683 or 214-939- major works, Native Son 2787. and Black Boy, were run- Produced by Eyes on away best sellers which the Prize veteran Madison are still mainstays of high D. Lacy, Richard Wright - school and college litera- Black Boy is destined to ture and composition become a definitive liter- classes. According to crit- ary biography. It skillfully ic Irving Howe, "The day inter-cuts dramatic Native Son appeared excerpts from Wright's American culture was own work with historical changed forever." footage and the recollec- When asked in 1945 tions of friends, associates why he wrote Black Boy, and scholars such as a harrowing account of Ralph Ellison, Margaret his Southern childhood, Walker, and Wright's Wright replied that he daughter, Julia. They trace wanted to "give [his] Wright's later develop- tongue to voiceless Negro ment as a writer back to boys." Quoting Walt

September 11 - September 17, 2008 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com | 5 Education DCCCD Students Recognized for COLLEGE CORNER Benjamin A. Gilman Leadership and Academics with International Scholarship Offers grants for U.S. citi- ly under-represented in zen undergraduate stu- study abroad, including 2008-2009 LeCroy Scholarships dents of limited financial but not limited to, students means to pursue academic with high financial need, From staff reports Mike Myers Foundation. A College, public policy; studies abroad. Such inter- community college stu- long-time Dallas business and national study is intended dents, students in under- Nine high school and and civic leader, he provid- • Daniela Villegas of to better prepare U.S. stu- represented fields such as college students from ed funds to recognize Irving, El Centro College, dents to assume significant the sciences and engineer- throughout the Dallas LeCroy’s leadership; the nursing. roles in an increasingly ing, students with diverse metroplex have been program was the first major Six other DCCCD stu- global economy and inter- ethnic backgrounds, and named 2008-2009 LeCroy student recognition and dents are returning 2007- dependent world. students with disabilities. Scholars by the Dallas incentive scholarship creat- 2008 LeCroy Scholars. The program seeks to County Community ed for DCCCD. Myers cur- They are: International experience is assist students from a College District rently is chairman and pres- • Norma Broussard of critically important in the diverse range and type of Foundation for their out- ident of the Myers Mesquite, Brookhaven educational and career public and private institu- standing leadership and Financial Corporation. He College, nursing; development of American tions from all 50 states. academic achievements. will be honored in • Stephanie Cailloux of students, but it can also The program honors November as one of four Dallas, El Centro College, require a substantial finan- Award recipients are cho- DCCCD’s former chancel- 2008 Stars of Texas when nursing; cial investment. The sen by a competitive selec- lor, Dr. Jan LeCroy, who he is inducted into the • Wendy Camarena of Gilman Scholarship tion process and must use Maike A. Myers served in that capacity from Texas Business Hall of Dallas, Brookhaven Program broadens the stu- the award to defray eligi- 1981 Fame. mathematics; College, communications; dent population that stud- ble study abroad costs. to 1988. Each LeCroy The students began • Brandy Nichole Laney • Pamela Juarez of ies abroad by supporting These costs include pro- Scholar receives up to attending classes for the of Coppell, North Lake Carrollton, Brookhaven undergraduates who might gram tuition, room and $3,200 ($800 per semester, fall semester during the last College, elementary educa- College, criminal justice; not otherwise participate board, books, local trans- with a maximum of four week of August. The schol- tion; • Aisha Khan of due to financial con- portation, insurance and straints. The program aims international airfare. semesters) to attend any of arship recipients, the col- • Fabiola Olvera of Mesquite, Eastfield to encourage students to DCCCD’s seven individu- leges they attend and the Dallas, Mountain View College, pharmacy; and choose non-traditional Award Amount: ally accredited colleges: fields they are studying are: College, education; • Perla Sanchez of study abroad destinations, Up to $5,000 • Crystal Pacheco of Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, • Elizabeth Erickson of Dallas, Brookhaven especially those outside of Irving, North Lake College, Eastfield, El Centro, Carrollton, Brookhaven College, biology/business. Western Europe and Location: Mountain View, North College, arts; journalism; Anyone interested in Australia. October 7, 2008 Lake or Richland. • Rachael Halsdorf of • Alicia Rood of Coppell, learning more about how to The LeCroy Scholars Forney, Eastfield College, North Lake College, busi- apply for a LeCroy The Gilman scholarship Website/Contact Info: fund was made possible by mathematics; ness; Scholarship can visit aims to support students www.iie.org/programs/gil a grant established in 1988 • Trish Harding of • Vanessa Tapia of www.dcccd.edu/fdn/schol- who have been traditional- man/apply/spring.html by Mike A. Myers and the Garland, Richland College, Carrollton, Brookhaven arships/foundation/lecroy.

something that could great- be on learning and achieve- at the three campuses, and BULLYING, continued from page 1 ly benefit RISD. “I saw ment, not social pressures.” the program was met with impressive anti-bullying ner for each lesson. entire campuses that had instant enthusiasm and dis- program I’ve ever seen, Eventually, every student This past spring, Ms. been transformed by A week before the start cussions of how to adapt said RISD Director of works with one other, Darling was able to see the RTime into places where of school, Darling led a the components into vari- Student Assistance allowing them to meet and program in action in every student respected day-long training session ous situations and activi- Programs Jill Darling. work with other students England, and knew it was themselves and others, for the more than 130 ties. “Starting from their first they might otherwise never which allowed the focus to teachers and administrators day at school, students have a chance to. The chil- learn to see their peers as dren introduce themselves people, get a chance to to their partners with posi- work one on one with tive greetings, and then them, learn about them, work together on an age- and form the foundation appropriate activity. The for friendship. The lessons next step involves the chil- learned through RTime are dren coming together as a consistently reinforced group to share their experi- throughout the year, at ences and provide feed- every level, to the point back to each other and their that a culture of mutual teacher. Finally, the chil- respect and understanding dren thank their partners pervades the campus. It’s and end their time together extraordinary.” by saying something posi- During RTime, students tive about their partner that are randomly paired, and they learned during the work with a different part- experience.

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GARLAND Duck Creek Treatment Plant Receives Peak Performance Award

From staff reports records in the 2007 calen- than five NPDES became necessary because tion by NACWA. Garland Water Utilities dar year. NACWA was (National Pollutant of more stringent federal Williams stated, “This and our nation’s public Garland’s Duck Creek proud to recognize over Discharge Elimination regulatory requirements project has not only wastewater utilities Wastewater Treatment 400 Peak Performance System) permit violations and Garland’s population helped us to meet increas- through the Peak Plant has been selected to Award facilities during the per calendar year. The growth. The Duck Creek ing regulatory mandates, Performance Awards receive a Peak Association’s 2008 Duck Creek facility only project has enabled but also demonstrates Program.” Ken Kirk, Performance Award. The Summer Conference and had one violation in 2007. Garland’s Water Utilities Garland’s commitment to NACWA’s Executive Peak Performance Awards 38th Annual Meeting, held The City of Garland department to meet the enhancing the environ- Director. program presented by the July 15-18, 2008 in recently completed a $40 criteria required for its dis- ment.” National Association of Anchorage, Alaska. million expansion at the charge permit. According “The Duck Creek Plant For more information on Clean Water Agencies The Duck Creek Plant Duck Creek Treatment to Brian Williams, is an outstanding example Garland Water Utilities’ (NACWA) recognizes received a silver Peak Facility. The five year Garland’s Wastewater of environmental efforts. water quality efforts, con- public wastewater treat- Performance Award which project, which increased Treatment Director, the NACWA is honored to tact Shelley Franklin at ment facilities for their recognizes facilities that the capacity of the plant project played a major role showcase the achieve- 972-205-3285, or go to at outstanding compliance have received no more by about fifty percent, in the facility’s recogni- ments of the City of www.garlandwater.com. DALLAS Designing Dreams Partners with Macy's Shop For A Cause Event

From staff reports neurship programs for ten-percent off regular, kids ranging from 8-16 sale & clearance furni- Dallas Designing years of age. The goal ture, mattresses & rugs. Dreams is offering this year is to raise Get your exclusive exclusive Macy’s shop- $2,000. discount passes at the ping passes that can be The one-day shopping studio located at Dallas used for discounts when pass is only $5.00 and Designing Dreams shopping during the includes twenty-percent (www.designingdreams.i Shop for a Cause event off regular, sale and fp3.com) located at 1409 on Saturday, September clearance women’s, S. Lamar Street, Suite 20, 2008. men’s and kids’ apparel 102, Dallas, Texas As a participating and accessories, fine, 75215 or by contacting charity, Dallas bridge and fashion jew- the Young Entrepreneurs Designing Dreams elry, bed & bath items, Program Coordinator retains 100% of all pro- housewares, frames, lug- directly at the studio at ceeds from the sale of gage, china, crystal & (214) 421-9900 or at each pass to support silver, all kitchen & per- (972) 529-4323. ongoing DIY Couture sonal care electrics & workshops and entrepre- technology items, and

OAK CLIFF Museum to Feature Hiltburg Wussom’s Quilts From staff reports to list a few. been the French Cultural Among the quilts to be Center and a solo exhibit The International exhibited include “Berlin in Plovdiv. Her works are Museum of Cultures, 2000”, a Wassom design artistic inventions and 7500 W. Camp Wisdom, made especially for the display enormous dili- Dallas, will feature sever- exhibit “Fireworks 2000”, gence, marvelously com- al quilts from the works organized by Madeira bined to produce all of of Hiltburg Wussom of thread. The free-motion her creations with techni- Germany. The Museum’s machine work is embroi- cal skill and a mastery of theme for Quilt Mania II dered on silk. The color combinations. is “We Cover The World”, Reichsstag is the only The museum is open which opens September piecing done in the quilt. Monday through Friday, 27th. The exhibit will Mrs. Wassom is a member 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours include quilts made in of the International for ten or more may be Korea, Egypt, India, Women’s Club-Sofia. scheduled by calling 972 Indonesia, and Lithuania Among her exhibits have 708 7406.

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Ongoing Student Program is in the Garland, TX 75040. The September 17 11 p.m. Tickets are $40 Call 214-631-ARTS.s African American process of finding new silent auction begins at Internet Basics Class at per person and $300 per Republican Club of host families to share their 9:00 a.m.; the brunch South Branch Library table. Call 214-448-3106 October 2-3 Collin County meets 3rd hearts and home with an begins at 10:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. at or email exchange student for the costs $40 for Individuals royceadams@mysecond- ational Association of Tuesday of every month at 3228 Teasley Lane, Black Social Workers 7 pm (Doors will open at 2008/2009 School Year. and $400 for a table. Call Denton, TX 76204. If chanceinc.org. For more information on 972-381-5044. Southwest Regional 6:30 pm) Collin County you are just beginning to Conference at the Holiday Republican Party or how to become a host use the Internet or think- September 20 family, call 1-800-941- Inn Select, 3300 W. Headquarters 8416 Stacy September 13 ing about It, or If you Young Professionals Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Road, McKinney Call Fred 3738, or www.sharesouth- would just like a refresh- west.org. History Comes to Life Leadership Development Texas. The conference Moses at 972 618 7027 or In Downtown er, this class Is for you. Conference from 8 a.m. - theme is: “Reclaiming [email protected] for more McKinney. Visit The class size Is limited 5 p.m. at the University of Minority Youth:” Are We information. Watermarks Invitational http://atomicdnc.bm23.co so call 940-349-8726 or Texas at Dallas School of Listening? Visit NAB- Exhibit runs through m/public/ emailManagement 800 W. SWDALLAS.COM or Collin County Black April 12th 9 am - 8 pm fred.kamman@cityofden- Campbell Road, Dallas, Audrey Brown, 214-670- Chamber of Commerce Mondays through ton.com. TX 75080. A variety of 6739 or [email protected], Thursdays, 9 am - 5 pm Professional Achievers General Meeting is 2nd for Community workshops to groom or Treva McDaniel, 214- Thursday monthly, 6:30pm Fridays, and 10:00 am - September 18-20 young professionals to 915-4610, 2:00 pm Saturdays. FREE Excellence (PACE) is - 7:30pm. McKinney sponsoring a Garage Sale Loving Kindness achieve higher levels of [email protected]. Housing Authority 1200 N Collin College 800 E. Ministries 2008 leadership, professionally Spring Creek Parkway. and Bake Sale to benefit Tennessee St McKinney their scholarship fund. Women's Conference and socially will be avail- October 3 75069 The general public For more info call 972- able. Visit Saturday from 7: A.M. to "Hold On … To Your Prairie View A&M is welcome. For additional 881-5873, or visit Faith" at the Prava Suites www.ulgdyp.org www.ccccd.edu. 2:00 P.M. Location is University Alumni 13th information call 469-424- Keller Springs Baptist 13402 Noel Road, Dallas 0120. Annual Scholarhsip Gala Church at 2237 Keller TX 75204. Come and 4th Annual Youth at the Westin City Center The ational Business Springs Rd, Carrollton. embrace God's glory. Fishing Derby, 8AM – Hotel 650 N. Pearl St, Collin County Black Women Enterprise To inquire about scholar- Registration Is $50 for Noon at Shawnee park, Dallas, TX. The reception Chamber of Commerce: etwork (BWE) hosts ship applications write to Adults and $15 for youth 3380 Sherwood Dr. Youth begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Monthly Lunch & Learn monthly lunch and learn PACE P. O. Box 112721, before August 18. Call ages 5-16 years are invit- dinner program will pro- every 3rd Thursday $15 workshop and networking Carrollton TX 75011- 469-254-8436. ed. ceed at 7:30 p.m. Call for members; $20 for non- event giving members and 2727. 972-979-9000. Ticket guests the opportunity to members, 11:00am- Tears of Joy Ministries, September 26 deadline Is September 25, 1:00pm. For general network, build relation- Inc. will host its first 2008. ships, present information “Anybody Can Write” SOLUTIOS - Youth information and reserva- Writer’s Workshop 1:30 women’s conference tions call 469-424-0120. on their business and serv- Violence is ReaL! Now – 3:30 PM; Speaker: Rev. September 18-20, 2008 at is the time for Real 'SO- Allen Chamber Golf ices, and most importantly, Embassy Suites Hotel in learn different ways to Peggy Teague, $25 fee LUTIONS' Classic at Chase Oaks DFW Financially includes workbook; $35 Irving, Texas. Theme is Golf Club 7201 Chase improve upon and grow “Come Aside and Rest for 10:30AM at Booker T. Empowered Women meet their business. For more at the door. peg- Washington High School, Oaks. monthly for lunch or din- [email protected] or a Time of Refreshing, information Renewal and 2501 Flora St, Dallas, Tx ner and a fun, informative www.nbwen.org or 972-924-2727 75201. No Admission fee seminar on various finan- Restoration.” Contact October 5 [email protected]. Pastor Vanessa Smith at but donations appreciated V Events Presents on- cial topics. For more “Refiner’s Fire” and pre-registration information call 469-952- (609) 556-5656 or (214) Profit Organization of Wit Women Conference Gathering” at the Best 407-7946. required. 972-218-1921. the 3rd Quarter, AIDS 0809 or Western – McKinney www.meetup.com/378. Call join this weekly con- Arms Inc. join AIDS Arms 9:00 – Noon. We will ference call if you need September 19 & 20 September 27 and LifeWalk and LifeBark encouragement, prayer, or worship and prepare to OCC and Pureology from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. for Marriage Prep Class 1st refine our hearts toward Harkey Production entertainment, food, inspiration. Dial in Auditions for Upcoming 5K Walk to Break the Saturdays monthly 423 Tuesdays 7 pm - 7:15pm to God. Lunch is on your games, and more. The West Wheatland Road Gospel Musical Play Silence on Ovarian Cancer 218-486-1616, Code own. A Freewill offering Join hundreds In the walk will be held at Lee Suite 101, Duncanville taken. Singers, rappers, and Park In Dallas, Texas. 10984 (may change each actors are all welcome to Dallas-Fort Worth metro 75116 $10 fee for materi- week). Registration begins at als. For more info call come to Greater Saint community at this The Blind Lemon Blues fundraising event at the noon. Visit www.life- Karen Duval at 972-709- John Revelation Church walk.org. 1180. September 11 Festival at Poor David’s 3633 Atlanta Street, Baylor Regional Medical Collin County Black Pub, 7 pm – 1:00 am; Dallas, TX 75215 from 6 Center 1650 W. College doors at 6:15 pm Street, Grapevine, TX. October 23-35 o Limit etwork Chamber of Commerce p.m. - 8 p.m. Call 214- General Membership Tickets are on sale now at 607-7802 or email Call 212-973-5351 or Girls ight: The Musical Business etworking the festival web site: email jfigueiredo@pureol- Lunch 1st and 3rd Meeting Call 469-424- harkeyproduction@yahoo. a tell-It-like-It-Is look at 0120. http://blindlemonblues- com. ogy-usa.com. five friends as they re-live Thursday 11:30 am - fest.com 12:30 pm every Thursday their past at the Eisemann at Texas Land & Cattle September 13 September 30 - Oct. 19 Center. September 14 Steak House 3945 N. AACP Garland September 20 Oprah Winfrey Presents Central Expressway Plano Branch Presents 18th TeCo Theatrical The Color Purple at Fair October 25 Productions Hosts My Second Chance Park featuring stars of the 75023 Must RSVP at Annual Freedom Fund Fundraiser will honor Frisco Arts Gala www.TheNoLimitNetwor Silent Auction and Grand Opening Gala Broadway production, Supporting all the fine arts Street Festival Saturday women who make a differ- Jeannette Bayardelle, k.com or call Sylvia Brunch at the GISD ence in the lives of girls In Frisco Funding grants Williams at 972-898- Special Events Center Sept. 14th. This commu- Felicia P. Fields and and scholarships at the nity-wide festival is open and women. The "Living Angela Robinson, along 5882. 4999 Naaman Forest the Dream' banquet will be Westin Stonebriar Resort. Blvd at North Garland is to the public at no cost. with American Idol alum http://atomicdnc.bm23.co www.tecotheater.org/ or held at Christ for the Latoya London. 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RickyRay’s Serves Unique Barbecue

By Tessa Howington House says that they are happy to cook orth Dallas Gazette anything, and laughs as he adds “possum, raccoon, armadillo. . .” RickyRay’s may have opened in April RickyRay’s is a member of the Chamber of 2007, but they have been serving up of Commerce in Plano and also works with “Barbecue and Down Home Cooking” for the Eternal Life C.O.G.I.C., where House quite a while. is the pastor. Besides being the pastor, Ricky House and Ray Cotton catered church plays a large role in both their for 4 years before they decided to open a lives; Cotton refers to church as “a main- store front business. Their catering busi- stay” in their lives and their business. As ness started small, as backyard or garage a matter of fact, the two future partners barbecues, and due to demand, the two of met 11 years ago at Moore’s Chapel them decided to open a restaurant in C.O.G.I.C in Allen, TX. Plano. And while the demand was a large fac- Mr. House says they opened because tor in opening a restaurant, they both admit “he bugged me,” jokingly referring to Mr. that their main inspiration was the desire to Cotton. In his defense, Cotton, an Inola, provide a service that people really enjoy OK native, said that the reason is because and that they are always “governed by the he “can’t find no good barbecue in Spirit of God.” Texas.” Looking at the growth from the original Regardless, they opened their doors on backyard catering business, clearly cus- April 6, 2007, serving up barbecue with tomers truly enjoy their food. RickyRay’s Ricky House and Ray Cotton all the trimmings. Cotton says that what has catered the Plano Senior High makes their barbecue unique is “that it’s a the “deep East Texas” town of Omaha, baked beans” are the best in town, they are School’s Twilight Dinner for the past few variety, a little bit of everything.” House even gets sweet potatoes from the small known to brag about their sweet potato years, the 4th of July Parade for Allen and simply says, “It is barbecue. Not watered East Texas town of Golden, to ensure fries and ribs, and are proud to be the only McKinney, and also handles various down.” authenticity and taste. restaurant in Plano serving GG’s Sweet events for McKinney ISD. In addition, They also pride themselves on the vari- Besides their famous barbecue, they also Tea from McKinney. they cater private events such as wed- ety of methods they use to cook the food. serve a variety of homemade desserts and While they have the restaurant, they still dings, receptions, and other church relat- Not only have their recipes come from sides. Cotton’s favorite is the “bread pud- do catering as well. Although the restau- ed activities. Currently the duo are excit- years of family tradition, but are also ding . . . or the banana pudding.” House rant’s menu focuses on barbecue, but they ed about an upcoming event with the steeped with regional influences from isn’t sure what his favorite is, but knows, can cook anything and have no problem Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco. Kansas, Oklahoma, Memphis, Pittsburg, referring to the puddings, that they “sell a tailoring a meal to a client’s requested As smart businessmen, they are also and even East Texas. “We cook it their lot of it.” menu. This is where the “Down Home way,” House says. House, growing up in They both agree that their “gourmet Cooking” plays a part in the business. See RICKY RAY’S, page 16

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MUSIC The Blind Lemon Blues Festival This Weekend at Poor David’s

From staff reports cially successful male summer playing festivals couple of finger picks, and blues recording artist in supporting his recent an old beat-up guitar.” The North Texas Blues the 1920’s. Blind Lemon’s Northern Blues release, Paul has created a style Society is proud to present music not only inspired Songs Famed for Sorrow which is very much his the second annual Blind and influenced such early and Joy.a own combining his inter- Lemon Blues Festival, blues music giants as Paul Geremia, a master pretations of the music of September 13, 2008 in Leadbelly, T-Bone Walker, of the Piedmont style blues Blind Lemon Jefferson, Dallas, Texas. The festival Lightnin’ Hopkins, and and as Acoustic Guitar Robert Johnson, Blind venue is Poor David’s Pub, Robert Johnson; but also magazine says, “one of the Willie McTell, Scrapper at 1313 South Lamar present day rock and roll tlemen are not only phe- in our third set this year an best country blues finger- Blackwell and Blind Street in the shadow of icons such as The Rolling nomenal guitar players, upcoming blues star from pickers ever.” Geremia has Blake. Paul Geremia is downtown Dallas. Stones and Elvis Presley acoustic and electric, they Maine, Samuel James. For been traveling Uncle truly a living legend of the The 2008 Blind Lemon have also performed his are some of the most a young man in his twen- Sam’s Backyard (the title blues! Blues Festival, is an all tunes. knowledgeable blues his- ties his talents as a song to his last live CD release) The Blind Lemon Blues acoustic event honoring In the comfort of air torians around. They each writer, guitar player, harp, for 40 plus years. His lat- Festival, September 13, the traditional blues music conditioning and in one of have their own bands and banjo and keyboards are est 2008 DVD release is 2008 Dallas, Texas at Poor style of Texan, Blind the best listening venues in JMAC is also the Monday stunning. While you can Guitar Artistry of Paul David’s Pub, 7 pm – 1:00 Lemon Jefferson. Mr. North Texas, you will hear night DJ for Texas Blues hear influences of Charlie Geremia. . As Mr. am; doors at 6:15 pm Jefferson played the blues two incredible local acts: Radio on KNON 89.3 Patton, Sonny Terry, and Geremia says, “It’s all Tickets are on sale now at on the streets of Dallas Hash Brown – solo, and FM…for twenty plus Skip James his style is about the music; keeping the festival web site: beginning in 1912 and Texas Slim and JMAC years! very much his own. the dying ghosts of the old http://blindlemonblues- became the first commer- –duo. Each of these gen- We are thrilled to have Samuel has been busy this masters alive with love, a fest.com. THEATER Frisco Community Theatre announces their first show of the 2009 season

From staff reports Michael is a newcomer to shield the kids from Don's personal life has The play will be directed stage manager is Nicole both to the town and to the intense pressure of come crashing down Communityby John S. Davies. ews The Wooddell. ROUNDING THIRD baseball. He's a corpo- competition while mak- around him and he's is the tumultuous jour- rate executive who ing sure everyone has a forced to see both his ney of two Little League agrees to be Don's assis- good time. Don thinks son and the team in a coaches through an tant because he wants a they should be teaching different light. And aU`UV entire season, from their special activity with his the kids how to win. Out Michael must confront first tentative meeting to son, who's never played of these conflicting an unfamiliar but power- the climactic champi- baseball before. philosophies, the real ful sensation: he really onship game. The audi- Despite their differ- issues of the play wants to win. ence is the stand-in for ences, Michael and Don emerge: how should we Performance will take the team, so the coaches form an uneasy alliance raise our children? Since place at the Cox God’s “Paperboy” speak directly to the for the benefit of the we live in such a fero- Building Playhouse, audience about competi- team. And over the ciously competitive 1517 Avenue H. Plano, Celebrates 26 Years in the Ministry tion, character, punctual- course of exhilarating society, do we protect TX 75074, October 10, And 9 years as Senior Pastor! ity, and the importance victories, heartbreaking our children as long as 11, 16, 17, 18, 23 ,24, 25 of wearing the right defeats, and inter- possible? Or do we pre- at 8 p.m and October 12 Join New Believers MBC and Soul Survivor Ministries as equipment. minable rain-outs, the pare them to be tough & 19 at 2 p.m. we honor one of today’s most philosophical and Don is the tough, blue- two men battle over how enough to win? And The part of Don will prophetic ministers collar, win-at-all-costs to lead the team. what does it mean to be be played by J. Rod on September 15-17, 7:30 pm veteran coach whose son Michael believes that an American man? Pannek and the part of nightly, close out is September 21st @ 3:30 pm. Bishop Warren is the star pitcher. the job of the coaches is By the end of the play, Michael by Erik Knapp. spreads the good news by preaching, prophecy, teaching, acting, producing, singing and McKinney hosts Youth Theater Auditions more! Renowned speakers include: From staff reports a song and a CD to McKinney Youth Bishop R.L. Johnson, Bethesda accompany. Cold read- Theatre offers after- Bishop Dr. Community BC; and Pastor Auditions for fall pro- ings will be available. school and summer Veynell Warren Cedric Richardson, Holy Temple ductions of Sound of Casting youth, ages 7- classes for youth, birth- COGIC. Performances by praise Music, Wizard of Oz, 18. day and scout parties, dancers, stomp teams, gospel Groups and soloists. and Cats, the musical are Since 2005, McKinney and performing arts September 13 and 20 Youth Theatre has been training to North Texas *Texas Jurisdictional Church for the National from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at bringing the best of youth. For more infor- Pentecostal Church of God in Christ. New Believers Missionary McKinney Performing Broadway and dramatic mation go to www.mck- Arts Center, 111 N. scripts to the youth of inneyyouththeatre.com Baptist Church in Dallas 3523 Overton Road Tennessee in downtown McKinney and sur- or (972) 422-2575. Dallas, TX 75216 McKinney. Please bring rounding cities. 214-486-9198 www.newbelievers.org

10 | September 11 - September 17, 2008 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com Business Service Directory Black Social Workers host Southwest Regional Training Conference From staff reports Select, 3300 W. shops. Will Harrell, Chief dropout rates; health – NABSW-Dallas Chapter Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Our Speakers are: Dr. Ombudsman, Texas Youth substance abuse, mental, visit our Website: NAB- The Dallas Chapter of Texas. The conference Jim Davis, Regional Commission. physical and infectious dis- SWDALLAS.COM or the National Association of theme is: “Reclaiming Representative, U.S Workshops will cover eases; Employment – work contact Audrey Brown, Black Social Workers is Minority Youth:” Are We Department of Education, issues that are adversely inhibition, job readiness 214-670-6739 or e-mail proud to sponsor the 2008 Listening? This two day Mr. Leon Mc Cowan, affecting our youth: legal; and stability. CEU’s will be [email protected], Treva Southwest Regional conference will feature out- Regional Administrator, truancy, detention and available. McDaniel, 214-915-4610 Conference on October 2-3, standing presenters and U.S. Department of Health incarceration; education – For additional informa- or e-mail 2008 at the Holiday Inn very informative work- & Human Services and Mr. low performance and tion on the Conference and [email protected]. Commuting Alternatives Save Region 1 Million Miles From staff reports panies. Some are even is significant. Since log- environment. Residents pliance with federal ozone year. staying off the roads entire- ging the first alternative who ride their bicycles to requirements. The Dallas- Tryparkingit.com has Drivers in the Dallas- ly by telecommuting. commute on the site, work or walk to lunch may Fort Worth area is in the proved individual choices Fort Worth area fight heavy Since October 2006, motorists have saved an also record the number of midst of the peak ozone are significant in a region traffic every day on the way commuters have been able estimated 50,000 gallons of calories burned. And eating season, which ends Oct. with more than 6 million to work and important to track their savings by gas and more than $2 mil- lunch at the office instead 31. But the emphasis on people. As the population appointments. With thou- visiting www.tryparkin- lion. With their contribu- of going out also qualifies alternatives to driving continues to grow, the deci- sands of vehicles on the git.com, a regional alterna- tions quantified through as an alternative because it alone does not end when sions people make will roads at the same time, tive-commute Web site. Its calories burned, emissions eliminates the need for the calendar turns to more dramatically influ- traffic congestion is the popularity has grown with reduced and money saved, mid-day car trips. November. Sharing trips ence how easily they move inevitable result. the escalation of gas prices. participants are able to In addition to commut- and embracing other alter- throughout the region and Many drivers have In fact, in early August, clearly see how they are ing-related savings, users natives to driving alone are the quality of the air they become part of the conges- users of the site surpassed 1 helping improve quality of are making lasting contri- encouraged throughout the breathe. tion solution by sharing million saved miles since life. butions to the region’s air rides with coworkers or the site launched in 2006. The benefits stretch quality, helpful as the employees of nearby com- And the financial reward beyond the pocketbook and region works toward com- CATERIG

RAMADAN, continued from page 1 There was something was paramount. changed and we got certi- two. different about this church. “Because of the area that fied to serve here.” But the feedings at South “What kind of church is we are in we wanted to Saturday, August 30 Dallas apartment complex- this?” asked one of the give back,” said Sis. marked the date when the es, the masjid and shelters many disenfranchised Shaheed. “A lot of times Imam, which is the equiva- are just primers to their members of the community we would drive to the lent to a pastor or minister upcoming Humanitarian that took part in Saturday’s masjid [mosque] and see of church, and his follow- Day program, September activities. people living and sleeping ers reengaged the fight to 21. “It’s a mosque,” one of on the streets and we knew take back South Dallas. “Last year I think we the servers replied. that there was a need.” “Hopefully if we consis- served about 600 and in DETISTRY “Oh like a Muslim The idea of giving back tently do this the word will years past we have served mosque?” Asked the home- the community was noth- catch on,” said Imam as many as 1,500 people. I less man who soon began ing new to the members of Shaheed as entered the remember last year one to open up more about his Al Islam for years they masjid to catch his breath lady asked if we had a cer- relocation to Dallas from served food and donated and regain his composure tain color sleeping bag,” St. Louis, Missouri. “Well clothes to those Dallas after braving the ele- laughed Sister Shaheed. “I there is only one God. So homeless who would gath- ments—traveling to nearby guess they have their pref- when do you all have serv- er at the Day Resource hotspots where the home- erences too.” ices?” Center. less and drug addicts are Like many non-profits, And with his answer he But after much debate known to congregate. donations are heavy during left as quietly and quickly about the need and feasibil- “See we don’t push an holidays and post tragic as he had entered what he ity for a new municipal agenda here,” he confi- events. now knows is a mosque. homeless shelter city offi- dently explained. “If you Even if you aren’t able to Saturdays from 10 a.m. cials opened ‘The Bridge.’ need help you don’t have come and spend some time until Noon members of the And with that came a to attend a service or listen with the members of Masjid Al Islam take time bevy of new rules and reg- to a prayer. Just come in Masjid Al Islam at 2604 S. from their busy schedules ulations. and get what you need.” Harwood St. Donations of to serve some of the home- “The first time that we With a handful of mem- food, clothing and money less and downtrodden went out we had 26 people bers and two solid hours are greatly needed and members of the South with us and it was an amaz- more than thirty people got appreciated. For more Dallas community. ing experience,” said Imam a chance to beat the heat, information you can con- The fact that Sister Khalid Shaheed. “But find some gently used tact Imam Khalid Shaheed Bettie Shaheed thought since then the laws clothing and get a lunch or at 214-421-3839.

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vote for Obama. have said they will vote for are not like mine so I can’t Black people.” ments on earmarks. opinion but she felt it was Renee Amoore is not one McCain because of last vote for him.” Clay, who is also a femi- “We have two people good introduction to the of them. night.” And, she’s not alone, she nist, said she doubted that now who have no respect potential vice president. An ardent Republican, Republicans hope to use said, adding that just McCain’s choice of a for the Constitution,” Clay “I think it was an effec- Amoore was one of the the divisions that emerged because the majority of woman as running mate said. “Just to bring in some- tive job in terms of intro- speakers at this week’s among Democrats to steal African-Americans who would affect many African- one who has no respect, ducing her personality on Republican National away a significant number live in Philadelphia are American women. just because she wears a the scene,” Hollis said, Convention in St. Paul, of voters. Democrats, people should “I really don’t think it’s skirt, is asking a lot. adding that she admired Minn. She thought Palin’s “The Democratic Party not assume that is the case going to attract a lot of Anyone who has sat down Palin as a working mother speech on Wednesday was has some issues,” was how on a larger scale. Black women,” she said. and taken a look at this with a supportive husband just what the party needed Amoore summed up the sit- “When you look at the “The only reason they did it woman and what she stands and family. to energize Republicans. uation. country as a whole, it’s dif- was they were trying to for is going to say no, that’s But, it did little to “Sarah Palin kicked butt Palin’s speech resonated ferent,” she said. “There are pick off Hillary women. OK.” address issues. and took names,” said with Amoore, she said, a lot of people of color who We’re supposed to auto- She did give the Hollis thought that it Amoore, speaking to the adding that she identified are for McCain.” matically run to him? That Republicans a bit of credit should serve as a wake up Tribune from the conven- with Palin as a married, Denise Clay, a Democrat, also insults our intelli- for putting a woman on the call to Obama, forcing him tion. “I think it went very working mother. Amoore was also focused on the gence. Would I like to see a ticket. to stop speaking in plati- well. The floor was off the added that she was mysti- issues, but in her opinion, woman in the nation’s “It’s nice that the tudes and start addressing wall. The energy was phe- fied by the assumption that Palin didn’t address them in highest office? Yes. But, it Republican Party finally specifics. nomenal.” Black women would vote any substantive way. has to be the right woman.” realized that women exist,” “He should thank her,” Amoore expected Palin for Obama simply because “I didn’t hear anything in Clay doubted that Palin she said, laughing. Hollis said. “They’re play- to pull disenchanted sup- he was Black. her speech that wasn’t a was the right one, saying Treading between the ing this intellectual game porters of Sen. Hillary “I’m not going to vote McCain talking point,” she she based her opinion on two sides was Janice and she’s going to force Clinton to McCain. for somebody just because said. “And, most of his Palin’s record as governor Hollis, a registered him to reassess his game. If “She has pulled some they are Black,” she said. issues don’t dovetail with of Alaska and reports of Republican who has not yet you’re going to be better at already,” she said. “People “That’s really sad. I’m very my issues. They’re talking partisan-based firings along chosen her candidate. your game, you have to have called my office want- excited for (Obama) but, on about everything but the with questions about the Palin’s speech did noth- play with someone equal or ing to get involved. People the other hand, his values issues that are important to truthfulness of her state- ing to help her solidify her better.”

BLACK GOP, continued from page 1 Steele (Maryland) and us”. throughout the rest of the Secretary of HUD Senator Obama’s charis- world. The RNC is being Alphonso Jackson and “How could the Republican Party let this ma and Senator Biden’s viewed as the “oppressor” demonstrated sincerity and happen and to what success do they think it statesmanship contrasted to and the DNC as the “libera- inclusiveness. We were that “pesky” Senator tor”. impressed and it made our will lead?” McCain and Gov. Sarah How could the political outlook “bal- Palin who appears to be an Republican Party let this anced”. “outback nut case” replete happen and to what success Some of us were for Political and Economic Yvonne R. Davis has this room couch…. Real or per- with “Red Neck legacy” do they think it will lead? Democrats and some were Studies). In 2004, the con- to say about the trend, ceived there was an effort makes things rather non- I have polled close rela- Republicans. Most were vention had Black dele- “Since the 2000 and 2004 to engage us.” Things have competitive in the Black tives of mine who are actually undecided until gates that comprised 6.7 Republican conventions, a certainly changed now. community everywhere. Republicans. The majority election time. Now those percent (167 delegates) of lot has changed for African- A close friend of mine, The movement amongst of them have recently offi- who are Republican are the total. American Republicans. I who I won’t expose right Blacks all over the world is cially changed their regis- keeping it quiet. It is not This year, that number was a vice chairwoman for now, is a former “Eagle” in overwhelming. Prosper tration to Democrat or Adabla, an entrepreneur in just because we have a was a dismal 1.5 percent Bush in Connecticut, a the Republican Party. Independent. I haven’t seen Ghana, wrote me, “Hope dynamic African-American (36 delegates) which national co-chairwoman for That’s a person who con- such a “sea change” in my you are well. My family on the Democratic ticket equates to a 78.4 percent African-Americans for tributes at least $50,000 per lifetime. It reminds me of and I cried uncontrollably but there appears to be a decline. By contrast, the Bush, a surrogate spokes- year to the party. This time for most of the speech peri- the historical change that definite indifference shown Democratic National woman for the Republican around, he is quite active in od (Obama’s acceptance was led by President by the RNC. You get the Convention had over 24 National Committee and the “Veterans for Obama speech). The only other Franklin D. Roosevelt. feeling that we aren’t want- percent Black participation. worked on Latino outreach Committee”. He has done a Maybe next time, the There was a majority efforts nationwide…. There complete turnaround and is time I cried so, was when S. ed anymore. As I write this RNC will return to inclu- female population among were rainbow coalitions of actively recruiting Black Africa held its first election. I cannot recall the name of siveness and open up that the delegates and Hispanics interns and delegates. Republican veterans. We saw people, sick and the RNC Chairman as “big tent” once again. Right reached the 14 percent Featured speakers such as Raynard Jackson, a long able, grandmothers and par- opposed to Gov. Howard ents, sinners and the saved, now, I am finding more and level. Colin Powell, J.C. Watts Jr., standing Black Republican Dean for the DNC. That the oppressors and the more disappointment and Gays and Lesbians held a Condolezza Rice, black advocate, has now started says a lot. enslaved standing in long hurt. Isn’t this 2008? higher percentage of dele- actors and ministers and the “Black Republicans for In 2004, the RNC seated procession, waiting to cast gates at the DNC event than gospel singers played a role Obama” movement. He is a record number of dele- their votes, with the nation- Harry Alford is the co- Blacks at the RNC event. on prime-time televi- populating the Internet with gates at its Presidential al black anthem echoing in founder, President/CEO, of The DNC was undoubtedly sion….I’ve gone from hav- his message and throwing it Convention. This year they the background.” the ational Black had the lowest Black repre- and proudly inclusive and ing VIP seats sitting in the right up into the RNC’s This equates to the same Chamber of Commerce, sentation in 40 years the RNC appeared to be Bush family box to having face. As though he is saying moods I detect in France, Inc. Website: www.nation- (according to Joint Center very old school. a premier seat on my living “You dis us; you will miss England, Brazil, Spain, and albcc.org.

12 | September 11 - September 17, 2008 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com Contact: 972-606-7498 for Career Opportunity Advertising Career Fair Offers Opportunities for The City of Allen Planning and Development Community Department is seeking qualified General Contractors for their Home Repair Program relating to the Every fall, Brookhaven about the career fair, please Community Development Block Grant Program. College is the host site of a contact the Career career fair that welcomes Development Center at Contact Kellie Wilson at 214-509-4165 to receive additional information and to request a Contractor more than 50 companies 972-860-4894. application packet. offering opportunities for students and community members to speak directly with employers who are looking for workers. This year’s fall career fair is set for Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Services Center, Building S, of the Brookhaven College campus. www.cityofirving.org The college’s Career Development Center coor- dinates the fair and encour- ages all those attending to bring copies of their TISEO PAVING COMPANY résumé. Employers will include banks, hotels and 419 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150 resorts, financial services, Tel: (972) 289-0723 Fax: (972) 216-5637 retail, insurance, govern- www.tiseopaving.com ment and technical compa- nies. With the large num- ber of employers who Performing Concrete Street attend, potential job open- Paving in the Metroplex Area ings are available at We Accept Subcontracting Bids For All Public national and local busi- nesses, large and small. Works Project in the Dallas Area Past attendees have includ- We Are Accepting Applications for Concrete ed businesses such as CITY OF CARROLLTO Mixer Drivers and Heavy Equipment Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Administrative Support Specialist - Carrollton-Farmers Branch Mechanics Independent School Engineering District,and Parkland Alternate School Crossing Guard Equal Opportunity Employer Hospital. Contract Children’s Librarian For more information Craft Tech - Parks Maintenance Worker I – Parks Maintenance Maintenance Worker III – Irrigation Recreation Attendant Recreation Leader – Natural Area Seasonal Maintenance Worker Signal Crewmember Support Services Technician – General Services Telecommunications Dispatcher City of Garland Telecommunications Shift Supervisor Purchasing Department Workforce Services 1945 E. Jackson Road 200 N. Fifth Street Carrollton, TX 75011-0535 Garland, TX 75040 Direct Line: (972) 466-3090 Website: http://www.cityofcarrollton.com 972-205-2415 *You must apply online via our website [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer www.garlandpurchasing.com

September 11 - September 17, 2008 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com | 13 Church Happenings FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST Heaven’s Embassy Church, grand prize winner will appear Anniversary Celebration with 1308 Wilcox Street CHURCH OF ALLE 1203 N. Cockrell Hill Road, live in Atlanta this November! Pastor Cedric Richardson, September 19, 2008 McKinney, TX 75069 Duncanville, TX. Call Sis. Travel to Atlanta is by Holy Temple COGIC; Bishop 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 972-542-6178 September 14, 8:15 am Sheanique Batty @ 214-780- American Airlines. Opening R. L. Johnson, Bethesda Come to Founders Day and 7856 for details. Act Contest information line is Community BC and perform- Join us for Poetry and Praise SACTUARY OF PRAISE Church Anniversary featuring 212-631-4200 or 972-235- ances by praise dancers, stomp @ Plano Amphitheatre on FELLOWSHIP, ALLE John Fuller, Sr. from Lewis Fellowship of Believers 4633 for details. teams, gospel groups & Spring Creek at Parker. Chapel MBC, Fayetteville, Bishop G. D. Crawford, soloists. September 14, 5 pm NC. Call 972-359-9956 for Founder & Pastor Starting September 26, 2008 September 20, 9:30 - 11 am Join us for our Men's Day details. There will be a “Taste 501 Wynnwood Village #423 Wednesdays, 7 pm - 9 pm ew Believers MBC & Spiritual Gifts Assessment Celebration "100 Men in of Fellowship,” favorite dishes Dallas, TX 75224 For those interested in learn- Soul Survivor Ministries Seminar (Spiritual Gas) to help Jeans" with speaker Rev. from different parts of the USA 214-780-7856 ing Black history there is a Dr. Bishop Veynell Warren you become acquainted with Charles Brown Sr. of New will be served and there will be FREE 28-Week African 3523 E. Overton Road the person God created you to Birth Baptist Church in games, bounce houses, pie FIRST BAPTIST African-American History Dallas, TX 75216 be; Call 972-437-3493 to regis- Sherman, TX. throwing contest and more. CHURCH OF Class with instructor John 214-486-9198 ter. HAMILTO PARK Ross. Mr. Ross is an anointed Sanctuary of Praise Fellowship BC of Allen (FIRST CHURCH) instructor and is well-versed in EW MT. ZIO BAPTIST September 27, 8 am - 12 pm Fellowship, Allen Rev. W. L. Stafford, Sr. African History. He will give CHURCH OF DALLAS Join us for Men's Rev. John Wilson, III M. Div., Senior Pastor September 13, 8 am an in-dept view of our glorious Transformation Leadership Senior Pastor 1550 Edelweiss is our Come to our "Women In past and present. September 13, 2008 Seminar. 1318 Avenue J (Service Location) Red Prayer Breakfast" spon- For information contact: The Mobile Mammography Plano, TX 75013 200 Belmont Drive sored by Daughters of Sarah. John Ross @ 972-230-9096 or Unit will be at the church this orth Dallas Community 469-853-2380 (Church Address) you may register at the church. Saturday. Call 214-947-0026 Bible Fellowship Church Allen, TX 75013 First Baptist Church of to register for the Mammogram Dr. Leslie W. Smith, THE GREATER MOORE’S 972-359-9956 Hamilton Park Hamilton Park UMC Screening. All participants Senior Pastor CHAPEL COGIC Dr. Gregory Foster Rev. Harold Dangerfield, MUST schedule an appoint- 1010-1020 South FELLOWSHIP OF Senior Pastor and Senor Pastor ment. Sherman Street September 7 – 12, 7:30 pm BELIEVERS MIISTRIES Rev. Anthony Foster, 11881 Schroeder Road Richardson, TX 75081 We continue our District Pastor Dallas, TX 75243 ew Mount Zion Baptist 972-437-3493 Holy Convocation with Bishop September 14, 3:30 pm 300 Phillips Street 972-235-4633 Church of Dallas T. W. Johnson speaking Come to our “6th Annual Richardson, TX 75081 Dr. Robert E. Price, SAIT MARK MBC Tuesday night. Appreciation Service for 972-235-4235 EW BELIEVERS MBC Senior Pastor I MCKIEY Bishop G. D. Crawford.” & SOUL SURVIVOR 9550 Shepherd Road The Greater Moore’s Guests include Elder Eric HAMILTO PARK UMC MIISTRIES Dallas, Texas 75243 September 21, 2008 Chapel COGIC Jones, OnPoint Ministries, 214-341-6459 Join us for our Pastor's Superintendent Willie MC; and Elder/Prophet Steve September 13, 1 pm – 6 pm September 15-17, 7:30 pm & Anniversary Service. Wilson, Pastor Cornett, The Potter’s House, We will host the Allstate September 21, 3:30 pm ORTH DALLAS 306 orth Cedar Drive speaker. Theme: “Living the Gospel Superfest audition for Join us for Dr. Bishop COMMUITY Saint Mark MBC, McKinney Allen, TX 75002 Kingdom Life;” and singers @ the Opening Act Contest. The Veynell Warren’s 9th Pastoral BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Rev. Charles Wattley, Pastor 972-302-5272 EBEEZER WORSHIP CETER PRIME BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE “We are Living Stones in God’s Temple” One, two or three lots for sale at Restland in orth Dallas; located in the beautiful and SUDAY peaceful Serenity Gardens Section 10:00 am: Sunday School (Southeast corner of Greenville Avenue & 11:00 am: Morning Worship Restland Road.) Market value $3450 each, MODAY but selling price negotiable. View plots by 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Men of Power and Women of Power appointment only. Call 972-606-3878, TUESDAY 972-416-6109, or 469-235-5808. Rev. Cecil T. Smith, II 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm: Bible Study & Worship Service Senior Pastor

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Little Mister What is Your Niche? David Edward Sister and his dad, When my moth- niche and she is focused on he/she doing differently?” William (Bill) er’s sister and also it for the Glory of God. “Why are they so happy Lott celebrating Tarpley his mom's birth- her best friend, Mrs. Once your niche and satisfied with life?” day. Jessie Baker Green, has been established then It’s no secret, their minds Every one has a special was telling me one you need to remember and are focused on God and niche (function or role) in day, that at her age, 90 plus practice the ‘Law of they have found their life, especially Christians. years old, she doesn’t get Attraction.’ The ‘Law of niche. God created each of us to around as well as she for- Attraction’ indicates that Everyone doesn’t have be unique. To be success- mally did, I told her that ‘like attracts like. We tend the same niche; therefore, ful in your walk with God, she was right where God to attract whatever we give it doesn’t do you any good you need to define your wanted her to be in her life. our attention to, whether to discuss what your role in Christian Wisdom: It that the trying of your faith uniqueness and promote it She was always a prayer we like it or not. Be in con- life. “Search me, O God, has been said that life is worketh patience.” James with integrity. warrior, but now she trol of your life, find your and know my heart: try me, like a bicycle…Stop ped- 1:2 & 3. Joy lowers blood “There are threescore devotes more time praying niche and make it happen. and know my thoughts: dling and you fall off. pressure, cholesterol and queens, and fourscore con- for others. Moreover, she It has been said that atti- And see if there be any Regardless of hardships, family friction. It reduces cubines, and virgins with- has an early morning tele- tude and attraction are the wicked way in me, and keep peddling in life. stress, anticipates hope and out number. My dove, my phone prayer conference inevitable laws of the uni- lead me in the way ever- Don’t be caught in the trap optimism with faith. Each undefiled is but one; she is with several ladies that she verse. Have you ever lasting.” Psalm 139:23 & of self-pity. In your trials, day is a precious gift from the only one of her mother; knows; and when individu- asked yourself how one 24. Ask God to give you seek God and find the God; face it with joy and she is the choice one of her als call her, like me all individual with perhaps the wisdom, courage and strength to help yourself anticipation. that bare her. The daugh- times of the night, she says less education and requires conviction to know and use and others. It doesn’t do When you sing to God, ters saw her, and blessed we don’t disturb her more help from others for your uniqueness to give any good to worry and be when you praise Him, her; yea, the queens and the because she can go right certain tasks can achieve Him praise and help build anxious. Satan’s desire is when you worship Him, concubines, and they back to sleep. I truly thank better than others with His kingdom. This will for us to walk in defeat, God gives you peace that praised her.” Song of God that she is my aunt. equal or better qualifica- help to separate you from depression, discourage- you can’t understand. He Solomon 6:8 & 9 (KJV.) That is Aunt Jessie B’s tion. You ask, “What is the world. ment, dismay, despair and pours on you wisdom that dejection, but, “My you would not have had brethren, count it all joy you not prayed and when you fall into diver’s thanked Him and glorified temptations; knowing this, Him. –Thelma Wells.

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Come Experience A Church that Believes 8:00am & 10:30am in Giving God Excellence Without Excuse Worship Services Sunday Worship ...... 7:45 am & 11:00 am Temple of Faith Christian Chapel C.M.E. Church Sunday School ...... 9:45 am – 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study . . . 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm “Where Jesus is the Main Attraction” Office Hours Rev. Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 am Robert Townsend, Pastor Monday & Friday ...... 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday . . . 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday ...... Closed 14120 oel Road • Dallas, TX 75254 Contact Info Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church 972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) 11611 Webb Chapel Road • Dallas, TX 75229 Dr. Jerome E. Office: 972-241-6151 McNeil, Jr., Pastor [email protected] (Email) Email: [email protected] Healthy Beginnings Child Development Center - 972-404-1412 Website: www.dallasmtpisgah.org

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Parkway, Suite #299, in Tuesday Night kids eat Editor’s Note: Last RICKY RAY’S, continued from page 9 Plano, TX. They can also free, and 11 am to 2 pm Friday I was in the area be found on the web at Tuesday – Friday they and stopped by [without seeking additional oppor- few years. people that come in www.rickyraysbarbeque.c have a lunch special of a introducing myself] dur- tunities, including expan- As House says, they just always come back.” Or, om. They are open large sandwich, side and ing the lunch hour to get a sion to other locations in “haven’t gotten there yet.” as House simply says, Tuesday – Thursday from drink for $6.48 including to-go order. The staff was the future. And, since the Cotton & House want “we’re here” and that the 10:30 am to 9 pm, tax. prompt, friendly and the restaurant and catering potential visitors to be “meat is cooked to perfec- Friday’s and Saturday’s If you have a party, food was good. My business is a side business aware that they “offer tion . . . you’ll see.” till 10 pm and Sundays want to make reserva- chopped beef sandwich for both Mr. House and something that is not com- So go see. RickyRay’s from 11 am to 7 pm. tions, or need more infor- overflowed with well sea- Mr. Cotton, they would mon in the area.” Cotton Barbecue and Down Friday night is Rib Night, mation, you can also call soned brisket. It was my like to be working in the says that they have a Home Cooking is located starting at 4 pm is all you them at (972) 867 – 2000. second visit and i look for- restaurant exclusively in a “good product and the at 3100 Independence can eat ribs for $11.99, ward to returning.

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A Praying Church Family F Sunday 9:45AM Sunday School Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission “Watchmen on the Walls” & Young Adult Ministries Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men’s Choir 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) Wednesday 7PM Mid-Week Service 9550 Shepard Road Thursday 7PM Mass Choir Dallas, TX 75243 For more information call (972) 423-6695 www.nmzb.org (Website) • [email protected] (Email) www.shilohbaptistchurch.org

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