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PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID 50 Volume 40 No. 22 Ð June 1, 2007 Ð Sections A & B FRESNO, CA cents The California PERMIT NO.35 AADDVVOOCCAATTEE Fresno’s African American Community Newspaper Youth Scholars Racial Death Threats Event on Obama Prompt Early Honors 1st Black Secret Service Protection

Principal BY HAZEL TRICE EDNEY vice protection - apparently be- spending a lot of time worrying NNPA WASHINGTON cause of race-oriented threats on about or spending a lot of time FRESNO Ð Rutherford B. Rutherford B. Gaston CORRESPONDENT his life - says he will not be de- talking about,” Obama told the Gaston, The first African terred by intimidation. Another NNPA News Service last week. American Principal in terested in how the youth WASHINGTON (NNPA) Ð former Black presidential candi- “I think that all candidates for Fresno Unified School Dis- of today are seeing the fu- Democratic Presidential Can- date says the threats indicate a the presidency have some securi- trict, will be honored at the ture in our community and didate Barack Obama, who has resistance to change in America. ty risks. I don’t make these 2007 Youth Scholars nation. received earliest-ever Secret Ser- “It’s not something that I’m Continued on Page A4 U Recognition Event. This annual Youth Schol- Barack Obama Gaston, whose pioneer- ars Recognition Event will ing work in the District be held Sunday, June 3, helped pave the way for to- 2007, at the Veteran’s African-American Seniors day’s African American ed- Memorial Auditorium, ‘Bush is ucators, retired after 33 1:30-3:30 p.m. Over 80 years of service. African American students Neglecting Prescriptions Gaston is a long time res- from Fresno, Central, and Worst in ident of the Fresno Com- Clovis Unified School Dis- munity and is very in- tricts will be recognized. volved in both the African This is the fourth year of Because of Cost American community and recognition for Youth History’ the Fresno community as a Scholars completing the BY HEATHER FAISON a national study by AARP half of African-Americans whole. He is especially in- 6th, 8th and 12th grades. NNPA SPECIAL (American Association for expressed a concern about CORRESPONDENT Retired Persons) a number paying their prescription NEW JERSEY Ð of African-Americans are drugs over the next two Results of a national focus WASHINGTON (NNPA) Ð neglecting their medicines years. group among 303 Ameri- Many have had to deal because of high prescription “The costs of medicines cans, revealed that more than with stubborn relatives who costs. The study examines are critically putting peo- half (51%) indicated that “forget” to take their the experiences of adults ple’s health at risk,” said they agree with former Pres- medicines. But, according to and reveals that more than Continued on Page A4 U ident Jimmy Carter’s asser- tion that the current Bush administration is the worst in history. New Orleans Recovering, The communications re- search study was conducted by HCD Research, using its but Still Needs Help mediacurves.com web site, during May 21-22, to obtain NEW ORLEANS (AP) Ð city rebuild and bring back promise is unfulfilled.” Americans’ views on com- Mayor Ray Nagin, in his its residents. Nagin, in pre- Nagin called on Bush to ments made by former Pres- first State of the City ad- pared remarks Wednesday forgive millions of dollars in ident Jimmy Carter on Marilyn FernandezTye Tribbett Yolanda Adams dress since Hurricane Katri- evening, said President disaster loans the city took NBC’s Today Show on na, said New Orleans is on Bush promised “to do what- out after Hurricane Katrina Monday morning. the road to recovery but ever it takes to heal New Or- struck Aug. 29, 2005, to While viewing a segment called on the administra- leans. Because the funding help it continue to operate. from the Today Show, par- Gospel, Christian tions of both the president has not reached the affected He also called on Govenor ticipants indicated their Music Industries and governor to help the areas and the people, that Continued on Page A4 U Continued on Page A4 U Unite in Fresno for NORTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA: 2007 Juneteenth the 2007 Christian New SEIU Local Celebration Hosted by Grandmother’s Love, Inc., The Music Awards 521 Celebrates Original Unknown Rider, One in a Million Hair Salons, and Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc., Two week Event two week event will kick XI Chi Chapter. Begins with Nationwide off with amateur nation- Rebirth of the Amateur Singing events wide singing events begin- When... Where... at the Radisson Hotel ning June 2nd and will cul- Friday, June 15 The Cecil B. Hinton and ends with Black Tie minate with a black-tie, red carpet awards ceremony Labor Movement Gospel Program Community Center Awards Ceremony at hosted by Mayor Alan 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2385 S. Fairview Ave. the Save Mart Center. Autry on June 15th. The Fresno, CA 93706 Proceeds will benefit FRESNO, CA Ð Central California commu- ceremony will honor some The newly formed SEIU nities. Saturday, June 16 the Mayor’s Gang of the industries top artists Local 521 officially kicked “This is an exciting time The Parade Special Events Prevention Initiative as well as those up and off Monday, May 21 with for Fresno and Yosemite,” 10:00 am - Noon & Theme Area... through “Bringing coming and will include celebrations throughout said Kristy Sermersheim, Broken Neighborhoods performances by 2006 Churches • Parade • Kid’s North Central California, President of SEIU Local Sunday, June 16 Area ¥ Entertainment ¥ Back to Life.” Grammy Nominee’s Byron marking a new beginning 521. “Now more than ever, Cage and Martha Munizzi The Celebration Arts & Crafts ¥ Food for public and community residents have a strong orga- Court ¥ Raffles ¥ Clothing FRESNO Ð United One with Tye Tribbett, Joann services. nization that will strive to 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Games ¥ Prizes Productions, a local pro- Rosario, MASADA, Mari- In order to better provide provide the best possible duction company, has an- lyn Fernandez and the top quality public services, publc services for our com- Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating nounced that the 2007 three performances from members of SEIU last year munities, as well as fight for Christian Music Awards the end of slavery in the United States. Dating Back to 1865, the Solo/duet and Praise voted to combine five re- the rights of hard-working it was on June 19th that Union soldiers, led by Major General will take place at the Save Team categories. Over gional locals that spanned people everywhere.” Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas with the news Mart Center on Friday, $30,000 in prize money 17 counties, including Fres- “We are very excited to be that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. June 15th at 7:00 P.M. The Continued on Page A2 U This was two and one-half years after President Lincoln’s no and Mariposa, to form united with other members Emancipation Proclamation, which had become official on one large local called 521. in a stronger union which January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little With almost 46,000 pub- will really emphasize im- impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union lic service workers as mem- proving the life for the pub- Troops to enforce the new executive order. With the surrender CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE bers, this new local is dedi- lic workers in the Cerntal of General Lee in April 1865 and the arrival of General “Your Local News Source” Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to cated to providing top-qual- Valley and being a much influence and overcome the resistance. This day is celebrated Call 268-0941 To Subscribe! ity public services to North Continued on Page A4 U by African-Americans in honor of their ancestors. Page A2 The California Advocate June 1, 2007 Mississippi 1964 Murder Trial for Klansman Begins

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Ð lawyers hope to pick a conspiracy in the latest of said one of her cousins is when carloads of Klansmen of the three civil rights The first day of jury selec- dozen to decide whether more than a dozen civil married to one of Seale’s were chasing rumors of a workers, and the Dee- tion in the case of a reputed James Ford Seale, now 71, rights-era cases that have cousins. possible armed insurrection Moore case was turned over Ku Klux Klansman charged took part in abducting and been prosecuted across the “That makes me nervous, by black people in the area. to local authorities, who in the 1964 deaths of two killing Charles Eddie Moore South since the early 1990s. even though I don’t know The two were driven to threw out all charges against young black men brought a and Henry Hezekiah Dee. U.S. District Judge Henry him personally,” the woman the Homochitto National Seale and Edwards. Faulknerian cast of charac- The two 19-year-olds were T. Wingate is keeping ju- said nodding toward Seale. Forest and beaten, then The Justice Department ters to a federal courtroom beaten and dumped, still rors’ names a secret at the Among the 20 other peo- stuffed into a trunk and driv- reopened an investigation in Wednesday. alive, into the Mississippi request of prosecutors who ple dismissed from the ini- en more than 70 miles to the 2000. The FBI closed the Mississippi’s rural roots River. said some might fear to tial group of 76 potential ju- Mississippi River near case again in 2003 only to and modern anxieties were Seale, who has denied serve in a case involving the rors were a one-armed Vicksburg, according to reopen it in 2005. on display as the judge and membership in the Klan, Klan. chicken grower who said he court records. They were Edwards has been granted lawyers winnowed the pool faces up to life in prison if One potential juror from needs to tend to his poultry weighted down with engine immunity and is expected to to 55 people, from which convicted of kidnapping and rural southwest Mississippi to pay his bills, and a young parts and dumped into the testify for the prosecution. woman in a Confederate Mississippi, still breathing. Thomas Moore and two battle flag T-shirt. Their bodies were found of Dee’s sisters Thelma Seale, having changed out about two months later, Collins, 70, of Springfield, 2007 Christian Music Awards of his orange jail jumpsuit when authorities were con- La.; and Mary Nell Byrd, into khaki pants and a light ducting an intenstive search 61, of Natchez, Miss. sat U Continued from Page 1 Team. Cash awards to the top 7 perfor- blue dress shirt, listened qui- for slain civil rights workers near each other in the court- will be awarded. Following is a schedule of mances with 1st, 2nd & 3rd places decided etly in court through wish- Michael Schwerner, James room Wednesday. The three events for this years event. by the celebrity judges at the Save Mart bone-shaped earphones to Chaney and Andrew Good- spoke to The Associated Center on June 15th. amplify the sound because man, who disappeared from Press on Tuesday in Jackson SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: of his hearing problems. central Mississippi’s Nesho- during an interview ar- June 15th Ð 2007 Christian Music When he left, his jail jump- ba County on June 21, 1964. ranged by Canadian Broad- June 2nd – “Purpose Driven Life – Awards: A Red Carpet entrance will begin suit was topped by a bullet- Seale and reputed Klans- casting Corp. documentary Youth Day” with image award winner at 5:00pm with a VIP Reception from resistant vest. man Charles Marcus Ed- maker David Ridgen. and star of “Akeela and the Bee,” Miss 5:00pm until 6:30pm. Special accommoda- He faces potentially dam- wards were arrested in 1964 Since 2005, Ridgen and KeKe Palmer: This national amateur tions will be made for pictures and media aging testimony from a man in the deaths of Dee and Thomas Moore have pushed singing event will kick off at the Radisson interviews. Mayor Alan Autry will emcee also charged back in1964. Moore. But the FBI was federal officials to reopen Hotel starting at 9:00 A.M. Contestants the Awards Ceremony along with hosts Tye Moore and Dee were consumed by the “Missis- the case. Ridgen’s film, range in age from 6 to 19 years of age com- Tribbett and Martha Munizzi. Awards will hitchhiking May 2, 1964, sippi Burning” investigation “Mississippi Cold Case,” is ing from as far away as Memphis, TN. Tro- be presented throughout the evening honor- phies and cash prizes will be awarded to the ing Male Artist of the Year, Tye Tribbett, top seven performers. On-site for the festiv- and Female Artist of the Year, Martha Mu- United One Productions Presents ities, KeKe Palmer will give a motivational nizzi, along with the Life Time Achieve- speech for approximately 200 youth sched- ment Award, 2007 recipient Carman and the The 3rd Annual uled to attend. She will also spend time vis- 2007 Community Service Award to Les and iting children at Children’s Hospital of Cen- Pauline Kimber and the California Advo- tral California. cate celebrating 40 years of service this year. As part of the finale, the 1st, 2nd and Christian June 11th Ð Solo/Duet Event: Also held 3rd place winners of the Solo/Duet catego- at the Radisson Hotel from 3:00 P.M. until ry and the “Praise Team” winner of $10,000 8:00 P.M. The top 20 artists from around will be announced by United One Produc- the nation and from as far as Israel, will per- tions. form with awards and cash prizes given to Music Awards the top 7. Three artists will be selected to For more information, please visit perform at the Save Mart Center on June www.unitedoneproductions.org or 15th as part of the 2007 Christian Music www.cmusicawards.com. Tickets for this Awards. Celebrity judges Byron Cage, event may be purchased online at Master of Ceremonies: ALAN AUTRY Donald Lawrence, Marilyn Fernandez, www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 486- Zomba Records’ Jackie Patillo out of New TIXS, at select Save Mart Supermarkets or York City and K-Love Radio’s Kindra at the save Mart Center Box Office. Ponzio will determine the 1st 2nd and 3rd The Save Mart Center at Fresno State is managed by place winners of this event as well as the SMG, the world’s largest private manager of public as- “Praise Team” winners. sembly facilities. The Philadelphia based company manages 195 venues, in 41 states, Puerto Rico, Mexi- June 12th – “Praise Team” Event: The co, Canada and Europe, controls over 1.4 million en- tertainment seats worldwide, and manages more than top 20 Praise Teams will vie for the $10,000 ten million feet of exhibition space. For additional cash prize awarded to the 1st place Praise company information, visit www.smgworld.com.

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Others make As another example, he ple with a diversity of back- 521 Vice President and President of Fresno About SEIU Local 521: the assessments for us. And points to former Secretary grounds. Unified School District SEIU Local 521 This is the largest union in North Central Califor- I’m very happy for the pro- of State Colin Powell, who University of Maryland represented workers. nia representing about 46,000 workers from the fessionalism and the dedica- as chairman of the White political scientist, Dr. Ron Every day, public sector workers provide Central Valley to Silicon Valley. It received its char- House Joint Chiefs of Staff Walters, a top aide in the ter as a result of the California Unite to Win Plan. tion of the Secret Service critical services for our children, elders, This plan was embarked upon at SEIU’s 2004 inter- folks who are with me, but had only hinted at a possible Jackson campaign at that people with disabilities and others in our national Convention. Since then, Union members I’m just spending most of presidential run under the time, recalls when Jackson schools, parks, libraries, healthcare clinics have provided leadership with their input, concerns my time thinking about how presidency of George Her- had to ask for help. and under homecare. and aspirations at numerous hearings. Last fall, bert Walker Bush in the ear- “In the fall of 1983, he Hundreds of families kicked off their new union members throughout the state voted by 88% in I can be the best possible favor of the Unite to Win initiative. candidate and the best possi- ly 1990s. was going around the coun- ble president.” “Colin Powell wasn’t try and Black people were Obama, who draws rock even someone who had an- saying, ‘Run Jesse run!’ an star-type crowds into the nounced that he would run it was clear that he was go- for President and he had ing to run,” Walters recalls. Seniors’ Prescriptions... thousands, has said little about alleged threats since started to get death threats, “So, what happened was we Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) re- so much so that his wife was had the Nation of Islam to U Continued from Page 1 drugs, according to the cen- AARP for people who need afraid that he was going to deploy security for him. Drew Nannis, Spokesman sus’ Health Insurance study. a relief on prescription drug portedly said he’d received for the AARP. “The survey information, some from a get killed,” Jackson says. But, when he became an of- Participants in the study costs are to ask about gener- “For some people, the issue ficial candidate in Novem- showed that Hispanics and overwhelmingly supported ic brands; ask doctor about racial standpoint, that African-American are at caused him concern for of race still touches on ex- ber of 1983, we found out legislation to make prescrip- alternative sources other traordinary sensitivity and that we were eligible for Se- risk to a significantly greater tion drugs more affordable than the pharmacy such as Obama’s safety. Senate Ma- extent.” Health insurance jority Leader Harry Reid provokes them to threaten cret Service protection…We and allow states to purchase mail orders; and take advan- violent behavior.” almost had to show probable coverage plays a pivotal role medicines in bulk. Almost tage of discounted health (D-Nev.) and Republican in the accessibility of pre- leader Mitch McConnell (R- Jackson says although cause why he should get it.” all participants, 79 percent care plans. race may be the key reason Hatred was intense, says scription drugs to African- African-Americans and 81 Nannis was optimistic Ky.) reportedly spoke to the Americans and Hispanics. Secret Service on Obama’s in the case of Obama and Jackson. percent Hispanics, support- about the response garnered Powell, it is really change of “I had so many threats According to the 2005 U.S ed legislation to make drug from the study but encour- behalf. He received the pro- Census Bureau the unin- tection a month ago. any kind that triggers hate prior to the election that it manufacturers accountable aged people to take advan- and violence in America. was a disruption. So they sured rates for African- for their spending on prod- tage of available tools to Those who have experi- Americans and Hispanics enced similar threats say the “It may be race, but it may gave me the Secret Service uct marketing. help with the burden of pre- not be race in the sense that protection the very first are 19.6 percent and 32.7 “This is a problem that is scription costs to avoid dan- situation is characteristic of percent respectively. America. the Kennedys were killed day,” he recalls. affecting all people across gerous ultimatums. “You because they were perceived Four presidents in U. S. African-Americans were the nation and it is the job of have people taking drastic “We can’t put a false face also more likely to have on fear, hatred and vio- as having ideas to change history have been assassi- elected officials to solve this measure like not filling their the Southern way of life. nated: Abraham Lincoln in coverage through govern- problem,” says Nannis. prescriptions, splitting pills, lence,” says two-time ment insurance services Democratic presidential They became the objects of 1865 by John Wilkes Booth; He noted that the primary and they are making impor- hate because they were will- James Garfield in 1881 by such as Medicaid and Medi- purpose of the study was to tant decisions about health candidate the Rev. Jesse care Part D while Hispanics Jackson Sr. “The president ing to use their power to Charles J. Guiteau; William gage public support for leg- care such as, ‘Do I fill my change the ways of the old McKinley in 1901 by Leon are more likely to pay full islative action on this issue. prescription or pay my rent is the highest symbolic post retail price for prescription of leadership. Forget about South and to coalesce with Czolgosz; and John F. Some suggestions from the this month?” politics. It is the highest people like Dr. King; then Kennedy 1963, allegedly by symbolic post of cultural the Kennedys and King had Lee Harvey Oswald. leadership in this country. to die because they were With so much power at And there are a lot of people change agents,” says Jack- stake in a country that needs Worst in History... who want to see that post son. “If they would try to so much change, it’s always held by someone who looks kill White presidents of the a risk, Jackson says. U Continued from Page 1 licans and independents. 19% of Republicans and like them. And when it looks United States Ð if they “Those who would dare levels of believability by The study findings: 48% of independents. as though that somebody would try to kill Ronald be change agents have to be moving their mouse from After viewing the video To view detailed results else doesn’t look like them, Reagan – you know it’s not willing to sacrifice. You left to right on a continuum. segment, more than half among party affiliation, go it angers them. It leaves a just a question of race.” can’t play in the big game The responses were recorded (51%) indicated that they to: www.mediacurves.com. sense of alienation and it But, it was clearly both without stains on your uni- in quarter-second intervals agreed with former President The Media Curves web site sets them off.” race and change in 1984 form. Champions play with and reported in the form of Carter’s comments about the provides the media and gen- Jackson was awarded Se- when Jackson began to re- pain. Champions play with curves. Bush administration. Among eral public with a venue to cret Service protection be- ceive death threats when he injury. I had to make that de- Study participants includ- party affiliation, 86% of view Americans’ perceptions cause of death threats in was seen sweeping the na- cision,” he says. “You can’t ed a national sample of self- Democrats agreed with the of popular and controversial 1984 and 1988. He says tion with his “Rainbow let fear and shadows inter- reported Democrats, Repub- his comments compared to media events. change is the number one Coalition” – promoting fere with your [mission] to fear of a certain segment of racial harmony and unified make your contribution.” New Orleans... U Continued from Page 1 in December, and the direc- uous, with at least one-third Kathleen Blanco to tap into tor, Ed Blakely, unveiled a of the money in doubt as the state’s surplus to help targeted $1.1 billion re- the state considers using it the city and other parts of building plan in March. But to help bail out a homeown- the state still struggling to funding for that plan is ten- er aid program. recover from Katrina and Hurricane Rita, which EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES struck a month later. KFSN TV-ABC3O, the ABC “Use the $3 billion sur- owned station in Fresno, CA plus to ensure a strong fu- has a number of openings for ture for our state,” Nagin which you may wish to refer urged state lawmakers. “As applicants. In this regard, be- New Orleans recovers, so low captioned are the positions does Louisiana.” KFSN-TV-FRESNO that are currently open: The speech comes just two days before the start of Operations Technician Ð Seeking an Operations a new hurricane season, and Technician to work in a fast paced news environment. against the backdrop of a Experience in prompter, chyron, and servers. Training city still fighting to recover will consist of robocams, technical directing, graphics from a storm 21 months ago. and running audio. Send resume with Dept. # to: Dept. While more than half the CLO 07-10. No phone calls please. city’s pre-Katrina popula- tion is back, according to Graphic Artist Ð Seeking an experienced Graphic one recent estimate, swaths Artist to work in the Creative Services Dept. Candidates of some neighborhoods re- should have at least two years experience as a graphic main in shambles, with artist in a TV station and be proficient with Photoshop, houses empty and many Illustrator and After Effects applications. Position will small businesses ailing or be responsible for maintaining and managing the graph- shuttered. ic look of Action News by working with news produc- Violent crime, including a tion personnel, producing daily graphic projects for Ac- rash of recent killings that tion News, designing and producing graphics for the has brought the city’s mur- promotion & special projects dept’s as well as the com- der total for the year to at mercial production. Will also be responsible for all oth- least 78, is a worry. And er graphic needs of ABC3O including printing & out- progress so far has been door graphic projects. Minimum of 2 years experience largely driven by private ef- in related position. Send resume with the Dept # to: forts, as local, state and fed- Dept. CLO 07-06. No phone calls please. eral officials have traded Please send your resume and cover letter including the Dept. blame over the slow pace of number to: KFSN-TV, 1777 G Street Fresno, CA 93706. rebuilding. As of mid-month, the city said it had received just $163 million in federal re- building aid, a fraction of the $1 billion or more it CALIFORNIA says it will need just to re- store what Katrina dam- ADVOCATE aged and with little ear- marked for permanent in- “Your Local News Source” frastructure work.Nagin www.caladvocate.com named a recovery director June 1, 2007 The California Advocate Page A5 ADVOCATE SPORTS Hey Kids! Are you ready to hit the beach? Notes on a Scorecard hopefully, more fans alike Then, on defense, Dun- with his perfection through can is a poor man’s version simplicity. of the greatest basketball For your Duncan and Kobe Bryant player ever Ð Bill Russell Ð are the only two players in that he has mastered the chance to score who make the NBA’s All art of blocking shots to his Defensive and All Pro first teammates. By keeping the a family four teams every year ball in play he doesn’t get However, because he is the bling-bling attention that pack of passes not a self-promoter and so many young players and prefers winning over indi- some older ones like to see vidual stats and crowd- Rasheed Wallace get when pleasing fancy plays, Dun- they violently block a shot can’s status as one of the which ends up counting as greatest, if not the greatest, two points anyway on a goal power forwards in NBA his- tend and sometimes even tory is not as easily discern- three if there is a foul on or answer these able to human eyes, espe- away from the goal-tended cially young ones. shot trivia questions: BY CRAIG REID For example, Tim Dun- Even NBA Defensive SPORTS WRITER can would rather score a Player of the Year Marcus • Who voices the character of basket with a bank shot than Camby sometimes swats the Cody Maverick, the teenage I write this column in the a dunk. In fact, he and Sam ball away when what good Rockhopper penguin and midst of mounting Ameri- up-and-coming surfer who Jones, one of the mainstays does it do if the ball goes out enters his first pro competition can casualties in Iraq, of the Boston Celtics bas- of bounds when it didn’t in SURF’S UP? straight out genocide in ketball dynasties, probably have to and goes right back countries like Somalia and have the best two bank shots to the other team? •What kind of penguin is the the Sudan, the continuing in the history of the league. As sure as sugar some of largest of all living penguins, outbreak and proliferation The bank shot allows you are giving me a piece of standing 3.7 ft. and weighing of physical, mental and spir- Duncan to use his height ad- your mind for my reiteration 60–90 pounds? itual diseases, and oil prices vantage and the backboard that Bill Russell is the great- • What is the name of the that threaten to destroy soci- as an ally and score from as est basketball player of all professional surfer who has won eties lower and middle far out as 12 feet from the time. I’ve covered Michael, eight world surfing titles classes.. basket with close to the Magic, Bird and seen, Wilt, (more than anyone else) Subsequently, unlike a same accuracy that a dunk Elgin, Jerry etc. and has a cameo in SURF’S UP? decade or maybe even five would have. Furthermore, But as my longtime Head down to years ago, I can no longer not only is the bank shot a friend Nate Simpson likes to use words like “tragedy” to high percentage shot, it will say “Russ won thirteen the offices of the describe the fact that San almost always be ruled a championships in 15 years. California Antonio’s all-time great goaltending violation if it is They said some of the wins Advocate power forward Tim Duncan pinned on the glass as op- were lucky But that’s why may not have more than five posed to a shot that gets they keep score.” (1555 E St. in Fresno) or six good years left to blocked near the rim or in As I said, Duncan is a along with your grace sports aficionados and the key area known to bas- poor man’s version of Rus- fans alike with his perfec- ket ballers as the paint. sell, but let’s not make the answers on tionist presence. Don’t let Duncan’s baby- same mistake many did Friday, June 1st However, it certainly is a face look fool you. He will while watching “Russ” and during normal doggone shame that the man slam the ball down your have the simplicity with whom Shaquille O‚Neal re- throat if that is the only way which Duncan achieves per- business hours. cently described glowingly to score a basket. Then how fection go over our heads. Passes are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Each pass admits two people. Limit two passes per as “The Big Fundamental” about this Ð when you dou- NBA Footnote: Don’t person/household. No exceptions. No phone calls regarding this or any other movie promotion will be accepted nor returned. when he picked Duncan to ble-team Duncan he not on- look now but Deron This film is rated PG for mild language and some rude humor. Parental guidance is suggested. Some material may not be appropriate for children. THEATRE lead San Antonio to the ly creates easy baskets for Williams and Carlos Boozer IS OVERBOOKED TO ENSURE A FULL HOUSE. 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Lemon Chipotle Chicken Skewers With Mexican Rice Serves: 4 4 Omaha Steaks 6-ounce Chicken Skewers With Vegetables, thawed Lemon Chipotle Marinade 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon koshersalt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canned chipotle in adobo sauce, puréed For marinade, place all ingredients in bowl and mix well. In a gallon zipper-close bag, add chicken skewers and mari- Porterhouse Steak With Maytag Blue Cheese and nade. Roll up bag to push air out before sealing. Refrigerate Sun-Dried Tomato Butter skewers 8 to 12 hours. Serves: 4 Preheat grill to high; grill chicken skewers 4 to 5 minutes each side. Discard marinade. 4 Omaha Steaks 24-ounce To serve, plate Mexican Rice (see recipe). Remove skewers Porterhouse Steaks from grill and place atop rice. Omaha Steaks All Natural Steak Seasoning to taste Mexican Rice Maytag Blue Cheese and Makes: 4 cups Sun-Dried Tomato Butter 8 plum tomatoes 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup unsalted Butter, sliced 2 cups water 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped minced 2 teaspoons canned chipotle in adobo sauce, puréed 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons koshersalt 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/3 cup canola oil freshly squeezed 2 cups long grain white rice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped sauce 1/2 cup Maytag blue cheese, In a heavy skillet over high heat, char tomatoes until skins crumbled split; transfer to a blender or food processor and purée. Stir 1 tablespoon basil, minced in cilantro. In large saucepan, combine water, puréed tomatoes, garlic, For blue cheese and sun-dried toma- chipotle purée and salt. Bring to a slow boil. to butter, heat oil over medium heat In separate large saucepan, heat oil over high heat until in small saucepan. Add garlic; cook hot. Add rice and onions; sauté until grains are bright white until brown. Add sun-dried toma- or slightly brown, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. toes; cook about 1 minute. Stir in Add tomato mixture to saucepan with rice and onions. lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce Simmer 15 minutes. and basil and immediately transfer Remove saucepan from heat, cover and let stand 20 to 30 contents to a food processor or minutes, stirring twice. blender. Fluff rice with a fork. Keep warm until ready to serve. Turn on food processor; add blue cheese and purée. Add sliced butter to food proces- sor allowing butter to be whipped into puréed cheese mixture. Transfer mixture to a sheet of parchment paper. Roll into a tube about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and twist paper at the ends. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Blackened Wild Alaskan Salmon When ready to serve, slice into With Smoky Mustard Sauce 1 1/2-inch coins as needed. Unused Serves: 4 butter can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. 1 tablespoon canola oil Thaw steaks over night in the 4 Omaha Steaks 6-ounce Wild Alaskan Salmon fridge or quick thaw by placing Fillets, thawed sealed steaks in a sink with water 2 tablespoons Omaha Steaks Blackening about 1 hour. Seasoning Preheat grill to high. Season both 1/4 cup Omaha Steaks Smoky Mustard Sauce sides of steaks. Grill steaks to de- In a well ventilated area, heat oil in a large nonstick sauté sired doneness. pan on high until hot. Just before removing steaks from Pat dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Spread out the grill, place a butter slice on each seasoning on a clean plate; coat both sides of salmon steak so butter is partially melted as with seasoning. you serve the steaks. Carefully place salmon in hot oil and cook 2 minutes on each side. Place 1 tablespoon Smoky Mustard sauce on each plate; remove salmon from pan and place on top of Smoky Mustard sauce. June 1, 2007 The California Advocate Page A7 RRELIGIONELIGION ‘Dial 911’ Ordination Services By Pauline Kimber, Editor Rev. Clarence Williams was ordained as a Min- ister on Sunday, April 29, 2007. The service was conducted by the Rev. J.R. Coleman, pastor of the Word of “He that dwelleth in the Faith Church in Fres- no, Ca. Rev. Williams secret place of the Most High will graduate from Jaron Bible Institute shall abide under the shadow June 3rd. Lunch im- mediately following. Call Peggy at the Jaron of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 office (227-7997). Clarence and Tammy would like to thank all You Get It? Dial 911 when you have an emergency--Psalm 91:1. We di- al 911 already on our earthly telephones when we have an emergency and of their supporters and need the fire department, an ambulance, etc. right? friends. Rev. & Sis. Clarence Williams And, we also hear “911” on television when there is reference to the at- tack on America which happened in New York and Washington D.C. The date was September 11...which is “911” -- because September represents the ninth month of the calendar -- and it happened on the 11th day of the month. ~ Wedding Bells ~ By the way, have you ever had an emergency...silly me...Don’t answer that, I don’t want to know, I might get your emergencies mixed up with my own. Let me name some of our emergencies, Let’s see....How about this Eboni Monique Younger and one: You find your husband/wife has been unfaithful to you...Stop. Hold it. Joseph Patrick Riehl, with their Call the ambulance, the fire department and the police. I cannot imagine a more devasting, emotional emergency. It seems a death would be more families in attendance, ex- bearable than having a spouse break the marriage covenant. Actually, this changed wedding vows at the would be a deep, deep wound, and/or a trauma situation. Foothills Chapel in Golden, Col- We don’t need anymore examples...I’m tired already. Let’s see what our orado on Feb. 18, 2007. The loving heavenly father says to his children in Psalm 91. Get your Bibles and bride, a graduate of St. Mary’s dial Psalm 91:1 College, has been accepted into the University of Denver Strum If You Dwell in Him-- School of Law on the prestigious “He that dwelleth...or make his home...in the secret place -- (that’s his Chancellor’s Scholarship. The word..Jesus is his word. “His word was made flesh...”) -- of the Most High, shall abide, or live, under the shadow, (or constant protection,) of the groom is an educator in Denver, Almighty. Colorado. Eboni is the daughter of Valarie Applewhite of Fresno I Will Say-- & Michael of Salina, Ca. The You will say what?? “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge (protection) happy couple will reside in En- and my fortress (stronghold): my God; in him will I trust.” What else will Eboni Monique Younger glewood, Colorado. you say...if your emergency were an unfaithful spouse...You got it! That’s and Joseph Patrick Riehl right! Say what God says about your marriage. Sorry to be so pushy, but what precisely would you say if your emergen- cy were an unfaithful spouse...Suggestion: Say what God’s word says about your marriage. You knew that, huh? We are sooooooo much alike...that’s why it’s so easy to talk with you. ChristianChristian MusicMusic “I am one with my spouse. God has joined us together and no one shall divide us.” Matthew 19:6 “God gives me and my spouse one heart and one way, that we may reverence Him forever, for our good and for our children,” Jeremiah AAwardswards 32:39 Featuring... For Husbands: I cleave to my wife and am one flesh with her. I have Yolanda Adams, Tye Tribbett, Carmen, found a wife; she is a good thing and I have favor of the Lord.” Gene- Andre Crouch, Joann Trosario, Marilyn Fernandez, sis 2:24 and Proverbs 18:22 Marth Munizzi, Byron Cage ...and more For Wives: “I am a virtuous woman. I am a crown to my husband” Proverbs 12:3 “I will not answer my spouse with harsh words. As I answer softly, it FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2007 turns away anger.” Proverbs 15:1 SAVEMART CENTER, FRESNO For Wives: “I love my husband; I am subject to him and reverence him as unto the Lord. I keep a clean house, I teach my children good things, I am not a busybody or a slanderer; but I keep myself pure, that the Word of God might not be blasphemed. Titus 2:3-5 and Ephesians 5:33 Discount Tickets For Husbands: “I will live joyfully with my wife, which God has giv- en me and whom I will love, all the days of my life.” “Jesus is our peace, who has made us one, and has broken down the Available middle wall of partition between us.” Ephesians 2:14. at Wow, did you get all of that!? California Advocate Newspaper Let’s take a break. I can only absorb so much at one sitting. Have you no- ticed, that these scriptures are good for good marriages as well as for mar- riages that have emergencies? Keep in mind beautiful Christian married 1555 ‘E’ Street • Downtown Fresno couples, Satan is working overtime to kill, steal and destroy your marriage, or at least bring distrust and heartache to your home. Don’t let him do it. Listen, our Father says: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver $40.25 tickets on sale for $30.25 him(...or cause him to escape...) I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life $35.75 tickets on sale for $25.75 will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 Notice how many times our God says “I” in that last paragraph? Don’t you just love HIM...He covers everything! (CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED)

Pauline Kimber has been a Bible Teacher for over 25 years. She and Or Call: husband Les Kimber, a former Fresno City Councilman, founded The California Advocate Newspaper in 1967. They have three children 559-709-1007 and four grandchildren: Brittany, Brooklynn, Taylor, and Elias. Page A8 The California Advocate June 1, 2007 Advocate Church Directory – Come Worship With Us!

“Isn't God Good” “A Church Committed To Loving God & Loving People” Saints Rest Baptist Church Saints Community Church of God in Christ Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am Morning Worship 10:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 pm Tuesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study & Youth Activity 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Family Day Every 4th Sunday

1550 E. Florence Ave. / Fresno, CA 93706 3740 E. Ashlan Avenue / Fresno, CA 93726 Telephone: (559) 237-5551 Rev. Shane B. Scott Bruce McAlister Telephone: (559) 227-9819 Email: [email protected] • Web: www.saintsrestmbc.com Pastor Pastor, LCSW

“The Love Church. A Body Of Love” “We Are On A Mission To Help You The New Beginning Apostolic Assembly Obtain A Better Way Of Life” Sunday School 9:30 am Christ Temple Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:15 am Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 pm Christian Education 9:45 am Tuesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 pm Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Monday Prayer 6:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm

740 Fresno Street / Fresno, CA 93706 850 N. Blackstone Ave. / Fresno, CA 93701 Telephone: (559) 237-9066 Leroy Moore Pastor & Mrs. Telephone: (559) 266-8657 Overseer Michael C. Eanes

Temple of Praise Seventh-Day Adventist Church “A Community Ministry that is Taking Care of the Needs of it's People” “G.A.N.G. (God And No Other God Ministries)” Sabbath Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Friday Night Services 7:00 am Church Worship 11:30 p.m. Saturday Women Counseling 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday Children's Bible Study 6:00 pm

274 North Orchard • Fresno, CA 93701 4221 N. Hughes Ave. / Fresno, CA 93705 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11216, Fresno CA 93773 Telephone: (559) 299-6388 Pastor Harvey & Dr Mary Banks, Th.d Telephone (559) 477-5428 Verdia Williams Founder Overseer

Greater Macedonia Institutional C.O.G.I.C. “The Church With A Ministry For The Total Person” Fresno Temple Church of God In Christ Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am YPWW Sunday Evening 5:30 pm Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 pm Bible Study / YPWW 6:00 pm Daily Prayer (Mon - Fri) 9:00 - 10:00 am Evening Worship 7:00 pm Thursday Mens & Womens Bible Study 7:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Friday Youth Services 7:00 pm Monday Thru Friday Prayer 12 Noon 1825 S. Delno / Fresno, CA 93706 208 E Street / Fresno, CA 93706 Telephone: (559) 233-1589 Bishop Samuel L. Doyle 1st Lady Nodia Doyle Pastor Harry Miller Telephone: (559) 266-2747

“Whatever The Cost – Evangelize” “A Ministry Walking by Faith, Not by Sight” – II Cor. 5:7 Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Carter Memorial A.M.E. Church

Sunday School 9:30 am Intercessory Prayer 9:15 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery & Children's Church 10:45 am Praise & Worship 10:45 am Bible Study & Prayer (Wednesday) 12 Noon & 6:00 pm Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Cecil C. Hinton Community Center 2529 E. Belmont / Fresno, CA 93701-2329 2385 S. Fairview Ave. • Fresno, CA 93706 Doctor Richard L. Daniels Telephone: (559) 441-1661 Rev. Pamela Mason Mailing: 4974 N. Fresno, Ste. 575 / Fresno, CA 93726 / (888) 494-0199 Pastor/Teacher Pastor

“Come & Experience The Worship. Come & Be Blessed By The Word.” “A Church in the Heart of the Community with the Community in its Heart”

Westside Church of God Beautiful Zion Church of God in Christ Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Early Worship Celebration 8:00 am Morning Worship 12 Noon Sunday Morning Worship Celebration 10:25 am Tuesday Prayer & Music Fellowship 7:00 pm F.A.T. Tuesday (Bible Classes for All Ages) 7:00 pm Christian Enrichment & Family Worship Fri. 6:00 pm

1422 W. California / Fresno, CA 93706 211 W. Shields / Fresno, CA 93705 (559) 237-1444 / Fax (559) 237-1028 Church: (559) 243-1442 / Pastor: (559) 485-8128 Email: [email protected] Pastor & Mrs. Paul L. Binion Pastor Anthony T. Bailey

“By This (Love) All Men Shall Know That You Are My Disciples” “A Family Walking By Faith Ministering to the Multitudes" New Mount Zion Disciples of Christ Second Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am Saturday Practice 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study 11:45 am Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm 3347 N. Cedar Ave / Fresno, CA 93726 1041 E. Jensen / Fresno, CA 93706 (Enter off Fountain Way) Israel & Daisy Abdelaziz Jr. Rev. Brian L. Brewer Telephone: (559) 266-3009 Telephone: (559) 237-7533 • Fax (559) 292-0271 Senior Pastor 1st Lady Shalon C. Bewer

LOCAL BUSINESS ADS “A Church... Aflame! Filled with the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:4 St. Joseph Baptist Church Inc. If you own a business and want to start advertising in the California Advocate, we have a Sunday Morning Prayer 9:00 am section for you as well. You can advertise in our Business section for local businesses in Sunday School 9:45 am the communtiy. We are offering the ad at a discount rate of $50.00 per month for an ad to Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am run each month — this ad would usually cost $276.50 per ad run. The $50.00 would Sunday Evening B.T.U. 6:00 pm guarantee one ad per issue with ads running up to 2 issues depending on space availablity. Wednesday Mission Studies 5:00 pm Friday Brotherhood & Deaconess Studies 7:00 pm FOR MORE INFORMATION 1036 Martin Ave. / Fresno, CA 93706 Pastor & Sister CALL CRYSTAL AT (559) 268-0941 J.D. Adams, Sr. Telephone: (559) 268-3245 “THE CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE” June 1, 2007 The California Advocate Page A9 Advocate Church Directory – Come Worship With Us!

“We're A Bible Church, Make Sure You Bring Your Bible” Aphesis Apostolic Ministry Family Word Fellowship (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.) Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Worship Service 12:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm Tuesday Prayer 6:00 pm (Call for Location) Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25655, Fresno CA 93729 Daily Prayer 12 Noon Services Held At: Manchester Gate School 2307 E. Dakota Ave. / Fresno, CA 93726 541 N. Palm / PO Box 4748 / Fresno, CA 93744 Senior Pastor & Mrs. Pastor T.A. Carter & Telephone: (559) 264-5993 Telephone: (559) 271-2800 Bruce Franklin Sis Bernadetta Carter

“The Church That's In The Heart of the City Where All Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Nations Come To Worship God, & Christ is Lord of All.” Power House Institutional C.O.G.I.C. Sunday School School 9:15 am Sunday Morning Prayer 10:00 am Devotional Time 10:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 pm Wednesday Family Night 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 - 8:00 pm Worship Service 8:00 - 9:00 pm 207 E. San Joaquin / Fresno, CA 93706 1615 "N" Street / Fresno, CA 93721 Mailing: P.O. Box 12027 • Fresno, CA 93776 (P.O. Box 11398 Fresno, CA 93773) Telephone: (559) 264-0737 Alvin Dickson Elder Duane McAllister Pastor Pastor Telephone: (559) 233-2681

“Where The Word is Taught" St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:00 pm Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:15 am Rev. Rufus Frugé, Pastor Rev. Alvin McDowell, Affiliate Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Rev. Rosemary Frugé, Associate Pastor Rev. El Swillis, Pastor Emeritus Minister Gregory Colbert, Youth Pastor

2191 South Eunice / Fresno, CA 93706 3180 E. Shields / Fresno, CA 93726 Telephone: (559) 266-1669 Telephone: (559) 917-4301 Rufus Frugé Pastor Chris L. Lewis, Sr. Pastor Email: [email protected]

New Praise Nondenominational Church “The Witness Is Here” Witness of Jesus Christ, Inc. Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Monday for Children & Youth 5:00 pm Sunday Evening 7:00 pm Wednesday Bible School 7:00 pm

752 N. Abbey / Fresno, CA 93701 2519 South Elm / Fresno, CA 93706 Pastor Joaquin F. Hobdy Marion Sanders Telephone: (559) 489-0249 or (559) 903-0864 First Lady Brocky Hobdy Pastor, District Elder Telephone: (559) 233-6023 • Fax: (559) 237-9289

“Come Grow With Us!” “God Can Always Be Trusted” Mount Olive Baptist Church Christian Community Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am Evening Worship 7:00 pm Tuesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm 101 W. Clinton • Fresno, CA 93705 Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Telephone: (559) 228-1880 Fax: (559) 228-8416 3838 N. West Ave./ Fresno, CA 93705 Website: www.mtolivefresno.org Rev. Ed Lee Servant Dr. J.E. Jackson Telephone: (559) 226-0122 Pastor Ph.D., Pastor

“The Next Level Church – Ministering in Excellence” Ebenezer Church of God in Christ Pearly Grove Baptist Church Sunday School – Ages & Stages 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:15 am Worship Service 11:45 am Sunday Evening Celebration 6:00 pm Y.P.W.W. Sunday Evening 6:30 pm Tuesday Prayer & Praise 6:30 pm Tuesday Bible Band 7:00 - 9:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 pm C/O Wilbur Clark 735 E. Church Ave. / Fresno, CA 93706 5595 N. Polk Ave. • Fresno, CA 93722-2503 Pastor Wilbur Clark & Telephone: (559) 266-1420 Pastor Charles Dickerson 1st Lady Sherry Clark Telephone: (559) 485-3536

“A Ministry for People, Preparing People for Ministry” “Except the Lord build the house...” – Psalms 127:1 New Birth Evangelistic Center Church, Inc. Progressive Baptist Church Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Prayer 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Wednesday Night Ministry (Offsite) 6:30 pm Morning Worship 11:00 pm • At Family Community Church Evening Worship 6:00 pm Thursday Prayer & Outreach 12:00 Noon Friday Night Service 7:00 pm 1808 S. Crystal / Fresno, CA 93706 2360 S. Bardell Ave. / Fresno, CA 93706 (Between California & Kearney) Telephone: (559) 485-6583 Sheryl Brown-Bowden Joseph M. Beasley Pastor Pastor Telephone: (559) 264-2784

“Spirit-Filled, People-Friendly Congregation” “Come Share The Vision...There Is A Special Place Here For You!” King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church Family Community Church Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School/AM Bible Study 8:00 & 10:15 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Worship Service 9:00 & 11:00 am Evening Worship 7:00 pm Wednesday Night Ministry 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm Praise & Prayer Service 7:30 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm 2434 E. Nees Ave. / Fresno, CA 93720 1111 Samson Ave. / Fresno, CA 93706 NW Corner of Chestnut & Nees Telephone: (559) 264-9262 Rev. Calvin Moore Chester L. McGensy Pastor Pastor Telephone: (559) 323-5002 “THE CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE” Page A10 The California Advocate June 1, 2007

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“Where Deliverance Is Reality” Fresno Westside Deliverance House of Prayer Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sunday Services 9:30 am ~ 10:30 am ~ 6:30 pm Sabbath Saturday Services Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Sabbath School 9:00 am Prayer: Monday-Friday 4:30 - 6:00 pm Church Worship Service 11:00 am Thursday Singles 6:00 pm Tuesday Intercessory Prayer 1:00 pm Fab Friday Youth Night 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm 4941 E. McKinley / Fresno, CA 93727 2750 Martin Luther King Blvd. / Fresno, CA 93706 Telephone: (559) 252-2444 Pastor Johnny Walker Dr. Joseph A. Jones Sr. Telephone: (559) 233-3648 For Other Services Offered, Call Church Co-Pastor Teresa Walker Pastor

“A Quantum Leap of Faith Ministries” Church of the Living God Unified Body of Christ, Inc. “Pillar & Ground of the Truth” – 1 Timothy 3:15

Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study 6:45 pm Tuesday Choir & Praise Rehearsal 7:45 pm 81 E. Pinedale Ave. / Fresno, CA 93650 (River Park Area Near Alluvial & Blackstone) Telephone: (559) 431-5088 • Fax (559) 431-5606 Pastor L. Curtis Riley 333 Stinson St. / Madera, CA 93638 Email: [email protected] • Web: www.unifiedbody.org 1st Lady Noritta Riley Pastor Patrick E. Hendrix Telephone: (559) 673-7037 Sister Sabrina Hendrix

Brooks Chapel African Trinity Church of God In Christ Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 am Monday Home/For Mission 6:00 pm Worship Service 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday Bible Band 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30 - 7:30 pm Friday Youth Night 7:00 pm

701 South U. Street / Tulare, CA 93724 46 E. O'Neill Street / Fresno, CA 93706 Telephone: (559) 688-9487 Rev. George Mason IV Samuel Watkin Telephone: (559) 268-8713 Pastor Pastor/Superintendent

“My Yoke is Easy and My Burden is Light"– Matthew 11:30 “We Believe in the Holy Ghost, healing deliverance and Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ miracles for the unsaved and saved through Jesus Christ” Sunday School 9:30 am New Hope Church Of God In Christ Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am YPWW 6:00 pm Sunday Worship 12 Noon Sunday Night Live 7:30 pm Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer 7:30 pm Tuesday Children/Teen Ministry 6:00 pm Friday Youth Night 7:30 pm Friday Prayer 12:30 pm

304 N. 10th Street / Fowler, CA 93626 1136 W. North Ave. / Fresno, CA 93706 Pastor Aaron Easter Jeff & Sharon Wheeler Telephone: 441-0217, 277-1905 Telephone: (559) 834-5870 1st Lady Wanda Easter Pastor & Missionary

“Changing Lives, Meeting Needs & Establishing Spiritual Theme – I Corinthians 13:1 Communities by Helping People to Know God Through First Union Missionary Baptist Church Christ Jesus” “Believers Bible Ministries, Inc.” Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:30 am Morning Worship Service 10:45 am Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:00 pm Thursday Bible Study 6:00 pm Rev. Sherry Camp, Associate Minister 274 North Orchard • Fresno, CA 93701 304 “E” Street / Fresno, CA 93706 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11216, Fresno CA 93773 Dr Vera Bethea Telephone: (559) 264-0942 Telephone (559) 477-5428 Senior Pastor Rev. Edward H. Nunn

“…Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord…” Zechariah 4:6 Solid Rock Community Church of God In Christ West Fresno Christian Center Sunday School 12:30 pm Sunday Service 1:00 pm Wednesday Night Service 7:30 pm Sunday School 9:30-10:45 am Friday Night Service 7:30 pm Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Bible Study Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm Prayer Friday 6:00-7:00 pm 2992 Peach Avenue / Clovis, CA 93612 2120 S. Thorne / Fresno, CA 93706 Tel: 559-292-6442 / Hm/Fax 559-275-7351 Pastor James E. Parks Pastor Classie J. Smith Message /Prayer Requests 559-233-3273 First Lady Gwendolyn First Lady Juanita Smith Email: [email protected]

“We Yet Stand Amazed By God’s Grace” LOCAL CHURCH ADS Church of The Holy Spirit If you have a local church and want to start advertising in the California Advocate, we have a section for you as well. You can advertise in our Church section for local churches in the Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am communtiy. We are offering the ad at a discount rate of $35.00 per month for an ad to run Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm each month this ad would usually cost $276.50 per ad run. The $35.00 would 4th Wednesday Night-Ministerial Ethics Class 7:00 pm guarantee one ad per issue with ads running up to 2 issues depending on space availablity.

1133 East Olive Ave. / Fresno, CA 93728 FOR MORE INFORMATION Dr. Janice Q. Saleem Telephone: (559) 486-1072 or (559) 217-1053 Pastor CALL CRYSTAL AT (559) 268-0941

“The Church Where Great Things Are Happening" Tabernacle of Praise Church Of God In Christ LOCAL BUSINESS ADS If you own a business and want to start advertising in the California Advocate, we have a Sunday School 10:00 am section for you as well. You can advertise in our Business section for local businesses in the Sunday Morning Service 12:00 Noon communtiy. We are offering the ad at a discount rate of $50.00 per month for an ad to run Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Friday Youth Service 6:00 pm each month this ad would usually cost $276.50 per ad run. The $50.00 would guarantee Friday Pastoral Service 7:00 pm one ad per issue with ads running up to 2 issues depending on space availablity. FOR MORE INFORMATION 4756 E. Kings Canyon Rd. / Fresno, CA 93702 Pastor Cleveland King, Jr. Telephone: (559) 264-5915 & First Lady Gurther King CALL CRYSTAL AT (559) 268-0941 “THE CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE” June 1, 2007 The California Advocate Page A11 Buchanan Transportation BLACK HISTORY MONTH Reliable Transportation to Visit Friends and Family Every month is Black History Month in the California Ad- Incarcerated in a California Correctional Facility vocate and this year, during each month, we are going to • Low Rates highlight past and present leaders in our community. • Door to Door Service There are many African American pioneers. If you would • Also Offering Transportation to Rehabilitation Programs like to include someone, please write to the California Advocate, P.O. Box 11826, Fresno, Ca 93775 and include (559) 824-1595 your contact information. Lic. #203973 2422 N. Marks, PMB #303 • Fresno, CA 93722 Making it Happen: Paving the Way through Education

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5110 N. Blackstone Ave.(Next to Mor Furniture) www.fresnosuitoutlet.com Page A12 The California Advocate June 1, 2007 James Brown & Black Music Month mances spanning five decades. with behind the scenes coverage James Brown: The film also features tributes by of the memorial service and The Man, the Music music industry celebrities such as viewing for James Brown at the Dick Clark, Little Richard, Apollo Theater in Harlem. The & the Message Michael Jackson, Hammer, Bob- powerful and moving eulogy by by Brown, Chuck D, Flavor Flav Reverend Al Sharpton is high- WASHINGTON, DC and others influenced and in- lighted, along with scenes of the (BLACKNEWS.COM) Ð spired by his music and perfor- thousands of fans showing love mances. for the “Godfather of Soul” at the In honor of the late, great The documentary chronicles venue that launched him to inter- James Brown, On The Potomac the important social contributions national stardom. Productions presents its ac- by James Brown, including his claimed documentary about the pivotal role as a peacemaker dur- Here are the outstanding per- legendary “Godfather of Soul” ing the unrest after the assassina- formances by James Brown fea- for airing during Black Music tion of Dr. Martin Luther King. tured in the program: Month in June. The program airs Also highlighted are his revolu- on TV ONE Friday, June 8th at tionary song “I’m Black And I’m “It’s A Man’s World” 8:30 PM EST. Proud” and his pioneering efforts “Give It Up Or Turn It Loose” This highly entertaining pro- as an entrepreneur, including his “If I Ruled The World” gram is an illumination on the ownership of radio stations which “Please, Please, Please” James Brown (right) receiving award from California Advocate founder Les Kimber amazing life of James Brown as is praised by Radio One Chair- “Prisoner of Love” (Left). (Photo by Ken McCoy) told in his own words and shown man Cathy Hughes in the pro- “I Can’t Stand Myself” in his classic live performances. gram. Throughout the program, “Out Of Sight” “Try Me” tion contact On the Potomac Pro- Hosted by veteran journalist Dick his inspiring messages of pride “Sex Machine” “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag” ductions at onpotomac@ aol.com Cavett, the soulful and fast-paced and uplift are revealed in his “Night Train” “Living In America” or (202) 898-0899, address 1221 documentary features exclusive words and music. “I Feel Good” “I’m Black And I’m Proud” 11th Street, NW Washington, DC interviews with James Brown and The program also features a “Gravity” 20001. Availabe at www.james- several of his spectacular perfor- segment at the end of the program “I’m Real” For orders or additional informa- brownsoul.com Ciara Makes Feature Kobe Talks Shaq, Smack on LA Radio Film Debut in Musical Bryant tells talk show host, “I’ve got some serious trust issues.” Threatening to terminate his con- Yesterday (May 29), Bryant aired Crunk princess stars with Patti LaBelle in tract in 2009, Kobe Bryant has been it all out on his website, kb24.com. film version of “Mama, I Want to Sing!” on a tear in the Los Angeles press - With a measurable degree of angst, and on his own website - talking he wrote, “The fact of the matter is Ciara will make her feature about Lakers owner Jerry Buss and that many people don’t know what film debut in the screen adap- what life is like without Shaq. really went down when I was ap- tation of “Mama, I Want to First, the megastar told the LA proaching free agency because I Sing!,” a critically acclaimed Times exactly what he thought of have stayed quiet about it this whole off-Broadway gospel musical. their assessment that a Lakers with- time... The real facts are that Dr. The film will be produced by out Shaq is a Lakers afloat. “... try- Buss requested a meeting with me CodeBlack Entertainment, the ing to put this Shaq stuff on me is during the ‘04 season long before I first independent African [wrong],” he said. “Jerry Buss told opted out of my contract, and he told American-owned film studio. me he didn’t want to pay Shaq $30 me he had already decided to not ex- In a statement released today, million a year. I, not once - not once tend Shaq, as he was concerned Ciara said, “I’ve always - went to them and said, ‘Trade Shaq about Shaq’s age, fitness and con- strived to inspire and uplift or else.’” Kobe later went on LA’s tract demands. Dr. Buss made it my fans through my music. 570 AM and said the Shaqtroversy clear that his decision was final, his It’s refreshing to now have the gave him a serious case of insecuri- mind was made up and no matter Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant jokes ty regarding his team’s front office. what I decided to do with free agen- with the media in El Segundo, Calif. (AP chance to do so through film, Ciara will star in new film. along side such an innovative, “Now I got some serious trust is- cy he was still going to move Shaq.” Photo/Kevork Djansezian) enterprising company. To- dence and self-worth, to sin- sues,” he told radio hosts Petros Pa- Despite Bryant’s contract-termi- gether with CodeBlack, I now cerity within one’s character.” padakis and Matt Smith. nation threats - which, by the way, mands of being traded,” he wrote. have an amazing opportunity Ciara will play the lead role Later in the interview, he groused would see him walking away from “I’ve been a Laker fan my whole to perpetuate many of the in the film as a preacher’s on the team’s strategy. “If we’re not over $47 million if he left in ‘09- he life. A REAL Laker fan! I’m talkin principles and values I project daughter who transitions from making any strides here to improve clarified that he wasn’t trying to opt- Silk Wilks days, and know the histo- musically, from the impor- singing in the church to be- this team right now, to be aggressive out early. “I have NOT asked to be ry of the Lakers going back to tance of possessing confi- come a pop superstar. in that nature, then what’s the point traded, I don’t want to be traded and George Mikan era. I WANT to retire of having me here?” I have given no ultimatums or de- a Laker and contend for titles.” SALUTE TO 2007

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Melinda Jackson Stephen Jackson Noelle Johnson Brandon Jones Josephine Jones Stephanie Joy Lacy Tekaysha Larkins CONGRATULATIONS 2007 GRADUATES! Page B2 The California Advocate June 1, 2007 AADVOCADVOCATETE YYOUTHOUTH CCOLUMNOLUMN WhyWhy YouYou ShouldShould WAIT ForForSexSex by Pauline Kimber YOUNG PEOPLE are get a sexual disease. (3) You lose your self-esteem. (4) You belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. encouraged almost ev- dilute your strength...according to the Bible. (5) You are So you must honor God with your body” (I Corinthians ery place they look to getting more and more bound in sin. (6) And, God is not 6:18-20) engage in pre-marital pleased with your life. You call THAT freedom? – I don’t know how to say “no” to a guy. sexual activity... “just be ANSWER: It’s easy when you say “no” before you go out on safe,” is the only warning Ð We are engaged. a date. Share up-front your standards BEFORE you go out they hear. The words ANSWER: So wait. Your marriage will be better because of with him, then no one will be “ticked off” later. You can al- “I’m Gonna Wait!” “safe sex,” “living in,” it. And later on, you will be able to train your own children so plan fun dates with other couples that share your moral “condoms,” and using yourselves as an example...A man should be a virgin values. AND, you can pay your own way sometimes. I “abortion” are when HE gets married, just as the woman should be. know one father who ALWAYS pays for his daughter’s in a majori- share on a date...whether it’s the movies with a guy or ty of en- Ð We got carried away. We are both Christians and we prom night with dinner, corsage, and pictures...He pays for tertain- didn’t plan for it to go that far. his daughter’s share. Because, says this Dad, he doesn’t ment ANSWER: So, ask God to forgive you, and start over. And, want the guy thinking his daughter owes him ANYTHING programs today. A cruel game is being run on you, young since you see that you can “get carried away” don’t allow at the end of the evening. people. yourselves to get in private intimate situations...go bowl- First of all, you are being treated as animals when some- ing, go to the zoo...go to church... Ð I have lost my virginity already anyway...I can’t get that one says “safe sex” to you. back. It’s “safe sex” when you neuter your Cocker Spaniel Why Some Girls Don’t Wait ANSWER: Yes you can! Your virginity can be restored, even dog. A dog doesn’t have any intelligence or will-power or after a child is born. When you ask for AND RECEIVE moral character, so you must “castrate it,” or “fix it,” or ...FOR SEX forgiveness from God, then you are a brand new per- have it “Spayed,” right? – I don’t want to lose my boyfriend. son...You can begin a new life. There are examples in the So what are you...an animal? That’s what society is call- ANSWER: You do not HAVE a boyfriend, if he goes against Bible where God did just that. Don’t allow Satan to de- ing you. They are saying go ahead, have sex before mar- your wishes and pressures you to have sex. If he wanted ceive you with that line...so he can keep you wallowing in riage, lose your respect, get all kinds of diseases, no need you to be his girlfriend so badly, he would be afraid he sin. Nothing is so bad that God will not forgive. Jesus al- to get married and have a real family...animals don’s get would lose you by pressuring you. His pressuring you is ready died for your sins. He knew which sins you were go- married...here is a condom...It’s okay! actually a sign that you DON’T have a boyfriend. ing to commit and he died, instead of you, for them. Isn’t You are not going to fall for that, right? But unfortu- he wonderful. (See John 8:1-11 and Joel 2:25) nately, some young people do...let’s look at some of the Ð We are going to get married anyway. reasons they give: ANSWER: Who said? A guy loses respect for a girl when – I don’t know how to act on a date? she “gives in” to him. Of course he will never admit that to ANSWER: Act like Jesus is sitting in the car with you...in the Why Some Guys Don’t Wait the girl, but you are no challenge anymore. Why would he theater with you...on the sofa with you. Two things will ...FOR SEX want to marry you? He will begin to wonder who else have happen: You will not arouse or tease the guy sexually, and you “given in” to. Anyway, he is probably looking for a he will show respect for you. Ð Because I want to. virgin to marry. ANSWER: A German Shepherd has sex “because he wants You Should Wait Because... to.” It takes a man to say “no” to sex outside of marriage. Ð Everybody is doing it. ...Because, sex is beautiful and fulfilling in marriage...And, ANSWER: Everybody is NOT “doing it.” And some who it is trash and dirt outside of marriage. God made the rules Ð So I can brag with the other guys. say they are, really are not. But even if they were, what are and that’s how it is. ANSWER: First of all, many times those other guys are ly- you saying? Because they are animals, you will be one too? For instance: A handful of dark, rich soil Ð outside on the ing. Anyway, you are talking and laughing about a person ground Ð is healthy and good for growing vegetables and who thinks you “love” her. Does that make you happy? Ð Nobody ever told me sex before marriage was wrong. crops. BUT, that same handful of dark, rich soil on your Would you like someone to treat your sister or your daugh- ANSWER: Let’s look at what it does: (1) It takes away your living room carpet would become “dirt.” Why? Because it ter the same way? self-esteem. (2) You could get a disease. (3) You could get does not belong on your living room carpet. pregnant. (4) The guy will lose respect for you. (5) You Ð The girl is pressuring ME...I’m the man...I don’t want have been used. That’s how God made sex and everything else...beau- to look like a sissy. Should I say “no” to HER? tiful and good...where it belongs. Sex is dirt outside of ANSWER: Yes you should. You have moral standards. You But most of all, God says it is wrong. Listen: “God wants marriage, but it is beautiful and good where it belongs! have plans for your life. You have respect for yourself, and you to be holy, so you should keep clear of all sexual sin. God says it is wrong. So who do you think is tempting Then each of you will control your body and live in holi- You? And, don’t worry, you definitely will not look like a ness and honor Ð not in lustful passion as the pagans do, See how much God loves you? sissy...A man doesn’t look like a sissy. in their ignorance of God and his ways” (I Thessalonians Now go and have a GOOD life! 4:3-4:5) God also says: “Run away from sexual sin! No Ð Why not, I’m free to do what I want. I have nothing to other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For Pauline Kimber has been a Bible teacher for over 25 years. She and lose. sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. Or don’t husband Les Kimber, a former Fresno City Councilman, founded the ANSWER: Really? Let’s see: (1) The girl may be pregnant you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, California Advocate Newspaper in 1967. They have three children and already and you are a “set up”...FOR LIFE. (2) You could who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not three grandchildren: Brittany, Brooklynn and Taylor.

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE’S SALUTE TO 2007 GRADUATES

Jada Amani Wedlow, a 2002 graduate of Edison High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, from Tuskegee University in Alabama. Major: Forestry/Nat- ural Resources. Will seek advanced degrees in Public Administration while employed by Alysa Foster-Miller Michael Langridge is being U.S. Forest Service, Jada is daughter of for- Bachelor of Science in Jordan C. Mathews promoted from the medical mer Edison High School teacher, Venita Organizational Behavior Bullard High School magnet at Ft. Miller Middle Wedlow Webb of Manteca, Ca, and Victor National University, Fresno Campus Class of 2007 School to Duncan Polytech- Wedlow of Folsom, Ca. Grandparents: Ted & nical High School, where he Mattie Wedlow of Compton, Ca and Rudy & will be studying Automotive Joanne Powell of Fresno. Ca. Technology. Gabralle Conroe, a graduate of Californa State University Fresno, received a degree in Criminology and has plans to at- tend law school. She is the daughter of proud parents Allen & Donna Conroe who say Gar- bralle has always been a hard worker when it comes to achiev- ing her education.

Vanessa Rene’ Scott, a 1999 Edison High single parent, graduated from Tuskegee University May 13, 2007 with a degree in Market- Michael Lamont Younger, ing. Son Isaiah Jackson graduated from Lewis Adams Pre-School, Jr. is graduating from Uni- Tuskegee, AL May 23, 2007. versity of Southern Cali- fornia with a major in Public Mah Yanti Johnson graduated from Policy, Management & Plan- Minnesota State University, ning, and minor in Business Mankato Campus, on May 12, 2007, Administration. While at receiving his Master’s Degree in So- USC, Michael was a mem- cial Science, with emphasis in Urban ber of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- Development & Planning. He will be ternity; president, Black relocating to the state of Maryland Business Assn.; and member Valencia Bernice Stephens where he will apply for the Doctoral of Black Assembly. His ca- graduated from 6th grade, at Jerone Bennett Edwards Program with the University of reer goal: work in Telecom- Thomas Elementary School on Fresno Pacific University Class of 2007 Maryland. Mah Yanti is the son of munications as a Project June 11, 2007. She will be at- B.A. School of Business Charlezsette (Lynne) Day of Fresno, Manager. He is the son of tending Fresno Christian Jr. High Ca. Grandparents: the late Charles & Managment & Organizational Leotha (Lee) Day of Fresno; his old- Valerie Applewhite of Fres- and High School. Her goal: to Development no, and Michael L. Apple- become a lawyer, an entertainer er sister: RocQuel (Rocky) Johnson- white, Sr. of Salinas, Ca. and actor. Mitchell, her husband Barry Mitchell, & their daughter TaLynne Mitchell of San Leandro, Ca; a younger sister Kawaylia Johnson and her daughter, Rumanee Wilson, both of Fresno. TaLynn Mitchell, age 13, has been accepted into the private San Francisco School “Convent of the Sacred Heart College Preparatory High School.” The honor student has a GPA of 3.8 at Northern Light’s Private School in Oakland, Ca. She is a member of the Bay Area organization “Cinnamon Girls” which mis- sion statement is: To empower young minority women to be- Zammiah Smith will be graduating June 10, 2007, from Na- come successful academically, tional University with a Master's Degree in Cross-Cultural Ed- and spiritually, to become lead- ucation. She will be graduating with a 3.325 GPA. She is cur- ers, and have community in- rently teaching 4th and 5th grades at W.E.B. DuBois Academy volvement. Her goals include public charter. She is also the freshmen girls' basketball coach at completing college with upper lessons. She is the daugher of Edison High School. She is a faithful member of Fellowship division degrees in whatever Berry Mitchell & RocQuel Missionary Baptist Church. One of Zammiah's biggest accom- professional career she chooses. (Rocky) Johnson / Mitchell of plishments was attending National University while pregnant Sir Lorenzo Summerfield (sitting) and Sir TaLynn is employed on week- Oakland; granddaughter of with her now 21-month-old son, Levar Jr. Alonzo Summerfield will be attending ends by the University of Berke- Charlezsette (Lynn) Day, Fresno; Reedley College in Reedley Ca. They grad- ley Lawrence Hall of Science. and niece of Mah Yanti Johnson. “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that uate from Washington Union High on June She also plays the piano, is on a TayLynn’s great-grandparents one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has over- 5, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. You are invited to come soccer league, makes her own were the late Charles and Leotha come” – Booker T. Washington. celebrate their achievements. God bless. jewelry, and takes African dance Day of Fresno.

Ms. Latavia Gordon, Fresno was hard to leave my family in Mississippi, Health Sciences Division but I knew I had to move on and try to put the Major: Radiologic Technology pieces of my life back together. Hurricane Ka- CONGRATULATIONS GPA: 3.853 trina might have destroyed my material things, but I am thankful that I have my life,” she Latavia Gordon is the Fresno City College says. ALL 2007 2007 Dean’s Medallion Award winner in the Latavia is a member of both Phi Theta Kap- Health Sciences Division and graduated with pa and Alpha Gamma Sigma honor societies. highest honors on May 18. She has also been busy on campus volunteer- GRADUATES! Latavia moved to Fresno one week after ing for numerous activities to encourage Hurricane Katrina destroyed her Mississippi school age children to go to college. home in August 2005. She says the past two She dedicates much of her time to her stud- from the years have been stressful and painful. She ies in the Radiologic Technology program. says “One minute my life was great and the When she is not on campus she interns at dif- next minute my life is turned upside down.” ferent hospitals and clinics. She relocated to Fresno and enrolled in the Ra- This journey hasn’t always been easy for California diologic Technology program at FCC.” Latavia, but she has persevered. “There were Latavia says her goal when she moved to a lot of times that I became very distressed, but Fresno was to get her life back on track, con- I stayed focused and continued on the path of Advocate tinue her education and make new friends. “It success,” she says. CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES Page B4 The California Advocate June 1, 2007 LLOCALOCAL NNEWSEWS CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Edison High School 2007 What’s Going On in Our Community Baccalaureate Ceremony Mastering the Magic Man to Man Prostate Cancer of Love Support Group These workshops are for couples, sin- Join us for the next meeting of the Man to Where: Valley Christian Center 4649 E. Shields Ave gles, single parents, college students and Man Prostate Cancer Support Group on (Between Cedar and Chestnut) Fresno, CA 93726 teens. These are relationship enhance- June 20, 2007 at the California Cancer ment workshops where presenter come Center, 7257 N. Fresno Street (in the to your church upon request. These pre- Large Conference Room) from 6:30 pm When: Sunday, June 3, 2007 6:30 PM senters assist with training leaders and to 8:30 pm. This progam is for men and presentations. For more info please call their families to learn more about men’s Keynote Speaker: Shane Scott, Pastor Saints Community COGIC at 559-227- health issues. Refreshments are included 9819 or e-mail saintscommunity@sbc- and the program is free. For more info, Saints Rest Baptist Church global.net. please call (559) 447-4050. Historians say that Baccalaureate Ser- spires our graduates. Unlike Commence- California Center for Justice Young Lady of God 2007 vices descend from a 15th century tradi- ment, which is an academic ceremony, tion that began at Oxford University and the Baccalaureate Service does not re- and CSUF National Youth Conference & Esther’s Ball required those graduating with baccalau- quire students to wear caps and gowns. Summit in Fresno The Lady of God Ministries, Inc present The California Center for Justice of the second annual Young Lady of God reate degrees to deliver a sermon in Seating for the hour-long service is on a 2007 Conference & Esther’s Ball. It will Latin. Today, it serves as an opportunity first-come, first-served basis. There is no Madera, Ca, partnering with Fresno will host a National Youth Summit, Saturday, be held on June 23. The conference time for graduates and their families to pause, cost to attend the ceremony. If you have Sept. 8, 2007 at CSU Fresno Campus., is 7 am to 1:00 pm at Family Community amidst the joy and excitement of gradua- questions, please contact Senior Class 5241 N. Maple, Fresno. The Summit fo- Church 2434 E. Nees Avenue. The Es- tion to reflect and give thanks for this im- President La Toya Robinson or Vice cus will include: Tolerance, hate gangs, ther’s Ball time is 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at portant milestone in their lives. Pres. Dayna Hill at 276-7601 hate motivated incidents, bullying, ha- the Piccadilly Inn University 4961 North At Edison High School, the Baccalau- rassment, and a lack of empowerment at Cedar. Theme is “Purpose By Design” reate Service is an inter-denominational All Graduating Seniors and their Fam- schools and in the community. Dr. Ber- Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11. For more info service of worship that celebrates and in- ilies are invited. nice King of the MLK Foundation and www.ladyofgod.org Mr. Stedman Graham, renown with his re- cent release “Diversity Leadership” will Bethel Temple Swap Meet participate in conference. Contact: Bethel Temple Church will hold a Swap Michelle Alexander, legalmichelle@com- Meet on June 2nd (and every 1st & 3rd One Call Improves Services cast.net; Gloria Brown, gloryb2His- Saturday) at 1224 Kern & C Street, Fres- [email protected] Dr. Matthew A. Jendian, no, Ca. Cost for vendors is $20. For For Fresno City Residents Fresno, matthew [email protected]. more info, call (559) 696-9162. City of Fresno One Call Center proves an effective tool in providing a quick response to questions regarding City services to residents. In an effort to improve services to City 2 Abandoned vehicle reports residents, the One Call Center was initiat- ed in February, 2006. City representatives And the number one reason for calling are standing by to provide answers to the One Call Center: questions on everything from their utility bill or a request for graffiti removal. 1. Graffiti removal To date the top ten reasons residents City Public Affairs Manager, Rhonda call 621-CITY include: Jorn commented, “We are always looking for ways to improve customer service and 10. Information from the City Clerk satisfaction for residence. The One Call 9. Job search information through per- Center provides a single point of contact sonnel with a live person who can provide quick 8. Questions about their City Council and accurate information to the caller.” 7. Questions relating to Fresno County 6. Community information The City would like to remind residents 5. Code enforcement concerns to make 621-CITY (2489) their first call 4. Street maintenance (repair, lights, for service questions or concerns or for in- parkway maintenance, trees) formation regarding the City, 24 hours a 3. Utility billing and collection questions day, seven days a week. Fill the Bucket Fundraiser

SELMA – Selma’s Cancer Support will meetings. hold its second annual “Fill the Bucket” Some of the ways SCS has helped can- fundraiser on Friday, June 1st on the cer patients in the past has been providing streets of Selma. women who have had mastectomies with Members of both the Selma Fire De- a prosthesis and helping finance patients’ partment and Selma’s Cancer Support out-of-town cancer treatment trips. will be out in full force taking donations, The next big event for Selma’s Cancer all of which will go to help those who live Support is the first annual “Circle the City or work in the community of Selma and Ride ‘N’ Rally.” It is a bike rally begin- are afflicted with cancer. Selma’s Cancer ning in Lincoln Park in downtown Selma, Support provides emotional, physical, having a mid-point location at Chukchan- spiritual and financial assistance. si Gold Resort and Casino, and an ending “We held our first “Fill the Bucket” point at Pioneer Village in Selma. There fundraiser last year,” said Lance Cardoza, is a donation of $25, breakfast and lunch president of Selma’s Cancer Support, will be provided, and a 42” LCD HDTV “and it was incredible to see people liter- will be given away as a drawing prize. ally emptying their wallets for this wor- All this, plus a special performance by thy cause. We raised around $4,000 last country stars David Langley and Band year, and expect that number to rise this will round out a full day of riding, food year.” and entertainment. For more information Selma’s Cancer Support has a small of- on Selma’s Cancer Support or any of its fice located in the offices of Bill Tucker events, please call (559) 891-8777 and Associates, at 2128 North Street in Selma. The office provides information Selma’s Cancer Support is a non-profit organiza- and brochures to answer questions any- tion that offers emotional, physical, spiritual and one may have about the disease. A cancer financial assistance to those in the community of Selma who are afflicted with cancer. Selma’s support group meets there on the third Cancer Support holds a monthly support group Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. Any- that is free and open to anyone. For more infor- one, including caregivers, cancer sur- mation on Selma’s Cancer Support, please call vivors, and their families may attend the (559) 891-8777.

‘Standing in the Gap’ THE Appreciation Banquet CALIFORNIA Professional Engineer The President of the National Baptist no, CA 93722 Friday, June 15, 2007 at $5,537 Ð $6,711/mo. ADVOCATE Convention of America, Inc. Dr. Stephen 6:00PM. All are invited to join us in this Applications are accepted on a continuous basis John Thurston is coming to Fresno on Fri- celebration. Ticket cost: $100. day, June 15, 2007 for the “Standing in the The Pearly Grove Baptist Church, Bish- Emergency Services Dispatcher I & II WHERE EVERY Gap” appreciation banquet. op Dickerson’s Brothers in the ministry $2,908 Ð $3,450/mo. (Level I) MONTH IS BLACK The Pearly Grove Baptist Church is nationwide and the Northern California $3,121 Ð $3,770/mo. (Level II) pleased to announce “Standing in the Full Gospel Baptist Churches are sponsor- Filing Deadline is June 8, 2007, 5:00 p.m. HISTORY MONTH Gap” a formal banquet held in honor of ing this event. All proceeds will benefit our leader Bishop Charles Dickerson. This the Bishop Dickerson Legal Defense For more information, call the City of Fresno Jobline at evening of eloquence will be held at the Fund. (559) 621-6999. Postmarks are not accepted. Job bulletin Call 268-0941 To Grand Occasions Diamond Ballroom, ad- To purchase tickets or for more infor- and employment applications are available on the City of Subscribe Today! dress: 4584 West Jacquelyn Avenue, Fres- mation please call (559) 266-1420. Fresno website at: www.fresno.gov. EOE www.caladvocate.com June 1, 2007 The California Advocate Page B5

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The San Joaquin Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta African American High School Recognition Program

The San Joaquin Valley Alumnae Chap- framed certificate as well as a souvenir wood, Dean of Fine, Performing and Com- tendance to celebrate the students’ accom- ter of Delta Sigma Theta presented the journal also known as the “Black Year- munication Arts at Fresno City College plishments. Over 50 students from approx- African American High School Recogni- book” to memorialize this event. Students challenged the students to discover their imately 13 area high schools throughout the tion Program on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at with a 3.0 Grade Point Average and above purpose. She posed a thought provoking central valley participated in the ceremony. Sunnyside High School in Fresno, CA. The also received an academic medal. As part question – “If you are busy intimating oth- The recognition program has become on the purpose of the program is to acknowledge of the ceremony, the students participated ers, then who is being you?” chapter’s signature events since it’s incep- graduating seniors who otherwise might not in a Rites of Passage which challenged The reception by the community has tion over 10 years ago and has received crit- be recognized. The participating students them utilizing the principles of Kwanzaa. been overwhelming each year. There were ical acclaim from parents, educators and the received a kente cloth, 4 x 6 group photo, The keynote speaker, Jothany Black- over 250 parents, family and friends in at- community at large.

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Slater Elementary School (2007) Aaron Christopher Jackson, will graduate from Slater Elementary School in June 2007. He will be attending Rio Vista Middle School. RICKY PELLUM, JR., a graduate of Edison High School (1998); UC Santa Cruz, B.A. Eco- Best of Luck! nomics; minor, Education (2003); Received Master’s degree Dec. 15, 2006 at UCSF. Em- Valerie Stephens, Fresno Pacific University, Class of 2007 and ployed: Sports Management. Oakland Raiders’ Love, Mom & Dad Christopher & LaMonica a Liberal Arts major. Her ultimate goal, a College Math Professor. Season Ticket Service Coordinator 2006-pre- She is being congratulated by Valencia, her admiring daughter. sent. Parents: Lela Young & Ricky Pellum. Cost of Graduating A family’s graduation expenses can weigh heavily on the wallet. From the basics to extras, students may have to shell out some cash for their com- mencements this year.

$75 Cap and gown package Taylor Kimber, a graduate of Baird Mid- dle School where she was Secretary of the with regalia student body and on the Merit list with a Karlos Grier, Graduate of Cen- and 10 generic 3.4 GPA, will attend Edison High School. Yvette Ife Cormier Latunda received her tral High School, Class of 2007. She enjoys participating in her summer Ph.D. in Education from Nova Southeast- Will attend Sacramento State. announcements swim team competitions; the choir and oth- ern University, Florida. Her proud hus- Parents: Angie & Karlos; Grand- er activities at St. Rest Missionary Baptist band, the Rev. Henry Latunde, is a local parents: Verdia & Shellie Clay- Church; and acting. minister at Mt. Zion Assemblies, Fresno. ton. $145-$209 Brittney G. Myles, Frame for graduated from Edi- CHRISTOPHER A. VINCENT diploma son High School, Xavier University, New Orleans, LA. Ð Class of 2007 Class of 2007, with a 3.8 GPA, She will After sustaining many losses from Hurricane Katrina, in- $311-$545 continue her educa- cluding some family members, my health, and the life I once tion at San Jose State had, I was able to make a comeback.With the support of my Class ring University with a loving parents and my inspiring brother and sister: Adolph Nursing major. Her Vincent III and Demetra Vincent-Walker, I finally climbed $13-65 Renting loving supporters in- my highest mountain and conquered my biggest obstacle: I clude grandmother graduated with a B.A. in Political Science /Pre-Law, and Pub- cap and gown Gloria Dickson, lic Administration. To my family and friends that brought me with added grandfather Quincy through the storm: Thank you and much appreciation to Fres- Dickson, mother no Council Member Cynthia Sterling, Attorney Michael cleaning expenses AP Regina and sister Idiart, the Wisenhunt family and the California Advocate Keesha. Newspaper. Thank you so much! CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES Page B6 The California Advocate June 1, 2007 POWER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY! This is your Business Moment in time…Join US! The San Joaquin Valley Black Chamber of Commerce Extraordinary Expedition to succeed in your future business adventure. For More information or Meeting Times, Call 441-7929

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