Volume XXII, Number XXXXIII December 6 - 12, 2012 Irving ISD: COVER STORYMoving in the right direction

Visit Us Online at www.NorthDallasGazette.com Opportunity and diversity one industry at a time By Benjamin Todd frastructure, the need for The american econ- jealous, naaCP stronger public education, omy has always been PresidenT & Ceo the concentration of wealth strongest when it’s kept the There is a missing com- and the deficit are all chal- middle class within reach ponent to the national dis- lenges to the nation’s econ- for most americans. But cussion concerning how to omy but being left out of with white households strengthen and rebuild the the discussion is the con- holding nearly 20 times the american economy. it is tinued economic marginal- wealth of black or latino true that high unemploy- ization of racial and ethnic households, and with rising Dr. Dana Bedden ment, a weak national in- Ben Jealous, NAACP President & CEO minorities. See DIVERSITY, Page 13 See BEDDEN, Page 9 Free Enterprise is not free! Is Chris Brown another By niCole TiCHon tional corporations are on the cent in income tax, you paid Tupac? He thinks so There's been a lot of talk chopping block. after all, free a higher rate than apple. Pe- For more information see pg. 10 about what we can't afford as enterprise isn’t free. riod. www.northdallasgazette.com a nation and who is getting in the coming weeks Both political parties what "gift" or which free ride. there will be pivotal conver- need to combat the damaging When President Barack sations about how and where effects of the offshoring of Deficits, obama recently met with to tax corporations and how jobs and revenues. our cur- Ceos and chatted with jamie to reform our corporate tax rent system drains our Treas- deceit, and the dimon, we should hope he is- system. don't believe the ury and threatens basic serv- Visit COMMENTARY sued a stern warning that hype that these issues are too ices and national security. NorthDallasGazette.com body politic legal tax avoidance games complicated. They're not. if Citizens get it. according for our 25 Days of By norman and into poverty by rapidly ris- played by banks and multina- you paid more than 1.9 per- See FREE, Page 3 Christmas each day! Velma Hill ing health-care costs. medi- sPeCial NDG caid is a health-care boon to ConTriBuTors americans not yet eligible Criticism of Dutch "Black Pete" tradition grows for medicare, which covers By By ToBy icature of a black person. given a makeover or ban- social security, medi- some 60 million americans. sTerlinG The overwhelming ma- ished from the holiday care, and medicaid are the Because of historical jority of dutch are fiercely scene, seeing him as a blight foundations for the wellbe- and lingering discrimina- amsTerdam (aP) — devoted to the holiday tradi- on the nation's image as a ing of scores of millions of tion, racial minorities in Foreigners visiting the tion of "Zwarte Piet" — bulwark of tolerance. middle- and low-income particular need these pro- grams. overall, they have netherlands in winter are whose name means "Black "There is more opposi- americans. Without social less income and fewer as- often surprised to see that Pete" — and insist he's a tion to Zwarte Piet than you security, 14 million more might think," says jessica low-income americans sets than whites, so a higher the dutch version of st. harmless fictional figure percentage of their retire- nicholas' helpers have their who doesn't represent any silversmith, director of the would be living in poverty. regional anti-discrimina- ment income comes from faces painted black, wear race. But a growing number Because of medicare, 33 tion Bureau for amsterdam. million older people live social security benefits. afro wigs and have thick red are questioning whether also, because they more Black Pete longer, have access to qual- lips — in short, a racist car- Photo by Associated Press "Zwarte Piet" should be See PETE, Page 5 ity care, and are not driven See DECEIT, Page 3 INSIDE... People In The News… People In The News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 Community News ...... 5 Holiday Events Pages ...... 7-8 Cover Story ...... 9 Arts & Entertainment ...... 10 Business ...... 11 Classifieds ...... 12 Career Opportunity ...... 13 Michelle Williams Rep. Eric Johnson Liza Ellen Church Directory ...... 14-16 Sister Tarpley ...... 15 See Page 2 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com

Michelle Williams singer and song writer association's blood pressure, diabetes and michelle Williams (formerly Power To end previous heart attack or GmC TV, light records gospel, holy hip hop, praise of destiny's Child), james stroke awareness stroke," said dr. rani Whit- and roland Corporation will and worship music. robinson, president of a&r c a m p a i g n . field, family practitioner and participate in the american Participants, who must at light records, and holy Through Power american stroke association Heart association/american be 18 years or older, may hip hop artist Flame. To end stroke, spokesperson. "That's why stroke association's 4th an- sign up at http://power.wa- The grand prize winner the association it's an important requirement nual most Powerful Voices tchgmctv.com and upload a will be announced april 30 provides cultur- of this competition to receive gospel competition. The on- video or mP3 file by jan. 31. and will receive: ally relevant ev- stroke information and to line gospel singing competi- Family, friends - and fans - • The opportunity to per- ents, tools and re- learn how stroke is largely tion helps the association to have until april 5 to vote for form in the Central Park sources to de- preventable, treatable and educate people about stroke - their favorite artists. Those summer stage Concert in crease stroke beatable." the no. 4 cause of death and who register to compete or new york City with light among afri-can- michelle Williams is in- volved in most Powerful the leading preventable cause vote will receive lifesaving records artists americans, who Voices because it "focuses on of disability in america. stroke information from the • $2,500 for a trip to new are dispropor- two things that i am passion- michelle Williams is in- american Heart associa- york tionally affected ate about - gospel music and volved in the contest, be- tion/american stroke asso- • $1,500 cash and a digi- by the disease. sharing stroke information," cause her family has been af- ciation. tal single on iTunes from prizes. " a f r i c a n - she said. "my father and my fected by stroke. The contest The top 10 finalists will light records most Powerful Voices is americans are especially grandmother suffered from is open to independent artists, be judged by gospel music The top 10 finalists and a part of the american Heart susceptible to stroke due to a groups and choirs who sing industry leaders, including lucky voter will also win association/american stroke higher prevalence of high See WILLIAMS, Page 6

The nBCsl delega- of intergovern- tors. The nBC- Rep. Eric Johnson tion met with President mental affairs sl’s primary mi- obama and a group of his david agnew, ssion is to de- representative eric "i am deeply honored top advisors, which in- and luke Tate velop, conduct johnson (d-dallas) joined to be included in the dele- cluded senior advisor to with the White and promote ed- a delegation of a dozen gation of african ameri- the President and Chair House domestic ucational, rese- members of the national can state legislators who of the White House Policy Council. arch and training Black Caucus of state had the historic opportu- Council on Women and The meeting was programs desig- legislators (nBCsl) in a nity to meet with President Girls Valerie jarrett and held in the roo- ned to enhance meeting with President obama and his advisors special assistant to the sevelt room in the effectiveness Barack obama and key today,” said representa- President for education the White House of its members. members of his adminis- tive johnson. “The Presi- Policy roberto ro- and lasted for representative tration to discuss the fiscal dent wants to make sure driguez. The meeting more than 90 johnson has be- cliff Tuesday at the White our constituents are aware also included Cabinet minutes. en a member of House. it is the first time of what is at stake in this member and Council of Currently the the nBCsl sin- that President obama has fiscal cliff debate and to do economic advisors Cha- nBCsl has a ce 2010 and has met with a group of exclu- all we can to make sure irman alan Krueger, de- membership ros- served on its ex- sively african american that Congress doesn’t puty assistant to the ter of over 600 ecutive commit- state legislators since tak- jeopardize our economic President and director of african ameri- tee since 2011. ing office. recovery,” johnson said. the White House office can state legisla- Liza Ellen liza ellen, an up and ing eP, ‘everything’s through her Fall eP Every- Those interested in book- http: //lizaellen.com/free- gle-head-knockin/. coming music artist, re- okay’ was released on the thing’s Okay. in addition, ing a show can listen to download-my-new-sin- leased her new song, Head same day as her release she is currently in the stu- her sample music tracks party dec. 4. dio working on expanding here: http://lizaellen.com liza ellen her musical collection by /music/. Her music most $69* DIVORCE is recognized releasing an eP every sea- resembles eclectic world as both a poet son. sounds that inspire and Criminal Defense Family Cases and music art- according to liza cultivate positive feel- • DWI / Suspended License • Divorce / Annulment ist. Her po- ellen, “i was looking for ings with an abundance ¥ • Child Support / Paternity etry is influ- an authentic avenue to ex- mentality, a life filled • WARRANTS Removed • Custody Modification enced by her press myself through with passion and a free • 24 Hour Jail Release ¥ • Restraining Order desire to ex- music and writing. it was spirit. • Occupational license, felonies • Protective Order press, encour- time to stop singing songs “i really wanted to • Protective Order age and love. created by other artists build a community with • Name Change / Adoption as a vocalist and start singing my own. my music and share a • Misdeamenor/Felonies ¥ • Domestic Violence on the d/FW it is my passion to create good life we can all em- scene she’s music of substance, pleas- brace”, said ellen. Easy Payment Plans been seen pe- ure and depth while re- To book an interview rforming or vealing my character and or music gig with liza Law Offices Of Vincent Ndukwe recording wi- telling stories that res- ellen, visit her website at th lucky Pe- onate with others.” http://lizaellen.com/liza- terson, joseph liza ellen is currently ellen-blog/ or she can be 214-638-5930 Vincelli, ma- booking music gigs and reached via email at Knockin to a worldwide dakwu Chinwah and many providing interviews as booking@lizaellenmu- 817-277-0196 (Metro) audience. Her song is now more. after years as a "vo- she works to expand her sic.com. Her latest song, 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 409 • Dallas, TX 75207 available for free down- calist" she’s decided to re- music presence both lo- Head Knockin can be Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization load as part of her upcom- lease her own works of art cally and nationally. downloaded immediately ¥ If you qualify. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case. 2 | December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed

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2000 national Winner Fax: 972-509-9058 that they pay the same taxes pay on domestic profits in the ucts or patents conveniently Former u.s.-based corpo- a. Philip randolph award For excellence in journalism on those as they do on domes- u.s. is about 12 percent. parked offshore. rations that have benefited tic profits." moving forward, we'll Powerful special interests from u.s. government re- TPa These issues were put on hear lofty-sounding ideas and Ceos have already lined search and development dol- the national stage because of a about broadening the base, up money, lobbyists and their lars and do the majority of Publisher’s Office: presidential candidate who lowering the rates, closing media machine to lull law- their business in the u.s. [email protected] uses offshore accounts, and by loopholes, and more technical makers and citizens into be- should not be allowed to sim- the reporting of tax shell ideas about moving to a terri- lieving they're the grownups at ply call a post office box in the Sales Department: games by apple, Google, star- torial system of taxation. the table and know what's best. Cayman islands or an empty bucks, microsoft and General let's start with the former: They don't. instead, they ben- law office in switzerland their [email protected] electric. now, in the u.K., The loopholes that need to be efit from a system rigged for "headquarters." amazon, starbucks and closed are those that enable their interests. and now they Congress needs to close Editorial Department: Google are being questioned corporations to pay extraordi- want more, at your expense. offshore tax-dodging loop- [email protected] by the government for shady narily low tax rates or no tax decisions made about tax- holes and make large corpora- tax practices. at all by shifting profits, ation will have long-term and tions pay taxes in the same The obama administration patents and headquarters off- profound effects. it's not fair to country that provides them Online: and Congress need to correct a shore. These cost us $100 bil- continue to ask taxpayers to with the benefits and legal pro- www.twitter.com/ndGeditor flawed system that has fos- lion per year. sacrifice, while failing to col- tections that make it profitable www.facebook.com/northdallasGazette tered legal tax avoidance and With respect to the latter, lect existing tax revenue from to operate in the united states raised the ire of progressives lawmakers are in danger of corporations making record in the first place. and conservatives alike. making a bad situation worse. profits. Nicole tichon is executive Website: Who can defend compa- a territorial system would be Free enterprise isn’t free. director of tax Justice Net- www.northdallasGazette.com nies making record profits tantamount to a permanent tax The nation's budget situation work USA and director of the skipping out on their tax bills? holiday for corporations. may be reason enough to close Financial Accountability and Who can honestly keep hold- under this system, companies these loopholes, but the rami- Corporate transparency co- STAFF ing up the disingenuous argu- would not have to pay u.s. fications go much further. alition. American Forum. ment that multinational corpo- federal income taxes on for- american corporations that 12/12 Chairman Emeritus Editor rations in the u.s. pay the eign earnings when they bring benefit from the work force, Jim Bochum Ruth Ferguson 1933 – 2009 VP of Digital & continued from Page 1 Published By Entertainment Marketing DECEIT, Minority Opportunity News, inc. Brandy Jones-West often have physically de- vey found that only 13 per- extended decades further by ment advisory Board will manding jobs, they rely more cent of americans favor modest reforms like raising help detect potential cost sav- Contributing Writer on social security disability major changes to medicaid. the cap on taxable income for ings. significant cost reduc- Production Jackie Hardy and require more health care republicans have ginned social security from its cur- tions could also be made if Sharon Jones-Scaife ivy N. McQuain after retirement. if there were up a lot of concern about a so- rent $110,100 and by gradu- medicare were allowed to Jacquinette Murphy no such support, the propor- called fiscal crisis. since the ally increasing the social se- bargain with pharmaceutical terri Schlichenmeyer Special Projects Manager Nicole Scott tion of impoverished, elderly emergence in 2010 of “tea curity payroll tax by 1/20 of companies over drug prices. Edward Dewayne tanya Devaughn african-americans would party” organizations, their one percent (0.05) over despite overwhelming “Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr. rise to 62 percent from 24 condemnations of budget twenty years. The eligibility public opposition to social Editorial Writers percent, and for Hispanics, 61 deficits have become almost age increases and benefit cuts program cuts, and despite the Community Marketing ivy N. McQuain percent from 19 percent. hysterical. But there is no fis- proposed by republicans are democratic victory in no- Director Ruth Ferguson The disproportionate de- cal crisis. right’s right: no. totally unnecessary. vember, republicans con- Carrenza thurmond, Jr. Nicole Scott pendence on these programs Fiscal. Crisis. medicare, it is true, faces tinue to press their attack, has grown as the wealth gap in this period of eco- more serious challenges. But now using the "fiscal cliff" to Religious/ Marketing Editor NDG Intern (income and assets) between nomic downturn, deficit it is not going bankrupt, and attach social spending. The Shirley Demus tarpley Kendria Brown whites and minorities has spending is actually a stimu- prudent reforms -- not radical cliff, as you know, refers to grown. From 2005 to 2009 lant that the economy needs. changes -- can extend its fis- legislatively mandated tax wealth fell by 66 percent The "debt crisis" isn’t fiscal; cal health well into the future. hikes and spending cuts of a Advisory Board: Advisory Board among latino households, 53 it’s a political mirage, a republicans say that in- drastic nature that will take John Dudley Committees: percent among black house- smokescreen used by right- creased life expectancy and effect after december 31 un- Myrtle Hightower Public Relations Planning holds, and 54 percent among wingers to justify cuts in so- the surge in retiring baby less Congress acts to cut the Fred Moses and implementation asians, compared to 16 per- cial insurance. boomers make benefit cuts deficit. according to some Annie Dickson Cecil starks, CHairPerson Cecil Starks cent among whites. minorities should take the and increases in age eligibil- (but not all) economists, the Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral We know this statistically lead in opposing those cuts, ity a no brainer. on the con- automatic hikes and cuts will john dudley, CHairPerson Coty Rodriguez-Anderson and experientially. We are particularly through their so- trary, the main cause of in- lead to a new recession. B. J. Williams Program Policy Development black and have spent most of cial organizations, trade creased medicare costs is Whatever compromises Denise Upchurch annie dickson, CHairPerson our lives in the american unions, and their ethnic-based soaring health care inflation, must be made, the President Barbara Simpkins, Quality Assurance civil rights and labor move- groups. Their greatest allies which can be contained. Pres- must draw a red line against ADviSORy BOARD SECREtARy myrtle Hightower, CHairPerson ments. are the facts. ident obama’s affordable reduced benefits in basic en- Coty rodriguez a 2010 survey found that social security does not Health Care act promotes titlements. He must stick to North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility for 86 percent of whites and 92 contribute to the deficit. its preventive care by providing his campaign pledge to let the unsolicited material and reserves the right to edit and make appropriate revisions. percent of blacks believe so- payouts come from social se- free screenings for early dis- Bush tax cuts for the wealthy cial security benefits are curity tax revenues and inter- ease detection and by offering expire and to find ways to cut The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority Opportunity News, was founded worth the cost. a recent poll est from safe, conservative in- community-based prevention expenditures that do not hurt in July 1991, by Mr.Jim Bochum and Mr.Thurman R. Jones. North Dallas Gazette is a wholly owned subsidairy of Minority Oppotunity News, Inc. revealed that, by a 51 percent vestments. Furthermore, even grants. it also promotes a pol- the most vulnerable. to 33 percent margin, ameri- if nothing is done, social se- icy of payment for results The President must Send stories suggestions email: [email protected] cans think that preserving curity can continue meeting rather than by the numbers of stand by his november man- For advertising quote print or web (for upcoming event or your Business) medicare as is outweighs re- 100 percent of its obligations procedures performed. addi- date, and we must do all we Email: [email protected] ducing the deficit. a new sur- until 2036. solvency could be tionally, its independent Pay- can to assure that he will. December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Medicare recipients saving over Breast Cancer: Improving your odds By laKsHmi Kannan, md methodist Health sys- and feel and report any $5B because of Affordable Care Act Patients often ask how tem offers an interactive changes to their physician. earlier this week Con- the enactment of the afford- as the only north Texas they can improve their odds breast cancer risk assess- an mri may be recom- gresswoman eddie Bernice able Care act. in Texas legislator to vote for this against breast cancer. The ment tool in the health li- mended for patients with a johnson released the fol- alone, 158,000 medicare re- historic healthcare reform best way to improve your brary at www.methodist- greater than 20 to 25 percent lowing statement on the an- cipients have saved over bill, i am pleased to see so odds is to understand your healthsystem.org/healthinfo. lifetime risk, and may be nouncement by the u.s. de- $300 million by closing the many Texans taking advan- risk factors. This brief assessment will used in conjunction with a partment of Health and medicare prescription drug tage of its many benefits. Factors that increase help you determine if you mammogram and sonogram. Human services concerning coverage gap known as the more than 1.62 million Tex- your risk of breast cancer in- have major risk factors for Women should ask the ques- prescription drugs savings “donut hole.” Thanks to the ans have also utilized free clude being a female over breast cancer. tion, “do i need an mri?” made possible by the af- affordable Care act, access to preventive serv- the age of 50; previous es- if you have a family his- Breast cancer is the most fordable Care act: medicare recipients will ices. as the american peo- trogen therapy; a family his- tory of breast or ovarian commonly diagnosed cancer “Today, secretary Kath- continue to see these sav- ple see increased savings tory of breast or ovarian cancer, talk with your physi- in women, other than skin leen sebelius announced ings on prescription drugs and access to care, the af- cancer in a first-degree rela- cian about options to reduce cancer. it is common among that america’s seniors have until 2020, when the donut fordable Care act is more tive (parent, sibling, or your risk. your options may all racial and ethnic groups. saved more than $5.1 billion hole coverage gap will popular than ever before.” child) and a previous breast include additional screening The american Cancer soci- on prescription drugs since close. biopsy. 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CALL 1877MEDTRIP TO LEARN MORE. is The Key®.” While the red (Cell) 817-615-7014 (Office) 214-614-8217 (Fax) 469-757-4522 ribbon should be prominently 4 | December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community News Zetas hosting Skate for Babies North Texas businesses exceed early The Zeta Phi Beta soror- The cost to participate is the march for Babies cam- goals of the United Way Campaign ity, inc. - Kappa Zeta chapter $8 to enter. also, every time paign. numerous north Texas employee giving increased 9 paign Chair, and President/ invites the family to bring you mention Kappa Zeta For more information businesses eclipsed previous percent over last year. Ceo of Texas instruments. your family and friends on the march for Babies will visit about the skate for Ba- individual fundraising •Celanese hosted a golf “Their hard work allows the first Friday of every receive $4. The sorority has bies events visit www.face- records as they conducted tournament that generated a united Way to positively im- month (dec. 7 through april pledged all proceeds from book.com/#!/events/275705 early workplace fundraising record-breaking $600,000 for pact the lives of north Tex- 5) for their skate for Babies. this event will be donated to 705865673/. programs over the last few its campaign. The company’s ans, building stronger com- months to support the united total campaign contribution munities, and providing bet- Way of metropolitan dallas grew by 6 percent over last ter education for a more pro- Ft. Worth church hosting annual campaign. year. ductive, healthier work- This year’s united Way •Comerica’s annual ca- force.” 22nd annual coat drive Pacesetters, who are part of mpaign raised an additional 8 seven Pacesetter compa- Charity Church Founder, Charity Church started Charity Church Coats for the larger, 88th annual united percent over last year’s total. nies each raised $1 million or Bishop F.r. mays and mem- with six individuals in the Kids Give away has become Way of metropolitan dallas •Jones Day increased its more through their cam- bers are hosting their 22nd an- living room of Bishop mays one of the largest ministries in campaign, conducted early contribution by 10 percent paigns: aT&T/CWa 6215, nual Coats for Kids Give home and has grown to over north Texas that serves fami- donation initiatives between year over year. The firm has atmos energy Corporation, away on saturday, dec. 15 at 1,800 members. Charity lies without any requirements march and october to en- the largest law firm campaign Celanese Corporation, Citi, 9 a.m. The congregation and Church indicated they have other than showing up at the courage giving that will help with united Way of metro- energy Future Holdings Port- partners will provide local ministered to over 10,000 in- Center. Charity Church and end the cycles of high school politan dallas. folio of Companies, jcpenney dropouts, poverty and poor •Kimberly-Clark Cor- and uPs. families with coats, hat, dividuals. Charity Center is open year health. The united Way cam- poration grew its annual six Pacesetter corpora- gloves, shoes, toys and bicy- Bishop F.r mays was round. paign remains underway campaign by 6 percent over tions earned liVe uniTed cles for Christmas at the motivated to start Coats for “There are no low income through june 2013. last year. awards for their outstanding Charity ministry Center lo- Kids when he observed two requirements that needs to be Campaign highlights •USAA’s contributions work in giving, advocating cated at 4400 Panola ave in kids sharing a coat while met in order to participate in from the united Way Pace- grew by 80 percent over last and volunteering for united Ft. Worth. waiting for bus ride to Charity Church Coats for setters include the following: year. Way. The organizations are: Bishop F.r.mays says, "i school twelve years ago. Kids Give away, “says event •Atmos Energy Corpo- “We want to acknowl- alliance data, aT&T/CWa am delighted that Charity Charity Church Coats for Volunteer Coordinator elder ration, after breaking the edge the outstanding efforts 6215, Celanese Corporation, Church is still holding this Kids Give away was estab- marlow shields, “Bishop million-dollar mark last year, of these leading local busi- Comerica, dFW interna- event where we have served lished to serve children in mays has pledged that Coats grew its campaign by more nesses and thank them for tional airport and jones day. over 9,800 people with coats, the community and the eld- for Kids Give away will give than 12 percent over last their commitment,” says rich “united Way Pacesetters toys & food since we started erly who are also eligible to away near $500.000 in goods, year’s total. Templeton, united Way of set the tone for giving by mo- Coats for Kids Give away.” receive coats. toys and services this year. •AT&T / CWA 6215’s metropolitan dallas Cam- See UNITED, Page 11

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December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com local students inducted into The Irving ISD hires Bertha Bailey Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Whatley as Attorney The Honor society of Cicley jones of dallas, tion and requires nomina- irving independent sc- Bailey is currently the Phi Kappa Phi is pleased Texas, who is pursuing a tion and approval by a hool district (irving isd) has Chief legal Counsel for Fort to announce that the fol- degree in administration at chapter. only the top 10 hired its first in-house attor- Worth isd. she is expected lowing local students were Texas Woman's university. percent of seniors and 7.5 ney to represent the superin- to start with irving isd is recently initiated into Phi ronald Blumoff of dal- percent of juniors, having tendent, designated staff and jan. 7, 2013 and the agreed Kappa Phi -- the nation's las, Texas, who is pursuing at least 72 semester hours, the Board of Trustees. until annual salary for the position oldest and most selective a degree at The university are eligible for member- now the district has been of attorney is $141,000. Bai- collegiate honor society of Texas at san antonio. ship. Graduate students in using out of district legal ley accepted this position as for all academic disci- These local students are the top 10 percent of the counsel. last night the an at-will employee, which plines: among approximately number of candidates for Board was introduced to means the Board of Trustees Bertha Bailey Whatley, the does not have to formally susan duboskas of irv- 30,000 students, faculty, graduate degrees may also lone finalist for the position. vote to approve the hire. ing, Texas, who is pursu- professional staff and al- qualify, as do faculty, pro- Bertha Bailey Whatley ing a degree in Business umni to be initiated into fessional staff and alumni administration at Texas Phi Kappa Phi each year. who have achieved schol- WIllIAMS, continued from Page 2 Woman's university. membership is by invita- arly distinction. strokes," Williams said. devastated my family, so to help them to reduce their "my father's stroke left him being involved with the risks." unable to walk or talk and i competition gives me the For more information Celebrities teaching am sad to say that my opportunity to share my on the competition and grandmother is no longer story and to empower peo- stroke, visit http://power. dance to local kids with us. stroke has really ple with stroke knowledge watchgmctv.com. The Pulse on Tour Confirmed Pulse dal- dented access to all-star will bring celebrity chore- las Faculty includes, Tyce choreographers and grou- ographers to the dallas diorio (SytyCD, Katie ndbreaking training through area dancers, dec. 15-16. Holmes), dave scott (Step classes, performances, sem- For the ninth consecu- Up, SytyCD), Cris judd inars, scholarships, meet tive year, dance icons join (DWtS, JLo), Gil duldulao and greets, Q&a’s and New Possibilities. The Pulse to create the (Nicki Minaj, Janet Jack- more. ultimate dance experience son), desmond richardson The Pulse has hosted New Neighborhoods. for thousands. The 2012- (Complexions, SytyCD), over 80,000 dancers ages 11 2013 Tour will include and Pulse emcee, Carmit to 40 in 30 cities across the more opportunities to a Bachar (Pussycat Dolls, united states and Canada. With more stations and destinations, greater body of dancers as Adam Lambert). registration is now a better DART commute is here. The Pulse adds interna- Featuring “a group of open for the event at The tional cities in mexico, the most respected choreog- Pulse dallas event sched- Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s new rail and bus The united Kingdom, raphers in the biz” (us uled for: connections make it even easier to reach the Canada, and japan to the magazine), The Pulse on Hyatt regency dallas; great destinations DART serves. highly anticipated domes- Tour, educates and inspires 300 reunion Boulevard; tic lineup for the upcoming dancers across the country dallas, TX 75207; 214- e Orange Line oers new paths to season. by providing them unprece- 651-1234 knowledge and experience, with North Lake College Station and a convenient new bus Dallas Bar Association announce connection from Belt Line Station to December schedule for leglaline Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. 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December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 Holiday News Visit www.NorthDallasGazette.com and click on Community Calendar for more events! NDG’s 25 Days of Christmas: Massage Envy "light Up a life" Provides Remembrance of & Coppell’s toy drive for Make a Child Smile loved Ones and Hospice Care in Dallas County We all enjoy giving and re- p.m. on saturdays The holiday season is a tacting julie Felt- ceiving gifts during the Christ- and from 10 a.m. time for remembering loved ner, hospice vol- mas season. However, the true until 6 p.m. on ones and the Visiting nurse unteer coordinator spirit of Christmas includes sundays. association is exhibiting its for the Visiting sharing with those less fortu- all donated it- eleventh annual "light up a nurse associa- nate. Throughout ndG’s 25 ems should be new life" tree to honor the tion, at (214) 689- days of Christmas Gift Guide and unwrapped. memory family members 2672 or feltne- we will spotlight opportunities anyone who wish- and friends. [email protected]. for individuals and families to es to donate but a paper dove bearing help others. does not have time the name of an honoree can Donations to massage envy Coppell is to shop can make a be placed on the tree for a “Light Up a partnering with the City of monetary donation Coppell on the make a Child over the phone by $20 donation to the Visiting Life” help the smile donation drive, a holiday calling 972-956- nurse association. Funds Visiting Nurse program that helps families 5999 or in person raised from “light up a Association pro- who are in need. Their goal is at massage envy Coppell, lo- ter, 255 Parkway Blvd. The of- life” help the nonprofit or- vide hospice care to provide items for at least 350 cated at 120 south denton Tap fice is open weekdays from 8 ganization provide hospice to Dallas County children in the city. road #303 in Coppell, 75019. a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor- services to terminally ill pa- patients and th- “one of our clients works “The City of Coppell is mation, visit http://coppelltx. tients and their families in eir families. for the City of Coppell and trying to bring in donations for gov. dallas County who lack re- when he told us about the pro- approximately 350 kids, so “make a Child smile has sources for needed care. always been successful. We gram, we knew we wanted to every little bit helps,” said The “light up a life” be involved,” said ashley mar- martin. “We still have a long have a great community that tree will be on display tin, clinic administrator at mas- way to go, but with the com- really pitches in when there’s a NDG’s 25 Days of sage envy Coppell. “We’re al- munity’s help, we can reach time of need. We have wonder- weekdays through decem- ways looking for new ways to that goal.” ful corporate partners like ber 31 between 8 a.m. and 5 Christmas give back to the community. it People also can donate di- massage envy, whose employ- p.m. at the Visiting nurse Visit www.northdallasGazette.com to read about gift helps us to feel more connected rectly to the City of Coppell by ees and customers just jump in association’s headquarters ideas for the special child, lady or guy on your Christmas and it goes hand-in-hand with calling 972-304-3663 or by and help. it’s the generosity of on 1440 W. mockingbird list. Will also feature special events, local nonprofits and what we do professionally be- visiting the city manager’s of- the community and businesses lane in dallas. dallas dining. Check in each day until dec. 20 and share that make this program such a cause massage therapy is all fice, located on the second donations to “light up your ideas with us too! about helping others.” floor of the Coppell Town Cen- success,” added logan. a life” can be made by con- massage envy Coppell will accept donations for the make a Child smile program until 10 p.m. dec. 5, 2012, after which, massage envy employees will deliver dona- tions to the City of Coppell for sorting and distribution. make a Child smile was created by the City of Coppell The Money Saver about 25 years ago. it is a holi- Christmas & New Years Promotion day tradition that’s designed to provide clothing and toys for Coppell children who are in 2c x 5 need. “We collaborate with Cop- Thurmond’s pell independent school dis- trict on the project and the dis- Bar & Grill Ad trict helps us identify families that may need a little extra help around the holidays. Then we * Fieldtrips * A Gardening Program create a Christmas ornament * Sports Programs * Online High School Programs for each child that lists the gen- * Preschool Programs * In-Home Childcare Services der, age and clothing size, and * After School Programs people are encouraged to do- nate based on the information Your Child’s Health Important to Us on the ornaments,” said sharon Every child receives snacks and three meals a logan, community information day. We provide them with a healthy breakfast, Coupon officer for the City of Coppell. lunch and dinner! How it works: People visit Furthermore, because obesity is such a huge the massage envy Coppell problem on a local and national level, we also clinic and pick out a Christmas have a food program for obese children. ornament. 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By Tanya r. deVauGHn, and cabinet for 2012- another anony- Gilbert elementary school NDG ConTriBuTinG 13. mous source men- where the student popula- WriTer Supt. Dr. asBedden a candidate leading for Irving ISD in the right direction tioned the lack of tion is majority Hispanic Supt.the Dr. superintendent Bedden po- leading Irving ISD in the right direction male role models in and the principal, who was The irving independentBy sition,Tanya dr. R. DeVaughn, Bedden NDG Contributing Writer irving isd, but is white, was allegedly in- school district (irving pledged to increase pleased with the sensitive to the needs of isd) appears on track to Byminority Tanya candidates R. DeVaughn, NDG Contributing Writer progress irving isd Hispanic students. make important strides for positions in the has made in address- “regarding how the under the leadership of dr. district if he was ing male mentoring, situation at Gilbert ele- dana Bedden according to hired. While the cur- especially among afr- mentary was handled, i’d hisThe supporters Irving and Independent even de- rent numbers School for Districtboth (Irving ISD) appears on track to make ican-american stu- give dr. Bedden a score of tractors. professional staff and dents. 9 out of 10,” says mar- importantTheearlier Irving this fall,strides Independent in our underteachers the School are leadership lower District of Dr. (Irving Dana ISD) Bedden appears according on track to his to make regarding irving tinez. “i would also defend oct. 18 story entitled irv- than the 50.6 percent seen role models in irving isd. when candidates must be isd’s supplier diversity him on how he’s handling ingsupportersimportant iSD’s new 5-2 andstrides voting even inunder 2010-11,detractors. the they areleadership higher in response of Dr. to Dana this con- Beddenflown in according for interviews, toefforts, his their goal is to the bilingual program.” plansupporters symptom of a and larger eventhan thedetractors. 32 percent and 33 cern, irving isd provided and relocation costs can have 10 percent participa- Gilbert elementary now problemEarlier, wethis focused fall, in on ourpercent Oct. seen 18 in story2011-12. entitledthe following  


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December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Arts & Entertainment Check out Arts and Entertainment Calendar on www.NorthDallasGazette.comCar Review NDG Gossip: Is Chris Brown Texas Voices holiday concerts Professional chamber of 15th and 16th century new this season are another Tupac? He thinks so choir The Texas Voices con- english, scottish, and multiple performances and By Kendria BroWn, shooting at the age tinues its 10th anniversary Welsh carols, including flex passes good for any NDG inTern of 25, but his season of public concerts Sussex Carol, Balulalow, combination of perform- aside from piercings music lives on. He with Mary Had a Baby: A Ding Dong Merrily on ances. Flex passes are $85- and volatile behavior, what obviously has in- Celebration of Hope and High, and Make We Merry. $125, depending on the else does Chris Brown and spired many artists Mystery on saturday, dec. 15 also included are Ave number of performances. the late Tupac shakur have such as Brown. in at 7:30 p.m. at resurrection Maria by Peppie Calvar, individual tickets are $22 in common? sure they this era, social lutheran Church, 1919 inde- Breath of Heaven, Holy regular, $18 for seniors both put out great music media is a popular pendence Parkway in Plano Mystery by Composer-in- (65+), and $10 for students. but can you think of any- outreach tool used and on monday, dec. 17 at residence debra scrog- Flex passes and individual thing else? by artists, fans, 7:30 p.m. at lovers lane gins, and The King’s tickets may be purchased maybe the fact they and foes alike. it united methodist Church, singers’ masterful vocal online at www.thetexas- both had songs referring to was on the insta- 9200 inwood rd. in dallas. arrangement of the Christ- voices.org, at the door, or not being judged- Brown’s gram social media The holiday concert fea- mas spiritual Mary Had a by calling 214-384-6336. single Don’t Judge Me and channel that Br- tures choral arrangements Baby. shakur’s Only God Can own likened him- Chris Brown Judge Me. Both artists self to shakur, have faced much scrutiny stating, “That awkward mo- foes? maybe Brown is re- X Factor contestant Panda Ross to sing National from the public because of ment when the only person sponding in the same way their acts of violence and u can relate to in the world Tupac had if he’d been alive Anthem for the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon publicized criminal pro- is dead.” Brown also in- today. Panda ross, 2012 X “Panda has worked at ceedings. and yes Brown cluded a photo of Tupac remember before Bro- Factor contestant and my local starbucks for seven can be a ladies’ man, holding up the middle fin- wn deleted his twitter ac- local celebrity, will sing years now, i visit her on Fri- mama’s boy, or even ger. count and feuded with one the national anthem dur- day’s after my morning run,” misogynistic from time to although calling Chris female, he responded, “Take ing the starting ceremonies said Grunewald. “she’s ex- time, as was Pac. Brown Brown another Tupac is them teeth out when u suck- of the 2012 metroPCs tremely talented and after and Pac could be labeled quite a stretch to make, i am ing my d*ck H*e.” Perhaps dallas marathon. Panda hearing about her X Factor as two playboys who feud sure we can think of various another Tupac-like move? was invited by executive success, i asked her to join in clubs and make verbal similarities Pac and Brown in what ways do you director marcus Grune- us on race day.” attacks and physical as- share. How would Tupac think they are alike? Com- wald, who was introduced ross, originally from saults. have reacted today via so- ment on www.facebook. to Panda through his Back Hobbs, new mexico, tried shakur’s life was tragi- cial media sites when con- com/northdallasgazette.com on my Feet running bud- out for X Factor because she cally brought to an end in a fronted by his haters and . dies. Panda Ross See PANDA, Page 11 It’s Free Checking. It’s a Money Market. (Ahh…it’s the perfect blend of both.)

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Send information to: [email protected] www.NorthDallasGazette.com Sports/Market Place New Work Space sponsoring Dallas ISD's climate survey shows majority of staff a Holiday Vendor believe their school is headed in the right direction The Connective Hub in used for hosting lectures, tionwide executive office a climate survey con- with so many changes since their actions on the district’s north dallas is celebrating meetups and other commu- and the power of an entre- ducted of dallas isd staff no- the beginning of the school core beliefs. in addition: its grand opening by host- nity and business events. preneurial community. vember 1-16 shows that the year,” said superintendent • 75% of those who took ing a holiday vendor / giv- The collaborative working The Hub was started by majority of teachers and other of schools mike miles. the survey believe that the key ing fair for small businesses space has just completed a michael Bailey to provide a district employees believe that “our goal is to be support- actions that their school is and nonprofits on saturday year-long beta test and will place for active entrepre- their schools are heading in the ive of our staff by helping working on this year are fo- dec.8, 2012 from noon to consider december 8th its neurs. "We understand that right direction. coach and inspire them with cused on what is best for stu- 4 p.m. The public is invited official public launch date. the first years of a small more than 10,000 employ- the ultimate goal of improv- dents. to shop and choose from a Thought to have first business are usually the ees responded to the survey, in- ing student achievement. • 71% of the staff believe number of nonprofit organ- started in san Francisco in hardest." The Hub has put cluding 78% of district teach- surveys like these willcon- their school is headed in the izations to make year-end 2005 with Citizen space, together a number or pro- ers and 67% of all staff mem- tinue to be used over time to right direction. and Christmas donations. co-working spaces are now grams and co-ops to pro- bers. staff members were as- help us know how we are • 70% of staff believe "This is the perfect op- widespread in the u.s. and vide resources for small sured that their individual re- doing.” that they work in an environ- portunity for us to show- europe and are making business owners and inde- sponses would remain anony- results show that 86% of ment of support and respect. mous. staff members who chose to • 69% of staff agree that case some of the small headway in asia, courting pendent workers. He hopes “These survey results participate in the survey campus leadership helps them businesses and nonprofits mostly people in their 20s that people who are tired of are encouraging particularly agreethat their campuses base organizations in our com- and 30s working on proj- meeting at coffee shops or See CLIMATE, Page 15 munity," said michael Bai- ects solo or in small teams. working from home alone ley, owner of Connective Connective Hub is one of a will consider the Connec- UNITED, continued from Page 5 Hub. "Tis the season for few workspaces in the dal- tive Hub. giving and purchasing. las area and the only one in The dec. 8 event is free tivating other businesses and Best Example of volunteerism Campaign What a better way to cele- north dallas. to the public. Vendor organizations to do the energy Future Holding Port- aT&T/CWa 6215 brate our grand opening by The space organizes booths are still available for same,” says united Way of folio of Companies Celanese Corporation doing what we do best, regular events, including $50 each. Ten non-profits metropolitan dallas Presi- Best Employee Engagement la Quinta inns & suites build our community and weekly lunch & learns, organizations will be fea- dent and Ceo jennifer Kimberly-Clark Corporation Vinson & elkins, l.l.P. support entrepreneurial en- monthly meet-ups and tured during the fair. They sampson. “The incredible Outstanding Leadership Outstanding Campai-gn deavors. " quarterly art shows. will be on hand to give out generosity of these compa- Campaign Growth The Hub is a 5,000 The Connective Hub information about their or- nies and their employees al- aviall, inc. atmos energy Corporation square feet collaborative has created a community ganization and will be ac- lows united Way’s work to Comerica Thomson reuters workspace for entrepre- that combines the diversity cepting donations onsite. improve the lives of countless Corgan associates, inc. Outstanding Service neurs, independent work- of a collaborative working For more information north Texans, through our energy Future Holdings Port- Provider Campaign ers, corporate defectors and space, the structure and ca- or to get a vendor booth call focus on the three key areas folio of Companies launchability diverse small businesses pabilities of a successful 214-432-4878, e-mail info of education, income and Outstanding Tocquev-ille sharing and supporting company, the discipline of @connectivehub.com or health.” each other at 14228 mid- a business incubator, the at- visit www.connectivehub. additional Pacesetter way road, dallas, TX mosphere of a hip coffee com. campaign efforts were ac- 75244. The space is also shop, the flexibility of a na- knowledged in the following categories: Outstanding New continued from Page 10 Pacesetter Campaign PANDA, usaa wanted to win enough for the dallas marathon on To learn more about Best Practices awards money to help build a the heels of a gig in new marathon weekend festivi- Best Use of Social Media/ church with her ministry york City to kick off the ties, visit dallasmarathon. New technology group, Victory outreach. professional soccer season. com. la Quinta inns & suites she also counts simon Cow- ell as her “idol.” after mak- ing it through her audition in Experienced Welder front of the judges, ross made it to the boot camp reynolds asphalt and Construction Company has an immediate need round where she was elimi- for welder with experience in heavy equipment welding and industrial nated. plant fabrication. “i’ve been singing all of Requirements: my life,” ross said. “i’m so • 1 to 2 years of proven welding experience looking forward to singing • legal to work in the united states the national anthem and to • Pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical experience all of the excite- • Clean driving record ment for the dallas • Willing to work in the field and at the shop in all weather conditions marathon. every time a cus- • available to work extended hours, including weekends tomer walks through the • Hold a Hs diploma or Ged door of my starbucks, i’m • Be flexible to work extended hours, including weekends always singing the anthem • Be a positive team player for practice!” since X Factor, ross has Please do not apply unless you are willing to work been making appearances salary to match your experience and knowledge for the show, filming com- Qualified candidates please e-mail your resume to: mercials and has also [email protected] or recorded a handful of singles Come by and fill out an application: for her upcoming Christian- 701 s. industrial Blvd #100 gospel record. ross will be euless, TX 76040 singing the national anthem eeo

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12 | December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Contact 972-509-9049 for Career Opportunity Advertising Co-work space offer free space for toy donation The Connective Hub is normal business hours so we wanted to do our part Gifts For moms is a families. We are so grate- ing events for our com- partnering with Gifts For (10am-6pm). The toy drive to help." five-year-old organization ful," said stephanie Ward, munity of entrepreneurs, moms to bring smiles to the ends december 13 at 5:00 anyone donating a toy whose mission is to help Founder of Gifts For freelancers, indy-contrac- faces of children of single p.m. Toy suggestions in- will have an opportunity to single moms with re- moms. tors and mobile/remote mothers by sponsoring a clude, gift cards to toy stop in and work at the sources and information This year, Gifts For workers. We believe that a Christmas toy drive. From stores, Walmart, Game st- Connective Hub for a week to help live well while moms hopes to collect community of like-mi- now until december 13, op, stuffed animals, games, free. The week has to be parenting alone. toys for more than 200 nded professionals eager anyone donating a toy will bikes and educational toys. used before january 31, “Connective Hub is a children between the ages to collaborate and share receive a week free rent at “Creating opportunities 2013. The workspace/com- great example of a busi- of a 1year old- to-17 years resources will help them the collaborative workspace for giving is just a part of munity center offers entre- ness partner being so- old. For more about Gifts accelerate in various at 14228 midway road, the collaborative work ex- preneurs a number of perks cially responsible. Christ- For moms log on to stages of their businesses. dallas, TX 75244 (addison perience,” said michael that include high-speed in- mas is one of the single www.gifts4moms.org For more log on to business district). Bailey, Connective Hub ternet, free coffee & greatest stressors for Connective Hub pro- www.connectivehub.com anyone donating can founder. snacks, conference rooms, moms; by having some- vides affordable work & or stop by 14228 midway drop off an unwrapped toy “We understand that event space, full kitchen, one sponsor a toy drive event space, elite re- road #104 dallas, TX for a child between the ages Christmas can be a stress- free parking, video confer- for us this has the poten- sources/amenities and di- 75244 or call (214) 432- of 1-17 years old during ful time for single mothers encing and more. tial to impact hundreds of verse networking & learn- 4878.

DIVERSITy, continued from Page 1 disparities in unemploy- strengthen inclusion efforts. ernment through eeo1 re- working with our commu- act. Title Vii of the 1964 with one of the greatest ment, poverty, and income, our report shows that ports. We are also asking nity and civil rights partners Civil rights act focused on threats facing the american the future of the middle black-owned businesses, for planners of major events as well as local bureaus of prohibiting racial discrimi- economy over the next class has never looked more which comprise 7% of all to request eeo1 reports tourism to make widespread nation in employment and thirty years, racial economic uncertain. as the country businesses in the u.s., make from any individual hotel the use of eeo1 data as an almost 60 years later we inequality. We at the na- rapidly becomes majority- up only 0.9% of all vendors they are considering for important and widely used still find great racial and aCP have always seen minority the nation’s eco- receipts —a troubling red their event so they can make factor for determining ethnic disparities in busi- racial inequality as a grave nomic well-being is increas- flag that signals how far diversity and inclusion part which hotels qualify to hold ness and its workforce. The threat to the country and in ingly tied to overcoming corporate america has to go of their assessment as to major events. opportunity and diversity the next few decades if seri- racial economic inequality. in their supplier diversity which hotel is worthy of The eeo1 survey is a report Card and our call to ous action isn’t taken to The economic chal- outreach. and while peo- their business. The na- primary means that the action for greater use of bridge this divide the entire lenges that people of color ple of color are 36% of the tional Coalition of Black equal employment oppor- eeo1 data should not be nation will see the eco- face is reflected in the re- population, only 13% of the meeting Planners has al- tunity Commission uses to seen as just a “civil rights” nomic results of this in- cently released naaCP governing bodies in the ready voiced support for advance its mission derived matter but should be under- equality. opportunity and diversity hotel and lodging industry this action and we will be from the 1964 Civil rights stood as a means of dealing report Card which analyzes consists of people of color. the hotel and lodging indus- one of the most discon- Advertising Account Manager try. mediocre grades among certing findings of our re- Needed Immediately the five leading hotels we port card is that all of the Must be examined—Hyatt, star- top 5 hotel and lodging cor- • A good telemarketer Attention Suppliers of Goods, wood, Wyndham, marriott porations do not collect di- • Willing and able to cold call effectively Services and Construction and Hilton—reveal the versity data from their fran- • Have reliabletransportation widespread lack of invest- chise properties. This • Skilled in MS Wordand Excel Review Competitive Opportunities at • Able to demonstrate good people skills www.bidsync.com ment in minority suppliers, means for four out of five of • Able to work in Plano and surrounding areas the over representation of these leading corporations Interested candidates should email resume to www.garlandpurchasing.com people of color in the low- no data is collected for the [email protected] 972-205-2415 est paying entry level posi- majority of their individual tions, the under representa- hotels. This is unaccept- tion in the more highly paid able. career track positions and fi- The naaCP is calling GRAPHIC ARTIST nally a lack of commitment for these corporations to to collecting basic diversity collect the diversity data al- small Community newspaper data that could be used to ready mandated by the gov- looking for a partime Employment Opportunity student graphic artist. Prefer student (intern) that's Family Service Counselor (Sales) available on a per project basis. Must be a self starter, self motivated and must have knowledge of pass background check. Excellent Pay, Full benefit package including 401K, Quark and indesign software. medical, life, dental, & vision insurance. Work will be done Plus liberal sick and vacation benefits. at company office. Call (214)398-5898 or (214)514-9553. must be professional and Lincoln Funeral Home dependable. Fax resumes to: & Cemetery Services 972-509-9058, or email to: 8100 Fireside Drive [email protected] Dallas, Texas 75217

December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com AVENUE F CHURCH December 15, 9 a.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Watch night service in memory of December 12-16 WORD OF LIFE CHURCH OF OF CHRIST IN PLANO join us for men’s Fellowship as we Theship3C’s Prayer lines for those dr. robert e. Price, sr. with special you’re invited to witness an electri- GOD IN CHRIST worship and praise God; and we that are in need are 972-649-0566 guests, celebrities and Psalmists fying ministry of Prophet james, a Mondays – Fridays study His Word. and 972-649-0567 or they may be Tamela and david mann from meet pastor and national evangelist, and Early Prayer, 5 a.m. Call 972-423-8833 for aFFeCT, submitted via email to: prayer- the Browns’ TV show. doors will the power of God. This event will join us in prayer early in the morn- inc. or email: aFFeCTxinc@ December 21, 7 p.m. [email protected] open at 9 p.m. take place at Zion Chapel mBC, ing at 5 a.m. on monday – Thursday aol.com for counseling services, re- you’re invited to our Women’s Fel- Dr. Gregory Foster, 1004 n. jefferson, lancaster, Texas at 1-661-673-8600, Code # 142219 sources and assistance for job readi- lowship as we praise God; worship December 9, 9:30 a.m. Senior Pastor and 75134. on Wednesday – Friday and please put your phone on mute. ness and training programs for indi- Him and study His Word. you’re invited to experience the joy Rev. Anthony Foster, Pastor meet us at 7 p.m. on sunday come God will meet you and prayer does viduals. For couples we offer serv- Dr. Timothy Wilbert, Sr. of praising and worshipping God to 300 Phillips Street at 3 p.m. and be blessed. For infor- change people, things and situations. ices for marital relationships and for Senior Pastor the fullest at story elementary Richardson, TX 75081 mation call Pastor lee Barnes at ex-offenders we offer programs for 4215 N. Greenview Drive school, 1550 edelweiss drive, 972-235-4235 214-759-9244. December 9, 9:30 a.m. getting back into the work force. Irving, TX 75062 allen, TX. www.fbchp.org Dr. Lee Barnes, Pastor and join us for sunday school with 972-257-3766 ______Dr. Sharon Garrett Barns, elder/superintendent Greg mason; December 9, 8 a.m. www.biblewayirving.org December 12, 7 p.m. Co-Pastor sis. Vicki mason, adult class teacher you’re invited to our early morning ______join us for our Church Wide Fasting NEW MOUNT ZION 214-759-9244 and evangelist elizabeth mcafee, Worship service; stay for Bible each Wednesday (100% juice & BAPTIST CHURCH, [email protected] children class teacher and director Classes at 9:30 a.m. and for morn- CHRIST COMMUNITY water only); the fast begins at 12:01 DALLAS ______of our children’s choir. Then stay ing Worship at 10:45 a.m. CHURCH IN RICHARDSON am with our 1st prayer at 3:30 am; for morning service at 11 a.m. as we 2nd prayer at 12 noon, and the clos- December 8 SHILOH MBC worship, honor and praise God for December 12, 10 a.m. December 8, 1 p.m. ing prayer at 6 pm. Then join us for join us for our youth ministry’s an- IN PLANO His goodness. join us for Wednesday morning ladies you are invited to our Wednesday night live in the joycie nual Christmas Fellowship and Tal- Bible study at 10:30 a.m. and come mother, daughter, sister Tea. Call Turner Fellowship Hall on Belmont ent Hour in the Family life Center December 9, 8 a.m. Decembe r 11, 7:00 pm back at 7 p.m. for Prayer, Praise and the church for details and fee. drive, with old school prayer and as we worship and praise God for join us in our morning Worship join us for a one night Back Home songs as we worship and praise testimony. also, come to our Cor- jesus’ birthday. times and stay for our sunday revival for the saints; theme found God. December 9 porate Prayer and our Kidz Zone (an 9550 Shepherd Road school at 10 a.m. in acts 2:1-2 at the Heard-Craig Brother Ramon Hodridge, join us in our Women’s day 2012 environment to equip children to Dallas, TX 75243 Hall, 306 n. Church street, mcKin- Minister of Education Worship service at 8:45 a.m. and 11 grow and to show God’s love.) 214-341-6459 December 12, 7 p.m. ney, TX 75069. The featured Back- 1026 Avenue F a.m. with guest speaker rev. Cok- www.nmzb.org you’re invited to our midweek serv- Home-Pastors are elders ricky Plano, TX 75074 iesha Bailey robinson from Con- December 15, 4 p.m. ______ice as we worship and praise God. Houser; sammie Houser; Paul jack- 972-423-8833 cord Church. Theme: it’s all about F3C Theatre and arts ministry pres- Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. son; Charles niblet; Charles owens; www.avefchurchofchrist.org the Kingdom, rev. 7:9-12. Come ents “jesus season” at story ele- SAINT MARK MBC Senior Pastor jesse owens; eddie seals; Willie ______and be blessed by the Word of God. mentary school, 1550 edelweiss IN MCKINNEY 920 E. 14th Street sims; Coy Tarver and dr. Gregory drive, allen, TX. Found in james Plano, TX 75074 Voss. also featured will be evan- BIBLE WAY COMMUNITY December 12, 7:30 p.m. 1:17 & 18. December 9, 9:30 a.m. 972-423-6695 gelist Timothy Ford, a walking 17 BAPTIST CHURCH Come to Bible study as we go fur- Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed.D. join us in our morning Worship www.smbcplano.org year old miracle; and the youth on ther in and deeper down into God’s Senior Pastor service and stay to enjoy our edu- ______Fire for Christ dance group. Come December 9, 9:35 a.m. Word and we give Him all of the 1550 Edelweiss Drive cation ministries at 10:45 a.m. and be blessed. you’re invited to our sunday school glory, honor and praise. In Allen for Sunday THE INSPIRING BODY at 9 a.m. and to stay for morning Dr. Terrence Autry, Morning Worship. December 12, 6:30 p.m. OF CHRIST CHURCH December 31, 9 p.m. Worship at 11 a.m. as we worship Senior Pastor Admin. Building Address you’re invited to our Prayer min- mark your calendar for an exciting, and praise God. New Location for 12-16-2012 Is 200 W. Belmont Drive istry every Wednesday because December 9, 7:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. blessed and spirit-filled night George Bush Fwy at Jupiter Road Allen, TX 75013 “Prayer Changes Things” People join us as we worship, honor and Watch Worship service with Prophet December 12, 7 p.m. On the Garland/ 972-359-9956 and situations. magnify God’s Holy name. james and other prophets and pas- Come to our Wednesday’s Bible Richardson Border www.theship3c.org Dr. Charles Wattley tors around the metroplex area. December 10, 7 p.m. study to learn more about God’s 972-991-0200 ______Senior Pastor Dr. Gregory E. Voss, Come to monday school as we Word and help us to praise and wor- www.followpeace.org 1308 Wilcox Street Senior Pastor study the Word of God, worship Him ship His holy name. ______FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH McKinney TX 75069 2765 Trinity Mills Road and praise His Holy name. OF HAMILTON PARK 972-542-6178 Building 300 Pastor Rickie Rush also bring your children to our FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN “First Church” www.saintmarkbc.org Carrollton, TX 75006 7701 S. Westmoreland Road Wednesday night Children Pro- CENTER CHURCH IN ALLEN ______214-514-9147 Dallas, TX 75237 gram, three things are incorporated “The Ship” December 31, 9:30 p.m. [email protected] 972-372-4262 when they come, children learn and join us, First Church and new SANCTUARY 303 TRUE www.ibocjoy.org they play and have fun. Monday – Friday mount Zion Baptist Church, for TABERNACLE CHURCH

14 | December 6 - 12, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory Jesus is the reason for the season fended. But it seems that no identity. americans have our one has a problem with that. own culture, our own society, The following says it all! our own language, and our This is from the files of after hearing that the own lifestyle. Floyd Erving, a radio per- state of Florida changed its our culture developed sonality; I thought you opinion and let a muslim over centuries of struggles, would enjoy reading this. woman have her picture on trials, and victories by mil- GOD BLESS AMER- her driver’s license with her lions of men and women who ICA: Will we be the “Coun- face covered, this editorial by sought freedom. try of Choice” and still be an american citizen, was We speak ENGLISH, america if we continue to published in a Tampa news- not spanish, Portuguese, make the changes forced on paper. arabic, Chinese, japanese, america by some individuals Immigrants, not Ameri- russian, or any other lan- from other countries that cans, must adapt! i am tired guage. Therefore, if you chose to come and live in of our nation worrying about wish to become a part of america because it is the whether we are offending america, learn enGlisH! “Country of Choice?” Think some individuals or their cul- “in God We Trust” is our about it. ture. after the terrorist at- national motto; this motto i have to say this, tacks on 9/11, we experi- was adopted because of “When will something be enced a surge in patriotism Christian men and women, done about MY RIGHTS by many americans. based on Christian principles, Cousin Lillian Green with her granddaughter Lydia Mya, Cousin Rev. Cecil Green from AS AN AMERICAN?” i However, the dust from founded this nation; this is North Carolina and Cousin Robert (Bob) Ali-Carr from Florida at a recent family gathering. proudly celebrate Christmas, the attacks had barely settled clearly documented. jesus’ Birthday; after all, when the “politically correct” it is appropriate to dis- Our First Amendment great american freedom, ers. it is more blessed to give jesus is the reason for the crowd began complaining play it on the walls in our gives every citizen the right THE RIGHT TOE! LEAV than receive. ask Him to season! However, because it about the possibility that our schools, and in our govern- to express his opinion, and This Holiday season, re- keep you strong that you may isn’t celebrated by everyone patriotism was offending oth- ment buildings. if God of- we will allow you every op- member that jesus is the rea- help those that are weak. in america, we are discour- ers. fends you, then i suggest that portunity to do so. But once son for this season and we ask God to uplift you aged from saying “merry i am not against immi- you consider another part of you are through complaining, must thank God for Him that you may have words of Christmas.” gration; nor do i hold a the world as your new home, whining, and griping about being born to save the world encouragement for others. We are now encouraged grudge against anyone seek- because God is a major and our flag, our pledge, our na- with His precious shed blood. Pray for those that are lost to say, “season’s Greetings.” ing a better life by coming to important part of our culture. tional motto, and/or our cul- This 2012 Christmas sea- and need to find their way; it’s no longer a “Christmas america. our population is if stars and stripes of- ture, i highly encourage you son ask God to bless you that and for those misjudged and Vacation” from school and made up of descendants from fend you or you don’t like to take advantage of one other you may be a blessing to oth- misunderstood. the office; it’s now a “Winter immigrants. But, there are a uncle sam, then seriously or Holiday Break.” it’s few things that those who consider a move to another amazing how this “Winter or have recently come to our part of world. We are happy Holiday Break” alWays country, and apparently some with our culture and we have occurs during america’s tra- that are born here, need to no desire to change. ditional “Christmas Holi- understand. We don’t care how you days?” This idea of america did things where you came We have gone so far the being too much of a multi- from, if it was that good, why other way; we have bent over cultural community has did you come here? This is backwards not to offend any- served only to dilute our sov- our CounTry, our land, one, that i am now being of- ereignty and our national and our culture.

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He then you know him as santa dained,” so it’s no a great lover Through the centuries, be- dives into pagan and Christian Claus. He also goes by sinterk- surprise that ni- of children, cause of miracles and anecdotes history, and pulls us out with a laas, Kriss Kringle, Père noël, cholas’ story is and his gen- connected to him, nicholas be- centuries-long story of a saint and Father Christmas and he, in filled with fanci- erosity is leg- came the patron saint of pawn- who some doubt ever existed By Terri sCHliCHenmeyer his familiar jolly-old-elf incar- ful miracles and endary. The brokers, newlyweds, bankers, before plunging back into fourth naughty or nice? nation, has been around about other phenomena. main story at- voyagers, firemen, and pilgrims century rome . That back-and- yep, you’ve been both this 100 years. santa-as-gifter is a nicholas was, tributed to him and others. and he’s beloved by forth sometimes kept my atten- year. you’ve been nice because few centuries older than that, by any account, involves the generations of children who tion, but was more often too it’s the right thing to do, it gives but the real santa showed up loved by his dowries of th- know him by a different much for me to follow. you a warm-fuzzy, and you some 1750 years ago. upper-class fam- ree destitute name… still, i think Biblical schol- want to make the world a better His name was nicholas ily. He was well- sisters bound the Saint Who Would Be ars will enjoy this book more place. and he was born in the ancient educated and was for prostitu- Santa Claus is steeped in an- than i did, and if that’s you, or if you’ve been naughty be- mediterranean city of Patara given a solid religious base on tion. on three successive cient history, Biblical teachings, you’re very interested in ancient cause it’s fun. sometime after the year 260, which to grow. The latter al- nights, nicholas threw legend, and roman society. it’s history, ask for it. the Saint you’ve been both, but not according to an eighth-century lowed him “remarkable signs money in their father’s win- sweeping in depth and intelli- Who Would Be Santa Claus because of some fat guy in a biographer. The biographer, of spiritual maturity at a young dow, to save the girls – pos- gence. That gives it an interest- might be a gift that’s nice. red suit. you stopped believing like most literate people of his age,” and he was ordained a sibly his earliest gift. He took ing flair that teeters on the the Saint Who Would Be in santa years ago, but read the time, was given to florid lan- priest at age nineteen, about a his ministry seriously, and sometimes-not-so-interesting. Santa Claus by Adam C. Eng- new book The Saint Who guage (straightforward prose, year after having lost both his his kindness was widely author adam C. english lish (Baylor University Press, Would Be Santa Claus by says english, was “gauche and parents in a plague. known throughout europe . starts with modern pop culture $24.95, 245 pages) Bible Way Community Baptist Church Avenue F Church of Christ 4215 N. 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We provide: Prayer, Spiritual Counseling, Funerals, Weddings, Baptisms, Marriage Counseling, Notary Public MEN’S PRAYER MEETING We would like to invite all men to come out to our 2012 Theme: prayer meeting The first Monday of every month Serving the Savior, BRING A FRIEND! Seeking the Sinner TIME: 7:00PM Sharp Isiah Joshua, Jr. and Sustaining the Saved PRAYER MEETING &BIBLE STUDY Pastor We would like to invite men & women to come out to our prayer meeting and Bible Study Worship Times: 8 and 11 a.m. The first Tuesday of every month TIME: 7:00PM Sharp to 8:00pm Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. LOCATION: 2822 Tanner, Dallas, TX 75215 Mid-week: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. off MLK Blvd & Malcom X Blvd Service: Every 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 10:45 a.m. For more information about our meetings and our services, please call: AWANA: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. PASTOR WILLIE C. COCHRAN, Founder Contact Information: 972-423-6695 2822 Tanner, Dallas, TX 75215 www.smbcplano.org 214-428-2390

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