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NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS MILLENNIUM COUNTDOWN Guilty Plea in Gay Dallas Urban League July 1-15 Death Trial * One of two men accuse celebrates historic move the beating death of a homosex­ ual Alabama man, has now entered a guilty plea in Coosa County Circuit Court. When year old Steven Eric Mui entered his plea, the parents of the victim, 39-year old Bitty Jack Gaither, were in the courtroo lei » in exchange for the plea, ehampionshi, n prosecutors wiM recommend a sentence land Alabama s statutes allow electric chair ex* for caf tent crimes. Local police have said that Muilins and co-defendant, d. The am Charles Monroe Butler, Jr. con­ hip lor fessed to beating Gaither to death with an ax handle two weeks after he made a sexual Standard is awarded a advance on one of them. Following the February 19th s body was Spotlight: burned atop a stack of old tires.

» B Deginon Thurgood Marshall August 2nd. Dateline: July 2,1908 July 2nd m;i Rosa Parks, The new home of the Dallas Urban League, located at 4315 South Lancaster Road , Jackie Robinson By Sherelyn Roberts with the Dallas Urban League dates back to 1966 when Buddy Minyard became a mem­ Marsh The Minyard Family closed one ol ber of the Board of Directors. Since that time, stores, bested at 4315 South Lancaster, three the Minyards have not only held a board seat » Rosa Parks, the years ago and donated it to the Dallas Urban but also given of their time and money. Liz responsible k> of Montgomery, Alabama's transit League. "As the responsibilities and work Minyard, a former League board chairman, system and former Ofympic and ts of the Dallas Urban League have currently holds that seat. i boxer grown, so has their need tor a home of their "The Minyard Family has continued Buddy Munammad AH are two of the named own," said Liz Minyard, co-chairman of the Minyard's commitment to investing in to Time Ma Top 20 Minyard Food Stores, Inc., to the League's African American communities, his long- Heroes and Icons of the Cent Board of Directors when she presented the term public support for the Urban League and The list, published in rmd-June, uitt. This unselfish act of kindness has its mission, and the involvement of Minyard also names the late baseball leg­ end Jackie Robinson. Robinson allowed the League to mark a historical mile­ volunteers to assist in the League's efforts." became trx stone. On Thursday. June 24. 1999 at 4:30 said Beverly Mitchell-Brooks. Ph.D.. American to play major league p.m., the official ribbon cutting ceremony for President and Chief Executive Officer of the ted the the League's new permanent headquarters Dallas Urban League Brooklyn Dodgers. and training center was held. The newly renovated facility has a » ' ie list is one of a series pro­ Hundreds of people, including State Core Program section and a technology filing the 100 most influential peo­ Senator Royce West and Representative Center. The Core Program houses ple of the century. Other notables nam A include Phncess Yvonne Davis, were on hand to pay tribute to Administration, Senior Services. Housing. the Minyard Family and other partner 1 lealth and the Library. The Technology cen­ Kennedy Fai their gen. ter serves as a "hub" for technology training The Minyard family's involvement . . . continued i u hn! od6 (/ linjtin^ 1 a ^ Mujt b( II pin or olifl to pljy. tl

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i?linorit|> Opportunit? ^fmi "July 1-15,1999 • Page 3 r ^. I II J '>^ CRA s Nemesis - Senator Phil Gramm There are few pieces of served rural, urban and/or often Hispanic owned firms increased and legislation that have the broad minority neighborhoods. The by 154% and 144% respectively, To weaken the CRA by awareness as is the case for the law obligates the Federal between 1992 and 1997. exempting small banks from Community Reinvestment Act Reserve Board, the Office of the In 1997, bai\ks and thrifts CRA mandates, even though (CRA). Almost irrespective of Comptroller of the Currency, the subject to CRA's reporting they were the only financial their political perspective, both Federal Deposit Insurance requirement made 2.6 million institutions in rural areas. The opponents and proponents have Corporation and the office of small business loans for a total proposal also would make it strong sentiments regarding its Thrift Supervision to evaluate of $159 billion, two-thirds of all more difficult for community worthiness, impact and whether the patterns of lending in low small business loans made that groups to prove that a bank's or not it should be maintained. and moderate income neighbor­ year. More than one-fifth of lending practices were discrim­ The latest round in this hoods where banks conduct those loans were made to small inatory or unfair and to lodge political battle has been waged business. The majority of banks businesses in low and moderate- protests against bank mergers. by our own Senator Phil Gramm are assessed based on three fac­ income communities. Banks with a CRA rating who, as Chair of the Senate tors: lending, services and Clearly, this history of of "Satisfactory" or better Banking Committee, has pro­ investment performance. Based performance is impressive. This would not allow regulators to posed a series of changes in the on these reviews, banks are is even moreso the case when use public comments when scope and implementation of its awarded CRA performance rat­ one considers whether or not the these banks apply for mergers regulations. On his side. Senator ings of Outstanding, same level of lending would or other new powers. Gramm defends the modifica­ Satisfactory, Needs to Improve, have occurred if there had not The Clinton administra­ tions as almost simple house­ or Substantial Noncompliance. been a CRA. Why then, is there a tion has voiced opposition to keeping and an effort to tighten In turn, the ratings are publicly perceived need to change some­ the Gramm legislation and has, up the CRA regulations. documented. thing that seems to be working rather, endorsed the House ver­ Community organizations and Since its inception, the so well? Senator Gramm sug­ sion of the bill. The House pro­ activists, on the other hand, con­ CRA has yielded significant ben­ gests that many of the financial vision has broad bipartisan sider his proposal as being an efits. Among the most notable institutions have been held support and carries none of the overt attempt to strip the guts are: hostage by community groups Senate's anti-CRA amend­ and strength of the legislation and organizations that seek con­ ments. Banks would still be while paving the way for finan­ Since 1992, the non-profit tributions to prevent their inter­ allowed to merge with insur­ cial institutions to effectively community organizations esti­ vention into the expansion or ance and securities firms. return to the day when there mate that the private sector has merger plans of the banks. In However, the banks would was little to no oversight of their pledged over $1 trillion in loans other words, the assertion is that have to maintain a lending and related activities. In for affordable homeownership these groups, without bona fide "Satisfactory" or better CRA the midst of this debate, the and community development. reasons, protest the growth rating. question must be asked, ''What Between 1993 and 1997, plaris of the banks in an effort to All factors considered, is the truth?" Perhaps we can the number of home mortgage gain financial benefit for their the merits of Senator Gramm's shed some light on the facts of loans extended to African organizations. changes to CRA are, at best, the matter. Americans increased by 62%, Gramm's pending Senate questionable. Saying that the First, some background Hispanics by 58%, Asian bill would have several major financial institutions have been on the history and impact of the Americans by 25%, Native effects: unduly put upon by having to CRA. Congress initially enacted Americans by 25% and low and To allow banks to under­ pay nonprofits and communi­ CRA in 1977 in an attempt to moderate income borrowers by take lucrative insurance and ty-based organizations to assist curtail the illegal practice of 38%. securities business, which is them in marketing to neighbor­ "redlining". This is the process According to the Small now prohibited, but without hoods that they had disenfran- of systematically refusing to Business Administration, loans review of their CRA perfor­ provide loans to certain under- to African American and mance in underserved areas ...continued on page 7

Contributing Writers: Columnists: cdHUtnortt? u Cippnrtunttu ^tias ViwesSiJ Bilker Joim Ditdiey Alhm Cray Tiwmas MuiuwwiaJ 2730 Stemmons, 1202 Tower West Jackie Lirson Ron Shaw Dallas, Texas 75207 Sheri'Ii/n Roberts Staff Photographers: Editorial Departmenfc 214-905-0944 Fax: 214-905-0949 fosifSpencer Email: minoppnewsQswbelljiet Intern: Waiiace Fag^etl Maria Gonzales Chairman Emeritus Publisher Vice President Business Affairs Brandy Jones Jim Boclntm TIturman R. Jones CliarleneM. Crowe!! Minority Opportunity News was founded July, 1991, Minority Opportunity News assumes no responsibility for unsolicited Q\V)^ '(m^ by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jones material and reserves the right to edit and make appropriate revisions. -^ • '^ itlinoritp (Dtiportimitj* JirtoS • July 1-15,1999 • Page 4 ( (gguIillBIfl^ IRlt^ Se-Gwen Tyler-The best vote money can buy Gilliam? If you could ask Brother Malcolm X he would say of such peo­ ple "You are nothing but house Negroes!" Hollis Brasher was targeted, because he did not support the White By Thomas Muhammad Citizens Council's candidate Dallas County Judge Lee Jackson, as DISD of energy. "She lied" "She was deceit­ superintendent. To add insult to white ful." "She sold-out." "She loves serv­ folk's injury, Hollis was able to pull ing white racists." All these labels off the impossible for an African rightfully fit "Sell-out" Se-Gwen American. With strong leadership Tyler, but the words I've not heard abilities, he achieved a unanimous used to describe Tyler is that she's vote to hire Dr.' Waldmar Rojas for also "arrogantly dumb." For those of superintendent. That move caught the you who have not been on the planet Belo. Corporation, the North Dallas during the last few weeks and do not Chamber of Commerce and the White know of what I speak. Please allow Citizens Council completely off me to get you updated. guard! They were livid! It was not Several weeks ago, during a supposed to happen! When the slave DISD school board meeting, "Sell­ master says move a certain way you out" Tyler cast the deciding vote that are not suppose to think, you are sup­ replaced President Hollis Brasher an pose to do it! Thus, they turned to African American with Roxan Staff, a their ace in the hole, "Sell-out" Tyler, well-known while racist. Staff who had convincingly lied to replaced Sandy Kress, a white Jewish Brashear claiming that she would racist liberal who decided not to seek vote for him. Instead, she sold her re-election several years ago. vote to Roxan, the white racist. Yea, the best vote that money can buy! As for "Sell-out" TV*^"*- it appears she As I said earlier, Negroes owed Staff a loan of almost seven selling out was not a new concept. thousand dollars. The loan was made Just as the idea of white racists, buy­ to Tyler during her tough race against ing Negro votes is not. Believe me, candidate Richard Evans. Many of there are some racists who have got­ you remember how active Staff and ten this buying thing down to a sci­ her husband worked to defeat Evans ence. There are racists in this town for the seat left vacant by the untime­ who make it a business buying so- AtTXU we're very pleased that the Governor has signed Senate Bill 7. ly death of Dr. Yvonne Ewell. Well, called Negro leaders. A few well- We've long been a leading supporter of your right to choose your last month racist Staff called in her known names are Pete Schinkel of electric company because we believe in the power of competition. marker and "Sell-out" Tyler obliged. Schepps Dairy, the Minyards clan, TXU Electric & Gas has been your elertric company for more than 100 years, Now, of course, Negroes will­ Ray Hunt, the Ross Perots and and when competition begins,TXU will be able to offer you an even ing to sell out the African American Stanley Marcus owner of Neiman greater array of services that will make you want to choose us. So congratulations Texas. community is not a new thing. Marcus (you know, the liberal who However, the boldness of which these during the '50s would not let Black Negroes are doing it is! In fact, other people try on clothes in his stores. Go, world. sell-out Negroes, from what I under­ Nope could not do it, the black might stand, came to provide comfort and rub off,) support to TVler as she carried out her There are some of you out sell-out plan, Tliese Negroes, too, are there who will say these patronizing known for selling their soul to the white folks could not do anything, if highest bidder. Fact is they would sell sell-out Negroes didn't allow them to! ELtCTRICITt NATURU Gkl. CoVMUNICATiONS. mama, if it meant a few coins, in the You would be right! kitty! Just ask Councilwoman Diane Ragsdale or Board Trustee Kathlyn ...continued on page 7

iflinoritp CpportURitp Slfms • July 1-15,1999 • Page 5 f I i J Go¥, Biasli sigms aboriHoii Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Yotitli CommissioB introduces first Vetoes community reinvestment program "GO TEXAN" labels Part One of a Series from a TYC facility. That offense gible for the program. Aimed at giv­ • As the Lone Star State's 2nd now becomes a felony. ing loans to low-income and tradition­ By Jaime Bass for the TPA Wire largest Industry, agriculture con­ ally minority-owned businesses, the Service TYC Executive Director Steve tributes more than $45 billion each governor's office indicated there was Robinson said that Sen. West was year to the Texas economy. In addition to his presidential not enough money in this year's bud­ instrumental in getting the corrections Moreover, one out of every, five campaign activities, Texas Governor get for the plan. w/orking Texans Is employed by the agency the funding it needed to work. George W. Biish found time to sign agriculture industry. "We're very grateful for Senator over 1500 laws by the June 20th dead­ Commenting on the veto of House West's leadership in crucial matters of Bill 64, co-author Gamett Coleman To further strengthen agricul­ line. He also exercised his veto pow­ ture's impact on the state's econo­ ers. corrections and public safety," said (D-) expressed disappoint­ Robinson. ment. "I am disappointed about the my, a marketing campaign is now With the governor's signature, veto of the Community Investment underway to encourage the pur­ chase of Texas-grown fresh pro­ Texas will change access to and infor­ TT duce. The campaign Is a partner­ mation on abortion. As of September ship between the Texas 1st, Texas women 17 and younger o Q ^o^ «= Department of Agriculture (TDA), must notify their parents, or be grant­ Cs more than 500 Texas growers and ed a judicial bypass to legally secure companies and H-E-B Food an abortion. A bypass means that the Stores. The first official labeling of affected teens will have the option of fresh Texas produce recently took applying for permission from a judge place in Austin. for the surgical procedure. •1 ¥" ,<•• GO TEXAN trademark labels Known as Senate Bill 30, and will now appear on fruits, vegeta­ bles, plants and cut flowers. The authored by Sen, Florence Shapiro y "' •-.*..» stickers are also designed to (R-Plano), the bill's floor debates accommodate a price look-up brought controversy. Rep. Patty Gray code (PLU), allowing quick and (D-Galveston) added an amendment convenient price scans at the expanding notification to grandpar­ checkout counter. PLU numbers ents or adult siblings. Gray's reason Identify produce type, price and for the amendment was, "Only one in ^^;^ other information- tracked by four Texas children live in two-parent . H-E-B will use the homes." Rep. Harold Dutton (D- '> laliels throughout Its 250-store net­ '-i work. Houston) agreed, • adding "Grandfathers and grandmothers and Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs (right) and Weston Giles (left) prepare to label Texas A TDA sun/ey of Texas shop­ tomatoes with the first GO TEXAN PLU sticker at a recent event In Austin. Grandmother Cora pers found that almost 90% would aunts and uncles play a really impor­ Lamar and uncle Christopher Giles from Oak Hill Farms In Poteet took on. tant role in the young girls lives, and buy a product identified as coming to leave them out of the circle makes from Texas. "No other state can Program legislation, but I understand no sense" Despite these efforts, the Another first-of-its kind program match the sense of pride Texans the governor's rationale. Even though feel for Tej

...continued ArarT^a^^^'""'^"^^""""'^^"'^""™ Johnnie Cochran takes California police brutality case > California-based Attorney Johnnie Cochran has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Riverside and four police officers. On December 28,1998 the officers fired inlo a car killing Tyisha Miller. At the time, Miller was inside her car and unconscious. An unloaded gun was in her lap.

• *We made available to the authorities in Riverside a witness who observed these police officers high-fiving one another in joy and glee moments after they killed this young lady," i^OIiMlJgagH^tK^Hl 1104^^^^ said Cochran. ...continued from page 4 ~«f"T' chised for years is ludicrous. The reality that led to the creation of CRA in the first place was to, in the Texas tradition, "Make the horse come drink at the trough." Without it, there is very little data to support the contention that the lending to the affected groups would have happened anyway. Legitimate questions must be raised regarding the alle­ giance of Senator Gramm to his banking industry supporters, at the expense of the many citizens of the state of Texas. Perhaps the bankers are seeking an inappropriate return on their financial con­ tributions to him.

...continued fraTrl^S^^s^"'"""'"^^^"'"^^^^^ That is the thing that I, for the life of me, cannot seem to understand •- --^ about you! I mean you elect these Negroes and you just simply walk away! You do not check their voting records of their campaign contribu­ "Electric competition is almost here — tion list. Many times you do not even no where these Negroes live (some let's make sure it's done right/' do not live in the districts they represent) and you do not call them out when they are wrong! These Negroes treat these elected positions, as if The Texas Senate has approved a plan to bring electric competition lo our state, and the bill ts now being they were their personal property or business. As if votes can be sold like debated by the Texas f louse. cars, trucks toilet paper, a loaf of bread or a pack of chewing gum. Some believe these seats are a part of their family inheritance, to be passed ASSOCIATION Of Now its up to our state representatives to rrvike sure EirCTOC COMPANIES down from wife to husband or to their children generation after genera­ OF TEXAS. INC. •the bill will introduce competition that brings out the tion! Do you think that "Sell-out" Tyler considered for one moment the best in everyone, so Texans can get the very best that people of District 5 when she decided to vote for this white racist? Do companies have to offer. you think for one minuet that sell-out Tyler called anyone in district 5 Crrti,. .mrt Soulti «*il Coipof,iii™> . t\ pjio EkUrK The final plan should mean more real choices at and asked how they felt she should vote? No! She probably would have Coni(>.«ny • tntfttn TI.JI.H • BIHIHV Intcji IIIAP competitive prices for Tcxa^ consumers. It should give imirfiwciicin F^JWlc Siivirr Coinp.iny felt insulted if someone, even someone who voted and supported her us the power to choose whati best for us. candidacy, would have the nerve to call her and inquire of how she might vote! After all, it is her personal business. This is her seat and her That way. everybody wins. vote! See you at the next board meeting. Maybe then we can make Let's let electric companies slug It out for our business. these sell-outs understand that those seats belong to the people and no 1-877-444-AECT one else! No Justice, No Peace! Until tlwn tlie struggle continues www.accl.net MOW <& TELL our 50,000 readers what your company offers

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, 1 * '•-.•• pital appointments, thereby making ten-year-old "* \ ,r..\v A : only for the very poor, Williams began holding open y > > V • •• • Anthony's dream just that, a dream. clinics in surgery. He demonstrated and lectured, allow­ J" ''••.-'•- ^\:-^- - • " ^-> '•.-•* •^^•' - . 1 ing the public to sit in an amphitheater and observe oper­ :.".. ,'.- • . h S ^ In 1867, Daniel's father—an aggressive civil *' • • ' ^' ,'•.. V ' t \ • f •>.•--•• -' ,» - . ations. This radically new prograhi succeeded in rights advocate with the Equal Rights League and a sv^- • * * V ' rebuilding the hospital's image. By 1896 Freedmen's shrewd businessman—died of consumption. His death ;-';>:• •' *v ." •'• Hospital was admitting five hundred surgical cases a caused the family of eight to splinter. Williams was sent Sk ^ n,* * •* ^ -- '- 1 .' •" * ••• year, and Williams had succeeded in" significantly reduc­ to Baltimore to live with a family friend and to appren­ /i'- '• •••/'••" ing the mortality rate to an unprecedented low. tice as a shoemaker. Disliking the shoemaking trade, he •.;.•-...• ^ , , ' • •• ? •. soon ran away to Janesville, Illinois by obtaining a rail­ ' '• • ^ * " • ^ - -^ •- -- -i'J Dr. Williams resigned from his position as chief "•"'• •;•. ^ '• ' -• • • •. • /•• \ ,^' -. vr..'.^: surgeon of Freedmen's Hospital in February of 1898, road pass from an agent who had been friends with his T - ' " ^ ' . - y , "•,'•'' / - • .M -. •,• ' '-' •,'. ' •-' ' ^ • 1 ••••' i'v^ .v ,". •. father. There, barber Harry Anderson took him in. ;••".•:>•'•> following two years of political tension that had brewed L '' •' ^ *-' N ' ' While completing high school. Hale worked with Mr. •' / ' .. ^ under Republican President William McKinley. Then, at Anderson as a barber. \t' O the age of 42 he married Alice Johnson, and the couple Following graduation he studied law. Daniel relumed to Chicago where Williams resumed his posi­ concluded that much of a lawyer's work deal with dis­ _ ' J tion at Provident Hospital. In 1899, he conducted annu­ putes, one side against another. Realizing that he did not -• al surgical clinics at Meharry Medical College in -'""' • ". -- Nashville,- which eventually led to the opening of \ • •.'- ••,'• have the heart for law, he continued to search for a career .•• • 7" .'••''. ' . that satisfied his inner drives all the while cultivating his < Nashville's first interracial hospital. He continued in his '.'•••••' '•"! .V,'; ,v:v:i Si''" mind with scholarly literature. *': -'j'^v"' struggle to counter discrimination by organizing soci­ eties like the National Medical Association (NMA), an While reading Janesville's newspaper the Daniel H. Williams alternative organization for blacks, who at the time wore Gazette, Daniel ran across an article about a Dr. Henry restricted from participation in the American Medical Palmer who was struggling against great odds to save a Association. Williams became the NMA's first vice patient's life. A bullet was lodged somewhere in his trained a new generation of student nurses. In May of president. body, perhaps in a vital organ. With anticipation he 1891 the seven admitted students of the 175 applicants deliberated on each sentence of the article, contemplat­ began the 18-month nurses' training program. In 1912, Dr. Williams was honored with an ing what he himself would do. In that article, Williams That same year. Dr. Williams confronted a con­ appointment as associate surgeon at Chicago's St. found what he wanted to devote his life to, and would dition much like the one that convinced him to practice Luke's Hospital, the largest, wealthiest, and most impor­ later find fame in a situation similar to that he read of in medicine. A saloon brawl brought a young black man tant hospital in the city. Resigning his post at Provident the Gazette. named James Cornish who had been stabbed in a neigh­ Hospital, he served at St. Luke's until his retirement Determined to realize his desire to be a doctor, borhood scuffle to Provident Hospital with a one-inch from medicine and then lived several years with his wife the very next day he went to Dr. Palmer's house to talk knife wound in his chest near his heart. By the time in northern Michigan. In 1926, Williams suffered a with him about his plans. At the age of 22, Williams Williams could administer aid, Cornish had collapsed stroke that left him partially paralyzed and ended his started serving the customary two-year apprenticeship from loss of blood and shock. Risking his surgical rep­ medical career. He died on August 4,1931, at the age of with Dr. Palmer. At the conclusion of his term, during a utation because contemporary medical opinion disap­ 75, but his legacy lives on through his contributions to time when it was not common for doctors to go to med­ proved of surgical treatment of heart wounds, Williams modern medicine and through the contingency of ical school, he postponed opening his own practice and opened the patient's thoracic cavity without aid of blood dreams like that of ten-year-old Daniel Hale Williams enrolled at transfusions or modem anesthetics and antibiotics. Elementary student, Anthony. Chicago Medical School, which is now known as During the surgery he examined the heart and decided

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Free educa­ simplex virus-type 2 {HSV-2). canapaign recently launched in con- paign is underwritten by an unre- tional materials on the disease and • The NMA study recommends the junction with the Arthur Ashe stricted educational grant from the its treatment, consumer screening development and use of vaginal Institute for Urban Health, seeks a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. tests and a summary of local treat­ microbicides or herpes vaccine as an ment facilities trained in asthma new attitude on a disease affecting Beyond the~tolI free number and maintenance and prevention are effective approach to hall the epi­ millions of African-Americans: dia­ brochure, other activities will focus demic. While there is no cure for available. betes. on community-based education, A genital herpes, available medications Free summer health series . reduce symptoms and outbreaks. A toll-free hotline provides Community Empowerment Kit and for seniors Geiutal herpes is contagious during callers detailed information about video are available to local organi­ . out breaks and just days before, the disease. Callers can also request zations for workshops and other > While temperatures reach high­ when no symptoms are evident. a free brochure, ^Talking Diabetes educational events. er levels, Methodist Hospitals of Dallas are reaching adults aged 55 • The Center for Disease Control with Patti LaBelle". This attractive The Arthur Ashe Institute for and Prevention estimates that and older through a scries of semi­ 500,000 new cases of herpes are and concise reference includes a Urban Health was founded in 1992 nars. Seniors have two chances reported each year. message from LaBelle as well as by Arthur Ashe as a response to his each week to attend special interest seminars. 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The Dallas Methodist Hospitals Kudos for adding Juneteenth to the rich Foundation (DiMHF) recently announced diversity of Texas history. The heritage, legacy Pete Schenkel, chairman and CEO of Southern Foods Group, has been named its and contributions of African Americans have new chair. In addition, Robert Folsom, truly made Texas a benchmark state. chaimian of tlie board and CEO of Folsom Properties, Inc., was named the founda­ tion's vice-chair. • . Melliodist Hospitals Foundation was organized to solicit, receive, hold and allCH catc funds contributcni to MHD and its facil­ ities. Foundation funds are used to support MHD through the purchase of new equip- odom's mouk. ' mcnl, to assist \vitli expansiori and building /'t ddWas projects or for operating support for care '^mfmi- i* program, not fully funded by patient-gener­ ated revenues. 400 N. Olive Street • Dallas TX 75201 • Mr. Schcnkel assumes tlie position once Reservations: (214) 922-8000 or • held by the late William "Bill" E. 1-800-444-AD AM Fax:(214)777-6532 Weatherford, who ser\'ed as chairman from Email: [email protected] 1998 until his passing in September 1993. Website: www.adamsmark.com Under Mr. VVeatlicrford's leader­ ship, tlie foundationwas reorganized. The Fund's current balance is $25 million. illinorili' Opportimitp ^ftus • July 1-15,1999 • Page IS -c> J K5- "Besl Layout &. Design"(Tabloid), 1st Place ship as well as either daily or weekly publishing Features schedules. Members compete in more than 19 The LaVida News - "Best Layout Sc Design" categories. A panel of independent judges selects Inner city students lunch (Broadsheet), 3rd Place winners- "Best Business Section", 1st Place Arnong NNPA's 1999 judges were: Dr. Clint with UTD President Houston Defender -"Best Special Edition", Wilson, Howard University Department of It's not often that inner city youth go "doing not only helps themselves and their 1st Place Journalism;.Dorothy Gilliam, Washington Post; to lunch with a university president. But families; it also helps the university by Denise Woods, president of the Black Public thai is exactly what occurred with 60 stu­ providing us with a larger pool of talented "Best News Story" (Michica Guillory), 2nd Relations Society of Washington; Liselie York; dents from Madison and Lincoln High potential students. Most importantly, it Place Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies; Schools. As part of an innovative helps their entire community by raising and Ofield Dukes, Dukes & Associates. • Housion Newspages - '"Best Circulation Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) prepara­ the general level of education," Promotion", 1st Place TPA represents more than thirty African- tion program, students are paid $5 an hour Now in iL<; 2nd year, the program is American owned and manged newspapers in to attend a 3-week session on the school , NNPA's Merit Awards recognize achieve­ the brain child of two men: McDonald Texas, As a statewide trade association, TPA campuses. Lunch with the president of an ment among its more than 200 members nation­ Williams, chairman of Trammel Crown maintains pcmnanent offices in Austin, TX. area university was a bonus and a boost. wide. Merit Award eligibility requires member­ Company and founder of the Foundation

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Adds New Transit Center, Trolley-Bus Routes And More Accessible Buses The Nov; Addison Transit Center tlov; Open The new Addison Tronsit Center is open on Arapaho Road, between Quorum Phillip Wade, Madison HS, Sara Bara]as, NImitz HS and Mika Nwcke, Skyline HS were 'r^- Drive ond Addison Road. 16 routes, including two trolley-bus routes, serve ihe among 60 DISD students recently visiting the U.T. Dallas campus for lunch with UTD 1 '/w _ ^-J; new Addison Transit Center, niDlting it easy to reach destinations oil around ihe President Dr. Frankiyn Jenifer (far right). Also ]oining the student luncheon were Jon 171 _ •-- I "cn nuuuvii iiyiwii vi>iiiwi, iiiuniiii) ii WMJJ I» IKUUI ui. Edmonds (far left), executive director for the Foundation for Community Empowerment r^- ~J metroplex. Ca!i 214-979-1111 for more information. and Dr. Hasan Pirkul, dean of the UTD School of management. •1,. • DART Inireases AccessiblD Service Principals at each school select stu­ for Community Empowerment and Dr. \ DART hcs expanded its wlieelchair-flccesslble bus service to o number of routes dents for the program. Successful com­ Hasan Pirkul, dean of the UTD School of Y which were previous!/ non-nccesslbfe. Lft-equipped buses ere avoiloble ot a pletion of algebra is a threshold require­ Management, Dr. George Fair, director of ment. UTD's Communication and Learning /CA minimum of 60-mInute Intervals, but in most coses more frequently, weekdays, Center and dean of UTD's School of V.>V on the following routes: 11,24, 29,35,39,46, 63, 76. On weekends, ihe Two specially trained and certified General Studies joined the duo in launch­ ^ following routes ere be completely occessible: 3,11,19, 21,26,29,35, teachers work with the students. One ing the program. 39,44, 46, 49,76,161,164,405,409,428,444, 445,453,466, instructor focuses on math skills; the 501,511,554,555,577. other concentrates on verbal test taking Students get good scores by practic­ skills. ing to improve their reading and comput­ ing skills. But these types of programs You Are DARr$ f.lost Important Safety Feature Commenting on the late June lun­ have not been readily available to inner Remember: cheon. Dr. Frankiyn Jenifer, President of city youth. Our program is designed to • Never joywolk ocross roil tracks. University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) said, level the playing field for those kids," said "We are pleased to have an opportunity to Dr. Fair. • ttfien (Dtchlng or exiling a bus or train, always wolk, do not run. meet with them personally. What they arc • Obey oH traffic signs ond signob. • Cross the street or tracks only at designated crossings and crosswalks. 5TPA members gamer 1999 • Stand cwoy from ihe curb or tracks when welting for an orming bus or troln. • V/hen driving near buses, remember they must make wide turns and frequent stops. ftationalpublishing awards • Do not try to race a troin or drive oround crossing gates. When the National Newspaper First, second and third place awards Piease e{!ucate yovr family about safety. Publishers Association (NNPA) were announced for each of the 19 cate­ announced the results of its 1999 Merit gories. TPA's members won a total of Ride DART On Ozone Adion Days Awards, five African-American newspa­ eight awards; five of these garnered first It's ozone season. Be sure to shore the ride. pers in Texas walked away winners. All place honors. The winning publications On ozone days toke the bus, the trcin, bike, of the five papers are active members of and categories are: the statewide trade association serving walk or corpool Never dr'tve clone. The Dallas Weekly - "Best Column the African-American press, the Texas BUS-RAIL«HW Writing" (James Washington), 1st Place Publishers Association (TPA). The event was held during NNPA's 59ih annual "Best News Story" (Kevin Bass), For more Information on DART's Service Improvements call DART Customer Information convention, June i6th-20th, in New York 1st Place ct 214-979-1111 or visit our website at www.DART.org. City. ininonipi£>ppommftj»i^cto4(» July 1-15,1999 "Page 16 Around The Town

August 2, 1999. Please contact the Watching God at Black Images Book Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD) Office of Cultural Affairs at Bazaar. This event is organized by sponsors The Texas Buffalo Soldiers. 214.670.4081 to make your workship the Deep In Thought Book Club from This group, which was formed to Junel2-July31 reservation. 3-5 pm at Black Images Book Bazaar. bring the largely untold story of For more information on how can African-American frontier soldiers to R.C. Hickman Young Photog participate in the discussion contact urban youth, will deliver their mes­ present a workshop offered at the Darlene via e-mail: sage of minority achievement and South Dallas Cultural Center that July 11,1999 [email protected]. or call pride throughout the state of Texas teaches the use of camera, creative this summer. For more information Eric Jerome Dickty returns with his Black Images at 214.943.0142. technique, darkroom developing and on Lancaster celebration sites contact 4th novel Cheaters Cheaters follows printing for ages 10 to 18. Paul Allen at 972.227.3148; Dallas last year's and still on the chart, Milk tee is $15 which includes County contact Randy Wadley at in My Coffee. His previous works 3rd Annual Gordon Parks Young lunch. For ticket information call 214.630.6281; and For Worth contact have included best sellers: Friends Photographers Competition 972.224.05 Vernon Newton at 817.332.8317. and Lovers and his baby, Sister Sister. Amateur photographers between He will be at Black Images Book the age of ten and eighteen years old Bazaar from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm. For can pickup an entry form in your area Dallas Community Television more information call 214.943.0142 , selected Minyard Stores, fill it out, June 29,30, July 1& 10 Summer Video Camp email at [email protected], or and submit it with $10 and your Workshops for Dallas Artists visit the website at www.blackim- favorite photo to the Artist & Elaine One-week camps offer hands-on ages.com. The Office of Cultural Affairs will Thorton Foundation For the Arts, Inc. video productions, including operat­ conduct workshops for Dallas artists Prizes include cameras and photogra­ ing cameras, audio boards and light­ to apply to the Neighborhood phy books, along with a first place ing equipment. Scripting and direct­ cash prize of $300, second place | louring Program (NTP). Funding July 15,1999 ing instruction leads to the produc­ will be awarded to ethnic-spt of $200 and third place prize of $100. tion of a TV program for community artists and cultural organizations to rn presents a book Call 972.224.0513 for more informa­ television. The price reanges provide tree performances, exhibits \ngot Court/ Thatlg. In the tion. from$90-$225. For more information and workshops in host facilities book, Frences is a third-year medical call 214.631.5571. throughout the city of Dallas. school student in Toronto, Canda Successful applicants will be eligible raising her ir old daughter. mtrad with the city for funding Vincent Slight has been traded from Beginning June 21,1999 UNTArtist Features up to $10,000 per year. Workshops the N k Knicks to the leagues The Fort Worth Museum of Art Show will be held on Tuesday, lune 29 from worse team in Toronto. Both are try­ Science and History will host the first Compass Deviations, the latest col- ing to get a fresh start while trying to pm at the Majestic Theater (call U.S. Site for Innovative Exhibit •n of work by Jerry Austin, UNT rid themseh ome excess bag- 214.670.3687 for more info); Partnership with San Francisco's professor of visual arts, is on in the States. Green will be Wednesday, Jun >ml2 Exploratorium. The ExploraZone fea- exhibit in a solo show at the Cedar Black Im. m 6-8 p.m. For more pm-2 pm at Multi-cultural Arts S 30 exhibits designed to make Valley Col lege Ceramics Gallery in informal ase call 214.943.0142 ill 2143313560 for more ice, math and technology engag­ Dallas, until July 19. Compass or email at black [email protected]. info) lay, Juh from 12 ing, exciting and fun. Tickets are $3 itions is the first complete exhibit n-2:00 pm at the Icehouse (call for children 3-12, $5 for Adults, and of non-functional, sculptural ceramics S4 for Seniors (61 er). Exhibits Austin has presented. For more July 10, July 18,1999 -pen Monday-Saturday from 9 informati Kelley Reese at ^m -12:00 n (call am - 9 pm. For more information call 940.565.3993 or email at tor n Individuals and boi 817.255.9300, or 888.255.9300 or [email protected]. osals must be i gather for a livel i of Zora fwmuseum.org. marked by midnight \ 1 furston

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M downtown D.i1 M ment, celebrity hosts this year are Pcrforman. pm: Lauryn Hill Maze featuring acclaimed comedians Mark Curry, A.J. Saturdays at I Frankie Beverly Jamal, and Tommy Davidson. The Wednesdays Thursdays al 10:00 am. July 2, 3, and 4, weekend events will Tickets are $10 for children and $1? mt.e^ U*k adults. Specials rales axailablc for gn include Empowerment Seminars of 10 or r or more designed to motivate and charge the ination, call the DC1 HEAR YE, HEAR YE audience and the Essence Marketplace 214.978.(1; and Book Center with author signings. i children 5 years of age Tickets are on sale now and are priced at $25, $35, $45, $50, and $55 for each Latuyn Hill b deal to evening concert. To order tickets, Jungle Rot, July 9-August 1 play Rita Mai rail and please call Ticketmaster at him on reggae legend Boh Maries. high the 800.488.5252. Travel packages are Critics are concerned that the movie Erykah Badu Will Downing & thick jungle air in tin will display Maries in a negative li Gerald Albright available from Destination the However, Rita. Marley's legendary Management, Inc., 800.762.9523. For Piano Rerx will continue its 1999 widow, is supporting the biography ration, but celebrities will be blowing additional information visit the ESSENCE i though it will show her late hut- tury with t up the Louisiana Superdome in New Web site at www.essence.com. band menis thai although it's "still m n aland. The production will run nations" she would "lo\c to do it." iJ Saturda p.m. and Snoop Dogg and lemur 2 member, Luke, respondi THE TUBE Art lively to President Clinton's orde two Federal agencies to look into how in Historic Downtown Phi' music, movies and other entertain Darren McGavin. The Martian Chronicles-Part 160. meal mediums are marketed to chil I "The Explorers" premieres Wednesday. 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University of North Texas System upper division course work to August 30th. St. Philip's School awarded Center at Dallas will begin under­ complete baccalaureate degrees in graduate and graduate classes on high demand fields. Additional information is the campuses of Cedar Valley and available by telephoning one of the $100,000 for capital campaign Mountain View Colleges. Students Addiction counseling, legal following numbers: can select courses from three information management, library bachelor of applied arts and sci­ science, and computer applica­ ences programs, and two master of tions are among the courses to be Undergraduate admission: science programs. Undergraduate offered. , Career advancement (800)UNT-82U students will be able to transfer courses, certification programs from two-year colleges and begin will also be offered. Classes begin

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Accepting the donation: Executive Director Terry Flowers and St. Philip's o students (clockwise from lower left) Whitney Warren, Khadljah Walker, Chloe Price, Landon Medlock (holding check), Kenny Ferguson and Bryan Burke. Representing Northern Trust Bank are Richard Frazar, Ana Rodriguez and Martin Weiland. oan limits, The capital campaign of St. opportunities and to revitalize its Philip's School is SlOO.CXW richer, neighborhood," thanks to Northern Trust Company Charitable Trust. The school is the Commenting on the major gift, beneficiary of the organization's the school's executive director, first-ever grant in Texas. More Terry Flowers, said, "We are importantly however, the award pleased with this gift from Northern you can buy your extends an involvement with Si. Trust which is an outgrowth of our Philip's that now spans four years. excellent relationship with their organization. Northern Trust ofil- Bank employees built one of cers have worked diligently in the the 13 Habitat for Humanity homes community to tell the SL Philip's in the neighborhood, and have story to others who could help us, worked in numerous other commu- bringing about resources from 'nity projects, such as clean-ups. among the bank's business Northern Trust bankers also serve resources and clients. Without J' re©] on the boards of St. Philip's and St. Northern Trust Bank, this area of Philip's Neighborhood South Dallas would look very dif­ Development Corporation. ferent." According to Martin Weiland, chief executive officer for Northern Northern Trust Corporation is a Trust's Texas operations, "We want­ Chicago-based multi-bank holding ed to show our financial support for company with worldwide locations. St. Philip's outstanding efforts (o [n Dallas, Northern Trust has three provide excellent educational locations. ln!®vV/^C> Vi\t\(ii\\ fffoirr /•{ @\V/(«tfltTT>r(.m^j ^iiiOlJ© Tliurgood Marshall Scholarsliip Marshall Scholarship Fund plans to award Fund names new executive director 170 undergraduate A scholarship fund scholarships. A mini­ mum of two of these designed to financially Since 1934 we've helped over 26 million Americans get into new assist students attending awards will be given to one of the nation's 38 four historically Black homes. And starting this year, HUD con help you get a home loon for historically Black pub­ law schools. Beyond up to $208,800. Be sure to check with your lender to find out what lic colleges and univer­ stipends, scholarship sities has a new direc­ recipients also benefit the FHA-insured loan limits ore in your area. We con olso help you tor. Dwaync Ashley, a from mentoring and . wlthonyquestionsyoumighthave.Justcoll l-8004HUDSfHAandask veteran fundraiser, will counseling. for our free 100 Questions and Answers brochure. It'll tell you how now head the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship to get on FHA loan for as little os 3% down. How to choose the right ^^ Fund. UNT to offer lender. How to prepare yourself for the homebuying process. "| ^^^ ^^ Dwayne Ashley, classes at And much more. In fact, if you're looking for a home, it's all In 1993. Ashley Executive Director Cedar Valley, the information you need. was named by Ebony Thurgood Marshall Mountain View nua magazine as one of the Scholarship Fund HUD and FHA art on jwjT adc "50 leaders of the South Dallas resi­ Future". An outspoken ing and educational dents can now earn a issues. advocate for youth, college degree in their (OUWi£. HOUSINrO _ k I -AMDUCA OPfOfliuMin r

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itlinoritp Opportunit? i^cluS • July 1-IS, 1999 • Page 21 r 214-905-3260 PH fiymMffli 214-905-5198 FAX •:=- He was the first African-American to serve as the Metroplex's Chairman of the El Centre College President Wright Board of the United Way, where he founded the Dallas Blueprint for Leadership Program. The program is designed to accelerate the partidpation of ethnic minorities on the boards Lassiter receives 1999 Gold Oak and coiTunissioris of United Way agencies. Since its introduction, it has become a leader­ Award ship model adopted by other organizations in Dallas. • •' By Jackie Larson continued on page 23 El Centro College President Dr. Wright Lassiter has been named the recipient of the 1999 Golden Oak Award. The annual award is given to distinguished leaders in the Oak Cliff area who have made signifi­ cant contributions to the community.

The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce •Nf-. :<*: recognized Dr. Lassiter for outstanding ^^A achievement as a higher education admirustra- /^4 tor. He was presented with the award on May Isl at Dallas Baptist University. f • ^ Lassiter said just being included in the N TELEVISION. company of the luminaries who have received the award is a great honor for him. "I'm always impressed by the theme they have for this award - the power of one. What it real­ ly means is that an individual if you are com­ mitted to what your professional goals are, you can make a significant contribution; and it just takes one who is committed to really make a difference. When you have devoted your entire life to provide opportunities for individuals to gain access to higher education there is tremendous benefit in just helping one' person," Lassiter said. Through that power of one, he helps nriany individuals each years a;j he delivers more thAn 100 speeches in local schools and learning centers, preaching that there is hope through education - and that "in order to get ahead, you must get something into your head." It's a message he has prac­ ticed as well as he preaches. A product of the segregated South, Wright was the first of nine chil­ dren bom in Vicksburg, Mississippi to his father, a former building contrac­ tor and Baptist minister and seminary dean, and his mother, a homemaker. Lassiter received his doctorate in education at Auburn Uruversity and his 0 Master of Business Administration at Indiana University. He completed his Xl undergraduate studies at Alcorn Stale University. Currently in his third tenure as college president at H Centro, the Oak Qiff THE EVE resident previously served as president of Bishop College in Dallas. He was also the first African American president in the State University of New York giouiii OF TEXAS system, serving as the President of Schenectady County Community College in New York. JVP JV PRINTING Get those

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Lassiter continued from 22 ;' ' INVITATION FOR BIDS JOBLINE Lassiter was one of the founding members of the Dallas Can Academy, now a The Housing Aulhotiry of the City of Dallas, City of DeSoto premier alternative outlet for at-risk teenagers and young adults. The school encourages Texas (DHA) will receive bids for the Insfallolion (972) 230-9698 students to pursue their education and to become successful in life. He also serves as of New Ventilafing Front 4 Back Gloss Doors at UHIQ Mexico Tex 9-2 ond Simpson Place Tex ******** chairman or the board for the Dallas Urban League, where he champions several edu­ 9'A&. until 2;00PM, on Wednesday. July U, cation initiatives and contributes 15 hours a week. As a League member, he led the 1999 at 3939 N. Hamplon Rood, Suite 350. TO BE INCLUDED ON charge to build a high-tech training and technology center in Oak Qiff to benefit the Dallas, Texas 75212. at which time ond place communities of South Dallas. oil bids will be publicly opened and Teod VENDOR BID LIST CALL aloud. A pre-bid conference has been JOHNNY SUTTON AT A Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Management in the Graduate School of scheduled tor Tuesdoy. July 6. 1999 al 2:00PM. Business at Dallas Baptist Uruversity, Lassiter is the only part-time professor to hold that at Little Mexico's Communifv Buildirtg, 3027 (972) 230-9685 title without having served full-time at DBU. That distinction is a sign that he is held in Hairy Hines, Delias, Texas 75201. high esteem there, said DBU President Dn Gary Cook, a former Gold Oak honoree. Bid Documents, including Rons and Specifications, THE CITY OF CEDAR HILL may be acquired of DHA's Central Office. is accepting applications for an 'We hold him in high esteem - he's one of the finest teachers we haveOhe 3939 N. Hampton Road, Suite 350, Dallas, teaches the course on leadership and ethics and I don't know a more ethical person any­ Texas 75212 beginning on Monday. June 28. entrance exam to establish an eligi­ where than Dr.Lassiter," Cook said. 1999. Office hours are from 8:00AM to 'JiSOPM. bility pool for Firefighter. Must be a A $25.00 Non-refundable fee is required for certified firefighter and Paramedic Lassiter tead\es post-oraduale students in both the management and higher each set of piarTS and specifications- education departments, where nis extensive background in management and education THE DHA R£S£irvES THE BrSHT lo WArvE ANY Closes 7/31/99 at 5:00FM and his credentials as an ordained Baptist minister are great assets to the students. Cook INFORMAIIIIES IN THE BODIHG ^^V^ The Housing Authority of the $27,036. Call info line at 972-291- added. ^ O ^ City of Doilas, Texas win not I Tr I discriminate on the basis of 5300, ext. 190 for minimum require­ "Because he's been a college president, he's obviously dealt with all of these L^^—J roce. colo( notional origin, DALLAS reiigioa sex, handicap. ments and 972-291-1011 for applica­ issues that they're looking at, so hebrings practical knowledge as well as book knowl­ HOJwcwMORnr familial status or age. OPkORIUNIK edge (to the classroom)." tion packet. EOE Lassiter was a University Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin in 1995, and served as a faculty member at Texas A&M University summer institute for seven years. Administrative Secretary.

He was also senior vice chairman of the African American Museum at Fair Park Harcourt, a major Inlernational publisher, has an rmmediate opening for an and served on boards with the Salvation Army, Metropolitan YMCA, Central Dallas Adminislralive Secretary at its Lewisvilie Distribution Center. The qualified candidate should possess Association, Methodist Medical Center and the Science Place. He is currently on the (he following stdlls and qualifications: advisory board of the HaiJtamer School of Business at Baylor University. Excellent communication and Interpersonal sidlls He has received honors for distinguished ser\ice from many organizations. Proficient In Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Those organizations include: the J. Erik Jonsson Distinguished Service Award (the high­ Ability to type 45 wpm est volunteer service honor in Dallas awarded by the United Way); the George B. AUen Highly motivated, organized, detail and deadline oriented Distinguished Volunteer Leadership Award of the Metropolitan YMCA of Dallas; the Experience In A/P, A/R. and budgeting functions Academy of Alunmi Fellows of the School of Business at Indiana University and the Human Resource experience a plus Distinguished Service Award from Alcorn Slate University. Ability to manage confidential information required Ability to handle multiple tasks and worit with minimal direction He and his wife, Bessie, a retired nurse, have two grown children and two grandchildren. Flexible to overtime Two (2) years secretarial experience High School diploma required

Pre-employment screening and drug testing required- Competitive salary and outstanding beneftts include multiple healthcare options with vision, dental, life insurance. S/T, L/T disability, matching 401K, retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP program, vacation & personal holidays. Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing previous experience wUh salary requirements to: CTTY OF &MJ-AS EJ Harcourt Retail Managers ZOO CURATOR (BIRDS) Attn: Human Resources Hobby Lobby Creative Centers, one of 1175 N. Stemmons Frvi7. America's fastest growing arts and Qualified applicants must have a Lewisvilie, TX 75067 crafts chains, has immediate openings Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Fax #972-459-6002 Email nharriiseharcourtcom E for experienced retail managers. The or equivalent and five (5) years of strongest candidates will be self moti­ related experience, two (2) years EOE/AA Employer vated, retail oriented managers with of w hich are in a management experience and background in mass capacity. Well-versed in NOTICE TO merchandising. ornithology, apiculture, SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS •Competitive Salaries and personnel management -401k Plan Responsible for collection Cadence McShanc Corporation is requesting competitive •Medical/Dental management and management of scaled proposals from subcontractors and suppliers for - •Life Insurance animal care personneL Additional •Merchandise Discount "PAVING IMPROVEMENTS •Flex Spending Plan education and cipcricnce arc strongly recommended. FOR COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE Experienced retail managers willing to HIGH SCHOOL" relocate should send resume' and ref- RFCSP #048-98-99 crences AAto. : 540,957 to 545,872 annually. Individuals interested in this position Proposals will be received at the otTicc of must submit a resume/application, by Cadence McShanc Corporation, July 23,1999 to the following: 14860 Montfort Dr., #270 Dallas, Texas 75240, City of Dallas until 2:00 p.m. local time, Human Resources Department Thursday,JuIy8,1999 7707 Southwest 41th Street via mail orfai at (972) 239-1214 Oklahoma, OK 73179 1500 Manila, Room 6AN Dallas. TX 75201 • Fax (405) 745-1636 All MBE, \VBE and SBE firms arc encouraged to participate. (fax) 214-670-3764 Attn: Bill Owens • No phone calls please. For viewing and obtaining plans on deposit for this Hf-ibby Lobby is an equal opportunity employer EOE/MFD project, or if you have questions, please contact See us at: TvivwJiobbylobby.com Cadence McShanc Corporation at (972) 239-2336. ,,...... »•.— .— ^linoritp Opportunitp ilOni • July 1-15,1999 • Page 23 •^n yj-p» n ..T«-Ti-«;»T--.T-u I ii»-f»^"^»'!'^ »)'>-'*•• '>'~"^'i *!• p.»»»^-,--—,-•-.",- .-,-,-.,,.-,-,., •

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