New Music, Dart receives Aretha "Helping Franklin Same Song Hands Award" Page 3 Page 5 Page 11 A Division of ^^^^^^^^portumty News, Inc. Volume XI, Number XXXX " iAl_ o r I h 0) (I I i a s ' '/I' c c k I if '/' a p c r of C h o i c c " October 10-October 16,2002 SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE The Daughters of Bethune Attitude is By Lakeesha Joe political leader, and foimder of McKinney, Texas is home to the National Council of Negro one of the oldest and only Women. Ms. McLeod is also Everything African-American civic and considered to be one of On the Homefront: social clubs in the cit>''s histor>', America's most iiifluential black Building Confidence and Personal the Daughters of Bethune Civic women. Quad C Thtatre. part of Collin County Community College and Social Club She founded the National Development With Byron Ricks District, opens its 2002-2003 season The civic and social club Council of Negro Women in By Felicia Coleman with .\nthony Burpcss' 1963 novella was founded in 1942 by Ms. 1935 because she wanted to see 'A Clockwork Orange'. I*er- Byron Ricks, a dynamic Caldonia Young, an educator in formances are October 10 - 12 at 8 black women united. The organ­ award winning speaker and p.m.: with matinees on October 12 the McKinney Independent ization decided to focus on the entertaining trainer, is one of and 13 at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are SS School District. Ms Young and promoting unity of action America's leading advocates in general admission, S6 for students other educators and professional among women's organizations in the development of human and senior citizens. Admission is potential and personal effec­ FREE with a donation of a liirge women were the make up of the matters affecting the education­ tiveness. In 1993, he co-found­ new stuffed animal for Adam's organization. al, cultural, economic, political ed BR Seminars Group which Animals, a non-profit organization The late Mary McLeod and social life in America, to that donates brand new" stuffed ani­ he is currently President and Bethune was the inspiration for build a fellowship of women mals to Medical City in Dallas. Call Chief Presenter. the organization's name, devoted to developing friendly 972-881-5S09 or visit www.qiiad- Mr. Ricks was raised in ctheatre.org. Daughters of Bethune. Mary relations among all people the west side of Chicago in a Discovery Days at The Heard McLeod Bethune was a single parent home. "There Natural Science Museum and renowned educator, national See Community Spotlight page 2 were not many role models Wildlife Sanctuary, One Nature Mrs. Doris Fenet Cutting the cake See Daughters page 3 when I was growing up. Of Place, McKinney, October 12 come course we had teachers. I grew to 'Spooky Science', enough lo travel a lot. I want to be known make you shiver, but not to scream. up in the church. I always vol­ and recognized in Dallas. I've Investigate creepy crawlers com­ unteered and I never had a been all over the United States monly found in North Texas. Enjoy problem with speaking", he except Virginia and Alaska." Halloween howling animals and John Cornyn's Senate stated. Mr. Ricks attended Since 1986, he has been a calls, bat cmfts, and more. Call Catholic school where he tried 972-562-5566. member of Toastmasters, an Campaign out for football and basketball. organization that teaches one Thornton House Publie He did not make either team. how to stand up and speak. He Archeological Dig and Attic Fair, By Belinda G. 1998. He won with the In the 6th grade he joined the is also a member of ASTD, Saturday October 19, 9:00 a.m. to Alexander major campaigning speech/debate organization and American Society for Training 4:0(1 p.m ill Avenue H snri 1 ^rh On November 5. the promise to halt the influ­ went on to wm many awards in Sirci.; and Learning, which Teaches Texas voter will elect a ence of ^>ecisl intcrescs ion j;!.- that caiEgory. one training skills, technologies plied by tico-Marine. Inc. Senator and John and to reverse the under­ Mr. Ricks received a Corn>'n has his sight set and techniques. Mr. Ricks said Refreshments will be supplied by achieving performance of Bachelor's degree in Business on winning the race. As that ASTD is a type of contin­ Chase Bank. Help bring llano's key Texas agency pro­ Administration and a Master of the President's candidate uing education for him, so that history to life as you dig at this his­ grams. While serving in Arts in Human Behavior. He toric house. Excavation units will choice, is Comjn who he can improve. this office he also adopt­ received his Certified Training be set up. Volunteers arc also need­ the majority of voters ed as top priorities pro­ Since 9/11, Mr. Ricks only Accreditation from Bell State ed. Call the Piano Conservancy for want to represent them tecting children and sen- dislike is travel. "There are not Historic Preservation at 972-941- University. He is an instructor on Capitol Hill? \ov citizens, enforcing as many flights. That's a hassle. 2117 for details- for American Management John Cornyn was n urging home regula­ That's the biggest draw back. Association and Zig Ziggler Tht' Susan d, Konien Brea-it born in Houston on tions, the collection of Other than that, I like what I Cancer Foundation 'Race fur the February 2, 1952, the child support, and gener­ Training Systems. He has do. I enjoy working with peo­ Cure', Saturday October 19, at son of John and Gale al consumer protection. ser\'ed as public affairs manger ple. Some come to the semi­ NorthPark Center. Registration Cornyn, both native for the Indianapolis Chamber begins at 6:30 a.m.; aerobic warm When making deci­ nars and don't want to be Texans. Corn>Ti grew up of Commerce and director of up at 7;.l0 a.m.; one mik family fun sions about who will be there. After they hear what I run/walk at 7:45 a.m.; Komon in Texas and Maryland. your next Senator, it administrative services for a have to say during the seminar, He graduated from high Dallas Race for the Cure All- might be helpful to con­ private University in they are happy that they came. Women's 5K Timed Event at 8:00 school in Japan, where T j • TI ^ r sider John Cornyn's. A California. He stated, "I start­ I get letters from people saying a.m.; Family co-cd 5K fur run/walk his father was stationed as a U.S. ^i«^!^..^^'''" County /ro"! Campaign spokesman on Cornyn 1984 -1990, he was elected to the ed out in California, then to thank you for the seminars and at S:1S a.m. Pick up race packeti Air Force officer. policy recently reviewed the inside NiirthPark Center (near Texas Supreme Court and Indianapolis and now I'm here techniques." He graduated from Trinit>' Senate candidates' record with Foley's) October 16 and 17, 10:00 reelected in 1996. in Dallas. Most of my clients In his seminars, Mr. Ricks University in 1973 and from St. Mon-thc Gazette. a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and October IS. John Cornyn was elected are not in Dallas so I have to See Byron Ricks page 5 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more Mary's School of Law in 1977. Mr. Matt Winslow said, After serving as a District Court Attorney General of Texas in information call 214.750.7223. or to See Cornyn page 8 register online visit www.komen- dallas.org. African-American Women's Expo 'Just 4 Us*. Saturday 19, and FORD MOTOR and LINCOLN JUST 4 us Sunday 20 October at Dallas Market Hall. More than 10(1 corpo­ AFRICAN AMER­ rate and small businesses will par­ MERCURY Showcase ticipate. (Jeneral admission is J7, By Belinda G. Alexander ICAN WOMEN'S children under 12 are free. S2 dis­ options and a wide variety of Harold Allen, Ford South count coupons are available at 'World in motion' is theTexas paint and color packages. These Central Communications manag­ EXPO Kentucky Fried Chicken Rest- State Fair theme for 2002, ver>' amenities are especially appealing er for Ford said, "We are excited "CELEBRATES aurants. A portion of the ticket apt for Ford Motor Company and about the all-new 6.0L Turbo sales will bcnclil the Dallas Urban Harley Davidson who are boih League ai"l t'''"'*' 'nc. the event Diesel, Power Stroke engines. 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