Lauhcnberji Advises on C.onslilutional Amendments - Paije 3 The High The Reigning Minority Price Of Queen of The Academic Pride And Blues "Denise Institutions (MAI) Fellowships Arrogance LaSalle" Page 3 Page 5 Page 2 Visit Our Website At www.MONTheGazette.com ^Ainm>repportumty News, Inc. ^H jj^f |^| ^^^P^ N'olumc XII, Number XXXM " :\; o r I h ',n a i i a > ' '\V c c A: / V 'P a p c r of C h o i c c " September 11 - September 17,2003 SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE Universoul Circus Celebrates 10th Anniversary with "Soul in the City" ATLANTA - The pagcantrv', Soul in the Cit>' tickets are now phenomenal growth, commitment single ring circus, with a seating clapping of the audience. At artistry and magic of center ring on sale at Ticketmaster by calling to excellence, and spectacular capacity imder the big top of UniverSoul Circus, everybody under the big top comes to life 800-277-1700. Group sales 2,600, is made up of gets down." like never before when the are available by calling 800- approximately 150 Soul in the Cit>' features 13 316-7439. Dallas Showtimes: performers from aroimd the acts, including clowns, On the Homefrom: UniverSoul Circus production of Soul in the Cit>' roUs into Dallas Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.; All world. The circus, dubbed aerialists, elephants, and rare The world's most famous brass at Vi'ynnewood Village Shopping Tuesdays thru Fridays, 10:30 "Cirque Du Soul" and "Hip white lions. Performers hail ensemble, Canadian Brass, will a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Hop Under the Big Top" by from around the world: South kick off Piano Symphony Center (401 Wynnevvood Saturdays, 12 noon, 4:30 Orchestra's premiere season at the Village) parking lot, Sept. 12-21. the national media, will America, Africa, the p.m., 8 p.m. Simdaj-s, 1 p.m., Eisemann Center, 2351 Dallas native, Shuckey Duckey present 891 shows in 2003. Caribbean, Asia, North 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Ticket prices Performance Drive, Richardson, is back for his 2nd year as the "Soul in the City is a America and Europe. for ail weekday 10:30 a.m. September 13 at 8:15 p.m.Tickets: smooth and dapper Ringmaster special blend of circus, live Graciella, from Brazil, floats shows: SiO. All other shows S20, S27, S38, S44, S60. Tickets of Soul in the Cit\'. Character concert and tent revival - all just like a butterfly hi^ above range from S14.50 to S30. can also be purchased for the actress Patrice Lovely and the combined with a healthy dose the ring in her aerial ring act. A Opening Night gourmet dinner at multi-talented Soulman bring an UniverSoul Circus, the of pure fun for the entire former actress in her native the Renaissance Hotel, including added dimension of song, dance only African American family," said Cedric Walker, coimtr>', the beautiful Graciella an invitation to the post-concen owned circus in the World, is president and chief executive has the distinction of being a reception with Canadian Brass, and comedy as the Ringmaster's S50 per person. Call the Piano sidekicks. The trio, along with an renown for its amazing light officer of UniverSoul Circus. part of the overtiu^e during the Sxinphony Orchestra box office at amazing cast of performers, team show, impeccable sound "Soul is not a color; it's an opening of the circus. The Pizza 972.473.7262. up to deliver non-stop system, and positive messages experience. We all have soul. Posse, from South Africa, Seniors Active In Learning entertainment from start to - all delivered in an intimate If you enjoy clapping your provides a glimpse back at the (SAIL) at CCCCD begins Sept. finish. Soulman's song and one-ring big top.The intimate hands and singing along, you popular slapstick comedy made 15, register now. SAIL is an dance imitation of R&cB Legend seating allows performers the Dallas Native Shuckey Duchey Makes Triumphant will enjoy our circus." famous by the Three Stooges. educational program operated by James Brown will leave fans opportunity to interact with Return as Ringmaster Parade Magazine raved: "It When the hi-jinks end, it's pizza and for individuals 50 years of age breathless. iVliss Lovely stands the audience, shaking hands, showmanship. In 2003, rocks, it amazes, it teaches kids dough and high comedy and older under the sponsorship of center ring for an imforgettable hugging and signing autographs. UniverSoul's two touring units positive values - and it's packing ever>'where. Caribbean Flava, CCCCD Continuing Education. finale that is sure to bring UniverSoul Circus is will travel to 50 major markets them in...The tent almost rocked with Stilt Walkers and Umbo For more information about SAIL audiences to their feet. throughout the United States. The call 972.985.3788 or visit celebrating a decade of from the swa\ing, dancing and Soul in the City Page S www.ccccd.edWce. Better Breathing Club at Assured Healthcare, September McKinney Continues to Position Itself for Garland Remembers The Many Lives 16, 7-8 p.m., 5072 W. Piano Economic Development in Southwestern Area Road P:\r\:\y •.^ 9-,> 1 (1(1 V )•,,-,-;, ." .i Lost On September 11th And Pays iii^. Construction To Benefit Residents, Future Businesses TfibuteJ^u^^he^Armed Forces, Local controiimg puiniunary t.ll^ca'^c, Question: How can manage the construction of Phase I roads may also be constructed as breathing exercises, Iccnurvs and McKinney bring new of FM 720. Funded by the City for part of the agreement. (A map of Police and Local Fire Departments demonstrations. Refreshmenis businesses here when its key nearly S8.9 million. Phase I the area and future roads is serv'ed- growth corridor along SH 121 includes work for four lanes from attached.) In return, McKinney HFV Ad\isor>' Board meeting, needs roads to attract them? Hardin Boulevard to Ridge Road. will refund impact fees to September 16 at the Dallas Urban Solution: An agreement between Estimated completion date is set for McKinney Ranch as businesses League. 4315 S. Lancaster Rd. the City of McKinney and summer 2004. Phase II construct facilities within its (across from N'A Hospital). Food McKinney Ranch, LTD will construction of FM 720 will be property boundaries. and beverages provided. jumpstart economic development fix)m Ridge Road to Custer Road. City Manager Larr>' Robinson Committees will be formed to with a unique public-private The Phase II FM 720 project is said the project builds off the continue awareness, prevention parmership approach within the included in Collin County ' s 8229 momentum started with the REC and possible solutions to the Regional Emplovment Center Bond package that voters will study undertaken by the Cit>- a STD,'HrV/AIDS epidemic in the (REC). consider in the Nov. 4 election. If few years ago, and two earlier African American Community. If The agreement, approved by approved, the County and Citj' of agreements with another you have any questions contaa Cit\- Council in July 2003 and McKinney will split die cost of the developer. " It is a win-win Thorn Brownlee, Jr. Parkland signed this week, has McKinney Phase II construction. situation for the developers, the Project Director at 214.266.1741. Ranch donating right-of-way and McKinney Ranch will also fund city and the taxpayers", he said. " McKinney's Third Annual Fall building portions of four major and build two-lane sections of The roads will be in place to Festival, at the McKinney thoroughfares viithin the Ridge Road, Stacy Road, FM 720, attract new businesses to Community Center, Friday, community 's southwestern and Collin McKinney Parkway by McKinney, bringing jobs and tax September 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. region, known as the REC, in the Jan. 1, 2007. All four lanes of most revenues. Much of this can be Petting zoo, pony rides, a bounce next four to six years. of these roads are expected to be done without up-front funds from house, face painting, games, prizes Initially, McKinney Ranch will completed by Jan. 1, 2009. Other Local residents pay tribute to the Garland lattice Department Photo courtesy <if garlandonhne.com ^^. .^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^ ^^^ ^ and more. All ages welcome. All McKinney Page 3 concessions, activities, and games arc free! Admission: S2 per chUd or 85 per famUy. 2001 S. Centra! Expw>„ McKinney (El Dorado Taking MATAH to the Next Level CCCCD Celebrates Hispanic exit). Call 972.542.0046 for more By. lames LLC and MATAH Investment Club guru, who spoke on the topic, "ITie information. CUngman LLC. (That's right. You can invest in Power of Commitment," and v\e Heritage Month During the weekend heard from MATAH's new vice The ArtCentit: of Piano will MATAH) NX'e then moved to the Collin County Community music from Spain and Central and ofAug.22,2003,Ihadthe formal part of the meeting with a president, Charies "C.J." Johnson, feature works by contemporary College District is celebrating South America beginning at 11:30 Iranian artists in A Breeze ftt)m the honor, privilege, and welcome and libations from Anthony who shared strategies for taking Hispanic Heritage Month with two pleasure once again to serve as a.m. Gardens of Persia: through Phillips (Philadelphia) and Brother MATAH to the next level. Gaston special events Monday, Sept. 15 and master of ceremonies for the Heru and his queen, Sister Gloria; Armour, from Chicago, Juanda This special fair will also offer October 18. Includes Saturday, Oa. 4 at the Spring Creek helpftil information for all adults annual .MATAH conference, which Pastor Joseph Parks, from Winsion- Honore, of Los Angeles, and Ashiki Campus, 2800 Spring Cieek Pkwy.