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Brooks To Fill School Board Vacancy By Floyd Alvin Galloway South Phoenix native Dr. George B. Brooks Jr. was recently selected by the Maricopa County School District officials to fill a vacancy on the Phoenix Union School District governing broad. Brooks fills the seat left vacant when broad member Jarrett Maupin resigned in April. Brooks follows in the footsteps of his father, religious and civil rights leader, the late Dr. George Brooks Sr., who served on the Roosevelt School governing board for a number of years. Brooks was sworn August 19 during a short ceremony in office of Maricopa County Superintendent Dr. Don Covey. Covey noted they have made a great choice in Dr. Brooks. Witnessing the event was Phoenix Union High School District (PUHSD) governing board president Amy Kobeta, PUHSD Supt. Dr. Kent Scribner, Dr. Josephine Peete, friend and former administrator in PUHSD, her husband, and Deputy County Assistant Supt. Kristine Morris. “I honored by the selection and look forward to working with my fellow governing board members,” said Brooks. He is a public servant, environmental scientist, publisher, educator, business professional and leader. Brooks and his wife Angela are owners of Southwest Green an eco-friendly coaching and consulting company. He received his Ph.D. from the
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University of Arizona in Renewable Natural resources, a Masters from San Diego State University in marine biology and a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from Arizona State University. An accomplished writer and editor he has written several scientific publications and published two minority focused magazines, The Ebony Cactus and NxT Horizon. The past executive director of the Arizona Commission on African American Affairs, Brooks is on the board of directs for the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce and the Southminster Social Service Agency. His latest project is the Green Revival Initiative a grass roots effort to help families on fixed and low incomes to cut the energy cost by learning green living and using the latest technologies to accomplish this. A member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Brooks is father of four daughters and has one grandson.
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Lorinda Gray-Davis of Perini Building; Armando Contreras, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Ron Williams, president/CEO GCMSDC; and Victor Daniels of the governors office cut the ribbon opening the business showcase. GCMSDC annually sponsors the business showcase in collaboration with MEDWeek.
Story and photos By Floyd Alvin Galloway There are over 4.1 million minority-owned firms in the United States. According to statistics minority-owned firms boost the economy contributed $568 billion in total annual gross receipts and created 4.7 million jobs. Energizing the American Economy with Minority Business Enterprises was the theme of the 2009 Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) Minority Enterprise
Development Week awards breakfast was held August 18, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix. Sponsored by the Arizona’s Minority Business Enterprise Center, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The MBDA is the only federal agency that created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned
businesses. Keynote speaker for the event was George Dean, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Urban League. Dean highlighted the importance of the minority business to the country’s economic recovery. Nine local businesses were recognized for their enterprising achievements and contribution to the local economy. Minority Construction firm of the Year recipient was Hardrock Concrete Placement Co., Minority Manufacturer of the Year was Mi Ranchito, See Business Awards, Pg. 2
Orientation Offers Information About Stimulus Projects Story and photo By Floyd Alvin Galloway Over the next three years the city of Phoenix’s Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) will be working with an estimate of over 1,400 housing units in their weatherization program and other projects as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Projects. They are in need of qualified contractors to do the work, which means jobs and money. The project funds are part of the Obama administration to help the country climb out of the deep recession it has been in, to generate more jobs and get people working which in turn will get people to spend more. The NSD recently held a new
John Baxter (right) answers question posed by Desmond Peartree (center) about contractor responsibilities.
contractor special orientation providing information on how to participate in the weatherization project and others with the city.
Initially planned for 30 people, the interest was so over whelming the organizers had to expand into another room. See ORIENTATION, Page 2
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Minority Businesses Recognized At Biltmore Resort Event Cont’d. from Page 1 Minority Service Firm of the Year was Torres Consulting and Law Group; Retail Firm of the Year was Emerging Markets Restaurants; Technology Firm of the Year was Engineering Science Analysis Manufacturing & Design; Supplier/Distributor of the Year was E.F. Valdez Construction Supply Company; Minority Advocate of the Year, Melissa Boyles-Metro and Luis Marquez of Wells Fargo Bank received the access to Capital award. A new category signaled the arrival and importance of a new area of business development and environmental awareness, the Minority Green Business of the Year. The recipients of this inaugural award were Angela Brooks and Dr. George B. Brooks Jr. of Southwest Green Magazine. The award is presented to a minority company that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in
education and promotion of sustainability with green business practices. Dr. Brooks, a South Phoenix native and resident, and his wife Angela are ambassadors of the green movement in the minority community as well as the Arizona community at-large. “We are humbled by this award and are very appreciative this honor”, he noted. In 2006, the Brooks’ were recipients of the MED Week’s Minority Media Cornerstone award for there on-line magazine Ebony Cactus. Following the event the Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council (GCMSDC) Annual Business Showcase kicked off in collaboration with the AZ Minority Business Enterprise Center MED Week Awards Breakfast. The GCMSDC annual business showcase serves Native American, Hispanic, African American, and Asian business owners, corporate partners and
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The number of attendees at the workshops nearly tripled what organizers had expected.
Four areas of the city will be part of the cities comprehensive remodel initiative Issacs, Garfield, Village Center, South Phoenix Village where all
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Contractors Learn Ropes Of Stimulus Funded Projects Cont’d. from Page 1 “Our weatherization program serves Phoenix residents in saving energy while addressing safety concerns,” said Yolanda Martinez, a management assistant with NSD. A child has to live in the home for it to be eligible for weatherization. In the 787 billion stimulus passed by congress in February the funds will increase the funding for the cities 33-year old project with a emphasis on energy conservation and the ability to help lowincome families safe on utilities bills while getting America back to work.
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such bad condition that it is more feasible to demolish the residence and build new. Contractors have certain roles and responsibili-
ties in these projects that are different than some of the regulations of the past, which was one of the reasons for the orientation session by the city. John Baxter a housing rehabilitation supervisor in the NSD outlined some of those new rules. If contractors have question about participating in the program they should contact the Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department. Other cities around the state are also undertaking such projects, which would make sense to check out those municipalities as well.
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Arizona Scholarship Pageant 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel in Phoenix. The pageant is divided into three divisions: Tiny Miss ages 4-6, Little Miss ages 79 and Junior Miss ages 10-12, one winner in each division. Tickets can be purchased online at www.missbalckarizona.com or by phone, 602-535-1291. Arizona Youth Leadership Institute 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FIBCO Family Services, 1141 E. Jefferson, Phoenix. For youth 14-
24 who have experience with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Free but space is limited. Register by contacting Amy Sather 602-348-8332 email: sathera@azdhs.gov
SUN 30 Arizona State University and the University of Arizona Alumni Classic Basketball Game at US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix. Starts at noon. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go towards Neutral Zones of America (NZA) to help establish an after-school program in South Phoenix. For information or tickets visit www.AlumniClassic.com.
Meet martial arts champ Tito Ortiz When You Donate at the Ultimate Blood Drive IV: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Metrocenter in Phoenix. All United Blood Services donors who join his fight to save lives will meet Ortiz, receive a personalized autographed photo and be entered into drawings for apparel from his Punishment Athletics clothing line. Donors can get in on the last days of the United Blood Services summer raffle to win a 2009 Saturn Aura. To make a donation appointment, call 1-877448-GIVE (4483) toll free or visit www.BloodHero.com (enter sponsor code: Tito).
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TUE 1 District 16 Legislators Talks Series. Senator Leah Landrum Taylor and Representative Cloves Campbell, Jr. will hold a series of town hall events entitled the “Tuesday Talks Series” in order to update constituents
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BOYCOTTING GLENN BECK’S SPONSORS IS NOT ENOUGH!
REAL HEALTHCARE REQUIRES A REAL PUBLIC OPTION
By George E. Curry, NNPA Columnist
By Rep Barbara Lee, Congressional Black Caucus
Some of the nation’s blue chip companies – many that rely on African-American consumers for a significant portion of their profits – advertised on right-winger Glenn Beck’s incendiary program on Fox TV. They include: Procter & Gamble, Kraft Food, ConAgra (maker of Healthy Choice foods), Clorox, UPS, the U.S. Postal Service, Honda, General Electric, Travelocity, State Farm Insurance, Geico, Farmer’s Insurance, Pfizer, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Office Depot, RadioShack, Sprint, CVS, Red Lobster, Nestle, Progressive Insurance and pharmaceutical companies Roche and Sanofi-Aventis (maker of Plavix). Beck touched off a firestorm when he labeled President Obama “a racist” who has “deep-seated hatred for White people.” ColorOfChange.org, an Internetoriented Black grass roots advocacy group, quickly organized a petition drive urging advertisers to stop sponsoring his show. One by one, more than 30 sponsors, some claiming there had been a “miscommunication” about their ever wanting to advertise on Beck’s program, requested that their spots be aired elsewhere on the Fox network. While this was a partial victory for ColorOfChange.org, it did not address the larger issue of Fox’s overall hostility toward progressives and people of color. As Marketwatch.com noted, “For its part, Fox News said through a spokeswoman that while some advertisers have ‘removed their spots from Beck,’ they have just shifted to ‘other programs on the network, so there has been no revenue lost.” Hear that? No revenue lost. When commercial sponsors or Fox experience lost revenue, that’s when we’ll get the change we’ve been waiting for. Meanwhile, Beck supporters have organized defendglenn.com to pressure advertisers to stay with the controversial host. Interestingly, many of the major companies that advertised on Beck’s radio and TV shows until it became a public liability, specifically told ABC radio that they didn’t want any of their ads airing on liberal Air America programs.
GEORGE E. CURRY MediaMatters.org, the watchdog group, obtained an internal memo in 2006 that named the companies, including Wal-Mart, Office Depot, General Electric, Farmers Insurance, Nestle, Red Lobster, State Farm, Travelocity, the U.S. Postal Service and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Other companies that advertised on the television and radio programs of conservatives Rush Limbaugh and Lou Dobbs (who likes to pretend he’s an independent) while prohibiting ads from running on Air America were: JC Penney, Frito-Lay, Home Depot, Visa, the American Heart Association, the U.S. Navy, Bayer and Allstate. Allstate and Red Lobster said, contrary to the memo, they never requested that their commercials not appear on Air America. Beck’s attack on Obama was not an isolated one. Earlier, he said Obama’s congressional priorities were driven by his support of reparations and the desire to “settle old racial scores.” He said the president was moving the U.S. “into a system of fascism” and called Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor “a racist.” Rush Limbaugh, apparently reading from the same playbook, alleged Obama “is the greatest living example of a reverse racist.” He claimed, “Obama’s entire economic program is reparations.” And he said, “Of course, I want Obama to fail.” He added, “We are being told that we have to hope he succeeds, that we have to bend over, grab the ankles…because his father was Black.” CNN’s Lou Dobbs claims that the birth certificate provided by Obama is not “the real document.” He incredulously asserted, “A certificate of live birth is not a birth certificate.”
What are we to think of companies that support loud mouths that make such outlandish charges? I have two suggestions for the boycott organizers. First, continue to monitor companies that remain sponsors on Glenn Beck’s radio and TV programs. I’ll print the list of all of the companies in this space once you’ve completed the research. My second recommendation is that we compile a list of companies that sponsor the radio and TV programs of Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Lou Dobbs. Cross check the names of those firms with our major Black radio stations. I know we can’t list everyone, but let’s start with radio programs hosted by Joe Madison, Bev Smith, Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Michael Eric Dyson, Gary Byrd in New York and Cliff Kelley in Chicago. Let’s use those as starters; we can expand the list later. Once the list of major sponsors has been compiled, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) should compare that list against its national advertisers and publicize that information. Simultaneously, we should develop a list of companies that are supportive of the Black Press and make their names public as well. Working with these two lists, we will be able to identify those companies that support us and those that support our ardent foes. The list should be compiled every year. The next step is a natural one: We shouldn’t support companies that don’t support us. According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, the annual buying power of African Americans will grow from $318 million in 1990 to $1.2 trillion in 2013. We shouldn’t spend one cent with companies that support the likes of Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Lou Dobbs while neglecting to support the Black Press. George E. Curry, former editor-inchief of Emerge magazine and the NNPA News Service, is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. He can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com.
Rep. Michael Honda Rep. Nydia Velazquez Rep. Raul Grijalva Rep. Lynn Woolsey Throughout the month of August, defenders of the healthcare status quo have assailed efforts to reform a system in crisis. They have raised any number of spurious claims ranging from the absurd to the macabre in a desperate attempt to stand between 47 million uninsured Americans and their doctors. But the debate over reforming America’s broken healthcare system isn’t only about covering the uninsured. We must also control the escalating premiums and deductibles draining the bank accounts of the two-thirds of Americans with health insurance. Without healthcare reform, the American taxpayer will continue to suffer from the economic consequences of absorbing healthcare costs that are spiraling out of control. One in every six dollars spent in this country is now spent on healthcare. The quality of life of millions of Americans and the health of our economy hang in the balance. The crisis is real, and it is urgent. The insurance industry has demonstrated it is incapable of meeting the twin challenges of covering all Americans and controlling costs. As long as we rely solely on private health insurers, healthcare coverage will remain out of reach for 47 million Americans, and costs will continue to soar for everyone else. Every year those with insurance each pay an extra $1,100 in premiums to compensate for the costs of the
COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRI 4 Night Golf at Encanto 9 The course will be lined with glow lights and glow balls will be provided. One child plays free when playing with paying adult. 6:30 p.m. Encanto 9 is located at 2300 N. 17th Ave. in Phoenix, 602-2626870.
SAT 5 Tucson - Motown Golden Anniversary celebration. 7:30 p.m. at the Westin La Paloma Resort Ballroom. The Labor Day weekend event will include two dance floors, drink specials and pre-show dinner specials at resort restaurants, along with a deeply discounted stay at one of Tucson’s most beautiful
resorts. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets and information at www.azentertainmentandevents.c om For additional information call: 520-429-9803. Heritage Saturday -- Make and take vintage crafts. Bring the whole family to the Carriage House at Historic Heritage Square, 7th St. and Monroe (1 block. South of Van Buren in downtown Phoenix). Join in free family fun and learn while making a piece of history. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call Barbara Gronemann of Southwest Learning Sources (480) 9910341.
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Cook. A group of black men will host college students from 2:00 to 7 p.m. in Tucson’s Mansfield Park at 2160 N. 6th Ave. Dubbed the “Black Family Reunion,” the goal is to extend a hand to UA and Pima Community College male students. The event will have several barbecue grills going and activities on hand. For more information call the Tucson Black Chamber of Commerce at 520623-0099.
FRI 11 Legends of Funk at the Celebrity Theatre. Tickets available at Celebrity Theatre or online at www.celebritytheatre.com. and
REP. BARBARA LEE uninsured and it will get only worse. Insurance costs for a family of four are projected to jump $1,800 a year without healthcare reform. The only reasonable solution—and the cornerstone of comprehensive healthcare reform—is a robust public health plan option like Medicare. The benefits of a public health plan are obvious: it will guarantee coverage regardless of pre-existing condition; give patients a choice of doctors and hospitals, and create incentives for private insurers to lower costs to compete. The insurance industry can do none of this because its profits and administrative costs consume about one-third of every health care dollar. Without a public option there will be no way to keep insurance companies honest and their rates down. A public health option that competes with private insurers will set standards that could help lower costs and improve access. A bill without a public option will result in the public, both as insurance purchasers and as taxpayers paying even higher rates to insurance companies. In a July 30th letter to the House leadership 60 members of Congress signed stated unequivocally that “we simply cannot vote for such a proposal.”
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FRI 18 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Reunion Tour at the Celebrity Theatre. Tickets at Celebrity Theatre or online at www.celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602-2671600 ext.1. Doors open at 6 p.m. Celebrity Theatre is on 32nd St., 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 in Phoenix.
SAT 26 Arizona Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Annual StairClimb and Fire
Fighter Challenge from 8 a.m. to noon at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix at Van Buren and 5th Street. Participants may register or support their favorite firefighter team online at www.azstairclimb.org, or by calling 602-224-0068. Registration is also available the day of the event at the Arizona Center.
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African American Strategic Leadership Group Focuses On Empowering Community Story and photos By Floyd Alvin Galloway The African American Strategic Leadership Group (AASLG) was organized by Phoenix Councilman Michael Johnson two years ago to be sure the Black community would not be last to hear, or the last to act on news. AASLG is now developing a plan to enlighten and empower the Black community by building alliances and projects. The AASLG meets each month to discuss issues related to the African American community with individuals coming from across the Valley.
meetings and the action items they will push forward. The economic committee chaired by Ron Busby, president of Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce noted that one of areas his committee will look into is the area of developing black businesses with the Sky Harbor Airport, the biggest eco-
nomic engine in the Valley, but has no black concessions owners or service providers. Johnson also noted the organization will be developing alliances with other groups and community leaders outside the Valley to make this a statewide project. For more information regarding the organization call 602-534-9327.
Carla Pope (right) chairwoman of the family-youth, seniors and faith committee talks with one of her committee members. In the background is attorney Charlene Tarver of the public engagement committee.
At a July meeting Johnson instructed the membership to think “outside the box” and select one of five committees to
Michael Johnson, AASLG organizer, urges members to join committies and “think outside the box” for solutions.
get involved in. “AASLG committee members are encouraged to think outside the box regarding new approaches to collaborative efforts related to projects, programs, and services that impact the African American community.” Johnson noted, The committee areas to choose from were economics-community development, employment and housing; education-academic achievement and awareness; family- youth, seniors and faith; health and well being; and public engagement-political awareness and involve-
ment, voter registration and the election process. The organization’s mission points include improving the quality of life for all African American citizens, provide opportunities to discourage and exodus from communities, increase educational opportunities; build new collaborative partnerships, initiate regional business development, maximize use of public and private resources and programs. During the AASLG August 13 meeting the committees reported on their initial sub-group
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Yo Mama’s Good Cook’n Joins Abdul Lavon’s Efforts To Keep Money In The Community
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Yo Mama's Good Cook’n staff (l-r) Lynette Johnson, chef Zee, Deon London, Abdul Lavon, Jean Gayle and Justice Levon.
By Wayne Parham Yo Mama’s Good Cook’n, South Phoenix’s newest soul food eatery had its grand opening earlier this summer at 5037 S. 24th Street, Suite 2. The restaurant is the third business owned and operated by South Phoenix entrepreneur Abdul Lavon at this location. Other businesses on site include a barbershop, Braid and Fade, and a painting contracting business. What makes Yo Mama’s unique as a soul food restaurant is the style of cooking and the ingredients. They focus on healthy alternatives, pork free, no MSG, and no preservatives. Levon said we are not necessarily cutting calories - just getting rid of chemicals in food. Lavon has been in the painting business for 18 years before he decided to purchase the property on the corner of 24th Street and Roeser Road to begin building his business empire.
He said, “I have always strived to be self-sufficient and to encourage others from the area to come back and open businesses and to buy products and services here. We need to keep the money in the neighborhood,” he said. “Blacks are in a critical situation and need to be more mindful of circula-
tion in terms of money. Money spent in the Black community does not stay, and that hinders future growth of the neighborhood,” he added. According to website www.nublackwallstreet.com “Money circulates in ethnic communities who are adept in commerce (Jewish, Asian, etc) for 30 days
before it leaves the community. The money in the Black community circulates for eight hours or less, and then it's gone to enrich other communities.” For information about Yo Mama’s Good Cook’n and Abdul Lavon’s other businesses call 602-2683498.
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American Legion Post #65 – 602-268-6059 – 1624 E. Broadway – Sunday Karaoke cash prizes and dancing, 8 p.m. until closing. Blue Monday, M J on the Grill, PhillG 3 spinning the sounds. Tuesday Chicago Style Stepping 7 to 10 p.m. Backyard grilling. Wednesday Pool Tournament night. Free line dancing classes 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday is also Ole School Wednesday. Thursday is games night – D J. Gino playing and Phyllis in the kitchen. Friday and Saturdays DJ and party nights.
Dr. Alveda King Talks Of Abortion Among Blacks “The negro cannot win if he is willing to sacrifice the futures of his children for immediate personal comfort and safety.” - Dr. Martin Luther King
By Sandra Scott Civil rights activist Dr. Alveda King walks in the footsteps of her father, slain activist Rev. A.D. King, and her legendary uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Alveda King, a pastoral associate of Priests for Life, National Spokeswoman for Silent No More Awareness Campaign, and founder of King for America, recently appeared at Living Word Bible Church in Mesa. She spoke on behalf of all life, particularly the unborn and especially unborn African-Americans. Discussing these topics places her in the middle of a controversy; often with her own race. Dr. King showed a movie trailer of Maafa 21, a documentary in which she appears. Maafa is Swahili for genocide and 21 stands for the current
century, thus genocide in the 21st century. Dr. King warned of the film clips disturbing nature but humorously asked the audience to “keep your rocks in your pocketbooks.” Maafa 21 chronicles the history of “…an underground movement (promoting) population control … by a select group of elitist people.” Dr. King said, “There is a population control movement still going on today. The idea was not just to get rid of Black people… but also any one not of their (select) group.” In the movie, several black passersby are asked their opinions on the leading cause of death amongst their race. Their answers included heart disease, cancer, AIDS, and gang violence. They were incredulous to discover the leading cause of death among Blacks is abortion. Maafa 21 raises issue with this disproportionate number of abortions among African-Americans. Though Blacks comprise only 12% of the
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AMVETS Post #15 – 602-268-3331 – 4219 S. 7th Street – Monday and Tuesday drink specials, open pool. Kitchen open. Wednesday night Karaoke from 8 p.m. Kitchen open. DJ Moreece on Thirsty Thursdays with drink specials, open mike, poetry, rap, comedy and fun. Friday, DJ Correct, kitchen open. Saturday, DJ Micko, kitchen open. Brunch with Michelle every Sunday at 11 a.m. Please contact Shirley Cheatham at 602-268-3331 to schedule and parties or events. AMVETS Post #65 – 602-257-9016 – 1303 W. Grant – Happy Hour 12 – 6 p.m. Mon-Fri. Monday is members night; Drink specials 6 p.m. until close. Tuesday steak and game night from 7 p.m. Wednesday Ladies Night and Slide classes. Thursday Karaoke 7 p.m. until closing with DJ Ray $$$$. Friday and Saturday with DJ Louie, Louie 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Elks Lodge #477 - 602-254-1772, 1007 S. 7th Avenue – Thursday is games night. Friday Happy Hour with free food and DJ Calvin McCowin - 5 until 10 p.m. Saturdays are party nights with music by various D Js. Stop by the Elks Café every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 2nd Tuesday is Buffalo Soldiers’ Night.. Every Tuesday is members’ night. Wednesdays Step to the music of DJ Mike, hosted by Ms. Tina. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, stop by after church for a delicious steak dinner.
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nation’s population, according to the 2004 National Center for Health statistics, 37% of all African-American pregnancies end in abortion. The abortion rates for Hispanics are 19% and for whites 12%. In America 1,452 African-American babies are aborted daily. In her Mesa appearance, King shared personal experiences of her two abortions, “one involuntary the other voluntary.” She said the reassuring statements from clinic counselors, “You will be OK in a few days,” for her were false. She experienced the common side effects of
several medical and emotional problems. Dr. King now reaches out to women suffering from their abortion decisions. Some women are affected by depression, guilt, sexual dysfunction, breast and cervical cancers. She says healing came her way partly by attending Rachel’s Vineyard, “the world’s largest ministry for healing after abortion. These retreats are held throughout the country. Email Dr. King at a a o. p r i e s t s f o r l i f e . o r g . Information on Rachel’s Vineyard is online at www.rachelsvineyard.com
Sportsman Social Club- 943 W. Watkins Road- 602-252-7153 – Birthday parties every Saturday. Back Yard Boogie cookout every Sunday starting at 4 p.m. Ladies night Thursday with the sounds of DJ Mo Reece Friday start your weekend here. VFW Post 1710 - 602-253-6409- 1629 E. Jackson – Tuesday night is games and open grill. Chicago style stepping lessons from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pinochle games on Wednesday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. Ladies Night Wednesday. Old School Thursday nights 5 to 7 p.m. with cash prizes, Old School CDs given away during the night. Friday Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Pool tournament, jazz music with DJ Scorpio, snacks every Sunday. All organizations invite the public to book your birthday, anniversary or other special event at their posts. Call for details.
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A PIECE OF HISTORY: The glittery glove that B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S PAYING FOR LIFE: Corey "C-Murder" Miller Michael Jackson wore when he unveiled his has been sentenced to life in prison for his moonwalk on TV in 1983 is hitting the auction second-degree murder conviction. District block. This one isn't like his other glittery Judge Hans Liljeberg gave Miller the mandagloves, which were made for the right hand tory life sentence days after the rapper was and adorned with hand-sewn crystals. This found guilty of the 2002 killing by a Louisiana left-handed glove, which accompanied jury. Miller was convicted of shooting 16-yearJackson's fedora and dance moves on old fan Steve Thomas at a now-closed nightMotown's 25th-anniversary TV special, is a club in Harvey. It was the second time that a modified, store-bought glove covered with a jury convicted Miller in the case, but a 2003 mesh of rhinestones. The glove, which conviction was overturned. Miller has been in Darren Julien of Julien's Auctions called "the jail after pleading no contest to two counts of Holy Grail of Michael Jackson memorabilia," attempted murder in a separate altercation at will be featured alongside other one-of-a-kind BY ANTRACIA MOORINGS a nightclub in Baton Rouge in 2001. items — such as an early Madonna demo tape and unreleased Jimi Hendrix lyrics — RELATIONSHIP TALK: ABC says comedian Steve Harvey is at the Nov. 21 "Music Icons" joining "Good Morning America" for reports on family and auction at the Hard Rock relationship topics. Harvey's first segment was scheduled Cafe in New York City's Times for this week. The 52-yearSquare. Walter "Clyde" old Harvey is author of the Orange, a founding member best-selling book "Act Like of the Commodores, has a Lady, Think Like a Man," been holding onto the glove and he previously starred in since Jackson gave it to him his self-titled sitcom for in 1983. Orange said he got seven seasons on the WB to know Jackson when the network. His syndicated Commodores toured with the radio show is heard in 60 Jackson 5 in the 1970s. markets around the nation. Orange would always ask the young entertainer for an autograph, but Jackson refused, saying Orange was the more BRIEFLY: The Wayans brothers are currently developing a famous of the two. The autograph request became a private sequel to their 2004 hit comedy 'White Chicks.' Shawn and joke. They met again in March 1983 when the Motown spe- Marlon Wayans will return as two FBI agents disguised as cial was taped. Jackson sang with his brothers, then took a pair of white ladies, the Hollywood Reporter says. Keenan the stage alone to wow the world with his moonwalk during Ivory Wayans may direct the sequel which he is writing his solo performance of "Billie Jean." Orange found his along with Marlon and friend backstage and again requested an autograph. Shawn, the trade paper Jackson gave him the glove instead. After Jackson's June reports. 25 death at age 50, Orange decided the glove was too significant to keep. "There's a hundred other gloves out there, FINALLY: Denzel Washington but this is the one you want. He blew up after that (perform- might be making a foray into ance) with 'Billie Jean,'" Orange, 62, said in an interview. series television. Washington "The world should see this. This is the first. That's the song is considering an executive that made him shoot through the roof as a superstar." producer role on "Billy Stiles," Orange said he hopes the glove will find a permanent home a cop drama from TV writer Virgil Williams. at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or a similar institution.
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Arizona, Valley Posts Host, Entertain National VFW Convention Members Story and photos By Ima Denmon After the thrill of having president Barack Obama speak at the opening of the 110th Veterans of Foreign Wars and 96th Ladies Auxiliary National Convention on August 17, members continued with award ceremonies and the many workshops conducted to reward and continue training for the many community and veteran programs that are performed on a daily basis by
posts and auxiliaries all over the nation. VFW Post 1710 Past Commander Manuel King spent many hours volunteering with setting up the meeting rooms. Members of VFW Post 1710 and Ladies Auxiliary welcomed and entertained members from all over the nation. Members visited from Mississippi, Wisconsin, New York, Washington, and West Virginia just to name a few. Some were members that had achieved high
The VFW National Home Choir performed magnificently at the Patriotic Rally.
awards in their cities and states. Among them was Comrade Edward Corker of Post 5393 from Columbus, Mississippi, a seven time All State Commander; Comrade Charles
Beasley, Post 5397 of Hollinsburg, Mississippi a 20 time All State Commander; John Scarborough of Post 5393, seven times All State Quartermaster; Matthew Brewer, a
The Department of Arizona Ladies Auxiliary chairmen received national awards in several of the major programs including:
Mississippi VFW members (l to r) Mathew Brewer, Hildred Hill, Edward Corker and Charles Beasley enjoyed visiting VFW Post 1710 in Phoenix.
• Cancer Aid & Research - Sandy Iosue, Runner Up • Community Service - Sheila Shutts, 1st Place • Legislative & PAC - Pam Spencer, 1st Place • Legislative & PAC - Pam Spencer, Award #5 for Best Educational Promotional Program on the Legislative Process • Membership - Judy Hamlim, 1st Place • Youth Activities - Chrissy Harlan, Runner Up • Hospital Outstanding Volunteer of the Year - Lucille Lombardo
post and district chaplain of Post 5393; and Sister Hildred Hall, outgoing state president of Mississippi who received a National Aide De Camp Award. In the VFW, All State is one of the highest awards a comrade can receive. To receive a National Aide Camp award, a member has to recruit at least 20 new members. Sister Hall recruited over 40 new members. The Patriotic Rally held on August 18 and the All-Conference Reception at Casino Arizona in August 19 for states to highlight their specialties. The events were both entertaining and fun. Another honor was to see the installation of the national officers including National President Jan Tittle and Sr. Vice President Cortina Barnes, who will be the second African American national president. President Tittle has high goals for the Ladies Auxiliary for the 20092010 year. Among them are 100% membership and raising $3 million for cancer aid and research.
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itchens across the country rely on tried and true favorites to keep hungry families happy. In the rush to keep mouths full, flavor sometimes gets lost. Easily turn these dinnertime standbys into prime time players. From burgers to hot dogs and sandwiches to party-ready dips, turn up the volume in your cupboard and you’ll never miss flavor again. By stocking your cupboard with simple ingredients that carry big flavors, it’s never been easier to add some flare to your favorite meals. Here are a few recipes that are sure to bring back the power to your pantry. Accentuate the flavor in Beef Franks with sweet pickle relish and a touch of Grey Poupon Hearty Spicy Brown mustard. The mustard’s finely diced yellow onions add a distinctive taste, elevating these dogs and making barbecue season a reason to entertain. Or kick start that athome meal with All Around Dip, featuring Harvest Coarse Ground Mustard crafted with whole mustard seeds. This event favorite — paired with fresh veggies from your favorite farmer’s market — will provide all the flavor you need to get the party started. Finally, replace that dry turkey sandwich with a revamped Turkey Ciabatta. The crunch of warm bacon mixed with the robust flavors of fresh avocado and classic Dijon mustard will take this lunchtime favorite from dull to delicious in five minutes flat. For more memorable recipes, visit www.greypoupon.com.
Turkey Ciabatta With Bacon and Avocado Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Makes: 1 serving 1 ciabatta roll (5 x 2-1/2-inch), split 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1-1/2 teaspoon Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard 1 lettuce leaf 2 thin tomato slices 6 slices oven roasted turkey breast 3 thin avocado slices 2 slices cooked bacon Spread bottom half of roll with mayo; spread top half with mustard. Fill with remaining ingredients.
Coarse Ground All-Around Dip Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Makes: 1-1/4 cups or 20 servings, 2 tablespoons each 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup Grey Poupon Harvest Coarse Ground Mustard 2 tablespoons sour cream Mix all ingredients. Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.
Take your burger to the next level. Earlier this year, President Obama sparked a national debate, later dubbed “Dijongate,” when he chose spicy Dijon mustard to top off his burger. Grey Poupon urged the president to issue a “pardon” to all those who exercise their freedom of good taste.
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Beef Franks Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Makes: 1 serving 1 beef frank 1 hot dog bun, partially split 1 teaspoon Grey Poupon Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1/4 cup sauerkraut, drained Dash celery salt Heat frank as directed on package. Place in bun. Drizzle with mustard. Top with remaining ingredients.
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DJ Kool Herc - Father of Hip Hop Links To Arizona By Deborah René If you ever wanted to understand a historical figure and revolutionary time in music, then you will want to know about DJ Kool Herc. He is recognized as the Father of Hip Hop and looks to do some work in Arizona with choreographer, dancer Darryl Khalid. As of August 11, Kool Herc celebrates 36 years of hip hop. The genius of hip hop got his start August 11, 1973 at the Sedgwick Avenue & Cedar Park intersection of The Bronx, NYC where DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell threw their first back to school party. The party provided a positive outlet for many kids who had no place to hang out besides the harsh streets. DJ Herc used parts of the records that dancers loved which provided a percussive break. Break dancers known as b-boys and b-girls developed during this time. Herc is also well known for contributing to the DJ styles of rhyming. Artists such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grand Master Flash, and The Sugar Hill Gang, under-
Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell and his sister Cindy Campbell threw a party August 11, 1973 and hip hop was born.
stood the early beginnings and creation of what DJ Kool Herc delivered. Kool Herc’s sister Cindy says, “Herc got a movement started.” Cindy Campbell and DJ Herc are looking forward to new sounds from overseas and also interested in Arizona happenings. The close knit Campbell family originates from Kingston, Jamaica and Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) is the oldest of six children. Cindy says that Kool Herc was the older brother with the money to buy cookies and candy that the younger siblings always tried to get from him. “We were typical kids growing up and having
fun. Unfortunately today’s youth are pressured to be grown way too fast. They should be allowed to just be themselves in life and in the music industry,” says Cindy. She works closely with her brother and says DJ Herc will check out some fresh sounds in Holland soon. DJ Kool Herc’s creative journey hasn’t been an easy one. The peace maker was stabbed years ago while trying to break up a fight and he battled addiction after losing his beloved father. Kool Herc’s desire for the continuation of real and truthful elements of hip hop remains strong. To learn more visit www.sc73.com or call 602-435-5539.
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receiver Bug Wright stiff arms Ricky Elmore as he tries to break free during the Fan Appreciation scrimmage at Arizona Stadium on Saturday. Adam Hall (INSET) was excited about the scrimmage and is looking forward to the season.
‘Cats Host Fan Appreciation Night By Jessie Vanderson TUCSON - They are getting ready for some football in the "Old Pueblo". One of the largest crowds (more than 4,000 people) in recent memory poured into Arizona Stadium on the campus of the University of Arizona Saturday evening to participate in the football team's
annual "Fan Appreciation Night" and watch a team scrimmage". The controlled scrimmage, which was followed by an autograph signing session by the UA players, marked the conclusion of fall camp for the Wildcats, who will open their 2009 season next week with a non-conference game at Arizona Stadium against Central Michigan University. Classes at the UA started August 24. "I feel really good about camp. I got a lot of the reps that I needed," said Adam Hall, a freshman safety for the Wildcats who was a Parade All American last fall at Tucson's Palo Verde High
School. "I am definitely looking forward to the start of the season, and everything that is going on." Hall, who was the Wildcats' top recruit last fall, got into the action on the fourth series of plays as a defender for the "blueteam". He also played on two other series. Hall, who is battling several players for playing time at the reserve safety positions, did not record any tackles. "The biggest adjustment for me has been the speed and everything that is going on," said Hall. "Everything is going to come, the... cont’d. pg. 13
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St. Mary’s 2009 football team hopes this week’s game against Hamilton will start their resurgence to glory of past years.
St. Mary’s Looking to Return To Glory Days By Danny L. White The St. Mary’s Knights, once one of the winningest high school football programs in the entire state, has in the past few years fallen on difficult times. The Knights are hoping to return to the glory they once knew when they travelled across the Valley to take on the defending 5A DI state champion Hamilton Huskies this Thursday night at Hamilton, kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Ironically, it was Hamilton’s current coach Steve Belles who quarterbacked St. Mary’s to the state title in 1984 before departing for the golden domes of Notre Dame University. Years ago when you said
back to back in relation to St. Mary’s the statement was in regard to back to back state titles (1967, 68 and 1984, 85) or playoff appearances. St. Mary’s posted an impressive 27 game winning streak from Sept 1984 through October 1986. The Knights won the 1985 state title and could have made it a threepeat, but lost in the semifinals in ’86. The Knights enter the 2009 campaign having posted back to back 3-7 seasons, while Hamilton has either gone unbeaten or had only one loss in a season, winning back to back titles in 2003 and 04, and losing in the title game in 2005, but claiming the title again 06’ and ’08.
Eddy Zubey, in his second year at the helm of the Knights program has a talented and much deeper team in 2009. Although young, St. Mary’s has more experience this year as six freshmen played varsity a year ago and Laron Tarkington lead the region in interceptions. Zubey has 46 players in uniform, a dozen more than a year ago. He will look to Bryan Holland to lead the offense from the quarterback position after a year on defense. The offense will also have their top rusher from a year ago in R.J. McGill who showed flashes of being a top back until sidelined by an ankle injury midway through the season.
Holland’s main targets will be big tight end Josh Fulton listed at 6’4”, 245 pounds and the quick Tregg Waters who will line up at a receiver position. Defensively, the Knights will trust Cameron Gregory and Chris Stevens to plug any leaks in the Dline. Hamilton will counter with the pounding and slashing of running back Zack Bauman and look to their veteran line led by big Christian Westerman, a six foot-five, 285 pounder to create space on both sides of the ball. The Huskies also will look to linemen Justin Lalonde and Spenser Lee to pressure the Knights and provide running lanes on offense for Bauman
specialty teams-everything. Things are going good though." Unlike Hall, who is attempting establish himself in head coach Mike Stoops' program, Brooks "The Viking" Reed is a player from a Tucson high school (Tucson Sabino) that has already made a name for himself as a Wildcat. Reed, a red shirt sophomore last fall, started every game for the Wildcats as a sackhappy defensive end. He led Wildcat defensive linemen in sacks last season. "We are working on building on what we did in the bowl game (a defeat of Brigham Young University in the Las Vegas Bowl). We have the same D-line back pretty much," said Reed. "That experience will really help. We really surprised people late in the year." Reed will be looked to this fall to anchor what could be the Wildcats' best defensive front in several years. He is one of three returning starters on the defensive line for Arizona, which plays a 4-3 defense. "I feel that I have not proved myself on the field yet. I feel that I can do a lot more," said Reed. "We will see what comes. There are a lot of hard games to come. There is a lot of good right tackles out there." The main focus of the scrimmage for the UA was to move forward in it's hunt for a starting quarterback. Redshirt freshman Matt Scot and sophomore Nic Foles have been battling since last spring to takeover the starting spot for the graduated Willie Tuitama. Foles, 6'5", 230-pounds, set the tone early by driving the white offense 75-yards downfield for a touchdown on the first offensive series of the scrimmage. He capped the long drive by nailing newcomer wide receiver "Bug" Wright with a 13-yard TD throw over the middle. The transfer from Michigan State finished the scrimmage with 104 yards passing-hitting 11 of 16 throws with no interceptions. On his second series, Foles showed that he can also hurt a defense with his legs. He surprised the blue defense by scampering into the end zone on an 8-yard keeper play to the left side that finished off a 75-yard push. Scott, 6'3", 205, tried to stay on Foles' heels in their race to grab the starting spot, but may have lost some ground to the more experienced player by connecting on only 9 of 19 throws for 85 yards. He also did throw an interception.
Pima Community College Footballers Host Public Scrimmage By Jessie Vanderson TUCSON-
The football team at Pima Community College is already starting to develop a fine fan base. Well over 400 people took the time out of their weekend to travel down to Tucson High Stadium Saturday night to watch the Aztecs put on their first public scrimmage of the season as they concluded fall camp, and three weeks of practice at the Tucson Electric Ball Park training facilities on the south side of Town. The squad moved its practices to the school's West Campus on August 24 as classes will get underway at the school on August 27. The Aztecs of first-year head coach Pat Nugent went through several series of plays at Tucson High that produced a number of fine efforts and some crisp tackles as Pima continues to steel itself for a rugged season opener Sept. 5 at
This year the Aztecs will rely heavily on running backs Martin Smith, AJ Willis, J VANDERSON/AZI PHOTO and Aubrey Taylor on their quest for a bowl game. home against Western States Football League strong boy Eastern Arizona College. "This was our first time out in public, and you know you are always a little nervous," said Nugent.
"We have a lot of work to do, but I think the neat thing tonight was that we had a lot of kids flying around the football field, and I think that we proved to ourselves and a lot of people that we have some
talent. We have some kids that we think can play at this level, and it is just a matter of getting better." Nugent and his team will take a long bus ride to it's next scrimmage. On Saturday the Aztecs will
leave Tucson by bus to travel to Silver City, N.M., to scrimmage Western New Mexico University. "We have got some work to do up front, but when you are playing with the number of freshmen that we are playing with right now, it is a learning process," said Nugent. "The game is a lot faster at this level. "We have two weeks left to get a little bit better, and to get a whole lot better. I thought that we made some big strides to in showing that Pima football is going in the right direction." Running backs A.J. Willis and Aubrey Taylor could play big roles in helping to show the Aztecs the way to football success. Willis, a sophomore transfer from Fort Hayes State (Kan) College, is the break away runner with size that Nugent is likely to build his rushing game around.
"Fall camp has been great. We have been getting better everyday," said Willis, who was a star running back and sprinter at Tucson (Sunnyside) Desert View. "Things are a lot better. I am back at home." Taylor, a freshman, was an All State running back two years ago at Tucson's Santa Rita High. He rushed for more than 1900 yards and score 35 touchdowns while leading the Eagles to the semi-finals of the 2007 Class 4A-II state championship playoffs. He could develop into one of the WSFL's top punt and kick off returners. "This is definitely different from high school, but I am learning the system," said Taylor. "It has been a great camp. I am learning a lot of new plays, and I am looking forward to having a great season. We have a lot of weapons."
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What’s the FedEx Cup All About? There has been a lot of interest in the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs that begin this week in New Jersey at the BARCLAYS Championship. This year the top 125 points earners will compete in the first event after which the field will be reduced to the top 100 one week later at the DEUTSCHE Bank Championship at the TPC Boston in Norton. On September 10-13, the third event, the BMW Championship at Cog Hill CC near Chicago will take place with a reduced field of 70 players. After the BMW Championship the top 30 points earners will take a week off and meet in Atlanta for the Tour Championship at EAST DEAN’S DUFFERS LAKE Golf Club, September 24-27, where all of the previously earned points will be wiped away and the 30 qualifiers will have their points reset. The number one points leader after the first three events will begin the Tour Championship with only BY MICHAEL A. DEAN 2500 points. The number two player will receive 2250 and number three will receive 2000. The points will be awarded down the list with the thirtieth player receiving 210 points. The PGA Tour wanted to make its relatively new event more exciting by restructuring the points system so that more players would have a chance to win the FedEx Cup. Over the past two years Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh have easily won the cup because they were so far ahead on points all they really had to do was show up. This year will be different because the points restructuring will occur after the first three events. The winner may still be Woods who is playing extremely well in spite of his loss in the year’s final major two weeks ago. Woods had won the two previous events and led the PGA for 60 holes until Y.A. Yang took over late after Woods’ putter failed him time after time.
U.S. Wins Solheim Cup Team USA kept its home record unblemished in the 11th Solheim Cup matches held outside Chicago in Sugar Grove. Morgan Pressel won the clinching point by defeating reigning U.S. Open Champion Anna Nordqvist 3 and 2 and spunky Christina Kim sealed the deal with her 2-up victory of Tania Elosegui. But the star for the week was the Big Wiesy, Michelle Wie who came into her own by going undefeated in four matches. Her record was 3-0-1 and she won with Kim and Cristie Kerr and defeated Helen Alfredsson in her singles match 1-up. More important, Wie proved her worth to the team and solidified her being selected by Captain Beth Daniels as one of her wildcards. The other wildcard was Juli Inkster, who at age 49, indicated that this was probably her last Solheim Cup as a player. She played well during her final match against Gwladys Nocera and fought to a draw after trailing 2down with four holes to play. She made two birdies over the final four holes earning a half point and was 1-2-1 for the week. Other Teebits: Ryan Moore won his first tour event by defeating Jason Bohn and Kevin Stadler in a playoff after all three golfers finished the Wyndham Championship tied at 16-under par. Bohn was eliminated on the first playoff hole and Moore eliminated Stadler with a birdie on the third hole. And finally, the 8th Annual George M. Greene Golf Scramble will be held on September 19 at Falcon Dunes GC in the west valley. The event is hosted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity with proceeds going to the Lifting As We Climb Scholarship Foundation. For more information contact Kelly Shannon at 602-2951006 or Tiffany Murphy at 480-254-9717.
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Centennial Blasts Reno McQueen 51-20 By Danny L. White The 2009 Arizona high school football season began with a big bang as defending 5A DII state champion Centennial traveled to Reno, Nevada, to take on the Nevada defending state champion Reno McQueen in the 4th Annual Sollenberger Kickoff Classic. Both teams entered the contest looking to replace critical contributors from their 14-0 championships runs. The Coyotes of Centennial returned 13 players with experience while McQueen only returned one. The result was as lopsided as Centennial showed flashes of brilliance and veteran play in posting a 51-20 victory. The game was broadcast over the Internet on aia365.com. Centennial coach Richard Taylor entering his 17th year at the helm of the Coyote program has another team with size, speed, and experience. Anthony Hughes, the younger brother of last year’s standout John, picked up where the older sibling left off by scoring
the Coyotes first two touchdowns of the season on a one yard run and a 70 yard pass from quarterback Dain McFarland. Centennial took the opening kickoff and marched 80 yards in six plays as Hughes, used the blocks of Dylan Lusk, listed at six foot three, 290lbs and Nick Rowland a six foot five, 300lber to scamper to daylight. Lusk and Rowland are returning three year starters. Down 14-0, McQueen’s only returning player from a year ago Lucas Fejer slipped behind the Coyote secondary on a 65 yard pass play, to finally put the home team on the score board. The Coyotes responded as McFarland found Austin Arias on a six yard scoring play to give Centennial a 21-7 halftime lead and despite a penalty filled second half, the visitors never looked back or were threatened. The second half belonged to the Coyotes as they struck through the air via McFarland passing to his receivers Matt Baugh, Arias, and Vegas Johnson and by ground as Hughes and Harrington gained valuable real estate.
Senior running back Anthony Hughes is the third consecutive player named Hughes to hold the starting backfield position for Centennial. Anthony’s cousin, Jeff held the spot in ‘06, while his brother John starred in each of the last two seasons. Centennial has won the 5A-II state title each of the three seaons.
Hughes finished with 190 yards and three tds, McFarland had a good night throwing as he competed passes to a number of his receivers, connecting on three touchdown passes. Tevin Kay blocked and recovered a punt for the Coyotes who will get this Friday night off before facing the Chandler Wolves on Sept 4 in a contest that should be a better
indicator as to what kind of team Centennial has in 2009. Note: The Sollenberger Classic is tribute and celebration of the late Barry Sollenberger, a person who loved and chronicled AZ high school sports over a 35 year period. Barry was the dean of high school sports in AZ. If it happened, Barry knew and recorded it. This game is played annually to honor him.
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The HBCU grid iron season officially kicked off last week when Tuskegee University traveled to Columbia, SC to face Benedict College. Tuskegee, which has won 17 straight SIAC matches and posted a 28-1 record over the last two seasons and a half, had little trouble putting away BC 27-7. TU fans are still fuming over a blown call on the last play of the game at the season ending Turkey Day Bowl. Had that now infamous call been made correctly, Tuskegee would be the defending back-to-back Black College National Champions. But as my mother always said, “ Coulda, woulda, and shoulda are three different things.” There are twenty-one HBCU football contests slated to be played this weekend. Most are intra conference affairs against non-HBCU competition The CIAA has been slighted the pass couple of years by not having any representatives making NCAA post season play. The reason is simple. None of its conference members can win out of conference games. Virginia Union, Johnson C. Smith, Bowie State, and Fayetteville State will be carrying the CIAA banner against the likes of East Stroudsburg, West Virginia Tech, Slippery Rock, and Pembroke State. Going 0-4 could kill any NCAA playoff considerations before the season really gets started. The Albany State Rams, the SIAC pre-season pick to dethrone Tuskegee, will travel to Murfreesboro, NC to face the CIAA’s newest member Chowan. As you may remember Chowan is the first and only non-HBCU playing in an all Black conference. Benedict hopes to rebound against Morehouse. Clark-Atlanta will tangle with Ft. Valley and Kentucky State will entertain Stillman in other SIAC action. An early season show down between Shaw University and Elizabeth City State will be the HBCU game of the week. This is a repeat of last years’ CIAA championship game won by Shaw 36-7. I have repeatedly said if you are good, they (the professional ranks) will find you. The six time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers found Isaac Redman at tiny Bowie State. The 6’0” 230 running back (though undrafted) has been impressive in training camp and has been given the name of “Redzone” Redman by the fans for his ability to get into the end zone on short yardage situations. He scored two touchdowns against our Cardinals last week and has done so countless times in camp. He may become the Steelers’ next version of “the Bus.” Redman, like thousands of other student/athletes played hard on the athletic field, and I am sure he also would advise you to always play hard and to study harder.
- ALWAYS PLAY HARD AND STUDY HARDER. Until next time, “Keep on Strokin”
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Seven Hour Prayer Meeting Held At Beacon Light Church By Florence Darby Religion Editor Dr. W. Don Edwards, pastor of Beacon Light Seventh-day Adventist Church, led the congregation in a very special "Seven Hour Prayer Meeting" on Sabbath (Saturday) August 15. The pastor, conducting the first hour, used the theme of the day as the title of his sermon, "The Lord's Prayer". One of the highlights of the pastor's hour was music by Aerille Salamat, a student at Glenview Adventist Elementary School in Glendale. With all the poise and grace of a seasoned performer, this beautiful little doll-like six-year old, first grader sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Via Dolorosa." A few tears flowed, and hands clapped as the audience gave her a standing ovation after each selection.
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Six-year-old Aerille Salamat thrilled the prayer meeting singing The Lord's Prayer and Via Dolorosa.
Without the aid of a voice teacher, she has been singing at churches in the United States and Hawaii. Elders of the church who conducted the remaining hours of this
prayerful service, which lasted until 7 p.m., were Arthur Manns, Annette O'Bannon, Doug Washington, Marcia Davis and Charles Wells. More than 45 members and friends were present for the closing hour of the service. Pastor Edwards had high praise for Elder Annette O'Bannon, a retired Bible instructor, for bringing the idea of a seven-hour prayer service to the church. He expressed the great need for prayer during these crucial hours of earth's history. Beacon Light Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 2602 North 51st Avenue in Phoenix. Services are held each Saturday morning at 9:15 for Sabbath School, 11a.m. morning worship and weekly prayer meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 602-285-9391.
Church On The Street Sponsors Praise and Worship Jubilee By Danny L. White “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his presence with singing,” reads the first two verses in the one hundred Division of Psalms. And that is exactly what Conorie Richmond and Bobby Brown had in mind when they conceived of the idea to coordinate a Praise and Worship Jubilee recently on the grounds of the Phoenix Dream Center which is home to the Church on the Streets (COTS). “We actually did this event on faith, hope and prayer, a lot of prayer,” said Richmond as his right hand man and co-planner Bobby Brown (not of New Edition or Whitney fame), nodded in agreement standing just to his right. Said Richmond, “We had a zero budget but we had a ton of faith and the Lord on our side. We approached folks and they said yes. We went to stores and they said yes, we asked groups to perform and they said yes! This has been a big blessing.” The Praise and Gospel Jubilee was held to raise funds and support ongoing programs at COTS a ministry that was literally on the streets appealing to individuals re-entering society after jail and or prison incarceration as well as at risk youth, homeless and needy families. After securing permission and the blessings of the Phoenix Dream Center administration and COTS Senior Pastor Walt
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— AUGUST — Now through Fri 28 Revival at Pueblo Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, nightly at 7 p.m. Rev. Larry Nichols guest evangelist, Round Top Baptist Church, Blythewood, South Carolina. The public is invited.
FRI-SUN 28-30 Prayer Assembly COGIC 5th Annual Men’s Conference. Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. Jubilee Worship Service with speaker Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., pastor, First Institutional Baptist Church, Phoenix. Saturday 8:30 a.m.—2 p.m. workshops and recreation at Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Drive in Glendale for men 13 and up only. Call for more information. Sunday 10 a.m. worship service with speaker Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Worship services will be held at Prayer Assembly COGIC, 4520 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. For information call the church office 602272-1124 or go to www.prayerassemblycogic.org
SAT 29 Arizona Youth Leadership Institute 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FIBCO Family Services, 1141 E. Jefferson, Phoenix. For youth 14-24 who have experience with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Free but space is limited. Register by contacting Amy Sather 602-3488332 email: sathera@azdhs.gov
— SEPTEMBER — FRI-MON 4-7 33rd annual National Christian Singles Seminar at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2532 W. Peoria in Phoenix. For reservations:1-800-227-6963; Fax 602-9432341. Sponsored by Tonto Church of Christ, 602-2527852; For registration information call Freddie Dobbins, 480-580-5472 www.NationalChristianSinglesSeminar.org Conorie Richmond (left) and Bobby Brown (right) welcome featured performer south Phoenix resident and rising gospel recording artist Celia King-Roberts to the Praise and Worship Jubilee. DANNY WHITE/AZI PHOTO
Rattray, a Christian convert with 33 years in the trenches attempting to convert and win souls over, Richmond and Brown set out about the task of securing performances. The Praise and Worship Jubilee featured outstanding new and rising gospel talent only time will tell how high they rise or how far they go in the gospel recording industry. Featured performer Celia King-Roberts, a product of south Phoenix and South Mountain high school, lit the audience up with her upbeat gospel performance and song entitled “Get your praise on.” Besides King-Roberts, the jubilee also included performances by New Creation a dynamic group comprised of six males who report their mission and goal is to “be a full service gospel worship team and serve the Lord.” Also performing and lifting spirits and cooling souls on a warm summer night were: Four Brothers,
Erica Bardwell, Chair Breaker, Terry and Diane McCabe, Mass Anointed and Sherri Row. Testimonials by Danny Palacios who lost out on a possible pro-baseball career due to his addiction to drugs, Jamar Jackson and Jamie Merrill, brought the well attended audience to new tears. Pastor Rattray, a thinly built weathered but strong father type figure restored joy with a brief message of hope. The concert was held around the pool at COTS, a converted four story Comfort Inn and Suites on the 3200 block of Grand Ave. COTS operates under the umbrella of the Phoenix First Assembly of God and Pastor Tommy Barnett, who committed to Rattray more than two years ago that in time he (Barnett) would see to it that COTS was under one roof (a good non leaking roof ). Richmond and Brown have been residents of the
program and are now transitioning out to begin their lives anew free of the issues of past “mistakes” and “error filled thinking” that led to run-ins with the law. A native of Northern Arizona, Holbrook, Winslow and later Tucson Richmond a former athlete and father of two current college bound sons is excited about future concerts to benefit and aide COTS. Brown a native of south Phoenix, attended and graduated from South Mountain high school and watched his parents volunteer for years in the COTS program. “I have seen what this program can do and is doing. I am one hundred percent committed to staying and working here until the Lord moves me to do my own thing. But this will always be home base,” said Brown. For information on Church On The Street or the Phoenix Dream Center call (602) 2578918
SAT 12 Full Gospel Deliverance Tabernacle Men’s Prayer Breakfast 9:00 - 11 a.m. at Coco’s Reataurant, 2026 North 7th Street in Phoenix. For information contact Elder Porter at 602-518-5735.
O B I T UA R I E S Hope Elizabeth Scott On Tuesday August 18, 2009 our beloved Hope (nickname Hopy Girl) left us to be with the Lord at age 20. Hope was a native of Phoenix. She was a vibrant and determined young lady who loved the Lord and shared her gift of music with everyone. She graduated with honors from St. Margaret’s Boarding School for Girls in Tappahannock, Virginia and entered Hampton University’s School of Nursing. Hope loved to travel and spent time in Europe, visiting England and Scotland while at St. Margarets. Her passion was music, science and helping others. She played piano for several churches in Virginia and Arizona and was the leader of “Soulful Voices”, an a cappella group that sang spirituals throughout the state. Hope leaves to cherish her precious memory her mother Constance Briggs and stepfather Allen, her devoted grandparents Rev. William E. Scott Jr., pastor New St. John Community Fellowship AME Church of
Chandler, her grandmother Ellen R. Scott, great grandmother Mildred S. Lawson King & Queen Virginia, her loving brother and sister Voshon and Onjalique, her step-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Briggs Sr. her Godparents Alvin and Carolyn Wallace, beloved aunts Gina Morton-James and Karen Scott, cousins and a host of friends. Services will be held at Tanner Chapel AME Church, 20 South 8th Street in Phoenix at noon Wednesday, August 26. Arrangements are through J.K. Redmond Funeral Services King & Queen Virginia and Preston Funeral Home, Phoenix. Viewing will take place at Tanner Chapel 10 a.m. prior to the service. The Rev. Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas, Sr. officiating.
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Murph Community A.M.E. Church Rev. Teresa Nelson - Pastor 602-246-3951 • 6702 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017
Sunday Church School at 8-9:20 am Praise and Worship at 9:30 - 9:45 am Divine Worship Service at 9:45 am • TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED • Wednesday - Bible Study at 6 to 7pm Saturday - Men's Bible 8:30-10am Youth Church 9am-3pm (2nd and 4th Sat.) Women's Bible Study 9-11am (1st and 3rd Saturday)
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W O R L D H A RV E S T M I N I S T R I E S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP COGIC 2950 W Fairmount Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-248-0636, 602-266-1227 fax
For Information call 602-257-9300 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 1720 E. Broadway Road Mesa, AZ 85204 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4242 Mesa, AZ 85211 Ph. (480) 964-5048 FAX (480) 964-5711
www.mcbcmesa.org Reverend David L. Wade Pastor
The Glory of the Lord is in This House
Pastor & First Lady Horne
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday Morning Prayer . . .9:00 am Sunday School . . . .9:30 am Morning worship .10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . .7:00 pm 1st Fridays - Prayer and Pastoral teaching 7:00 pm
Impacting and empowering lives with the Word of God Making Disciples, Maturing Christian, Multiplying Saints
Listen to the Harvest Time Radio broadcast Sunday 6pm 1280 AM KXEG Visit us on the web at: www.Whministries.com
Schedule of Services Sunday Monday Night Church School 8:30 a.m. Brotherhood 7:00 p.m. Morning Service 10:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Senior Mission 7p.m. 1st & 3rd Men’s Chorus 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday 2nd - 4th Young Adult 7 p.m. Noon Day Bible Study 12 p.m. 3rd Tuesday Ushers 7 p.m. Family Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday Senior Choir 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Youth & Children Choir 10:00 a.m. 2nd Pastoral Support 12:00 p.m. 3rd Saturday Food Care Distribution 8:00 a.m.
BEACON LIGHT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Dr. W. Don Edwards 2602 N. 51st Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 602-285-9391
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome
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WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Gideon Missionary Baptist Church A church on the move Come move with us! Rev. John R. Powell, Pastor First Lady Sis. Anita Powell
4401 S. 7th Place Phoenix
602-437-0260
“Therefore go and make desciples of all nations...” Services Held Sunday at Windmill Inn Suites 12545 W. Bell Road Surprise, AZ 85374
Bible Study Wednesday Night Various Locations - Call 623-875-1525
First Institutional Baptist Church 1141 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr., Senior Pastor www.fibcaz.org (602) 258-1998 FAX: (602) 256-2957
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 91003 Phoenix, AZ 85066-1033
Pastor Darryl T. Henry
Greater Love Deliverance Church 1523 E. Wood Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Church (602) 243-7119 GLDC_church@netzero.net
Scriptural Foundation: Exodus 3:12-15; I Peter 2:9; Romans 12:3-5; 8:31-37 (NLT)
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Putting on the Armor of God Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Worship 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Church School 9:30 a.m.
School of the Bible Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer, Worship and the Word on Wednesdays
6:30 p.m.
Dr. Lee E. Wells & First Lady Elder Deborah Wells
Office Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1248 East Roeser Road Phoenix, Arizona 85040 Church Phone 602-268-5930 FAX 602-268-1501
Elder Dr. Julian E. Turner, Pastor
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ADENA DEAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC. Evangelist Adena Dean, Th.B.
202 N. M L King Circle Phoenix AZ 85034 602-254-1576 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me - Phil 4:13
Missionary Baptist Church
901 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85007
REV. ROY L. FITZPATRICK, PASTOR Telephone (602) 253-0219 • Fax (602) 253-2772 “Jesus Christ Is Lord To The Glory Of God The Father.” Phil. 2:11 (b)
Praise & Worship Services Prayer Service Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
“YES, GOD IS! YES, GOD HAS! YES, WE ARE! YES, WE WILL!”
Church of the Living God (C.W.F.F.)
Service Times Sunday School.........9:15 a.m. Morning Service..........11 a.m. Bible Class Wednesday...7 p.m.
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Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m.
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Building people of ... Purpose, Power, Praise, Prayer and Excellence
Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m. Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: (Wednesdays) – 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper – (1st Sunday only) For additional information, please call: (602) 253-0219
A Ministry of Excellence!
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1401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 258-0831 LINING UP SUNDAY Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45am & 10:45am Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30am Broadcast KXEG Radio 1280 AM........9:30-11:00pm WEDNESDAY Prayer & Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00pm Family Cluster Bible Study . . .6:30pm
AMOS METROPOLITAN CME CHURCH “Together We Can” 2804 E. MOBILE LANE PHOENIX, AZ 85040
602-243-3109
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 A.M. SUNDAY SERVICE - 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 7 P.M. TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE 602-486-7861 REV. HURLEY
THEME FOR AUGUST - NOVEMBER: “Showers of Blessings”
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THE FREE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST IN JESUS NAME, INC. 2766 East Marguerite Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85040
602-268-8076 or 276-5902 PASTOR CHARLES R. JOHNSON Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Worship 12 p.m. Sunday Night Service 7: 30 Tuesday/Thursday Bible Study 7:30
Bethesda Community Baptist Church 906 E. Jones Ave. - P.O. Box 8442 Phoenix, Arizona 85066
WORSHIP SERVICES:
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 4 p.m. Overseers Brian & Yolanda Ewing Pastors Joshua & Tamela Farr
Pastor James N. Preston, Pastor/Teacher Telephone - 602-276-1006 * Fax - 602-276-4526
1923 E Broadway Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85040 • P.O. Box 8764, Phoenix, Arizona 85066 Telephone (602) 276-2582 • Fax (602) 276-7160 • E-mail southminster@smpc.phxcoxmail.com
Weekly Community Worship every Sunday at 10am Weekly Prayer and Bible Study every Thursday at 6pm
U N I T E D F E L LOW S H I P C H U RC H 4210 E. Main St. (suite 10 & 11) Mesa, AZ 85205 480-779-6444 • www.unitedfellowshipchurch.com
Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Tuesday Womens Ministry: 6:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday Mens Ministry: 7:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday Outreach Ministry: 7:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday Hour of Prayer: 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday Youth Ministry: 7:00pm-8:30pm Thursday Music Ministry: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Southminster Presbyterian Church Elder Reginald Ragland Commissioned Lay Pastor
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Youth and Adult/Church School is each Sunday: Children 3-6 years of age meet at 9:00am Children 7-12 years of age meet at 9:00am Teens and adults meet at 11:30am The Chancel Choir meets every Thursday at 7:00pm Youth Choir meets every other Saturday at 2:00pm
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1101 W. Tonto St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 Weekly Services Sunday Morning Bible Class ........................... 9:15 a.m. Worship...............................10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Class (All Ages) ............5:00 p.m. Worship ................................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class (All Ages) ............6:30 p.m.
Church: 602-252-7852 Res: 602-268-6275
2701 E. Marguerite Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040 Church: 602-268-0348 or 276-9075 David Eddings, Pastor
Merlon M. Thompson
“…faith, hope, love abide, …the greatest of these is love.” 1 Cor 13.13 RSV Sunday: Sunday Morning Prayer......... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship .................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ................ 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study ........................ 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Worship ............................ 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Fisher Chapel
F a i t h Fa m i l y Community C h u rc h Sunday Services Conducted at Hope Community Church 7901 East Sweetwater (Sweetwater & Hayden) Scottsdale, AZ 85260 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 1607 EAST SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85040
Dr. Gene James Pastor
Wesley United Methodist Church 750 E. Southern Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85040 P. O. Box 8508, Phoenix, AZ 85066 Phone: (602) 268-9461 Fax: (602) 305-9424 www.wesleychurchphoenix.org. Experience the fellowship of caring Christians.
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REV. KARL M. CLARK Worship Services PASTOR Early Morning Worship . . .8:00 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . .9:30 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . . . . .11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study . .Noon & 6:30 p.m.
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 56 S. Robson, Mesa, AZ 85210-1344
480 844 2687 OTTLEY W. HOLMES, JR. PASTOR
Touching Hearts and changing Lives by The Power of His Word Luke 4:18,19 SUNDAYS: 9am- Sunday School 11am- Morning Worship 4 pm - BTU/CBT Christian Bible Training MONDAY: 6pm - Intercessory Prayer Meeting WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting– 5:30pm Bible Study - 7pm www.smbcmesa.org E-mail: sbchurch1011@qwest.net
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1428 So. 13th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-252-5344 • Fax 602-252-1478 Breakfast Ministry Sunday School Morning Worship Communion Prayer & Bible Study Prayer & Bible Study
“Come Visit With Us Where You Are A Stranger But Once”
FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, INC.
St. John Institutional Baptist Church
Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study......10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. “Come Worship With Us” Rev. Gina R. Casey, Pastor fisherchapel@msn.com Church: 243-5913
Phillips Memorial C.M.E. Church 1401 E. Adams Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-253-7156
Rev. Felix Jones, Pastor Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 AM Sunday Services . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM ............6:00 PM Bible Study Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM
Sunday Mornings .8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Sunday Mornings . . . . . .9:15 a.m. Sunday Mornings . . . . .10:45 a.m. 1st Sunday Mornings Wednesday Mornings . .9:30 a.m. Wednesday Evenings . .6:30 p.m.
Rev. C.R. McDuffy
South Phoenix Missionary Baptist Church 2006 East Broadway Road • Phoenix, AZ 85040 Study: 268-2512 or 276-6237 Weekly Services Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. 1st Sunday Communion . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Teacher’s Meeting . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Service . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 p.m. Dr. Bernard Black, Pastor “This is the Church Where Everybody is Somebody”
UNION INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH 2760 East Mobile Lane Phoenix, Arizona Phone: 602-276-6871 Fax: 602-314-6421
Rev. Lenten Jackson, Jr. Pastor Church Schedule Sunday School............ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ..........11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting .. Wed. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ..........Wed. 6:30 p.m.
Canaan Missionary Baptist Church 931 S. Stapley Dr. Mesa AZ 85204 www.mycmbc.org 480-835-6320 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY Early Worship - 7:50 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:20 a.m. Sunday School - 9:20 - 10:25 a.m. BIBLE STUDY Tuesday Evening: 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday: noon - 1 p.m.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) YouthBuild Services Request for Proposals for 2009-11 The City of Phoenix’s Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD), Workforce Development Division, is seeking offers from community organizations to provide YouthBuild services to youth within the city of Phoenix. The city will award one contract for approximately $600,000. Request for Proposal applications will be available beginning August 31, 2009, through September 14, 2009. To be eligible for review, sealed proposals must be received by Noon, Monday, September 14, 2009 to: City of Phoenix Community & Economic Development Department Workforce Connection Division, 200 West Washington St. – 19th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611 A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, to answer questions regarding the adult and youth RFP process. Times and locations are: Phoenix Historic City Hall, Second Floor Subcommittee Room 17 S. Second Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85003 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. All questions pertaining to the RFP process must be submitted to pwcyouthprograms@phoenix.gov. All questions will be answered within 48 hours.
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office is soliciting proposals from qualified agencies to provide a self-supporting Prostitution Solicitation Diversion Program. The program is to educate the offender as to the consequences of prostitution solicitation, to stop this behavior, and provide rehabilitation/counseling services to those in need. To secure a copy of the official Request for Proposals (RFP), interested parties may obtain a copy from the City’s Website at http://phoenix.gov/business/contract/opportunities/rfp. Please click on Prostitution Solicitation Diversion Program to download a copy of the RFP. You may also request a copy in writing, by phone, fax, or in person to: Mailing address: City of Phoenix Law Dept. Location: City of Phoenix Law Dept. Prosecutor’s Office Prosecutor’s Office Diversion Programs Unit Diversion Programs Unit P.O. Box 4500 300 W. Washington, 8th Fl. Phoenix, AZ 85030-4500 Phoenix, AZ 85003 Phone: (602) 261-8188 Fax: (602) 256-3509 Proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. Phoenix, AZ time, Monday, September 28, 2009, at the above location. Any contract entered into pursuant to this RFP will not exceed four (4) years. Thereafter, the contract will be subject to a one (1) year renewal with the approval of the City of Phoenix and the provider. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to make the award in the best interest of the City of Phoenix
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RFQ The City of Phoenix Personnel Department, Employment Services Division is requesting information concerning the qualifications of consultants able to conduct executive searches/recruitments and refer highly qualified candidates to the City of Phoenix to be considered for its executive and middle manager vacancies. The Personnel Department will establish a list of qualified consultants from which their services may be selected to conduct executive searches as needed. The selected consultant(s) will work with Personnel management to initiate the recruitment process, establish ideal candidate criteria, conduct outreach to potential candidates, determine time schedules, and other related processes. Interested firms and individuals are invited to download the Request for Qualifications packet from the City of Phoenix website at http://phoenix.gov/rfq/index.html then submit an original and three (3) copies to the Personnel Department, Employment Services Division, on or before 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009. Late submissions will not be considered. Responses and any inquiries concerning the Request for Qualifications should be directed to: Lisa Esquivel, Deputy Personnel Director City of Phoenix Personnel Department 135 North 2nd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85003 602-495-6270 or Lisa.Esquivel@phoenix.gov This announcement does not commit the City of Phoenix to award a contract for services or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal. The City of Phoenix reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part all information submitted and/or cancel this announcement.
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