Elite News Weekly Publication for August 23, 2019

59 Years Issue 34

August 23, 2019

‘Men Who Care’ Greet Students for South Oak Cliff High School 1st Day of School Pg 7

A Note From Your Dentist Dr. Demetra Jones DDS Pg3

FreshStart Employment Program at the City of Dallas Pg 2

Tennell Atikins, Here To Work Pg 2

The Elite News family sends our condolences to Trustee Maxie Johnson and the Johnson family in the loss of their son Christopher Johnson

How about this old school rule.

It was my grandmother’s.

Brian Eberstein Pg 9

Elite News Host Back 2 School Drive Pg 7

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Here to Work By: Tennell Atkins

I listened to the constituents of District 8. I heard them loud and clear when they said they want jobs with living wages within their community!

As companies leave, they did not want to see vacant properties that contribute to urban blight and disfigurement. That the people want jobs within their community with living wages.

Today I am happy to share 2 major accomplishments; Chime Solutions and car dealership Freedom Chevrolet Buick GMC. I traveled to Atlanta GA and found a company, Chime Solutions at an inner-city vacated J C Penny store. This company used this location as their corporate office to hire from within the community to help in the economic development of the community.

Giving Chime Solution a $2M incentive ($1M this year and the $1M next year) Chime has come to the Red Bird redevelopment of D8.

Last weekend Chime held their first job fair hiring the first 500 employees

to work at the Red Bird location. These employees come from within the surrounding apartments and neighborhoods. With a starting minimum wage of $14 per hour or an average annual income of $35K with Chime Solutions we are putting residents back to work. Once employed the employees are given the opportunity to advance from within the company before Chime going outside to fill jobs. Next year Chime will be using the next $1M incentive to hire another 500 employees. That will be 1000 new jobs and a real economic stimulation within District 8.

Likewise, Freedom Chevrolet Buick GMC is under new ownership by the Morse family. This family started owning auto dealership back in the 1940s in Southern Florida. I met 3 rd generation owner and CEO Teddy Morse at a SMU golf tournament and welcomed him into our community.

After interviewing the employees, it is the people that work at this dealership that make this dealership and make

the Morse family commitment to retain the 300 employees and support the community that supports the dealership. These employees will also get to keep their current benefits.

The Morse family is not here to change what works he is here to make what works better. With the help from his Chief Counsel, Jeff Dwyer and his Community Relations Marketing Manager, Brenda Mosley Morse will continue reaching out into the community to reinvest into the community the dealership serves.

So, as the Councilman for District 8 I continue to listen to what you tell me you want and do everything within my power to keep District 8 working so that we can continue bringing businesses and services to our community!

Established in 1960 Romans 8:28-29 Founder Dr. William “Bill “ Blair Jr. Sr. Publisher Emeritus Jordan Blair, Sr

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New Number 214-775-9955 Publisher Darryl E Blair freedom Chevy Chief Counsel Jeff Dwyer and salesman L J Warren

Commissioner John Wiley Price and councilman Tennell Atkins

Constable Tracy Gulley new freedom Chevy owner Ted Morse

FreshStart Employment Program at the City of Dallas Are you ready for a fresh start? Human Resources and the Office of Community Care launched a new employment program called FrestStart where unemployed, underemployed, seasonally employed and temporarily employed individuals with criminal backgrounds can obtain full-time employment within the City of Dallas. FreshStart relies on a combination of internal programs and local community-based organizations to refer eligible clients and teach them the job training skills needed to become successful in the workforce.

Email Deme Jackson for more information: demeshia.jackson@dallascityhall.com

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LEGAL NOTICE: Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit and Late Hours Permit by Tejano True Country Corporation, d/b/a Olga’s TTC Restaurant and Bar to be located at 642 Uptown Boulevard, Cedar Hill, Tx 75401 .

Officers of said corporation is Olga Atencio, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of Tejano True Country Corporation.

A Note From The Dentist

Brushing

Dr. Demetra Jones DDS

It is important to maintain good oral health at home.

Brush your teeth for healthy teeth and gums. Brush your teeth to reduce tooth decay and gum disease. You should brush twice per day, preferably in the morning and at night

before you go to sleep. Brush your teeth at least 2 minutes.

Time yourself when you brush, because you are brushing less time than you may think.

Some electric toothbrushes have timers, but that usage is not necessary for everyone. If you are a caregiver, brush the patients/clients teeth as well.

Use a toothbrush that you can grip and make sure the head of the brush is reaching all the surfaces of the teeth. Change your toothbrush when it is worn and bristles start sticking out not in the ideal pattern.

Change your toothbrush every three to four months. Brush

your teeth in a circular motion.

Do not brush hard. Do not use a hard bristled toothbrush.

Brush all surfaces of the teeth and your tongue. As long as the toothpaste contains fluoride, any brand is fine. Look for the ADA seal of approval which means it is effective and safe based on ADA standards.

Talk to your dentist and hygienist on your next cleaning

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Psalm 68:35

35: God, you are awesome in your Temple! The God of Israel is the one who gives strength and power to his people. Praise God!

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Elite News Host Back 2 School Drive: Back 2 School Sight’s and Smiling Face’s

Volunteers giving Backpacks and School supplies to children

Team Jasmine Crockett out supporting Back 2 School Drive

Elite News Staff and Volunteers

Darryl Blair Sr Judge Jennifer Bennett Sherry Christian of the Elite News with children celebrating the Back 2 School drive

Sponsors Brian Eberstein Honorable Teresa Hawthorne and Publisher Darryl E Blair Sr during the festivities

Back 2 School Bounce house Fun

D J on 1s and 2s Byron Rose and Rev Ned Armstrong

Kids Receiving New Back Packs

Volunteers from Alpha Phi Omega and Judge Candidate for the 254th Court Sandre Moncriffe during celebration

Men Who Care 1st Day of School at SOC: AND STILL I RISE.......

By: Marvin Earle

As our Nation and our inner city Schools battle crime, gun violence and budget shortfalls.... SOUTH OAK CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL manages to RISE!...

South Oak Cliff High School A/K/A, as “SOC” is in the 75216 zip code, one of the highest crime rate areas in Dallas, Texas. “We have high standards high expectations for our students,”, said “SOC” Principal, Willie F. Johnson.

faces with handshakes and high fives for all incoming students’.

specifically “Academic Achievement in Mathematics” by the Texas Education Agency.

Horace Bradshaw, long time “SOC” Alumni supporter Meanwhile says, “We as men during these and adults must current show up, and challenges, stand with our “SOC” has students as they achieved start their journey many to success.” High academic “We offer safety, good education, great school junior, distinctions outcome’s every single day”, says Dr. Floyd Green said, the past 2 Johnson. This current school year at “We lost many years. The Black Men Care Organization that greeted South “SOC”, former Dallas Municipal Court friends and class 2017-18 Oak Cliff High School students for first day of Judge, Victor Lander is a “BLACK mates to gun school year, school MEN CARE”, leader. This organization violence this student consist of local business owners, year”- events like performance leaders, ministers and educators to this help us to stay focused.” outcomes were improved in 43 of 45 foster and personally welcome ‘ALL’ academic achievement categories by incoming student’s their first day of “SOC” Community Liaison, Derrick state accountability comparison data. school.

Battie an alumnus and former NBA star “SOC” enrolls over 1,200 student’s Lander says,” it’s up to us in the says, “ This support does not end on and is part of the Dallas Independent community to do our part to instill this first day”. We are School District. DSID began a $52 good influences and help solve all proud of our, TEA recognition million dollar renovation in January community problems”. The “SOC” designation ‘TOP 25% Academic 2018 moving over one thousand hallways was full of smiling, loving, Growth to the Golden Bears, student’s mid-year to nearby Village

Fair, a renovated Shopping Center.

Outspoken activist of the Oak Cliff community-including newly elected School Board Trustee, Maxie Johnson all pushed the district for a new building after repeated problem’s with the schools HVAC system and building aging outdated infra-structure problem’s of 68 years.

Former Golden Bear star quarterback, David Johnson, son of Maxie Johnson, staged together a successful protest walk-out by student’s to protest the unhealthy conditions. “ SOC” has been through so much and for so long but local business owner and community activist, Marvin Earle says, “The success story and journey of “SOC” only illustrates the great poem of Maya Angelou” You may write me down in history with your bitter twisted lies, you may trod me in the dirt, but still like dust, I RISE Marvin Earle

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How about this old school rule. It was my grandmother’s.By: Brian Eberstein I regularly talk with people about their car crash and the sometimes

human beings, are almost all the same. I said almost. Most of us work, have families we care about and try our best to get through every day doing the right thing. And, I also believe that almost all of us know what the right thing is. Without Brian Eberstein preaching or sermonizing, as I’m not capable of doing either, why devastating effect it had on can’t all of us approach every their life and the lives of their person we meet understanding family members and even close this. That person across from you friends. The people with whom is probably just like you. He or I speak come from all walks of she probably has the same goals, life. They are rich and poor and desires and dreams as you. So ? everything in between. They are Please give this a try. Treat him white and black and everything or her the exact way you want in between. They are Christians him or her to treat you. That was and Jews and everything in my grandmother’s rule and it is between. For me, I see them still a good one. I try my best all as unique and as individuals to do it every day. Sure, I fail injured by careless acts. My job, from time time but I’m trying. as their lawyer, is to see to it that Why not try with me ? There’s they are fairly compensated for no question but that we’re all in their injuries. As I’ve said many this together. Aren’t we. If you’d times, I talk with all of them. I like to discuss these thoughts or get to know them. Why is that anything else, give me a call. Yes. so important ? It is because to I’m answering my phone. do what I do, I must know my Brian Eberstein client, understand his or her life The Old School Lawyer and how a car crash changed it. 800 Old School So, here is what I would like to oldschoollawyer.com share with you and suggest. We, Brian Eberstein

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Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church

11:00AM – 12:24AM

Worship Services Sunday: 7:30AM Early Morning Worship:7:30AM Worship :10:30AM

6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX (214)331-8522 Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM www.concorddallas.org

Pastor Bryan Carter

8350 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243 (214)349-7701

2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX 75203 (214)371-2421

Pastor David E. Wilson

www.greatercornerstone.org

Lighthouse Church of God in Christ Morning Worship: 11AM www.lighthousecogic.com

Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr

Greater New Zion Baptist Church

East Gate Missionary Baptist Church

Cornerstone Baptist Church

2210 Pine Street Dallas, TX 75215 (214)421-4119 Celebrating 145 Yeas - 2019 Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study: 11:00AM Pastor Wednesday: 6:00PM Rev Joe S. Patterson

Sunday Worship: 7:30AM & 10:30AM

Sunday Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM

6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 (214)371-2633

Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM

Pastor Rev. Kennedy Young Jr.

1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 (214)426-5468

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM

Pastor Chris L. Simmons

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church

Bexar Street Baptist Church

Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:16PM – 7:15PM Bible Study Every Wednesday Pastor 7:00PM – 8:00PM Rev. Tommy Brown

Morning Worship 8:00AM & 10:15AM Sunday School 9:00AM Lords Supper 1st Sunday 6:00PM

Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Bible Study Wed: 7:15PM Thursday 11:00AM

Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

Calvary Temple Community Church

550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX 75243 (214)341-6459

4205 South Robinson Rd PO Box 540515 Grand Prairie, TX 75054 (972)642-9125

Sunday School: 9:00AM Praise and Worship: 10:25AM Prayer Meeting: 7:00PM Pastor Bible Study: 7:30PM Rev. Stanley E. Smith

The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241 Main: (214)375-5952 Fax: (214)371-1611 Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM Sunday School: 9:45AM Wednesday Night: 7:00PM

6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, TX 75241 (214)374-6631

Pastor Rev C.J.R. Phillips

1401 Clay Mathis Rd. Mesquite, TX 75181 (972)222-3708 Praise & Worship Service Sundays 8:00AM & 10:30AM Children Church Sunday 10:30AM Bible Study Wednesdays 6:30PM

Pastor

One Church Two Location

820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill Sunday School : 9:30AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM

Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps

Tabernacle of Praise MBC

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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Community Baptist Church 115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM

6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX 75227 (214)275-4959

4791 S. Buckner Blvd Dallas, TX 75227 (214)388-1200 Pastor Dr. H.E. Anderson

Pastor TC Marshall

(972)230-4477

www.calvarytemplecommunitychurch.com Dr. W. R. Willis

Sunday School: 8:20AM Worship: 10:00AM Wed Bible Study: 7:00PM

2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-3579

Reverend A. D. Smith Pastor

Sunday School: 8:30AM Worship:9:45AM Wed. Praise and Prayer: 6:15PM Reverend Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM Dr. A. E. Sharp Pastor

Elite News August 23, 2019 11 New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. Hampton Rd. Desoto, TX (469)297-4771 Sunday Worship Sunday School: 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship: 10:30 A.M.

411 N. 2723 S. Marsalis, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-6007

Sunday School: 9:00AM Morning Worship:10:00AM Prayer & Praise Worship: 7:00PM

Wednesday Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M. Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M.

Pastor Darrell W. Pryor

Carver Height Baptist Church

2510 E. Ledbetter Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)371-2024 Sunday Worship Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M. Wednesday: 7:00 P.M.

Pastor Rev Daryl Carter

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224 (214)374-0828 Early Risers Sunday School 7:15 AM Morning Worship: 7:50AM Sunday School: 9:30AM Morning Worship: 10:30 Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00PM Pastoral Bible Teaching Class

Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church

www.marsalisavenuebc.com

Pastor Rev Terry White

New El Bethel Baptist Church 2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203 Sunday Service 9:30 AM – Church School 11:00 AM- Worship II Mountain Top Experience Wednesday Services 12:00PM - Noonday Prayer 6:30M - Corporate Prayer 7:00PM - Bible Study

Pastor Dr. Timothy J Brown

Pastor Denny D. Davis 1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677

Sunday Sunday School: 8:30AM Sunday Worship: 9:30AM Pastor Dr. Corey. C. Tony

Bible Study: 7:00PM

2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218 Sunday Service 10:00AM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study/Prayer: 11AM Evening Bible Study/Prayer Dinner Served: 5:30 PM Prayer: 6:30PM Bible Study: 7PM Pastor 2110e11thst@yahoo.com Rev Burley Hudson

Wednesday Bible Study 12:00PM & 7:00PM

Pastor Frederick D. Haynes, III

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church 4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 (214)337-1713

Morning Glory: 7:45AM Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM

Wednesday Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00PM

Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church

Sun Morning Services 8:00AM & 10:45AM

Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

1707 St Augustine Rd, Dallas, TX (214)398-6641

Sunday: 8:00AM & 10:45AM Sunday School: 9:30AM 5th Sunday Combined Service: 10:00AM WOW Bible Study: Pastor 12:00PM & 7:0PM Rev Curtis Wallace

2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75232 (972)228-5200

1701 West Jefferson Grand Prairie, TX 75054

New Leaf Family Church

1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 Phone : (214)823-7308 Fax : (214)823.9720

Friendship West Baptist Church

St. Johns’ Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Rev Ned Armstrong

Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM Pastor Rev Wade Simmons

St. Paul Baptist Church 1600 Pear Street Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: (214)421-3741 Fax: (214) 421-3926 Early Morning Worship 7:45AM Sunday School 9:30AM Morning Worship 10:45AM

Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson

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