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K AESNDOLYN S! E GW N I BA MY SON FOUND HIS FATHER AND NOW DISRESPECTS ME! Dear Gwendolyn: A year ago my son came in from school and asked me about a certain man (his name I will not give). Apparently my son’s father had seen him walking to the bus stop. He stopped his car and told my son he was his father. Later I found out my son was being picked up by his father. He had taken him to meet his other family - grandmother and all other cousins etc. I was furious because when I informed his father years ago I was pregnant, he walked away - laughing and dropped a dime on the ground telling me “That’s all you will ever get.” When I approached my son telling him to stay away from his father, he cursed me and pushed me to the floor. A week later when I came home from work, my son had packed his belongings and left. He has been living with his father’s parents for the past year. His cousins robbed a liquor store and were arrested. My son was arrested along with them but claims to be innocent. The family got a good lawyer and paid for the release of his cousins, but my son remains in jail. I don’t have the money and now his father is telling me that he wants nothing to do with my son. Greeta
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HOW TO CUT A DEAL By Clarence Page
An old joke says that a camel is a horse designed by committee. That’s more than I can say for the so-called congressional supercommittee. It was supposed to come up with a proposal to cut the deficit. It didn’t even produce a camel. Just a lot of the stuff horses and camels leave behind. The failure was enough to make me long for the days of the smoke-filled room, although without the smoke. The original smoke-filled room of legend was in the Blackstone Hotel, where a small group of powerful senators gathered to arrange the nomination of Republican Warren G. Harding for president in 1920. I’m not saying he was the best choice they could have made (he wasn’t), but at least they got it made. The difference is that the old elitists knew how to cut a deal. In the smoke-free rooms of today’s politically polarized Washington, the art of compromise seems for now to be all but lost. The supercommittee was created to break a deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over raising the national debt ceiling, a matter that used to be pretty routine. But today’s divided Congress agreed to raise the debt ceiling only after referring the larger deficit problem and its thorny tax issues to a new Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, popularly known as the supercommittee. The 12-member supercommittee, evenly divided between the parties and two houses of Congress, apparently received its catchy nickname from lawmakers who wanted to make it sound like something more than an excuse to avoid making tough decisions. In short, it was doomed from the start. It was long on partisans and lacking independent deal-makers. Worse, the supercommittee’s much-vaunted “trigger” isn’t much of a trigger. Nothing concentrates the mind like a firm deadline. But the supercommittee’s Wednesday deadline to avoid automatic across-the-board budget cuts was not much of an incentive in the Washington sense. The
actual cuts would not go into effect until 2013, after a new Congress and, if President Barack Obama’s luck runs out, a new president. In Washington, that’s a lifetime away. The supercommittee faced no fear of a government shutdown or default. Why hurry? After the supercommittee’s supercollapse, the blame storm began. Each party blamed the other, and Republicans blamed Obama for lack of “leadership.” He stayed away from negotiations partly at the request of Democratic committee members. Yet if Obama had been more engaged, would it have made a difference? If his effort failed, he would bear some of the blame anyway, and Republicans had little wish to help him succeed. President Obama vows he will veto any effort to circumvent the trigger’s automatic cuts with anything less than a full deficit-reduction package. He’s still pushing the “balanced” approach he proposed months ago, a mix of taxes and cuts, which polls show most voters prefer to the Republicans’ all-cuts, no-new-taxes approach. That’s the approach upon which activist Grover Norquist, the head of Americans for Tax Reform, insists. He threatens to serve any Republican who breaks his anti-tax pledge with two of an incumbent’s least favorite words, “primary challenge,” and other efforts to unseat them. Expressing a view widely shared by Democrats, supercommittee member Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts called Norquist the “13th member of this committee without being there.” Of course, Norquist, smiling innocently, humbly insisted in a CBS “60 Minutes” interview Sunday that it was “the voters,” not him, who were holding Republican feet to the fire. We’ll see. Nobody likes taxes. But for a government that works, delivers the services we want and balances its budgets, polls indicate that most of us would be willing to pay the price. That shouldn’t be too much to ask. In fact, it really would be super. Clarence Page is a member of the Tribune’s editorial board and blogs at chicagotribune.com.
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The Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs (GAFHA) last month marked its 20th anniversary at its 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Banquet. GAFHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting higher education by pro-
viding educational scholarships for GISD students. So far, more than $40,000 has been awarded to more than 50 high school graduates over the last eleven years. The banquet is the primary fundraiser for awarded scholarships according to GAFHA’s banquet marketing team leader Javier Solis. The main goal
of GAFHA, says Solis, is to ensure continued education for graduating seniors who aspire to earn a college degree and become a future leader in our community. The banquet was held the Atrium located in the downtown Garland arts district. GAFHA also used the event to recognize leaders who have contributed to the Hispanic community. Recognized this year was: Dr. Curtis Culwell Superintendent of Schools for GISD and the Garland Police Department’s David R. Swavey. Dr. Culwell has created a climate of expectations that promoted reaching out to the needs of Hispanic students and their families say GAFHA officials. He has promoted and hired more Hispanic administrators than any previous administration. From only eight when he came on board in 1999 to 43 today.
Fourteen are principals. Dr Culwell’s engagement with Hispanic civic organizations has allowed for parents to not only be heard but more importantly got them involved in their child’s education say GAFHA officials. Swavey, a department lieutenant is best known for establishing the Garland Police Boxing Program that was designed to provide Garland kids the opportunity to “stay off the streets” build self confidence, enhance self esteem and improve school attendance and performance. Dr. Culwell was presented the Excellence in Education Award and Lt. Swavey was presented the Community Service Award. Also appearing on the banquet program that spotlighted Hispanic Heritage Month were: Garland Mayor Ronald Jones, GISD’s Mariachi Estrellas
and State Rep. Angie Chen-Button. Eastfield College professor and Garland ISD Trustee Dr. Cindy Castañeda was guest speaker. GAFHA vice president Michael Gonzales
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USING RADICAL LOVE While we are familiar with the term “love” is used, sometime the use (and overuse) of this word can blunt its real significance. Jesus teaches us about love. However, this is no ordinary love Jesus discusses. On the contrary, the kind of love Jesus teaches about is a radical love, a supernatural love, a love that screams that the Creator and Sustainer of the universe gave His Son for all of humanity. Matthew 5:43-44 You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy: [Lev.19:18; Psalms 139:21, But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. [Proverb 25:21-22] The term Matthew uses to speak of this love is agape, which is generally translated as an unconditional love or “unmerited favor.” Agape is generally regarded as the highest type of love. In essence, it is God’s love. Agape simply wants the highest good for another person. Moreover, agape keeps no record of right and wrong; rather, it hopes all things and believe all things. Agape never fails. Jesus love is radical because it goes far beyond the expectations of ordinary love. Jesus calls believers to do more than like those who like us; He calls His followers to love their enemies and bless those who curse them. It is important to note that this call to love our enemies and adversaries is not a suggestion or simply good advice; it is a command. Jesus commands His followers to love those who do not necessarily have our best interest at heart. [Matthew 5:45-48] (45) To show that you are the children of your Father Who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the wicked and on the good, and makes the rain fall upon the upright and the wrongdoers [alike]. (46) For if you love those who love you, what reward can you have? Do not even the tax collectors do that? God has called us to demonstrate a love that is markedly different from the love of the world.
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Well my name is Bill Wright, I am the President and General Manager of KKVI Radio and a survivor of cancer. Born and raised right here in the heart of Texas. What has your journey been like since becoming a cancer survivor? It’s was difficult. I personally still struggle with it; to this day I feel guilty
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for my family's losses. I often wonder why I was the one who survived and not my brother, my sister, my uncle, my aunt or my niece. Why was I spared? They are gone and are in a much better place, yet I still am unable to wrap my mind around it all. How has cancer affected you and your family? My family has always been healthy over all from as long as I can remember. I’m from an very unusually blessed family that was able to go a rather long time before we had any deaths in my family. Then in a span of 3-4 years is when the deaths of my family members began to occur. When this happened I named it the “wave of death.” This wave took some of my closest relatives, not only away from me, but also from our entire family. Because of these lifechanging events I became close friends with the gentlemen who directed/ organized our family funerals, we still have lunch occasionally to this day. After the death of your brother, did you see life or
do things different? Yes, when things hit close to home like that you tend to look at it as a wake up call. I admire my brother; Junior stepped up to the plate and fought his battle with cancer but he NEVER let them operate on him once. My brother Junior (there is 10 years between us) was from the old school. His mindset was: if I am not sick, why would I go to the doctor - Even though he suffered from back problems for many months leading up to his diagnosis - he simply thought he had an injury from his job. However, he and the whole family soon found out that a simple injury on the job wasn’t the case: it was indeed prostate cancer. Since he never agreed to have any operational procedures done, the prostate cancer took his life. His death affected me tremendously; to the point that a simple “ You’re going to be okay” meant the world to me at the time. My brothers’ death reminded me that death is inevitable.
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News, local houses of worship For as the body is one, and has many members. And all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: So also is Christ. 1Corin. 12:18
HOLIDAY SEASON CHEER GARLAND-Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church of Garland (The Mount) expects to serve hundreds of people this Holiday Season through their evangelism ministries, which include its God’s Closet Food Ministry, Under The Bridge Project and its Angle Tree Program. Senior Pastor Leonard O. Leach says, “Giving is God’s design for meeting the needs of the world. God demonstrated the efficacy of giving when He gave His only begotten Son, in order to save the world (John 3:16). God asks us to join Him in the ministry of giving, not because of what He wants from us, but because of what He wants for us (Luke 6:38)”. God’s Closet Food Ministry will give out food baskets to families in need for Christmas. Baskets will include turkeys, hens, chickens, vegetables and more. The ministry, which gives out food year around, is headed by Lillie Hopkins. The 85 year old Mother at the church has been over
the ministry for more than 16 years. She has seen thousands fed and says the faces of the people who come have changed over the years. When asked what she meant by that she said, “I use to could tell that the people coming to get the food baskets were from low income families. Now, there are families of all income levels coming, whom have hit hard times, due to the Recession. They have lost their jobs, lost their homes, and need to feed their families. I get a chance to minister to some of them and hear their stories. I am so glad that we are able to help people in need through this ministry. Sometimes, we even cook their meals for them”, says Hopkins. The Mount will be distributing winter clothing items and toiletries through its Under The Bridge Homeless Project. Blankets, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, shoes, socks and more for men, women and children will be given out to families
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GAFHA Twenty Years
Dr. Curtis Culwell Superintendent of Schools for GISD talks following the banquet. Photo/GJN
Guest Speaker Eastfield College professor and Garland ISD Trustee Dr. Cindy Castañeda talks to students following banquet. Photo/GJN From Page 3
on Forest Lane in Garland in late 1991. Leaders were faced with a growing Hispanic population on no voice in the city’s largest government institutions. Right from the beginning the group decided to be a
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local grass roots organization that would deal with local matters on a local basis says Tony Torres, the organization’s president. Back then, the issues they brought up to local school and government officials fell on deaf ears. Today, GAFHA members
serve and have served on countless city and school district committees, boards and advisory groups said Torres. “Over the last twenty years we all have come to understand that inclusion, not exclusion is the key to survival and betterment,” he said.
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Hispanic Heritage Banquet From Page 6
The banquet is the primary fundraiser for awarded scholarships. Photo/GJN
NAACP's Gwen Daniels talks with guest speaker Dr. Cindy Casta単eda. Photo/GJN
GAFHA members serve and have served on countless city and school district committees, boards and advisory groups. Mayor and Mrs Ronald Jones talk with GAFHA official. Photo/GJN
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vices offered. Check the company’s web-site to evaluate the dept of each company’s services. Some firms such as Greenway Capital Management in Fort Worth, Texas offers a mixture of services. “Because of the economy we’ve seen a sharp increase in companies requesting our services,” said Theodis Johnson, marketing director at Greenway Capital Management. For information call (817) 489-0922.
MLK PLANNING MEETING The NAACP Garland Branch is inviting all churches, GISD, civic and community group leaders to join them in planning the the 2012 MLK holiday celebration in Garland. This, the group’s second meeting, will
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A MOST VALUABLE GIFT By Patricia R. McCurdy The gift giving season is here at last and what a beautiful season it is! It is the time of year when many celebrate and enjoy the season through the spirit of giving. Sadly though, we’ve witnessed in the media recently the unbelievable measures some people have resorted to in the name of gift giving. Most of us enjoy the experience of purchasing and giving gifts as well as receiving them. However, how did we get to a place where giving someone a gift means harming others? Why are people shooting, spraying or trampling over others to purchase things of no lasting value in a tight economy with money that could be used more wisely elsewhere? Could it be that many of us are misguided and have lost our focus for the true meaning of the season? While material gifts are special, perhaps we should also consider giving intangible gifts. Why not give the gift of God’s word? It is the most valuable gift. Unlike material gifts, this gift has lasting eternal value. This gift can be used by those who receive it now and forever. God’s Divine Plan provides that gift giving should be done in a wonderful selfless spirit with God as our model. Scripture reminds us that God gave the ultimate gift when he gave us His son. John 3:16 states, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” God gives us the awesome opportunity of telling others about His Son and the magnificent gift he offers to all who will receive him. There is no better way to show someone love this gift giving season, than to tell them about the word of God. It is the perfect gift that should be given to family, friends and strangers. You can also invite them to your church or bible study. In addition, since the cost of telling others about God is free, it is certainly economical! However, if spending money on a tangible gift makes you feel better, a bible makes a Most Valuable Gift!
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Scarves are the perfect complement to just about any outfit. In the past, scarves were tradition-
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who live under the bridges in Dallas. Over a thousand people have benefited from this ministry. More than 300 children, who have a parent incarcerated, will receive clothing and toys from THE MOUNT. The church proudly participates in the Angel Tree Program. Reverend Cedric Wheaton, oversees the Missions and Evangelism Ministries at the church and helps coordinate the holiday giving efforts. “Here at “THE MOUNT” we believe that God has blessed us in order that we may bless families who are in need, and, we are excited about being able to pass God’s blessings on to others”, says Wheaton. The motto of Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church is, “We’re Into What God Is Up To”. God is “Up To” giving...and so is The Mount.
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DALLAS- Turner Construction Company, one of the largest general construction firms in the U.S., recently graduated 51 participants from the 2011 Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM). The firm began the TSCM program in 1969, with Turner Dallas launching the program locally in 1995. The free, 10-week training program provides insightful and meaningful tools for local and minority- and women owned businesses (M/WBE), while offering
them an opportunity to develop strategic business skills, while networking with peers, instructors and others in the construction industry. The program is designed to provide M/WBC contractors with the tools necessary to pursue work in the private and public sectors of the construction business. Students learn the essentials of managing a business, including how to develop a business plan, estimate and bid a larger job, obtain bonding, enforce safety principles and
establish and manage credit in order to become better equipped to compete for progressively larger contracts. The secondary goal of the program is to develop a pool of minority contractors with the necessary skills to perform work on future Turner projects. The 2011 graduates were honored at a reception in the UT Dallas Student Services Building, Faculty Dining Room.
Bill Wright, KKVI Radio
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Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street, Garland 972-205-2782
Granville Arts Center Facilities The Theatres At The Granville Arts Center The Atrium At The Granville Arts Center
300 N. Fifth Street, Garland Rental 972-205-2780 Box Office 972-205-2790
Nov. 17-Dec. 10
GCT presents “Hairspray” Granville Arts Center – Small Theatre Garland Civic Theatre presents “Hairspray” through November and December. “Hairspray” delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out -- and change is in the air! Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a largerthan-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair? This production is directed by Kyle McClaran and costumes are by Ryan Matthieu Smith. Visit the GCT website at www.garlandcivictheatre.org or call 972-485-8884 for additional information.
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