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K AESNDOLYN S! E GW N I BA MY BROTHER’S BABY LOOKS LIKE HIS BEST FRIEND! Dear Gwendolyn: I have two brothers and no sisters. I am the spoiled girl. My family is going through a crisis. This is the problem: Last year my brother met a girl and he claims it was love at first sight. Two months ago she and my brother came by and that was the first time we saw the baby. The two of them got an apartment together three months before the baby was born. My mother is upset, my younger brother is upset, and I am upset. You see…my brother is rather slow. When we tried to tell him he needs a DNA test, he became furious. He says we are just jealous that finally he met a woman who truly loves him. Gwendolyn, what should we do? That lady is playing him for stupid. His used-to-be best friend left town immediately after the baby was born. Everyone was telling my brother’s best friend the baby looked too much like him. Therefore, he fled the city. Ann
Dear Ann: I agree your brother should request the DNA test. But let me tell you this: He is gloating over the fact he has a woman. Some men have no problem whatsoever getting a date or a wife. Not true with all men. Your brother falls in the latter. Human features can be a strange thing. Until there is a DNA test, you cannot go by the looks of the child. People often resemble people and many times are not related even as a distant cousin. It can happen that way. Many men know or have an idea that their baby is not their baby. But they want the woman and that’s what love is all about. I just hope he does not go ‘ape crazy’ when they have their first big argument and she tells him --- It’s not your baby anyway.
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GREENVILLE VOTERS CAN WRITE HISTORY, AGAIN When Greenville voters go to the polls in two weeks they will have an opportunity to write history by electing Phillip Dukes as the city’s first African American mayor. Voters accomplished somewhat of a similar achievement toward bringing more diversity to City Hall last year by electing Velma Del BosqueHobdy as the city’s first Hispanic ever elected to the Greenville City Council. Yet, since Myrna Gilstrap became the first African American ever elected to the council about forty years-ago, only a handful of African Americans have occupied a seat on the council since the Voting Rights Act of 1964. Dukes would join a club of historical African Americans elected city leaders that also include of course Gilstrap, Charlie Tave, Bertha Simmons, Rodney Hood, Houston McLendon, Betty
Franklin and Fred Thomas. Greenville has changed since the Voting Rights Act of 1964. African Americans and other minorities no longer have to pass a test and pay the Poll Tax. And, despite efforts by law makers in Austin to implement a Voter ID law to curtail the largest turn-out ever among minority voters in 2008, the US Justice of Department halted the move. Still, Dukes enjoys broad support among Greenville’s white community who has proven that they, like their counterparts in minority communities, are more open minded toward selecting individuals based on their qualifications, values and commitment to making Greenville a better place to live, work Continued Page 8
SENATOR WEST SEEKS NEW APPROACH IN CASES WHERE DEADLY FORCE IS USED DALLAS -- State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) announced his intentions to file legislation that addresses the use of deadly force by armed citizens. This comes in the wake and controversy surrounding the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin by an armed neighborhood watch volunteer. The shooter claimed to have acted in self-defense, invoking use of a Florida “Stand Your Ground” law that provides a defense in situations involving the use of deadly force in response to an attack presumed to be life-threatening. Texas passed a similar law in 2007 commonly referred to as the Castle Doctrine. “Texans believe strongly in the right to bear arms and I share that belief” said Senator West. “But when tensions escalate and situations turn fatally tragic, we should have a thoughtful, consistent and thorough procedure in place to
examine the incident in question. “While another young man’s life has been lost under what are questionable circumstances is tragic in itself, what has caused both alarm and outrage across this country is how the matter was handled by local police,” Senator West added. Eventually, in the wake of public pressure neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was formally charged and arrested for the shooting that took place February 26. His semi-automatic weapon used in the shooting was not initally taken into evidence by Sanford, Fla. police. Reports say the 17 year-old victim was tested for alcohol and drugs. Zimmerman was not. The victim’s family was not conContinued Page 4
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GREENVILLE - It has been my pleasure to serve as a city council-member since 2008, striving to do what’s best for Greenville’s citizens, both individual and
corporate says Bryan Herrin who is running for reelection in the upcoming city election. If reelected, Herrin would again, represent an area of Greenville
residents just south of the downtown center to Joe Ramsey mostly and extending westward to the city limit. Since joining the City Council, Herrin says he and his colleagues have focused on promoting business development, improving the City’s appearance, providing a higher quality-of-life for local families, updating infrastructure, and lowering taxes. “As a small business owner, I recognized Greenville’s friendly business climate and economic growth potential and decided to relocate my business here in 2011,” he says. “Ten
years ago, I moved my family from Dallas to Greenville because its historic charm and wonderful people make it a town with a bright future.” Since 2008, the City has seen the expansion of industries like FSTI, Cytec Engineered Materials and Weatherford Lift, the arrival of new retail businesses like Dairy Queen, Comfort Inn, and Landon’s Winery, and reinvestments by Brookshire’s, Super 1, Braum’s and soon to begin Crossroads Mall reconstruction. Each of these businesses has added jobs, improved the look of our
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY I grew up in a large close knit family with both parents and lots of brothers and sisters. We had very little material resources, but my father always said, “You’re rich fella and don’t know it”. Daddy told us that having a large family was a blessing. He said we had love which was the most important thing, and it was love that made us rich! Both parents told us that family was valuable and that we could always depend upon family when we couldn’t depend on anyone else. They told us that if we married someday, we would be wise to have children because having a family is important. Daddy also said that the blessings children bring to a family are realized more the older one gets. Funny, it seems that all the things I couldn’t understand back then are crystal clear today! What constitutes a family? If we go by today’s definition relatively anything goes. However, Webster defines family as a group living together consisting of parents and children. What makes a family important? There is much to be said about family life. First and foremost, a family is love and a family is forever. It is the first social unit, first teachers, first friends and key to helping you become the person you are. Family is someone to share in all your dreams, hopes and milestones in life. Family is there for the good times and bad times. They provide a built in support system in times of need, sorrow or crisis. As Christians we are all a part of God’s family. It is the most important family. This family consists of God our Father and his children, those who have repented and received Christ as their Lord and Savior. “Long ago, even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” “His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.” “And this gave him great pleasure”, Ephesians 1:4-5. As his children we are to remain faithful to his word, fellowship with the Son, the Father and enjoy the eternal life he has promised (1 John 2:24-25) So, just as my earthly father always reminded us as kids, “You’re rich fella and don’t know it!” We as children of God’s family are rich! We are rich because of God’s great love for us, and his many promises and blessings. We are rich because as children of God, we can always depend on Him during our trials and tribulations. He is our support system in times of need, sorrow or crisis. Finally, we are rich because it is through our great inheritance in Jesus that we will be in His family forever!
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tacted for several days after his death. In major cities across Texas, any firearm used in a shooting involving the use of deadly force by a private citizen would be secured by law enforcement. In several of those cities, including Dallas, those cases would be forwarded for grand jury review regardless of whether or not an arrest had been made. Senator West’s bill will call for presentation of all deadly force cases to a grand jury for disposition. Also under the proposal, any weapon involved in a
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shooting fatality would be taken at the scene and held by police pending investigation. While the case is being investigated, a concealed handgun license held by the person in question would be temporarily suspended. Senator West has also asked Lt. Governor David Dewhurst to assign an interim charge to the appropriate committee to study the use of deadly force by citizens and the manner by which such cases are investigated.
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COMMERCE-Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted its first Small Business Entrepreneurship Conference (SBECON 2012) last week in the Sam Rayburn Student Center. The conference addressed economic development and entrepreneurship and the importance of regionalism in economic recovery and progress. Ideas
were shared and attention was focused on developing a culture promoting small business, entrepreneurship and economic development for Northeast Texas. Highlight of the conference presentations was a panel discussion made up of EDC directors in the region along with representatives from other organizations that play
a key role in economic development. Among guest presenters was Greg Sims, president and CEO of Greenville Economic Development who prior to his current job accumulated and managed a $16 million real estate loan and deposit asset portfolio; in addition to facilitating the development of over $1 billion in new tax base growth during his tenure with corporate clients such as AMC Theaters, Bass Pro Shop, Brinker International and many more. And, Shannon Arnold Foltz owner of Just Pie located in West Tawakoni. The conference was sponsored by the Paris, Greenville, Sulphur Springs and Commerce EDCs in addition to the Red River Regional Business Incubator.
nesses like Rubbermaid and Woodgrain Millwork, the City has weathered the national economic recession better than most because of Council leadership, staff dedication, and the investment of our corporate citizens Herrin says. Herrin says they are on the right track. City staff has mowed over 1100 lots since 2010, doubled the number of times our major thoroughfares are mowed, and organized numerous neighborhood clean-up and revitalization programs. He says Council has also placed a renewed emphasis on uti-
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lizing our parks, as evidenced by the upcoming Graham Park revitalization, new playscapes at several local parks, and significantly increased utilization of the Sports Park including the annual Patriotic Picnic and 4th of July fireworks celebration. Also since 2008, the City has updated its infrastructure by participating in the I-30 and US 380 construction projects, rebuilding Traders Road, building Centerpoint Lane and the soon to be constructed Monty Stratton Parkway, and increasing the street maintenance budget from $181,000 to over $800,000, and performing many necessary upgrades
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to our water and sewer systems including the new waste water treatment facility set to go online Summer 2012. However, perhaps most satisfying to Herrin is that Council has been able to fund these projects and initiatives while lowering the City tax rate by more than 8 percent. Herrin, age 40, along with his wife Amy and sons Hendrix (9), Baden (6) and Remy (3) have lived in Greenville since 2002. He is a local business owner of Power Protection Partners and is a member of Crosspoint Fellowship Church.
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GOD IS BIGGER THAN THAT! Make God bigger than all your problems. Actually make God bigger than all your biggest problems. The Spirit of God has been dealing with me about the greatness of who God is. Rahab being a prostitute honored the messengers of God by recognizing that the God of Israel was bigger than her problems and the Government. (Joshua 2:8-10) Abraham knew God was bigger than his old age and dead body. Abraham made God bigger than all. (Romans 4:17-21) Moses knew God was bigger than the Pharaohs army and the red sea. (Exodus 14:13-16) Enoch, who never died, walked with God. He was translated without dying Enoch years in heaven to date about 5,310 (Gen 5:21-24) Smith Wigglesworth said, “I don’t live by what I see or by what I feel, but what I Believe.” For Paul and Silas God was bigger than the prison they were placed in. They learned to praise God through all the beating and persecution. God become the bigger than current circumstance. (Acts 16:25-26) For Peter and John at the gate of beautiful there was lame man looking for alms. Peter reached down to him and said silver in gold have in none but such as I have rise and walk. Peter knew God was bigger than the lame man problems. (Acts 3:6-7) When you see people in the crises of their life do you say such as I have I give to you, Jesus Christ our savior? Daniel Knew God was bigger than the politicians and the new laws. King Darius soon found out how big Daniel’s God is. (Daniel 6:10-22) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego new God was bigger than any new laws. They knew God was bigger than the fiery furnace. Soon King Nebuchnezzar found out how big the Hebrews God really is. (Daniel 3:16-25) A widow’s debt was paid; God became bigger than her bills. The Prophet Elisha knew God was bigger than the widow’s debt. Now she knows how big her God really is. What do you have in your house? (2 Kings 4:1-7) God will use the smallest things to pay your bills. Example God used the fish to pay the taxes for Jesus. (Matthew 17:27)
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church Members evangelistic task….to give away $5,000 in gasoline gift cards! PHOTO/COVENANT MEDIA GROUP
GARLAND - On April 7th, while many people were in retail stores shopping for Easter outfits, or in grocery stores, shopping for Easter dinner, a team of more than 30 members from Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist church in Garland, gathered at the Country Club Race Trac Service Station, on the corner of Highway 66 and Country Club Drive. Their Evangelistic task….to give away $5,000 in gasoline gift cards!
Reverend Cedric Wheaton, pastor of evangelism and missions at The Mount said, ‘This was a vision of our Senior Pastor, Leonard O. Leach. Our church understands that the economy is sluggish and many families are struggling. We just wanted to be a blessing to families in need, and, provide an Act of Love and Kindness during Resurrection season”.
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quickly got out and it wasn’t long before there was a line of cars wrapped around the station and down Highway 66. The service station was jammed packed and many of the members had to help direct traffic, to get people in and out.
By 9 a.m., team members were posted at each pump and as people drove up for their gas, they were handed a gift bag, which contained information about “Resurrection Sunday” and what it really means, brochures about the ministries at The Mount and a $20 gas card. Word
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A Church Information table was set up in front of the station and Ministers and Ministry leaders were on hand to pray with people, lead people to Christ, answer questions about God, and encourage those who needed it. There were many testimonies. Church member, Meikel Cobb says, “Everyone was so grateful to receive the cards. One lady pulled up to put her last $3 in her gas tank and was so elated to be able to get $20 of gas instead”. All who came to the station were invited to attend the FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt that was being held later on that day at the church as well as the Resurrection Sunday Services. When asked if The Mount will do this again, the response was, ABSOLUTELY! Stay tuned…. Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, where the Senior Pastor is Leonard O. Leach, is located at 1233 State Highway 66. The church, which has nearly 4500 members, is one of the oldest African American Churches in Garland and recently celebrated its 54th Anniversary. Mount Hebron’s staple projects include Mount Hebron Urban Community Housing (M.U.C.H.), Mount Hebron Christian Academy (MHCA), and international ministries in Zambia, Mexico, Pakistan and Haiti. For more information, or to make a donation, call 972-276-5218, or go to www.onthemount.org, LIKE us on Facebook at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, follow us on twitter at @Mt_Hebron_MBC, and sign up to be on our mailing list at socialmedia@onthemount.org.
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and play for all. Voters may have also tired of old guard representation that is more content on holding back minorities than uplifting the city as a whole. No other candidates in mayoral race
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have bothered to reach out to all segments of the city the way Dukes has in this campaign. Besides having the qualifications, education, experience and skill set to be Greenville mayor, Dukes is well tempered and prepared to lead. For
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voters, Dukes’ candidacy offers them an opportunity to move themselves and the city forward. Dukes can bridge the racial divide and foster unity. History is ready to be made. All it needs - is your vote.