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Vol. 03 No. 06August 2014
Southeast Denton NewsPublished Monthly for Residents of
Southeast Denton, Texas
IN THIS EDITION1 SALES TAX HOLIDAY: AUG. 8-10 2 TOP TEN SWIMMING
SAFETY TIPS
1 VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES 2 CALENDAR
1 HEART HEALTH 2 MINTER READS HER BOOKS
1 BUILDING POWERFUL AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: HIV/AIDS &
TESTING
3 GET SMART. GO VOTE!
2 NEW ALPHA KAPPA PRESIDENT 4 CLASSIFIEDS2 SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITY 4 FREE LUNCH AT FRED MOORE PARK
2 PRESCHOOL SERVES AT-RISK CHILDREN 4 WORD SEARCH
Sales Tax Holiday: August 8 -10
The annual sales tax break is back! Texas families can get a
sales tax break on most school supplies for use by a student in an
elementary or secondary school. This years Sales Tax Holiday is
August 8 - 10. The tax law includes most clothing, footwear,
school supplies and backpacks priced under $100. These items are
excluded from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about
$8 on every $100 they spend. This applies to items sold online, or
by telephone or mail. Lay-away plans and rain checks can be used
during this sales tax holiday.
Voter Registration Drives Are you registered to vote, yet? The
November 4, 2014 mid-
term elections will be here soon, and you must be registered to
vote 30 days prior to the election. Voter Registration drives are
now available. All of these events are nonpartisan and no political
party or candidate information will be displayed. The first ones
will be held at the Golden Triangle Mall Food Court in Denton on
Friday, August 8, 4 7 p.m.; Saturday, August 9, from 11 3 p.m.; and
Sunday, August 10, from Noon to 4 p.m. The next drives are set for
Texas Womans University in the Free Speech area, August 25- 28,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., each day. For more information and or to
volunteer, go to
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea8ae2ba0fd0-twu voter or
https://www.facebook.com/events/1440622642885158
Heart HealthAccording to a recent study by the
University of Utah, people in ambivalent relationships have a
significantly higher risk of heart disease. Seemingly, the lack of
support from spouses and significant others, fuels stress, which
raises the risk of a heart attack.
Building Powerful and Healthy Relationships: HIV/AIDS and
Testing
If youre between the ages of 25 and 44, youre more likely to die
from AIDS than from any other disease. St. James A.M.E. Church
teams up with Denton County Health
Department and Zeta Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma (UNT) to
present the Building Powerful and Healthy Relationships: HIV/AIDS
and Testing workshop on September 20, 2014, from 12-3 p.m., at 1107
E. Oak in Denton.
The workshop theme, Get Informed, Get Tested, and Get Treated,
is designed to raise awareness to help fight the HIV/AIDS
epidemic.
The guest speaker, Judith Dillard, New Bethel CIC Church of Ft.
Worth, will discuss issues facing people living with AIDS.
Invited guests include: Health Services of North Texas, AIDS
Arms - Dallas, and
Gilead Sciences Pharmaceuticals, AIDS Healthcare
Foundation-Dallas, Learning
Institute of Family Education (LIFE), and 97.9 FM Radio. FREE
HIV testing, speakers, an expert panel, and the Affordable Care Act
health care
enrollment information will be available. Participants will
receive care materials and literature. Free gifts given to the
first 50 people. Come early for the best seating. Lunch will be
served following the program. Everyone is invited to attend this
FREE event!!
Judith DillardGuest Speaker
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NEWS AND EVENT CALENDARAUG. 7, 6PM - African American Cancer
Support Group, Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation (MLK) Center, 1300
Wilson St. AUG. 8-10 - Sales Tax HolidayAUG. 8-10 - Voter
Registration Drives (Fri - 4-7p; Sat - 11a-3p; Sun - 12-4p) at
Golden Triangle Mall.AUG. 9, 10AM - Martin Luther King Jr. Advisory
Board holds monthly meeting at the MLK Center.AUG. 9, 11AM -
Learning Institute of Family Education (LIFE) will host a Meet and
Greet at Denton Public Library South, 3228 Teasely Lane.AUG. 16,
9:30AM - Denton LULAC Council monthly meeting, Denton Senior
Center, 509 N. BellAUG. 25, 7PM - Southeast Denton Neighborhood
Association meets at MLK Jr. Rec. Ctr.
Minter Reads Her Books
Dorothy Jean Askew Minter has begun a summer-long special
reading of her book series, The Adventure of Lucy Lou, a great
story time for all ages, at the Barnes & Noble Golden Triangle
Mall. Her next readings will be 11 a.m. on August 12 and 19.
Southeast Denton NewsP.O. Box 50904
Denton, TX 76206Published monthly for residents of
southeast Denton
Mary C. Taylor, PhD, Editor
Telephone: 940-220-9054Email: [email protected]
Web: www.southeastdenton.com
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Top Ten Ways to Be Safe When Swimming
Many people will spend part of their summer at a backyard or
community pool. The American Red Cross found that eight out of ten
Americans are planning water activities such as going to the beach,
pool, waterpark, boating or fishing this summer. A third of all
Americans plan to swim at a place without a lifeguard.
Red Cross Communications Associate Lisa Morgan said, we have ten
ways people can stay safe while enjoying the water, and they
include the following: (1) Learn to swim in designated areas
supervised by lifeguards. (2) Always swim with a buddy; and do not
swim alone. (3)Young children or inexperienced swimmers should wear
U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water. (4) Provide
close and constant attention to children and inexperienced swimmers
you are supervising in or near the water. Avoid distractions while
supervising. (5) Limit the amount of direct sunlight received
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen
with a protection factor of at least 15. Reapply often. (6) Stay
hydrated. Drink plenty of water regularly. Avoid drinks with
alcohol or caffeine. (7) For a backyard pool, have appropriate
equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, cell phone, life
jackets and first aid kit. (8) Secure the backyard pool with
appropriate barriers including four-sided fencing.(9) Know how and
when to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.(10) Never leave a
young child unattended or in the trust of another child near water.
Teach children to always ask permission to go near water, and if
missing, check the water first.
For more safety tips, go to the Red Cross website and download
the FREE SWIM AND FIRST AID APPS to learn water safety and drowning
prevention information for a variety of aquatic environments.
New Alpha Kappa President
Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson has been named the new International
President of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Wilson is a native of
South Carolina and was a member of the 7th Episcopal District of
the African Meth-odist Episcopal Church until she moved to
Milwaukee in the eighties and joined St. Mark. She is the second
consecutive international AKA international president who is a
member of the AME Church. The immediate past president, Carolyn
House Stewart, was from the 11th Episcopal District.
Scholarship Opportunity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Denton County Alum-nae Chapter
2nd Annual Miss Jabberwock Debutante Pageant is accepting
Applications now for the 2014-2015 school year. This is a Financial
Award Scholarship Pageant. High School Juniors and Seniors
interested in learning more about the Miss Jabberwock Debutante
Pageant, please contact Karen Moore at 214.529.0401 or email:
[email protected]
Christian Preschool Serves At-Risk ChildrenDenton Christian
Preschool, a United Way agency founded in 1970, serves at-risk
children within the Denton
community. It is seeking students for the fall enrollment.
Transportation is generally provided for enrollees. The fees are
determined on a sliding scale based on income and family size. They
offer developmentally appropriate learning activities in a
classroom setting, but curriculum does not teach any specific
theology.
Gloria Thomas, President of the Board of Directors, expresses
her appreciation, Due to the generosity of the Denton community,
Denton Christian Preschool is able to increase enrollment by 25
children for the 2014/15 school year. The school is located at 1114
W. University Drive.
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Voting Rights Why Vote How to Register to Vote How to Obtain
Photo ID Questions & Answers Whats at stake in the November 4,
2014 Election?
September 9, 2014, 7-8:30 P.M.
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson, Denton,
TX
St. James A.M.E. Church and Martin Luther King Jr. Advisory
Board
Get Smart. Go Vote!
This voters education forum will prepare you to vote. Your right
to vote is under attack. Get informed and vote.
Special Guest Speaker Senator Royce West
Exper t Panel :
Bob Lydia, NAACP; Alfredo Sanchez, Denton LULAC Council; Ashley
Fischer, Texas Secretary of State; Stephen Bell, Texas Department
of Public Safety; Terri Burke, ACLU of Texas; Sue Smith, League of
Women Voters; Paula Paschal, Denton County Elections; Steven
Valles, North Texas Political Director for Wendy Davis Campaign;
and Sandy Swan, Deputy Voter Registrar
Who Should Attend? Unregistered voters; Anyone who needs a photo
ID; 18-24 Year-Olds; College Students; Senior Citizens; Convicted
Felons; Community and Faith Leaders.
* FREE Forum!! * Register to vote onsite. * Community invited. *
Refreshments served. * For information, email:
[email protected]
Atty. Alejandro T. Reyes
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law,
Washington, D.C.
Invites you to
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ages one to 18 years old and disabled youth, are eligible to
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