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Hello to all my friends here in Mesquite, Eastern Dallas County,
SE Dallas County, and the surrounding area as well.
My name is Sergio Garcia and I want to thank you for taking the
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Mesquite lion is a Mesquite-Centric website dedicated to
serving the citizens of Mesquite by providing information and
sparking debate on political and social issues here in our city,
as well as throughout the state of Texas and the nation.
For it is through our Constitution which gives us all the Right to
free Speech and the freedom of the Press that I may undertake
this endeavor.
SE Dallas County, and the surrounding area as well.
My name is Sergio Garcia and I want to thank you for taking the
time to visit, read, or write to the Mesquite Lion.
Mesquite lion is a Mesquite-Centric website dedicated to
serving the citizens of Mesquite by providing information and
sparking debate on political and social issues here in our city,
as well as throughout the state of Texas and the nation.
For it is through our Constitution which gives us all the Right to
free Speech and the freedom of the Press that I may undertake
this endeavor.
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PRESS RELEASE
JANUARY 4, 2010
Garland Resident and Local Lawyer, Wesley Johnson, Announces
Candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2, in Dallas County
JANUARY 4, 2010
Garland Resident and Local Lawyer, Wesley Johnson, Announces
Candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2, in Dallas County
January 4, 2010
Since I first wrote to all of you about Mr. Massey, I have heard from many about
what you can do to help. Fernando and I have already visited him, as has Riki Smith
from Judge Foster's campaign, and DACED member Sarah Norman.
Mr. Massey has enjoyed all the company. Fernando and I have yet to speak with the
nursing home's administration, But Sarah spoke with one of the nurses. We are
going to find out more about the rules concerning Vincent and what we can and
can't do.
Vincent has requested Church's Fried Chicken (dark meat - thighs and legs), french
fries, and a six-pack of Coca-Cola. He is also in need of having his hearing aid
adjusted, and he needs someone to take him to his Hearing aid provider for a new
hearing test and to tune his hearing aid. He told Riki that the audiologist is located
on Garland Rd. near Easton. This will require someone with a car or truck large
enough to hold his wheelchair, and he may need help getting in and out. Sarah had
learned that he could leave for outings, but you have to go thru his nurse to do it.
We're gonna have to ask about all this, especially about his diet. Fried food and soda
may not be the best of ideas for someone who has had a diabetic stroke. -- We'll
have to see which of us that are has a vehicle that can accommodate his wheelchair
and is interested in helping him to his audiologist.
Maybe at some point we can come up with a group schedule, so we don't overlap
with each other and everybody would have someone to go with to visit Vincent.
Sarah also learned that his mealtimes are 8-9:30AM, 11-12:45PM, and 4:30-6:00PM.
He doesn't want to talk during mealtime.
Vincent would really like to receive emails from us, so his email address is:
vinsnt@aol.com it would be wonderful for all of us to write him.
What do all of you think?
Since I first wrote to all of you about Mr. Massey, I have heard from many about
what you can do to help. Fernando and I have already visited him, as has Riki Smith
from Judge Foster's campaign, and DACED member Sarah Norman.
Mr. Massey has enjoyed all the company. Fernando and I have yet to speak with the
nursing home's administration, But Sarah spoke with one of the nurses. We are
going to find out more about the rules concerning Vincent and what we can and
can't do.
Vincent has requested Church's Fried Chicken (dark meat - thighs and legs), french
fries, and a six-pack of Coca-Cola. He is also in need of having his hearing aid
adjusted, and he needs someone to take him to his Hearing aid provider for a new
hearing test and to tune his hearing aid. He told Riki that the audiologist is located
on Garland Rd. near Easton. This will require someone with a car or truck large
enough to hold his wheelchair, and he may need help getting in and out. Sarah had
learned that he could leave for outings, but you have to go thru his nurse to do it.
We're gonna have to ask about all this, especially about his diet. Fried food and soda
may not be the best of ideas for someone who has had a diabetic stroke. -- We'll
have to see which of us that are has a vehicle that can accommodate his wheelchair
and is interested in helping him to his audiologist.
Maybe at some point we can come up with a group schedule, so we don't overlap
with each other and everybody would have someone to go with to visit Vincent.
Sarah also learned that his mealtimes are 8-9:30AM, 11-12:45PM, and 4:30-6:00PM.
He doesn't want to talk during mealtime.
Vincent would really like to receive emails from us, so his email address is:
vinsnt@aol.com it would be wonderful for all of us to write him.
What do all of you think?
January 6, 2010
I try to do my best as an educated voter, to not just understand the candidate, but
to help the voting public understand as well.
To serve in public office is a very noble thing to do and I respect all who wish to do
so. I think your a great person and wish you the best of luck in your race. I Look
forward to seeing you again soon.
I try to do my best as an educated voter, to not just understand the candidate, but
to help the voting public understand as well.
To serve in public office is a very noble thing to do and I respect all who wish to do
so. I think your a great person and wish you the best of luck in your race. I Look
forward to seeing you again soon.
January 18, 2010
Happy MLK Day !
Happy MLK Day !
January 2, 2010
Free Fingerprinting for children identification is provided by the Mesquite Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association every 2nd Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the
MCPAAA Office located in the Mesquite Police Department 777 N Galloway Ave,
Mesquite, TX 75149 if you would like futher information or have a question, please
call 972-329-8376
Free Fingerprinting for children identification is provided by the Mesquite Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association every 2nd Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the
MCPAAA Office located in the Mesquite Police Department 777 N Galloway Ave,
Mesquite, TX 75149 if you would like futher information or have a question, please
call 972-329-8376
January 7, 2010
Happy New Year !
I hope the new year has been good so far for all of you. I look forward to seeing you
all again soon. This coming year is going to be great, it's going to be exciting, and it's
going to be a year to remember.
Let me start off with the last event our club participated in. On December 12 we had
an entry in the Balch Springs Christmas Parade. Five of us braved the cold and rain.
We met and spoke with many people in the community. After the parade we had a
booth at the festival that followed. It turned out wonderful.
I have posted pictures from the Parade and our booth on the photo page. One
photo that was taken of our club's entry, was published in the Dec 18th issue of the
Mesquite NeighborsGo Newspaper.
I would like to also say that our Democratic Socials at Panera bread continues to be
well attended. last Saturday's Social had 12 in attendance.
Next Saturday, January 9th, we'll officially mark One-Year that we've been holding
our Panera Socials. If you haven't made it yet, this would be the perfect time to start
coming.
The next general membership meeting is Jan. 27. And please remember, those of
you wanting to submit an amendment to our club's By-Laws, will need to submit
them in writing, and our club's next executive committee meeting will be held on
Jan. 23.
So, once again, Happy New Year and I will see you all soon.
Happy New Year !
I hope the new year has been good so far for all of you. I look forward to seeing you
all again soon. This coming year is going to be great, it's going to be exciting, and it's
going to be a year to remember.
Let me start off with the last event our club participated in. On December 12 we had
an entry in the Balch Springs Christmas Parade. Five of us braved the cold and rain.
We met and spoke with many people in the community. After the parade we had a
booth at the festival that followed. It turned out wonderful.
I have posted pictures from the Parade and our booth on the photo page. One
photo that was taken of our club's entry, was published in the Dec 18th issue of the
Mesquite NeighborsGo Newspaper.
I would like to also say that our Democratic Socials at Panera bread continues to be
well attended. last Saturday's Social had 12 in attendance.
Next Saturday, January 9th, we'll officially mark One-Year that we've been holding
our Panera Socials. If you haven't made it yet, this would be the perfect time to start
coming.
The next general membership meeting is Jan. 27. And please remember, those of
you wanting to submit an amendment to our club's By-Laws, will need to submit
them in writing, and our club's next executive committee meeting will be held on
Jan. 23.
So, once again, Happy New Year and I will see you all soon.
.
January 21, 2010
District 101 was turning Democratic before Obama's election. It's Democratic right
now. It's certainly and obviously not Tea Bagger -Birther Red like these two
candidates would like to portray it. Rep. Miklos best represents the current values
and thinking of the citizens of TX HD 101. Electing any of the Republican candidates
to the statehouse to replace Miklos, would be a misguided move.
District 101 was turning Democratic before Obama's election. It's Democratic right
now. It's certainly and obviously not Tea Bagger -Birther Red like these two
candidates would like to portray it. Rep. Miklos best represents the current values
and thinking of the citizens of TX HD 101. Electing any of the Republican candidates
to the statehouse to replace Miklos, would be a misguided move.
January 8, 2010
My condolences to Vice-President Joe Biden, and his family, on the loss of his
mother Jean today.
My condolences to Vice-President Joe Biden, and his family, on the loss of his
mother Jean today.
January 21, 2010
The 2010 Relay for Life committee held the first team captain's meeting last
Tuesday night (Jan. 19th) at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church.
Co-Chair Carolyn Felkner opened the meeting, introducing the members of this
year's Relay committee to the captains, and going over important upcoming dates
leading up to the night of Relay on May 14-15.
The first of these, will be a Pancake breakfast fundraiser to be held Saturday
morning on January 30th at Applebee's 19035 Lbj Fwy, Mesquite, TX 75150 8:00
AM - 10:00 AM. Next, a Survivor's breakfast honoring survivors of cancer, is being
planned for Saturday March 13th at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church , 1233 N. Beltline
Rd. in Mesquite 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM with an estimate of between 75-100 survivors to
be in attendance.
Team Captain's meeting are to be held once a month thru May. Currently, this year's
Mesquite Relay has 21 teams participating, with new teams expected to be added
each month. Each participating team will have a minimum of 8 people, with a
maximum of 15 people per team. The goal for the number of teams at this year's
Relay is 50, which is expected to be reached. Captain's meetings will be held
February 16, March 16, April 20, and May 4.
Debbie Screws, this year's Relay Chairperson, then made two announcements. First
was the news that First State Bank of Mesquite, had become the first sponsor of this
year's Relay. The second was the that this year's theme for the Mesquite Relay
would be "Color a Cure". Each team for this year's Relay will draw a color from the
Cancer Awareness Color Chart, and then use that color and the type of cancer it
represents as the theme for their team. Examples include: Black for Melanoma,
Pink for Breast cancer, or White for Bone cancer.
If anyone would like to participate in the Mesquite Relay for Life or have questions,
please contact: mesquiterfl@live.com or call 1-800-227-2345.
The 2010 Relay for Life committee held the first team captain's meeting last
Tuesday night (Jan. 19th) at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church.
Co-Chair Carolyn Felkner opened the meeting, introducing the members of this
year's Relay committee to the captains, and going over important upcoming dates
leading up to the night of Relay on May 14-15.
The first of these, will be a Pancake breakfast fundraiser to be held Saturday
morning on January 30th at Applebee's 19035 Lbj Fwy, Mesquite, TX 75150 8:00
AM - 10:00 AM. Next, a Survivor's breakfast honoring survivors of cancer, is being
planned for Saturday March 13th at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church , 1233 N. Beltline
Rd. in Mesquite 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM with an estimate of between 75-100 survivors to
be in attendance.
Team Captain's meeting are to be held once a month thru May. Currently, this year's
Mesquite Relay has 21 teams participating, with new teams expected to be added
each month. Each participating team will have a minimum of 8 people, with a
maximum of 15 people per team. The goal for the number of teams at this year's
Relay is 50, which is expected to be reached. Captain's meetings will be held
February 16, March 16, April 20, and May 4.
Debbie Screws, this year's Relay Chairperson, then made two announcements. First
was the news that First State Bank of Mesquite, had become the first sponsor of this
year's Relay. The second was the that this year's theme for the Mesquite Relay
would be "Color a Cure". Each team for this year's Relay will draw a color from the
Cancer Awareness Color Chart, and then use that color and the type of cancer it
represents as the theme for their team. Examples include: Black for Melanoma,
Pink for Breast cancer, or White for Bone cancer.
If anyone would like to participate in the Mesquite Relay for Life or have questions,
please contact: mesquiterfl@live.com or call 1-800-227-2345.
January 21, 2010
Justice of the Peace candidate Wesley Johnson (D) participated in this past
weekend's NAACP MLK Day Parade in Garland.
Even with a light rain and overcast skies, candidate Johnson, along with friends and
supporters, walked along the Parade route with hundreds of other people Saturday,
in remembrance of the great civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King's dream still lives on, Garland's parade is but one of many celebrations of
the leagcy he left our nation. It is an honor for Mr. Johnson to participate in this
event commemorating the life of this great American. Few people in the
history of the United States have made such a profound and lasting impact on the
lives of its citizens. Without Dr. King, we would not have the America we have today.
Mr. Johnson would like to thank the Garland NAACP for putting on this annual
parade, and allowing him to participate in it.
Wesley Johnson is running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on the
Democratic ticket. Precinct 2 covers the communities of Mesquite, Garland, Sachse,
Rowlett, Sunnyvale, Balch Springs, and parts of Dallas.
Anyone who would like to contact Mr. Johnson's campaign can email at
votewesleyjohnson@gmail.com or call 214-440-7561
Justice of the Peace candidate Wesley Johnson (D) participated in this past
weekend's NAACP MLK Day Parade in Garland.
Even with a light rain and overcast skies, candidate Johnson, along with friends and
supporters, walked along the Parade route with hundreds of other people Saturday,
in remembrance of the great civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King's dream still lives on, Garland's parade is but one of many celebrations of
the leagcy he left our nation. It is an honor for Mr. Johnson to participate in this
event commemorating the life of this great American. Few people in the
history of the United States have made such a profound and lasting impact on the
lives of its citizens. Without Dr. King, we would not have the America we have today.
Mr. Johnson would like to thank the Garland NAACP for putting on this annual
parade, and allowing him to participate in it.
Wesley Johnson is running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on the
Democratic ticket. Precinct 2 covers the communities of Mesquite, Garland, Sachse,
Rowlett, Sunnyvale, Balch Springs, and parts of Dallas.
Anyone who would like to contact Mr. Johnson's campaign can email at
votewesleyjohnson@gmail.com or call 214-440-7561
January 18, 2010
This past Thursday (Jan. 14), the 2010 Mesquite Relay for Life held it's kick-off at
Town East Mall.
This year's event in Mesquite will be held the night of may 14-15th at Berry Middle
School.
Relay for Life is the main fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. It is
held each year in over 5,000 communities in the United States, raising hundreds of
thousands of dollars for cancer research, as well as spreading cancer awareness,
celebrating the lives of survivors, and remembering those who lost their lives to
cancer. The goal for this year's Mesquite event is to have 50 participating teams
and to raise $100,000.
At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local school, park, or fairground and take
turns walking or running around a track as part of the fundraising effort. Each team
is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays
are an overnight event.
The chairperson for this year's Mesquite Relay is Debbie Screws, her Co-chair will
be Carolyn Felkner. The American Cancer Society staff partner for this year's Relay
will be Brittany Johnson.
All three were on hand for the Kick-off event, with Past Relay-Chair Shirley Roberts,
as she presented them with a proclamation from Mayor John Monaco, proclaiming
January 14, 2010 "Relay for Life Kick-off Day 2010" in the city of Mesquite.
If anyone would like to participate with the Mesquite Relay for life or have questions
please contact: mesquiterfl@live.com or call 1-800-227-2345.
This past Thursday (Jan. 14), the 2010 Mesquite Relay for Life held it's kick-off at
Town East Mall.
This year's event in Mesquite will be held the night of may 14-15th at Berry Middle
School.
Relay for Life is the main fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. It is
held each year in over 5,000 communities in the United States, raising hundreds of
thousands of dollars for cancer research, as well as spreading cancer awareness,
celebrating the lives of survivors, and remembering those who lost their lives to
cancer. The goal for this year's Mesquite event is to have 50 participating teams
and to raise $100,000.
At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local school, park, or fairground and take
turns walking or running around a track as part of the fundraising effort. Each team
is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays
are an overnight event.
The chairperson for this year's Mesquite Relay is Debbie Screws, her Co-chair will
be Carolyn Felkner. The American Cancer Society staff partner for this year's Relay
will be Brittany Johnson.
All three were on hand for the Kick-off event, with Past Relay-Chair Shirley Roberts,
as she presented them with a proclamation from Mayor John Monaco, proclaiming
January 14, 2010 "Relay for Life Kick-off Day 2010" in the city of Mesquite.
If anyone would like to participate with the Mesquite Relay for life or have questions
please contact: mesquiterfl@live.com or call 1-800-227-2345.
January 18, 2010
Wesley Johnson's Campaign is in full swing but he still has a long road ahead, and
he knows he can't do it without support from valued supporters.
Come join Wesley at the Generator Coffee House, 107 N. 6th Street Garland, Tx
75040. January 28 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM to Meet and talk with him about his race to
become our next Justice of the Peace.
With assistance from supporters like you that are ready to help change Precinct 2
and give the People's Court back to the People, by electing Wesley Johnson,
because Dallas County Tax payers deserve a JP that works for them.
Wesley Johnson's Campaign is in full swing but he still has a long road ahead, and
he knows he can't do it without support from valued supporters.
Come join Wesley at the Generator Coffee House, 107 N. 6th Street Garland, Tx
75040. January 28 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM to Meet and talk with him about his race to
become our next Justice of the Peace.
With assistance from supporters like you that are ready to help change Precinct 2
and give the People's Court back to the People, by electing Wesley Johnson,
because Dallas County Tax payers deserve a JP that works for them.