Darryl Peace ( Executive Director of "I Have A Dream Foundation "), Thurman Thomas (Buffalo Bills Run ning Back), Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys Running Back) and Keith Black ( Co-Owner of Iguana Mirage). Smith's Birthday Celebration Raises Money for "I Have A Dream Foundation" Dallas, 7'v. ? . Dallas Cowboys, all pro running back Emmitt Smith recently celebrated his 25th birthday in style at the Iguana Miragertmr of? Dallas' hottest night spots. - The purpose of. the event was two-fold. It gave Emmitt the oppor tunity to bring in his quarti'i of a century mark with 1.500 celebrity gue'sts, family members, close friends, colleagues and Dallas Cow boys fans. Morp importantly, Emmitt saw this as a. chance to give back to the community which has b*?en very ' supportive of him throughout his career with the Cow boys In appreciation of this support, he donated part of the proceeds to the "1 Have A Dream Foundation", a national student" adoptive program designed to promote higher educa tion and financially assist at risk youth toward achieving that end. "l'have always held in high regard those students that aspire to ' ; ' / . *..i . do their best both academiCall\ and morally despite the peer, pressures and other social and economical obstacles they may encounter."1 stat ed Emmitt Smith. Smith added." I related well to these students, because I. too. had to overcome similar experiences as a ?youth growing up in Florida. But, like students affiliated with the "I Have A Dream Foundation", 1 had m> dream and I held fast to thofce dreams and today 1 can attest that dreams do come true." In addition to proceeds from benefit ticket sales, an auction with numerous autographed items from* renowned celebrities and profes sional athletes, were auctioned off which significantly added to the financial contribution to the foundation. John Henton. star of the Fox shchv "Living Single" was master of ceremonies for the evening. A host of other celebrity guests were in -attendance. They included national - ty ncchnmrd comcdtarrOeoi ue Waf- ? Mace and comedienne A.J. Sanders. Songtress Cece Peniston daz/led the . crowd with her latest hits. Dawnn Lewis, inrmer sian of A Dit'terem World" and "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper", along with Dairy 1 Bell for merly of "A Different W orld" were also "among the special guests. A number of Emmitt's profes sional colleagues were on hand to help him celebrate. The> included Thurman Thomas (Buffalo Bills). Michael Jrvin (Dallas Cowboys). Charles Haley (Dallas Cowboys), Michael Johnson (Olympian), and former Cowboys Ton\ Dorsett. Everson Walls and Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Ray Crockett (Denver Bron cos), and Jamal Mashburn, (Dallas Mavericks) to name a few. ALL DRESS & CASUAL SHOES ON SALE 8-13 SHOES I STRATFORD OAKS ? 514 Stratford Rd. ? Mon.-Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-5:30 ? DOWNTOWN ? Shoe Repair ? Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 Also in Greensboro Forum VI. ? HEARTLAND ? Father's Day Promotion NOW $4490.35990 Reg. *54<)0-s8400 Black Leather Tan Leather Black Leather Tan Leather Cordovan Leather Brown Waxy Leather WINN COPYRIGHT 1994 WINN-DIXIE CHARLOTTE, INC. America's Supermarket0 Prices good Wed. June 15thruTues. June 21, 1994. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. PIXIE *? ???w? _ Madison Fully Cooked (Sliced Free) \ Boneless Turkey Ham - >b sV8 W-D Brand U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless Sirioin Steak . 88e Harvest Fresh Sweet Western Jumbo Honeydews....s1" Harvest Fresh Red Ripe Strawberries Pm? 0Qe half gallon All Flavors EVERY DAY! 7.75 oz. size All Vsrlstles Tyson Frozen Dinners .. s2" Superbrand Grade A ?VHiil'i.VM Large White Eggs ? ?aadOZ. 60 half gallon Minute Maid Premium snui'Mf Chilled Orange Juice s1n 6 oz. cups Light 'n Lively All Flavors Free Yogurt .^^..3 ** 99c Absolutely, Positively... The Low Price