Mosser brings experience to District Court

Jim Mosser for 401^st District Court Judge

By J.B. BLOCKER

  He is a Constitutional Conservative and the only candidate in any of the Collin County District Court races that has appeared in all of the Federal Courts in Texas, and the 5th, 6th, and 9th Federal Circuit courts.

   He is the only one in this race that has appeared in the Dallas Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.

   “I have reported opinions and/or orders from each of these courts. I am also the only candidate that has represented a defendant in the Federal Criminal process and obtained a no jail time probated sentence."

   “I am the only candidate in this race that has represented clients in complex civil litigation related to constitutional questions and multi-million dollar disputes, spanning multiple jurisdictional boundaries in state and federal courts, family law matters in state courts, and criminal matters in state and federal court. I have also represented clients in probate matters and successfully maintained a will contest in federal court.”

   Because this is a court of general jurisdiction you should be concerned with the depth of professional experience of your judge .

  “After graduating from the University of Texas I was commissioned as a Naval Aviator. I flew light attack helicopters as a member of the famed Seawolf Squadron supporting  Navy SEAL Op's at Viet Nam. My next 20 years were spent in the business world before attending law school in my 40’s. Because of my life experiences along with over 18 years as an attorney practicing in Plano,  I am the only candidate with In-Depth active knowledge of the business community. I have extensive experience with the real estate industry, the financial services industry (including underwriting and analysis of debt and equity securities), sales, operations, portfolio management, compliance, and due diligence.”

  “Effective self motivation and goal management is the result of my extensive operational experience. This includes management and sales, securities, real estate management, transactional negotiations, and related legal, management, and investor experience.

   “Since I completed 6 years of military active duty service as a Naval Aviator, I have not relied on a government paycheck. Likewise, I will not accept any financial support for my campaign from attorneys or law enforcement unions. Unlike many who seek to become judge for financial security, I will actually incur a significant reduction of income by becoming a judge! I began adulthood in service to my country and look forward to once again serve my community and profession by bringing my experience to the bench."

 NO ONE ELSE IN ANY JUDICIAL RACE IN COLLIN COUNTY HAS THIS BREADTH AND DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE!

- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962. Email: jbnorthtexas@gmail.com or jbblocker@hotmail.com.

James Mosser takes on an Incumbent

Mosser for Judge

                         Jim Mosser for 401^st District Court Judge

  He is a Constitutional Conservative and the only candidate in any of the Collin County District Court races that has appeared in all of the Federal Courts in Texas, and the 5th, 6th, and 9th Federal Circuit courts.

   He is the only one in this race that has appeared in the Dallas Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.

   “I have reported opinions and/or orders from each of these courts. I am also the only candidate that has represented a defendant in the Federal Criminal process and obtained a no jail time probated sentence."

   “I am the only candidate in this race that has represented clients in complex civil litigation related to constitutional questions and multi-million dollar disputes, spanning multiple jurisdictional boundaries in state and federal courts, family law matters in state courts, and criminal matters in state and federal court. I have also represented clients in probate matters and successfully maintained a will contest in federal court.”

   Because this is a court of general jurisdiction you should be concerned with the depth of professional experience of your judge .

  “After graduating from the University of Texas I was commissioned as a Naval Aviator. I flew light attack helicopters as a member of the famed Seawolf Squadron supporting  Navy SEAL Op's at Viet Nam. My next 20 years were spent in the business world before attending law school in my 40’s. Because of my life experiences along with over 18 years as an attorney practicing in Plano,  I am the only candidate with In-Depth active knowledge of the business community. I have extensive experience with the real estate industry, the financial services industry (including underwriting and analysis of debt and equity securities), sales, operations, portfolio management, compliance, and due diligence.”

  “Effective self motivation and goal management is the result of my extensive operational experience. This includes management and sales, securities, real estate management, transactional negotiations, and related legal, management, and investor experience.

   “Since I completed 6 years of military active duty service as a Naval Aviator, I have not relied on a government paycheck. Likewise, I will not accept any financial support for my campaign from attorneys or law enforcement unions. Unlike many who seek to become judge for financial security, I will actually incur a significant reduction of income by becoming a judge! I began adulthood in service to my country and look forward to once again serve my community and profession by bringing my experience to the bench."

 NO ONE ELSE IN ANY JUDICIAL RACE IN COLLIN COUNTY HAS THIS BREADTH AND DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE!

- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962. Email: jbnorthtexas@gmail.com

The Power of Networking

Guest Speaker: Angela Tucker-Attorney, GOP Candidate for Collin County 199th District Court Judge

Front Row : Melanie Hedrick -Realtor, Trish McBean -Nurse Manager, Becky Holmes -Safe Candle Sales, Jacki Muehlenbein -Travel Consultant, Julie Crosby-Fritz -Health & Wellness Products, Angela Tucker-guest candidate

Back Row: Mary Detweiler -Promotional Products, Mike Napurano -Large Format Printer, Richard Pedretti-Allen -Graphic Design and Print, Geoff Cerny -HVAC, Dr. Lee Ligon -Chiropractic, Carl Vance -Large Format Printer

McKinney Networking Meeting

It started as a monthly meeting in the Meeting Room of The Pub on McKinney’s town square. Before long it became a weekly gathering every Thursday evening at 7:00.

This eclectic gathering of professionals has now grown into a support group of friends and entrepreneurs.

As with most networking groups, each profession is exclusive to the first member who pays the nominal $15 annual fee. There is a catch. You have to be active!

Each week new guests show up to see if they connect.

During the campaign season, a weekly special guest candidate is given 10 minutes to state their case for their candidacy before answering to the knowledgeable gathering. The questions are hard hitting and the follow up to the answers are immediately discussed.

This group of serious and highly motivated Networkers have the ability and the contacts that could have a serious impact on any candidate who impresses or disappoints.

Angela Tucker, the candidate to fill the 199^th District Court seat in Collin County wowed the networking pros this week. The Q&A segment lasted long after the meeting was adjourned and every available street sign was gobbled up by newly committed supporters who freely volunteered to use their personal networks to bring attention to the judge to be.

This type of format allows a more intimate opportunity for the candidates to really connect and to make their qualifications and intentions clear.

While Mrs. Tucker was making her case, one MNM member used her smart phone to verify an endorsement Tucker was claiming. She immediately confirmed the endorsement to the group. This collection of networkers make things happen and they don’t mince words! The meetings remain fairly informal and light-hearted but these pros are very serious about sharing referrals and helping each other grow their businesses.

If you aren’t part of an intimate networking group in the McKinney area that works for you, show up on Thursdays and make some new friends and connections. If you are already active in other networks then just remember that referrals are always the best advertizing and that in the world of business that age old adage will always apply. The More, the Merrier!

"Coming together, sharing together, working together, and succeeding together."

The McKinney Networking Meeting is a group that is committed to helping our community THRIVE! We are a group of Professionals, Small Business Owners, Self-Employed, Entrepreneurs, and Charitable Organizations all working together to grow and learn.

What McKinney Networking Meeting can help you with:
* Referrals of potential customers/clients
* Referrals of services for your business/organization
* Education on Networking/Referrals/Business Ownership
* Marketing Training
* Goal setting and Celebrating Success

www. meetup.com/Mckinney-networking-meeting

- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962. Email: jbnorthtexas@gmail.com or jbblocker@hotmail.com.

A Culinary Giant , French Master Chef Jean Edmond LaFont

By J.B.Blocker

  One of the great imports from France and one of the greatest chefs America will ever know will be memorialized at the St. Monica Catholic Church at 9913 Midway Rd. in Dallas on Tuesday January 31^st at 10 AM. A reception will follow at the Prestonwood Country Club. He is survived by seven children and four grandchildren.

   The renowned French Chef Jean LaFont is recognized as the Diamond of Dallas fine dining. Many of America’s great chefs have learned their craft from ‘le Maestro’ who has produced several Michelin and 5 Star rated restaurants under his resume.

   The Savoy of London was a hot bed of haute cuisine in the '60s when J.D. Rockefeller coaxed the young Chef Jean LaFont to New York for the opening of the now landmark Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York.

Collin County’s Sheriff Terry Box: 'I'm not Retiring!'

By J.B. Blocker

Sheriff Terry Box is not retiring! On a recent Facebook announcement, Terry let all his friends know before he made the public announcement. This sheriff is socially interactive! He has nothing to hide and regularly post food for thought, warm wishes, and local events. His passion for antique autos keeps him in the mix locally. You might see him on any given weekend showing his Purple ’55 Chevy.

You can count the current Texas sheriffs who have served as long as Terry on one hand. In the world of Sheriff’s, he is a respected role model who embraces the ever changing world of technology while respecting the human factor of his staff and the counties revolving door of inmates.

“I truly enjoy my work. As long as my health permits, I feel I can continue to contribute to a better Collin County.”

I would be amazed if anyone dared to challenge the popular local boy who is considered a role model for Law Enforcement leadership. With an easy going management style and firmly engrained work ethics, his staff and the departments reputation for courteous humanitarian handling of its responsibilities is well documented. He truly leads by example.

Collin County Sheriff Terry Box has held his elected office since February 1985, and he has served with distinction. This sheriff does not look like the typical Texas lawman. While many wear their Stetsons and side arms and are usually dressed in a white pressed shirt, blue jeans, and boots, this gentle and unassuming lawman dresses casually and unadorned.

“Heck, I showed up in baggy shorts and a golf shirt to the Sheriff’s Convention. Some might call it travel wear!” recalls the seasoned lawman. “You can spot the new Sheriff’s pretty easily.” Normally, Sheriff Box wears dress slacks and a polo type shirt. He could more easily pass as a history teacher at the high school.

Sheriff Terry Box, A Badge With Honor

Collin County Sheriff Terry Box has held his elected office since February 1985. He has served the county and the state with distinction.

Terry and Purplelicious

  This sheriff does not look like the typical Texas lawman. While many wear their Stetsons and side arms and are usually dressed in a white pressed shirt, blue jeans, and boots, this gentle and unassuming lawman dresses casually and unadorned.
 “Heck, I have shown up in baggy shorts and a golf shirt to the conventions. Travel wear!” recalls the seasoned lawman. While most wear their boots and white stetsons, very few dress like civilians.
   Normally, Sheriff Box wears dress slacks and a polo type shirt. He could more easily pass as a history teacher at the local high school.
  When Terry Box took office, Collin County’s population was around 200,000. Now with the tremendous growth of Plano, Frisco, Allen, Celina, Fairview, Anna, Melissa, Princeton, Farmersville, and McKinney, the count is closing in on a million. It won’t be long! 
  The southern border catches a bit of Carrollton, Dallas, and Garland as well as parts of Richardson. In all, 31 cities and towns are inside the county’s border. An incredible blend of the newest urban developments and rural historic Texas can be experienced in Collin County.
   Box’s Upholstery in McKinney was Terry’s fathers business. The one time president of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas was born and raised in McKinney.    
   After graduating from McKinney High, he began his career as a 19-year-old police dispatcher. He has dated his wife Rendy since he was a junior in high school, and they are still dating after 40 years. 
  “My wife is the kindest, most caring person I know," beams the sheriff. "I am sure she gets me more votes at election time than I do! When she goes shopping, she ends up buying things for others as much as for herself."
  “When I was 21, I became a peace officer in Plano. I took the job because I just couldn’t see arresting people I grew up with and knew so well.”                                   
  Ten years later Terry was lured to the sheriffs’ office with a rank of Lieutenant and was the Deputy Chief three years later. After the death of close friend Sheriff Joe Steenbergen in 1985, Box was appointed by the Commissioners Court to complete the term and has been Sheriff Box ever since.
  After a special election in ’86 where he faced four opponents, the Republican Party candidate has basically run unopposed ever since. It’s is no wonder! 
  Collin County’s sheriff has maintained an impeccable reputation that has led to special FBI training at Quantico and an appointment by Governor Bush for the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, where he became the chairman in 2000.
 

“Collin County is very fortunate to have a man like Terry Box as their sheriff”, claims Randall County Sheriff Joel Richardson. 
  “When Randall County built their new county jail, we decided to model it after Collin County. "Theirs was one of only two jails to successfully integrate a state of the art Direct Supervision Facility," he said. "His progressive style of management and his kindness, courtesy, and respect for human rights has helped me to see a different side of law enforcement and jail operations.   We sent our staff down to McKinney to train at their facility. Sheriff Box and his staff were so accommodating, and all of us were grateful and impressed with the leadership and their management style. When I started in law enforcement, I was part of the bag 'em and cage 'em mentality. Now, I see my job in a more humanistic light of protecting the rights of every individual.”
  The Collin County staff takes in account that 'not all who are held in a county jail have been found guilty of their charges'. Many awaiting trial and held in custody are later found to be innocent. This facility and its staff helps maintain that consideration.
  “The sheriffs’ senior staff views Sheriff Box as an inspiration with great ethics, and an approachable style of leadership that makes everyone strive to be a kinder, better person.” this from long-time friend Major Mike Anderson.
  There isn’t enough space to list his resume of boards, directorship, accreditation's, and community service involvement. The modest sheriff doesn’t even list them on the county Web site like many others do. 
  Always early to work, he disdains being lazy or late but forgives others just as easily as he leads by his example. If you want to talk to the sheriff, just call early and he will most likely answer the phone himself.
  
  His humanity showed itself in spades when he discussed the challenges of his border county brethren.   
  “They live a totally different life than I do! They have to fear for their staff, their families, and even their own safety every day. Not me!” In Lou Gehrig-type style he closed our interview with his appreciation for his family and his home.
  “I am always aware that I am one of the truly lucky people to have a job I love, in a great county, and in my home town.”                 

- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962. Email: jbnorthtexas@gmail.com 

Jay Bender, An example of rising above adversity.

By J.B. Blocker

   ‘The Blind Side’ is a great True Story and a movie that garnered an Oscar for Sandra Bullock. You have to give a lot of credit to the young man, Michael Ohr, for keeping his moral and ethical bearings even though he was living his childhood in a fatherless and dysfunctional home.
   In this story, there are two main characters, and I wonder where Michael would be without the strength and virtual adoption by a family of character and means.