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Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Austin, Texas Permit No. 01949 This paper can be recycled Vol. 38 No. 8 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 July 9, 2010 Dr. Marvin Griffin to be Austin All-Star Band scores victories honored for 41 years of service in Houston Band Competition RAPPIN’ Tommy Wyatt Our schools need to have a Black presence! Ebenezer Baptist The program theme is, Black citizens of Church will honor Dr. “Recognizing the Blessings Austin are asking to Marvin C. Griffin, pastor, for of Longevity”, Scripture: 1 have some input in the 41 years of dedication service Thessalanians 5: 12-13A. selection of the new prin- to the church and commu- Guest speaker is Reverend J. cipal for the L. B J. High nity. The service of Apprecia- C. Adams, Pastor of St. The Austin All-Star ton. The Austin Band com- school. With the depar- tion will be held on Sunday, Edward’s Baptist Church of Band, composed of 140 stu- The Austin band, un- peted against bands from ture of principal Patrick July 11, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at Austin. The community is in- dents from the Austin and der the director of Reagan Texas, Louisiana, Georgia Patterson from the the church, 1010 East 10th vited to attend all of the ser- surrounding school district, High School Band Director and Tennessee. Above school, the district is left Street. The morning services vices. recently earned honors in Ormide Armstrong, won photo of the Austin All-Star without an African at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. will For additional infor- several categories in the First Place Overall, First Band as they performed in American principal in the feature representation from mation, call the church office Greater Houston All-Star Place Drum Major and First the Juneteenth parade. system. other church programs. at (513) 478-1875. Battle of the Bands in Hous- Place Color Guard. Photo by Angela Wyatt. A group of commu- nity members have scheduled a meeting for TAWC State Convention to meet here Tuesday, July 13, from 6- Stacy Rhone and their four 7:30 p.m. at the George children, Hall of Fame in- Washington Carver Mu- ductees Mrs. Sara Campbell, seum, 1165 Angelina Mrs. Hertha Glenn, and Mrs. Street, for the purpose of Justine Lewis. Mrs. Sara exploring ways that they Campbell has been a can have some input into Douglass Club member for the selection of the new over 40 years, Mrs. Hertha LBJ principal Glenn that has been a mem- The group feel that ber of the Texas Association at least one school in the of Women’s and Youth system should have an CAPITOL VISIT-- Students and teachers from the Austin Can! Clubs since 1945, and Mrs. African American pres- Academy, a college preparatory school located at 2406 Rosewood Ave., Justine Lewis served as a ence as the head of the travel to Washington, D.C. to take in the sights and learn more about past president of the school. 40 years after the the nation’s Capitol. While in D.C., they met with U.S. Congress- Douglass Club. closing of the Old Ander- man Lloyd Doggett and discussed the importance of education and The Douglass Club ac- Rep. Doggett’s commitment to ensuring every student is afforded son High School, the tivities include: Partners in the opportunity to achieve as much education for which he or she is Mirian Jones, Dora Glover, and Helen Patterson. Education, Good Citizen- elimination of the Yellow willing to work. Pictured here in the U.S. Capitol with Rep. Doggett. Jacket Mascot and the From left: Brandon Garcia (teacher), Hernan Carbajal, Kimberly The Douglass Club of Helen Patterson, and Mrs. ship Awards, scholarships, Black and Gold colors, it Smith, Demitri Hubbard, Briseyda Loza, Rep. Doggett, Laura Austin will host the Texas Shirley Tillman at the home a legislative focus on city, appears that the district Vasquez, Vanessa Lopez, Joshua DeMoss, Dalia Torres, and Cheri Association of Women’s of Douglass Club president state and national issues, is prepared to get rid of Chambers (teacher). and Youth Clubs State Con- Marjorie Rhone. These regular programs with out- the last school in the sys- vention at the Hilton Airport members have immediately standing guests, charitable, tem with an African Albert Hawkins Joins CASA Hotel from July 8-11, 2010. started to work diligently on and social activities. The American principal. Board of Directors The Douglass Club preparations for the upcom- latest project is participating It should also be held its Induction Tea, July ing State Convention. in “Let’s Move,” the Travis County. CASA advo- pointed out that the dis- 4, 2010, to welcome the new The State Convention Michelle Obama initiative to cates for abused or neglected trict just eliminated the members, Mrs. Dora Glover, Banquet will honor the fam- eliminate childhood obesity children in the court, at districts Department of Mrs. Miriam Jones, Mrs. ily of the year, Michael and in one generation. school, and in the commu- Diversity. This district nity to help them find a safe, was eliminated with at City to honor Austin icons at Music Memorial permanent and loving home. least one more year left Prior to overseeing health on the contract that cre- induction; with roving tour of plaques and human services in The lives of some of ated the department. Riverside Dr. Music by Dead- Texas, Mr. Hawkins was ap- Austin’s most influential If the district can man Band (a tribute to Ken- pointed by President George musicians and promoters demand that certain po- neth Threadgill and Townes W. Bush as liaison between will be celebrated July 11 as sitions be held by Span- Van Zandt)· the White House and the these icons of local music are ish speakers, it should be July 16 6-8 p.m. El Sol y President’s Cabinet. Mr. inducted into the Austin Mu- required that some posi- La Luna, 600 E. Sixth St. Mu- Hawkins directed the Office sic Memorial at the Long Cen- tions be held by certain sic by Mariachi Tamazula. Albert Hawkins, public of Budget and Planning un- ter for the Performing Arts. other ethnic groups, spe- The 2010 inductees are: policy consultant and former der Governor Bush. Mr. The memorial event cifically African Ameri- Clifford Antone (1949- head of the Texas Health and Hawkins is a member of from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Debra cans. 2006). Antone was the owner Human Services Commission, David Chapel Missionary and Kevin Rollins Studio The African Ameri- of the legendary Antone’s has joined the Board of Direc- Baptist Church and is mar- Theatre at the Long Center can community has paid blues club and record label. tors of CASA (Court Ap- ried with three adult chil- will launch a weeklong rov- the greatest price for pro- He is credited with launch- pointed Special Advocates) of dren. ing tour for the Music Memo- viding the district with an ing the careers of many local rial inductee plaques to Aus- integrated school system. blues and rock musicians and Public can track board actions with tin music venues. The July 11 One of which the city and his club remains at the heart Music Memorial will include the state can be proud. online Information Center of the Austin music scene. an all-star band of local mu- But, it is now time for the The Office of the City The new site serves as a Martin Banks (1936- sicians playing music asso- district to do the right Clerk has launched the Boards one-stop source for agendas, 2004). Trumpeter Banks approved meeting minutes, ciated with this year’s 10 Martin Banks thing. It should not be and Commissions Information played with many of the jazz backup information for agenda honorees. June 21, 1936 -August 20, 2004 necessary for the com- Center website, offering com- greats of the 1950s and ‘60s, munity members an opportu- items, by-laws and other infor- Following the tour, the morial to 30. munity to undergo an- touring from California to nity to review the activities of mation including vacancies, Austin Music Memorial Austin Music Memorial other court fight to get New York. He returned to Austin’s 56 boards and commis- the application process, and li- plaques will be accessible to Roving Tour:· July 11 8 justice. It is both costly for aison contacts. It provides Austin in the ‘80s where he sions and their committees. the public, 24 hours a day, on 9:30 p.m. Antone’s, 213 W. the district and the com- training materials so board continued to perform and Boards and commissions are an the City Terrace of the Long Fifth St. Marcia Ball, Piano- munity, although the established feature of Austin’s members can complete their promote music appreciation Center. Memorial plaques Rama, Tommy Shannon, community has won in municipal government offering initial and annual training with several nonprofit music commemorating the induct- Chris Layton, Derek O’Brien, previous cases. community members an oppor- online. programs. The Boards and Commis- ees are installed along the Denny Freeman and friends Anyone interested tunity to help shape and influ- Erbie Bowser (1918- sions Information Center outer ring of the terrace over- will play blues until closing in the LBJ should attend ence public policy in many ar- 1995). Blues pianist Bowser eas. The board structure pro- website can be found at looking Lady Bird Lake. The at 2 a.m. the meeting Tuesday, was a regular on Austin’s vides a more diverse viewpoint www.cityofaustin.org/ latest group will bring the to- · July 15 9 p.m.