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Vol. 41 No.37 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: vil3202@aol.com January 31, 2014 Legends, Gary Clark, Jr. and The Isley INSIDE Brothers Receive Grammy® Awards By Naomi Richard During Grammy® Award Week, The Re- Historical Rams cording Academy pre- exalt homecoming sented the Lifetime with gaiety fete. RAPPIN’ See PAINT Achievement Award, Page 2 Tommy Wyatt honoring lifelong artis- Win Some and tic contributions to the recording medium, to Lose Some! the Beatles, Clifton Chenier, the Isley We always say in Texas that Brothers, Kraftwerk, “if you don’t like the weather, Kris Kristofferson, just wait a minute and it will Armando Manzanero, change.” Well that was one and Maud Powell; the of the interesting things that Erudite youth Trustees Award, which exemplify Austin at happened last week. recognizes outstanding I left town last academic tourney. contributions to the in- See THREE Wednesday when we were TAKE A BOW - Austinite, Gary Clark Jr. (center) won Best traditional dustry in areas other Page 5 under the threat of bad than performance, to R & B performance for “Please Come Home”. Photo courtesy Naomi Rich- weather, headed for San Rick Hall, Jim Marshall ard Juan, PR. The weather was and Ennio Morricone; In addition to the vised Grammy® Award Kris Kristofferson, bright an sunny there, with and the Technical prestigious Lifetime show with Keith Urban. Willie Nelson, Ringo, the exception of a few rain GRAMMY Award, Achievement Awards, The 56th Grammy® Pink and the list goes drops periodically. Back honoring an Austin based guitarist, Awards lived up to all on. The sold out crowd home you were looking individual’s and/or Gary Clark, Jr. took the promotions and stood for much of the forward to cold weather. corporation’s outstand- home the Best Tradi- hype. Fans experienced telecast while cheering And as we tracked the ing contributions of tional R&B Performance killer performances by their favorites on. Bucy strives to weather here it was reported technical significance to Grammy® Award. Clark Kacey Musgraves, For a complete list improve education that the weather turned very the recording field, to then took center stage, Stevie Wonder, of winners and other in- and health care. cold and icy on Thursday. I Emile Berliner and performing “Cop Car” Beyoncé, Jay-Z, John formation, please visit See POLITICAL was feeling pretty happy Lexicon. during the main tele- Legend, Madonna, www.grammy.com. Page 6 about being away during that time. Returning on Sunday and STELLAR AWARDS 2014 WINNERS Really finding the weather considerable different, I was Really happy that I had been away and missed the bad stuff. But, wait a minute, it was headed Free back and it arrived on Monday evening. By Market Tuesday morning, the streets were frozen over again. It appeared that it came back just for me. Although the cold weather only lasted a day, it is predicted that it will be back next week. This may be the last cold spell before the Spring season. But, since the weather has been so unpredictable all year, who by Shirley A. Hammond knows. REJOICEFUL HONOR - Tamela Mann tear- TEXAS SONGBIRD - Tony Award-winner See Now all of our attention fully accepts Stellar Award and dedicates it to her Jennifer Holliday sang “Make Them Hear You,” TREASURE CITY, will be focused on the last mother who passed away. Photo courtesy of from the contemporary musical “Ragtime” in trib- big game of the football page 2 Naomi Richard. ute. Photo courtesy of Naomi Richard. season, The Super Bowl, on Sunday. The Denver Broncos and the Seattle Zeta Phi Beta Announces Its Second Annual Seahawks will faceoff for the NFL championship. All eyes Finer Womanhood Conference will be on one of the games best known Quarterbacks ROUND ROCK - Johnson, National Foot- of Scholarship, Service, and one of the youngest Area youth are invited ball League (NFL) Sisterhood, and Finer Quarterbacks in the league. to attend the “Zeta Finer Superbowl champion, Womanhood. The Pi I am pulling for the Womanhood Confer- will speak at the day- Omega Zeta Chapter, Seahawks since they are ence: Your Purpose De- long conference open to which operates many representing the National fined” sponsored by the all area girls ages 13-18. community, cultural, Conference, since the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Admission, which in- and educational projects Cowboys did not make it. Inc., Pi Omega Zeta cludes lunch, is $25 in in the Williamson However, one has to admire Chapter. The event will advance and $35 on site. County area, was Payton Manning for taking be held on Saturday, Zeta Phi Beta Soror- founded in 1998. Denver all the way to the January 25, 2014, from 9 ity, Inc., a non-profit or- To register or for Super Bowl. This will a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Set- ganization founded in more information, visit probably be his last year. He tlers, 3300 Palm Valley 1920, is a national orga- piomegazeta.weebly.com has suffered several injuries Blvd., Round Rock. nization with more than or call 512-699-0443. that would have retired a Motivational 100,000 members. The Old Settlers is lo- speakers such as Ashley organization was cated on Highway 79 lesser man. FIRST CLASS - Ashley Goudeau (inset), KVUE Here’s hoping that your reporter, and Michael Johnson, National Football Goudeau, KVUE re- founded for black next to the Dell Dia- team wins. League (NFL) Superbowl champion, are special porter, and Michael women on the precepts mond ballpark. guest for this year’s event. Page 2 ~ January 31, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ Treasure Huston-Tillotson Uni- they are the only local marginalized and ne- explained that the have their own space. She versity near the inter- organization that uses glected, by providing their thrift store and an- said they have let artists City Thrift section of Prospect Av- the term. community space, edu- other facility off 12th showcase their work, enue and 7th Street. As she explained it, cational resources, and Street. She said other and most recently al- Holds a The next clothing sometimes people inspiration, and by organizations may be lowed a documentarian giveaway takes place on bring food or other making local and do- able to utilize one of to use their space and Monthly February 23 from items and turn the mar- nated goods available those spaces for a time to show a docu- 1:00pm-3:00pm. In ket day into a hang-out and affordable to all.” project. She stated that mentary. Giveaway March, the free market activity. She said about When I asked one organization shared “We’re part of the day takes place on the 50 people attend each Rodriguez to discuss space with them until Eastside community,” 30th. Their remaining event, and that it draws this mission point, she they were able to get she said. schedule for the year people from all over the can be found at http:// city. H-T Hosts “Paint The Town” Event www.treasurecitythrift.org/ The people who really-really-free-mar- come out are diverse in University prepares for Homecoming ket. age, race and class, as by Shirley A. Hammond As they detail on she explained it. She and local schools because “We’re definitely it increases the talent and their website, they aim said the elderly, kids, H-T is all abuzz with trying to tap into lets them know more for solidarity rather than families, couples and activity and energy as stu- about us,” stated Boone. charity. They indicate people new to Austin dents launched the cel- local talent and On Monday night, that they like the idea often show up. They by Shirley A. Hammond ebration of homecoming local schools...” from about 6:00pm until that the struggles of provide them with week. One event, Paint past 9:00pm, students AUSTIN,TX - On those helping and those many wearable items; The Town, kicked off the performers and obtained were also doing step the last Sunday of each obtaining help are inter- including clothing of all festivities on Monday, audience support. She moves and spreading month, Treasure City twined, with neither in kinds, coats, sweaters, January 27 in the Student also offered some tips their energy throughout Thrift inhabits the a position of greater socks. “We have tons of Union. Slated for the for poetry events. For the room. There was an Chestnut Community power. kids’ clothes,” she said. event was window paint- example, she told the instant photo booth, busy Park with their really They list groups She mentioned that they ing where members of audience that finger with students entering student organizations snaps instead of clap- the small space to pose for really free market day they support on their sometime have house- such as the Track and ping was the way to fun photos. Around the during the hours of website, and indicate hold items, such as Field team showed soli- show appreciation for room some students were 1:00pm-3:00pm. During that one of their greatest dishes, and that they darity and support by poets. sitting atop others’ shoul- the open-air event, they benefactors (receiving have often helped claiming a window in the Dr. Kyle Boone, the ders in order to reach the give away clothes and over 50%) is the Inside someone with an up- room and decorating it. new Director of Campus top of the windows to add some other usable Books Project, which coming job interview to The students center was Life, shared that he came splashes and pops of items. Chestnut Com- sends books and other find a nice suit and also spruced up with col- on board in early January color. munity Park is located literature to the incarcer- dress shoes to wear. orful banners and lots of with a vision toward The poetry event was at 2207 East 16th Street, ated. Treasure City Thrift vibrant tones all over the helping students to have an intermix of poetry from on the corner of Chest- Staff member provides a multi- room. Students who experiences they won’t the likes of Langston nut and 16th Street. Raquel Rodriguez pronged mission on braved the cold found forget. He shared that the Hughes, and some per- warmth in the center, homecoming line-up in- sonal selections from vari- The store behind stated that they their website. One of both temperature-wise cluded the Paint The ous students. A UT student the free market days founded the free market them is indicated be- and socially. One special Town event, an Alice in was well-received when advertise themselves as day in 2006, and are en- low: feature of the night in- Rummyland fashion he offered a song. The th the cheapest thrift store tering their 8 year of • “We support lo- cluded a Ram Poetry Jam. show, a DJ battle, a talent same is true of H-T student in Austin. The store- offering the giveaways. cal communities in our The poetry jam was show, and on Friday a Jaslyn Eldridge, who sang front is located in Cen- She said the free market East Austin neighbor- hosted by Allisiana pep rally from 12:-1. a tribute song to her ill tral East Austin at 2142 day is not unique to hood, many of whom Davis. She circulated the “We’re definitely try- grandmother. Eldridge E. 7th Street, west of Austin, but believes are historically sign-up sheet to gather ing to tap into local talent rocked a Jill Scott vibe. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/January 31, 2014 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church YOUNG LIONS TO CHARGE Lady Kathy Black 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 AUSTIN IN FEBRUARY (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Web Site - www.themount.net The Young Afri- tries such as Uganda, Elected Top Lady WORSHIP SERVICES cans are a gifted group Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. of singers, musicians Nigeria, Ghana and of the Year Church School - 9:45 a.m. Lady Kathy Black Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon and dancers who were South Africa. MFL has Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. all once a part of the educated over 52,000 was recently elected “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 world-renowned Afri- children and impacted Top Lady of the Year by A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor can Children’s Choir. the lives of over members of the Capital Now 20-22 years old 100,000 people through City Chapter of Top La- and more talented than its relief and develop- dies of Distinction, Inc. Agape Baptist Church (TLOD). This award is In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) ever, they are poised to ment programs during AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He presented annually to a exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. fulfill their promise and its history. MFL pur- For there is no greater love! make a difference in pose is to help create Lady who has excelled Church Services their communities back new leadership for in community service. Sunday School 9:30 AM home. tomorrow’s Africa, by Kathy has been an Sunday Worship 11:00 AM active member of TLOD Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Throughout the focusing on education. Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM performance The We are proud to for 19 years and has Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Young Africans share announce that The worked on all of the Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.org various cultural ele- Young Africans will be thrusts (Top Teens, Se- nior Citizens, Status of A Ministry That Ministers ments from their coun- bringing their uplifting tries of Kenya and show Our African Women, Beautification, Uganda with a Stomp Dream to Kentucky, In- and Community Part- Kathy Black inspired dance as well diana, Tennessee, Ar- nerships) sponsored by st as highlighting unique kansas, Alabama, the organization. The Chair for the 41 Area African instruments. Mississippi, Ohio, and number one thrust for One TLOD Conference Globalizing the Gospel Concerts are free and Ontario between Octo- TLOD is Top Teens of held in Austin in 2012. 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, America (TTA) where Kathy currently serves Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 open to all. A free-will ber 2013 and February Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. offering is taken at 2014. she held the position of as the Area One Admin- Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST the performance to sup- Promotional sup- local Top Teens Advi- istrative Assistant. Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH port African Children’s port of this community sor for four years and Kathy retired from Assistant TTA Advisor the Department of Vet- True Hope Apostolic Church Choir programs, such as concert is greatly appre- education, care and re- ciated. for eight years. During erans Affairs (VA) with The Apostle Gerald E. Loveless, Senior Pastor lief and development Music for Life and her tenure as Advisor, 42 years of service. She www.thcm.org the number of Top worked in several areas 8863 Anderson Mill Rd. programs. the African Children’s Austin, TX 78653 Music for Life (par- Choir is a nonprofit Teens increased in within the VA over that membership and par- period of time and upon 512-744-5851 Cell ent organization) works humanitarian and relief in seven African coun- organization dedicated ticipation in local, area her retirement was the 512-547-HOPE Church and national confer- Equal Employment Op- Charles Maund Toyota to helping Africa’s ences. Kathy has a portunity Officer (EEO) 512-767-4979 8400 Research Blvd. most vulnerable chil- strong passion for youth for the Austin Informa- Assistant, Elder Walker P.O. Box 1608 dren today so they can and is a member of the tion Technology Center. Austin, TX 78758 help Africa tomorrow. No tickets, dona- Service to Youth Com- Kathy has Lifetime tions welcome. mittee and is the current Memberships with Fed- Scholarship Committee erally Employed SHOW DETAILS Chair. She has served Women and Blacks In Sunday, February 23, on various Area and Government and is a 2014 National TLOD com- member of the NAACP. Damon Luckett 7:00pm mittees and was Co- She is a charter Sales Consultant Bethany United (512) 458-2222 Methodist Church SPBC damon_luckett@ 10010 Anderson Mill Rd charlesmaundtoyota.com Austin TX 78750-2127 EVENT CANCELLATION Tel: (512) 258-6017 Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, Elder Larry Washington, Pastor has cancelled the “Take Me Back Musical scheduled for Saturday, February 1st @ 6:00 PM until a future date. DOUBLE Please stay tuned for the new date and time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! “R” HOW’S YOUR St. Peter’s United Methodist Church HEALTH? 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 INSURANCE THAT IS! 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Hope of Tomorrow BlackBlack RegistryRegistry Involved and Determined Black History Month Science Field Trip and it can become a bit too much at times. But what I have can father and an African They showed us energy by found to be very effective American mother. They lived the use of props like balls, during all of this is staying in Texas and faced the kinds batons, and whoopee cush- organized and not procrasti- difficulties many Black Ameri- ions. At the end of the show nating. Managing your time is cans faced at that time. they did this stunt. One of something that is extremely Bessie worked hard during the people rode down a important, and I have learned her childhood, picking cotton ramp on a tricycle, through a that it is great to stay busy and helping her mother with brick wall, through a flaming the laundry she took in. She hoop finishing by landing on Jasmyn Patterson and involved in many extra- educated herself and man- a platform. We learned about Reagan High School curricular activities. Many uni- versities look for scholars aged to graduate from high Kinetic Energy; Energy In, Form colleges classes, who have been active and school. Soon after Bessie Potential Energy, and En- was interested in becoming ergy Out. Kinetic energy Ki- to maintaining A&B averages, involved in their school. How- Zachariah Washington Sarah Robertson a pilot but no U.S flight school netic energy is the energy of it all can get a little stressful ever it is also very important Cedars Academy Pioneer Crossing Elem. for a John H Reagan ECHS I stay organize and in control would accept her because motion or all objects has student. Many people say of all my new obligations. Black history month is she was black and because On Monday January motion has kinetic energy. that junior year is the most One thing I regret is not sign- a month to celebrate the won- she was a female. Unde- 13, 2014, Pioneer Crossing Energy was important for the stressful. Well I must say ing up for Avid my freshmen derful works of strong African terred, she saved enough Elementary Gifted and Talent stunt but also energy is im- they are right, because lately year. Many of my classmates Americans that gave African money to go to France where students took a field trip to portant for life. I have been feeling a little say it helps them manage Americans the rights and she heard women could be the Zachary Scott Theatre to I didn’t know that sci- overwhelmed. I just enrolled and keep up with their re- dreams we have today. They pilots. In 1921 she became see a science a show. The ence could be so much fun. in three new ACC classes; I sponsibilities. However, I also inspire us to be the what the first African American show was awesome! The We had a great time. I hope got a main role in this year’s believe that I can succeed in ever we want to be. I am woman in the world to earn a show is call Sciencetricks we can I can go again. Here UIL competition play, I signed all my new endeavors if I choosing to share with you pilots license. History is al- where they teach about all is a little information if you up for UIL academics, solo continue to work hard and the story of Bessie Coleman. ways being made. We will kinds of energy like poten- would like to go see it with competition and UIL choir stay determined. “A dream Bessie Coleman was born in continue to celebrate our Af- tial mechanical, heat, electric- your family. ensemble. On top of all this, doesn’t become reality 1892 and died in 1926. rican heritage as we continue ity and sound through the use Sciencetricks! I’ve joined student counsel, through magic; it takes Bessie was one of 13 chil- to develop and challenge of circus skills and physical January 13-February 7, I’m preparing for the SAT and sweat, determination and dren born to a Native Ameri- ourselves. comedy. This was a new way 2014, shows at 10 a.m. and ACT and I am very active hard work.”(Colin Powell). I to teach science, but through 12 p.m., presented in the within my church. Like every hope all the members of the Mentorship the science tricks, we could Kleberg Theatre - 230 Seats, high school student, I’m in- youth brigade are doing well understand science better. grades 1 and up. volved in quite a few things in every aspect of their lives. was a great opportunity for the Teens to socialize with Mountains Hawks Future Famers the Ladies and Lords of TLOD. Mentorship is an im- Australia, Idaho, and Texas. portant aspect to us as Top There are the Rocky Moun- won Grand Champion Out- Teens because the Top La- tains or Rockies that stretch door Fire Pit, Johnathan Ford dies serve as role models on more than 3,000 miles in won Grand Champion Metal how to behave properly and western North America, the Craft and Grand Champion uphold our elevated stan- Appalachian Mountains are Leather Craft. dards. Personally my men- between Georgia and Maine, The UIL Academic team tor, Lady Vanessa, has made and the Smoky Mountains are traveled to Burnet for an Invi- Kiara Myers a great impact in my life over between North Carolina and tational meet Jan. 18. Top Vista Ridge High School the past four years and we Tennessee. These are some Alon Rodgers award winners were Calcula- have become quite close. Hendrickson H.S. of the most popular mountain tor Aps 1st place Dung January is National She is such a friendly person ranges on earth. Hendrickson High Nguyen, News Writing 1st Mentor month and the Top and sends me occasional Mount Everest is the School has a strong Future place Nyssa Kruse, Editorial Ladies of Distinction cel- cards or texts to check up on Montrae Nelson Riverplace Elementary highest on earth! Many Farmers of America club Writing 1st place Gabrielle ebrate by partnering up with me. It is always beneficial to people have climbed Mount proven by the results of the Wilkosz, and Headline Writ- their mentees in Top Teens have a mentor in your life, Do you know about Everest but it is difficult to Austin Travis County Youth ing 1st place Bella of America. Every year, the especially someone who mountains? I learned about make to the very top! Moun- Show this past weekend. Hernandez. The UIL tourna- Top Teens decide on a genuinely cares about you mountains this week in tains have cooler climates They will be taking 27 entries ment is next weekend. church to go visit with their and wants to see you suc- school and I think they are the higher you go and there to the TCYS Auction Friday. Baseball tryouts were mentors, and in January we ceed. Therefore, I am truly very interesting. Mountains are different animals that can Some of the top winners last weekend but weather is all meet up for a Sunday appreciative for the opportu- stretch above the surround- survive at different eleva- were: Rabbits – Danielle causing problems with scrim- church service. On Sunday, nity that Top Teens has pro- ing land in a limited area and tions of a mountain. Moun- th Kinsey, Grand Champion, mage plans. The season January 26 , we all attended vided for me to have such a are very high and have a tains are really rocky and Morgan Sanders, Reserve gets underway at Connally the Mt. Zion Baptist Church sincere person like my men- point at the top. A mountain can fall apart sometimes like Grand Champion; Swine-Bar- Feb. 4. The next home soc- on E 13th St in Austin. It was a tor to guide me during my is higher than a hill and a hill an earthquake it would rows – Taylor Gibich, Breed cer match is Jan. 31 against very moving service and it adolescence. is round not pointy like a break down into pieces.I Champion Yorkshire; Swine- Cedar Ridge. Cheerleader mountain. There are some like mountains because Gilts – Megan Nellis, Breed tryouts are Feb. 5 and Mr. I Passed mountains that have snow on they are very interesting and Champion Crossbred, Re- HHS will be held in the Per- them and there are mountains cool and one day I want to serve Breed Champion. In forming Arts Center 7 p.m. So I was so nervous all over the world like deserts, climb a mountain! the Youth Show Paul Arculeo Feb. 6. going back to school the week after finals. I was so scared that I was going to fail. Good Afternoon Bad Weather Day But I didn't I was so happy. I dent at Elgin Elementary Last Friday, we got a know that this Semester I am school. I am here to write for day off from school due to going to work hard so that I the newspaper you’re read- bad weather. It was finally can have some room to mess ing now! It is an honor to be white outside. I said it was up when it comes down to fi- writing for this newspaper snow but mom said it nals. I thought I was going to because it means that I am looked like freezing rain. It Imani Demps have to quit my job because on my way to becoming an sure would of been fun to Del Valle High School school comes first . get it on Christmas day. author that is known around the country like Jeff Kinney After I woke up from sleep- TheVillagerAnd ing late, my day was fun. or around the world like BlackRegistryCompany Stephanie Meyer. So I’m Hope everyone had fun on Genesis Stiggers Genesis and I want to say the MLK walk. Hope we get Elgin Elementary Erika Lipscomb another free day out of @TheVillagerATX don’t stop trying to achieve Manor Elementary school. Hi, I am Genesis. A stu- you’re dreams. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/January 31, 2014 ~ Page 5 YOUTH BRIGADE School Books Good ject. I told them that our school did not get books. My cousin said that she prefers Things having books. She said that by having Come In books she could keep up her classes better. She said if she had a problem with Threes something she could review over and over until she un- Over the past three Aubri Allen-Brent derstood it. Her parents like years, the African Del Valle High School school books also. They felt American Youth Har- Last week was final that they could help her study vest Foundation has week, each day we had a dif- and review subjects. My sent almost forty stu- ferent test to take. It was kind uncle felt that schools with dents from the 360SG of tough and tiring. Then I had money have more books; Male Leadership Devel- cheer tryouts, I made the other schools have opment program to team again this year. And this worksheets to save money. compete in the annual year I’m going to try out to be It was not because African American Male AAYHF Team Young Scholars, attended and placed 3rd in the captain. I love being a cheer- worksheets were more effec- Academic Bowl in Dal- Academic Leadership Bowl in Dallas, TX. Photo by African leader. A couple years ago I tive. I wish our school at least las, TX. American Youth Harvest Foundation visited my cousins in St. had all the books on the The academic tour- Louis Missouri. I found out internet. That way I could help nament, Aiming for the the tournament and tion, Blazier Leaders Sheldon Laurent said, “I that they had for every sub- at home on every subject. Stars, invites teams of nine were selected to and Young Scholars. can’t wait to come back three youth and one travel to the University Boasting some 25 next year, we’re gonna team coach to engage in of Texas at Dallas to teams, this year’s com- take it all!” Special Upcoming Events a jeopardy style compe- compete. Representing petition was just as thanks to Coach Obie, tition over subjects in- four different cam- fierce as years past. Coach Bruck and all of down the road that I am ex- cluding Math, Science, puses, these students AAYHF Young Schol- the families able to cited about. Drumline has Civil Rights, African trained on a weekly ars placed third after travel with us to Dallas been preparing to arrive at American Inventors, basis, while balancing being defeated in the for the competition. the High Noon competition for Authors, Athletes and their academic respon- finals round by For more informa- a 2nd year. High Noon is a more. sibilities and cultivat- Duncanville Tigers tion on AAYHF pro- very important competition Through the con- ing brotherhood Youth Organization gramming please con- that I'm proud to say we won tinued generous sup- amongst their newly Team Black, who went tact: Wendell Williams, last year. It's was a really fun port of the Jack and Jill formed teams. Teams on to become the 2014 Director of Youth and experience and I can't wait of America Founda- competing from the tournament champions. Family Programs Afri- for it again this year. Also tion, this year, fifteen AAYHF included, AAYHF Young can American Youth down the road,the cheerlead- students prepared for Young Men of Distinc- Scholars co-captain Harvest Foundation Latrice Lipscomb ers are having our annual 1 Manor High School year banquet. There's going to be awards and lots of Texas Book Festival announces 2014 Nothing really exciting food. I'm sure we're going to has been occurring lately. have a lot of fun. We'll that's However,there are events all for now,until next time. Fiction Writing Contest for grades 7-12 Football Banquet The People Our Parents Warned Us About?

the good things that happen last week was the Del Valle High School Football Teams had their banquet on Thursday evening during the bad AUSTIN, Texas Winners in each 2. All entries must ting, plot, conflict, and weather and icy roads. The Book Festival is accept- division will receive a be an original piece of resolution. banquet went fine. They ac- ing entries for its 13th cash prize: $250 for fiction. 9. Winners will be knowledge the freshman, annual Fiction Writing first place, $100 for sec- 3. All entries must notified by August 3, JV and Varsity Coaches Contest to encourage ond, and $50 for third. be submitted online. 2014. and players. Trophies were and reward creative In addition, first place The online form will be Since 2001, the handled out for the season Jaylon Knighten writing in Texas winners will be available January 27, Texas Book Festival and recognized the All-Dis- Del Valle High School schools. This year's fic- awarded a plaque, 2014. There is no entry has partnered with UIL tricts players. tion writing contest have their stories pub- fee. to host its annual Fic- Last week was a crazy Monday January 27th theme is ?The People lished on the Texas 4. Entries must be tion Writing Contest. week. It was just weird with will be the start of Track Our Parents Warned Us Book Festival website, 2,000 words or less, 12 The mission of the all the cold weather, icy practice. I plan to try out for About.? The topic was and be invited to par- point type, double- Texas Book Festival is roads and the school can- the track team. Hope every- selected by Texas Book ticipate on a panel dur- spaced, and related to to celebrate authors cellation on Friday. One of one is blessed. Festival fans on ing the annual fall Fes- the theme ?The People and their contributions Facebook, who voted it tival in October. Accom- Our Parents Warned Us to the culture of lit- Amazing Week as their favorite of four modations for one night About.? eracy, ideas, and choices. will be provided for the 5. Entries must imagination. The Con- ing my Science period my Texas junior and first-place winners and have a cover page that test serves to promote teacher is trying to get me high school students their family. includes the student?s that culture to students to show the class how to do (grades 7-12) are in- Entries that do not name, entry title, grade across Texas and to a method to figure out an vited to submit a piece follow all contest rules level, and an automated educate them on the easier way to measure how of original fiction, no will be disqualified. word count. opportunities avail- much water is in the beaker. more than 2,000 words Contest Rules 6. All entries must able to writers. My whole class is doing a in length. Entries must be submitted between For more informa- Science project on how to be submitted online 1. Students must Jan. 27 and June 2, 2014. tion about the Fiction increase the velocity of a via the form on the enter in one of three di- 7. The submissions Writing Contest or to toy car without using a ramp. Trenton Leary Texas Book Festival?s visions: grades 7-8, will be judged by edu- submit entries, please On Friday morning I Highland Park Elem. website no later than grades 9-10, or grades cators, authors, and visit www.texasbook looked out of my window June 2, 2014. Submitted 11-12. Authors enter the community leaders. festival.org/fiction-con- Last week I did many and saw ice that was awe- entries are considered division for which they 8. Judges will look test/ or contact Kendall things in school. I learned some. Until next time stay in three divisions: were a student during for excellence in use of Miller, (512) 477-4055, about how you can make a blessed and Go Hound grades 7-8, grades 9-10, the 2013-2014 academic dialogue, imagery, char- kendall@texas fraction into a decimal. Dur- dogs! and grades 11-12. year. acter development, set- bookfestival.org. School Is Flying By Course Catalog Fair For real-time updates on the Texas Book Festival, Author interviews, Basketball season is Lanette Demps and local literary news and events, Del Valle High School almost over . Im really sad visit the Festival Lit Blog: about it. But i will be trying The Course Catalog www.texasbookfestival.org/lit-blog/ out for track. So i will be see- Fair is rescheduled and is Like the Festival on Facebook: ing my same team mates for now on Wednesday, Feb- www.facebook.com/texas-book-festival volleyball nd basketball.The ruary 12th at 5:30pm and it school year is going ok so ends at 7 . I hope to see Follow Festival on Twitter: Jada Demps far , but lets see were it gets everyone there and have a www.twitter.com/texasbookfest, Dailey Middle School me. blessed week. #txbookfest. Page 6 ~ January 31, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD gathering. Dr. Alameel is U.S Senate one of the several candi- A Week of Political Activities dates who came to Aus- tin to attend several other Candidate Sojourns events. Among the other candidates, Dr. Alameel in Austin stands apart because he has been endorsed by by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Wendy Davis. Dr. Alameel is one of the few candidates of the Democratic Party who represents the American value of mobility. Dr. Alameel moved to America at the age of 20 years. As a new immi- grant, he worked "pump- ing gas" prior to joining the United States Army. Upon leaving the army, he studied dentistry. Then, he opened up a successful dentistry practice. If elected, Dr. Alameel hopes to bring by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon very strong Democratic Party values to the As the Primary and General elections come near, there have been nu- United States Senate. merous political events in Central Texas. During this week, the Tejanos Demo- For instance, Dr. Alameel crats met; Sarah Eckhardt held a "Greet and Meet" in Pflugerville; and John mentioned that, "I will Bucy held a Chili Fundraiser. Therefore, it was a very busy political week. never vote to cut social For instance, the Tejanos Democrats held their State convention from security nor Medicare." In January 24th - 25th. During the first day of the event, they "roasted" the former Dr. David Alameel addition he stated, "I will Judge Perkins. Then the group had the opportunity to hear from candidates Just recently, Dr. ate, Democratic Party seek to bring the U.S sol- like Wendy Davis, Leticia Van De Putte, and some other candidates running David Alameel who is Primaries, stopped by in diers back from Afghani- for the U.S senate. running for the U.S Sen- Austin to attend a local stan." In addition, Sarah Eckhardt’s campaign held a "Greet and Meet" event in Pflugerville. At the event, residents of Pflugerville had the opportunity to meet ing early voting. and ask Sarah her various positions on issues. Moreover, the crowd was glad Low On election day, to see that for once a candidate running for the top spot in County government, Celia Israel was the has stressed the importance of an emergent city such as Pflugerville. winner with more Finally, John Bucy who is running for Texas House District 136 in Williamson Voter than 59% of the vote to County held a "Chili Fundraiser." Texas HD 136 includes parts of Northwest Mike Van DeWlalle’s Austin, Cedar Park and of Leander. Moreover, HD 136 was recently created Turnout 41%. Only 10% of the due to the explosive growth occurring in Williamson County. John Bucy is a voters ind HD 50 went husband and business owner. We Make in House to the polls. Israel will now have to run in the Advertising March Primary for a Affordable District chance to represent the district for a full 1 x 3 $48.00 50 two year term. In the 2 x 2 $64.00 meantime, she will by Tsoke serve out the balance 2 x 5 $160.00 (Chuch) Adjavon of Mark Strama’s term 3 x 5 $240.00 In the Texas that will end in Janu- House 50 there was a 3 x 10.5 $504.00 ary special election be- Moreover, the low 300 x 50 $20.00 tween Celia Israel and voter turnout shows Mike Van De Walle. 300 x 100 $40.00 that people don’t un- The early voting pe- 300 x 150 $60.00 derstand the impor- riod for this special tance of the role of a 300 x 200 $80.00 election was from State Representative. 300 x 250 $100.00 January 20th to Janu- The State Representa- ary 24th and whoever tive votes and makes Call Now! wins will serve the re- key decisions that af- mainder of the State 512.476.0082 fect the people living Representative Mark within the district. Strama's unexpired Some of the key deci- term. sions regard educa- Only 4.5% of the tion, property taxes, voters in this district water, and other went to the polls to things that affect the cast their ballots dur- daily lives of people. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/January 31, 2014 ~ Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Manager Consumer In- of diabetes with over 1.8 prevent cure and man- AUSTIN, TX — formation, Texas Beef million suffer-ing from age diabetes; delivers American Diabetes The American Diabetes Council. the disease, and thou- services to hundreds of Association – Cen-tral The board is re- sands may have diabe- communities; provides Texas—that advocates sponsible for aligning tes and not be aware. 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FOR SALE /FOR RENT/BIDS Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Construction Manager @ Risk, is actively soliciting proposals from subcontractors for the construction of The New Central Library, CIP ID 7235.001, 2nd Street MISCELLANEOUS Bridge and Extension Shoal Creek to West Avenue, Sub Project ID 7328.013 and Seaholm Substation Screen Wall, Sub Project ID is 7328.002. Solication for MBE/WBE Proposal Package 3 consists of Demolition and Abatement, Scaffolding, Air Infiltration Testing, Handrails, Wood Decking and Siding, Millwork and Architectural Woodwork, Sprayed Insulation As part of the effort to satisfy the and Fireproofing, Hollow Metal Doors, Frames and Hardware, Overhead Doors and Grilles, MBE/WBE requirements, PCL Loading Dock Equipment, Elevator Door Smoke Containment System, Tiling, Terrazzo, Stone Construction, Inc. is soliciting Minority and Women-Owned Flooring, Wood Flooring, Carpet and Resilient Flooring, Access Flooring, Painting, Building Business Enterprise participation Specialties, Signage, Demountable Partitions, Parking Control Equipment, Food Service for the following City of Austin Equipment, Window Coverings, Test, Adjust and Balance of HVAC, Site Concrete, Unit Pavers, project: TAYLOR LANE WASTE Landscaping and Irrigation, Cistern Improvements and Seaholm Substation Screen Wall work. WATER TREATMENT PLANT A current set of plans and specifications may be reviewed at our office address mentioned below. (IFB6100 CLMC460A) . The Work Proposal selection will be on a best value basis. consists of construction of a We will accept proposals for this package at our office, wastewater treatment facility 8326 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78754 including an influent lift station, on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM. headworks, aeration basin, secondary clarifiers, sludge holding A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at the jobsite tank, filtration, chlorine contact at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 followed by a site visit. basin, and cascade, as well as The jobsite address is 299 West Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. operations, chemical and All City of Austin Certified Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises are disinfection buildings, and all other encouraged to submit proposals. appurtenances as shown on the The City of Austin SMBR Department has established the following participation goals for this construction plans. Bids are due Proposal Package: AA-2.07%; His-7.26%; NA/A-0.80%; WBE-2.44%. 10:00 AM CST on February 13, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. 2014. PCL is currently looking for is available at (512) 834-9848 or fax (512) 834-9844. DBE/WBE subcontractors & suppliers in the following areas to Our company is an E.E.O. Employer. complete the bid requirements: We encourage and actively solicit proposals from Carpentry, Concrete, Trucking & minority and women owned enterprises for all projects. Hauling Services, Roofing, Doors PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGS and Frames, Drywall, Electrical, Excavation Services, Fabricated Pre-Solicitation meetings for Self-Sufficiency Request for Steel, Flooring, Glazing Services, Applications (RFA) Hardware, Heavy Construction The City of Austin’s Health and Human Services Department is Equipment, HVAC, Insulation, hosting two Landscaping, Masonry, Millwork, Pre-Solicitation meetings to discuss the Self-Sufficiency RFA Painting, Paving and Resurfacing, that is to be released in 2014. Plumbing, Tile, Weather and These meetings are open to the public. You may attend either Waterproofing, Metal Bldg System, one of the meetings indicated below: Acoustical Panel Ceiling System and Windows. PCL intends to establish

st work delivery schedules that 1 Pre-Solicitation meeting: encourage participation. Sub- Date: Monday, January 27, 2014 contractors are encouraged to Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am contact PCL Construction, Inc. for Location: Street Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, insurance requirements, plan Austin, TX 78702, 4th Floor Conference Room information, or if any other assistance is needed. Payment & 2nd Pre-Solicitation meeting: Performance Bonds may be required Date: Friday, January 31, 2014 and bonding assistance is available. Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Plans are available at the Austin area plan rooms, our Irving office, and Location: Street Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, on-line at PCL’s Pursuits Site. Please Austin, TX 78702, 4th Floor Conference Room contact Lisa Plante via Email: [email protected] or via Phone: 480-763-2778 for further informat- City of Austin ion and access to plans and specs. AUSTIN COMMUNITY Purchasing Office COLLEGE New Jobs for the Week of 01/26/2013 The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites Specialist, Financial Aid you to view current bid solicitations at https:// Highland Business Center Monday-Friday, www.ci.austin.tx.us/financeonline/ 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Occasional vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. evening and weekends may be required. Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the $2,611-$3,264/Monthly Job# 1401014 City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your Technician, Multimedia company is registered, you will receive notifica- Installations Pinnacle Campus tions about new bid opportunities. For addi- 40 hours per week as assigned tional information regarding current bid opportu- $2,879-$3,599/Monthly Job# 1401013 nities or Vendor Registration, please call the Pur- Apply at HR chasing Office at 512-974-2500. Middle Fiskville Rd. 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 For information on the City of Austin’s Mi- Job Line (512 223-5621 nority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement hhtp://www./austincc.ed EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Program and the certification process, please Health and Human contact the Small & Minority Business Resources Services Program Manager Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website The City of Austin Health and at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr. Human Services Dept is currently accepting applications for a We want YOU! Program Manager. Position will be responsible for providing Reserve A Space For Your Place leadership, direction and Advertise With The supervision for the daily operations of the African American Quality of VILLAGER! Life Program. Salary commensurate What Are You Waiting For? to experience, excellent benefits. For additional info about this job Call Now 512-476-0082 opportunity, contact Lateefah Neal- Franks at 512-972-5105 and/or www.TheAustinVillager.com apply on-line at https:// www.austincityjobs.org Page 8 ~ January 31, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS After the Holiday Season AMERICAN MUSEUM OF The Salvation NATURAL HISTORY Army Keeps On Austin Energy Ready For Cold CELEBRATES BLACK Working Weather, Conservation HISTORY MONTH WITH Local supporters GIVE YOUR VOICE: Encouraged still needed (AUSTIN, TEXAS – January 23, 2014) – “After HONOR BLACK HISTORY Austin Energy is prepared for the anticipated the holiday season some people think The Salva- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, FROM NOON TO 5 PM cold front that is expected to bring below freezing tion Army takes a break,” says Lt. Colonel Henry temperatures to the area early Tuesday morning. The American Museum of Natural Gonzalez of Austin. “No more bell ringing. No Austin Energy follows an extensive winter pre- Historycelebrates Black History Month with more Christmas kettles. We just wait until next paredness plan to ensure all of the generating units Give Your Voice: Honor Black History on Satur- year to help those in need. But nothing could be at the utility’s power plants are available for op- day, February 8, from noon to 5 pm. The festivi- further from the truth!” ”Every day The Salvation eration during freezing temperatures. Winter mea- ties, which include family-friendly activities and Army is there to assist those in need with food, sures include insulating pipes that circulate wa- live musical performances, arepresented in shelter, clothing and emergency assistance. With ter, installing heaters where necessary and inspect- association with Community Works and New the help of our supporters, in 2013, we provided ing any instrumentation that could be affected by Heritage Theatre Group. The program will life-saving services to more than 20,000 women, the cold weather. include the world premiere of new works and children and men in desperate need in Travis and While the utility is ready to respond to high special arrangements composed for the Young Williamson Counties.” With the slow comeback energy demand, there is always the risk of an un- Peoples Chorus of New York City by NEA Jazz of the economy and the recent food stamp budget expected energy shortage in the Electric Reliabil- Master Delfeayo Marsalis with the support of the cuts, the most vulnerable among us are still at risk; ity Council of Texas region. To help avoid a short- American Museum of Natural History. nearly half of all Americans now rate as poor or age, Austin Energy customers are encouraged to Hosted by television journalist and fashion low-income according to the U.S. Census Bureau. conserve energy when possible – especially dur- model Gail ONeill, the Museums celebration ”With persistently high unemployment, rising liv- ing the early morning hours when people are wak- features artists whose unique voices are helping ing costs and stagnating wages, there are many in ing up for school and work. to define some of this countrys most dynamic our community who are hurting. That’s why An- Below are some easy and free or inexpensive cultural expressions: Camille A. Brown & Danc- nual Fund Drive Campaign is so important,” says measures to save energy and stay warm. ers; composer-pianist Samora Abayomi Lt. Colonel Gonzalez. “Our goal is to raise $198,000 · Thermostat. Set your thermostat at 68 de- Pinderhughes; the award-winning Young by January 31 to ensure our ability to care for the grees or lower. Thermostats for heat pumps for Peoples Chorus of New York City with Francisco most vulnerable among us. We want to be ready electric heating should be lowered to 63 degrees J. Núñez, Artistic Director/Founder, The New to respond to those who need our help in 2014 and, at night or adjusted by no more than five degrees. Orleans Swamp Donkeys Traditional Jass Band; with the support of our friends in Travis and · Blinds/shades. Open blinds/shades on any and returning favorites Delfeayo Marsalis with Williamson Counties, we will.” Lt. Colonel Henry windows hit by direct sunlight to help heat your special guest Darryl DMC McDaniels of the Gonzalez reports for the coming year The Salva- home or apartment. Close them at sundown to help multi-platinum hip-hop group Run-DMC. tion Army will be called on to…. keep heat inside. The days activities, performers, and artists · Provide grants for rent, utility assistance, · Fireplace. When not in use, make sure your include: medicine and food for families in desperate need. fireplace damper is closed to prevent heat from · 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm in the Hall of · Visit lonely, hurting people in nursing homes escaping up the chimney. Birds of the World: Mayte Natalio and Francine and correctional facilities. · Ceiling fans. Switch the setting on ceiling E. Ott, ensemble members of Camille A. Brown · Provide meals to hungry men, women fans to run counter-clockwise to help push warm and Dancers, will run dance workshops rooted and children in Travis and Williamson Counties. air back down. Turn fans off when not in the room. in African/African-American traditions. · Give disadvantaged children the opportu- · Furniture placement. Try lounging near · Noon in the Hall of African Peoples: Alex nity to experience spring break and summer interior walls if possible. Exterior walls and older de Voogt, assistant curator, Division of Anthro- camps. windows may be drafty. pology, and mancala scholar, will lead his ever- To donate to The Salvation Army, please mail · Weather strip. Caulk and weather strip popular mancala game-playing sessions. your gift to The Salvation Army, Austin Area Com- around windows and entry doors to prevent drafts. · 4 pm in the LeFrak Theater: The Young mand, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 231, Austin, Texas, Or, place towels at the bottom of doors and on Peoples Chorus of New York City and the 78758, or make a donation online at window seals to help reduce heat loss and pre- Delfeayo Marsalis Sextet will perform five works SalvationArmyAUSTIN.org. vent cold air from coming in. composed by Delfeayo Marsalis, including two · Gasket covers. Use gasket covers around world premieres. One of these, Dream on electrical outlet covers to prevent cold air from $5,000 IN CASH Robben, was inspired by the life of Nelson coming in. Mandela. The sextet will be joined onstage by · Water heaters and pipes. Insulate electric Darryl DMC McDaniels. water heaters and hot water pipes to avoid wast- FOR TOP POET · 5 pm in the LeFrak Theater: The New ing energy. Be sure to leave the air intake vent Orleans Swamp Donkeys Traditional Jass Band uncovered. Famous Poets announces that $5,000.00 in cash and will lead a celebratory, second-line parade, Visit www.austinenergy.com for a complete prizes will be awarded this year to amateur poets. Poets, followed by a meet-and-greet and CD- signing list of energy saving tips. especially beginners, are encouraged to enter for their chance with all of the artists. to win. MUSICAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDE YOUNG To enter send one poem of 21 lines or less: Free Po- PEOPLES CHORUS OF NEW YORK CITY, THE SPECIAL etry Contest, PO Box 21, Talent, OR 97540. Or enter on- THE NEW ORLEANS SWAMP DONKEYS line at www.famouspoets.com. A winner’s list will be sent TRADITIONAL JAZZ BAND, OLYMPICS NEEDS to all entrants. The deadline for entering is March 1, 2014. AND NEA JAZZ MASTER DELFEAYO ”Any poet, whether published or not, can be a win- MARSALIS WITH SPECIAL GUEST HIP-HOP YOUR HELP ner,” says Executive Director Mark Schramm. “When people ARTIST DARRYL DMC MCDANIELS FROM Help! We’re short of volunteers for our state- learn about our free poetry contest, they suddenly realize RUN-DMC wide Winter Games here in Austin Jan. 31-Feb 2: that their own poetic talent can win cash prizes, as well as AUSTIN, TX - Black History does not begin · Friday and Sunday at Dart Bowl garner national recognition.” Famous Poets has awarded on February 1st and end on the 28th. (Or the 29th, if · Saturday and Sunday at Showplace Lanes over $400,000.00 in cash to amateur poets over the years, we’re in a leap year) The rich heritage and history · Sunday at Highland Lanes more than any other poetry society. We are helping Poetry, of African Americans is a continuous saga that the Can you help? Volunteers can sign up here: the Cinderella of the Arts, find her glass slipper. George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural http://ow.ly/sWIzu Center is proud to present all year round. How- ever, the month of February is special, and the museum joins the rest of the nation in celebration of the 2014 Black History Month theme: Civil Rights In America. On Friday evening, February 7th, the museum will kick off the month with the annual Banner Unveiling ceremony. The 2014 banner will feature Civil Rights lead- ers from the Austin area who are significant change agents: Volma Overton, Bertha Means, Arthur DeWitty, Ada Anderson, James Farmer, and Wilhelmina Delco. To help bring clarity to the occasion, Jim Harrington, founder of the Civil Jim Rights Project, is the guest speaker. Mr. Harrington is a human rights attorney with nearly four decades Harrington to of experience and has handled landmark civil rights cases, written and published widely, and be Guest served on human rights delegations in different Speaker at areas of the world. No Black History occasion is complete with- the Carver out music, and the Huston-Tillotson University Choir will bring songs reminiscent of the Civil Museum’s Rights Movement. A short reception will follow 2014 Banner the ceremony. The event is free and open to the public! Unveiling Friday, February 7, 2014 * 6:pm-8:pm * FREE