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This paper can be recycled Vol. 40 No. 20 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] September 28, 2012 The Andy Roddick Foundation Set To INSIDE Build Tennis Facility in East Austin

By Naomi Logan Richard kSpecial to The Villager You’d be surprised On Friday, Septem- how many children ber 21, 2012, nine-time have vision problems Grammy® Award winning and don’t know it. RAPPIN’ musician and philanthropist Through “Gift of Sight” Tommy Wyatt provided Vision Screen Tommy Wyatt John Legend performed ings as part of Freedom at the annual Andy Home’s Health Fair. The November Roddick Foundation See QUALITY OF LIFE Ballot Is Very (ARF) gala. Page 3 Roddick, who re- Huge!! cently announced his retire- ment from tennis, has made By now, the voters John LegendDr. and Mrs. Richard Rhodes Mayor Pro-Tem Sheryl Cole are beginning to get very giving back a part of his confused. Our November 6 career. In 2000, he estab- Roddick stated, “The a professional, not-for- Chrissy Teigen, Camila ballot will include every thing lished ARF to make a dif- foundation is growing, and profit organization focused Alves, Austin Mayor Pro- from the National ference in the lives of youth we have some very excit- on teaching character and Tem Sheryl Cole, Austin Improve Health Care Presidential Election, A bond in underserved communi- ing plans, but we need the life lessons to underserved Community College Presi- for Your Family, election, Austin Community ties and in 2004 was continued support of those youth through sports-based dent/CEO Dr. Richard Receive Cutting-Edge Treatment, Creating College Board election, awarded the Arthur Ashe behind our cause to reach mentoring and education.” Rhodes and several other Humanitarian Award for his our shared goals.” To Roddick has launched athletes and celebrities who 15,000 Jobs and Make Austin ISD Board elections, Austin a Center for spearhead the foundation’s the foundation’s new strat- support youth causes. All and several Propositions. charity efforts. As an ex- Medical Excellence. There are a lot of tension of his role in the growth, Roddick recently egy with the 7th Annual proceeds from the gala will These are Benefits if organizations supporting all Austin community, appointed Jeffrey Lau as ARF gala. Legend was go to support the Andy You Vote on the Health of these issues. As a result, Roddick has announced ARF’s new Chief Execu- joined Friday at ACL-Live Roddick Foundation and Care Tax Proposition the voters may not be aware plans to build a tennis fa- tive Officer. Lau said, “We by its partners. Sponsors of See NOVEMBER’S cility in East Austin near the are transforming ARF from MatthewMcCon- the event included SAP and BALLOT that all of decisions about Page 6 all of these things will have LBJ High School. an all-volunteer charity into aughey, Brooklyn Decker, Grey Goose. to be made on the same day. And this a time when you do Willie Mae Kirk Branch Free Meet the Lender Business Fair: not want to vote a straight ticket. You need to take the Dedication Ceremony Set Ninth-Annual Event time to familiarize yourself with all of the items on the Austin, TX -— The multi-page ballot. City of Austin has a capital The election is idea for small-business own- November 6, with early ers looking to start or expand voting beginning on October their business. The City-run 22. It would be advisable to Small Business Development vote early so that you can Program (SBDP), which take your time in the voting fosters the growth of startup booth. Also, during early and existing businesses with voting, you will be able to get a variety of supportive events assistance from the poll and resources, will host the workers when you having a ninth-annual Meet the problem understanding the Lender business fair Oct. 11, Recent visitors meet with local lenders. issue. During this time the poll from 3 to 7 p.m. at the a free moderated panel dis- successful, the City of Aus- workers will have some free Palmer Events Center, 900 cussion titled Borrowing 101 tin is successful and local time where they may be able Barton Springs Road. from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Fea- jobs are created.” to work with you. Free and open to as- turing both experienced lend- Though the Meet the During the next few piring and existing small- ers and borrowers, the panel Lender business fair does not weeks, we will try to give business entrepreneurs, the discussion and following require advanced registra- some explanations about the SBDP’s Meet the Lender Q&A session provide busi- tion, the SBDP does recom- various issues and give our event gives attendees the ness-fair attendees the op- mend attendees register for opinion on how we should Mrs. Willie Mae Kirk opportunity to meet business portunity to learn the basics the BizOpen Orientation at vote on them. The opinions In recognition of her most of her life to public ser- lenders face to face in a ca- about accessing capital from www.austinsmallbiz.com/ that we express will be long years of service to the vice. She began her career sual, business-friendly envi- local small-business lenders. WebCMS_2007/ entirely mine. While I know community as teacher, civil as a certified public school ronment and gather informa- Discussion topics will in- class_register.php?Session=746, that there are many people rights advocate, political ac- teacher in 1947 and served tion, learn about the loan clude how entrepreneurs as well as for the Borrowing who will disagree with my tivist and Library Commis- as an elementary school process, ask questions and should prepare for their first 101 panel discussion at recommendations, I also sioner, the Austin City Coun- teacher through 1982. discuss their business needs. loan discussion, whether a www.austinsmallbiz.com/ know that many will rely on cil voted unanimously on Mayor Jeffrey Friedman first On hand will be dozens of business plan is necessary, WebCMS_2007/ our opinions on many of February 2, 2012, to rename appointed Willie Mae Kirk lending representatives from the current lending climate class_register.php?Session=750. these issues. the former Oak Springs to the Library Commission in credit unions and commu- and the ideal profile of a Registration links and all Is it fair to ask the voters Branch as the Willie Mae 1971 where she helped to nity-development corpora- fundable applicant. Panelists Meet the Lender event infor- to educate themselves on so Kirk Branch. Please join the spearhead a funding drive tions, as well as commercial will include Sunita Murti of mation are also available at many issues at the same time? in cel- and bond initiative that re- lenders and government- Southwestern National www.MeetTheLender Some folks think that we will ebrating the dedication cer- sulted in dramatic improve- agency officials to network Bank, Obi Chukwumah of .com. save money by having only one emony for the Willie Mae ments to the George Wash- with the nearly 500 business BB&T, Aaron Lee of Ron The Small Business or two elections during an Kirk Branch at 3101 Oak ington Carver Branch, in- entrepreneurs in attendance. King Salon and Blair Smith Development Program is a election cycle. They also Springs Drive on Satur- cluding architectural design Kicking off the event of Dirty Dog. division of the City of Austin’s believe that the best time to get day, October 6 at 11 a.m. and building of a new 10,000 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. is the “Small business own- Economic Growth and Re- the true feeling of the voting Light refreshments will be square foot library adjacent BizOpen Orientation, which ers aren’t always aware of development Services Of- public is to have the elections provided. The ceremony is to the existing building, con- provides attendees informa- the incredible and varied re- fice, and is committed to during a presidential year, free and open to the public. current with the remodeling tion about the City of sources that are available to providing opportunities and because more people vote in For more information please of the original building as a Austin’s zoning, permitting help them be successful,” resources to small businesses those elections. call 512-974-9920 or visit museum. and development process, says Rosy Jalifi, assistant di- to help them grow and pros- However, that does not library.austintexas.gov. Through her 12 years and outlines the necessary rector of the City’s Economic per in a competitive business mean that the voters are going Mrs. Willie Mae as a Library Commissioner, steps toward gaining a Cer- Growth and Redevelopment environment. to go completely down the “Ankie” Kirk has been en- Mrs. Kirk worked tirelessly tificate of Occupancy for a Services Office. “We want to For more information ballot. They may not vote on gaged in more than 50 years to improve library facilities small business. connect entrepreneurs to about the SBDP, issues that they are not familiar of philanthropy in the Austin and was a champion for all Additionally, the Meet those resources. When visitwww.Austin Small with. We’ll see. community and has devoted of Austin’s libraries. the Lender event will include Austin’s small businesses are Biz.com. THE VILLAGER Page 2 ~ September 28, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Letter to the Editor The System IS the Problem!!!! Paul Sadler Is Best for Texas In the August 10th edi- 800,000. The majority of the or’. By T. L. Wyatt tion of ‘The Villager’, in council and the mayor, al- The other option on the Special to the TPA Tommy Wyatt’s column though dedicated public ser- November ballot, recommends The Texas Publish- “Rappin’” the heading states vants, don’t live in or have any 8 council members elected from ers Association (The Black “The System Is Not the Prob- knowledge of 90% of this city districts, with 2 council members Press of Texas) believes that lem!!” I respectfully disagree; or the hopes, dreams or pri- and the mayor elected at large. Paul Sadler (D), is best “The ‘Power System’ is in orities n those areas. People With this system, the mayor, the qualified to be our next U. fact the Problem.” The long for a representative who 2 at large seats and three maybe S. Senator. Sadler is the ‘power system’ is composed not only understands the issues four district seats will be con- Democratic nominee who of those who control the re- in their area but will also speak trolled by the ‘power system’ – has served in the Texas sources and determine who up and try to improve the qual- the majority of the council. Not House of Representatives will be elected. ity of life for all people who much change from the status quo from 1991 – 2003. He left Mr. Wyatt, who I have live in Austin. In addition the because West Austin will con- the position to care for his know for a long time, provided cost of funding a city wide tinue to have the potential for son who had been hurt in a readers with historical infor- campaign is prohibitive unless undue influence of the make-up serious auto accident. He is TPA Officers V.P. Mollie Belt (l) and Secretary Waseem Ali chats mation regarding the way citi- you are backed by the of the council. the only candidate in the race with Paul Sadler (c). Photo by Thomas Wyatt. zens of Austin elect the mem- ‘money’ west of the interstate, Some of my classmates who has had previous legis- Party as well as Indepen- cated by retiring Republican bers of the Council. He also which makes the council be- from the ‘original’ L.C. Ander- lative experience. As a re- dents. He knows that this is Kay Bailey Hutchison. suggested that by adding two holden to those who finance son High School ask: “What if a sult, he can hit the ground the only way to win over the Sadler offers the best chance additional at large seats (eight their campaign. Black person is not elected?” or running. heavily funded Republican of having an effective U. S. council members and the The ‘Gentleman’s “I like the ability to have more Sadler supports candidate in the race. Senator in Washington who mayor), the ‘system’ would Agreement’ is antiquated and than one person on the council the Dream Act, would fight While serving in the can help eliminate the some how be different~ patronizing. We need to ‘Trust to go to.” My response is, “How to save Medicare, would Texas House of Represen- gridlock in Washington. There are two important Austin’ to choose people from is that working for you now?” supports the President’s plan tatives, Sadler received nu- With very little help things which were alluded to diverse geographical loca- We have a responsibility to have a fair tax system de- merous awards for his legis- from the Texas Democratic in the article but not named: tions, experiences, and back- to identify all kinds of people signed to make sure that lative work. A decade ago, Party and the National Arthur B. DeWitty, the first grounds to sit on the council. who are willing to offer them- huge corporations and the Sadler was a force in Texas Democratic Committee, Black person in modern times We need to ‘Trust Austin’ so selves at this level of public ser- super wealthy pay their fair politics. As the chair of the Sadler knows that this race to run for one of five seats in that people have the right to vice. There may not be a Black share. He is in favor of con- House Public Education will be an uphill fight. But, 1951; and the ‘Gentleman’s vote for a person of their person on the Council because tinuing health care reform Committee, he had tried to he believes that it is one Agreement’ the system which choosing, not someone the % of Blacks in Austin con- while making changes, im- fix school finance when it was worth fighting. continues to operate today. elected due to financial sup- tinues to decline. Therefore, we provements and corrections. only a crisis and not a disas- The Texas Pub- In the early 70’s, some port and votes from West must be hopeful that any person Sadler, a ter. He stepped down in lishers Association (TPA) well meaning progressive men, Austin. The practical way to elected from our area, will have Henderson, Texas resident, 2002, and has since prac- believes that Paul Sadler part of the ‘power system’, accomplish that is to have 10 the interests of all people at heart is making a special effort to ticed law and kept a low pro- will be an effective repre- agreed that a Black person seats on the council, each seat and have the willingness to get reach out to the traditional file. Now he’s back, running sentative for Texas in should be elected to the council elected by 80,000 people who out of their office and meet with voters of the Democratic for the U.S. Senate seat va- Washington. in Place 6. Two years later Place all live in the same geographic their constituents. 2 was identified as the Hispanic area. The mayor is elected by We are continually told City of Austin to Join Local seat. Of course anyone could be everyone. We need to ‘Trust that Austin is a grown up city. on the ballot for those two seats; Austin’ to elect people who will We don’t need the ‘power sys- School Finance Lawsuit the ‘agreement’ was that money be accountable to those who live tem’ to take care of us any more. AUSTIN - Mayor Pro ment of Texas taxpayers and the Imagine Austin compre- Tem Sheryl Cole is sponsoring public school children. hensive plan adopted by would only flow to the individu- in their geographical area and ‘Trust Austin’ to be adult about a resolution with Mayor Lee The outcome of this Council in June. als the ‘power system’ sup- are responsible for collectively electing council members who Leffingwell and Council Mem- case impacts the City of “Austin is successful ported. determining what is best for the live in and are elected by inde- ber Kathie Tovo supporting Austin’s ability to promote on so many levels when our So here we are 42 years city. We must adopt a culture of pendently drawn geographical the Austin Independent the quality of the area’s pub- schools are strong,” said later and a population of over ‘both/and’ rather than ‘either/ districts. -Ora Houston- School District in their effort, lic education system as a Mayor Leffingwell. “As a along with other area school component of attracting and City government, we try to districts, to challenge the State retaining businesses and collaborate with our local of Texas’ school financing jobs within the Central Texas school district whenever system. The resolution is item area. Investing in our possible and we are proud to No. 80 on this week’s Austin workforce and education support their efforts in this City Council agenda. systems is a top priority in litigation.” The 2011 Texas Legisla- ture cut more than $5 billion from public education and failed to fund an increase in statewide public school en- rollment of approximately 80,000 additional students. Because the City of Austin greatly benefits from high- performing public schools, Mayor Pro Tem Cole thought it would be helpful to AISD for the City to get behind their ef- forts. “The outcome of the school finance litigation dic- tates our city’s quality of life. Without an educated popula- tion, we do not have a well- paid workforce, without which we do not have a tax base and do not have funding for trans- portation, public safety, or parks,” Mayor Pro Tem Cole said. This resolution sup- ports the school districts’ efforts to speak with one voice in the litigation of pub- lic school finance, which is essential to the fair treat- www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 3 ~ September 28, 2012 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Health Fest Focus on African American Quality of Life Wesley United Methodist Church Uplifting Concert By Shirley A. Hammond By Shirley A. Hammond Special to The Villager Special to the Villager It’s not enough to be Song messages of health conscious. Pastor Oscar hope and faith. Futuristic views B. Howard wants congregants and the larger community to be of the co-reigning of Christians. “good health conscious.”As a Encouraging tunes and lyrics. leader at Freedom Home Baptist Self-esteem boosting songs. Church he has seen people who These all abounded on Sunday, abuse their health until it starts September 23rd, 2012 at to fail. “We take it for granted Wesley United Methodist that we’re gonna have good Church’s free concert. health always.” He said that may Men in black, and not happen. But the odds can women in tangerine sang to a Guest soloist leads Wesley United in an uplifitng selection. be increased with some knowl- full house at the church’s 35th edge on how to maintain and soloist has rendered other se- lowship hall. Austin/Travis County Mobile Medical health fest participants in recoup good health and vitality. annual Musical event. Wesley lections of merit in the past. Quiet as its been kept, Freedom Home’s Parking lot. Photo by Shirley Hammond. Freedom Home was the is located at 1160 San Bernard When the invitation to Christ Wesley choir members lent site of a health fair on Saturday, touched by how the disease im- it.” Lacy used equipment loaned Street in Austin. The choir con- was extended he commented, their vocal and musical gifts at September 22 from 11-3. On the pacted their lives. Marie out by Dr. Keith Dennis & As- tained singers of all ages, a “The doors of the church were former Governor Ann previous Saturday a Take a Dilworth now travels to health sociates of Round Rock. She multi-generational group of opened over 2000 years ago.” Richard’s and Lady Bird Loved One For a Check-up Day fairs, conferences and conven- then referred some children for praisers. Music Director, La- Johnson’s funerals. event took place at the HEB at tions to spread information eye glasses through a a program “It’s going to be Monica Lewis, said she hopes Note: If you have an 7112 Ed. Bluestein. about the malady. operated under the “Gift of intergenerational and multi-de- that people heard the message upcoming musical event for the In both instances, the She also has the unfortu- Sight” program; which is a free nominational in heaven,” stated Austin/Travis County Health & nate task of sending out letters and will heed the message. The remaining days in September service offered by the operating Pastor Sylvester E. Chase, Jr. Human Services Department’s to parents to advise that their company that owns Lens annual theme was Rediscov- (Gospel Music Heritage He also said that, “We don’t mobile van was on site to offer newborn tested positive for the Crafters and other optical shops. ering God: A Message in Song. Month), please contact me blood pressure and diabetes trait while in an Austin hospital. With the reference letter have anybody but us to sup- A generous meal fol- through xtremeridewish screenings. The trait is only a danger if two signed by first lady Cheryl R. port us.” He expressed his in- lowed the musical in the fel- @yahoo.com The HEB event included trait carriers reproduce, because Howard, it is hoped that children tention to attend the music an- vendors from Smile Dental Cen- she said the odds are that a per- can get the eye-wear they need nuals of other churches in the Treat your family to Carrob’s ter, Doctors on Wheels, Seton centage of offspring will have the in order to maximize school and coming days, even if they are before or after church. Family of Hospitals and other full-fledged disease. life performances and opportu- not of the Methodist deno- medical service providers. She sees no reason why nities. mination. At the more recent event someone with the trait who is Rev. Howard thought his Jennifer Cumber- there was a table dedicated to dating can’t ask the other party, objectives for having the fair at batch served as guest soloist, disseminating information about “Do you have the trait?” his church were met. He started leading in the selection He Is Sickle Cell, and other diseases. D. Lacy provided vision out wanting to provide knowl- The Sickle Cell table volunteer screenings to a number of people edge on maintaining good Lord. Thunderous applause is a retired teacher who recalls inside the church. “You’d be sur- health. He said he knows that a from the audience and a stand- knowing a sickle cell family in prised how many children have person’s health may decline as ing ovation by the choir fol- 603 Sabine Street her early childhood. She was vision problems and don’t know people get older, but he’s con- lowed her selection. vinced, “We can have old people Assistant pastor, Bring this AD for 25% off your meal. good health.” Floyd Baker Jr. said the guest Carrobs.com 512-382-0603 David Chapel to Honor Pastorial Mon- Tuesday 7am-3pm Wed-fri 7am-6pm Family for 20 Years Service Sat 8am-3pm Sun 8am-3pm David Chapel Baptist through the DC Church office Church (2211 E. Martin Luther (472-9748). King, Jr. Blvd., Austin, 78702) The monumental occa- celebrates 20 years of service by sion culminates with the Celebra- DOUBLE its Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Joseph tion Service on Sunday, October C. Parker, Jr., Esq., D.Min and 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. with the the pastoral family October 12- guest speaker, Rev. Todd M. HOSPITAL PHARMACY 14, 2012. The appreciation theme Wheelock, Pastor of Antioch is “Honoring Our Pastor as God Baptist Church in Oakland, Cali- “R” Serving Austin since 1970 Honors and Blesses Him” (II fornia. Let us Fill your next Perscription! Sam. 6:10-12). We invite you to join us for SAVE TIME Festivities begin on Friday, either event but especially Sun- October 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. day worship as we praise God *Ask your doctor to call your prescription in to us with a Celebration Gala at the for Pastor Parker’s service and GROCERY and we’ll have it ready for you when you get here! Hyde Park Baptist High School impact to the church and com- *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out 2115 E. MLK Blvd. Austin, Texas 78702 Leadership Hall. Tickets are munity over the last 20 years. 512-476-7338 www.PHRX.Net available Sunday, September 9, Contact David Chapel at 512- 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - Noon 2012 through Sunday, October 7, 472-9748 for additional informa- 2012 and can be purchased tion. Agape Baptist Church Imani Community Church In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. For there is no greater love! Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Church Services Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 AM •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Imani Complex & Office, Mid-Week Service 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 Thursday: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Call 454-1547 for Transporation Visit:imanichurch.com Rev. H. Ed Calahan Website www.agapebcaustintx.org Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300 Pastor

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST True Hope Apostolic Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Apostle Gerald E. Loveless, Senior Pastor Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas www.thcm.org Christian Web Site- 8863 Anderson Mill Rd. stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services [email protected] Austin, TX 78653 THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. 512-744-5851 Cell Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New 512-547-HOPE Church Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. 512-767-4979 Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Pastor Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Assistant, Elder Walker Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Ebenezer Baptist Church AFRICAN ASSEMBLIES of GOD Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax: 512-478-1892 CHURCH 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 A growing church ministering to African American and (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 other nationals Web Site - www.themount.net Come worship with us Sunday Services WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:30 A.M. Church School - 9:45 a.m. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:45 P.M. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Place of Worship Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday The Church of Glad Tidings 2700 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78756 “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Pastor Jonah Ghartey Rev. Ricky Freeman, Pastor Child Development Center Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 512-873-8103 [email protected] A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor

If you have church news St Annie A.M.E. Church Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Chruch 1711 Newton Street 1701 Chestnut Avenue Austin, TX 78702 or Austin, Texas 78704 Church Phone (512) 476-0838 Voice mail (512) 444-4509 to have your church included on E-mail: [email protected] Morning Worship Service @ 11 a.m. Advancing the Ministry - Sundays @ 9:00a.m.- Sunday school Sunday @ 10:00am Bible Study this page, send information to Expanding the Church Monday @ 6:30 pm Bible Study Church School 9:30 A.M. Sun Mid-Week Service each Wednesday [email protected] Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun evening at 6:30 p.m., where there Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sun. is Prayer, Praising, and Preaching or going on. Come and worship with Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor us!!! call 512-476-0082. Rev. Ralph H. Daniels, Pastor THE VILLAGER Page 4 ~ September 28, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com YOUTH BRIGADE Youth of Today

Hope of Tomorrow BlackBlack RegistryRegistry Another Victory for the Senior Team Shoplifting:: Good or Bad? Positive Thinking Heals record 3-0. Our next game is on me out of the view of the shop- grades three weeks before the Saturday Sept 29th at Reagan lifter. Then another woman came actual report card that is sent Field against River City Spartans by and said, “hurry and put them every six weeks, that are mailed Dailey Timberwolves foot- in your purse”. to a student’s parents instead of ball team had a bye week this past The three of us walked to the student’s themselves be il- week, but on Tuesday Sept 25 we the back of the store to look for legal as well? Anyway, I digress. will play Decker Middle School. people that worked there. The The first three weeks Stay tuned next week with the shoplifter was on her phone and of this school year have finally score. we were not sure if she was tell- passed, and there is only about The Boys and Girls club at ing her friends on the phone thirty two weeks’ worth of Dailey will be offering a dis- about us. My aunt did not want school left while I am writing this. counted fee of $5 instead of $15 anyone to get hurt, so she pre- It’s no secret that I have had un- Jaylon Knighten for the month of October. The tended like she needed the Jaquarry Wilson deniably unpleasant days at the Dailey Middle School Boys and Girls club is open to all manager’s help getting the dress Del Valle High School school I am being forced to at- SaNaya White Saturday the Capital City th th th down. tend, but I guess you could say 6 , 7 and 8 graders that attend Cedars Int’l Academy At the end of the third Bearcats senior team traveled Dailey Middle School. Is shoplifting good or Then she said, “But I have week of school, a progress re- it’s getting better, or even more to Round Rock to play against Progress report was mailed bad? Shoplifting is stealing mer- something else to tell you, this port is sent to students’ home precise, I’m getting better. the Round Rock Purple Raid- out on Friday Sept 21st. chandise from a store without person is shoplifting”. When and surprisingly, on the letter I’ve learned to make the ers and we won 30-0 making our paying for it. The person that the salesperson returned the sent to my home from Del Valle best out of bad situations and steals is called a shoplifter. person was no longer there. Now High School, it read “To the par- to keep maintaining a positive Different types of Bullying My cousin and I went to a do you think shoplifting is bad ent or guardian of Jaquarry Wil- outlook on pretty much every- ers to keep up with who is tak- clothing store with my aunt and or good...? BAD!!!! son. This only came as a sur- thing. By doing this, I’m having ing part in these activities. This saw this person shoplifting. If you see someone shop- prise to be because of all of the better days at school, and I’m behavior can take place in the When our Aunt saw the shop- lifting don’t let them know that new rules this year at Del Valle having less bad days. It’s a re- hallways, classrooms, rest lifter stuffing clothes in her you are watching. Move away HS that have restricted our ally great feeling, and I’ve also rooms and even on school purse, she put my cousin and from them and report it. teachers from posting our class learned that a simple smile can buses. I have read that school averages next to our names, ID brighten up anyone’s day! I’m bullying is the worst in middle numbers, or anything else that still excited for the great things schools, but I am glad that our HHS Bounces Back can be used to identify a certain that I can sense coming in my a surprisingly strong Rouse and future. Another incentive that school is trying to do something Alon Rodgers student, for everyone to see. about it. Students have been in- perennial powerhouse Leander. Although my memory works for me is creating differ- formed to go to the A.P’s office Friday the Hawks buried Bryan prevents me from remembering ent goals that I strive to accom- in fill out an incident report if Hendrickson High School 43-3 a week after soundly defeat- the exact law that allegedly pro- plish. One of my goals that I’ve they feel they have been bullied. football has become known for ing Vandergrift and the team is hibits this doing, I do remember set for myself to accomplish re- producing great running backs. now prepared to face new rivals cently is to get multiple pars on Aubri Allen-Brent You can even indicate that you one of my teachers saying some- Kenny Williams, a sophomore at in District 16-5A. Looking ahead any hole in the upcoming golf Dailey Middle School want this confidential. If a stu- thing along the lines of “It’s ap- dent happens to witness bully- Texas Tech had a breakout game the Hawks might have a chance parently illegal for anyone other season, and maybe even a birdie! This week were going to ing they can also complete one this week against Texas State to return to the playoffs in the than yourself, and me of course, Golf will be starting talk about an important issue of these forms for the victim. Our San Marcos with the best game first year of 5A football. Here are to see your grades without your very soon, and it’s one of the that students at our school and principle has indicated that the of his college career, running for the teams we have to beat: Ce- permission.” This confuses me things I’ve been looking forward others have in common. That administration at Dailey has zero 105 yards. Daje Johnson who is dar Ridge, McNeil, Pflugerville, because if there was a law of this to since the first day of school. I problem is bullying. We have a tolerance for this behavior and a freshman at the University of Round Rock, Stony Point and sort, wouldn’t the sending out can already tell that playing golf wonderful school here at Dailey it will not be accepted. Texas at Austin has already seen Westwood. of progress reports, documents this year will be awesome! Let’s with great teachers but, I see School has been a lot of some playing time as running There was one other that show a student’s current go cardinals! some sort of bullying each day. fun. Our first pep rally is Octo- back on a team with many good thing that disappointed us when There are different types of bul- ber 16 this is a very exciting time running backs. Now comes an- we returned to school this year. lying; sometimes it can be from for me because we have worked other Hawk running back, Samaje The school lunch period is 10 Team Spirit Friday a group or even a single person. so hard for this. Until next time Perine, who rushed for 452 yards minutes shorter. That means by the NFL season by wearing T- I know it can be hard for teach- go wolves!! already this season, averaging the time we stand in line we don’t shirts with our favorite NFL team nine yards a carry in tough 5A even have enough time to eat names on it. This is Homecoming Week football action. before we have to return to class. I like that idea because We were all a little dis- Ten more minutes of extra free This week Del valle you can see what are you friends appointed when we started the time couldn’t be that difficult to favorite teams, and discuss who High School was fun. This season with two losses against schedule Mr. Padavil. you think will win the week We voted for home- Superbowl! Every week coming king and queen. Our A Fun Project Murchison middle school will homecoming is this friday excited about.The first project I promote a theme for students to September 28 against Akins want to talk about is my creative participate in. This school year Tiara Bouldwin high school. I hope we win. hand project.The assignment is is starting off with a bang and I Murchison Middle School We have been fighting hard about making at least three hand am definitely looking forward to Today at Murchison for the past 2 weeks and we figures that are appropriate .I’m more themes and fun while learn- middle school we are kicking off still haven’t won. We really doing a thumbs up,a hand ing at the same time. need to because I have 1 of throwing a basketball, a bounc- the coaches as my teacher , ing ball, and more drawings. The Key Club and he is always upset on The other project is writ- members who want to join. I am Mondays when they lose. ing and drawing about someone proud to have joined The Key Imani Demps important in history.The person Club. For those of you who Del Valle High School I’m writing and drawing about don’t know what Key Club ac- is Jesse Owens. The only rea- tually is, it is a community ser- E.G.G.I. Week Tierra Good sons I chose him is because I vice-based organization that Dailey Middle School don’t know as much about him. serves to help the community. E.G.G.I week is to help students an- I have two projects that I hope I get A’s on both of these Key Club is not only an organi- swer any unanswered or lingering started Friday that I am really projects. zation where you get to help questions about college. people, but you’ll actually have In my English IV class fun doing it. You can gain com- we are starting to prepare for all the Pictures for Yearbook munity service hours, and those requirements that are necessary for will have the chance to have Olivia Smith hours can go on to your college college acceptance. The lessons Lockhart High School transcript. It is a admired quality that we are doing for this six weeks retakes. Picture retakes will This week was another about youreself if you are in- are practice college acceptance es- be Thursday, October week to announce clubs and or- volved in it. Colleges look for says and enhancing our vocabu- 18,2012 on the stage during ganizations more thoroughly. stuff like that. Key Club is a fun Marcus Austin lary so we can score higher on our lunch. The “ Key Club” had a meeting club that anyone should join. It Cedar Ridge High School ACT/SAT scores. I intend on us- Yearbooks for the for all previous members and all is a great experience. The week of September ing some of the improved writing 24th – 28th is E.G.G.I week. E.G.G.I skills that I have learned this year 2012-2013 Panther’s stands for Education Go Get It week. and previous years of writing ar- school year can be pre-or- The first 6 weeks We are encouraged to take the ini- ticles for The Villager. dered for $30. The new It is gonna be the first tiative to further our knowledge The Cedar Ridge 2012-2013 PawPrints Year- 6 weeks of school. It was about education after high school. Raider Varsity Football Team played book is being put together by exciting and hard. It was hard To help motivate the students, San Antonio Macarthur for our one of our great teachers because of my math class. teachers are encouraged to talk to homecoming game and the Raiders Andrae Hatcher 8th grade math is hard right their students about their own col- won in a double overtime thriller 58- Pflugerville Middle School here at Pflugerville Middle lege experiences and the college 57. The next Raiders game will be The students at School, Cathy Bullard and now because we are learn- lifestyle. They stress the fact that the start of district play against Pflugerville Middle School her yearbook classes. Also ing algebra. now a days you can make more than Hendrickson on Friday September took class pictures on Sep- for students that did not get it is very hard and frus- double the amount of money if you 28th at Dragon Stadium, kickoff is at tember 7, 2012, but for stu- a yearbook last year, you still trating but I’m happy be- go to college than someone who 7:00 pm. Go Raiders! cause I got enrichment and doesn’t further their education and That’s all the news for his dents that were absent on have a chance to purchase during enrichment I go to my decides not to go to college. The week. Thank you for reading. Be picture day or do not like the those memories for $10 in Lanette Demps goal for teachers and staff during safe and God bless. photos that they purchased, the front office. Dailey Middle Elementary math class and get help. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 5 ~ September 28, 2012 Youth Brigade

My Birthday Week Movement Explosion SAT Coming Up casion like this so I will be pre- best Birthday ever. Everyone plosion. The Movement Explo- pared for whatever gets thrown was there. My aunts and sion was mainly about at me. uncles, sister’s, and dancing.At the event we learned Even though the SAT is cousin’s. I would like to thank four different dances, jazz,lyrical, said to be difficult, I know I can my mom for making this a spe- pom/kick, and hip-hop. We handle it no matter what as long cial day. learned each of the dances in as I try. I am in an organization On Saturday we went one hour.It was very difficult at called College Forward which is back to Gattiland to play more first, but I seemed to get used to helping me prepare for the SAT games, and after the fun day at it after a while. so I already have an idea on what Gattiland my family and I went I think the Dazzlers did a is to come. to the movies to see Avengers. I pretty good job for the first time I am currently trying to loved the movie it was funny being there. The schools that sign up to take the SAT, but I am and even my little sister Trenity participated in the event were the Will Purcell Trenton Leary currently having some technical enjoyed it too. Belles, the Cardettes, the Sweet- New Manor Tech HS Highland Park Elementary difficulties getting college Later that night we went hearts, the Ojeda Charms and the Deria Good The SAT is almost board.org to work. Until then On Wednesday Septem- to watch my uncle Jaylon play Dailey Dazzlers. A guest chore- Dailey Middle School here. The next one is going to though, I still have some more ber 19, 2012 it was my Birthday. football. They played Round ographer named Will taught us be on October 4th of this year. I studying to do before I can be My mom surprised me by taking Rock and won. So far the Capi- On September 22nd, the some dance moves also. I hope have been studying for an oc- 100% ready to beat that test. me to Gattiland. I had no idea tal City Bearcats are undefeated. Dailey Dazzlers took part in an we get to do this one more time that this is where we were going On Sunday I went to St. event called the Movement Ex- because I really enjoyed it! Football Game at Del Valle for my Birthday, I thought we James with my 4 by 100 relay though they didnt win they were just going out for Ice Cream track team, where we were ac- Sports at Lockhart JH pushed themselves hard. The and then I will have a party on knowledged by Rev. McClendon loss to the Goodnight Rattlers. crowd of people cheered our Saturday. on youth day for being the 2nd On Tuesday, the eighth grade team on with great crowd She invited the family to fastest track team in the nation. “B” team lost 8 to 12 against the paticipation. Our Del Valle band come out and celebrate this spe- Until next time, Be Rattlers and the “A” team won performed at half time and did cial day with me. This was the Blessed. 28 to 0 against the Rattlers. really well. The game was a close The seventh grade teams game and ended well. Travel the Globe “A” and “B” lost to the seventh Also this week we are grade Rattlers. In cross country preparing for our homecoming. ing the informational meetings the 8th grade boys places were The king, Queen, Prince and held on Thursday, September 5th, 8th, and 16th; the 7th grade Princess have been selected and 27th and Thursday, October 4th boys places were 3rd, 5th, 10th, will be announced this Friday. at 7 p.m. in the Pflugerville High Tori Smith, 16th, and 18th; the 8th grade The band is getting ready for Lockhart Junior High School School lecture hall. girls places were 2nd and 16th; Latrice Lipscomb our ceremony at homecoming Scott Galler, teacher and spon- Last Monday the eighth the 7th grade girls places were Del Valle Middle School and practicing hard. Our week is grade “A” team and “B” team sor of the History Club at 22nd, 23rd, and 30th. The Del Valle football going to be really fun getting Pflugerville High School is once team played hard Friday night ready and I can’t wait for the again leading the international Panther Updates at PMS against Rouse High School. Al- homecoming festivities. educational student tours, along with Patricia Smith from Connally give information on why you Photo ID Laws Could High School and Adrienne Smith should consider going to their from Hendrickson High school. Students can ask ques- Disenfranchise Black Youth Marshay Hatcher tions and get feedback on things Pflugerville High School School.Trips are open to all stu- live more than 10 miles from the they can do to make this deci- By Freddie Allen dents who will be in high school NNPA Washington closest center that offers govern- sion a little easier. Pflugerville ISD high at the time of the trip. Parents ment-issued ID that is also open For PISD students, Correspondent school students have a great op- and siblings are also welcome to at least twice a week. Bridges is one aid that students WASHINGTON portunity to travel the world enroll to attend the trip. The Factor in transportation use to put them on the right path (NNPA) – Nearly half a million with their classmates as part of spring break trip in 2013 will tour cost to get to an office that is- in planning. Bridges is an online young Blacks face a tough choice international educational trips Italy, including Venice, Florence sues photo IDs and lost wages application that helps students as the November 6 presidential led by PISD teachers starting and Rome. During the summer from missed work and it’s a sacri- and parents create personalized election approaches: either get a with a spring break trip to Italy of 2013 there will be a 9-day ad- fice that weighs heavily on young high school plans, explore ca- new, government-issued photo in 2013. Students will tour Milan venture tour to study China, in- Blacks living day to day. reer options and discover higher identification or don’t vote. and Venice, they will visit the cluding Beijing and Shanghai, As young African Ameri- education resources. Gathering In “Turning Back the Clock Duomo in Florence, and visit the the Great Wall and more. During Darius Hatcher cans tread water with the worst Pflugerville Middle School information on the requirements on Voting Rights,” the Black Sistine Chapel and the Colos- winter break in 2013, students unemployment rates in the coun- It is never to early to to enter collegecan also be Youth Project, a group that fos- seum in Rome. Students and can go on a week-long journey try, a recent study discovered that prepare for your future, helpful,Texas law requires all ters political and civil engagement their parents can learn more dur- to Belize. they are also the most discon- Pflugerville Middle School Pan- entering college students to be among young African Americans, nected from society. thers will have the opportunity assessed for high education outlined how the lack of govern- The Measure of America, a On to District to attend a College Fair, and get readiness in reading, writing, ment-issued photo IDs threaten to disenfranchise young minori- program that studies well-being School. We did take a loss, 48- a head start. Thursday, Septem- and math. ties (18-29 years-old), particularly an opportunity in America devel- 28, but like we always do, we ber 27, 2012 Pflugerville Inde- To kick off the college in swing states such as Florida. oped by the Social Science Re- kept our heads held high. We are pendent School District will fair, Pflugerville Middle School According to the report, search Council, reported that just as excited to move onto dis- have a college fair at Connally will wear their favorite college photo ID requirements could pre- more than 22 percent of young trict where we feel most comfort- High School from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. team shirts or gear for the week vent 170,000 to 475,000 young Blacks (16-24 years old) don’t go able with our Jags. I feel like our There will be many col- of September 24th through the Blacks from casting a vote in the to school and don’t work, almost team does need the support of lege representatives there, to 28th. upcoming presidential election. In double the national rate of 14.7 the school, students, staff, fam- Florida alone, photo ID laws percent and the rate for Whites ily, friends, to succeed even School has Changed could block more than 76,000 (11.7 percent) in the same age more in this district season. With guess it could get better for young Blacks from casting a bal- group. that support from the school, the lot on November 6, more than During an interview aired team will feel as if they’re not me later on in the year. enough to turn the tide in the on C-SPAN in June 2011, Cathy playing the game for no reason. The most thing that I Bria Good battleground state, where in 2008 Cohen, co-founder of the Black We are all behind the team 100%. can’t stand is lunch we have LBJ High School then-presidential candidate Youth Project, said that it’s cru- The next game will be toeat wheat breads and Barack Obama beat John McCain cial for the future of American Our last pre-season Oct. 4, 2012 against the Lanier starches .They also changed by less than 3 percent. politics to craft policies that ad- football game took place on Sep- Vikings at Nelson Field at 7:30 The Brennan Center for dress the issues facing young tember 21, 2012 in New p.m. Come out and please sup- the dress code .But that does not bother me at all.Because Justice found that 25 percent of Blacks. Braunfels against Canyon High port our Jags! GO JAGS “We can’t understand and I should be reasonable about Blacks nationwide don’t possess EXPERIMENTING WITH photo identification compared to prepare for the future of Ameri- what to wear to school. just 9 percent of Whites. Low-in- can politics unless we under- CORN STARCH But the good thing is come and “high residential mo- stand those who are most Erika Lipscomb water. It totally turned into some- our school has up to 9 bility” were also indicators when marginalized and often excluded Manor elementary School thing else. It was like glue but Jada Demps dances, last year we had 3 . young people lacked photo ID. from the political discourse,” said Dailey Middle School Cohen, who co-authored “Turn- when you would feel the bottom School has changed so So theres a big dif- “It’s easy to say, ‘Let’s go In our science class, we with your finger, it felt like it was pick up an ID. Everyone has ID, ing Back the Clock on Voting did a real science experiment. It actually moving. It was fun. I much for me. Last year we ference with the fun.I hope right?’ that’s what people say, but Rights.” was with corn starch. We put it like making fun messy experi- had a bunch of freedom. that this school year goes by the reality is that in order to get Cohen said that we have in a little cup then we added ments. Now we have less.But I fast. the photo ID you need certain to consider young Black people documents,” said Janaye Ingram, when we think about policies and HSANA Travels to Washington D.C. Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief the future of American politics. for the National Action Network. “Without doing that we’ll 9 the middle school students Those documents, probably go down a misguided will visit the capital. Stu- whether it’s a birth certificate or a path and make mistakes that we dents will have the chance marriage license, are an expense, don’t need to make,” Cohen said. to tour museums, monu- said Ingram. According to proponents ments, and take in the In the “The Challenge of of stricter photo ID requirements beauty of D.C. Students will Obtaining Voter Identification,” for voters, the future of American be able to see up close and the Brennan Center for Justice at politics centers on stamping out personal the history of our New York University reported voter fraud. But News21, an inves- country and what they have that voters living at the federal tigative reporting program studied in books. poverty line “may be particularly affected by the significant costs sponsored by the Carnegie- The cost for of the documentation required to Knight Initiative found 2,068 middle school and high obtain a photo ID. Birth certifi- cases of voter fraud, only 10 Adrian Jackson school includes all trans- cates can cost between $8 and involving by impersonation. Harmony Science Academy portation, food, hotel, se- The Villager Youth $25. Marriage licenses, required The majority fell under two Harmony Science curity, health care, if nec- for married women whose birth categories: absentee ballots Academy North Austin is essary , and museum en- certificates include a maiden and voter registration. Brigade, Our Next Photo ID checks would have planning trips to the nations trance fees. We name, can cost between $8 and will be doing a lot of $20. By comparison, the notori- no affect on preventing the capital, Washington majority of fraud that occurs fundraising to cover these ous poll tax — outlawed during D.C.High school and middle Genertion of in voting. costs. We have started the civil rights era — cost $10.64 school students will have in current dollars.” Many young people this opportunity. June 2-7 selling Yankee Candles as Researchers from the may be unaware of the the high school students will a start to our fundraising News Reporters! Brennan Center also found that battles being waged over attend their trip, and May 6- efforts. 1.2 million eligible Black voters their vote. THE VILLAGER Page 6 ~ September 28, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD The Austin City Council Sally Hernandez

By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

On September 22, tin to continue the Community ditional expenditures of tion, and the Austin Po- 2012 the Austin City Council Technology and Training Cen- $287,930 for a total of lice Association. meet to discuss the issue of ter Program for a one-year $6,102,960. Constables are con- homelessness and also the term beginning October 1, Authorize the negotiation stitutionally authorized Council plans to dedicate a 2012 in an amount not to ex- and execution of a one-year peace officers, having the street named after Bettie ceed $287,833. service agreement with the same arrest powers and Naylor. Approve a resolution City of Austin to manage and duties as municipal police On September 25, the authorizing the City Manager operate various housing pro- officers and sheriffs. Austin City Council meet for to award cultural arts services grams on the City’s behalf dur- The primary function a regular session. During the contracts for Fiscal Year ing Fiscal Year 2012-2013 of the constable's office, session, the Austin City Coun- 2012-2013 in an amount not using funds received by the however, is to effectively cil discussed a variety of rang- to exceed $4,641,330, and City from the U. S. Depart- and efficiently process ing issues such as energy, trans- approving an award of con- ment of Housing and Urban and execute civil and portation, health and human tracts identified in the exhibit Development, in addition to criminal process in accor- services, police, and also eco- attached to the resolution. local City of Austin funds, in dance with Federal and nomic issues. Then on September 27, an amount not to exceed State laws, Texas Rules Authorize the negotia- the Austin Housing Finance $6,102,960. of Civil and Criminal Pro- tion and execution of a man- Authority plans to meet, in or- Authorize the negotiation cedure and Travis County agement agreement with the der, to approve the minutes of and execution of a one-year local rules. Downtown Austin Alliance for the August 2, 2012 and Sep- contract with the HOUSING Precinct III covers Sally Hernandez management of public services tember 10, 2012 Board meet- AUTHORITY OF THE the majority of South funded by the Austin Down- ings of the Austin Housing Fi- CITY OF AUSTIN in an During the Demo- Sally Hernandez will Austin and other areas of town Public Improvement Dis- nance Corporations; Approve amount not to exceed cratic Party Primaries, Ri- seek to "bridge the gap Southern Travis County. trict for a period of ten years a resolution amending the Fis- $527,000 to fund and admin- chard McCain the Con- between our community Furthermore, Precinct III in an amount not to exceed cal Year 2012-2013 Austin ister the Tenant-Based Rental stable of Precinct III was and law enforcement". is heavily democratic $6,000,000 per year. Housing Finance Corporation Assistance Program to pro- challenged by Sally According to Sally area. Approve negotiation Grant Operating Budget vide housing opportunities Hernandez. After a Hernandez, who seeks to and execution of an agreement (Resolution No. 20120910- through subsidies to homeless heated primary, Sally "build a professional with Skill Point Alliance, Aus- AHFC001) to authorize ad- families. Hernandez managed to working relationship with defeat the incumbent by a area law enforcement least 5% of the vote. agencies by providing Central Health Board Moreover, McCain’s strong leadership to the defeat went against the Precinct Three Propositions on November's Ballot conventional wisdom in Constable's Office." which an incumbent suf- Moreover, Hernandez has By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon fered a loss in a heavy been endorsed by numer- Democratic Precinct. ous other law enforcement After his loss, Sally associations, such as the Hernandez became the Travis County Sheriff's nominee of the Demo- Law Enforcement Asso- cratic Party for Precinct ciation, Travis County Constable Richard McCain, III Constable Office. Sheriff's Officer Associa- Precinct 3

On November 6, on the ballet. The proposi- ing a new medical school at 2012, the majority of voters tion placed on the ballot, UT-Austin to address our will be focused on the Presi- would allow Travis County doctor shortage; making dential, Senatorial and Con- voters to vote for a health Austin a center for medical gressional races. However, care tax. excellence and expanding most people will overlook According to the Cen- options for major illnesses the various propositions that tral Health Board, the health so you and your family will are also on the ballot. care tax would be used to not have to travel to seek The voters tend to "expand and upgrade our cutting-edge treatments; overlook the propositions on local healthcare. The funds creating 15,000 permanent the ballot, due to the fact would be used to support a jobs and $2 billion in eco- people do not campaign on medical school, physicians, nomic activity annually; it. In other words, it is up to nurses and other healthcare saving taxpayers money by the voting public to inform providers’ training." helping those without insur- themselves on the proposi- Furthermore, the Cen- ance, avoid the emergency tions found on the ballot. tral Health Board believes room." In the upcoming elec- that there are benefits to the Now, it is up for the tions, the Central Health Health Care Tax, such as Travis County voters to ei- Board unanimously ap- "Improving health care for ther vote for or against a proved placing a proposition you and your family; creat- Health Care Tax. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 7 ~ September 28, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Disney’s Lion King to Return Texas Music Museum Event Austin,TX-Disney Bass Concert Hall stage on Premium Ticket Packages, Theatrical Productions, Wednesday, January 16 which include a prime seat Austin Museum Day Broadway Across America- through Sunday, February location, a commemorative Shirley A. Hammond Austin and Texas Perform- 10. souvenir program and an Special to the Villager ing Arts announced today that THE LION KING will exclusive merchandise item, A free tour of the mu- tickets for the long-awaited play Tuesday through Friday are also available. Beginning sic legend exhibit at Texas return engagement of evenings at 8 p.m., Saturdays Friday, September 28 at 10 Music drew a crowd on DISNEY’S THE LION KING at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sun- a.m., tickets will be available Sunday, September 23, will go on sale to the public days at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Bass Concert Hall box 2012 as part of the Austin on Friday, September 28 at with an additional matinee on office, all Texas Box Office Museum Day celebration. 10:00 a.m. Austin’s most Thursday, January 17 at 1 Outlets, by phone at (512) The dedicated museum day eagerly awaited return will p.m. Ticket prices start as 477-6060 or online at is one where area museums once again leap onto the low as $29. Additionally, BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/ offer free exhibitions and ac- Austin. For groups of 15 or tivities. On this rare Sunday EMPLOYMENT more, call toll free at (877) of being opened, the music PROPOSALS 275-3804 or e-mail Aus tin museum featured local artists .groups@broadway in the back and allowed the PUBLIC INFORMATION acrossamerica.com. public viewing of some amazing exhibits featuring FOR SALE - FOR RENT The North American touring production of THE some music icons with Aus- BIDS - MISC LION KING has been seen tin roots or Austin begin- by more than 14 million nings. The exhibits revealed theatergoers and grossed many of those who started over $928 million to date. their music careers in the Having already played more Live Music Capital of the Employment AUSTIN COMMUNITY than 70 cities across North World and then became na- COLLEGE America, THE LION tionally or internationally Immediate Full time New Jobs for the KING now proudly makes known. They went from Position: Custodian/ Week of 9/23/2012 homegrown to national or The Gospel Music Section at Museum Maintenance Worker its return to Austin’s Bass Assistant III, Make ready units, world domination. Many played. All of their well-pre- On its lid was the music sheet Administrative Concert Hall. maintain offices, work-orders Rio Grande Campus artists were in the gospel served images were given from the legendary Bells’ of Apartment maintenance Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. arena, although jazz, blues, wall space. Joy song Let’s Talk About experience required Blacks, Latinos – 5:00 p.m. Valid Driver’s License pianist and other artist im- Bill “The Mailman” Jesus. $2,256-$2,820/Monthly and own transportation Suffer in Cross Job# 1209001 ages and material decorated Martin and Reverend A.C. According to Clayton required Assistant, Clinical Lab- the walls and halls. Franklin were also featured T. Shorkey, PhD, it has taken Email resume to Border Drug Nursing jose@hatctx. com The tour highlighted in the Gospel section. 25 years to collect the music Round Rock Campus Housing Authority of Wars Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- some of the long standing Some lesser-known museum exhibits. He re- Travis County is an Equal 5:00 p.m. or as assigned music legends and the trail- artists; such as the Sensa- ferred to the museum vari- Employment Opportunity by Starla Muhammad $3,023-$3,779/Monthly Employer. Special to the NNPA blazers in their field. Elmer tional Wonders, were also ous displays and the venue Job# 1209011 Faculty, Associate Degree from The Final Call Akins’ radio program imaged. They had an endur- itself as an East Austin trea- BIDS/PROPOSALS Nursing Location is as assigned: Activists marched in spanned 51 years and was ing career. sure. Eastview Campus, Round Rock the Little Village section of the longest running Gospel Some displays were The Texas Music Mu- Austin Travis County In- Campus, Clinical Education tegral Care is currently solic- Center at Brackenbridge. Clinical Chicago calling attention to radio program in the United not on the walls, but lined the seum is located at 1009 E. iting proposals through a Re- agencies throughout the metro- the effect the war on drugs States. AL (Lavada) Durst halls instead. Pianos and llth Street and the hours are quest for Proposals (RFP) pro- politan area. is having on Black and was the first black DJ. The organs from many legends from 9 am to 5 pm. Admis- cess for pharmacy benefits man- Hours as assigned: Must agement services. RFPs may be maintain an established schedule. Brown communities. first black female orchestra and iconic venues were in the sion is free. For group res- mailed or sent electronically, by This position includes some CHICAGO to play for the troops during museum, including the organ ervations call 512-472- contacting Arianna Franz at evenings and weekends. (FinalCall.com) - Teresa World War II were dis- from Mason Hamlin Church. 8891. (512) 440-4062 or arianna. Salary is assigned [email protected] beginning Sep- according to the Full-Time Carmona stood in front of tember 17, 2012. The proposal Faculty Salary Scale cameras and microphones, submission deadline is 4 p.m. Job# 1209014 facing reporters in the heart on October 19, 2012. Histori- Apply at HR cally Underutilized Businesses, Middle Fiskville Rd. of downtown outside City including Minority-Owned 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 Hall, sharing her story of Businesses and Women-Owned Job Line (512 223-5621 heartache, and she was not Businesses, are encouraged to hhtp://www./austincc.ed apply. EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V alone. Like many others Ms. Carmona was there to give PUBLICATION FOR: TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS a face to tens of thousands IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF of victims of violence result- THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE ing from the “war on drugs,” JUVENILE DEPARTMEN particularly in the U.S. and THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: Mexico. 1. JUSTIN DAVID DRISCOLL, father of DAMION DRISCOLL; DOB: 7/17/03; Cause No. 12-7-01259-1; A Petition to Terminate Paren- Nearly 100 people, tal Rights was filed on 7/12/12. mostly from Mexico, A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 31, boarded buses in August in 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at Pierce County Family and Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406. Tijuana and 30 days later YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. landed in Washington, D.C., THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL stopping in nearly two dozen RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER U.S. cities along the way for IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. peaceful marches, gatherings To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Peti- and vigils in Black and Latino tion, call DSHS at 1-800-423-6246. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/ TRM.aspx. communities. DATED this 21st day of September, 2012, The “Caravan For by DEBRA BURLESON, Deputy County Clerk. Peace: Marching for Peace with Justice & Dig- nity with the Victims of City of Austin Violence” was spear- headed by Mexican poet Purchasing Office and writer Javier Sicilia. His son Juan Francisco The City of Austin Purchasing Office was murdered along with invites you to view current bid solicitations six of his friends in 2011, at http://-www.ci.austin.tx.us/purcase/vs/ adding to over 60,000 p2.htm. Vendors are encouraged to register killed and 10,000 missing in drug-related violence on-line in the City’s Vendor Self Service over the past six years, System. Once your company is registered, said caravan spokesper- you will receive notifications about new bid sons. opportunities. For additional information re- A September press garding current bid opportunities or Ven- conference brought to- dor Registration, please call the Purchasing gether grassroots activ- ists, politicians and ordi- Office at 512-974-2500. For information on nary people demanding the City of Austin’s Minority-Owned and an end to the bloodshed Women-Owned Procurement Program and and ineffective policies of the certification process, please contact the both the American and Small & Minority Business Resources De- Mexican governments, partment at 512-974-7600 or visit their who were charged with contributing to the prob- website at http://www.-ci.austin.tx.us/smbr. lem. THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ September 28, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com Sports Spurs Will Start Houston Texans Remain Perfect The Season With A New Look

By: Terry Davis

@terryd515 The San Antonio Spurs will start the season on October 1st, when they open up training camp at their practice fa- cility in San Antonio. Last season, because of the Arian Foster (23) scores a reception touchdown against the Broncos. Photo labor dispute teams had to courtesy of The Houston Texans adjust their philosophy on Kawhi Leonard (left) and Danny Green pose in new By: Terry Davis the Broncos to 2 fourth quar- Arian Foster rushed for 105 how they managed their alternative uniforms for the San Antonio Spurs. Photo ter touchdowns and to cut the team. courtesy of D. Clarke Evans/NBAE/Getty images All they do is win, win, yards. This is the second con- The Spurs caught win, that is what the Houston Texans’ lead down to 6 points secutive game that Foster has plenty of criticism from NBA season. The uni- Spurs trademark alter- Texans are doing this season. with 3 minutes left in the game. rushed for 100 yards or more. the national media about forms will be silver jer- nate logo prominently fea- After traveling to the Mile High The offensive line for the The Texans’ defense sitting players out from seys with black trim fea- tured over the heart on city of Denver and defeating Texans’ took over and con- only allowed the Broncos 59 games and on some oc- ture the Spurs iconic sec- the front, the number rest- the Broncos 31-25. The Tex- trolled the ball for 2 minutes rushing yards. The running casions not making some ondary logo prominently ing on the right breast and ans improves to 3-0 for the and 40 seconds only allowing game is a key component for road trips. In the end, the on the front. The alternate black and white vertical first time in the franchise’s his- the Broncos to have 20 sec- the Broncos and the Broncos plan worked. The Spurs jerseys will debut at the stripes along the side tory. onds and having to go 86 yards were not allowed to find any went to the Western Con- home opener vs. the panel. The familiar Spurs Coming into the game all to win the game. The Bron- holes thanks to the defensive ference Finals against the Thunder on Nov. 1 and primary logo is repre- of the talk was about Peyton cos ran three plays gained 36 front for the Texans. J.J. Watt Oklahoma City Thunder. be worn during multiple sented above the number Manning and his playing abil- yards and fumbled the last play continued his great play with The youth movement home games throughout on the back of the jersey ity. Manning is playing for the of the game. After the game 7 tackles and 2.5 sacks given that had taken the Spurs the season. and the accompanying Broncos after not playing last the talk was still not about how him 5.5 on the season and to the number one seed in “We are introducing shorts continue the black year due to a neck injury. good the Texan team is, but matching his total number of the regular season was a new and unique Spurs and white striped side Manning looked great in his how quarterback Matt quarterback sacks he had in not able to continue that jersey this coming sea- panel and feature a “SA” first game and below average Schuab happened to lose a his rookie year. success in the champion- son,” said Rick Pych, monogram logo on the left in his second game. The Tex- part of his ear after being hit. The Texans will host the ship series against the Spurs Sports & Enter- leg. ans’ defense came into the The injury of Schaub occurred Tennessee Titans 1-2 this Sun- Thunder. The big 3 of tainment President of “Our traditional uni- game ready to meet the chal- in the third quarter. day at Reliant Stadium at Tim Duncan, Manu Business Operations. forms have a very classic lenge. He was attended to by noon. The Titans enter the Ginobili and Tony Parker “The new design simply look and our new jerseys Manning pushed the the medical staff and returned game coming off an amazing carried the bulk of the features our iconic ‘spur’ are a nice alternative to Texans’ defense to the limit. to the game one play later. 44-41 overtime win against the load for that series. logo and it is positioned keep things fresh,” said He threw 52 times in the game Schuab had completions to 8 Detroit Lions. This will be the This years the Spurs over the heart as it has Spurs Guard Danny completing 26 passes for 330 different receivers and had first divisional game for the Ti- will have the opportunity such enormously deep Green. The Spurs will open yards 2 touchdowns and no 290 passing yards 4 touch- tans, but the second one for have regular practice ses- roots with our team, fans the preseason at the ATT interceptions. Manning rallied downs and 1 interception. the Texans. sions with the younger and the entire community. Center against games. This past week the players. Danny Green It’s the first-ever NBA Montepaschi Siena. What’s Wrong Cowboys only scored 1 and Kawhi Leonard and jersey logo without any Sienna is from Italy. touchdown and 3 field other new additions will writing or peripheral de- This will be the third time goals. If the Cowboys have the opportunity to sign on the front of the the Spurs have hosted a With The Cowboys? closed series better the get more familiar with the jersey and we’re very Euroleague team during the game could have been won Spurs system in practice glad to be introducing this preseason at the AT&T by a larger margin. The and not in game situa- new use of the classic Center. The Spurs have Cowboys have to execute tions. icon of the Spurs to our welcomed two Greek better. They are dropping The Spurs will play fans.” teams in 2007, the Spurs passes that are catchable in a new alternate jersey The new silver jer- hosted Panathinaikos and and are turning the ball over that will be worn during sey features a distinct, in 2009 they played too often. The normally the upcoming 2012-13 modern look with the Olympiacos. sure handed Jason Witten dropped several passes ARE YOU READY? this season that should be been caught. IT’S GAME TIME Granted Access: The Cowboys had 13 10.06.2012 TICKETS *State Fair Classic penalties for 105 yards. Cotton Bowl ONLY $28.00 *Pre Game Activities Many of the penalties were Dallas, TX *Pre Game Concert LaGarrette Blount is upended by Barry Church against the just from men- (42). Photo courtesy of MIKE STONE/REUTERSTE 6:00 PM KICK- OFF *State Fair tal mistakes like false starts Coming into this sea- win, because their talent and face mask penalties. HBCU’s WE DO EVERYTHING BIG IN TEXAS....COME SEE son the Dallas Cowboys level is better than the other Those mental error made major improvements team. penalties extends oppo- on the weaknesses from last For the second con- nents’ drives, keeps your year’s team. They release a secutive week the Cowboys defense on the field longer few weak links in the defen- opened the game with an and makes it harder for the sive secondary, they drafted opening series turnover Cowboys to convert more a shutdown cornerback in against the Tampa Bay Buc- first downs. Morris Claiborne and they caneers. Tony Romo was in- The early season prob- filled other holes on the team. tercepted less than one lems of the Cowboys are Despite the 2-1 record and minute into the game. The easily correctable. Tony a 16-10 win in the season Bucs scored on that open- Romo found Miles Austin 5 home opener over Tampa ing possession and took a 7- times for a 107 receiving there are concerns for the 0 lead yards, his best game of the Cowboys. The major areas of con- season. The defense has to On paper the Cow- cern for the Cowboys are be very good this season. boys appeared to ready for execution, rushing, penalties The Cowboys has to be prime time and able to and turnovers. DeMarco more consistent and handle compete for a divisional Murray only rushed for 38 success better and not be- championship in the tough yards in the Tampa game. come complacent as they NFL Eastern Division. No Cowboy has rushed for were in prior seasons. If the Games are not played on a 100 yards or more this sea- Cowboys are able to ac- paper, but they are played son. The running game helps complish these things it may one game at a time. set up the passing game. be a very special season for There are no easy There is a saying in football the team in Big D. Tickets available at The Villager games on a team’s sched- you must score touchdown The Cowboys will re- ule. Some games teams and not field goals to have main at home next week to 1213 N. IH-35 Call (512) 476-0082 have a better opportunity to a better opportunity to win face the Chicago Bears.