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Vol. 40 No.50 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] April 26, 2013 Chesiel INSIDE John Showcases Found RAPPIN’ Art Tommy Wyatt Strengthening Shirley A. Hammond businesses and follow her on communities whole, West Texas twitter.com/ BET showcaes a @xtremeridewish1 variety of chefs and vs (AUSTIN) - If its restaurants at L.A. rusted, busted, antique, See SOUL West, Texas scrappy, or likely to Page 3 have been found in the When I was growing yard of Fred Sanford of up in the Panhandle of the TV show, “Sanford Texas, that area was referred & Son,” Chesiel John to as “West Texas.” That may be interested in it. was a common reference She said many people when you referred to that view her found objects part of the state. That was of art and tell her about easier than trying to tell memories they have that people where each of those are tied to similar small town were located. pieces. I observed such Abiding population Many people from the area reactions when I went to increase since 1980, would not try to tell people view this Trinidadian prompts focus on the name of the city that they found artist’s pieces. future life of African were from, would generally She has an exhibit of her Americans in Austin. just say that they were from found ojbects at See SWEATT the largest city in the area. Ebenezer (CDC) Child Page 7 It was not until I moved Development Center, to Austin and had been here Chesiel John stands near one of her displays at Ebenezer Child See JOHN, page 2 for many years that I found Development Center. out that there was a city that was named “West, Texas.” COA Sees 20% Drop Imagine my surprise when I National Sorority found out that I had been in Seekers but celebrates the passing this small town about expansion of chapters and membership 25 miles north of Waco ev- Noticable Increase in accretion. ery time I went north. See FOUNDERS After this week’s trag- Employers at Job Fair Page 8 edy and explosion of the fer- tilizer plant in that small town, Shirley A. Hammond years’ Career/Resource Andy Roddick most of us will not forget it follow her on Fair. Roberta Byram, an for a long time. One reason twitter.com/ Employment Services Foundation @xtremeridewish1 is that we will be working to Manager with COA, said Continues to restore the citizens affected (AUSTIN) - Tight they distributed about by the incident back to some aisles were the norm dur- 2,400 COA vinyl bags, Raise Money ing the first couple of hours which is how they keep kind of normal life. It is very at the City of Austin (COA) count of fair attendees. She for East Austin tough to recover after you job fair at Palmer Audito- stated that the number have lost everything. rium on Tuesday April 16. was closer to 3,000 last Tennis Facility The West incident At the same time, the 5 year. At the same time, she JOB SEEKER - Anisa Moyo left the job fair after came just a few days after hour event didn’t attract as See BENEFICIAL, two hours. She said she had some promising leads, but did not get hired. She is hoping to snag an administra- the Boston Marathon bomb- many job seekers as last page 5 ing. And we spent the rest of tive position. Photo by Shirley Hammond the week trying to keep up with both incidents as they 2013 EAST AUSTIN HISTORICAL TOUR BY ADRIENNE ISOM became the main news items of the week and you could not hear about one without hearing about the other. While most Austinites did not have anyone in their families affected by either incident, we do feel a connection to their plight. “They are our Brothers/Sisters.” We will not get a break for a while as both incidents will be investigated for some time. At the same time, we must on the look- out for other incidents that may be planned for America. The Boston attack was deemed a terrorist attack, and the Federal Government is trying to see whether the bombers acted “Historical Detectives”, including ACC professor and African American Cultural Center director (AUSTIN) - Tye Austin alone or whether they are con- , Dr. Roland Hayes (center-right in red polo shirt), gathered to take a tour through East Austin to verify performing at the Bogey Down Party Sunday night, nected to a larger group. No facts concerning historical designations in East Austin. Photo by Adrienne Isom April 14, 2013, at Barton matter the answer to that ques- (AUSTIN) - History connects. Last Saturday, of history, including historical institutions which Creek Resort. Photo by tion, we need to do all that we th Naomi Richard can to see that these kinds of in- April 13 , a variety of historically minded organi- were founded as well as historical land grants dat- cidents are stopped before they zations connected to hold a Historical Trek ing back to the 1700’s. Individuals proceeding from Details on page 7 See VIGOROUS, page 5 begin. through East Austin. East Austin is actually full Page 2 ~ April 26, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ John: “We Create Art” Continued from page 1 and it includes around her designs, reported. pieces that she states because most are in 3- Wall printed art are about 100 years old. D items. John creatively de- On Friday, April 19, John also does signed graced the walls. she was available to mixed medium art, in- “I used an ink jet printer discuss the items she cluding framed work. to create,” she said of was spotlighting in the She even recounted that some of her hung art current multi-unit dis- she was asked to do a exhibits. play. She said she likes CD label cover for ac- She also featured vintage, intricate tress/singer Nina one piece which in- things. With found art, Simone, who died in cluded a tricycle be- she said she experi- 2003. John stated that neath a lamp post and ments, has fun, does when she got the gas can. Only the trike character work, and project for the “High was immediately iden- creates depth and di- Priestess of Soul,” she tifiable. The gas camp mensions that people was happy. “I cried. was covered with other post anchored the who drank a soda. Another lady who can enjoy. She said visi- That was the biggest found objects; such as pieces together. One exhibit visitor visited stated that she tors usually can walk accomplishment,” she bottle caps. The lamp John said she said there was so much had an old wagon and a found an oasis of bottle odd stuff that she recog- trike. “We take dona- caps in a neighbor- nized. She pointed out tions, just let me know hood near the church the burner of an old – we create art,” John one day. She referred to stove. Another lady ad- told her. it as an open savannah. mired the bottles with The single mom of She said others had dis- notes and scriptures. two said she antici- carded the items, and “They’re all icons,” John pates an upcoming many had walked right said. She also had show featuring barrels, past them or over spindles, bottle caps, and that she has about them; but that she saw pens, old sewing ma- 4 more shows sched- the value in them. chine parts, a type- uled for 2013. The dis- “Here we have all of writer, twine, old scis- play at Ebenezer this history,” she ex- sors, license plates, and (CDC), at 1014 East 10th plained. She said each other objects on show- Street, will last for a one was from someone case. few weeks. Just before Earth counting. That’s more tained in eight Statues of worthy project.” Drycleaners Day 2013 Drycleaning than 900 tons of steel. Liberty. Consumers can and Laundry Institute These environmentally- Mary Scalco, DLI find the nearest partici- Need member drycleaners conscious drycleaners CEO said, “Drycleaners pating cleaner at pledged to reduce wire from around the world need the help of many www.dlionline.org/ Your hanger waste by more have succeeded in the environmentally- Hanger-Recycling-Pro- than 30 million hangers. monumental task of re- friendly people to get gram. Drycleaners who Help! As of April 17 the num- ducing steel waste by the word out and to wish to help can sign up ber was 31 million and more than that con- raise awareness of this there also. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/April 26, 2013 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN SPELMAN COLLEGE ALUMNAE CELEBRATE FOUNDERS DAY AT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH Spelman College, Founder’s Day with wor- good education was a addition to traditional equips young African Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon Atlanta Georgia, cel- ship at the historic cornerstone for liberal arts studies; the American women to General will be the com- ebrated the 132nd anni- Ebenezer Baptist progress”. “programs include pre- achieve personal suc- mencement speaker this versary of its founding Church, in East Austin, Continuing in the med options; pre-law; cess and empowers year. on April 11, 1881. with the new pastor legacy left by founders dual degree engineer- them to be instruments The Austin/San Spelman is part of the Rev. Ricky Freeman. Packard & Giles, ing; computer & envi- of change in their com- Antonio Chapter of HBCU complex known Local Alumnae Presi- Spelman College is a pre- ronmental sciences ‘. munities and the Spelman College made as the Atlanta Univer- dent Anita E. Dabney mier, nationally recog- There are also opportu- world.” a contribution to the sity Center which in- offered a few comments nized, private liberal arts nities for international Retired Austin Area Ebenezer Baptist cludes Morehouse Col- noting that “founders college for women; con- studies and travel; as Judge Harriet Murphy, a Church Scholarship lege and Medical Sophia B. Packard and sistently ranked in the well as leadership pro- Spelman Alumna, was Fund that supports their School; Clark Atlanta Harriett E. Giles estab- top 100 liberal arts Col- grams. The college en- congratulated when it students in pursuit of and the Interdenomina- lished the educational leges in the nation, ac- rollment of less than was announced, at the higher education goals. tional Theological Cen- institution for the pur- cording to the US News 2,500 allows low stu- service, that she will re- If you would like to ter. pose of educating ranking. dent to faculty ratios ceive an honorary doctor- know more about Austin/San Anto- young women of Afri- Ms. Dabney high- and promotes commu- ate degree from Spelman Spelman College, please nio Spelman graduates can descent, because lighted features of the nication. College at commence- check out the website: recently acknowledged they recognized that a Spelman education, in “Spelman College ment in May. Dr. Regina www.spelman.edu/.

LOS ANGELES – culinary delights with at- over 50 purveyors that “We need to develop stra- TASTETASTE (April 22, 2013) - The BET tendees hoping to sample will be selling foods from tegic alliances that benefit Experience at L.A. LIVE a selection of main dishes, everything such as red each of us and our busi- just got a little tastier with sides, desserts and heart- beans and rice and jerked nesses individually and OFOF the addition of ‘Taste of healthy foods prepared and fried chicken to pe- also help strengthen our A Taste of Soul’. Every- by local food vendors dur- can pies and peach cob- community collectively. SOULSOUL one is encouraged to ing the three-day event blers, Taste of Taste of The partnership of Taste bring their appetites to filled with concerts, edu- Soul stage will feature of Soul and the Taste Of the event as Bakewell cational seminars, VIP cooking demonstrations Soul Nation alongside love, peace and together- Media has struck a deal events, after-parties and by top LA chefs and food BET and its worldwide ness. I applaud AEG for with BET and AEG to the BET Awards. competitions. Live music fan base is a win-win for hosting this event along bring a ‘taste’ of its block- “We wanted to be performances with major everyone—for the food with BET. Other than the buster food festival, Taste able to showcase African artists and StarQuest vendors and other busi- Taste of Soul, this will of Soul, to the BET Expe- American foods during winners from 2012’s nesses that are a part of probably be one of the rience at L.A. LIVE, June the BET Experience,” said Taste of Soul are also the Taste of Soul, for our largest gatherings of 28-30, 2013. A variety of Tom Reynolds, BET’s Vice scheduled. community and for BET Black businesses and eco- chefs and restaurants will President of Business De- “I believe that as Af- and the BET Experience nomic empowerment for be onsite to share their velopment & Strategy. rican American busi- because it brings the local Black businesses in Los “Our collaboration with nesses we need to collabo- fan base of Taste of Soul Angeles. This will cer- Danny Bakewell, Sr. and rate as often as possible together with the BET’s tainly be the largest gath- Bakewell Media affords with each other,” says national fan base—all to ering of Black businesses BET Experience at L.A. Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., celebrate the Black Expe- in downtown Los Ange- LIVE participants the op- Founder/Creator of Taste rience and to have a good les in the history of this portunity to taste deli- of Soul and President/ time in an atmosphere of city.” cious cuisines from a va- CEO of Bakewell Media. riety of African American restaurants located in the Charles Maund Toyota Los Angeles area. This is 8400 Research Blvd. DOUBLE not only a treat for those P.O. Box 1608 locally, but also for those Austin, TX 78758 who are coming in from HOSPITAL PHARMACY all over the country who want to try regional “R” Serving Austin since 1970 twists on dishes that they Let us Fill your next Perscription! know and love—or those SAVE TIME they want to try for the first time.” Damon Luckett GROCERY *Ask your doctor to call your prescription in to us Taste of A Taste of Sales Consultant and we’ll have it ready for you when you get here! Soul will be located in the *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out 2115 E. MLK Blvd. Austin, Texas 78702 Fan Festival area of the (512) 458-2222 512-476-7338 www.PHRX.Net BET Experience at L.A. damon_luckett@ 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - Noon LIVE. In addition to the charlesmaundtoyota.com 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. •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Imani Complex & Office, Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Visit:imanichurch.com Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300 Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.org

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. Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 512-767-4979 (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Pastor Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Assistant, Elder Walker Ebenezer Baptist Church The Church of Pentecost Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Leading People to Experience God’s Love, Know Jesus Christ & Grow in His Image 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 The Church of Pentecost, USA Inc, Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 Worship: Sunday-- (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Austin offers a wide variety of opportuni- Web Site - www.themount.net Sunday Services Tuesday Bible Studies-- ties for children, youth, adults, and older Worship Service 8:00 A.M. 7:30pm - 9:00 pm adults to be involved in worship, spiritual WORSHIP SERVICES Friday Prayers-- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. growth, education, community outreach, Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. and making a tangible difference to those Church School - 9:45 a.m. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Worship Service 11:00 A.M. 7801 N. Lamar Blvd, in need in our community. You too, can Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday Suite D 102, make a positive difference in our commu- Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Austin, Texas 78752 nity through your prayers, your presence, “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Child Development Center your gifts, your service, and your witness. A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Dr. Ricky Freeman, Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 Tel: 512 302-1270 Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel If you have church news 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 or Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, to have your church included on but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, this page, send information to but we are growing toward it. The process is not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not [email protected] the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified. or --- Martin Luther Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been justified by faith, we have peace call 512-476-0082. Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Page 4 ~ April 26, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com YOUTH BRIGADE Youth of Today

Hope of Tomorrow BlackBlack RegistryRegistry Advancing to Regionals When Will It End I Am Thankful the Regional Track meet. I mentation of the new “No thank my dad for all the life am so thrilled and grateful to club card, must go to tutor- lessons you taught me. You be able to once again ad- ing” rule, students failing showed me a deeper look on vance to another round of have no choice but to go to life and you helped me ap- Track. I love the sport of tutoring. And, if caught in preciate life more. Cause for Track and Field. Every as- the cafeteria for the first half you to wake up every day pect of it, I enjoy. From the of lunch without an updated and put me and mom first, crazy weather conditions to clubcard, be sent to the Per- to make sure our needs are warming up for my race, I sonal Accountablity Center, met as well as most of our love it all. abbreviated as PAC. That, wants. You share endless The Regional Track by the way, is completely laughs and jokes with us, meet will be held on two backwards because if the after everything you have days April 26-27. If you are rule is an attempt to get stu- been through with your first or second overall in your Jaquarry Wilson dents to stop wasting time health, life struggles, and event, you will advance to the Del Valle High School during lunch and to be in tu- hardships you still have a Olivia Smith State Track meet held in toring, PAC just as much Marcus Austin smile on your face and a jok- ing spirit, Then why should I Lockhart High School Austin,Texas. If I do not ad- With start of the final prevents them from doing so. Cedar Ridge High School vance to the State Track six weeks of the year and The summer is get- walk around not being happy Last week was another meet, I will not be too hard the last days of school vastly ting more and more near as This school year has and making sure my family great week because I and all on myself because I always approaching, many a stu- the days and weeks pass. truly flown by for me. It seems is first no matter what. Be- my other teammates who give 100 percent, and I al- dent have become more re- This signals the beginning of like the school year just cause God will never put us advanced to the Area Track ways do my best, so that's sponsible and have become registration for summer started a couple of months through something we can’t meet are now advancing to all that matters. frantic while making sure ev- classes, causing the major- ago. Coming in to senior year handle. My Grandpa is my erything is in tact and their ity of the limited number of I wasn’t ready to graduate, role model because he goes Close to The End grades are up to par. Al- counselors we do have to be just because I was scared of through so much and still though many may argue that even more so occupied. life after high school. It just asks when the graduation is Latrice Lipscomb I only speak for myself, the Luckily, signing up for the seemed so far away that I put and he is always good to me. Del Valle High School appearance of classes dur- Dual Credit classes is free it out of my mind and now it’s He is a strong man of God. I ing tutoring becomes more and is a few degrees less soon to become a reality. I am thankful all these wonder- The end of the year is a and more tumoltuous as the hectic. ‘twill be a busy sum- just recently received my ful people in my life, I would little over a month away. I have days pass. Since the imple- mer indeed. graduation announcement, be lost without their help! had a good year this year. once I held one in my hand I hope all of you that had With the transition I've expe- the feeling became real and to take STAAR or the Exit rienced new people and new Grades Went In I realized that in a few Level TAKS Test the bust of friends. really hope everything is months I will be graduating. luck. I hope you all had good I've had events of life passing because I have re- Closing this chapter of my and healthy breakfast, had times occur. I can honestly ally worked hard. And if I fail life and opening a new chap- plenty of water and gave it say Freshman year will have I would be in so much ter in my life, life after high your all. been a good year. A year sad trouble. school. This is going to be a My dad is now a li- to say goodbye to. I can't even explain to new experience for me but I censes preacher! It was great you what would happen. But know if I keep God my main to see him step up and not My Week I really shouldn't be stress- focus then anything is pos- only accept the calling but he ing because all the other six sible, cause I never thought continued to take his calling winter guard camp . It was weeks my average was like I would make it this far. I am near and far. My dad is a great so fun . It wasn't I expected 80's so I'm sure I could aver- grateful for all those who man he puts god first in all I thought on the first day we Imani Demps age out with the semester have left a positive footprint that he does. I think it was grades. I would be so mad in my life, cause without a cool to watch his transforma- were gonna have to learn Del Valle High School how to throw the flag up and at my self if I failed though I positive team that backs me tion, I am glad I was able to catch it but it was easy all This week was very have never failed in high when everyone else turns, be part of this great accom- we had to do was the ba- long and stressful. I tried ev- school. I would like to keep this wouldn’t be possible. I plishment. My dad can now sics. erything within my power to it that way. But other than also want to thank my mom preach in other church, and I liked how the veterans pass everything. I don't know that, I had a good week. This and my grandmothers for all preach at a funeral. This is weren't so hard on us they but it seemed like these last last six weeks I am going to the unconditional love and cool, I am glad he is happy were very helpful and gave couple six weeks have be in tutoring everyday until support. They never once and blossoming each day. good compliments . I really been getting harder and there is no more tutoring. I gave up in me, even though That’s all the news for Lanette Demps hope I make the team . Until harder. I went to tutoring hope everyone had a good it was a long and rough road this week. Thank you for read- to get here. I also want to ing. Take care & God bless. Dailey MS then I will practice the rou- multiple times, I even went week I see you guys next tine and keep practicing till to Saturday school. I just week. Last week at Del Valle I can do it in my sleep . Lol Trip to the Austin Zoo :-) High School was our color/ 4th of July at Lake Pflugerville zoo tour. All the animals there songwriter Ruby Jane. have been rescued and are Teen Pregnancy Facts Some aspects of the there for help. They have mon- event have been changed keys, tigers and peacocks find out. from what they were like walking around freely. My fa- 1. 79 percent of in previous years. vorite of all the animals there teenagers who become The fireworks used to was the Spotted Leopard. pregnant are unmarried be launched over the I noticed it walked very and have no job. dams, causing the city to slowly and careful and it's eyes 2. The daughters of close the walkway over were cloudy looking. I later teen mothers are 22% the dam. found out from the zoologist that more likely to become This year, the SaNaya White the Leopard was almost totally pregnant at a young age Pflugerville changed the Cedars Academy blind. It was still a pretty ani- 3. Most kids who be- Darius Hatcher location of the launch to mal. After the tour we ate pizza come pregnant at a young Pflugerville MS the west side of the lake, This weekend I went to a and birthday cake. Before I left age they drop out of so residents won't be cut birthday party at the Austin Zoo! I did get to touch a peacock, school and they cannot The City of off from the other side. My friend, I have known for the feathers were really soft. I find a job after that be- Pflugerville is going to There will also be an in- years, turned 9 and we had fun enjoyed my vcyisit to the Aus- cause they don’t have hold the Fourth of July and creased number of buses at the zoo. First we went on a tin Zoo. Aubri Allen-Brent their high school diploma. Firecracker Celebration at that will shuttle from park- Dailey Middle School 4. About one-fourth Lake Pflugerville. The fes- ing to the lake. Shuttle Lake Pflugerville Triathlon of teen moms have a sec- tival will be free to attend drop off locations will also Teen pregnancy ond child within 24 months and the plans include live depend on where passen- Lake Pflugerville. The Triathlon rates have declined over of the first birth. music from the Austin gers are picked up to will consist of a 500 meter the past few decades. But 5. Children of teen Civic Wind Ensemble, avoid confusion like in the swim across the lake from the the United States still has mothers do worse in food, games, and a fire- past. Come out early for sandy beach. the highest teen preg- school than those born to works display. The a good parking spot and Racers will then transi- nancy rate in the western older parents. evening will end with a have a blast with your tion to a 14 mile bike ride industrialized world. Those are couple concert from singer/ family. through the countryside, and 820,000 teens choose to facts to answer the ques- finish with a 3 mile run to the get pregnant before the tion to why , Why teens finish on the gravel trail. Water age of 20. Why? Let’s ex- get pregnant at a young STAAR stops will be scattered through- amine a couple facts and age. Erika Lipscomb are going to other classes out the race, also pizza and ice- Andrae Hatcher Manor Elementary to test. cream will be given to those Visit Us Online The STAAR is a really Pflugerville MS who make it through the entire STAAR testing is so big thing. So if your taking race. Please bring family and www.theaustinvillager.com close its right around the the STAAR test,get plenty Registration for the Lake friends to spectate, also if you corner. On Monday and of rest,study and have a Pflugerville Triathlon is now are not racing volunteers are Tuesday we are taking great breakfast to get en- open. The Triathlon will be on needed to help or join in on all Follow Us On Twitter math and reading. People ergy. Good luck! June 16, 2013, at 7:30 a.m. at of the fun. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/April 26, 2013 ~ Page 5 COLLECTED PRÉCIS Business Representatives Find Business Job Fairs “Beneficial” Continued from page 1 reported that there Big colorful horizontal the job fair. pointed out that all high were more employers this and vertical banners were Explaining one of the school students have i- year. The auditorium and used by employers to points highlighted on their Pads, unless their parents event center is located at beckon people to approach vertical table display, she opt out. 900 Barton Springs Road. the tables. There were also said they have cutting She mentioned that Some drove, took Capital sweet treats and business edge technology in several there are teaching and Metro buses, or hailed marketing gadgets on ways. “We have a New clerical support positions cabs to get there. many of the tables. Technology High School,” with the district. She also Byram speculated Becky Kangas, the she explained. On passed out brochures ad- that perhaps the num- HR Generalist at Huston- newtechnetwork.org it indi- vertising the upcoming job bers were lower this year Tillotson, stated that she cated that this school fair on April 27 from because some of last often checks the internet opened in 2007 and that its 9:00am-12:00pm at Manor years job seekers se- portal to view one page re- for students who wish to Middle School (12900 cured jobs in the past sumes of job candidates. focus on Science, Tech- Gregg Manor Road). year. She pointed out She said the fair was more nology, Engineering and At least one job can- Mathematics. The ad- didate from out of state that Austin has so many personal. “It was great JOB FAIR LANDSCAPE - A sea of employer booths dress for this technology asked her how far Manor large employers. meeting people face-to- and and job seekers populate the Palmer Auditorium on is from Austin. The ban- Employer booths face,” she stated. She Tuesday April 16 at the City of Austin job fair. Photo by campus is given as 10323 with cloth table skirts in mentioned that her day’s Shirley Hammond US Hwy 290 in Manor. ner also provided this in- red, black and blue work was dual – she talked James said assign- formation with downtown stretched from the back to to people about educa- Manor ISD also had a kind,” she said. She clari- ments and teaching is Austin as the reference the front of the designated tional opportunities at HT; representative there. fied that this meant they done exclusively using point. space in the auditorium. such as people who had a Monica James, HR Direc- normally stick to education technology in that school. Goodwill Industries, Except for tables and cur- Bachelor’s degree to com- tor, said this is the district’s fairs rather than ones in- She also reported that Travis County, temporary tained interview booths – plete. She reported that she second year participating. volving a range of busi- there is increased tech agencies, and numerous the fair booths also ex- also talked to a lot of people “We very seldom partici- nesses. “It’s been very ben- opportunities at other other employers were tended near the side walls. about job openings. pate in job fairs of this eficial for us,” she said of schools. In addition, she also represented.

EAST AUSTIN HISTORICAL TOUR: “VIGOROUS” Continued from page 1 a variety of organi- tional significance of was a vigorous physi- zations, which you may Austin city planning cal hike. call “Historical Detec- during the Progressive, Two of the most tives” gathered to take New Deal and Urban oldest stops where his- a tour through East Renewal eras. torians rested were the Austin. Driven by curi- The Guides of the French Legation Mu- osity and hearsay, ev- stop / tour consisted of, seum, and the Southgate eryone wanted to really Nöel Harris Freeze, Di- Lewis House which see, follow up, and rector of the French Le- were both established in verify facts for them- gation Museum, Eliot the 1800’s. selves concerning his- Tretter, Assistant Profes- The French Lega- Historical Detectives exploring one of torical designations in sor in Geography, Uni- tion Museum is some- the many sites of East Austin’s Historical East Austin. The walk versity of Texas, Fred times unknown to the Tour. Photo by Adrienne Isom was a conversational McGhee, a preservation many locals. Some tour and celebration of consultant and archae- people may walk by the of Affaires” Dubois the house conde- has also been an active East Austin’s African ologist, Stephanie establishment, hold built his house, which is scended between own- supported of the site American and Latino Jarvais, a public histo- events there, and the now The French Le- ership and was actually over the past three history. rian and former director lounge on the beautiful gation. The friendship lapsing in on the tax years. Highlights of the of the French Legation lawn to eat their lunch. was broken off by Sam roll, doomed to be con- The tour proceeded tour focused on educat- Museum, and Bertram Unknowingly, the Houston, after Houston fiscated by the county. to the Kealing Urban ing participants about Allen of the W. H. house was actually es- was reelected as Presi- Dr. Wayne Albrecht, a Renewal, down historic the African American Passon Historical Soci- tablished / founded in dent of the Republic of University of Texas Mi- Rosewood, to the no- presence at the French ety. 1841, at a time when all Texas. Dubois in turn crobiologist. and a Hu- table Victory Grill, con- Legation, view Toni Bob Ward, Chair of of Texas was just politi- sold the property and manitarian, purchased cluding back at the Tipton-Martin’s exhibit the Austin Travis cally blooming.. In left the area. Thus, the the home to save it, and French Legation. on culinary history, County Historic Com- 1839, the monarch of French Legation prop- donated it back W. H. Andrea Robert visit the W. H. Passon mission, was actively France, King Louis erty, and now Museum Passon Historical Soci- (Preservation Commis- Society’s tribute to excited to participate in Philippe, sent Alphonse is the main French ety. sioner) noted, “ I re- Austin’s Black History the tour, as well as Dr. Dubois to the Republic monument to the Capi- The house was later ceived so many com- in the Historic Roland Hayes, Director of Texas to seek and al- tal of Texas city. added to the National ments from people, Southgate-Lewis of ACC’s African Ameri- legiance between Texas The next stop on the Register of Historic who said that they al- House, as well as hear can Cultural Center, East and France. After being tour continued to the Places in 1985. In 2007 ways wanted to see about the local and na- View Campus.The tour assigned as the “Head mysterious Southgate (To Current) the City of what was in the School. The event was for event regarding parent and Lewis House, located Austin Department of Southgate Lewis Night of families of 3-5 year old kids in community classes offered by on 1501 East 12th Economic Development House”. Roberts con- the pre-school program for chil- the district for the next school Street.. The house was (Cultural Arts), Texas tinued to agree that ev- The Child dren with disabilities and in the year, as well as their thoughts built in 1888 by a local Commission on the eryone was very sur- pre-kindergarten program. on the event as a whole. The “Night of the Child” has many event offered pizza, balloon bookbinder Mr. Arts, and the National prised, and totally un- functions, but its primary pur- artists, face painting and vari- Southgate, using the Endowment for the aware of all the history pose is to provide a safe place ety of family activities, but the Gothic Revival style of Arts, awarded succes- displayed within the for families to enjoy a night out highlight of the evening was a architecture. The home sive funding through facility. in a supportive environment. special performance by Aus- was later acquired by. Wax Track Gallery In- Jenny Minner Many of the families served tin children’s band The Biscuit through the pre-school pro- Brothers. The Biscuit Broth- Businessman Charles ternational to help the Project Manager for the gram for children with disabili- ers are famous for their Lewis (1872-1922) in W. H. Passon Society Austin Historical Survey ties have a difficult time with children’s show shown on 1913. Mrs. Nadine with creation, and man- Wiki commented, “This crowds and other issues as- PBS. Lewis, who taught at agement of exhibitions, tour was so great. I was sociated with many of the fam- The event was a col- Kealing School, also as well as ideas which so pleased to learn so ily-oriented activities in the laborative effort by Pflugerville Austin area. “Night of the Independent School District's taught Spanish in the help perpetuate the at- much more about our Child” provided an evening for Special Education Depart- one room house in the traction of tourism to neighborhood. Wonder- Marshay Hatcher families to enjoy music, activi- ment, the Department of Stu- rear of the school. the property. The LCRA ful resources. Thank you ties and dinner while also col- Pflugerville High School dent Services and community After the late 60’s Employees Association for letting us participate.” lecting important information partner Child Inc. Sponsors Students, parents and from more than 30 local agen- include Child Inc., Lakeshore staff attended Pflugerville In- cies and businesses that serve Learning, Superior Health dependent School District's young children. Care, Scholastic, A+ Federal annual “Night of the Child” Parents were asked Credit Union, Papa John’s April 11 at Connally High to complete surveys during the Pizza and H-E-B. H.S.A.N.A Harmony Science technical rock climbing, Academy North Austin picnicking, geological Updates 10th grade students will study, bird watching, and be taking a field trip to star gazing. Enchanted Rock. En- This will be an all chanted Rock is a huge, day trip. Students should pink granite exfoliation bring a lunch , dress for dome, that rises 425 feet the weather, and wear above ground,1,825 feet comfortable shoes. All above sea level, and cov- students should have a ers 640 acres. It is one of permission slip signed the largest Batholiths in by parents and turned in the United States. Visitors to attend the field trip. Adrian Jackson can enjoy primitive back- Looking forward to a fun Harmony Science Academy packing, camping, hiking, and successful trip Page 6 ~ April 26, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD The Travis County District Attorney Earth Day Celebration by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

Will Governor Rick Perry appoint Travis County DA Rosemary Lehmberg, new DA in Travis County? sentenced for DWI offense. by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon publicans would have also appointed "public managed to replace a servant." Some may On April 19, 2013 meanor conviction, she Democratic elected DA question whether or not the the Travis County District does not plan to resign with a republican appoin- DA would have the attorney Rosemary from her position. tee. As a result, numer- "moral" authority to pros- Students were taken into the river to discover Lehmberg went to court The Travis County ous Democrats have re- ecute some of her "peer." what lives there and learn how to assess water quality. for the incident of "driving District Attorney Convic- mained silent, while Re- As a result, the con- Photo by Austin Watershed while intoxicated”, which tion has also taken a po- publicans are pushing victions of the DA pose On April 20, the City pollution and high con- occurred during the past litical twist. For some hard to get her out of of- a dilemma within her of Austin celebrated summation of non-re- week. The district attor- Republicans, they be- fice. party and also her office Earth Day. newable energy. ney was put on trial and lieve that can force the Furthermore, the ability to prosecute other April 22, 2013 Cen- In addition, the at- was eventually found DA out of office by start- conviction of the Travis elected and appointed tral Austin held the tendees had the oppor- guilty of the charge of ing a petition drive. They County DA may also af- official. So far, most "Earth Day" event in the tunity to meet with vari- DWI. As a result, her sen- believe that if, they can fect the efficiency of the Democrats have not heart of downtown. Dur- ous companies which ing the "Earth Day" cel- make "Green Energy tenced calls for 45 days force her out office, then office prosecution other called her resignation. ebration, people of all Technology". For in- in prison; a $4000 fine; it clears the way for Gov- elected official. More- On the other hand, a lo- ethnicities were present stance, there were nu- and suspended license ernor Perry to appoint a over, the current Travis cal republican activitist and were able to see the merous "Solar Panel" for 180 days. However, new DA in Travis, who County DA office runs an has been getting resident various ways and meth- companies present at the Travis County District would probably be a "re- "integrity office" whose of Travis County to sign ods in which people live the Earth Day Fair. Attorney mentioned that publican appointee." So, job is to prosecute state- a petition that would get with products that both Moreover, the usage of despite her misde- if they succeed, then Re- wide elected official and her out of office. reduce the amount of solar panels dramati- cally reduces the usage of electricity in the home. Another company had a booth showing how to construct "Green Houses”. Moreover, the theme of Earth Day was about the usage of renewable energy, such as a solar and also being conscious of reduction of pollution. Moreover, the pollution does affect our health and also our way of liv- ing. Finally, they plan to Albert of EcoKids, demonstration and information hold another earth day booth on Earth Day. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon event next year. Affordable Housing Summitt well attended by the mem- bers of the community. Ac- cording to the CAPD, this event was organized so that the participants can have a better "understand- ing of affordable housing” and why bonds are neces- sary to fund affordable housing projects. Further- Ruby Roa, Photo by Walter Moreau more, the organizers men- Ricardo B. Brazziell tioned that their "goal was to allow each participates to walk away with a greater understanding of afford- able housing, the need for bonds, and the confidence to share the information with others." Finally, the City of Austin plans to re-introduce the affordable housing bond package at the No- Rebecca Giello Sheryl Cole vember 2013 general elec- by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon tion. According to the CAPD, if the housing pack- On April 15, 2013, the an Assistant Director of age is placed on the ballot, Capital Area Progressive Neighborhood Housing and then they would seek to Democrats (CAPD) spon- Community Development, help pass this bond. Dur- sored a non-partisan com- of the City of Austin. In ad- ing the last election cycle of munity forum on the con- dition, the moderator for 2012, the voters of the city cept of affordable housing this event was Sheryl Cole, of Austin voted against a at the M Station Learning Mayor Pro Tem, and the city bond proposal to spend Center. The panelists for of Austin. As a result, the $78.3 million on affordable this event included the fol- panel was composed and housing by a margin of lowing: Ruby Roa, a Hous- representatives from pub- 52% to 48%. According to ing Advocate; Walter lic, private, and the non- some experts, the "subur- Never Stop Reading! Moreau, an Executive Di- profit sectors. ban voters, more than the rector of Foundation Com- Moreover, the afford- central city, defeated the munities; Rebecca Giello, able housing event was affordable housing bonds." www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/April 26, 2013 ~ Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Andy Roddick Foundation Continues to Raise

Money for East Austin Tennis Facility By Naomi Richard

The Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) held its ware, signed on as the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic on April 14-15, inaugural tournament. “We have proudly sup- 2013 in Austin, Texas to raise money for a new East ported Andy on and off the court since 2006,” said Austin Tennis Facility. The tournament kicked off Chris Burton, Group vice-President, Global Spon- with a Bogey Down Party with Andy and Friends sorships, SAP. “Like SAP, Andy is committed to on Sunday, April 14 at Barton Creek Resort, fol- community service and improving the lives of lowed by golf at the Spanish Oaks Golf Club on young people. We applaud his efforts through Monday, April 15. the Andy Roddick foundation.” Attendees included Andy Roddick; MLB Leg- Founded in 2000, the Andy Roddick Founda- end Roger Clemens, Four-time Grand Slam Ten- tion is a 501(c)3 that works to develop and inspire nis Champion Jim Courier; PGA golfers, John underserved youth through education and sports- Mallinger and Andres Gonzales; MLB World Se- based mentoring, preparing each youth to succeed ries Champion Kevin Millar; decathlete, Trey in the game of life. ARF has raised over $11 mil- Hardee; Vince Young; tennis great, Justin lion for its youth programs as well as for various Gimelstob; Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, Texas- and South Florida-based youth organiza- Bobby Bones; and ESPN Personalities Jay Harris tions. For more information, please contact the and Carter Blackburn. Andy Roddick Foundation directly at 512.298.1960 SAP, a leader in enterprise application soft- or email [email protected]. Andy Roddick African-American AIRMAN JONES Poet Garnered COMPLETES Numerous Awards BASIC TRAINING By Shirley A. lection a huge nod, and Hammond she garnered numerous April is National poetry and literary Poetry Month, and po- awards; some posthu- etry is considered a rite mously. Lucille Clifton of Spring. One amazing passed from this life in poet may have been un- 2010, but her poetry der the radar until re- lives on through her cently. Toni Morrison many literary gifts. In has given her poetry col- 2012, “The Collected

EMPLOYMENT PROPOSALS PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE FOR RENT POETRY BOOK: The Collected Poems of Air Force Airman Alesia B. Jones gradu- BIDS Lucille Clifton. Photo by Shirley Hammond ated from basic military training at Joint Base MISCELLANEOUS Poems of Lucille Poetry Society of San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Clifton” was published, America after her death. AUSTIN COMMUNITY Diversity & Inclusion The airman completed an intensive, with a foreword by Also to her credit is the COLLEGE Workshop eight-week program that included training in New Jobs for the Nobel Prize winner National Book Award military discipline and studies, Air Force core Week of 4/21/2013 presented by Morrison. The book re- for Poetry, the Discov- values, physical fitness, and basic warfare prin- Faculty, Associate Degree Jelani Consulting, LLC ceived many positive ery Award, an Emmy ciples and skills. Nursing (Grant Position-Funded May 13, 2013 reviews; including one Award, and the Coretta Airmen who complete basic training Through 8/31/13) -Complete the intercul- by N.S. Merwin who Scott King award from earn four credits toward an associate in applied Location is as assigned. tural competence for individu- wrote that Clifton had the American Library science degree through the Community College Note: Eastview Campus, als, teams, and/or organizations Round Rock Campus, clarity and resonance, Association. The New of the Air Force. Clinical Education Center -Learn how the IDI differs her own brand plus hu- York Public Library Jones is the daughter of Myrtle Jones of from traditional measures of in- @ Brackenridge. mor and authority. named her a Literary Blake Manor Road, Manor, and niece of Agnes May vary by semester. tercultural competence Hours as assigned: Must -Briefly review the cross- The short, easily Lion, and she had two Williams of Milikin Cove, Austin. maintain an established cultural validity and reliability re- digestible poems are books chosen as schedule. Some positions search used in developing the about an aggregate of Pulitzer Prize finalists Division of Diversity and with longstanding mem- may also include IDI subjects; from Satchmo during the same year. Community Engagement bers of the Austin African evenings and weekends. -Receive feedback in non- (DDCE), will provide a American community tak- Salary is assigned to Seminoles, tribute The poetry book judgmental environment identi- forum to discuss how the ing into consideration according to the poems to the likes of was edited by Kevin Full-Time fying strengths and growth ar- future of life in Austin for what it means that blacks Faculty Salary Scale eas Africa, faith, poets and Young & Michael S. African Americans will are the only ethnic group Job# 1304007 -Learn how to build aware- poems. Fellow poets Glaser. Morrison men- have an impact on the in Austin losing represen- Apply at HR ness and skills to communicate such as Langston tions that Lucille broader Central Texas tation and what it means Middle Fiskville Rd. and manage conflict across cul- Hughes and others re- Clifton’s first name and University of Texas in light of Austin’s repu- 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 tures more effectively Job Line (512 223-5621 Join us on Monday, 10:00 ceive tribute poems means “light,” which is communities. tation as a progressive hhtp://www./austincc.ed AM - 2:00 PM @ Vuka, located from Clifton. the soul of enlighten- Local and national city, Tang said. “We’ll ask EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V at 411 Monroe St W. All told, there are ment. The book was publications have noted a whether there’s anything over 700 pages of po- published by Lannan myriad of changes in Af- to suggest that these sta- ems. BOA Editions, Ltd rican American Life in tistics can be turned City of Austin Austin in recent years. around. We would frame In 2007 Clifton was (Rochester, NY), who The number of African it as a call to action.” supported the publica- Purchasing Office named the first African Americans in Central Gregory J. Vincent, American woman to re- tion. Other supporters Texas has increased since vice president for diversity ceive the Ruth Lilly Po- and donors also offered The City of Austin Purchasing Office 1980, but their share of and community engage- etry Prize; honoring her publication aid. the region’s population ment, said, “At a time invites you to view current bid solicitations lifetime accomplish- The book is avail- has continued to fall from when the racial and eth- at http://-www.ci.austin.tx.us/purcase/vs/ ments. She was able at Carver Library, 9.2 percent in 1980 to 7.0 nic make-up of Austin p2.htm. Vendors are encouraged to register awarded the Robert and other branches of percent in the 2010 Cen- continues to change rap- on-line in the City’s Vendor Self Service Frost Medal for lifetime the Austin Public Li- sus, according to an Aus- idly, it’s important for us achievements from the brary. tin American-Statesman to commemorate the System. Once your company is registered, 2012 story. The slow legacy trailblazers like you will receive notifications about new bid outmigration of African Heman Sweatt. Under- opportunities. For additional information 27th Sweatt Symposium to Focus American professionals standing the history of on Future of Black Life in Austin from Austin to other parts integration in Austin and regarding current bid opportunities or Ven- of Texas and the nation at the University of Texas dor Registration, please call the Purchas- AUSTIN, Texas — culminates with the requires examination to provides us with tools ing Office at 512-974-2500. For informa- The University of Texas at Evening of Honors where determine what will be- and inspiration to remain th tion on the City of Austin’s Minority-Owned Austin 27 Heman David Chapel Missionary come of black life for those committed to diversity Sweatt Symposium on Baptist Church senior who remain. and retention of people of and Women-Owned Procurement Program Civil Rights begins Apr. pastor Joseph C. Parker As part of the panel color.” and the certification process, please contact 24 with the theme, “Fu- Jr., Esq., D.Min., will be discussion Eric Tang, as- The symposium is the Small & Minority Business Resources ture of Black Life in Aus- honored with the Heman sistant professor of Afri- sponsored by the DDCE Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their tin,” including a film Sweatt Legacy Award. can and African Diaspora with support from col- screening, a talkback and This year’s sympo- Studies, will discuss his leges and departments website at http://www.-ci.austin.tx.us/smbr. a panel. The symposium sium, organized by the ethnographic research across campus. Page 8 ~ April 26, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS

Submitted by PDK Hosts Founders’ Day Luncheon Brenda Burrell, Delta Beta Chapter President by the Delta Beta En- teachers have been the semble, directed by the backbone of our com- The National Soror- illustrious Edith munity for many years. ity of Phi Delta Kappa, McKinney and by Each May, the National Inc. is a professional Jasymn Effiom, a mem- Sorority of Phi Delta non-profit organization ber of the Xinos, the Kappa, Inc. pauses to comprised of female high school female pay tribute to them and educators dedicated to youth group sponsored to chart its course for the the task of educating the by the organization. Dr. future. Please contact youth of America. Brenda Burrell, a mem- Carolyn Wilson at (512) Founded in 1923, in a ber of Delta Beta, will be 797-8207 or Barbara very segregated society, the keynote speaker. Shaw at (512) 758-0426 this group of eight cou- African American for tickets. Brenda Burrell Vera Jones rageous African Ameri- can teachers has ex- panded to more than 120 chapters and 3000 members in 29 states. The local award winning chapter, Delta Beta, led by President Brenda Kay Fowler, will host its Founders’ Day celebration on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 North IH 35 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. With the theme of “Looking Back to the Future,” this festive cel- ebration will honor the Founders and the char- ter members of Delta Beta. Local charter members to be honored are Myrna L. Roos, Cheryl Neely Brown, Merle Miles Adams, Dr. Dolores Hillyer Hunter, Minnie Miles and Vera Jones. Local scholar- ship winners will be presented. Entertain- ment will be provided