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Vol. 44 No. 4 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] June 17, 2016 A Night of Music with INSIDE Soulful Singer Andra Day by KLRU / Naomi Richard | The Austin Villager Newspaper Extraordinary fighter paves a AUSTIN, TX - Once path of greatness. RAPPIN’ again Austin City Limits See KING Tommy Wyatt was thrilled to host a ris- Page 3 ing star: Andra Day. The It’s Time to jazzy soul singer and Celebrate songwriter gained a ton of attention for her inspira- JUNETEENTH tional, Grammy-nomi- It is hard to explain this nated single “Rise Up” holiday to people who are from her debut Cheers To not native Texans. So here the Fall, and hasn’t looked NBNA to provide is a short explanation of the back since. The Spokane- scholarships for entering students. holiday and why it was born/-raised See NURSE originally observed in vocalist and her five-piece Page 5 Texas. band gave us a magnifi- Juneteenth is the oldest cent performance of soul- known celebration com- ful originals and some memorating the ending of choice covers, which slavery in the United KLRU streamed live States. Dating back to around the world. 1865, it was on June 19th After a taped intro of that the Union soldiers, led the Flamingos classic “I Widely favored by Major General Gordon Only Have Eyes For You,” progressive leader Granger, landed at Day came out and the runs for re-election. Galveston, Texas with band eased into “Forever See HOUSE news that the war had Mine,” a show-stopping Page 6 ended and that the enslaved ballad from Cheers To the were now free. Fall that really takes ad- Note that this was two and a vantage of her range. half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation See TRIBUTE, page 2 Andra Day Proclamation - which had Photo credit: Naomi Richard become official January 1, We Must Overcome Republican Opposition to Fight the Zika Virus 1863. The Emancipation by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) Proclamation had little Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that can result in devastating birth defects. Recent research AGE of Central Texas impact on the Texans due suggests that children born to women infected with Zika during the first three months of preg- Partners with City of to the minimal number of nancy have a significant risk of developing lifelong disabilities. See page 2 for details. Austin to Provide Union troops to enforce the Transportation new Executive Order. Pi Omega Zeta Chapter and Members Recognized Options for Older With the surrender of Adults Living in General Lee in April of 1865, for their Community Service and Leadership HACA Properties and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the AUSTIN, TX - To pro- forces were finally strong vide additional support for enough to influence and senior adults living in City overcome the resistance. of Austin housing, AGE of Texas’ freed slaves Central Texas has immediately declared June partnered with the City 19th a holiday and have and fellow community observed it since that day. non-profit partner Family And even when Black Eldercare to provide trans- Texans moved out of the portation opportunities state, they continued to for low income senior observe the holiday adults living at seven of wherever they were. This the Housing Authority of caught on as others joined in City of Austin (HACA) resi- on the celebration. dential properties. In Texas, a bill was passed As a member of the in 1979 that officially City’s social services “Liv- established June 19 as a legal ing Well! Collaborative,” Pictured left to right are: Sheronika Denson, President Linda N. Johnson, Andrea Charlton, LaVita Y. state holiday to be known AGE of Central Texas will Gill, Linda Y. Jackson, and Melissa R. Guidry showcasing awards received at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, officially as “Emancipation offer free, ongoing weekly Incorporated 86th Southern Region Executive Board Meeting. Photo courtesy Linda Y. Jackson Day,” The law went into routes to area shopping effect January 1, 1980. Since Zeta Phi Beta Soror- comprised of Texas and ganization founded in ing higher education, centers and group activi- that time, Juneteenth cele- ity, Inc., Pi Omega Zeta Louisiana in support of 1920, is a national orga- food and clothing dona- ties to the residents, utiliz- brations have increased in Chapter captured eight healthy babies. nization with more than tions to needy families, ing the non-profit numbers throughout the awards at the 86th South- LaVita Y. Gill was 100,000 members. The and a Black History Month organization’s existing United States. The bill that ern Region Executive named the Southern Re- Pi Omega Zeta Chapter, art contest endorsed by handicap-accessible vans. established Juneteenth Board Meeting held re- gion Youth Advisor of the which operates many the Round Rock Indepen- AGE will help “promote “Emancipation Day” as an cently in El Paso, Texas. Year, Sheronika Denson community, cultural, and dent School District. self-sufficiency across the official state holiday was In addition, the Chapter was named Zeta of the educational projects in The Chapter guided Life Continuum” as de- submitted by Representative captured third place for Year, and the Pi Omega the Williamson County by the leadership of scribed as the purpose of Al Edwards (Houston,) and its local March of Dimes Zeta Chapter was named area, was founded in President Linda N. the City grant after the sponsored by Senator Chet fundraising efforts with Chapter of the Year in the 1998. Some of their Johnson, also won the original provider was un- Brooks (Pasadena). Several member Andrea medium category. The projects include the fol- Website Creation award. able to fulfill the responsi- other states have passed such Charlton earning the top Chapter and Denson also lowing: leadership and For more information, bilities of the contract. honors for raising the won registration awards. development programs visit the Chapter’s award- legislations. Currently, there is See FREE CLASSES, most money ($2,855) in Zeta Phi Beta Soror- for area youth, scholar- winning web site at a movement to make page 7 Juneteenth a national holiday. the Southern Region ity, Inc., a non-profit or- ships for students pursu- piomegazeta.weebly.com. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/June 17, 2016 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Day pays tribute to Bob Marley, We Must Overcome singing some of his greatest hits Republican Opposition to continued from page 1 Fight the Zika Virus

by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D)

AUSTIN, TX - Many of us are headed outside to enjoy summer in Austin. But while we’re taking a bite of some delicious Austin barbeque, we don’t want to have to worry Andra Day about what might be tak- Photo credit: Naomi Richard ing a bite out of us. With Without pause, she Bob Marley’s songs “Is After completing her the mosquitos that carry launched into “Gold,” a This Love” and “Could performances, Day said A baby with microcephaly compared to a healthy ratio Zika virus peppier, defiant R&B tune You Be Loved,” high- goodbye and left the throughout Texas, we States. Doctors like Dr. tect us from Zika. He that packed a powerful lighted by crazy falsetto stage. The audience, on its need to act now to protect Kimberly Carter, a physi- warned that without vocal punch and a - from Jones (a R&B/gos- feet, applauded and our community from this cian with Seton Healthcare proper funding, we lose soaked piano solo from Sir pel singer in his own cheered until Day returned growing health threat. Family, say that there is a the ability to effectively Charles Jones. right). Several women in to close out the evening Zika is a mosquito- “one hundred percent monitor people infected Day introduced a song the audience screamed with I Want It All. Day has borne virus that can result chance of [Zika] coming to with Zika and control the about two loves, “one of for quite some time after an old soul in a new beau- in devastating birth de- Texas.” It’s no longer a mosquitos around them, them true.” Jones gave the Jones hit those high tiful body. Her vocal range fects. Recent research question of if the virus will putting their neighbors at dramatic “Honey on Fire” a notes! is vast and her passion for suggests that children come, but when. We risk. Additionally, without classically-influenced intro, Day took a moment to excellence has no bound- born to women infected should not panic, but we replenishing state grants, with Day falling to one knee acknowledge the terrible ary. If you rolled Billie Holi- with Zika during the first must prepare. Texas will be less able to to let her pipes fly, and the shooting in Orlando, day, , Jill Scott three months of preg- Despite warnings respond to other health tune segued directly into Florida, which happened and Erykah Badu into a nancy have a significant from the Centers for Dis- emergencies. “Gin & Juice (Let Go My that very morning, and box, out would pop ANDRA risk of developing micro- ease Control and Preven- This should not be a Hand),” a gospel-in- dedicated the next song to DAY! cephaly, severe brain dam- tion (CDC), Republicans in partisan fight. Mosquitoes flected ballad offering the victims. That song was Don’t miss this in- age linked to death or life- Congress have shown a certainly cannot tell the dif- contrast to its immediate “Rise Up,” her anthem credible experience when long disabilities. Two ba- stunning amount of indif- ference between Republi- predecessor. about pulling power from it airs this fall on your lo- bies have been born with ference toward this loom- cans and Democrats. Even The band paid trib- tragedy and finding – and cal PBS station. Terry microcephaly in the US, ing public health crisis. Texas Senate Republicans ute to another key Day in- spreading – hope in the Lickona is the Executive and almost 300 more President Obama re- and Lieutenant Governor fluence on a medley of worst of times. Producer. mothers-to-be in the quested money in Febru- Dan Patrick have urged the United States and its terri- ary, and here we are in June Texas congressional del- tories have been infected. with no funding yet sent. egation to act, stating that No pregnant American In an attempt to answer “it is only a matter of time should be living in fear of the President’s call, I spoke before Zika is locally trans- a mosquito bite. on the House floor in sup- mitted.” I hope their fellow There are more than port of fully funding his Republicans in Congress 600 reported cases in the plan, yet my colleagues in are listening. United States contracted the majority passed a bill I will continue to ad- through travel, and 1,110 that provides only one out vocate to fully fund what locally acquired cases of of every five dollars the the health care experts say Zika virus in citizens living CDC needs. When federal is required to fight the in US territories. Already, funding was held up by spread of Zika and to help 40 Texans have been in- Republicans, the CDC was protect families in Travis fected through interna- forced to take money out County. Given the threat of tional travel or sexual con- of Ebola response and the Zika virus, especially to tact with someone who state emergency pre- our now water-logged re- caught the virus, including paredness funds. gion, it is inexcusable for two confirmed Zika cases I spoke directly with Republicans not to imme- in Travis County. Many CDC Director Dr. Tom diately provide the re- public health experts warn Frieden to learn how this sources needed to pre- that we are on the cusp of Republican funding delay vent, control, and cure this an epidemic in the United would affect plans to pro- disease. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/June 17, 2016 ~ Page 3 Muhammad Ali: A Send-off Fit for a King We Want YOU! 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time black people had difficulty loving themselves continued from page 3 inside and saw it the street waving at me was the Champ, they and clapping and cheer- would just smile and tell ing my name. I waved him to slow down. It is back, and then all of a that incident and so sudden I just took off many others that are flying. I dreamed that unique to Louisville. Ali dream all the time. . .’” was loved by his home- When the proces- town and he always sion made it to the little made it clear that he in- pink house on Grand deed loved his home- Avenue in west Louis- town. ville, the heart of the He was known for African American com- his bragging, known to munity, those waiting The Casket containing the body of Muhammad many as the “Louisville wanted to touch the Ali was carried during the traditional Muslim Lip” He called himself hearse. Ali’s children Service on Thursday June 9, 2016 at Freedom “the greatest.” When lowered the windows of Hall before a Capacity crowd of 15,000 people. others talked about his the limos and began bragging, he would of- shaking hands with the pretty.” She has been a resident ten say, “It’s not brag- people. The pink house Cosby said Ali of Louisville for the past ging if you can back it on Grand Avenue is “dared to love black six years. “Having up.” where Ali grew up. people at a time black Muhammad Ali in my The City of Louis- One could only people had difficulty life somehow sustained ville backed him up in a imagine the reaction of loving themselves. . my dad’s breath for me big way showing the Ali’s Children when .And he loved us all and just a little while longer; world that he was “the they saw the many we loved him because 51 years longer until Greatest” when over thousands who lined we knew he loved us, now,” she said as she 100,000 people lined the the streets of Louisville whether. . .you lived in fought back tears. streets for 20 miles to to pay their final re- the penthouse or the Comedian Billy say their final goodbye spects to their father. projects. . .or came from Crystal said Ali always to the Champ. As the The procession Morehouse or no referred to him as his procession, that origi- made the final leg of the house.” brother. “He was funny, nated from A. D. Porter journey when it made Sen. Orrin Hatch, beautiful, the most per- & Sons Funeral Home— the turn into Cave Hill R-Utah, a friend to Ali fect athlete you ever Southeast passed, the Cemetery where Ali for 28 years, said Ali saw, and those were his crowd chanted “Ali, was buried. Thousands was truly the Greatest. own words...He was so Ali.” Some began of rose petals lay at the “He moved with agility much more than a throwing flowers on the entrance as spectators and punched with fighter. He made all of windshield of the hearse lined the entrance as Ali Herculean strength. He our lives a little bit - carrying their home- was taken to his final was an extraordinary ter than they were. He town hero. Children resting place. It was a fighter and a committed taught us that life is best were running alongside scene that Louisville Civil Rights leader.” when you build bridges the hearse throwing jabs will never see again. Former President Bill Clinton speaking at the Hatch also called Ali between us, not walls. in the air. People were The Public Memo- Interfaith Service on Friday, June 10, 2016 “an effective emissary of He is gone, but he will running up to the hearse rial Service at the KFC at the KFC Yum Center before a Islam.” He said Ali never die. He was my to kiss the roof. YUM Center was filled capacity crowd of 14,000 people. showed us all the path big brother.” As the cars traveled to capacity with 15,000 of greatness. Former President down Broadway, Hana people attending. Ce- Lewis and soccer star speakers from various Hatch said Ali was Bill Clinton said Ali was Ali, the champ’s daugh- lebrities came to say David Beckham and religious denomina- humble. He said Ali told not imprisoned by a dis- ter, tweeted, “We just their final goodbyes in- others. Unable to attend tions. The service began him “God gave me this ease. He recalled Ali’s left the funeral home cluding former Presi- because of his with prayers from the condition (Parkinson’s) carrying of the Olympic and are in the car now dent Bill Clinton, Sen. daughter’s graduation, Quran from Ali’s Mus- to remind me always Torch. “He was going to following our beautiful Orrin Hatch, both President Barack lim faith and the mod- that I am human and make those last steps, no father in route to his fi- speakers on the pro- Obama sent Valerie erator was an imam that only He is the great- matter what it took. The nal resting place, as his gram. Others include Jarrett as his representa- from Memphis. Two est” flame would be lit, no reoccurring dream is re- director , tive. Minister Louis rabbis, a catholic priest, Lonnie Ali, also a matter what, the fight alized. When he was former NFL great Jim Farrakhan, Boxing Pro- the leaders of two In- Louisville native and would be won.” younger he said, ‘I used Brown, Arnold moter Don King and dian tribes and a Baptist Ali’s wife for 30 years, Clinton said, “In to dream that I was run- Schwarzenegger, Civil Rights Leader minister were all on the gave a moving tribute to the end, besides being a ning down Broadway in , Jesse Jackson were also program. her husband. She said, lot of fun to be around, I downtown Louisville, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, in attendance. The first speaker, “He wanted us to use will always think of Kentucky and all of the boxing greats Mike The three-hour in- Rev. Kevin W. Cosby, his life and his death as Muhammad as a truly people were gathered in Tyson and Lennox terfaith service featured senior pastor of St. a teaching moment for free man of faith. And Stephen Church in Lou- young people and the being a man of faith, he isville referred to Ali as world.” She said Ali realized he would never a “silver-tongued poet” “may have challenged be in full control of his who led African Ameri- the government, but he life. It is the choices that cans to a new identity. never ran from it, or Muhammad Ali made Bring the crowd to the from America.” that brought us all here feet, he said, “Before Ambassador today, in honor and in James Brown said I’m Attallah Shabazz, love.” He said, “We Black and I’m proud, daughter of the late should honor him by let- Muhammad Ali said, Malcolm X, gave a very ting our gifts go among I’m Black and I’m tearful tribute to Ali. the world as his did.” www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/June 17, 2016 ~ Page 5 Broadway Sensation Hamilton wins 11 Tony Awards Naomi Richard | The Austin Villager Newspaper The 70th Annual Tony Awards were held on June 12, 2016 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City to recognize achievement in Broad- way productions during the 2015-2016 season. Hamilton received a record-setting 16 nomi- nations and won 11 total. The Awards aired on CBS and James Corden was the host. The blockbuster Broadway hit Hamilton has taken the theatrical world by storm. Lin- Manuel Miranda takes the stage as the unlikely founding father deter- mined to make his mark on the new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is. From bastard or- Daveed Diggs as Thomas Jefferson and the cast of Hamilton. phan to ’s right hand man, rebel to in this astonishing new No word on Texas dates sacre. “Our hearts are war hero, a loving hus- musical exploration of a just yet. heavy for the unimaginable band caught in the political mastermind. The majestic revival tragedy that happened last country’s first sex scan- The national tour of of The Color Purple won night in Orlando,” produc- dal, to the Treasury head Hamilton begins in San 2 awards, Best Revival of ers said in a statement Sun- who made an untrusting Francisco, CA in March a Musical and Cynthia day. “Our thoughts are with world believe in the 2017 at the SHN Orpheum Erivo won Best Leading the families and friends of American economy. Theatre. The next stop af- Actress in a Musical. those affected. The Tony George Washington, Eliza ter San Francisco is Los This year’s Tony Awards dedicate tonight’s Hamilton, Thomas Angeles where it will run Awards were dedicated ceremony to them.” Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, and Renee Elise Jefferson and Hamilton’s from August 11 - Decem- to those who lost their For a complete list of Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler and Jasmine lifelong friend/foil Aaron ber 30, 2017 at the Holly- lives just a day before the 2016 Tony Award winners, Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler in Hamilton. Burr all make their mark wood Pantages Theatre. show in the Orlando mas- visit www.tonyawards.com. Texas Association of the National Black Nurses Association Received Chapter Status The newest Texas As- sociation of the National Black Nurses Association/ NBNA, the Black Nurses Association of Austin, TX, received their chapter sta- tus on May 5, 2016. The new chapter and its 17 members, includes hospi- tal nurses and administra- tors in a variety of areas, students nurses and Uni- versity faculties, will be recognized at the NBNA 2016 Conference/ 44th Annual Institute in Mem- phis, TN in August. The nonprofit NBNA represents 150,000 Afri- can-American Nurses, Li- censed Vocational/Practi- cal Nurses, nursing stu- dents and retired Nurses with 92 chapters in 35 states. lent. We also plan to surer), Danica Sumpter, nurses, if interested in Nurses who join will provide annual scholar- Sheryl Kellough, Teadre joining the Black Nurses have opportunities for ships for nursing stu- Nealy, Tanisha Fowler, Association/BNA of Aus- networking, mentoring, dents. Chantelle James, tin, TX please email Janet leadership development, The officers and Catherine Ward, Natasha VanBrakle @ collaborating with other founding members are Wegesa, Funmilayo [email protected] organizations, and com- Janet Van Brakle (Presi- Oyeniyi, Danielle munity outreach, particu- dent), Diana Kelly (Vice Lamotthe, Hakeem larly among African- President), Marilyn Reed Shoola, Bethany Wilson American communities (2nd Vice President), and Jasmine Trimms. where hypertension and Paula Davis (Secretary), Nurses, student diabetes are more preva- Anjanette Routt (Trea- nurses and retired Join the City of Austin for Meet the Buyer/Business Development Counselor on June 22nd The City of Austin’s Small & Minority Business Resources De- partment hosts “Meet the Buyer/Business Development Coun- selor” on Wednesday, June 22nd from 5:30-7:30 at the Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin. We will host buyers from several enterprise departments, stay tuned to our website www.austintexas.gov/smbr for more information. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/June 17, 2016 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com Keli-Remah Foundation Holds Celia First Community Meeting Israel by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Runs for Villager Columnist The Keli-Remah Texas Foundation which was founded in 2014 held their House first committee meeting in Pflugerville, Texas. The Keli-Remah Foundation District was created to provide mentors and tutors for stu- 50 dents of color. In addition, they seek to provide after by Tsoke school and summer pro- (Chuch) Adjavon | gram for children from Villager Columnist numerous background, es- pecially, in the African As the general elec- Diaspora community. tion approaches, Celia Is- Moreover, Keli-Remah rael who represents the foundation wants to pro- Texas State House of Dis- vide the services of tutor- trict 50 has been on the ing to students who other- campaign trail. Although, wise would not have ac- she is favored to win re- cess to do so. election, there is still a Celia Israel Furthermore, Keli- Pictured left to right are Keli-Remah Foundation campaign for community Remah wants to offer af- organizers; Ousmane Diallo and Paul Houetognon. support. As a result, the Strama resigned from the numerous Legislative Bills. ter-school programs and Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon State Representative Texas House District 50 For instance, she was an summer programs by stopped by the North East seat, there was an open author of the Texas House 2017. The founders of Keli- the Keli-Remah founda- Texans for the better. At Austin Democrats to speak election. During the open Bills 594. Moreover, Texas Remah noticed that during tion desires to offer are this meeting, they spoke to them about the upcom- election, Ms. Israel man- House Bill 594 sought to the summer, children from soccer camp, art, dance, of the need of having ing local elections. She aged to defeat both of the remove the congestion on the African Diaspora tend and math camps. more fundraiser activities, spoke about the need of Democratic Party oppo- Interstate 35 by creating to stay home; conse- Moreover, the mood such as garage sales, Afri- organizing in order to get nents and eventually to incentives for certain ve- quently, they plan to offer of the first Keli-Remah can food tasting, parties the vote out to elect “pro- “beat” the Republican hicles to travel on State educational programs to foundation meeting was and gala events. More- gressive” leaders. More- candidate. Her first legis- Toll Road 130. In addition, the African Diaspora and “jovial and upbeat” be- over, the Keli-Remah over, Texas House District lative session was in 2015. she has co-authored HB all other communities. cause they understand Foundation plans to ex- 50 covers North-East Travis During the legislative ses- relating to the criteria for Moreover, some of the how this foundation will pand to other Texas cities County, including sion, she served on the awarding the Texas Purple summer programs that affect the lives of Central like Houston and Dallas. Pflugerville and parts of Transportation Commit- Heart Medal to members North East Austin. tee. of the armed forces Celia Israel was first During her time at wounded or killed at Fort Austin elected to the Texas Legis- the Legislature, she has Hood on November 5, Housing lature in 2014. After Mark written and co-sponsored 2009. Authority Community Leaders Awarded Announce Candidacy for Pflugerville City Council Grant to the Central Texas Sum- participants respond to a by Tsoke mer STEM Funding Col- zombie apocalypse using Philip Emiabata (Chuch) Adjavon | laborative and local non- hands-on experimenta- Keep Villager Columnist profit Skillpoint Alliance tion and engineering. to combat summer learn- The program will of- Kids ing loss with some of the fer professional develop- As numerous seats lowest income youth in ment in STEM education open up on the Learning Austin. by providing three HACA Pflugerville City Council, For the second con- high-school student an many individuals plan to secutive year and as part opportunity to partici- run for the seat. For in- Through of the Central Texas Sum- pate in STEM education stance Rudolph Metayer mer STEM Funding Col- and leadership trainingby has started to make plans the laborative, the KDK- co-facilitaing the youth to make a 3rd run for the Harman Foundation has STEM camps. Addition- Pflugerville City Council. awarded Austin Path- ally, families who partici- About 5 months ago, Mr. Summer ways a $40,000 grant to pate in the program will Metayer ran for the Austin Independent provide 120 public hous- earn free refurbished Pflugerville City Council School District students ing youth with an innova- computer devices do- and lost by 44 votes. Con- recently said good-bye tive summer science, nated to Austin Pathways sequently, he believes that school and hello summer. technology, engineering by Austin Community Col- the 3rd time will be the And while most children and mathematics (STEM) lege. right one. If elected, Mr. rejoice at the chance to program. The camps be- Last year, close to 100 Metayer will be one of the put away their pencils gan yesterday (June 13) children participated in few minorities to sit on the and books, summer vaca- and will run through the the Summer STEM Camps City Council despite the tion often poses educa- summer. and attended 80 percent fact that Pflugerville’s tional challenges for low- Elementary stu- or more of the camp days. population is very diverse. income youth. dents ages 6 to 14 years As a result, more than 80 In addition Mr. According to the Na- residing at all HACA com- families earned refur- Philip Emiabate of the tional Summer Learning munities are eligible. bished computer devices. African Diaspora living in Association, summer Camps will be held at The KDK-Harman Pflugerville also plans to learning loss, the phenom- Booker T. Washington Foundation began its make another run for the enon where young people Terraces, Georgian Summer STEM funding in City Council. About 5 lose academic skills over Manor, Northgate Apart- 2011 and in 2014 formed months ago, he first ran the summer, is one of the ments, Rosewood the Central Texas Summer against an incumbent most significant causes of Courts, Santa Rita Courts STEM Funding Collabora- City Council member and the achievement gap be- and Shadowbend Ridge. tive with a goal of combat- lost. After the previous tween lower and higher STEM educators will de- ing summer learning loss run, he strongly believes not been reflective on ers have chosen to build income youth, and is one liver six camps – three in local economically dis- his name has built recog- the city level. In their business in the city. of the strongest contribu- wearable tech camps advantaged children. The nition in the community. Pflugerville’s neighbor- Now, that some terms on tors to the high school with an emphasis on us- Summer STEM Grant Pro- Although Pflugerville has hoods there are Africans the Pflugerville City dropout rate. ing Arduino based gram also aims to provide a large African Diaspora and their Diaspora fami- Council are due, there is Austin Pathways, a microcontrollers to trans- opportunities for students population, it doesn’t lies; but the City Council a good opportunity to nonprofit organization late computer program- to engage in STEM prac- have any representation is not a reflection of the see more minorities mak- that supports the Hous- ming into real world in- tices and activities to lay on the city’s leadership. neighborhoods. In addi- ing a run on the City ing Authority of the City teraction via sensors and the groundwork for build- Finally, Pflugerville tion numerous African Council in order to have of Austin (HACA), is work- outputs – as well as three ing a STEM worker pipe- has seen massive growth Americans and African more representation at ing in partnership with camps which will have line. of minorities but, it has Diaspora business own- the Council level. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/June 17, 2016 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS AGE & HACA regular physical activity and caregivers through in- and a better understand- terrelated community pro- partner to offer ing of the physical changes grams, including adult day free classes to brought on by aging. The health care, caregiver edu- CaregiverU classes are also cation and resources, early City housing offered free to the public, memory loss support, properties ongoing throughout the health equipment lending, year, at numerous loca- and peer-based computer continued from page 1 tions in Travis, Williamson, classes for seniors. “Access to transpor- the senior residents at still have access to neces- laborative CaregiverU pro- Bastrop, and Hays coun- AGE has been serv- tation is one of the top seven of the City’s HACA sary services.” gram. The evidence-based ties. ing older adults and those barriers affecting low in- properties, but we will AGE is also curriculum aims to pre- Celebrating its 30th who care for them since come senior adults in Cen- also bolster their sense of partnering with HACA to vent falls in senior adults, Anniversary Year, AGE of 1986. For more informa- tral Texas,” said Joyce A. independence, help com- offer free “A Matter of Bal- which remains the top Central Texas is a regional tion on the programs and Lauck, Executive Director bat isolation, and aid the ance” classes for all the cause of death and injury in non-profit that tackles resources provided by AGE for AGE of Central Texas. senior community mem- residents at each of the older adults. The classes the challenges of aging of Central Texas, visit “Not only will AGE be able bers be able to continue seven City housing proper- teach participants that falls with expert solutions. www.AGEofCentralTX.org to address this problem for living in their homes and ties, through AGE’s col- can be prevented through AGE serves older adults or call (512) 451-4611.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Capital Metro Service Information for Juneteenth THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LUPE A LAFUENTE AKA LUPE than freight trains. by downloading the LAFUENTE Deceased , NO .C-1-PB-16-000919 in Probate Court Number One of Travis County, Learn more about rail CapMetro App and us- Texas . safety. ing the Trip Planner. Rid- Annette Lafuente and all the alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and ent i t l ed estate , filed in Probate Court No . 1,Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse , 1000 Guadalupe Catch Capital ers can also visit the , Austin , Texas , on May 12 , 2016, an Application for Determination of Heirship , Application for Metro in the parade website or call the GO Probate of Holographic Will , for Granting of Letters of Independent Administration with Will and also at a transit in- Line at 512-474-1200. Annexed , and Creation of an Independent Administration without bond in the said estate and formation booth at Capital Metro request(s) that said Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of the said LUPE A LAFUENTE AKA LUPE LAFUENTE , Deceased , and their respective shares and interests in such estate . Rosewood Park. wishes everyone in the Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10 : 00 o ‘ clock a .m. on the first Plan your trip to community a safe and Monday next after the expiration of ten days from date of publication of this citation , at the County the Juneteenth parade happy holiday. Courthouse in Travis County, Texas . All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so . If this citat ion is not served within 90 days after date of its issuance , it shall be returned un- served . AUSTIN, Texas - GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Travis County, On Saturday, June 18, Texas, on May 12 , 2016. Dana DeBeauvoir Capital Metro will join City of Austin Featured Job County Clerk, Travis County, Texas the Central Texas P.O. BOX 149325 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78714-9325 Opportunities Juneteenth Committee By Deputy: in its annual Juneteenth The City of Austin is currently accepting celebration. applications for the following positions: C-I-PB-16-00 0919 The Juneteenth Pa- • Chief Equity Officer 2ap - 000002234 rade, beginning at 10 • EMS Medic l - Communications a.m., will travel along CITATION BY PUBLICATION east Martin Luther • Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic III THE STATE OF TEXAS King, Jr. Boulevard, TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF OSCAR W. FRESCH A/K/A OS- • Emergency Plans Officer CAR W. FREISCH Deceased, No.C-l-PB-14-001748 in Probate Court Number One of Travis County, Chicon, Rosewood Ave, Texas. Chestnut and finish at • Librarian I or Librarian II OSCAR FRESCH, JR. AND ALL Rosewood Park. • Facility Service Coordinator The alleged heir(s)at law in the above numbered and entitled estate, filed in Probate Court No. Capital Metro of- l,Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2016, an Intervenor’s Amended Application for Probate of Will As A Muniment of Title More Than Four Years fers various routes with • Heavy Equipment Operator II After Decedent’s Death And For Declaratory JudgmenL To Determine Heirship in the said estate and service within blocks of request(s) that said Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of the said the Juneteenth celebra- • Registered Nurse Supervisor OSCAR W FRESCH A/K/A OSCAR W. FREISCH, Deceased, and their respective shares and tion, including: interests in such estate. • Administrative Assistant Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on the first Mon- · 2 Rosewood • Cashier (30 Temp/Seasonal Positions) day next after the expiration of twenty days irom date of publication of this citation, at the County · 6 East 12th Courthouse in Travis County, Texas. · 18 MLK/Enfield • Human Resources Advisor All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said · 21 Exposition above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they • Accountant Associate desire to do so. · 22 Chicon If this citation is not served within 90 days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. · 320 St. Johns • Paralegal GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Travis County, Riders should take Texas, on June 07, 2016. Dana DeBeauvoir note that routes listed • Plumber II County Clerk, Travis County, Texas above will be detoured Please visit the City of Austin employment P.O. BOX 149325 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78714-9325 around the parade route website at www.austincityjobs.org to view By Deputy: on June 18, due to street requirements and apply for these and other job closures beginning at 5 opportunities. We encourage you to check the C-l-PB-14-001748 a.m. employment website often as new job 28P - 000002266 Capital Metro opportunities are posted daily. strongly urges the com- If you have any questions or need assistance, munity to stay off the please call 512-974-3210 or email us at train tracks next to Rose- [email protected]. wood Park and only cross at dedicated cross- The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PUBLIC NOTICE ings. MetroRail begins service on Saturday, DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL FOR FY2017- June 18 at 4 p.m., but fes- 2019 tival goers should al- ways expect a train, as Capital Metro Transportation Authority (CMTA) hereby announces its DBE freight trains may be in goal of 17.19% for participation in federally funded contracts for Fiscal Year service. MetroRail trains 2017-2019. are faster and quieter Are you interested in doing business with the City of Austin? CMTA’s proposed Three Year Overall Goal and its rationale were developed We are here for you! pursuant to U.S. Department of Transportation’s DBE regulation 49 CFR Part 26. The goal methodology is available for public inspection and comments City of Austin Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST at the CMTA Office, Purchasing Office 2910 E. 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 for thirty (30) days following this Vendor Registration notice. For further information and/or submission of comments, please New Jobs for the 512-974-2018 contact: Week of 06/08/2016 Supervisor, Financial [email protected] Capital Metro Aid Quality Control www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing Highland Business Center Office of Diversity Job# 1606003 For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ 2910 E. 5th Street Specialist, AE Enrollment Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the Austin, Texas 78702 Location is as assigned Job# 1606002 Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or [email protected] Apply at HR visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. (512) 389-7512 Middle Fiskville Rd. (512) 369-6255 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 Job Line (512 223-5621 Fax: (512) 369-6212 hhtp://www./austincc.ed EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/June 17, 2016 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com