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Vol. 37 No. 1 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 June 5, 2009 Community meeting produced many questions, few answers
By T. L. Wyatt, Editor The City of Austin hosted a community meeting Monday, June 1, to provide information about the officer- involved shooting that oc- curred Monday, May 11, 2009 RAPPIN’ at 6409 Springdale Road. The Tommy Wyatt meeting was scheduled for two hours but lasted about three hours at the Delco Cen- What are ter. The purpose of the Green Jobs? meeting was to provide up- All you hear today is dates on the investigation that that the country must be- is now going on. At the be- come more green. We also ginning of the meeting Police hear that the jobs of the Chief Art Acevedo told the future will be “Green group that there were two in- Jobs.” But it is very diffi- vestigations in progress that cult to find information on would not be completed for at just what a “green job” is. least three months. In this Former Vice Presi- kind of situation, there is a dent Al Gore seems to be Grand Jury investigation to the biggest proponent of determine whether there were any criminal activity that took this new green technol- APD Chief Art Acevedo speaks to large crowd that gathered at the Delco center to ask qustions about how our police department ogy. He has come up with place that could lead to an operates. Photo by Akwasi Evans. an organization called indictment and the Police De- Members elect, and other city working when these tragic it would take several million struggled to get answers to Repower America. This partments Internal investiga- officials. After the statements events happen. dollars to bring the video sys- questions that could not be is a bold clean energy tion that looks into whether made by Chief Acevedo, the In response to the cam- tems up to date. “We are look- answered. plan to “repower” our there were any department audience was allowed to ask era issue, Chief Acevedo ing for stimulus money or The family of the slain country with 100% clean policies that had been vio- questions. Most of the ques- stated that the cameras that any other kind of funds to youth, Nathaniel Sanders, electricity within the next lated. The APD Chief said that tions centered around the use are in the automobiles are in make these changes,” he said. Jr. (18), were present. At the 10 years. the Police Monitors Office is of deadly force that seems to much need of an upgrade. The meeting was at- beginning of his speech, According to Gore, also observing all of the inves- always be the first recourse in “We are still using VHS tended by a large group of Chief Acevedo apologized to Repower American tigations. the minority communities. tapes”, he said. He went on citizens (estimated to be be- the family. The following means new industries The event was attended The other most popular ques- to say that there are very few tween 400-500). At one day, the family filed a civil with high-paying jobs. It by the City Manager, The tion was why the cameras in places left that provide these point the meeting became lawsuit against the depart- means lower energy costs. Mayor and Council, Council the police vehicles are not supplies. The chief stated that very emotional as the crowd ment. And, it means substitut- ing clean domestic sources of energy and a Congratulations! to all Civil Rights Community Sees Hope in Sotomayor transition away from dirty coal and foreign oil. By. Zenitha Prince Special to the NNPA In order to be pre- Area seniors. from the Afro-American pared to work in this new Newspapers industry, it will require a WASHINGTON lot more education. The (NNPA) - Judge Sonia jobs are as diverse as the Sotomayor, whom President population. However, it is Obama announced Tuesday not easy to understand as his pick to succeed retiring this new dynamic. Supreme Court Justice David One place to start is Souter, will be an “asset” to to apply for an environ- the administration and the mental internship with civil rights agenda, activists, the energy company. Aus- legal and political experts tin Energy is now in the said. process of training people “Barack Obama is a for these new jobs. If you Angela Wyatt Montsho Hughes very bright man; he’s thought are interested, go to the Lanier High School ‘09 McCallum High School ‘09 about this matter for some time City of Austin web site, This is graduation week Angela Wyatt of Lanier and had in his mind nar- the Austin Energy web and we want to send out our High School and Montsho rowed down the choices site or just call one of our congratulations to all of the Hughes of McCallum are the months ago,” said University council members and ask Judge Sonia Sotomayor, U. S. Supreme Court nominee, with graduating seniors. AISD re- representatives of the senior of Maryland law professor how you can become in- President Barack Obama. White House photo by Pete Souza ports that 88 per cent of all of classes. We expect all of these Larry Gibson. “I’d say with volved in this new energy. commitment to the rule of law tive bent - has ruled nega- the seniors in the district will students to do well in the fu- this appointment he has a This new industry that has grown out of life ex- tively particularly on cases be graduating. That is an im- ture. Graduation Ceremonies ‘fiver’—a woman, a His- has both White Color and periences which would be involving the use of aggres- pressive number for this class. will be held for Lanier on Fri- panic, a liberal, a friend and Blue Color jobs available. unique to a justice of the sive admission policies, or Others who have not com- day, June 5, at 3 p.m. 2009 and an easy confirmation.” We are now in a period United States Supreme affirmative action, to increase pleted all of their requirements McCallum’s Graduation Cer- For many equal oppor- much like the one we en- Court,’’ he said in a state- access for minorities in for graduation may have to go emony will be Friday, June 5, tunity advocates, the choice tered after World War II. ment. schools and the workplace, to summer school before at 8:30 p.m. both events will was an inspired one. That was the time that Civil rights advocates that is, “…those issues that graduating. be at the Frank Erwin Center. “We believe the Presi- we had to switch from an said if confirmed, the New would allow race to be more dent has made an outstand- agricultural based society York judge promises a rein- than a mere factor.” ing choice,” said National of an industrial one. That It’s time for the Loyola vigoration of the equal justice Charles Ogletree, a con- Urban League President/ is when we left the fields agenda, which, experts said, stitutional law professor at CEO Marc Morial. “In evalu- and joined automobile and parade, Battle of the Bands has languished in President Harvard Law School, said the ating a federal judicial nomi- steel industry. Bush’s Supreme Court. argument has been that the & Drumline Competition nation, the National Urban We can no longer The high court has been court should be “color blind.” League’s primary concern is “relatively lukewarm” on “But I think the Su- just complain about not The 6th Annual Pre- this community. whether a nominee’s record civil rights issues over the preme Court has to be con- having a job, but we must Alvin patterson Battle of the The parade will start at demonstrates a commitment past decade, said Jose F. scious of color to correct his- become aggressive about Bands & Drumline Competi- Highway 183 and Loyola to upholding civil rights, Anderson, professor of law at toric and longstanding in- seeking jobs in this new tion on Loyola Lane Parade Lane and end at the Dottie equality of opportunity and the University of Baltimore equalities,” he said. environment. The first will be held June 19 at 6:30 Jordan park with a celebra- social justice. Our initial re- School of Law. Judge Sotomayor — a thing that we need to do p.m.. The event is a tribute to tion of music from the parade view of Judge Sotomayor’s “Rarely have there been Latina—seems to have that is to start speaking the the late hazel Falke-Obey, an participants. record indicates that she positive glimmers of hope for sensitivity, Ogletree and oth- language. Don’t just ask Activist and Austin Commu- The following evening, meets these criteria.” civil rights development in ers said. for a job, but ask for a spe- nity Leader. the Battle of the Bands & NAACP Legal Defense this Supreme Court…. “I’m very comfortable cific one. For example Pro- Rev. Jesse jackson stated Drumline Competition will be Fund President and Director- As a practical matter, it on how she will fall on issues gram Director, or Outdoor “Hazel Marie Falke-Obey held at Nelson Field begin- Counsel John Payton offered [Sotomayor’s potential ap- of civil rights like affirmative Environmental Education lived, died and made a differ- ning at 6 p.m. Each year this similar praise. pointment] might not change action…she will be an impor- Instructor are actual jobs. ence.” event brings to Austin some ‘’In nominating Judge the voting pattern on the court tant asset,” he added. “She So go on the internet and The community is in- of the leading marching Sotomayor, President Obama but it might become very im- believes the Constitution is arm yourself with this vited to enjoy the parade as it bands from around the coun- has chosen a person with a portant if President Obama designed to encompass all new information and go marches down Memory Land try and this year is expected powerful intellect, a distin- gets another appointment.” people and that’s reflected in out and get a job in this for love, support and hard to be no difference. For more guished career as a lawyer Anderson said the high her decision in the Black fire- new Green area. work that Hazel provided fot information, call 834-4115. and as a judge, and a deep court - with its 5-4 conserva- men case.” Page 2/THE VILLAGER/June 5, 2009 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Editorial, Commentary or Letter to the Editor Fax to 512.476.0179 Email to [email protected] Mail to 1223-A Rosewood Avenue, 78702 We Must Deploy Another ‘Blame a the Internet Now Black Man’ Hoax education and healthcare. need reliable Internet connec- chased two one-way tickets to scale fur store in Boston, also Across the United States so tions not 100 megabytes of Orlando, Fla. After withdraw- commited a horrendous many of our underprivileged unpredictable bandwidth. In ing $12,000 from various ac- crime. He shot his pregnant community schools are with- many ways net neutrality is counts in days leading up to wife and himself, apparently out basic computer labs – set- luxury for those who have her departure, she borrowed as part of an insurance ting these students at a vast access to and can afford the a co-worker’s license – pur- scheme. After going to child- disadvantage. The expansion Rolls Royce of broadband portedly in order to deal with birth classes at Brigham and of broadband will help bridge services. Instead, this coun- a pension matter – and used Women’s Hospital, Stuart said a Black gunman forced Harry C. Alford the “Digital Divide” and level try should focus on 1) ensur- George E. Curry the license to buy the tickets his way into their car at a NNPA Columnist the playing field by providing ing that all citizens have ac- NNPA Columnist to Florida. Sweeten and her Last week, a predomi- affordable access to informa- cess to basic broadband ser- daughter were traced to stoplight and shot him in the nantly White advocacy group tion technologies as well as vice with speeds being Disneyworld and were ap- stomach and his wife, Carol, known as Free Press held a fixing the educational imbal- driven upward overtime as Move over Charles prehended as they were re- in the head. Both the wife and summit titled “Changing ances in digital literacy. This demand increases, 2) digital Stuart and Susan Smith. turning to the Grand Florid- baby died. The break in the Media” at the Newseum in Broadband Bridge will help literacy programs, 3) access Bonnie Sweeten of suburban ian resort. Attorney Debbie case came when Stuart’s Washington, DC. A central promote job creation by pro- to online education and Philadelphia has now quali- Calitz, Sweeten’s former em- brother, Matthew, went to theme of this event was push- viding the necessary skills healthcare resources, and 4) fied to be inducted into the ployer, told the Philadelphia police and admitted that he ing net neutrality regulation and tools to compete in our online security and safety for Hall of Shame that bestows Daily News that Sweeten had gone to the murder scene, as a priority for the new Ad- constantly growing e-society. users. Universal broadband special recognition upon “stole money from my law by prearrangement with his ministration. Net neutrality, Similarly, as this country pre- is too important to our coun- Whites who have committed practice,” which may account brother, to remove his sister- which is not a commonly un- pares to deal with the grow- try to let deployment get crimes and then falsely for her decision to flee. After in-law’s jewlery, purse and derstood phrase, seeks to cre- ing number of Americans bogged down with debates blamed a Black man. Last being escorted back to Phila- the gun. The next day, Charles ate new government man- who are without healthcare, about policy issues that can- week, Sweeten and her 9-year- delphia, Sweeten was Stuart committed suicide by dates to regulate the Internet broadband should be at the not be resolved immediately old daughter, Julia, were the charged with identity theft jumping off a bridge into the by limiting the ability of forefront of solutions. Univer- and will only slow the de- subject of a national missing and making a false police re- Boston Harbor. Matthew broadband companies to sal broadband will provide ployment of new broadband persons search. The drama port. When I first heard of the Stuart was sentenced to three manage their networks to pre- the infrastructure for an technology. We must focus began when Sweeten made a hoax, I thought back to a story to five years in prison for con- vent congestion and ulti- interoperable system of elec- on the task at hand: deploy- frantic call to 9-1-1 at 1:45 p.m. Lee Daniels, a former reporter cealing evidence in the case. mately provide a safer, se- tronic health care records and ment of stimulus funds in an on Tuesday saying after a for the New York Times, During last year’s presiden- cure, and reliable connection remote monitoring tools to efficient and transparent fender-bender accident in- wrote for me in February 1995 tial campaign, Ashley Todd, to consumers. While net neu- drive down costs and reduce manner. Our country needs volving her GMC Yukon when I was editor of Emerge a campaign worker for John trality is not a new argument, medical errors for millions of broadband and we need to Denali and a Cadillac; Black magazine. The headline was, McCain, claimed that she was the timing and veracity of the Americans. A single, common get it to consumers quickly men in the other car forced her “The American Way: Blame robbed at knifepoint on Octo- Free Press event was some- set of medical history and and effectively. The National and little Julia into the trunk a Black Man.” Daniels wrote, ber 22 by a “six-foot four Afri- thing of a shock. Should we data ensures all health care Black Chamber of Com- of their Cadillac and sped off. “Susan Smith knew the pow- can American” at an ATM in not be focused on broadband professionals have the latest merce, Inc. is hosting Broad- She said the abduction took erful grip the image of the Pittsburgh. She said the al- deployment at this moment in and most accurate informa- band Summits around the place on a street in Upper dangerous Black man has on leged robber saw a McCain time? The passing of the 2009 tion about their patients, and nation on a monthly basis. Southhampton Township in White Americans’ psyche. sticker on her car and became stimulus bills marked an un- has the potential to save the We had a very successful ini- Bucks County. Aided by the And who can doubt it? In her enraged, cutting a backward precedented opportunity for country $165 billion annually tial summit in Chattanooga, FBI, police in the region con- descent into pathological des- “B’ (for Barack) into her this country to build new in- in healthcare costs. Tennessee on May 8. The ducted a massive manhunt peration, that knowledge be- cheek. She later admitted ly- frastructure and institutions, Telemedicine must be made next one will be in Chicago and issued an Amber Alert for came for her, as it had for ing. Although charged with the construction of which available now! And yet, a call on June 12 followed by Wash- Julia Rakoczy, Sweeten’s Charles Stuart, the crucial el- making a false police report, will create jobs immediately for new net neutrality regula- ington, DC on July 23 and daughter from a previous ement in calculating that she Todd was enrolled in a first- with more sustainable jobs in tion may hinder the very Tuskegee, Alabama on Au- marriage. But the Big Lie be- could commit the gruesome time offender’s program and the near future as modern progress the Obama Admin- gust 14. From there we go to gan to unravel piece-by-piece. crime and get away with it.” can have her record ex- systems and technologies cre- istration is hoping to realize Miami, Raleigh, North Caro- First, Sweeten’s Yukon was Smith was convicted and punged upon successful ate a platform for the future with their investment in lina, Shreveport, Louisiana not found near the intersec- sentenced to life in prison for completion of probation. of our country. One of those broadband by raising the cost and so on. We want to ensure tion where she claimed the murdering her two sons, Whether it was Bonnie technologies of the future is of building out networks and that we get our portion of abduction took place. In- Michael, 3, and Alexander, Sweeten in Philadelphia, Su- broadband. Expanding ac- creating uncertainty for pro- these $8.4 billion in Stimulus stead, it was recovered ap- four months old, in Union, san Smith, Charles Stuart, cess to broadband technolo- spective bidders. The truth is, Bill grants that are targeted proximately 12 hours later at S.C. She told police in 1994 Asheley Todd or Jennifer gies and services in unserved today in the United States, we for underserved and un- 15th and Chestnut streets in that an armed Black man had Wilbanks (the “Runaway and low-income areas will have an open Internet and an served communities. The downtown Philadelphia. A hijacked her car at a stoplight. Bride”) – who claimed a spark the creation of new ser- institution – the FCC – to time to make a better America parking ticket had been She said after driving around Latino man and a White vice providers, new innova- monitor potential openness is now and we can’t let mes- placed on the windshield of for a while, she was forced to woman abducted and sexu- tions, and new applications violations and therefore pro- sages that are intended to the SUV at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, get out of the car, leaving her ally assaulted her – sick that will lower costs and eco- tect consumers. What we do knock us off our course and about a half-hour after kids behind. For nine days, Whites are not so sick that nomically, politically, and not have in this country is full prevent us from making Sweeten placed the frantic she stood by her story, mak- they fail to realize that they socially empower tradition- deployment to unserved and progress stay in our way. Yes call to 9-1-1. Investigators ing tearful televised appeals can play into America’s ste- ally disadvantaged popula- underserved communities. we can! Alford is the co- doubted Black men or anyone for the return of her children. reotype of Black males as tions. Broadband has the abil- The sad reality is that these founder, President/CEO of else could have made the 25- After being confronted with criminals. That sterotype was ity to spur economic growth, communities are dispropor- the National Black Chamber mile trip from Upper several holes in the story, she present before and it persists and provide solutions to criti- tionately rural, poor, and/or of Commerce, Inc. Website: Southampton in the middle of confessed to driving her 1990 even as an African-American cal social challenges, like minority communities who www.nationalbcc.org. the day within 30 minutes. Mazda Protege to a lake, put- male sits in the White House. Investigators also discovered ting the car in drive, and hop- George E. Curry, former edi- a videotape of Sweeten and ping out after releasing the tor-in-chief of Emerge maga- The Hidden Costs of This Recession her daughter passing hand brake. She watched as zine and the NNPA News and at least be sensitive to the this recession. Those who in- through a security screening the car rolled into the lake Service, is a keynote speaker, way these human costs im- vested with Bernard Madoff device at the Philadelphia In- and sank with her two sons moderator, and media coach. pact our national quality of are seen as folks who didn’t ternational Airport. Retracing strapped into back seats. On He can be reached through life. There are people who use their heads – how did Sweeten’s steps, authorities October 23, 1989, Charles his Web site, once defined themselves by they think they could keep learned that she had pur- Stuart, the manager of an up- www.georgecurry.com. the kind of job they have, and getting double digit returns on their portfolios? But these now they have no job. Some LETTER TO THE EDITOR of these folks can buck up and people hire people – cooks “The Reality Of Reality” make the best of a bad situa- and nannies, drivers and By Kenny Love tion, but many careen into housekeepers, personal assis- (and I hereby elect to para- thousands of social miles for depression if their job was all tants and tailors. How many Dear Editor: phrase for a more hopeful us to travel together in the they had. Where do they turn little people lost jobs because Here I both sit and stand poignant effect) I am often re- same direction as fellow na- By. Julianne Malveaux for help? Cash-strapped, they of portfolio losses by the in a 21st Century America, minded of the old axiom, “We tional residents and citizens. NNPA Columnist probably aren’t turning to wealthy? Thinking about the with disillusionment often far are intelligent enough to put You see, this is the reality of Have we seen the worst therapists. And public men- hidden costs of recession does outweighing hope and a man on the moon, but are reality. While any face can of this recession? Some finan- tal health services are being not move us toward fixing the change, particularly, after still far too stupid to attempt falsely present a positive and cial analysts are saying cut. This is the wrong time to recession but it may move us having reviewed a recent ar- to get along with our next door welcoming expression at any things have “bottomed out” cut mental health services. to think about the values that ticle addressing the racially neighbor.”How given moment, the cloaked and point to upticks in the There is a great psychic bur- brought us to this place and divided high school prom unfortunate...how very unfor- heart knows and tells the true stock market as proof posi- den that people are shoulder- how we might change them. syndrome in America that re- tunate, indeed. I continue story, even if that story’s rev- tive that things are getting ing as a result of this reces- Rampant consumerism is one mains pervasive. Of interest awaiting the day (or night) elation is only available to its better. But while things may sion. While most people can of the reasons we are in the to note is that, allegedly, ac- when this type of deafening host. Yet, a story that can improve in financial markets manage, there are a group of situation we find ourselves in tor Morgan Freeman, who re- racism will die, both literally serve to elicit profound detri- we have yet to see the worst folk who are having problems now. What can we do to have sides in Mississippi, recently and figuratively. However, at ment resulting in significant of the unemployment situa- adjusting, and it turn into act- a permanent reversal of the offered to finance the first ever this point, I am not confident negative consequences for tion. Most states are looking ing out behavior that is ex- trend to have more, more integrated high school prom that I shall see that day, or most, if not all. Because, in at layoffs, most schools sys- treme, including suicides, more? Those who identified in his area but was rejected that it will ever arrive in a con- reality, no individual can tems will cut teachers and homicides, domestic violence, themselves with their jobs for- and unsuccessful. Perhaps tent of wholeness. But the truly re-shape nor change administrators, many social and stealing to name just a got who they were – valuable even worse, is the nationally American segregated prom another individual’s heart or service programs are looking few. Some people are working human beings and children circulating news report re- syndrome is merely a micro- mind...a heart and mind can at cuts, with everything from two and three jobs to make of God, employed or not. Can garding this year’s segregated cosm of the nation at large, of only be influenced to consider supplemental food programs ends meet. Some are leaving we begin to focus on human proms that occurred at Mont- which much of the time its the act of change. The heart to summer jobs programs on children at home alone be- values more consistently, em- gomery High School in south unaddressed embarrass- and mind in question and at the table. To be sure, stimu- cause they can’t afford phasizing that people are not central Georgia. Across this ments as such are overshad- issue must decide on their lus money will create some childcare. A friend told me the their title or what they earn, nation, high school football owed by hypocritical surface own to affect change from jobs, especially in construc- heart-rending story of her 8- but what they do, and how fields, basketball courts, and “do gooders” whose ‘spin’ is within. Perhaps, a day shall tion, and some states will use year old offering the contents they make other people feel. If baseball diamonds are flow- ill perceived by the public but pass in our society when our stimulus money to help meet of her piggy bank when she there is opportunity in crisis, ered with multicultural play- which, simultaneously, is ac- social ills are dramatically budget shortfalls. But not a overheard her parents talk the opportunity in this reces- ers. Yet, when a once-in-a-life- companied by questionable reduced to a state such as to day goes by when another about their financial situa- sion is to examine the flawed time event such as a high motives lying underneath. be non existent. I certainly round of cuts or layoffs are tion. Another friend said her ways we live and to consider school prom arrives, which And, while it is, indeed, an pray so. However, my prayer announced. And the an- 11-year-old offered to get a fixing those flaws. Julianne should be a celebratory expe- historic milestone to have al- has not yet been answered nouncements represent the job! Take these stories and Malveaux is president of rience for a high school senior, tered the complexion in the today and, most likely, will tip of the iceberg. We need to multiply them by thousands Bennett College for Women. many mindsets are immedi- nation’s White House, both not be answered tomorrow. pay attention to some of the and you will begin to get a She can be reached at ately reverted to the pre-Civil from factual and symbolic This is, indeed, the reality of human costs of this recession sense of the hidden costs of [email protected]. Rights era. In these instances perspectives, there are still reality. June 5, 2009/The Villager/Page 3 Pastor and Wife YMCA OFFERS WATER SAFETY celebrates 12th The Great Physician TIPS FOR AUSTIN FAMILIES This column is by LadyLight Anniversary at Swimming instruction for increase in incidents and five- sible, enroll kids in swim- kids, adults integral part of prevent- fold increase in deaths over ming lessons taught by a Dear GP, of life and in my presence you Greater Mount ing drowning 2007. certified instructor – but do I can’t stop eating! I’m will find fullness of joy and Moriah AUSTIN – With the school Even a near-drowning not assume swimming les- like having this love affair at my right hand pleasures nearly out of session and sum- accident can have lifelong con- sons make your child “drown with all the wrong foods. I’ve forevermore. The escapes and mer not far behind, the YMCA of sequences. Kids who survive a proof.” Even if your child knows tried dieting I’ve tried resist- pleasures of this earth only The Greater Mount Austin is working to get the word near drowning may have brain how to swim, additional lessons ing and I just get worse! You temporarily satisfy, but I will Moriah Primitive Baptist out about water safety to area damage; after four to six minutes may help them gain confidence are my last hope. Got any satisfy you thoroughly & eter- Church will be celebrating the parents. under water, the damage is usu- in the water and help them go ideas? nally! 12th Anniversary of Pastor Drowning is the second ally irreversible. from a guppy to a dolphin. Talk 2 Me, No matter what, even if Elder Nathan J. Robertson, Jr leading cause of accidental “Nothing is more impor- · Have toddlers wear life Greedy you fall, keep making healthy and Sister Sharon Robertson death among children. Each tant to us than our children’s jackets, not floaties or water Dear Greedy, physical and spiritual on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at year, more than 800 children age safety,” Finck says. “Our goal is wings. Life jackets should fit Be of good cheer! You choices. It is a process, don’t 3:30 p.m. 14 and under die throughout the to help keep our children safe at snugly. If you cannot pull the are more than a conqueror, give up & condemn yourself. The special guest is el- United States as a result of pools, beaches and water parks.” jacket up to the child’s ears, his even when it concerns pecan There is now no condemna- der Terrance A. Ford and the drowning. The YMCA recommends or her nose will stay above wa- pie. Your issue is not the food, tion for those who are in Greater Macedonia P. B. “The single most impor- the following water safety pre- ter. but what lies deep within Christ Jesus for the law of the Church of Dallas, Texas. The tant thing you can do is to ac- cautions: · Learn infant and child you. Only I can resolve those Spirit of life has set you free public in invited to attend and tively supervise children around · Put as many layers CPR. Classes are offered by the deep issues of the heart, but it from the law of sin and death. join in the celebration. water. There should be no eat- of protection between your Red Cross, YMCA and several must occur in my presence. Think on these thoughts and Greater Mount Moriah ing, reading or taking part in child and a backyard pool EMS locations. The goal is for you to eat spiri- you will be made whole. is located at 4907 Springdale other distracting activities. as possible. Lock doors and · Young children can tually as much as you’ve been Love, Road. For information, call Within a matter of seconds a windows leading to the drown in as little as 1 inch of eating physically. How has The Great Physician 926-6899. child can slip underwater, and pool. Add door alarms or water. Stay with your child your worship time been Romans 8:37 the consequences can be devas- self-closing/self-latching when he or she is in the bath- Church news, lately? You need more of me. Psalms 16:11 tating,” said James Finck, YMCA devices for outside doors. tub, even if he or she is with an The next time you desire Romans 8:1-2 announcement? of Austin President and CEO Fences at least 6 feet tall older sibling. Keep toilet lids shut to overeat spend time with me This column is by If so, contact and a former YMCA lifeguard. around the outer edge of the and use toilet locks if you have first. Take your praise music LadyLight. God taught her In 2008, there were 38 property are required of an infant or toddler in the house. or preaching with you dur- a long time ago that scrip- the Villager at drowning incidents in the Aus- homes with pools in Austin. Also, empty out buckets as soon ing a walk or while working ture is TRUTH and can be 476-0082 tin area alone, resulting in five Pool fences, called isolation as you are done with chores. out. As we spend time to- life changing when it re- fatalities – a nearly 40 percent fences, should be at least 4 When taking a break, put the gether, you’ll notice your de- places deceptive thoughts. feet high and go all the way bucket where your child cannot sire for me, will begin to out If you have comments or Check us out on our website around the pool. Look for reach it. Store empty buckets weigh your desire for overeat- would like prayer please and look for updates self-closing and self-latch- upside down. ing. This is because I will send an e-mail to: ing gates. Also, gate alarms Brigitte Decato, Aquatics make known to you the path [email protected] www.theaustinvillager.com and pool alarms can be in- Director at the East Communi- stalled to alert you when ties YMCA in East Austin, says someone is in or around the the YMCA offers a range of pool area. Keep rescue classes from beginner to ad- equipment, a phone and vanced. She says the beginner emergency numbers by the class focuses on getting swim- pool. mers comfortable – and safe – in · As early as pos- the water.
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Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Page 4/THE VILLAGER/June 5, 2009 “Friendly Fire” Costs Black Scholar ships awarded fpr 2009 Police Officer His Life By. Stephon Johnson foot. Special to the NNPA from At the same time a plain- the New York Amsterdam News clothes anti-crime team, driving NEW YORK (NNPA) - A an unmarked car, spotted Black off-duty housing police Edwards chasing Santiago, with officer lost his life to what some his gun out, and followed him. are calling a case of mistaken According to investigators and identity. various sources, 30-year-old of- Around 10:30 pm Thurs- ficer Andrew Dunton, who is day night, May 28, on 125th white, got out of his car and Street in East Harlem. Omar opened fire on Edwards six Edwards, 25, after finishing his times connecting twice. One in shift, saw a man, identified as the arm and once in the chest. Miguel Santiago, attempting to Edwards was pronounced dead steal from his car. Edwards, at Harlem Hospital. He was not dressed in plain clothes, con- Omar Edwards ensued. Santiago broke the wearing a bulletproof vest. fronted Santiago and a struggled struggle and began to flee on Edwards, who became a newly wed last week, was on his way home to celebrate his wife’s Scholarship recipient David McCullough (c) with Annette Stephens (Basileus) and Nancy Thompson. birthday. The Rev. Al Sharpton has The National Lorority of crosse Team. David is very tests. already weighed in calling on Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta active in the community. He David McCullough an independent investigator to Beta Chapter, recognized their is a member of Mount Olive was also the recipient of the look into the matter. Police say scholarship recipients and Baptist Church where is Gerrell B. Jones Memorial that Santiago is in custody. parents at their Founder’s Day President of Junior Ushers, Scholarship of $1,000. Gerrell Harlem clergy and community Observance on may 16, 2009 Yuth Choir and Praise Danc- Jones was a young man de- leaders held a vigil outside of the at the Holiday Inn-Town Lake ers. He has served as presi- termined ot do his part to housing precinct for Edwards Hotel. dent of Kudos of the Delta Beta overcome the negative influ- early on Friday. Another one was Each year, Delta Beta Chapter and Vice-president of ences in his community. He planned at Wakefield Baptist Chapter gives scholarships to the soputhwest Regoional designed the logo for the Mil- Church in Edwards’ neighbor- outstanding youth individu- Kudos. He has been the win- lennium Youth Entertain- hood of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn als to assist them in attaining ner of several oratory con- ment Center. Friday night. a college degree in the field of Edwards joined the New Education. The Carmen Mer er York Police Departmen t in 2007. Scholarship of $1,000 was His father--in-law is a 19-year presented to Brooke Brock and veteran of the NYPD. David McCullough. Carmen Mercer was an outstanding teacher in the Austin Indepen- dent School District at the time At the of her death. Brooke Brock attends Villager we McCallum High School where she was on the Honor Roll, in can stretch PALS, national Honor Society, your Big Brother/Big Sister, McCallum track and field as a advertising Varsity athlete and Co- founder of V.O.I.C.E.S. where budget. she served as a facilitator and coordinator. She also received Just call us numerous honors and awards. MYEC at David McCullough at- AAUl Dinner 512.476.0082 tends Lyndon Baines Johnson High School where ie was on the Honor Roll and the La-
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Texas Lottery June 5, 2009/THE VILLAGER/page 5 CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CONTEMPORARY SOUL ARTIST The African Diaspors Section By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon MAXWELL Boredom Turned to Business PERFORMS AT BASS CONCERT HALL This week, the African business in Central Texas. As in various fields to get the feel lease of his critically ac- Diaspora will be exposing the a result he moved to this re- on how to run a profitable claimed debut album, work of an entrepreneur, gion from Dallas-Forth business. After taking these Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, named Akin Akinboro who Worth. While working as an two steps, launched his own in April 1996. Fueled in part has managed to turn his engineer, Mr Akinboro was business. by the RIAA gold single, “As- ideas into a viable business. tired of the every day work Mr Akinboro launched cension (Don’t Ever Won- Since September 2002, Mr routine. In other words, he his business and makes der),” the Grammy-nomi- Akinboro has managed a pro- wanted to show his creative promotional items on mugs, nated Maxwell’s Urban Hang motional item business in side by starting a business. pens, tee shirts and other Suite was certified platinum Austin Tx. Consequently, Mr. Prior from starting his items for non profit organi- in March 1997, less than a Akinboro’s business will be business, he took several zations and also for small year after its release, and exposed through the written steps such as pondering on businesses in the Central achieved double platinum press for the first time since the type of business he business area. Although he status, in recognition of sales he started his business. wanted and also talked to enjoys his business, he also of more than 2 million copies Mr. Akinboro gradu- other business owners. Mr faces some personal and in the US alone, in 2002. Max- ated in 2001 from the Univer- Akinboro believed that if he business challenges such well followed up with his sity of Texas at Arlington with was to start a business then as: managing his cash flow, MTV Unplugged EP, released a degree in Electrical engi- he would enjoy doing it while balancing his fulltime job in July 1997 and certified gold neering. After receiving his at the same time provide him- with his new family life; and in September 1999. His sec- diploma, Mr Akinboro found self with a decent profit. Also, also trying to meet the cli- ond full-length album, a job with a major computer he talked to business owners ents’ expectations. Embrya, was released in June 1998 and certified platinum Getting To Know Austin’s Own, Chris Riley in May 1999. Another Max- ing solely on driving a car to support local food supplies well single, the hit “Fortu- get around; and to protect our which in term would also cre- nate,” was certified gold in air quality by reducing emis- ate jobs for the city. Also, he June 1999. To date, Maxwell sions and promoting sustain- believes that Austin should be has achieved 10 gold and able economic development. at the fore front of the emerg- platinum certifications from He also chaired the down- ing market of clean energy the RIAA for his albums and town planning commission. such as solar power; which Maxwell singles. Tickets for Maxwell He has sat on various city would also be a source of job go on sale Friday, May 29 at WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009, 8:00PM boards. After being involved creation. On the social aspect noon at the following autho- TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 29 AT NOON with city government as a pri- of Austin, he was concerned rized ticket outlets, which in- vate citizen, Mr Riley about the recent incident in With his long awaited that tour sold-out within min- clude the Bass Concert Hall, launched his campaign to which a young African fourth studio album, utes of going on sale, the itin- most H-E-B stores and all become a council member.As American man was killed by BLACKsummers’night, erary was extended from 26 Texas Box Office outlets, On May 9, 2009, the citi- a council member, Mr Riley an police officer serving with slated for release by Colum- to 33 cities. Maxwell’s live online at www.utpac.org zens of Austin voted to elect shared some of his concerns Austin Police Department. bia Records on July 7, contem- performances were met with
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Prairie View A&M Mourns The Loss of Legendary Band APD Gang Unit, FBI, Director George “Prof” Edwards TDCJ end two year PRAIRIE VIEW, The world was intro- Texas—(May 29, 2009)—TO- duced to Edwards’ skill and DAY, Prairie View A&M Uni- the PVAMU Marching Storm Federal drug versity mourns the death of during a feature in the British Professor and Director of documentary “Marching All trafficking Bands George Edwards. He Together,” which aired on the directed PVAMU’s world re- BBC Network. In 2007, Investigation nowned Marching Storm Edwards’ compassion and fierce dedication was cap- Band for 30 years, before his On Wednesday, June 3, tion. tured by the New York Times’ death on May 28. 2009 the Austin Violent Along with the APD in a video and article which “On behalf of the entire Gang/Organized Crime Task Gang Unit, FBI and TDCJ the covered the Band leading up PVAMU community, we offer Force, Safe Streets, hosted a following agencies assisted to the annual Labor Day Clas- our deepest condolences to news conference at 2 p.m. at in the investigation: The sic football game between Prai- the entire Edwards family. For APD Headquarters to discuss Texas Department of Public rie View A&M and Texas three decades we were fortu- the end of an investigation Safety, Pflugerville Police De- Southern University. nate to have George contrib- into a wide reaching cocaine partment, Round Rock Police Prairie View A&M Uni- ute to our community and conspiracy. Safe Streets is Department, Copperas Cove versity has numerous on-cam- nurture the talent of our stu- comprised of the Austin Po- Police Department, Cameron pus resources available to as- dent performers,” states lice Department’s Gang Unit, Police Department, Travis sist students, faculty and staff PVAMU President George C. Federal Bureau of Investiga- County Sheriff’s Office, Hutto during this time of mourning. Wright. tion and the Texas Depart- Police Department, Taylor The PVAMU Health & Coun- Affectionately known ment of Criminal Justice-Of- Police Department and the seling Services Center is lo- around campus as “Prof fice of the Inspector General. Travis County District cated in the Owens-Franklin Edwards”, Edwards first ar- This was one of the most suc- Attorney’s Office. Health Center and can be rived at Prairie View A&M in cessful Safe Street Task Force The following subjects reached at (936) 261-1403. 1978. Under his tenure, the investigations in the nation pleaded guilty and were sen- There are also spiritual and university’s Marching Storm for the year 2008. tenced in the Western District religious centers that may be Band entertained audiences The investigation began United States Court: of assistance. Please contact around the U.S. and the world in 2006 due to an increase in Duane Hosea – 27 the Dean of the Chapel at (936) and developed a reputation gang and drug activity in vari- years 261-3590 for more informa- for its unique sound. Prairie ous Austin neighborhoods. Michael Hosea – 10 tion. View A&M’s band, once The activity included in- years known as the “Funky 50,” creases in assaults, property Ronald Sloan – 10 years was renamed under George “Prof” Edwards Office of the crimes, weapons trafficking, Marlon Battles – 5 years Edwards’ leadership and vi- 2009. Prairie View A&M’s ure, the Marching Storm also Police Monitor home invasion robberies and and 3 months sion in 1984. Today, the band was the first band to performed in President Regular Monthly other violence commonly con- Jose Aviles – 16 years Marching Storm is now con- perform in the Rose Parade George W. Bush’s Presiden- Meeting nected to drug trafficking. The Tony Brown – 12 years sidered among the most dy- pilot program to include tial Inaugural Parade in June 9, 2009 activity was due in large part and 7 months namic and skilled bands in bands from historically black Washington, D.C. in 2001 and to an increase in the availabil- Patrick Porter – 15 the world for its unparalleled colleges and universities was a featured performer in News Conference ity of large quantities of co- years musical artistry, and electri- (HBCUs) in the parade each the 2004 Dallas Cowboys’ Room 1034 caine for street level distribu- Sherrod Whitley – 10 fying and adventurous drum year. Thanksgiving Day game. In 301 W. Second Street, tion. years line which is showcased dur- A tribute to his success 2006, he led the band to per- 1st Floor The main cocaine sup- George Walker – 6 years ing each performance. Many and unique skill, Texas A&M form in the ESSENCE Music Austin, Texas 78701 pliers in the Austin area were and 6 months music scholars attribute the University System (TAMUS) Festival in Houston. 6pm-8pm Duane Hosea, Jr., Warrior Karry Collins – 6 years growing popularity of drum Chancellor Michael For three consecutive Fennell, Sky McClure, and and 8 months line techniques to Edwards McKinney invited Edwards, years, the Prairie View A&M Public Input Agenda Timothy Jackson. Marcus Dupree – 5 and Prairie View A&M. the Marching Storm Band University’s Marching Storm The Austin suppliers years 10 months A highlight in his dis- and the Black Foxes auxil- Band performed in the Honda The Public meeting will were getting cocaine from a Robert Taylor – 3 years tinguished career, Edwards iary dance troupe, under the Battle of the Bands Invita- be held at City Hall News Con- Honduran cocaine distribu- and 6 months directed the Marching Storm direction of Margaret tional Showcase, which later ference Room (1034) at 6:00 tion organization operating in Kenneth Peoples – 7 Band’s inaugural perfor- Sherrod, to perform at Kyle allowed Edwards and the p.m. The following is the the Austin area. The Hondu- years and 6 months mance in the 120th Tourna- Field during a Texas A&M band to be featured in agenda: ran group, headed by Victor Jarod Mason – 5 years ment of Roses Association University game— a first in “Stompin’ at the Dome” a 1) 2008-1089: Complain- Enrique Amador Rodriguez, Crisoforo Llanas – 7 Rose Parade in Pasadena, the history of the TAMUS. DVD band documentary, ant alleges that officers used was directly linked to Mexi- years and 6 months Calfi. on New Year’s Day Under Edward’s ten- which featured PVAMU. excessive force while attempt- can Drug Trafficking Organi- Jose Llanas – 9 years ing to affect an arrest. zations. During one of the sei- Sky McClore – 14 years 2) 2009-0020: Complain- zures, the APD Gang Unit Warrior Fennell – 14 ant alleges that he was falsely seized 22 kilos of cocaine, and years arrested and money is miss- over $500,000.00 in US cur- Timothy Jackson – 16 ing from his vehicle. rency,oHaroldld the Bouyerlargest and seizure Cheryl of years and 8 months 3) 2009-0157: Officer cocaine at oneWhite time in APD Jessie Clinton – 13 discharged his duty weapon History. On May 29, 2009 the years and 4 months while responding to a bur- last of 28 defendants were sen- Bobby Cleveland – 6 glary call. tenced in U.S. District Court years and 8 months 4) Community Policing in Austin, Texas ending the Victor Amador – 16 Issues two year federal investiga- years Complainants/Citizens may address the Citizen Re- view Panel about the above New Appointees Sought for Citizens items. Water Conservation Implementation If you wish to address the Citizen Review Panel Task Force please sign up 30 minutes in advance of the Public session. Resolution No. cial property management For additional information on 20071206-007 was adopted companies, multifamily de- any agenda item, please con- by City Council one and a half velopments, restaurants, ho- tact Office of the Police Moni- years ago, creating the Citi- tels, development advocates, tor, City of Austin 512-974- zens Water Conservation and large industrial users. 9090. Implementation Task Force. Please forward recommenda- The City of Austin is The resolution stated that the tions for persons who repre- committed to compliance task force shall consist of 15 sent the afore-mentioned with the Americans with Dis- members representing vari- groups and would be willing abilities Act. If you require ous stakeholder groups. 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AA Awareness June 5, 2009/THE VILLAGER/Page 7 Bruce Shelby, Local East Austin Student , Achieves First Time Regional OLD ANDERSON By Adrianne Isom District Representative Position Special to the Villager (OLCAAA) Rodeo. Stacy also stated, “Ba- was worthy of being a Awards were presented to REUNION The Manor Branch of sically the group is organized leader, such as his grades. Jenae Fairrow, Cody Gardner, GOLF Stacy said, “Gary really im- the FFA held it’s end of the with activities conducted by Kim Gloria, Hector TOURNAMENT year awards banquet, and the students themselves at proved his grade point aver- Hernandez, Marah Ingalsbe, show of honors at Manor Manor High. The main pur- age, and showed he really Lindsey Keys, Gary Lewis, The OLCAAA 2009 High Friday May, 22. pose is to encourage students wanted to be a leader. Next Kevin Meredith, Crystal Reunion Activities will in- Bruce Shelby, student at to be self motivated to make year Gary will be serving in Merkel, Jamal Mitchell. clude a Golf Tournament at Manor High, became the first something of their lives. Join- the place of Sentinel, Also, Mary Noble, Kelsey Morris Williams Golf Course student from Manor to ever be ing the organization is an Bruces’s old position. “It is Reeves, Cristina Reyes, on Friday, July 03, 2009. The elected as the first District Of- ongoing thing. New officers almost like peer pressure, Santiago Riojas, Bruce Shelby, format is two-person select ficer from Manor to achieve were installed for the dura- but more like self motivated Keitheon Steiner, Megan shot with entry fee of $ 60 per that position. The process, tion of a year, at the banquet peer tutoring Ms. Bartos Thurmond, Jesus Vara, Jazmin person. Entry fee includes Bruce stated was not easy to ceremony.” stated.” It is peer pressure, Velasquez, John Watson, and green fees, carts, range balls, achieve. He had to take a test, Bruce, she stated will but good peer pressure. FFA Cynthony Wilmot. Chapter two mulligans per player, long- go through an interview pro- have a big job. He is now presents the opportunity for Leadership Awards, in the est drive, closest to the pin con- cess with other teachers, give Centex District Reporter of all students who want to be Lone Star Degree category tests, and a souvenir golf cap. a speech to FFA members, of the Austin Schools and sur- around a positive progres- were given to Cody Gardner, Please mail entry fees payable then they voted on him ac- rounding areas including, sive atmosphere to be able to and John Watson. District Of- to General Marshall 2508 Giv- cording to test scores and in- Round Rock, Pflugerville, Del be around people who are ficer appointment was given to ens Ave, Austin, Texas 78722. like minded, not having to Kenneth Eppright is the Tour- terview scores. Stacy Bartos, Bruce Shelby Valley and Bastrop. He and Bruce Shelby. Area Convention a teacher of Agricultural Sci- other FFA leaders will be or- carry the burden of being awards were given to Gary nament Director. ence at Manor High said that able to make opportunities ganizing leadership camps weighted down, being the Lewis, Kevin Meredith and Tee times will begin the procedure was pretty me- for themselves such as job for the area. They organize only one in a group who Crystal Merkel. This year at 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. ticulous to qualify for the opportunities, professional each site FFA organization, wants hold up the banner. Manor High School had four and will be given on receipt of District Office. The test contacts, earn money, and and show them how govern Other awardees were students pass the Texas State entry fees. This is NOT a entailed questions about Par- earn scholarships. They their specific chapters, includ- as follows: The Star Floral Association High SHOTGUN START TOUR- liamentary procedure, includ- have a booster club that ing the earning of awards. Greenhand Award was pre- School Certification Exam. NAMENT. You may sign up ing how governing of meet- works with the organization. Ms. Bartos said, “ I have sented to the chapter’s most These students had to com- as foursomes with payment of ings are conducted, FFA His- The animals are one part of seen students change, and be- active first-year participate, plete the coursework for Floral four entry fees. SIGN UP NOW tory, and current agriculture it, but they do not have to come more mature. For ex- Mary Noble. Kevin Meredith Design and Advanced Floral for the early TEE TIMES. issues. raise an animal to be part of ample Bruce’s cousin joined was awarded the Star Chap- Design, take a written exam The Golf Tournament FFA, Future Farmers of FFA. They do a lot of com- after Bruce. Gary Lewis, ter FFA Award which is pre- and complete two arrange- is part of a four-day reunion America is not just about the munity service and help or- Bruce’s cousin expressed an sented to a second year ments that met the standards celebration of all classes of the farm says Stacy Bartos. Stacy ganizations such as the interest in FFA, in the aspect chapter member who has an of the TSFA Certification Old L.C. Anderson High said, “ Some of the best things Lion’s Club.” Bruce, she of becoming a leader. There outstanding supervised ag- Board, these students are: School and is open to the pub- I have seen happen to the kids said, also served as a tour were areas, he was told he riculture experience pro- Korrine Johnson, Lindsey lic. Call General Marshall at comes through FFA. They are guide at the Star of Texas had to improve to show he gram in agriculture, and Keys, Oyuki Sanchez, and 512.472.5944 or email him at demonstrates a willingness Deanna Walther. Jr. FFA [email protected] before EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PROPOSALS/PUBLIC to lead by example. This year Achievement Awards were June 20, 2009 to register to play. they have 4 people who re- given to Andrew Fiebig, Entry fee deadline is June 23, INFORMATION/ ceived the Manor FFA Blue Magen Manis, and Chad 2006. & Gold Award. These recipi- Smith. Michael Hudson, Gary Victor Wallace and FOR SALE/FOR RENT/MISC ents are: Tom & Christie Lewis ,Mary Noble, Megan Gregorio Green, former Ingalsbe, and Pete & Sandy Thurmond, and Ty Vasquez Huston-Tillotson University Request for Proposal MBE/WBE Gardner. Proficiency received Greenhand Degrees. Golf team members are two- time defending champions- Austin Travis County Men- HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS from Reunion 2003 and 2006. tal Health Mental Retardation Cen- Round Rock ISD is currently ac- ANNOUNCE DATES FORFALL REGISTRATION AND cepting sealed bids and proposals. The 2003 tournament was the ter (ATCMHMR) is currently so- NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION liciting proposals through its agent Solicitation documents may be ob- first Reunion Tournament of record Aon Consulting, Inc., un- tained from the RRISD web site at (AUSTIN, Texas) — ology. 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The manda- Huston-Tillotson University Correction to Public Notice Published on May 29, 2009 justice, English, history, in- tory New Student Orienta- or to enroll for the upcoming CITY OF AUSTIN terdisciplinary studies, kine- tion, which consists of pro- term, contact Enrollment Fiscal Year 2009-14 CONSOLIDATED PLAN siology, mathematics, music, grams, financial aid and Management at 512.505.3028 Fiscal Year 2009-10 ACTION PLAN music education, political money management work- or visit www.htu.edu. NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARINGS science, psychology or soci- shops, academic orientation, Classes start Tuesday, Sept. 8. REVISED: NOTE REVISED DATE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BELOW The City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office announces the 30- day public comment period and public hearings to receive citizen comments on the draft fiscal year 2009-14 Consolidated Plan and the draft fiscal year 2009-10 Action Plan. These draft plans describe community needs, resources, and priorities for the City’s housing and community development activities that are funded with grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and additional funding from local programs including General Revenue Funds, local General Obligation Bonds and program income. The draft Action Plan reflects $13 million in HUD funds and additional monies from General Revenue Fund, local General Obligation Bonds, and program income. HUD funds are provided through four grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). DRAFT COMMENT PERIOD Development of the draft fiscal year 2009-14 Consolidated Plan and fiscal year 2009-10 Action Plan involved participation by citizens, including: public input received by the Community Development Commission and City Council; written comments; surveys; and meetings with stakeholders and community members involved in housing and community development. From June 12, 2009 to July 13, 2009 the draft plans may be viewed at: 1. Austin Central Public Library, 800 Guadalupe (Central) 2. East Austin Neighborhood Center, 211 Comal (East) 3. Housing Authority of the City of Austin, 1124 S IH 35 (Housing Authority) 4. Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Road (East) 5. St. John’s Neighborhood Center, 7500 Blessing (North East) 6. South Austin Neighborhood Center, 2508 Durwood (South) 7. Pleasant Hill Library Branch, 211 East William Cannon (South) 8. Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, 500 East 7th Street (Central) 9. AIDS Services of Austin, 7215 Cameron Road (North) 10.Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department, 1000 East 11th Street, Suite 200 (East) PUBLIC HEARINGS The City of Austin will have two public hearings to receive citizen comments on the draft fiscal year 2009-14 Consolidated Plan and the draft fiscal year 2009-10 Action Plan. The public hearings will be: · Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 6:00PM. Austin City Council Meeting at Austin City Hall, City Council Chambers, 301 W. Second St. · Monday, June 29, 2009 at 6:30 PM. Community Development Commission Meeting at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W. Second St. Written Comments The public is encouraged to submit written comment, including name, address, and phone number to: Mail: Kate Moore Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department City of Austin PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Email: [email protected] All comments must be received at the NHCD office by 4:45 p.m. on July 13, 2009. For information about the draft Consolidated Plan, the draft Action Plan and the public input process, NHCD staff may be reached at 974-3100 (voice) or 974-3102 (TDD) Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visit www.cityofaustin.org/housing for more information. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable Battle of the Bands modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please call 974-3256 or 974-2445 (TDD). Page 8/The Villager/JuneVillagerVillagerVillager 5, 2009 SportsvilleSportsvilleSportsville
Dungy says ‘Be Uncommon,’ to succeed in sports and life boys are getting a lot of wrong phia, 31-9, Dungy was fired. Steelers Chuck Noll’s coach- messages today about what it “Some people think ing style was such that, means to be a man in this reputation is the same thing “None of us was ever left world, about how they as integrity,” Dungy writes, thinking that he was the most should act and talk and dress “but they are different. Your important piece of the puzzle, and treat people.” He writes reputation is the public per- but rather that he was a sig- about how Bill Polian, presi- ception of your integrity. Be- nificant piece and that every dent of the Indianapolis Colts, cause it’s other people’s opin- piece was an important and was faced with “a difficult ion of you, it may or may not necessary element to achieve choice between two great tal- be accurate. Others determine the team’s goals. I’ve found ents: Ryan Leaf and Peyton your reputation, but only you over the years that such a per- Manning.” Debate was in- determine your integrity.” spective is a much healthier By George Hardin tense but Polian finally chose Dungy has been and less pressurized way to SportsBeat Manning, Dungy writes, and forthright about stating how view myself: important but “based that decision on char- being a Christian affects his not indispensable.” Tony Dungy has been acter…. For the Colts charac- coaching. In March, Presi- Dungy tells about watching young men come ter is a quality that can be dent Barack Obama named how Bill Nunn, sportswriter into the NFL for 30 years and measured just like height, him to the Advisory Council for the Pittsburgh Courier, he says in his new book, weight, and speed. In fact we on Faith-Based and Neigh- once chastised the Steelers in “Lately it seems they’re com- put more emphasis on this borhood Partnerships. James the 1960s for overlooking ing to us less prepared and in area than we do on physical Brown, a resident of Round good players at small schools need of more direction.” As a tools. Coaching ability or tal- Rock who knew Dungy when and historically black col- result, since retiring in Janu- ent cannot make up for a lack both men lived in Minneapo- leges. Dan Rooney, the team’s ary as head coach of the In- of character. In the draft, there lis, told The Villager in an ear- owner, invited Nunn to lunch dianapolis Colts, he has ex- are only a few things that will lier interview that Dungy was and ended up hiring Nunn as panded the mentoring pro- knock a player out of consid- consistent in emphasizing the a scout. When Chuck Noll grams he began early in his eration for our team, and this importance of faith. was named coach in 1969 the career, not only to aid pro- issue of character is one of Many players enter Steelers’ first draft pick was spective football players but them. We have a category on the NFL, Dungy says, with a Charles “Mean Joe” Greene of also youngsters in general. our evaluation form that is “look-at-me attitude.” And North Texas State. The fol- Dungy sets down his labeled “DNDC”—Do Not “justify their attitudes by say- lowing year Mel Blount from ideas about football and what Draft because of Character.” ing that if they don’t blow Southern University was is often called the game of life However, Dungy says, that Tony Dungy their own horns, nobody signed. in his second book, “Uncom- approach is not the norm. will. Management books say Dungy says, “Our mon: Finding Your Path to With Manning as Dungy was the first Dungy was hired as head that this applies to other pro- young men are falling into a Significance. He writes, “My quarterback and Dungy as coach to win over all 32 of the coach of the Tampa Bay Buc- fessions as well. The problem trap…. Society is telling them football coach at the Univer- head coach, the Colts won the teams in the NFL. When he caneers when it was the least is that nobody really listens material success is important, sity of Minnesota, Cal Stoll, 2007 Super Bowl. In defeating became an assistant coach at successful team in the NFL when we blow our own but if we buy into that idea, often told us, ‘Success is un- his friend and former assis- age 25 that was an NFL and he took the team to the horns; after all, we are bi- we can spend a lifetime chas- common, therefore (is) not to tant, Lovie Smith, a former record, and he was the young- playoffs three times and won ased.” Dungy emphasizes, ing that success and never be enjoyed by the common Texan, and the Chicago Bears est coordinator in the league a division title in 1999, becom- however, that everyone has a really have the positive im- man. I’m looking for uncom- in the Super Bowl, Dungy be- at age 28, taking over as de- ing the winningest coach ever specific job to do. pact on people that would mon people.’ “ came the first African Ameri- fensive coordinator for the at the Buccaneers. However, He says when he make out lives truly signifi- Dungy says, “our can to gain that honor. Pittsburgh Steelers in 1984. after the team lost to Philadel- played with the Pittsburgh cant.” Ex-Texan hailed 7 decades after winning discus tosses By George Hardin SportsBeat football fields, spreading lapped. They were friends from Virginia who moved sawdust in jumping pits and remained so until to Colorado in 1860. His A friend of mine, in and stuffing and sewing White, who became a jus- house in Breckenridge, commenting on how black mats for the track team. He tice on the U. S. Supreme Colo., has been converted people have made so many also played the piano for Court, died in 2002. into a museum. He opened significant contributions dances to earn money. It Walton and his wife, a restaurant and also to the United States that was during the Great De- Darwin, who attended owned a hair salon and have gone unnoticed in so pression and Walton Johnson C. Smith Univer- barbershop. Ford had a many unexpected places, sometimes went hungry. sity, the historically black major role in admitting said, “We are every- He was given separate ac- school in Charlotte, N. C., Colorado to the Union as a where.” On a business- commodations from the now live in Lombard, Ill., free state. Breckenridge is and-pleasure trip my wife team and faced racism at a Chicago suburb. near Keystone and we and I made last week to every turn. On one occa- Walton told a re- made a special trip to see Keystone, Colo., about 75 sion when Walton and the porter how he was able to the Ford Museum but ar- miles west of Denver, I team went to the Kansas endure segregation. “It rived about 20 minutes af- found that, indeed, to be Relays the team was sched- was the fact that we acted ter it closed. A clerk at a the case. I learned about uled to eat in a hotel din- like human beings and nearby bookstore sug- Claude Walton, the first ing room but a hostess told showed we weren’t bar- gested we console our- All-American, black or Walton he had to eat in the barians. It was because of selves with a meal at the white, in any sport at the kitchen. Walton’s coach that those who came after restaurant in the hotel University of Colorado at told him to go ahead to the us had an easier time.” Ford founded, which is Boulder. He earned that kitchen; he would be On an unrelated but still in operation. honor in 1936 as a discus served the same food. relevant note regarding thrower. He was a two- Walton was in his se- black accomplishments, I To Right: time discus champion in nior year when he was of- also learned about Barney Claude Walton the Rocky Mountain Ath- fered a job with the Chi- Ford, a runaway slave letic Conference. He was a cago Parks District four-year letterman and through a person he met his best throw was 157-1/ while competing in the 8, second best in the na- city. During the depres- tion, in a competition at the sion, Walton said, if some- Colorado School of Mines, one offered you a good job the state engineering uni- you took it. So he dropped versity. However, it was out, began working with not until last October that the district and stayed for Colorado finally recog- 48 years, rising to associ- nized Walton for his ac- ate superintendent. complishments. He was in- Walton had a chance ducted into the University to try out for the Olympics of Colorado Athletic Hall but was playing softball, of Fame at age 94. slid into third base and Walton was born in broke his ankle, which Marshall, Texas, moved to eliminated him from the Colorado with his family opportunity to qualify. as a child and attended Among those who went on West High School in Den- to participate in the 1936 ver. He enrolled at the Uni- Olympics in Berlin was versity of Colorado as a Jesse Owens, whom music major (piano) and Walton had met while par- was urged by a coach to ticipating in Berkeley, Ca- try out for the track and lif. field team. He was one of The university for six black students on cam- years had been errone- pus. Athletes were not ously promoting Byron given financial aid but “Whizzer” White, a foot- had a chance to work. At ball running back, as Colorado, Walton’s jobs Colorado’s first All-Ameri- included serving food at a can. White and Walton’s fraternity house, watering time at Colorado over-