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The University of Texas at YMCA offers Free Day of Family Austin Announces Recipients Fun, Healthy Activities of Presidential Citation Award AUSTIN - On Saturday, January 29, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell and the City of Austin are teaming with the YMCA of Austin to host Let’s Move Austin Day at the YMCA, featuring a free day of fun, healthy activities for RAPPIN’ all ages, designed to help people get up and get mov- Tommy Wyatt ing. All members of the Met- School ropolitan Austin community are invited to visit the seven challenges area YMCA of Austin loca- tions between 10 a.m. and 6 continue! p.m. for a range of special ac- The debate goes on Ron Kirk, U. S. Trade Representative tivities, including free sam- about we should do about AUSTIN, Texas — The ogy from Austin College in pler group exercise classes, our schools. The original University of Texas at Austin Sherman, Texas and his law wellness orientations, indoor proposal was to close nine has selected U.S. Trade Rep- degree from The University of swimming, sports, active of the public schools in the resentative Ron Kirk, philan- Texas at Austin’s School of games for kids and more. Par- district and that cause thropists Joe and Teresa Long, Law in 1979. ticipants will receive a free quite a uproar. However, university Senior Vice Presi- Prior to becoming U.S. Let’s Move Austin wristband the debate goes on as to dent Shirley Bird Perry and trade representative in 2009, while supplies last. what is necessary to fill Ransom Center Director Tom Kirk was a partner at Vinson The YMCA of Austin is our large shortfall in the Staley to receive the presti- & Elkins LLP. He was the first joining First Lady Michelle budget. gious Presidential Citation for African American mayor of Obama in this collaborative The latest proposal is 2010. Dallas from 1995-2001. Previ- effort to improve the health of to lay off about 500 teach- William Powers Jr., ously, Texas Gov. Ann communities across the coun- ers and increase the class president of the university, Richards appointed him as try. size in the school. How- will present the Presidential Texas secretary of state, he “We want to inspire ever, that issue is also not Citation and other major uni- was a legislative aide to U.S. thousands of people going over very well with versity awards to recipients in Sen. Lloyd Bentsen and he throughout metropolitan the public. a ceremony later in the aca- was named chair of Texas’ Austin to take simple steps Former School Board demic year. General Service Commission. to achieve lasting healthy member, former Mayor of The Presidential Cita- Kirk also served as a City of changes in their lives,” said Austin, former State tion was created in 1979 to rec- James Finck, YMCA of Aus- Dallas assistant city attorney. Make it a Family Affair Comptroller, Carol ognize the extraordinary con- Kirk was named one of tin President & CEO. “Let’s Strayhorn weighed in on tributions of individuals who “The 50 Most Influential Mi- Move Austin Day at the map) · Southwest Family the issue this week and personify the university’s nority Lawyers in America” YMCA provides individuals · Town Lake YMCA, YMCA, 6219 Oakclaire Dr. (& made some suggestions commitment to transforming by the National Law Journal in and families with tools to 1100 W. Cesar Chavez, 542- Hwy. 290), 891-YMCA that she made while she lives. The university does not 2008, and one of the nation’s make healthier choices at YMCA (9622) ·Springs Family was state comptroller. She award honorary degrees. top government relations law- home, work, school and East Communities YMCA, 27216 Ranch Rd. 12 is strongly opposed to lay- These citations salute those yers by The Best Lawyers in throughout the commu- YMCA, 5315 Ed Bluestein, South in Dripping Springs, ing off teachers. whose service exemplifies the America from 2007-09. He nity.” 922-YMCA 894-3309 She still is in favor of values shared by the univer- also received The University The YMCA of Austin · Hays Communities For more information a proposal that she made sity community. Four students of Texas Distinguished offers a broad range of pro- YMCA, 465 Buda Sportsplex on the day’s events, please many years when she was will receive a Presidential Ci- Alumni Award in 2001, the grams and activities to Dr., 523-0099 call 730-YMCA, which will State Comptroller. She tation Endowed Scholarship Woodrow Wilson Center for work in helping our commu- · North Park Family direct callers to the nearest believes that we should honoring the recipients. Public Policy’s Outstanding nity address the growing YMCA, 9616 N. Lamar, 973- YMCA of Austin location. In- sell the administration As United States trade Public Service Award in 2000, obesity, chronic disease and YMCA formation is also available building and reduce the representative, Kirk is a mem- the Young Texas Exes Award health care crisis. Participat- · Northwest Family online at www .austin ymca. administrative staff ad the ber of President Barack in 1995 and the Austin Col- ing YMCA of Austin loca- YMCA, 5807 McNeil Dr., 335- org and www. letsmove atx Central Office. And while Obama’s Cabinet and is the lege Distinguished Alumni tions include: (click here for YMCA .org. that suggestion was never president’s principal trade Award in 1994. Kirk received popular with the school adviser, negotiator and an honorary Doctor of Hu- Nominations are being accepted to rename administration, it seems spokesperson on trade issues. mane Letters Degree from Aus- new Precinct 1 building to be catching steam with He was born and raised in tin College in 2006 and the Travis County is ac- written biographical sketch of the public. Austin, Texas, and received Mickey Leland Leadership cepting recommendations for the individual, whether living By selling or leasing his bachelor of arts degree in Award from Texas Southern the naming of the new Travis or deceased, to the Commis- the Administration Build- political science and sociol- University in 2004. ing downtown we could County building at 4717 sioners Court when making move the staff into some 43rd AAMB conference to be Heflin Lane. This building the recommendation. of the vacant buildings will house the Travis County After a final decision is that the district owns. It held at Dailey Middle School Precinct One Justice of the made by the Commissioners Peace and Precinct One Con- Court to name or not name a may also be a good idea to Dailey Middle School in stable offices. facility will be final and the look at selling some of the DelValle will be the scene of Suggestions must be sole discretion in this matter other buildings that the the 43rd AAMB Conference, submitted in writing by close remains with the Commission- district owns that are not Saturday, January 29, 2011 of business Monday, Febru- ers Court. being utilized. This is a from 10 am to 2 p.m. Dailey is ary 21, 2011. Send recommendations question that is being located at 14000 Westall Judge Herb Evan, Jus- Judge Richard E. Scott to Roger El Khoury, Director, asked all over the state. Street, Austin, Texas 78725. tice of the peace, Precinct 5 an individual, the following Facilities Management Depart- It seems that school The conference facilita- and a number of other elected criteria must be met: ment, P.O. Box 1748, Austin, districts are all reluctant tor will be Richard Franklin, officials has petitioned the (A) The individual TX 78767 or fax to (512) 854- to get rid of the old build- Del Valle ISD Board Member. court to name the center after must have made a significant 9226 or emailed to roger. ings, even though most of and the key note speaker will Judge Richard Scott, who contribution to Travis Coun- [email protected]. them are never used be Martin Chinedu Egwuagu, served the precinct for 35 ty; and For additional informa- again once they have Jr. years. (B) The private citizen tion call the Facilities Manage- closed the school. With Martin Chinedu Egwu- If the recommendation and/or group making the rec- ment Department at (512) 854- $10 Billion less in state agu Jr. was born in Bryan Col- is to name the building after ommendation must provide a 9661 financing, it may be time lege Station, but raised in Aus- Martin C. Egwuagu, Jr. to look into the possibility tin, Texas. He is of Nigerian of selling these schools. descent. Martin attended as President of Every Nation One thing that the Lyndon Baines Johnson Sci- Campus Ministries (UT- Austin Independent ence Academy. He played his Chapter), helped in Church School District could con- freshman year of football at building projects in San sider is hiring Carol Texas Lutheran Uni-versity Pedro, Mexico and helped Keeton Strayhorn to come and later transferred to The provide Medical supplies to and consult with them on University of Texas to play people in Nigeria along with the problem. She should football. As a former Univer- a few of his team mates have been one of the sity Of Texas footall player, through Living Hope Minis- members appoint to the Martin was a part of the Texas tries Medical Missions. He committee that is looking Longhorns most accom- graduated with a B.S. in Ki- into the many proposals plished senior class, which nesiology and a Minor in Bi- that are coming forth. capped off with a thrilling vic- ology. Strayhorn, with her expe- tory in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl The conference and rience as a school board against The Ohio State Buck- mid-day lunch are free for all. member, mayor and state eyes. He also made the Texas Door prizes will be given comptroller, could be in- SAVE HBCU’s--Representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Longhorns Academic Honor away to several lucky ticket valuable in this process. met at the State CapitolTuesday (1/25/11) to lobby State Representatives for continued and increased Roll. As a student he served holders support for those colleges and universities. Photo by Damon Luckett. Page 2/THE VILLAGER/January 28, 2011 China: New Opportunities for African American Businesses important. We should not leaders. Beyond being con- tablished with Chinese busi- in South Africa and in China. business leader who has a take for granted what is hap- sumers, we should be ready ness leaders. It is urgent, Chamotor China has manu- genius for entrepreneurship. pening throughout the world to move more to be in the pro- therefore, for African Ameri- facturing plants in six differ- Dr. Wilson is role model not in 2011, when it comes to do- ductive side of the U.S. and cans to be at the forefront in ent provinces of China. only for business success, but ing business with China. global economy. What better seeking out these real oppor- Chamotor is now a global also for giving back to the Af- In particular, the Black place in the world would it tunities. business and is a leading rican American and other American business commu- be for African Americans and In all of the leading manufacturer and distributor communities. In fact, Dr. Wil- nity should always be seek- other minorities to do busi- economies in Africa, China of high quality mass transit son was somewhat ahead of ing new opportunities to ex- ness than in one of the has emerged as a reliable and vehicles and industrial the pack because he has been pand and grow. If we are ever world’s rising economic substantial business partner. equipment. Chamotor’s main building factories and work- going to get the majority of Af- powers? Today, China is also South Africa’s first African product line includes luxury ing with China for many By Dr. Benjamin F. rican Americans out of pov- the leading trading partner billionaire is Patrice coach and urban buses, light years. Chavis, Jr. erty, it will be through educa- for all of Africa. African busi- Tihopane Motsepe, whose duty commercial and heavy I salute brothers NNPA Columnist tion and economic empower- ness owners are finding prof- business interests span a industrial trucks, electric ve- Motsepe, Lenoir, and Wilson ment. The world is changing itable success through nu- wide array of diverse ventures hicles as well as a line of con- for their business success and In the wake of the tremen- to enhance international trade merous joint ventures with including African Rainbow struction and agriculture for their leadership building dous White House welcome and commerce. African their Chinese counterparts. Minerals that has done ex- equipment. Chamotor’s strong bridges of economic and state visit of President American spending power as I encourage many of tremely well in gold, ferrous manufacturing capabilities development with China that Hu Jintao of China to Wash- consumers is a trillion dollars the existing African Ameri- metals, base metals, and plati- are based on a strategic joint has in turn helping to im- ington, D.C. and Chicago, IL, annually. We buy a massive can Chambers of Commerce num. Chinese business lead- venture partnership in China. prove the quality of life in Af- President Barack Obama was amount of products that are in Los Angeles, Houston, Chi- ers have reached out to Dr. Willie Wilson, owner rica and in the African Ameri- successful in continuing to made in China. It is past time cago, New York, Georgia, Motsepe on a number of ven- of Chicago’s Omar Medical can community. The NNPA improve the overall relations for us to see our situation dif- Florida and in other cities tures in South Africa and Supplies company, is another readers should spread this between the United States ferently from an economic across the United States to throughout other regions of success model of how an Af- word. China is a new eco- and China. It is strategically perspective. accelerate their outreach to the continent of Africa. rican American businessman nomic power base for African important for African Ameri- The truth is Chinese China. President Obama has Champion Motors In- in the United States estab- people. Let’s hope that these can business leaders to ex- business leaders are eager opened the business develop- ternational, Inc (Chamotor) is lished a multi-million dollar new business opportunities plore ways and means to de- and interested in developing ment door wider than ever headquartered in Sunrise, FL business venture with China. in China will help us to have velop and expand economic joint business ventures with before for new business pro- and led by Philippe Lenoir. I know Dr. Willie Wilson per- a stronger hand in ending ties with China. Timing is African American business posals and ventures to be es- Chamotor has regional offices sonally and he is a visionary poverty in our communities. Is There Really A Deficit Crisis? $700 billion of spending was Reform, and 14 had to ap- physical or not. Entitled, Austerity for Whom, workforce, but any solution needed to bail out banks. prove the suggestions for It’s entirely different to the report explores the ways will include an awareness of It intrigueIs me that the them to be accepted, but only ask a professor to work until that so-called budget cutting these differences and, per- same folk who eagerly bailed 11 went along with some of 70 than it is to ask a waitress measures actually hit women haps, a strong Equal Employ- banks out have now sud- the draconian plans that were to do so, but these plans in- and people of color more se- ment Opportunity Commis- denly discovered the concept announced, so the sugges- crease the social security re- verely. sion (EEOC) to enforce anti- of budget cuts and are push- tions are only suggestions. tirement age do not seem to White women earn 82 discrimination laws. Who ing them, even as they have It is important to raise take these things into consid- cents for every dollar White wants to bet that the EEOC added to the deficit by insist- questions about the nature of eration, thus continuing a men earn in the public sector, will be another of the budget ing on extending Bush tax the deficit crisis. Is this a cy- class based economic in- compared to 71 cents in the cutting casualties? In an anti- cuts. clical crisis, connected to the equality that also creates ra- private sector. Black men regulatory climate, the combi- By. Julianne Malveaux President Obama has fur- economic downturn? Is it cial inequality. Is this our earn 80 cents to the White nation of federal employment NNPA Columnist thered the notion that there is more structural, something goal? To widen gaps instead male dollar in the public sec- cuts, and an indifference to a budget crisis by appointing that would have occurred of narrowing them? Increas- tor, but a scant 57 cents for enforcement of anti-discrimi- In the wake of the State of Erskine Bowles and Alan without the downturn? How ing the social security retire- every dollar in the private sec- nation laws is designed to the Union Address there is Simpson to make suggestions should it be managed, and ment age indiscriminately tor. increase the racial unemploy- likely to be much partisan to manage the federal budget will there be equal pain will do this. Black women earn 73 ment gap. conversation about the direc- deficit. around curtailing the deficit, Similarly, the attack on cents to the White male dollar It makes sense that the tion of our nation. The Bowles/Simpson or will only one or two sec- federal employees is an attack in the public sector, but 56 deficit should rise during an President Obama will ad- commission would trim tors pay for the challenges the that has a differential impact cents in the private sector. employment crisis. While we dress the economy and jobs, about $4 trillion from the fed- deficit creates. by race and gender. Women Latino men earn 86 cents to should be careful with our and Republicans will talk eral budget in the next decade For example, there has and people of color are both the White male dollar in the resources, we should cer- about the health of the by increasing the Social Secu- been talk of raising the social more likely to be employed by public sector, but just 48 cents tainly not cut budget and fed- economy, and about cutting rity retirement age, freezing security retirement age for the federal government, but to the dollar, while Latina erally funded opportunities budgets in their rebuttal. Cit- federal pay, leveling Penta- years, and always we have also more likely to get more women earn 71 cents to the significantly in a recession. ing growing deficits, both gon spending, and making looked at an across the board equal pay in the public sector dollar in the public sector, but The so-called deficit crisis parties are concerned that other cost-cutting sugges- age increase, whether work- than in the private sector. just 46 to the White male dol- could be a more complex cri- spending is out of control. Yet tions. There were 18 people ers are high income or low, United for a Fair Economy re- lar in the private sector. sis, if we don’t put people some spending is absolutely on the National Commission whether they have pensions leased their annual State of The solution may not be back to work, no matter what needed to create jobs, just as on Fiscal Responsibility and or not, whether their work is the Dream report last week. to maintain a large public it costs. South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment Program has Failed ment (BEE) is a program of the demographic make-up in White hands. The Black blood” of any business and to A typical Black makes $800 launched by the South Afri- of the country.” masses, the intended benefi- try and implement an eco- per year. This disparity is in- can government to redress the It sounds like a noble ciaries, have hardly gained.” nomic empowerment pro- tolerable and must be dealt inequalities of Apartheid by cause but there is just one Well, Mr. President, what are gram without ready reserves with immediately. Entrepre- giving previously disadvan- thing. It is not working. It is you going to do about it? becomes an impossible task neurship and business devel- taged groups (Black Africans, poorly implemented and is South Africa must turn by itself. opment are the direct ways to Coloreds, Indians and Chi- wrought with corruption, this opportunity into a suc- Here again, the SBA lend- correcting the situation. nese – declared as Black in fraud, and misrepresentation. cess. Affirmative Action is ing programs can be emu- Collectively, South Africa June 2008 – who are South A few colored and Asians are written into its constitution lated or even improved with is a financially strong nation. Harry C. Alford African citizens) economic getting the lion’s share of the so there can be no legal chal- less paper work. It is the only first world na- NNPA Columnist opportunities previously not business while the Black lenges of a direct and aggres- The South African gov- tion on the continent of Africa. available to them. It includes population continues to be sive program. That being the ernment must set aside a pool The problem is the distribu- Oh, it was a great moment measures such as Employ- left out of the economic infra- case they should look at mod- of contracts for participants tion of wealth. Some of the when Black South Africans ment Equity, skills develop- structure. Among the 295 els that have worked. There in the program to compete for. richest families in the world freed themselves from the ment, ownership, manage- companies listed on the has been no more successful There can be some subcon- reside in South Africa while yolk of Apartheid being ad- ment, socioeconomic devel- Johannesburg Stock Ex- model than our Small Busi- tracting also but prime con- the poverty levels rival many ministered by the White opment, and preferential pro- change, Blacks account for ness Administration’s 8(a) tracting is the key to business third world nations. The Afrikaners. However, we curement. After the end of just 4% of chief executive of- program. This business de- growth. Develop large Black crime and violence are ram- must remember that civil Apartheid in 1994 and with ficers, 2% of chief financial velopment program has made owned businesses and de- pant and soon, if they don’t rights and political clout with- the advent of majority rule, officers and 15% of other se- more Black millionaires than mand that they subcontract to address it, it will evolve into out economic empowerment control of big business in both nior posts (The Economist). all of the other economic em- other Black owned firms. rebellion and than full scale will become borrowed events. the public and private sectors Entrepreneurship is basically powerment programs com- Black should be Black. revolution. The time for The leaders of South Africa still rested in the hands of void and a start in this area is bined. South Africa needs to They must not aggregate all change is immediate and the have recognized this and are white individuals. Accord- desperately needed. Even form an agency such as the ethnic groups under the label potential for greatness is ob- trying to formally do some- ing to Statistics South Africa, President Jacob Zuma seems Small Business Administra- of Black. They should sepa- viously attainable, if the lead- thing about it. So far there Whites comprise just under to agree. “Instead of redistrib- tion and begin working on a rate and monitor each group. ers would become more ac- have been little results. What 10% of the population, mean- uting wealth and positions to program that will work. You can’t tell me that the col- countable and take their they have implemented is the ing that most of the country’s the Black majority, they have In addition to business ored, Indians, and Chinese people to greatness. There is Black Economic Empower- economy was controlled by a resulted mainly in a few indi- development there should be endured Apartheid in an no other nation on earth with ment Program. very small minority. BEE is viduals benefiting a lot,” he a pool of capital set aside for equal manner to Blacks. The such potential for great According to Wikipedia, intended to transform the says, “while leaving the lead- business start up and expan- typical executive in South Af- change. God bless South Af- “ Black Economic Empower- economy to be representative ership of most big companies sions. Capital is the “life rica makes $80,000 per year. rica. Racial Health Disparities portant first step. Over time, It’s never been a secret that their White counterparts. vidual: society ultimately should be funding more com- the law will save billions of race and income play a part And, unfortunately, their pays - $7 billion to be exact. munity clinics in urban areas dollars and ensure that in the quality of medical care chances of contracting HIV, That’s how much is spent a – clinics that educate and Americans, regardless of in- an individual receives. the virus that causes AIDS, is year treating preventable dis- counsel residents on disease come, can access medical But, these numbers are shockingly higher than that eases in this country. prevention. The Republican help when they need it. shocking. In a country as rich of Whites. And, African Americans have party needs to realize that A new study shows us that as America, th expectation Granted, each of these ill- twice the rate of preventable honoring campaign promises money will be saved in other should be that all children nesses are preventable. Per- hospitalizations than Whites. is important but only if that promise is in the best interest By Judge Greg Mathis ways, too. A report released live through infancy and sonal responsibility – eating Before Republicans con- of the entire nation. NNPA Columnist by the Center for Disease Con- grow into healthy adults. right, exercising, practicing tinue with their plan of repeal- trol and Prevention reveals However, children born to safe sex – goes a long way in ing the healthcare law, with Republicans, trying to shocking racial health dis- African-American women making sure an individual is no workable proposal for a re- make good on campaign parities. Billions of dollars are are three times more likely to not afflicted with these dis- placement, they should first promises, are working hard spent each year treating ill- die before they make it to their eases. However, if one does think about what price the Visit to repeal the 2010 healthcare nesses in advanced stages. first year than those born to find themselves struggling country will have to pay if they us law that, once fully imple- With healthcare more readily women of other races. If the with one of these illnesses, are successful. The Republi- mented, will provide health available, it is safe to assume child does make it to adult- they should be able to access can party should not only @ insurance in some form for all that chronic conditions can be hood, they will be twice as quality medical care early and leave the current healthcare www. Americans. Those who sup- treated regularly and early, likely to suffer from high often and not have to worry law intact, they should sit TheAustinVillager ported the law realize that it’s avoiding costly hospital stays blood pressure and much about costs. If the diseases go down with Democrats and .com imperfect, but recognize that and saving the larger public more likely to suffer from heart untreated, the long-term ef- strategize to improve it. One the law’s passage was an im- money in the long run. disease or have a stroke than fects go far beyond the indi- of those improvements January 28, 2011/The Villager/Page 3 National HIV/AIDS Strategy Know Celebration of Love Praise and 12 City Implementation plan Thyself worship Service at Agape By Toni Young The Agape Baptist 10:8-17. Agape is located at Disease Control and Preven- modern HIV epidemic in com- Special to the NNPA The Nation of Is- Church cordially invite all to 7801 North Lamar Blvd, Bldg tion (CDC), and each is respon- munities hardest hit by the lam, Austin Study Group, their annual Celebration of F-15 on the Southeast Corner On July 13, 2010, Presi- sible for creating plans that disease. will present a Black His- Love Praise and worship ser- of North Lamar and 183. dent Obama released the Na- will improve the coordinated Each jurisdiction’s tory Month event, Satur- vice, Sunday, February 13, Pastor H. Ed Cala- tional HIV/AIDS Strategy implementation of HIV pre- ECHPP will prioritize pro- day, January 29, 2011 from 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Pastor han and the Agape Family (NHAS) and a companion vent, care, and treatment ser- grams that are scientifically 12 noon to 2 pm at the Michael E. Rhodes and the invite all to come and receive Implementation Plan that de- vices using the best mix of in- proven to reduce HIV infec- George WashingtonCarver Cornerstone Baptist Church God’s unconditional love. scribed steps to reduce HIV terventions, both current and tion, increase access to care, or Museum Theatre. Family will be our guest. Agape is the Lords church, infections, increase the propor- new evidence-based strategies, reduce HIV-related The keynote speaker The theme is “Sharing “Where Jesus Christ is Mag- tion of HIV positive people to reduce HIV infection and disparities.These ECHPPs will for this event will be Bro. our Faith with Others in nified and the Love He Exhib- who benefit from care services, HIV-related disparities. also prioritize cost-efficient Nuri Muammad, Student Love” taken from Romans ited is Exemplified.” and reduce HIVrelated health Some of these activities and sustainable outcomes on Minister of the Honorable disparities. will range from routine opt-out a community-wide level. HHS Minister Louis Farrakhan. President Obama is- screening for HIV in clinical and the CDC will guide these The event is open to the Check us out on our sued this statement: “The ac- settings to HIV testing in non- plans to identify optimal coor- public and there will be a tions we take now will build upon clinical settings and condom dination of HIV prevention, minimum charge for the a legacy of global leadership, na- distribution. Guidelines were care and treatment and will website event. tional commitment, and sustained set forth to implement linkage help us in the public health For information go to www.the austinvillager.com efforts on the part of Americans to HIV care, treatment and pre- community best attack this www.austinnoi.com or from all parts of the country and vention services, as well as epidemic and change the call (512) 905-0396. all walks of life to end the HIV other medical and social ser- course of Black health in these epidemic in the United States and vices. urban areas as a whole. around the world. I am commit- The ECHPPs will also Austin School District in Pilot to Increase ted to renewing national leader- likely include social marketing ship to fight HIV/AIDS here at campaigns and community Student Use of FAFSA Process home, as we continue our efforts interventions for HIV-negative Austin ISD is one of 20 lors are using current to fight HIV/AIDS around the people at highest risk of acquir- school districts across the FAFSA submission data to world.” ing HIV.The 12 areas are ur- nation participating in a pi- provide targeted outreach to The NHAS is America’s ban, most with substantial lot program sponsored by the students who have not yet first comprehensive HIV/ Black populations. This epi- U.S. Department of submitted a FAFSA or AIDS Strategy, and it aims to demic has hit Black America Education’s Federal Student whose submitted FAFSA is strengthen coordination and harder than almost any other Aid (FSA) office to encourage incomplete. The goal is to accountability to achieve community. According to the more students to successfully have more students suc- clearly defined objectives. One Kaiser Family Foundation, complete the FAFSA process. cessfully complete the of the flagship initiatives con- Blacks account for more new Preliminary data pro- FAFSA process and become tained within NHAS is the En- HIV infections, AIDS diag- vided through the project in- enrolled in college upon HOSPITAL PHARMACY dicated that only 29 percent high school graduation. hanced Comprehensive HIV noses, and people estimated to Serving Austin since 1970 Prevention Plan (ECHPP), The be living with HIV than any of AISD’s 2010 high school For more information Plan spotlights 12 areas with other racial or ethnic group in seniors successfully com- about the project and complete Let us Fill your next Perscription! some of the highest AIDS the United States. pleted Free Application for results for 2010 seniors, please SAVE TIME prevalence rates in the nation: Of the approximately Federal Student Aid refer to the following report: Ask your doctor to call 1.1 million Americans living (FAFSA) forms last year, http://www.austin isd.org/ your prescription in to us New York City, Los Angeles, The Women’s Washington D.C., Chicago, with HIV/AIDS, more than and Hispanic students had inside/docs/ope_10-19_ and we’ll have it ready for you Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, 500,000 are Black. 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Agape Baptist Church Imani Community Church In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. For there is no greater love! David Chapel Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Church Services Worship Service 10:00 A.M. •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Imani Complex & Office, Mid-Week Service 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 Thursday: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Call 454-1547 for Transporation Visit:imanichurch.com Rev. H. Ed Calahan Website www.agapebcaustintx.org Office: 512-343-9300 Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Pastor

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST Rosewood Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1820 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas (512) 476-8201 Fax (512) 476-5693 Christian Web Site- “Divine Enpowerment for Bold Ministries” stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services Weekly Services [email protected] THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Wed. Night Bible Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. The Spencer & Ora Lee Nobles Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. “Hope Center” (512) 476-6722 Pastor (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Rev. Coby Shorter, III Website: Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Pastor www.rosewoodbaptistchurch.org Ebenezer Baptist Church AFRICAN ASSEMBLIES of GOD Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax: 512-478-1892 CHURCH 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 Radio Ministry (KIXI 970 AM 9:00 A.M. A growing church ministering to African American and (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax TV Ministry (ACTV. Ch 32) 9:00 A.M. Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 other nationals Web Site - www.themount.net Sunday Services Come worship with us WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:30 A.M. Church School - 9:45 a.m. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:45 P.M. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Place of Worship Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday The Church of Glad Tidings 2700 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78756 “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Pastor Jonah Ghartey Rev. Marvin C. Griffin Child Development Center Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 512-873-8103 [email protected] Pastor A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor St Annie A.M.E. Church 1711 Newton Street Church news?, Austin, Texas 78704 Voice mail (512) 444-4509 If so, send to vil3202 @ aol E-mail: [email protected] Advancing the Ministry - .com or call Expanding the Church Church School 9:30 A.M. Sun 476-0082. To have your Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sun. church included on this page

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Youth of Today, Hope of Tomorrow Men and Boys Conference comes to The future of our students More TAKS strategies Daily MS students will be eliminated. well. This year on the TAKS Egwuagu Jr. There will be The rates of minority stu- test, they are being more criti- Live Performances interactive dents of attending college in cal on how you answer a workshops, powerful conver- the state of Texas is danger- question. We need to use big- sation on skills of life, learn- ously low. With the closure of ger words, and we need to ing and relationships. This four community colleges, that make sure we understand the conference is for Men, Boys, will mean that the some stu- meaning of the word before Women and Girls. dents will not have the oppor- we use it. The grading scale Last Friday we had our tunity to achieve a diploma of is like this- 1 being a (60 and first Awards Ceremony at higher education. Approxi- below), 2 ( 70’s), 3 (80’s), 4( Dailey for all grades. I re- mately, $772 million dollars 90-100). What I am aiming for ceived A/B Honor Roll Cer- Kayla Mitchell Jaylon Knighten will be taken away from Texas Olivia Smith is a four but that is going to be tificate and Mathematician Manor High School Dailey Middle School colleges and community col- Lockhart H.S. challenging, so getting a 3 is award and a coupon for one Recently, Texas has leges combined. This means This week in most of the probably what I am going to Dailey Middle School free ice cream in our School rd proposed to cut $5 billion dol- that Texas grants and schol- English classes we discussed receive. I also know that learn- will be hosted the 43 AAMB Cafeteria. lars from public education arships will also be less then more TAKS strategies, and ing the APE formula helps Conference and Youth Event The Spurs youth Bas- , due to state budget cuts. In- they usually are. I am against when to use them. The most you in colllege with writing on Saturday Jan. 29, 2011 ketball played on Saturday cluded in that proposal is the all forms of education budget common formula for the essays. I hope everyone gets a from 10am to 2pm. The Jan 22nd against the Jaguars elimination of four commu- cuts because that will take open-ended response ques- chance to learn the APE for- Speaker will be Former Uni- youth Basketball team and nity colleges and it does not away important programs in tions, is the APE formula. APE mula so they can score well versity of Texas Football loss 19-23 our record is now pay for the estimated 160,000 Texas public schools. We are stands for: Answer, Proof, Ex- on whatever assignment they player Martin Chinedu 2-1. new students that will attend in need all these programs, plain. I understand it very have to do too. A fundraiser for the Latin Club public schools in the next two maybe even more. Our educa- years. This means that arts tion is valued, we are the fu- Footloose at Cedar Ridge After making posters, programs, music programs, ture of the world. However, if asking teachers to participate, and other programs essential we are not educated, how can has been studied and re- and publicizing the event to to the growth and future of our we lead this country? hearsed for nearly six months. the best of their ability, the The play Footloose will be Latin Club started the voting. Volunteering for. Community showing in the auditorium at The voting could be done dur- Cedar Ridge High School. It ing lunch, and only cost the Service will be held on these follow- else’s face is very rewarding students a dollar to cast their ing dates January 19th, 20th to me. vote. When the final count and the 21st. I am sure it will I’m in an organization was taken, the history teacher be a great time. called Top Teens Of America had beaten out the second It is almost time to re- and a key part of this pro- Alonzo Black place finisher by a mere one Marcus Austin ceive progress reports, but this gram is community service. Hendrickson High School vote. Cedar Ridge High School time it is different because this That is why I enjoy the pro- The fundraiser raised a At Cedar Ridge the is the first grade report of the A white, comical figure, gram so much. I’ve been in significant amount of money, stage hands are building up New Year. If you did not get roamed the hallways of this organization for the past and may allow the students the set for the world famous all of your credits in the first Hendrickson High School two years, so I have done quite to enjoy a fieldtrip to a mu- musical and play “Foot- semester you need to get a last week. Despite what some Rickey Hayes a bit of community service. seum this spring. When asked loose”. Footloose is going to higher grade the second time of you are probably thinking Manor New Tech HS Something that re- about the situation the his- be preformed by the Cedar around to receive credit for the about this situation, this was The volunteer activities ally makes community service tory teacher believed it may Ridge Theater department. It year. not the ghost of a comedian. I find most important would even better is when your par- have helped her teaching that No, it was actually a HHS US have to be the community ser- ents are right t here beside because the students were History teacher dressed in a vice projects. Those are the you helping. Some parents Lady Jags Basketball toga roaming the hall way more attentive during all activities that I really take live by the “Do as I say, not second time the Lady Jags ways.The teacher was apart of her classes. It’s times like pride in. There are a lot of as I do” creed. However, when defeated another team, with of a fundraiser for the Latin this that show some of the people out there that need you see your elders doing ex- almost a 100 point win, the Club, in which five other unique things that can take help and it feels really good actly what they’ve asked you Lady Jags left the game with- teachers competed against place at our school, and re- to be one of the many people to do, it makes you feel like out any regrets! That week, each other in a race to raise mind of why I appreciate at- to help them. It makes it en- it’s the right thing to do. Also the Lady Jags played a total the most money. Whoever got tending HHS more than any joyable because, you get to when you have friends of two games.While that was the most votes, had to wear other school I’ve ever at- make somebody else’s day around you, supporting you only the first game of the week, the toga. tended. better. and pitching in with you, it the Ladies played again Community service is makes volunteering more of against Travis High School. not just something that looks Good Luck Cardinals Dance Crew an enjoyable experience. Jaquarry Wilson This game occurred on Fri- good on a college application; The last KAC girls bas- For me, there is nothing LBJ High School day, January 21st. The final it’s something that helps ketball game is tonight at 5:30 that can really give you good 115 – 17 was the final score of this game was 70 – build character. Seeing that so come support our Cardi- satisfaction than a good day score of a great game played 36, although this wasn’t as you put a smile on someone nals. A while back the KAC of community service work. by the Lady Jags against big of a lead as the last few Dance Crew raised money for Lanier High School. The games, It marked yet another a dance competion for Getting ready for next year game was played on Tuesday, victory for the Lady Jags. Go cloths,shoes hair,etc and to mondbacks Thursday. January 18th. This marked the LADY JAGS! get into the competition. And Chose a sport: football, their competition is almost basketball, baseball or tennis The lost of Coach Bob Hayes here. This past week they have Lexus Wren and come out to support your Hayes. His passing hap- been working on their dance KIPP: Austin Collegate school to help them raise pened while at a basketball moves they have bought their Last week the whole money to get more athletics tournament with the LBJ cloths and shoes and the boys KAC campus was bench- equipment. Boys Basketball team. and girls have gotten their mark testing. Also our first We’ve got a change in Coach Hayes was a dedicated hair done. I will update you dance of 2010-2011 year was our school bell schedule. A man. He was kind and inter- on where and when their on Friday, the theme was PDF of the exact bell sched- ested in all the students well- competition is, but for now starry night and thanks to ule is on the KLMS Website. being and their academic fu- its GOOD LUCK CARDI- leadership for planning this The principal created time at ture at LBJ High. His com- event and hosting it. NALS DANCE CREW! Alon Rodgers the beginning of the school Kelly Lane Middle School passion will be missed at my Kealing Students Place First in State day to encourage student suc- school. His concern for the Congratulations to all cess. students was geniune. He Academic Competition the Knights Boys basketball Catapult to success — Tayla Terry was my counselor, coach and A team of 15 sixth grade based on both the accuracy and teams, for their awesome ef- Catapult to extra help — LBJ High School friend. speed of their answers. Catapult for activities! students at Kealing Middle School fort last week against the Pu- This weekend I am re- I now realize it’s not so recently placed first in the State of Students on the Kealing We’re already getting mas of Park Crest. 7th Grade porting about a tragedy at LBJ much what you do, it’s the Texas Knowledge Master Open team were: Varun Sudunagunta, ready for next year. February A&B Teams won. 8th Grade High School. In December impact of what you leave be- academic competition, and third Michael Xu, Jose Castro, Daniel 1st: Course Selection Info Gostein, Haley Thompson, Billy A Team continues their win- 2010 LBJ and I lost one of the hind. nationally. The students scored 755 Night for Parents of Current Thompson, Gabe Alvarez, Devon ning streak. 8th Grade B Team most amazing persons ever, Kids and adults stay of 1000 possible points, getting 93 5th Graders and February 7- out of 100 questions correct. Nelms, John Sebastian Bell, Jessica fell short but fought hard. Coach and Counselor Bob off drugs and stay in school. th 11: Current 6th and 7th Grad- Cara Crouch, co-coach of the KMO Gitre, Amire Downing, Jessie Ren, Come support our 8 team, described the contest as “one Junha Choi, Quinn Simpson, and Grade Girls Basketball team ers Complete Schedule Re- Yearbooks and community basketball of endurance, speed and accuracy Tai Hoang. Coaches for the team take on the Pflugerville Pan- quest Forms. Elementary People are now getting that challenged the students like are William Shoaf and Ms. Crouch. thers for district Monday it school students will begin called or noted to be in the th they have never been challenged The Knowledge Master will be a good game to see visiting our campus and 8 yearbook and get questioned Open was designed to stimu- before.” who the best is really and Graders will visit about some thing that they Thousands of sixth grade late enthusiasm for learning Hendrickson High School in like of the topic. For example: and recognition for academic who’s not. The Boys take on students in hundreds of schools May. They will ask you what your accomplishment. The contest district rival Dessau Dia- throughout the country, and in favorite movie is and you say runs on classroom computers many foreign countries, competed what that movie is. I wonder January 19 in the Knowledge Mas- to allow all students the op- Advertise in the VILLAGER! ter Open academic competition. portunity to compete in a if they will pick me. For the The participating students faced large academic event without Call 476-0082 for info. or go to community basketball lea- their computers and 100 tough the expense of traveling to a Tori Smith, gue, my team won it was 32- questions to compete for top scores central site. www.theaustinvillager.com Lockhart Junior High School 12. January 28, 2011/The Villager/Page 5 Heman Sweatt Symposium Events Held NON-PROFIT SEEKS LOCAL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE January-May at The University ACCESS PROGRAM Breakthrough is recruit- Today Texas ranks low class of students. The pro- ing hard-working 6th graders in comparison to other states gram seeks 6th grade appli- of Texas at Austin from the Austin community in high school completion cants who are academically motivated and willing to Hargis Hall and is co-sponsored AUSTIN, TX – Named rates, and, regardless of abil- work hard toward the goal of by the Undergraduate Admis- an Austin “Neighborhood ity, a low-income student is becoming first-generation col- sions Center. Builder” by the Bank of seven times less likely to go to lege graduates. Applications On Feb. 24, two educators America Charitable Founda- college than their more afflu- are accepted now through instrumental in creating the first tion, Breakthrough Austin’s ent peers. Only 11% of low- February 11. Heman Sweatt Symposium on mission is to increase the income students earn college To learn more about ap- Civil Rights — Dr. George C. number of first-generation degrees. Breakthrough works plying to Break through please Wright and Dr. Edwin R. Sharpe college graduates in the Aus- to overcome these odds visit our website www. break — will discuss their role and tin area. Breakthrough’s stu- through a personalized, in- throug haustin.org/students/ partnership toward institution- dents and families make a tensive, and sustained ap- how_ to_ apply. html, call alizing such an event on cam- long-term commitment, be- proach with proven results: in th 512.692.9444 x21, or stop by pus in the 1980s. Wright is presi- ginning in 6 grade, by par- 2010, 98% of Breakthrough’s our office at 1050 East 11th dent of Prairie View A&M Uni- ticipating in summer sessions seniors graduated from high Street Suite 350, Austin, TX versity, and Sharpe is a clinical at the University of Texas at school, and collectively, they 78702. Community informa- professor in the Department of Austin and a variety of school have been admitted to more tion sessions will also be held Educational Administration at year programs, including tu- than 35 colleges and univer- at the following times at the The University of Texas at Aus- toring, college counseling, sities across Texas and the Breakthrough office: February tin. and family workshops - all at country. 3 from 6:00-7:00pm, February On March 24, Louise no cost to students and fami- Breakthrough is cur- 5 from 10:00am-12:00pm Iscoe, author of “Overcoming: lies. rently recruiting its newest A History of Black Integration at the University of Texas” will Austin community to help re-name talk with Dr. Kevin Foster, assis- tant professor in the Department Solid Waste Services Department of African and African Diaspora The City of Austin is re- Studies. Foster will interview rector Bob Gedert. “Our mis- § Austin Resource naming the Solid Waste Ser- Iscoe about campus climate is- sion has changed, and with Collection & Recovery Utility vices Department and wants sues during this historic period that changed mission, we § Austin Recycling input from the Austin com- of integration and plans to up- need to present a different & Waste Reduction Depart- munity. date her book. message to the public. Our ment (RWRD = “Reward”) The new name should On April 14, a panel of department name can present § Austin Resource better reflect services the De- University of Texas at Austin a new image.” Recovery Utility partment provides including faculty will discuss the role femi- The City collected feed- Vote and learn more recycling, garbage collection, nism has played in promoting back from focus groups and about Zero Waste at University of Texas becames the first university in yard trimmings pickup, street civil rights across disciplines. invites the public to weigh in www.austinrecycles.com. the South required by law to admit Black students. In 1950 sweeping, litter abatement The symposium culmi- by voting online. Austinites The deadline to vote and com- Heman Sweatt, standing in line, was first Black to enroll. and littler control, household may suggest a new name or ment is midnight Thursday, Photo from Briscoe Center nates on May 6 with “A Special hazardous waste disposal, vote on three name finalists Feb.10. A new department AUSTIN, Texas — The discuss our past and the Evening of Honors,” to be held storm debris cleanup, Zero developed by focus group name will be announced in 25th anniversary of the Heman progress we’ve made,” said Uni- at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Cen- Waste initiatives, and com- participants: late April. Sweatt Symposium on Civil versity of Texas at Austin Presi- ter on The University of Texas munity outreach and educa- Rights at The University of dent William Powers Jr. “This at Austin campus. The event will tion. Additionally, the new Texas at Austin will be cel- year’s 25th anniversary is a recognize and celebrate the first Save Visit our website at name should reflect the ebrated with a four-part speaker wonderful tribute to the first Af- African American student pio- Department’s Zero Waste theaustinvillager.com series that includes an evening rican American pioneers who neers to integrate the university. Money. goal of achieving a 90 percent with the Sweatt family and a spe- opened doors to diversify the “It is wonderful to have reduction in the amount of cial ceremony that honors the university and made a UT edu- such respected scholars and re- waste sent to landfills by first admitted African American cation possible for future gen- searchers participating in this 2040. students as integration pio- erations.” year’s symposium to discuss “We are at an impor- neers. The first event of this and comment on this transfor- tant fork in the road. Do we The annual symposium is year’s symposium features Gary mative period in the university’s keep a name that focuses on coordinated by staff, faculty and M. Lavergne, author of “Before history,” said Gregory J. Vincent, landfilling and disposal, or students in the Division of Di- Brown: Marion Sweatt, vice president for diversity and do we choose a name that re- versity and Community Engage- Thurgood Marshall, and the community engagement. “We ally represents what we do ment and is co-sponsored by Long Road to Justice,” who will are honored to have the Sweatt and where we are going?” DPS colleges, schools and other ad- speak on Thursday, Jan. 27, at family join us this year. The im- said Solid Waste Services Di- ministrative offices campus- noon in the Texas Union portance of Heman Sweatt’s wide. It honors the legacy of Eastwoods Room 2.102. In his fight to get into the School of Heman Sweatt, the first African book, Lavergne chronicles Law and the ruling in Sweatt v. American student admitted to Sweatt’s life and struggles as the Painter cannot be understated. The University of Texas at Aus- plaintiff in Sweatt v. Painter, The law suit not only ended tin School of Law, and com- honoring his courage and deter- segregation at colleges and uni- memorates the ruling in Sweatt mination. Later that day, versities, it opened the door for v. Painter that brought an end Lavergne will interview members the ruling in Brown v. Board of to segregation at public colleges of the Sweatt family as they Education four years later.” and universities. share personal memories about All events are free and “The annual Heman Sweatt’s life and his experience open to the public. For more in- Sweatt symposium is one way at the university. The presenta- formation call LSherry Reddick our campus comes together to tion starts at 6:30 p.m. in John at (512) 471-1021. How Baby Boomers Can Retire Despite a Downturned Economy By Charlene Crowell lar’ that can change you – especially many payday lenders began ac- NNPA Columnist when there’s not enough to pro- cepting unemployment checks or More than 10,000 baby vide for yourself or your family. disability benefits as income. Yet boomers will turn 65 each day For example, long-time what the marketing and advertis- during the next two decades, says homeowners with title to their ing do not share is how only a very AARP, the nation’s leading orga- homes or nearing the end of mort- small percentage of payday bor- nization on elder issues. The gen- gage payments might be lured into rowers are actually able to retire eration that grew up with changes a reverse mortgage. As a loan their short-term loan in two weeks. in social mores, music, and more against market value, reverse The vast majority of payday bor- now faces a particularly challeng- mortgages can be a transaction that rowers – 12 million each year — ing time to leave the workplace. enables borrowers to turn that become trapped into a turnstile of But what’s a person to do value into ready cash without sell- repeat loans and high-cost fees that with the rest of their lives, if they ing the property. result in more money being paid were born between the years of However, before signing for interest and fees than the 1946 and 1964? Especially when on the dotted line for a reverse amount borrowed. Meanwhile, current economic trends and mea- mortgage, borrowers should payday lenders reap $5 billion an- sures are more down than up, who clearly understand that they are nually. can really afford to retire? signing an end of life loan. Full The sobering reality for ev- Kiss goodbye the days of repayment is required when ei- eryone is that there will always be secure pensions and gold watches ther the borrower passes away or lenders that would like to take for decades of service. According no longer lives in the residence for away some of your hard-earned to the Employee Benefit Research more than a year. Any absence income and savings, just as finan- Institute, only 15 percent of the due to year-long extended health cial advisors have an array of rec- workforce today has a traditional care, such as rehab or assisted liv- ommended strategies for prepar- pension plan. Instead, 401(k) s in ing facilities will make the loan ing for retirement in a post-reces- the private sector and 403 (b) s in due. sion era. public and not-for-profit organi- Overdraft, another debt But, it is far wiser for people zations are the likely alternative trap, may offer a convenient way regardless of age to make regular plans. These benefits are tied to to pay for purchases; but if there is savings a part of your financial stock market performance. When no cushion in the account or con- plan. With every paycheck, start the market performs well, benefits sumer checkbooks aren’t accu- and keep saving. Emergencies, un- boom; but conversely, benefits di- rately balanced, overdraft fees that expected expenses, and vacations, minish when the market performs average $34 per transaction can can all be managed, if dollars are poorly. quickly siphon off disposable in- set aside on a consistent basis. If Also gone are the days when come. Even worse, consumers you’re unable to begin saving owning a house meant sure-fire only learn of the charges after the right now, consider saving a por- wealth building. Eleven million statement arrives. Rather than in- tion of any tax refund received this Americans now owe more than cur the risk of overdraft fees that year to offset the amount of money their home is worth. Boomers each year strip $23.7 billion from you expect to need over the year. hoping to downsize to smaller checking account holders, it is bet- Ideally, everyone should have a spaces may find that while unem- ter to decline overdraft than to ac- personal financial cushion that en- ployment hovers near 10 percent, cept it. Unauthorized overdrafts ables them to maintain their prospective homebuyers may be strip fees from Americans 55 and lifestyles without going into debt. waiting for the job market to im- older at the level of $4.5 billion A keen awareness com- prove before making such a large per year. Nearly $1 billion of that bined with a sensible and prac- and long-term investment. comes from people who are tical personal strategy can to- When disposable funds are heavily dependent on Social Secu- gether chart a path to sustain- fewer than in workplace years, rity income. able financial growth in spite older consumers can be particu- Even worse than overdraft of any market downturn. To larly at-risk to incur debts that tar- fees are payday loans that prom- paraphrase the words of the Centex Women nish the golden years. Or as the O- ise quick and easy cash without O’Jays, don’t let money – or Jays sang, it’s that ‘almighty dol- credit checks. In recent months, lenders – fool you. Page 6/THE VILLAGER/January 28, 2011 The Austin City Council By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon The African Diaspors Section On January 27, 2011 the Number 2 to the Agreement Then the city council By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Austin City Council will con- for HOPWA HIV/AIDS Ser- plant to approve items from vene downtown, in order, to vices between the City of Aus- the council that includes: this commodious to go higher the government can find so- discuss and to vote on issues tin and AIDS SERVICES OF “the approve a resolution di- The Effects of and thus force numerous lutions to circumvent the ex- that affect the development AUSTIN, INC. to increase fed- recting the City Manager to American companies to lay portation of cocoa to the and growth of the city. Dur- eral grant funding for hous- develop short and long term Ivory Coast off people in the United States. United States. Moreover, the ing the next meeting the city ing services by $72,595, for a recommendations on how to If the price of cocoa rise at a embargo placed by the US to will be hearing testimonies total contract amount of address pedestrian safety, Embargo on frantic rate, it would only other countries have been and also voting on items set $783,187 for the period Octo- congestion and parking is- Central Texas cause the layoff of blue-collar proven to create negative sen- before the council. Moreover, ber 1, 2010 through Septem- sues in the Rainey Street Dis- American jobs in the choco- timent against the US; while their vote will either add new ber 30, 2011, with one remain- trict and present his recom- On January 24, 2010 the late industry. These layoffs doing little to fix the political regulations or take away cer- ing 12-month extension op- mendations to Council within American government placed in the chocolate industry will atmosphere of that country. tain regulations. Conse- tion in an amount not to ex- 60 days.” a ban on Ivory Coast cocoa overall hurt the efforts of job For example, the American quently, the regular citizens ceed $783,187. Funding in the Also the city will be “ap- production. The ban of Ivory recovery that is needed in embargo on Cuba has done living and working in Austin amount of $72,595 is avail- proving the waiver of certain Coast cacao is due to the fact America. The layoff of work- nothing to change that should be involved in the pro- able in the Fiscal Year 2010- fees and requirements for the that America has chosen to ers in the chocolate industry island’s communist belief; on cess because the council’s 2011 Approved Operating Texas Democracy Founda- support a candidate in the will indeed have a negative the other hand, it has stopped vote affects everyone in Cen- Budget of the Health and tion event, which is to be held disputed Ivorian election. “domino effect” throughout American farmers and com- tral Texas. Human Services Department on Wednesday, February 2, According to some American the American economy; thus panies from gaining access to The first item of busi- (HHSD) Special Revenue 2011 at the Emma S. officials, the ban is used to may place in jeopardy the job the Cuban’s economy. ness is the approval of the Fund, HOPWA-HUD grant. Barrientos Mexican American force President Gbabgo to re- recovery of the American In summary, the US ban January 13, 2011 City Coun- The grant period is October 1, Cultural Center. sign; even, though the elec- economy. Also, if the Ivorian on the cacao will do little to cil meeting agenda. Then the 2010 to September 30, 2011. Finally, the city council tion was marred by voters’ government decides to react bring about a peaceful reso- city will seek to approve vari- Funding for the renewal op- will set items for public hear- fraud and voters’ intimida- to this ban, by refusing Ameri- lution to the electoral crisis in ous measures that include: tion is contingent upon avail- ing that includes “consider tion in the stronghold of the can products, then thou- the Ivory Coast. Placing a ban transportation; health and able funding.” an ordinance amending Or- opposition party, which the sands of American jobs will on the Ivory Coast cacao pro- human services; police and Moreover, this item is dinance No. 20100211-036 American government has also be lost. duction will only cause the fire department needs; and already funded by the federal extending the expiration date decided to throw its support. A ban on the Ivory Coast price of this commodity to go procurement. For instance, in government and thus the city to February 15, 2012, for flood- Moreover, the ban on Ivory cocoa just hurts the farmers higher and thus force numer- the health and human ser- of Austin will not incur any plain variances granted for Coast’s cacao will only hurt and thus does not bring about ous American companies to vices, the Austin City Coun- cost for this project. Further- existing buildings and struc- the poor farmers and the a peaceful resolution to the lay off people in the United cil will be voting for the “ Au- more it would help the minor- tures owned by Stubb’s Aus- American economy; while electoral woes of that country. States. Also, if the Ivorian thorizing of the negotiation ity community that is battered tin Restaurant Co., L.C. lo- doing little to resolve this elec- In other words, the ban government decides to react

and execution of Amendment by the HIV/AIDS. cated at 801 Red River Street.” tion crisis in a peaceful way. would cause more farmers go to this ban, by refusing Ameri- ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

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Laura Morrison’s Official Kicked Off will only cause the prices of Ivorian government because also be lost.

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On January 14, Laura ous neighborhood associa- ing sustainable urban agri- smoking and by helping others in your life quit. Morrison officially “kicked tions; therefore she votes ac- culture and community gar- off” her campaign for re-elec- cording to their concerns. In dening and directing the City It is never too late to quit smoking, tion to the council in the heart other words, Laura Morrison Manager to take certain ac- and quitting reduces your risk for of downtown Austin. will place the needs of the av- tions in support of urban Moreover, she is run- erage Austin citizen over the farms and qualified commu- lung cancer and other diseases. ning for Place 4 of the Austin needs of developers and vari- nity gardens. These gardens city council. In front of ous organizations. contribute to food security for friends, family and constitu- For instance, she was the city, support the local Poverty's Most Dreaded ents, she announced her in- one of the council members to economy and provide educa- tention to run again for the vote in favor of bringing the tional opportunities for urban seat. Nathanel Sander cases to an residents.” Also she voted for Consequence Consequently, she will end by voting in favor of a the “approval of a resolution Special to the NNPA from thedefendersonline.com be campaigning throughout settlement, even though, the directing the City Manager to the city of Austin in the com- police union was against it. work with relevant boards The January 14th news a report, “States of families living in poverty in ing days. She is running for Thus, Laura Morrison was and commissions to revise article in the Washington Post Homelessness in America,” suburbia. re-election to ensure that Aus- able to show her courage to city-wide standards and cri- describes in wrenching detail released this month by the Those two develop- tin remains a “vibrant, thriv- go against big organizations, teria regarding qualifications the struggle of several Wash- National Alliance to End ments alone mean there has ing, healthy place to live and in order, to restore justice for for open space, considering ington-area families who, Homelessness and the likely been a further substan- work”. If re-elected she would a small minority population the needs of families and chil- having lost their relatively Homelessness Research Insti- tial increase in homelessness focus on making “Austin af- of Austin Texas. Also she dren, including child- well-paying jobs, are strug- tute. in the last year as well. fordable; protect Austin’s re- was one of the few of the coun- friendly features.” In addi- gling to hold on to a basic The numbers involved For example, according sources; and make Austin a cil members to vote against tion, she voted for the “ap- standard of living. are as yet relatively small. The to figures compiled separately city where everyone has the the construction of a water proval of a resolution direct- It’s clear that, if they lose overall national homeless by New York City officials opportunity to thrive” . treatment. ing the City Manager to rec- that struggle, what likely population of 656,129 in- and homeless advocates, the During the kick-off rally, Moreover, she has voted ommend and initiate code awaits them is what awaits creased by three percent, and number of people living on the crowd mentioned that on various resolutions that amendments to revise the in- many others unable to over- the number of families within the streets and in the sub- Laura Morrison is one of the would make Austin a better lieu fee for affordable housing come a fruitless search for that group increased by four ways skyrocketed by 34 per- unique council members who place. For instance, she voted in the University Neighbor- work: homelessness. percent, or 3,200 families. But, cent from 2009 to 2010 – a

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○○○○○○○○○ evidence that, even though Columbia experienced in- that had occurred in recent the Great Recession has offi- creases in their homeless years. National HIV/AIDS Strategy cially ended, the continuing populations. City officials attributed high mass unemployment Further, the report said the surge to the national eco- has led to a small but grow- widespread agreement exists nomic crisis. 12 City Implementation Plan ing increase in homelessness, that there is a “vast Its authors conclude By Toni Young - Special to the NNPA particularly of families. undercount” of homeless that the report’s findings This development is a youth who are not attached “project a disquieting picture On July 13, 2010, Presi- Los Angeles, Washington munity. According to the Kai- change from the pattern of the to a family unit. And finally, of what depressed wages, dent Obama released the Na- D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Mi- ser Family Foundation, past in which the homeless the report covers only the pe- stagnant unemployment, [an] tional HIV/AIDS Strategy ami, Philadelphia, Houston, Blacks account for more new population was more likely to riod from 2008 to 2009, mean- unrelenting housing cost bur- (NHAS) and a companion San Francisco, Baltimore, HIV infections, AIDS diag- be comprised of people indi- ing that the data on the year den, and the lagging pace of Implementation Plan that de- Dallas, and San Juan. Each noses, and people estimated viduals with significant drug from 2009 to 2010 has yet to economic recovery [has pro- scribed steps to reduce HIV jurisdiction was given fund- to be living with HIV than any or alcohol abuse problems, or be tabulated. duced]: increased infections, increase the pro- ing through the Department other racial or ethnic group in those with significant mental That was the harshest homelessness and height- portion of HIV-positive of Health and Human Ser- the United States. Of the ap- health problems, or those year of the Great Recession, ened risk of homelessness for people who benefit from care vices (HHS), in coordination proximately 1.1 million who had been mired in pov- when the accumulating mass more and more Americans.” services, and reduce HIV-re- with the Centers for Disease Americans living with HIV/ erty. layoffs produced significant They urge that a more strate- lated health disparities. Control and Prevention AIDS, more than 500,000 are Now, the percentage of increases in both the total gic use of government and President Obama issued this (CDC), and each is respon- Black. In 2006, Blacks ac- families new to homelessness number of Americans in pov- private-sector resources and statement: “The actions we sible for creating plans that counted for 45% of new HIV has outstripped that of indi- erty – it soared by four mil- funds must be devised in or- take now will build upon a will improve the coordinated infections and 46% of people viduals who have become lion to 43.6 million — and in der to stem the growth of

legacy of global leadership, implementation of HIV pre- living with HIV while ac- newly homeless, according to the growth of individuals and homelessness. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ national commitment, and vent, care, and treatment ser- counting for only 12% of the ○○○○○○○○○ sustained efforts on the part vices using the best mix of in- total population. These of Americans from all parts of terventions, both current and ECHPPs are designed to de- the country and all walks of new evidence-based strate- velop a model response to the life to end the HIV epidemic gies, to reduce HIV infection modern HIV epidemic in com- in the United States and and HIV-related disparities. munities hardest hit by the around the world. I am com- Some of these activities will disease. Each jurisdiction’s mitted to renewing national range from routine opt-out ECHPP will prioritize pro- leadership to fight HIV/AIDS screening for HIV in clinical grams that are scientifically here at home, as we continue settings to HIV testing in non- proven to reduce HIV infec- our efforts to fight HIV/AIDS clinical settings and condom tion, increase access to care, around the world.” distribution. Guidelines were or reduce HIV-related dis- The NHAS is America’s set forth to implement linkage parities. first comprehensive HIV/ to HIV care, treatment and These ECHPPs will also AIDS Strategy, and it aims to prevention services, as well as prioritize cost-efficient and strengthen coordination and other medical and social ser- sustainable outcomes on a accountability to achieve vices. The ECHPPs will also community-wide level. HHS ning of a push to develop be able to build foundational realities of this disease. We clearly defined objectives. likely include social market- and the CDC will guide these Health Equity Zones in com- programs for other U.S. cities will need only the support of One of the flagship initiatives ing campaigns and commu- plans to identify optimal co- munities impacted by HIV, and areas similarly affected. our communities to see this contained within NHAS is nity interventions for HIV- ordination of HIV prevention, diabetes, and other diseases. Above all this is a new start: through, to put an end to the the Enhanced Comprehen- negative people at highest care and treatment and will Through these a chance to re-tool our ap- rise of HIV in our neighbor- sive HIV Prevention Plan risk of acquiring HIV. help us in the public health ECHPPs, we will understand proaches to find what works hoods and to begin the sys- (ECHPP), The 12 areas are urban, community best attack this the prevalence and incidence now and what works best. temic treatment of our com- The Plan spotlights 12 most with substantial Black epidemic and change the of HIV/AIDS in a new way: Through these jurisdictions, munities and our loved ones. areas with some of the high- populations. This epidemic course of Black health in these we will be able to use home- we will gain the knowledge We look forward to the hard est AIDS prevalence rates in has hit Black America harder urban areas as a whole. grown interventions to test necessary to fight this disease work ahead and we are ready the nation: New York City, than almost any other com- These Plans are just the begin- their feasibility and we will and fight the socioeconomic to act. January 28, 2011/The Villager/Page 7 Charmin Greene - Saxgal: Sweet Harts & Chocolate Agencies Host Forum for bringing down the house Valentine’s Concert & Cafe Historically Underutilized Businesses The 11th Annual Pur- ethnic populations. chasing and HUB Connec- TWC and TRS staff will tion, a networking forum for focus on “Marketing to the Historically Underutilized State” with ideas for identify- Businesses (HUBs), will be ing and capitalizing on con- presented by the Texas tracting and subcontracting Workforce Commission opportunities with all state (TWC) and the Teacher Re- agencies. The event will in- tirement System of Texas form vendors about state pur- (TRS) from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mon- chasing needs, thereby en- day, February 7, 2011. The free hancing opportunities for forum will be held at the Texas vendors to obtain contract Workforce Commission, 1117 awards. Trinity St., Room 304T, in Representatives from Austin. TWC, TRS and other state A HUB is a profit-mak- agencies will discuss their ing corporation, sole propri- contracting opportunities. etorship, partnership, or joint A networking session will Miss Pamela Hart venture in which at least 51 allow vendors to meet with HartBeat Productions sweeter than sultry jazz percent of the shares or stock purchasing staff, key agency presents Pamela Hart and the standard vocals by Pamela or other equitable securities decision-makers and poten- James Polk Trio in Sweet Harts Hart, great jazz by James are owned by one or more tial partners and subcontrac- & Chocolates, a Valentine’s Polk Trio and a buffet of persons who are members of tors. Concert & Cafe, Saturday, chocolate heart truffles, specific groups such as For registration infor- February 12, 2011 at the Choc’Adillos, exquisite women of any ethnicity, and mation, e-mail Carver Museum 1165 hors d’oeuvres and Valen- Americans whose origins [email protected] or Angelina Street, Austin, TX. tine Punch. All this for $20! represent various minority contact: Doors open at 4:30pm with a Tickets are available at jazz concert at 5:00pm fol- www.pamhart.eventbright.com The National Newspaper lowed by hors d’oeuvres and or call 512-258-6947. Tick- Publishers Association chocolates at 6:00pm. ets will also be sold at the There’s nothing door. held its January mid winter Travis County Sheriff’s Office meeting in St. Thomas, Hosts Free Car Seat Inspections Virgin Island. On Tuesday, February take for granted the safety of Charmin Greene 15, 2011, at 10 AM, the Travis your children when you Music Director/Band Leader County Sheriff’s Office with travel. As the number of mo- Charmin Greene has Award (hosted by Grammy Austin-Travis County EMS torists on the road increases, played saxophone for 20 years. Aware - Winner Donald and Texans in Motion at Scott so does the opportunity of Bringing taste, class and el- Lawrence). As an artist, she has & White, will conduct free being involved in a motor ve- egance to her performances, she played with Gospel Artist Karen child passenger safety seat in- hicle collision. It is the goal of has received numerous awards; Clark, Brent Jones and TP Mobb, spections at the Pflugerville the Sheriff’s Office to educate to include the President’s Award Detrick Haddon, Kim Haddon, Fire Department – Station 4 as many families as possible by President Bill Clinton. Hav- Kim Burrell, James Fortune and (911 Pflugerville Loop, to ensure each child is prop- ing been taught by the late great Fire, Donald Lawrence, GB5. Pflugerville, TX 78660). This erly restrained, every time. saxophonist Richard Thomas KpAmme Rosario and George event is scheduled from 10 AM Proper use of child passenger and having major influences as Huff. – 1 PM (last appointment be- safety seats can not only lessen Kirk Whalum, and Joshua In R & B and Hip Hop gins at 12:30 PM.) potential injuries that could be Redman, her playing connects she opened for Howard Hewitt, Inspections will be con- sustained in a crash, but could with her audiences on a deep Roy Ayers and Earth, Wind and ducted by appointment only. prevent them entirely. level. She has worked with top Fire and worked with Ali Please call (512) 854-3248 or For more information on artist in jazz, r&b, gospel, hip- Woodson (Temptations), Carl email kimberly .orts @co. tra these events or on Child Pas- hop, and pop music. Thomas, Chamillionare, Bilal and vis.tx.us to schedule an ap- senger Safety, contact Deputy She has played with Billy D. Williams. pointment. Kimberly Orts at (512) 854- Jazz artist Snarky Puppy, Frank Austin audiences There is never a time to 3248. McComb, JUNO (Nigerian have been enjoying Charmin Trumpeter), SOLA (recipient for Greene and her band on City to host grand Guiness Beer Greatest Producer weekends at Mr. Bones BBQ, in Award in Nigeria). the Mueller Center, 1201 Barbara opening of Public Safety In Gospel she has Jordan Blvd., # 1230, every worked as the Music Director for weekend evenings. They are Training Campus Spirit of Life Church in Houston, playing every Friday and The City of Austin will tour various parts of the cam- and New Life Restoration Saturday night, and Sunday host a ribbon cutting and pub- pus including the new Roy Fellowship in Round, Rock, Tx afternoon Jazz festival. For more lic open house for its new Butler Training Building, a ans was the Horn Orchestration information, call Mr. Bones BBQ state-of-the-art Public Safety 50,000 square foot classroom Director for the Gospel Music at (512) 291-6770. Training Campus Jan. 31 at facility for Police, Fire and the facilities in Southeast EMS; a shooting range; a burn Women who Do is being Austin. building; outdoor training Festivities will begin areas; a Special Weapons and The National Newspaper Publishers association presented at the carver with a 10 a.m. ceremony fol- Tactics (SWAT) obstacle (NNPA) held its Mid-Winter meeting in St. Thomas, lowed by an open house un- course; a driving track; and an Virgin Islands January 19-22, 2011. During the confer- Museum til noon. The celebration will emergency vehicle operating ence, President Danny Bakewell (l) Presented a plague The George Washington is. also include a posthumous course. to Virgin Island Governor, John P. de Jongh (top) and Carver Museum and Cultural The exhibit will be on tribute to former Austin Mayor The campus is at 4800 was later joined by Actress Victoria Rowell (bottom Center presents “Women Who display January 27 - March Roy Butler and the unveiling Shaw Lane, south of center). The publishers hold two convention per year Do”, celebrating ten women of 10, 2011. of cases with memorabilia McKinney Falls Parkway. to take care of the national organization’s business. the Greatr Austin Area who The celebration from his life. Personnel will be available to NNPA is composed of more than 200 African Ameri- have made a difference in this kicked off Thursday, Janu- The 40-acre campus in- answer questions. can owned newspaper throughout the country. communityand beyound. You ary 27, 2011 when the cludes training facilities for can share in their story of giv- women were presented in Austin Fire, Austin Police and ing service, a reception. the Austin/Travis County andaccomplishments so that Carver Museum is lo- Emergency Medical Services all will know what path each cated at 1165 Angelina departments. woman has walked to help Street. For more informa- The public will be able make Austin the great city tion, call 974-4926. EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/ PROPOSALS /PUBLIC INFORMATION/ Watch FOR SALE /FOR RENT/MISC out for BIDS/PROPOSALS Employment our Laughlin-Thyssen Inc is soliciting JANITORIAL WORKERS MBE/WBE participation for the NEEDED Black following City of Austin Project: ISS Facility Services, Inc. has open- CBD Alleys Water and Wastewa- ings for supervisory, floor men, and History ter Rehabilitation; Bid Date & general cleaners for part-time evening Time: 02/03/2010, 9:30AM CT. Call employment. Apply at ISS Facility special (713) 429-6500 for more infor- Services, Inc. Austin, M-F, between mation. 4-6 pm, 8101 Cameron Road # 304. ISS Facility Services, Inc. is an Equal editions Bidding Opportunity- opportunity Employer (EOE) and City Of Austin promotes a Diverse Workforce. that will Viking Construction Inc. is soliciting bids for various scopes of work related to asphalt paving. Save Money. run each Scopes of work include aggregate hauling, asphalt supply, aggregate week of supply, cement, crack sealing, HMAC repair, temp. labor, barri- February, cades, pavement markings, porta potty, trash and other services re- beginning lated to construction work sites. In- terested parties please email a re- next weeK! quest for specifics to adele @ vciss. To advertise com or phone 512-930-5777. Dead- call us at line for bids is Tuesday, Feb. 1th at 5pm. (512) 476-0082 Page 8/THE VILLAGER/January 28, 2011 RamsKaty Seven drop Lakes wins as LBJ hosts tournament two games; Lady Rams

By George Hardin win, lose SportsBeat

Wiley College’s Wild- Tillotson. On three-point field Rams hit 29 of 68 field goal cats defeated the Huston- goal attempts the Wildcats attempts, while the Lady Tillotson University Rams were 4-13 while the Rams Wildcats posted 29 of 58. 76-61 Saturday, Jan. 22, at were 6-21. Wiley’s largest lead Jamey Ellis’ 19 points were Mary Branch Gymnasium. was by 18 points. Wiley had the high for the visitors. Jemarri Gunn was leading 41 points in the paint versus Wiley hit 6 of 17 three- scored in the game with 17 26 for Huston-Tillotson, and point attempts, while points for the visitors. Jerald 18 fast-break efforts that were Huston-Tillotson sank 5 of Ardoin, a junior forward from successful compared to 4 for 12. Wiley and Huston- Beaumont, led the Rams in Huston-Tillotson. Tillotson bench points were the Red River Athletic Confer- “I thought our defense 30 and 17 respectively. ence contest with 11 points. wasn’t very good,” said “Of course, I’m excited, He was followed by Rex Kyles Elwood Plummer, who is in we won, and it’s homecom- II, a senior guard from his first season as head coach ing,” said Tanesha Barefield,” Killeen, with 10 as Huston- of the Rams . “I thought that the Rams’ head women’s Tillotson celebrated its home- was the difference in the coach. Barefield, also in her coming with a capacity ballgame—the defense and first season in heading the crowd. the rebounding. We’ll try to Lady Rams, said her record The Rams grabbed a regroup tomorrow.” is 6-11 overall and 5-5 in the three-point lead early in the In an earlier game, Red River Athletic Confer- game but with about five min- Kandice Smith, a junior from ence. On Monday, Jan 24, the utes left in the first half the Port Arthur, with 25 points— Huston-Tillotson men met score was tied at 24-24. With the game’s high—was the Louisiana State University- about a minute and a half left sparkplug that helped the Shreveport and lost 97-87. in the first it was 35-35, but as Lady Rams overcome the James Black, with 18 points, the teams broke for the half Lady Wildcats 83-74. Hitting was leading scorer for the Wiley had inched ahead 39- the double-figure mark for the Rams. Joel Jones had 17. LSU, 35. Players in double figures Lady Rams were Brittney 17-1, is ranked No. 3 in the adding to the Wildcats’ total Jones, a senior from Missouri nation in the NAIA’s top 25 were Alexander Cossey 16, City, and Kevetta Williams, a poll. In the two previous polls and Nathaniel Evans 12. junior from Waco, with 15 it was the top team in the na- By George Hardin - SportsBeat Jerald Ardoin stuffs one in for the Huston-Tillotson University Rams. The Rams lost the The Wildcats out-re- points each; and Shaniqua tion. The Lady Rams lost 75- bounded the Ram 46-32 and Thomas, a freshman from 54 to LSU’s Lady Pilots. Erica game 76-61 to Wiley College. Photo by George E. Hardin were successful on 31 of 63 Killeen, who had 10. Cray and Porsche Revely set field goal attempts compared Team rebounds were the pace for the Lady Rams to 22 of 60 for Huston- tied at 40 each, and the Lady with 15 each. Ex-Texan Smith misses Super Bowl this time By George Hardin - SportsBeat

marched on to victory. When was a linebacker coach. The quarterback Jay Cutler had to Bears gave Smith a contract quit in the third quarter be- extension after his first Super cause of an injured knee, it Bowl. Before that extension became a doomsday scenario. and raise he was making Smith has had to defend Cut- $1.3 million, the lowest of all ler from numerous accusa- NFL coaches. tions of being a softie. Smith played at the The Packers also University of Tulsa (two-time managed to stymie the efforts All-America and two-time of Devin Hester, the Bears’ All-Missouri Conference de- speedy kick returner, who fensive back) and held coach- was able to get only 16 yards ing posts at several high on three punts, and he was schools and at Tulsa before prevented from catching any joining the NFL. of the four passes that came Known as an even- his way. tempered man whose coach- Smith has a huge ing style is much like cadre of fans but a chorus of Dungy’s, Smith was named complaints is rising from vari- for his great-aunt. MaryAnn, ous quarters for him to be re- his wife of 30 years, whom he placed. There is even a Web met in college on a blind date, site with the sole purpose of told a reporter that when he getting fans to petition for gets angry his word of choice Lovie Smith, Head Coach of the Chicago Bears Smith’s firing. is “Jiminy,” and if he’s really But those efforts were upset he will say “Jiminy When the Chicago But it was not to be. Smith, dealt a setback Monday when Christmas.” Speaking of his Russell Bouyer, Mr. Huston-Tillotson University, and Bears lost to the Green Bay born in the east Texas town Jerry Angelo, general manager wife, Smith said, “We’re so Breaion King, Miss Huston-Tillotson, were among those cheer- Packers Sunday, it was a cold of Gladewater, grew up in of the Bears, said the team different, and I’m not talking ing on the Rams and Lady Rams as the school observed its home- day in Chicago in more ways nearby Big Sandy and won wants to extend Smith’s con- about the obvious black/ coming. Bouyer, a senior, is from Dallas. King, an Austinite, is a than one. Besides the regular all-state honors at Big Sandy tract, which is scheduled to white thing. I mean culturally, junior. Photo by George E. Hardin Chicago fans, many Texans High School as a defensive end with the 2011 season. It she’s a Chicago city girl. I’m were rooting for their end and linebacker, playing would be Smith’s third con- from the sticks.” homeboy, Lovie Smith, 52, the on three championship tract since taking over as head Smith still contributes Bears’ head coach, to get a teams. coach seven years ago this monthly to his hometown second shot at the Super Bowl. The Green Bay Pack- month. (The current contract church despite leaving Texas ers’ 21-14 victory over the is a four-year deal signed for years ago. He is the second Bears capped what was a $22 million.) winningest coach in pro foot- good season for Chicago un- Smith took the Bears to ball history since the Super til the end when the team was Super Bowl XLI and in that Bowl began, surpassed only outdone by its own mistakes historic game in 2007—the by Mike Ditka. and injuries. first between two black As Green Bay and Pitts- Three quarterbacks coaches—Smith lost to his burgh prepare for Super Bowl were not enough to overcome mentor, Tony Dungy, and the XLV, Chicago boosters can the deficit. Early in the sec- Indianapolis Colts. Earlier, only repeat the cry of disap- ond quarter Green Bay forged when Dungy was the head pointed fans everywhere: ahead to a 14-0 lead and coach at Tampa Bay, Smith “Maybe next year!”

Brian Orakpo Named To The Pro Bowl by Matt Terl watching a movie and eat- people have respect for you, ing cookies -- "Renaldo the way you play, and Wynn's cookies that his wife you're just tryin' to do the gave us for Christmas," he best you can. Obviously our said -- when Redskins owner season has not been that Daniel Snyder called to tell great, and that was more him the news and congratu- important to me than indi- Brian Orakpo late him on the honor. vidual stuff, but at the end As you'd expect, of the season you can reflect Linebacker/defensive Orakpo was excited by the back and see that you did end Brian Orakpo has been Pro Bowl nod -- and sur- have a great season, and named to the Pro Bowl; the prised as well. "You know, that's what the Pro Bowl re- first Redskins defensive first year, you don't know ally meant: that I did some The Y rookie EVER to be named to what to expect," he said. "All good things throughout the the Pro Bowl. you're trying to do is make a season and people noticed Orakpo was at home, name for yourself, just so them."