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Vol. 44 No. 1 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] May 20, 2016 Austin’s Frank Erwin Center Scores INSIDE a Stop on Rihanna’s Anti World Tour by Naomi Richard & Brazia Payne The Austin Villager Newspaper AUSTIN, TX - To the thrill of her fans, Rihanna’s Anti World Tour made a stop at Austin’s Frank Erwin RAPPIN’ Center on May 14 and the best selling digital artist of all time did not disappoint! BBTH strengthens Tommy Wyatt The anxious crowd stood on their feet waiting in community and We Have One high anticipation of seeing how their idol would descend policing bond. on the set. The room was dark, lots of nervous chatter, See YOUTH Last Election some small screams as they felt her imminent arrival Page 2 Before the upon them. From the back of the room the goddess they were waiting for appeared to thunderous screams Summer See CAPTIVATING 90-MINUTES, page 2 I know that everyone is tired from the last election on Proposition 1, but it is time to get your voter registration card and photo ID out again to vote to complete the Maery Street Primary election. We are honored as Woman now in the process of early of the Year. voting which ends Friday. See EBENEZER The election is Tuesday, May Page 3 24. There are three races on the ballot. Railroad Commissioner- Dem runoff between Grady Yarbrough and Cody Garrett. Yarbrough has been a candidate for many GAACC drives local years. Maybe this will be economic growth for his year. We do not have small businesses. an endorsement in this race. See PACIFIC Precinct 1, County RihannaRihanna Page 6 Commissioner – There are Photos courtesy of Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fenty Corp. two very qualified Elections have candidates who survived the GEAYA PRESENTS Austin Chapter of Links, Inc. consequences - five person race during the primary election. The two 2016 MISS Provides Solar Lamps for especially for candidates who earned a spot African Students by Harriet Murphy our children! in the runoff are Arthur JUNETEENTH Sampson and Jeff Travillion. Sampson work- PAGEANT ed for the City of Austin for more than 30 years as a FEATURING Project Coordinator/Super- visor. Travillion spent 14 MISS. UNITED years in state government, working at the General Land NATIONS 2015 office and State Comptroller. He is currently a City of by State Senator Austin employee where he Royce West has been for 16 years Rev. Henrietta Sullivan Mkwanazi, DALLAS, TX - After working with a number of Judge Brenda Kennedy,Debora Agboltah, serving 23 years as a Texas departments, including Dorothy Madison, Judge Harriet Murphy, State Senator, who has Austin Energy, and Small and Chrystle Swain championed public Minority Businesses Re- AUSTIN, TX - The Austin Chapter of Links Inc., In- schools and the equitable sources. funding of such, I would During the general election, ternational Trends and Service facet Committee has provided 100 solar lamp, to students who attend Sizane think that we were finally we endorsed Arthur on a path to put Texas chil- Sampson for the position. High School in Mpopoma Bulswayo in the province of Zimbabwe, Africa. Sizane High school is a private insti- dren first. Unfortunately, We are again endorsing him that was before today, in the runoff. tution owned by the AME Church, South West Zimbawe District Conference. when the Texas Supreme Precinct 1, Constable Court issued its ruling that Runoff is between Janie These lamps will be given to students who will AUSTIN, TX – May 12, 2016 – The Greater East complete their 13th year of education in 2017. Unlike upheld Texas’ public Serna and Danny Thomas. Austin Youth Association (G.E.A.Y.A.) will host its an- school finance system as Serna has 11 years ex- the U.S. students that can complete theirs in 12 years. nual Miss. Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant, Born Royal The lamps will go to students who have no electricity constitutional. perience as a license Peace on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 6pm CST at the newly con- The Texas Supreme officer. Danny Thomas has in their homes. Most of the 1,260 students in school structed AISD Performing Arts Center (1500 Barbara have no electricity and on occasion even the school will Court’s ruling held that the 28 years of experience as a Jordan Blvd.). Miss. United Nations 2015, Sherrie state’s school funding sys- law enforcement officer. He experience a black out. Gerhart will present the Community Impact Award on The Head Master Rev. D. Manyoba states that the tem met “minimum con- is running for reelection for st behalf of GEAYA which is one of Austin’s 1 black char- school is known in the province for its good results. The stitutional requirements,” the position that he has held ity organizations. turning a cold-shoulder to for the last 6 years. Before students do not only exceed in Academics studies but This year’s pageant will be monumental as it marks also excell in sports. Two students have gone to Roma- at least two-thirds of Texas becoming Constable, the year that congress finally pass legislation to make school districts that were Thomas served 6 years on nia to compete in chess and now one is leaving Juneteenth Independence Day a National Day of Ob- Mpopoma to take part in a Public Speaking contest. desperately seeking relief the Austin City Council. We servance in America. Joining Miss United Nations will from an inequitable, inef- endorse Danny Thomas for These solar lamps will operate for at least 2 years on a be teen powerhouse hosts, Jalisa Styles and Brandon double A battery and also requires exposure to sun light ficient and unsustainable reelection to this position. Wooley along with keynote speaker, Dr. Courtney school finance system that It is important to complete several hours a day. Robinson. For the first time ever, the pageant will seek The Head Master has related to us that providing Texas courts had previ- this election, before we can to raise African consciousness by promoting unity and ously labeled unconstitu- move on to the General these lights to help students study at night will be help- See EMBRACING UNITY, page 2 See VICTORY, page 5 Election in the fall. ing us to help ourselves. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/May 20, 2016 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Rihanna’s Captivating 90-Minute Building Bridges Town Hall at Show Left You Wanting For More! the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex AUSTIN, TX - Come to the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, the First Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 1:30p.m. to 3p.m. for a Town Hall Building Bridges presenta- tion by the Austin Police Department at 1156 Hargrave Street ; Austin, Texas, 512/472-6932. Town Halls rotate monthly presentations between the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (January, May, September), the Aus- tin Police Department (February, June, October), Austin Independent School District (March, July, No- Austin Police Officer Angela Johnson vember) and Austin Com- RIHANNA - LIVE (Photo Credit - Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fenty Corp.) During #NationalPoliceWeek, Officer Johnson munity College (April, Au- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 explained why she became a police officer. Hear gust, December). her ardent cause online at youtu.be/w5SrykLijhg. and shots of love. setting matched the young long white hooded robe, to In a safe, civil man- The eight-time Barbadian’s classy style. a beige jumpsuit, to a re- ner, the Town Halls are Austin Capital area: tions, faith communities, Grammy Award® winner Rihanna’s captivating vealing black lace collaboratively operated a. highlighting race, educational and law en- arrived on a small stage to 90-minute show left you jumpsuit, to her final out- by the Millennium Youth female, male, age, in- forcement communities. a single microphone where wanting for more! She fit of the night, a classy Entertainment Complex come and residential in- For more information, she began singing Stay worked the stage and gave brown pantsuit high- and the NAACP Austin equities and solutions; and contact the Millennium from Unapologetic. The the audience her all. She lighted by what appeared Branch. b. building stronger Youth Entertainment Com- superstar sang and danced showed her vocal range to be an armor camisole. Since 2006, the Build- relationships and under- plex at 512/472-6932, the from the small stage to a with notes and spins on Dropping fashion on top of ing Bridges Town Halls al- standings between neigh- NAACP Austin Branch at clear rectangle moving some of her most famous great music on top of great low for the Travis County/ bors of diverse congrega- 512/476-6230. bridge, which carried her hits. While singing songs singing… who could ask to the main stage waiting from her new project Anti for more! Embracing Unity and Uncovering to receive its star of the like Sex With Me and Des- There is one thing for night. perado, she also performed sure, the village of The set design was such old favorites as Um- Rihanna lovers had the our True, Royal History impeccable showcasing her brella, FourFiveSeconds and night of their lives and band, the dancers, back- All of the Lights. stayed around well past ground singers and a white To top the experience her exit to enjoy the Frank backdrop setting with color- off in grand style, Rihanna Erwin Center’s atmo- ful lights. No detail was left gave the audience four sphere created by their unchecked and the stage outfit changes. From a idol!

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Community Impact Award Juneteenth 2016, Pan-Africanism. Cur- is given to one local charity younger participants will rently, several urban com- that reflects the goals of the also be crowned Little munities exists in Austin pageant. Last year we Miss. Juneteenth and however, many African- awarded an amazing orga- Junior Miss. Juneteenth. Americans fail to connect nization that empowered Sponsored by KAZI with one another. The Veterans through our “Com- 88.7, tickets will be giv- GEAYA Miss Juneteenth mand Attention” theme. ing away on-air and on- Pageant seeks to change This year it will be pre- line, follow us on Twitter that by connecting African sented to a mentorship pro- and Instagram at and African American girls gram that promotes Pan- MissJuneteenthATX. For through this platform of African unity in Austin.” more information on the unity. Shasparay Lighteard, GEAYA Miss Juneteenth Spoken in the words Miss. Juneteenth 2015, will Pageant visit us on of Mrs. Meme Styles, be passing on her legacy Facebook (2016 GEAYA Chairwoman of the to the next young queen Miss Juneteenth ATX). Greater East Austin Youth on Saturday, June 4, Tickets are available on Association’s Miss 2016. In addition to the our Eventbrite page, Miss Juneteenth Pageant “The crowning of Miss. Juneteenth ATX. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/May 20, 2016 ~ Page 3 Happy EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH 72ND We Want YOU! Advertise With Birthday WOMAN’S DAY OSBERVANCE The Carroll VILLAGER Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m. Closed Sunday Call (512) 928-5555 *Mention this ad and get a FREE 20 oz. Drink* DOUBLE Carroll Ann Harris May 20, 1954 - July 25, 1994 “R” Today, we Honor your special day with our beautiful memories of you. We truly miss you. We wish that we could GROCERY have just “5” more min- *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out utes. “As I Sit in Heaven” OUR FAMILY STREET - Maery Lou Street, front center, and her fam- 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. As I sit in heaven and ily at the Gala Evening Celebrating the 72nd Annual Woman's Day at Ebenezer Baptist Church watch you everyday, Ebenezer Baptist Church on May 13, 2016. Street was named Woman of I try to let you know with 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 the Year. Photo by Carolyn Jones Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 signs I never went away. Sunday Services I hear you when you’re throughout. One of her AUSTIN, TX - Mrs. President of St. John B.L.H. Worship Service 8:00 A.M. laughing, and watch you Maery L. Street was hon- most rewarding activities Bradshaw Mission II Aux- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. as you sleep. I even place in the church is organizing Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. ored as Ebenezer’s iliary and leads a group Worship Service 11:00 A.M. my arms around you to “Woman of the Year” on the Grief Ministry Com- that feeds the downtown Wednesday calm you as you weep. I Friday, May 13, 2016, at a mittee in 2002, which she homeless once a month Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. see you wish the days chaired until 2016. She Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center “Gala Evening Affair” cel- The speaker at the Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 away, begging to have me ebrating the 72nd Woman’s has been commissioned 11:00 A. M. Worship Ser- home. So I try to send you Day of Ebenezer Baptist Chair Emeritus of this vice, Mrs. J. Laverne Mor- Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church signs so you know you are Church. She attended Committee. Mrs. Maery L. ris-Parker of David Chapel 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 not alone. Don’t feel guilty public schools in Miami, Street, the mother of Missionary Baptist Church (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax that you have life that was Florida and received her B. three sons, is the widow of is a native of Macon, Geor- Web Site - www.themount.net denied to me. Heaven is S. Degree from Tuskegee Mr. Oliver B. Street. gia. She is an active mem- WORSHIP SERVICES nd Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. truly beautiful, just you Institute (University) and Ebenezer’s 72 ber in her church where Church School - 9:45 a.m. wait and see. So live your the M. Ed. Degree from Woman’s Day Observance her husband, Rev. Dr. Jo- Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon life, laugh again, enjoy The University of Texas at culminates on Sunday, seph C. Parker, Jr., Esq. is Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 yourself, be free. Then I Austin. Her educational May 22, 2016, beginning Senior Pastor. She cur- A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor know with every breath career included being a with Ecumenical Candle- rently serves as President you take You’ll be taking staff member and teacher light Service at 8:00 A. M., of the Greeters, Assistant Agape Baptist Church one for me. at Huston-Tillotson Col- Mrs. Ola Jobe of Mt. Sinai Coordinator for the Youth In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Love always, DeNell, lege (University) and is a Missionary Baptist Church, Ministry, and Advisor to 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. Chaz, Marissa, Rocky, retired educator of Austin Speaker. Mrs. Jobe, a life- the Women’s Ministry. For there is no greater love! Roxanne, Pamela, Keith, Independent School Dis- long resident of Austin, She has served on several Church Services Tiffinie, Destinie, Royie Jr., trict. Mrs. Street joined Texas, is very active in the boards and is active in the Sunday School 9:30 AM Royie III, Lonnie, community and in her Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Ebenezer during the pas- Austin Community. Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Lae’Lonnie, Carroll, and torate of Reverend Jerome Church, where Rev. A. W. Women’s attire for Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Chad. C. Lott and has been active A. Mays is Pastor. She the day is white. The pub- Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation in church activities presently serves as 3rd Vice lic is invited. Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com New Study (AUSTIN, Texas) — A percent of nursing homes can Health Care Associa- A Ministry That Ministers new study estimates the in Texas are not having tion, comes on the heels of Shows Lone Star State short- their costs for taking care recent news that nurses changed Texas nursing of Medicaid patients met are fleeing Texas facilities Trouble homes about $267 million by the state,” said Kevin at an unprecedented rate last year. Warren, president of the with nurse assistants often Globalizing the Gospel able to receive higher Ahead for “The ability to meet non-profit Texas Health 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 the needs and expecta- Care Association. “An- wages in the fast food in- Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Texas tions of the growing eld- other shortfall on covering dustry. Registered nurses Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST erly and disabled popula- these costs is setting us up in Texas nursing homes Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH tion should be a major for trouble ahead for Texas have a 94-percent annual Nursing cause for concern for ev- nursing homes.” turnover rate. DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church eryone. As a result of the The study, sponsored See SHORTFALL, SUNDAY | Christian Education 9:15a.m. shortfall, as many as 80 by the non-profit Ameri- page 7 Worship 10:30 a.m. (MLK) Homes Nursery Available Villager Youth Brigade will be taking sponsorships Do you have church news? Would you like to TUESDAY | TNT Bible Study starting summer of 2015.Your support has been purchase a monthly ad for your church? (Pflugerville) 6:45p.m. much appreciated over the years. Please continue Inquire TODAY! WEDNESDAY | Prayer & Praise 7:00p.m. to invest in Austin’s youth. We look forward to Bible Study 7:30p.m. another successful year with some promising Send your information to [email protected] students. FMI Call 512-476-0082 or call 512-476-0082 Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. 512-472-9748 www.davidchapel.org Senior Pastor 2211 E.MLK @ Chestnut St. Austin, TX 78702 La Génération des Vainqueurs Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Ministry Church Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Imani Community Church Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road Tuesday - Friday: 3pm -10pm but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, Walking and Appointment Sunday School 9:00 A.M. but we are growing toward it. The process is Prophetess Wednesday Bible Study | 7:45pm Worship Service 10:00 A.M. not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Stephanie N’Cho Friday Prayer |7:45pm the end, but it is the road. All does not yet Associate Pastor Sunday Service | 10:00am gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Imani Complex & Office, --- Martin Luther 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 469-226-4679 | www.vainqueurs.org Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been justified by faith, we have peace Visit:imanichurch.com 805 S. Sherman St. Richardson, TX 75081 Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Rev. 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PREP Rally 8th Grade Formal IDU Project band played the music, it if they wanted to. My educated in Burundi. I the principal had rented formal date and I decided learned that many girls real live ponies for a while. we both would wear blue did and still do not go to One was name Silver and so we could match. When school either because another was named I got there a lot of people they simply did not have Carmel. What made hav- were outside and we were any money, or because ing them so entertaining taking pictures. The theme they sent the boy off to was the fact that they kept was “A night under the school and sent the girl pooping on the floor. I stars”; there were blue to get married early. Girls don't think this was ex- lights, balloons, and stars. married as early as 7-12 pected. But it was funny They provided us some years old. Erika Lipscomb though. The music is what Kevin Parish food and it was Johnny To inform us more helped people get the en- Park Crest M.S. Carino’s .After the dance about the topic, we had Manor Middle School SaNaya White ergy. Some kids got up on everybody said that “the special guest speakers Ann Richards Last Friday, Manor the floor and started danc- At my school, Park dance was lit” which come if they were in a Middle School had a PREP ing. I hope everyone does Crest Middle School, we means fun. I had a really At my school all 6th organization that works Rally to help us get well on the test. Thanks had our first 8th grade for- great time at the formal graders are participating with problems like this, or pumped up for STAAR test- to our school for helping mal on Friday. Everyone and I hope that there can in a project called the IDU if they had to go through ing for the upcoming us get into the groove of that was going to the for- be one next year for the project. In the IDU project something like that. week. During the rally, the STAAR. mal could have a date to 8th graders. you are required to make When we finished our re- an exhibit about the topic search we had to create STAAR Testing Is Over they give, that year. Every- an exhibit/poster to Tapestry Reports one gets the same topic present along with every- test is mandatory for all but the topic changes by one else's. Everyone pre- have a minimum of 2 pages public school students. year. This year, the topic sented their project and or you won’t get full credit. There is also a con- is about girl's education I really enjoyed it be- You have to write an intro troversy that had been cir- in other countries. Every- cause I had no classes paragraph, a paragraph cling around ever since one was split into groups for the whole week and summary of each book, four the STAAR Test replaced and every group was as- plus I got to learn more body paragraphs that ex- the TAKS Test. Some reli- signed a different coun- about girls education. It plain the books compari- able sources like "Save try. is really sad to know that sons to the central theme, Texas Schools" and " The My group first some people go to school and a conclusion to tie it all Huffington Post" say that picked jobs, and I was and say they hate it and up. It is also a project you the test isn't diagnostic chosen to be the team don't want to go but have to complete at home and will inflicted the great- leader. After we finished some people want to go Averill Topps which makes it even more est harm on disadvantaged Genesis Stiggers assigning jobs, we got to school and never have O. Henry Middle School difficult. Doing work at students. Some parents Elgin Middle School our country. Our country the chance to go. home is almost impossible Hello everybody, to- are even refusing to let the is Burundi. Burundi is a Remember this when For my ELA, or English with me because I am very day I have very good news schools give their kids this country in Africa that is you go to school. Always language arts, class, we easily distracted with to bring to my readers. test. pretty small in size. My be happy that you were have to do something things like Netflix and There will be no more I am very happy be- group and I researched a able to have the chance to called a Tapestry Report. YouTube. STAAR Tests going on for cause all of the pressure lot of information on girls' be educated. It seems that although the rest the school year! is off of the students to Pre-Ap ELA students have I do well with school and The STAAR test study hard for the tests. I to do it every year in homework, I actually have means State of Texas As- also got commended on middle school, and al- End of Year Testing a lot of troubles with finish- sessments of Academic my reading STAAR and though I’ve only done it ing home projects. I think the year. Each day will have Readiness. Why do the four points away from get- twice, I’m dreading it. It is reason is because I have a two finals and will end at students in Texas have to ting commended on my redundant and is a waste of lot of time on my hands so I 1:15 in the afternoon. The take this test? The State of math STAAR. I also took the time. And the worst part is, don’t feel rushed. Whenever students also have the op- Texas wants to make sure science and U.S. History it’s has a two page mini- I do projects by myself, I portunity to exempt up to all students are academi- STAAR Tests but we mum. I can’t wait until I’m have to either stay after for 3 of their exams if their se- cally ready and knowl- haven't gotten those re- in high school because tutorials or go to the mester average in that edgeable about their sults in yet. then I will finally be rid of library’s extended hours. I class is at least an 85%. grade level in reading, Well that's all for to- the dreaded tapestry report. really hate having to rely on However, many stu- math, writing, science and day. Until Next Time, Go A tapestry report is wasting time or a quiet dents are stressing them- social studies. The STAAR O’Henry Mustangs! basically an essay about 3- 5 books and how they share place to finish work, be- selves out just trying to a central theme. For the tap- cause if I do that in college exempt a particular test. NSBE/Freshstart estry report, we have cer- I will never succeed. I am The stress negatively im- tain guidelines we have to going to try and do more of pacts on their grades tion. He also was in meet in order to get a good my work from now on, even Ira “T.J.” Williams which hurts their average. charge of the production of grade. First of all, you have if it’s not due soon. Thanks Cedar Ridge H. S. These students are usu- the " Saints Row"game to have at least 9 para- for listening readers, and During the month of ally disappointed when sequel. graphs. You also have to see you soon. May, schools across the they find out that they are I noticed that most state of Texas are prepar- unable to exempt an successful people invest ing their students for the exam due to their semes- their free time into the fu- Final Days of School end of course exams cre- ter average being below ture. Free time is a luxury ated by the teachers. the threshold. that we all take advantage ing goals. They choose These tests are intended I think one should of. If you have free time which SHES staff would to determine how much only try to exempt a class and you want to be suc- step on Legos with bare the students have learned that he knows they have cessful then obviously you feet. Now we only have and what they've retained a chance of exceeding Damon Luckett II are doing something about two weeks of school over the past year. How- the 85% average. I, too, Hays High School wrong. Since I visited the left. There are a few cool ever, students can become am trying to exempt a On May 15, I attended program, I thought of year end events. I hope over stressed by these few of my exams but only the NSBE/Freshstart pro- something very valuable that you can attend. tests and crack under the ones in which I have gram. It is a free, day long as a teen. If you live in the Spring Hill Elementary is pressure. meet the requirements. program that contains moment as a teen, then the place to be! In the high schools in Hopefully, I will do well Ava Roberts workshops that teaches life will catch up with you Upcoming Events at the Round Rock Indepen- on the tests I’m not ex- Spring Hill Elementary kids STEM. STEM is an ab- FAST, but if you practice Spring Hill Elementary: 5/ dent School District empting and that every- breviation of science, tech- and work hard as a teen, On last week 4th and 20 Multicultural Festival (RRISD), the final exams thing I’ve learned this nology, engineerring, and then your whole life will be 5th graders finished the begins at 5PM; 5/24 SHES take place over the last year will be reflected in math. While I was there, I set. The program taught STAAR testing. We also Art Night begins at 6PM ; four days of the school my score. met a man by the name of me lessons that I will had our "Lego Walk of 5/26 4th Grade Musical be- Ariel. He is in the audio surely need in the long run. Fire". This was a celebra- gins at 6:30 PM and 5/31 engineering field, I am also I highly recommend it to tion for the student read- Student Awards Ceremony @TheVillagerATX interested in audio produc- young people like myself. ers who made their read- (all day various grades). www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/May 20, 2016 ~ Page 5

UT College of Education to Lead Governor’s Literacy Initiative AUSTIN, Texas — The College of Education at “The Meadows Center is nationally recognized as The college’s Institute for Public School Initiatives The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded a research leader in the areas of reading, writing and (IPSI) will implement the train-the-trainer model in $4 million for the contract by the Texas Education literacy. IPSI is an innovator in student achievement and intensive sessions beginning June 20 with kindergar- Agency to design and launch the state’s new literacy effectiveness,” said Justiz. “Together, through this ten and first-grade teacher literacy academies. Train- and reading-to-learn academies. The goal of the acad- summer’s literacy academies, they will help teachers ers from urban school districts and 20 regional Edu- emies is to provide professional development for across Texas benefit from their latest research findings cation Service Centers will come to Austin or San Texas K-5 elementary school teachers this summer and field-tested strategies for reading instruction and Antonio for the IPSI-led sessions. During the summer and next summer on research-based best practices intervention. Teachers will carry that new knowledge of 2017, IPSI will implement the second- and third- that can be implemented to enhance Texas students’ back to classrooms across Texas, improving the learn- grade teacher literacy academies, and the fourth- and reading skills. ing of countless students,” he said. fifth-grade reading-to-learn academies. The UT College of Education has a history of tak- The College of Education’s Meadows Center for “The UT College of Education is consistently ranked ing the lead on statewide education initiatives for past Preventing Educational Risk is developing the evidence- among the nation’s top five public colleges of educa- governors. “We are honored to once again be seen as based course content for the academies. Its content tion. We are proud to serve the great state of Texas by the trusted leader and go-to partner on Gov. Greg development teams are charged with creating engag- providing the intellectual capital and effective instruc- Abbott’s reading academies,” said Dean Manuel J. Justiz. ing, hands-on professional development sessions. tional practices for the state’s teachers,” said Justiz. Governor Abbott Huston-Tillotson University Expands Its called the ruling a Sustainability Commitment “victory for Texas house gas footprint. pus-Community Resiliency avoidance. taxpayers.” “Huston-Tillotson Assessment. The Climate For the past two University is committed to Leadership Commitments years, Huston-Tillotson CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 good jobs will carry more playing a leading role in are a key driving force for University has been tional. of the tax burden as fewer securing a future that transformative campus among the finalists for the Despite the Court cit- people have the tools nec- places environmental changes. As part of the annual Second Nature Cli- ing the need for “transfor- essary to compete and awareness at the fore- Commitment, HT will: mate Leadership Awards. mational, top-to-bottom participate fully in the front,” said Pierce • Achieve carbon The award is a national reforms” for Texas schools economy and larger soci- Burnette. “The establish- neutrality by 2048 and cre- competition among higher and calling the system “os- ety. Future Texas business ment of the Center for ate thresholds for increas- education institutions that sified” and “ill-suited” for owners will also rue this Sustainability and Environ- ing climate resilience. are signatories to the Cli- 21st century Texas,” the all- decision as they struggle AUSTIN, TX —mental Justice (CSEJ) so- • Make carbon neu- mate Commitment. Republican court punted on to hire, train, and retain Huston-Tillotson Univer- lidifies the University’s trality and climate resil- Twelve four-year institu- the issue. Instead, it en- competent, qualified sity President and Chief commitment to ience part of the curricu- tions, including HT, and couraged the Republican- workers. Executive Officer Colette sustainability across cam- lum and other educational seven two-year institu- dominated legislature that Texas currently ranks Pierce Burnette signed the pus operations, academic experiences for all stu- tions were named finalists has overseen the inad- 38th in the country in per- Second Nature Climate programs, and outreach dents. in 2015. equate system for over a pupil education funding. Commitment, reconfirm- initiatives, striving to de- • Expand campus re- As a historically black decade, to fix the problem. Earlier this year, one na- ing the University’s carbon velop students into lead- newable energy. Late last institution, Huston- Governor Abbott tional publication ranked commitment and adding ers prepared for a global year the campus com- Tillotson University nur- called today’s ruling a “vic- Texas’ educational system resiliency to the pledge future.” pleted installation of 240 tures a legacy of leader- tory for Texas taxpayers.” 43rd in the country. Texans (formally known as the As a signatory of Sec- kW rooftop solar photo- ship and excellence in edu- One could make that argu- deserve better. Our chil- American College and Uni- ond Nature’s Climate voltaic arrays, which made cation, connecting knowl- ment in the short-term. dren deserve better. But versity President’s Climate Commitment, HT is part of HT the first private histori- edge, power, passion, and But where is the victory for elections have conse- Commitment). The pledge a robust network of more cally black college or uni- values. The University of- Texas public school stu- quences. Texas Supreme also accelerates the than 600 college and university with significant on- fers associate and master’s dents? As our public Court judges are elected University’s transition to versity presidents and site renewable energy degrees in addition to schools continue to officials, as are legislators. low-carbon energy while chancellors who have generation capacity, Bachelor of Arts and Bach- struggle and as academic I urge you to consider enhancing sustainable and committed their institu- • Expand energy and elor of Science degrees in performance and college today’s ruling as you de- resilient practices across tions to take bold and cata- water efficiency programs more than 19 areas of readiness continue to de- cide whether and how to campus in order to reduce lytic climate actions, in- and focus on resource uti- study. Discover HT at cline, future Texans who participate in the electoral the University’s green- cluding completing a Cam- lization including waste www.htu.edu. are educated and have process in the future. 2016 Excellence in Education Winners Austin Ranked in SAN ANTONIO, TX — Lifetime Achievement On Friday, May 13, H-E-B The Lifetime Achievement Category Top 10 Best Cities announced statewide win- salutes teachers with more than 20 years ners of the 15th annual H- of experience. Winners received $25,000 for Tech E-B Excellence in Educa- in cash for themselves and a $25,000 tion Awards during an grant for their school. awards ceremony at San Professionals Antonio's La Cantera Hill Country Resort. At the cer- Elementary Category overall, thanks to a combi- City comes top of 2016 emony, H-E-B Chairman Laurie Holmes nation of a high average Homes.com New Tech and CEO Charles Butt per- Popham Elementary wage across the industry City Index sonally handed out Del Valle ISD, Del Valle ($91,861), steady industry $430,000 in cash awards Austin, TX - has been employment levels (3.8/ and grants, and congratu- named as one of the best 1000 jobs in the tech sec- lated eight educators, two tech cities to live in for tor) and a booming hous- Secondary Category school districts, one early dress to a ballroom packed tech professionals according market which has seen Martha Saucedo childhood agency and a with hundreds of educa- ing to a new ranking of house prices rocket in the Westlake High School public school board for tors, elected officials, com- emerging US tech hubs. past 5 years (+41.29% over Eanes ISD, Austin being among the best in munity leaders and H-E-B The city ranked 9th 5 years). Texas. The program has employees. Tyson is a re- out of over 365 cities ana- The Massachusetts given away more than $8 nowned astrophysicist, re- lyzed as part of the town of Framingham, with Large School District million in cash and grants searcher, author and host Homes.com New Tech City a population of under The winning large since 2002. for television and radio Index1. Cities were ranked 70,000, came in a surpris- school district received Neil deGrasse Tyson shows exploring the fron- using factors including av- ing second, perhaps in a $100,000 cash prize. delivered the keynote ad- tiers of science. erage wage in the sector, part due to tech giants like industry employment in Bose setting up bases in AUSTIN, TX - Citing recent police use of force on students in Texas schools by the city and the average the town. In third, proxim- Nine Groups school resource officers, today nine advocacy organizations called on Gov. Greg house price for those look- ity to more traditional tech Call for Gov. Abbott to establish a task force to examine school policing issues in preparation for ing to move there. hubs like San Jose and San the 2017 legislative session and school year. Austin has had one of Francisco, inevitably make Abbott to The letter to the governor, signed by Texas groups focused on children’s policy, the largest increases in California’s Oakland (CA) a civil rights, mental health and education, explained, “We would like to work to- house prices over the past tempting prospect for Appoint Task gether to ensure all students are able to learn in safe school environments and five years, making prop- many tech professionals. Force to school police have clearly defined roles and effective training.” erty a good investment for For the full The letter also urges the governor to end participation in the U.S. Department tech professionals looking Homes.com New Tech City Address of Defense’s 1033 Program, which provides military weapons for school police of- to settle down. Index, visit our blog at School Policing ficers to use in K-12 public schools. Denver came first http://www.homes.com. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/May 20, 2016 HEADLINES www.theaustinvillager.com Central Texas Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander American History Month

by Tsoke cacy of connections and (Chuch) Adjavon | the education of small Villager Columnist businesses in the Asian Pacific American commu- The month of May nity in Central Texas.” has been set aside for Over the years, Cen- Asian-Pacific-Islander tral Texas has become a American History Month. magnet attracting people During this month, we as of all racial and ethnic Americans commemorate backgrounds. Central their contribution to Texas has seen a big influx America and how this coun- of Asians due to high tech try changed for the better. jobs and its good Univer- In Central Texas, the Asian sity. Just like the rest of the American Resource Center United States, Central held the event called Texas for the Asian Ameri- “Celebr-Asia.” It was an op- can population has been portunity for them to booming. According to the showcase the great Asian- US census report, Asian Pacific-Islander history to Americans are the fastest Central Texas. According to growing segment of the Celebr-Asia, “What better population. Moreover, the way to celebrate?” There Asian American commu- were cultural perfor- Pictured left to right is Mimi Lee, Khan Nguyen and Jodie Huynh. by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon nity is not monolithic but, mances and experiences; Furthermore, at this American community. For Dances, Indonesian Asian American Business has a diversity that in- a variety of Asian-focused event, there were various instance, the perfor- Dances, Thai Classical Chamber of Commerce. It cludes Indian Americans, culinary food presentations Asian American presenta- mances included Chinese dances and many other was an opportunity for Chinese Americans, Paki- and fun kids’ activities. tions. The presentations Dances, April Rain Chinese groups also gave their pre- GAABC to showcase their stani Americans and oth- There was something for came from a variety of Dances; Koreab Traditional sentations. In addition, mission statement which ers. Here in Austin, the everyone! Admission was groups from within the Percussion Performances, there were numerous is, “Promoting economic South Asian Community FREE.” Asian-Pacific-Islander Taiwanese, Aboriginal booths such as the Greater growth through the advo- held their annual festival. Travis County Candidates Host Annual Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | out Central Texas. ous community and Travis Villager Columnist A crowd of Travis County Party leaders County elected officials, present at this event. On May 19, 2014 candidates, civic leaders, The 2016 Ice Cream Bruce Elfant held an “An- and citizens gathered for social had different ice nual Ice Cream Bowl the Ice Cream Social cream flavors. All of the Fundraiser Event” in the event. In other words, the attendees were eagerly heart of downtown Austin. Ice Cream Social tended to anticipating the various ice These ice cream events be made up of the “who is cream flavors. For in- are held to generate funds who” of Central Texas poli- stance, Colliers, one of the for various nonprofits. In tics. For instance, Jeff participants had a pecan- the past year, the money Travallion who is in the vanilla flavor ice cream. raised has gone to various runoff for the Travis Moreover, the event was nonprofit. For instance, in County Commissioner very family-friendly and Jeff Travillion for Travis County Commissioner Court Precinct 1 2014 the East Austin Con- Court Precinct 1 was at the well attended. The first servancy Program was the Ice Cream social shaking place winners was the recipient of the money hands and talking to both Celia Team; 2 was the Lyn that was raised. For this community leaders and and Bruce came in 3rd. As year, the beneficiary of the voters. Also, it was an op- the 2016 Ice Cream social fundraiser was for the vari- portunity for various comes to a close, the plan- ous Voter Registration pro- people to network. In ad- ning for the 2017 ice grams occurring through- dition, there were numer- cream social has begun. Jimmy Flannigan Announces Run for the Austin City Council District 6 by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist

On May, 12, Jimmy Flannigan announced his intention to run for the Austin City Council District 6. Moreover, this race will be a “re-match” between the incumbent Don Zimmerman and him. About two years ago, the incumbent won by less than 150 votes. In other words, it was very tight race. After the two year term, the Aus- tin City Council District 6 is up; Consequently Mr. Flannigan believes that he has a strong opportunity to win. J. Flannigan for Austin City Council District 6 So far, the incumbent Zimmerman’s term has numerous sensible items the core issues that he is been disastrous on the that sought to improve the running on, include the fix- City Council. Recently, he quality of life of Austinites. ing Austin’s traffic prob- opposed an item set be- Although, his district has a lem, housing affordability fore the Council which was large amount of Republi- and fiscal responsibility, a Community Clinic that cans, numerous residents water infrastructure, wild- sought to work with mi- of the district have op- fire prevention, and im- norities in the Austin area. posed some of his ideas. proving public safety in Not only did the clinic seek Finally, Jimmy NW Austin. Furthermore, to provide treatments but, Flannigan is a long-time Austin District 6 is located also to find ways to pre- small business owner, a in Northwest Austin which vent diseases like diabe- community and business has some parts in both tes. Furthermore, Mr. advocate. According to Travis and Williamson Zimmerman has opposed Jimmy Flannigan some of County. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/May 20, 2016 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Town Hall Meetings on New Office of Equity Runway to Opportunities 2016 May 25th and 26th, 2016 AUSTIN, TX - Citizens historic effort to establish are invited to participate a new Equity Office that at two town hall meetings will enhance the City’s that will be held later this commitment to equity in month for the purpose of the programs and services gathering community in- it provides to its residents, consultants with signifi- put regarding the creation including housing, jobs, cant experience working of the City of Austin’s Eq- health, public safety, and on social justice issues at uity Office. many more. the local government As you may know, the To support this effort, level. The Hawkins Group City has embarked on an the City recently hired two is assisting with the re- cruitment of the Chief Eq- uity Officer, and the Gov- Care for seniors costs $267 ernment Alliance on Race million more than state pays, and Equity (GARE) is advis- ing us on “best practices” Doing Business with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Medicaid reimbursement gathered from its more June 2, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. shortfall is about $232,000 per than 100 local government Hilton Austin Airport Ballroom 9515 Hotel Dr. members. Complimentary Parking home each year But for this effort to From construction to concessions, this event provides insight on how to do truly succeed, we need business with Austin’s airport. We have opportunities for small, minority, and your help! The City is un- women business owners in construction, IT, concessions and more. dertaking an extensive Hosted by the City of Austin Departments of Aviation and Small & Minority community engagement Business Resources campaign to gather as For more information contact the City of Austin Small and Minority Business much public input as pos- Resources Department at 512-974-7677. sible. To kick-off this off, RSVP on Eventbrite at www.austintexas.gov/runway-opportunities two town hall meetings have been scheduled to 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. gather feedback on the 8401 Cameron Road focus, structure, and func- May 26, 2016 tion of the Equity Office. Dove Springs Child care, in addition to Recreation Center CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 light snacks and refresh- 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. City of Austin Featured Job And as Texas nursing aren’t getting paid in full ments will be provided at 5801 Ainez Drive homes struggle with staff- for providing care for a both meetings. The meet- If you cannot attend Opportunities ing issues, Texas’ senior majority of your resi- ing details are as follows: either meeting, we en- The City of Austin is currentlyaccepting citizen population is set to dents,” Warren said. May 25, 2016 courage you to provide applications for the following positions: explode. The U.S. Census “Texas nursing homes are Asian American your input by emailing • Chief Equity Officer Bureau estimates that 100-percent dedicated to Resource Center [email protected], more than 20 percent of providing high-quality, by calling 3-1-1, or in per- • EMS Medic l - Communications Texas’ population will be hands-on care every day. Austin Travis County Integral Care is currently soliciting son by submitting written • Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic III over age 60 by the year But when it comes time to proposals through a Request for suggestions to the Equity 2030, an increase of close pay the bills, the state is Proposals (RFP) process for Office Comment Box lo- • Emergency Plans Officer Website Redesign, Build and to 25 percent from 2012. falling short — about 12- cated in the 3rd Floor Deployment Services. RFPs may be • Librarian I or Librarian II Warren said the percent short to be exact, sent electronically, by contacting lobby of City Hall. state’s Medicaid reim- according to this study.” Brody Ballard at brody.ballard Hensel Phelps Construction • Facility Service Coordinator bursement shortfall — Texas lawmakers can @atcic.org or (512) 440-4022 beginning May 16, 2016. The Co., ConstructionManager • Heavy Equipment Operator II about $232,000 per home avert a future nursing deadline to submit a proposal under @Risk, will be soliciting each year — not only home crisis by fixing the the RFP is 4 p.m. CST on June 10, proposals from contractors • Registered Nurse Supervisor forces down wages for funding shortfall next leg- 2016. Historically Underutilized Businesses, including Minority- and material suppliers for the front-line staff, but prohib- islative session, said Dr. C. Owned Businesses and Women- construction of Delaware • Administrative Assistant its nursing home owners Bruce Davis, Deputy Owned Businesses, are encouraged North Concessions Build- from buying much-needed Speaker Pro Tem for the to apply. Out Project Number F • Cashier (30 Temp/Seasonal Positions) Texas Silver Haired Legisla- Austin Community College 4005.54 “Salt Lick” rest- medical equipment or up- • Human Resources Advisor dating aging facilities. ture. The issue is one of District (ACC) is soliciting aurant space and Project proposals from qualified firms to #F4005.52 “I Vini” rest- “Most nursing homes the group’s top legislative provide Media Buying Services. • Accountant Associate th aurant space at Austin in Texas take care of Med- priorities for the 85 Leg- Request for Proposal Bergstrom International icaid patients at rates that islative Session, which (RFP) No. 915-16019VJ • Paralegal All proposals must be submitted to Airport, Austin, TX. Project just don’t cover their starts in January. ACC Purchasing by no later than consists of Demolition, • Plumber II costs,” Warren said. About “The low Medicaid Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:00 Electrical, Drywall, Interior Please visit the City of Austin employment p.m., Central Time. Solicitation 85-percent of residents in reimbursement rate in Finishes, website at www.austincityjobs.org to view th packages are available on the ACC Texas nursing homes rely Texas, 49 lowest in the Purchasing website at http:// Millwork and HVAC requirements and apply for these and other job on Medicaid or Medicare. nation, threatens the clo- www.austincc.edu/offices/ associated with rebrand- ing opportunities. We encourage you to check the “Buying a new venti- sure of many of our rural purchasing/advertised-solicitations and interior upgrade of an or in the ACC Purchasing Office employment website often as new job nursing facilities,” Davis existing restaurant space. I lator or investing more for with advance notice (512) 223-1044 opportunities are posted daily. staff is tough when you said between the hours of 9am and 4pm Vini will be a new restaurant CST, Monday through Friday. space located on the West If you have any questions or need assistance, A mandatory Pre-Proposal Concourse. The Proposal please call 512-974-3210 or email us at meeting is scheduled for May 26, Package will be available on [email protected]. 2016 at 2:00 pm at the ACC Service Center, Rm 168. May 25, 2016 by contacting The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All proposals must be sealed and our office, Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Construction returned to the ACC Purchasing mentioned below. Proposal Manager @Risk, will be soliciting proposals from Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 selection will be on a best subcontractors and material suppliers for the Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, value basis. We will accept construction of the City of Austin, COA Project No. by the date and time indicated above. Electronically transmitted proposals for this package via 11222.001, ABIA – Terminal/Apron Expansion bids will NOT be accepted unless email on June 22, 2016 at and Improvements Project. Proposal Package 6 otherwise stated in the documents. 2:00 PM. A Pre-Proposal consists of Package 3D – Terminal Expansion The ACC Board of Trustees Conference and Job Walk Subsurface & Superstructure which includes reserves the right to reject any and/ or all responses and waive all will be held at 9:00AM on Are you interested in doing business Demolition of Paving Earthwork, Underground formalities in the solicitation June 1, 2016 at The Hensel Utilities, Concrete Foundations, Structural Steel, process. Phelps Field Office located at with the City of Austin? Underground Mechanical and Electrical, and 10211½ Hotel Dr., Austin,TX We are here for you! 78719. All City of Austin Structural Precast. The Proposal Package will be City of Austin available on May 17, 2016 by contacting our office, Certified Dis- advantaged mentioned below. Proposal selection will be on a Business Enterprises are Purchasing Office best value basis. A Pre-Proposal Conference will encouraged to submit Vendor Registration be held at 1:00PM on May 25, 2016 at 2716 Spirit proposals. Hensel Phelps New Jobs for the Week 512-974-2518 of Texas Dr. Room 174, Austin, TX 78719. On Con- struction Co. is June 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM, we will accept of 05/15/2016 available at [email protected] Specialist, Instructional Design proposals for this package at our office, 10211 (512) 994-7697 or (512) 713- www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing Hays Campus 9399 or by email: ½ Hotel Dr., Austin, TX 78719 . All City of Austin Job# 1605011 For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are Assistant, Interpreter Services ecoffman2@henselphelps. com or mbridle@ hensel Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the encouraged to submit proposals. The project’s DBE Riverside Campus Job# 1605013 phelps,com. Our company is Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or Goal = 8.01%. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. is Apply at HR an E.E.O. Employer. We visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. available at (512) 834-9848 or fax (512) 834-9844. Middle Fiskville Rd. encourage and actively solicit Our company is an E.E.O. Employer. We encourage 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 proposals from Job Line (512 223-5621 and actively solicit proposals from Disadvantaged Disadvantaged Business Business Enterprises for all projects. hhtp://www./austincc.ed EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Enterprises for all projects Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/May 20, 2016 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com Texas Organizations to Host Local The Winners! Health Events on National Senior Mom, 7 Adult Children Win Health & Fitness Day May 25 $429.6 Million Powerball Jackpot by: Michael Catalini Associated Press

For second year, Humana is exclusive Texas sponsor for annual event designed to promote the importance of physical activity for older adults

FAMILY AFFAIR - Siblings Jacqueline Sessoms, left, Marsha-Ann AUSTIN, TX – In cel- Rebecca Smith, second left back, Tracy Angela Smith, third left, Steven ebration of National Se- Elliot Smith, fourth left, Rene Bethina Smith, third right, and Katherine nior Health & Fitness Day Nicole Nunnally, right, along with their mother , Pearlie Mae Smith, sec- on Wednesday, May 25, ond right, listen to their sister Valerie Marie Arthur, at podium, talk about Texas seniors will join life after winning the lottery Friday, May 13, 2016 in Lawrenceville, N.J. more than 100,000 older The eight family members will claim their share of last weekend’s $429.6 adults across the country ters in Austin and San An- cal organizations in other million Powerball jackpot, which was won with a $6 investment. The trip participating in health and tonio from 10 a.m. to 2 states to organize older to claiming the jackpot began last week at a 7-Eleven in Trenton when wellness events at more p.m. on May 25. Both adult health and wellness someone bought two $2 tickets, one each for drawings held last Wednes- than 1,000 locations. events include free fitness events throughout the day and Saturday, and spent an extra $1 on each ticket to get the “Power National Senior classes by SilverSneakers, United States on Wednes- Play” option that multiplies the winnings. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Health & Fitness Day aims nutrition demonstrations, day, May 25.” to promote the impor- health information and “For a second year, LAWRENCEVILLE, dreams that we want to their jobs but hadn’t yet tance of regular physical community organization Humana is proud to be the N.J. (AP) — A woman and fulfill in this life and do for told their employers about activity for seniors, and involvement including the state sponsor of Senior her seven adult children our community and do for the win. showcase what local orga- National Park Service and Health & Fitness Day to stepped forward Friday to each other and our fami- “Are we live?” Arthur nizations are doing in their Alzheimer’s Association. make Texas a healthier claim a $429.6 million lies, and it was like, well, asked. “They’re finding communities to help im- The Humana Guid- place to live, work and Powerball jackpot and said we have been funded to out right now.” prove the health of older ance Center in Austin is play,” said Dan Tufto, Presi- they have plans to tithe to do that,” Arthur said. Katherine Nunnally, adults. located at 10710 Research dent of Senior Products for their church, go on a fam- Smith, of Trenton, another of Smith’s daugh- In Texas, National Se- Blvd., Suite 120, and the Humana of Texas. “It is our ily vacation and help their opted for the lump sum ters, says she works in nior Health & Fitness Day Humana Guidance Center passion to help our Texas community. payout of $284 million education and wants to will be celebrated at se- in San Antonio is located at residents embrace per- But mostly they’re when she purchased sepa- help put at-risk girls in nior centers, retirement Las Palmas Shopping Cen- sonal wellness and to just still letting it sink in. rate $3 tickets last week at touch with powerful communities, Ys and ter, 803 Castroville Rd., achieve their best health “Wow. That’s what a 7-Eleven in Trenton for women as role models and health clubs, hospitals and Suite 300. For more infor- possible, at every age and it’s like,” Pearlie Mae drawings held Wednesday help them get internships. health systems and local mation, contact the Austin stage of their life. Smith, 70, said at a news and Saturday. Arthur said Now she has the money to aging organizations. center at 512-808-2821 or “Senior Health & Fit- conference at state lottery the family hired lawyers do it herself, she said. Events at these locations, the San Antonio center at ness Day truly aligns with headquarters with her and took time before com- Son Steven Smith made possible in part 210-424-6086. Humana’s goal to inspire children. “I’m still trying to ing forward to get edu- said he’d go into business through the support of “This year is the 23rd health and empower figure out what it’s like.” cated on how best to himself. Texas sponsor Humana, anniversary of National people to do everything Smith’s daughter handle the windfall. The winning num- will include health fairs, fit- Senior Health & Fitness they can to get and stay Valerie Arthur, who retired The ticket is the larg- bers were 5-25-26-44-66, ness walks, exercise dem- Day, the nation’s largest healthy,” he said. “The after 27 years as a state est single jackpot winning and the Powerball number onstrations and presenta- older adult health promo- event is a perfect example corrections administrator ticket sold in New Jersey was 9. tions by health and fitness tion event,” said Patricia of how Humana is working last August, said she ex- and the sixth-largest in Powerball is played in experts. Henze, executive director towards its Bold Goal of a pected “in about an hour Powerball history. 44 states plus Washington, Health and well-be- of the program. “We are 20 percent improvement from now everyone we The other siblings, D.C., Puerto Rico and the ing company Humana will pleased to be working in the health of the com- know will come out of the seated in front of dozens U.S. Virgin Islands. host health fairs at its with Humana in Texas and munities we serve by woodwork.” of reporters and cameras, The odds of winning Humana Guidance Cen- with more than 1,000 lo- 2020.” “We each have said they don’t plan to quit are one in 292.2 million. Texas Authors Join Forces to Create the Lone Star Book Festival Miriam Conner & Sania Tamimi Art Exhibition TEXAS - Texas Authors created an educative and interactive platform known as “DEAR Exhibition I - May 21 - June 29th Texas.” DEAR Texas which connotes “Drop Everything And Read” was established with the primary goal of encouraging people of all ages and from all walks of life to re-discover the Exhibition II - June 2nd - June 12th fun, excitement and joy associated with learning new things through reading. This organi- Closing Reception & Exhibition III - June 17th - June 19th zation will launch its first annual Lone Star Book Festival on the 24th and 25th of Sept, 2016. For further information about the event and to purchase booth space, please visit The synchronicity of their having been friends from childhood in Aus- their web site at http://LoneStarBookFest.com, or call the LSBF office at 512-554-9560. tin, journeying for their respective professional studies, and returning to Austin at nearly the same time encourages Conner and Tamimi to seek to Florida Man bring the Austin art scene to a higher homegrown level. The artists are bringing together shows that they have presented sepa- rately, Conner at the California Institute of Arts and Tamimi at the Parsons Running for School of Design in Paris. The show will run from May 21 through June 19. There will be three US Senate evening Exhibitions of the work on May 21, June 2, and June 17 at 7 pm in addition to regular gallery hours, Saturday & Sunday, 11-4 pm. Calls Police: Iowa Student Lied About Being Obama Victim of Hate Crime by: Ryan J. Foley Associated Press Florida businessman Carlos Beruff (left), and ‘Animal’ sity. President Barack Obama (right). (Courtesy and IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) by: The Associated Press But police said Tues- AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) - Police say a Black Univer- sity of Iowa student lied day that his report was TALLAHASSEE, Fla. sive. Todd Wilcox, one of about being the victim of false. Investigators ob- (AP) - A Florida business- In a speech to a Re- the GOP candidates also a racially motivated beat- tained surveillance video man seeking to replace publican group Thursday, seeking the post, said ing and that he instigated showing Owens had been Marco Rubio in the U.S. the GOP candidate criti- that “name calling for at last one of several alco- a participant and instigator Senate is standing by his cized Obama as an “ani- shock value” isn’t going hol-fueled fights. of fights that started inside remark calling President mal” who has “destroyed to solve the nation’s Marcus Owens told a bar and continued out- Barack Obama an “ani- the country.” problems. police that he was at- side. mal.” U.S. Rep. David Jolly, Beruff in a statement tacked April 30 by three Owens will not be Marcus Owens GOP and Democratic a Republican, and U.S. stood by his remarks, White men who hurled ra- charged, and police won’t (Screengrab WQAD8 news) candidates running Rep. Patrick Murphy, a which were first reported cial slurs as they damaged seek restitution to cover against homebuilder Democrat, called on Beruff by The Huffington Post. his eye socket and knocked safety concerns and dis- the cost of the investiga- Carlos Beruff called his re- to apologize. Both are run- The White House de- out his front teeth. The al- trust among some minor- tion. He and his family is- marks insulting and offen- ning for the Senate seat. clined comment. leged hate crime stoked ity students in the univer- sued an apology.