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Vol. 42 No.19 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] September 26, 2014 Michael Jai White in Action Thriller INSIDE ‘Falcon Rising’

Cole receives admiration on tireless fight for justice. RAPPIN’ See LUBBOCK RAPPIN’ Page 2 Tommy Wyatt Are we fighting the Taxi Cab War again? It seems like a lifetime ago when we were fighting the Runway Underground taxicab wars in Austin. Just to host prestigious prior to closing the old fashion conference. Mueller Airport and the See FIRE opening of the new one, we page 3 were deeply involved with the transportation ordinance that regulated the Taxicab industry of Austin. The Austin City Council spent many months trying to Michael Jai White starring in 'Falcon Rising.' Photo courtesy of Moonstone Entertainment / Liquid Soul Publicity. work out a solution that would be acceptable to all parties. When the dust ian-set action thriller FAL- one day earlier. prostitution, and police Broussard pursues settled, we were left with a CON RISING. The film, John “Falcon” corruption ruled by the revival of the abused. lot fewer cabs on the street, which stars Michael Jai Chapman, is an ex-marine Japanese mafia and pro- See VICTIM but added a new trans- White (THE DARK KNIGHT, anti-hero plagued with a tected by the powerful Page 6 portation service for the SPAWN), Laila Ali (“Ameri- terrible secret consuming Hirimoto (Masashi Odate, delivers an outstanding airport. The Blue Bus finally can Gladiators,” “Daddy’s him with guilt. On the self- THE LAST SAMURAI). With performance in Falcon Ris- came to Austin. Girl”) and Neal destructive edge, he incredible fight sequences ing and Freestyle looks for- The fight among the cab McDonough (“Justified,” learns his sister Cindy and edge of your seat ac- ward to the next two in- companies heated up and as MINORITY REPORT), was (Laila Ali) has been bru- tion, Falcon Rising is an in By Naomi Richard stallments.” a result some of them were produced by Etchie Stroh tally beaten in the slums your face thrill-ride intro- Recent Freestyle merged and some just went Freestyle Digital Me- and Shahar Stroh, directed or “favelas” of Brazil and ducing America’s newest titles include the box of- out of business. And after dia (FDM) and Freestyle by Ernie Barbarash and is travels there to hunt down action hero. fice hit GOD’S NOT DEAD, all of these years, we are Releasing announce that slated for a theatrical re- her attackers. In the pro- “Michael Jai White is th as well as recent titles again involved in a struggle they have concluded a lease on September 5 , cess he discovers an un- definitely the next big ac- to change the system. There deal to release the Brazil- 2014 with VOD bowing derground world of drugs, tion hero,” said Borde. “He See ROLE, page 2 are new companies trying to enter the market, but they do not want to be required to Dionne Warwick Honored by live up to the same standards and rules that the current companies are having to Congresswoman Sheila abide by. While the new companies are calling their services a By Naomi Richard new service, they are still Jackson Lee (D-TX) providing the city with the same services that are being The Gospel Music The dynamic TSU choirs of Greater St. Mat- provided by the current cab Heritage Month Founda- Marching Band provided a thew Baptist Church and companies. As a result, they tion, held its 6th annual spirit-filled and unique Wheeler Ave. Baptist should be required to musical celebration Sep- opening for this event. Church, Gene Moore, Jr., operate under the same set tember 19 at Texas South- Also featured were the the dance ministry of Stacy of rules that are already in ern University (TSU) in TSU Gospel Choir and the J, Chad Brawley, and place. Houston Texas. During University Choir. Resound- Young Men in Praise. Gos- All parties should be the celebration Dionne ing musical tributes were pel artist Kurk Carr deliv- required to play by the same Warwick, legendary vocal- offered to the late Dr. ered a moving tribute to rules. We all know that laws ist, received a lifetime Theola Booker and Mr. Ms. Warwick describing have to be amended from achievement award from Hanq Neal by some of the her influence on his career. time to time. That is the way Congresswoman Sheila most gifted gospel choirs It was a hand-clapping our system works. But, to Jackson Lee (D-TX). Also and artists in Houston. and foot-stomping event. allow some to go around the present were The Honor- Riveting gospel per- The Gospel Music law that is designed to help able Sylvester Turner (D- formances were delivered Heritage Month Founda- the industry as a whole, will Houston) and former State by Vanessa Bell tion was established to only lead to bigger problems Dionne Warwick singing His Eye Is On The representative Al Edwards Armstrong, V. Michael celebrate and educate down the road. We can Sparrow. Photo courtesy of Naomi Richard. (D-Houston). McKay, the combined See LEE, page 2 provide more options for taxi services by amending the HOLLYWOOD, CA – After spending several years current charter, not by going Rising African- trying to break into Hollywood, working on shows like around the charter. The American the CW’s “Everybody Hates Chris” and VH1’s “Flavor of current companies who have Love,” North Carolina native, Shequeta Smith, recently been providing a quality Filmmaker beat out thousands of filmmakers to become one of industry for many years Makes the Cut in the Top 20 finalists in HBO’s “Project Greenlight” Com- should not have to face the Makes the Cut in petition. fear of being put out of HBO’s Project The newly revived Project Greenlight, HBO’s film- business simply because making documentary series, will be executive produced others want to take a short Greenlight cut around the current rules. Smith showcased in several film festivals, see page 2 Page 2 ~ September 26, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ White on latest role: Lee led passing in “Gospel Music “I don’t have to Heritage Month.” resolution continued from page 1 change who I am” (D-AR) led the passing of a resolution in both cham- bers declaring September as “Gospel Music Heritage Month.” In each year since its establishment, both lo- cal and global celebrations have been held to educate and entertain diverse audiences with the rich history and legacy of gospel. According to her website, “Dionne Warwick is a legendary pop icon and the muse of the beloved Burt Bacharach and Hal David songwriting team. Dionne Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era from 1955-2012. Dionne is second only to Aretha Franklin as the most-charted female vocalist of all-time with 56 of Dionne’s singles making the Bill- board Hot 100 Pop Chart between 1962 and 1998. These are singles that are a part of our life soundtrack: ‘I Say Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX). a Little Prayer,’ ‘Walk On By,’ ‘Alfie,’ ‘Then Came You,’ Photo courtesy of Naomi Richard. and ‘That’s What Friends Are For.’ Dionne’s CD ‘Now’ people everywhere about the rich heritage of the celebrates her 50 years as a solo recording artist and gospel music genre through word and song by Gospel featured new interpretations of her classics.” Music Advocate Carl Davis. In 2008, Congresswoman Warwick, a legend indeed, closed out the evening Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Senator Blanche Lincoln singing a gospel classic, ‘His Eye Is On The Sparrow.’ Smith is only African-American Top 20 finalist in Project Greenlight’s new season whether they’re laughing Michael Jai White starring in 'Falcon Rising.' continued from page 1 Photo courtesy of Moonstone Entertainment / Liq- or crying — or crying from uid Soul Publicity. by Ben Affleck and laughing.” says Smith. Matt Damon, executive Though beating out continued from page 1 producers of the original thousands to become the BOTTLED UP with Melissa Leo, UNDERDOGS, with two seasons. Smith sub- only African-American Top D.B. Sweeny and Natalie Imbruglia, TIGER EYES, the first mitted a video bio in addi- 20 finalist is impressive, big screen adaptation of a Judy Blume novel starring tion to a teaser trailer for Smith will have to make it Willa Holland and the upcoming THE IDENTICAL star- her upcoming feature film, as a Top 10 finalist in order ring Ashley Judd and Ray Liotta. “The Gestapo vs. Granny”; to guarantee a spot on the During a media call with Michael Jai White, The a comedy set inside of a HBO television series. The Villager asked about his thrilling role. White had this retirement home that tells Top 20 voting round started to say, “It’s the role I’ve been waiting my whole life the story of Agnes Monroe, on Monday, September 15, for… I don’t have to change who I am to be my charac- a cranky senior citizen who 2014 and lasts until Friday, ter.” has infamously been September 26, 2014. When asked about the phenomenal music compo- kicked out of eighteen re- The one video that re- nent of the film, White said, “Shahar Stroh [Producer] tirement homes. ceives the most votes from is a musical expert. He conducts orchestras! He comes A North Carolina the Project Greenlight com- from a musical family and his father was a professional State Alum, Smith first got munity during the voting musician.” The music captured my attention and will the idea to become a period will be automatically undoubtedly capture yours as well. screenwriter after an En- Shequeta Smith included into the final Top To learn more about this action packed film and glish professor suggested 10. The remaining nine how you can watch, visit their website: http:// it after reading a play that participated in writing pro- films. video finalists will be se- freestyledigitalmedia.tv/falcon-rising/. she authored freshman grams at both UCLA and “I just want to create lected by a group of film in- year. Shortly after graduat- USC and has been se- smart and fun movies that dustry professionals — in- Wendy Davis Honors ing, Smith relocated to Los lected into multiple film take viewers on a roller cluding Ben Affleck and Tim Cole at Memorial Angeles. Since then, she’s festivals with her short coaster ride of emotions, Matt Damon. Unveiling in Lubbock of happiness, ever pushing the reform of the eyewit- to perfect our system but ness identification system Lubbock, TX - Today moment because it gives ultimately knowing that that failed her son, and Democratic gubernatorial us the power to change the true test of justice and increased access to the candidate Senator Wendy things. It gives us the se- fairness and freedom lies DNA testing that exoner- Davis addressed a crowd curity of knowing that our somewhere within our ated him. of hundreds gathered to sons and daughters can hearts.” In 2009 the Texas honor Tim Cole’s legacy of live in a state that’s not as The Tim Cole Memo- Legislature took heed of fighting for justice at the presumptuous as it once rial Statue at Texas Tech Mrs. Session and passed unveiling ceremony of a was,” said Wendy Davis. It University is dedicated to two bills in honor of her statue made in his image. charges us to stand by the first Texan posthu- son. Senator Davis was “I believe we have a who we say we are on pa- mously exonerated after a among the legislators who responsibility to make per - a people who uphold wrongful conviction of voted to pass the Timothy sure that Tim Cole’s life the inalienable rights of rape. Tim Cole died in Cole Act. serves as an educating life, liberty and the pursuit prison of an asthma attack Sen. Davis with Cory Session, brother of Tim Cole in 1999, 13 years into a 25 year sentence, but his fam- ily never stopped fighting to prove the former Texas Tech student and Army veteran was wrongly ac- cused and convicted. The Innocence Project began to examine the case years after his death and worked with Cole’s family to clear his name with DNA evidence in 2009. Tim’s mother Ruby Cole Session fought to pass the Timothy Cole Act which increased compen- sation and provides a col- lege education for wrong- fully convicted persons. She pushed for the creation of the Timothy Cole Advi- sory Panel on Wrongful Convictions, championed www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/September 26, 2014 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Ebenezer (Third) Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church Second Celebrates 142nd Pastoral Anniversary Church Anniversary and Appreciation & Homecoming Service Shiloh Primitive October 12, 2014 On September 28, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 385 FM at 3:00 PM. The guest (Third) Baptist Church will celebrate its Second Pasto- 20, Bastrop, TX, Elder speaker and church will ral Anniversary and Appreciation Service honoring Pas- Larry Washington, Pas- be Reverend Ronald tor and Mrs. Ricky Freeman. The guest speaker is Pas- tor, cordially invites Carter & Pleasant Hill tor Anthony Scott, First Baptist Church of North Tulsa, each and everyone to Baptist Church, Sayers Oklahoma. Theme: “serving Under the Watchful Eyes their 142nd church Community. of God,” the selected scriptures are Psalm 139:1-3. homecoming and anni- For more information versary service, on Sun- contact Sister Doris Members, friends and the church community are all Pastor invited to this celebration service at: 1010 East Tenth day, Brown at 512-303-0280. Ricky Freeman Street, Austin, Texas 78702 We Want YOU!! NBCI 34,000 churches com- community health out- themselves. Failure to Advertise With The prised of 15 denomina- reach; $350 million for provide Africa what it VILLAGER tions and 15.7 million Af- public health system sup- needs to overcome this Requests rican Americans, is call- port; $200 million for virus, both through funds $1 Billion ing on Obama adminis- medical supplies and and resources will cer- tration to allocate $1 bil- $700 for basic and clini- tainly be met by a steep DOUBLE lion in aid for Africa to cal research both in moral price tag, along in Aid, effectively fight the country and abroad at with the risk of the virus Ebola virus. This health world-class academic in- reaching the shores of Access to crisis has morphed into a stitutions. In addition to Europe and the United national security issue, monetary aid, NBCI calls States. Experts must “R” Ebola and U.S. leadership must for the immediate ship- meet immediately to out- join together with key ment of 5000 units each line a strategic plan that Experimental stakeholders at the World of the experimental will arrest and eliminate Health Organization and Ebola medicine known as the Ebola virus, GROCERY Drug for the National Medical As- VSV-EBOV to Liberia, strengthen the health de- *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out sociation to coordinate a Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ni- livery systems of the af- 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Africa robust and effective re- geria and Zaire. fected countries and put sponse to the virus. Reverend Anthony best practices in place so Why do Africans Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church NBCI leadership de- Evans, NBCI President this type of disaster is 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 always have to die first tailed out appropriation called attention to avoided in the future. We (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax priorities for the funding, Africa’s plight, saying must first create these Web Site - www.themount.net Washington, DC – to include: $100 million “The WHO and European protocols in Africa, and WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. The National Black for quarantine security; health agencies have then export solutions to Church School - 9:45 a.m. Church Initiative (NBCI), $120 million to aid the once again failed Africa. the rest of the world. The Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon a faith-based coalition of victims’ families and for The death rates speak for time is now. “ Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Country Boyz Fixin’s A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Agape Baptist Church Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator 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. DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO For there is no greater love! Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Church Services Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 AM Closed Sunday Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Call (512) 928-5555 Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, *Mention this ad and get a FREE 20 oz. Drink* Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM The Mother/Daugh- Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation “This Girl is on Fire” Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel ter Conference will be held on Sat., Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 noon at the Manor High School Performing Arts Center. A Ministry That Ministers Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, 6th -12th grade girls and moms are invited to a day full of but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, fun! but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it. The process is Runway Underground, a modeling agency, will show- not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not case trendy outfits that fit the dress code and demon- the end, but it is the road. All does not yet strate how to take what is fashionable and make it appro- gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Globalizing the Gospel priate for work and school. Girls attending are encour- --- Martin Luther 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been aged to be a part of the fashion show! They should arrive Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sr. Pastor justified by faith, we have peace in a fashionable, but in dress code outfit and bring acces- Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST sories and different shoes. The models will work with Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH St. Peter’s United Methodist Church them to demonstrate how to get several outfits out of 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 one and how to change it for work or evening. Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 Volunteer tables will be set up so that girls and moms Christian Web Site- stpetersaustintx.ning.com can get their hair, makeup and nails done. [email protected] Also, Runway Underground will hold modeling au- THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US ditions for any boy or girl ages 16-18 years old. Girls should Sunday School 8:45 a.m. wear heels and boys should wear dress shoes and pants Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. that fit for the audition. Any student 16-17 years old will and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. need to bring a parent for parent permission. Rev. Jack C. Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Safeplace, an organization dedicated to ending sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing, pre- Ebenezer Baptist Church vention and social change, will also be there to talk about 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 girl empowerment through healthy choices, and healthy Imani Community Church Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 relationships. Tobacco Free and Underage Drinking will Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road Sunday Services discuss ways to be healthy. GenAustin will discuss ways Worship Service 8:00 A.M. to empower your daughter. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Promoting healthy food choices, Manor ISD food ser- •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. vices will attend and have a healthy cooking exhibit and Imani Complex & Office, Wednesday samples! In addition, Zumba instructor, Jeanette Reyes 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. will teach zumba movements to stay physically fit. Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center Visit:imanichurch.com Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 The College and Career Readiness department will Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300 Felix Bamirin, Pastor also have a booth with young women who have gradu- ated from college. These young women will share tips on The Church of Pentecost GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH preparing for college with girls and moms. Leading People to Experience God’s Love, Know Jesus Christ & Grow in His Image Experience Grace For Life The conference will end with a special performance Worship: Sunday-- The Church of Pentecost, USA Inc, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Austin offers a wide variety of opportuni- JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY by our HighStepper Dance Team! Tuesday Bible Studies-- ties for children, youth, adults, and older @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758 Light refreshments and door prizes will be available! 7:30pm - 9:00 pm adults to be involved in worship, spiritual For more information, please contact Joanie Grace at 512- Friday Prayers-- growth, education, community outreach, (By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, behind Wells Fargo) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 278-4890 or [email protected]. If you wish to and making a tangible difference to those SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M. model an outfit onstage, you must RSVP to Joanie Grace. 7801 N. Lamar Blvd, in need in our community. You too, can Suite D 102, make a positive difference in our commu- Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Only girls that RSVP can model onstage. If you wish to Austin, Texas 78752 nity through your prayers, your presence, Visit: www.gracewaycca.org audition, just arrive in the appropriate attire. Tel: 512 302-1270 your gifts, your service, and your witness. Page 4 ~ September 26, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com YOUTH BRIGADE Youth of Today

Hope of Tomorrow BlackBlack RegistryRegistry This Past Week Online Homework President Kennedy them again. Also Saturday teens may face is teen Dat- over Florida and Texas and September 20,2014 Capital ing violence . teen dating visit those two states in a two City Bearcats played and abuse is rare in teen rela- week period. In 1956 he al- defeated Georgetown, tionships , but some may most gained the Democratic they played a good game. occur . During the past 12 nomination for Vice Presi- In school I am doing very months 1 in 10 teens have dent and four years later he well. This week we have said that they have been hit became the first ballot nomi- been assigned a history or physically hurt on pur- nee for President. JFK beat project that will be due on pose by their boyfriend or Richard M. Nixon by a narrow Monday September 22, girlfriend, at least once. margin in the popular vote. 2014. I think I did a pretty teen dating violence is the When President good job. physical , sexual or physi- Kevin Parish Kennedy was about to go to Trenton Leary ological/emotional vio- Dallas, TX, to make a speech Also it time for Aubri Allen-Brent Park Crest M.S. Hornsby Dunlap Elem. lence withen a dating rela- he was aware that the U.S. progress reports to be Del Valle High School sent home and I am confi- tionship. but the violence I just finished a book Ambassador was physically Hello beautiful dent that I will have all A's. Alot of students voted Just doesn’t start automati- called THE ASASSINATION of attacked, a month earlier in people. On Saturday we I also had an surprise that having their homework cally . before the violence JOHN F. KENNEDY. It was a San Antonio. That frightened had a game against Del birthday party and I had online was better than hav- starts a teen may experi- pretty good book. John him a little bit so he was un- Valle Cardinals. The game fun with all my friends ing to do the worksheet . ence controlling behavior Fitzgerald Kennedy was born sure about going, but he went was cancelled due to be and family!! They said that having it from their partner . Over- on May 29 1917. He served in anyway. Unfortunately he rained out. The weather Until next time be online allowed them to be time the unhealthy behav- the military branch of the was assassinated in a motor- was pretty bad. We will bless and have a great able to look through the ior will then turn into vio- United States Navy. Before cade in Dallas by Lee Harvey have a chance to play week!! video over and Over again lence. Some examples of John F. Kennedy became the Oswald. If you want to know until they get the concept . physical abuse are hitting , president he had to cam- some more about John F. While, having the shoving , and grabbing paign for the position. At a Kennedy read a book about 1st Football Performance worksheet without the QR some emotional abuse are meeting JFK wanted to win him. Go Pumas Go! stands i wasnt that ner- code whenever you get name calling , shouting , vous but everything hit home you may forget about teasing or bullying . Dating me when we walked out the lesson and get your abuse is not the Anwser if on to the feild and waited homework wrong or you may you have any questions Dance Class not even be able to do it . about teen dating violence to be introduced. When i them. A lot of teen now a you can text “love is” to was performing i kind of In my History class, days are facing some prob- 22522 . Until next time GOO messed of but it wasnt a my teacher, Mr. Smith, in- lems , A problem some CARDS ! big mistake it was a minor formed us that if we come mistake so i wasnt that to him throughout the day worried. Magnets and told him about a cur- By the end i the per- rent event that we have formance i realized i actu- with Bill Bye the Science seen on the news or read Lanette Demps ally did good so i smiled a Guy on magnets. Bill said in the paper we could earn Del Valle High School little harder and finished the world is a magnet be- extra credit. I do not know all the way through . Whe cause the core is made of if we all are doing poor in This past friday was we got off the feild i metal which is what makes his class or this is some- my first colorguard perfor- looked straight at my di- a compass move showing thing that he has always mance at our football rector to see what she done, but what I do know north, south, east, and De’Ja Hill game against Hay High thought she thought that i west. is that I will definitely take Lamar Middle School School. The game was a did good and i know that i A magnet can pick up advantage of this opportu- home game so of course i could have did better so iron, nickel, cobalt all these Hello Readers, nity. would be a little nervous next time i preform im go- metals are strongly at- This week in my As I have stated because people are there ing to put my all into my tracted to a magnet. We use dance class, we are having before I have to take the- that i know and dont know. performance and stick it to magnets everyday for ex- a fundraiser to raise ater arts class for the sec- When i was sitting in the the end. Montrae Nelson ample refrigerator and money for the uniforms ond time because I have Riverplace Elementary freezer doors, electrical we will wear in our dance taken all the electives motors, speakers, T V concert. To be honest my that were available. In XYZone Hello everyone, this screens. Doctors use mag- mother and I did not think this class, we have been week one interesting topic nets to heal pain from ar- working on our acting re-introduce ourselves to that the items would sell I learned about was mag- thritis , gout, headaches skills. Our teacher has the each other. Then we as well as they have been. nets. Magnets create a mag- and other problems. class practicing on acting talked about how our Surprisingly I have sold netic field and have a north In class we used two without speaking; I think summer was. I think the more than I ever expected end and a south end. Mag- magnets and different it is called pantomiming. pizza made the meeting go because the products that nets repel when you put types of metals to see what Since I have taken this over much better. we are selling are season- two of the same ends to- they would be attracted to. class before, this class is Eric, my XY Zone ings to make dips, salsa, gether for example, north We were surprised when really boring to me, but I Coordinator, talked to me jelly, and barbeque sauce. to north or south to south we put a rock against the will get through it with about applying for a job at I have sold $74 worth of they will repel. When the magnet and it attracted it. bells on. a place called Urban Roots. items and I have actually opposite ends are placed A paperclip of course but Until next time To me, it is a job that is had fun while selling together they connect or not a penny. As you can see similar to an internship; attract to one another. In we use magnets a lot and except you are paid; I say school we watched a video they are very useful. Zyon Hill this because the employ- High School Credits Reagan High School ees are showed how to earned 2.5 as an incoming grow fruits and veg- What Book am I Reading freshman, but I need 26 Hello Readers, etables. I would also work credits to graduate. So I know I have writ- at on of their fruit and veg- by Deron R Hicks. So far, it that means I need to earn ten about the Communi- etable stands. The hours is slow taking off. It is about 6.5 credits a year. I have to ties in Schools (C.I.S.) pro- are not that bad either; I this little girl named Colo- stay in my books and start gram that I have been a would only have to work phon and she has a brother being the best because part of since elementary two hours one day during named Case that always the colleges watch every- school, well the XY Zone, the week and twelve teases her. thing. I want to attend The which is a program within hours on the weekend. It Thanksgiving day, University of Texas when I the C.I.S. program started sounds like I could ‘two Colophon is finally at the graduate. back up this week. The XY birds with one stone’ as adult table and her family I’m already thinking Zone is a group of young my mother would say be- members are teasing her. about my future. By the men that get together cause I would be learning Her Dad is named Mull and time I’m a senior, I’m go- with the coordinator and a trade and being paid to she has a cousin named Damon Luckett II ing to be on my own. My discuss current events, do the work. I will talk Erika Lipscomb Julian. Im sure it will get Hays High School priorities aren’t where I with my mother and see better. I can't wait til the things that may be on our Manor Elementary want them to be but, I mind, and our goals. We what decision we will mystery begin. I can't wait Today, I got online to know if I try my hardest, I met during lunch in the come up with before I ac- I am reading a book to see what will happen in check my grades. I noticed can attend my favorite Reagan conference room; tually apply for the job. called "Secrets of this book. Im hoping for a that I can check my high college, UT. My #1 goal is the first thing we did was Until next time. Shakespeare's Grave". It is mystery. school credits. I have 24.5 credits away. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/September 26, 2014 ~ Page 5 YOUTH BRIGADE The Blind Side The IPad Initiative Kicking Off The Season terback scored a touch- world is changing into an big “intellectual high ground” down, which tied the score app and we have to be that it’s funny when he tries at 6-6. At the last moments ready for it. It also is more to communicate with his of the game, our defense efficient and easy because friends. team caused Webb to there will be no excuse if I like this show be- fumble the football in the you don’t finish your cause it does a good job of end zone. After we scored homework. Unless your connecting to its audience and ran for two points in- dog somehow ate your and has a lot of funny mo- stead of kicking for the ex- homework. It also is a lot ments within the episodes. tra point Kealing won the cheaper and less wasteful One of my favorite epi- game with a score of 14-6. because you will reduce sodes was when Sheldon In my skills for living the amount of paper used. introduces Penny to online class, we have been learn- So in a sense we’re going gaming and she becomes ing about liking and re- Genesis Stiggers green! Ira “T.J.” Williams addicted to her computer. I Aaron Williams specting yourself. Our Kealing M.S. Elgin Middle School The I-Pad is yours Ridgeview M. S. liked that episode because teacher had the class watch but you have to follow it had a lot of “laugh out Last week the Kealing a movie called “The Blind The I-Pad Initiative is certain rules and guide- The funniest show on loud” moments woven into Middle School football Side” which is a movie what people from Elgin lines to keep it. You have TV is The Big Bang Theory. It it. The writers also do a great team played against Webb about an African American Middle School are calling to make sure it is charged has humor, a comedic cast, job of not making every epi- Middle School. The game young man who is adopted the new change that is go- every night so you can use and a clever script. Going sode have the same conflicts. was hard at the beginning by a white family. The mes- ing to make school a little it the next day. You also into its eighth season this Instead, the characters ei- because Webb has a run- sage I got from the movie is bit sweeter. It is a program have to make sure you are fall, the comedy has won ther have “scientific” con- ning back named Vontrey that it does not matter what that indicates if you pay 50$ not watching anything in- multiple Emmy awards flicts, relationship conflicts, Speedy, who is pretty good. the color of your skin is, for your personal I-Pad you appropriate at school. throughout the years. Who or inner conflicts. Vontrey scored one touch- how rich or poor you are, or can keep it for the whole Lastly, you can’t use your would have guessed that I also like the show be- down, and then our de- how big or small you are; if school year. Since it is yours I-Pad during class unless four scientists from Cal-Tech cause of the many superhero fense got on their job and you do not love and respect you can download what- your teacher tells you it’s and an actress would be so references. I’m a REALLY big shut him down. Our quar- yourself no one else will. ever you want to on it. You okay. They are simple rules funny? Unlike most com- superhero fan and when the just have to make sure you that are easy to follow. edies, this show uses scien- characters make a comment School Lunch download the school apps The I-Pad Initiative tific facts and math in a clever on that subject, I can actually too. still has some kinks and way to entertain the audi- relate to it. Whenever my morning I have to wake up The school has bugs they need to sort out, ence. friends and I watch the show, five minutes earlier to have many reason to make this but it looks like it might the If you have never seen my friends always turn to me time to prepare my lunch. I change in our school. The best idea yet. The Big Bang Theory, it is to explain the superhero ref- also know that I can’t just fill about two roommates erence. Once, Sheldon and up my bag with junk and named Sheldon and Leonard. his friend Howard went the desserts. I try to balance HAWKS Newspaper Sheldon and Leonard are comic book store and started fruits, proteins, dairy, and both brilliant scientists, but fighting over a new Batman snacks. I believe that my encouraged to participate! they’re also extreme nerds. comic. discipline in making my The fifth annual race is at 8 The two of them and their The Big Bang Theory is lunch will be beneficial am this year and is open to best friends, Howard and Raj, an excellent comedy and I when I get older and have everybody. It is a lot of fun go to Comic Con and Sci-Fi cannot wait to see the new even more choices for nu- and begins and ends at movies in their free time. episodes in season eight Kiara Myers trition. Hendrickson High School. The two roommates’ lives this fall. The season finale Vista Ridge High School Most of my friends Registration is open at are turned upside down of the seventh season bring their lunches to www.tiara5k.com. All funds when Penny, a beautiful ended on a cliffhanger I made a conscious de- school because they are raised will benefit the HHS young woman and struggling where Sheldon takes an cision to bring my lunch to able to control what they Cheer Team (uniforms, actress, moves in across the unexpected trip away from school everyday beginning eat. Instead of depending travel, competitions, etc.). hall from them. Leonard falls home. No one knows where my sophomore year. Every on the choices of the caf- A portion of the proceeds in love with her instantly. he went or if he’ll be back. morning I pack a turkey eteria, they are able to de- will be contributed to the My favorite character in the Be sure to tune in on Mon- show is Sheldon because he nd sandwich, raisins, a cheese termine their own options Alon Rodgers Storehouse Food Pantry in day, Sept. 22 on CBS to see and portions. It is cool to Pflugerville. is so awkward around the season eight premiere stick, goldfish, applesauce, Hendrickson Highschool and an orange for the day. I see what other people Both Varsity Volleyball people who don’t match his at 8/7c. feel empowered when I go bring because it inspires Nyssa Kruse, co-editor and Football emerged vic- to the grocery store with my me to pack new things too. of The Hawk newspaper torious and brought that family and pick out my lunch I believe if done right, won two Gold Circle awards spirit to the homecoming Homecoming Week for the week. bringing your lunch to from the Columbia Scholas- carnival. top it off, school organiza- Making my own school can teach decision tic Press Association. Nyssa Events: tions such as W.A.M.M Na- lunch also teaches respon- making skills and lead to was awarded 3rd place in Thursday: Varsity tion Drumline, are working sibility. I know that every better health. the nation for her Feature Football @ McNeil at 7PM on new things for the half- Design Portfolio, as well as Thursday: College Fair time performance. a Certificate of Merit for Ty- at Pflugervillle HS from 6-8 This year I am excited Homecoming pography–Look of One Page pm to say our Homecoming is for her spread “Failure.” Friday: Volleyball vs. do, we have spirit, how against my hometown Bella Hernandez won a 2nd McNeil about you?” team, Waco High School. place Gold Circle for her October 3rd: 6 Weeks I plan on participating Although the year has been Great Gatsby cartoon. IPR (UIL Eligibility Date) in this week’s events in- rocky for both the Manor October 15th: PSAT cluding the Homecoming High and Waco High teams, Registration is open Day dance because this is my they are hardworking, for the Sunday, October 5, October 18th: Softball Latrice Lipscomb last year. When I was tough athletes with poten- race/walk and everybody is Golf Tournament Fundraiser Manor High School younger, I thought it was tial. The game will be at the exciting but now I see the This week is Manor Manor High School Stadium importance of taking pride Time Brings about a change High School's Homecoming! at 7:00pm on Friday the in your school. We are so proud of the 26th. All of the events lead highly controversial Ukrai- progress our Mustang foot- With the hype of the up to Friday night Football nian referendum. Domes- ball team has made over football players and every- the years and we can't wait one showing their school Hannah Robertson game against Hutto Hippos. tically, there are currently It’s not only a homecoming talks of breaking up Cali- to see where this season spirit, this game will be one Connally High School for the football team, this fornia into 6 separate takes us. During this week, to remember. Cant wait to This week at Connally week the Volleyball team states primarily based on Mustang fans are showing see what happens this High School is big, because also has a big game because economic differences. school spirit by dressing up week and I will keep you up- it is homecoming week, we are fighting to be district What these situations in different themes dated with the turn-out. also, known as Spirit Week. champs. The volleyball reflect is a small fraction throughout the week. To Have a great week readers! This week is intended to in- team also plays Hutto on of a larger global trend of spire school spirit. We will Friday and we have to win shifting alliances and the have different crazy days if we want to stay on track desire to associate with Change like Superhero Day, Twin to win district. like-minded people. to it but, I'm sure after a few Rebecca Richard Day, Wacky Tacky Day, De- Homecoming week is One important take more weeks I won't be ner- cade Day and Last but not a big week for the students, Bowie High School away from understanding vous anymore. At first I kind least Spirit Day. Throughout former and present and also This week, the changing global land- of did not want to change the week we are encour- a big week for teachers and Scotland's choice on scape is remembering the when it came time to stop aged to show our school parents. It’s a big week for whether or not to remain importance of flexibility, working the other job, that's spirit in a respectful man- the campus but we’re in the United Kingdom which can be applied to just because I'm so use to ner. “We have spirit, yes, we ready. #ConnallyAmerica could have greatly af- teens today as we prepare everything at the other job. fected the composition of for a new landscape after I hope everything continues Europe as we know it and high school--be that col- to go as good as it's going. TheVillagerAnd also would have pre- lege, the workforce, or fa- School is going good BlackRegistryCompany sented new challenges to milial responsibilities. No and I'm trying to stay on top international relations matter the situation, time of everything. Even though and foreign policy. brings about a change--or Imani Demps this is the 5th week I feel @TheVillagerATX Although Scotland at least the opportunity to Del Valle High School like I'm already a lil bit be- chose to remain in the UK, change--and it is during hind. As long as I keep work- this comes on the heels of those times that the skill This was my first real ing hard I should be good. the political Arab Spring of being able to adapt will week at my new job. I like it It's still not real to me that www.TheAustinVillager.com Uprising beginning in 2010 prove most useful. One a lot although I get nervous this is my last year I feel like and more recently the love. it's just because I'm not use I was just a freshman. Page 6 ~ September 26, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon tion.” Consequently it is I-Comfortable When it comes to childhood sexual abuse, there Wagner important to know who is are some victims who speak up, such as, Victoria running for school board Broussard. Victoria Broussard who was a victim and for Austin and how they plan to im- Victim a survivor of childhood sexual abuse has written a prove the school. One of book entitled “I-Comfortable Victim”,that seeks to ISD the candidates running for help and heal the souls of victims. I-Comfortable Vic- Austin School board is tim is a book that is written as a fictional novel that Yasmine Wagner. is based on true events in the author's life. Accord- School Yasmine Wagner is a ing to Broussard, “Its chronicles a young woman's 20 years resident of Aus- struggle with childhood sexual abuse and the soul Board tin. In her 20 years, she stains it caused." by Tsoke has been very involved in I-Comfortable Victim focuses on the life of the community. For in- Saxxine De La Croix, "a young woman destined for (Chuch) Adjavon stance, she has been part greatness, but infested with pains of yesteryears of numerous organiza- gone by. According to Broussard, "The story opens tions, such as: the Kiker during Saxxine’s final year as a highly sought after, PTA, Gorzycki PTA; Bowie enviable, top law student. But what lies beneath the Vertical team; Girls Rock surface of this confident, put together woman, is a Austin and leadership Aus- torn, tortured, and tattered soul. Saxxine strides tin. Moreover, the vast through her professional life like a skillful craftsman, amount of civic experience never failing to win the confidence and adoration of will help her to serve on all she encounters. However, the destructive forces the board. that lie beneath the facade are undermining all she Yasmine is running works so industriously to build." After the main char- for the AISD board due to acter, Saxxine is forced to go see a therapist by her Although there has the fact that she can bring employer, she begins to open up about the past been little focus on the a strong “collaborative and sexual abuse. Then the healing process begins of school board election, the innovative leadership.” being able to forgive her-own-self and the perpetra- school board plays a vital Furthermore, she believes tor. role in the community. that she can build bridges Not only has Victoria Broussard written a book, One of the goals of the which are essential in get- but she has created a non-profit called Beyond the elected Austin School ting issues resolved. In ad- Unveiling, which seeks to address childhood sexual Board is to guide the Aus- dition, she pledges “to abuse. In addition, Ms. Broussard has been a cham- tin School Districts toward take a measured and pro- pion of Errin's Law. “Erin’s Law” is named for Erin greater performance. Fur- active approach to imple- Merryn, who was sexually abused. After going pub- thermore, the role of the ment creative solutions School Board is to "employ that will address the is- Victoria Broussard, the author of lic about her abuse, Merryn made it her mission to advocate in favor of ensuring that children have the the superintendent; set the sues our schools are fac- "I-Comfortable Victim". Photo by age-appropriate education to recognize and talk tax rates; and it may call ing without losing sight of Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon about sexual abuse. for a bond or tax rate elec- what is working well.” Freedom Happy Fridays Rained Out Learning it was easy once which are some of my favor- ing at all against Hays due I heard the song and wrote ite subjects. We also have a to the lighting storm that it down. good food menu for lunch came through. Since we The Preamble is the which includes hamburg- didn’t play this game did opening statement to the ers, fries, pickles, lettuce not count as a lost or win. United States of America and one tomato. Our Varsity team did play Constitution. It gives the I also like rainy days at home on Friday at Vet- reasons the founding fa- because we have to stay in- eran Stadium against the thers made our government side and we get to draw, use Hays Rebels and lost in a a republic. The constitution our learn pads or play hard fought effort 37-17. replaced the articles of con- games or watch movies. We The Cardinals are now 1-1 federation. get DoJo points on Fridays in district 1-3 overall. Next week we are up against The Preamble goes Malakhi Washington also. This is a point system like this, for good behavior. If we Jaylon Knighten Lake Travis High School Cedars Int’l Academy stay tune for update on Sarah Robertson We The People of the bring back our Thursday Del Valle High School Athlos Leadership Acad. United States, in order to My favorite day of the folder we get points and a scores. form a more perfect union. week is Friday because we ticket. Whoever has the Last week the Del The Proud Cardinal This week at Athlos Establish, justice insure do- have a short day at my most DoJo points receives Valle Cardinals football Band will be traveling to Leadership Academy in my mestic tranquility. Provide school. We get out of school five tickets and they get to teams played against the San Antonio on Saturday world culture class it was for the common defense, at 12:30 p.m. On this day we cash them in for a prize. Hays Rebels. Our fresh- Sept 27th to compete in a ‘’Freedom week.’’ We had promote the general war- have our tests, spelling, This is why I really like Fri- man and JV team had the Band competition. Good to learn the Preamble of fare and secure the bless- math and multiplication days! worst of luck of not play- Luck the Constitution in two ing of liberty to ourselves days. What I did to learn and our posterity, do obtain the Preamble is watch the and establish this Constitu- School House Rock Pre- tion of the United States of amble song, to help me America. That is the Pre- memorize the preamble. amble to the Constitution. School Spirit

Whitney Brown as a student body vary be- S. F. Austin H. S. cause of the actions of a group of people. I do under- School spirit is impor- stand that being with tant to most high school stu- friends and sharing the dents. They yearn for the same excitement can cause days when face paint and young people to do more school colors are splattered than the norm, but when everywhere, set traditions limits are set and then ex- are put into action, and uni- ceeded it becomes our re- form spirit is throughout sponsibility to take initia- most. A huge aspect of tive and do what is right. By school spirit is “Pep-Ral- my knowledge, school staff lies”. Pep-Rallies are mo- do a lot to take time out of ments of fun set for stu- the school day to provide us dents to have a flow of ex- with certain activities. In citement shared between return, as young adults, them-selves. Excitement people who are about to be about a big game can cause released in to the world of students to let go of the reality, should be able to classroom worries and have control ourselves. There is fun with their peers with absolutely nothing wrong small competition and with have a ton of fun at games. school, without the result On occasion it is of people getting hurt and known for students to get a disappointment in the eyes little rowdy. It does become of our administrators. “Hear a problem when other stu- counsel, and receive in- dents and staff get hurt by struction, that thou mayest the hands of ‘excitement’. be wise in thy latter end.” It is sad to see our privileges (Proverbs 19:20) www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/September 26, 2014 ~ Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Bucy Pushes for November Election EMPLOYMENT / PROPOSALS by Tsoke best future possible." PUBLIC

(Chuch) Adjavon INFORMATION As the general elec- FOR SALE / FOR RENT / BIDS tion approaches, so does MISCELLANEOUS the intensity increase of We want certain campaigns like New Jobs for the YOU! John Bucy’s. He is running Week of 9/21/2014 Advertise as the Democratic Party Administrator, Systems Highland Business Center With The nominee for Texas House Monday-Friday, District 136 which covers 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. VILLAGER parts of Williamson $4,051-$5,064/Monthly Job# 1409018 County. Texas House Dis- Analyst, Programmer trict 136 is made up of the Service Center "urban areas" of Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Williamson County such $4,254-$5,317/Monthly as, Cedar Park, Leander Job# 1409025 and parts of Northwest Analyst, Programmer Service Center City of Austin Featured Job Opportunities Austin. During the last Monday-Friday, election cycle, the Repub- 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The City of Austin is currently seeking qualified licans won the Texas $4,254-$5,317/Monthly applicants for the following positions: Job# 1409031 House District by 11% of Assistant, Student Services · Organizational Workforce Development the votes or by 5,000 Cypress Creek Campus Manager votes. Therefore, John Monday-Friday, John Bucy and Greg. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • Dispatcher Technician- Temporary Bucy the challenger be- $2,256-$2,820/Monthly • Building & Grounds Lead lieves that "flipping" the volved in local politics for sues; Affordable Health Job# 1409019 • Pipeline Technician Worker Traffic Signal seats is within reach. a very long time. John Care; and fiscal environ- Clerk, Duplication/Mailroom Rio Grande Campus Technician According to John served in the following mental policies. Monday-Friday, • Engineer A Bucy ‘s campaign, they positions: Assistant Direc- According to John, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • Fleet Equipment Technician: Levels I, II or III have knocked on about tor of Canvassing for “Texas should be leading $1,767-$2,209/Monthly Job# 1409017 • Parking Enforcement Officer 50,000 thousand doors Texas during the 2006 the way! We need new Assistant, Student Services • Administrative Specialist and made 15000 thou- elections; Precinct Cap- leadership that will fight Cypress Creek Campus Please visit the City of Austin employment website at sand calls to voters. In tain; delegate to the 2012 every day to make Texas Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Occasional www.austincityjobs.org to view requirements and addition, they have been State Party Convention; the greatest and most evening & weekends apply for these and other job opportunities. We attending various festi- and also has volunteered competitive state in the $2,256-$2,820/Monthly encourage you to check the employment website vals; including the Rattan for numerous campaigns. nation. So then, we can Job# 1409039 Clerk, Warehouse often as new job opportunities are posted daily. Creek festival to increase John entered the race provide the next genera- Service Center If you have any questions or need assistance, their visibility within the believing that he can ad- tion of Texans with the Monday-Friday, please call 512-974-3210 or email us at community. dress the issues which will 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $1,949-$2,436/Monthly [email protected]. John Bucy is a hus- make Texas a better state. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Job# 1409022 The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. band and business owner. According to John, if Coordinator, Student John founded the Texas elected he will address the Hensel Phelps Construction Government Association Rio Grande Campus Charter School & Athletic issues of education; the Co., Construction Manager @ Risk, is actively soliciting Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 City of Austin League which has orga- concerns of having fiscally proposals from subcontractors p.m. May require weekends. $2,879-$3,599/Monthly nized competitive leagues and environmentally re- for the con- struction of The Job# 1409030 Purchasing Office serving both charter and sponsible transportation; New Central Library, CIP ID Coordinator, Staff Evaluation public schools. Moreover, water usage and conserva- 7235.001. Proposal Package 4 Highland Business Center John Bucy has been in- tion; women’s health is- consists of Audio-Visual Monday-Friday, The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites Systems. A current set of plans 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. you to view current bid solicitations at https:// AAYF Changing the Story: Biscoe, and specifications can be $3,023-$3,779/Monthly reviewed at our office, address Job#1409033 www.ci.austin.tx.us/financeonline/ Anderson, McDonald, and Powers mentioned below. Proposal Specialist, Veteran Affairs vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. selection will be on a best value Highland Learning Center Monday-Friday, to be Honored basis. We will accept proposals Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the Changing the Story Luncheon Supports AAYHF Efforts 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Occasional for this package at our office, evening and weekends. City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your to Serve More Than 8,000 Low-Income Youth Annually 8326 Cross Park Drive, Austin, $2,742-$3,427/Monthly company is registered, you will receive notifica- The African American Youth Harvest Foundation TX 78754 on Wednesday, Job# 1409016 (AAYHF) will celebrate eight years of community impact, October 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM. A Specialist, Instructional Design tions about new bid opportunities. For addi- growth, and leadership for youth and families at its Sec- Pre-Proposal Conference will be Eastview Campus or Pinnacle tional information regarding current bid opportu- held at the jobsite at 10:00 AM Campus ond Annual Changing the Story Luncheon on Oct. 8, 11:30 Monday-Friday, nities or Vendor Registration, please call the Pur- a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the AT&T Conference Center. on Wednesday, September 30, 2014. The jobsite address is 299 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Job# $3,499-$4,374/Monthly chasing Office at 512-974-2500. The Honorable Sam Biscoe, Travis County Commis- West Avenue, Austin, Texas Job# 1407057 sioners Court, will be honored with the Legacy Changer 78701. All City of Austin Certified For information on the City of Austin’s Mi- award for his distinguished service to youth, families and Technician, Help Desk- Small, Minority and Women- Part-Time (50%) nority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement the community. AAYHF will also honor Ada Anderson, civic Owned Business Enterprises are Highland Business Center (May Program and the certification process, please leader and philanthropist; Michael McDonald, Deputy City encouraged to submit proposals. be located in multiple locations) Manager; and Bill Powers, president of The University of The City of Austin SMBR Part-time Monday-Saturday, contact the Small & Minority Business Resources Texas at Austin with Story Changer awards. Department has established the 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. as needed Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website $1,371-$1,714/Monthly Special guest at Changing the Story will be University following participation goals for this Proposal Package: AA- Job# 1409015 at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr. of Texas alum Vince Young, who led the UT Austin football Technician, Senior 2.07%; His-7.26%; NA/A-0.80%; team to the 2006 BCS National Championship. Computer Lab Support WBE-2.44%. Hensel Phelps The luncheon is a fundraising event for AAYHF, which South Austin Campus Construction Co. is available at HT to Host 1st Annual enriches the lives of 8,500 high-risk youth of every (District wide service) (512) 834-9848 or fax (512) 834- Monday-Friday, ethnicity through interactive programs, mentoring, tech- 9844. Our company is an E.E.O. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: occasional Building Green Justice Forum nology, school based conferences, and other support to Employer. We encourage and evening and weekends low-income families in the greater Austin area. actively solicit proposals from $3,023-$3,779/Monthly (AUSTIN, Texas) — Students, community For more information about Changing the Story, please minority and women owned Job# 1409027 leaders, teachers, and environmental activists enterprises for all projects. Technician, visit www.harvestfoundationevents.org or call 512-428-4486. Senior Computer Support are invited to Huston-Tillotson University’s (HT) NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS Location is as assigned first Building Green Justice Forum, scheduled HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF Monday-Friday, Thursday, September 25, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. RALPH H. DAUGHERTY, A/K/A, RALPH H. DAUGHERTY, JR., DECEASED 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ralph H. Daugherty, A/ $3,174-$3,968/Monthly to 4:30 p.m. on the campus at 900 Chicon K/A, Ralph H. Daugherty, Jr., Deceased, were granted on the 16th day of September, 2014, pending Job# 1409037 Street. The forum is designed for those inter- in Cause No. C-1-PB-14-001549 in the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County, Texas, to: Apply at HR ested in combining collaborative efforts in or- Paige Kendyl Daugherty Richards, Middle Fiskville Rd. Independent Executor. 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 der to empower and embrace environmental Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Independent Executor of the Estate Job Line (512 223-5621 equality in the East Austin community. addressed as follows: hhtp://www./austincc.ed Paige Kendyl Daugherty Richards, EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Independent Executor, Estate of Ralph H. Daugherty, A/K/A, Ralph H. Daugherty, Jr., Deceased, c/o Barnes Lipscomb Stewart & Ott, PLLC Attn: John Ott, 2901-D Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas 78746. All persons having claims against the Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED this 16th day of September, 2014. Paige Kendyl Daugherty Richards, Independent Executor of the Estate of Constance C. Taves, Deceased

By: ______/s/ John Ott______John Ott Barnes Lipscomb Stewart & Ott, PLLC 2901-D Bee Cave Road Austin, Texas 78746 512-328-8355 512-328-8413 (Fax)

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The Original L. C. Anderson Alumni Assoc. Austin Chapter (OLCAAAAC) 2014 Annual picnic / raffle held at Rosewood Park Pavilion was a huge success. Chapter members and guest were treated to a delicious Bar B Que dinner, played bingo, a raffle and line danced to music played by DJ Rick Blakey. Personal Injuries Texas Democratic Auto Injury Accidents Party Introduces surance agents and per- Subsequent to this, 4. Make certain that sonal injury attorneys in the individual who was he/she is not the type to African American Texas are weighing in on first hit was told that many cut corners. the inadvisability of that. people in Texas are either 5. Make sure they Other coverages have uninsured or under-in- have resources. While it Outreach Director merits, as many insureds sured. 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In the been an indispensable There are all kinds of der-insured Motorist others. example indicated above, member of the team, orga- ways to land in trouble Coverage A Capable Personal the person who was first nizing the Houston area as due to someone else’s One individual who Injury Attorney Speaks hit in the accident had to a regional political direc- wrongful actions. Getting was the first person hit in on the Issue pay out of her pocket for tor. Courtney Grigsby involved in an auto injury a multi-car accident that The insured involved cab service to and from the To mark the occa- accident is one of those was not her fault was un- in this unfortunate finan- chiropractor. An attorney sion, Texas Democratic for young Democrats to ways. Since most people able to collect on the cial outcome talked to an with resources might bear Party Chair Gilberto speak directly to their rep- can’t afford to restore and medical portion of the at- attorney who has a repu- that cost while they pur- Hinojosa released the fol- resentatives in different make whole someone who fault insured’s coverage tation for going to bat for sue a settlement. In addi- lowing statement: levels of government they hit with their vehicle, because all benefits were his clients. He shared tion, such an attorney “Courtney has been about the issues facing the there is auto insurance. maxed out with the people some advice for securing would have some checks with the Texas Democratic community and the future Most insurance compa- in another car who se- a personal injury attorney. and balances in place to Party for over a year now. of Texas. It also involves nies that sell property and cured an attorney on the They follow below: ensure that the Soriano His dedication to turning an investment in online casualty insurance will same day of the collision. 1. Call the lawyer un- Letter, Letter of Represen- out the vote, building and print media to get the share options of coverage, This attorney made a de- der consideration and ar- tation and other appropri- strong relationships with message out to African as well as mandatory in- mand for payment that range a meeting with him/ ate documents get to the volunteers, and his ability American communities. surance coverage. The ba- compelled the insurance her. This should be a face- insurance company right to work with candidates Statewide African sic is the legally required company to pay out the to-face encounter. away. all across the state are the American Outreach Direc- liability insurance. There is policy maximum. (See 2. Verify that they are Kenneth Feinberg, skills necessary to engage tor Courtney Grigsby re- also uninsured and under- http://competent in personal in- who handles compensa- the African American com- leased the following state- insured motorist protec- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ jury. If this person is not a tion in the GM cases was munity in this very impor- ment: tion, PIP or personal injury pmc/articles/ specialist in personal in- quoted as saying,”Money tant election. “My number one ob- protection and collision/ PMC1276634/). When the jury, they could drop the is a poor substitute for “This November, the jective in life is to make comprehensive. Each one first individual’s attorney ball due to not being on top loss.” However, he and change Texas needs can this world a better place comes into play in particu- went to bat for her later, of the particulars of per- many others concede that only be made if we all turn than it was before I came lar circumstances should he failed to file a Soriano sonal injury. sometimes money is the out to vote. That’s why I into it. I choose to do so an accident occur. While Letter, which would have 3. Make sure you can only thing available. That’s am proud of the Texas by organizing and helping some people with a ve- made the insurance com- get along with the attorney why many find themselves Democratic Party’s robust elect leaders who will put hicle that’s already paid pany freeze all payments before contracting with filing a personal injury law- outreach program. Now is community first. I firmly for may only get the le- until his client could be him/her for representa- suit after being in an acci- the time for Texans to believe that everyone de- gally required liability, in- considered. tion. dent. speak up and vote for serves to have their voice leaders who will put them heard. That’s why I am New Orleans first. “ proud to be the director of This year, the Texas the African American Out- Saints Democratic Party will be reach program at the (1-2) working in communities Texas Democratic Party. across the state to ensure “Turnout rates of Af- that we are turning out the rican Americans in Texas African American vote. It are abysmal in midterm involves investing in the elections, yet we are often community, helping get impacted the most by poor voters to the polls and en- leadership and bigoted gaging with elected offi- legislation. We need to vs. cials. In addition to on the come together as a com- ground work, the Texas munity, make our voices Democratic Party will be heard and vote straight producing tele-townhalls Democrat.”

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