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This paper can be recycled Vol. 40 No. 16 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] August 31, 2012 KAZI STILL GOING STRONG INSIDE AFTER 30 YEARS 27 year volunteer is one of the on-line personalities. She said a lot of stations have not existed for as long as KAZI. RAPPIN’ “People in Austin may not Want To Earn $1,250 realize what a gold mine All You Need Is to Tommy Wyatt KAZI is,” she stated. She Decrease Outdoor Irrigation features the Hot Pepper Find Out If You Are Eligible New Ruling See AUSTIN WATER Show on Saturdays from Page 3 in Redistricting 6pm-9pm. Case Pepper was very proud of the fact that her co- The NAACP and volunteers are dedicated and Black Political Leaders are passionate about what they elated over the ruling of a are able to bring to the lis- 3 judge panel in D.C this teners. She knows they week in the Texas Redis- could take their talents and tricting case. wishes elsewhere, and she’s The panel was a bi- With More Than 1/2 of By Shirley A. Hammond glad that they don’t. In her partisan one that put indi- tion kept going into the night Listeners in Japan and Aus- Texas Public Schools Special to The Villager th view, the mix of volunteers vidual and partisan interest on Saturday, August 25 . tin hear the same content. Failing Yearly Benchmarks, and workers bring something aside in fashioning this opin- And The Beat Jan Warfield, one of the This is a departure from the A Change Comes With unique to the community of lis- Newly Annouced Educator ion. They ruled that it is Goes On. Or so goes the lyr- founders, could look back 20 mile radius limit of the teners when they carve time See COMMISSIONER clear there is a continuing ics of the 1980 Whispers and see the fruits of her 1975 show in 1982. In days gone out of their busy schedules to Page 4 need for the Voting Rights song. But it also applies to dream. by they used vinyl records, give back to Austin. She cred- Act and particularly Sec- KAZI, Austin’s steady, ever- Originally, it was but now they have elevated its the fact that volunteers keep tion 5 in Texas. surviving community radio viewed as a community and to programmed music. coming back year after year The judges believed station. On Saturday, the ra- college station, but KAZI They have done a as attesting to their belief that that there was intentional dio station celebrated 30 has come a long way since lot with the 1620 watts they their work matters. discrimination in the man- years of supplying Austin with then. The listenership has now have. Many commercial Ms. D.O.T. plays ner that the State drew the music, public service an- changed, the wattage has in- stations boast of 100,000 oldies during her shift. She Congressional districts for nouncements, black history creased, the creativity has watts, and they often do so started with KAZI during the each of Texas African- profiles, information, talk continued to bloom and much less with it. Commer- Regular Citizens Working second Saturday in June of American representatives. show content, and even live blossom, and the Austin/ cial stations often change and Living in Austin 1990. During her watch, she Need to be Involved in The 3 judge panel quoted City Council meeting cover- Travis County signal limits ownership or format – but plays Old School, what she City Votes and Affairs each of the 3 African- age. The day’s long celebra- have been broadened. To- KAZI has been a consistent tion at Marchesa Hall & The- refers to as, “A Touch of the Let Your Voice be Heard American congress per- day listeners all over the staple in the Austin commu- at The Public Hearing Past.” The Quiet Zone sons regarding how the atre drew a crowd through- world can stream KAZI nity. See CITY COUNCIL economic engines were out the day, and the celebra- through the internet address. Pepper Thomas, a See KAZI page 5 Page 6 taken from their districts as well as how their Congres- City, and Neighborhood Continues Passon Society Hosts sional offices were all taken out of the districts drawn to Work Towards a Positive Change Reception Showcasing for them by the legislature. Of important note to “Outdoor Museum” the judges was the fact that all White Congress persons maintained their districts which was quite a contrast. This had to be intentional. There is no way that this could have been an acci- dent. They did not mention the fact that the White con- gress persons who repre- sented predominantly Afri- can American districts were also drawn out of their districts, such as the Outdoor Museum Exhibit created by Adrian Isom and Bertram Allen case of Lloyd Doggett. currently on display at the Passon Historical Society. While this ruling will The W. H. Passon Mahalia Murchison, the not affect the upcoming Historical Society, Inc. first African American invites everyone to the woman in Austin, and Dr. election, it will probably be Melvin Wrenn, Constable Danny Thomas, HUD Officials Kalima Rose, Salin Geevarghese, Lynette the first thing on the agenda McRae, Margarita Deceirdo (newly elected to the Community Development Commission), and Rebecca opening of the new exhibit Everett Givens. in the upcoming legislative Giello City of Austin NHCD. “The Outdoor Museum.” The opening recep- session in January. And the Adrienne Isom up some development ideas, residents call “The highway”. This exhibit, created tion will be held on Sun- Attorney General is already Special to The Villager of projects which can ac- Speed limits are set to ex- by noted Austin artists day, September 2, 2012 declaring that they will ap- On the on-set of trag- commodate the growth of, ceed 55 mph, and there are Adrienne Isom and between 1-4 p.m. at the peal the ruling. Let’s hope edy, the City of Austin, Lakeside, and Colony Park. no sidewalks. Bertram Allen, brings a Southgate-Lewis House, that he will remember what Colony Park and Lakeside These areas boast statistics It appears that over small museum showcase to located at the corner of th happened the last time they Neighborhoods continue to which state that Colony Park the years many changes the outdoors. East 12 and Comal drew the lines that were progress toward accom- has the highest rate of mor- have occurred. Some Visitors can sit on Streets in East Austin. overturned by the courts - plishments which can even- tality in the City! catching up on growth sur- benches created to allow For more informa- Tom Delay went to jail for tually meet the needs of lo- Last week one of rounding the Decker Lane guests to enjoy the open air. tion, please call Bertram his participation. cal area residents, as well as Lakesides children, “Pete district development is in The exhibit also fea- Allen, Passon Society The ruling is a victory attracting strong citizens to Valdez”, (age 12) was killed, order. tures sculptures of president, at 627-2985. for the Texas NAACP, reside in the area. hit by two autos, on Decker Young Pete Valdez MALDEF and LULAC The Colony Park As- Lane attempting to come was similar to many other who fought the Republican sociation has been engaged home from a friend’s resi- children in the area, who maps tooth and nail from in a race to get the attention dence in the Eagles Landing seek out places to fellow- Austin and San Antonio all of City Officials, not only to Apartment Community. ship with their friends in the the way to the Washington. gain a voice in the new de- Eagles Landing is located in neighborhood. The City And they are prepared to velopment which is being the 8000 block of Decker has successfully continue. planned, but also to speed Lane, a four lane road which See City page 5 THE VILLAGER Page 2 ~ August 31, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Obama’s Mixed Record on Appointing Judges in the other direction with through Congress. Although panel discussions would pro- tions – nearly all women and gress’ ability to address the possible appointment of he fell far behind Bush’s pace vide ammunition to conser- minorities –by declaring them some national issues, includ- two justices over the next in his first year, he later ac- vatives, Mr. Obama gravi- ‘not qualified.’” ing civil rights, under the four years. celerated the process but not tated toward litigators, pros- In 2001, the George commerce clause of the U.S. Both President Obama fast enough to equal Bush. A ecutors and sitting district W. Bush administration an- constitution. and former Massachusetts second problem was GOP judges and state judges, es- nounced that it would cease Obama’s only bold Gov. Mitt Romney have opposition to Obama’s pecially those who would cooperating with the ABA in move in this area was the made it clear they would ap- nominees. diversify the bench.” advance of judicial nomina- nomination of Goodwin Liu, point a different kind of Even so, Obama did Many of those were tions, preferring to go with a liberal University of Cali- By George E. Curry judge to the federal bench. make significant changes. met with Republican ob- judges favored by the con- fornia-Berkeley law profes- NNPA Columnist So far, the Obama The number of appeals struction. servative Federalist Society. sor, to the Ninth Circuit in Many speakers at this record on appointing judges is court judges appointed by “The Republicans’ goal However, Obama has been San Francisco. Senate Re- week’s Republican conven- like his race – mixed. Democrats is now 49 percent, has been clear from the start unwilling to appoint judges publicans blocked his ap- tion in Tampa have focused Obama has appointed a 10 percent increase over – to keep as many seats as not approved by the ABA. pointment with a filibuster. on the economy and unem- two Supreme Court justices – when Bush left office. When possible vacant for a future There is a down side to He briefly considered ployment as they sought to the same number as Bill Clinton Obama took office, judges Republican president to fill making safe judicial appoint- nominating another liberal, contrast the Mitt Romney- and George W. Bush ap- appointed by Democrats with ultraconservative ments, especially when con- Pamela Karlan of Stanford Paul Ryan GOP ticket with pointed over eight years. He dominated only one federal judges,” noted the Alliance servatives are unabashed in University, but stayed with the record of President appointed 30 appeals court appeals circuit. Now, six of the for Justice, an association of their quest to remake the candidates that he believed Barack Obama. But there is judges, roughly the same num- 13 circuits are dominated by more than 100 progressive courts. would be more acceptable to another battle underway that ber that Clinton and Bush av- judges appointed by Demo- organizations. In a report on the last Republicans. is receiving less attention but eraged over a term. The real crats. Obama’s goal of di- term of the Supreme Court The Times article is at least equally import – the difference was at the district An Aug. 17 New York versifying the federal bench titled, “The One-Percent stated, “While she said she fight to appoint federal court level, where most cases Times article on Obama’s ju- has been complicated by the Court,” the Alliance for Jus- was not disappointed, Ms. judges. are decided. Obama has ap- dicial record observed: “…Mr. American Bar Association, a tice observed that in the land- Karlan expressed worries For several decades, pointed only 125 district Obama has also largely shied group of judicial profession- mark decision upholding the that if Republicans nomi- Republicans have made ju- judges, compared to 170 for away from nominating asser- als that vets candidates for Affordable Care Act, Jus- nated outspoken conserva- dicial appointments a top pri- Clinton and 162 for Bush at tive liberals who might stand federal judgeships. tices Elena Kagan, appointed tives but Democrats did not ority. It is still a priority for this point of their presidency. as ideological counterpoints The New York Times by President Obama and nominate equally liberal ones, the GOP and should be one Part of the problem to some of the assertive con- article stated, “Awkwardly, Stephen Breyer, appointed the center of mainstream le- for Democrats, especially was that Obama made judi- servatives Mr. Bush named. the American Bar by Bill Clinton, joined the gal debate would shift to the because the 5-4 Supreme cial appointments a low pri- Instead of prominent liberal Association’s judicial vetting five staunch conservatives on right.” Court conservative majority ority as he tried to push his academics whose scholarly committee later scuttled at the court in holding that lim- And that’s exactly what could be widened or shifted health reform initiative writings and videotaped least 14 finalists for nomina- its can be placed on Con- has happened. The Domino Effect of Student Debt public has skyrocketed 511 problem for young people, the thorizes reductions in Social Housing Administration fordable on a cash-flow ba- percent over the past de- reality is that many seniors Security payments for past (FHA) or Veterans Affairs sis; but no equity or wealth is cade”, according to Denied: share the same debt dilemma. due student loan borrowers. (VA) financing with down pay- derived on rentals. Further, as The Impact of Student Debt The Treasury Department re- The only exemption to this ments as low as 3.5 percent. the rental housing market has on the Ability to Buy a ported earlier this year that second law is on monthly However these loans can be tightened, the cost of rental House, a new research paper people ages 60 and older benefits of $750 or less. expensive and typically take a housing continues to increase, by the Young Invincibles, a na- owed $2.2 million on student Consumers who owe longer time to be approved. leaving fewer disposable dol- tional youth advocacy group. loans that were 90 days or $60,000 or more on federal Since October 2010 three lars to save for a home down Charlene Crowell Their research shows more past due. As a result, student loans are allowed by separate price increases on payment. NNPA Columnist that the challenges of becom- Treasury reduced benefit pay- Treasury to take as long as FHA loans have occurred. The And if parents or grand- When this year’s student ing a homeowner are magni- ments on Social Security 30 years to repay the loan. most recent was the addition parents signed for a student debt burden surpassed the $1 fied with student debt. Student checks for 115,000 retirees. An additional eight years of of an upfront mortgage pre- loan, the benefits they worked trillion mark, it became even loan debt has been rising much Legally, the share of benefits repayment is allowed in the mium payment announced in for most of their lives are si- larger than the amount of debt more rapidly than salaries for withheld can be as high as 15 event of economic hardship April that will add $1,500 in phoned and tarnish what ought held on credit cards. New college graduates. When re- percent. or long-term unemployment. upfront costs for a typical to be the proverbial ‘golden findings now conclude that searchers compared salaries In 2005, the United In these instances, payments home of $200,000. years’. heavy student loan debt de- of the typical single student States Supreme Court upheld are deferred while the inter- The domino effect of The Denied report lays the ability of young loan borrower to the cost of a two federal laws that enable est continues to accrue. debt begins with a student loan reaches a thoughtful conclu- graduates to buy a home and median-priced house, they the government to take Who would ever have and then delays the ability to sion: “Policymakers who may in the worst scenarios, strips concluded that potential bor- money from federal benefits imagined that a student loan qualify for a mortgage. With be unmotivated by individual Social Security benefits and rowers with a student loan and to make student loan pay- repayment would take 30 other consumer debt pay- struggles of borrowers, or even disability income paid average consumer debt are ments. The Higher Education years or more? In bygone ments such as car loans, and unconvinced of the extent of under Supplemental Security not likely to qualify for a mort- Technical Amendments Act years the only loans that in- credit cards taking a larger the problem today, would be Income. gage. If a married couple car- allows the federal govern- curred such lengthy indebted- share of net income, the abil- wise to begin to view student “There has been a 46 ries a double burden of stu- ment to collect funds with- ness were mortgages. ity to gain wealth is limited if debt in an additional light: as percent increase in average dent debt, it becomes even out statutory limitations from Consumers with blem- not stymied. an encumbrance on the re- debt held at graduation from harder to qualify. defaulters. A second and re- ished credit scores or those Consumers opting for covery of the housing market, 2000 to 2010. Moreover, to- Although student loans lated act, the Debt Collec- with limited funds for a down rental housing may find the and as a result, a potential hin- tal outstanding debt held by the are usually considered to be a tion Improvement Act, au- payment may seek an Fair monthly payment more af- drance to economic growth.” The ‘Politricks’ of White Supremacy next four years, but also the mischief-makers who are try- of Black Americans for free- y’all back in chains,” Repub- safety and not being intimi- future of America’s standing ing to suggest that Black dom, justice and equality, lican politicians cried and dated by those who are de- in the world community. Americans should not be this is nothing new. A wept profusely in another termined to retrogress into a Obama-Biden verses enthusiastic about voting in politrick is a deceptive po- glaring politrick maneuver. society based on inequality, Romney-Ryan will be the ul- 2012 because of the persis- litical tactic that attempts to In Iowa, Hank Williams Jr. injustice, and racial and po- timate political contest be- tence of poverty and unem- use positive discourse, sang at the state fair and said litical hatred. tween the forces of progress ployment, as well as the dis- phrases or rhetoric to hide to more than 8,000 people, We have come too far and the forces of backward- proportionate incarceration the negative intent and con- “We’ve got a Muslim presi- and already suffered too ness. But even amid the mul- in our communities. These sequences of extremist ideo- dent who hates farming, hates much to contemplate any no- titude of negative radio and real matters, however, are logical actions. the military, hates the U.S., tion of going backwards. We television ads that attempt to exactly why we should have In 2012 the politricks and we hate him.” Williams will not allow the politricks By Dr. Benjamin F. attack the character and in- the highest voter turnout of racial hatred, division and displayed the politricks of of the present moment to di- Chavis, Jr. tegrity of candidates for high ever. obfuscation continues to es- White supremacy to the vert us off course. Nor will NNPA Columnist office and service to the na- There is another mat- calate into a counterproduc- cheers of the crowd at the allow our consciousness to The 2012 political sea- tion, caution should be put in ter that I feel obligated to lift tive manifestation of what I fair. be dulled by the attempts of son is in full throttle toward place to avoid being turned- up at this time and it is the call the ‘politricks of White Extremism is on the rise the perpetrators of injustice the November 6h national off or cynically alienated from issue of the steady rise in supremacy.’ In Ohio, state once again across America and economic inequality to elections. The Democrats the important civic and moral both overt and covert acts, election officials publicly be- and sometimes it takes a very make some of us believe that and the Republicans have responsibility to stand up, rhetorical statements, and moan what they feel is a violent form such as the Oak the social conditions of Black determined their respective speak out and vote. other schemes where the te- “contortion of the voting pro- Creek suburban community Americans and others are in national standard bearers In particular, I am ap- nets of White supremacy are cess to accommodate urban near Milwaukee, where self- a permanent, irreversible and delineated their issue pealing to Black Americans being openly practiced and voters.” That’s a politrick to avowed White supremacist state. Change has happened platforms and public policy and others of good will and advocated to the detriment try to justify the suppression Wade Michael Page at- and more change will hap- agenda and priorities. Black judgment to not fall prey to of Black Americans and oth- of Black American voters tacked a peaceful people in pen again. Our job and re- Americans, Latino Ameri- the revived campaigns of ers who believe in a pluralis- and other who are concen- a Sikh Temple and killed six sponsibility is to stay focused cans, and millions of other voter suppression in many of tic, racially-diverse democ- trated in the urban centers of of the 10 people that he shot. and keep our eyes and minds Americans who are eligible the crucial swing states. We racy. For those of us who Ohio. Thus, this is not just about on the realizable prize of and registered to vote will need a record Get-Out-The- have personally witnessed When Vice President political campaigns or the empowerment, equality and determine not only the future Vote (GOTV) effort across reactionary behavior in re- Biden accurately stated in tricky tongues of wealthy equity. Forward ever, back- of the United States for the the nation. There are some sponse to the long struggle Virginia: “They want to put politicians. This is about life, wards never! www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 3 ~ Auguat 31, 2012 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Carrob’s Cafe Wants to Dell Powering the Possible Grant Cater to The Church Crowd Awarded to Discovery Lab @ Willie couple eventually took over Mae Kirk Branch Library the entire lease and now op- erates their restaurant alone. The Austin Public Li- and inequality and remove on four areas of giving in- Robert says, “we got a res- brary and the APL Friends barriers to education and cluding learning, pediatric taurant free,” including all of Foundation announce the literacy through providing cancer research, disaster the fixtures. award of a Dell Powering access to computers, cam- relief and social entrepre- While the restaurant is the Possible Learning Grant eras, tablets and software neurship. All four programs doing fine, the couple to continue the work of the that encourages creative are designed to give to oth- wanted to reach out to a Discovery Lab into 2013. abilities. The Discovery ers through the power to do broader community. They The Discovery Lab, a sci- Lab offers youth a range of more, through a combina- are located downtown, in an ence and technology cen- puzzles and activities that tion of Dell technology and area where most people do ter based at the Willie Mae exercise four skills: Com- solutions as well as Dell not expect to see a Black Kirk Branch (Oak munication and Collabora- resources and know-how. Owned business. And while Skprings), 310l Oak tion, Innovation and Cre- The Dell initiative at the the cafe is a full service res- Springs Drive, helps young ativity, Critical Thinking and Austin Public Library falls taurant, it still places a heavy people develop the skills Problem Solving, and into the Dell Powering the emphasis on breakfast, their needed to fully participate Technological Literacy. For Possible Learning category core business. And because more information please of Dell funding and is pro- Robert and Carol Barnes in a globalized society. The of this, they feature a Gos- Austin Public Library call 512-974-974-9926 or viding youth at the Willie What do you get when while this was an unusual pel Brunch on Saturday and works with Dell to provide visit library.austintexas.gov. Mae Kirk Branch a you combine the names Rob- agreement, it seemed to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 or experiences that will help Dell’s Powering the jumpstart on learning for ert and Carole? Well, you work. The original couple 2 p.m. They have a musician break the cycle of poverty Possible program focuses life. could get a number of things, operated the eating place late but in the case of Robert and that plays at that time. They Austin Water night and offered the morn- are inviting the church crowd Treat your family to Carrob’s Carole Barnes, you get ing space to someone else in Offers Cash to before or after church. Carrob’s the name of their to try something different order to help with the rent. downtown. Encourage restaurant. It is called Robert was not in favor of Water Conservation Carrob’s Cafe. If Robert looks famil- the idea, but he gave in to his iar, it may be because he has Austin Water recently The cafe was started wife, who saw an unusual launched its updated WaterWise two years ago when the worked in East Austin. 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Gipson, Pastor us!!! call 512-476-0082. Rev. Ralph H. Daniels, Pastor THE VILLAGER Page 4 ~ August 31, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com City ~ State ~ National News Michael Williams Named the Morris Williams Golf Course Nearing New Commissioner of the Completion; Features New Club House Texas Education Agency and Extensive Course Renovations A fixture of Texas Re- congressional district now publican politics — and a held by U.S. Rep. Lloyd former general counsel to the Doggett, D-Austin. Williams Republican Party of Texas lost the Republican primary — Williams resigned from to Wes Riddle and fellow the Texas Railroad Commis- onetime U.S. Senate candi- sion in 2011 after serving date Roger Williams, who more than a decade on the ultimately prevailed in a run- regulatory body that over- off. sees the state’s oil and natu- When then-Gov. ral gas industry. George W. Bush named His appointment comes Williams to the Railroad at a trying time for the commission in 1999, he be- agency, which lost a third of Commissioner Michael Williams came the first African-Ameri- its workforce after budget the handful that have yet to can to hold a statewide cuts last year. Amid anxiety seek a waiver from the re- elected position. The Mid- from parents, educators and quirements from the federal land native’s career in GOP administrators — and back- government. The agency will politics began during the lash from lawmakers — over also begin the Sunset Review Ronald Reagan administration, its transition to a rigorous process in October. when he served as a prosecu- new assessment and ac- Williams, who began tor at the U.S. Department of countability system, the state his career as an assistant dis- Justice. In 1990, President New, expanded 10,000 sq. ft., Club House will house an expanded services. Photos by Terry Wilson. is facing six lawsuits over the trict attorney in Midland, has George H.W. Bush appointed By Terry Wilson been re-shaped,” said way it funds public schools. recently been known as a him to the civil rights division Special to The Villager Gomillion, and “we have re- More than half of Texas pub- political candidate. After at the U.S. Department of AUSTIN, Texas— aligned several fairways and lic schools failed to meet showing early interest in re- Education, a legal position that The Morris Williams Golf created wider landing areas yearly benchmarks under the placing Kay Bailey is his only official previous ex- Course Renovation Project to increase the overall length No Child Left Behind Act, Hutchison in the U.S. Sen- perience in the realm of edu- is nearing completion, with of the course. In addition, but the state remains one of ate, he campaigned for the cation policy. play expected to begin on the we have added 8 new bun- course in later December kers to the existing layout,” Strentgh and Unity to Hold 2012 or early January, 2013 he added. according to Kevin Gomillion also indi- Leadership Summit Gomillion, PGA Golf Divi- cated that the driving range sion Manager for the City of has been improved and will tating workshops that will viduals’ interest. This will give The Strength & Unity Austin’s Parks and Recre- feature level teeing areas, cover different topics such attendants a chance to find Kevin Gomillion, PGA Golf Summit (“SUS”) will unite ation Department. new grass and will feature as: Personal responsibility, out about different career Division Manager males of different ages and Mr. Gomillion gave sult of the improvements we new target greens in the land- Networking/Image, paths and educational backgrounds across the city Terry Wilson—a member of are making to the course,” ing area of the range. “We Wellbeing (physical/Mental) choices as well making con- in an effort to build a net- the Morris Williams Golf said Gomillion. “Green fees have also constructed a and a Networking session. nections with people in these work of support that will Course Community Interest may increase $1 or $2 in new teaching area for les- Each workshop session will areas. strengthen our community as Group that has been involved keeping with cost adjust- sons and clinics. Finally, run for 25 minutes in sepa- This summit is designed a whole. The SUS will take with the City of Austin and ments at our other courses the practice putting green rate classroom. Presenters to attract young black men the approach of looking in- the Parks and Recreation that reflect overall increases has been moved and a will engage and inform those ages 13 – 21. However, a ward at what “WE” can do Department’s Golf Division in operating expenses, but practice chipping green has who attend each session on community is made up of a as men and boys to improve regarding improvements at we have no planned increase been added adjacent to the the specific topics and how much broader demographic our quality of life in Austin the course since 2006—a in fees at this time.” number 1 tee box,” he said. to apply those lessons to ev- and we encourage all to TX. There are three main tour of the renovated Club- The renovated facility All of this has been eryday life. come out and be a part of areas of focus the SUS will house and course last week. will feature a new 10,000 accomplished in six years. There will also be a this experience. The event cover in an attempt to inspire The renovation is an square foot Clubhouse de- In 2006, the Morris Will- mid-day break for lunch and will be October 20, 2012 change and action. The first approximately $5.2 million signed by Hatch+Ulland iams Golf Course Commu- the Keynote address. Lunch from 10:00am -2:00pm (reg- being “A call to initiative”, makeover of the golf course Owen Architects of Austin. nity Involvement Commit- will run for 45 minutes con- istrations begins at 9:00am) second is the idea of “Inspir- that was originally con- In a May 2012 Austin Busi- tee initially approached current with the Keynote at Austin Community Col- ing others to be inspired”, structed in 1963 and opened ness Journal interview with Parks and Recreation As- address. The keynote lege Eastview Campus Mul- followed up by “Wellbeing for play in 1964. Since its Jan Buchholz, architect Erik sistant Director Cora speaker will cover such top- tipurpose room (8500)., and Mental health”. opening, Morris Williams has Ulland described the two- Wright and Council Mem- ics as overcoming adversity, 3401Webberville Rd. Aus- The Make-Up of This not had any significant im- story Club House as being ber Sheryl Cole who cham- leadership and success. tin, TX 78745. Event: provements to its infrastruc- designed in the spirit of the pioned the committee’s re- During the last hour of For more information Breakfast ture—either the course itself “low country” style with a quests for improvements the summit attendants will please contact:Ernesto Workshops or the Clubhouse. large wrap-around sitting with the full City Council. have the opportunity to meet Wallace Jr.,Strength & Unity Lunch/ Keynote “The new Club porch on the second floor The first enhancement at the with different groups, orga- Creator/Coordinator address House will be close to $3 and an open floor plan. course was the construc- nizations, institutes and pro- [email protected] Interest Fair million of the total renova- “Each floor will have ap- tion of a pavilion that serves fessionals that meet the indi- incc.edu (512) 517- 2593. There will be four ro- tion cost with course reno- proximately 5,000 sq. ft. as a registration area for High Need for CASA Volunteers vations totaling approxi- with the lower level housing community groups and mately $2.2 million of the golf cart storage and repair organization’s conducting to meet growing numbers of children in care of Child Protective Services. project, said Gomillion. areas (the facility is getting tournaments as well as a Right now, children end up in safe, permanent community. Not only do Gomillion added, “ the new golf carts as well) and 1 gathering place for meals who have experienced abuse homes than children without volunteers have a signifi- funds for the project came ADA bathroom. The upper and award presentations or neglect are coming into CASA. They are more likely cant and positive impact on from a combination of 2 im- level will feature the pro following such events. the care of Child Protective to get the services they need, the lives of children who’ve provement or mitigation shop, office space, an en- Meeting and discus- Services in alarmingly high including medical, mental been abused or neglected, projects: (1) a water utility larged concession area and sions about the above men- numbers. Unfortunately, health and educational ser- volunteers report that this project generated enlarged bathrooms with tioned improvements were CASA of Travis County is at vices, to have a better chance is a life-changing experi- $500,000 in revenue and (2) showers,” said Gomillion. had with and among the City this same time experiencing at a successful future. ence for them as well. the new substation located STR construction served as of Austin’s Parks and Rec- a shortage of new volunteers “Volunteers are the To help meet the vol- on Manor Road for the the general contractor for reation Department, the coming into training and tak- heart and soul of what unteer need, we will be Mueller Development gen- construction of the Club Morris Williams Golf ing cases. CASA does. The children hosting a special Volunteer erated $1.5 in funds from House. Course Community In- In the first six months and youth we’re serving Open House and Lunch Austin Energy. The balance From the golfers’ van- volvement Committee, the of 2012, Travis County all deserve to have one sponsored by Randolph- of the funds came from tage point, seeing the Parks and Recreation judges have appointed person they can count on Brooks Federal Credit monies that were available changes to the course and Board, the City of Austin CASA to advocate for al- during such tough times in Union on Tuesday, Sep- from the 2006 bond pro- how these changes will af- Golf Advisory Board and most 400 new children their lives, and a CASA tember 4th from 11:30 - 1 ceeds and the Parks and fect playability are very Mary Arnold. coming into the foster care volunteer is usually that pm. This lunch for interested Recreation Department much anticipated. The City It appears that situat- system, an increase of person. We just don’t volunteers will feature a pitched in with savings it of Austin contracted with ing the substation on golf roughly 30% over the same have nearly enough volun- presentation and question had on the books from local golf course architect/ course property created the time last year. Unfortu- teers for all the kids who & answer session with cur- other projects and the Golf consultant Jep Willie for greatest good for the com- nately, the number of need them,” said Laura rent CASA volunteers. Fund contributed through advice regarding how to re- munity without negatively people completing training Wolf, CASA of Travis Visit www.casatravis.org/ its capital improvement route holes and the general impacting adjacent neigh- as CASA volunteers has County Executive Direc- openhouse to RSVP. project account.” approach to the course re- borhoods. As a result, the declined by more than 30% tor. CASA of Travis County The mixture of funding design; however, the City golf course received sub- in that same time period. Right now, we need speaks up for children sources is allowing for the of Austin has done all of the stantial funds that allowed Children with CASA people to start training to who’ve been abused or renovations to take place earth-moving and work as- it to move forward on reno- are less likely to spend time be volunteer advocates neglected by empowering with no financial impact on sociated with the project. vations that were long in long-term foster care or more than ever to keep our community to volun- golfers who patronize Mor- As for the course im- overdue for this historic re-enter foster care and are up with the growing teer as advocates for ris Williams. “Our green fees provements, all the putting course located in East Aus- significantly more likely to needs of children in our them in the court system. will not be going up as a re- greens on the course have tin. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 5 ~ August 31, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT City, and Neighborhood Continues KUT Public Radio Adds Second Station to to Work Towards a Positive Change Showcase Austin Music Experience AUSTIN, Texas — In a sustainability of KUT,” said Austin News from the Capital for the Decker Lake region, of Lakeside, and Colony Park move to expand its public ser- Stewart Vanderwilt, director and of Texas will continue to broad- vice, audience and community general manager of KUT Public cast national news and informa- Communities. From page 1 engagement, KUT 90.5 FM has Radio. “The new KUT Public tion programming, including purchased radio station KXBT Media Studios — with their in- NPR’s “Morning Edition” and 98.9 FM. creased production capacity, “All Things Considered,” The new station, KUTX public spaces and direct audi- “Fresh Air,” “Wait, Wait … 98.9 FM, will operate as a non- ence interaction — are the foun- Don’t Tell Me,” “A Prairie Home commercial public radio station dation of this strategic direc- Companion” and “This Ameri- broadcasting full-time music tion.” can Life,” among other national programming for audiences KUTX 98.9 will feature a and local programs. The new seeking the Austin music expe- public-radio-style music format dedicated format will enable rience. KUT 90.5 FM will be- with diverse playlists covering KUT to add additional national come a full-time news and infor- the broad spectrum of music news programs and enable mation station. that makes Austin a global mu- KUT’s award-winning news This purchase was ap- sic destination. Programming team to provide a deeper level proved by the University of will include many of KUT’s ex- of context and a broader forum Texas System Board of Regents isting music programs along for the voices shaping Central today. with interviews, in-studio per- Texas. New programming will be- formances, the music journalism KUT and The University gin on KUTX 98.9 FM and KUT program “Texas Music Matters” of Texas at Austin are purchas- 90.5 FM sometime this fall, fol- and local arts-related news and ing the station from the Border Community and press turned out for the announcement of nieghborhood improvements lowing Federal Communications commentary. Additionally, the Media Business Trust in a deal Commission (FCC) approval. all-music station will provide a started an endeavor to Within the map of the they believe they need to be brokered by Public Radio Capi- “Differentiating KUT’s high-profile platform for promot- tal, an independent nonprofit or- build a new Turner-Roberts vacant 250 acres of land received, and be allowed to news and music services across ing and sharing content from ganized to support the growth Recreation Center. Unfortu- owned by the City, states a have a personal oversight, in two stations is consistent with the new KUT Public Media Stu- of public stations throughout nately the only way children label calling it a “Park”. It is determining what the HUD our strategic plan to double im- dios’ Performance Studio 1A and the country, for $6 million. No from the Lakeside neighbor- only an undeveloped wilder- Development Plan (Cur- pact by 2020 and contribute to the KUT-operated Cactus Cafe. tuition or taxpayer money will be the long-term public service and KUT 90.5 FM, NPR and hood can get there is to cross ness. Residents continue to rently engineered by the used for the purchase. 250 acres of the “Abyss” ask the question, “Why is City) will entail. The Asso- ,City owned land, and jointly there no declared park de- ciation solicited the help of KAZI STILL GOING STRONG from page 1 Austin Housing Finance velopment bordering our HUD to help them secure the Corp land ( a non-profit City neighborhood for our chil- opportunity from the City to based entity). This is a dren”. “Do they not even oversee the securing of pro- wooded untamed area deserve a swing set, a few fessionals who can commu- which contains no formal slides, a bench, or some kind nicate with the community routes or trails. The only of court?”. and capture real suggestions other route for children to Eagles Landing Man- of the residents who know take is equally as dangerous. ager, Mr. Rivera also stated what the community needs. This includes a long trek of that there is a path children Lakeside, and Colony Park 4 miles of sidewalks, down take that leads from Eagles have many long time profes- Loyola Lane, and Colony landing to the Middle School sionals residents. These resi- Loop. playground. “There are no dents represent a variety of There is not one bas- bike lanes that continue to professions and already are ketball court or one lot in the Eagles Landing” There are anchors for those neighbor- hoods. One resident stated, Audience mingles, support vendors, and await live music performance at KAZI SummerFest 2012. Photo Lakeside Community, which also no bus routes which ex- by Shirley Hammond is designated as a play- tends to the apartments. “ Living here is becoming a nd vices and spent their energies scape, which children can Rivera stated, that some of burden. The recent aban- offerings of her 2 and day, it is “The Voice of Aus- th generating interests in their call a park. the problem of the state mov- donment by the City in the 4 Saturday spot are part of tin,” with diverse listeners and offerings. Dina Cantu, the Aunt of ing, and stranding evacuees past years, not paying atten- the flavor that she believes participants, a voice for every- In the evening, the late child “Peter Valdez” from the Katrina storm to tion to outsiders buying KAZI listeners want. She one. Furthermore, since the Lakeside shared their musi- stated, “ I am really mad! Eagles Landing, was solved property, who don’t even live thinks that everyone’s taste internet capabilities were not cal stylings while sporting pi- The streets on Decker, don’t by relocating them to other in the city, and are turning our gets catered to during their what they are today, visionar- rate attire. Their music have any sidewalks.” She government housing neighborhood into a dump is KAZI listening experience. ies for the show never ex- touched upon the past, and further stated that there is projects, or section eight really depressing. But at least Other personalities pected to have a world-wide flavored the atmosphere with nowhere safe for people to homes. Although it is still not that young man, (Troy offer Gospel music and other scope. “If you can get to the a mixed variety of medleys walk while attempting to an uncommon thing, and Collins City Code Enforce- music genres. The many show internet, you can pick us up,” which represented the span travel anywhere. The same very worrisome, to see eld- ment) was finally able to get host and co-hosts are too nu- stated Warfield. She recalls of years that the station has week young Peter lost his erly people, and residents of rid of those big, ugly, smell- merous to mention. that callers as far away as been on the air. life, two residents of all ages, some in electronic ing, dumpsters”. (Unsightly Volunteer, Dee, has Australia and beyond have Co-founder Jan Lakeside were out for a walk wheel chairs, struggling to get trash receptacles on been with the station for about touched bases with her Warfield stated that she be- on Decker Lane in the two miles down the highway Wentworth and Gar Creek 10 years. She also likes the fact show. lieves her late husband would evening. The sun was to catch a bus, for work, or duplex properties in the that upgrades at the station has Warfield said she be happy with the outcome of quickly setting and although attempt to get to a store for Lakeside community) It is now enabled global internet found it remarkable that the their vision. “We were hoping there were street lights, the food. hard, trying to hold up my access. community has participated it was something that would lights were not on, they Currently Capital friends who live here, that These and more of so beautifully and that volun- become a legacy for the com- stated. The two residents Metro resists extending its were affected by the bad the personalities and workers teers have shown such long- munity,” she said. She added had to dive into a side ditch route to travel a few more economy. It’s too much! I were at the celebration, min- term dedication. She didn’t the station has exceeded both to avoid a truck that was blocks up the road to the really just feel like leaving, gling with the supporting pub- think it would endure for this their expectations, and the driving off the road towards Eagle’s Landing Community. but I really don’t want to. I lic, and sporting bright t-shirts. long, but she hopes its signal bounds of what was techno- them due to car trouble. One resident who uses a want things to improve, and In some cases, they were will never fade, its service will logically possibly when it first They agreed, “ He could not wheel chair and needs ac- I still believe there are other throwback t-shirts from the never falter, and its vision will started. see us, and we could barely commodations from the people at the City level who station’s past milestones. only broaden and linger for Specifically, they ex- tell that he was off the high- Metro Shuttle, (Transporting really care also. Maybe they Vendors shared their future KAZI listeners.Keep pected KAZI to provide a way and headed straight for people with disabilities and are just busy and burdened creative variety of clothing, up on the happening, follow medium for African Americans us until the last moment!” the elderly) has to find a way too.” We need some atten- jewelry, literature, food, drink Shirley Hammond on twitter in particular. As it stands to- Eagle’s Landing Manager, to get two miles down tion again, out here, and and other products and ser- .com/xtremeidwish1 Ivan Rivera stated, “The Decker Lane highway to the more people who are well evening that Pete was killed, Lakeside Community. She grounded who can move Decker Lane street lights waits in Lakeside in her here, help our elderly, dis- were out. They were out the wheel chair for a scheduled tressed neighbors, and hold entire week!” He further pick-up from the shuttle. She up the torch!” stated, “After the accident, stated, “Our address in Constable Danny Tho- he noticed that the street Eagles Landing is listed as mas, (former City Council- lights were attentively turned “Austin”, but the shuttle ser- man) attended the meeting on. vice will not come to pick me and stated that he was a Mr. Rivera also spoke up.” The address is an area former resident of the about wonderful programs, which is an Austin annex. Colony Park Neighborhood. and amenities that Eagles An unsafe atmosphere He asked to be called upon, Landing has developed to continues to be overlooked, and stated he had a great accommodate their children, as residents also complained concern to contribute wher- such as: a Break – out Cen- that the school bus stop is ever his help is needed. City ter, which gives homework also located on the busy non of Austin, HUD, and the assistance, shows movies, side walk highway of Neighborhood association and has video games. Eagles Decker Lane. officials, have all expressed Landing also has an on site Last week HUD offi- an interest that the future de- swimming pool. All of these cials traveled from the Dis- velopment in the neighbor- features create a good atmo- trict of Columbia to meet hood should be carefully sphere for social fellowship, with Colony Park Associa- considered, and agree that a something that is absent in an tion , and City representa- future plan should contain entire tax paying neighbor- tives. Residents of both com- elements which can improve hood of Lakeside. munities have expressed that conditions for all residents. THE VILLAGER Page 6 ~ August 31, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD Gorman Motors The Austin City Council By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

The Austin City Council public hearing, in-order to get Also, the Mueller Local will convene on August 30 at the public’s input regarding Government Corporation City Hall. During the next various tax proposals. For in- (MLGC) Board of Directors meeting the city of Austin will stance, the Austin City Coun- Meeting plans to hold an “Ap- be hearing testimonies and cil plans to hold a hearing in proval of Minutes for the Sep- also voting on items set before which they can receive “Pub- tember 12, 2011 Regular the Council. Moreover, their lic comments on the proposed Board Meeting; Consent and vote will either add new regu- property (ad valorem) tax rate the Appointment of Vice Presi- lations or take away certain for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.” dent Greg Canally; Approve regulations. Consequently, the Furthermore, they can con- a resolution authorizing the is- regular citizens living and duct a public hearing and suance of Mueller Local Gov- working in Austin should be adopt an ordinance approv- ernment Corporation Con- involved in the process be- ing an interim consent agree- tract Revenue Bonds Series cause the Council’s votes af- ment for the Rio de Vida Mu- 2012 in a an amount not to fect everyone in Central Texas. nicipal Utility District exceed $17,500,000, by the The Austin City Council deals (“MUD”); and waiving Sec- Mueller Local Government with issues that range from tions 25-9-155 (review of Corporation and authorizing police affairs to health and hu- petition and recommendation all related documents between man services. For this session, by city employees), 25-9-156 the City of Austin and the Cor- the Austin City Council will do (board and commission re- poration”. a Presentation of the City’s view and recommendation), Moreover, the Mueller Charles Ocran Owner of Gorman Motors. Photo by Tosoke Chuch Adjavon Proposed Budget for Fiscal and 25-9-157 (distribution of Local Government Board of Year 2012-2013. reports) of the City Code re- Director tends to address the In the last decade, Ocran chose Austin due is very knowledgeable in In addition, the Austin lating to an interim consent issue that deals with the de- Austin and Central Texas to the fact that it is a good the domain of cars. City Council will conduct a agreement. velopment of the Mueller area. has been a magnet for place to raising kids while Moreover, Gorman various business expan- running a business. Motors can fix everything sions. Upon moving to or do anything that a car Non-Profit Raises Money to In other word, Austin Texas, Charles needs. people from all around Ocran decided to open For instance, Gorman Fund African Projects the world and from vari- Gorman Motors. He Motors can fix engines, ous geographical regions opened up Gorman Mo- emission testing; transmis- By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon in the United States have tors due to his “passion of sion repairs; various types chosen to make Austin cars”. His passion for of brake repairs; a/c re- The organizers of “A raise 60% of the funds needed child in order for them to have and Central Texas their cars came from his child- pairs; oil changes; and God Sent Foundation” held to operate the various activi- a brighter future”. headquarters or base of hood. According to whatever is needed to re- a fundraiser event in Austin ties of the non-profit founda- According to the operation. For instance, Charles, “I have grown up pair a vehicle. Finally, Texas which was held on Au- tion. founder of this non-profit Charles Ocran moved around cars due to the Gorman Motors is lo- gust 24, 2012. At the The non-profit founda- foundation will not only seek from the North-East sec- fact that my family has cated at 9601 Gray Bou- fundraiser, there was a show tion strives “to ensure the well- to make a difference in Benin tion of the U.S to Austin, been in the car repair levard, Austin, Texas and case of African culture through being of these children with the City, Nigeria but also through- Texas. business for a very long be contacted at (512) a fashion show pageant. In aid of books, school supplies, out the African continent. Moreover, Charles time”. As a result, Charles 371-9223. addition to the pageant, local shoes, clothes, educational Moreover, the founder artists of African origin had the toys, and monetary assistance strongly believes that it is opportunity to perform. For in some cases. “The God Sent through education that Africa instance DJ Juba, who is a lo- Foundation” is on a mission to can lift itself from poverty. cal artist of African origin per- make the lives of children in As a result, the majority formed at the event. Accord- Africa much better by giving of the funds that were raised ing to the organizers, 180 them a chance to experience will go toward meeting the people attended the event in something different from other student’s educational needs. order to help the foundation than what they are used to For instance, A God Sent raise money. Moreover, the experiencing. It intends to Foundation will seek to estab- organizers were pleased of the show them the kind of love lish some computers for its fact that the community re- they have never had, the kind various school activities in sponded to this event. In ad- of care they have never imag- which student can learn about dition, the organizers men- ined, and the resources that computers and how to use tioned that they were able to should be available to every them. New Miss Black USA ‘Ready’ for the Future By Freddie Allen ite contestant. prove education during the NNPA Washington The time had arrived when question-and-answer segment, Correspondent the remaining contestants finally flexed her guns during the fitness wanted to hear their name. They portion, showcased her talent WASHINGTON would hear it now or not at all. It and electrified the audience with (NNPA) –Thirty young, Black got even hotter in the room. “And a fusion dance number to Nina women shimmering platinum and the winner of Miss Black 2012 Simone’s “See-line Woman,” white evening gowns, silver, sap- USA Scholarship Pageant Com- and floored the judges in a white phires and dandelion yellows, petition is” Stacey McKenzie, and gold strapless, mermaid-fit rubies lit the Theater of Perform- fashion model and pageant co- floor-length gown. Dawn Moss, ing Arts at the University of the host, stumbled over the hand- one of the judges from the pag- District of Columbia. They written card, which only added eant, said that she was looking prayed through perfect pageant to the mounting suspense. Co- for that “it factor” in each con- smiles thinking: “Please don’t call host Christopher beat out a testant and Watkins brought “it” my name.” It was an exciting drum roll on the podium… each time she glided onto the moment that each one of them “Miss New York! Miss Black stage. Moss held the Miss Black had dreamed of over and over, New York!” That would be USA crown in 1996 and pro- but no one wanted to hear their Salena Watkins. At first, Watkins duced the pageant from 2007- name called. Not yet. Not until said, she didn’t even hear them 2011. “That title and that crown the very last name was called. call her state. Then, everyone are so powerful,” said Moss. The name of fourth runner-up, started staring at her. “I knew this “The sky is the limit. Whatever Miss Black Michigan, was was the perfect opportunity for her dreams are she can make it called. Next, the third runner-up, me,” said Watkins. “[Miss Black happen.” Miss Black Minnesota. Then, USA] is about celebrating In 2011, Watkins gradu- the second runner-up, Miss women of color. I’m dark- ated from Rutgers with a Black North Carolina. skinned and I have curly hair and bachelor’s in fine arts in dance The hopes of Miss Black I can be myself and still be a and journalism. And year’s win- Oklahoma, the first runner-up, Black queen.” ner is ready to take advantage were dashed when her name Monday, April 13, 2012 of opportunities that lie ahead. was announced. Audience mem- was Salena Watkins’ night. “I’m ready for the work,” bers applauded, wild with antici- Watkins cited the impor- Watkins said.” I know that it’s pation, some still waving signs tance of parental involvement not going to be easy, but I’m bearing the name of their favor- and teacher accountability to im- ready.” www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 7 ~ August 31, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Chavis Carter’s Arresting Officers Reinstated One Month After 21-Year-Old’s Death the public better under- stand what happened. What happened leading up to him being taken into custody? What happened to the video? What hap- pened to the audio? What has happened with the in- vestigation since then?” “And most impor- tantly why,” Irwin contin- One month after 21- their investigation of the ued. “Why is the year-old Chavis Carter lost events that happened on Jonesboro Police Depart- his life mysteriously after July 28, 2012. This ap- ment so determined to being searched twice by the pears to be becoming overlook such pressing is- more and more like an sues and take such a rush Jonesboro Police Depart- BACK TO SCHOOL--If it is back to school time, it is time for the Villager attempt to clear two of- to judgment?” The ment, handcuffed and Youth Brigade. YB Coordinator Arlene Youngblood (standing far right) conducts ficers of any wrongdoing Cochran Firm has started placed into custody in the orientation session for the 2012 -13 Bridaders. They will begin reporting from than to discover the ac- an independent investiga- backseat of a squad car, ar- their respective schools, beginning with the September 8 issue of the Villager. tual facts of what oc- tion on behalf of the resting officers Ron Marsh Photo by Thomas Wyatt. and Keith Bagget were re- curred that night young Carter family regarding instated by the Jonesboro Chavis Carter lost his the events that took place Police Department. The of- life.” on July 28 and the events ficers had been on paid Irwin points to the that have unfolded since Durant to Star in Kids administrative leave during absence of gun residue that night. what The Cochran Firm tests and missing audio “We will continue Movie “Thunderstruck” Managing Partner Benjamin and video provided by the our investigation,” Irwin that Durant would spend up Irwin has called a disap- Jonesboro Police Depart- said. “Upon the comple- to 12 hours on set daily to pointing police investiga- ment, as well as selec- tion of our investigation, film the movie. tion. tively edited witness in- we will then move for- Durant told the AP he “The Jonesboro Po- terviews released to the ward to take the appro- enjoyed stepping out of his lice have reinstated both public. priate legal steps neces- comfort zone of the bas- officers that displayed “We know they have sary to make sure that ketball world and into a such a high degree of neg- not released all the infor- Chavis Carter’s family new role as an actor. ligence that it lead to the mation they have related gets the answers and jus- “Of course, people loss of a life of a young to this case,” Irwin said. tice they deserve.” are going to look at it a little man in their custody,” “We know they did not For Some, $300 different because I’m a Irwin said. “It continues complete gun residue basketball player and I’m to become abundantly testing on Chavis. We for ‘King James’ doing something different. clear that the Jonesboro know they selectively Shoes is A Step NBA star Kevin Durant AFRO photo A basketball player is what Police Department was chose sections of inter- I do. It’s not really just not only negligent the night views to be released to Too Far Special to the NNPA from touch. solely who I am. I like to of the shooting; it is also the public instead of re- By Kelvin Cowans the Afro-American Newspaper The director of the do other things,” Durant Special to the NNPA from the seemingly clear that they leasing the full interviews NBA star Kevin film, John Whitsell, told the said. “It’s all about con- New Tri-State Defender are becoming negligent in that could have helped Durant has shined on the Associated Press that quering your fears. That’s On Tuesday (Aug. basketball court since his Durant, a native of Prince one thing I did with this, 21) National Urban League days at University of Texas. George’s County, Md., stepping in front of a cam- President and CEO Marc He’ll now get a chance to was perfect for the movie era and people yelling ‘Ac- H. Morial asked NIKE to shine on the silver screen as because people can relate tion!’ It’s not the norm for abandon plans to release a the star of a new kids- to his off-the-court person- me. I did something outside EMPLOYMENT $315 basketball shoe, im- themed film, ality. the box, and I’m glad it ploring parents not to PROPOSALS “Thunderstruck,” scheduled “When a guy goes turned out pretty well.” spend scaece resources on for release nationwide on over and hugs his mom af- Gray told the Oklaho- PUBLIC INFORMATION an empty status symbol. A Aug. 24. ter [every] game, that’s a man Newspaper that NIKE spokesman has said FOR SALE - FOR RENT Joining Durant on the guy that people are going Durant was a natural at act- the reported price is “In movie cast is Taylor Gray, a to like and that’s what you ing. BIDS - MISC Accurate” and that the main star on Nickelodeon’s need in a movie,” Whitesell “I don’t think anyone version of the shoe would “Bucket and Skinner’s Epic said. “You need a guy, a expected that, but he did a be significantly lower. BIDS/PROPOSALS Adventures” TV show, and star, who people are going fantastic job,” Gray said, Advertise We have finally Brandon T. Jackson, a co- to want to relate to or are explaining how the hardest Austin Travis County In- reached the point of no re- tegral Care is currently soliciting star in the movie “Big going to care about. You part of the acting experi- With turn. The fact that NBA proposals through a Request for Momma’s House.” want people to care that ence for Durant was learn- Proposals (RFP) process for mega-star LeBron James Durant plays himself Kevin can’t shoot. If ing how to miss shots on website development services. The and Nike have even pro- RFPs may be mailed or sent elec- in the movie, a star guard/ LeBron can’t shoot, I don’t command. posed that we spend $300 tronically, by contacting Arianna Villager forward for the Oklahoma care. I’m happy. But if “I remember the first Franz at (512) 440-4062 or on a pair of tennis shoes City Thunder, while Gray Kevin can’t shoot, I’m day he actually had to miss. [email protected] beginning has revealed that much. August 27, 2012. The proposal plays a 14-year-old Thun- sad.” They had it set to make all Today! It’s as if there is a con- submission deadline is 4 p.m. on der fanatic who magically According to reports, these shots, and then he September 21, 2012. Historically versation going on behind steals the basketball skills most of the movie was was supposed to start Underutilized Businesses, including Call closed doors that has noth- Minority-Owned Businesses and of Durant. filmed in Louisiana when missing for a while,” Gray ing to do with the reality of Women-Owned Businesses, are en- 512.476.0082 Gray’s character uses Durant had plenty of free said. “We had multiple days couraged to apply. our world. Or, does it? Durant’s skills to dominate time during the NBA lock- in a row where he was sup- Can we truly blame on his high school basket- out last year. The rest of the posed to miss shots, but it James – the larger than life ball team, while Durant tries film was shot in Oklahoma was like impossible for him City of Austin superstar of the NBA to figure out how and why City once the lockout was to miss. I’m like, ‘Dude, I’ll Champions Miami Heat – he lost his great shooting lifted. 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THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ August 31, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com Sports Joey Butler Named High School Football Preview Express MVP

By: Terry Davis

@terryd515 Outfielder Joey Butler was named 2012 Round Rock Express Most Valu- able Player. Butler, 26, was LBJ takes on Waco in a High School football preseason scrimmage. Photo a 2012 Pacific Coast League courtesy of LBJ High Becky Gdula Midseason All-Star after quickly. There are plenty of earning postseason league Joey Butler is named 2012 Express MVP and awaits a September Ranger call up. area rivals that would love to honors last year. pay back the Jaguars for A product of the Uni- Butler, a Moss Point, son with the Express. He prior season’s losses. versity of New Orleans, But- Miss., native, has produced now ranks in Round Rock’s Coach Jason Cecil and ler was the Rangers’ 15th- 10 games of at least three career top-10 list in several the McCallum Knights fin- round draft pick in 2008. hits, including a five-hit night statistical categories, includ- ished second in the division Entering Sunday’s game, he July 18 at Nashville. He ing games (eighth, 242), runs to LBJ last season and as a was hitting .287 (134-for- leads the Express in runs (fourth, 162), hits (fifth, 271), result had to play Lake Travis 467) with 18 home runs, 71 scored, a total that ranks fifth doubles (seventh, 54), home in the first round of the play- RBI, 27 doubles, 72 walks in franchise history. He also runs (tied-fifth, 30), extra- offs. The Knights were and 87 runs scored. His walk is second on the team in base hits (seventh, 89), total soundly defeated 58-7. That total matches Esteban home runs and RBI, tied for bases (sixth, 425), RBI (sev- loss did not put a damper on German’s 2011 franchise second in hits, and third in enth, 128) and walks (fourth, the 7-4 season. The Knights record, and he is tied for the total bases and doubles. But- 115). return only 5 starters, but team lead with 17 multiple- ler also is fourth in the PCL The Express are a they do return starting quar- RBI games. with 11 outfield assists. league-best 21-10 since July terback Griffin Stuesser and Butler currently is riding After beginning the 26. Butler is hitting .300 (33- junior receiver Willie Mays. a 13-game hitting streak, his 2011 season with Double-A for-110) with five homers and Cedar Park has a new third streak of at least 10 Frisco, Butler spent the bulk 23 RBI in 30 games during coach in Joe Willis, but re- games this season. of his fourth professional sea- that stretch. turn 7 starters on offense and 3 starters from last year’s TexasTexas VolleyballVolleyball TeamTeam defensive unit. Cedar Park reached the regional finals last season losing to Lake RankedRanked #2#2 inin thethe NationNation Pflugerville’s Adrian Dilworth is looking to build off of last year’s success. Photo courtesy of Pflugerville Travis 14-9. Cedar Park The Texas Longhorns High school return two explosive offen- women’s volleyball team sive starters from last season opened up the season By: Terry Davis Hendrickson, LBJ, quarterback Ethan Fry and ranked #2in nation accord- High school football McCallum, Cedar Park and fullback Thomas Middleton. ing to the latest AVCA returns this week. The tra- Pflugerville will try to ad- The Pflugerville Pan- (American Volleyball ditional powers of Westlake vance deep into the playoffs thers started last season 0- Coaches Association) poll. and Lake Travis will continue this season. All of these 3, but advanced to the sec- The No. 2 Longhorns to be a major force when the teams return great talent from ond round of the state play- (3-0) opened the 2012 playoffs start this season. last season’s teams. They all offs last season. The Pan- regular season by winning The second tiers of teams are made the playoffs, but were thers finished strong in the the 26 West Longhorns looking to make major eliminated before reaching division and gained confi- Classic with 3-0 sweeps strides to reach the champi- the championship game. dence as the season pro- over LSU, Cal Poly and No. onship game in Dallas. Hendrickson also was gressed. The Panthers return 19 San Diego. Haley Reclassification will promoted to the tougher 5A 15 starters from last season Eckerman was named the turn a couple of friendly foes division this season. The including both top running tournament’s most valuable into divisional rivals. The tra- Hawks will have a much dif- backs Adrian Dilworth and player while Sarah Palmer ditional kickoff game be- ficult schedule this season. Clarence Guidry. Head earned most outstanding Haley Eckerman will try to avoid a sophomore tween the Westlake Chap- The Hawks returns 8 start- coach George Herrmann libero honors. Nicole slump this season. arrals and Lake Travis ers from last season four each knows the division very well Dalton, Sha’Dare McNeal be seeking his 200th career dating back to September 4, Cavaliers will not be played on offense and defense. The and has been building a and Bailey Webster were conference win as a head 2010. The Longhorns are until week 9 this season. Hawks were 9-3 and return stronger foundation every named to the all-tournament coach on Wednesday. He 78-2 (.975) at home since The Cavs were moved up to their top rusher from last sea- year. Central Texas football team. currently has 170 conference the 2007 season. All-Ameri- 5A this season. The Cavs son Samaje Perine. may not get all of the atten- Texas will travel to wins at Texas with 29 wins cans Bailey Webster and have won 5 straight state LBJ has a new coach tion as other parts of the University Park, Pa., for the coming from his two seasons Eckerman are among the championships. The Cavs at the helm this season Keith state, but the competitive Nike Big Four Volleyball at USC in 1999 and 2000. nine letter winners returning will try to win their first state Willis. The Jaguars return 17 balance is very strong. There Classic next weekend to Texas currently has the from last year’s squad that champion in 5A this year. starters from the 6-4 and are always great games to play No. 18 Florida and host nation’s longest home win went 25-5 overall, reaching The teams in the 4A division Divisional Champions from watch on a weekly basis and No. 3 Penn State. Elliott will streak at 30 in Gregory Gym, the NCAA Regional Final. are glad to see Lake Travis last season. Coach Willis will this season should not be any Pro Football Preseason leave the division. have to learn the division different. The Longhorns Open the Draws To a End This Week By: Terry Davis far in preseason. Giants on September 5 in the Season Against Wyoming The Dallas Cowboys The Texans were NFL’s season opening game. The Texas Longhorns last season because of the The third game of the and the Houston Texans will pressed to stop the Austin na- The Cowboys played will open the season this week depth at the running back po- season the Longhorns will trim their rosters down in the tive and Westlake graduate their best game of the pre- with the same question that sition. The weakness at of- travel to Oxford, Miss to play next few days in preparation Drew Brees and the high scor- season in game three against dogged them all last season, fensive line last year will be the Ole Miss Rebels. The for opening day. Both teams ing Saints. The Texans were the St. Louis Rams. Tony who will be the starting quar- strength this season. Junior Rebels play in the Southeast- are heading into the season able to go toe to toe offen- Romo made good decisions terback this year? David Ash college transfer Donald ern Conference. with the same expectation, sively with the Saints in the first and the Cowboys offense and Case McCoy have been Hawkins is the project starter The Longhorns will be winning the Super Bowl next half. Matt Schuab is not looked very good against the battling all season to claim the at tackle this season. playing in arguably the second year in New Orleans. showing any rust from his in- Rams’ defense. Romo used starting job. The running game fea- best football conference in the However the Texans jury. The Texans will welcome Cole Beasley, Dewayne Har- It appears that David turing returning tailback country this season and have may enter the season with a back Shawn Cody and J. J. ris and Kevin Ogletree as his Ash will start the season un- Malcolm Brown and one of two of their toughest games more realistic expectation. Watt for the season opener. primary targets in the game. der center, but McCoy will get the top running back recruits this year (West Virgina and The Texans are coming off The Cowboys only Tight ends James Hanna and some snaps in the opening in the country last year TCU) at home. Those two of 10-6 season and enter the played regular starters spar- John Phillips filled in well at for game. Ash will be on a very Johnathan Gray will take much games will be played later and season with fewer questions. ingly in the preseason finale the injured starter Witten. short leash and McCoy will be of the pressure off of the quar- the year, by then the Long- The Texans are relative against the Dolphins. Regular The Cowboys will waiting in the wings for his terback position this season. horns should have their quar- healthy to enter the season. starters Miles Austin, Dez open the season on Wednes- opportunity. The second game of the sea- terback position answered. If The Texans look like Bryant and Jason Witten are day September 5 against the The Longhorns may not son Longhorns will play at not the Longhorns may be they are in playoff form already all slated to return for the open- world champions New York have to depend on the quar- home and play the New looking to go to another lower with the play of the team so ing game against the New York Giants. terback position as much as Mexico Lobos. tier bowl game this year.