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Vol. 41 No.25 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] November 8, 2013 $1.25B PAYOUT TO NBFA MEMBERS INSIDE NBFA, a leading national organization that advocates for black and socially disadvan- taged farmers, will showcase a youth track for students during its 23rd annual conference RAPPIN’ on November 8-9, 2013 Co. Commissioner candidate wants to Tommy Wyatt in Columbia, South Carolina. rectify broken tax appraisal process. NBFA President Did your Voter See RACE John W. Boyd has an- Page 2 ID hold up? nounced that the focus November 5 was the first on youth, aimed at get- time for Texas voters to test ting young blacks and the new Voter ID law. In this other minorities inter- election voters needed to ested in farming and have government issued agri-business is one Virginia farmer and civil rights activist, John W. Boyd, Jr., is the founder Central Texas leading photo ID to vote. planned highlight of the and president of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA). Uper-right : alliance aids a There are a number of gathering, which is ex- Official White House Photo of President Obama with John W. Boyd, Jr. in the struggling non-profit. approved items - A Texas See NBFA, page 2 Oval Office. See FOOD driver license, Concealed Page 6 handgun license, Texas AUSTIN, TX - St. personal ID card, U. S. Javon James Episcopal Citizenship certificate, a Church presents the 19th Military ID, or a Passport. Jackson at annual Jazz at St. James And if you did not have any Concert Series Novem- th ber 8-10, 2013 at St. one of these, you could apply Equip Texas vagrants 19 James’ Episcopal for a free Texas Election ID with financial relief, certificate at the local DPS Church, 1941 inflatus and stability office. Annual Webberville Road, Aus- See ART This election was a good tin. The series opens on Page 7 time for voters to see Jazz at St. Friday, Nov. 8th. The whether or not they had the concert begins at 7:00 necessary ID to vote. If you pm with the Ephraim do not have the proper ID, James’ Owens (trumpet) quin- you have time to get it before tet, featuring Andre the elections next year. Concert Hayward (Trombone), There were no surprises See JACKSON, page 2 Poquito in the election Tuesday: The Series Jazz tenor saxophoist Javon Jackson City of Austin’s $65 million Creek Affordable Housing Bond passed by a 60% margin; all Free National Black Pre-Law Conference Cleanup & of the State Constitutional Blackshear Amendments passed as Offers Game-Changing Knowledge and expected. Elementary There will be a run-off in the Travis County State Rep. Connections to Aspiring Black Lawyers Planting Day District 50 race. The top vote getters in the race were Join with neigh- Mike VanDeWalle (Rep) bors to remove litter with 39% of the votes and and spread wildflower Celia Israel (Dem) with seeds to restore Poquito 32% of the votes. They will Creek to its natural face each other in a runoff beauty! Join your election that is expected to neighbors to plant shade trees and shrubs be held early next year. for the children at While only 15% of the Blackshear Elementary! registered voters turned out Saturday Nov. for this election, it was about 16th 9 AM to 11AM what was expected for this To Volunteer for The 9th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair will be held from November 15- end of the year election. these events, visit http:/ For those who did not 16, 2013 in Houston, TX. This event reaches out to aspiring Black lawyers to provide an unmatched /goo.gl/HG7fCm vote in this election can still game-changing opportunity for them to gain critical “insider” information, resources and contacts. check to see whether or not See the full story on page 7. they are in line with the new Voter ID law. You can simply PVIL Conference Held at Austin’s AT&T CC go to the Travis County Clerk’s office and have them William Rhoden, keynote speaker at check your items. And the Thursday Night Lights conference should you find that you are honoring the legacy of the Prairie View not in compliance, you have Interscholastic League (PVIL), displays a until March of next year to photo of Barbara Jordan during his talk. make the necessary adjustments. He mentioned Jordan as one of the many 2014 will be a very people who participated in the PVIL. The important election year. We conference took place Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the will be electing a new AT&T Conference Center. Rhoden, a Governor to replace Rick sports columnist for The New York Times, Perry and the Democratic is the author of “Forty Million Dollar Party will be trying to turn the state Blue (controlled by the Slaves,” which claims that professional Democrats). And you can black athletes are exploited. Photo by look for a lot of political George Hardin. activity to begin soon. Page 2 ~ November 8, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ NBFA’s Cobell Settlement Provided $3.4B in

Compensation for Native Americans continued from page 1 the future. NBFA mem- lending practices. A ment of Agriculture. payout to black farmers bers must find creative protracted legal and leg- After decades of Boyd concluded ways to take part in all islative battle ended waiting, some 18,000 Native American federal programs such when President Barack black farmers have be- farmers also are benefi- as the much delayed Obama signed a bill on gun receiving payments ciaries of the NBFA ad- federal crop insurance December 8, 2010, pro- of $50,000 each, plus vocacy under a related program to compete viding $1.25 billion in $12,500 to cover tax li- agreement known as the with large scale farmers payments to eligible ability, under the settle- Cobell Settlement, said John Boyd Presi- black farmers who en- ment. I am proud to which provided $3.4 bil- pected to be a turn- dent of the NBFA. dured discriminatory have lead the fight that lion in compensation to ing point for the NBFA One major theme of practices by the Depart- resulted in a historic nearly a half million and the future of Black the meeting will be a Native Americans. Farmers. commemoration of the Boyd announced As we celebrate a NBFA’s success in set- that the NBFA will host thirty year struggle to tling a decades-long an information session victory for black farm- struggle for racial fair- for members during the ers, we must focus on ness in federal farm conference. SHEA ENTERS RACE FOR TRAVIS CO. COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2 proven record of reform I will bring to the and her decades of ex- county commission perience as a local since neither of my op- leader make her the ponents has held most qualified candi- elected office or has the date for the job. record of leadership “Each year, the and reform that I bring.” Travis County Commis- Shea’s most press- sioner Court spends ing concerns include around $800 million in making Austin and revenue, creates policy Travis County more af- that affects more than fordable, in part by fix- one million people, sets ing the city’s broken tax the tax rate, and man- appraisal process which ages thousands of em- she says places an unfair ployees,” Shea says. tax burden on “The court is heavily homeowners. Shea also involved with protect- wants to push for ing our environment, change in the county’s Advertise in the developing our roads economic development VILLAGER! Brigid Shea and highways, oversee- policy and require com- By Charlotte Moore ing our justice system, panies which receive and, really, impacting Travis County tax incen- CENTRAL, TX - our quality of life. These tives to hire more work- For more than 25 years, are profound responsi- ers who actually live in Brigid Shea has been a bilities which demand Travis County. And, tour de force in Austin the most capable of Shea will build on her politics—a natural proven leaders to ex- record as one of the product, she says, of an ecute them. Unlike my area’s most effective en- upbringing which in- opponents, I bring all of vironmental activists by stilled in her the signifi- this experience to the promoting inventive cance of a life dedicated race.” water conservation ef- to public service. As a city council forts and spearheading “My dad was a member, Shea took the the creation of one of the small-town doctor in lead in passing Austin’s most effective disaster North Dakota who al- first domestic partner preparedness programs ways cared for people, benefits program. She in the country. even if they couldn’t also led the effort to cre- Shea has received pay,” Shea said. “My ate the Austin Asian official endorsements mom was a social Employee network to from State Sen. Kirk worker who cared for ensure this segment of Watson, former State the mentally ill, so pub- the city was included in Sen. Gonzalo lic service and being in- Austin’s minority con- Barrientos, former Texas volved in my commu- tracting program. Shea Agriculture Commis- nity just seemed like a has acted as advisor to sioner Jim Hightower normal thing to do.” LCRA, Seton, Vignette, and NAACP President After moving to Green Mountain Energy Nelson Linder. Austin in 1988 to help and other groups. She is “Brigid Shea will launch the state chapter also a member of the bring rare and unique of Clean Water Action— Chamber of Commerce characteristics to the which works to protect Clean Energy Council Travis County the environment and as well as many other Commissioner’s promote clean and safe community organiza- Court,” Linder says. water—Shea helped tions. “Brigid has demon- found Austin’s re- “These are serious strated a needed con- nowned Save Our undertakings,” Shea cern for the ecological Springs Alliance before says. “It is noble to per- system that affects us voters elected her to form as an employee at all, combined with a Austin City Council any level of city or desire to address social The Sheriff’s Office Is Helping To Change where she served from county government, but justice and civil rights The Face Of Men’s Health 1993 to 1996. it’s a very different thing in a city that seems un- to be the elected official, comfortable addressing You will notice some hairy faces at the Travis County Sheriff’s Office this month. That Now, Shea is run- is because the Sheriff’s Office is participating in Movember, a worldwide men’s health ning for Travis County take the hard votes and poverty and equity.” charity event that encourages men to grow, and women to support, the Mo (moustache) for Commissioner Precinct provide the leadership To read more the 30 days of November. 2 to fill the seat Sarah on the issues. When about Brigid Shea, her Since the Sheriff’s Office allows growing a moustache, this is not much of a challenge Eckhardt vacated earlier you’re an elected offi- policies and why she’s so we are taking it to the next step and are offering a chance for moustache-goatee growth or cial, you develop spe- running for Travis a full beard with no neck growth – for a worthwhile cause. this year in order to run Our goal is to bring awareness to men’s health issues and to help change the face of for Travis County cial relationships with County Commissioner, men’s health and promoting the importance of early detection in cancer while raising Judge. other elected officials. go to funds. All money raised will go to the local Testicular Cancer Foundation (www.tcancer.org). Shea argues her That’s a unique quality voteforbrigid.com. As of November 2nd the Sheriff’s Office has 261 participants who have donated $20 NSBE Fall Nov. 17th AA NSBE Host Interactive workshops to introduce to grow a moustache. If they wanted to grow a goatee or beard they donated $5 more. multiple forms of Science, Technology, Engineering and Go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menshealth.html to find more infor- Fresh Start 13 Mathematics (STEM) to 6th-12th grade students. mation on men’s health issues. A Day of STEM FMI: eventbrite.com/event/9054764043/eorg www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/November 8, 2013 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN JACKSON TO LEAD JAZZ AT ST.

JAMES’ WORKSHOP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kevin Lovejoy (pi- “Informance” on Satur- with his current group The music continues ano), Daniel Durham day Nov. 9th at 11 am. consisting of Dr. James on Sunday with a Jazz (Bass) and Scott This educational session Polk (Hammond B3 Or- Mass at 11 a.m. Free and Laningham (Drums), fol- is offered free to jazz stu- gan), Jake Langley (Gui- open to all. lowed by Javon Jackson dents and fans of all tar), Daniel Durham Tickets to Jazz at St. with the James Gilyard ages. (Bass) and Scott James are available at Trio. On Saturday, Nov. Laningham (Drums). www. jazzatstjames.org, Javon Jackson will 9th, the concert starts at Javon Jackson with the at the St. James Episcopal lead the Jazz at St. James’ 7:00 pm with Elias James Gilyard Trio will Church Office, call 512- Workshop and Haslinger (Tenor Sax) complete the evening. 926-6339, and at the door.

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St. Peter’s United Methodist Church A Ministry That Ministers True Hope Apostolic Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 The Apostle Gerald E. Loveless, Senior Pastor Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 www.thcm.org Christian Web Site- 8863 Anderson Mill Rd. stpetersaustintx.ning.com [email protected] Austin, TX 78653 THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Globalizing the Gospel 512-744-5851 Cell Sunday School 8:45 a.m. 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 512-547-HOPE Church Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 512-767-4979 (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST Pastor Assistant, Elder Walker Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH Ebenezer Baptist Church The Church of Pentecost Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Leading People to Experience God’s Love, Know Jesus Christ & Grow in His Image 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 The Church of Pentecost, USA Inc, Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 Worship: Sunday-- (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Austin offers a wide variety of opportuni- Web Site - www.themount.net Sunday Services Tuesday Bible Studies-- ties for children, youth, adults, and older Worship Service 8:00 A.M. 7:30pm - 9:00 pm adults to be involved in worship, spiritual WORSHIP SERVICES Friday Prayers-- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. growth, education, community outreach, Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. and making a tangible difference to those Church School - 9:45 a.m. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Worship Service 11:00 A.M. 7801 N. Lamar Blvd, in need in our community. You too, can Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday Suite D 102, make a positive difference in our commu- Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Austin, Texas 78752 nity through your prayers, your presence, “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Child Development Center your gifts, your service, and your witness. A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Dr. Ricky Freeman, Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 Tel: 512 302-1270 Felix Bamirin, Pastor Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Experience Grace For Life Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758 but we are growing toward it. The process is not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not (By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, behind Wells Fargo) the end, but it is the road. All does not yet SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M. gleam in glory, but all is being purified. --- Martin Luther Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been justified by faith, we have peace Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Page 4 ~ November 8, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com YOUTH BRIGADE Youth of Today

Hope of Tomorrow BlackBlack RegistryRegistry Football Season Ends Last Game A New Kind of Dolphin other year of disappointment at Jaylon Knighten Middle school will be taking on Genesis Stiggers white colors. The dolphins’ Del Valle. Friday Nov 8th we will Del Valle High School Dahlstrom Middle school at Elgin Elementary wide distributions have caused be playing at home against 5:30 pm at Shelton Stadium on others populations to form into The Cardinals played Bowie High School. This will be 11/5/13. We've only lost 1 game A new bred of have been a distinguishable species that Austin High Maroons on Thurs- our last game for the season and if we lose this one, we can't spotted off the Northern Coast adapt their own topical ecosys- day and Friday at House Park and also is Senior Night. Hope- be a district champs which has of Australia. Humpback dol- tems. leaving with another upset. The fully we will win our last game. been our goal since the begin- phins swim in rivers, estuaries, For years there were Freshman A team lost 28-0, B The Cardinal Band took ning of football season. This will and coastal waters in the Pa- only three types of dolphins nd team 22-2; the Junior Varsity 2 place in the band contest on be the most important game of cific, Indian, and Atlantic but now researchers deter- team played at home and tied Saturday held at Kelly Reeves our season but we will fight to oceans. Dolphins can grow up mined there is a new bred of 0-0. The Varsity team played on Complex Stadium in Austin TX. be the champions! Monday 11/ to 8 feet long and boast differ- dolphins off the coast of north- Friday at House Park and lost We will be marching in the Vet- Damon Luckett II 4/13 will be the last practice and ent colors of gray, pink, and ern Australia. 20-14. This ruined our chance erans Day Parade down Con- after the game, we will start in th Barton Middle School of making the playoffs and an- gress on Monday Nov 11 . basketball doing the same thing VR Golf Pride This Tuesday Barton in football, winning! Southern Tea Party hole to hole. Even with such bad Goodbye B.C. Awareness Month weather, I found my group to be rated to a different theme. My very amiable and humorous. By eleven o’clock, the sun had family had a Diamonds & Pearls The purpose of breast Zachariah Washington come out and I was playing a Table. It was decorated with big cancer awareness month is Cedars Academy pretty good round. And when candles, diamonds and pearls. from the awareness and sup- We even wore diamonds and we finished and calculated We all know that Octo- port program developed by sev- pearls accessories. scores, I had actually shot my ber was Breast Cancer eral organizations that take part There was a lot of food lowest round ever. We were all Awareness Month. I believe in the fight against breast can- on the different tables, like very tired and had little expec- every month should be breast cer. Did you know that National chicken, sandwiches, cookies, tations of receiving any medal, cancer awareness month. Breast Cancer Awareness veggies and cupcakes. After we Kiara Myers but our coach told us that we SaNaya White Let me tell you what Breast Month started in 195 with a ate, we had a fashion show that Vista Ridge H.S. were possibly in the running for Cedars Academy Cancer Awareness is all week long event hosted by its I hosted! People showed off third place. about. Breast cancer is two founding members? In November 2, my church fancy suits and dresses, hats This past Wednesday my Now, this was a big deal caused by malignant cells 2009, National Breast Cancer had a Tea Party! Different fami- and shoes. We had a good time school golf team set out for a for our girls’ golf program be- that form in breast tissue and Month celebrates its 25th anni- lies had tables that were deco- at the tea! tournament at Teravista Golf cause we had very little experi- is the second biggest cancer versary. In the 1980s Betty Club in Round Rock. The ence let alone any medal to our killer for women in the United Ford and her daughter Susan weather forecast predicted rain name. Oh the excitement that Community Craft Show States. 200,000 women a year initiated public dialogue on and thunderstorms, not the best shocked my body when “Third are diagnosed with breast can- breast cancer. Shortly there- Deria Good and exciting event for all environment to play golf. My fel- place goes to Vista Ridge” was cer annually, and more than after various members of the Daily Middle School ages. In the hallway outside low teammates and I were pray- announced. I literally shrieked; 40,000 are casualties of it. Did national community came to- outside of the cafeteria,there ing for a cancellation so we we had finally made it to the you know men are afflicted with gether further highlighting the Do you love art or science will be small booths that ev- wouldn’t have to play in the rain, podium despite our previous breast cancer as well with need for public outreach. This activities? Come to the Com- eryone could check out. The but deep down we knew that downfalls. I think I even slept 1,700 cases and 450 deaths is what Breast Cancer Aware- munity Craft Show and you will booths will be mainly thunderstorms weren’t fore- with the medal in my hands. I reported annually? ness month is all about. not regret it. This week at jewelry,art,home decor,face casted until later that evening. don’t care if we ever win again, Dailey,there will be a craft show painting,shopping and sci- Hence, we began playing in the the joy of that one experience that includes art,home decor, ence activities. The Dailey HAWKS Update heavy drizzle, drudging from was satisfying enough. dancing and much more. staff will be selling food,there The Community Craft will be a signs near it to see ketball had a scrimmage this show will be this week on No- how much it costs. last weekend and went 2 and My Halloween 1 out of three teams. We are vember 8th,2013 from Come to the Community Erika Lipscomb redefining everybody's opin- and i saw this alien looking 5:30p.m through 8:00p.m. Craft show to end off your Fri- Manor Elementary The admission is nonperish- day this week! See you there ion of us and their doubts to- blood covered monster drag- able foods It will be a very fun and have fun! ward us. I have said this be- My Halloween was great ging a shovel on the ground. I fore, look out, the Hawks are and full of excitement! I went to saw it look straight at me and My Summer Down Under 3 on the rise. Women's Basket- a lot of houses and got a bag then back in the direction it was ball kicked off the season last full of candy. While we were going. All of a sudden it stopped and they were on break from week against Hutto and the walking around we heard a and looked at me again,I ran Alon Rodgers school. I’m an only child so this team travels to Harker Heights dragging on the ground noise. back to my mom and it left. Me pretty much gave me the expe- Hendrickson H.S. this week. It sounded like metal dragging and my mom had so much fun rience of being an older brother The Hendrickson Foot- The Academics Team on concrete. The sound got trick-or-treating,can't wait for it was nice. They were great kids ball Team came out with yet competed in the first meet of louder and louder. I looked up more Holiday fun! but Matthew was having allergy another win 21 to 7 against the the season last week at the problems and he threw up I the mighty McNeil High. HHS re- Pflugerville Pfling winning 3rd Water Everywhere car when we were going to the mains undefeated and plans place overall with just part of zoo, so that was not fun. I did to keep it that way all through our entire team competing in 30th. out state. The final game of this early meet. HHS won 2nd Early Thursday morning Wesley Dickerson however get to pet and feed a kangaroo, which was really the regular season was like place Calculator team and the boys basketball team Cedar Ridge H.S. cool to do. the previous week, the of- Number Sense team. Dung walked into the big gym at My last stop in Australia After we said goodbye fense continued at a lower Nguyen won 6th place in Anderson High to practice was Cairns. It was probably my we traveled to the Great Barrier pace than in games earlier Number Sense and 1st in and found 3 feet of water cov- favorite city in the whole trip. I Reef and we got to snorkel in it. this year when we averaged Calculator and Ravi Singh ering the court. It is unknown thought the way that the native It was amazing to see all the fish close to 50 points a game. won 5th place in Calculator. if the gym will be repaired in people said it was very funny under water and the coral was The lower point totals cost us The Journalism team won the next two months. That because they did not pro- very interesting too. When I was in the rankings dropping to first place team by winning the Jory Henderson causes an issue for everyone nounce the “r” so it sounded like told that the coral was poison- 76th in the nation and 14th in following awards: News Writ- Anderson High School who used the gym. That be- “cans.” There were many things ous if it cut you that is when I the state according to ing: Gabrielle Wilkosz, 1st ing volleyball, women's and to do here, they had large mar- stopped having fun. I began to MaxPreps. The injury to QB1 place; Feature Writing: Nyssa As I'm sure everyone in men's basketball, wrestling, kets and malls, the Great Bar- try and find the deepest water Xavier Conley is hurting the Kruse, 1st place, Bella the Austin area knows there and pep-rally use. I will be rier Reef was off of its coast, and possible so I did not get cut. This Hawks. Backup was Jordan Hernandez, 4th place; Edito- was a massive flood on the sure to keep you updated on I got to stay with an Australian came at a cost because I had Washington. This is a bye rial Writing: Bella Hernandez, night of Wednesday October developing news on our gym! family while I was there. shoved one of my friends into week in football but round one 1st place, Nyssa Kruse, 2nd My homestay family was some coral. Although my men- of the playoffs is already set. place, Kayla Meadows, 3rd Up and Coming very nice but honestly it was ter- tality then was better you than Come out and support the place, Gabrielle Wilkosz, 6th ribly awkward spending the me. Everything was ok because Hawks at our first play-off place; Headline Writing: Jarian Galloway night at a random family’s home. he didn’t get cut. game against West Mesquite Nyssa Kruse, 3rd place. Harmony Academy In the times that I've gone, The family I stayed with was very This was my last stop in at Waco Midway Stadium on The Silver Dancers there were games to play, ac- nice and they had two kids Mat- Australia and I was sad to leave Friday, November 11 at 7:30 have auditions this week and Every year, HSANA has a tivities to learn how to do and thew and Claire. Going into the but it was time because I had pm. If you want to get fired up the Men's Choir concert is 8 Multicultural Fair. It’s where stu- delicious food to eat. Just last homestay I had expected to be not see my family in 21 days. I for this game check out the pm Friday in the Performing dents and their families come year, a family did Henna tattoos with kids my own age and get to left Australia feeling great about Wranglers team video on Arts Center. There will be a together to enjoy the different to go along with their booth, but go to school with them. I re- what I learned and experienced their school website: Memorial Day presentation 3 cultures of the school. Don’t don’t worry, the ink came off a ceived quite the opposite, Mat- and hopped on the dreaded 16 www.mesquiteisd.org/wmhs/ pm Nov. 11 in the PAC. think that it’s all boring, educa- couple days later. thew was 7 and Claire was 5 hour flight back home. The Hawk Men's Bas- Hawk out tional stuff, though. Hope to see you there! www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/November 8, 2013 ~ Page 5 YOUTH BRIGADE Basketball Anyone? Teen Pregnancy Basketball Season scrimmage games. Although Aubri Allen-Brent Well, volleyball season is all the games were close in 1. About a quarter of teen almost over, we have came so score unfortunately, Reagan Del Valle High School moms have a second baby far as a team.We have about lost all three of the games. within 24 months of the first Another reason why teen- four wins and four losses, but Reagan did not lose be- one. agers drop out of high school hopefully we can knock out cause the other teams were 2. 8 and 10 dads won’t is teen pregnancy. Teen preg- these last two games. Then I better but because of mistakes marry the girl they had a baby nancy is 100% preventable. can move on to basketball sea- made by our players, which with. Zyon Hill Parenthood is the leading rea- son, I'm going to be the man- caused them to lose the games 3. Almost 50% of teens son that teen girls drop out of ager, only because basketball Reagan High School in the end. Hopefully, they will never thought about the out- Jada Demps school. More than half of teen is not my sport. This weekend Reagan play a lot better when the regu- mothers never graduate from comes of teen pregnancy. Teen Dailey Middle School High’s varsity basketball team lar season starts. high school. Here are a few pregnancy is the number one went to Leander to play three Until next time, Zyon facts about teen pregnancy. reason why kids drop out. My Halloween Day Challenging College Classes Community Art Latrice Lipscomb happy to spend my Holiday Manor High School with some of my family that I Jaquarry Wilson haven't seen in a while. community artists, and the My Halloween was so When we got back I still had LBJ High School appear on the college transcript and you won't receive high themes and styles will change much fun! I went to Six enough time to go to a few Not only are the grades school credit either. every 8 weeks. Flags Fiesta Texas with my houses. we make in regular high school Even though it's possible All artwork on display Uncle and Aunty and had a I went to two houses courses as of right now some to make up the high school will be up for sale, from Novem- blast! We got on all sorts of and got just enough candy of the most crucial, but it is also credits by using resources such ber to December 6, 2013. different rides and I got to fulfill and further more important that those of us who as twilight and delta, it would be Some displays have included scared so many times by complete one of my most are in dual credit courses know extremely overwhelming con- work from the Pflugerville the people there. I was happy Halloweens! that the college semester is sidering that there would only Adrian Jackson Quilters, many paintings, water- nearing it's end. It's practically be a limited time given to se- Harmony Academy colors, and in partnership with Sports midway through. It's definitely niors to get the credits. It's es- Pflugerville Independent School crunch time. The time for play- sential that the time spent study- The Pflugerville Public District some of the shows will ber 2,2013 the Capital City ing games is over. It's important ing is increased so that every- Library is hosting an art show. feature student artwork. The Bearcats played Town and that every student pass each one is prepared for the finals There are many talented artist students work very hard on Country where we won the dual credit class, especially the too! In about a month and a half, in the City of Pflugerville and it school projects that turn into game. This coming Satur- seniors. The seniors have more the semester will be over with is now time to show it off. There works of art. day the Bearcats will play- of a reason to worry because if and I'll be having new classes, will be artwork displayed in the So take a visit to the ing in the bowl game. I was the classes are failed, it would I'm excited for that. meeting and conference rooms Pflugerville Library and enjoy the happy that we won the at the public library to support beautiful artwork, and maybe game. I Can’t Be Mad community art. The art will be take a painting home or to give Our basketball team at provided by many different as a gift. school is also undefeated. got a new principle, he sent me I'm looking forward to our to pack twice. I can’t really be Red Ribbon Week Trenton Leary next game that will be held upset because I know the rules, Highland Park Elem. on Friday after school. but the old principle did not en- Sarah Robertson participated in school activi- Until next time be On Saturday Novem- blessed and safe! force rules. So we got so use to Pioneer Crossing Elem. ties to remind us of the dan- breaking them. I mean I think gers of drug use and to stand this is a good principle because Pioneer Crossing El- against illegal drugs. Some The Halloween Delay he is doing his job. Something ementary students and staff par- activities were like “Sock It To the other one was not doing. I ticipated in Red Ribbon Week Camari Stiggers Drugs” we could wear silly opened at 9:00. At school all hope he ends up staying and from October 28 through No- Elgin Middle School colored socks, “Team Up the classes were shorten so not leaving like everyone else vember 1st. The Red Ribbon Against Drugs” we could wear On Thursday, October everyone still got out of at the at DV. It’s like we finally have has become a symbol of the our favorite team jersey, and Imani Demps 31, it flooded in Elgin. Elgin is same time. someone that’s not there to nation’s fight against illegal “Don’t Clown Around with Del Valle High School east of Austin. That day all They are saying that mess around, he’s there to get drugs. Red Ribbon Week is Drugs” we were able to dress Elgin schools were delayed there will probably be a This week at Del Valle we the job done. observed to promote drug like a book character. It was two hours. So instead of makeup day later in the awareness and prevention, a fun week. school opening at 7:00 am, it school year. Adventure Time honoring the memory of Kiki Other Red Ribbon ideas Camarena, a drug enforce- are: Put A Cap on Drugs (Wear Marshay Hatcher ment agent who was killed in your favorite cap), Texas Give Veteran’s Day Recognition Harmony Academy Austin,will be due to the front the line of duty in 1995. Red Drugs the Boot (Dress in west- office on November 1st, if a stu- Ribbon week is a nationwide ern wear), and Too Smart to ber of a Pease student, For 5 days and 4 nights in dent decides that they would like campaign whose purpose is to Start Drugs (Dress like a nerd). teacher, or staff. After the cer- beautiful southern California to go. Fundraising opportunities educate parents and students There is no special week to emony in the gym, there will and the Channel Islands, Har- will also be available to help on the dangers of making the have Red Ribbon Week, so if be a Veteran’s Walk and mony Science Academy will be reduce the total cost .The First choice to participate in alcohol your school or church does not Breakfast. hiking on an islands, exploring fundraising meeting will be held and drug use PCE can say no have one, you can share this Veteran’s Day is a day mountain ranges that overlook November 7th, to decide what to drugs. idea. This can be both fun and when we should take time out the ocean, and embarking on events will be held in order to Throughout Red Ribbon educational for students, par- of our day to recognize the many adventures. HSA - Austin raise money. Week, our school hosted activi- ents and school staff. people who help make us and HSANA will be taking 25 I feel that this trip, will be ties designed to reinforce the Remember Drugs are for who we are because without students in grade 7th, 8th, and a great opportunity for students drug-free message. Students Losers! a Veteran, who knows what 9th on a trip of a lifetime through to interact with others and go kind of world we would live in. two National Parks with Nature places they could only imagine. Fun, Fun, Fun Fest Averill Topps Veterans and their families Bridge. For more information or to Pease Elementary sacrifice their lives for others Students that are inter- RSVP, students and parents are and we should do the same music today. ested in joining this trip must fill welcome to visit www. Pease Elementary for them on their day. Pease There is also a com- out and turn-in the student in- naturebridge.org or email, School is hosting a Pease will honor Veteran’s on Friday formation sheet , to the front Mrs.Saulter (gsaulter edy stage, as well as on-site Family Veteran’s Recognition and we as a Nation will honor office.The estimated total cost @harmonytx.org) , Ms. Scott ( screen printing, shopping and on Friday, November 8, 2013 Veteran’s on Monday, Novem- of the trip is about $850. A De- [email protected]) or Mr. food. Tickets for this event have in the gym from 7:45 a.m. – ber 11, 2013. posit of $150 (check or money Bozdogan (bbozdogan@ started the first week of Octo- 8:10 a.m. for any family mem- Until next time, Averill order made out to HAS- harmonytx.org). ber and are still going on. A three day pass is $179 but is selling out fast, single passes So Exciting!! Blue Santa for Fri., Sat., or Sun. are $79, over”, I like to dress in cos- Pflugerville Operation Blue also the ultimate smooth pass De’Ja Hill tumes, but the best part is Santa is gearing up for an all is still on sale for $325. Lamar Middle School the candy. That is one of out "Drive" to help area families The ultimate smooth Andrae Hatcher the reasons my mom can- have a happy holiday season. I do not care how old I Harmony Academy ticket will give you access to a not stand Halloween, she Gifts and food donations are be- get I think every time Hal- custom bar menu, priority entry says I will get too hyper. I ing accepted at the Pflugerville loween comes around I will National touring indie to FFF nites, slacker zones, had a great time and I re- Police Department. always get excited. I drove rock, hip hop, punk, electronica First dibs, FFF store designs for ceived enough candy to last The Blue Santa Elves my mother crazy this week and metal bands converge on 2013 merchandise, and access about a month. I cannot wait begin gathering on November because it seemed that ev- Austin's urban park for two days to exclusive, presidential, air until next year I might just 25, 2013 to have time for wrap- ery other word that came out of music. In 2006, Fun Fun Fun conditioned restrooms with beat my record again. ping and sorting all the dona- of my mouth had to do with Fest booked its first set of acts sinks and ongoing servicing in- Until next time stay tions and gifts. Delivery day will Halloween. She kept say in downtown Austin and it didn't cluding bathroom attendants be December 21, 2013 and vol- “please let Halloween be safe, De’ja’ take long for it to become one armed with refined accoutre- unteers are needed to help, of best independent festivals for adult supervision is required for ments. Darius Hatcher youth under the age of 16. Any music lovers and music mak- Come and enjoy the TheVillagerAnd Harmony Academy large group with youth under the ers in the United States. Fun musical skills of MGMT, Slayer, BlackRegistryCompany age of 16 will need to have at Fun Fun Fest has become re- M.I.A., Snoop Dogg aka Snoop The holidays season is least 1 adult per 3 youth. Please nowned for its musical lineup, Lion, Descendants, Tenacious here. Thanksgiving and Christ- be sure to wear appropriate as well as its collection of com- D, and many others. The festi- @TheVillagerATX mas is a special time of year for clothing and shoes, work will be edy, food, action sports, and val will take place on Novem- many reasons, but most of all in a warehouse. Volunteer poster art experiences. In it's ber 8th, 9th, and 10th of 2013 for the feeling of giving that it please call Community Ser- eighth year and recognized as and will be at Auditorium brings to the hearts of many vices Division at 512-670-5514 one of the most relaxed, cre- Shores, West Riverside Drive, www.TheAustinVillager.com people in the community.The to ensure volunteer availability. ative, and pioneering festivals in Austin, Texas. Page 6 ~ November 8, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD New Travis County Democratic Chairwoman State Of Texas Wins Appeals of HB 2 in Circuit Court

by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

On October 28, 2013 the United States Dis- trict Judge, Lee Yeakel "struck down" a part of the Texas House Bill 2 which had previously required for abortion clinics to have the same admitting privileges as regular hospitals. Just after the District Judge struck down that por- tion, the Texas Attorney General decided to appeal that decision to the US Fifth Circuit Court which covers the State of Texas. So, on November 1, 2013 the Fifth Circuit Court decided to overturn the decision of the District Court Judge. According to the three judge panel of the Circuit Court, the Plan Par- enthood did not prove that the admission privileges of section House Bill 2 creates an Jan Soifer being sworn in. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon obstacle for women and their families to have abortions. In fact, the US Fifth Circuit Court is by Tsoke play a bigger role on party is trying to According to Jan, considered to be one of the most conservative (Chuch) Adjavon whether or not the reach." Furthermore, the recent gestures of Circuit Courts in the U.S. In recent months, Texas State Senator, Jan believes that the the Texas Republican Moreover, the State of Texas considers the Jan Soifer was chosen Wendy Davis of the party must go after Party have alienated appeal as a victory and a proof that the law as the new chair- Democratic Party gets four groups of voters voters. For instance, can sustain any type of appeal while, the woman of the Travis elected as the governor which are the women; the recent passage of Planned Parenthood believes that they can still County Democratic of Texas. African Americans; the Texas House Bill 2 challenge the new abortion restriction ushered Party. As the chair- According to Jan Hispanic Americans on abortion that calls in by House Bill 2. Moreover, the Planned woman, she plays a vi- Soifer, the TCDP can and younger Ameri- for more restrictions, Parenthood will continue to fight against the tal role in the viability play a vital and crucial cans. In other words, has galvanized women restriction established by House Bill 2. of the party, such as role at turning Texas these are four groups voters and their allies increasing the party’s into the hands of a that helped President throughout the State of THE LISTENING ROOM: membership; main- Democratic Party state. Obama win both in Texas. Dinner and A Show With Nori taining the existing Jan mentioned that, "In- 2008 and 2012. In other words, it club group; raising order to win the party, Finally Jan Soifer has induced an envi- Get ready to enjoy a three course seasonal funds; and helping the the following steps decided to take the re- ronment that encour- fare menu. Offerings include hand-crafted cock- various party nomi- must be taken to raise sponsibility of being ages for the Democratic tails with local spirits and wine from Italy, have nees in the general funds; rent a place for the chairperson be- Party to win. Finally the most exquisite music experience featuring elections. Moreover, a coordinated cam- cause of the strong be- Jan believes that it is some of the most talented regional and nationally the TCDP under Jan paign so that the efforts liefs she brings excite- Travis County that will touring artists! will be playing a big are not duplicated and ment; and her organiza- help put Wendy Davis Nov. 14th 6:30- 12 am at The Listening Room role in turning Texas to hire field coordina- tional skills to the base over the top, just like at Winflo Osteria, 1315 W 6th St. into a "blue state". tors who look like the of the Democratic they did for Ann For more information, livevibe.ticketbud.com/ Also, the TCDP will community that the Party. Richards in 1990. dinnershow Cowry Foundation Food Drive

by Tsoke organize more food create the Cowry Foun- (Chuch) Adjavon drives in Central dation. On November 2, Texas. The Cowry Foun- 2013 the Cowry Foun- Moreover, dation is an organiza- dation held their sec- Lawrence Eguakan tion with a central fo- ond Food Drive. The came to Central Texas cus to promote the cul- purpose of the Food in the early 80's in tures of Africa and its Drive was to collect quest of the American various forms. “Our nonperishable food for Dream. Over a period membership is made another non-profit or- of years, Lawrence has up of people from Af- ganization called Safe run several successful rica or of African de- Place. During this restaurants, including scent, including non- event, the attendees the recent one, Wasota Africans who embrace had the opportunity to Restaurant. Although our shared values in hear from local musi- Lawrence has had suc- Arts, culture and cal groups like the cessful restaurants, he lifestyles.” Currently, Shrine. Moreover, the realized that there was the Cowry Foundation Cowry Foundation had a need to give back to has close to a dozen organized their first the community that has members. left to right: Funmi, Richard "Gbabo" Curtis II, Gidi Agbeko , Tope drive on July 28. Fur- given him so much. So, The Cowry Foun- Eleku-Odibo and Jiaratou Sibi at Cowry Foundation food drive. thermore, they plan to he recently helped to dation fund is an orga- Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon nization dedicated to original African music tural dances; to present spreading African cul- forms from renowned to the general public the ture through charitable African musicians; to exquisite traditional events. Their mission present to the general cuisine of the people of is to be a leading pur- public the traditional Africa; and to benefit veyor of distinct forms African fashion made women who are victims of African Arts in the from indigenous mate- of domestic abuse us- United States; to present rials and textiles; to ing a portion of the pro- to the general public present rich African cul- ceeds from the events.

The John L. Warfield Center for African and Af- THE HIT rican American Studies in collaboration with The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural STAGE Center presents, by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., Dr. Lisa B. Thompson’s criti- PLAY cally acclaimed off-Broadway comedy Single Black “SINGLE Female as part of the Performing Blackness Se- ries. BLACK Dr. Marcus McQuirter, chair of the Austin Com- munity College Drama department, will direct the FEMALE AT Texas debut. The Play runs Friday and Saturday, November CARVER 8th-9th at 8pm and on Sunday, November 10th at 2pm. Tickets are FREE, but there are a limited num- MUSEUM” ber available. FMI: 512.779.4117 www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/November 8, 2013 ~ Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Free National Black Pre-Law Conference for Aspiring Black Lawyers HOUSTON, TX — from where you come Thinking about law from, we look like you, school but need to get the we had to overcome tre- facts and connect with mendous obstacles and those who are currently although the road was going through and have extremely tough, we did already been through it it. Therefore, we sin- in order to make a more cerely believe in you and thoughtful and fully-in- we know you can do it formed decision? In No- too. vember, Houston, one of All pre-law regis- the largest and most di- trants will receive the of- verse cities in the coun- ficial souvenir program try (with the majority of missions & Preparation skywalk. This unparal- ferent career options and ing Kim M. 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Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Design Builder, is actively contributing leader in dinary Black attorneys changing in that the mes- with any questions or soliciting proposals from subcontractors for the construction of their law schools, and dif- will be honored includ- sage is that we come concerns. The ABIA Terminal East infill Project, CIP ID No. 5415.065. Proposal Package 2C consists of Stone Cladding, Decorative Metal Railing, Millwork, Doors, Frames & Hardware, Drywall, velopment Services Of- close, they prepare to From the Streets pro- Acoustical Ceilings, Painting, Raised Flooring, Resilient Flooring ART and Carpet, Terrazzo Flooring, Tile, Building Specialties, fice/Cultural Arts Divi- showcase the works vides the paper, the Furniture, Fume Hood Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment, sion. The Texas Com- they have prepared. The brushes, paint, pencils, Overhead Doors/Grilles, Signage, Telecommunications, FROM mission on the Arts also site indicates that the and pastels for them. Security, Paving, Security Fencing, Final Clean. The Proposal Package is available by contacting our office, mentioned below. helped fund the project. artists get to keep most They can also get some Proposal selection will be on a best value basis. We will accept The donation at the of the proceeds from the inspirational help, proposals at our office, 8326 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX THE 78754 on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM. A Pre- door is $5, and the over sale of their work. should they need it; Proposal Conference will be held at the Planning and 2000 works of art are According to their along with someone to Engineering Building at 2716 Spirit of Texas Drive, Austin, STREETS priced at $35 and above. website http:// keep inventory of the Texas 78719 at 1:00PM in Room 174 on Tuesday November Homeless Showcase Art 12, 2013. All City of Austin Certified Disadvantaged Business The $5 suggested dona- artfromthestreets.com/ work they complete. Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The project’s tion helps fund the year- open-studio-sessions/, They report last By Shirley A. Hammond DBE Goal = 8.65%. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. is available round program which homeless people find a year’s exhibit and sale as at (512) 834-9848 or fax (512) 834-9844. Our company is an E.E.O. Employer. We encourage and actively solicit proposals There’s street art, offers the homeless the safe and welcoming a successful event with from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for all projects. and then there’s art from opportunity to come place where they can over $57,000 worth of art the streets. Sometimes and paint and create create. Their works in and almost 100 artists the lines between the during open studio ses- progress are stored, so represented. Jewelry, City of Austin two blur. On Saturday, sions twice a week in the they can resume work photography, pottery, November 9 and Sun- St. Davids Trinity Cen- during the following drawings, and paintings Purchasing Office day November 10, ter at 304 East 7th Street. session. They can come will be available for ARTS From The Streets As each year draws to a empty-handed; as Art sale. The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites Show & Sale takes place you to view current bid solicitations at https:// at the Austin Conven- Red Cross Providing Shelter, Food, Supplies and tion Center, 500 East www.ci.austin.tx.us/financeonline/ Comfort to Flood Survivors Cesar Chavez Street. vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. The artists come from AUSTIN, TEXAS — The American Red Cross of Central Texas is working around the clock to help families affected by the Halloween floods with food, shelter, clean-up sup- Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the the homeless popula- plies and comfort. Red Cross disaster workers will continue conducting damage assess- City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your tion, and the event gives ment this week, while also working closely with partner agencies at the Flood Assistance company is registered, you will receive notifica- them the chance to sell Center to connect families with vital relief resources. Since the floods began early Thursday morning, the Red Cross has served more than tions about new bid opportunities. For addi- their beautiful works of art to the public and 10,000 meals and snacks, provided more than 300 health service checks, and registered tional information regarding current bid opportu- more than 500 individuals at the Flood Assistance Center. shoot for a fresh new Disaster workers continue to canvass the most heavily affected areas, delivering meals nities or Vendor Registration, please call the Pur- start in their lives. and clean-up supplies such as bleach, mops, gloves, rakes and shovels. One Red Cross chasing Office at 512-974-2500. The 2013 event rep- shelter remains open at Dove Springs Rec Center, and will remain open as long as needed. For information on the City of Austin’s Mi- resents the 21st year this “We have made great strides in the disaster response, but there is still so much work program has been in ex- to be done,” said Marty McKellips, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of Central nority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement Texas. “Our focus now is to finish the damage assessment so we can move from response Program and the certification process, please istence. The project re- into recovery. This is a resilient community, and it will take a partnership between Red ceives funding and sup- contact the Small & Minority Business Resources Cross and many other agencies and organizations to begin the recovery process. We will be port from the City of here to provide assistance as long as the recovery process takes.” Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website Austin through the Eco- With additional rain in the forecast this week, the Red Cross is encouraging Central at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr. nomic Growth & Rede- Texas families to take precautions. As with any disaster, preparation can be the difference between life and death. Page 8 ~ November 8, 2013/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS

Call Me Senator Cory Booker Allegiant Air Launches will appreciate the con- Booker Wins Senate Seat venience of flying non- stop to Las Vegas for by Glenn Townes Austin-Vegas Nonstop less and the value of Special to the NNPA from The New York Amsterdam News bundling their air, hotel NEWARK, NJ - In “But Make and car rental reserva- what many expected, tion together on Newark Mayor Cory No Mistake, allegiant.com.” Booker nabbed the cov- We Have Work “Allegiant service eted U.S. Senate seat in to Las Vegas presents a a hotly contested race To Do!” welcome new and low against Republican shortly after the Associ- fare option for Central hopeful Steve Lonegan ated Press predicted a Texans,” said Doug at a special election on Booker win. In a brief Driskill, Chair of the Wednesday in New Jer- concession speech at Greater Austin Cham- sey. The gregarious Lonegan headquarters ber of Commerce Air mayor becomes the first at the Marriott hotel in Services Task Force. African American Bridgewater, the former “Expanding air service elected to the U.S. Sen- mayor of the small town and landing new air car- ate since President of Bogota, said he will riers at Austin- Barack Obama. move into the private AUSTIN, TX - Vegas showgirl and Elvis cel- Bergstrom International Booker, 44 made sector and acknowl- ebrate the launch of Allegiant Air Austin-Las Ve- Airport also spurs local his acceptance speech edged his supporters— gas nonstop with (l to r) Austin-Bergstrom’s Jim economic growth. We just two hours after poll- Newark Mayor Cory Booker including Governor Halbrook and Allegiant’s Micah Lillard and Jessica welcome Allegiant to ing centers across the ark, the gregarious and Chris Christie. Wheeler. Austin.” state closed and put the charismatic outgoing Throughout the cam- AUSTIN – A Ve- ing at McCarran Interna- Austin-Bergstrom new Senator-elect with mayor paid homage to paign, Christie was criti- gas showgirl and an tional Airport (LAS) at International Airport more than 56 percent of his modest beginnings; cized by members of the Elvis impersonator 1:55 p.m. The return welcomes new carriers the vote—with about 75 paid tribute to his fa- Lonegan camp for not brought the Vegas vibe flights depart Las Vegas Aeromar, British Air- percent of all precincts ther, Cary, who passed being more vocal and to the launch of Alle- at 7:25 a.m. arriving in ways, and Allegiant Air. reporting. Booker even- away last week and participatory in the giant Air’s inaugural Austin at 12 p.m., all Austin’s airport has non- tually garnered about hinted about some of Republican’s senate service at Austin- times local. Monday stop service to 41 desti- 710,000 votes or about his plans as the Garden bid. “Outside of run- Bergstrom International flights are scheduled to nations and served a 55 percent compared to state’s newest senator in ning along the street Airport. Allegiant’s new depart AUS at 8 p.m. ar- record 9.4 million pas- Lonegan’s 579,000 or Washington. “I will join placing campaign signs, nonstop flights between riving at LAS at 8:50 sengers in 2012. The air- about 44 percent with Senator Menendez in I don’t know what else Las Vegas, Nev. and p.m., with return flights port is growing to meet nearly all precincts re- moving the people of the governor could have Austin started October departing Las Vegas at the future needs of Aus- ported. Booker will fill New Jersey ahead,” he done to help my cam- 31, 2013. First flight pas- 2:45 p.m., arriving in tin with improvements the vacant Senate seat of said. “But make no mis- paign,” he said. sengers enjoyed gift Austin at 7:20 p.m. Tick- ranging from terminal longtime politico Frank take, we have work to Lastly, once the bags and Vegas-themed ets are available for pur- expansion to parking. Lautenberg, who do!” The mantra of election results are cer- cupcakes. The celebra- chase at Austin-Bergstrom is en- passed away earlier this “work to do” has long tified, Booker could be tion included a ribbon www.allegiant.com and tirely self-sustaining, year. been a staple in dozens sworn in as senator cutting and a water can- at 702-505-8888. generating its own rev- Delivering a fire of Booker’s speeches— within the next 30 days. non salute upon depar- “We are pleased to enue to cover its oper- and brimstone accep- including one of his first Newark City Council ture. bring a new, affordable ating costs. Austin- tance speech to a stand- speeches after becoming President Luis The new flights op- and convenient travel Bergstrom International ing room audience at mayor in 2006. Quintana is expected to erate four days a week. option to the residents Airport generates a $2.4 Booker election cam- Lonegan conceded be appointed interim Thursday, Friday, and of Austin,” said An- billion economic im- paign headquarters at defeat in a telephone mayor once Booker de- Sunday flights are drew C. Levy, Allegiant pact to the Austin area NJPAC Center in New- call to the Booker camp parts for Washington. scheduled to depart Travel Company Presi- annually. For more in- Austin-Bergstrom dent. “We are confident formation, visit (AUS) at 1:05 p.m. arriv- the Austin community www.abia.org. College Scholarships for Minority Students Studying the Chemical Sciences

WASHINGTON, DC forensics, food, the needed for a successful — Renewable scholar- search for alternate en- career. Since its incep- ships from $1,000 to ergy sources, safeguard- tion, the ACS Scholars $5,000 per year are avail- ing national security and Program has awarded able for minority stu- engineering new materi- more than $15 million to dents entering chemistry- als. more than 2,500 students. related fields. The According to a re- For the academic year American Chemical Soci- cent article in the ACS 2014-2015, ACS expects ety (ACS) Scholars Pro- weekly newsmagazine, to award approximately gram awards scholar- Chemical & Engineering $1 million to both new ships to qualified African News, both salaries and and continuing scholars. American, Hispanic and the job market are im- Examples abound American Indian stu- proving for chemists of how these scholar- dents entering or already overall, and full-time ships can help change in community colleges employment for chem- lives. One former scholar and four-year institu- ists in 2013 is at its high- who is pursuing a Ph.D. tions. ACS accepts appli- est level in five years. The in chemistry said, “It is a cations from graduating magazine also reported dream coming true, and high school seniors and that the median starting the ACS Scholars Pro- college freshmen, sopho- salary for new B.S. chem- gram has played a big mores and juniors. istry graduates in 2012 role in helping me to Applications will was $40,000 (the most re- build a great future for be accepted from Nov. 1, cent data available). For my life as a chemist. I do 2013, through March 1, M.S. graduates, it was not think I have the 2014, for the academic $49,500, and for Ph.D. words to express how year 2014-2015. Applica- graduates, it was $75,000. grateful I am.” tions are accepted online ACS established the Another former on the official ACS Schol- Scholars program in 1995 scholar was named to ars Program website to help interest and at- an endowed univer- (www.acs.org/scholars). tract underrepresented sity chair, the Climo Additional information minorities to the chemi- Professorship in Mac- is available by calling 1- cal sciences and to build romolecular Science 800-227-5558, extension awareness of the value and Engineering at 6250, or by sending and rewards associated Case Western Reserve. emails to with careers in chemis- After receiving a Ph.D. [email protected]. try. In addition to finan- from the Johns A degree in chemis- cial support, the program Hopkins University, try prepares students for provides mentoring and yet another scholar was employment in such var- research and networking hired by S.C. Johnson ied fields as medical re- opportunities that help as a senior associate in search and drug design, students acquire the Chemistry and Strate- environmental studies, skills and credentials gic Sciences (R&D).