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Vol. 38 No. 12 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 August 6, 2010 Sheila Henry City Council turns down $750,000 Confirmed as New LBJ High settlement for Sanders Family School Many Austin residents settlement. sat in Austin City Council The substitute motion Principal Chambers for hours Thursday failed by a vote of 5-2 and (July 29) waiting for the coun- the main motion failed by 4- The Austin Indepen- cil to come from an executive 3. Cole, Laura Morrison and dent School District Board of session. The council was set Bill Spelman voted in favor Trustees tonight confirmed to act on a settlement agree- of the settlement. Superintendent Meria Car- ment for the Nathaniel Sand- Turning down an agreed RAPPIN’ starphen’s appointment of ers, Jr. shooting case in the to settlement is unprecedented Tommy Wyatt Sheila Henry as principal of amount of $750,000. in these kinds of cases. And A tough Lyndon Baines Johnson High The Sanders family had Judge Sam Sparks issued a rul- School. sued former senior officer ing showing his anger over the week for the Ms. Henry will officially Leonardo Quintana for $10 actions of the council. And he assume the principalship of million. The City of Austin ordered that all council mem- city LBJ High School on August 4. had been named a party to Maoyr Lee Leffingwell opposed settlement while Council bers to be part of any future law- member Sheryl Cole favored the deal. A reception welcoming Ms. the suit, but was dropped. Ac- suit settlement talks with the More than a week of Henry to Austin will be held discussions took place cording to the legal depart- for a musical interlude and ately obvious that there were Sander’s family. He went on to at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, ment, the city would be liable Proclamations. not 4 votes in favor of the say “Judges cannot rely on last week when it was August 18, at the LBJ High learned that the city had for the suit, because Quintana While the council was agreement as each member of the City of Austin to support School Cafeteria. was an employee of the city on a break, many of the com- the council stated their posi- the recommendations of its entered into a settlement Ms. Henry has held ad- agreement with the at the time he shot and killed munity members left as they tion on the issue. lawyers.” The judge also ministrative and teaching po- Sanders. had seen the writing on the Councilman Chris Riley stated that he had doubts as Nathaniel Sanders, Jr. sitions with the Palm Beach family for the sum of After waiting for hours, wall - that the council was made a substitute motion for to whether a jury could be County School District in the council finally came from poised to turn down the settle- the city paying $500,000. That found in Austin that had not $750,000. Finally, there West Palm Beach, Florida, would be some kind of clo- behind closed doors and ment. motion was seconded by been tainted by the public- since 1983, including 13 years opened up the meeting to pub- When the council recon- Randi Shade. Mayor Lee ity that has occurred over sure to the case that lin- as a campus administrator. In gered in the community lic comments on the case. vened, the final comments Leffingwell stated that he was the recent issues. 2007, she was named one of Comments on the issue took were made before the council not in favor of any amount of Quintana is no longer for more than a year. six Turn-Around Principals for In May 2009, Sand- several hours, but with 24 asked for a motion on the is- settlement and wanted to city a member of the Austin Po- Palm Beach County. minutes left to go on the com- sue. Council member Sheryl to take the case to court. Mayor lice Department. He was ers was shot and killed by She earned a bachelor’s then Senior Patrol Officer ments section, the council took Cole moved that the settlement Pro Tem Mike Martinez agreed fired by Chief Art Acevedo degree from Florida Memorial a break for more than an hour be approved. It was immedi- with the Mayor in apposing the after a drunk driving arrest. Leonardo Quintana of the University, and a master’s Austin Police Department. degree in Special Education Quintana claimed that he from Nova Southeastern Uni- shot Sanders, after they versity. In 2006, she was se- AUSTIN ISD DIVERSITY OFFICER WINS ON APPEAL struggled over a gun. The AISD Board’s proposed early cause” or due to a declaration lected to attend the National Margarita A. Decierdo, incident occurred in the termination of her three-year of “financial exigency,” Institute for Urban School Austin ISD’s Director of Di- early morning hours at an contract. which is exactly the author- Leaders of the Harvard Uni- versity and Intercultural Re- apartment complex in On July 13th, a Certified ity granted to school districts versity Graduate School of lations, represented by Attor- East Austin. Hearing Examiner found that by the Texas Legislature as Education. ney Robert Notzon, prevailed The Sanders family the AISD Board have over- highlighted in the CHE’s rec- LBJ High School, lo- as a result of a Texas Educa- sued the City of Austin and stepped its statutory author- ommendations. cated at 7309 Lazy Creek tion Agency (TEA) public Quintana for a reported ity in an arbitrary and capri- If Austin ISD accepts Drive, is home to approxi- hearing held on June 24, 2010. $10 million dollars. The cious manner by creating their the Hearing Examiner’s rec- mately 950 students. It was On April 26, 2010, the Board city was later dropped from Board Policies DFF and DFBA ommendation , then the Dis- established in 1974. of Trustees had recom- the suit. The Austin City (LOCAL) and therefore, the trict will have to change both mended the early termination Council gave the city le- AISD Board did not have its DFF and DFBA (LOCAL) of Ms. Decierdo’s three-year gal department the ap- It’s time for statutory authority to termi- policies, which state in part: contract and closure of the de- proval to try to work out an nate Ms. Decierdo’s contract. “A reduction in force may partment, along with dozens out of court settlement “The Whole Board Policy DFF. Ms. The AISD Boardmet on take place when the Board de- of other positions as part of a with the family. After both Decierdo appealed to the TEA Monday, August 2, and ap- termines that financial exi- reduction in force due to a sides agreed to the Shebang” Commissioner seeking an in- proved a settlement of gency or a program change It isn’t often that you Program Change pursuant to amount, it had to be ap- dependent ruling on the $149,500 on the case, based requires the discharge or come across a single event that proved by the council. The on the decision of the TEA’s nonrenewal of one or more celebrates art in all its forms. item was placed on the Reagan High School Certified Hearing Examiner’s employees in accordance The Whole Shebang, the pre- council for the July 29 recommendations. with this policy. Such a de- miere of four local female art- awarded $5.2 million Texas meeting. The effect of the TEA’s termination constitutes suffi- ists, brings it all to life: fine art, Austin citizens Certified Hearing Examiner’s cient cause for discharge or installation, photography, Title I Priority Schools Grant waited for hours for the (“CHE”) recommendation to renewal.” Almost all school dance and music. Growing AUSTIN— State Rep- council to complete an ex- Reagan High School, I am en- Austin ISD Board of Trustees districts across the state have up together, these four women resentative Dawnna Dukes ( ecutive meeting before couraged that these funds would mean that term con- adopted the same or similar went separate ways to study D-Travis County) is proud to they would take action on will be instrumental in pro- tract teachers, school and Dis- language in their policies, i.e., art in different genres around announce the awarding of a the item. But the outcome viding much needed re- trict administrators will no Dallas, Houston, San Anto- the globe, returning to Austin three year, $5.2 million dol- was not what they had sources to the deserving stu- longer lose their jobs because nio, Georgetown, Round to share perspectives through lar grant to Reagan High hoped for. dents and community of of a Reduction In Force due to Rock, Pflugerville, Manor and their respective media. School. The council’s rejec- Reagan,” said Dukes. anything other than “good Laredo to name a few. tion of the offer left some The Whole Shebang fea- According to Texas “Reagan High School faced stunned and many were tures photography by Miriam Education Agency (TEA) closure just two years ago. City partners with Multi-Ethnic outraged. The results has Conner, drawings and instal- Commissioner of Education This award will strengthen caused a split in the com- lation by Kara Kazanoff, mod- Robert Scott’s office, the the efforts of Reagan and Chamber Alliance for Career Expo munity over the action. ern dance choreography by Texas Title I Priority Schools AISD to prepare these stu- The City of Austin is a Growth and Redevelopment Even Judge Sam Wynne Burchenal, and Grant (TTIPS) is awarded to dents to be exemplary com- partner with the Multi-Ethnic Services Office. Sparks, who agreed to let dance, video and fine art by Title I schools identified for munity leaders and positive Chamber Alliance (MECA) at The Multi-Ethnic Cham- the sides enter into the Taylor Filtsch. Local musi- improvement, corrective ac- contributors to the local and its 4rd Annual Multicultural Ca- ber Alliance is a partnership plea bargain, was angry cians accompany both art- tion, or restructuring and global economy.” Dukes reer and Opportunities Expo on between the Austin Asian over the decision. So work and dance, pairing a other eligible campuses that commends AISD, the Reagan August 6, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm American Chamber of Com- much so that he has is- variety of artistic media with demonstrate the greatest High School community and at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, merce (AAACC), the Capital sued an order that con- equally diverse musical tal- need for the funds and the TEA for their collaborative ef- 6121 North IH 35. City African American Cham- demn the council for not ents. In total, The Whole She- strongest commitment to use forts toward improving The Career Expo is in- ber of Commerce (CCAACC), going along with the rec- bang accesses a wide range of the funds to provide ad- Reagan High School. tended to foster opportunities and the Greater Austin His- ommendations of their le- the arts, producing a distinct, equate resources in order to The grant allows the for minority job seekers and panic Chamber of Commerce gal staff. avant-garde artistic perfor- substantially raise the campus to hire a Director of facilitate career-training ses- (GAHCC) and has become a But the bigger prob- mance. achievement of their stu- Family and Student Services sions for Austin area resi- community resource on eco- lem for the city is that it is The Whole Shebang dents. Reagan High School to support their Family Re- dents. The Expo will consist nomic development and edu- causing a lot of mistrust will be Friday, August 13 qualifies as a Title I school source Center. It also provides of training sessions with a cation and networking. MECA between the African from 8 pm to midnight at according to TEA. additional professional de- focus on resume develop- is working with the City of American and White com- 1102 Cesar Chavez Street. A Reagan High School velopment opportunities for ment, job-hunting techniques, Austin Small Business Devel- munity. There has been a Silent Auction will show- will use these funds to imple- staff to include Quality Teach- interview skills, and interna- opment Program to offer train- lot of name calling on both case items from many of the ment the Texas Transforma- ers of English Language tional trade. ing and one-on-one technical sides and it is expected to sponsors listed below. Pro- tion Project on their campus (QTEL) and Texas Turn- “In a globalised age, at- assistance to business owners. get greater during the com- ceeds from the door and Si- for the next three years. The around Leadership Academy tracting talent is a sought-af- MECA also assists businesses ing days. lent Auction benefit the art- project includes increased programs. The award contin- ter commodity for industries. with MBE/WBE certification. The Austin City ists and HOPE Farmer’s assessment and support for ues support for and possible We appreciate partner oppor- Last year over 500 at- Council should have a re- Market. Helping Other ninth grade students, devel- expansion of Austin ISD’s tunities, such as the MECA tendees and 60 companies par- consideration of the vote People Everywhere is a non- opment of a rigorous math nationally-recognized [Multi Ethnic Chamber Alli- ticipated in the expo.. and clear up this issue. It profit organization support- plan, and the launch of two REACH strategic compensa- ance] job fair, to help attract For more information on only takes one of the coun- ing local artists and raising new Early College Start ini- tion initiative to recruit and diverse talent while helping the 4th Annual Multicultural cil members who voted awareness of humanitarian tiatives. retain highly qualified in- Austin’s businesses grow,” Career Expo please contact against the issue to put it and social issues around the “As a State Representa- structors at Reagan High said Kevin Johns, Director of Nayeli Gallegos with MECA back on the agenda. globe. tive who graduated from School. the City of Austin Economic at (512) 462-7502. Page 2/THE VILLAGER/August 6, 2010 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Blacks Split With Obama Over Education Reform tional Urban League, Rain- tion has embraced some of the the Bush administration, also Board of Education. Today, foundation of a school, not to bow Push Coalition, Na- worst features of the George goes after teachers unions as Whites flee public schools assume that all the needed tional Council for Educating W. Bush era.” a barrier to the concept of ac- demanding “Choice” as they resources are there and the Black Children and the Schott Specifically, she was countability. become significantly popu- teachers are the main culprit Foundation for Public Educa- talking about how her view Moreover, since the lated by black and Hispanic in lack of student achieve- tion. My understanding is of both “choice” and “ac- Duncan plan has been criti- students and so the neoliberal ment. that the National Action Net- countability” had changed cized by the civil rights paradigm that devalues pub- Teachers are but one work was part of the group and her conclusion that nei- groups as too Charter School lic education – where most factor. In a 21st century model but ultimately not a signatory ther would improve American top heavy, the President de- black children are – has be- of excellent education, the to the document. These orga- education. A radical point of fended it by saying that the come official. Many Black par- mountain of research that nizations discovered last year view! So, President Obama at bad ones would be closed ents support Choice because links poverty to education By Ron Walters that Duncan was putting to- the NUL pointed to the un- down. But this didn’t chal- it has been sold to them as suggests that a more rigorous NNPA Columnist gether a draft proposal precedented amount of funds lenge the concept, since a re- providing the best education. social unit should be devel- known as “Race To The Top” for education in the Recovery cent authoritative study by The Obama administration oped for schools. Otherwise, (NNPA) - At the recent with little input from the Af- Act that saved the jobs of Margaret Raymond at has put the largest amount of the NCLB model of blaming National Urban League con- rican-American community many teachers and the recent Stanford University, for the money on the table for educa- teachers is what has led the vention, President Obama’s and this document stands as roll-out of the grant program pro-Charter Walton Family tion in the history of the coun- Washington, DC Chancellor speech took aim at criticisms an important critique of that that provided funds for “Race Foundation, found that only try. But he needs to change the Michelle Rhee to fire 241 that had been launched by the proposal from our point of To The Top” to the first 18 17 percent of charters out-per- paradigm of accountability as teachers, with 700 more on Black Civil Rights community view. I knew that something states. He defended the criti- formed matched public punishment if a school the list because they didn’t over the educational reforms was terribly wrong about the cism that it was not support- schools, the other 83 percent doesn’t turn around, to em- evaluate well on a question- proposed by Secretary of Edu- Duncan proposals when ive of minority students by were either no better or no phasize what Barbara able measurement standard. cation Arne Duncan. Diane Ravitch, an architect of saying that the state propos- worse. Arnwine, President of the The President suggests that The 17-page document, “No Child Left Behind” in als had to have a robust mi- These findings are simi- Lawyers Committee, says while Duncan is “trying to “Framework for Providing All the Bush administration nority program. lar to Washington, DC which should be providing the nec- shake things up” those who Students an Opportunity to wrote a piece in The Nation But he spent a great deal has the largest number of essary resources to enrich the oppose him either resist Learn through Reauthoriza- explaining why she no longer of time suggesting that while Charters in the country. academic culture to enable change or are “comfortable tion of the Elementary and supports NCLB. In that piece, he supported teachers, that The support for Charters and these schools to succeed. with the status quo.” Does he Secondary Education Act,’ she says, “I expected that they were, in effect, the public funding of private In this scheme of things, ac- really believe that these civil was put together by the Law- Obama would throw out lynchpin of accountability for schools is the modern version countability should be rights organizations don’t yers Committee for Civil NCLB and start over. But, on his new reforms. Again, this of the segregated academies changed to supplement the want the best for Black chil- Rights, the NAACP, the Na- the contrary, his administra- view, very little different from of the period before Brown v. deficiencies in the resources dren? This Education Policy is Uneducated equalizer. It can break the tween rich and poor.” proximately 34 percent at tend college because of a rule sound foundation in their poverty cycle. These fools All good political rheto- public and 32 percent at pri- which is supposed to protect area of study. cannot tell us if we can speak ric. All good applause lines. vate, not-for-profit four-year them. A Department of Educa- on education or anything else. All good thoughts. But at the institutions. Why are career-oriented tion rule which will cut off We say to them, “Go to hell!”. same time the President is Because of the income colleges so disproportionately funding to hundreds of thou- Now back to education, the reading a speech which we gap the President described, important to African-Ameri- sands of Black students at a issue at hand. must assume was vetted by minority students need can students? Because nearly time when an education is the President Barack his Department of Education, greater financial aid than do every career path requires only way to protect them- Obama, recently addressed that same Department is their White counterparts. This specialized training over and selves against another five or Harry C. Alford the Urban League and spoke pushing for a rule which will isn’t a give-away. This is the above a liberal arts education. 10 years of high unemploy- NNPA Columnist about the need to improve have the effect of making it most basic investment in our The President spoke to this at ment is exactly the wrong di- educational opportunities for more difficult for “folks” to go most important natural re- the Urban League when he rection. (NNPA) - Old “Massa” African-Americans who, he to college; will make it more source: Our young students. said, “Eight out of ten jobs The President said at tries to keep us in our place. said “trail not just nearly ev- difficult to get a job; and for Career-oriented colleges are will require workforce train- not addressing improved ac- He will admonish us when ery other developed nation those who do have a job will not the “learn diesel mechan- ing or higher education by the cess to education would be we speak on behalf of our- abroad; they badly trail their make it more difficult to close ics in your spare time” end of this decade.” “Morally inexcusable and selves and for our own ben- White classmates here at that “widening income gap.” schools which used to be ad- Many minority students economically indefensible.” efit. Such is the case when the home.” The rule the Department of vertised on matchbook cov- cannot afford to spend four The same might be said of the liberal education publication Unemployment is at an Education is pushing is ers. These are institutions of years getting a liberal arts de- “Gainful Employment” rule. Inside Higher Ed went after intractable rate of 9.5 percent called the “gainful employ- higher learning granting – gree, and then spend another Denying minority students the National Black Chamber for the population as a whole, ment rule” which is specifi- depending upon the course of two-to-four years getting an access to higher education in of Commerce for speaking out but at 15 percent for minori- cally aimed at career-oriented study – everything from cer- advanced degree before start- search of a badly thought-out against a ludicrous policy is- ties. The President said in his colleges which, over the past tificates of completion to PhD ing on the first rung of their and, ultimately, unreachable sued by the US Department of speech that “folks who have decade, have become a major degrees. All of which are ac- career ladder. goal is morally inexcusable Education. never gone to college have an educational choice for Black credited by the same agencies Career-oriented colleges and economically indefen- Their position was why unemployment rate nearly students attempting to take which accredit not-for-profit tend to fulfill that “eight-in- sible. the NBCC was speaking double of those who have their first steps along a new colleges and universities. ten” gap because they provide The President should about education; as if educa- gone to college.” career path. About 23 percent of degrees education not only the theory immediately order a review of tion isn’t an important policy Finally, President The numbers tell the earned by Black students are necessary to expand a this misguided and damag- to us. The fact is we have been Obama said that the educa- tale. Over 50 percent of stu- earned at fully accredited ca- student’s thinking; but also ing rule which will harm the focused on education since tional “achievement gap is dents attending career-ori- reer-oriented colleges. Think provide the specialized train- very people the President we were incorporated in widening the income gap be- ented colleges are minority about having a quarter of our ing which allows a graduate himself said are most in need 1993. Education is the great tween Blacks and Whites; be- students, compared to ap- Black students unable to at- to begin working with a of support. Enough Already…Pay Black Farmers law and thus had no legal Field Order Number 15 or the By 1920, there were over 1 Black Farmers Association This week, however, the rights. Following the end of “40 acres and a mule” order. million Black farmers. worked with academic United States Senate finally is the Civil War the question of The Field Order called for the However, many were forced projects such as the Land Lost considering passing with what to do with confiscated redistribution of over 400,000 into “sharecropping” ar- Prevention Project at North unanimous consent a bill that Confederate lands owned by acres of land—from Charles- rangements where they Carolina Central University will finally pay 1.25 Billion slaveholders was a critical ton, SC through the Sea Is- worked the land and “settled School of Law to legally ad- dollars to Black farmers. Un- issue for President Abraham lands of Georgia to Florida— up” with White landowners vocate on behalf of Black der the payout “Track A” will Lincoln. While Senators to Black farmers. However, at the end of the year. Predict- farmers. In 1996, a class-ac- provide quick relief of up to Charles Sumner and after the Hayes-Tilden Com- ably, no matter how much tion lawsuit was filed against $50,000 for credit claims or Thaddeus Stevens had ar- promise of 1877 the govern- they produced Black farmers the United States Department $30,000 for non-credit claims, gued for years to redistribute ment began to renege on its usually “owed” the land- of Agriculture in Pigford v. plus debt relief and payment lands to newly-freed African promise of land to Black farm- owner money. The discrimi- Glickman or “Pigford 1”. of taxes. By Gary L. Flowers Americans president Lincoln ers. natory system of sharecrop- The lawsuit alleged racial The Obama Adminis- NNPA Columnist dispatched Secretary of War Black farmers have been ping lasted well into the discrimination in the Farm tration is on the case. Farm- Edwin Stanton to discuss the fighting for justice since the 1970’s in some parts of the Service Agency’s credit and ers with questions concern- WASHINGTON issue with General William Civil War. In owning their south. Today are less than non-credit programs between ing application process (NNPA) - “When will we be Tecumseh Sherman who had own land Black farmers were 25,000 Black farmers. 1981 and 1996. Pigford 1 was should contact the Office of paid for the work we’ve done” just successfully marched fed- empowered while southern Failed government promises settled with the agreement the Assistant Secretary for - The Staples Singers eral troops through the south Whites were embittered. and racial discrimination that Black farmers would re- Civil Rights at the United The history of the Black defeating Confederates. Many members of the Tea have decimated their num- ceive payment. Not until 2008 States Department of Agricul- farmer in the United States of On January 12, 1866 Secretary Party are descendents of bers. In 1995, the National did the United States Con- ture on 202.720.3808 On be- America has been a “tough Stanton, General Sherman, southern whites whose Con- Black Farmers Association gress appropriate 100 million half of all Black farmers who row to hoe.” During the pe- and twenty African American federate land was redistrib- was founded in Virginia to in the 2008 Farm Bill. As of have waited or have died riod of slavery Black farmers leaders met in Savannah, uted by the federal govern- assist African American farm- July 2010 no money had been waiting for payment, enough were considered property by Georgia and agreed Special ment to African Americans. ers retain their land. The paid. already…pay Black farmers! Haiti: An Opportunity for a New Model nizations and governments, versations is imperative, but importantly, continued suf- out. But this requires immedi- Port-au-Prince. Haiti was simply unable to has been sadly neglected. fering and loss for the people ate action to be a fair and in- An unfortunate result of internally address the magni- Throughout the rebuilding of Haiti. clusive electoral process. which has been that many tude of the Quake. Unfortu- process, we have seen Hai- Changing the model re- Haitian-led policy recommen- people who initially fled the nately, while there have been tians self-organize and em- quires reinvention. We under- dations, generated by Civil capital following the Quake extraordinary efforts and a power themselves to build stand that creating recom- Society Organizations and were forced to return because tremendous outpouring of back better. NGOs and Gov- mendations and principles is their partners, exist to support of non-existent access to re- support from the American ernments alike say they are easier than their execution, such a change. Investing in sources. In the medium- and people, the crisis response committed to including Hai- particularly in the midst of sustainable, long-term solu- long-term development of has replicated flawed models tian participants, but long- By Nicole C. Lee continued chaos and emer- tions for Haiti means sup- Haiti we must strengthen re- of both emergency response embedded prejudices and NNPA Columnist gencies. porting decentralization. gional commerce centers, the and long-term reconstruc- systems continue to operate. In coming months, there It means that a con- development and support of (NNPA) - International tion. If we do not correct the fail- are many opportunities to in- certed effort at shifting re- secondary and tertiary roads NGOs and Governments This model of relief and ures of this post-emergency crease the participation of or- sources and activities outside systems and local and re- alike have been quick to rec- reconstruction has shut out period we will set the stage dinary Haitians. The Novem- of the capital must be at the gional food production. ognize that a return to pre- Haitian civil society from tak- for a failed reconstruction pe- ber 28, 2010 set date for presi- forefront of all tactical relief With the goal of Haitian Quake Haiti can not be the ing on leadership roles in the riod: national and interna- dential and parliamentary efforts. Haiti has been highly participation and leadership standard. With a small and rebuilding process. Their in- tional corruption, continued elections, presents an occa- centralized for centuries, with we can work, in collabora- weak government frequently clusion in on-the-ground op- human rights violations, sion for unprecedented civic most commerce, trade, educa- tion, to truly Build Haiti Back undermined by foreign orga- erations as well as policy con- wasted resources and, most participation and voter turn- tion and jobs being located in Better. August 6, 2010/The Villager/Page 3 Ebenezer Men’s Day set Four hundred Austin Interfaith The St. James Baptist Church for Sunday leaders hold action with officials cordially invites Family Faith Fest Come and avail your selves The fest will start off with a Financial Seminar series featuring the to the opportunity. We will and commit to Get Out the Vote impactful teaching of Rev. Dr. Timothy J. Winters, Pastor of the Bayview th also recognize as, MAN OF Four hundred Austin and expanding the current Baptist Church - San Diego, California. Monday, August 9 thru Wednes- day, August 11th THE YEAR, Brother Staymon Interfaith leaders will Dove Spring health clinic. Then conclude with the powerful and dynamic preaching of Rev. Pinson. You are invited. gather to launch a Get Out “These issues are so the Vote strategy to deliver Clinton McFarland, Pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Atlanta, Ebenezer Baptist important to the lives of our Georgia—Wednesday, August 11th thru Friday, August 13th . th 10,000 voters to the polls on Church-1010 East 10 Street families that Austin Inter- Each service begins at 7:00pm nightly! ph. 457-1875 is shepherd by November 2nd around a faith is committed to deliv- You do not want to miss this week of teaching and preaching Reverend Dr. Marvin C. Grif- broad agenda of issues in- ering 10,000 votes on No- from these awesome Pastors whom God has gifted to bless His people. fin. cluding workforce, educa- vember 2nd.” Said Rev. Fred Nightly music from the St. James Recording Mass Choir, Women tion, immigration, and Krebs of Prince of Peace of Excellence Chorus, E. M. Franklin Male Chorus, and Praise & Wor- healthcare. Congressman Lutheran, “It is not enough ship from Judah Lloyd Doggett, Travis to have good ideas. We are St. James is located at 3417 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Austin, Texas Pastor B.W. McClendon, Senior Pastor County Sheriff Greg committed to build an edu- Staymon Pinson Hamilton, and Mayor Lee cated citizenry that under- “RISE O MEN OF Leffingwell will attend and stands the issues and are GOD”, referenced in the be asked to work with Aus- willing to vote for our Holy Bible, 1 Samuel 3: 1-11, tin Interfaith on these is- agenda.” is the theme for the Men’s Day sues. 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Agape Baptist Church In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. For there is no greater love! David Chapel Church Services Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Call 454-1547 for Transporation Rev. H. Ed Calahan Website www.agapebcaustintx.org Pastor St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST Imani Community Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road Christian Web Site- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services Worship Service 10:00 A.M. [email protected] •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Imani Complex & Office, Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New Visit:imanichurch.com Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. Office: 512-343-9300 Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) AFRICAN ASSEMBLIES of GOD Rosewood Avenue Missionary Baptist Church Ebenezer Baptist Church 1820 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax: 512-478-1892 CHURCH (512) 476-8201 Fax (512) 476-5693 Radio Ministry (KIXI 970 AM 9:00 A.M. A growing church ministering to African American and “Divine Enpowerment for Bold Ministries” TV Ministry (ACTV. Ch 32) 9:00 A.M. Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 other nationals Weekly Services Sunday Services Come worship with us Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:30 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Wed. Night Bible Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:45 P.M. The Spencer & Ora Lee Nobles Place of Worship Wednesday “Hope Center” (512) 476-6722 The Church of Glad Tidings 2700 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78756 Rev. Coby Shorter, III Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Pastor Jonah Ghartey Website: Rev. Marvin C. Griffin Child Development Center Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 512-873-8103 [email protected] Pastor www.rosewoodbaptistchurch.org St Annie A.M.E. Church 1711 Newton Street Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Austin, Texas 78704 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 Voice mail (512) 444-4509 (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax E-mail: [email protected] Web Site - www.themount.net Advancing the Ministry - WORSHIP SERVICES Expanding the Church Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Church School 9:30 A.M. Sun Church School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sun. Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Page 4/THE VILLAGER/August 6, 2010 The African Diaspors Section AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon TO VOTE FOR Reaching Back Home

NEW POLICE CAMERAS Millions of African im- through the “cracks” of soci- phans. Also, Lati hopes to ety. For instance, orphan girls gain the support of the By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon migrants come to the United States in the quest of that are more likely to fall prey to Togolese government in order “American Dream”. Since the prostitution in order to make to work effectively with find- opportunities for a better life ends meet. While both boys ing ways to improve the lives The Austin City Coun- Items #6, 13, 20, 21, and 22.” Creek.” is limited in their native land, and girls orphans are very of orphan children in that cil will convene on August 5, Moreover, the Austin Police In summary, it is impor- thousands of people migrate likely to go into “force servi- country. 2010 at City Hall. During the Department is hoping that the tant for all the residents of to the US and Central Texas. tude” in which they work for In summary, Lati is a next meeting the city will be purchase of cameras for the Austin to take an active part They come to the U.S in search free. And some orphans in part of a few of immigrants hearing testimonies and also police cars will be better in city government. During of a better life by attending col- Togo face malnutrition. Con- who seek to reach out to their voting on items set before the equipment than the previous this time, the public can at- lege, finding work or starting sequently, Lati sees the need native lands. After living and council. Moreover, their vote set of cameras. They are hop- tend these hearings to give the their own businesses. While to help reach out to these in- working in the United States will either add new regula- ing that the city council will council input on how to de- some immigrants focus on nocent children and hope- and Central Texas, Lati be- tions or take away certain give them funds to purchase velop their communities and how to better their family life fully change their lives. lieves that he can best give regulations. Consequently, cameras that will automati- how to make their communi- in the US, others seek to find Moreover, Lati who im- back to his native homes by the regular citizens living cally start when the police re- ties a safe place. ways to reach back to their migrated to the United States helping orphans who fall and working in Austin spond to a call, which would Furthermore, the com- native lands, in-order to help twenty years ago believes that prey to the “ills” of society. should be involved in the better capture the exchange munity can hold the council the less fortunate of the soci- he needs to give back to his Consequently, Lati hopes to process because the council’s with the public that they are accountable to their words ety. native country, whose educa- establish a program that vote affects everyone in Cen- supposed to protect. In other and campaign promises. Moreover, Lati tional system helped him to would rescue these orphans tral Texas. Some of the items words, these cameras will Also, it is important for the Bouraima who came to the US succeed in the United States from things such as prostitu- that will affect the commu- provide better accountability voter to know whether or not two decades ago is seeking to and Central Texas. Lati, who tion, forced servitude, and nity directly are items that of their actions to a “skepti- the council members who give back to his native land of currently resides in Central malnutrition. In order to help will better equip the police cal” African American com- were voted into office are Togo by opening up orphan- Texas, has begun to set up these orphans, Lati has department or find ways to munity. properly overseeing the ac- ages. plans and ideas to establish turned to local churches to improve the city’s budget so Furthermore, the Austin tions of each city department His native land of Togo a system to help orphans in raise the funds needed to es- that they would not have to city council will have items set that range from, the police is a small country located in his native land of Togo. Cur- tablish the project. Moreover, cut any vital services. up for public hearing that af- department; human health West Africa, in which orphans rently, Lati is actively contact- the success of Lati to establish First of all, the Austin fect everyone in the city. More- department; planning and have a hard chance of being ing churches in Central Texas this program provides ser- city council will vote on sev- over, Item 33-35 which are set development review; eco- adoptive to caring parents. and beyond this area, in or- vices that the current Togolese eral items that affect the com- to public hearing will focus on nomic growth & redevelop- Moreover, the orphans in der to raise the necessary government does not have the munity. For instance, Item 13 various issues. Item 33, set a ment services; solid waste Togo are more likely to fall funds to reach out to the or- fund for. and Item 14 seek to “Approve public hearing for will deal services and others. a resolution declaring the with the “annexation of the City of Austin’s official intent Springwoods Municipal Util- to reimburse itself from Con- ity District (MUD) for limited Development of East Austin By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon tractual Obligations in the and full purposes in accor- On July 31, 2010 be- that fights for what is best for African American commu- amount of $3,500,000 related dance with a Strategic Part- tween the hours of 3 PM and their area, this new formed nity who believe that it is time to services and equipment nership Agreement (SPA) be- 4 PM, members of the East group of businesses/activ- to revitalize12th Street and the purchases relating to the digi- tween the City of Austin and Austin community gathered ists/ and concerned citizens surrounding areas. More- tal vehicular video system Springwoods MUD”. “ Item to brainstorm and develop hopes that they could have the over, the organizers hope that project. A $3,500,000 in Con- 34 is set to a public hearing to strategies on how best to bring same effect as these other as- this is the first of meeting of tractual Obligations is to be receive public comments on economic development back sociations. several which will someday issued in August 2011 or the City of Austin Fiscal Year to East Austin particularly Furthermore, they in the near future, pave the later, related to Items#6, 14, 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.” 12th Street. Present at the strongly believe that social way to a formation of a broad 20, 21, and 22". Item 14 seeks Item 35, is set to a public hear- meeting were business/prop- unity will bring the necessary group that will help change the “Approval of an ordi- ing to “consider an ordinance erty owners, community ac- grants to see that 12th Street the section of Austin that is nance amending the Fiscal regarding floodplain vari- tivists and concerned citi- and the rest of the area be- “East of Interstate 35.” Also, Year 2009-2010 Police De- ances requested by the owner, zens who strongly believed comes a source of economy the group hopes that they can partment Capital Budget of Mr. Efrain V. Avila for an ex- that it is up to them to develop development instead of a best advocate for grants and Ordinance No. 20090914-003 isting development that con- the area. “crime ridden” area. projects for the area. More- to appropriate $3,500,000 for verted a garage into a condi- In other words, they In summary, the meeting over, they hope the projects the digital vehicular video tioned area at the existing believe that they must take on July 31st was the begin- would spur economic devel- system project”. Funding in single-family residence at 306 their own destiny into their ning for certain members of the opment. the amount of $3,500,000 is Heartwood Drive, which is in hands, in order to see that available from a reimburse- the 25-year and 100-year 12th Street gets revitalized. ment resolution. Related to floodplains of Williamson One of the business owners mentioned that he came to the Servicing the meeting in-order to be a part of the redevelopment of this Community area. He also mentioned, “At times, the city government Since 1973! tends to send people to the East Side, who do not have the same perspective as the members of the community”. Also, the group believes that economic development will bring jobs to the community and also bring the ability to get political empowerment. Moreover, the group that meet believes that the gathering will lead to a new social and political awaken- ing that will cause them to have a better bargaining seat at City Hall. In other words, they will be able to identify projects in which both the community and the city can work on, that would bring better economic development to the area. Since other sec- tions of town tend to have a neighborhood association

Life Loctk AA Awareness August 6, 2010/The Villager/Page 5 U.S. Funds Sends Africans To Somalia For War Speacial to the NNPA levels from 6,000 to the maxi- large-scale intervention by for- New Student Registration Begins from the GIN (GIN) – African mum mandate of 8,000. eign troops may create even leaders will send thousands of According to U.S. Assis- more anti-Western forces as had new troops to Somalia in a U.S.- tant Secretary of State for Africa occurred when the Somalis con- Next Week in Austin ISD ents should bring the child’s funded effort to defeat an insur- Johnnie Carson, a stronger AU fronted U.S.-backed Ethiopians As the official start of Ø A child or stepchild official birth certificate, cur- gent faction that now controls force could defeat al-Shabab in a raid on Mogadishu in 2007. the 2010-2011 school ap- of an active military parent, rent immunization record, most of that East African coun- which has grown in size and “AU troops cannot police all of proaches, the Austin School or having a military parent proof of residence in AISD, try. The pledges came at an Afri- strength despite U.S. training, Somalia,” said David Shinn, District will hold registration who has been injured or parent or guardian photo can Union summit which logistical support and equip- former U.S. ambassador to Ethio- for new students: killed in active duty. identification, and academic ended Tuesday. ment worth more than $176 mil- pia, in a press interview. · PreKindergarten — Ø Homeless. records from previous The summit began only lion since 2007. Shinn, one of the coordi- August 9-13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Ø Having been in the school(s). days after twin bombings in To complete the mission, nators of U.S. policy in So- p.m., and August 11, 8 a.m. to custody of Child Protective · High School — August Kampala, Uganda, during the African Union leaders are re- malia in the early 1990s, 6 p.m., at neighborhood Services. 11-12, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parents World Cup, that were linked to questing helicopters from West- said that the failure of U.S. schools. Parents should · Elementary — August should bring the child’s offi- the Somali insurgent group Al ern donors to allow the AU and U.N. involvement in the bring the child’s official birth 9-13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., cial birth certificate, current Shabab. The new surge will be troops to take offensive action country showed large-scale certificate, current immuniza- and August 11, 8 a.m. to 6 immunization record, proof comprised of 2,000 Ugandans against the insurgents. Cur- foreign intervention would not tion record, proof of income p.m., at neighborhood of residence in AISD, parent and Burundians to the African rently the peacekeeping forces work. “That was not the solu- and residence in AISD, par- schools. Parents should or guardian photo identifica- Union mission in Somalia, can only respond to attacks or tion then and it will not be ent or guardian photo identi- bring the child’s official birth tion, and academic records known as AMISOM, boosting when they see militants. But now,” Shinn said. fication. PreKindergarten is certificate, current immuniza- open to children who will be tion record, proof of residence from previous school(s). four years old by September in AISD, parent or guardian To locate their assigned EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/ 1, 2010, and who qualify by photo identification. Regis- school, parents may call AISD’s PROPOSALS /PUBLIC INFORMATION/ FOR being either: tration is open to children Student Services Office at 414- Ø Low income (qualify who will be five years old by 1726, or check the AISD website SALE /FOR RENT/MISC for free or reduced lunch). September 1, 2010. at www .aus tin isd.org. Classes Ø Limited English-pro- · Middle School — Au- begin for the 2010-2011 school City of AustinPurchasing Employment ficient. gust 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Par- year on Monday, August 23. OfficeAdvertisements 08/02/2010 Austin Community On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs It’s Ella: A tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ College WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- New Jobs for the ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The Week of 08/02/10 features Hart, Chavis, Nicholson Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance Asssistant, Student It’s difficult to find Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in the Services some vocal jazz music in Aus- solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Riverside Campus tin. That is why the Women Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL BIDS Monday – Friday, 8:00 in Jazz Association, Inc. is AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE a.m. – 5:00 p.m., evening and devoted to bringing Austin a AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER Saturday hours required UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of the series of concerts each year $2,256-$2,820/Monthly featuring female jazz vocal- Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the Job #1007032 Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin Assistant, Testing ists and musicians. Last June Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase Eastview Campus 13, Women in Jazz featured A. CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL CON- Monday – Friday, 11:30 Pamela Hart in “Lady Day: A STRUCTION SEALED BIDS addressed to the City of Austin will be a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tribute to Billie Holiday” at received PRIOR TO date and time indicated for the following project(s), in $2,239-$2,319/Monthly One World Theatre. Pamela the Reception Area, 10th FL., Ste. 1045, Contract and Land Management Job #1007028 knocked them out with her Department, CLMD, One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Rd., Coordinator, Intramurals renditions of such songs as Austin, TX, then publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th FL. Confer- Eastview Campus ence Room, Ste. 1045, unless otherwise indicated in the advertisement. All “God Bless the Child” and Monday – Friday, 8:00 “What A Little Moonlight Bids received after the time set forth will be returned to the bidder un- a.m. – 5:00 p.m. opened. The OWNER’s Official opening the Bids shall establish the time $2,879-$3,599/Monthly Can Do.” It was a swinging for opening of the Bids. All Bid Deposits are refundable upon return of Job #1007034 evening too, thanks to the documents within the specified time frame and in good condition, unless Specialist, Advising/Student James Polk band, who sup- otherwise indicated. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, Project Manu- Services ported Pamela so well she als, Plans and Addenda may be obtained at the Office of Engineering De- Riverside Campus could take the song wherever sign & Surveying, PWD, Ste. 760, OTC. First time bidders are encouraged Monday – Friday, 8:00 she wanted—and she did just to attend the pre-bid conference to assure their understanding of Owner’s a.m. -5:00 p.m., evening and that. Women in Jazz will pay bidding and contracting requirements, particularly M/WBE Procurements Saturdays hours required. Program requirements. Cashiers or Certified Check Payable to the City of tribute to another great jazz $2,879-$3,599/Monthly Pamela Hart sand before standing ovation at Lady Day: A Austin or acceptable Bid Bond must accompany each bid. Bidders will be vocalist as they will present Job #1007031 Tribute to Billie Holiday on June 13. required to provide Payment/Performance bonds as specified in the bid- Specialist, CE Community “It’s Ella: A Tribute to Ella of ballads, swings and scats! It’s ding documents. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and Programs Fitzgerald” on August 15, outstanding vocalists, Karan to waive any informality in the bids received. Highland Business Center 2010. Two shows, 6:00 and Chavis of College Station and Ella all right! Tickets are avail- Bidders must attend any Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are Monday – Friday, 8:00 8:30 PM, will be presented at Willie Nicholson of Temple, able at 512-330-9500 or online at encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to ensure a.m. – 5:00 p.m. the One World Theatre. TX. Austin, get ready for a http://www .one world thea tre their understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, par- $2,487-$3,109/Monthly Pamela will be joined by two sassy and brassy evening full .org/All Shows.html ticularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements. If the Pre-Bid Job #1007033 Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within fifteen Apply at HR (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise the 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. Travel Author’s Response to the Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid for the project. 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 1. 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ISS dustry despite the world’s Facility Services, Inc. is an Equal op- MODITIES - Solicitations will be issued, and sealed bids or proposals economy. Stop Foreclosure portunity Employer (EOE) and pro- may be received at the Purchasing Office, Municipal Building, 124 W. 8th The book targets sales Remedies In Real Estate is sponsoring a semi- St., 3rd floor, Room 308/310, telephone number (512) 974-2500, Austin, motes a Diverse Workforce. and marketing professionals TX until the dates and times specified on following item(s): nar hosted by Randal Kelton from Rule of Law Ra- B. SOLICITATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS Congress Passes who would consider work- dio. Seminar, Foreclosure and Mortgage Fraud, will 1. SDC0157 REFUSE COLLECTION AND HAULING SERVICE ing at luxury resorts in exotic be from 1pm to 9:00pm on August 14th 2010 at the FOR THE DOWNTOWN SERVICE DISTRICT (IFB BEST VALUE). A Fair Sentencing hot spots such as Hawaii, Vendor Conf will be held at Municipal Building 124 W. 8th St., Ste 310 at Mexico, Caribbean Islands, Wyndham Hotel, at 3401 South IH-35 Austin and is (9:00A on 8/12/10. Offers due prior to 2:00P on 8/26/10. Act Australia and Europe. It in- free of charge. You must reserve your place, as seat- 2. SDC0158 REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SER- cludes job descriptions, re- ing is limited. Email carolyn @remediesinreal WASHINGTON VICES- CITY DEPTS. (IFB BEST VALUE). A Vendor Conf will be held at cruiting agencies, hot job lo- th (NNPA) - On July 28, the estate.com for more information. Municipal Building 124 W. 8 St., Ste 310 at 10:00A on 8/12/10. Offers cations, specific instructions due prior to 3:00P on 8/26/10. House of Representatives Carolyn Skidmore on how to jumpstart a career 3. CEA0008 UPHOLSTERY AND REPAIR SERVICE FOR VE- passed the Fair Sentencing in the vacation club profes- Executive Assistant HICLES AND EQUIPMENT (IFB – Best Value). Offers due prior to Act (S.1789) to restore fair- sion, and hyperlinks to nu- Remedies In Real Estate 12:00P on 8/24/10. ness to Federal cocaine sen- 4. PAX0003 REPAIR SERVICES WITH ASSOCIATED PARTS merous websites for contacts tencing. The legislation, 512-394-8959 FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT WITH CATERPILLAR EN- GINES. Offers due prior to 11:30A on 8/24/10. which matches a measure C.SOLICITATION COMMODITIES passed in March by the Sen- 1.RDR0070 LIME SLURRY GRIT REMOVAL SYSTEM. Offers ate, is aimed at reducing the due prior to 11:30A on 8/25/10. current sentencing disparity THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS of those convicted of posses- THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PURSU- sion of crack cocaine versus ANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER- powder cocaine and eliminat- PRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUB- ing mandatory minimum MIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL NOT sentencing. In a released BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN CONSID- statement, the NAACP ex- ERATION FOR AN AWARD. pressed support for the legis- lation calling the current sen- BIDS/PROPOSALS Round Rock ISD is currently ac- tencing practices “racially cepting sealed bids and proposals. discriminating.” It is legisla- FTWOODS Construction Solicitation documents may be ob- Services, Inc. is soliciting DBE Dis- tained from the RRISD web site at tion that many have thought advantaged Business Enterprise bids WWW.roundrockisd.org under to be long overdue. for participation on the following “Vendor Information” or by Call- U.S. Attorney General project: Brushy Creek Road Wid- ing 512-464-6950. 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before Germantown police They threatened her after she and cared for himself before notified police in Collierville denied knowing his where- being discovered. His mother (an adjoining suburb)—who abouts. died of complications from a were investigating Wright’s Wright was the Los An- lung tumor. His grandmother disappearance—about the geles Clippers No 7 draft pick was awarded custody. call. Wright’s body was in 1996. In 1999 he was traded Wright was a found in Memphis nine days to Atlanta Hawks. standout prep player but his after he was reported miss- He was with Atlanta By George Hardin school didn’t have a uniform SportsBeat ing. He had left his ex-wife’s until 2001, and then returned to fit his 6-10 frame so referees home in Collierville hours (2006-2008). He also played often criticized him because before the 911 call. for the Memphis Grizzlies his shirt was not tucked in. Lorenzen Wright, 34, Cell phones usually (2001-2006), Sacramento He had six children, the former NBA power for- send 911 calls through the Kings (2008) and Cleveland two daughters and four sons, ward, was trying to find his nearest tower, which in this Cavaliers 2008-2009). He had ages 4 to 15. An 11-month-old way back into professional case was Collierville. been planning to fly to Israel daughter died in 2003 of sud- basketball when he was (Memphis, my home- to try out for a team there. den infant death syndrome. found fatally shot recently in town, and its suburbs have Wright played for the Wright formerly owned Memphis. separate emergency response University of Memphis and a Memphis restaurant where He had played with five systems and some towns was chosen for the first team I once covered a photo assign- teams. Wright’s mother, have resisted efforts to unify All-America while a fresh- ment. But recent financial Deborah Marion, is accusing 911 calls so it will be imme- man. He lived in the Atlanta problems had led to the repos- police of mishandling the 911 diately apparent in whose area and had gone to Mem- session of two Wright call related to his death. “They patrol area a call originates. phis the day before the ill- homes—in the Memphis area did drop the ball,” she said. A key to the dispute is juris- fated phone call was made. and in Atlanta. “How do you call 911 and dictional issues between During his first stint Wright’s father, Herb hear shots and nobody re- Memphis and the Shelby with Atlanta, Wright and three Wright, played basketball at acts?” County municipalities.) other NBA players from Mem- Ole Miss and in Finland, but Lorenzen Wright A 911 call was made Robbery was viewed as phis, Todd Day, Penny his career ended when he was from Wright’s cell phone early a possible motive because Hardaway and Elliot Perry, shot at a Memphis gym after on July 19 to Germantown, a Wright was known to carry contributed $10,000 to aid a breaking up a fight, leaving Memphis suburb. as much as $2,000 in cash. Memphis boy found under him paralyzed. Herb Wright News sources said a However, The Commercial bizarre circumstances. went on to coach the Shelby man’s voice and at least 10 Appeal, the Memphis daily The 9-year-old boy lived State Community College shots were heard before the newspaper from which I re- with the dead body of his women’s basketball team line went dead. The dis- tired, reported that about six mother for a month, fearing from a wheelchair. patcher called back but got no weeks before Wright was that if he reported her pass- Lorenzen had ex- answer. Nothing was done killed his former wife was vis- ing he would be placed in a pressed a desire to be a coach and more than a week passed ited by three men with guns. foster home. He went to school like his dad when he retired.

St. Edwards grad holds role as a star in WNBA By George Hardin - SportsBeat Farrah Gray Taj McWilliams- NAIA National Player of the in the WNBA draft. She also was here, and obviously to- Franklin, 39, a St. Edwards Year. She set St. Edwards has been with the Connecti- day. It’s just kind of a surreal University graduate and records for career scoring cut Sun, Los Angeles Sparks thing to look over and see the WNBA star, continues to gain (1,837 points), highest scor- and Washington Mystics. She president of the United States attention since joining the ing average (24.5 ppg), and won her first WNBA title in sitting courtside.” The Mys- New York Liberty. She signed most points for a single sea- 2008 with Detroit. tics won 87-62. with the team as a free agent son (760). The WNBA is in the Most WNBA teams are in April. With Detroit in 2009, home stretch of its season, affiliated with an NBA team Her former team, the McWilliams-Franklin started with playoffs set for Septem- and play in the same arena. Detroit Shock, moved to Tulsa in all 34 games, scored in ber. The league received an The San Antonio Silver Stars after 2009 season ended. double figures 17 times and unusual amount of attention is the sister team of the San Born in El Paso, she snagged 10 or more rebounds last Sunday when President Antonio Spurs. The Stars have played one season at Georgia seven times. Obama took his daughter won one conference champi- State before transferring to St. McWilliams-Franklin Sasha and one of her friends onship and have a new coach Edwards. New York was was drafted as 40th overall to the game between Wash- this year, Sandy Brondello. scheduled to play a home pick in 1996 in the American ington and Tulsa at New York was one of Taj McWilliams-Franklin game against Washington Basketball League and Washington’s Verizon Cen- the original teams when the Friday, Aug. 6. played with the Philadelphia ter. WNBA was founded and against Miami. Akins High School. Pillich At. St. Edwards Rage before the league dis- One Washington played its first season in 1997. Jennifer Pillich, one of now is head women’s basket- McWilliams-Franklin was banded. player, Marissa Coleman, Among milestones in the Leslie’s former teammates ball coach at Texas College. chosen for the 1992 NAIA All- In 1999 she was chosen said: “The only two times I’ve WNBA is the first slam dunk, when both attended the Uni- McWilliams-Franklin is America second team, and in by the Orlando Miracle as the noticed who was courtside achieved by Lisa Leslie of the versity of Southern California, married to Reggie Franklin 1993 she was selected as third round 32nd overall pick was when LeBron (James) Los Angeles Sparks in a game is a former assistant coach at and has three daughters.

Sergio Kindle of the Baltimore Ravens Has Narcolepsy By Trent Reinsmith

Sergio Kindle, the Balti- Narcolepsy is com- ways. Without really study- to suffer from narcolepsy they more Ravens first pick in the monly undiagnosed or mis- ing a person’s sleep habits, can be treated with medica- 2010 draft, has narcolepsy. diagnosed. The most com- narcolepsy can be diagnosed tion. Approximately one in 2000 mon symptom of narcolepsy as sleep apnea, sleep-depriva- Dr. Emmanuel Mignot Americans is afflicted with is excessive sleepiness, which tion, depression or epilepsy. is usually credited with dis- this sleep disorder. Serena Williamscan be diagnosed in many When a person is found covering the cause of narco- lepsy. Dr. Mignot, a sleep dis- order specialist and psy- chologist at Stanford Univer- Sergio Kindle sity, states that medication can Brian Bahr/Getty Images bring a person “back to about 80% of what they were before they were diagnosed.” lepsy contributed to the fall. ering in the draft. So, we knew Kindle, is an unsigned The Ravens did know about that. So, that’s an issue. rookie with the Ravens. He about Kindle’s narcolepsy He’s got medication for that.” will miss training camp due prior to the draft. According Currently, the Ravens to a fractured skull he suffered to coach John Harbaugh, do not know when Kindle after falling down stairs. It is “That’s something that came will be healthy enough to join unknown whether narco- up in our information gath- the team.

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